Young Adults                                              

This list is primarily for middle school and junior high readers.  The catalogs Braille Books and

Cassette Books also contain lists of books for young adults, from which this list is selected, as

well as other books suitable for high school and older readers.  More mature young adults should

use these catalogs as well as For Younger Readers to take full advantage of the wealth of

material available.

Nonfiction

Cassettes

Aretha Franklin: Lady Soul RC 44493

by Leslie Gourse 

read by L.J. Ganser

1 cassette

Life story of the legendary gospel, blues, and soul singer. Gourse discusses Franklin's

struggles--being an unwed teenage mother, enduring two troubled marriages, and suffering legal

and tax problems--as well as her triumphs: sixteen Grammy awards, seventeen top-ten records,

and national acclaim for her powerful singing. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Attention Deficit Disorder RC 46827

by Wendy Moragne 

read by Kristin Allison

1 cassette

Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit

disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them

and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Between Two Fires: Black Soldiers in the Civil War RC 43131

by Joyce Hansen 

read by Jake Williams

1 cassette

History of the 180,000 black men, many from the South, who joined the United States Colored

Troops. The formation of the unit gave the men a chance to prove themselves worthy of

emancipation and was a blow against slavery. Despite fighting two enemies, namely the

Confederate army and racial prejudice in the Union army, the soldiers earned a record of

distinction. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: One Hundred One Stories of Life, Love, and Learning RC

44853

by Jack Canfield and others 

read by Bill Wallace

2 cassettes

Following in the tradition of Chicken Soup for the Soul (RC 39870), the authors collected

stories, poems, and anecdotes relating to the teenage years. Topics include relationships,

friendship, love, family, as well as "tough stuff" that teens can browse through and return to

again and again. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 1997.

Cold War: The American Crusade against World Communism 1945-1991 RC 44092

by James A. Warren 

read by Brian Conn

2 cassettes

Chronicles America's worldwide struggle against communism from 1945 through 1991. Explores

the ideologies, goals, and policies of the United States and the Soviet Union and traces the global

effects of the long conflict between the superpowers. For junior and senior high and older

readers. 1996.

Computers and Society RC 46620

edited by Paul A. Winters 

read by Michael Consoli

2 cassettes

Discusses issues that society in the 1990s faces due to the prevalence of computers. Presents

views on censorship, access, privacy, and education. Includes a bibliography and a list of

organizations involved in technology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.

Coping with Asthma RC 40933

by Carolyn Simpson 

read by Miriam Wagner

1 cassette

Provides information to young adults who have asthma and to family members.t causes and

triggers it, how to treat it, and how to live with it. The information is presented from the point of

view that asthma can be effectively managed and that it affects the whole family. Lists resource

organizations and books for further reading. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Exploring Careers in Cyberspace RC 47162

by Michael Fulton 

read by John Rayburn

1 cassette

Describes types of jobs available such as programmers, writers, producers, designers, and sales

representatives. Explains what skills are needed and how to obtain these through education,

internships, and experimenting. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.

Finding the Lost Cities RC 46956

by Rebecca Stefoff 

read by Peter Gil

2 cassettes

Describes twelve lost cities on five continents in the order of their rediscovery in modern times:

Petra, Nineveh, Hattusha, Copn, Chaco Canyon, Angkor, Troy, Zimbabwe, Knossos, Gournia,

Machu Picchu, and Ur. Provides the history of each site, biographical sketches of the finders and

archaeologists who worked there, and theories about why the city disappeared. For junior and

senior high readers. 1997.

The Future of the Internet RC 46540

edited by Charles P. Cozic 

read by John Richardson

2 cassettes

Essays expressing various perspectives on the Internet and its implications for the future.

Selections discuss the Internet relative to education, commerce, privacy, and other key areas.

Views on the global network range from the optimistic to the highly critical. For junior and

senior high and older readers. 1997.

Genetic Engineering: Progress or Peril? RC 45743

by Linda Tagliaferro 

read by Butch Hoover

1 cassette

Explores the science and technology of genetic research and its practical applications for

medicine and agriculture. Discusses transgenic engineering of plants and animals, patenting of

new life-forms, and issues of ethics and regulatory controls. For junior and senior high readers.

1997.

Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment RC 46512

by Lesley Grant 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science,

enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational

requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law RC 46257

by Anne Marie Males 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian,

forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training needed,

and related fields. Includes sample application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior

high readers. 1996.

Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology RC 46256

by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet

marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays,

duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum. For junior and senior high

readers. 1996.

Great Careers for People Interested in Food RC 45579

by Helen Mason 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

Profiles ten careers in the food industry, including restauranteur, food wholesaler, baker, chef,

and milk inspector. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to

plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Great Careers for People Interested in the Past RC 45590

by Victoria Vincent 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

Profiles ten careers in fields that deal with the past, including museum coordinator, petroleum

geologist, comic store manager, history professor, and antique dealer. Describes a typical

workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work.

For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Great Careers for People Interested in Travel and Tourism RC 45566

by Donna Sharon and Jo Anne Sommers 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

Profiles ten careers in the field of travel and tourism, including festival organizer, meeting and

convention planner, travel agent, guest services manager, and travel writer. Describes a typical

workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work.

For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs RC 46550

by Jim Lang 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs include a hot air balloonist, a

jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities and

tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Helen Keller: Humanitarian RC 46249

by Lois P. Nicholson 

read by Janis Gray

1 cassette

Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness.

Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private

teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry

Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

How Do Astronauts Scratch an Itch? An Imponderables Book RC 46618

by David Feldman 

read by Barbara Pinolini

2 cassettes

Collection of questions and answers exploring "the mysteries of everyday life." Experts in

wide-ranging fields comment on topics such as why lizards don't sunburn, why onions make you

cry, why potato chips are curved, and the purpose of the small buttons atop baseball caps. For

junior and senior high readers. 1996.

How Rude! The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People

Out RC 46516

by Alex J. Packer 

read by Jill Fox

3 cassettes

Advice on dealing with various social situations. Discusses Internet courtesy and handling

special situations such as funerals and religious rites, family and school expectations, and other

scenarios. Question-and-answer segments and charts summarize the counsel. For junior and

senior high readers. 1997.

In the Huddle with--Steve Young RC 46226

by Matt Christopher 

read by John Polk

1 cassette

In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes

that the athlete had to struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard work and

determination, Young eventually became the starting quarterback while earning a law degree in

the off season. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

The Information Superhighway RC 45390

by Martin and Kathlyn Gay 

read by Terence Aselford

1 cassette

Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control,

trade and business, education, and privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal

communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet

are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Latino Voices RC 46930

edited by Frances R. Aparicio 

read by Peter Gil

1 cassette

Hispanic Americans express their feelings about home, family, religion, work, and their identity

in poems, short biographical pieces, and selections from novels. For junior and senior high

readers. 1994.

Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing and Business RC 44064

by Peter Lynch and John Rothchild 

read by Lou Harpenau

2 casols have forgotten to teach one of the most important courses of all--investing--the authors

offer a guide for first-time investors, young or old. Explains the value of investing early in life,

how to pick a company, how to read stock pages and balance sheets, and how to make a profit.

For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1995.

Leon's Story RC 45810

by Leon Walter Tillage 

read by Chuck Young

1 cassette

An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural

North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he

experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. Finally he tells how the

freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Leukemia RC 43710

by Dorothy Schainman Siegel and David E. Newton 

read by Barbara Pinolini

1 cassette

Answers basic questions about leukemia, a form of cancer that disrupts the normal production of

blood cells in the body. Discusses types of leukemia, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. Tells the

personal stories of some leukemia patients and offers advice on living with the disease. For

junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Our Fascinating Earth RC 44786

by Philip and Nancy R. Seff 

read by Marilyn Gleason

3 cassettes

A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural

wonders. Each of the nine chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the

Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic.

