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Adventure

Cassettes

Africa Dream RC 41928
by Eloise Greenfield 
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
A young child tells the story of a dream. She goes all the way to
Africa and visits the marketplace, sings a song with new-old
friends, rides a donkey, dances to her uncles' drums, and is
rocked back to sleep by her long-ago grandma with Mama's face.
For preschool-grade 2. 1977.

Beardance RC 39234
by Will Hobbs 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette
Sequel to Bearstone (RC 32470). Cloyd is again in the
high-mountain meadows with his friend and mentor, Walter. While
Walter searches for a lost gold mine, Cloyd looks for a mother
grizzly and three cubs, reportedly the last grizzlies in
Colorado. Cloyd believes that his fascination with bears is
connected to his Ute heritage. He and Ursa, a wildlife biologist,
find the bears, whose survival is in danger. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.

Bed Bouncers RC 42671
by Kimberley Knutson 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
At night when it's quiet and no one's around, bed bouncers jounce
above everyone's head. Sometimes they jump so high, they fade
right through the ceiling. With other bed bouncers from all over
Earth, they head for the heavens to tickle the stars and swing on
the moon. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Beyond the Ancient Cities RC 42411
by Jos Mara Merino 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
In this companion to The Gold of Dreams (RC 39582), Miguel, whose
conquistador father disappeared many years ago, has the chance to
travel from Mexico to Peru with his godfather, who is to assume a
government post there. Their trip is not an easy one, but it
helps Miguel to understand what the Indians have suffered at the
hands of those who would take their land. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Brian's Winter RC 42558
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Brian was rescued from the Canadian wilderness
at the end of summer in The Hatchet (RC 30535). But what if his
distress call had not been heard and he had faced the harsh
winter in the woods? This survival story pits the stranded young
outdoorsman against the cold, loneliness, and worst of nature.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1996.

Canyon Winter RC 41205
by Walt Morey 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette (Reissue)
When the private plane carrying Peter Grayson to his wealthy
father's ranch crashes in the Rockies, the pilot is killed, and
fifteen-year-old Peter is stranded in a wilderness canyon. Peter
has never spent a night alone in the wild. For grades 5-8. 1972.

Captain Grey RC 38085
by Avi 
read by Jeff Halberstadt
1 cassette
Kevin, eleven, tells how in 1783, his father--a veteran of the
Revolutionary War--seeks solace from all government and society
and takes Kevin and his younger sister from Philadelphia to the
southern wilderness of New Jersey. There, Kevin becomes the
captive of a ruthless man who has set up a "free nation"
supported by piracy. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1977.

Captain Hawaii RC 40472
by Anthony Dana Arkin 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Captain Dan's Zodiac Pirate Tours sound exciting to Arron, who is
a nature lover. Unlike his parents, he didn't come to Hawaii just
to sit by the pool. And he is pleased that Kate, the captain's
daughter, is pretty too. But then events erupt when a rival tour
company tries to put Captain Dan out of business, involving Kate
and Arron in the process. For junior and senior high readers.
1994.

The Champion RC 40420
by Maurice Gee 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
In 1943 Rex, twelve, lives in the small village of Kettle Creek,
New Zealand. One February morning, Rex's mother informs him that
he will have a guest in his room for the next few weeks--an
American soldier who needs some time to recuperate from battle
wounds. Rex is upset when he learns that Jackson Coop is a Negro,
yet Jack will have a profound effect on Rex and the entire
village during his stay. For grades 6-9. 1989.

Cold Shoulder Road RC 42999
by Joan Aiken 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Arun, Is Twite's cousin, has run away from home because he can't
stand all the quiet; his parents belong to the Silent Sect. Now
he and Is are returning, but Arun's mother has disappeared and
seems to have kidnapped a child of the Merry Gentry, who are
smuggling mastodon horns from France through the Channel Tunnel.
For grades 5-8. 1995.

Desperate Pursuit RC 39829
by Gloria D. Miklowitz 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Nicole likes Michael and she feels lucky to be dating such a
handsome and generous boy, but she does not love Michael. And his
intensity and possessiveness become overbearing when she meets
and attempts to date Shane. Michael, determined to keep her as
his girlfriend, at first bribes her with gifts. When that fails,
his obsession deepens and becomes a near-fatal attraction. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.

The Door in the Dragon's Throat: The Cooper Kids Adventure, Book
1 RC 41014
by Frank E. Peretti 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Armies of men with heavy machinery have tried to open the door in
the Dragon's Throat, but no one has succeeded. Now Al-Dallam,
president of Nepur, has asked Dr. Jake Cooper to try. There seems
to be a curse on the door, which is said to hide a great
treasure, but Dr. Cooper has faith that he can open the door and
survive. Prequel to Escape from the Island of Aquarius (RC
41015). For grades 5-8. 1985.

Dumbstruck RC 42269
by Sara Pennypacker 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
On a weird and completely dark night at the beginning of summer,
Ivy's kind but eccentric parents vanish. Ivy is shipped off to
the Wretched Dear Darlings' Blessed Haven Orphanage run by the
disgusting Armilda and Borage Clott but quickly escapes. Yodeling
Aunt Zilpa and her three-hundred-pound ostrich lead the rescue of
Ivy's now dumbstruck parents, and a zany escapade ensues. For
grades 3-6. 1994.

Earthquake Terror RC 42507
by Peg Kehret 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Jonathan and his sister Abby, six, are camping
with their parents on a small island in Northern California when
their mother breaks an ankle. Abby, who uses a walker, and
Jonathan stay behind when their parents rush to the hospital. But
before the children can return to the camper, an earthquake hits.
For grades 4-7. 1996.

Escape from the Island of Aquarius: The Cooper Kids Adventure,
Book 2 RC 41015
by Frank E. Peretti 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
When a man with a mysterious note in his pocket is found floating
in the South Pacific, the International Missionary Alliance asks
the Coopers to locate the island of Aquarius and learn the fate
of Reverend MacKenzie. The Coopers find MacKenzie, but they are
not sure they have the right man. Sequel to The Door in the
Dragon's Throat (RC 41014). For grades 5-8. 1986.

Eye of the Beholder RC 42919
by Daniel Hayes 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Trouble just seems to follow the twosome of Lymie and Tyler. Who
would imagine that the "art treasures" they created with a power
drill would be mistaken for the works of a famous artist? Sequel
to The Trouble with Lemons (RC 36886). For grades 6-9. 1992.

Flight #116 Is Down RC 39946
by Caroline B. Cooney 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Because most residents of remote Nearing River work in New York,
there are few adults around during the day. So seventeen-year-old
Patrick is trained as an emergency medical technician. But he
doesn't get to use his lifesaving skills, and boredom prevails
for him and other teens, including Heidi, a lonely rich girl.
Then one Saturday evening, everything changes when Flight #116
crashes on Heidi's estate. For junior and senior high readers.
1992.

Get the Picture, Jenny Archer? RC 41028
by Ellen Conford 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Jenny Archer is not very excited about her grandparents' gift of
their old camera until she learns about a children's photo
contest. The entries have to be candid shots of a person, pet, or
place. Searching for the perfect shot, Jenny instead finds clues
that two neighbors are up to something they shouldn't be. For
grades 2-4. 1994.

The Golly Sisters Go West RC 40049
by Betsy Byars 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
May-May and Rose Golly know their songs and dances and are all
set to head west when their horse refuses to go. Once they learn
the right words, they're off. But the two sisters still run into
trouble because they get mad at each other over who starts the
show and who will wear the blue dress. They get lost and
sometimes they're afraid, but when they stop fussing, they have
one adventure after another. For grades K-3. 1985.

The Golly Sisters Ride Again RC 40051
by Betsy Byars 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
In this sequel to Hooray for the Golly Sisters! (RC 40050),
May-May and Rose Golly continue their adventures with their
traveling show. They learn that having a goat in the audience
really does mean bad luck, they find a talking rock but disagree
with it, they fight over who gets to play a princess, they go on
a much-needed holiday, and they weather a thunderstorm. For
grades K-3. 1994.

