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Adventure

Cassettes

The Big Wander RC 37687
by Will Hobbs 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
It's 1962. Kennedy is president, and Clay, fourteen, and his big
brother, Mike, are on their last "Big Wander" before Mike leaves
for college. They've traveled from Seattle to the Southwest where
they are exploring the countryside and searching for their cowboy
uncle. When their truck is stolen, Mike, who is pining for his
girlfriend, gives up and goes home. But Clay is determined to
continue the search. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.


Coast to Coast RC 37070
by Betsy Byars 
read by Ardyth Heller
1 cassette
From South Carolina to California, thirteen-year-old Birch and
her grandfather, Pop, fly his beloved Piper J-3 Cub, a small
plane with two seats, one behind the other. Their adventures
across rivers, plains, mountains, and deserts take them many
days. They encounter turbulent weather and other difficulties,
and gain a whole new view of the earth and of themselves. For
grades 5-8. 1992.


Coffin on a Case RC 38015
by Eve Bunting 
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Lily Larson is searching for her mother, and she
doesn't want to go to the police for help. Henry Coffin, the
twelve-year-old son of a private investigator who's away on a
business trip, agrees to take the case. Henry musters all his wit
for what becomes a very dangerous ordeal. For grades 3-6. 1992.


The Cookcamp RC 37370
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
1944. A young boy travels alone on the train from Chicago to
northern Minnesota to stay with his Norwegian grandmother, who is
the cook for a crew of road builders. The boy's father is a
soldier, and his mother has brought home a man she says is an
uncle--but the boy knows better. Grandmother shows him how to
help her in the cook trailer, and the large, loud men take him on
their huge road-building machines. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1991.


Downriver RC 36801
by Will Hobbs 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Jessie, fifteen, is one of eight troubled teens participating in
a nine-week outdoor survival education program dubbed by the kids
as "Hoods in the Woods." The purpose of the program is to put the
kids in life-threatening situations that they work together to
resolve. But the real challenges start when the group, led by
charismatic Troy Larsen, decides to ditch the counselor and run
the white water of the Grand Canyon. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1991.


Goodbye, Vietnam RC 36496
by Gloria Whelan 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Because the grandmother faces arrest in contemporary Vietnam for
following the old religion and practicing healing, the Vinh
family decides to flee their village in the Mekong Delta and
escape by sea to Hong Kong. The father, with his skills as a
mechanic, secures the family's passage on a small boat. Mai,
thirteen, tells of her family's odyssey. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1992.


Grab Hands and Run RC 36866
by Frances Temple 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Felipe, twelve, and Romy, his eight-year-old sister, live in El
Salvador, a nation in the grip of a civil war. They live with
constant worry, compounded by their father Jacinto's involvement
as a political activist. When Jacinto turns up missing, Felipe,
Romy, and their mother, Paloma, follow Jacinto's oft-spoken
instructions to "grab hands and run" all the way to freedom in
Canada. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.


The Great American Elephant Chase RC 36814
by Gillian Cross 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
America, 1881. Fifteen-year-old Tad Hawkins, a lonely orphan, is
thrilled when showman and huckster Michael Keenan brings an
elephant named Khush to town, and hires him to care for Khush.
When Keenan is killed in a railway accident, his daughter,
Cissie, persuades Tad to help her take Khush across the country
to Nebraska. Tad and Cissie are pursued by two unsavory
characters who claim they bought the elephant before Keenan died.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.


Jocasta Carr, Movie Star RC 36347
by Roy Gerrard 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A humorous, fun-filled adventure told in rhyme of the famous
movie star Jocasta Carr and her sheep-dog Belle, who is also a
star. When Belle is kidnapped, Jocasta soon suspects the
villainous film producer Maxwell Pym, who had tried to buy Belle.
Jocasta follows Pym to London, and passes through Paris and
Istanbul. She will stop at nothing in her efforts to rescue
Belle. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.


King of the Cloud Forests RC 35733
by Michael Morpurgo 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette
While journeying across the Himalayas to India to escape the
Japanese invasion of China, fourteen-year-old Ashley Anderson,
the son of American missionaries, is separated from his
companion, Uncle Sung. He is rescued by the yeti, near-humans who
revere him as a messiah. Ashley must choose between returning to
the violence of the village he fled and the tests of courage that
await him as the tribe's god. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1987.


Mossflower RC 36489
by Brian Jacques 
read by David Palmer
3 cassettes
Long before the building of Redwall Abbey, the inhabitants of
Mossflower are under the cruel domination of Tsarmina, a brutal,
tyrannical wildcat. With the arrival of a mouse named Martin the
Warrior, the woodland creatures muster the courage and fortitude
to band together to break Tsarmina's stronghold and rout her army
of weasels, foxes, and stoats. Prequel to Redwall (RC 29729). For
grades 5-8. 1988.


Ransom RC 38053
by Lois Duncan 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette (Reissue)
Five very different teenagers, kidnapped on a school bus, react
to their situation in various ways but work together to escape.
In the process, they learn a great deal about themselves. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1966.


Stinker's Return RC 36488
by Pamela F. Service 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Alien Tsynq Yr, a.k.a. Stinker, returns to earth (still
inhabiting the body of a skunk) and again engages the assistance
of Jonathan and Karen. This time Stinker must locate a suitably
"earthly" souvenir for the High Gyrn of Twak in order to prevent
interplanetary warfare. The trio zip to Washington, D.C., where
they scour the museums in search of the perfect gift. Sequel to
Stinker from Space (RC 35275). For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1993.


Timothy of the Cay RC 37644
by Theodore Taylor 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
In this companion to The Cay (RC 34450), we learn what has
happened to Phillip since his rescue from a Caribbean island,
where as a twelve-year-old white boy blinded by a blow on the
head he had been stranded with Timothy, an elderly, black
deckhand. We also learn of Timothy's life and of his adventures
at sea since his days as a young cabin boy. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.


The Tin Princess RC 39169
by Philip Pullman 
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
In 1882, ten years after Adelaide, Mrs. Holland's maid in The
Ruby in the Smoke (RC 27311), disappears, detective Jim Taylor
tracks her down. Beautiful, illiterate Adelaide, twenty-two, has
secretly married Prince Rudolf of Razkavia. When his brother is
shot, the two return to Razkavia with Taylor and Becky,
Adelaide's interpreter. The king dies, Rudolph is crowned then
assassinated, and Adelaide becomes queen. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.


Toughboy and Sister RC 36668
by Kirkpatrick Hill 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Toughboy and Sister leave their Athabascan Indian village to
spend the summer with their father at the family's summer fishing
camp near the Yukon River. Since their mother's death, their
father has been drinking heavily. Leaving them to set up camp,
their father goes off in the boat, gets drunk, and dies, leaving
the children marooned with only their dog. Slowly, with many
mistakes, they begin to work together to survive. For grades 3-6
and older readers. 1990.

Braille

Adam of the Road BR 9192
by Elizabeth Janet Gray 
2 volumes
Tale of a minstrel boy, Adam, who wanders through southeastern
England in the thirteenth century. Adam's adventures in search of
his beloved father and his lost dog lead him to London,
Winchester, and Oxford. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1942.


Banner in the Sky BR 9203
by James Ramsey Ullman 
2 volumes
The people of the Alpine villages say that no one will ever
conquer the greatest mountain in Switzerland. Nevertheless, young
Rudi Matt, whose father lost his life to the peak, joins an
expedition to do what no one else has ever done. An authentic
adventure based on the original ascent of the Matterhorn. For
grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1954.


Bless the Beasts and Children BR 9261
by Glendon Fred Swarthout 
1 volume
Six boys, neglected and scarred as a result of absentee parents
or broken homes, become outcasts at an expensive summer camp in
the canyon country of Arizona. Together they set out to rescue a
group of doomed buffalo, a mission that takes on dangerous
proportions. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1970.


Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran BR 9222
by Kenneth Thomasma 
1 volume
Naya Nuki, an eleven-year-old Shoshoni Indian, is taken captive
and enslaved by a rival Native American tribe. Escaping to the
woods, she lives off the land for a month and treks 1,000 miles
back to her Shoshoni camp. For grades 5-8. 1983.


Pippi Goes on Board BR 9697
by Astrid Lindgren 
1 volume
More absurd adventures of the exuberant Pippi Longstocking
including her purchase and consumption of thirty-six pounds of
candy, the rescue of an exhausted horse, and the defeat of the
village bully. For grades 3-6. 1957.


Ransom BR 9545
by Lois Duncan 
1 volume
Five very different teenagers, kidnapped on a school bus, react
to their situation in various ways but work together to escape.
In the process, they learn a great deal about themselves. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1966.


The Sign of the Beaver BR 9513
by Elizabeth George Speare 
1 volume
Left alone for months to guard his family's wilderness home in
eighteenth-century Maine, Matt doubts that he can survive until a
resourceful Indian boy befriends him and teaches him how to live
in the forest. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1983.


Timothy of the Cay BR 9509
by Theodore Taylor 
1 volume
In this companion to The Cay (BR 8750), we learn what has
happened to Phillip since his rescue from a Caribbean island
where as a twelve-year-old white boy blinded by a blow on the
head, he had been stranded with Timothy, an elderly black
deckhand. We also learn of Timothy's life and of his adventures
at sea since his days as a young cabin boy. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.


White Fang BR 9693
by Jack London 
1 volume
A wolf-dog, rescued from danger and tamed by a kind master,
redeems his brute nature by defending his master's family against
an escaped convict.  For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1905.

Animals

Cassettes

Bently and Egg RC 36650
by William Joyce 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Bently, a shy, singing frog, would do anything for his best
friend Kack Kack the duck--even take care of her silly egg while
she goes to visit her sister. From boredom, Bently, who also
likes to draw, paints the egg beautifully, and it is immediately
snatched by a horrid boy who mistakes it for an Easter egg.
Bently, determined to rescue the egg, goes on a daring mission to
the nearby house. For grades K-3. 1992.


Berlioz the Bear RC 36455
by Jan Brett 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Berlioz is very worried. He plays the double bass in the
orchestra, and he's been practicing for weeks for the village's
gala ball. Now there is a strange buzz coming from his bass. Zum,
zum, buzz. Zum, zum, buzz. Berlioz is so worried that he fails to
see a hole in the road until the front wheel of his wagon becomes
firmly stuck. The mule refuses to budge. But just in the nick of
time, the buzz in Berlioz's bass saves the day. For
preschool-grade 2. 1991.


The Cuckoo Child RC 38265
by Dick King-Smith 
read by Barrett Whitener
1 cassette
Jack Daw has always loved birds. When his class visits Wildlife
Park and he sees an ostrich for the first time, Jack is
fascinated by the huge bird. He steals an ostrich egg marked for
snake food. At home, Jack slips his prize under an unsuspecting
goose and, forty-one days later, Oliver hatches. Although his
surrogate parents are confused by his odd appearance, Oliver soon
becomes the pride and joy of his goose mother and Jack. For
grades 3-6. 1993.


Dial-a-Croc RC 36642
by Mike Dumbleton 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
With a brilliant idea for making money, Vanessa sets out with a
bullwhip and net to find a crocodile. Once he is netted, she
gives the reptile the choice of becoming a slew of handbags and
shoes or helping her make lots of money. He chooses the latter
and becomes Dial-a-Croc. They make money at the House of Horrors,
in ice crushing, and at numerous other schemes. But fame and
fortune can't keep Dial-a-Croc from becoming homesick. For grades
K-3. 1991.


Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa RC 38143
by William Steig 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Doctor Bernard De Soto is a humdinger of a dentist, known
worldwide for his marvelous work that his wife, Deborah, assists
him with. So, it is no surprise when they receive a cablegram
from an elephant in Africa who has an excruciating toothache.
They leave right away, but before they can help poor Mudambo,
they are kidnapped by a monkey who is angry with him. Sequel to
Doctor De Soto (RC 39061). For grades K-3. 1992.


Don't Be Afraid, Amanda RC 36340
by Lilian Moore 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
1 cassette
In this sequel to I'll Meet You at the Cucumbers (RC 29490), it's
Amanda's turn to muster the courage to leave her familiar
surroundings--the city--to visit her friend Adam, the poet, in
the country. In an event-filled day, Amanda discovers the special
pleasures and dangers of country living. For grades 2-4. 1992.


Dragon's Fat Cat: Dragon's Fourth Tale RC 38109
by Dav Pilkey 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Dragon rescues a fat cat from a freezing, snowy night and names
her Cat. Dragon enjoys living with Cat, but he does not know how
to train Cat, or what to do about that smelly problem, or even
what to feed Cat (who soon presents Dragon with a very special
surprise). For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Feathers and Tails: Animal Fables from around the World RC 38034
retold by David Kherdian 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A collection of animal fables, folktales, and proverbs from a
wide variety of sources. Includes "Crane Woos Heron" (Russian),
"Anansi Rides Tiger" (West African), "Monkey" (Chinese), and "The
Stolen Moon" (Kutchin Indian). For grades 2-4 and older readers.
1992.


Figment, Your Dog, Speaking RC 38187
by Laura Hawkins 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Fourth-grader Marcella Starbuckle is one great big liar. Marcella
doesn't tell little bitty fibs; Marcella tells great big
whoppers, and she does it to get attention--from her parents, her
teacher, and her classmates. But no one seems to really like
Marcella until she meets and befriends Figment, a stray dog who
talks to her. For grades 3-6. 1991.


Forest RC 38555
by Janet Taylor Lisle 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
The residents of Upper and Lower Forest live parallel, peaceful
lives until Amber Padgett, a twelve-year-old human, unknowingly
trespasses on squirrel territory when building a hideout in a
tree. As the "mink-tails" assemble to discuss the invasion,
Amber's father launches a "search-and-destroy" mission. Caught in
the middle are Amber, her brother Wendell, and two squirrels,
Woodbine and Brown Nut. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.


Julius RC 38526
by Angela Johnson 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Maya has a grandfather who lives in Alabama and spends his
winters in Alaska. On one of his visits, Granddaddy brings a huge
crate. Maya hopes that it holds a horse or a brother, but inside
is Julius, a big Alaskan pig. Maya and Julius have a super time
as they learn to have fun and to share. For preschool-grade 2.
1993.


Listen to the Nightingale RC 38271
by Rumer Godden 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Lottie has been raised by her aunt, who is the
wardrobe mistress for Madame Holbein's ballet company. Lottie's
entire life centers on ballet. Dancing since she was four, Lottie
now has the opportunity to try out for the prestigious Queen's
Chase. When an attempted robbery at a pet shop leaves her in
possession of a puppy, Prince, her love for the dog soon takes
precedence over all else. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.


The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo: An Ecological Mystery RC 37005
by Jean Craighead George 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
In a secluded part of the Florida Everglades live a homeless,
abused mother who has escaped her husband's violence; her
daughter, Liza K.; and a twelve-foot-long alligator. A few other
homeless individuals also share this lovely habitat--until Dajun,
the harmless 'gator, frightens the new condominium dwellers
nearby. Officials order Dajun's extermination, but Liza K. and
her band hope to find him first. For grades 5-8. 1992.


Mossflower RC 36489
by Brian Jacques 
read by David Palmer
3 cassettes
Long before the building of Redwall Abbey, the inhabitants of
Mossflower are under the cruel domination of Tsarmina, a brutal,
tyrannical wildcat. With the arrival of a mouse named Martin the
Warrior, the woodland creatures muster the courage and fortitude
to band together to break Tsarmina's stronghold and rout her army
of weasels, foxes, and stoats. Prequel to Redwall (RC 29729). For
grades 5-8. 1988.


Rats on the Range and Other Stories RC 39264
by James Marshall 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Eight humorous stories about an unusual assortment of animals
including a rat family that vacations at a dude ranch owned by
rat terriers, a mouse who is the housekeeper for a tomcat, and a
buzzard who may or may not leave his money to the Society for
Stray Cats. Companion to Rats on the Roof and Other Stories (RC
35447). For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993.


Return to Howliday Inn RC 36904
by James Howe 
read by Virginia Kearns
1 cassette
Much to their chagrin, Chester, Harold, and Howie find themselves
en route to Chateau Bow-Wow, the boarding kennel that Chester has
named Howliday Inn, while their family goes on vacation. The
current residents include a melancholy Great Dane named Hamlet,
two street-wise cats called Felony and Miss Demeanor, a
hymn-singing weasel, and a couple of yuppie dogs. Companion to
Howliday Inn (RC 21194). For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.


Sophie Hits Six RC 39334
by Dick King-Smith 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Tom, the stray cat that Sophie adopted in Sophie's Tom (RC
39333), has given birth to kittens, so Sophie must find a new
name for her. She also enlists the help of her twin older
brothers in winning a ribbon at field day. For her sixth
birthday, Sophie, who wants to be a farmer, gets a pet rabbit
from her Aunt Al and makes a new friend who actually lives on a
farm. For grades K-3. 1991.


Sophie's Tom RC 39333
by Dick King-Smith 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Sophie wakes up early on the morning of her fifth birthday, which
also happens to be Christmas. Sophie, who is small but very
determined, has declared that she will become a farmer, and her
gifts include a toy farm. Delighted with the presents, Sophie
nevertheless wants a real animal, a pet, to care for, but her
parents will not allow it. When Sophie finds a stray cat in her
yard, she resolves to find a way to keep it. For grades K-3.
1991.


The Soul of the Silver Dog RC 37893
by Lynn Hall 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
From the moment that they met, Cory sensed a special bond with
Sterling, the champion show Bedlington terrier, who is now blind.
Cory understands loss because of the death of her sister and the
subsequent divorce of her parents, and knows that Sterling can
regain his championship glory. She will train him for the agility
competition. For grades 6-9. 1992.


Stories from Firefly Island RC 39406
by Benedict Blathwayt 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
On Firefly Island--a beautiful place with blue seas, shady woods,
cold mountains, and a beach--the animals gather together to hear
local legends told by their wise, elderly leader, Tortoise. Each
of these ten tales focuses on a different creature. Included are
an explanation for why frogs croak at night and a tale of the
nearly disastrous fate of a young porcupine who accepts a dare to
climb the forbidden Snake Tree. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
1992.


Stories to Tell a Cat RC 39095
retold by Alvin Schwartz 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A collection of cat tales and poems mined from folklore around
the world. Included are stories of monster cats, brave cats,
magical cats, and foolish cats. The book also includes revealing
source notes for the selections. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.


Thank You, Santa RC 36419
by Margaret Wild 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Although many children write to Santa before Christmas, not too
many write afterwards. Samantha, who lives in Australia, becomes
Santa's pen pal, and they correspond throughout the entire year.
Through their letters Samantha broadens her knowledge of polar
animals. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1991.


The Wainscott Weasel RC 38518
by Tor Seidler 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The weasels in Wainscott Woods are in love. Zeke Whitebelly loves
Wendy Blackish; and Bagley Brown Jr., the son of a famous father
and Wainscott Woods' most eccentric resident, is deeply in love
and obsessed with Bridget, a silver fish. But Bridget believes
that "fish are meant for fish" and spurns his love. Bagley
nevertheless vows to save Bridget and the other inhabitants of
the pond from drought and the preying osprey. For grades 3-6.
1993.


The Whale's Song RC 36812
by Dyan Sheldon 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
"Once upon a time, the ocean was filled with whales," begins
Lilly's grandmother. She tells Lilly of how, once or twice, in
response to a special gift, they swam in and sang for her.
Lilly's great-uncle Frederick stomps into the room to say that it
didn't happen, that whales are valued for their bodies and bones.
But Lilly believes, and longs to hear the whales herself. For
grades K-3. 1990.


The Year of the Panda RC 36110
by Miriam Schlein 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
Lu Yi, age ten, awakens to the sound of strange voices. Men from
the government are asking his father to sell the farm--land owned
by Lu Yi's family for generations. Then something even stranger
happens. Lu Yi finds an orphaned baby giant panda, or daxiong
mao, and nurses it back to health. In the process, Lu Yi and his
fellow villagers learn of the Chinese government's attempts to
save this endangered species. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
1990.


Zinnia and Dot RC 36303
by Lisa Campbell Ernst 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Zinnia and Dot, two vain hens who share an old chicken coop, do
not get along. They rarely speak, and when they do, it is to
argue and bicker about whose eggs are the most beautiful and
whose chicks will be the most gorgeous. When a weasel steals all
but one egg and later threatens to take that one also, the two
hens come to know the meaning of sharing and friendship. For
grades K-3. 1992.

Braille

The Case of the Vampire Cat BR 9587
by John R. Erickson 
1 volume
Hank the Cowdog, with his characteristic humor, tells a
"double-scary story" of being lost and abandoned in Picket Canyon
in his search to solve the mystery of the vampire cat, Mary D. A
Hank the Cowdog book. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.


Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa BR 9506
by William Steig 
1 volume
Doctor Bernard De Soto is a humdinger of a dentist, known
worldwide for his marvelous work that his wife, Deborah, assists
him with. So, it is no surprise when they receive a cablegram
from an elephant in Africa who has an excruciating toothache.
They leave right away, but before they can help poor Mudambo,
they are kidnapped by a monkey who is angry with him. Sequel to
Doctor De Soto (BR 5462). For grades K-3. 1992.


Fables BR 9914
by Arnold Lobel 
1 volume
Twenty original fables featuring an array of animal characters
from kangaroos to crocodiles. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and
older readers. Caldecott Medal. 1980.


Fishing at Long Pond BR 8964
by William T. and Lindsay Barrett George 
1 volume
Katie and her grandfather are in for a delightful day of fishing
on Long Pond. They won't be using worms today because they are
fishing for bass, Katie's first. They pass by beautiful
wildflowers, an old beaver lodge, and two deer who've come for an
afternoon drink. An osprey is also out fishing, and a large
Canada goose gets all riled up when their boat gets too close to
his nest. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1991.


The Good Luck Pony BR 9425
by Elizabeth Koda-Callan 
1 volume
There was once a little girl who wanted, more than anything, to
be able to ride and jump a pony. After only a few lessons,
however, she lost control of her pony and had a frightful
experience. Her mother gave her a necklace and charm that she
called "the good luck pony." After many months of hard work, the
girl learned to ride and jump, and that her own efforts had
brought her good luck. For grades 2-4. 1990.


Native American Animal Stories BR 9415
retold by Joseph Bruchac 
1 volume
A collection of twenty-four animal stories from various native
North American cultures. The foreword and introduction are
valuable for understanding the messages of the stories. A
glossary of key words and descriptions of tribal nations
represented in the anthology are also included. For grades 5-8.
1992.


The Rainbow Fish BR 8974
by Marcus Pfister 
1 volume
The Rainbow Fish has shining, shimmering scales that make him the
most beautiful fish in the ocean. Vain and selfish, the Rainbow
Fish will not play with the other fish or share a scale with the
little blue fish. Soon all of the other fish refuse to have
anything to do with the Rainbow Fish. A wise octopus advises him
to learn to share his scales, for what he will lose in beauty he
will gain in happiness. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
1992.


Rats on the Range and Other Stories BR 9791
by James Marshall 
1 volume
Eight humorous stories about an unusual assortment of animals
including a rat family that vacations at a dude ranch owned by
rat terriers, a mouse who is the housekeeper for a tomcat, and a
buzzard who may or may not leave his money to the Society for
Stray Cats. Companion to Rats on the Roof and Other Stories (BR
8896). For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993.


Return to Howliday Inn BR 9196
by James Howe 
1 volume
Much to their chagrin, Chester, Harold, and Howie find themselves
en route to Chateau Bow-Wow, the boarding kennel that Chester has
named Howliday Inn, while their family goes on vacation. The
current residents include a melancholy Great Dane named Hamlet,
two street-wise cats called Felony and Miss Demeanor, a
hymn-singing weasel, and a couple of yuppie dogs. Companion to
Howliday Inn (BR 5752). For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.


Spoonbill Swamp BR 8976
by Brenda Z. Guiberson 
1 volume
Although the American alligator and the roseate spoonbill are
very different animals indeed, they do share similarities. They
both live in the swamp, build nests, lay and guard eggs, care for
their babies, and heed the babies' cries. The spoonbills work as
a couple, while the female alligator handles tasks on her own.
The author depicts a typical day with a family of spoonbills and
a family of alligators. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1992.


Thunderhoof BR 9922
by Syd Hoff 
1 volume
The story of how Thunderhoof, the last great horse to run wild
out west, lets himself be tamed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1971.

Blindness and Physical Handicaps

Cassettes

Because She's My Friend RC 39085
by Harriet Sirof 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Teresa D'Angelo, fourteen, from a large, supportive blue-collar
family, meets Valerie Ross, a member of New York's upper crust,
at the hospital where Teresa is working as a summer volunteer.
Valerie, brassy and glamorous, has been partially paralyzed from
a freak accident. Valerie helps foster Teresa's self-confidence,
and Teresa rescues Valerie from depression during their brief,
bittersweet friendship. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.


Crazy Lady! RC 37956
by Jane Leslie Conly 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Vernon Dibbs, still grieving over the death of his mother and
barely noticed by his overworked father, is about to flunk the
seventh grade. In his poor Baltimore neighborhood, he joins his
friends in harassing Maxine, an alcoholic dubbed the "crazy
lady," and her son, who is mentally retarded. But in exchange for
tutoring from a retired teacher, Vernon begins to help and to
grow fond of Maxine and Ronald. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1993.


Freak the Mighty RC 38800
by Rodman Philbrick 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Maxwell Kane, a large, lumbering eighth-grader who calls himself
a "butthead goon," has lived with his grandparents since his
dad's imprisonment for killing his mom. Mean-spirited schoolmates
and special ed have left him totally unprepared for a friendship
with Kevin, who calls himself "Freak," a genius with a birth
defect that has left his body small and weak. Through genuine
comradery, the two become "Freak the Mighty." For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.


The Gift of the Girl Who Couldn't Hear RC 36215
by Susan Shreve 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Eliza Westfield, always popular and a good student, reaches
thirteen and, in her own words, "turns unpretty and unsmart and
mean." She refuses to try out for the lead in Annie, the school
musical, despite her talent and her dream of starring in the
annual "big event." Her best friend Lucy, who is deaf, is eager
for a part and Eliza agrees to coach her. Lucy's courage and
determination help Eliza to accept herself. For grades 5-7 and
older readers. 1991.


The Half Child RC 36577
by Kathleen Hersom 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Looking back more than fifty years later, Lucy Watson describes
the little sister that only she loved, "our Sarah," who was born
in seventeenth-century Yorkshire when Lucy was six. Slow of
speech and ungainly in movement, Sarah is shunned as a
changeling--a child the fairies left in place of a human baby.
When Sarah disappears, only Lucy believes that the small child
has simply wandered off and might still be alive. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1989.


Hero of Lesser Causes RC 38460
by Julie Johnston 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Keely Connor loves a challenge and is carefree
and adventurous in her daily life in 1946 Canada. She faces a
bigger challenge than she could have ever imagined, however, when
her gifted older brother, Patrick, is paralyzed with polio and
loses interest in living. Keely takes on the cause of healing
Patrick's broken spirit and renewing his zest for life. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.


Lester's Dog RC 38552
by Karen Hesse 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
On summer days after dinner when the narrator's mom shoos him out
of the house, he waits on the front stoop for his friend, Corey,
to come by. Corey is hearing-impaired and stubborn too, and today
he is intent on walking past neighbor Lester's dog. That dog left
a scar on the narrator's nose when he was six, and he is afraid.
But Corey is on a mission to rescue an abandoned kitten--a
mission that gives the narrator newfound courage. For grades K-3.
1993.


Lizard RC 37071
by Dennis Covington 
read by Larry Shapiro
1 cassette
They call him Lizard because of his facial deformities and his
solitary nature. When Miss Cooley, Lizard's guardian, leaves to
get married, she ships him to a state school for mentally
retarded boys in Louisiana. There he meets a traveling actor
named Callahan who pretends to be his father. And Lizard is
spirited away from the school to play Caliban in Shakespeare's
The Tempest. Strong language. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1991.


Matthew Pinkowski's Special Summer RC 36477
by Patrick Quinn 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Matthew Pinkowski, thirteen, has always loved summers, and the
first summer in his new hometown proves to be a great one.
Matthew rescues a neighborhood boy from a runaway car and is
declared a hero! He and Tommy, who, like Matthew, has a learning
disability, become fast friends, along with Tommy's sister,
Sandy, and Laura, who is deaf and is visiting relatives for the
summer. Together they enjoy a host of adventures. For grades 4-7.
1991.


Timothy of the Cay RC 37644
by Theodore Taylor 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
In this companion to The Cay (RC 34450), we learn what has
happened to Phillip since his rescue from a Caribbean island,
where as a twelve-year-old white boy blinded by a blow on the
head he had been stranded with Timothy, an elderly, black
deckhand. We also learn of Timothy's life and of his adventures
at sea since his days as a young cabin boy. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.


The Vicar of Nibbleswicke RC 37941
by Roald Dahl 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
Robert Lee had dyslexia as a child. But, guided by some very good
teachers, he largely overcame this disability. Then Robert Lee
became Reverend Lee and received his first important job--as
vicar of Nibbleswicke. Anxiety triggered a peculiar problem
related to his old dyslexia--he would say backwards the most
important words in the sentence: hence, God became dog--not a
good thing for a preacher. For grades 3-6. 1991.

Braille

The Door in the Wall BR 9243
by Marguerite de Angeli 
1 volume
Just before ten-year-old Robin is about to begin his duties as a
page, he is stricken with an illness that leaves him unable to
walk. Both his parents are away, and the servants, fearing the
plague that has devastated London, leave him all alone. Then,
Brother Luke takes Robin to St. Mark's hospice, where he learns
new skills and the patience that will allow him to become a hero.
For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1949.


Soun Tetoken: Nez Perce Boy BR 9264
by Kenneth Thomasma 
1 volume
Soun Tetoken (silent one) is a young Nez Perce boy who is mute
from a fire accident in his childhood. The boy learns to adapt to
his silent state; he trains his horse and small coyote friend to
obey hand and foot signs. A vivid portrayal of traditional Nez
Perce culture. For grades 5-8. 1984.


Timothy of the Cay BR 9509
by Theodore Taylor 
1 volume
In this companion to The Cay (BR 8750), we learn what has
happened to Phillip since his rescue from a Caribbean island
where as a twelve-year-old white boy blinded by a blow on the
head, he had been stranded with Timothy, an elderly black
deckhand. We also learn of Timothy's life and of his adventures
at sea since his days as a young cabin boy. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.

Classics

Cassettes

Calico Bush RC 35410
by Rachel Field 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette (Reissue)
A brave French girl "bound out" to a pioneer family travels with
them from Massachusetts to a new settlement in Maine, where the
pioneers face loneliness, hard work, Indian raids, and death. For
grades 3-6. 1931.


Emily's Runaway Imagination RC 36639
by Beverly Cleary 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette (Reissue)
Emily lives on a farm near the town of Pitchfork, Oregon, in the
1920s. She has a wonderful imagination that leads her into all
kinds of difficulties, like when she tries to change a farm horse
into a snow-white steed by washing it with Clorox! Nevertheless,
Emily and her mother are determined to bring a library to
Pitchfork. For grades 3-6. 1961.


Henry and the Paper Route RC 36747
by Beverly Cleary 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette (Reissue)
Henry, eleven, feels it's high time he did something important,
and he believes a paper route is just what he needs. When he
takes over Scooter's route while he's out with the chicken pox,
Henry feels certain he'll get Chuck's route when basketball
season starts. But when Murph, the new "genius" in the
neighborhood, lands the job, Henry's pesky friend Ramona comes to
his rescue. Companion to Henry Huggins (RC 35642). For grades
3-6. 1957.


I Heard the Owl Call My Name RC 37368
by Margaret Craven 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
With only two years to live, a young minister is sent by his
bishop into the wilds of British Columbia to a parish called
Kingcome. There, among struggling Indians, Mark Brian learns
enough of the meaning of life to not fear death. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1973.


M.C. Higgins, the Great RC 36699
by Virginia Hamilton 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Thirteen-year-old M.C. hopes that a visiting folklorist will help
his family escape the menace of a nearby strip mine by making his
mama a recording star. For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 1974.


Proud Knight, Fair Lady: The Twelve Lais of Marie de France RC
35799
translated by Naomi Lewis 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
In the twelfth century, four hundred years before Shakespeare, a
poet known only as Marie of France wrote tales in verse known as
lais or lays. Each of the twelve tales included in this
collection is a love story set in a courtly world inhabited by
brave knights, faithful ladies, and magical devices. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1989.


Proud Knight, Fair Lady: The Twelve Lais of Marie de France RC
35799
translated by Naomi Lewis 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
In the twelfth century, four hundred years before Shakespeare, a
poet known only as Marie of France wrote tales in verse known as
lais or lays. Each of the twelve tales included in this
collection is a love story set in a courtly world inhabited by
brave knights, faithful ladies, and magical devices. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1989.


Watership Down RC 35730
by Richard George Adams 
read by John Horton
3 cassettes (Reissue)
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.

Braille

Adam of the Road BR 9192
by Elizabeth Janet Gray 
2 volumes
Tale of a minstrel boy, Adam, who wanders through southeastern
England in the thirteenth century. Adam's adventures in search of
his beloved father and his lost dog lead him to London,
Winchester, and Oxford. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1942.


And Now Miguel BR 9200
by Joseph Krumgold 
2 volumes
An introspective New Mexico youth tells of his great longing to
accompany the men and sheep to summer pasture. Neither child nor
man, he feels the need to be recognized as a maturing individual.
For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1953.


Around the World in Eighty Days BR 9468
by Jules Verne 
2 volumes
Phileas Fogg is certain that he can travel around the world in
eighty days--an incredibly short period of time in 1873. He's so
sure that it can be done that he's wagered half of his fortune
and set off on the grand adventure with his servant Passepartout.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1874.