For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996.

People Power: A Look at Nonviolent Action and Defense RC 43777

by Susan Neiburg Terkel 

read by Brian Conn

1 cassette

A primer on "the power of people to fight or resist attack without using violence." Discusses

ethical and practical reasons for choosing nonviolence and assesses its effectiveness for

achieving economic, political, or social ends. Recommends guidelines for action. For junior and

senior high and older readers. 1996.

Popularity Has Its Ups and Downs RC 46608

by Meg F. Schneider 

read by Margaret Strom

1 cassette

Explains the meaning of popularity and suggests ways to cope with this issue in school and

social situations. Discusses the concept of self-confidence and how to achieve it. The author also

stresses the value of true friendship and the importance of learning to deal with rejection and

change. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.

Ray Charles: Voice of Soul RC 46564

by David Ritz 

read by Brian Conn

1 cassette

Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While

a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write

music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as

well as triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994.

Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology RC 45783

by Susan Clinton 

read by Gary Telles

1 cassette

Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains how scientific knowledge is

cumulative. Clinton notes that dinosaurs were unknown until 1824 when Georges Cuvier

identified the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale-sized lizard. Now three

hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high

readers. 1997.

Saddam Hussein: Absolute Ruler of Iraq RC 40910

by Rebecca Stefoff 

read by Phil Regensdorf

1 cassette

Begins with Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, then recounts Hussein's early life of abandonment,

poverty, and abuse. Continues by interweaving Hussein's life story with the history of Iraq and

concludes with an account of Desert Storm. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995.

Slow Dance Heart Break Blues RC 44043

by Arnold Adoff 

read by Barry Bernson

1 cassette

Free-form poetry that evokes the passions, loneliness, and anxiety of adolescence. The themes

touch on young love, body image, drug use, and other elements of the teenage experience. For

junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Straight Talk about Cults RC 40952

by Kay Marie Porterfield 

read by Gregory Ricks

1 cassette

A counselor explains the three distinctive characteristics of cults: a living, charismatic leader

who claims to have ultimate wisdom, an authoritarian power structure, and rigid boundaries. She

discusses the history of cults and explains who joins cults, how members are recruited, what it's

like to be in a cult, and how to get out of one. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Student's Guide to Doing Research on the Internet RC 44039

by Dave and Mary Campbell 

read by John Richardson

2 cassettes

The first part of this handbook gives instruction on various Internet tools, such as FTP, Gopher,

and the World Wide Web. In the second part, each chapter is devoted to Internet sites that

address major areas of study, such as the humanities, education, science, geography, history,

literature, and medicine. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Teenager's Guide to the Real World RC 46205

by Marshall Brain 

read by Bob Moore

3 cassettes

The author encourages teens to find an enjoyable career. He explains why peer pressure declines

after high school graduation. Combines motivational messages with no-nonsense advice, such as

"money really matters" and "adults rule the world," and mentions basic "facts of life." For junior

and senior high readers. 1997.

Visionaries RC 40966

by Bill Mosher 

read by Dick Jenkins

2 cassettes

A companion to the public television series, the book presents the context for the acts of love

documented in the film. The author explores the magic that occurs when one human helps

another, and shows inspirational heroes worthy of media recognition. For junior and senior high

and older readers. 1995.

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations on and off the Court RC 45188

by John Wooden and Steve Jamison 

read by Rick Rohan

1 cassette

Championship UCLA basketball coach John Wooden outlines his "philosophy of achievement,

success, and excellence" for sports and for life. Offers guiding principles on topics such as

families,s. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.

Braille

American Islam: Growing Up Muslim in America BR 11063

by Richard Wormser 

1 volume

The author provides an overview of Islam--its origins, history, and practice in America. Includes

comments from young Muslims who discuss how they keep their faith amidst a more permissive

American society. The author also examines the Nation of Islam, its prominent leaders, and its

growth within the African American community. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Attention Deficit Disorder BR 11882

by Wendy Moragne 

1 volume

Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit

disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them

and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Baseball at War: World War II and the Fall of the Color Line BR 11404

by Thomas Gilbert 

1 volume

A history of the sport of baseball from 1940 through 1948. Includes personalities such as Joe

DiMaggio and Ted Williams and such events as the desegregation of the sport. For junior and

senior high readers. 1997.

Beauty Lab: How Science Is Changing the Way We Look BR 11362

by Mildred Leinweber Dawson 

1 volume

The author describes how the human body works and how to take care of it. Discusses how good

health combined with the results of medical and cosmetic research can help maintain the natural

beauty of teeth, hair, and skin. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Blowing on the Changes: The Art of the Jazz Horn Players BR 11876

by Leslie Gourse 

2 volumes

Discusses the development of jazz from the 1900s to the 1990s. Gourse relates the story of Louis

"Pops" Armstrong's rise to fame and his influence on the world of jazz. She also covers many

other well-known horn players, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman,

Tommy Dorsey, and Wynton Marsalis. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Clueless in the Kitchen: A Cookbook for Teens BR 11857

by Evelyn Raab 

2 volumes

Two hundred recipes based on the principle that cooking from scratch is cheaper, healthier, and

tastier. Includes dishes for breakfast through dinner, desserts, snacks, and vegetarian specialties.

Contains tips on stocking the pantry, shopping for fresh ingredients, food preparation and

storage, and kitchen appliance maintenance. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Cold War: The American Crusade against World Communism, 1945-1991 BR 11311

by James A. Warren 

2 volumes

Chronicles the cold war--America's global struggle against communism from 1945 to the

collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Portrays the military, diplomatic, economic, and scientific

dimensions of the rivalry between the superpowers. Explains the issues and events of the era. For

junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Dizzy Gillespie and the Birth of Bebop BR 11074

by Leslie Gourse 

1 volume

Life of the jazz trumpeter who pioneered a progressive style of jazz known as bebop in the 1940s

and 1950s. The author discusses how Gillespie, along with such musicians as Charlie Parker and

Thelonious Monk, introduced to jazz more complex harmonies, adventurous improvisation, and

quicker tempos. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Earth-Shattering Poems BR 11661

edited by Liz Rosenberg 

1 volume

An international selection of more than forty poets presented in chronological order. Includes

Sappho of ancient Greece, Charles Baudelaire of France, Pablo Neruda of Chile, and J.E. Wei of

Taiwan. The editor chose poems that "shook" her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Frederick Douglass: In His Own Words BR 10947

edited by Milton Meltzer 

2 volumes

Sixty-six speeches and editorials by the renowned nineteenth-century abolitionist. Douglass

holds forth on such topic, the condition of free blacks, the history of the slave trade, and the

theory of racial inferiority. Includes profiles of ten of Douglass's contemporaries. For junior and

senior high and older readers. 1995.

Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment BR 11784

by Lesley Grant 

1 volume

Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science,

enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational

requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law BR 11843

by Anne Marie Males 

1 volume

Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian,

forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training needed,

and related fields. Includes sample application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior

high readers. 1996.

Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology BR 11842

by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent 

1 volume

Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet

marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays,

duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum. For junior and senior high

readers. 1996.

Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs BR 11786

by Jim Lang 

1 volume

Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs, including a hot air balloonist,

a jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities

and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Helen Keller: Humanitarian BR 11732

by Lois P. Nicholson 

1 volume

Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness.

Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private

teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry

Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Hit Me with Music: How to Start, Manage, Record, and Perform with Your Own Rock Band BR

10833

by Stephanie Powell 

1 volume

Handbook on organizing and managing one's own rock music group. Powell offers both creative

and technical tips on all phases of the music business: using public address systems, mixing live

music, utilizing recording studios, promoting a band, negotiating contracts, and avoiding the

perils of the business. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

How to Get a Job If You're a Teenager BR 11987

by Cindy Pervola and Debby Hobgood 

1 volume

Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications,

preosing what to wear), and interview being itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper

way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

I Am the Darker Brother: An Anthology of Modern Poems by African Americans BR 11710

edited by Arnold Adoff 

1 volume

Anthology of poems by African Americans expressing their views on heritage and race. As

originally published in 1968, it included the work of thirty poets such as Langston Hughes,

Gwendolyn Brooks, and Richard Wright. This second edition adds works by nineteen other

poets, among them Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, and Maya Angelou. For junior and senior high

and older readers. 1997.

In the Huddle with--Steve Young BR 11355

by Matt Christopher 

1 volume

In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes

that the athlete had to struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard work and

determination, Young eventually became the starting quarterback while earning a law degree in

the off season. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

The Information Superhighway BR 11371

by Marin and Kathlyn Gay 

1 volume

Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control,

trade and business, education, and privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal

communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet

are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Leon's Story BR 11493

by Leon Walter Tillage 

1 volume

An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural

North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he

experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. He then tells how the

freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

The Life and Times of Fidel Castro BR 11752

by Esther Selsdon 

1 volume

Provides a brief overview of the Cuban leader from his birth in 1926 until the mid-1980s.

Focuses on his role as political revolutionary. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Life and Times of Mother Teresa BR 11753

by Tanya Rice 

1 volume

Biography of the nun who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Covers her childhood in

Albania, her decision at eighteen to become a missionary nun, and her work in India. Obeying an

"inner command" to serve the poor, she founded a new order, the Missionaries of Charity.

Discusses the growth of her work and her worldwide contributions. For junior and senior high

readers. 1994.

Linus Pauling and the Chemistry of Life BR 11799

by Tom Hager 

1 volume

Describes the career and personal life of the chemist who won both the 1954 Nobel Prize in

chemistry and the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize. The prolific researcher also taught, wrote influential

college textbooks, and protested nuclear testing. He died at the age of ninety-three in 1994. For

junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.

Our Fascinating Earth BR 11315

by Philip and Nancy R. Seff

3 volumes

A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural

wonders. Each of the nine chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the

Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic.

For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996.

Privacy: Individual Right v. Social Needs BR 10948

by Ted Gottfried 

1 volume

Explores the legal and ethical foundations of a person's right to privacy. Examines the conflicts

that occur between personal privacy and the public's right to know relative to the news media,

law enforcement, and computers. Presents arguments on both sides of the debate. For junior and

senior high readers. 1994.

Ray Charles: Voice of Soul BR 11750

by David Ritz 

1 volume

Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While

a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write

music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as

well as his triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994.

Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology BR 11477

by Susan Clinton 

1 volume

Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains how scientific knowledge is

cumulative. Clinton notes that dinosaurs were unknown until 1824, when Georges Cuvier

identified the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale-sized lizard. Now three

hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high

readers. 1997.

Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle and Other Modern Verse BR 10940

compiled by Stephen Dunning and others 

1 volume

More than one hundred poems on a variety of topics. Includes "How to Eat a Poem" by Eve

Merriam; "Dreams" by Langston Hughes; "Lost" by Carl Sandburg; "Sonic Boom" by John

Updike; "A Patch of Old Snow" by Robert Frost; and "in Just-" by e.e. cummings. For junior and

senior high readers. 1966.

Supercomputers: Shaping the Future BR 10939

by Charlene W. Billings 

1 volume

Billings details the workings of the world's fastest and most powerful computers. She explores

the wide-ranging uses of supercomputers in such areas as weather, medicine, and agricultural

research; industry and design; virtual reality; superconductors; and the modeling of new

materials. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995.

Working in Music BR 11369

by Barbara Lee 

1 volume

Profiles of twelve people in musical careers: a jazz drummer, a classical pianist, a violin maker, a

composer, an arts administrator, a music teacher, a recording engineer, a folk musician, a music

retailer, a child-life specialist, a disc jockey, and a vocalist. For junior and senior high and older

readers. 1996.

Fiction

Cassettes

After the War RC 45683

by Carol Matas 

read by Kristin Allison

1 cassette

The sole survivor of her Jewish family, fifteen-year-old Ruth is liberated from Buchenwald at the

end of World War II. Finding that her Polish home has been taken over by others, Ruth joins a

band of refugees intent on emigrating to Palestine. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. 

American Eyes: New Asian Short Stories for Young Adults RC 43701

edited by Lori M. Carlson 

read by Annie Wauters

1 cassette

Ten short stories that address aspects of the Asian American experience and touch upon such

themes as alienation, cultural identity, and generational differences. In "Blonde" an Asian

American girl yearns to be blonde like her Barbie doll. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

April Morning RC 43072

by Howard Fast 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette (Reissue)

Fictional account of the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord, related by

fifteen-year-old Adam Cooper. After his father is shot down by the British, Adam joins the

colonial militia at Lexington in its ambush of British regulars. For junior and senior high readers.

1961.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place RC 42881

by Alden R. Carter 

read by Michael Kramer

1 cassette

A few years ago Mark's brother and a friend took the same canoe trip that Mark's father and

uncle completed long ago. Now Mark and his cousin Randy are going, and they are both

unhappy with the idea. But as the trip turns nightmarish, the two boys find strength in their new

friendship. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Both Sides of Time RC 46220

by Caroline B. Cooney 

read by Jill Fox

1 cassette

Annie wants romance from her boyfriend, Sean, but he's only interested in cars. While visiting

his apartment at the crumbling Stratton mansion, Annie wanders through the building, sad that it

is to be demolished. Suddenly, she is pulled back a century to 1895 and meets Strat, young heir

to the mansion. The period is romantic but not kind to women or immigrant groups, and a murder

threatens Annie and her new friends. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Boys from St. Petri RC 43112

by Bjarne Reuter 

read by Peter Gil

1 cassette

Lars Balstrup is coming of age in his German-occupied Denmark village in 1942. He longs to

join his older brother's secret club, the St. Petri Group, which engages in petty acts of resistance

against the Nazis. As the defiance grows more serious, however, the St. Petri boys find their lives

in jeopardy. For junior and senior high readers. Batchelder Award. 1994.

The Cockatrice Boys RC 45350

by Joan Aiken 

read by Anne Flosnik

1 cassette

Large, evil monsters destroy most of England, forcing humans to live underground. The

Cockatrice Boys--a brave group of volunteers who command an armored train--rush to bring

food to Manchester and determine to end the occupation. Dakin, a drummer boy, and his cousin

Sauna, who can see the future, play important roles in the fight. For junior and senior high and

older readers. 1996.

Danger Zone RC 47185

by David Klass 

read by Steven Carpenter

1 cassette

Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an international junior basketball tournament in

Itaammates shun him because of his racial identity and social inexperience. But in Rome, when

the team encounters discrimination and death threats, Jim proves his loyalty. Some violence. For

junior and senior high readers. 1996.

The Dirty War RC 43577

by Charles H. Slaughter 

read by Barry Bernson

1 cassette

During the Argentine military coup of the late 1970s, two boys spend their days scheming to earn

tips from yanqui tourists. When their friends and families become targets of the new regime, the

boys are drawn into a stark world of political persecution and torture. Violence. For junior and

senior high readers. 1994.

