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J F GEORGE
J F GEORGE
Summary
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
Title
Old Yeller
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J F GIPSON
J F GIPSON
Summary
A stray dog is befriended by a family of poor farmers in 1869 Texas.
A stray dog is befriended by a family of poor farmers in 1869 Texas.
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J F GRAHAME
J F GRAHAME
Summary
The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside -- Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger.
The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside -- Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger.
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J F HAMILTON
J F HAMILTON
Summary
A black family of five moves into an enormous house once used as a hiding place for runaway slaves. Mysterious sounds and events as well as the discovery of secret passageways make the family believe they are in grave danger.
A black family of five moves into an enormous house once used as a hiding place for runaway slaves. Mysterious sounds and events as well as the discovery of secret passageways make the family believe they are in grave danger.
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J F IBBOTSON
J F IBBOTSON
Summary
A young English boy decides to establish a sanctuary for an assortment of ghosts when the homes they have haunted are replaced by highways and other modern "improvements."
A young English boy decides to establish a sanctuary for an assortment of ghosts when the homes they have haunted are replaced by highways and other modern "improvements."
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J F IRVING
J F IRVING
Summary
A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman.
A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman.
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J F JUSTER
J F JUSTER
Summary
Milo, a young boy with little interest in anything, takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth to the Lands Beyond where he meets an enchanting cast of characters that teaches him the importance of words, numbers, ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm for life. Includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak and "Celebrations of The Phantom Tollbooth" by various authors.
Milo, a young boy with little interest in anything, takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth to the Lands Beyond where he meets an enchanting cast of characters that teaches him the importance of words, numbers, ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm for life. Includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak and "Celebrations of The Phantom Tollbooth" by various authors.
Title
The Jungle Book
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J F KIPLING
J F KIPLING
Summary
Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised by the animals in an Indian jungle, as well as other animal stories and songs.
Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised by the animals in an Indian jungle, as well as other animal stories and songs.
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J F LAI
J F LAI
Summary
Through a series of poems, a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama.
Through a series of poems, a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama.
Title
Ella Enchanted
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J F LEVINE
J F LEVINE
Summary
In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her.
In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her.
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J F LIN
J F LIN
Summary
Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River. (2011 Beehive Book Award winner)
Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River. (2011 Beehive Book Award winner)
Title
White Fang
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J F LONDON
J F LONDON
Summary
The adventures in the northern wilderness of a dog who is part wolf and how he comes to make his peace with man.
The adventures in the northern wilderness of a dog who is part wolf and how he comes to make his peace with man.
Title
Betsy-Tacy
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J F LOVELACE
J F LOVELACE
Summary
Wherever Betsy was, there was Tacy. These two five-year-olds became inseparable friends from almost the first day Tacy moved into the house across from Betsy's on Hill street, in presumably a southern Minnesota town.
Wherever Betsy was, there was Tacy. These two five-year-olds became inseparable friends from almost the first day Tacy moved into the house across from Betsy's on Hill street, in presumably a southern Minnesota town.
Title
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
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J F MACDONALD
J F MACDONALD
Summary
From her upside-down house, the eccentric Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle issues to parents her marvelous cures for such common children's diseases as Won't-Put-Away-Toys-itis, Answerbackism, and Fighter-Quarrelitis.
From her upside-down house, the eccentric Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle issues to parents her marvelous cures for such common children's diseases as Won't-Put-Away-Toys-itis, Answerbackism, and Fighter-Quarrelitis.
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J F MCKISSACK
J F MCKISSACK
Summary
A collection of ghost stories with African American themes, designed to be told during the Dark Thirty--the half hour before sunset--when ghosts seem all too believable. (1993 Coretta Scott King Award winner)
A collection of ghost stories with African American themes, designed to be told during the Dark Thirty--the half hour before sunset--when ghosts seem all too believable. (1993 Coretta Scott King Award winner)