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Ardagh, Philip
Green Men of Gressingham
F Ard
Adventure
Tom Dashwood looks forward to becoming a knight but on his way to start his
training, he is kidnapped by Robyn-in-the-Hat and the Green Men of
Gressingham, a band of outlaws who are protesting unfair taxes.
Baxter, Linda
River of Amber
F Bax
Historical Fiction
Sasha and his friends fear what the future will bring under Hitler's rule.
Baxter, Linda
River of Ice
F Bax
Historical Fiction
Sasha and his mother try to find a way to escape World War II-era Russia to
join the rest of their family in America.
Breslin, T.
Starship Rescue
F Bre
Science Fiction
Marc lives with a band of Outsiders on a distant planet but when he tries to find
a way to outwit the planet's evil leader, he encounters a problem with someone
he thought he could trust.
Brin, Susannah
Alien Encounter
F Bri
Science Fiction
Leon and his friends thought they were enjoying their final camping trip
together before they all left for different schools, but after they see a UFO, they
know that they will be connected forever.
Brin, Susannah
Ken and the Samurai
F Bri
Fantasy
Young Ken Brady, determined to reach the master level of his Samurai
computer game, is pulled into the world of feudal Japan by one of the game's
characters.
Bunting, Eve
Spying on Miss Muller
F Bun
Historical Fiction
At Alveara boarding school in Belfast at the start of World War II, thirteen-yearold Jessie must deal with her suspicions about a teacher whose father was
German and with her worries about her own father's drinking problem.
Catling, Patrick
Chocolate Touch
F Cat
Fantasy
A boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate.
Childs, Rob
Time and Again
F Chi
Science Fiction
Thanks to a mysterious old watch, Becky and her twin brother Chris travel
back in time, but the novelty soon wears off as they see the consequences of
their interference in past events.
Christopher, Matt
Hockey Machine
F Chr
Sports
Abducted by a "fan" and forced to become a member of a professional junior
hockey team, thirteen-year-old star center Steve Crandall quickly realizes that
he must play not only to win but to survive.
Christopher, Matt
Tough to Tackle
F Chr
Sports
Disappointed at first by not being large enough to make quarterback, Boots
discovers that there is as much challenge in playing tackle.
Christopher, Matt
Wheel Wizards
F Chr
Sports
Angry and unhappy because he is now in a wheelchair and apparently no
longer able to play basketball, twelve-year-old Seth is amazed to discover
wheelchair basketball and finds that his life is not over after all.
Clements, Andrew
Frindle
F Cle
Realistic Fiction
When he decides to turn his fifth-grade teacher's love of the dictionary around
on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that
quickly moves beyond his control.
Clements, Andrew
Jacket
F Cle
Realistic Fiction
An incident at school forces sixth grader Phil Morelli, a white boy, to become
aware of racial discrimination and segregation, and to seriously consider if he
himself is prejudiced.
Clover, Peter
Dead Cool
F Clo
Fantasy
Sammy's new pet, a parrot named Polly, is quite boring, but the friends she
attracts--another parrot and a ghostly pirate crew--prove to be very exciting.
Dahl, Roald
Fantastic Mr. Fox
F Dah
Animal
Three farmers, each one meaner than the other, try all-out warfare to get rid of
the fox and his family.
Dahl, Roald
Magic Finger
F Dah
Fantasy
Angered by a neighboring family's sport hunting, an eight-year-old girl turns
her magic finger on them.
Dahl, Roald
Twits
F Dah
Fantasy
The misadventures of two terrible old people who enjoy playing nasty tricks
and are finally outwitted by a family of monkeys.
Danziger, Paula
Make Like a Tree and Leave
F Dan
Comedy
Sixth-grader Matthew gets into trouble at home and at school, spars with his
older sister, and helps save an elderly friend's property from the hands of a
developer.
DeClements, Barthe Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You
F Dec
Realistic
Helen fears that lack of improvement in her reading may leave her stuck in the
sixth grade forever, until a good teacher recognizes her reading problem.
Denman, K.L.
Mirror Image
F Den
Realistic Fiction
Thirteen-year-old Sable is reluctantly paired up with Lacey for an art project,
but their mutual dislike for one another begins to soften as the two begin to get
to know each other better.
Dodd, Quentin
Princess of Neptune
F Dod
Science Fiction
Middle-schooler Theora Theremin and her brother Verbert find themselves
whisked from the shores of hometown Lake Philodendron to an intergalactic
beauty contest on Neptune.
Fisher, Doris
Kelly Clarkson
921 Clarkson
Biography
A biography of singer and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, providing
information about her early life and achievements, influences, career
milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future.
Gardiner, John
Stone Fox
F Gar
Animal
Little Willie hopes to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm with the
purse from a dog sled race he enters.