Banner in the Sky BR 9203
by James Ramsey Ullman 
2 volumes
The people of the Alpine villages say that no one will ever
conquer the greatest mountain in Switzerland. Nevertheless, young
Rudi Matt, whose father lost his life to the peak, joins an
expedition to do what no one else has ever done. An authentic
adventure based on the original ascent of the Matterhorn. For
grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1954.


The Bronze Bow BR 9149
by Elizabeth George Speare 
2 volumes
A young Jew joins a brutal band of outlaws to seek revenge
against the Roman soldiers who killed his parents and destroyed
his home. The boy's consuming hatred orders his life until he
meets a rabbi from Capernaum named Jesus. For junior and senior
high readers. Newbery Medal. 1961.


The Call of the Wild BR 9833
by Jack London 
1 volume
Buck, a St. Bernard, is stolen and trained to be a sled dog in
the Alaska gold fields. Abused by both men and dogs, Buck learns
to fight ruthlessly until he finds in John Thornton a master he
loves and respects. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1903.


Carry On, Mr. Bowditch BR 9180
by Jean Lee Latham 
2 volumes
A fictionalized biography of Nathaniel Bowditch, the American
sailor who taught himself mathematics and astronomy and
discovered a new method of celestial navigation that saved the
lives of many seamen. Historical details are coupled with the
romance and adventure of old Salem. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. Newbery Medal. 1955.


Charlotte's Web BR 9405
by E.B. White 
1 volume
A little girl who can talk to animals is devoted to both Wilbur,
the foolishly smug pig, and Charlotte, the beautiful gray spider
who saves Wilbur's life. For grades 3-6. 1952.


Dobry BR 9611
by Monica Shannon 
1 volume
The author's memories of childhood in Bulgaria enhance this story
of a young peasant boy who wants to be a sculptor. He is
discouraged by his mother's opposition but nourished by his
grandfather's support. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery
Medal. 1934.


The Door in the Wall BR 9243
by Marguerite de Angeli 
1 volume
Just before ten-year-old Robin is about to begin his duties as a
page, he is stricken with an illness that leaves him unable to
walk. Both his parents are away, and the servants, fearing the
plague that has devastated London, leave him all alone. Then,
Brother Luke takes Robin to St. Mark's hospice, where he learns
new skills and the patience that will allow him to become a hero.
For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1949.


Drummer Hoff BR 9915
by Barbara Emberley 
1 volume
A folk rhyme tells how soldiers work together to fire their
cannon. Caldecott Medal. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1967.


Emily's Runaway Imagination BR 9249
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
Emily lives on a farm near the town of Pitchfork, Oregon, in the
1920s. She has a wonderful imagination that leads her into all
kinds of difficulties, like when she tries to change a farm horse
into a snow-white steed by washing it with Clorox! Nevertheless,
Emily and her mother are determined to bring a library to
Pitchfork. For grades 3-6. 1961.


Farmer Boy BR 9408
by Laura Ingalls Wilder 
2 volumes
Story about a traditional farm family in upper New York state in
the 1860s. Tells about work, school, and simple amusements and
introduces nine-year-old Almanzo Wilder, who later married Laura
Ingalls. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1933.


Freckle Juice BR 9664
by Judy Blume 
1 volume
Andrew is so envious of Nicky's beautiful freckles that he pays
five weeks' allowance for a secret freckle-juice recipe. For
grades 2-4. 1971.


From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler BR 9549
by E.L. Konigsburg 
1 volume
Claudia, feeling misunderstood at home, takes her younger brother
and runs away to New York City where she sets up housekeeping in
the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For grades 4-6. Newbery Medal.
1967.


A Handful of Thieves BR 9504
by Nina Bawden 
1 volume
When a confidence man disappears with Fred's grandmother's
savings, five children--who call themselves the Cemetery
Committee--set out to find the man and recover the money. For
grades 3-6. 1967.


Henry and the Clubhouse BR 9260
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
Henry has his hands full with a paper route and a clubhouse
project, but things get even more complicated when his friend's
little sister keeps interfering and his dog gets in a fight. For
grades 3-6. 1962.


Henry and the Paper Route BR 9296
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
Henry, eleven, feels it's high time he did something important,
and he believes a paper route is just what he needs. When he
takes over Scooter's route while he's out with the chicken pox,
Henry feels certain he'll get Chuck's route when basketball
season starts. But when Murph, the new "genius" in the
neighborhood lands the job, Henry's pesky friend Ramona comes to
his rescue. Companion to Henry Huggins (BR 7178). For grades 3-6.
1957.


Homer Price BR 9232
by Robert McCloskey 
1 volume
Nothing much happens in Centerburg, the home of the hero of this
story, but then things get exciting as he catches burglars with
his pet skunk, makes nonstop doughnuts in his uncle's lunchroom,
and comes to the aid of the Super Duper. For grades 4-7. 1943.


I Heard the Owl Call My Name BR 9406
by Margaret Craven 
1 volume
With only two years to live, a young minister is sent by his
bishop into the wilds of British Columbia to a parish called
Kingcome. There, among struggling Indians, Mark Brian learns
enough of the meaning of life not to fear death. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1973.


It's Like This, Cat BR 9722
by Emily Cheney Neville 
1 volume
The story of a fourteen-year-old New York boy and his
relationships with a stray tomcat, an eccentric old woman, a
troubled older boy, his first female friend, and his father. For
grades 5-8. Newbery Medal 1963.


The Light in the Forest BR 9589
by Conrad Richter 
1 volume
Once he was John Cameron Butler, but for the past eleven years,
True Son, a fifteen-year-old white boy raised by Indians, has
been the loved and adopted child of a great Lenni Lenape warrior.
Now, forcibly returned to his family, True Son cannot believe
that the pallid man standing before him in a garment the color of
a woman's expects True Son to accept him as his father. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1953.


Little Women BR 9758
by Louisa May Alcott 
4 volumes
The author's home life in New England is the basis for this book,
which has been popular for more than a century. The tale tells of
the four March sisters--quick-tempered Jo, who is restless for
freedom; Beth, who loves her home and family; Meg, who longs for
pretty clothes; and self-absorbed Amy. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1868.


Lord of the Flies BR 9480
by William Golding 
2 volumes
With horrifying implications, this novel relates the experiences
of a group of English boys who are wrecked on a desert island and
have to establish their own system of government. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1954.


Onion John BR 9631
by Joseph Krumgold 
2 volumes
Andy Rusch befriends Onion John, the town's old odd-job man who
lives near the city dump. Andy's father cannot understand Andy's
affection for Onion John, and conflict develops when Mr. Rusch
tries to reform Onion John. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
Newbery Medal 1959.


The Prince and the Pauper BR 9695
by Mark Twain 
2 volumes
The future Edward VI of England and a young pauper agree to trade
places for a few days. The pauper becomes king, and he finds it
quite insufferable. Meanwhile, the prince is roaming the street
in tatters. People and circumstances almost make the role
reversal permanent. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1882.


Rabbit Hill BR 9570
by Robert Lawson 
1 volume
When a new family moves into a big house that has been standing
empty, they start an extra-large garden. The small animals
rejoice because they really have missed the garden they once
depended on. For grades 3-6. Newbery Medal. 1944.


Ramona Quimby, Age Eight BR 9427
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
As Ramona enters third grade, her father returns to college to
become an art teacher. Having a working mother and a student
father is tough on the family, but the Quimbys stick together
through good times and bad. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1981.


Roller Skates BR 9691
by Ruth Sawyer 
2 volumes
Lucinda is a lively, happy ten-year-old who spends her spare time
exploring New York on roller skates. Her happy personality wins
many friends, and her adventures reveal a picture of city life in
1890. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1936.


Sarah, Plain and Tall BR 9531
by Patricia MacLachlan 
1 volume
Anna and Caleb have lived alone with their father since their
mother died. When Sarah comes to live with them in response to
their father's newspaper advertisement, the whole family falls in
love with her. But they fear that Sarah's homesickness for the
Maine coast will keep her from staying with them in their prairie
home. For grades 3-6. Newbery Medal. 1985.


Secret of the Andes BR 9563
by Ann Nolan Clark 
1 volume
High up in a hidden valley in the Andes, an Inca boy whose
identity is a mystery is chosen to know the secret of two ancient
Inca treasures. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1952.


Sounder BR 9764
by William H. Armstrong 
1 volume
The mother and son of a black sharecropper family in the South
struggle for survival when the sheriff arrests the father for
stealing and shoots their devoted coon dog. For grades 5-8.
Newbery Medal 1969.


Strawberry Girl BR 9585
by Lois Lenski 
1 volume
This regional story contrasts the lives of an industrious family
of Florida Crackers, struggling to make a living from their
strawberry patch, and the shiftless family who lives on the
adjoining farm. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1945.


The Summer of the Swans BR 9560
by Betsy Byars 
1 volume
When a mentally retarded boy becomes lost in the mountains, his
fourteen-year-old sister forgets her own teenage problems and
gains new insight into herself and her family. For grades 4-7.
Newbery Medal. 1970.


Tales from Silver Lands BR 9160
by Charles J. Finger 
2 volumes
The folk magic of a land of silver cascades, mist-shrouded
mountains, and wide pampas fills these nineteen South American
stories. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1924.


Thimble Summer BR 9158
by Elizabeth Enright 
1 volume
One scorching day in the middle of a drought, Garnet Linden finds
a silver thimble that she believes to be magic. Good luck begins
that night with a rainfall that saves her father's crops. For
grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1938.


Twenty-Thousand Leagues under the Sea BR 9469
by Jules Verne 
3 volumes
A nineteenth-century science fiction tale of an electric
submarine, the Nautilus; its eccentric captain, Captain Nemo; and
the undersea world. The novel anticipates many of the scientific
achievements of the twentieth century. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1869.


Up a Road Slowly BR 9381
by Irene Hunt 
2 volumes
With clear recall, Julie recounts growing up motherless from age
seven to high school graduation. She relates the pains and high
moments and describes her relationships, both happy and
disappointing. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Newbery Medal.
1966.


The Wheel on the School BR 9525
by Meindert DeJong 
2 volumes
Long ago, the little Dutch village of Shora was full of friendly,
luck-bringing storks. But fierce storms drove the storks away,
and they never returned. Six schoolchildren, with the help of
their teacher, set out to bring the storks back to their village.
For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1954.


The White Stag BR 9174
by Kate Seredy 
1 volume
The legendary story of Attila the Hun and the founding of
Hungary--of a white stag and red eagle leading a people to their
promised land. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1937.


A Wrinkle in Time BR 9403
by Madeleine L'Engle 
2 volumes
When an atomic physicist disappears, his children begin a bizarre
search. Led by three whimsical characters, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs.
Who, and Mrs. Which, they manage their interplanetary journey by
"wrinkling" to span space and time. For grades 5-8. Newbery
Medal. 1962.


Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze BR 9155
by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis 
2 volumes
Rogues and bandits seem to rule China during the turbulent 1920s.
But Young Fu has moved from his country home to the city, and he
is determined to be an honest, hardworking coppersmith's
apprentice. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1932.


Family

Cassettes

Al Capsella and the Watchdogs RC 37551
by Judith Clarke 
read by Andrew Sofer
1 cassette
Al Capsella, fifteen, longs for an independent social life.
However, his folks, like the parents of his friends, are far too
overprotective for his liking. His mom is not above borrowing a
dog to walk in order to trail him to a party! But when Mrs.
Capsella's parents are forced by floodwaters to stay with their
daughter, she is angered by their scrutiny. Sequel to The Heroic
Life of Al Capsella (RC 34854). For junior and senior high
readers. 1990.


Angela and the Broken Heart RC 36653
by Nancy K. Robinson 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Angela, six-and-a-half, is quite concerned about love and her
teenage brother and sister. Her sister, thirteen, experiences
love through a torrid romance novel concealed by a dust jacket
that says Silas Marner. More serious, however, are the
experiences of Angela's brother, who is smitten with a new girl
in his tenth grade class and waits in vain for her to notice him.
Companion to Angela, Private Citizen (RC 36654). For grades 3-6.
1991.


Angela, Private Citizen RC 36654
by Nancy K. Robinson 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Ever since she listened to her older brother in a debate on the
national economy, six-year-old Angela has been worried about the
country's running out of money. On April 15, as her parents are
figuring out their last-minute income tax return, Angela decides
to file her own, along with $4.53, and she uses the very form her
parents need. For grades 3-6. 1989.


Aunt Elaine Does the Dance from Spain RC 38021
by Leah Komaiko 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Katy's aunt Elaine, who was born in Maine, dons a new persona
when she does the dance from Spain. When in her costume, as if by
magic, Aunt Elaine thinks that she is from Spain, and she becomes
"Elena! Elena!" For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


A Baby Sister for Frances RC 38623
by Russell Hoban 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette (Reissue)
Because Frances, the badger child, has a very new sister that she
is not sure she wants, Frances takes measures to convince her
parents of her own very distinct importance. For grades K-3.
1964.


Best Girl RC 37460
by Doris Buchanan Smith 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
No one understands better than Nealy Compton the devastation Mrs.
Dees feels when her home is gutted by fire, for underneath the
house was Nealy's special hiding place. There she found the
solace needed to sketch and to enjoy her insect collection and
her nature books. And there she could escape her mother's wrath,
intensified by her older sister's departure from home. For grades
3-6 and older readers. 1993.


Blue Heron RC 36656
by Avi 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Maggie, who's almost thirteen, is spending August on the
Massachusetts shore with her father, her young stepmother, and
her new baby sister. But her father's anger is forever seething
just below the surface, and the relationship between him and his
wife is deteriorating as Maggie looks on helplessly. Then Maggie
sees a great blue heron, discovers that someone is trying to kill
it, and almost loses her father. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1992.


Bossy Steven RC 38309
by Molly Mia Stewart 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are second
graders at Sweet Valley Elementary School. They have made a bet
with their brother, Steven, who is in the fourth grade, that if
he wins the school science fair, they will do his household
chores for an entire week. And, much to their consternation,
Steven wins the first-place ribbon for the fourth-grade entries!
A Sweet Valley Kids book for grades 2-4. 1991.


Brooke and Her Rock-Star Mom RC 38424
by Jamie Suzanne 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Brooke Dennis is delighted that her mother will be moving back to
Sweet Valley from Paris. Brooke knows that her mother has been
abroad pursuing a singing career, but not what kind of music she
sings. When Brooke hears a tape, she can hardly believe that her
mother is Coco, the sexy new rock-star sensation that everyone is
talking about. But Brooke must keep her mother's identity secret.
A Sweet Valley Twins and Friends book for grades 3-6. 1991.


Checking On the Moon RC 35046
by Jenny Davis 
read by Virginia Kearns
2 cassettes
Her mother says "life is change," but Cab, thirteen, is
ill-prepared to leave tiny Blue Cloud, Texas, for a summer in an
old, dingy Pittsburgh neighborhood with a grandmother she's never
met. Working in her grandmother's diner, Cab soon grows fond of
the cafe's regulars. When nice Mr. Johansson is robbed and Cab's
brother's girlfriend is brutally raped, Cab helps to organize a
neighborhood watch. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1991.


Coast to Coast RC 37070
by Betsy Byars 
read by Ardyth Heller
1 cassette
From South Carolina to California, thirteen-year-old Birch and
her grandfather, Pop, fly his beloved Piper J-3 Cub, a small
plane with two seats, one behind the other. Their adventures
across rivers, plains, mountains, and deserts take them many
days. They encounter turbulent weather and other difficulties,
and gain a whole new view of the earth and of themselves. For
grades 5-8. 1992.


Danny: The Champion of the World RC 39055
by Roald Dahl 
read by Tom Martin
1 cassette (Reissue)
A young boy who lives with his father in a gypsy wagon behind a
filling station describes how he and his father devise a daring
prank that makes Danny the champion of the world. For grades 4-7.
1975.


Dear Napoleon, I Know You're Dead, but . . . RC 37486
by Elvira Woodruff 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Faced with a class assignment to write a letter to a famous
person, Marty chooses to write to Napoleon Bonaparte, about whom
he has heard so much from his lovable grandfather. When his
grandfather goes into a nursing home to recuperate from surgery,
he tells Marty that one of the residents can deliver mail to the
dead--and Marty receives a reply, postmarked Paris, from Napoleon
himself. For grades 3-6. 1992.


Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack! RC 38725
by M.E. Kerr 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Actually, Dinky Hocker would never touch drugs, but she feels she
has to do something sensational to get the attention of her
mother, who is currently dedicated to rehabilitating drug
addicts. For junior and senior high readers. 1972.


Don't Wake Up Mama! Another Five Little Monkeys Story RC 38328
by Eileen Christelow 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Five little monkeys are determined to bake a surprise birthday
cake for Mama without waking her up. Mama sleeps through loud
sneezes, monkeys crashing to the floor, and a near-burned cake
rescued by a fireman. But Mama has an even bigger surprise for
the five little monkeys! For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


"E" Is for Elisa RC 36486
by Johanna Hurwitz 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
More than anything else, four-year-old Elisa Michaels wishes she
were as grown-up as her big brother Russell, who is eight. And,
although she's now in the Sunshine Nursery School and happy about
it, scarcely a day passes without a few tears shed. Russell is
unsympathetic and teases her about being a "crybaby." But when
she tries to prove her bravery by jumping from the bureau and
breaks her arm, Russell vows to reform. For preschool-grade 2.
1991.


The Exiles RC 38569
by Hilary McKay 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
1 cassette
Ruth, Naomi, Rachel, and Phoebe have been shipped off to spend
the summer in the English Lake Country with Big Grandma--one of
their least favorite relatives. Deploring the sisters' voracious
reading habits (they only find cookbooks and Shakespeare in her
house), Big Grandma insists that they explore their surroundings
and discover the outdoors. Before the summer's over, the girls
also discover Big Grandma's cache of books. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1991.


For the Love of Pete RC 39175
by Jan Marino 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
When Olivia, her beloved grandmother, moves into a nursing home,
twelve-year-old Phoebe is shepherded by the ailing woman's three
devoted servants on a journey to find her father, whom she has
never met. Bishopp, the British butler; Bertie, the African
American cook who once sang with Olivia; and Billy, the
Vietnam-vet chauffeur, escort Phoebe on a backroads odyssey from
Lubelle County, Georgia, to Maine. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1993.


The Good Fortunes Gang: The Cousins Quartet, Book 1 RC 38377
by Margaret Mahy 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Pete Fortune--ten--and his parents, brother, and baby sister move
from Australia to his father's childhood home in New Zealand. For
the first time, Pete is surrounded by cousins, who by no means
welcome him with open arms. In fact, to be accepted into the
cousins' club--the Good Fortunes Gang--Pete must sleep in a
graveyard next to a stone with his own name and age on it. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.


Grandaddy and Janetta RC 39079
by Helen V. Griffith 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Janetta takes the train from Baltimore to Georgia by herself to
visit her grandfather, whom she hasn't seen in a year. She is
relieved that he remembers her, as does Star, the mule. They have
a delightful time listening to nature, gardening, and telling
stories. When a missing cat turns up with a litter of kittens,
Janetta takes the one with a star on its head so that Grandaddy
won't get it confused with the mule. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.


Here's to You, Rachel Robinson RC 39371
by Judy Blume 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
In this companion to Just as Long as We're Together (RC 27474),
the Robinson family is in turmoil when older brother Charles is
expelled from boarding school and sent home. He teases Rachel,
thirteen and a brilliant student, for being a potato head. He
also cruelly taunts older sister Jessica, who has a serious case
of cystic acne. And Charles dismisses his teacher father as a
wimp and calls his lawyer mother an ice princess. For grades 6-9.
1993.


Hero of Lesser Causes RC 38460
by Julie Johnston 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Keely Connor loves a challenge and is carefree
and adventurous in her daily life in 1946 Canada. She faces a
bigger challenge than she could have ever imagined, however, when
her gifted older brother, Patrick, is paralyzed with polio and
loses interest in living. Keely takes on the cause of healing
Patrick's broken spirit and renewing his zest for life. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.


Journey RC 36103
by Patricia MacLachlan 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Mama packed her suitcase and left. Journey, eleven, is sad and
bewildered and can't seem to accept that his mother is not coming
back. His grandfather and older sister, Cat, try to ease
Journey's pain. As the summer progresses, Grandfather's new hobby
of taking family photos, and a stray cat that moves in and has
kittens, help Journey to come to terms with his anger and to
understand that life goes on. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1991.


A Kind of Thief RC 37539
by Vivien Alcock 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
Elinor, thirteen, is stunned when the police come one morning and
arrest her father for embezzlement. While the officers are
distracted, her father slips her a luggage claim receipt. Elinor
secretly retrieves the bag, and, although uneasy about having it,
refuses to let her brother force it open. When they are parcelled
out among relatives, Elinor takes the bag with her and
dramatically learns of the extent of her father's thievery. For
grades 5-8. 1991.


Littlejim RC 36614
by Gloria Houston 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Littlejim works hard helping his father on their
rural North Carolina farm, but what he really loves to do is
study and write. And, while those in his small community admire
his scholarship and talent, his father--rugged, practical-minded
Bigjim--does not find such interests "manly." In the hope of
winning his father's respect, Littlejim enters an essay contest
on "What it means to be an American." For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1990.


M.C. Higgins, the Great RC 36699
by Virginia Hamilton 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Thirteen-year-old M.C. hopes that a visiting folklorist will help
his family escape the menace of a nearby strip mine by making his
mama a recording star. For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 1974.


Mama, Let's Dance RC 36493
by Patricia Hermes 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Leaving a note and fifty dollars, Mary Belle's mother deserts her
three children. Ariel, seventeen, gets a job at the filling
station and warns his two sisters, Mary Belle, eleven, and
Callie, seven, that they must keep their mother's absence a
secret or the county will send them to foster homes. But when
Callie falls gravely ill, Amarius, an elderly black neighbor, and
his niece, Miss Dearly, help sustain the children. For grades
5-8. 1991.


Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe RC 38515
by Susan Patron 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
PK, eight, feels caught between Megan, her gifted, preteen sister
with raging hormones, and Rabbit, her inquisitive younger sister
with a ready reserve of questions. Their mother works evenings as
a waitress, so PK gives Rabbit her nightly bath and regales her
with stories PK finds in the dirty clothes hamper. When the
family moves to another apartment, PK's imagination helps
everyone to adjust. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993.


The Midnight Eaters RC 36685
by Amy Hest 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Nana is sharing Samantha's room and sleeping in the bottom bunk.
But on this snowy evening, neither of them is asleep yet, and it
is already midnight. Although the doctor has ordered Nana to stay
in bed, they go on a delightful midnight excursion to the kitchen
where they build a fire, make delicious ice cream sundaes, peruse
Nana's scrapbook, and talk about life and death. For grades K-3.
1989.


Missing May RC 36384
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Orphaned at six and raised by an elderly West Virginia aunt and
uncle with more devotion than money, Summer is twelve years old
when Aunt May dies. While Summer's grief is profound, Uncle Ob
seems absolutely unable to go on living without his beloved May;
that is, until he decides that her presence lingers nearby and
that somehow he can contact her. Disappointed in his efforts,
Uncle Ob comes to choose living over mourning. Newbery Medal. For
grades 5-8. 1992.


The Moon Lady RC 36467
by Amy Tan 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
1 cassette
A grandmother living in America tells her granddaughters of her
childhood adventure at the Moon Festival. Ying-ying, a pampered
child living in China, travels by boat to catch a glimpse of the
Moon Lady and to tell the lady her secret wish. When Ying-ying is
lost at sea and the real identity of the Moon Lady is revealed,
Ying-ying discovers the true wish of her heart. Adapted from The
Joy Luck Club (RC 29021). For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.


Mother Murphy RC 37508
by Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna 
read by Ellen Frost
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Collette Murphy's first reaction to the news of
her mother's pregnancy is dismay. When she learns that her mother
has previously suffered miscarriages, her dismay quickly turns to
guilt. When her mother becomes bedridden and several sitters
cancel out, Collette volunteers to care for her three younger
siblings. She finds herself coping with a sister who's locked in
the bathroom, the loss of electricity, and a fire in the oven.
For grades 4-7. 1992.


The Night the Whole Class Slept Over RC 39168
by Stella Pevsner 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Dan Wakefield is tired of being dragged from pillar
to post by his hippie mother and professor father. On their way
to yet another pristine wilderness, they are temporarily living
in the small town where his mother grew up and where his
grandparents may be able to help. Dan likes his school and has
become involved in class activities. He has a best friend and he
is hoping against hope that he won't have to move again. For
grades 5-8. 1991.


Oh, Brother RC 36686
by Johnniece Marshall Wilson 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Brothers Alex and Andrew just can't seem to get along. Alex, the
younger and more responsible, has a paper route and a bicycle.
Andrew has a part-time job for a while but spends most of his
time at the playground with his friends. The brothers grow
closer, however, when Andrew is beaten up by a gang of boys and
Alex's bike, which Andrew has borrowed, is stolen. For grades
4-7. 1988.


The Original Freddie Ackerman RC 36880
by Hadley Irwin 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Trevor Frederick Ackerman, twelve, has quite an assortment of
parents, stepparents, and step-siblings. He feels uncared for and
alienated from them all. As a result, he goes to spend the summer
with two great-aunts who live on an island off the coast of
Maine. Cal and Lou are charmingly eccentric, but Trevor is bored
and escapes into daydreams of himself as a hero. Then he becomes
involved in an exciting mystery. For grades 5-8. 1992.


The Other Side of the Family RC 35043
by Maureen Pople 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Kate Tucker has been sent from London to Australia to stay with
her mother's parents until World War II is over. When the
Japanese invade Sydney harbor, she is shipped to the interior to
stay with her father's mother. Kate has never met this
grandmother, who was so upset by her son's choice of a bride that
she disinherited him. Arriving, Kate finds an old, poor,
eccentric woman who teaches her a lot about life. For grades 6-9.
1986.


The Outside Child RC 33971
by Nina Bawden 
read by Virginia Kearns
1 cassette
Jane Tucker, thirteen, is content with her life. She lives with
her Aunt Bill, an artist, and her Aunt Sophie, who plays the
drums. Her father, away at sea much of the time, sees Jane when
he can. But then, accidentally, Jane learns that her father
remarried ten years ago and has three other children. Obsessed
with meeting her siblings, Jane, with help from her best friend
Plato Jones, devises elaborate schemes for a chance meeting. For
grades 6-9. 1989.


Pick-Up Sticks RC 36608
by Sarah Ellis 
read by Lydia Humphries
1 cassette
Polly is upset to learn that she and her unmarried,
unconventional mother must move from the house they've lived in
for all of Polly's thirteen years. When her mother is unable to
find an affordable apartment, Polly, in a panic, accepts her rich
uncle's invitation to move in with his family. But while she
finds that family members are materially well suited, their lives
lack the things that really matter. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1992.


Plain City RC 37904
by Virginia Hamilton 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
The revelation that her father is close to home and not dead hits
Buhlaire-Marie Sims like a bomb and turns her life upside down.
The people she trusted--Mama, Aunt Digna, and Uncle Sam--seem to
be liars. For the first time Buhlaire becomes self-conscious
about her "carrot-honey" skin, her "Rasta" curls, and her
mother--a nightclub singer and dancer. Meanwhile, Buhlaire's
worst enemy, Grady Terrell, proves himself a friend. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1993.


A Question of Trust RC 38686
by Marion Dane Bauer 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Furious with his mother for moving out, Brad, twelve, refuses to
answer her calls or let his little brother Charlie speak with her
either--in hope of forcing her to return. The boys take in a
stray cat and watch her give birth. They can't tell Dad about Cat
because of their past experiences with pets, so, to feed her,
Brad steals Dad's change. When it appears that Cat has killed one
of her kittens, the horrified boys determine to drive her away.
For grades 5-8. 1994.


The Real Plato Jones RC 38145
by Nina Bawden 
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
At his grandfather's funeral in a Greek village, half-Greek and
half-Welsh and London-bred teenager Plato Jones becomes aware of
the World War II-era conflict that soured relations between his
two sets of grandparents. While his Welsh grandfather was a hero
in the Greek resistance, his other grandfather may have been a
coward and a traitor. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.


Red-Dirt Jessie RC 36739
by Anna Myers 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Little sister Patsy has just been buried, and, while Jessie's
whole family grieves, her father's mourning is unrelenting, and
he has retreated into himself. Living in Oklahoma during the
depression means that although Jessie, her mother, and her
brother work extra hard, their very existence is threatened by
their father's withdrawal. Jessie's hope for saving her father
lies in Ring, a semi-wild dog she hopes to tame. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1992.


Rosy Cole Discovers America! RC 37878
by Sheila Greenwald 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
The students in Rosy Cole's class at Read School, a small private
girls' school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, have been given an
assignment to investigate their ancestry. They are to produce a
page illustrating their family's roots for a book titled The USA
Is Us. Disappointed in the poor European immigrant ancestors that
she discovers, Rosy invents a clan of royal relatives. For grades
3-6. 1992.


Roz and Ozzie RC 38152
by Johanna Hurwitz 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Fourth-grader Roz and second-grader Ozzie are members of a
slightly unusual family--Ozzie is Roz's uncle. Now that Roz and
her parents have moved next door to her grandparents (Ozzie's
parents), she's finding his constant tagging along, corny jokes,
and troublesome penny collection a hindrance to her attempts at
making new friends. For grades 3-6. 1992.


The Skirt RC 36618
by Gary Soto 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Fourth-grader Miata Ramirez is always losing things. She has lost
combs, books, homework, and even shoes. Now, Miata has left her
mother's folklrico skirt on the school bus. Her mother has had
that skirt since she was a girl. Miata and her troupe are going
to dance folklrico after church on Sunday, they've been
practicing for months, and Miata has got to have that skirt in
order to perform. For grades 4-7. 1992.


Soap Star RC 38435
by Kate William 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Elizabeth Wakefield, quiet and reserved, is not at all like her
identical twin Jessica. And she does not want to respond to a
casting call for a set of blond, blue-eyed teens to star in a
special edition of Jessica's favorite soap opera. When they
audition and land the part, their lives change more than they
ever could have imagined. And Jessica, infatuated with her
costar, dumps her boyfriend Sam. A Sweet Valley High book for
grades 6-9. 1992.


The Squeaky Wheel RC 36081
by Robert Kimmel Smith 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Mark Baker is struggling with the emotional fallout
from his parents' divorce. His old life is gone, and his new one
just doesn't seem right--an apartment instead of a house, a new
school, and no friends. Moreover, he desperately longs for his
parents to get back together. He misses his father and feels Dad
is slipping away. Mark finally confronts his father with his
fears, and they reach a better understanding. For grades 4-7.
1990.


Stealing Home RC 37478
by Mary Stolz 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
The idyllic world of fishing, baseball, puzzles, and games that
ten-year-old Thomas and his grandfather enjoy is shattered when
Aunt Linzy moves in. She is Grandfather's cantankerous
sister-in-law from Chicago, and she has been forced to retire.
Aunt Linzy takes over Thomas's room and his cat, lectures Thomas
and his grandfather on vegetarianism, and tries to clean up their
clutter. For grades 3-6. 1992.


The Store That Mama Built RC 37903
by Robert Lehrman 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Papa was a Russian Jewish immigrant whose dream was to own a
grocery store in their small Pennsylvania town. But when he dies
in 1917, the store has not yet opened. Twelve-year-old Birdie
tells how she, her three brothers, and her two sisters help Mama
succeed in managing the store. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.


Summer Girl RC 38040
by Deborah Moulton 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
It's been ten long years since Tommy, thirteen, has seen her
father, Jud--and she has grown quite resentful of his neglect.
Now her mother is dying, and Tommy must go to spend the summer
with Jud in his small seaside town. Jud lives a reclusive life in
dusty squalor. Tommy resists his overtures of friendship until,
through her mother's letters, she comes to understand her
parents' relationship and to forgive and love her father. For
grades 6-9. 1992.


T-Backs, T-Shirts, Coat, and Suit RC 38298
by E.L. Konigsburg 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Chlo is spending the summer in Florida with her stepfather's
sister, Bernadette--an ex-hippie who drives a concession truck at
the docks and shipyards. When some of the drivers begin wearing
T-back (thong) bathing suits, a town-wide crisis develops as
conservative Christians rally against such "indecency."
Bernadette refuses to take sides or explain her neutrality, as
she and Chlo are swept into the controversy. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.


Take Care of My Girl RC 37377
by Patricia Hermes 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Brady is embarrassed over her fifth-grade class project on
families. Her mother is dead, her Vietnam-veteran father left six
years ago to "save the whales," and Jake, the grandfather with
whom she lives, is having a bad time with his emphysema. The
project offers Jake a chance to talk about what will happen to
Brady when he dies. Jake and Brady track down her father, and
Brady comes to realize that Jake is really her family. For grades
4-7. 1992.


Tangled Webb RC 39004
by Eloise McGraw 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
After her widowed father remarries, twelve-year-old Juniper Webb
can't shake the feeling that Kelsey, her young stepmother, is
hiding something. Inspired by a school visit from a famous
mystery writer and encouraged by her best friend, Alison, Juniper
begins to weave her own web of fantasies as she plays detective.
Gradually Kelsey's story unravels, and she confesses and confides
in her new family. For grades 5-8. 1993.


Those Summer Girls I Never Met RC 37948
by Richard Peck 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Drew, sixteen, and his best friend Bates had been fantasizing for
months about a summer filled with fun, cars, and girls when
Drew's mother burst his bubble by telling him that he and his
fourteen-year-old sister, Steph, are expected to spend the summer
with their never-before-seen grandmother on a cruise from London
to Leningrad. Much to their surprise they become attached to
their svelte grandmother, a singer-entertainer. For grades 6-9.
1988.


Toning the Sweep RC 37726
by Angela Johnson 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Grandmama Ola left Alabama in 1964, right after her husband was
murdered for being an "uppity nigger," and moved to the desert.
Emily, fourteen, loves the desert as much as Ola. Perhaps due to
the trauma of seeing her father murdered, Emily's mother hates
the desert. Ola is moving to Cleveland with Emily and Mama, and
they have come together to close up Ola's house--and find
strength to face the past and the future. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.