Far North RC 45784

by Will Hobbs 

read by Gregory Gorton

1 cassette

A plane goes down in the Canadian wilderness, stranding two fifteen-year-old boys and an

Indian elder. Before he dies, the elder teaches the boys survival skills that may sustain them in

their struggle against hunger, predators, and the severe northern winter. For junior and senior

high readers. 1996.

Flyers RC 46678

by Daniel Hayes 

read by John Polk

2 cassettes

Best friends Gabe and Bo are making a science fiction film, Green Guy Gets Therapy, as a

summer project. While filming, Gabe and his friends notice strange events, especially at a

neighbor's supposedly empty house. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and

senior high readers. 1996.

For Mike RC 46962

by Shelley Sykes 

read by Gary Telles

1 cassette

Jeff's best friend Mike has been missing for almost three weeks when Jeff begins to have a

disturbing dream. A disheveled Mike tells Jeff to get another friend, Kirby, and come find him.

Afraid to tell even Kirby, Jeff tries to decide what it means. For junior and senior high readers.

1998.

Free Fall RC 46250

by Joyce Sweeney 

read by Richard Hauenstein

1 cassette

Four teenage boys sneak away from home to explore a deep cave. They become lost and soon

realize that their survival depends on controlling their fears and pulling together. In a last ditch

effort to escape, one boy risks a perilous underwater swim to safety. Strong language. For junior

and senior high readers. 1996.

Geis of the Gargoyle RC 43783

by Piers Anthony 

read by Bruce Huntey

2 cassettes

In this fantasy saga, Gary Gar must find a spell powerful enough to preserve the purity of the

Swan Knee River, which flows into Xanth. The Good Magician Humfrey dispatches Gary to

tutor an unruly girl whose magic can locate the fabled philtre and restore the river to a pristine

state. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Genuine Half-Moon Kid RC 45870

by Michael Williams 

read by Graeme Malcolm

1 cassette

Jay Watson, a South African teenager, was deserted by his grandfather ten years ago. When the

older man dies, Jay journeys with nine-year-old Levi Bam and a few other friends to find the

wooden box that contains Jay's inheritance. Along the way, the group meets an odd assortment of

the dead man's acquaintances. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994.

Gold Unicorn RC 40922

by Tanith Lee

read by June Carter

1 cassette

Sixteen-year-old Tanaquil is taken captive by the conquering army of Empress Veriam, who

turns out to be her half sister, Lizra. Lizra has constructed a huge, mechanical, gold-plated

unicorn as a symbol of her power, but only Tanaquil's talents can make it work. And Tanaquil

finds the unicorn is much more than a machine of war. Sequel to Black Unicorn (RC 37074). For

junior and senior high and older readers. 1994.

The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1 RC 44343

by Philip Pullman 

read by Suzanne Toren

3 cassettes

A tale set in Victorian England on an alternate Earth. Young Lyra Belacqua and her daemon

enjoy an idyllic life among the scholars at Jordan College. Then her friend Roger and other

children are abducted by the Gobblers. Venturing north in pursuit, Lyra encounters an alien and

sinister world. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The House across the Cove RC 43285

by Barbara Hall 

read by June Carter

1 cassette

Sixteen-year-old Tyler Crane is spending a troubled summer alone at the lake following his

father's suicide. When Tyler becomes curious about the empty house across the water, he and his

new girlfriend, Abby, investigate and stumble upon a criminal plot that puts both of their lives in

jeopardy. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

How Far Would You Have Gotten If I Hadn't Called You Back? RC 43171

by Valerie Hobbs 

read by Pam Ward

2 cassettes

Sixteen-year-old Bron Lewis's life turns upside down when her family moves to a small

California town. She eventually makes friends, but they prove to be the wrong kind. And when

gentle Will Harding comes along, Bron has trouble accepting his earnestness. Some strong

language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

I Love You, I Hate You, Get Lost RC 45753

by Ellen Conford 

read by Jill Fox

1 cassette

Seven humorous stories reflecting the ups and downs of life as a teenager. In the title story, Dana

has to take her little brother, Zach, on a romantic cruise with her boyfriend. In "Body Wave," a

teen getting a permanent rambles on and on to her hairdresser about how she ended up with the

date she has for a major dance. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

In the Middle of the Night RC 42721

by Robert Cormier 

read by John Lescault

1 cassette

Twenty-five years ago, young John Paul was an usher in the old Globe Theater. During a show

for orphans, the balcony collapsed, killing and injuring children. John Paul was questioned about

the incident and has been receiving harassing phone calls ever since. He has tried to shield his

family, but now his sixteen-year-old son, Denny, is targeted by one of the survivors. For junior

and senior high readers. 1995.

Ironman RC 42246

by Chris Crutcher 

read by John Lescault

2 cassettes

After Bo Brewster's anger at the coach gets him thrown off the high school football team, he

begins training in earnest for a triathalon. Another run-in wit anger management class. Surprised

at enjoying the group, Bo begins learning truths about his troubled relationship with his father,

and by triathalon time the group members have become his training team. Some strong language.

For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Keeping the Good Light RC 43061

by Katherine Kirkpatrick 

read by Carol Dines

1 cassette

Stepping Stones Lighthouse, Long Island Sound, 1903. Eliza Brown, sixteen, is bored with living

in a lighthouse and longs for friends and adventure. When tragedy strikes her family, Eliza's life

begins to change and her maturity is tested. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Last Warrior RC 46572

by Suzanne Pierson Ellison 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

When his Apache band surrenders to the army, fourteen-year-old Solito is placed in a Florida

school and adopted by a kindly Quaker couple. After killing an intruder in defense of his new

family, Solito returns to Arizona to discover his identity and clear his name. Violence. For junior

and senior high readers. 1997.

The Legend of Tarik RC 44203

by Walter Dean Myers 

read by Gary Tipton

1 cassette

As a young boy, Tarik first saw his mother and a brother killed and then a few days later watched

as his father and other brother were slaughtered by an evil warrior known as El Muerte. Tarik

vows revenge but knows he will need help. First he must seek a magic sword, a priceless crystal,

and a black horse. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1981.

Make Lemonade RC 40705

by Virginia Euwer Wolff 

read by Celeste Lawson

1 cassette

As a first step toward earning money for college, fourteen-year-old LaVaughn answers an ad for

a baby-sitter. Jolly, a seventeen-year-old mother of two who does factory work in the evenings,

offers LaVaughn the job. Then Jolly is fired, and LaVaughn learns how to "take hold," as her

mother says, of her own plans, of Jolly's situation, and of the children's needs as they all work on

lessons in and out of school. For high school and older readers. 1993.

The Mammoth Book of Fairy Tales RC 43791

edited by Mike Ashley 

read by Madelyn Buzzard

4 cassettes

Anthology of fifty-six tales. Includes both classic fairy tales and modern fantasies arranged

alphabetically by title. Old favorites like "Beauty and the Beast," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and

"Sleeping Beauty" appear with newer stories by Joan Aiken, Robin McKinley, and Jane Yolen.

For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.

The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre RC 46641

by W.W. Jacobs 

read by John Horton

2 cassettes

Collection of eighteen supernatural tales set in England in the early 1900s. Some stories feature

seamen and dockhands from the South Devon Wharf, where Jacobs's father worked. Others

reflect ordinary English homes where strange events unfold. For junior and senior high and older

readers. 1997.

Morning Is a Long Time Coming RC 43661

by Bette Greene 

read by Carole Jordan Stewart

2 cassettes (Reissue)

En route to Germany in search of the mother's love atty Bergen lingers in Paris and experiences

her first love affair. Sequel to Summer of My German Soldier (RC 36625). Some strong

language. For junior and senior high readers. 1978.