The Grand Escape RC 40758
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Marco and Polo are four-year-old brother cats who live with the
Neals. The cats understand English, and Marco has taught himself
to read. The Neals' veterinarian told them to keep the cats
indoors, but after Marco sneaks out to the yard one day, he
yearns to live outside on a ranch. After much planning, the two
escape. They encounter a community of tough alley cats before
finally getting their chance to see a ranch. For grades 3-6.
1993.

Incident at Hawk's Hill RC 38913
by Allan W. Eckert 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
After a small boy wanders off one summer and loses himself on the
vast prairie near his home, he is adopted by a female badger who
takes care of him for two months. Based on an incident reported
in Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1870. For grades 5-8. 1971.

Is Underground RC 39525
by Joan Aiken 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Is Twite is searching for her cousin, Arun, and Davie Stuart, the
king's own son. The two boys vanished in London, where, in fact,
many children have been disappearing under mysterious
circumstances--especially after seeking a ride on the Playland
Express. Trying to fulfill a deathbed promise to her uncle, Is
boards the train and discovers the horrible fate that awaits its
riders. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.

Jingo Django RC 41875
by Sid Fleischman 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Jingo has been in an orphanage for seven years when a man offers
two hundred dollars for him. The man tells Jingo he wants help in
finding Jingo's father, but Jingo secretly decides to lead the
man on a wild-goose chase that will put them in gold country. For
grades 4-7. 1971.

Juliet's Story RC 40577
by William Trevor 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Juliet's favorite thing to do in Tipperary is to listen to Paddy
Old's stories. When he dies, Juliet is so sad and depressed that
her parents plan a surprise for her birthday. Grandmamma comes to
take Juliet on a long trip. Juliet is surprised to discover that
Grandmamma also tells stories--ones that Juliet feels a part of.
But best of all, Juliet gets a chance to experience her own
stories. For grades 4-7. 1991.

Little Toot RC 40469
by Hardie Gramatky 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette (Reissue)
Although Little Toot comes from a famous family of hard-working
tugboats, he himself hates work and is scared of the ocean. One
day Little Toot happens into an ocean storm with a stranded ocean
liner and surprises everyone. For grades K-3. 1939.

Loch RC 39952
by Paul Zindel 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Luke Perkins, fifteen, nicknamed Loch because he claims to have
seen the Loch Ness monster; his sister Zaidee; their father Sam;
and Sarah Cavenger are at Lake Alban, Vermont, to study a
plesiosaur and its family trapped there. They are working for
Anthony Cavenger, Sarah's father, who seeks out monsters to study
them. Unfortunately, Cavenger doesn't care whether he studies
them dead or alive. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1994.

The Merlin Effect RC 41231
by T.A. Barron 
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Kate Gordon, thirteen, is spending time in Baja California with
her father, a historian and Merlin specialist. Kate has heard the
legends about the "Horn of Merlin," the singing whales, the
whirlpool, and the sunken ship Resurreccon, but she certainly
doesn't plan to get involved with them. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Myrna Never Sleeps RC 42453
by Beth Peterson 
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
When the lights go out and mother closes the door, Myrna's
adventures begin. First, the owl hoots that a forest fire is
raging. Myrna rushes to the bathroom and hooks up a special hose
she can carry for miles and miles. She runs to the hills and into
the forest where she saves the day! Her mother finds her back in
the bathroom, which is drenched in water. Myrna is the heroine in
one nighttime adventure after another. For grades 2-4. 1995.

On Fortune's Wheel RC 39439
by Cynthia Voigt 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Two generations after Jackaroo (RC 23883), another innkeeper's
daughter, Birle, fourteen, tries to stop a boat thief, but
becomes his passenger instead as he flees downriver. The thief,
however, is Lord Orien, the next ruler of the Kingdom, leaving
because he doubts his leadership abilities. Marooned on an island
and rescued by slavers, Orien is sold to a cruel master while
Birle becomes the assistant to a philosopher. For junior and
senior high readers. 1990.

The Pirate Uncle RC 42432
by Margaret Mahy 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Nine-year-old Nick is reading a book about a boy whose uncle is a
pirate when his parents astonish him. They want to send Nick and
his sister, Caroline, to visit with their mysterious Uncle
Ludovic. And their mother calls the uncle a pirate! The
bushy-bearded Ludovic confesses to being half uncle and half
pirate, but asks the children to help reform him. Meanwhile,
adventure abounds. For grades 3-6. 1977.

The Pirates' Mixed-up Voyage: Dark Doings in the Thousand Islands
RC 40361
by Margaret Mahy 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Captain Lionel Wafer runs a tea shop for his uncle on a ship
docked in Hookywalker. But one evening as he and members of the
crew are relaxing, Captain Wafer decides to become a pirate and
go in search of the wealthy inventor Humbert Cash-Cash, who lives
on Island Six Hundred and Sixty-six in the Thousand Islands. The
crew of the Sinful Sausage soon find themselves in troubled
waters. For grades 4-7. 1983.

Quake! RC 42530
by Joe Cottonwood 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Franny's parents are attending a 1989 World Series game while she
is at home with her bratty younger brother and her best friend.
When the ground starts shaking their Loma Prieta home, the
children are plunged into a crisis that demands all of their
skills and courage. For grades 5-8. 1995.

The Rattlebang Picnic RC 41713
by Margaret Mahy 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Mr. and Mrs. McTavish, their seven children, and Granny McTavish
often go to the beach. They always take along some of Granny's
pizza, which she bakes at a low temperature for one or two hours.
The pizzas are too hard to eat, but they make great frisbees.
Then one day the family goes to Mount Fogg and finds a more
unusual use for Granny's pizza. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Singer to the Sea God RC 40763
by Vivien Alcock 
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
Cleo, a slave girl working in the kitchen at the court of King
Polydectes, is one of many turned to stone when Perseus returns
with the head of Medusa. Cleo's brother Phaidon, their uncle
Pelops, and two other slaves take Cleo's statue and flee on a
trading ship. But the captain abandons the slaves on an island,
taking Cleo's statue with him. The four begin a long search to
find Cleo again. For grades 5-8. 1992.

Someone Was Watching RC 41201
by David Patneaude 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
It has been three months since Molly Barton disappeared, and her
family has just returned from their first trip to their lake
house and the lake where Molly presumedly drowned. After viewing
the video shot the day Molly disappeared, Chris, her older
brother, is bothered by something. He sits and studies the tape
and suddenly sees a van in the picture. Perhaps Molly didn't
drown. For grades 6-9. 1993.

Terror at the Zoo RC 41750
by Peg Kehret 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When Ellen turns twelve, her grandparents give her and her eight-year-old brother, Corey, a joint birthday gift: a sleep-over at
the zoo! The afternoon of the camp-out, Ellen's parents are late
arriving home from a trip. Ellen and Corey leave a note and go to
the zoo to wait for them. Their parents never arrive, but someone
else is in the closed zoo with them. And he has a knife. Some
strong language. For grades 4-6. 1992.

To Race a Dream RC 41878
by Deborah Savage 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Fifteen-year-old Theodora wants nothing more than to work with
harness-racing horses. But, in 1906, girls are not allowed to
work in stables, and Theo's parents have higher expectations of
her. Her dream is powerful, leading her to take a chance.
Disguised as a boy, she gets a job as a stable hand, along with
Carl, who finds out her secret. Can she pursue her own happiness,
or must she bend to her family's wishes? For grades 6-9. 1994.

The Tombs of Anak: The Cooper Kids Adventure, Book 3 RC 41016
by Frank E. Peretti 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Jay, Lila, and their father, Dr. Jake Cooper, are exploring the
cave tombs of Anak when co-worker Jerry Frieden disappears,
thanks to his own foolishness. In searching for Frieden, the
Coopers learn that all the villagers live in fear of Ha-Raphah.
But who or what is Ha-Raphah, and can they escape his evil
powers? Sequel to Escape from the Island of Aquarius (RC 41015).
For grades 5-8. 1987.

Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea: The Cooper Kids Adventure, Book
4 RC 41017
by Frank E. Peretti 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Lila Cooper, her brother Jay, and their father, Dr. Jake Cooper,
are in Japan on a cultural exchange program when Lila decides to
return to the States and stay with her aunt. She hitches a ride
on a military plane. But suddenly that plane is hijacked, and
Lila finds herself at the bottom of the sea in a watertight pod
with a limited air supply. Sequel to The Tombs of Anak (RC
41016). For grades 5-8. 1988.

Trout Summer RC 42758
by Jane Leslie Conly 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Shana, thirteen, and Cody, twelve, convince their mother to let
them spend the summer in a cabin in Pennsylvania, just an hour
away from their home in Maryland. They must make a few promises
before being allowed to go. After lying to their mother
throughout the summer, they find themselves in trouble--alone.
For grades 5-8. 1995.

The Wings of a Falcon RC 40468
by Cynthia Voigt 
read by David Palmer
3 cassettes
A nameless boy and his loyal friend Griff endure a harsh
captivity on the Damall's island, but the boy takes strength in
believing he has a great destiny. He names himself Oriel and
escapes with Griff. They work for a saltmaker for three years and
then are captured by barbarian invaders. Escaping once more, they
pursue Oriel's destiny. Sequel to On Fortune's Wheel (RC 39439).
Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Winter Camp RC 38850
by Kirkpatrick Hill 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
When their parents die, Alaskan children Toughboy and Sister move
in with neighbor Natasha. She teaches them old Athabascan Indian
ways and superstitions. Taking them to her winter trapping cabin,
she tells them to leave their textbooks behind--they'll be in a
different kind of school. Then an accident challenges the
children to combine the old and new ways. Sequel to Toughboy and
Sister (RC 36668). Some strong language. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1993.

Zeke Pippin RC 40757
by William Steig 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Zeke Pippin is a pig who found a harmonica that dropped out of a
garbage truck. He learns how to play the harmonica, but when he
proudly gives a concert for his family they all doze off. Zeke is
very angry, and he packs some snacks and runs away. But he soon
learns his harmonica is magical--everyone falls asleep when he
plays! For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Braille

The Absolutely True Story: How I Visited Yellowstone Park with
the Terrible Rupes BR 10328
by Willo Davis Roberts 
1 volume
The Dodge twins, Lewis and Alison, are thrilled when the Rupe
family moves in next door, especially when the Rupes invite them
to go along on a motorhome trip to Yellowstone Park. The trip
turns into a nightmare, but Lewis's account of it earns a big red
A on his paper about "how I spent my vacation." For grades 3-6.
1994.

Alvah and Arvilla BR 9941
by Mary Lyn Ray 
1 volume
Since Arvilla married Alvah thirty-one years ago, she hasn't left
their farm for more than a day because the animals need feeding
and milking. Arvilla wants to see the Pacific Ocean so much that
she invents a way to take the animals along. She has Alvah build
a glass building on wheels, like the arboretum she saw for
plants. Then they load up their animals, food, and a bed and head
across the country toward the ocean. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades
K-3. 1994.

Arthur Meets the President BR 9947
by Marc Brown 
1 volume
Arthur and his classmates enter a nationwide essay contest on
"How I Can Help Make America Great." When Arthur's essay wins,
all of his friends and family are thrilled: they get to go to
Washington, D.C.! But Arthur is too nervous to be happy because
he has to give his speech to the president! PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 1991.

Arthur's First Sleepover BR 10004
by Marc Brown 
1 volume
Arthur is very excited. This Saturday, he is having two friends,
Buster and the Brain, over to spend the night in a tent in the
backyard. Arthur's little sister, D.W., warns him that spaceships
have been spotted in the area. Arthur and his friends make signs
to welcome the aliens, but that night the boys are so busy
playing, they forget all about aliens until a bright light
appears. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994.

The Bones in the Cliff BR 10483
by James Stevenson 
1 volume
Pete and his father are on the run because someone is after his
father. They are staying on an island for the summer, but Pete
must check the ferry every day to make sure a man with a cigar
doesn't arrive. Pete meets Rootie, an eleven-year-old girl who
summers at the island every year. With her Pete can explore, play
games, and forget about the danger--until the cigar man arrives.
Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Captain Hawaii BR 10319
by Anthony Dana Arkin 
2 volumes
Captain Dan's Zodiac Pirate Tours sounds exciting to Arron, who
is a nature lover. Unlike his parents, he didn't come to Hawaii
just to sit by the pool. And he is pleased that Kate, the
captain's daughter, is pretty too. But then events erupt when a
rival tour company tries to put Captain Dan out of business,
involving Kate and Arron in the process. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.

Climb or Die BR 10476
by Edward Myers 
1 volume
The Darcys are headed to their Colorado mountain cabin when a
blinding snowstorm arises and a slippery road sends them crashing
into a tree. Both parents are seriously injured, so it is up to
Danielle, fourteen, and Jake, thirteen, to go for help. Their
only hope for survival is to reach the weather station atop Mount
Remington. Danielle took a course in mountain climbing during the
summer, but can they make it with little equipment? For grades
6-9. 1994.

Danger at the Fair BR 10247
by Peg Kehret 
1 volume
Visiting the fortune teller at the county fair, Ellen is shocked
when the pencil in her own hand begins writing a warning about a
"smaller one" being in danger. Thinking it is a message from her
late grandfather, Ellen is dismayed to learn that her brother
Corey, who came to the fair with his friend, is missing.
Meanwhile, Corey is having quite an adventure trying to track
down the pickpocket he saw from the top of the ferris wheel. For
grades 5-8. 1995.

Danger on Thunder Mountain: An American Adventure, Book 3 BR
10404
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
Ruby Konning, Hildy's cousin, arrives in California to continue
searching for her father. After she and Hildy rescue a
sheepherder from a group of tormentors, they show him a picture
of Ruby's father. The sheepherder says he has never seen the man,
but both Ruby and Hildy notice the look in his eyes. Sequel to
The Desperate Search (BR 10403). For grades 4-7. 1989.

The Desperate Search: An American Adventure, Book 2 BR 10622
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
Hildy Corrigan, twelve, has found her stepmother, Molly, and her
sisters and brother in Illinois, and she and Molly have come to a
better understanding. Then Joe Corrigan arrives to take his
family to California, where he has been promised a job and a
house. But first the family has to find a car to replace their
old one. And that is just one problem. Sequel to The Overland
Escape (BR 10402). For grades 4-7. 1989.

The Flaming Trap: An American Adventure, Book 5 BR 10406
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
Hildy Corrigan, her cousin Ruby Konning, and Ruby's father have a
chance to travel with the Farnham family from California back to
St. Louis, where Hildy hopes to make peace with her grandmother.
Vester Hardesty has continued his search for the girls and has
shown up in California. Will the girls and Mr. Konning be able to
make the trip and escape from Vester? Sequel to The Secret of the
Howling Cave (BR 10405). For grades 4-7. 1990.

Flash Fire BR 10790
by Caroline B. Cooney 
1 volume
The teenagers living in a wealthy California canyon neighborhood
are aware of fires raging nearby, but have been told they're not
in any danger. Suddenly that all changes, and, without any adults
to take charge, they must try to save themselves, their siblings,
and their pets. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Gold Train Bandits: An American Adventure, Book 8 BR 10409
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
Times are hard for the Corrigans and Konnings during the Great
Depression. Someone has moved into the big house next to the
shack Hildy's family lives in, and Hildy knows she has seen a
young girl in the yard even though a gruff old man says he has no
daughter. Ruby, Hildy, and Spud finally befriend Dixie Mae and
learn some startling information about her family. Sequel to
Mystery of the Phantom Gold (BR 10408). For grades 4-7. 1992.

The Golly Sisters Go West BR 10157
by Betsy Byars 
1 volume
May-May and Rose Golly know their songs and dances and are all
set to head west when their horse refuses to go. Once they learn
the right words, they're off. But the two sisters still run into
trouble because they get mad at each other over who starts the
show and who will wear the blue dress. They get lost and
sometimes they're afraid, but when they stop fussing, they have
one adventure after another. For grades K-3. 1985.