Valerie and the Silver Pear RC 36411
by Benjamin Darling 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Valerie likes to visit her widowed grandfather in the house he
had shared with her grandmother. There, the fruit trees her
grandmother loved grow in the backyard. One lunchtime, as they
sit munching on sandwiches, Grandpa tells Valerie of the silver
pear that grows on the pear tree most years. They begin a quest
for the silver pear, and learn to make grandmother's pear pie in
the process (recipe included). For grades K-3. 1992.


Wanted . . . Mud Blossom RC 37382
by Betsy Byars 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
When Junior discovers that the school's hamster, entrusted to his
care, has disappeared, he jumps to a conclusion: Pap's dog, Mud,
is a murderer. Mud seeks refuge under the porch and awaits his
trial. Meanwhile, Mad Mary seems to be missing, and Vern and
Michael appear to know more about it than they will admit. And
Ralphie persists in his pursuit of Maggie. Companion to A Blossom
Promise (RC 28770). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991.


Western Wind RC 39006
by Paula Fox 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Elizabeth Benedict, eleven, resents being sent to spend a month
with her artistic, abrasive grandmother, who lives in a rustic
cottage off the coast of Maine. Elizabeth thinks she is being
exiled so that her parents can spend more time with her new baby
brother. Eventually she is charmed and exasperated by Aaron, the
son of the island's only other family. When he disappears,
Elizabeth learns the real reason why she is there. For grades
5-8. 1993.


When the Road Ends RC 37651
by Jean Thesman 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Mary Jack, a foster child of twelve, spends a summer in rural
Washington with two other foster children--Adam, twelve and
sullen, and Jane, seven, who has been abused and won't speak.
They live with a babysitter and Cecile Bradshaw, their foster
father's sister, who is recovering from a serious injury. When
the babysitter runs off, the children struggle to care for Cecile
rather than return to their unhappy foster home. For grades 5-8.
1992.


Will Somebody Please Marry My Sister? RC 39311
by Eth Clifford 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Brooklyn, 1925. Abel's oldest sister, Ruthie, is a real oddity: a
medical doctor. And even though Abel and his other sister, Annie,
love Ruthie, she has become a roadblock. Abel can't get his own
room, and Annie can't marry her fianc--all because of his
grandmother's rule that the younger sister can't marry before the
elder. Abel solicits the help of pesky Hilda, whose father is a
matchmaker. For grades 4-7. 1992.


Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear RC 36736
by Lensey Namioka 
read by Jamie Horton
1 cassette
Youngest of four in a musically gifted family, Yingtao is
tone-deaf, but his father persists in teaching him the violin.
The family recently immigrated to Seattle, and Father hopes that
the children's performance at a recital will bring him more
students. Yingtao makes friends with Matthew, who plays the
violin well, but whose father would rather he play baseball, at
which Yingtao now excels. For grades 3-6. 1992.

Braille

The Boxcar Children BR 9507
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
1 volume
The four orphaned Alden children begin their adventures by making
a home for themselves in an abandoned boxcar in the woods. Their
hardest job is to keep the people in the nearby town from knowing
that they are orphans and all alone. For grades 4-7. 1942.


It's Not the End of the World BR 9756
by Judy Blume 
1 volume
It does seem like the end of the world to Karen Newman when her
parents separate. Though she tries very hard at first to make her
parents reconsider, Karen finally begins to realize that their
divorce is not the end of the world for anybody. For grades 4-7.
1972.


Jafta and the Wedding BR 9828
by Hugh Lewin 
1 volume
Jafta lives in South Africa and his sister is getting married!
Jafta joyously describes the festivities that begin on Monday and
end on Sunday when Nomsa and her new husband, Dan, walk into the
village square. For preschool-grade 2. 1981.


Jimmy Lee Did It BR 9901
by Pat Cummings 
1 volume
"Jimmy Lee is back again/And nothing is the same." Thus begins a
simple story told in rhyme of a little girl's search for the
elusive Jimmy Lee, whom her brother blames for the messes and
mischief around their house. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade
2. 1985.


Life's a Funny Proposition, Horatio BR 9328
by Barbara Garland Polikoff 
1 volume
It has been two years since his father died from lung cancer, and
Horatio Tuckerman, twelve, and his mother have moved to a small
town in Wisconsin to be closer to other family members. His
grandfather, O.P. (Old Professor), has moved in with Horatio and
his mother. As O.P. struggles to overcome the loss of his son,
his beloved dog dies. The family pulls together to provide the
support that each of them needs. For grades 4-7. 1992.


Little Women BR 9758
by Louisa May Alcott 
4 volumes
The author's home life in New England is the basis for this book,
which has been popular for more than a century. The tale tells of
the four March sisters--quick-tempered Jo, who is restless for
freedom; Beth, who loves her home and family; Meg, who longs for
pretty clothes; and self-absorbed Amy. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1868.


Matilda BR 9591
by Roald Dahl 
1 volume
Matilda is an adorable four-year-old genius totally unappreciated
by her crass, dishonest, used-car-salesman father and her blowsy,
bingo-playing mother. Neither her parents nor her older brother,
Michael, can understand why anyone would rather read a book than
watch TV! Matilda's life is made bearable by her chance discovery
of the public library and dear Mrs. Phelps, the librarian. For
grades 3-6. 1988.


Peppe the Lamplighter BR 9924
by Elisa Bartone 
1 volume
Peppe, though just a boy, has to go to work to help support his
eight sisters. So he takes a job lighting the streetlamps in
Little Italy in New York City. Peppe's father is ashamed of
Peppe's job until one night when Peppe does not light the lamps
and his sister Assunta cannot find her way home. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For grades 2-4. 1993.


Ramona and Her Mother BR 9251
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
Ramona thinks that because she is the youngest one in her family
she often gets treated unfairly. For grades 3-6. 1979.


Ramona Quimby, Age Eight BR 9427
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
As Ramona enters third grade, her father returns to college to
become an art teacher. Having a working mother and a student
father is tough on the family, but the Quimbys stick together
through good times and bad. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1981.


Sarah, Plain and Tall BR 9531
by Patricia MacLachlan 
1 volume
Anna and Caleb have lived alone with their father since their
mother died. When Sarah comes to live with them in response to
their father's newspaper advertisement, the whole family falls in
love with her. But they fear that Sarah's homesickness for the
Maine coast will keep her from staying with them in their prairie
home. For grades 3-6. Newbery Medal. 1985.


Skylark BR 9786
by Patricia MacLachlan 
1 volume
In this sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall (BR 9531), mail-order
bride Sarah goes back East with children Anna and Caleb, leaving
husband Jacob, whose name is "written in the land," to deal with
their drought-stricken farm. The children are impressed with
Sarah's home in Maine, but they miss their father and fear that
they will never return to their beloved prairie. For grades 3-6.
1994.


Sounder BR 9764
by William H. Armstrong 
1 volume
The mother and son of a black sharecropper family in the South
struggle for survival when the sheriff arrests the father for
stealing and shoots their devoted coon dog. For grades 5-8.
Newbery Medal 1969.


The Summer of the Swans BR 9560
by Betsy Byars 
1 volume
When a mentally retarded boy becomes lost in the mountains, his
fourteen-year-old sister forgets her own teenage problems and
gains new insight into herself and her family. For grades 4-7.
Newbery Medal. 1970.


The Tub Grandfather BR 9923
by Pam Conrad 
1 volume
In this sequel to The Tub People (BR 7946), the seven toy figures
now live on a bright green braided rug that looks like a sunny
field. While playing ball, the child discovers his long-lost
grandfather, dusty and lying on his side under the radiator. The
Tub People try, but they cannot make the grandfather come to
life. Then the radiator begins to whistle a tune that the
grandmother hums in his ear. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade
2. 1993.


Wanted...Mud Blossom BR 9419
by Betsy Byars 
1 volume
When Junior discovers that the school's hamster, entrusted to his
care, has disappeared, he jumps to a conclusion: Pap's dog, Mud,
is a murderer. Mud seeks refuge under the porch and awaits his
trial. Meanwhile, Mad Mary seems to be missing, and Vern and
Michael appear to know more about it than they will admit. And
Ralphie persists in his pursuit of Maggie. Companion to A Blossom
Promise (RC 28770, BR 8697). For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1991.

Fantasy

Cassettes

Back to Before RC 39394
by Jan Slepian 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Linny, eleven, finds camaraderie with his cousin Hilary, whom he
is visiting for the summer at her new home in Vermont. During the
past year, Linny's mother has died and Hilary's father has left
home. Exploring an odd section of broken road on a foggy morning,
Linny and Hilary are transported back a year into the past and to
their old Brooklyn neighborhood. There they feel they can change
the course of events. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.


The Battle for the Castle RC 39157
by Elizabeth Winthrop 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Castle in the Attic (RC 24452), William
receives a magic token for his birthday, along with a note
reminding him that his new age, twelve, is right for becoming a
squire. The token is from Mrs. Phillips, and William and his
friend Jason once again use it to return, through William's toy
castle, to the medieval land of Sir Simon, a country menaced by a
skeleton ship bearing a plague of evil. For grades 4-7. 1993.


Black Unicorn RC 37074
by Tanith Lee 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Tanaquil may be the daughter of a sorceress, but
she can't do any magic and she finds life in her mother's castle
dull and lonely. Her one skill, that of mending things, leads her
to piece together a pile of old bones found in the desert, and
she unknowingly brings back to life a mysterious black unicorn.
The unicorn needs Tanaquil to help it return to its own perfect
world. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991.


The Boggart RC 36547
by Susan Cooper 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The Boggart is an ancient, pesky, but good-hearted spirit who
lives in a Scottish castle. That is, until he is inadvertently
trapped by Emily Volnik, whose family inherits the castle and
brings the Boggart to Canada. Dismayed at first, the Boggart
quickly adjusts once he realizes that there is lots of ice cream
and other treats to steal. But the Volniks are driven to their
wits' ends by a plague of missing items and practical jokes. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.


Castle in the Air RC 36597
by Diana Wynne Jones 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Abdullah, a young carpet merchant, spends much of his time
creating a richly embellished daydream in which he is the
long-lost son of a great prince. Lately, the daydream has focused
on the princess to whom Abdullah imagines he is betrothed.
Acquiring a threadbare, self-centered magic carpet, he embarks on
a string of adventures that begins when he flies to see his
beloved. Companion to Howl's Moving Castle (RC 25892). For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1990.


Catwings Return RC 37397
by Ursula K. Le Guin 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
In this sequel to Catwings (RC 29445), two of the winged cats,
James and Harriet, decide to visit their mother. They fly back to
the city, but she is gone and the neighborhood is being
demolished for renewal. They find, instead, a lost, hungry,
scared winged kitten, whom they entice out of hiding. For grades
2-4. 1989.


Deerskin RC 37514
by Robin McKinley 
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Based on Donkeyskin by Charles Perrault. Princess Lissar has the
most beautiful mother in seven kingdoms, and Lissar will grow up
to be just as beautiful. But her beauty will cause much sorrow as
she is violated by her own father and forced to flee into the
wilderness, with only her beloved dog Ash to comfort and protect
her. There she will find peace for her wounded soul and the love
of Prince Ossin. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1993.


Don't Give Up the Ghost: The Delacorte Book of Original Ghost
Stories RC 39092
edited by David Gale 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A dozen ghost stories--ranging from horror to humor--by
contemporary authors who offer a brief, first-person statement
about their lives and work. Includes "Things That Go Gleep in the
Night" by Walter Dean Myers, "The Face in the Rafters" by Janet
Taylor Lisle, and "The Sounds of the House" by Gary Soto. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.


Dragon's Milk RC 36623
by Susan Fletcher 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Kaeldra is tall and fair and has never been accepted by her
foster mother. Kaeldra's own mother was a dragon-sayer, an
inherited ability hidden from Kaeldra until her foster sister
becomes gravely ill and can only be cured by dragon's milk. When
a mother dragon is killed, Kaeldra takes the three orphaned
draclings and searches for a new family for them--against the
wishes of evil men determined to stop her. Violence. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1989.


The Dreamkeepers RC 36882
by Chris Brodien-Jones 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Visiting their grandparents in the Welsh village of Rhydhowell,
Derek Morgan, twelve, and his younger sister Eve become
participants in a desperate psychic battle between good and evil.
At Rhonabwy Court live the Dreamkeepers, bestowers of empowering
dreams. Disguised as librarians, they struggle against Iona, an
evil enchantress who has infiltrated Rhonabwy Court in the guise
of a housekeeper, and they enlist Derek's help. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1992.


Forest RC 38555
by Janet Taylor Lisle 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
The residents of Upper and Lower Forest live parallel, peaceful
lives until Amber Padgett, a twelve-year-old human, unknowingly
trespasses on squirrel territory when building a hideout in a
tree. As the "mink-tails" assemble to discuss the invasion,
Amber's father launches a "search-and-destroy" mission. Caught in
the middle are Amber, her brother Wendell, and two squirrels,
Woodbine and Brown Nut. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.


Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher RC 37037
by Bruce Coville 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Jeremy Thatcher hates being small for his age--and
he hates the bullies that pick on him. He also hates Mary Lou
Hutton, whose one goal in life is to give Jeremy a kiss. One
afternoon, trying to escape Mary Lou, he runs down a street he
has never seen before and stumbles upon a magic shop. There he
purchases a dragon's egg that soon hatches, making Jeremy the
proud parent of a baby dragon that only he and Mary Lou can see!
For grades 5-8. 1991.


Mariel of Redwall RC 36748
by Brian Jacques 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
This adventure follows the mousemaid Mariel in her quest for
vengeance against the searat Gabool the Wild and his Rodent
Corsairs, who imprison her father and leave her to drown during a
storm at sea. Tough and resilient, she makes her way to Redwall
Abbey, where she finds stalwart companions who will accompany her
through the Mossflower woods back to Gabool's stronghold.
Companion to Redwall (RC 29729). For grades 5-8. 1991.


The Mark of the Cat RC 36422
by Andre Norton 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
The "outer region" consists of five queendoms--each ruled by a
queen--with an emperor as supreme. Here the kotti, or cat, is
considered sacred. When Hynkkel's kotti is killed, his father
decides it is time for Hynkkel's coming-of-age "solo," for which
he will be abandoned far from home and must find his way back.
Hynkkel, considered weak by his father, will have a cat pendant
to protect him. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1992.


Matthew and the Sea Singer RC 38646
by Jill Paton Walsh 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
1 cassette
Young Birdy pays the orphan master her birthday shilling to
rescue a raggedy boy named Matthew. The next morning she is
amazed to hear him sing in a voice too beautiful to be believed.
The parson agrees to tutor him to sing Sunday music, and the
boy's angelic voice enchants the villagers and all other
creatures. When Matthew disappears, Birdy suspects that he has
been stolen by the seal-queen, a "half-and-half" sort of
creature. For grades 3-6. 1992.


The Minpins RC 36437
by Roald Dahl 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
Disobeying his mother, Little Billy goes into the Forest of Sin
and is nearly devoured by a fire-breathing monster. He barely
escapes up a tree, where he discovers a community of tiny people,
the Minpins. The Minpins' homes remind Little Billy of the
queen's doll house at Windsor Castle. When Little Billy learns
that the Minpins are also being terrorized by the fire-breathing
monster, he devises a heroic plan. For grades K-3. 1991.


Monster Blood RC 38059
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
While his parents go away for two weeks, Evan, twelve, must stay
with his great-aunt Kathryn, whom he hasn't seen since he was
two. His dog, Trigger, will be staying too. Even his father
thinks that Kathryn is weird, and she looks the part of a scary
old witch. But there is no one else for Evan to stay with while
his parents house hunt in Atlanta. When they go to drop Evan off,
Kathryn greets them with a large, bloody knife. For grades 4-7
and older readers. 1992.


Moss Pillows: A Voyage to the Bunny Planet RC 38671
by Rosemary Wells 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
After a four-hour ride in the backseat, Robert arrives at Uncle
Ed and Aunt Margo's for a visit. Their four boys rough Robert up,
and just before dinner Uncle Ed and Aunt Margo begin to bicker.
Dinner is liver chili. Robert needs a break! He closes his eyes
and is swept away for a visit to the Bunny Planet. For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.


The Night Call RC 38283
by Jeanne Modesitt 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Late one night, when everyone is asleep, a star falls from the
sky. Starman sends a message on the wind to stuffed animals
Rabbit and Mr. Bear. They go to a secret world hidden beneath a
hollow tree, where they join their friends in a search for the
fallen star. For preschool-grade 2. 1989.


The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen RC 36594
by Lloyd Alexander 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Young Lord Prince Jen leaves his elderly father to seek
T'ien-kuo, a kingdom that is legendary for its contented
subjects. In order to gain an audience with the king of
T'ien-kuo, Jen is advised to bring six gifts--a saddle, a sword,
a paint box, a bowl, a kite, and a flute. A series of disasters
befalls him along the way, and he loses everything except his
humanity. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.


A Ride on the Red Mare's Back RC 36188
by Ursula K. Le Guin 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Long ago, in the cold North, a girl's brother is stolen by
trolls. Her parents are too grief-stricken to act, so the brave
girl gathers up her only toy--a wooden horse--a piece of bread, a
scarf that she made for her brother, wooden knitting needles, and
a ball of yarn, and she treks into the dark, snowy forest to
rescue her brother. Before her journey ends, she learns of the
magic possessed by the toy wooden horse. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1992.


Searching for Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book 2 RC
38345
by Patricia C. Wrede 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
King Mendanbar of the Enchanted Forest hates simpering
princesses. Princess Cimorene, feisty and independent, disdains
pompous kings. Although at first they mistake each other for
twits, they soon relish each other's companionship as they rescue
Kazul, king of the dragons, and save the forest from a band of
wicked wizards. Sequel to Dealing with Dragons (RC 33457). For
grades 5-8. 1991.


The Secret of the Indian RC 35632
by Lynne Reid Banks 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Continues the story of Omri and Patrick's magic miniature
figures. During a battle in the Indian village, several Indians
are wounded and some die from the modern weapons the boys have
given them. Omri and Patrick decide they must share their secret
with Emma, Patrick's cousin, who has a set of medical figures.
Sequel to The Indian in the Cupboard (RC 18512) and Return of the
Indian (RC 27800). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989.


Song of the Gargoyle RC 37527
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Tymmon, thirteen, flees the abductors of his father, the jester
of Austerneve, and takes refuge in the Sombrous Forest.
Frightened and longing for the knighthood that his lowly station
denies him, he is befriended by Troff, a gargoyle. They make a
living as street musicians in Montreff. When an elderly man
reveals the identity of Tymmon's parents, he returns to
Austerneve to rescue or avenge his father. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1991.


Stay out of the Basement RC 38058
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
It has been very tense in the Brewer household since Dad started
working at home--staying in the basement all of the time with his
plants and weird machines. He no longer has time for Margaret or
Casey. They don't know why their dad, a botanist, got fired from
PolyTech. Curious about his work, they head for the cellar, only
to be stopped by their dad--green, dripping blood, and screaming
at them to stay out of there. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1992.


Switching Well RC 38302
by Peni R. Griffin 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In this time-travel fantasy, two girls from different centuries
inadvertently trade places. Sitting by an old well near her San
Antonio home in 1891, twelve-year-old Ada wishes herself 100
years into the future. Simultaneously, in 1991, Amber, another
discontented twelve-year-old seated at the same well, wishes
herself back in time when, she believes, life was easy. Both
girls learn that each century has its problems. For grades 5-8.
1993.


Time Cat RC 36142
by Lloyd Alexander 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Gareth is a black cat with special powers who takes his friend
Jason to nine different places in history, including Egypt in
2700 B.C., Rome and Britain in 55 B.C., Peru in 1555, and America
in 1775. For grades 4-7. 1963.


Tomorrow's Sphinx RC 36798
by Clare Bell 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Long after humankind has departed Earth to escape ecological
catastrophe, the Nile Valley is home for Kichebo, a female
cheetah who is sable black with gold markings. Her bright coat
makes hunting difficult. She also must be ever vigilant of the
two-legged hunters who come in vehicles from the sky. Kichebo
comes to form a link with another black cheetah, a male who once
enjoyed an extraordinary bond with the pharaoh Tutankhamen. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1986.


The Wainscott Weasel RC 38518
by Tor Seidler 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The weasels in Wainscott Woods are in love. Zeke Whitebelly loves
Wendy Blackish; and Bagley Brown Jr., the son of a famous father
and Wainscott Woods' most eccentric resident, is deeply in love
and obsessed with Bridget, a silver fish. But Bridget believes
that "fish are meant for fish" and spurns his love. Bagley
nevertheless vows to save Bridget and the other inhabitants of
the pond from drought and the preying osprey. For grades 3-6.
1993.

Braille

Catwings Return BR 9414
by Ursula K. Le Guin 
1 volume
In this sequel to Catwings (BR 7881), two of the winged cats,
James and Harriet, decide to visit their mother. They fly back to
the city, but she is gone and the neighborhood is being
demolished for renewal. They find, instead, a lost, hungry,
scared winged kitten, whom they entice out of hiding. For grades
2-4. 1989.


Jennifer Murdley's Toad: A Magic Shop Book BR 9699
by Bruce Coville 
1 volume
Jennifer, a fifth grader with few friends, longs to be beautiful.
While being chased by a group of teasing girls, she finds herself
on a street she's never seen before and enters a magic shop. Mr.
Elives, the owner, persuades her to buy a toad. Jennifer does not
know that Bufo is a talking toad hatched from the mouth of a
witch and that she is in for a series of extraordinary
adventures. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.


Stinker's Return BR 9270
by Pamela F. Service 
1 volume
Alien Tsynq Yr, a.k.a. Stinker, returns to earth (still
inhabiting the body of a skunk) and again engages the assistance
of Jonathan and Karen. This time Stinker must locate a suitably
"earthly" souvenir for the High Gyrn of Twak in order to prevent
interplanetary warfare. The trio zip to Washington, D.C., where
they scour the museums in search of the perfect gift. Sequel to
Stinker from Space (BR 8884). For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1993.


The Sweetest Fig BR 9929
by Chris Van Allsburg 
1 volume
Monsieur Bibot is a fussy, miserly dentist who treats his dog,
Marcel, cruelly. When he is given two figs as payment for a tooth
extraction, Bibot is angry and does not believe the old woman's
tale that the figs will make his dreams come true. After
carelessly eating the first, he finds her words are true and
controls his dreams as he prepares to eat the second. But Marcel
upsets his plans in the worst possible way. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades 3-6. 1993.


Switching Well BR 9628
by Peni R. Griffin 
2 volumes
In this time-travel fantasy, two girls from different centuries
inadvertently trade places. Sitting by an old well near her San
Antonio home in 1891, twelve-year-old Ada wishes herself 100
years into the future. Simultaneously, in 1991, Amber, another
discontented twelve-year-old seated at the same well, wishes
herself back in time when, she believes, life was easy. Both
girls learn that each century has its problems. For grades 5-8.
1993.


Time Train BR 9927
by Paul Fleischman 
1 volume
During spring break, Miss Pym's class plans to take a trip to the
Dinosaur National Monument in Utah. But the ticket man at the
train station tells them to take the Rocky Mountain Unlimited
train. The class travels back in time to when dinosaurs roamed
the earth. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1991.


Tomorrow's Sphinx BR 9271
by Clare Bell 
2 volumes
Long after humankind has departed Earth to escape ecological
catastrophe, the Nile Valley is home for Kichebo, a female
cheetah who is sable black with gold markings. Her bright coat
makes hunting difficult. She also must be ever vigilant of the
two-legged hunters who come in vehicles from the sky. Kichebo
comes to form a link with another black cheetah, a male who once
enjoyed an extraordinary bond with the pharoah Tutankhamen. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1986.


Trouble with Trolls BR 8979
by Jan Brett 
1 volume
Treva tells of the day she had trouble with trolls. It is an
early spring day when Treva decides to take Tuffi, her dog, to
the other side of Mount Baldy for a visit with her cousin. They
plan to climb up the mountain and ski down the other side. Little
do they know that five dog-loving trolls await them, but feisty,
clever Treva will outwit them all. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.


The Widow's Broom BR 8973
by Chris Van Allsburg 
1 volume
A witch's worn-out broom falls from the sky, with its passenger
aboard, into the garden of the lonely widow Minna Shaw. The witch
soon departs, leaving the broom behind. When the widow spies it
sweeping the floor by itself, she teaches it to chop wood, fetch
water, and feed the cow. It even plays a few tunes on the piano.
Her neighbors, the Spiveys, say that it is a devil's broom that
must be destroyed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1992.


A Wrinkle in Time BR 9403
by Madeleine L'Engle 
2 volumes
When an atomic physicist disappears, his children begin a bizarre
search. Led by three whimsical characters, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs.
Who, and Mrs. Which, they manage their interplanetary journey by
"wrinkling" to span space and time. For grades 5-8. Newbery
Medal. 1962.

Folk and Fairy Tales

Cassettes

All of You Was Singing RC 38002
retold by Richard Lewis 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
In sparse, poetic language the author retells the Aztec myth of
the earth's creation. And how the sky persuaded the wind to bring
music to the earth. For all ages. 1991.


Alpha and the Dirty Baby RC 36451
by Brock Cole 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Papa is feeling just plain unappreciated and Mama overworked and
tired when they utter harsh words. Unfortunately, the devil's
imps overhear and turn Papa into a lump of coal and Mama into a
green egg. The imps impersonate Mama and Papa and tell Alpha that
their dirty baby is her new sister, but Alpha isn't fooled. Imps
love dirt, and they spoil the clean house and laundry. But Alpha
knows just what to do to get rid of these menaces. For grades
K-3. 1991.


American Tall Tales RC 35612
retold by Mary Pope Osborne 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
The author presents nine all-American folk figures whose
extraordinary exploits take them from coast to coast. Included
are Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, a composite of several
legendary characters; actual people like Davy Crockett, Johnny
Appleseed, and John Henry (historians disagree on whether he was
real); and fictitious characters such as Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan,
and Febold Feboldson. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.


Anansi Goes Fishing RC 38207
retold by Eric A. Kimmel 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Anansi the Spider sees Turtle with a mighty fine fish for his
dinner and decides to trick Turtle into catching one for him. But
Turtle turns the tables, and it is he who ends up with a free
meal. In the process, however, spiderwebs come into being. For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.


And in the Beginning . . . RC 37748
by Sheron Williams 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
According to Grandmother Shammama, Mahtmi, the Blessed One,
created the first human from the rich, dark soil of Mount
Kilimanjaro and named him Kwanza. After Kwanza goes off into the
world however, Mahtmi is lonely and makes other humans from the
red earth of Georgia and the sand of Normandy. When Kwanza
returns, he is jealous of all the other people. Mahtmi then
bestows one last token of his special love for Kwanza. For grades
2-4 and older readers. 1992.


Best-Loved Stories Told at the National Storytelling Festival RC
37843
by National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of
Storytelling 
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
The National Storytelling Festival, annually commemorating the
heritage and art of storytelling, has been held in Jonesborough,
Tennessee, since 1972. This volume honors the festival's
twentieth anniversary. Included are thirty-seven tales that
provide a wide variety of genres, sources, and colloquial voices.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991.


Boots and His Brothers RC 38578
retold by Eric A. Kimmel 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
In this Norwegian folktale, three brothers--Peter, Paul, and
Boots--meet a poor beggar woman as they set out to seek their
fortunes. Peter and Paul are mean and rude to the woman, but
Boots is kind to her and presses a coin into her hand. In return,
she gives him valuable advice that allows him to win his weight
in gold and half a kingdom. For preschool-grade 2 and older
readers. 1992.


Boots and the Glass Mountain RC 39083
retold by Claire Martin 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
In this Norwegian tale of Boots and his brothers, Boots bravely
spends Midsummer Night alone in the barn guarding his father's
fields. He tames the trolls' wild stallions and protects the
fields the next year, and the next. The stallions later help him
conquer the glass mountain and win the beautiful princess's hand.
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.


Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale RC 38478
retold by Janet Stevens 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Coyote, not one to take advice, ignores the warning of
Hummingbird and swipes a beautiful blanket draped over a huge
rock, thus angering the spirit of the desert. The rock takes off
in hot pursuit of Coyote in this humorous Ute trickster tale. For
grades K-3. 1993.


Crow Chief: A Plains Indian Story RC 38567
by Paul Goble 
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
In this Native American tale, Crow Chief always warns the buffalo
when the hunters are approaching. That is, until Falling Star,
the savior, comes to the camp and teaches Crow Chief that all
must share and live together. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
1992.


The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural RC 36183
by Patricia C. McKissack 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
The author invites readers to gather in the "dark-thirty"--the
eerie half hour just before dark, for ten tales inspired by
African-American folklore and history. In "We Organized" a cruel
owner is forced by magic to free his slaves; in "Justice" a KKK
lynching victim returns to haunt; and in "The 11:59" a porter
knows when his time is up. Coretta Scott King Award. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1992.


The Diamond Tree: Jewish Tales from around the World RC 36065
retold by Howard Schwartz and Barbara Rush 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
A collection of fifteen traditional Jewish tales drawn from
ancient and modern sources and from all over the world. Included
are "The Giant Og and the Ark," "Chusham and the Wind," "The
Diamond Tree," and "The Prince Who Thought He Was a Rooster." For
grades 2-4 and older readers. 1991.


Disney's Aladdin RC 36373
retold by A.L. Singer 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Retelling of the folktale Aladdin or the Wonderful Lamp. Evil
Jafar, the sultan's key adviser, is determined to own the magic
lamp that is hidden deep in the Cave of Wonder, into which only a
Diamond in the Rough--a common person with shining qualities--may
enter. Aladdin is such a person, and his kindness, honesty,
intelligence, and sense of humor prove attractive to beautiful
Princess Jasmine as well. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
Bestseller 1992.


Dream Wolf RC 36651
by Paul Goble 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
In this Plains Indian tale, young Tiblo and his little sister
Tanksi lose their way in the hills, and, as darkness falls, they
find refuge in a cave. That night Tiblo dreams that a wolf
appears to watch over them. When he awakens, the dream has come
true, and the wolf guides the two children home. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1990.


Drylongso RC 37156
by Virginia Hamilton 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
This cautionary tale describes the struggles of young Lindy and
her family to survive on their drought-stricken farm during the
summer of 1975. A fast-approaching dust storm drives ahead a thin
boy who falls exhausted at their doorstep. He calls himself
Drylongso, a colloquial African American word for drought. The
young boy tells the family of other droughts and of planting
sunflowers and thistles to hold the soil. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1992.


East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon RC 36275
translated by Sir George Webbe Dasent 
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
There once lived a very poor farmer who had many beautiful
children, the loveliest of whom was his youngest daughter. When a
huge white bear offers to make the farmer rich in exchange for
this daughter, the farmer agrees. The daughter lives in spendid
luxury, but takes a forbidden look at the bear in human form. He
is a handsome prince, and her betrayal intensifies the spell that
he is under. For grades 3-6. 1859.


The Egyptian Cinderella RC 36665
retold by Shirley Climo 
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Because of her rosy complexion and fair hair, Rhodopis, a Greek
slave girl in ancient Egypt, is scorned and teased by the
Egyptian girls who work for her kind master. Seeing her dance
with the animals, her master orders a pair of gilded red-rose
slippers for Rhodopis. When a mighty falcon takes her slipper and
deposits it in the lap of the pharaoh Amasis, he determines to
marry the maiden whose foot it fits. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1989.


Feathers and Tails: Animal Fables from around the World RC 38034
retold by David Kherdian 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A collection of animal fables, folktales, and proverbs from a
wide variety of sources. Includes "Crane Woos Heron" (Russian),
"Anansi Rides Tiger" (West African), "Monkey" (Chinese), and "The
Stolen Moon" (Kutchin Indian). For grades 2-4 and older readers.
1992.


The Firebird RC 38710
retold by Robert D. San Souci 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
A long time ago, a prince named Ivan went on a hunting trip and
got lost in the deep woods. There he came upon a magical Firebird
and snared her in his net. Soon, however, in exchange for a magic
talisman with the power to summon her help in time of need, Ivan
agreed to set her free. Then he discovered that the beautiful
Princess Elena was held captive by an evil wizard, Kastchei, and
called upon the Firebird's help. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1992.


First Snow, Magic Snow RC 37029
retold by John Cech 
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A woodsman and his wife--who have three cows, fourteen geese, a
cat, a dog, orchards of fruit, and a huge meadow--long for a
child. With the year's first snow, the woodsman molds a child
that comes to life and lives with him and his wife throughout the
winter. When the little girl disappears in the spring, the couple
set out in search of her. For grades K-3. 1992.


The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses RC 38551
by Paul Goble 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
A tale of a young Native American girl who loved horses in a very
special way. The people in her village noticed how she understood
the wild horses, and how she could speak softly and the horses
would follow her. Although fond of her parents and her tribe, the
girl would at last become one of the Horse People. Caldecott
Medal. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1978.


The Golden Deer RC 38198
retold by Margaret Hodges 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
It is believed that Buddha, the holy one, visited Earth many
times and appeared in many different shapes--each time becoming
wiser until he came as the man called Buddha. In one of his
lifetimes, however, he came to Earth as a golden deer. This is
the story of how he saved all creatures killed for their meat by
humankind. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


The Green Gourd: A North Carolina Folktale RC 38105
retold by C.W. Hunter 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
The old woman who lived "cross a rushin' stream and up a holler"
lost her gourd dipper while "scoopin' water" at the stream. Now,
she knew the saying "never pull a green gourd afore it's ripe, or
it'll witch ye sure," but she went and yanked a big green gourd
off the vine by her house anyway--much to her regret. For grades
K-3. 1992.