Out of Time RC 46221

by Caroline B. Cooney 

read by Jill Fox

1 cassette

In this sequel to Both Sides of Time (RC 46220), 1990s Annie Lockwood once again travels

through time to see the friends she made in 1895. She learns that the young man she loves, Strat,

has been institutionalized because of his claim that he had seen Annie. Now she is his only

chance for escape. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Peeling the Onion RC 45969

by Wendy Orr 

read by Kristin Allison

1 cassette

After winning a karate championship, seventeen-year-old Anna is hurt in a serious car accident.

Before the full extent of her neck and ankle injuries is diagnosed, she endures intense physical

pain. Her emotional trauma, from all the changes in her life, is even deeper. Some strong

language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996.

A Place to Hide RC 43384

by Robert Westall 

read by Vanessa Maroney

2 cassettes

Eighteen-year-old Lucy King's father tells her she must go into hiding because he is about to

blow the whistle on the English government. Dressed in her late mother's posh clothes, Lucy

flees, assumes a new identity as an antiques dealer, and waits in terror to hear what will happen

to her father. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Podkayne of Mars RC 44627

by Robert A. Heinlein 

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

2 cassettes (Reissue)

Indomitable young Podkayne (Poddy) Fries jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle Tom on

a mission to Earth. The only drawback is that she'll have her loathsome little brother along for

the trip. But even greater dangers face the niece of a diplomat from Mars who has powerful

enemies. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1963.

The Prince and the Pilgrim RC 46092

by Mary Stewart 

read by Gary Tipton

2 cassettes

Prince Alexander is heading to Camelot to seek justice for the murder of his father years before.

The beautiful young Alice is just returning from a Holy Quest to Jerusalem with her father. Their

meeting forms a crossroad for their lives. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers.

1995.

The Ramsay Scallop RC 39908

by Frances Temple 

read by Randy Means

2 cassettes

1299. Fourteen-year-old Elenor waits, reluctantly, for her betrothed, Lord Thomas, to return from

his crusade to the Holy Land. Though it is their duty to marry, neither relishes the prospect.

Elenor is frightened of marriage; Thomas has been broken by the crusade. Father Gregory sends

them on a chaste pilgrimage to Spain. Through their long wandering, Elenor and Thomas come

to know themselves and each other. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

The Rifle RC 42723

by Gary Paulsen 

read by Michael Kramer

1 cassette

In 1768 gunsmith Cornish McManus crafts a "sweet" rifle, the masterpiece of his life's work. The

story tracks the gun's ownership  including the Revolutionary War period. In 1993 a new owner

displays the weapon over his mantel, where it accidentally discharges with tragic consequences.

For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995.

Rose Daughter RC 46201

by Robin McKinley 

read by Michele Schaeffer

2 cassettes

In this version of Beauty and the Beast, Beauty can make things grow, especially roses. Her

talents and gifts help her father and sisters survive bankruptcy, and help her to love the Beast.

Ultimately Beauty must decide if she should restore the Beast to his human form. For junior and

senior high readers. 1997.

Roughnecks RC 46690

by Thomas Cochran 

read by Bruce Huntey

1 cassette

High school senior Travis Cody feels responsible for his football team's one loss of the season.

But he has a chance to redeem himself in the big championship game. On the day of the playoff,

Travis finds the confidence to overcome his fears and look forward to the future. For junior and

senior high and older readers. 1997.

Roverandom RC 47216

by J.R.R. Tolkien 

read by David Elias

1 cassette

A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom

is owned by a little boy named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to be turned

back into a real dog. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.

Rumble Fish RC 44103

by S.E. Hinton 

read by John Lescault

1 cassette (Reissue)

Rusty-James, the toughest guy in the junior high crowd, idolizes his older brother, a mean street

fighter. But when Rusty-James tries to emulate his brother, trouble erupts. For junior and senior

high readers. 1975.

The Same Place but Different RC 45414

by Perry Nodelman 

read by Christopher Walker

1 cassette

Johnny Nesbit discovers that his baby sister, Andrea, has been kidnapped by the Strangers and

replaced with a changeling. Johnny's parents believe that Andrea is autistic now that her behavior

has changed, but Johnny knows the truth. Johnny will have to battle many strange creatures to

rescue Andrea. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Secret of Sarah Revere RC 40983

by Ann Rinaldi 

read by Graci Ragsdale

1 cassette

Many things happen at once in the life of Sarah, Paul Revere's thirteen-year-old daughter. Her

father keeps secrets about his revolutionary activities, but Sarah learns of them through gossip.

She is also troubled by Dr. Warren's attention to her stepmother and finds herself feeling jealous.

For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Send No Blessings RC 40998

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 

read by June Carter

2 cassettes

Beth Herndon, fifteen, lives in a trailer with her parents and eight brothers and sisters. Beth longs

for a better life than her parents have and hopes her typing ability will be the key to a better

future away from West Virginia. But her father wants Beth to quit school when she turns sixteen

and to marry twenty-two-year-old Harless. For junior and senior high readers. 1990.

Shade's Children RC 46607

by Garth Nix

read by Anne Flosnik

2 cassettes

In a future world, four teenagers with different psychic skills form a bond while trying to defeat

the gory rule of the Overlords. Encouraged and trained by Shade, their mysterious leader, Drum,

Ella, Ninde, and Gold-Eye confront hideous monsters who would rather capture them for their

body parts than kill them. Violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high

readers. 1997.

Shadow of a Hero RC 43618

by Peter Dickinson 

read by George Holmes

2 cassettes

With the rise of ethnic nationalism in postcommunist Eastern Europe, English-born Letta and her

grandfather, Restaur Vax, return to his native Varina, a fictional Balkan state. But officials there

fear that Vax, the nation's last democratic leader, might spur Varian nationalism, and his family

is plunged into perilous intrigue. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Sharing Sam RC 39994

by Katherine Applegate 

read by Jeanne Evans

1 cassette

Alison, a junior, is fascinated by the new boy at school, Sam Cody. But shortly after they meet,

her best friend, Izzy, is diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor. Realizing that Izzy is attracted to

Sam, too, Alison decides to put her own budding relationship on hold and convince Sam to

devote himself to Izzy during the girl's last few months. Some strong language. For junior and

senior high readers. 1995.

Short Circuits: Thirteen Shocking Stories by Outstanding Writers for Young Adults RC 43261

edited by Donald R. Gallo 

read by Madelyn Buzzard

2 cassettes

Tales of terror about teenagers caught in precarious situations. In "Ethan Unbound," a boy finds

himself locked in the library with a librarian-witch and must summon Dracula and other literary

figures to his aid. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.

Show Me No Mercy: A Compelling Story of Remarkable Courage RC 39982

by Robert Perske 

read by Phil Regensdorf

1 cassette

Andy and Maggie Banks and their teenage twins, Ben and Beth, are a close-knit family. When a

car accident leaves Maggie and Beth dead and Andy paralyzed, an aunt decides that Ben, who

has Down's syndrome, must be institutionalized. But feisty Ben is helping Andy recover, and he

doesn't mind upsetting expectations at the institute. For junior and senior high readers. 1984.

Slot Machine RC 43380

by Chris Lynch 

read by Terence Aselford

1 cassette

Elvin, his two best friends, and other incoming male freshmen of a Christian high school spend

three weeks at summer camp. The goal is to find an athletic slot for each boy. Unfortunately, as

overweight Elvin sarcastically explains in letters to his mother, he's not the athletic type. Some

strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Soulfire RC 46491

by Lorri Hewett 

read by Christopher Hurt

1 cassette

Teenager Todd Williams's older brother Marcus runs with a gang in their Denver neighborhood.

When their cousin Ezekiel tries to stop another cs's gang, both are shot. Hoping to avoid

following in his brother's footsteps, Todd learns to rely on himself. Some violence and some

strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996.