Goodhart, P.
House with No Name
F Goo
Mystery
When his family moves to a remote house in the woods that has stood empty
for years, Jamie feels there is something very strange about the place, but
soon makes friends with Colin who has lived nearby for years and years.
Gutman, Dan
Homework Machine
F Gut
Realistic
Four fifth-grade students--a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a
slacker--as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surrounding
a computer programmed to complete homework assignments.
Hautman, Pete
Snatched
F Hau
Mystery
Too curious for her own good, Roni, crime reporter for her high school
newspaper, teams up with Brian, freshman science geek, to investigate the
beating and kidnapping of a classmate.
Hicks, Betty
I Smell Like Ham
F Hic
Realistic Fiction
Nick tries to maintain his sense of integrity as he works to succeed on the
school basketball team, adjust to his new stepmother and little "dorky"
stepbrother, and deal with peer pressure from his friends.
Hooper, M.
Genie
F Hoo
Fantasy
Fudge finds a genie in the box she bought at a yard sale and plans to use it for
a few odd jobs and a birthday present for her father, but her sister and the
genie's misinterpretations make it more difficult than she had imagined.
Johnson, David
Trapped in Space
F Joh
Science Fiction
Stranded when their shuttlecraft crash lands while they are helping to explore
a new planet, teen siblings Sammi and Jak are saved from deadly plants by
intelligent beings who communicate primarily through shared feelings.
Lasky, Kathryn
Outcast
F Las
Fantasy
Exiled from the Pure Ones, Nyroc flies alone to the great tree, and in order to
prove his worth the flies to The Beyond the Beyond seeking a legendary relic.
Smedman, Lisa
Creature Catchers
F Sme
Fantasy
Twins Kenneth and Candace get a chance to walk in the shoes of their
"creature catcher" uncle, who collects unicorns, fire-breathing salamanders,
and other amazing animals for the Londinium Zoo, when a newspaper holds a
creature catching contest for kids.
Lubar, David
Punished
F Lub
Realistic
Logan and his friend Benedict are playing tag in the library when a mysterious
man punishes him for his disrespect by making him speak only in puns.
Lunn, Janet
Double Spell
F Lun
Mystery
Strangely attracted to an antique doll, twelve-year-old twins buy the toy and
soon find themselves haunted by powerful and tragic memories of ancestral
twins who had also been owners of the doll.
Macphail, Catherine
Get That Ghost to Go!
F Mac
Fantasy
When a ghost begins haunting Duncan, turning his life upside down and
ruining his cool image, he and his best friend Markie turn to the class "nerd,"
whose plan for getting rid of the ghost comes at a steep price.
Masters, Anthony
Biker City
F Mas
Adventure
When his father disappears from their desert wasteland home where water is
scarce, Todd must search for him while braving the elements and evading
gangs of outlaw bikers.
Mercati, Cynthia
King Christian Club
F Mer
Historical Fiction
Liese, Niels, and Stefan band together to form the King Christian Club during
World War II.
Mercati, Cynthia
Light in the Sky
F Mer
Historical Fiction
A French girl tries to rescue an American pilot who has been shot down over
Nazi-occupied France.
Mitchelhill, Barbara
How to be a Detective
F Mit
Mystery
Young detective Damian Drooth decides to share his sleuthing knowledge with
kids at school who then take to the streets in search of crime, but when the
trainees hit the dog show, things start to get hairy.
Mitchelhill, Barbara
Case of the Pop Star's Wedding
F Mit
Mystery
Young detective Damian Drooth insists on going along when his mother is
hired to cater his favorite pop singer's wedding reception, and it proves
fortunate that he is there when he witnesses the theft of a diamond necklace.
Mitchelhill, Barbara
Spycatcher
F Mit
Mystery
Young Damian Drooth goes after an industrial spy when a local inventor
reveals that his ideas are being stolen from the shed where he works, perhaps
by another inventor who has no ideas of his own.
Mitchelhill, Barbara
Case of the Disappearing Daughter
F Mit
Mystery
Young Damian Drooth puts his newly-acquired detective skills to the test when
the daughter of a wealthy movie director is kidnapped from the set.
Orme, David
Space Pirates
F Orm
Science Fiction
The crew of the Nightstar is on a cargo mission in deep space when their ship
is attacked by space pirates.
Osborne, Mary Pope Land of the Dead
F Osb
Classic
A retelling of part of the Odyssey in which Odysseus and his fleet continue
their journey and encounter giant cannibals, a beautiful witch, and the Land of
the Dead.
Osborne, Mary Pope One-Eyed Giant
F Osb
Classic
A retelling of the battle between Odysseus and the Cyclops in Homer's ancient
epic "The Odyssey."