How a Shirt Grew in the Field RC 37138
retold by Marguerita Rudolph 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Searching for something resembling a shirt, young Vasya watches
the flax seed from planting to harvesting. After the harvest, he
observes the sheaves of flax being soaked in the river, being
threshed with boards, being combed, woven, and bleached. Finally,
one spring morning he awakens to find a beautifully embroidered
shirt, just his size, on his bed. For preschool-grade 2. 1967.


How Raven Brought Light to People RC 38202
retold by Ann Dixon 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
A long time ago, the earth was new, and the people had no light.
A great chief hid the sun, the moon, and the stars in three
wooden boxes. Raven grew tired of the darkness and angry that the
chief kept the light from earth's people. This is a tale of how
Raven tricks the chief out of the boxes and gains black feathers
in the process. Adapted from an Alaskan Tlingit Indian legend.
For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


How the Ox Star Fell from Heaven RC 36141
retold by Lily Toy Hong 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
In the beginning oxen did not live on earth, nor were they beasts
of burden. They enjoyed lives of leisure with the Emperor of All
the Heavens. Life on earth was extremely hard, for there were no
beasts to help the peasants sow and reap their food. When the Ox
Star bungles a message from the emperor to the peasants, he is
banished from heaven and becomes a blessing on earth. A Chinese
folktale for grades K-3 and older readers. 1991.


In the Month of Kislev: A Story for Hanukkah RC 38213
by Nina Jaffe 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
The children of a peddler too poor to buy a potato for Hanukkah
fall happily asleep each night enticed by the delicious smell of
the latkes from the rich merchant Feivel's house. When the greedy
Feivel learns of their enjoyment, he takes the poor peddler's
family to court to demand payment--and learns a lesson about the
meaning of Hanukkah. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers.
1992.


Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato: An Irish Folktale RC 37999
retold by Tomie dePaola 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Jamie O'Rourke, the laziest man in Ireland, would do anything to
avoid work--especially if it involved growing potatoes. So each
year Eileen, his wife, would plant, care for, and harvest the
"praties" to keep from starving. But one year Eileen wrenched her
back. Certain that starvation was near, Jamie set out for
confession and, on the way, caught a leprechaun who offered to
grant him a wish. For grades K-3. 1992.


The Journey of Meng: A Chinese Legend RC 39156
retold by Doreen Rappaport 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
In this Chinese folktale, Meng Jiangnu's husband, Wan, a scholar,
has been dragged away by soldiers of the cruel emperor and forced
into slave labor on China's Great Wall. After more than a year,
Meng sees a vision of Wan freezing to death. She makes warm,
padded clothing and shoes for Wan and sets out on the long,
perilous journey to the north. But Wan has been buried with
hundreds of other workers in a section of the wall near the sea.
For grades 3-6. 1991.


The King's Equal RC 36149
by Katherine Paterson 
read by Tom Martin
1 cassette
Long ago and far away, a good and wise king lay dying. The grief
of his subjects was compounded by the fear that his son, Prince
Raphael, would succeed him. The prince was handsome, wealthy, and
well educated, but very, very arrogant. Therefore, the wise king
stipulated that his son could not wear the crown until he found a
bride equal to him in beauty, wealth, and intelligence--a feat
Prince Raphael deemed impossible. For grades 2-4 and older
readers. 1992.


Ladder to the Sky: How the Gift of Healing Came to the Ojibway
Nation; A Legend RC 36513
retold by Barbara Juster Esbensen 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Long ago in the Ojibway lands, there was no sickness or death. A
magic vine connected the kingdom of the Great Spirit with earth.
At the end of life, one was carried by a spirit up the vine. When
an old woman distraught over the loss of her grandson climbs the
forbidden vine, sickness and death come to earth, but so does
knowledge of using plants for healing. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1989.


Larger than Life: The Adventures of American Legendary Heroes RC
38170
by Robert D. San Souci 
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
John Henry weighed forty-four pounds at birth, and loved
hammering even as a baby. Alfred Bulltop Stormalong, who always
loved the sea, stood twenty-four feet tall. And Slue-Foot Sue,
big and brawny, could do the work of ten men. The author retells
five tall tales about these and other legendary American heroes.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.


Larger than Life: The Adventures of American Legendary Heroes RC
38170
by Robert D. San Souci 
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
John Henry weighed forty-four pounds at birth, and loved
hammering even as a baby. Alfred Bulltop Stormalong, who always
loved the sea, stood twenty-four feet tall. And Slue-Foot Sue,
big and brawny, could do the work of ten men. The author retells
five tall tales about these and other legendary American heroes.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.


The Lost Children: The Boys Who Were Neglected RC 39165
by Paul Goble 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
In this retelling of a Blackfoot Indian legend, six orphaned
brothers are neglected by the people, teased by the children, and
loved only by the camp dogs. They decide to leave for the Above
World, where Sun Man grows angry upon hearing of their neglect
and punishes the people. Today the orphans shine in the sky as
the Pleiades stars, or "the Lost Children." For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1993.


Love Flute RC 36819
retold by Paul Goble 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this Native American legend, a young man is too shy to woo the
woman he loves. He's brave in battle and a leader in the buffalo
hunt, but he's afraid to speak to her, though he longs to stand
with her draped in his blanket and confess his love. Sad and
lonely, he wanders into the forest, where two Elk Men bring him a
flute that the birds and animals have made. It is a flute that
will speak to the heart of the woman he loves. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1992.


Ma'ii and Cousin Horned Toad: A Traditional Navajo Story RC 36522
retold by Shonto Begay 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Ma'ii the coyote is hungry, as usual, so he decides to visit his
cousin, Horned Toad, who is hard at work in his cornfield. Ma'ii
hates to work and goes from one cousin to the next to get food
and a sleeping place. After a delicious meal, Ma'ii decides he
wants his cousin's entire cornfield, and tricks and swallows him.
But Horned Toad teaches Ma'ii a lesson that he will never forget.
For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


Mermaid Tales from around the World RC 38698
retold by Mary Pope Osborne 
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
A collection of twelve water maid tales from a wealth of
different cultures and times. The author notes that mermaids,
unlike other women in folklore, are universally portrayed as
fierce, strong characters. Includes the French "Mystery of
Melusine," the Irish "The Enchanted Cap," the Nigerian "The Fish
Husband," and Japanese, Persian, German, Greek, and Native
American legends. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.


Merry-Go-Round: Four Stories RC 38386
by Mirra Ginsburg 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Four fables presented for very young readers. Includes "The
Strongest of All," in which a lamb who falls goes searching for
"the strongest of all"; and "What Kind of Bird Is That?" in which
a vain and envious goose learns to appreciate her own gifts and
talents. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Noah's Cats and the Devil's Fire RC 39070
by Arielle North Olson 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
In this Romanian folktale, the devil, determined to get aboard
Noah's ark, disguises himself as a mouse. When Noah is
unperturbed by his mischief, the devil-mouse hatches a plan to
sink the ark. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


The Orphan Boy: A Maasai Story RC 36511
retold by Tololwa M. Mollel 
read by Harold Parker
1 cassette
The old man is delighted that the orphan boy, Kileken, has come
to his compound to live--and on the very night that one of the
old man's beloved stars is missing from the sky. But how does the
boy manage to find water and grazing lands for the cattle in the
midst of the drought? Although cautioned that "a secret known to
two is not a secret," the old man is overcome with curiosity
about the boy's mysterious powers. For grades 2-4. 1990.


The Prince in the Golden Tower RC 35592
by Florence Karpin 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
The emperor lived in a castle of gold with his seven wives and
forty-nine daughters. Yet, he was not happy he longed for a son.
In that Eastern land only men were allowed to inherit the throne.
Each day he begged the god Nurvah to send him a son, and he
promised to give his gold to the poor. When at last a son was
born, the emperor broke his promise, and kept little Sanjay
locked away from knowledge of the world. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1989.


The Prince of the Pond: Otherwise Known as De Fawg Pin RC 36636
by Donna Jo Napoli 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Jade, a female frog, meets the prince when he first becomes a
frog. Pin (as the prince calls himself, hampered in his speech by
a long, fat tongue) is handsome but strangely ignorant of the
joys and dangers of being a frog. So Jade teaches him the ropes.
Later, when a passing princess accidentally kisses him, he
disappears from Jade's life, leaving her with fifty tadpoles to
raise alone. For grades 3-6. 1992.


A Promise to the Sun: An African Story RC 37642
by Tololwa M. Mollel 
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
Long, long ago there was a severe drought. The birds held a
meeting and chose their distant cousin, the Bat, to go in search
of rain. The Bat persuaded the Sun to intervene with the promise
that the birds would build the Sun a nest among the treetops. But
after the rain, the birds did not keep their promise and Bat was
driven by shame to hide from the Sun in a cave, never appearing
during daylight. For grades K-3. 1992.


Proud Knight, Fair Lady: The Twelve Lais of Marie de France RC
35799
translated by Naomi Lewis 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
In the twelfth century, four hundred years before Shakespeare, a
poet known only as Marie of France wrote tales in verse known as
lais or lays. Each of the twelve tales included in this
collection is a love story set in a courtly world inhabited by
brave knights, faithful ladies, and magical devices. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1989.


Rabbit Makes a Monkey of Lion: A Swahili Tale RC 38527
retold by Verna Aardema 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
In this traditional African trickster tale, Lion forbids Rabbit
to eat honey from his calabash tree. But with the help of her
friends Turtle and Bush-rat, smart and nimble Rabbit makes a fool
out of the mighty king of the forest. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1989.


The Rainbow People RC 36672
retold by Laurence Yep 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Twenty Chinese folktales selected and retold by the author from
stories collected in Oakland, California, in the 1930s as part of
a WPA project. The book is divided into sections such as
"Tricksters," "Fools," and "Love," each of which is prefaced by a
short explanation of how the tales relate to the Chinese-American
experience. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989.


Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest RC 38685
by Gerald McDermott 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Along the Pacific Northwest coast, Raven is the central character
in the myths and legends of Native Americans. In this tale,
Raven, feeling sad for the men and women living in the dark and
cold, devises a clever plan to steal the sun from the Sky Chief
to bring light and warmth to the people. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1993.


Red Hunters and the Animal People RC 37176
by Charles A. Eastman 
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
First published in 1904, this classic collection of twelve
folktales from the Dakota people reflects Native American
attitudes toward hunting and animals. Included are "Wechah the
Provider," "The Sky Warrior," and "Hootay of the Little Rosebud."
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1904.


Riches RC 36864
by Esther Hautzig 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Samuel, a wealthy shopkeeper, and his wife, Chaya-Rivka, retire
after years of hard work. Not sure what to do with themselves,
they seek the advice of a learned rabbi. Chaya-Rivka is to stay
home and study. Samuel, however, is told to drive his horse and
cart along the town's back roads, an endeavor that brings with it
the realization that gifts from the heart, not the purse, bring
the greatest joy and peace. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1992.


The Shoemaker and the Elves RC 36058
retold by Ilse Plume 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette (Reissue)
A vivid retelling of the folktale about the kind shoemaker and
the elves who do him a good deed and receive one in return. For
grades K-3. 1991.


Sky Legends of Vietnam RC 39151
by Lynette Dyer Vuong 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Vuong explains that stories of the sun, moon, and stars are found
in folklore throughout the world. Likewise, these six Vietnamese
folktales explore the relationship between humankind and
legendary heavenly beings and explain celestial phenomena.
Includes "Why the Rooster Crows at Sunrise," "How the Moon Became
Ivory," and "The Seven Weavers." For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1993.


A Small Tall Tale from the Far Far North RC 38565
by Peter Ss 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Retells the adventures of Jan Welzl, a folk hero in
Czechoslovakia who, as a young man, undertook a perilous journey
to the Far North. Befriended by Eskimos who taught him how to
live in the harsh Arctic, Welzl would later try to defend them
against exploitation by foreigners who came for the gold rush and
the fur trade. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1993.


A Song of Stars RC 36786
retold by Tom Birdseye 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In China the festival is called Chi Hsi or Festival of the Milky
Way. In Japan it is called Tanabata, or Weaving Loom Festival.
Both celebrate the tale, here retold, of how the princess weaver
and the herdsman, lovers banished to opposite sides of the Milky
Way, reunite each year on the seventh day of the seventh month.
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1990.


Song of the Chirima: A Guatemalan Folktale RC 36342
retold by Jane Anne Volkmer 
read by Juan Ramirez and Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
A young man tries to win the hand of a Mayan princess by making
his songs as sweet as those of the birds. With the help of the
Great Spirit, he discovers the music of the chirima. A
Guatemalan folktale retold in Spanish and English. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1990.


The Steadfast Tin Soldier RC 37511
by Hans Christian Andersen 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette (Reissue)
After being accidentally launched on a dangerous and terrible
voyage, the tin soldier with one leg finds his way back to his
true love--the paper dancing girl. For grades K-3. 1986.


Stories to Tell a Cat RC 39095
retold by Alvin Schwartz 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A collection of cat tales and poems mined from folklore around
the world. Included are stories of monster cats, brave cats,
magical cats, and foolish cats. The book also includes revealing
source notes for the selections. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.


Sundiata: Lion King of Mali RC 36520
retold by David Wisniewski 
read by Harold Parker
1 cassette
Sundiata becomes king of the west African kingdom of Mali in the
thirteenth century, ushering in its glorious period. Although his
greatness has been prophesied, it seems to many that he will
never fulfill such a destiny. Sundiata cannot speak or walk as a
young boy. But he overcomes physical disabilities, treachery, and
disgrace to become the "lion king." For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1992.


Tales of the Early World RC 36263
by Ted Hughes 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Ten original creation myths by England's poet laureate, Ted
Hughes. With a generous measure of humor, Hughes presents God as
tired of working all the time and not incapable of making
mistakes. For example, in "Leftovers," Lion, created right before
dinner, absorbs a bit too much of God's hunger for sausage. And
in "The Dancer," God's first try at a dancer results in Cat, his
second in Mouse. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988.


Three Strong Women: A Tall Tale from Japan RC 36301
retold by Claus Stamm 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Forever-Mountain, a vain and boastful wrestler--said to be the
best in Japan--is on his way to the capital city to wrestle
before the emperor when he decides to tease Maru-me, a plump girl
who is walking along the road with a bucket of water on her head.
Maru-me convinces him to come to the farm where she, Mother, and
Grandmother live so that they can make him a really strong man.
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1962.


Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire RC 36266
retold by Verna Aardema 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
A humorous African folktale retold in rhythmic prose. On the way
to his wedding in the town of Tondo, Bowane, a civet cat, gathers
up his friends to serve as his attendants, and consequently
experiences extraordinary delays. Bowane learns the hard way that
"If a thing is not wise to do, it is best to say, `N-YEH!'" For
grades K-3 and older readers. 1991.


The Trojan Horse RC 38259
retold by Warwick Hutton 
read by Ronald B. Meyer
1 cassette
Paris, son of the king of Troy, fell in love with Helen, the wife
of the king of Sparta--a Greek city--and the Greeks and Trojans
went to war. For ten long years the war raged, but the foes
seemed equally matched. Then the Greeks appeared to suddenly
withdraw, leaving in their wake an enormous wooden horse with
painted eyes. A clear, simple retelling of the tragic Greek myth.
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.


Tsugele's Broom RC 39090
by Valerie Scho Carey 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
In the village of Potsk lives Tsugele, a strong and independent
girl who takes loving care of her parents. When she comes of age
to marry, Tsugele is simply not interested. She notes that with
her broom she sweeps, chases cats, beats the rugs, and keeps the
oven clean. And she insists that unless she finds a man as
reliable as her broom, she will not marry. For preschool-grade 2.
1993.


The Warrior and the Wise Man RC 36899
by David Wisniewski 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
In this original Japanese folktale, an emperor has twin
sons--identical in their looks, but as different as night and day
in their personalities. Tozaemon is heroic, fierce, and hailed
the greatest warrior in the land. Toemon is quiet, thoughtful,
and recognized as the wisest of the wise men. In order to
determine the son that will succeed him, the emperor sends the
twins on a quest for the five eternal elements. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1989.


A Wave in Her Pocket: Stories from Trinidad RC 36290
by Lynn Joseph 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Six tales from the Caribbean island of Trinidad are colorfully
told by Tantie Delphine to her grandnieces and grandnephews. The
stories range from haunting narratives about the ligahoo and the
jumbies to trickster tales of talking monkeys and a tender
account of a lost love. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.


William Tell RC 36317
retold by Margaret Early 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
A long time ago, the people of three tiny European countries,
Schwytz, Uri, and Unterwalden, lost their freedom to Austria. Its
mean emperor and evil governors, the most dreadful of whom was
Gessler, ruled with an iron hand. Early retells the story of how
William Tell shot an apple from his son's head, rid the land of
Gessler, and led his compatriots to freedom and the founding of a
new nation--Switzerland. For grades 2-4. 1991.

Braille

The Ballad of Belle Dorcas BR 8993
by William H. Hooks 
1 volume
Belle Dorcas was a pretty, free-issue girl (the offspring of a
slave and her master) whose mother hoped that she would marry a
free-issue man. But Belle was in love with Joshua, a prized
slave, and it was Joshua whom she married. They lived as happily
as slaves could live until the old master died and the new master
decided to send Joshua to the auction block. So Belle went to a
conjure woman for help. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1990.


Bury My Bones but Keep My Words: African Tales for Retelling BR
9454
retold by Tony Fairman 
1 volume
A collection of African folktales from a wide array of cultures
across the continent. The tales are presented as if they are
being told to present-day children who interrupt with questions
and comments. Included is the ancient Egyptian tale "Zazamankh"
that features the parting of the Red Sea, and "Omutugwa," a
Kenyan tale reminiscent of "Cinderella." For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1991.


Christopher: The Holy Giant BR 9912
by Tomie DePaola 
1 volume
Reprobus, a mighty giant, wants to serve the most powerful king
in the world. After stints with a king, the devil, and a hermit
who proclaims Christ the greatest king of all, Reprobus seeks to
serve Christ. The hermit suggests that he serve by helping others
across a dangerous river. One night he unknowingly carries
Christ, and Reprobus becomes Christopher--bearer-of-Christ.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1994.


Disney's Aladdin BR 9208
retold by A.L. Singer 
1 volume
Retelling of the folktale Aladdin or the Wonderful Lamp. Evil
Jafar, the sultan's key adviser, is determined to own the magic
lamp that is hidden deep in the Cave of Wonder, into which only a
Diamond in the Rough--a common person with shining qualities--may
enter. Aladdin is such a person, and his kindness, honesty,
intelligence, and sense of humor prove attractive to beautiful
Princess Jasmine as well. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
Bestseller 1992.


Dreamcatcher BR 8983
by Audrey Osofsky 
1 volume
The Ojibway Indians of the northern Midwest believe in the
special power of dreams. While good dreams are a source of
knowledge, bad dreams forebode harm and ill will. In this lyrical
story, big sister weaves baby a dream net for protection against
bad dreams, as baby sleeps and the village community goes about
its daily activities. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Drummer Hoff BR 9915
by Barbara Emberley 
1 volume
A folk rhyme tells how soldiers work together to fire their
cannon. Caldecott Medal. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1967.


Fables BR 9914
by Arnold Lobel 
1 volume
Twenty original fables featuring an array of animal characters
from kangaroos to crocodiles. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and
older readers. Caldecott Medal. 1980.


The Fortune-Tellers BR 8995
by LLoyd Alexander 
1 volume
Cameroon, West Africa. A young carpenter, tired of long labor and
little pay, seeks out a fortune-teller to learn what his future
holds. The cagey old prophet promises him a bright future--well,
maybe. "Rich you will surely be...[if] you earn large sums of
money," and a long, happy life will be his if it is not cut short
by an early demise. The carpenter's life takes a surprising and
humorous turn. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1992.


The Girl Who Loved Caterpillars: A Twelfth-Century Tale from
Japan BR 8986
retold by Jean Merrill 
1 volume
Retelling of a Japanese tale (the ending has been lost). Izumi,
the pretty daughter of a provincial inspector in the emperor's
court, refuses to conform to standards of beauty and decorum.
Preoccupied with "the original nature of things," Izumi loves
caterpillars. She enjoys the company of peasant boys who supply
her with caterpillars but attracts the attention of a nobleman.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Mike Fink: A Tall Tale BR 9910
retold by Steven Kellogg 
1 volume
Born near the Allegheny Mountains, Mike Fink decided at the
tender age of two days old that he hated being shut indoors and
became a runaway. Mike saw the rugged keelboatmen, heard the
tales of their mighty exploits, and decided he wanted to be one.
The author retells the tall tale of Mike Fink, the most famous of
the strong, rough, and rowdy keelboatmen. For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1992.


Native American Animal Stories BR 9415
retold by Joseph Bruchac 
1 volume
A collection of twenty-four animal stories from various native
North American cultures. The foreword and introduction are
valuable for understanding the messages of the stories. A
glossary of key words and descriptions of tribal nations
represented in the anthology are also included. For grades 5-8.
1992.


Native American Animal Stories BR 9415
retold by Joseph Bruchac 
1 volume
A collection of twenty-four animal stories from various native
North American cultures. The foreword and introduction are
valuable for understanding the messages of the stories. A
glossary of key words and descriptions of tribal nations
represented in the anthology are also included. For grades 5-8.
1992.


The Rainbabies BR 8994
by Laura Krauss Melmed 
1 volume
There was once an old couple that did not want for food or
shelter, but longed to have a child of their own. They awakened
one spring night to stand in a moonshower in the hope of
receiving good fortune. To their surprise, they found twelve tiny
babies in the raindrops. They loved the babies and protected them
from dangers born of water, fire, and earth. And in the end they
received a fitting reward. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1992.


The Samurai's Daughter: A Japanese Legend BR 8989
retold by Robert D. San Souci 
1 volume
A Japanese tale about the dauntless Tokoyo, whose beloved father
has taught her samurai virtues, plus such "manly" arts as riding.
Tokoyo insists on learning to dive for pearls--a traditional
skill of some coastal women--despite her noble birth. When her
father is unjustly exiled, Tokoyo follows, braving ghosts,
battling a sea monster, and ending the curse that has caused the
ruler's madness. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1992.


Seven Blind Mice BR 8960
by Ed Young 
1 volume
In this version of the familiar Indian folktale, seven blind mice
approach Something, ask what it is, and proceed to investigate.
On Monday, Red Mouse feels the leg and proclaims it a pillar. On
Tuesday, Green Mouse jumps on the trunk and declares it a snake.
Each succeeding day brings a different conclusion from a
different mouse--until the seventh mouse scampers all over the
creature and puts the clues together! PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades
K-3. 1992.


Tales from Silver Lands BR 9160
by Charles J. Finger 
2 volumes
The folk magic of a land of silver cascades, mist-shrouded
mountains, and wide pampas fills these nineteen South American
stories. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1924.


The White Stag BR 9174
by Kate Seredy 
1 volume
The legendary story of Attila the Hun and the founding of
Hungary--of a white stag and red eagle leading a people to their
promised land. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1937.


Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale BR 8992
retold by Mary-Joan Gerson 
1 volume
Long, long ago, people did not have to grow crops in the fields
or hunt in the forests for food. The sky was so close and
bountiful that one simply reached up and took a piece of the sky
to eat. And the sky tasted like delicious fruits, meats, and
vegetables. But the people grew wasteful and greedy, and the sky
grew angry and sternly warned the Oba that the waste must cease
at once.  PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1974.

Friendship

Cassettes

Amy's Pen Pal RC 38445
by Jamie Suzanne 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Elizabeth Wakefield and Amy Sutton are best friends with big
plans for the holiday weekend. But Amy's pen pal from San
Francisco, Samantha Williams, shows up by surprise. Samantha
seems as nice as her letters. Then she meets the Unicorns, a club
of the most stuck-up girls at school that Elizabeth's twin
started. Now Samantha tells exciting tales that leave Elizabeth
and Amy feeling left out. Sweet Valley Twins and Friends for
grades 3-6. 1990.


Because She's My Friend RC 39085
by Harriet Sirof 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Teresa D'Angelo, fourteen, from a large, supportive blue-collar
family, meets Valerie Ross, a member of New York's upper crust,
at the hospital where Teresa is working as a summer volunteer.
Valerie, brassy and glamorous, has been partially paralyzed from
a freak accident. Valerie helps foster Teresa's self-confidence,
and Teresa rescues Valerie from depression during their brief,
bittersweet friendship. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.


The Beggars' Ride RC 36621
by Theresa Nelson 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Clare, twelve, runs away from her mother and her mother's
boyfriend, who has sexually abused her. She goes to Atlantic City
in search of Joey, her mother's old boyfriend and the one person
who seemed to really care. She doesn't find Joey, but she finds a
group of homeless kids who teach her how to survive. And A.J., an
old man who sells hotdogs (and is Joey's father), teaches her
about trust. Some strong language. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1992.


The Believers RC 36510
by Rebecca C. Jones 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Tibby worships her adoptive mother Veronica, an ambitious TV
reporter who is rarely home--leaving Tibby with Aunt Evelyn.
Tibby compensates by getting into trouble, until she becomes
friends with Verl and Esther, members of a religious sect that
rejects modern medicine. When Esther falls seriously ill, Verl
brings her to Aunt Evelyn. Tibby must decide whether to keep
Esther's condition a secret or let Veronica in on a story that
she will exploit. For grades 5-8. 1989.


Bingo Brown's Guide to Romance RC 37207
by Betsy Byars 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
To pass the time, Bingo Brown has begun writing his Guide to
Romance: A Record of the Personal Ups and Downs of Bingo Brown.
It is dedicated to his younger brother, Jamie, for whom it is
written. Before Bingo gets very far, however, a new romantic
disaster occurs. Melissa, the love of his life and the only girl
to smell of gingersnaps, returns to town unexpectedly. Sequel to
Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover (RC 32674). For grades 5-8. 1992.


Caroline's Mystery Dolls RC 38419
by Molly Mia Stewart 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Caroline Pearce, who's in the second grade with twins Jessica and
Elizabeth Wakefield, is not well liked by her classmates. She
tries to be the teacher's pet, and lately she's taken to bragging
about her porcelain doll collection. When Jessica challenges
Caroline to produce the dolls, she reluctantly agrees to bring
them to school for "Show and Tell." But when Caroline opens her
doll case, it's empty! A Sweet Valley Kids book for grades 2-4.
1991.


Chicken Bucks RC 38791
by Susan Sharpe 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Mark Swenson, twelve, longs to raise a prizewinning calf for the
annual 4-H competition. But times are hard for farmers, and his
folks won't be buying a calf this year. Disappointed, Mark opts
for a less expensive project--raising fifty chickens. His friends
tease him, but Mark is encouraged by his partnership with Emma
Halvorsen (a classmate who's raising flowers and vegetables to
sell), which reaps surprising results. For grades 5-8. 1992.


Crazy Lady! RC 37956
by Jane Leslie Conly 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Vernon Dibbs, still grieving over the death of his mother and
barely noticed by his overworked father, is about to flunk the
seventh grade. In his poor Baltimore neighborhood, he joins his
friends in harassing Maxine, an alcoholic dubbed the "crazy
lady," and her son, who is mentally retarded. But in exchange for
tutoring from a retired teacher, Vernon begins to help and to
grow fond of Maxine and Ronald. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1993.


Fool's Gold RC 38796
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Rudy Drummond has terrible nightmares about
being locked in tight dark spaces and wants no part of Tyler
Lewis's plan to explore some nearby abandoned gold mines.
However, Rudy's best friend, daredevil Barney, is intrigued. Rudy
spends the summer thinking up schemes that will keep the boys
above-ground.  He believes the plan to be unsafe, but Ty and
Barney are determined to chance it anyway. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1993.


Freak the Mighty RC 38800
by Rodman Philbrick 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Maxwell Kane, a large, lumbering eighth-grader who calls himself
a "butthead goon," has lived with his grandparents since his
dad's imprisonment for killing his mom. Mean-spirited schoolmates
and special ed have left him totally unprepared for a friendship
with Kevin, who calls himself "Freak," a genius with a birth
defect that has left his body small and weak. Through genuine
comradery, the two become "Freak the Mighty." For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.


Frog and Toad Together RC 37079
by Arnold Lobel 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette (Reissue)
Five adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant
a garden, and test their bravery. For preschool-grade 2. 1972.


The Gift of the Girl Who Couldn't Hear RC 36215
by Susan Shreve 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Eliza Westfield, always popular and a good student, reaches
thirteen and, in her own words, "turns unpretty and unsmart and
mean." She refuses to try out for the lead in Annie, the school
musical, despite her talent and her dream of starring in the
annual "big event." Her best friend Lucy, who is deaf, is eager
for a part and Eliza agrees to coach her. Lucy's courage and
determination help Eliza to accept herself. For grades 5-7 and
older readers. 1991.


Humbug RC 36737
by Nina Bawden 
read by Mary Woods
1 cassette
Eight-year-old Cora is supposed to stay with her grandparents
while her parents are away. But when her grandmother is injured
in a fall, Cora is sent to stay with neighbors--sweet Aunt Sunday
and her mean-spirited daughter, Angelica. Cora's only ally in the
house is Angelica's seemingly senile grandmother, Ma Potter, who
teaches Cora how to survive cruelty from the deceitful Angelica
and how to recognize lies and "humbug." For grades 4-7. 1992.


In Love with a Prince RC 38237
by Kate William 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Arthur Castillo, crown prince of Santa Dora, is coming to Sweet
Valley as part of a world tour just prior to his seventeenth
birthday. Five years earlier, while in Sweet Valley as an
exchange student, he and Elizabeth Wakefield had become friends
and pen pals. Everyone at Sweet Valley High is excited about his
upcoming visit, except for Dana Larson, lead singer of the
Droids. A Sweet Valley High book for grades 6-9. 1993.


Jessi's Gold Medal RC 38256
by Ann M. Martin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Jessica Ramsey, eleven, is a member of the Baby-sitters Club
(BSC). When she first moves to Stoneybrook, some of the people
are really nasty to her and her family because they are African
American. But after making friends with Mallory and joining the
BSC, Jessi begins to love her new home. Jessi also loves ballet,
and much to her surprise, she is asked to join the synchronized
swimming team. A Baby-sitters Club book for grades 4-7. 1992.


Jessica's Snobby Club RC 38326
by Molly Mia Stewart 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Second-graders Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield look identical,
but act quite differently. When Jessica forms an exclusive club
that she calls the Orchids, Elizabeth refuses to join the
stuck-up group. Instead, she organizes her own club, the
Sunflowers. Now the twins won't stop arguing about which club is
better. A Sweet Valley Kids book for grades 2-4. 1992.


Josie's Troubles RC 38674
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
New in the neighborhood, Josie feels insecure in her budding
"best friendship" with Sarah, having just won Sarah away from
Sarah's former best friend, Kimberly. When the girls accidentally
break Sarah's mother's piano bench, they launch a
pet-and-plant-sitting business to earn money to pay for the
damages. They are in for more trouble than they ever imagined!
But Kimberly saves the day. For grades 3-6. 1992.


The Keepsake Chest RC 37823
by Katharine Wilson Precek 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Meg Hamilton hates Ohio. She's moved from the suburbs of Denver
to the rural Midwest where the nearest neighbor and town are
miles away and malls do not exist. Then she meets her neighbor,
Talley Gradey, and they become friends. When Meg finds an old
trunk in the attic, she becomes fascinated with its history and
contents, which include a document needed by the Gradeys to save
their home. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.


Kidnapped by the Cult! RC 38225
by Kate William 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Everything seems to be going wrong for Jessica Wakefield. She's
mad at her boyfriend, her parents have grounded her, and no one
seems to care about her. Then she meets Adam Marvel, the
charismatic leader of the Good Friends. Adam understands, and he
cares about her. When Jessica's twin, Elizabeth, hears that a
dangerous cult is operating in Sweet Valley, she knows that
Jessica is in trouble. A Sweet Valley High book for grades 6-9.
1992.


Kidnapping Kevin Kowalski RC 35651
by Mary Jane Auch 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Kevin Kowalski had been part of a happy threesome before a
terrible bike accident. Now Ryan and Mooch are nervous about
rekindling their friendship as Kevin struggles with his motor
skills and memory. His greatest hindrance, however, is his
overprotective mother. Ryan and Mooch "kidnap" Kevin for an
overnight stay in the woods. During a dip in dangerous water
Kevin must decide whether to "sink or swim" for the rest of his
life. For grades 4-7. 1990.


Learning by Heart RC 38714
by Ronder Thomas Young 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Set in the South in the 1960s, this story describes the
developing friendship between Rachel, a ten-year-old white child,
and Isabella, the family's young African American maid hired to
care for Rachel and her baby brother when they move into a new
home. Rachel adjusts to her new sibling, deals with varied
friendships at school, and comes to a dawning awareness of the
racial prejudices in her small town. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1993.


Lester's Dog RC 38552
by Karen Hesse 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
On summer days after dinner when the narrator's mom shoos him out
of the house, he waits on the front stoop for his friend, Corey,
to come by. Corey is hearing-impaired and stubborn too, and today
he is intent on walking past neighbor Lester's dog. That dog left
a scar on the narrator's nose when he was six, and he is afraid.
But Corey is on a mission to rescue an abandoned kitten--a
mission that gives the narrator newfound courage. For grades K-3.
1993.


Logan Bruno, Boy Baby-sitter RC 38186
by Ann M. Martin 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Logan Bruno, thirteen, is the first boy member of the
Baby-sitters Club. He's teased about it at school, but the fact
that Mary Anne, a club founder, is his girlfriend helps ease the
pain. When Logan loses an important track meet for Stoneybrook
Middle School, the teasing becomes big time. Logan jumps at the
opportunity to hang out with T-Jam, one of the coolest kids
around, and lands in big trouble. A Baby-sitters Club book for
grades 4-7. 1993.


Lucy Takes the Reins RC 38391
by Jamie Suzanne 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Elizabeth Wakefield's friend Ted Rogers, a high school freshman
and stable boy, may lose his beautiful horse, Thunder, because
he's behind on stable fees. Ted's only hope is to win the prize
money at the championships. When Ted is injured, Lucy Benson, a
champion rider and a new friend and classmate of Elizabeth's,
seems the answer. But Lucy's parents have forbidden her to ride
again. A Sweet Valley Twins and Friends book for grades 3-6.
1991.