Spite Fences RC 41946

by Trudy Krisher 

read by Laura Giannarelli

2 cassettes

Maggie Pugh, thirteen, lives in Kinship, Georgia, where in 1960 there are racially segregated

parks, lunch counters, and bathrooms. Maggie is good friends with Zeke, a black man who

peddles goods in Kinship. When Zeke is brutally beaten, life changes dramatically for Maggie,

who is no stranger to abuse. She uses the camera given her by Zeke to record the truth. Violence.

For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 RC 45857

by Philip Pullman 

read by Suzanne Toren

2 cassettes

Sequel to The Golden Compass (RC 44343). Lyra and her daemon are joined in Ci'gazze by

twelve-year-old Will, who is searching for his long-lost explorer father. Will proves his

mettle--losing two fingers in a fight--and now bears the magical Subtle Knife. Lyra and Will

assist in each other's quests. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Sydney, Invincible RC 40921

by Colby Rodowsky 

read by June Carter

1 cassette

In this sequel to Sydney, Herself (RC 31872), Sydney dreads having her mother as her history

teacher and looks forward to classes with the new writing instructor. Then Sydney is hit with big

news. She is to be the editor of the school paper--and her mother, who married Sydney's last

writing teacher, is pregnant. Sydney finds support from boyfriend Wally, but he is dealing with

his own problems. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Traveling On into the Light and Other Stories RC 40824

by Martha Brooks 

read by Chuck Young

1 cassette

Eleven stories by the author of Paradise Cafe (RC 33408). In the title story, a girl visits her father

and the man for whom he left her mother. In "The Kindness of Strangers," an old man befriends

a runaway youth who has been betrayed by his mother. The final stories form a trilogy about

Sidonie and Kieran, teenagers who have each lost a parent. Some strong language. For high

school and older readers. 1994.

Tusk and Stone RC 45695

by Malcolm Bosse 

read by Erik Sandvold

2 cassettes

Seventh-century India is a tumultuous place. Arjun, a boy approaching manhood, tells how his

caravan is attacked and he avoids death only to find himself sold into the army. He then develops

a special bond with Gandiva, the elephant he is trained to handle. As a soldier, Arjun gains fame,

but the glory does not last long. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman RC 46671

by Louise Plummer 

read by Nona Pipes

1 cassette

Six-foot-tall Kate has cataracts and wears thick glasses. Her brother's friend is staying with

Kate's family for Christmas, and she has always had a crush on him. But he brought along a

beautiful college woman. Kate isn't sure she should try to compete for Richard with the new

woman, not to mention Kate's flirtatious friend. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter RC 46437

by S.P. Somtow 

read by Erik Sandvold

1 cassette

When a part-Jewish, part-Lakota boy and a half-mortal, half-vampire girl fall for each other,

decisions have to be made--fast. On Halloween, they'll both turn sixteen and Rebecca's father is

planning her devivification party to make her a vampire forever. Some violence. For junior and

senior high readers. 1997.

Walkabout RC 41555

by James Vance Marshall 

read by Susan McInerney

1 cassette (Reissue)

An Aboriginal boy, who is on his ritual walkabout in Australia's remote Northern Territory,

encounters a brother and sister from South Carolina who have just survived a plane crash.

Although the Aborigine is supposed to complete his walkabout alone, he realizes he must save

the children. But when the girl looks at him in fear, he thinks she has seen the spirit of death and

that he will soon die. For junior and senior high readers. 1959.

Warrior Scarlet RC 43867

by Rosemary Sutcliff 

read by Tom Martin

2 cassettes (Reissue)

A tale set in England during the Bronze Age. A boy aspires to wear the warrior's scarlet, the sign

of manhood in his tribe. To do so, he must first slay a wolf. But with a withered spear arm, he

faces a formidable challenge. For junior and senior high readers. Violence. 1958.

Winners and Losers RC 44782

by Stephen Hoffius 

read by Phil Regensdorf

1 cassette

Daryl, the coach's son, and Curt run track for their high school. During the first meet of the year,

Daryl has a brief heart stoppage and collapses, which allows Curt to beat him for the first time.

Determined to regain his previous form and his father's attention, Daryl resumes his track career

in spite of possibly tragic consequences. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Winter of Fire RC 44571

by Sherryl Jordan 

read by Ann Hodapp

2 cassettes

On a cold, sunless world, Elsha grows up a child of the Quelled, a race of slaves ruled over by

the Chosen. But Elsha has strange visions and a strength of spirit that set her apart from the

others, and she becomes the key to the future survival of her people and her planet. For junior

and senior high and older readers. 1992.

Winter Rose RC 45377

by Patricia A. McKillip 

read by Mary Kane

2 cassettes

When attractive Corbet Lynn arrives to reclaim his family home, villagers recall rumors about

his grandfather's murder and a family curse. Two sisters, Laurel and Rois, are captivated by him,

but only Rois sees his connection to another world. Then Corbet disappears, and Laurel withers

missing him. Rois saves Laurel's life and unlocks mysteries. For junior and senior high readers.

1996.

Young Art and Old Hector RC 44406

by Neil Gunn 

read by Vanessa Maroney

2 cassettes

Eight-year-old Art Macrae is beset by the travails of family life in turn-of-the-century Scotland.

As he copes with his overbearing siblings and a school bully, the birth of a brother displaces Art

as the family's youngest. Elderly Hector, the village sage, helps Art navigate the shoals of youth.

For junior and senior high readers. 1976.

Zel RC 45229

by Donna Jo Napoli 

read by Celeste Lawson

1 cassette

Desperately desiring a child, a barren woman sells her soul for Zel, the infant daughter of

neighbors. When the maturing Zel becomes the object of a nobleman's affections, thetower. For

junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Braille

Angels Watching Over Me BR 11918

by Lurlene McDaniel 

1 volume

While her mother is honeymooning in Japan with husband number five, sixteen-year-old Leah is

in the hospital undergoing tests. After a frightening diagnosis, she finds comfort in her young

Amish roommate, Rebekah; Rebekah's appealing brother Ethan; and a mysterious night nurse.

Prequel to Lifted Up by Angels (BR 11919). For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Another Way to Dance BR 10957

by Martha Southgate 

1 volume

Vicki Harris, fourteen, has been chosen to study at the School of American Ballet for the

summer. Her family is concerned that Vicki will have to turn her back on her African American

heritage to succeed in the mostly white world of ballet. As the summer progresses, Vicki must

deal with her own concerns about race. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996.

Backfield Package BR 11973

by Thomas J. Dygard

1 volume

Four football players at Hillcrest High make a pact to stick together and play at the same college

as a "backfield package." But only Joe Mitchell, the quarterback, is recruited by a big-name

school and must decide whether to keep his promise or explore all the options. For junior and

senior high readers. 1992.

Beyond Providence BR 10889

by Steven Schnur 

2 volumes

Twelve-year-old Nathan Burns lives with his family on a struggling Hudson River sheep farm.

Life is hard, and his brother Eric and Pa are always fighting. In fact, their fighting drove Mama

away. When Eric leaves, too, Nathan's cousin Kitty comes to help out and brings love back into

the family. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Blue Star Rapture BR 11820

by James W. Bennett 

1 volume

T.J.'s friend Tyron is being courted by college basketball agents. Worried that academically poor

Tyron will be taken advantage of, T.J. tries to guide him but then begins feeling guilty about his

own motives. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Companions of the Night BR 11795

by Vivian Van de Velde 

2 volumes

Returning to a laundromat at midnight to retrieve her brother's toy, sixteen-year-old Kerry is

confronted by three men who are holding a young man named Ethan hostage. When she realizes

the captors are determined to prove Ethan is a vampire, Kerry helps him escape. Some strong

language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Danger Zone BR 11954

by David Klass 

2 volumes

Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an international junior basketball tournament in

Italy. At the training camp, his teammates shun him because of his racial identity and social

inexperience. But in Rome, when the team encounters discrimination and death threats, Jim

proves his loyalty. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Don't Scream BR 11684

by Joan Lowery Nixon 

1 volume

Jess and her friend Lori are thrilled when two new boys enroll in their small-town high school.