The Golly Sisters Ride Again BR 10063
by Betsy Byars 
1 volume
May-May and Rose Golly find their traveling show brings many
adventures. They learn that having a goat in the audience really
does mean bad luck, they find a talking rock but disagree with
it, they fight over who gets to play a princess, they go on a
much-needed holiday, and they weather a thunderstorm. For grades
K-3. 1994.

High Country Ambush: An American Adventure, Book 9 BR 10410
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
As the Great Depression continues, Hildy's father is having
trouble getting and keeping a job and is considering moving his
family. But Hildy doesn't want to move and leave her friends
behind. When Hildy witnesses men stealing cattle from her friend
Brother Ben, she becomes part of a rugged adventure with a
surprising twist at the end. Sequel to The Gold Train Bandits (BR
10409). For grades 4-7. 1992.

Hooray for the Golly Sisters! BR 10361
by Betsy Byars 
1 volume
In this sequel to The Golly Sisters Go West (BR 10157), May-May
and Rose Golly have to get their horse and wagon across a big
river so they can get to town to put on their traveling show. In
other adventures, May-May makes the mistake of using pigs instead
of rabbits in her magic hat act, Rose tries to sing and dance on
a high wire, and the sisters also face a scary swamp. For
preschool-grade 2. 1990.

Juliet's Story BR 10191
by William Trevor 
1 volume
Juliet's favorite thing to do in Tipperary is to listen to Paddy
Old's stories. When he dies, Juliet is so sad and depressed that
her parents plan a surprise for her birthday. Grandmamma comes to
take Juliet on a long trip. Juliet is surprised to discover that
Grandmamma also tells stories--ones that Juliet feels a part of.
But best of all, Juliet gets a chance to experience her own
stories. For grades 4-7. 1991.

Low Tide BR 10439
by William Mayne 
2 volumes
Charlie and Elisabeth Snelling and their Maori friend Wiremu have
gone fishing at their home in Jade Bay, New Zealand. A very low
tide has left a larger expanse of beach than they have ever seen
before, and atop a craggy rock is the long-lost ship Alexander.
Just as the children reach the ship, a tidal wave carries them
and the ship far inland to where a dangerous mountain man lives.
For grades 4-7. 1992.

Mystery of the Phantom Gold: An American Adventure, Book 7 BR
10408
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
When Mr. Farnham realizes gold is being stolen from the historic
Mother Lode mine in California, he calls on Hildy, twelve, and
her good friend Spud to help find the thief. Excited, Hildy also
enlists her cousin Ruby, and they all begin to gather information
and to follow clues. Soon their detective work throws them into
an unexpected, dangerous situation. Sequel to Terror in the Sky
(BR 10407). For grades 4-7. 1991.

October Moon BR 10552
by Michael Scott 
1 volume
Rachel Stone, fifteen, and her parents are in Ireland to visit
the four-hundred-year-old house and horse farm they have just
bought, and Rachel looks forward to the chance to do some riding.
Then some rather strange accidents begin to happen, and they all
seem directed toward Rachel. Rachel slowly discovers that members
of an ancient clan plan to pass a curse on to her on Halloween.
For grades 6-9. 1992.

The Overland Escape: An American Adventure, Book 1 BR 10402
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
Ozark mountains, 1934. Hildy Corrigan, twelve, spent the night
with her cousin Ruby. Returning home she finds the house empty
and her stepmother, four younger sisters, and baby brother gone.
Running to her grandmother, Hildy learns she has been left behind
on purpose. Hildy is determined to find the children she promised
to stay with forever. Prequel to The Desperate Search (BR 10403).
For grades 4-7. 1989.

Saturday Sancocho BR 10033
by Leyla Torres 
1 volume
Maria Lili looks forward to Saturday, the day she spends with her
grandparents and the day they always make a chicken stew called
sancocho. When she arrives one Saturday, her grandparents tell
her there is no money to buy the ingredients they need. All they
have is a dozen eggs. But her grandmother has an idea.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1995.

The Secret of the Howling Cave: An American Adventure, Book 4 BR
10405
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
Ruby Konning found her father, and they have paid off the
mortgage on the land he bought. But troubles just seem to plague
Ruby and her cousin Hildy Corrigan. Now Ruby is accused of
helping a man steal a watch from a pawn shop, and her pet raccoon
is missing. The watch is found but disappears again the next day,
and this time Hildy is accused of being the thief. Sequel to
Danger on Thunder Mountain (BR 10404). For grades 4-7. 1990.

Shortcut BR 10016
by David Macaulay 
1 volume
When Albert and his horse, June, take a shortcut on their weekly
trip to sell melons at the market, they set off a chain of
comical events. By day's end, a pet pig has taken a surprise ride
on a runaway train and a bird-watching balloonist has saved a
cockatoo and fallen in love. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1995.

Sparrow Hawk Red BR 10199
by Ben Mikaelsen 
1 volume
Ricky Diaz, thirteen, lives on an Arizona ranch, where his
father, Benito, is teaching him to fly a plane. Benito worked for
the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) until Ricky's mom died in a car
crash three years earlier. Listening in on visiting DEA agents,
Ricky is shocked to hear that his father blames a Mexican drug
cartel for his mother's death. Benito won't take a new assignment
to steal back a DEA plane, but Ricky wants revenge! For grades
5-8. 1993.

Terror in the Sky: An American Adventure, Book 6 BR 10407
by Lee Roddy 
2 volumes
Hildy Corrigan and Ruby Konning have returned to California from
St. Louis and are eager to enter school. Hildy hopes to do well
so she can go to college and become a schoolteacher. As usual the
girls have their share of problems. Then the opportunity comes
for Hildy to win an academic contest and the money for college.
But some people don't want her to win. Sequel to The Flaming Trap
(BR 10406). For grades 4-7. 1991.

Animals

Cassettes

Albert Goes Hollywood RC 41242
by Henry Schwartz 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Albert is a blue dinosaur that Liz found when she was on vacation
in Mexico. He lives with Liz and her family in California, and
the PTA pays for the hundreds of hamburgers and chicken wings
Albert eats each day. But when the PTA runs out of money, Liz has
to find some way for Albert to pay his own way. For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.

Alejandro's Gift RC 42679
by Richard E. Albert 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Alejandro lives in the desert in an adobe house with only his
burro for company. He is very lonely until his garden begins
attracting small desert animals. As Alejandro watches them drink,
he devises a plan to provide water for the bigger animals too.
For grades K-3. 1994.

Ali and the Golden Eagle RC 41893
by Wayne Grover 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Ali has proved his strength, courage, and wisdom many times. But
the village, which has hunted with falcons for ages, is
astonished at what Ali and his golden eagle can do. Now the
prince has invited Ali to a falconry contest. Can a young man
from a small village compete with the wealthy and royal
contestants? A fictional account of a true story told by an
American who visited Saudi Arabia. For grades 6-9. 1993.

Arthur's New Puppy RC 41874
by Marc Brown 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Arthur has a new puppy named Pal, and they love each other very
much. But Pal is a very naughty puppy, and Arthur is in danger of
losing him if Arthur doesn't get Pal to behave. For
preschool-grade 2. 1993.

Arthur's Pet Business RC 41178
by Marc Brown 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Arthur wants a puppy, but first he has to prove he is responsible
enough to take care of it. So Arthur gets a job taking care of
other people's animals. One of them, a dog named Perky, lives up
to its name. And just as Arthur thinks he is in big trouble,
Perky proves to be a real pet. For grades K-3. 1990.

Babri RC 40707
by James Jacobs 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Baby tiger Babri and his mother live in a fern glade at the edge
of the jungle. Babri's mother often says to him, "My young child,
whom I love more than sunshine, never go into the jungle alone."
But one day while Babri is supposed to be napping, a mouse runs
by and Babri follows. He meets squirrel, frog, fish, and even
snake and crocodile--before elephant returns him safely to his
mother. For grades K-3. 1994.