Magical Hands RC 36512
by Marjorie Barker 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
William, who was a cooper or barrel maker, met for lunch each day
with his three friends who all had shops near his cooperage.
Vincent had a fruit stand, Philip kept a general store, and
Adrian was the town baker. Each began their morning chores at
sunrise. One day they idly discussed and wished for a magical
tool that would do those tasks on their birthdays. And William
found just such a tool. For preschool-grade 2. 1989.


Mallory and the Dream Horse RC 38247
by Ann M. Martin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Mallory Pike, eleven, and the eldest of eight siblings, used to
feel taken advantage of when her parents asked her to babysit.
But now that she's a member of the BSC (Baby-sitters Club), they
schedule babysitting jobs just like her others. Mallory and
Jessi, her best friend, love horses. They love reading and
daydreaming about horses. That is, until Mallory starts taking
riding lessons. A Baby-sitters Club book for grades 4-7. 1992.


Mary Anne plus Two Many Babies RC 38233
by Ann M. Martin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Mary Anne Spier, thirteen, and secretary of the Baby-sitters
Club, has just acquired a sister. Dawn is thirteen, too, and she
and Mary Anne are stepsisters. Mary Anne and Dawn think it would
be great if their parents had a baby. But when Mary Anne and her
friend Logan become "parents" of an egg "baby" for their Modern
Living class, she learns that caring for a baby takes more
responsibility than she imagined. A Baby-sitters Club book for
grades 4-7. 1992.


Mary Anne's Makeover RC 38217
by Ann M. Martin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Mary Anne is one of seven girls in the Baby-sitters Club. She's
convinced her dad to take her to the salon at Washington Mall so
that she can get her long, mousy brown hair cut into a style from
the pages of Seventeen magazine. Mary Anne is pleasantly
surprised by how nice the haircut makes her look, but her biggest
surprise is the reaction of the other members of the club. A
Baby-sitters Club book for grades 4-7. 1993.


Matthew Pinkowski's Special Summer RC 36477
by Patrick Quinn 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Matthew Pinkowski, thirteen, has always loved summers, and the
first summer in his new hometown proves to be a great one.
Matthew rescues a neighborhood boy from a runaway car and is
declared a hero! He and Tommy, who, like Matthew, has a learning
disability, become fast friends, along with Tommy's sister,
Sandy, and Laura, who is deaf and is visiting relatives for the
summer. Together they enjoy a host of adventures. For grades 4-7.
1991.


Mirette on the High Wire RC 36482
by Emily Arnold McCully 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
The Great Bellini, who crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope and
stopped in the middle to cook an omelette, who crossed the Alps
with baskets on his feet, and who walked a flaming wire in
Naples, is the gentle stranger staying at the widow Gteau's
boardinghouse. Mirette, the widow's daughter, has befriended
Bellini, and he has taught her to walk the wire. Now, she must
teach him to overcome his fear. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal
1992.


Mrs. Katz and Tush RC 36799
by Patricia Polacco 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
It is the beginning of a long friendship between Mrs. Katz, who
is Jewish, elderly, widowed, childless, and lonely, and her young
neighbor Larnel, who is African-American, when he presents her
with a scraggly kitten. During his daily visits with Mrs. Katz
and Tush--the kitten--Larnel talks with Mrs. Katz about her
husband, her coming to the United States from Poland, and the
similar experiences of Jews and African Americans. For grades
K-3. 1992.


The Mushroom Man RC 39174
by Ethel Pochocki 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
The children tease him and call him the "mushroom man." The man,
who works in a mushroom farm--a long, low, windowless building
where mushrooms grow in the dark and everything smells of
mold--indeed resembles his crop. He has an oversized head and
pale, spongy flesh. A cheerful person, he ignores the children
and the grown-ups who snicker at him on the street. But sometimes
he feels the ache of loneliness. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.


The Noonday Friends RC 37435
by Mary Stolz 
read by Janet Kirker
1 cassette (Reissue)
Unlike other eleven-year-olds, Franny and her best friend Simone
don't have time to play. Franny's father can't hold a job, and
her mother must work hard to keep the family together. Franny
must do the housework and care for her younger siblings. Simone
must do the same to help her family, so the two friends share
only their lunchtimes together. For grades 5-8. 1965.


Princess Elizabeth RC 39008
by Jamie Suzanne 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Jessica Wakefield, who is quite unlike her thoughtful, quiet twin
sister, Elizabeth, has suddenly taken an interest in the country
of Santa Dora. Arthur Castle, a handsome exchange student, will
soon be joining their sixth-grade class at Sweet Valley Middle
School. Arthur, who is a prince, wants more than anything to be
treated just like an ordinary kid. A Sweet Valley Twins and
Friends book for grades 3-6. 1989.


Randall's Wall RC 36528
by Carol Fenner 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Randall Lord is smelly and dirty, and the rest of the kids in the
fifth grade won't have anything to do with him. What no one seems
to know is that his father is abusive and gone most of the time,
his mother is too afraid to leave the house, and the Lords have
no running water or bathtub. Randall, a talented artist, retreats
into a dream world until his friendship with Jean, a brash
classmate, provides a way out. For grades 5-8. 1991.


Rosebud and Red Flannel RC 36355
by Ethel Pochocki 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Rosebud, a beautiful, handmade, lace nightgown, is very snobbish
and thinks herself far too good to talk to Red Flannel, a shy
pair of long johns off the "irregular" table. Red Flannel's
efforts to capture Rosebud's attention during their weekly hang
on the clothesline only make him the laughingstock of the socks,
aprons, and underpants. But when a fierce snowstorm threatens
their lives, Rosebud comes to love Red Flannel. For grades K-3.
1989.


Silver RC 37105
by Norma Fox Mazer 
read by Janet Kirker
2 cassettes
Finding friends in a new junior high school was going to be hard
for Sarabeth Silver, who lived on the wrong side of the tracks.
Then, by slightly twisting the truth, Sarabeth becomes acquainted
with rich, sophisticated Grant Varrow, the one girl she really
wants to know. Sarabeth quickly falls into Grant's circle of
friends. Only one, Patty, remains distant. Then she tells
Sarabeth that she is being sexually abused. For grades 6-9. 1988.


Sort of Sisters RC 36670
by Stacie Johnson 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Eighteen Pine Street is a pizzeria that is owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Harris. Kids from Murphy High hang out there. The "life of the
party" is Sarah, who has a winning smile and is a great friend.
Kwame belongs to the crew, and he's one of its smartest members.
Blond April, Dave (Sarah's neighbor), and Cindy (who's from
Jamaica) are also part of the group. Now Tasha, Sarah's sexy
cousin, has just moved in. An 18 Pine St. novel. For grades 4-7
and older readers. 1992.


Stacey and the Mystery of Stoneybrook RC 37774
by Ann M. Martin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Stacey McGill, treasurer of the Baby-sitters Club, lives in
Stoneybrook, Connecticut, with her mom but spends lots of time in
New York City with her dad. One weekend, while baby-sitting for
Charlotte, her favorite charge, the two decide to visit an old
house that is being torn down. What they see and hear convinces
Stacey that the house is haunted, and the club members set out to
investigate. For grades 4-7. 1990.


Summer Wheels RC 37413
by Eve Bunting 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
The Bicycle Man fixes up old bikes and lends them to the
neighborhood kids with just two rules: they must be returned by
four o'clock, and if they break, the kids must fix them.
Lawrence, the narrator, and his friend Brady spend their summer
days riding. When a new kid doesn't return a bike, they find him
and make him take it back. In the process they learn that his
toughness is just a mask, and that the Man cares more about kids
than bicycles. For grades 2-4. 1992.


The Sweet Valley Cleanup Team RC 38407
by Molly Mia Stewart 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, second-graders
at Sweet Valley Elementary School, are different in many ways,
but share a love for greenery. When their father tells them about
a group called Keep Sweet Valley Sweet that intends to turn a
deserted lot into a park, they convince their teacher to make
helping out a class project. But Bruce Patman's father has other
plans for the lot. A Sweet Valley Kids book for grades 2-4. 1992.


Take a Chance, Gramps! RC 36795
by Jean Davies Okimoto 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Janie Higgins suffers the loss of her best and only friend when
outgoing Alicia moves away right at the dreaded start of junior
high. The slack in her social life is soon taken up by a new
project of her mother's intended to rouse her recently widowed
grandfather from his grief: Janie takes Gramps to the Seattle
Center, where they discover a weekly senior citizens' dance and a
teenage boy who brings his grandmother. For grades 5-7. 1990.


Those Summer Girls I Never Met RC 37948
by Richard Peck 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Drew, sixteen, and his best friend Bates had been fantasizing for
months about a summer filled with fun, cars, and girls when
Drew's mother burst his bubble by telling him that he and his
fourteen-year-old sister, Steph, are expected to spend the summer
with their never-before-seen grandmother on a cruise from London
to Leningrad. Much to their surprise they become attached to
their svelte grandmother, a singer-entertainer. For grades 6-9.
1988.


Tunes for Bears to Dance To RC 37045
by Robert Cormier 
read by Ardyth Heller
1 cassette
Henry, eleven, is largely on his own after his brother's
death--his family has moved to a new city, his father is severely
depressed, and his mother waitresses long hours to support the
family. In this vacuum, Henry attracts the attention of his
employer, Mr. Hairston, a grocer who is evil and mean-spirited.
He compels Henry to betray the friendship of Mr. Levine by
destroying Levine's wooden model of his village that was wiped
out in the Holocaust. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.


Underrunners RC 36635
by Margaret Mahy 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Tris, eleven, dreams of adventures with intergalactic agents and
lives with his artistic, hippy father in a messy house at the end
of a bleak New Zealand peninsula. His mother left long ago.
Things change when he makes friends with savvy Winola and helps
her run away from the children's home, where she is being
stalked. The stalker turns out to be her father, disturbed and
violent, who kidnaps both kids at gunpoint. For grades 5-7 and
older readers. 1992.


Words of Stone RC 36970
by Kevin Henkes 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Gentle, imaginative Blaze is full of fears that date back to his
mother's death. He can't swim, is afraid of dogs and ferris
wheels, and is unable to confide in his dad or paint on the
canvas his dad has given him. Brash Joselle has been dumped on
her grandmother (Blaze's neighbor) by her mother, "The Beautiful
Vicki," after she meets another man. The two form a tentative
friendship until Blaze catches Joselle in a lie. For grades 4-7
and older readers. 1992.

Braille

An Angel for Solomon Singer BR 8977
by Cynthia Rylant 
1 volume
Solomon Singer loved Indiana where he grew up. There he had a
fireplace and pets, and there was lots of room for wandering. Now
he lives in a lonely hotel for men in New York City. The hotel
has none of the things that he loves, and he does not love where
he lives. So at night he wanders in the streets thinking of
Indiana. One night he happens upon the Westway Cafe, where he
finds a friend and feels welcome. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4.
1992.


Chicken Sunday BR 8971
by Patricia Polacco 
1 volume
The narrator, a young girl of Russian-Jewish ancestry, is best
friends with Stewart and Winston, who are African Americans, and
considers their gramma, Miss Eula, her gramma, since her babushka
has died. She sometimes goes with her friends to the Baptist
church where Miss Eula sings "like slow thunder and sweet rain."
When the children hear Miss Eula wish for the Easter hat in Mr.
Kodinski's shop, they plot to buy it for her. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 1992.


Finding David Dolores BR 9170
by Margaret Willey 
1 volume
Arly, thirteen, is at odds with her mother and with growing up.
Solitary and aloof, she finds herself drawn to an older boy she
admires from afar. David Dolores is handsome and talented, and
Arly's determination to find out all that she can about him gives
her life new meaning. Enter Regina, a new girl at school and a
self-styled outcast. They become fast friends, and Arly shares
her feelings about David. For junior and senior high readers.
1986.


The Foxman BR 9530
by Gary Paulsen 
1 volume
A boy is sent by a judge to live with the boy's uncle on a farm
in northern Minnesota. While fox hunting, the boy and his cousin,
Carl, take shelter in the shack of a man with a horribly
mutilated face--so hideous that he keeps it covered with a mask.
Happy to leave the next morning, the boy remains curious about
the man, who is kind and generous, and returns to learn more
about him. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1977.


Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend: The Eleventh Book of Their
Adventures BR 9547
by Cynthia Rylant 
1 volume
Henry and his big dog, Mudge, wake up to a cold, wet, muddy, gray
Saturday morning--with no sun or snow--that promises a boring
weekend. After a boring breakfast, boring cartoons, and a round
of Henry's father's boring jokes, Mudge cannot stay awake. Then
Mom has an idea that adds spice to the day! A Henry and Mudge
book. For grades K-3. 1992.


Logan Bruno, Boy Baby-sitter BR 9467
by Ann M. Martin 
1 volume
Logan Bruno, thirteen, is the first boy member of the
Baby-sitters Club. He's teased about it at school, but the fact
that Mary Anne, a club founder, is his girlfriend helps ease the
pain. When Logan loses an important track meet for Stoneybrook
Middle School, the teasing becomes big time. Logan jumps at the
opportunity to hang out with T-Jam, one of the coolest kids
around, and lands in big trouble. A Baby-sitters Club book for
grades 4-7. 1993.


Mary Anne's Makeover BR 9465
by Ann M. Martin 
1 volume
Mary Anne is one of seven girls in the Baby-sitters Club. She's
convinced her dad to take her to the salon at Washington Mall so
that she can get her long, mousy brown hair cut into a style from
the pages of Seventeen magazine. Mary Anne is pleasantly
surprised by how nice the haircut makes her look, but her biggest
surprise is the reaction of the other members of the club. A
Baby-sitters Club book for grades 4-7. 1993.


Mirette on the High Wire BR 8962
by Emily Arnold McCully 
1 volume
The Great Bellini--who crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope and
stopped in the middle to cook an omelette, who crossed the Alps
with baskets on his feet and walked a flaming wire in Naples--is
the gentle stranger staying at the widow Gteau's boardinghouse.
Mirette, the widow's daughter, has befriended Bellini, and he has
taught her to walk the wire. Now, she must teach him to overcome
his fear. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1992.


Onion John BR 9631
by Joseph Krumgold 
2 volumes
Andy Rusch befriends Onion John, the town's old odd-job man who
lives near the city dump. Andy's father cannot understand Andy's
affection for Onion John, and conflict develops when Mr. Rusch
tries to reform Onion John. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
Newbery Medal 1959.


Pardon Me, You're Stepping on My Eyeball! BR 9185
by Paul Zindel 
2 volumes
"Marsh" Mellow and Edna Shinglebox, both fifteen, meet in the
therapy group at Curtis Lee High School on Staten Island. Marsh
is in therapy because he won't accept the death of his father and
has become a compulsive liar. Edna is "normal," though persecuted
by her mother because she hasn't had a boyfriend. They help each
other move toward self-acceptance. Strong language. For junior
and senior high readers. 1976.


Silver BR 9376
by Norma Fox Mazer 
2 volumes
Finding friends in a new junior high school was going to be hard
for Sarabeth Silver, who lived on the wrong side of the tracks.
Then, by slightly twisting the truth, Sarabeth becomes acquainted
with rich, sophisticated Grant Varrow, the one girl she really
wants to know. Sarabeth quickly falls into Grant's circle of
friends. Only one, Patty, remains distant. Then she tells
Sarabeth that she is being sexually abused. For grades 6-9. 1988.


Sunny-Side Up BR 9554
by Patricia Reilly Giff 
1 volume
Richard "Beast" Best and his friend Matthew Jackson plan to have
the best summer yet, until they learn that Matthew will be moving
away. Will hiding Matthew in the Bests' garage keep their summer
from being ruined? A Kids of the Polk Street School book for
grades 2-4. 1986.


The Up and Down Spring BR 9874
by Johanna Hurwitz 
1 volume
Bolivia Raab, soon to be eleven, invites her two best friends
from New Jersey, Rory Dunn and Derek Curry, to spend spring break
with her in upstate New York. Rory tries to hide his dread of
flying when Bolivia's uncle, Harold, invites them for a spin in
his small plane. For grades 3-6. 1993.


The Wedding of Brown Bear and White Bear BR 9911
by Martine Beck 
1 volume
Brown Bear, who lives alone, is an excellent fisherman, cook, and
skier. And while he is generally a happy sort of guy, sometimes
at night he feels a tinge of loneliness. That is, until he sees
beautiful White Bear skating on the pond. He dreams of her. They
meet, and soon they are spending all of their time together.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1989.

General

Cassettes

Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One RC 37341
by Kate Duke 
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
When Penelope asks Aunt Isabel to tell her a good story, Aunt
Isabel carefully delineates exactly what they will need to
accomplish such a feat, as they weave a tale of Prince Augustus
and Lady Nell. They begin with a when and a where, they add a
who, some romance, and a problem, and they create a charming
adventure. For grades K-3. 1992.


A Bone from a Dry Sea RC 38060
by Peter Dickinson 
read by Marcia Churchill
2 cassettes
Based on a theory of evolution that humankind evolved from
semiaquatic, ape-like mammals. The author tells of two girls
linked by a scattering of fossils but born more than four million
years apart. Li, a hominid who lives with her tribe by the sea,
is keen and inventive. Vinny, bright and strong-willed, is
spending the summer on a dig with her father near the area where
Li once lived. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.


Cornrows RC 37862
by Camille Yarbrough 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Every evening Shirley Ann (whom everyone calls Sister) and Mike
(whom everyone calls Brother) hear one of Mama's or
Great-Grammaw's stories. Yesterday, when Great-Grammaw was
braiding Mama's hair into cornrows, she talked about that
hairstyle. She explained that braids were an African symbol, that
the various styles had special meanings, and that cornrows
survived slavery to again become a symbol of black pride. For
grades K-3 and older readers. 1979.


A Fine White Dust RC 37796
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Unlike his parents or Rufus, his "hard-nosed atheist" best
friend, Pete Cassidy has been an ardent churchgoer for years.
When a traveling preacher man named Carson arrives in their small
North Carolina town, Pete is swept up in a tide of devotion and
discipleship. For grades 6-9. 1986.


Fish Soup RC 36679
by Ursula K. Le Guin 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The "Thinking Man of Moha" and the "Writing Woman of Maho" are
friends. The man is obsessively neat and the woman is habitually
messy. Nevertheless, they visit each other for conversation and
meals of fish soup. The man suggests that they have a child (to
carry messages and finish dessert) and the woman agrees. Two
nearly grown children materialize, who distinctly manifest the
expectations of the man and woman. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.


Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti RC 37094
by Frances Temple 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Djo, a seventeen-year-old bodyguard of Haitian leader
Jean-Bertrand Aristide, tells his story from his hospital bed
where he is recuperating from a beating from the "Tonton
Macoutes"--thugs of deposed dictator Duvalier. Djo tells Jeremie,
a young woman, of rescue from the streets by Father Aristide,
enslavement in the Dominican Republic, escape, and reunion with
Aristide. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.


We All Fall Down RC 37011
by Robert Cormier 
read by Don Emmick
2 cassettes
Jane Jerome and her family come home to find that vandals have
destroyed their possessions, urinated on their walls, and left
fourteen-year-old Karen in a coma at the bottom of the stairs. A
deranged neighbor, who styles himself The Avenger, has witnessed
the trashing and secretly vows to track down the four teens. Jane
meets and falls in love with Buddy Walker, one of the vandals.
Violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991.


A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich BR 9354
by Alice Childress 
1 volume
The story of Benjie Johnson, a thirteen-year-old heroin addict in
Harlem, is told from various viewpoints, including his own.
Benjie tells of his introduction to drugs and his feelings about
school, his mother, his grandmother, his stepfather, his best
friend Jimmy-Lee Powell, and himself. We also hear the voices of
these individuals as they reveal Benjie's story and their own
ideas about life. Strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1973.

Braille

The House on Maple Street BR 9627
by Bonnie Pryor 
1 volume
Crissy and Jenny, their mother and father, and their dog and cat
live at 107 Maple Street. Over the last 300 years, however, many
people have passed by or lived on that very same spot. When the
family finds a tiny china cup and an arrowhead, they wonder about
the people who left them. For grades 2-4. 1987.

Growing Up

Cassettes

Against the Storm RC 38136
by Gaye Hiyilmaz 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
For twelve-year-old Mehmet, the thought of leaving his Turkish
village, especially in the springtime, is very painful. His
family, however, is tired of subsistence farming and envies the
success of Uncle Yusuf, who moved to the city and came back
driving a red Mercedes. When the family packs up and moves to
Ankara, the uncle overcharges them for rooms in a shantytown and
gives them menial factory jobs with little pay. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 1990.


Alice in April RC 37195
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
When Aunt Sally writes Alice reminding her that she will soon be
a teenager and "the woman of the house," Alice feels pressured.
She also feels helpless at school. The boys in her class have
started naming girls after U.S. states, based on their anatomy.
Alice is sensitive about her changing body and about her first
physical examination. On top of all this, a schoolmate commits
suicide. Companion to All about Alice (RC 35260). For grades 5-8.
1993.


Almost Ten and a Half RC 36687
by Candice F. Ransom 
read by Janet Kirker
1 cassette
Kobie Roberts is sick and tired of parental control. She's tired
of eating when others say that she must; she's tired of having a
bedtime; and she's especially tired of having to do her homework.
After all, she's nearly ten-and-a-half, and that's plenty big.
When her mother is hospitalized, and Mrs. Blevins, a nice older
lady, is hired to care for the house, Kobie figures that now is
the time to live as she wishes. For grades 4-7. 1990.


Annie's Promise RC 36853
by Sonia Levitin 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Continuing the saga of the Platt family that began in Journey to
America (RC 32959), this is Annie's story. The youngest of the
three daughters in this German-Jewish immigrant family, Annie is
almost thirteen. The year is 1945, and Annie, who longs for
independence, has been invited to a summer camp run by Quakers.
Sequel to Silver Days (RC 32960). For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1993.


Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret. RC 37405
by Judy Blume 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette (Reissue)
Margaret is lonely after her parents buy a new house in Farbrook,
New Jersey. Because she is from the city, the new girls expect
her to be more grown up than they are, but Margaret's body hasn't
begun to mature yet and she's never kissed a boy. For grades 4-7.
1970.


Baseball in April and Other Stories RC 37667
by Gary Soto 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Eleven vignettes set in central California feature young Mexican
Americans going about the business of growing up. Fausto, who
longs for a guitar, fraudulently receives a hefty reward when he
returns a stray pet to a wealthy neighbor, but he is guilt-ridden
until he relinquishes the money in church. And Marie, who
declines a boring family vacation, is angry that fun was had
without her. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990.


Blue Skin of the Sea: A Novel in Stories RC 38728
by Graham Salisbury 
read by J.P. Linton
2 cassettes
Eleven short stories revealing episodes from Sonny Mendoza's
youth provide glimpses of village life in Hawaii's Kailua-Kona in
the 1950s and early 1960s. Themes of family and friendship
reverberate throughout, as Mendoza searches for an elusive memory
that holds the key to his terror of the ocean--making him and
others doubt his place among the men of the sea. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1992.


The Brave RC 37362
by Robert Lipsyte 
read by Richard Davidson
1 cassette
Sonny Bear--part Native American, part white--is rejected by both
worlds. Tired of being a "nobody," Sonny leaves the Moscondaga
reservation to find his artist mother in New York City. There he
is picked up by two hustlers who steal his wallet, and he foils a
drug bust for narcotics sergeant Alfred Brooks, a former boxer
who sees Sonny's talent. Sequel to The Contender (RC 26357). For
junior and senior high readers. 1991.


Canyons RC 36800
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Scott Sedar
1 cassette
In 1864 young Apache brave Coyote Runs, cornered in a canyon, is
shot by U.S. soldiers during the raid that was to make him a man.
Over one hundred years later, his skull, with a hole through its
forehead, is discovered by Brennan Cole, a fifteen-year-old loner
who is camping in the canyons outside El Paso, Texas. Brennan is
compelled to learn the story behind the skull and to bring peace
to Coyote Runs's restless spirit. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1990.


Come Next Spring RC 36040
by Alana White 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
The year is 1949 and postwar America is beset with changes.
Salina Harris, twelve, does not like change. She does not like
the changes taking place in her family or in her friendship with
Mayella, her longtime "best friend." She does not like the
state's plan to change her farming community with a highway. And
she does not like the new girl, Scooter, whose father was killed
in the war. For grades 6-9. 1990.


A Day No Pigs Would Die RC 37104
by Robert Newton Peck 
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette (Reissue)
Explores the problems of growing up on a Shaker farm in Vermont
in the 1920s. The story concerns a young boy's pig--its growth,
blue ribbon, and inevitable slaughter. Surrounding this are
details of farm life, Yankee jokes, and family memories. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1972.


The Day That Elvis Came to Town RC 36963
by Jan Marino 
read by Virginia Kearns
1 cassette
Georgia, 1964. Wanda hates her father's drinking problem and the
strain it puts on the family. She also hates taking in boarders
to make ends meet. But her feelings change when she finds out
that glamorous Mercedes Washington, a singer and their newest
lodger, went to school with Elvis Presley--whom Wanda dreams of
meeting. Then her mean-spirited aunt reveals that light-skinned
Mercedes is an African American. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1991.


Dear Nobody RC 37046
by Berlie Doherty 
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
Helen and Chris narrate the consequences of one night's passion
that change the course of their lives forever. With teen
parenthood superimposing itself upon college plans, both voice
fear, disbelief, and confusion. Chris wants them to marry;
Helen's mother wants Helen to have an abortion. Helen accedes to
her mother's pressure, but, left alone at the clinic, she returns
home to make her own decisions. For junior and senior high
readers. 1991.


Devil's Bridge RC 37491
by Cynthia DeFelice 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Ben's father died a year ago, and Ben despises Barry, his
mother's new friend. Barry's not tough like Captain Daggett,
Ben's father, who holds the record in the annual Martha's
Vineyard Striped Bass Derby. Ben is proud of his father's record
and of the derby. When Ben overhears a plot to win the derby by
cheating, he alerts the authorities to no avail. Barry, however,
provides what is needed to stop the fraud. For grades 3-6. 1992.


Dinah for President RC 38022
by Claudia Mills 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
Dinah Seabrooke has just entered middle school--and she's
struggling to impress and make a mark for herself. Consequently,
she decides to run for president of the sixth-grade class. Her
mother has also enlisted her aid in a project with Seabrooke
Organizing, Incorporated. Through it all, Dinah finds friendship
and learns to appreciate elderly persons and the environment. For
grades 3-6. 1992.


Dreams of Forever RC 34972
by Diana Gregory 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Caitlin Ryan, with her college degree in tow, is off to New York
to pursue a career in journalism. Jed Michaels, her steady, is
also in New York starting law school. They are sure that they
will be in love forever. But when Jed becomes sullen and
withdrawn after a family tragedy and Caitlin accepts a top
modeling job with a cosmetics company, their "forever love" seems
to be crumbling away. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1987.


Dreams of Victory RC 37603
by Ellen Conford 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette (Reissue)
Victory begins to feel that her name is a cruel joke and that
she's not much good at anything, so she daydreams about
success--as Miss America, as a millionaire, and even as the first
woman president. For grades 4-7. 1973.


Durango Street RC 37122
by Frank Bonham 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette (Reissue)
Rufus Henry, on probation after leaving the Pine Valley Honor
Camp, finds himself with the difficult choice of being stalked
and attacked by a gang or joining a gang and staying alive. Rufus
joins the Moors and becomes a leader within days. When youth
worker Alex Robbins becomes involved with the Moors, an unlikely
change gradually takes place. For junior and senior high readers.
1965.


Earth to Matthew RC 37089
by Paula Danziger 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Matthew Martin discovers girls. More specifically,
he discovers classmate and pal Jil! Hudson, seeing her in a new
light and finding the attraction mutual. The two are teamed on a
committee as part of their class study of ecology, a project that
becomes important as the students really try to make an impact on
their school, homes, and community. Sequel to Make like a Tree
and Leave (RC 37088). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991.


Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes RC 37087
by Paula Danziger 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Computer whiz Matthew Martin is eagerly planning a sleep-over for
his eleventh birthday. Meanwhile, practical jokester Matthew
Martin is steadfastly becoming the target for GET HIM (Girls
Eager To Halt Immature Matthew). When the sleep-over and the war
against Matthew take place on the same night, Matthew finds
himself having to do some quick thinking--and growing up. Prequel
to Make like a Tree and Leave (RC 37088). For grades 4-7. 1989.


The Harmony Arms RC 37270
by Ron Koertge 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
When his mother decides to go away with her boyfriend, Gabriel,
fourteen, and his father fly to Los Angeles from their home in
Indiana for a month-long visit. Gabriel's father, a teacher-writer, parlayed a book about Timmy the Otter, a hand puppet,
into a movie contract. Timmy is a source of unending
embarrassment for Gabriel. At Harmony Arms, the condo in which
they stay, they meet a cast of unusual characters. For junior and
senior high readers. 1992.


The Haymeadow RC 36646
by Gary Paulsen 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old John Barron must take 6,000 sheep up to the
summer pasture where he's to care for them by himself for three
months. Although he is not sure he can handle the job, John feels
he has no choice: his father must remain in town, and the hired
man must tend the rest of the ranch. John's father made the trip
at age fifteen, and his great-grandfather claimed their vast
spread when he was only eighteen. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1992.


A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich RC 37215
by Alice Childress 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette (Reissue)
The story of Benjie Johnson, a thirteen-year-old heroin addict in
Harlem, is told from various viewpoints, including his own.
Benjie tells of his introduction to drugs and his feelings about
school, his mother, his grandmother, his stepfather, his best
friend Jimmy-Lee Powell, and himself. We also hear the voices of
these individuals as they reveal Benjie's story and their own
ideas about life. Strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1973.


The Leaving and Other Stories RC 36673
by Budge Wilson 
read by Janet Kirker
1 cassette
The agony and ecstasy of adolescence are captured in these nine
short stories, each with a female protagonist. In the title
story, a girl and her mother flee their oppressive home life on
the farm for three seminal days in the city. Other stories tell
of the embarrassment of a first crush and the rivalry between
friends that leads to betrayal. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
Canadian Young Adult Award. 1990.


Make like a Tree and Leave RC 37088
by Paula Danziger 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
As chairman of the mummy committee for the Egypt project, Matthew
Martin thinks that wrapping up Brian in plaster gauze to make a
mummy cast is a good idea. Wrong again! Then the class learns
that Mrs. Nichols, a friend and school supporter, has fallen and
broken her hip. They write notes and tape messages that show they
care but learn she must sell her farm to pay her medical bills.
Sequel to Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes (RC 37087). For grades
4-7. 1990.


Me First RC 37139
by Helen Lester 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Pushy Pinkerton always had to be first. That is, until a Pig
Scout camping trip, when he rushes off from the pack to be first
upon hearing a faint voice call, "Care for a sandwich?" To his
morbid surprise, Pinkerton finds himself the caretaker of a
Sandwitch--a small creature that lives in the sand. For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Missing May RC 36384
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Orphaned at six and raised by an elderly West Virginia aunt and
uncle with more devotion than money, Summer is twelve years old
when Aunt May dies. While Summer's grief is profound, Uncle Ob
seems absolutely unable to go on living without his beloved May;
that is, until he decides that her presence lingers nearby and
that somehow he can contact her. Disappointed in his efforts,
Uncle Ob comes to choose living over mourning. Newbery Medal. For
grades 5-8. 1992.


Monday I Love You RC 39232
by Constance C. Greene 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Grace Schmitt, fifteen, and her size 38D bosom are the object of
derision from her peers. Cruelly, a group of girls tear off her
blouse to see if her figure is real. Her parents ignore her, but
a sympathetic gym teacher helps Grace to gain self-esteem. A
bizarre encounter with a suspected robber on the run--who may be
William, her childhood friend--encourages Grace to change her
life. For junior and senior high readers. 1988.


The Monument RC 37068
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Janet Daley
1 cassette
Figuring she'll never get adopted because of her caramel-colored
skin; tight, curly hair; and disabled leg, Rocky is surprised to
be chosen by Emma and Fred, a kind, alcoholic couple from Bolton,
Kansas. In Bolton Rocky finds her devoted dog, Python, who leads
her to Mick, the rumpled artist hired to design a monument to the
town's war dead--and the person who changes Rocky's view of life,
art, and the world. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.


Mother Murphy RC 37508
by Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna 
read by Ellen Frost
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Collette Murphy's first reaction to the news of
her mother's pregnancy is dismay. When she learns that her mother
has previously suffered miscarriages, her dismay quickly turns to
guilt. When her mother becomes bedridden and several sitters
cancel out, Collette volunteers to care for her three younger
siblings. She finds herself coping with a sister who's locked in
the bathroom, the loss of electricity, and a fire in the oven.
For grades 4-7. 1992.


My Name Is Sus5an Smith. The Five Is Silent RC 36524
by Louise Plummer 
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Sus5an Smith, seventeen, is bored with life in Utah and feels
alienated from her family, who do not understand her or her art.
When the opportunity arises to live with her unconventional Aunt
Libby, Sus5an jumps at the chance to leave home, to pursue her
art career in Boston, and most of all to look for her Uncle
Willy, about whom she has romanticized since she was young. For
junior and senior high readers. 1991.


The Other Side of the Family RC 35043
by Maureen Pople 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Kate Tucker has been sent from London to Australia to stay with
her mother's parents until World War II is over. When the
Japanese invade Sydney harbor, she is shipped to the interior to
stay with her father's mother. Kate has never met this
grandmother, who was so upset by her son's choice of a bride that
she disinherited him. Arriving, Kate finds an old, poor,
eccentric woman who teaches her a lot about life. For grades 6-9.
1986.