Mark has moved in next door to Jess, and Lori quickly strikes up a friendship with Scott. What

the girls don't realize is that one of the two is a sociopath and in the Federal Witness Protection

Praders. 1996.

Dragon's Blood BR 10937

by Jane Yolen 

2 volumes

Jakkin Stewart steals a hatchling dragon and trains it secretly in the desert. If Heart's Blood, the

young dragon, can win in the gaming pits, his young owner can buy his freedom and win the

love of a mysterious girl. Jakkin can't even think of what will happen if his dragon loses. First

book of the Pit Dragon trilogy. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1982.

The Education of Robert Nifkin BR 11827

by Daniel Pinkwater 

1 volume

New to Chicago in the 1950s, Robert begins his high school education dressed in the odd clothes

his Eastern European father insists he wear. His unpopularity and the bigoted teachers send

Robert to the streets, where he meets an unusual group of people and finds a school he actually

likes. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Fire on the Wind BR 11449

by Linda Crew 

1 volume

In the summer of 1933, the loggers of Oregon are facing fire threats and work shutdowns.

Meanwhile, Storie has completed eighth grade and is confused about her future. Her mother

wants her to go to high school in town and become something other than a logger's wife, but her

father wants her to be a camp cook. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Game Plan BR 11966

by Thomas J. Dygard 

1 volume

When Barton High School's football coach is hospitalized right before the final game of the

season, the only one who can replace him is his student manager, Beano Hatton. Beano accepts

the responsibility, knowing how much he has learned from the coach in three years. After

devising a game plan, Beano's major hurdle is convincing the team to believe in him. For junior

and senior high readers. 1993.

Hard Ball: A Billy Baggs Novel BR 11697

by Will Weaver 

2 volumes

In this sequel to Farm Team (BR 10506), Billy Baggs and King Kenwood are still baseball

rivals. When their competition brews into a fight over beautiful classmate Suzy Langen, the

coach orders the boys to spend a week at each other's house. The move provides insights about

their different lifestyles and common problems. Some strong language. For junior and senior

high readers. 1998.

The Haunting BR 11941

by Joan Lowery Nixon 

2 volumes

When Lia's great-grandmother dies, she leaves an old family plantation home to Lia's mother. An

ancestor's diary describes the house as haunted. But Lia's parents are determined to fill the place

with adopted children. Timid Lia, then, feels it her responsibility to drive the ghost away. For

junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Hero BR 11600

by S.L. Rottman 

2 volumes

Fifteen-year-old Sean is sent to a farm for a week's community service for fighting. Abandoned

by his father and raised by an abusive mother, Sean finds acceptance and peace with the animals

and the farmer, Mr. Hassler. With the help of some concerned adults, Sean is able to look

forward to a better future. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again BR 11595

by J.R.R. Tolkien 

3 volumes

The wandering wizard Gandalf recruits Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, to be the fourteenth member of

an expedition. Hobbits prefer comfort to adventures, but Bilbo joins the quest and encounters

many perils, including a dragon. For junior and senior high readers. 1966.

Joyride BR 11796

by Gretchen Olson 

2 volumes

When Jeff McKenzie and a friend take a joy ride through a farmer's bean field one night, Jeff has

no idea he will spend the summer in a strawberry field. He had planned to play tennis, but this is

the price he must pay for ruining the farmer's irrigation motor. Jeff learns a lot and is befriended

by the farmer's daughter and a farm hand. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

A Killing Frost BR 11739

by John Marsden 

2 volumes

In this sequel to The Dead of Night (BR 11708), six months have passed since the small group of

Australian teens went into hiding after their community was seized by enemies. Their attempts to

gather information and help the captured become more and more daring. Some violence and

some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995.

Lifted Up by Angels BR 11919

by Lurlene McDaniel 

1 volume

In this sequel to Angels Watching Over Me (BR 11918), Leah is seventeen, her bone cancer is

miraculously in remission, and she chooses to spend her summer working in a town near the

Amish friends she met at the hospital. Her feelings for Ethan increase, but the reality of their

differences is always present. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

The Long Season of Rain BR 10921

by Helen Kim 

2 volumes

Eleven-year-old Junehee Lee lives a secure life in Seoul with her mother and three sisters, as her

father is often away on business travel. Then her world begins to change when her family adopts

an orphan boy and Junehee comes to realize that she will someday marry and leave home. For

junior and senior high readers. 1996.

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg BR 11193

by Mark Twain 

1 volume

A mysterious stranger leaves a sack of gold to an unknown citizen of Hadleyburg on the

condition that the townsman can prove he is the kind person who once befriended a man in need.

The temptation has a remarkable effect on the townspeople, who take great pride in their virtue.

For junior and senior high and older readers. 1986.

The Ornament Tree BR 11448

by Jean Thesman 

2 volumes

Orphaned at fourteen, Bonnie Shaster goes to live with her mother's female relatives in Seattle in

1918. They welcome her, even though they, too, have fallen on hard times and are forced to take

in boarders--including a young man blinded in the Great War. An ornament tree, which grants

secret wishes, helps Bonnie settle into her unusual new home. For junior and senior high readers.

1996.

Past Forgiving BR 11266

by Gloria D. Miklowitz 

1 volume

Fifteen-year-old Alexandra can't believe popular senior Cliff is her boyfriend. When they both

get summer jobs at the Y, Alexandra is surprised by Cliff's temper and jealousy, but she refuses

to believe her friends' warnings about him. Some strong language. For junior and senior high

readers. 1995.

A Place to Call Home BR 11957

Jackie French Koller 

2 volumes

Anna, fifteen, lives with her irresponsible mother, her five-year-old sister, Mandy, and baby

brother, Casey. When her mother disappears, Anna decides to keep it a secret, because she thinks

no one would want to keep a biracial teenager who has two white siblings. For junior and senior

high readers. 1995.

Podkayne of Mars BR 11197

by Robert A. Heinlein 

2 volumes

Indomitable young Podkayne (Poddy) Fries jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle Tom on

a mission to Earth. The only drawback is that she'll have her loathsome little brother along for

the trip. But even greater dangers face the niece of a diplomat from Mars who has powerful

enemies. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1963.

Prisoner of Time BR 11916

by Caroline B. Cooney 

1 volume

In this sequel to Out of Time (BR 10804), sixteen-year-old Devonny Stratton is being forced to

marry a titled Englishman in the nineteenth century. She escapes this fate by time-travelling to

the 1990s. Reluctantly assisting her is the brother of the twentieth- century girl who helped

Devonny's brother, Strat, in the prequel. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

The Rebounder BR 11240

by Thomas J. Dygard 

1 volume

Hamilton High's basketball coach, Doug Fulton, fantasizes each year that a superb player will

transfer to his school. This year he thinks his dream has come true when he spots tall, athletic

Chris Patton. But Chris denies being a basketball player until Coach Fulton learns the disturbing

truth from Chris's former school. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Reef of Death BR 11814

by Paul Zindel 

1 volume

Maruul, an Aboriginal girl, and PC McPhee, an American boy, help their relatives dive for

ancient treasure beneath the Australian reefs. But a killer fish and an unscrupulous scientist are

also hunting in the sea. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Roverandom BR 11808

by J.R.R. Tolkien 

1 volume

A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom

is owned by a little boy named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to be turned

back into a real dog. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.