Be Well, Beware RC 42785
by Jessie Haas 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
As soon as Lily gets home from school, she hurries out to the
horse pasture to ride Beware before it is too dark. But today the
mare doesn't come when Lily calls. When Lily does find Beware,
she knows something terrible is wrong. Sequel to A Blue for
Beware (RC 42551). For grades 3-6. 1996.

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain RC 40773
by Alice Dalgliesh 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Jonathan's mother has invited twenty members of the family for
dinner, and she needs to borrow a big iron pot from Aunt Emma,
who lives on the other side of Hemlock Mountain. Although his
mother says there are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, Jonathan is
not sure he wants to go over the mountain alone to get the pot.
When darkness falls and the animals come out of the forest,
Jonathan learns to be brave. For grades 2-4. 1952.

Belling the Tiger RC 41941
by Mary Stolz 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
The house mice get together and decide to bell the house cat (not
realizing that many mice have tried this and failed). They pick
small twin mice, Bob and Ozzie, to be the heroes. The brothers
find a cat collar with a bell, but before they can complete their
mission, they are chased onto a ship and sail away. In a faraway
land, Bob and Ozzie find the biggest cat they've ever seen--and
decide to bell it. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor Book. 1961.

Beware the Mare RC 42550
by Jessie Haas 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
When Gramp brings a horse home, he usually tells Lily not to fall
in love with the horse because they won't be keeping it. But this
time he doesn't say that, and Lily hopes the mare is for her.
Instead Gramp tells her to be very careful around the horse. Is
something wrong? Gramp doesn't know, but with an animal named
Beware, Gramp plans to be cautious. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Bill RC 40393
by Chap Reaver 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Bill is a mutt. Still, he is the best dog in the world, according
to thirteen-year-old Jess Gates, especially when she is left all
alone on a poor Kentucky farm. Jess's mother died when she was
born, and her bootlegger father disappears quite often. But when
Wrong Man, as Officer Dudley is called, arrests her father, Jess
finds herself in real danger. Then, as Jess struggles to survive,
Bill proves he can be almost human. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Black Beauty RC 41291
by Anna Sewell 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette (Reissue)
Black Beauty, a fine stallion, tells of his suffering as he is
sold from one cruel master to another. This book was written to
dramatize the abuse of horses in nineteenth-century England. Some
violence. For grades 4-7. 1877.

A Blue for Beware RC 42551
by Jessie Haas 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
In this sequel to Beware the Mare (RC 42550), Lily takes Beware
to the Junior Horse Show. Her best friend, Mandy, is also there
with her horse, Shane. Lily hopes to win a blue ribbon, but Mandy
is the first one to take a prize. How is Lily going to feel if
she doesn't win an event too?And if she doesn't, can she still be
friends with Mandy? For grades 3-6. 1995.

The Brave Little Bunny RC 41930
by Linda Jennings 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Millie is a lop-eared rabbit who lives in a hutch with her
brothers and sisters. But she longs to explore the outside world.
Millie's chance comes one day when someone leaves the door open.
She scampers across the yard, under a hedge, and straight into
the path of a fox. What will Millie do now? For preschool-grade
2. 1995.

Brighty of the Grand Canyon RC 40762
by Marguerite Henry 
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette (Reissue)
Brighty, a freedom-loving little burro, befriends a kind old
prospector. Brighty watches one day as a vicious stranger kills
the old man. Years later, Brighty avenges his friend's death. For
grades 4-7. 1953.

Call for Courage: Golden Filly, Book 5 RC 38833
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Tricia Evanston's dream has come true: she and her horse,
Spitfire, have won the Kentucky Derby. Now they are headed for
the Preakness in Baltimore. But Tricia is concerned about her
father, who seems to be growing weaker day by day. As they go to
the race, the family members put their faith in God, knowing God
will be with them. Sequel to Kentucky Dreamer (RC 38832). For
grades 6-9. 1992.

Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? RC 41215
by Lois G. Grambling 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
A little boy wants to have a stegosaurus for a pet, so he thinks
of lots of different reasons why his mother should let him have
one. It could eat all of his yucky vegetables, take his whole
class on a field trip, win all the races at summer camp, and go
trick-or-treating with him on Halloween. For grades K-3. 1995.

Cat, You Better Come Home RC 42067
by Garrison Keillor 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Puff, an elegant cat who demanded to be allowed outside, now
refuses to come in even though her owner insists. (After all, it
is cold and dark outside, and the dogs are waiting to attack.)
But Puff isn't happy with the chow she has to eat. So she runs
away to Europe, stars in a cat food commercial, and becomes quite
rich. Then early one morning, her owner hears a
scratch-scratch-scratch on the windowsill. For grades 2-4 and
older readers. 1995.

Catkin RC 39825
by Antonia Barber 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When Catkin is born, Wise Woman knows he is a special cat, and
she gives him to a farmer and his wife who have finally had a
child after many years. Wise Woman tells Catkin that he must
watch over the child and let no harm come to her. But one day
Catkin becomes fascinated by a butterfly and forgets his duty.
When he returns, the child has been replaced by a changeling.
Catkin sets out to rescue the girl from the Little People. For
grades K-3. 1994.

Chato's Kitchen RC 41971
by Gary Soto 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Chato, a low-riding cat with six stripes, is sneaking up on a
sparrow when he hears noise coming from next door. He peeks
through the fence and discovers a family of five fat, juicy mice
moving in. Chato gets a wonderful idea--invite them for dinner!
Only Chato plans for them to be his dinner. The mice accept
Chato's invitation, but bring along a surprise guest. For grades
K-3. 1995.

The Chicks' Trick RC 42776
by Jeni Bassett 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Two hens, Mrs. Peckle and Mrs. Heckle, are always trying to outdo
each other. When they each hatch a baby chick, they argue
constantly over which is better. Finally the chicks come up with
a plan to make them stop. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

The Circus Baby RC 40844
by Maud and Miska Petersham 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette (Reissue)
What happens when Mother Elephant tries to raise her baby the way
the clown family is bringing up their children. For grades K-3.
1950.

Close Call: Golden Filly, Book 9 RC 38837
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Tricia Evanston once more finds herself in the winner's circle at
Portland Meadows. She has also been asked to act as spokesperson
for the Chrysler Corporation. But Tricia faces threats from an
unknown source. As she continues to race and film commercials,
Tricia must rely on her faith and the police to keep her safe.
Sequel to Second Wind (RC 38836). For grades 6-9. 1994.

Disney's The Lion King RC 39607
by Gina Ingoglia 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
As a new day dawns, all the animals in the jungle gather at Pride
Rock to greet Simba, the lion prince. Soon the wise baboon,
Rafiki, climbs to the top of Pride Rock, takes the son of King
Mufasa and Queen Sarabi into his arms, blesses him, and presents
him to the animals. Prince Simba receives a great welcome. But
soon Simba has to make his way in the world alone. Will he
remember his father's teaching and become a great king? For
grades K-3. 1994.

Dog Heaven RC 42556
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Imagines how dog heaven must be: plenty of fields for running,
lakes filled with geese, angel children to play with, and lots of
biscuits of all shapes and sizes. Tells of angels walking dogs
back to earth for a little visit and of heavenly homes for those
dogs who were homeless on earth. For grades K-3. 1995.

Don't Fidget a Feather! RC 41969
by Erica Silverman 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Duck thinks she is a great swimmer, but one day Gander comes
along and challenges her. After they try to outdo each other in
swimming and flying, Duck suggests a freeze-in-place contest to
determine the "champion of champions." Funny things happen to
threaten their concentration, but neither one moves until they
are almost thrown into Fox's cooking pot. For preschool-grade 2.
1994.

Eagle's Wings: Golden Filly, Book 2 RC 38830
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Trish Evanston and Spitfire won the race at Portland Meadows and
now several other owners have asked her to act as their jockey.
Trish is overjoyed because the money will definitely be a help
with her father in the hospital again. The family has other
concerns, but Trish is convinced that God answered her prayers by
giving her this chance. Sequel to The Race (RC 38829). For grades
6-9. 1991.