A Place to Claim as Home RC 36962
by Patricia Willis 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
1943. As the nation's male work force goes off to war,
thirteen-year-old Henry Compton goes to work in Ohio on Sarah
Morrison's farm. Although Sarah is taciturn, Henry--an orphan who
never knew his parents--nevertheless grows fond of her. He
becomes intrigued by local gossip that she gave up an
illegitimate baby in 1930. Henry dwells on the rumors of Sarah's
past and comes to believe that she is his mother. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 1991.


The Rain Catchers RC 37060
by Jean Thesman 
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Grayling lives in Seattle with her grandmother
and a small circle of women relatives and friends. The defining
center of their day is teatime. Grandmother wheels a cart into
the dining room, and the older women discuss the crucial events
of the day and of their lives while Grayling and her friend
Colleen listen from the porch. Grayling begins a search to
understand her own life story. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1991.


Somewhere in the Darkness RC 36958
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
"I'm your father," the man tells Jimmy Little in the dimly lit
hall of his New York City tenement. They don't know each other.
Crab, the father, has been in jail for nine years. Seriously ill,
he has escaped from prison in an attempt to clear his name and
win his son's respect. As they drive to Chicago, then to Crab's
hometown in Arkansas, the police close in, and Jimmy sees the
failure of his father's dreams. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1992.


Summer of My German Soldier RC 36625
by Bette Greene 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette (Reissue)
Patty Bergen, a twelve-year-old Jewish girl living in Arkansas,
is fascinated when a truckload of German POWs arrives to be
imprisoned in her small Arkansas town. At her father's store,
Patty strikes up an acquaintance with one of the prisoners,
Anton. But she is not prepared for the repercussions when Anton
escapes and she hides him. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1973.


Throw a Hungry Loop RC 36973
by Dona Schenker 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Texan Tres Bomer lives with his ne'er-do-well father on his
grandfather's ranch. Tres is thirteen, and his ambition is to
become a professional rodeo cowboy. What he needs is a good
roping horse, and he comes up with a plan to sell his
soon-to-calve heifer and buy an ex-racehorse from his friend
Coot's brother. But his grandfather insists that he earn his
dream, and Tres endures ridicule and hard work to achieve his
goal. For grades 6-9. 1990.


What Hearts RC 37415
by Bruce Brooks 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Rushing home to show off his report card on the last day of first
grade, Asa is told of his parents' impending divorce. Soon
thereafter he is introduced to Dave, his stepfather-to-be. Dave
does not like Asa, who is smart and precocious. Asa's mother
becomes increasingly depressed and objects only mildly to Dave's
negative attitude toward her son. Slowly, Dave and Asa forge a
relationship. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.

Braille

Alfie Gets In First BR 9562
by Shirley Hughes 
1 volume
Alfie accidentally locks his mother and baby sister, Annie Rose,
out of the house, and he can't reach the latch to let them in.
Soon the whole neighborhood is involved in getting the door open.
For grades 2-4. 1981.


And Now Miguel BR 9200
by Joseph Krumgold 
2 volumes
An introspective New Mexico youth tells of his great longing to
accompany the men and sheep to summer pasture. Neither child nor
man, he feels the need to be recognized as a maturing individual.
For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1953.


The Brave BR 9395
by Robert Lipsyte 
1 volume
Sonny Bear--part Native American, part white--is rejected by both
worlds. Tired of being a "nobody," Sonny leaves the Moscondaga
Reservation to find his artist mother in New York City. There he
is picked up by two hustlers who steal his wallet, and he foils a
drug bust for narcotics sergeant Alfred Brooks, a former boxer
who sees Sonny's talent. For junior and senior high readers.
1991.


A Day No Pigs Would Die BR 9397
by Robert Newton Peck 
1 volume
Explores the problems of growing up on a Shaker farm in Vermont
in the 1920s. The story concerns a young boy's pig--its growth,
blue ribbon, and inevitable slaughter. Surrounding this are
details of farm life, Yankee jokes, and family memories. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1972.


The Day of Ahmed's Secret BR 8985
by Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland 
1 volume
Ahmed, a young Egyptian, describes the city of Cairo as he goes
about his daily work. The crowded streets are noisy with all
kinds of sounds woven together. Ahmed steers his donkey-drawn
cart through the narrow streets as he delivers fuel to his
customers. He eats near a wall 1,000 years old. At sundown, he
returns home to share a special surprise with his family.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 to share with older readers. 1990.


Dobry BR 9611
by Monica Shannon 
1 volume
The author's memories of childhood in Bulgaria enhance this story
of a young peasant boy who wants to be a sculptor. He is
discouraged by his mother's opposition but nourished by his
grandfather's support. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery
Medal. 1934.


It's Like This, Cat BR 9722
by Emily Cheney Neville 
1 volume
The story of a fourteen-year-old New York boy and his
relationships with a stray tomcat, an eccentric old woman, a
troubled older boy, his first female friend, and his father. For
grades 5-8. Newbery Medal 1963.


The Leaving Morning BR 8965
by Angela Johnson and David Soman 
1 volume
The leaving morning has arrived. Boxes are everywhere. They've
been packed for days, and the narrator, his sister, mother, and
father have said good-bye to neighbors, friends, and relatives.
They'll have a final cup of cocoa at the deli across the street,
leave lip marks on the frosty window panes, and wait for the
movers to take them to their new home. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1992.


The Leaving Morning BR 8965
by Angela Johnson and David Soman 
1 volume
The leaving morning has arrived. Boxes are everywhere. They've
been packed for days, and the narrator, his sister, mother, and
father have said good-bye to neighbors, friends, and relatives.
They'll have a final cup of cocoa at the deli across the street,
leave lip marks on the frosty window panes, and wait for the
movers to take them to their new home. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1992.


Owen BR 9913
by Kevin Henkes 
1 volume
Owen has a blanket, Fuzzy, that he's had since he was a baby and
loves with all his heart. Owen takes Fuzzy everywhere with him.
Mrs. Tweezers, the neighbor, thinks Owen is getting too old to
carry around a blanket. She tells his parents about the Blanket
Fairy, the vinegar trick, and saying "no," but nothing can pry
Fuzzy from Owen. When Owen starts school, though, his mother
knows just what to do. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
1993.


The Pigman BR 9275
by Paul Zindel 
1 volume
An "epic memorial" told alternately by John Conlan and Lorraine
Jensen, two clever high school sophomores who don't get along
with their parents. They describe their friendship and
misadventures with Mr. Pignati, the "Pigman," who is elderly,
lonely, and senile. And they tell of the bitter lesson they learn
when they abuse his affection and betray him. Followed by
Pigman's Legacy (BR 6309). For junior and senior high readers.
1968.


Red Sky at Morning BR 9373
by Richard Bradford 
2 volumes
A boy of seventeen accompanies his mother to their summer home in
New Mexico while his father is serving in World War II. He
describes their life in the remote mountain village and the comic
escapades that occur. Through it all runs the strain of holding
the family together. For high school and older readers. 1968.


Sister of the Bride BR 9777
by Beverly Cleary 
2 volumes
Barbara McLane's romantic ideas about married life are shattered
when she helps her down-to-earth sister prepare for her wedding.
For grades 5-8. 1963.


Then Again, Maybe I Won't BR 9477
by Judy Blume 
1 volume
Tony Miglione believes that if his parents were to read his mind,
they would be surprised and shocked at his thoughts. He reflects
on his shoplifting neighbor and friend, on the way his parents
change in response to money, and on his own sexual development.
For grades 5-8. 1971.


Up a Road Slowly BR 9381
by Irene Hunt 
2 volumes
With clear recall, Julie recounts growing up motherless from age
seven to high school graduation. She relates the pains and high
moments and describes her relationships, both happy and
disappointing. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Newbery Medal.
1966.

Historical Fiction

Cassettes

Ajeemah and His Son RC 36259
by James Berry 
read by Harold Parker
1 cassette
1807. Ajeemah and his son, Atu, are on their way to arrange the
marriage of Atu and his beloved Sisi when they are captured by
slave traders and shipped in chains from their African village to
Jamaica. They are then sent to separate estates. When Atu commits
suicide, Ajeemah is ill with grief until a Jamaican-born slave
nurses him back to health. They marry and live to see their
daughter wed in freedom. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.


Along the Tracks RC 36881
by Tamar Bergman 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Escaping German persecution during World War II, eight-year-old
Yankele and his Jewish family leave Poland for Russia. They find
refuge in Crimea, only to be displaced again by a Nazi invasion.
Yankele is separated from his family and begins an arduous
journey walking and hopping freight trains, searching for his
mother. He befriends other "abandoned ones" trying to survive in
war-torn Europe. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988.


The Apprentice RC 38724
by Pilar Molina Llorente 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
Florence (Italy) during the Renaissance. Arduino, thirteen and a
tailor's son, finally gets to pursue his dream of becoming a
painter when he is apprenticed to Maestro Cosimo di Forl. But
Arduino soon discovers that the Maestro is not what he seems. His
home, a "nest of misery and envy," houses a sinister secret--the
jealous Maestro keeps his best student chained in the attic. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989.


The Bamboo Flute RC 37860
by Garry Disher 
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Australia, 1932. Twelve-year-old Paul is buried in the realities
of hard work, poverty, and the fear of losing the family farm. He
dreams of the music of long ago when his father whistled and his
mother played their now repossessed piano. One day Paul meets
Eric the Red, a homeless drifter (Paul has been warned to stay
away from strangers), and the older man helps Paul to make an
instrument of his own. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.


Becca's Story RC 36847
by James D. Forman 
read by Mary Woods
1 cassette
The onset of the Civil War is almost a relief for Becca Case, a
fifteen-year-old girl living in Jonesville, Michigan. Her two
beaus are going off to fight for the Union, and at least she will
not have to decide between them until they return. Her head tells
her to choose steady, dependable Alex, but her heart belongs to
capricious, irrepressible Charlie. For junior and senior high
readers. 1992.


The Borning Room RC 36553
by Paul Fleischman 
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
The story of four generations of Ohioans whose most important
events--births and deaths--take place in their home's "borning
room." Georgina Caroline Lott, who was born there in 1851, tells
her family saga to a portrait painter who has been hired to
capture her image toward the end of her life, in 1918. She
recounts poignant events from her life, which include her
discovery as a child of a runaway slave. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1991.


The Boy Who Sailed with Columbus RC 37792
by Michael Foreman and Richard Seaver 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Leif, an orphan, is recruited by Christopher Columbus to sail
aboard the Santa Maria. Leif becomes disillusioned by the motives
of his fellow shipmates and their plans to force some of the
Native Americans to travel to Spain. Left behind as part of a new
colony, Leif is kidnapped and taken under the wings of Two Moons,
a blind medicine man who teaches Leif (now Morning Star) the ways
of the shaman. For grades 3-6. 1991.


Bull Run RC 37371
by Paul Fleischman 
read by Ted Eiland
1 cassette
A series of brief vignettes, each focusing on the life and
thoughts of a person who participated in some way in the Battle
of Bull Run, the first major engagement of the Civil War. Each of
the sixteen characters, eight from the South and eight from the
North, has special reasons for participating: one is escaping
from an abusive father, another has been hired to drive wealthy
spectators to the battle for a picnic. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1993.


Calico Bush RC 35410
by Rachel Field 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette (Reissue)
A brave French girl "bound out" to a pioneer family travels with
them from Massachusetts to a new settlement in Maine, where the
pioneers face loneliness, hard work, Indian raids, and death. For
grades 3-6. 1931.


Children of Bach RC 37114
by Eils Dillon 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
1 cassette
Peter, fourteen, finds himself in charge of his younger brother
and sister and the sister's friend when they come home from
school and discover that their parents, famous musicians, have
been arrested by the Nazis along with other Jews in their
Budapest community. The children at first seek refuge in music as
they puzzle out their options. When their Aunt Eva miraculously
returns, they hatch a daring escape. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1992.


The Circlemaker RC 38726
by Maxine Rose Schur 
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
Mendel is twelve in 1852 when the czar's soldiers come to his
small Ukrainian town looking for Jewish conscripts. Knowing his
parents will risk their lives to protect him, he runs away. He is
helped by a mysterious freedom fighter who pairs him with another
fugitive, Dovid, the town bully. Their dangerous trip to the
Hungarian border teaches Mendel what his father meant when he
said that "only the closed circle can keep us whole." For grades
4-7 and older readers. 1994.


The Clock RC 37668
by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Connecticut, 1810. Annie, fifteen, wants to be a teacher, but her
spendthrift father keeps the family in debt. Annie is forced to
work at the local textile mill after her father buys a
factory-made clock. Time now has definite boundaries, and life
becomes regimented by minutes. Annie must fend off the sexual
advances of the cruel overseer, whom she discovers is a thief.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.


Code Name Kris RC 36891
by Carol Matas 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
In Lisa's War (RC 32997), Jesper helps his Jewish friends, Stefan
and Lisa, escape to Sweden from Nazi-occupied Denmark. Three
years later, Jesper, seventeen, is still working for the Danish
resistance. He recounts the dangerous events that led to his
confinement in a German prison. When Stefan returns to Denmark,
he teams up with Jesper to fight the Nazis. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1989.


Dragon's Gate RC 38610
by Laurence Yep 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
China, 1865. Fourteen-year-old Otter eagerly sails to California
to join his father and his legendary uncle, Foxfire, as a laborer
on the transcontinental railroad. Joining outcasts headed by
Uncle Foxfire, a dreamer battling defeat by American racism and
the fears of his Chinese companions, Otter begins a harrowing
journey toward self-knowledge. Companion to Mountain Light (RC
26541) and Serpent's Children (RC 26540). For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.


The Ghost Cadet RC 36517
by Elaine Marie Alphin 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Benjy and his older sister Fran are spending their spring break
with the grandmother they've never met before, Miss Leota.
Arriving in New Market, Virginia, Benjy develops an immediate
interest in the local history revolving around the Civil War
battle at New Market. He befriends the ghost of Hugh McDowell, a
confederate soldier killed in the battle, who is determined to
reclaim his honor by finding a lost heirloom. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1991.


Good-bye, Billy Radish RC 37379
by Gloria Skurzynski 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
World War I, Canaan, Pennsylvania. Eleven-year-old Hank Kerner
has never liked the noisy, powerful steel mill and becomes even
more fearful after witnessing a fatal accident. Hank is also
beginning to be puzzled by the behavior of his older best friend,
Bazyli Radichevych, whom Hank dubs Billy Radish, who has taken to
girls and dancing. Hank is inspired to become a doctor after
Billy dies in an influenza epidemic. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1992.


Grace RC 37004
by Jill Paton Walsh 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes
September 1838. A violent storm rages off the Northumbrian coast
of England. Grace Darling spies a shipwreck during her watch at
the lighthouse and awakens her father. Together, they heroically
save nine lives. The pandemonium created by the rescue disrupts
Grace's life at the lighthouse, as she is showered with gifts and
money. But her neighbors resent her and accuse her of making the
rescue purely for monetary gain. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1991.


Great-Grandma Tells of Threshing Day RC 37097
by Verda Cross 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
The children love to hear Great-Grandma Swift tell of threshing
day. It was a time--in the Midwest during the early 1900s--when
the community would gather to harvest each family's wheat. There
was plenty of work, food, and fun, and for Laura (Great-Grandma
Swift) and her brother, threshing day was the best day of the
year. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


The Half Child RC 36577
by Kathleen Hersom 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Looking back more than fifty years later, Lucy Watson describes
the little sister that only she loved, "our Sarah," who was born
in seventeenth-century Yorkshire when Lucy was six. Slow of
speech and ungainly in movement, Sarah is shunned as a
changeling--a child the fairies left in place of a human baby.
When Sarah disappears, only Lucy believes that the small child
has simply wandered off and might still be alive. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1989.


Hear O Israel: A Story of the Warsaw Ghetto RC 35248
by Terry Walton Treseder 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Isaac, a twelve-year-old boy in the Warsaw ghetto, tells this
gripping, troubling story. It begins at his brother Simon's bar
mitzvah soon after the Nazis invade Poland. Isaac describes his
father's unwavering faith in God; Simon's disaffection from his
faith; the deaths of most of the family from starvation; and the
final moments before Isaac's death at Treblinka. Violence. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1990.


Hugh Glass, Mountain Man RC 35571
by Robert M. McClung 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
This fictionalized biography of the legendary Hugh Glass begins
in 1823 when Glass, nearly fifty, signs on with the Rocky
Mountain Fur Company. Glass is severely mauled by a huge grizzly
bear, and two young men in the hunting party stay behind with
Glass to bury him after he dies. Afraid of an Indian attack, the
men leave their dying friend, taking his rifle and supplies. But
Glass, fueled by his fury, determines to live. For grades 6-9.
1990.


Jericho's Journey RC 38794
by G. Clifton Wisler 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
The year is 1852, and Jericho Wetherby is overjoyed by the
anticipation of adventure when his father announces that the
family will pull up stakes and move from Tennessee to Texas. In
this first-person narrative based on an actual diary, Jericho
tells of the fears, hardships, and triumphs that the long and
arduous journey entails. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.


Just like Martin RC 36605
by Ossie Davis 
read by Harold Parker
1 cassette
In 1963 in an Alabama town, thirteen-year-old Isaac idolizes Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., and his philosophy of nonviolence.
Isaac's father, a Korean War veteran, declares nonviolence is
"for cowards and sissies" and packs a gun. Isaac is forbidden to
join classmates in the March on Washington, and he must confront
his father when Isaac organizes a children's march following the
bombing of his church. Some strong language. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.


Katie's Trunk RC 38658
by Ann Turner 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Katie's family remains loyal to the British as the American
Revolution approaches. Katie has lost the friendship of neighbors
and playmates, and she hears the word "Tory!" hissed at her. When
the rebels invade her family's home, Katie hides in her mother's
wedding trunk. But a rebel's kindness helps her to understand the
meaning of goodness. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


Kunu: Escape on the Missouri RC 36667
by Kenneth Thomasma 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
As his father fights for the Union Army in the Civil War, Kunu,
along with his mother, sisters, grandfather, and nearly 2,000
other Winnebago people are forcibly removed from their ancestral
lands in Minnesota and taken to Crow Creek, South Dakota.
Hundreds die. Kunu's grandfather is determined to return to his
homeland to die, and he and Kunu embark on an incredible journey,
dodging soldiers and nearly drowning. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1989.


Letters from Rifka RC 36622
by Karen Hesse 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
1919. Rifka's family flees persecution inflicted upon Jews in
Russia for a better life in America. However, Rifka is refused
passage on the ship because she has ringworm. Cured and hoping to
be reunited with her family, she is detained at Ellis Island
because it is thought she may become a burden on society: she is
now bald and may not marry. Rifka tells her story in letters
written in blank pages of a poetry book. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1992.


Letting Swift River Go RC 36180
by Jane Yolen 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
The site of the Quabbin Reservoir in western Massachusetts was
once the location of the vibrant, rural Swift River towns. Young
Sally Jane relates how the nearby city of Boston needed more
water, so the town's graves were moved, then all the trees were
cut down, the houses were taken away or bulldozed, and all the
people were relocated, with their lives changed forever as the
waters came. For grades K-3. 1992.


The Man from the Other Side RC 36966
by Uri Orlev 
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Marek, fourteen, is unaffected by the anti-Semitism of
Nazi-occupied Poland until he discovers that his own father was
Jewish. Stunned, Marek defies his anti-Semitic stepfather, who
smuggles food into the ghetto for money, and helps Jozek, a
Jewish fugitive, hide in the city. When the 1943 Warsaw ghetto
uprising starts, Jozek begs Marek to lead him back to the ghetto,
with tragic consequences. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
Batchelder Award. 1989.


Nightjohn RC 38431
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Sarny is a slave girl, twelve years old according to Mammy's
notched stick. A new field hand, Nightjohn, is bought by the
cruel plantation owner. Secretly, Nightjohn teaches Sarny to
read, a gift she carries like a rare jewel until the master
catches her writing in the dirt. As punishment she and Mammy are
brutally beaten and Nightjohn is maimed. More determined than
ever, they continue their lessons. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. Violence. 1993.


No Promises in the Wind RC 35252
by Irene Hunt 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette (Reissue)
Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, fifteen-year-old
Josh Grondowski, his brother Joey, and a friend hop a freight
train out of Chicago to make their own way in the world. Josh and
Joey's exodus has been precipitated by their father, who has
become bitter and cruel because of unemployment and hunger. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1970.


A Place to Belong: The Orphan Train Quartet, Book 4 RC 36172
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
The Orphan Train Quartet series begins in 1856 in New York City,
when Mrs. Kelly, a destitute young widow with six children, sends
them all west to foster homes. This book tells the story of Danny
and his younger sister Peg, who have been adopted by the nice
Swensons in Missouri. When Mrs. Swenson dies, Danny plots to get
Mr. Swenson to marry his mother. Sequel to In the Face of Danger
(RC 32444). For grades 5-8. 1989.


The Place Where Nobody Stopped RC 36551
by Jerry Segal 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
On the road between Vitebsk and Smolensk there is a small cluster
of houses known as "the place where nobody stops." Here Yosip the
Baker, fleeing some great grief, establishes his shop. He is
quite lonely until the arrival of Mordecai ben Yahbahbai, a
Jewish scholar who gave his life savings to his cousin for
promised passports to America for himself and his family.
Mordecai waits for the passports as his family grows. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1991.


Pocket Change RC 34955
by Kathryn Jensen 
read by Virginia Kearns
2 cassettes
A haunting portrait of a father, tormented by flashbacks of the
Vietnam war, and his family, frightened and uncertain about how
to cope. Busy with school, work, and a boyfriend,
sixteen-year-old Josie suddenly realizes that her father has
become a stranger. The family suffers as Monroe slips from
reality into combat paranoia. A near tragedy and Josie's
persuasion convince him to seek treatment. For junior and senior
high readers. 1989.


The Real Plato Jones RC 38145
by Nina Bawden 
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
At his grandfather's funeral in a Greek village, half-Greek and
half-Welsh and London-bred teenager Plato Jones becomes aware of
the World War II-era conflict that soured relations between his
two sets of grandparents. While his Welsh grandfather was a hero
in the Greek resistance, his other grandfather may have been a
coward and a traitor. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.


Red Cap RC 36220
by G. Clifton Wisler 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Ransom J. Powell, thirteen, runs away to become a drummer boy for
the Union Army in this Civil War novel set in Maryland, Virginia,
and Georgia. Youth does not spare him the horrors of war. He
describes his life as a prisoner of war at Libby and
Andersonville in grim, painful detail. Dubbed "Red Cap," Powell
refuses to denounce his loyalty to the Union despite personal
deprivation. Based on a true story. Violence. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1991.


Steal Away RC 36669
by Jennifer Armstrong 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
1896. Elderly Susannah McKnight coaxes her granddaughter Mary to
travel with her from their comfortable New York home to Canada,
to visit someone Mary regards as an "old slave woman" and her
young companion, Free. But Mary's vision of Bethlehem Reid is
altered when she learns that as teenagers Susannah and Bethlehem
helped each other to escape to the North: Bethlehem to freedom
and Susannah to her beloved home. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1992.


Stepping on the Cracks RC 35243
by Mary Downing Hahn 
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes
The year is 1944, and Margaret, eleven, and her friend Elizabeth
both have brothers overseas fighting in World War II. Both girls
hate Gordy, the school bully. They discover that a "crazy man"
living in the woods is actually Gordy's brother, Stuart, a
pacifist and army deserter. When Stuart nearly dies of pneumonia,
the girls join forces with Gordy to help and struggle with their
own feelings about war. For grades 5-8. 1991.


The Store That Mama Built RC 37903
by Robert Lehrman 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Papa was a Russian Jewish immigrant whose dream was to own a
grocery store in their small Pennsylvania town. But when he dies
in 1917, the store has not yet opened. Twelve-year-old Birdie
tells how she, her three brothers, and her two sisters help Mama
succeed in managing the store. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.


Switching Well RC 38302
by Peni R. Griffin 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In this time-travel fantasy, two girls from different centuries
inadvertently trade places. Sitting by an old well near her San
Antonio home in 1891, twelve-year-old Ada wishes herself 100
years into the future. Simultaneously, in 1991, Amber, another
discontented twelve-year-old seated at the same well, wishes
herself back in time when, she believes, life was easy. Both
girls learn that each century has its problems. For grades 5-8.
1993.


Trail Fever: The Life of a Texas Cowboy RC 37902
by D.J. Lightfoot 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
George Washington Saunders was born in Texas in 1854, and as far
as he could remember, he had always been a cowboy. Saunders could
ride a horse before he could walk, and by the age of five he
could herd cattle from horseback nearly as well as his three
older brothers. In the early 1900s, Saunders published many books
about his life as a trail driver, which the author used in
writing this story. For grades 4-7. 1992.


Tug of War RC 36875
by Joan Lingard 
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
1944. The Russians are approaching Latvia. Professor Lukas
Petersons and his family plan to flee to Germany. At the train
station, chaos rules, and Hugo, the professor's fourteen-year-old
son, is separated from the others. While Hugo ends up in Hamburg
sheltered in a kind German household, his twin sister Astra and
his family scrounge for food in refugee camps. The story is told
from the perspectives of Hugo and Astra. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1989.


Underground Man RC 35044
by Milton Meltzer 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Following his conscience, nineteen-year-old Josh Bowen becomes an
abolitionist conductor on the Underground Railroad, an act that
leads to his trial and imprisonment. A graphic description of the
antislavery movement inspired by the author's research on white
abolitionists, especially the life of Calvin Fairbank. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1972.


Wagon Wheels RC 39060
by Barbara Brenner 
read by Earle Hyman
1 cassette (Reissue)
The story of a black family that travels from Kentucky to Kansas
after the Civil War to establish a homestead. They build a dugout
house and barely survive a bitter winter, saved from starvation
by generous Indians. A picture of pioneer life for grades 2-4.
1978.


Waiting for Anya RC 36680
by Michael Morpurgo 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
Jo, a shepherd boy who lives in a small French village,
accidentally discovers Benjamin, the widow Horcada's Jewish
son-in-law who is hiding in her mountain home. Separated from
Anya, his daughter, Benjamin hides Jewish children and leads them
to safety in Spain, while hoping to find Anya. Jo begins bringing
supplies to the widow's house. Then the Nazis encamp in Jo's
village, sealing the Spanish border. For grades 5-9 and older
readers. 1990.


Who Comes with Cannons? RC 37042
by Patricia Beatty 
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A novel set during the Civil War period, told from the
perspective of a southern Quaker family. Truth is twelve when her
ailing father sends her to North Carolina to live with her uncle,
his wife, and their two sons. Gradually she is accepted by her
new family and drawn into their activities on the Underground
Railroad. During the war years, Truth and her family are vilified
since, as pacifist Quakers, they refuse to fight for either side.
For grades 5-8. 1992.


Year of Impossible Goodbyes RC 36945
by Sook Nyul Choi 
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
Sookan, ten, tells of her family's experiences during the
Japanese occupation of Korea as World War II ends. The Japanese
commit cruel acts against her proud, hopeful family. After the
Japanese defeat, relief and hope for the return of male family
members are short-lived as the USSR takes control of North Korea,
bringing communism to the country. Sookan, her mother, and her
younger brother attempt a daring escape to South Korea. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.

Braille

The Bronze Bow BR 9149
by Elizabeth George Speare 
2 volumes
A young Jew joins a brutal band of outlaws to seek revenge
against the Roman soldiers who killed his parents and destroyed
his home. The boy's consuming hatred orders his life until he
meets a rabbi from Capernaum named Jesus. For junior and senior
high readers. Newbery Medal. 1961.


Charley Skedaddle BR 9799
by Patricia Beatty 
2 volumes
A Civil War story revolving around the maturing of
twelve-year-old Charley Quinn. Charley is one of the youngest and
toughest Bowery Boys in New York. He enlists as a drummer boy in
the Union Army to see action and avenge his brother's death--only
to run away terrified when battle comes. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1987.


Dragonwings BR 9550
by Laurence Yep 
2 volumes
Moon Shadow sails from China in 1903 to join his father in San
Francisco's Chinatown. The father is obsessed with the dream of
making a flying machine, and he and Moon Shadow endure poverty
and ridicule to make the dream come true. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1975.


George the Drummer Boy BR 9831
by Nathaniel Benchley 
1 volume
George, a drummer boy with the king's army, is stationed in
Boston in the British colony of Massachusetts in 1775. Swept away
on a secret mission, George witnesses the events in Lexington and
Concord that helped to ignite the American Revolution. For grades
2-4. 1977.


The Light in the Forest BR 9589
by Conrad Richter 
1 volume
Once he was John Cameron Butler, but for the past eleven years,
True Son, a fifteen-year-old white boy raised by Indians, has
been the loved and adopted child of a great Lenni Lenape warrior.
Now, forcibly returned to his family, True Son cannot believe
that the pallid man standing before him in a garment the color of
a woman's expects True Son to accept him as his father. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1953.


Switching Well BR 9628
by Peni R. Griffin 
2 volumes
In this time-travel fantasy, two girls from different centuries
inadvertently trade places. Sitting by an old well near her San
Antonio home in 1891, twelve-year-old Ada wishes herself 100
years into the future. Simultaneously, in 1991, Amber, another
discontented twelve-year-old seated at the same well, wishes
herself back in time when, she believes, life was easy. Both
girls learn that each century has its problems. For grades 5-8.
1993.


Uncle Jed's Barbershop BR 9921
by Margaree King Mitchell 
1 volume
It takes Sarah Jean's Uncle Jed a long time to open his
barbershop, but he does not give up his dream. In the 1920s in
the rural South where most black people are sharecroppers, Uncle
Jed travels around the county cutting hair and saving for the
barbershop. Sarah Jean needs an operation, then the banks fail,
and Uncle Jed has to start over again, but he opens his
barbershop on his seventy-ninth birthday. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3 and older readers. 1993.


When the Legends Die BR 9481
by Hal Borland 
2 volumes
Colorado, early 1900s. Thomas Black Bull, a young Native
American, lives a traditional Ute life just as his ancestors did.
At the age of eleven, however, he is forced to leave his beloved
community to attend school on a reservation. Bull grows up and
becomes a successful rodeo rider. However, he eventually returns
to his people and his former way of life. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1963.

Holidays

Cassettes

Big Pumpkin RC 38028
by Erica Silverman 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
With pie on her mind, a witch goes to her garden to pick a
special pumpkin just hours before Halloween. But the witch has
watered and weeded the pumpkin so well that it has grown gigantic
and won't budge from the vine. A ghost comes along and offers his
help, as do a vampire and a mummy--all to no avail. When a bat
offers his services, they laugh because the bat is so small. But
the bat has an idea. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.

A Christmas Sonata RC 36494
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
World War II. The narrator and his mother travel to rural
Minnesota to spend Christmas with relatives, including his
terminally ill cousin, Matthew. The narrator has many worries:
his father's safety on the European front, Matthew's impending
death, and, most of all, his recently shattered belief in Santa
Claus. He confides in Matthew, who becomes as distressed as he,
until their faith in the magic of Christmas is restored. For
grades 4-7. 1992.


Elijah's Angel: A Story for Chanukah and Christmas RC 38127
by Michael J. Rosen 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Michael, a nine-year-old Jewish boy, spends long hours at the
barbershop of Elijah, an elderly black man who is a Christian and
a woodcarver. Michael loves Elijah's work. When Elijah gives
Michael an angel on a day during Chanukah that is also Christmas
Eve, Michael worries it is a "graven image"--until his father
assures him it is a symbol of friendship, which is universal. For
grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


The Glass Menorah and Other Stories for Jewish Holidays RC 37140
by Maida Silverman 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
A collection of eight brief stories featuring the Berg family,
their cat Bessie, and their neighbor Mr. Yomtov. They celebrate
various Jewish holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Simchat Torah,
Passover, and Hanukkah. For grades K-3. 1992.


Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding RC 38227
by Suzy Kline 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Horrible Harry is a second-grader who loves horrible things. He's
had a crush on Song Lee ever since she brought a potato beetle to
show-and-tell in kindergarten. Harry also loves kickball. As
Valentine's Day draws near, the kids in room 2B gear up for
kickball and a possible wedding between Horrible Harry and Song
Lee. Companion to Horrible Harry's Secret (RC 33366). For grades
K-3. 1992.


In the Month of Kislev: A Story for Hanukkah RC 38213
by Nina Jaffe 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
The children of a peddler too poor to buy a potato for Hanukkah
fall happily asleep each night enticed by the delicious smell of
the latkes from the rich merchant Feivel's house. When the greedy
Feivel learns of their enjoyment, he takes the poor peddler's
family to court to demand payment--and learns a lesson about the
meaning of Hanukkah. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers.
1992.


An Island Christmas RC 36424
by Lynn Joseph 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Rosie lives on the Caribbean island of Trinidad. There is much
for her to do to help prepare for Christmas--red sorrel must be
picked for the sorrel drink, the black currant cakes and the
alloe pies must be mixed, and the guava branch must be decorated.
And who can resist the urge to make music with the parang band? A
holiday story told in the lilting patois of the Caribbean. For
grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


Maria: A Christmas Story RC 37023
by Theodore Taylor 
read by Sheena Gordon
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Maria Gonzaga lives in a small town in California
where Christmas is celebrated with a parade of expensive floats.
No Mexican Americans have ever entered a float in the parade.
Maria, envious and tired of the prattlings of the Anglo girls
about their families' floats, announces that her family, too,
will be entering, although they can barely afford the entrance
fee. For grades 4-7. 1992.


The Mousehole Cat RC 35244
by Antonia Barber 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
Mowzer the cat tells the tale of how she and her human, an old
fisherman named Tom, save Mousehole, their tiny Cornish fishing
village, from starvation at Christmas time. For preschool-grade
2. 1990.


Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine RC 39501
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Detective Nate the Great hates mushy words, and slushy words, and
valentines too. When someone gives his dog Sludge a valentine
that says "I love you Sludge/More than fudge," he agrees to help
Sludge find out who sent it. But Nate the Great soon finds
himself involved in a case of two mystery valentines. For grades
2-4. 1994.