Osborne, Mary Pope Return to Ithaca
F Osb
Classic
Retells part of Homer's Odyssey in which Odysseus, with the help of the
goddess Athena, plans to get revenge on those who have plagued his wife and
son during his absence.
Osborne, Mary Pope Sirens and Sea Monsters
F Osb
Classic
Retells the part of Homer's "Odyssey" in which Odysseus meets Circe and
struggles against the Sirens and Scylla and Charybdis.
Perrin, Randy
Time Like a River
F Per
Fantasy
Margie Belzer, desperate to save her mother who is dying from an unknown
cause, undertakes a mysterious journey to the past to speak with a Chinese
man who may be able to shed some light on her mother's condition, and
returns to discover the truth about the circle of time.
Petti, Ken
A Light from Within
F Pet
Fantasy
Zenda enters the Aurora Academy and learns that she will have to help six
people with her aura sight and kani gift (the ability to communicate with plants)
before the term ends.
Petti, Ken
Test of Mirrors
F Pet
Fantasy
On the planet Azureblue, thirteen-year-old Zenda is able to find the three
musings from her broken gazing ball and can attend the Gazing Ball ceremony
that will reveal her personal gifts.
Petti, Ken
The Astral Summer
F Pet
Fantasy
Having retrieved all the pieces of her gazing ball and learned that she has two
powers--kani and aura sight, Zenda goes on a retreat led by her friend
Persuaja to learn the value of her talents and the responsibilities that
accompany them.
Powell, J.
Big Brother at School
F Pow
Science Fiction
The principal at Lee's school has been doing some strange things, and Lee is
afraid that there is going to be an alien abduction.
Preszler, June
John Lennon
921 Lennon
Biography
John Lennon, from his early life in Liverpool, England to his death in New York
City in 1980.
Prue, Sally
James and the Alien Experiment
F Pru
Science Fiction
When James is abducted by aliens, he undergoes some drastic changes but
although his super powers make him the most popular boy at school, they
cause him more problems than he had bargained for.
Pullman, Philip
I was a Rat!
F Pul
Fantasy
A little boy turns life in London upside down when he appears at the house of a
lonely old couple and insists he was a rat.
Purkiss, S.
Ghost School
F Pur
Fantasy
Although he is supposed to be learning to scare people, a young ghost who
attends the Anne Boleyn Secondary School discovers a different way to haunt
humans.
Roberts, Rachel
Circles in the Stream
F Rob
Fantasy
Kara, Emily, and Adriane are all drawn to a secret place deep in the woods
and to the magic hidden there. They discover a portal to a magical world, from
which strange and wondrous creatures are emerging but the evil the animals
are trying to escape may have followed them.
Savage, Jeff
Albert Pujols
921 Pujols
Biography
Profiles the life and achievements of Albert Pujols, discussing his childhood in
the Dominican Republic, amateur career, and Major League Baseball success.
Includes photographs, highlights, a glossary, and resources.
Savage, Jeff
Annika Sorenstam
921 Sorenstam
Biography
Profiles Annika Sorenstam, who has won more tournaments in the past ten
years than any other woman golfer.
Savage, Jeff
Carly Patterson
921 Patterson
Biography
Presents a biography, in simple text with photographs, of gymnast, Carly
Patterson, who won a gold medal in the all-around competition in the 2004
Olympic games in Athens and helped the United Stated win silver.
Savage, Jeff
Dave Mirra
921 Mirra
Biography
Profiles Dave Mirra, who is famous for doing high-flying tricks on a BMX
bicycle.
Savage, Jeff
David Ortiz
921 Ortiz
Biography
A short biography of major league baseball player David Ortiz describing his
childhood in the Dominican Republic, his education, and making it in the big
leagues.
Savage, Jeff
Dwyane Wade
921 Wade
Biography
Tells the life story of basketball player Dwyane Wade, describing his childhood
in Chicago and rise to stardom with the Miami Heat.
Savage, Jeff
Peyton Manning
921 Manning
Biography
Tells the life story of quarterback Peyton Manning, describing his admiration of
his father, a New Orleans Saints quarterback; his college football years; his
charity work; and the Indianapolis Colts' 2007 Super Bowl victory.
Savage, Jeff
Tony Hawk
921 Hawk
Biography
Describes the life of skateboarder Tony Hawk, including early years, awards,
and family life.
Schraff, Anne
Don't Look Now or Ever
F Sch
Mystery
Jennifer Diaz is observing the phases of the moon for her science project
when she witnesses a fight on the street between two of her classmates, and
when one of the boys disappears, she must decide whether to tell the truth
about what she saw.
Schraff, Anne
Shadow on the Snow
F Sch
Mystery
Huong Ngo, a Vietnamese boy who has immigrated to the U.S. with his
parents, learns the sad truth about an alleged wildman who lives in the forest
when he is forced to call upon the man for help to free his friend from a
dangerous cave.