Edward Is Only a Fish RC 40777
by Alan Sincic 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Edward the fish lives in a bowl and dreams about taking a
vacation. Sooner than he expects, he gets his chance. One day
while Mr. Billingsly's bathwater is running, Mr. B. steps outside
and locks himself out. The water fills the tub and keeps running
until it floods the house and Edward swims out of his bowl. For
grades 2-4. 1994.

The Elephant at the Waldorf RC 41315
by Anne Miranda 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
A young girl and her mother are walking in front of the Waldorf
Astoria one summer night, when they spot an elephant on a big
truck. Alas, it seems that no one is able to get the elephant to
leave the truck and go into the Waldorf Astoria to entertain the
guests. What is to be done? For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Elephant Families RC 42955
by Arthur Dorros 
read by Ted Stoddard
1 cassette
Describes the lives of African elephants in the wild.
Grandmother, mother, aunts, female cousins, and young children
live together in families while the adult males travel alone or
in herds. For grades K-3. 1994.

George Washington's Cows RC 41884
by David Small 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
George Washington's cows wear lavender gowns and have to be
begged to give milk. His hogs are happy to work when the servants
are sick, and his sheep are very smart. Washington soon begins to
think he should leave the farm and look for another job. For
grades K-3 and older readers. 1994.

Go for the Glory: Golden Filly, Book 3 RC 38831
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Trish Evanston, sixteen, feels on top of the world. She wins most
of her races at Oregon's Portland Meadows, and her father is
responding well to his treatment for cancer. In fact her father,
Hal, wants to enter her and their horses in the Santa Anita Derby
and the Kentucky Derby. But then Trish has an accident, and she
may miss the biggest chance of her life. Sequel to Eagle's Wings
(RC 38830). For grades 6-9. 1991.

The Grand Escape RC 40758
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Marco and Polo are four-year-old brother cats who live with the
Neals. The cats understand English, and Marco has taught himself
to read. The Neals' veterinarian told them to keep the cats
indoors, but after Marco sneaks out to the yard one day, he
yearns to live outside on a ranch. After much planning, the two
escape. They encounter a community of tough alley cats before
finally getting their chance to see a ranch. For grades 3-6.
1993.

The Great Snake Escape RC 41055
by Molly Coxe 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Mirabel the goose panics when she reads a headline saying a snake
has escaped from the zoo. Her friend Maxie the frog suggests they
find out if the snake eats geese or frogs. But the newspaper is
in a trash can. How can Maxie and Mirabel get it out? For grades
K-3. 1994.

Guess How Much I Love You RC 41891
by Sam McBratney 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Little Nutbrown Hare wants to tell Big Nutbrown Hare how much he
loves him. When Little Nutbrown Hare says he loves his dad as far
as his arms will stretch, Big Nutbrown Hare says the same thing,
but his arms are much longer. How can Little Nutbrown Hare show
he loves his dad more? For grades K-3. 1994.

The Hallo-Wiener RC 42615
by Dav Pilkey 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Oscar, a dachshund, is half a dog tall and one-and-a-half dogs
long. His friends laugh at him and call him "Wiener Dog." On
Halloween Oscar hurries home from obedience school to make a
costume to wear trick-or-treating. But his mother has his outfit
all made--a hot dog bun. What will Oscar do? If he wears the
getup, his friends will tease him even more. For grades K-3.
1995.

Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin RC 41395
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Henry and his big dog, Mudge, are waiting for Henry's cousin
Annie to come spend the night. But when she gets out of the car
with her frilly dress and her shiny shoes, Henry knows he's in
trouble. He and Mudge are not the clean and tidy type. For grades
K-3. 1994.

Henry the Sailor Cat RC 41079
by Mary Calhoun 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Henry, an adventurous Siamese cat, watches from the arms of the
Woman as the Man and the Kid prepare for a day of sailing. All of
them are convinced that Henry won't want to go along because cats
don't like water. But Henry has other ideas and jumps aboard
unnoticed. The Man is upset when he discovers their stowaway, but
he will soon change his mind about having Henry aboard. For
grades K-3. 1994.

Homer and the House Next Door RC 41397
by Robin Pulver 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Homer the dog is very depressed when his next-door neighbor, Ms.
Gallivant, moves away. He misses her biscuits, scratches, and
tennis balls. But things get worse when Homer's master, Hank,
decides it's time they moved too! For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The House of Wings RC 41134
by Betsy Byars 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
Sammy is horrified when his parents decide to leave him with his
grandfather until they settle in Detroit. His grandfather is
weird and Sammy hates him. But as they care for an injured crane
together, Sammy learns to respect and love the old man. For
grades 5-8. 1972.

How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin RC 42463
by Rudyard Kipling 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
In this tale from Kipling's Just So Stories (RC 25503), a wily
Parsee outwits the rude and all-too-greedy rhinoceros who steals
the Parsee's fresh-baked cake. For grades K-3. 1988.

It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeee! RC 41195
by Jamie Gilson 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Best friends Richard and Ben are supposed to be nice to new kid
Patrick, but it's hard because he's a know-it-all in a suit and
bow tie. All three are in Mrs. Zookey's second grade. After the
boys find a stranded bat and share all kinds of scary
misconceptions about it, Patrick gets in trouble; spends recess
inside reading about bats; and pairs with Dawn Marie, who has
real bats at home, on a report for Endangered Animal Month. For
grades 2-4. 1994.

Jaguarundi RC 40437
by Virginia Hamilton 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Rundi Jaguarundi is worried because the nice cool rain forest is
slowly disappearing. Settlers have come to the land and cut down
trees to build houses and barns. So Rundi decides to move north
to the Rio Bravo where there is still a rain forest. He convinces
Coati to go along with him, but most of the other animals stay
because they know they must learn to adapt to the coming of
humans into their forest. For grades 2-4. 1995.

Kentucky Dreamer: Golden Filly, Book 4 RC 38832
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Trish Evanston and Spitfire won the Santa Anita Derby and now
they plan to head for the Kentucky Derby. But a few days later,
Trish is hurt and one of her friends dies when several horses go
down during a race. And now her mother is sick as well as her
dad, and Spitfire's leg is continuing to get warm. Is their luck
running out? Sequel to Go for the Glory (RC 38831). For grades
6-9. 1991.

The Knee-High Man and Other Tales RC 41039
by Julius Lester 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette (Reissue)
A collection of six animal tales from black folklore. In the
title story, a man learns about wanting something he doesn't
need. Other stories include the adventures of the farmer and Mr.
Snake, Mrs. Wind and Mrs. Water, the dog and Mr. Cat, and Mr.
Rabbit and Mr. Bear. For grades 3-6. 1972.

Hooray for the Golly Sisters! RC 40050
by Betsy Byars 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Golly Sisters Go West (RC 40049), May-May
and Rose Golly have to get their horse and wagon across a big
river so they can get to town to put on their traveling show. In
other adventures, May-May makes the mistake of using pigs instead
of rabbits in her magic hat act, Rose tries to sing and dance on
a high wire, and the sisters also face a scary swamp. For
preschool-grade 2. 1990.

The Latchkey Dog RC 38993
by Mary Jane Auch 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
After Sam's father moves out and his mother goes to work
full-time, the family's golden retriever is left alone all day
and grows lonely. Amber expresses her frustration by barking for
hours, annoying the neighbors. Mom decides that Amber must go. In
desperation Sam tries everything, including keeping Amber up all
night in the hope that she will sleep during the day. The results
are disastrous and hilarious. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Lyle at the Office RC 41711
by Bernard Waber 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Lyle is a very funny crocodile, and everyone likes him. Because
of this, people are always offering Lyle jobs. But he is happy
living with the Primms and doesn't need to work. One day Lyle
goes to visit the advertising agency where Mr. Primm is thinking
up new ideas for selling Krispie Krunchie Krackles cereal. Lyle
has a great time until Mr. Primm's boss wants to hire him. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Make Way for Ducklings RC 42913
by Robert McCloskey 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Five helpful Boston policemen stop busy city traffic so that Mrs.
Mallard can move her family of eight ducklings from their island
in the Charles River to their new home in the Public Garden. For
grades K-3. Caldecott Medal 1942. 1941.