A Newbery Christmas: Fourteen Stories of Christmas by Newbery
Award-Winning Authors RC 35827
selected by Martin H. Greenberg and Charles G. Waugh 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
The American Library Association has presented the John Newbery
Award annually since 1922 to the "most distinguished
contribution" to children's literature. This collection includes
Christmas stories by more than a dozen Newbery Award-winning
authors. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991.


A Newbery Halloween: A Dozen Scary Stories by Newbery
Award-winning Authors RC 39186
selected by Martin H. Greenberg and Charles G. Waugh 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Since 1922 the American Library Association has awarded the John
Newbery Award annually to the "most distinguished contribution"
to children's literature. This collection of scary stories--just
right for Halloween--is by Newbery Award-winning authors.
Includes selections by Beverly Cleary, E.L. Konigsburg, and
Virginia Hamilton. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.


Picnic at Mudsock Meadow RC 39181
by Patricia Polacco 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
At the annual Halloween picnic in Mudsock Meadow, William is
tortured by Hester Bledden. At first sight, she pokes out her
tongue and yells "peeeeeee youuuuuuu," to William's utter
embarrassment. And she is right there when he loses the
pumpkin-carving and seed-spitting contests. His efforts in the
dress-up event seem equally doomed until he faces down the ghost
of Quicksand Bottoms and Hester calls him "her hero." For grades
K-3. 1992.


Thank You, Santa RC 36419
by Margaret Wild 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Although many children write to Santa before Christmas, not too
many write afterwards. Samantha, who lives in Australia, becomes
Santa's pen pal, and they correspond throughout the entire year.
Through their letters Samantha broadens her knowledge of polar
animals. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1991.


+The Thief of Always: A Fable RC 35887
by Clive Barker 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Harvey Swick, ten, is bored with the dreary month of February and
needs a diversion. Then a stranger, Rictus, magically enters
Harvey's room and invites him to Holiday House. There is plenty
to do at Holiday House as each day brings all four seasons to
pass with their special holidays. But Harvey soon realizes that
an evil force lurks in the house. For junior and senior high and
older readers. Bestseller 1992.


Young Santa RC 36284
by Dan Greenburg 
read by George Guidall-Shapiro
1 cassette
The author, with tongue in cheek, tells how Santa Claus got his
name, what his parents were like, and how he came to be a gift
bringer. This story brings to life the baby, toddler, and
adolescent years (Santa got his learner's permit at fourteen) of
the man we know and love. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.

Braille

The Biggest Pumpkin Ever BR 9517
by Steven Kroll 
1 volume
Two mice, one a house mouse and the other a field mouse, fall in
love with the very same pumpkin. The house mouse intends to enter
it in the town's pumpkin contest, and the field mouse intends to
carve it into the world's biggest jack-o'-lantern for Halloween.
For grades 2-4. 1984.


The Easter Egg Farm BR 9903
by Mary Jane Auch 
1 volume
Pauline, who lives in Mrs. Pennywort's henhouse, is a most
unusual hen. Pauline lays eggs that come out looking like
whatever object she concentrates on. The other hens think that
her eggs are ugly, but Mrs. Pennywort finds them beautiful, and
she and Pauline work together to open an Easter egg farm.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Happy Christmas, Gemma BR 9000
by Sarah Hayes 
1 volume
A young boy and his baby sister, Gemma, busily prepare for
Christmas. They make Christmas pudding, put up decorations,
decorate a tree, and wrap their presents. On Christmas they enjoy
a delightful day that includes a call to cousins in Jamaica.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1986.


Tree of Cranes BR 8980
by Allen Say 
1 volume
Seven days before New Year's Day, a young Japanese boy is
perplexed by his mother's strange behavior. She folds paper
cranes and digs up the tiny pine tree that was planted when he
was born. As the boy helps his mother decorate the tree with the
paper cranes and candles, she explains how Christmas is
celebrated in the United States, where she was born.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1991.

Humor

Cassettes

Angela and the Broken Heart RC 36653
by Nancy K. Robinson 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Angela, six-and-a-half, is quite concerned about love and her
teenage brother and sister. Her sister, thirteen, experiences
love through a torrid romance novel concealed by a dust jacket
that says Silas Marner. More serious, however, are the
experiences of Angela's brother, who is smitten with a new girl
in his tenth grade class and waits in vain for her to notice him.
Companion to Angela, Private Citizen (RC 36654). For grades 3-6.
1991.


Angela, Private Citizen RC 36654
by Nancy K. Robinson 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Ever since she listened to her older brother in a debate on the
national economy, six-year-old Angela has been worried about the
country's running out of money. On April 15, as her parents are
figuring out their last-minute income tax return, Angela decides
to file her own, along with $4.53, and she uses the very form her
parents need. For grades 3-6. 1989.


Arthur Babysits RC 37836
by Marc Brown 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Arthur can hardly believe it himself, but he has agreed to
babysit for "the terrible Tibble twins" after being volunteered
by his sister, D.W. The experience is a nightmare come true for
Arthur, until he outwits the mischievous twosome with tricks,
laughter, and storytime fun. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


The Cow Who Wouldn't Come Down RC 38151
by Paul Brett Johnson 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Now Miss Rosemary knew that Gertrude, her cow, had a mind of her
own. But when Gertrude took to flying, and even perched in a tree
and tried to sound like a bird, it sent Miss Rosemary into a
tizzy! She tried everything to get that stubborn cow down out of
the sky, but absolutely nothing worked--until she made Gertrude
jealous. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.


Dear Mom, Get Me Out of Here! RC 36666
by Ellen Conford 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Anxious to be off to Switzerland, Paul Tanner's parents dump him
at a boarding school they haven't bothered to visit. And it is a
nightmare come true for Paul. His roommate is convinced that he
can fly; the gym teacher holds checker practice outside in the
snow; the janitor is incapable of fixing anything; and the editor
of the school newspaper asks Paul to help him prove that the
headmaster has a shocking past. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1992.


Doctor De Soto RC 39061
by William Steig 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette (Reissue)
A kind mouse dentist and his shrewd wife outfox a dangerous
patient who wants to try out his new gold teeth on them! A sly
story for grades K-3. 1982.


Henry and the Paper Route RC 36747
by Beverly Cleary 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette (Reissue)
Henry, eleven, feels it's high time he did something important,
and he believes a paper route is just what he needs. When he
takes over Scooter's route while he's out with the chicken pox,
Henry feels certain he'll get Chuck's route when basketball
season starts. But when Murph, the new "genius" in the
neighborhood, lands the job, Henry's pesky friend Ramona comes to
his rescue. Companion to Henry Huggins (RC 35642). For grades
3-6. 1957.


Honey, I Blew Up the Kid RC 37710
by Todd Strasser 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Professor Szalinski, Nick's inventor dad with a Ph.D. in physics,
is at it again. This time he invents an enlarging machine that he
accidentally zaps his younger son, Adam, with. Adam becomes the
world's largest toddler--terrorizing Las Vegas and intensifying
the teenage angst of his brother, Nick, who gets stuck
babysitting for him. Sequel to Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (RC
33678). For grades 4-7. 1992.


Jason and the Aliens down the Street RC 38190
by Gery Greer and Bob Ruddick 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Jason Harkness, who's become a door-to-door dog trainer for the
summer, is hightailing it after his first charge when he runs
into his neighbor, Cooper Vor. Vor is an intragalactic
troubleshooter who has a talking cat, Lootna, and is in need of
an assistant. Jason signs on, and they are soon jetting to a
distant planet in an effort to retrieve a stolen energy crystal.
For grades 2-4. 1991.


Knights of the Kitchen Table: The Time Warp Trio RC 36216
by Jon Scieszka 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
The Time Warp Trio is here! Comprised of Joe and his two pals,
Fred and Sam, the trio travels through time with the help of The
Book, a gift from Joe's magician uncle. Their adventures are
chockful of tongue-in-cheek humor as they journey back to the
Middle Ages to hang out with Sir Lancelot and make Camelot safe
from a dragon and a very smelly giant. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1991.


Losing Joe's Place RC 38453
by Gordon Korman 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
The summer before their senior year in high school, Jason and two
friends sublet Jason's older brother's apartment--surely a dream
come true. But their deli-owning landlord, bills, an uninvited
eccentric guest, and much, much more help to turn their dream
into a full-of-humor nightmare. For grades 6-9. 1990.


Monkey Soup RC 37822
by Louis Sachar 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Daddy is sick in bed (and he can blow his nose louder than anyone
else in the world). Mommy is making him soup to make him feel
better. And so is the young narrator, who adds all of the things
that make her feel better, like Band-Aids, crayons, and even her
favorite monkey. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Not for a Billion Gazillion Dollars RC 37090
by Paula Danziger 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Matthew Martin's parents insist that he earn half the money to
buy the expensive computer program he craves. After toying with
the idea of renting out sister Amanda's room, he survives a
session of baby-sitting and settles on mowing lawns. Matthew
washes windshields at an intersection until his parents stop him;
then Jil! suggests he sell computer-made cards and posters.
Sequel to Earth to Matthew (RC 37089). For grades 4-7. 1992.


One Snowy Night RC 38684
by Nick Butterworth 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Percy the park keeper lives in a little hut in the center of the
park. Every day he shares his lunch with the animals, who all
know about his hut. One cold snowy night the animals come, one by
one, to share the warmth of Percy's bed. Soon the bed is so
crowded that everyone is tied in a knot and poor Percy is
squashed. But the problem is solved surprisingly by the
appearance of a special, final guest. For preschool-grade 2.
1989.


Phone Calls RC 37962
by R.L. Stine 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Diane calls her best friend, Julie, and convinces her that Mick
is very, very, interested--and that she should give him a call.
Trouble is, Julie calls the wrong Mick--superjock Mick
Wilson--who couldn't care less about Julie, and utter phone
confusion begins. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1990.


Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore! RC 38579
by David McPhail 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
In this humorous tale told in rhyme, the narrator's house is
invaded by pigs of every color, type, and persuasion, who pig out
and throw a wonderful party. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.


Rats on the Range and Other Stories RC 39264
by James Marshall 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Eight humorous stories about an unusual assortment of animals
including a rat family that vacations at a dude ranch owned by
rat terriers, a mouse who is the housekeeper for a tomcat, and a
buzzard who may or may not leave his money to the Society for
Stray Cats. Companion to Rats on the Roof and Other Stories (RC
35447). For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993.


The Return of Freddy LeGrand RC 36352
by Jon Agee 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Aviator Freddy LeGrand didn't realize how much he'd learned from
two farmers, Sophie and Albert, or how much he'd taught them.
When the Golden Gull crashes after a transatlantic flight, Freddy
is rescued by Sophie and Albert. They teach him about farm life,
and he teaches them about airplanes. Later, when he crashes after
an around-the-world flight, Freddy comes to realize just how
important the lessons were. For grades K-3. 1992.


The Righteous Revenge of Artemis Bonner RC 36525
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Tongue-in-cheek spoof of the wild West. Artemis Bonner, fifteen,
leaves New York City for the West to avenge the dastardly murder
of his uncle, Ugly Ned Bonner, and to recover his uncle's
treasure. With dogged determination Artemis follows villains
Catfish Grimes and Lucy Featherdip from Juarez, Mexico, to
Anchorage, Alaska, getting the worst of every encounter.
Desperate, he teams up with Frolic. Violence. For grades 4-7.
1992.


Rolling Rose RC 39336
by James Stevenson 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A humorous nonsense story about Rose, a baby in a rolling
walker--her Rosemobile. One day when her mother is cooking, her
father is reading, her brother is playing, and the dog is
napping, Rose rolls right out the door. Soon she is joined by
Robby, Ruthie, Michael, Debbie, and eighty other babies in a
rollicking, rolling parade! For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


The Secret Elephant of Harlan Kooter RC 39080
by Dean Harvey 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Harlan Kooter--red-haired, small, and very well-mannered--lives
in Pine View, Florida, where he is constantly tormented by Mickey
Fungo, the schoolyard bully. When he finds an elephant named
Hannibal in his garage, Harlan hides the animal, who says he
wants to be free of the circus. The two become friends, and
Hannibal helps Harlan on his paper route, but an elephant is a
big secret to keep, and he is soon discovered. For grades 3-6.
1992.


Sheep in a Shop RC 36515
by Nancy Shaw 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
A birthday is coming, and five sheep friends are determined to
find that perfect gift for the big, big day. They look at rackets
and rockets, blocks and clocks, and trains and planes. When they
finally find a gift to buy, they don't have enough money, but
they come up with a perfect solution. For preschool-grade 2.
1991.


Sheep Out to Eat RC 36514
by Nancy Shaw 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
When five hungry sheep stop at a tea shop for a bite to eat, they
have trouble with the menu, they slurp and burp, they add mustard
to custard and add pepper to tea and cake (quite by
mistake)--which makes them sneeze and bump and jump, and they
wreak havoc on the tea shop. Evicted from the premises, they find
the perfect lunch right on the lawn. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Shoebag RC 35249
by Mary James 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Shoebag, the cockroach son of Drainboard and Under The Toaster,
awakens one morning to find that he is now a boy! Adopted by the
Biddles (in whose kitchen he has always lived) and renamed Stuart
Bagg, poor Shoebag confronts the unknown worlds of humanity and
school. Although he bands together with other social outcasts at
school and becomes close to his human sister, he longs to return
to roachdom and his roach family. For grades 4-7. 1990.


Squashed RC 36479
by Joan Bauer 
read by Anne Mullen
1 cassette
Ellie Morgan, sixteen, has two goals in life: to win the Rock
River (Iowa) Pumpkin Weigh-In and to lose twenty pounds. Growing
Max--her giant pumpkin--is hard enough, what with drought,
insects, cold, and even pumpkin thieves to fend off. Her widowed
father doesn't approve of her obsession with Max, but encourages
her diet with the motivational tapes he sells. And her loving
grandmother is very supportive. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1992.


The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales RC 38039
by Jon Scieszka 
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
The author calls these tales "not quite" fairy tales, or, fairly
stupid tales. Included are "The Princess and the Bowling Ball,"
"The Other Frog Prince," "Cinderumpelstiltskin," and "The Stinky
Cheese Man." For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


Thank You, Amelia Bedelia RC 39369
by Peggy Parish 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Great-aunt Myra is coming to visit, and Mr. and Mrs. Rogers want
everything to be exactly right. Amelia Bedelia must help clean
the house and prepare dinner, but she keeps getting things mixed
up. Whether she is stripping the beds or making a jelly roll,
lovable, literal Amelia Bedelia just can't seem to follow
directions--or maybe she follows them too well! For
preschool-grade 2. 1964.


The Twinkie Squad RC 36609
by Gordon Korman 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Eccentric sixth-grader Douglas Fairchild is obsessed with a
country called Pefkakia. Armando Rivera is a basketball player, a
defender of weaker kids, and a foreign affairs wiz. They are sent
to join the Special Discussion Group (a.k.a. the Twinkie Squad)
at Thaddeus G. Little Middle School. Douglas proclaims this
after-school counseling group of "problem kids" the Grand Knights
of the Exalted Karpoozi and ignites chaos. For grades 5-8. 1992.


The Vicar of Nibbleswicke RC 37941
by Roald Dahl 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
Robert Lee had dyslexia as a child. But, guided by some very good
teachers, he largely overcame this disability. Then Robert Lee
became Reverend Lee and received his first important job--as
vicar of Nibbleswicke. Anxiety triggered a peculiar problem
related to his old dyslexia--he would say backwards the most
important words in the sentence: hence, God became dog--not a
good thing for a preacher. For grades 3-6. 1991.


Wanted . . . Mud Blossom RC 37382
by Betsy Byars 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
When Junior discovers that the school's hamster, entrusted to his
care, has disappeared, he jumps to a conclusion: Pap's dog, Mud,
is a murderer. Mud seeks refuge under the porch and awaits his
trial. Meanwhile, Mad Mary seems to be missing, and Vern and
Michael appear to know more about it than they will admit. And
Ralphie persists in his pursuit of Maggie. Companion to A Blossom
Promise (RC 28770). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991.


"Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?" RC 36781
by Avi 
read by Scott Sedar
1 cassette
The novel unfolds entirely through dialogue; conversations mingle
with transcripts of 1940s' radio theater heard by a boy only too
ready to imagine himself a hero along the lines of the Lone
Ranger or the Green Hornet. Frankie isn't a bad kid, but he's an
impulsive and annoying one, trying the patience of his parents;
the family's boarder, Mr. Swerdlow; and his long-suffering
teacher, Miss Gomez. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.


Young Santa RC 36284
by Dan Greenburg 
read by George Guidall-Shapiro
1 cassette
The author, with tongue in cheek, tells how Santa Claus got his
name, what his parents were like, and how he came to be a gift
bringer. This story brings to life the baby, toddler, and
adolescent years (Santa got his learner's permit at fourteen) of
the man we know and love. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.

Braille

Do Bananas Chew Gum? BR 9698
by Jamie Gilson 
1 volume
As a new kid in a new town, sixth-grader Sam hopes to hide the
fact that he can't read. In no time at all, though, both a new
girl in his class and a perceptive teacher realize that the smart
aleck is no dummy. For grades 5-8. 1980.


Fox Outfoxed BR 9413
by James Marshall 
1 volume
In these three short stories, Fox attempts to win a race
dishonestly, gives away all of his comic books, and enjoys
Halloween trick-or-treating with his friends. Easy reading for
grades 2-4. 1992.


Freckle Juice BR 9664
by Judy Blume 
1 volume
Andrew is so envious of Nicky's beautiful freckles that he pays
five weeks' allowance for a secret freckle-juice recipe. For
grades 2-4. 1971.


Henry and the Clubhouse BR 9260
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
Henry has his hands full with a paper route and a clubhouse
project, but things get even more complicated when his friend's
little sister keeps interfering and his dog gets in a fight. For
grades 3-6. 1962.


Henry and the Paper Route BR 9296
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
Henry, eleven, feels it's high time he did something important,
and he believes a paper route is just what he needs. When he
takes over Scooter's route while he's out with the chicken pox,
Henry feels certain he'll get Chuck's route when basketball
season starts. But when Murph, the new "genius" in the
neighborhood lands the job, Henry's pesky friend Ramona comes to
his rescue. Companion to Henry Huggins (BR 7178). For grades 3-6.
1957.


"I'm Not Sleepy" BR 8972
by Denys Cazet 
1 volume
Alex is in bed, but he's not sleepy. So, Father tells him a
"no-matter-how-wide-awake-you-are-I-can-make-you-sleepy sleepy
story," with humorous results. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade
2. 1992.


One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish BR 8990
by Dr. Seuss 
1 volume
Nonsense verses for beginning readers. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1960.


Ramona and Her Mother BR 9251
by Beverly Cleary 
1 volume
Ramona thinks that because she is the youngest one in her family
she often gets treated unfairly. For grades 3-6. 1979.


Rats on the Range and Other Stories BR 9791
by James Marshall 
1 volume
Eight humorous stories about an unusual assortment of animals
including a rat family that vacations at a dude ranch owned by
rat terriers, a mouse who is the housekeeper for a tomcat, and a
buzzard who may or may not leave his money to the Society for
Stray Cats. Companion to Rats on the Roof and Other Stories (BR
8896). For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993.


Silly Sally BR 9917
by Audrey Wood 
1 volume
A nonsense story in rhyme about Silly Sally and the friends that
she makes as she travels to town--backward and upside down.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


Wanted...Mud Blossom BR 9419
by Betsy Byars 
1 volume
When Junior discovers that the school's hamster, entrusted to his
care, has disappeared, he jumps to a conclusion: Pap's dog, Mud,
is a murderer. Mud seeks refuge under the porch and awaits his
trial. Meanwhile, Mad Mary seems to be missing, and Vern and
Michael appear to know more about it than they will admit. And
Ralphie persists in his pursuit of Maggie. Companion to A Blossom
Promise (RC 28770, BR 8697). For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1991.


Mystery

Cassettes

Ali Baba Bernstein: Lost and Found RC 38462
by Johanna Hurwitz 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Ali Baba Bernstein, alias David Bernstein, is
involved in a series of adventures that include hunting for a
bear in Yellowstone National Park, solving a mystery involving a
glass slipper, and searching New York City for his lost mother.
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.


The Baby-sitter RC 36923
by R.L. Stine 
read by Virginia Kearns
1 cassette
Jenny had been apprehensive from the start about accepting the
Hagens' baby-sitting job. She had met their young son, Donny,
quite by accident at the shopping mall. Donny had become
instantly attached to her, and his parents had offered her the
job on Thursday and Saturday nights. Now she sat in their dark,
eerie house--alive with creaks and groans--as a stranger prowled
in the yard. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers.
1989.


The Baby-sitter II RC 36925
by R.L. Stine 
read by Virginia Kearns
1 cassette
There have been a series of attacks on baby-sitters. Still, Jenny
accepts a baby-sitting job for cute little Donny Hagen. Donny's
father seems very tense and a bit strange, as does his neighbor.
And Donny loves to frighten his sitter. When Jenny receives
disturbing calls while babysitting for Donny, she wonders if she
is being stalked by the attacker. Sequel to The Baby-sitter (RC
36923). Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.


Beastie RC 38029
by Georgess McHargue 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Mary Wendell, Theo Chun, and Scott Hanford have accompanied their
parents on an expedition to a Scottish loch to find a creature
that supposedly resides there. While their parents are employing
sophisticated scientific methods, the trio is conducting its own
investigation, determined to find the monster first and become
famous. They meet a young girl who has befriended the "beastie"
and learn that its life is in danger. For grades 3-6. 1992.


Bus Station Mystery RC 37359
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
The Aldens--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--have decided to
visit a science fair thirty miles from their New England home,
and they'll be traveling by bus. As they depart they run into two
mysterious boys and a perturbed Frank Timmons, who manages the
bus station. He seems linked to a paint factory that the Aldens
discover is polluting a river. A Boxcar Children mystery. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1974.


Caboose Mystery RC 37357
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
The Aldens--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--will be spending
the summer traveling in an old-fashioned wooden caboose that
belongs to a friend of Grandfather Alden. It used to be a circus
caboose, Number 777, and it has a mysterious past that the Aldens
soon become enmeshed in. A Boxcar Children mystery. For grades
3-6 and older readers. 1966.


Choosing Sides RC 38438
by Carolyn Keene 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Nancy Drew first meets Caroline Hill, the district attorney for
River Heights, through Nancy's father, Carson Drew, a criminal
lawyer. When Caroline announces her candidacy for mayor, Nancy
eagerly signs on as a volunteer. She does not know that she will
soon be working to clear her candidate of murder charges. Bobby
Rouse, who threatened to implicate Caroline in a bribery scandal,
has been found dead. A Nancy Drew mystery for grades 4-7. 1993.


The Dead Man in Indian Creek RC 36604
by Mary Downing Hahn 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Parker and Matt, both twelve, decide to camp out one last time
before it becomes too cold and stumble upon a dead man. Parker
swears he saw George Evans--his widowed mother's boyfriend and
his least favorite person--at the scene of the crime. Thus begins
a peril-laden adventure that includes a cocaine ring in which
Parker's mother and George are involved. For grades 5-7 and older
readers. 1990.


Die Softly RC 39071
by Christopher Pike 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Herb, nineteen and yet to go on a date, is photographing the
cheerleaders for the yearbook. That seems as close as he'll ever
get to his fantasy, Alexa. Hiding his camera in the locker room
showers, Herb hopes to get a sexy photo. Before he develops his
film, another cheerleader, Lisa, dies in a car accident. But
Herb's picture shows Lisa naked in the shower being approached by
Alexa with a baseball bat. Violence. For junior and senior high
readers. 1991.


The Egypt Game RC 37531
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette (Reissue)
A group of children entranced by the study of Egypt play their
own Egypt game with secret meetings, rites, and ceremonies in an
abandoned yard behind the antique shop. The game helps an unhappy
eleven-year-old solve her personal problems and leads to the
identification of the lurking stranger. For grades 4-7. 1976.


The Face on the Milk Carton RC 36957
by Caroline B. Cooney 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
The message on the milk carton reads, "Have you seen this child?"
Three-year-old Jennie Spring was kidnapped twelve years earlier,
but Janie Johnson, looking at the photo, suddenly knows that she
is that child. Fragments of memory and other evidence accumulate
until Janie demands to know about her early childhood. Her
parents confess what they believe true, that she is their
grandchild, but Janie remains unconvinced. For junior and senior
high readers. 1990.


Fell Back RC 37425
by M.E. Kerr 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
John Fell, the son of a detective, returns after a holiday to the
prep school where he has been sent by a rich benefactor and
discovers that a fellow Sevens club member, Lasher, has fallen to
his death from the tower on campus. Fell is determined to find
out if the death is an accident, a suicide, or a murder, and he
soon is involved in a mystery that includes another death. Sequel
to Fell (RC 29340). For junior and senior high readers. 1989.


Fell Down RC 36616
by M.E. Kerr 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
John Fell, seventeen, is distraught over the death of his best
friend, Dib, in a car accident. John is further struggling to
understand the death of Lenny Last, a washed-up Las Vegas
comedian-ventriloquist and former Gardner School student, a
search that leads him into a twenty-year-old mystery. Sequel to
Fell (RC 29340) and Fell Back (RC 37425). For junior and senior
high readers. 1991.


The Fire-Raiser RC 36606
by Maurice Gee 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
New Zealand, 1915. Lurking in dark alleyways in a black coat and
red balaclava, disturbed Edgar Marwick finds release from his
tyrannical mother by setting fires. The baker's adventurous kids,
Noel and Kitty; the mayor's over-protected child, Irene; and
homeless Phil band together and bravely gather evidence that
indicts Marwick. While seeking justice, they witness the
prejudice against their German music teacher. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1986.


Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Missing Eye RC 36652
by Eth Clifford 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Flatfoot Fox, who claims to be the smartest detective in the
whole world, and his assistant, Secretary Bird, have just been
approached by Fat Cat--someone has stolen his glass eye! The
theft took place at Fat Cat's very own birthday party. Suspects
include Really Ridiculous Rabbit, Picky Pig, Greedy Goat, and
Snake-in-the Grass. Companion to Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the
Nosy Otter (RC 36554). For grades 2-4. 1990.


Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Nosy Otter RC 36554
by Eth Clifford 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Mrs. Chatterbox Otter's son, Nosy Otter, is missing, and Flatfoot
Fox and his trusty aid, Secretary Bird, have agreed to take the
case. They are determined to find the kidnapper before Mrs.
Chatterbox Otter's constant patter drives them both crazy! The
suspects include Lame-Brain Swan and Terribly Worried Woodchuck.
Companion to Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Missing Eye (RC
36652). For grades 2-4. 1992.


The Ghost from beneath the Sea RC 37434
by Bill Brittain 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
The ghosts of Parnell House are in trouble again. Essie, who
drowned in a riverboat accident in the 1800s, and Horace,
beheaded during the Revolutionary War, are joined by Ellsworth
Parnell. Ellsworth succumbed in the sinking of the Titanic, but
not before he lost the deed to Parnell House in a poker game. Now
the descendant of the man who won the deed has come to claim the
property. Sequel to Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? (RC 24448). For
grades 4-7. 1992.


The Ghost of Lost Island RC 36626
by Liza Ketchum Murrow 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Gabe, twelve, resents his bossy older sister and is overjoyed
that Grandfather is taking only him--not Ginny--along for the
annual sheep-shearing on Ghost Island off the Maine coast.
Although Grandfather blames Gabe's suspicions on an overworked
imagination, Gabe is convinced that the mysterious woman he
encounters is the legendary ghost of a drowned dairymaid. For
grades 5-8. 1991.


The Ghosts of Mercy Manor RC 39002
by Betty Ren Wright 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Orphaned Gwen Maxwell, twelve, is angry and upset when her
much-older brother shunts her off to a foster family instead of
taking her in. Determined not to like the Mercys, she soon finds
life with Tessie, a curious five-year-old; Jason, sixteen and a
budding playwright; and their parents quite pleasant. Disrupting
the harmony are ghosts that threaten to reveal dreadful secrets
suppressed by Mrs. Mercy. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.


Houseboat Mystery RC 37358
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
One hot July day, the Aldens--grandfather, Henry, Jessie, Violet,
Benny, and their dog Watch--take a drive in hopes of cooling off.
To their surprise, they discover a road leading to a small river
and meet up with a Mr. Rivers who rents out a houseboat by the
week. Renting the boat, they soon find themselves stalked, and
they are determined to find out why. For grades 3-6. 1967.


Kristy and the Haunted Mansion RC 38229
by Ann M. Martin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Kristy Thomas has a softball team called the
Krushers. Her older brother, Bart, has a team called the Bashers.
They have formed an all-star team called the Krashers, and this
Saturday they are traveling thirty miles to play in Redfield. On
the way back, there is a huge storm. It is so terrible that Bart
cannot drive, and the only place to take shelter is in a house
that looks haunted. A Baby-sitters Club mystery for grades 4-7.
1993.


Liars RC 37690
by P.J. Petersen 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
His newly discovered ability to dowse (detect underground water
with a forked stick) surprises fourteen-year-old Sam, but he is
totally taken aback by his newfound ability to know when someone
is lying. As mysterious events unfold in his remote village in
northern California, Sam's clairvoyance makes him suspicious of
nearly everyone, including his own father. For grades 5-8. 1992.


The Mystery at the Dog Show RC 37832
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, once orphans living in a
boxcar, now live with their grandfather. He has just received a
letter from an old friend, Mrs. Annabel Teague, who is coming to
Greenfield for the annual dog show to enter her prized golden
retriever. The children are excited about their first dog show
and the myriad of dogs they see. Then strange things happen that
threaten the day. A Boxcar Children book for grades 3-6. 1993.


The Mystery in the Snow RC 37834
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
The "boxcar children" Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--once
alone in the woods living in a boxcar and now happily under the
care of their grandfather--are at Snow Haven Lodge for their
winter vacation. They look forward to competing in the lodge's
annual carnival, and sign up for a host of events. But things are
not right from the very start, and the children are determined to
find out why. A Boxcar Children book for grades 3-6. 1993.


The Mystery of the Cupboard RC 36485
by Lynne Reid Banks 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Omri's family has inherited a house, and they have moved to the
country. During repair work on the roof, Omri finds a journal and
a box that once belonged to his great-great-aunt Jessica
Charlotte. The diary contains information about the origin of the
magic cupboard, and the box contains more plastic figures. Sequel
to Secret of the Indian (RC 35632). For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1993.


The Mystery of the Singing Ghost RC 37835
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who lived as orphans in a
boxcar until their grandfather found them, happily share his
home. Now, they will be around even more family because their
cousins, Joe and Alice, are moving to Greenfield. The children
want to help fix up Joe and Alice's new house before they arrive.
But the house is either haunted or someone is trying to scare
them away. A Boxcar Children book for grades 3-6. 1992.


The Old Motel Mystery RC 38516
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
The Alden children--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--fly to
Florida with Aunt Jane, who has come to visit her friend, Kay
Kingsley. The motel that Kay runs in Lyndale is very run-down; it
was in bad shape when she inherited it and she hasn't been able
to fix it up. Kay is thinking of selling out and moving to an
apartment. The children offer to fix the place up but someone
seems bent on stopping them. A Boxcar Children mystery for grades
3-6 and older readers. 1992.


The Pizza Mystery RC 37833
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
The four Alden children--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--who
once lived as orphans and now live with their grandfather, love
to eat at Piccolos' Pizza, run by old friends of Mr. Alden.
Business at the pizzeria has fallen off, and Mr. and Mrs. Piccolo
are pleased when the children offer to help. Soon, however, the
children come to suspect that someone is deliberately trying to
close down the business. A Boxcar Children book for grades 3-6.
1993.


Tagged for Terror RC 38443
by Franklin W. Dixon 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Eddings Air has hired Joe and Frank Hardy to investigate a series
of luggage thefts that are threatening to send the airline into
bankruptcy. Disguised as baggage handlers, the Hardys discover a
conspiracy that threatens more than the survival of the young
airline. It includes sabotage and murder. A Hardy Boys mystery
for grades 4-7. 1993.


The Trouble with Lemons RC 36886
by Daniel Hayes 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Tyler feels like he is a total failure--a magnet for trouble. His
father is dead, and his mother and brother are movie stars away
for long periods of time. When Tyler and his best friend, Lymie,
go to the local quarry for a forbidden late-night dip, they find
themselves swimming with a dead body. Making a swift retreat,
they anonymously report their discovery to the sheriff, and then
try to puzzle out the mystery themselves. For grades 6-9. 1991.


Welcome to Dead House RC 38057
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Amanda, twelve; Josh, eleven; and Petey, the dog, hate their new
house. It's a huge old house in a town called Dark Falls that
their dad inherited from a great-uncle whom he doesn't remember.
And, a free house means that Dad can quit his boring job and
concentrate on his writing career. They do not know that the town
is peopled with the living dead and that their family has come to
"Dead House" to provide fresh blood, and die. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1992.

Braille

Bus Station Mystery BR 9496
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
1 volume
The Aldens--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--have decided to
visit a science fair thirty miles from their New England home,
and they'll be traveling by bus. As they depart they run into two
mysterious boys and a perturbed Frank Timmons, who manages the
bus station. He seems linked to a paint factory that the Aldens
discover is polluting a river. A Boxcar Children mystery. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1974.


Choosing Sides BR 9688
by Carolyn Keene 
1 volume
Nancy Drew first meets Caroline Hill, the district attorney for
River Heights, through Nancy's father, Carson Drew, a criminal
lawyer. When Caroline announces her candidacy for mayor, Nancy
eagerly signs on as a volunteer. She does not know that she will
soon be working to clear her candidate of murder charges. Bobby
Rouse, who threatened to implicate Caroline in a bribery scandal,
has been found dead. A Nancy Drew mystery for grades 4-7. 1993.