Scieszka, Jon
Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci
F Sci
Humor
In their latest time travel adventure, Fred, Joe, and Sam meet Leonardo da
Vinci and try to avoid becoming toilet scrubbers in a sixteenth-century Italian
army.
Sorenson, Margo
Death of Lies: Socrates
F Sor
Science Fiction
Kenneth and Aleesa, working on an extra credit project about Socrates,
suddenly find themselves in ancient Athens, where they meet the famous
philosopher and try to save his life.
Sorenson, Margo
Shatter with Words: Langston Huges
F Sor
Science Fiction
Aleesa and Kenneth are inspired by the words of Langston Hughes.
Sorenson, Margo
Time Trap
F Sor
Science Fiction
Enemies Kenneth and Aleesa try to stop Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination
when they wake up in the year 1968 while working on a research project.
Stine, R.L.
Stay Out of the Basement
F Sti
Horror
Margaret and Casey become worried about their father when they meet some
of the plants he is growing down in the basement.
Stine, R.L.
Who Let the Ghosts Out?
F Sti
Horror
A boy suddenly finds himself haunted by the friendly ghosts of two children
while being pursued by an evil being.
Stuart, Dee
Mission Sabotage
F Stu
Historical Fiction
William and his friends work together to sabotage a German mission during
World War II.
Swan, Bill
Corner Kick
F Swa
Sports
Michael Strike learns a lesson on friendship when fellow soccer player Miriah
befriends Zahir, an immigrant from the Middle East, whom Michael sees as a
rival until he finds out that Zahir is an excellent chess player.
Thomas, William
Johnny Depp
921 Depp
Biography
A biography of actor Johnny Depp, providing information about his early life
and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans
for the future.
Time Life Editors
Thomas Edison. A Brilliant Inventor
921 Edison
Biography
Presents a short biography of Thomas Edison discussing some of his many
inventions which include the light bulb, phonograph, and moving pictures, and
chronicles his childhood and early projects.
Townson, H.
Secret Room
F Tow
Fantasy
When Adam enters a secret cupboard at his school, he is transported through
time to 1942, into the middle of a World War II air raid.
Wallace, Bill
Trapped in Death Cave
F Wal
Mystery
A posthumous letter referring to buried treasure convinces Gary that his
grandfather did not die a natural death and, with his friend Brian, he sets out to
find both the treasure and his grandfather's killer.
Wallace, Karen
Quirky Time at Quagmire Castle
F Wal
Fantasy
When Jack and Emily learn that Quagmire Castle, their beloved, crumbling
home, is going to be sold, they seek help from their ghostly ancestors, who are
only too delighted to be of service.
Walvoord, Linda
Rosetta, Rosetta, Sit by Me!
F Wal
Historical Fiction
In 1848, Rosetta, the nine-year-old daughter of abolitionist Frederick Douglass,
becomes the only Black student at Miss Tracy's Female Seminary in
Rochester, New York, and while the students are pleased she is there, the
faculty is not. Includes facts about Frederick and Rosetta's lives.
Welvaert, Scott
Curse of the Wendigo
F Wel
Fantasy
In 1898, Buck and Agate go into the Canadian wilderness searching for their
missing parents and find themselves in the middle of a life-and-death battle
with the shape-shifting Wendigo and the even more evil Coyote.
Woronoff, Kristen
Anne Frank. Voice of Hope
921 Frank
Biography
Introduces the life of the teenage girl who dreamed of becoming a writer
someday, but who died in a Nazi death camp without seeing her diary become
famous around the world.
Woronoff, Kristen
Mother Teresa: Helper of the Poor
921 Teresa
Biography
Presents a biographical profile of Mother Teresa, discussing her early life, her
call to help the poor and suffering, and her work in Calcutta as head of the
Missionaries of Charity.
Zucker, Jonny
Alien Attack
F Zuc
Science Fiction
From a boring science lecture about life on other planets, fifteen-year-old Rex
Jones and his friends, Dave and Carl, are transported by Rex's mysterious cell
phone onto the only space ship that can stop aliens from destroying planet
Earth.
Zucker, Jonny
Bombed House
F Zuc
Historical Fiction
During the German bombing of London in 1941, two brothers see something
strange in the rubble of a neighbor's house, but no one believes them.
Zuehlke, Jeffrey
Curt Schilling
921 Schilling
Biography
Tells the life story of Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, describing World
Series moments and other highlights and challenges in his career.
Zuehlke, Jeffrey
Johan Santana
921 Santana
Biography
A brief biography of Johan Santana, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, that
profiles his childhood in his native Venezuela and desire to play in major
league baseball.