Mandy Sue Day RC 40732
by Roberta Karim 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Mandy Sue's farmer father promises each of the children one day
without chores, and today is Mandy Sue Day. She spends it riding
and talking to her horse, Ben, and although Mandy Sue is blind,
she knows her best friend's ears flick back to hear her. For
grades K-3. 1994.

Martha Calling RC 40816
by Susan Meddaugh 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Martha, the dog who began to talk after eating alphabet soup in
(Martha Speaks RC 40496), wins a free vacation at the
Come-On-Inn. But there is a big problem: they don't allow dogs!
For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Martha Speaks RC 40496
by Susan Meddaugh 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Helen has a dog named Martha, and one day when Helen doesn't want
to eat her alphabet soup, she gives it to Martha. Then a strange
thing happens. Instead of going to Martha's stomach, the soup
goes to Martha's brain. Suddenly Martha can talk, and she doesn't
stop talking for days--until her family tells her to "Shut up!"
Before long they are very sorry. Prequel to Martha Calling (RC
40816). For preschool-grade 2. 1992.

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Jataka Tale from India RC 41594
by Paul Galdone 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
In the jungle on the banks of the river is a mango tree where
many monkeys live. And in the river are many crocodiles. There is
one young crocodile who is always hungry, and he has decided to
have a particular monkey for his next meal. What will the monkey
do? For grades K-3. 1969.

The Moonglow Roll-O-Rama RC 41683
by Dav Pilkey 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
There is a wonderful place on an island beyond the lagoon, where
beneath the blue moon lies the Moonglow Roll-O-Rama. And every
night while people sleep snugly in their beds, the animals go to
this spot where the magic of moonlight sweeps them skating up to
the sky. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Mouse Tales RC 40772
by Arnold Lobel 
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette (Reissue)
Once the mouse boys are all tucked into bed, they beg Papa for a
bedtime story. Papa puts his sons to sleep by telling, not just
one funny story, but seven--one for each of his boys. For grades
K-3. 1972.

Mr. Green Peas RC 41503
by Judith Caseley 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Norman Slope likes going to nursery school, but he has a problem.
He is the only one in his class who does not have a pet. Norman
tries to convince his parents to get him a pet, but cats and dogs
make his father allergic, gerbils and hamsters look too much like
rats to his mother, and a bird would make too much noise. Then
one day Norman's father comes home with a surprise for Norman.
For grades K-3. 1995.

Mr. Tall and Mr. Small RC 40791
by Barbara Brenner 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
A giraffe and a mouse argue over whose size is better. They
quarrel until the day a hunter drops a lighted match that sets
the forest on fire. Afraid they will be trapped, the mouse and
the giraffe put their heads together and find a way out. Only
then do they learn to appreciate their differences. For
preschool-grade 2. 1966.

The Mud Flat Olympics RC 42055
by James Stevenson 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
It is time once again for the Mud Flat Olympics! Three moles,
Kevin, Kimberly, and old Mr. Crenshaw, prepare for the deepest
hole contest. Five snails compete in the all-snail high hurdle.
There is even a victory for old Mr. Tokay, who wins the smelliest
skunk contest. And a funny, wonderful time is had by all. For
grades 2-4. 1994.

Nathaniel Willy, Scared Silly RC 41843
retold by Judith Mathews and Fay Robinson 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Nathaniel Willy lives with his Gramma in the country. One night
after Gramma kisses Nathaniel good night and closes the door,
Nathaniel thinks he hears a ghost. To stop him from being scared,
Gramma brings in the cat, then the dog, then the pig, and even
the cow, but Nathaniel still hears the ghost. For preschool-grade
2. 1994.

No Foal Yet RC 41955
by Jessie Haas 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Nora is excited that her Gramp's mare, Bonnie, is going to have a
foal. But every morning when Nora wakes up and every afternoon
when she races to the barn from the school bus, Bonnie is still
pregnant. For grades K-3. 1995.

Norman the Doorman RC 40726
by Don Freeman 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette (Reissue)
Norman is a mouse who works as a doorman for the basement of an
art museum. He gives other mice tours of the paintings and
sculpture in storage and practices his own art. His biggest wish
is to go see the art on display upstairs, but he is afraid the
guard will catch him. Then one day, Norman sees a sign for a
sculpture contest. For preschool-grade 2. 1959.

Not-So-Normal Norman RC 43106
by Cynthia Stowe 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
When Anthony's father is out of work with a back injury, Anthony
worries about money. He decides to pet-sit, and his first charge
is a tarantula named Norman. Anthony's joy over earning two
dollars a day fades when Norman starts acting sick and won't eat.
For grades 3-6. 1995.

Out of the Mist: Golden Filly, Book 7 RC 38835
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Tricia Evanston is having a hard time accepting the fact that her
dad is gone forever, and she hasn't won a race since the Triple
Crown. Has her desire to race died, too? Once again Tricia finds
herself doubting God and wondering if she will ever know the kind
of peace her father found. Sequel to Shadow over San Mateo (RC
38834). For grades 6-9. 1993.

Outlaw Red RC 42838
by Jim Kjelgaard 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Sean, a champion show dog and the son of Big Red (RC 10856), does
not like being shut up in a kennel. He longs for the freedom of
the wilderness. But when that chance comes, Sean must learn to
survive on his own. For grades 5-8. 1953.

The Outside Dog RC 39556
by Charlotte Pomerantz 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Marisol, who lives in Puerto Rico in a little village on a
hillside, has always wanted a dog. But her abuelito won't allow
it. Grandfather says that dogs have "fleas and ticks and who
knows what." There are many stray dogs living on the hill. One
day Marisol finds a skinny brown mutt with perky ears and huge
brown eyes sitting near their home. She names him Pancho, and he
steals her heart--and abuelito's too. For grades 2-4. 1993.

Owl Moon RC 42932
by Jane Yolen 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
On a cold winter's night, under a bright full moon, a young girl
and her father trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Medal. 1987.

Paddington Abroad RC 41653
by Michael Bond 
read by Tom Martin
1 cassette (Reissue)
Paddington, the little bear who loves marmalade sandwiches, goes
on vacation in France, where he gets himself into one funny
scrape after another. For grades 3-6. 1972.

Pepi and the Secret Names RC 41520
by Jill Paton Walsh 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Pepi and his mother and father live on the banks of the Nile
River where Prince Dhutmose has ordered a tomb to be built for
the time when he will live in the Land of the Dead. Pepi's father
is working on the paintings for the tomb, and each day he needs a
different animal. It is Pepi who befriends the animals by
guessing their secret name, and he gets them to pose for his
father. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Pet of the Met RC 41090
by Lydia and Don Freeman 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette (Reissue)
Maestro Petrini is a white mouse who lives with his wife and
three children in the attic of the Metropolitan Opera House. He
works as a page turner for the prompter. Down in the basement,
living in a violin case, is Mefisto, a cat who hates music and
mice! One day during a performance of the "Magic Flute," Maestro
Petrini and Mefisto end up on the stage together, putting Maestro
Petrini in great danger. For preschool-grade 2. 1953.

Preposterous Pets RC 41208
edited by Laura Cecil 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Collection of stories and poems. Because the zoo's elephant is
not growing, the zookeeper must give him away. Little Emily has a
meadow with a big shed; so she offers to take the miniature
elephant as a pet. In other stories, a man gets a hippopotamus
and a storekeeper is visited by a beastie that talks and sings
and won't leave. And one boy's habit of collecting animals grows
until he has a whole room full of unusual pets. For grades K-3.
1994.

The Race: Golden Filly, Book 1 RC 38829
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Tricia Evanston, fifteen, looks forward to racing Spitfire at the
Portland Meadows Race Track in a few months. She and her father,
Hal, have worked toward this goal for a long time. Unfortunately,
her mother does not share their dream. But horse racing loses
some of its importance when Hal is diagnosed as having cancer.
Trish can't believe that God would let him die when they are so
close to their goal. Prequel to Eagle's Wings (RC 38830). For
grades 6-9. 1990.