The Egypt Game BR 9393
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 
1 volume
A group of children entranced by the study of Egypt play their
own Egypt game with secret meetings, rites, and ceremonies in an
abandoned yard behind the antique shop. The game helps an unhappy
eleven-year-old solve her personal problems and leads to the
identification of the lurking stranger. For grades 4-7. 1976.


A Handful of Thieves BR 9504
by Nina Bawden 
1 volume
When a confidence man disappears with Fred's grandmother's
savings, five children--who call themselves the Cemetery
Committee--set out to find the man and recover the money. For
grades 3-6. 1967.


Mike's Mystery BR 9678
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
1 volume
The Alden children--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--can't wait
for summer vacation so they can get back to Mystery Ranch, where
Aunt Jane lives. Last summer uranium was discovered on the ranch,
and stores, churches, and schools have come with the influx of
miners. An old friend from back East, Mike Wood, has also moved
nearby. When his house burns down in a mysterious fire, Mike is a
prime suspect. A Boxcar Children mystery for grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1960.


The Mystery of the Cupboard BR 9255
by Lynne Reid Banks 
2 volumes
Omri's family has inherited a house, and they have moved to the
country. During repair work on the roof, Omri finds a journal and
a box that once belonged to his great-great-aunt Jessica
Charlotte. The diary contains information about the origin of the
magic cupboard, and the box contains more plastic figures. Sequel
to Secret of the Indian (BR 9141). For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1993.


The Old Motel Mystery BR 9674
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
1 volume
The Alden children--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--fly to
Florida with Aunt Jane, who has come to visit her friend, Kay
Kingsley. The motel that Kay runs in Lyndale is very run-down; it
was in bad shape when she inherited it and she hasn't been able
to fix it up. Kay is thinking of selling out and moving to an
apartment. The children offer to fix the place up but someone
seems bent on stopping them. A Boxcar Children mystery for grades
3-6 and older readers. 1992.


Tagged for Terror BR 9694
by Franklin W. Dixon 
1 volume
Eddings Air has hired Joe and Frank Hardy to investigate a series
of luggage thefts that are threatening to send the airline into
bankruptcy. Disguised as baggage handlers, the Hardys discover a
conspiracy that threatens more than the survival of the young
airline. It includes sabotage and murder. A Hardy Boys mystery
for grades 4-7. 1993.

Native Americans

Cassettes

Canyons RC 36800
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Scott Sedar
1 cassette
In 1864 young Apache brave Coyote Runs, cornered in a canyon, is
shot by U.S. soldiers during the raid that was to make him a man.
Over one hundred years later, his skull, with a hole through its
forehead, is discovered by Brennan Cole, a fifteen-year-old loner
who is camping in the canyons outside El Paso, Texas. Brennan is
compelled to learn the story behind the skull and to bring peace
to Coyote Runs's restless spirit. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1990.


Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale RC 38478
retold by Janet Stevens 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Coyote, not one to take advice, ignores the warning of
Hummingbird and swipes a beautiful blanket draped over a huge
rock, thus angering the spirit of the desert. The rock takes off
in hot pursuit of Coyote in this humorous Ute trickster tale. For
grades K-3. 1993.


Crow Chief: A Plains Indian Story RC 38567
by Paul Goble 
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
In this Native American tale, Crow Chief always warns the buffalo
when the hunters are approaching. That is, until Falling Star,
the savior, comes to the camp and teaches Crow Chief that all
must share and live together. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
1992.


Dream Wolf RC 36651
by Paul Goble 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
In this Plains Indian tale, young Tiblo and his little sister
Tanksi lose their way in the hills, and, as darkness falls, they
find refuge in a cave. That night Tiblo dreams that a wolf
appears to watch over them. When he awakens, the dream has come
true, and the wolf guides the two children home. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1990.


The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses RC 38551
by Paul Goble 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
A tale of a young Native American girl who loved horses in a very
special way. The people in her village noticed how she understood
the wild horses, and how she could speak softly and the horses
would follow her. Although fond of her parents and her tribe, the
girl would at last become one of the Horse People. Caldecott
Medal. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1978.


How Raven Brought Light to People RC 38202
retold by Ann Dixon 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
A long time ago, the earth was new, and the people had no light.
A great chief hid the sun, the moon, and the stars in three
wooden boxes. Raven grew tired of the darkness and angry that the
chief kept the light from earth's people. This is a tale of how
Raven tricks the chief out of the boxes and gains black feathers
in the process. Adapted from an Alaskan Tlingit Indian legend.
For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.


Kunu: Escape on the Missouri RC 36667
by Kenneth Thomasma 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
As his father fights for the Union Army in the Civil War, Kunu,
along with his mother, sisters, grandfather, and nearly 2,000
other Winnebago people are forcibly removed from their ancestral
lands in Minnesota and taken to Crow Creek, South Dakota.
Hundreds die. Kunu's grandfather is determined to return to his
homeland to die, and he and Kunu embark on an incredible journey,
dodging soldiers and nearly drowning. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1989.


The Lost Children: The Boys Who Were Neglected RC 39165
by Paul Goble 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
In this retelling of a Blackfoot Indian legend, six orphaned
brothers are neglected by the people, teased by the children, and
loved only by the camp dogs. They decide to leave for the Above
World, where Sun Man grows angry upon hearing of their neglect
and punishes the people. Today the orphans shine in the sky as
the Pleiades stars, or "the Lost Children." For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1993.


Love Flute RC 36819
retold by Paul Goble 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this Native American legend, a young man is too shy to woo the
woman he loves. He's brave in battle and a leader in the buffalo
hunt, but he's afraid to speak to her, though he longs to stand
with her draped in his blanket and confess his love. Sad and
lonely, he wanders into the forest, where two Elk Men bring him a
flute that the birds and animals have made. It is a flute that
will speak to the heart of the woman he loves. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1992.


Morning Girl RC 37957
by Michael Dorris 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Morning Girl, twelve, and her younger brother, Star Boy, are
Taino Indians living on a Bahamian island in 1492. In chapters
alternating between the first-person voices of Morning Girl, who
loves the day, and Star Boy, who loves the night, we learn of
their differences and of various events in the lives of their
family and community. In her last narrative, Morning Girl
witnesses the arrival of the first Europeans. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1992.


Pathki Nana: Kootenai Girl RC 36729
by Kenneth Thomasma 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Pathki Nana, an eight-year-old Kootenai Indian girl, is always
sad. She can often be seen walking alone, going off by herself,
with tears streaming down her face. The other villagers call
Pathki "the sad one." When her grandmother, Quiet One, tells
Pathki the story of Pathki's birth and instructs her to seek her
guardian spirit, Pathki's strength, wisdom, and courage are
tested. For grades 4-7. 1991.


Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest RC 38685
by Gerald McDermott 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Along the Pacific Northwest coast, Raven is the central character
in the myths and legends of Native Americans. In this tale,
Raven, feeling sad for the men and women living in the dark and
cold, devises a clever plan to steal the sun from the Sky Chief
to bring light and warmth to the people. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1993.


Red Hunters and the Animal People RC 37176
by Charles A. Eastman 
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
First published in 1904, this classic collection of twelve
folktales from the Dakota people reflects Native American
attitudes toward hunting and animals. Included are "Wechah the
Provider," "The Sky Warrior," and "Hootay of the Little Rosebud."
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1904.

Braille

Dreamcatcher BR 8983
by Audrey Osofsky 
1 volume
The Ojibway Indians of the northern Midwest believe in the
special power of dreams. While good dreams are a source of
knowledge, bad dreams forebode harm and ill will. In this lyrical
story, big sister weaves baby a dream net for protection against
bad dreams, as baby sleeps and the village community goes about
its daily activities. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.


The Light in the Forest BR 9589
by Conrad Richter 
1 volume
Once he was John Cameron Butler, but for the past eleven years,
True Son, a fifteen-year-old white boy raised by Indians, has
been the loved and adopted child of a great Lenni Lenape warrior.
Now, forcibly returned to his family, True Son cannot believe
that the pallid man standing before him in a garment the color of
a woman's expects True Son to accept him as his father. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1953.


Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran BR 9222
by Kenneth Thomasma 
1 volume
Naya Nuki, an eleven-year-old Shoshoni Indian, is taken captive
and enslaved by a rival Native American tribe. Escaping to the
woods, she lives off the land for a month and treks 1,000 miles
back to her Shoshoni camp. For grades 5-8. 1983.


Soun Tetoken: Nez Perce Boy BR 9264
by Kenneth Thomasma 
1 volume
Soun Tetoken (silent one) is a young Nez Perce boy who is mute
from a fire accident in his childhood. The boy learns to adapt to
his silent state; he trains his horse and small coyote friend to
obey hand and foot signs. A vivid portrayal of traditional Nez
Perce culture. For grades 5-8. 1984.

School

Cassettes

Angel Child, Dragon Child RC 37510
by Michele Maria Surat 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
It is Ut's first day at school. She has come with her sisters
because her mother is still in Vietnam, but Ut carries her
picture in a matchbox. An American boy with red hair shouts that
she is wearing pajamas to school, and the other kids join in the
laughter. But Ut and Raymond (the American boy) become friends
when they are sent to the principal's office for fighting, and he
helps to bring a gift to Ut and her family. For preschool-grade
2. 1983.


The Bicycle Man RC 37297
by Allen Say 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
The author, who grew up on the south island of Japan, vividly
recalls a "sportsday" held at his school. World War II had been
over for less than one year, and two American soldiers appeared.
As a fitting finale to the day, the two performed amazing tricks
on the principal's bicycle. For grades K-3. 1982.


The Boy Who Owned the School: A Comedy of Love RC 38433
by Gary Paulsen 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
High school student Jacob Freisten thinks of himself as a loser,
a wimp, a nobody who's perfected the art of near invisibility.
But his attempts to avoid notice at all costs are foiled when his
English teacher, Mrs. Hilsak, gives him the chance to earn extra
credit and pass English by working on the school play. He will
control the fog machine. Maria Tresser, on whom he has an intense
crush, has a starring role. For grades 6-9. 1990.


Buster, the Sheikh of Hope Street RC 38134
by Bjarne Reuter 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Continues the adventures and misadventures of Buster Mortensen, a
highly imaginative Danish schoolboy. Buster is out to get the
lead role--that of the dashing Sheikh Suleiman--in the school
play. For grades 5-8. Sequel to Buster's World (RC 32315). 1980.


Caroline's Mystery Dolls RC 38419
by Molly Mia Stewart 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Caroline Pearce, who's in the second grade with twins Jessica and
Elizabeth Wakefield, is not well liked by her classmates. She
tries to be the teacher's pet, and lately she's taken to bragging
about her porcelain doll collection. When Jessica challenges
Caroline to produce the dolls, she reluctantly agrees to bring
them to school for "Show and Tell." But when Caroline opens her
doll case, it's empty! A Sweet Valley Kids book for grades 2-4.
1991.


Charlotte Shakespeare and Annie the Great RC 36595
by Barbara Ware Holmes 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Charlotte Cheetham has been commissioned by her teacher, Mrs.
Sanchez, to write a Halloween play for her sixth-grade class. The
play is funny and scary, and Charlotte thinks her best friend,
Annie, is perfect for the lead. Soon everyone else is equally
impressed with Annie's talent; so much so that Charlotte begins
to feel left out. For grades 4-7. 1989.


Chrysanthemum RC 37639
by Kevin Henkes 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
The day she was born was the happiest day in her parents' lives,
and they wanted her to have a precious, priceless, and
fascinating name--so they named her Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum
loves her name. She thinks it is absolutely perfect. That is,
until the day she starts school and the other kids laugh upon
hearing her name when the teacher calls the roll. For
preschool-grade 2. 1991.


Class President RC 36364
by Johanna Hurwitz 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
The campaign is on for president of the fifth-grade class, and
the leading contenders are Lucas Cott, the class clown, and
Cricket Kaufman, who plans to be the first woman president of the
nation. Julio Sanchez, who would love to run for the office but
figures he has no chance of winning, is Lucas's campaign manager.
But when Julio shows his leadership abilities, a surprise is in
the offing. For grades 3-6. 1990.


Dear Mom, Get Me Out of Here! RC 36666
by Ellen Conford 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Anxious to be off to Switzerland, Paul Tanner's parents dump him
at a boarding school they haven't bothered to visit. And it is a
nightmare come true for Paul. His roommate is convinced that he
can fly; the gym teacher holds checker practice outside in the
snow; the janitor is incapable of fixing anything; and the editor
of the school newspaper asks Paul to help him prove that the
headmaster has a shocking past. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1992.


Dogs Don't Tell Jokes RC 35695
by Louis Sachar 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Seventh-grader Gary "Goon" Boone tells jokes constantly. He
thinks he's funny; his parents, teachers, and classmates don't.
They just think he's obnoxious. Hearing about a school talent
contest, Boone signs up, sure that his performance will launch
his career as a stand-up comic. But as the contest nears, he
becomes aware of how others perceive him and drops out of the
contest to just be "normal." For grades 5-8. 1991.


Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion RC 39113
by Suzy Kline 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Horrible Harry is a second-grader with a knack for mischief. When
Miss Mackle's ant farm arrives, it's plain to all that Mrs.
Foxworth, the school secretary, is scared to death of ants. So
Harry places the vial of ants on top of her yogurt in the
teachers' refrigerator! Harry isn't horrible when it comes to
Song Lee, however. Companion to Horrible Harry in Room 2B (RC
32727). For grades K-3 and older readers. 1989.


Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise RC 38613
by Suzy Kline 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
The collapse of Miss Mackle's squeaky old rocking chair, with her
in it, certainly gives her class a good laugh, but unfortunately
it puts her in the hospital for the Christmas season. Now Mr.
Cardini, the principal, must try to play her role as Mother Goose
in Room 2B's holiday skit. More important for Harry is the
question of a Christmas gift that will make Miss Mackle feel
better. For grades K-3. 1991.


Horrible Harry and the Green Slime RC 38612
by Suzy Kline 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
If you are in Miss Mackle's second-grade class with Horrible
Harry, boredom is the least of your worries. In these four short
stories, Harry leads his schoolmates in a secret mission to
celebrate Charlotte's Web, teaches his classmates to make green
slime (while the principal is watching), puts on a skit that
warns about the dangers of smoking, and has trouble being a
"secret pal." For grades 2-4. 1989.


Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding RC 38227
by Suzy Kline 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Horrible Harry is a second-grader who loves horrible things. He's
had a crush on Song Lee ever since she brought a potato beetle to
show-and-tell in kindergarten. Harry also loves kickball. As
Valentine's Day draws near, the kids in room 2B gear up for
kickball and a possible wedding between Horrible Harry and Song
Lee. Companion to Horrible Harry's Secret (RC 33366). For grades
K-3. 1992.


Keep Ms. Sugarman in the Fourth Grade RC 38367
by Elizabeth Levy 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
After her first three years of school, during which her excessive
enthusiasm has been neither appreciated nor understood, Jackie
has a teacher that she's grown to like. And, perhaps more
importantly, Ms. Sugarman likes her for who she is. But now, in
the middle of the school year, Ms. Sugarman is leaving the fourth
grade to become the interim principal. For grades 3-6. 1992.


Kool Ada RC 36112
by Sheila Solomon Klass 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
Deaths in her family and the loss of her home have robbed Ada,
eleven, of speech and of any interest in the world outside the
children's programs on TV. Sent north to live with her aunt in
Chicago, unresponsive Ada, with hot temper and ready fists,
quickly lands in a "special" class. Ms. Walker, the teacher, is
caring and capable, and--with Aunt Lottie and Mr. McCoy, the
building super--helps Ada to overcome her grief. For grades 5-8.
1991.


The Math Wiz RC 36402
by Betsy Duffey 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Marty Malone can do math problems better and faster than any
other third grader. There isn't a problem he can't solve; that
is, until he gets to gym class. Every day Marty is last pick when
teams are chosen. Thinking of his troubles as a math equation
(Math Wiz + P.E.= Misery), Marty tries and fails to solve his
problem alone. But when a sensitive teacher adds a new term (Math
Wiz + P.E. + A Friend = ?), Marty finds an answer. For grades
2-4. 1990.


Muggie Maggie RC 36059
by Beverly Cleary 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
Third-grader Maggie, out of pure contrariness, refuses to learn
cursive writing. After consultation with the principal, her
parents, and a psychologist, Maggie's teacher sends her around
the school bearing notes written in cursive, which so pique her
interest that she learns in self-defense. For grades 2-4. 1990.


The Rag Coat RC 36292
by Lauren Mills 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Minna, eight, has never been to school. Papa got sick with the
miner's cough just when Minna turned old enough for school, so
she had to stay home to help Mama, who sewed day and night on her
quilts trying to make ends meet. Before Papa died he promised to
get Minna a coat so that she could finally start school, but he
didn't have a chance to. Now, Minna and the "quilting mothers"
have come up with an idea for a wonderful coat. For grades 2-4.
1991.


Stepsisters RC 38248
by Kate William 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Annie Whitman, Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield's friend and
sorority sister, will soon be their neighbor as well. Annie's
mother is marrying a famous black photographer, and the family,
which will include Cheryl--Annie's new stepsister--will be moving
next door to the Wakefields. Annie is eager to make Cheryl feel
at home at Sweet Valley High, but Cheryl doesn't seem interested
in fitting in. A Sweet Valley High book for grades 6-9. 1993.


Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! RC 37841
by Eleanora E. Tate 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Fourth grader Mary Elouise Avery has low self-esteem--she hates
being African American, loathes her dark complexion, and is
embarrassed about slavery. She is unhappy when she is chosen to
narrate the new black history segment at her school's annual
Presidents' Month play. That is, until two storytellers help make
her proud of her African American heritage. Companion to The
Secret of Gumbo Grove (RC 27484). For grades 4-7. 1990.


Three Names RC 36329
by Patricia MacLachlan 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
When Great-grandfather was a young boy--"a hundred years ago," he
jokes--he went to a one-room school on the prairie. In this
story, he reminisces about his school days and about Three Names,
the dog who went everywhere with him--even to school. For grades
K-3. 1991.


The Twinkie Squad RC 36609
by Gordon Korman 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Eccentric sixth-grader Douglas Fairchild is obsessed with a
country called Pefkakia. Armando Rivera is a basketball player, a
defender of weaker kids, and a foreign affairs wiz. They are sent
to join the Special Discussion Group (a.k.a. the Twinkie Squad)
at Thaddeus G. Little Middle School. Douglas proclaims this
after-school counseling group of "problem kids" the Grand Knights
of the Exalted Karpoozi and ignites chaos. For grades 5-8. 1992.


What Mary Jo Shared RC 36684
by Janice May Udry 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Mary Jo never, ever participates in share time at school. Mary Jo
is shy, and she is afraid that the other kids won't be interested
in what she has to tell. She really does want to share, but she
wants to share something that no one else has talked about.
Finally, Mary Jo finds the perfect "something" to share--her
father! Companion to What Mary Jo Wanted (RC 17070). For grades
K-3. 1966.

Braille

Buster, The Sheikh of Hope Street BR 9535
by Bjarne Reuter 
1 volume
Continues the adventures and misadventures of Buster Mortensen, a
highly imaginative Danish schoolboy. Buster is out to get the
lead role--that of the dashing Sheikh Suleiman--in the school
play. For grades 5-8. Sequel to Buster's World (BR 8390). 1980.


Do Bananas Chew Gum? BR 9698
by Jamie Gilson 
1 volume
As a new kid in a new town, sixth-grader Sam hopes to hide the
fact that he can't read. In no time at all, though, both a new
girl in his class and a perceptive teacher realize that the smart
aleck is no dummy. For grades 5-8. 1980.

Science Fiction

Cassettes

Alien Secrets RC 37955
by Annette Curtis Klause 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Aboard a space freighter en route to the planet where her
scientist parents are based, Robin (Puck) Goodfellow, almost
thirteen and recently expelled from her proper English boarding
school, befriends an alien called Hush (for short). Hush has had
a cherished artifact stolen from him, and he believes it is on
the ship. Puck vows to help him retrieve it and is soon enmeshed
in a mystery with an abundance of suspects. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.


Dydeetown World RC 39297
by F. Paul Wilson 
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Earth, deserted by the "good people," has been left to the dregs
of society: criminals, drug users, street urchins, and clones of
dead movie idols. One honest detective remains--Sigmundo "Siggy"
Dreyer--who agrees to take the case of a Jean Harlow clone. She
is looking for her lover, and the search leds Dreyer to a
tyrannosaurus watchdog, a drug kingpin, and a chance to become a
hero to the urchins. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1989.


Experiment in Terror RC 36690
by Bernal C. Payne, Jr. 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette
Seven sixteen-year-olds, all born on the same day, are best
friends. When six of them disappear one after another, Steve, the
last remaining, is determined to find them. Steve discovers that
he has unusual powers and that he can read minds and influence
thoughts. When the missing six make contact with Steve, he learns
that he and his friends are aliens from another planet. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1987.


Fruit Blasterz from Outer Space RC 37821
by Brooke Stauffer 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Gregory, a fan of the television program "Blasterz from Space,"
believes that his older brother Howard stole the tiny figures
from the cartons of drink mix. Then Lazer Lemon, Galactic Grape,
and Millennium Marshmallow appear on the kitchen counter in full
space warrior attire. They build a transponder in Gregory's
backyard to bring others to Earth, unlike the characters on TV,
they are bad guys with an evil mission. For grades 2-4. 1993.


The Giver RC 37689
by Lois Lowry 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Jonas lives in a utopia: there is no hunger, no disease, no fear;
the elderly are tenderly cared for, and every child has attentive
parents. The society is uniformly run. Jonas eagerly awaits the
Ceremony of Twelve, when twelve-year-olds receive assignments for
their lifelong professions. He is selected to be the new Receiver
of Memories. As such he learns of misery and pain, but also of
joy and love. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Newbery Medal.
1993.


Jason and the Aliens down the Street RC 38190
by Gery Greer and Bob Ruddick 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Jason Harkness, who's become a door-to-door dog trainer for the
summer, is hightailing it after his first charge when he runs
into his neighbor, Cooper Vor. Vor is an intragalactic
troubleshooter who has a talking cat, Lootna, and is in need of
an assistant. Jason signs on, and they are soon jetting to a
distant planet in an effort to retrieve a stolen energy crystal.
For grades 2-4. 1991.


Strange Attractors RC 37693
by William Sleator 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Sylvan, a brilliant scientist, and his beautiful daughter Eve are
the "strange attractors" whose reckless manipulation of time
travel has plunged their timeline into chaos. Their search for a
stable timeline brings them to our world, where they must destroy
their doubles, the original Sylvan and Eve, or drag the world
into chaos. Max, a teenage science student, is forced to become
their ally or be destroyed himself. For junior and senior high
readers. 1990.

Braille

Alien Secrets BR 9510
by Annette Curtis Klause 
2 volumes
Aboard a space freighter en route to the planet where her
scientist parents are based, Robin (Puck) Goodfellow, almost
thirteen and recently expelled from her proper English boarding
school, befriends an alien called Hush (for short). Hush has had
a cherished artifact stolen from him, and he believes it is on
the ship. Puck vows to help him retrieve it and is soon enmeshed
in a mystery with an abundance of suspects. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.


The Giver BR 9626
by Lois Lowry 
1 volume
Jonas lives in a utopia: there is no hunger, no disease, no fear;
the elderly are tenderly cared for, and every child has attentive
parents. The society is uniformly run. Jonas eagerly awaits the
Ceremony of Twelve, when twelve-year-olds receive assignments for
their lifelong professions. He is selected to be the new Receiver
of Memories. As such he learns of misery and pain, but also of
joy and love. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Newbery Medal.
1993.

Short Stories

Cassettes

Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories RC 38285
by Chris Crutcher 
read by Scott Sedar
1 cassette
In these stories the athlete protagonists deal with issues like
racism, homophobia, sexism, and the task of coming to terms with
one's parents. Several stories revolve around characters featured
in The Crazy Horse Electric Game (RC 28935), Stotan! (RC 25934),
and Running Loose (RC 21102). The locales for the stories are
small towns in Montana and Idaho. For junior and senior high
readers. 1991.


Baseball in April and Other Stories RC 37667
by Gary Soto 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Eleven vignettes set in central California feature young Mexican
Americans going about the business of growing up. Fausto, who
longs for a guitar, fraudulently receives a hefty reward when he
returns a stray pet to a wealthy neighbor, but he is guilt-ridden
until he relinquishes the money in church. And Marie, who
declines a boring family vacation, is angry that fun was had
without her. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990.


Blue Skin of the Sea: A Novel in Stories RC 38728
by Graham Salisbury 
read by J.P. Linton
2 cassettes
Eleven short stories revealing episodes from Sonny Mendoza's
youth provide glimpses of village life in Hawaii's Kailua-Kona in
the 1950s and early 1960s. Themes of family and friendship
reverberate throughout, as Mendoza searches for an elusive memory
that holds the key to his terror of the ocean--making him and
others doubt his place among the men of the sea. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1992.


Don't Give Up the Ghost: The Delacorte Book of Original Ghost
Stories RC 39092
edited by David Gale 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A dozen ghost stories--ranging from horror to humor--by
contemporary authors who offer a brief, first-person statement
about their lives and work. Includes "Things That Go Gleep in the
Night" by Walter Dean Myers, "The Face in the Rafters" by Janet
Taylor Lisle, and "The Sounds of the House" by Gary Soto. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.


The Glass Menorah and Other Stories for Jewish Holidays RC 37140
by Maida Silverman 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
A collection of eight brief stories featuring the Berg family,
their cat Bessie, and their neighbor Mr. Yomtov. They celebrate
various Jewish holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Simchat Torah,
Passover, and Hanukkah. For grades K-3. 1992.


Horrible Harry and the Green Slime RC 38612
by Suzy Kline 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
If you are in Miss Mackle's second-grade class with Horrible
Harry, boredom is the least of your worries. In these four short
stories, Harry leads his schoolmates in a secret mission to
celebrate Charlotte's Web, teaches his classmates to make green
slime (while the principal is watching), puts on a skit that
warns about the dangers of smoking, and has trouble being a
"secret pal." For grades 2-4. 1989.


The Leaving and Other Stories RC 36673
by Budge Wilson 
read by Janet Kirker
1 cassette
The agony and ecstasy of adolescence are captured in these nine
short stories, each with a female protagonist. In the title
story, a girl and her mother flee their oppressive home life on
the farm for three seminal days in the city. Other stories tell
of the embarrassment of a first crush and the rivalry between
friends that leads to betrayal. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
Canadian Young Adult Award. 1990.


A Newbery Halloween: A Dozen Scary Stories by Newbery
Award-winning Authors RC 39186
selected by Martin H. Greenberg and Charles G. Waugh 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Since 1922 the American Library Association has awarded the John
Newbery Award annually to the "most distinguished contribution"
to children's literature. This collection of scary stories--just
right for Halloween--is by Newbery Award-winning authors.
Includes selections by Beverly Cleary, E.L. Konigsburg, and
Virginia Hamilton. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.


Rats on the Range and Other Stories RC 39264
by James Marshall 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Eight humorous stories about an unusual assortment of animals
including a rat family that vacations at a dude ranch owned by
rat terriers, a mouse who is the housekeeper for a tomcat, and a
buzzard who may or may not leave his money to the Society for
Stray Cats. Companion to Rats on the Roof and Other Stories (RC
35447). For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993.


Unreal! Eight Surprising Stories RC 36498
by Paul Jennings 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Eight short stories--some funny, some spooky, some a bit of
both--each told by a young male. In "Lighthouse Blues," two
expired lighthouse keepers chase away new helpers with weird
music played in the middle of the night. And in "Wunderpants,"
David's miraculous underwear makes him a champion, then leaves
him naked at school. For grades 4-8 and older readers. 1985.

Braille

The Complete Just So Stories BR 9830
by Rudyard Kipling 
1 volume
Kipling began writing his Just So Stories as bedtime stories for
his children. They began appearing in magazines in 1897, and in
1902 the twelve standard tales were collected and published in
book form. This volume includes two additional stories, "The Tabu
Tale" and "Ham and the Porcupine," the very last story that
Kipling wrote. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.


Fox Outfoxed BR 9413
by James Marshall 
1 volume
In these three short stories, Fox attempts to win a race
dishonestly, gives away all of his comic books, and enjoys
Halloween trick-or-treating with his friends. Easy reading for
grades 2-4. 1992.


Rats on the Range and Other Stories BR 9791
by James Marshall 
1 volume
Eight humorous stories about an unusual assortment of animals
including a rat family that vacations at a dude ranch owned by
rat terriers, a mouse who is the housekeeper for a tomcat, and a
buzzard who may or may not leave his money to the Society for
Stray Cats. Companion to Rats on the Roof and Other Stories (BR
8896). For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993.

Sports

Cassettes

The Boonsville Bombers RC 38376
by Alison Cragin Herzig 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Emma Lee Benson loves to play baseball, and she dreams of playing
on her big brother's team. Michael, who's in the sixth grade,
doesn't mind helping Emma with her catching and throwing, but he
is not about to help her join the Bombers. Owen Zabriskie, a
local hero, is in pursuit of his 3,000th hit. When Emma retrieves
his record-breaking ball from the stands, she uses it to bargain
for that coveted spot on her brother's team. For grades 3-6.
1991.


Finding Buck McHenry RC 36658
by Alfred Slote 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Jason, eleven, an avid baseball card collector and an
enthusiastic Little League player, feels hurt when the coach
announces that he will be cut and sent to a soon-to-be-formed
expansion team. Encouragement comes from the school custodian,
Mack Henry, who not only knows a lot about baseball, but tells
great stories about the players in the old Negro league. Jason
becomes convinced that Mr. Henry was one of those players. For
grades 4-7. 1991.


In Lane Three, Alex Archer RC 34992
by Tessa Duder 
read by June Carter
2 cassettes
Swimmer Alex Archer wants to represent New Zealand in the 1960
Olympic games in Rome. She also wants to play hockey, take
ballet, study music, and perform in plays. This lack of total
devotion to swimming is noticed by her boyfriend, Andy, her
parents, her coach, and by Alex herself. But she remains devoted
to her varied interests, until Andy is killed in an accident. For
junior and senior high readers. New Zealand Children's Book of
the Year. 1987.


Mop, Moondance, and the Nagasaki Knights RC 36433
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
T.J., his brother Moondance, and their teammate Mop, who has been
happily adopted by their baseball coach, are playing in a
tournament with teams from Mexico, France, and Japan, with the
hope of winning a trip to Japan. T.J. is worried about his
adopted mom's pregnancy, and the team is worried about their new
player, Greg, and his mom, who are homeless. Sequel to Me, Mop,
and the Moondance Kid (RC 31502). For grades 4-7. 1992.


On the Devil's Court RC 37952
by Carl Deuker 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
During the summer of Joe Faust's senior year, his father leaves
his position at Harvard for one at the University of Washington.
Although his father wants Joe to be a scientist, Joe is obsessed
with basketball. He blows his chance to attend a public high
school with a good team when he gets drunk. He is sent to a small
private school instead. Joe wishes himself into a Faustian pact
and becomes a superstar on a winning team. For junior and senior
high readers. 1988.


Taking Sides RC 37453
by Gary Soto 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Eighth-grader Lincoln Mendoza and his mother have just moved from
a San Francisco barrio to a wealthy, predominantly white suburb.
He misses his Hispanic friends and his old neighborhood. And
although he's made first string on the basketball team, the coach
dislikes him for no apparent reason. As Mendoza prepares to play
basketball against his old school, he feels torn and unsure of
where he belongs. For grades 6-9. 1991.


There's a Girl in My Hammerlock RC 36815
by Jerry Spinelli 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Maisie, winner of last year's Outstanding Seventh Grade Female
Athlete award, has decided to abandon field hockey to try out for
cheerleading and a shot at getting closer to Eric Delong, her
dream date. When she doesn't make the squad, but manages to get
on the wrestling team--Eric is also a wrestler--her best friend
dumps her, her teammates ignore her and then try to scare her
off, and the home crowd cheers her opponents at matches. For
grades 6-9. 1991.

Braille

Dogteam BR 9919
by Gary Paulsen 
1 volume
The author, who has twice participated in the Iditarod dogsled
race across Alaska and who trains dogs for the race, writes of
the night run. Under the full moon, the dogs run for the joy of
running in this prose poem that describes the danger, excitement,
and beauty of a night run. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
1993.

Westerns

Cassettes

Jim Ugly RC 37504
by Sid Fleischman 
read by Gregory Ricks
1 cassette
1894. Twelve-year-old Jake Bannock assumes that he is an orphan
after he sees his actor-father's coffin lowered into the ground
at Blowfly, Nevada. If one discounts the rumor that Sam Bannock
had concealed a cache of diamonds, Jake's only inheritance is his
father's part-wolf mongrel dog. His father called the dog Amigo;
Jake calls him Jim Ugly. Together they set out to learn the truth
about Sam's supposed demise--and the diamonds. For grades 4-7.
1992.


Jo and the Bandit RC 37444
by Willo Davis Roberts 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Texas, late 1860s. After their mother's death, twelve-year-old Jo
and her younger brother are sent by stagecoach to their bachelor
uncle, a storeowner and local Texas judge, who's disappointed to
learn that Jo is a girl. When the stagecoach is robbed, Jo
watches carefully and is able to draw pictures of the bandits.
Later, however, Jo becomes fond of them, and saves the day when
her uncle's plan to use her as bandit bait fails. For grades 4-7.
1992.


Trail Fever: The Life of a Texas Cowboy RC 37902
by D.J. Lightfoot 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
George Washington Saunders was born in Texas in 1854, and as far
as he could remember, he had always been a cowboy. Saunders could
ride a horse before he could walk, and by the age of five he
could herd cattle from horseback nearly as well as his three
older brothers. In the early 1900s, Saunders published many books
about his life as a trail driver, which the author used in
writing this story. For grades 4-7. 1992.