Rules of the Road BR 11821

by Joan Bauer 

2 volumes

Sixteen-year-old Jenna loves selling shoes for the Chicago Gladstone Shoe Store. But when her

drunken father arrives in town, Jenna jumps at the opportunity to drive ornery Mrs. Gladstone to

Texas. Jenna and the elderly woman fret over the future of the store chain, now in Gladstone's

son's unscrupulous hands. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Sarah on Her Own BR 11793

by Karen M. Coombs 

2 volumes

Orphaned fourteen-year-old Sarah survives the 1620 trip from London to the New World, but her

aunt does not. Her aunt's fianc, who sent for them, has also died. Not wanting to marry, become

an indentured servant, or settle on the land she has been allotted, Sarah searches for a way home.

Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Screen Test BR 11605

by David Klass 

2 volumes

A high school junior, Liz is uncomfortable with the attention her good looks bring, but she

accepts a request to star in a student film. When this leads to a role in a Hollywood movie, Liz

must decide if this is the life she wants. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Secret Lives BR 11286

by Caroline Macdonald 

1 volume

Australian Ian Ganty, fourteen, lives with his grandmother because his parents died. When she

leaves town for a few days, Ian's life spirals out of control. First, his new older friend Gideon

steals a car, and then Ian becomes a suspect in two other crimes. He tries to break free of Gideon,

but can't escape his partner's overpowering influence. Some strong language. For junior and

senior high readers. 1993.

Secret Star BR 11601

by Nancy Springer 

1 volume

Tess, fourteen, has lived alone with her stepfather since her mother died and has no memory of

her childhood. Daddy is poor and uses a wheelchair, but Tess is happy at home until she meets

Kamo--a young drifter who thinks they may be related. Some strong language and some

violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Stranded in Harmony BR 11412

by Barbara Shoup 

2 volumes

Despite being captain of the football team with a cheerleader girlfriend, high school senior Lucas

Cantrell is disillusioned with his staid life in Harmony, Indiana. Lucas wishes he could have

grown up during the turbulent 1960s until an eccentric cabin-bound relative and a woman with a

radical past teach him the value of living in the present. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Striking Out BR 11696

by Will Weaver 

2 volumes

Billy Baggs, at thirteen, does the work of a full-grown man on his father's Minnesota farm. When

the coach sees how strong Billy's arm is, he recruits him for summer baseball, chores willing.

Prequel to Farm Team (BR 10506). For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Talent Night BR 11053

by Jean Davies Okimoto 

1 volume

Although his sister claims Asians can't be rap artists, Rodney Suyama plans to prove her wrong.

If that happens and Ivy Ramos becomes his girlfriend, life will be perfect. This fantasy is

interrupted when Rodney's Japanese great-uncle demands proof that Rodney and his sister have

retained their Japanese culture. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

That Summer BR 11256

by Sarah Dessen 

2 volumes

The summer she is fifteen, Haven must endure the weddings of both her father and her sister, her

mother's new lifestyle, her growth spurt to almost six feet, and her best friend's turning into a

boy-crazy stranger. Missing her old life, Haven is relieved to meet a boy her sister dated during

happier times. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

The Thief BR 11285

by Megan Whalen Turner 

2 volumes

Gen, who boasts he can steal anything, is in the king's prison. He is offered a chance of freedom

by joining the king's scholar in trying to recover the legendary Hamiathes's Gift Stone. Gen

accepts the offer but endures many psychological and physical dangers. Some strong language.

For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Thin Ice BR 11573

by Marsha Qualey

2 volumes

Arden's parents died in a plane crash when she was six, and her brother, Scott, dropped out of

college to raise her. Now Arden is seventeen and Scott has disappeared, presumably drowned in

a snowmobile accident. But Arden has reason to believe Scott has run away, and she's

determined to find him. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

True North: A Novel of the Underground Railroad BR 11892

by Kathryn Lasky 

2 volumes

Narrative alternating between Bostonian Lucy Bradford and Afrika, a Virginia slave, tells how

the lives of the two fourteen-year-olds were affected by the Underground Railroad. Lucy

recounts her family's preparation for a wedding and her special relationship with her grandfather,

while Afrika describes her difficult journey north. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Until Angels Close My Eyes BR 11920

by Lurlene McDaniel 

1 volume

In this sequel to Lifted Up by Angels (BR 11919), Leah, whose own cancer is still in remission,

is shocked to learn that her stepfather has had cancer and it has now returned. Ethan, the young

Amish man she loves, leaves his home to help her through this troubling time. For junior and

senior high readers. 1998.

Watership Down BR 10851

by Richard Adams 

4 volumes

A fable about a band of rabbits who set out bravely for a new home in the English countryside.

They encounter many dangers and adventures along the way and finally make it to safety after

rescuing some does who become their mates. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1972.

What Child Is This? A Christmas Story BR 11516

by Caroline B. Cooney 

1 volume

Sixteen-year-old Matt and eight-year-old Katie have both had enough of foster homes. Matt,

however, dreads facing Katie's disappointment when her Christmas wish of being adopted

doesn't come true. Meanwhile his classmate Liz, who appears to have the perfect family, is

dismayed by her parents' hypocrisy during the holidays. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

When She Was Good BR 11537

by Norma Fox Mazer 

1 volume

After their mother's death and their father's remarriage, Em and her sister, Pamela, run away to

the city. At fourteen, Em must support and take care of her abusive, troubled older sister. When

Pamela dies a few years later, Em attempts to live a normal life. Some strong language. For

junior and senior high readers. 1997.

The White Deer and Other Stories Told by the Lenape BR 10825

edited by John Bierhorst 

1 volume

Native American tales of the Lenape people, who were indigenous to New Jersey and its

bordering states. The legends tell of magic dogs, lost children, and heroes. The title story depicts

a white deer that can give game to hunters or can protect game by killing the hunters. For junior

and senior high readers. 1995.

Wren to the Rescue BR 11175

by Sherwood Smith 

2 volumes

Wren and Tess have become close friends while living at Three Groves Orphanage, but Wren is

still surprised when Tess announces she is really a princess and has been hiding from the evil

King Andreus. The time has come for Tess to return home, and she takes Wren with her. But

they are only there one day when Tess is kidnapped. Prequel to Wren's Quest (BR 11176). For

junior and senior high readers.

Wren's Quest BR 11176

by Sherwood Smith 

2 volumes

Exhilarated by saving Tess in Wren to the Rescue (BR 11175), Wren is eager for more

excitement. She also wants to find her own parents now that she sees how happy Tess is to be

back with her family. Wren, now attending magician's school, takes time out to look for her

parents--and is off on another adventure. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Wren's War BR 11177

by Sherwood Smith 

2 volumes

In this sequel to Wren's Quest (BR 11176), Princess Teressa is returning from a diplomatic

mission when she sees her parents being brutally murdered. With the help of Wren, Tyron,

Connor, and their magic, Tess prepares to take on the role of ruler. For junior and senior high

readers. 1995.

Wrestling Sturbridge BR 10908

by Rich Wallace 

1 volume

In the small town of Sturbridge, Pennsylvania, high school wrestling is a big deal. Ben, a senior,

wants to become state champion, but he will have to beat out at least one of his three

higher-ranked best friends to do it. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Zebra and Other Stories BR 11958

by Chaim Potok 

1 volume

Six short stories titled for the teenager portrayed. In "Zebra"--a nickname--a seriously injured

boy meets a one-armed artist who teaches him more than art. In "Nava," a girl realizes that just

saying no to a student drug dealer is not the end of the problem. For junior and senior high

readers. 1998.