Red Fox Running RC 41405
by Eve Bunting 
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Winter is almost over, and food is hard to find for animals
living in the wild. So all day long a red fox hunts for something
to feed his family. And while the fox searches for a prize, he
has to be careful not to become a meal for a larger animal. For
grades K-3. 1993.

Rhino and Mouse RC 42061
by Todd Starr Palmer 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Rhino is Mouse's best friend, but sometimes Rhino gets on Mouse's
nerves. On National Mouse and Rat Day, Rhino buys Mouse a cat,
paints his house in polka dots, and makes him breakfast with
catsup and hot fudge. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The Rooster Who Lost His Crow RC 41484
by Wendy Cheyette Lewison 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Every morning, just as the orange sun begins to peek over the
chicken coop, Rooster hurries out into the farmyard to awaken the
farmer with his "cock-a-doodle-doo!" But one morning, Rooster is
frightened by a bee and loses his "cock-a-doodle-doo!" Now who
will wake up the farmer? For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Scrub Dog of Alaska RC 40721
by Walt Morey 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette (Reissue)
Sled-dog trainer Smiley Jackson almost kills the runt of the new
litter, but the puppy manages to escape. Dave Martin adopts Scrub
and helps him develop into a strong, handsome dog, only to have
Jackson demand Scrub's return. For grades 4-7. 1971.

Second Wind: Golden Filly, Book 8 RC 38836
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Tricia Evanston has made it through the summer following her
father's death. At times she felt she would never race again, but
a new season is starting, and Tricia is ready to race. Then just
before the season opens at Portland Meadows, Tricia hears rumors
about mismanagement at the track. Is there anything she can do
about it? Sequel to Out of the Mist (RC 38835). For grades 6-9.
1994.

Shadow over San Mateo: Golden Filly, Book 6 RC 38834
by Lauraine Snelling 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Tricia Evanston, sixteen, has just won the biggest race of her
life, but her father was not there to see her win. He died just
as the race began. Adding to her sorrow is the fact that Spitfire
will now go to a stud farm in Kentucky. How can she live without
her father and without Spitfire? How could God do this to her?
Sequel to Call for Courage (RC 38833). For grades 6-9. 1993.

Snow Dog RC 42731
by Jim Kjelgaard 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Husky puppy Chiri had watched a wolf kill his mother and
brothers. He learned to survive his enemies in the snow-covered
woods, but now as an adult dog, Chiri is faced with a new
enemy--humans. If he learns to trust them, it could cost him his
freedom. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1948.

Sophie in the Saddle RC 39335
by Dick King-Smith 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Sophie, the ever-determined future lady farmer, is thrilled that
her family will be vacationing at the seaside and staying on a
real farm. There she befriends a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig and
learns to ride a pony named Bumblebee. Sequel to Sophie Hits Six
(RC 39334). For grades K-3. 1993.

Stellaluna RC 39478
by Janell Cannon 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A baby bat and its mother are out looking for something to eat
when they are attacked by an owl. The baby falls, landing
headfirst in a nest of baby birds. Growing up with birds, the bat
learns to eat bugs, sleep at night, and hang by her thumbs, until
one day her mother finds her. Soon she learns to eat fruit, fly
at night, and hang by her feet, but she is still friends with the
birds. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.

Stormy RC 42584
by Jim Kjelgaard 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Young Allan Marley lives alone in the Beaver Flowage wilderness.
One snowy November twilight, Allan courageously rescues a huge,
black hunting dog that has fallen through the ice. The boy and
dog are both strong and independent, and a bond grows between
them. For grades 5-8. 1959.

The Tenth Good Thing about Barney RC 40467
by Judith Viorst 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
A small boy quickly remembers nine good things about Barney, his
cat who died. His father helps him think of the tenth good thing
about Barney, which they agree is "a pretty nice job for a cat."
For grades K-3. 1971.

There's an Owl in the Shower RC 43303
by Jean Craighead George 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Borden Watson's father, a logger in northern California, is out
of work because the government has banned logging in order to
save the spotted owl. Borden is so angry he vows to kill any
spotted owl he sees. Then he adopts what he thinks is a baby
barred owl that has fallen from its nest. For grades 2-4. 1995.

Three Cool Kids RC 41973
by Rebecca Emberley 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Three goat kids live in the city. They are called Big Cool,
Middle Cool, and Little Cool. Although the brothers and sister
like the lot they live on, it is becoming run down. They are
thinking about moving to a vacant grassy lot across the street,
but are afraid to walk by the big rat that everyone says lives
behind the sewer grate. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog RC 41414
by Sara Swan Miller 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Have you noticed that your dog seems to sleep all day long? Maybe
the animal has nothing to do and is bored. So here are three
stories you can read to your dog. The first story is about a
burglar, the second about a dog bone, and the third one about a
dog wanting to be wild. For grades K-3. 1995.

Three Terrible Trins RC 42461
by Dick King-Smith 
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette
On the morning of her first birthday, Mrs. Gray, a mouse, finds
her third husband has been killed and eaten. She vows never to
marry again but to devote her life to her fatherless
"trins"--Thomas, Richard, and Henry. The trins, along with other
mice at Orchard Farm, have a great time scaring the cats, Wallace
and Bertha, out of the house. They even form a soccer team and
use the farmer's glass eye for their ball. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Thunderhoof RC 41546
by Syd Hoff 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The story of how Thunderhoof, the last great horse to run wild
out West, lets himself be tamed. For preschool-grade 2 to share
with older readers. 1971.

Time and the Clockmice, Etcetera RC 40350
by Peter Dickinson 
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
The Branton Town Hall Clock has been running for one hundred
years and is known as a "Wonder of the World." Hundreds of people
come to see the clock every year, but one day it stops, and the
only person who has the plans to fix it is the grandson of the
builder. When he begins work, he discovers several families of
mice living in the clock. These are not your ordinary mice,
though. They are intelligent and communicate through telepathy.
For grades 3-6. 1993.

Town Mouse, Country Mouse RC 41147
by Jan Brett 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Tired of running from the house cat, the town mouse decides to
take his wife on a picnic in the country. There they meet a
country mouse and her husband, who offer to trade houses with the
town mice. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Two Cool Cows RC 42940
by Toby Speed 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Maude and Millie are two cool cows from the Huckabuck Farm. One
night they borrow the black button-back boots of the Huckabuck
kids and fly off to the moon where the grass is greener for the
cows to munch, by the bunch, for their lunch. For grades K-3.
1995.

Uncle Daney's Way RC 40563
by Jessie Haas 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Cole is not too happy when his parents inform him
that Uncle Daney is coming to live with them; their trailer is
already crowded. Uncle uses a wheelchair, and shocks everyone
when he brings Nip, a huge horse, with him too. Who can afford to
feed such an animal? But as Uncle Daney makes plans for Nip, Cole
gets excited about the recent additions to their farm. Soon it
seems that both Cole and Nip learn some lessons. For grades 4-7.
1994.

The Velveteen Rabbit; or, How Toys Become Real RC 41681
by Margery Williams 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette (Reissue)
The Velveteen Rabbit suffers more hardship than most other
stuffed animals, and finally he is thrown into the trash. But the
love of his owner and the help of the "Fairy of Old Toys" salvage
the Velveteen Rabbit and transform him into a real, live rabbit
with a soft, cotton tail. For grades 2-5. 1922.

Venus among the Fishes RC 43431
by Elizabeth Hall and Scott O'Dell 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Coral, a girl dolphin, narrates this tale of her pod's attempt to
protect itself from attacking killer whales. The pod needs more
strong males like Coral's father, and Coral is sent to find her
brother, Silver, and bring him home. But as she looks for Silver,
Coral learns that humans may be an even greater threat. For
grades 4-7. 1995.

The Wee Little Woman RC 42640
by Byron Barton 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A wee little woman has a wee little house, a wee little cow, and
a wee little cat. They are all happy until the day things go
wrong. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings RC 40491
by Ursula K. Le Guin 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Sequel to Catwings Return (RC 37397). Alexander, the oldest
kitten in his family, decides to explore the world. Soon he is
threatened by a truck, chased by dogs, stuck up a tree, and lost.
Then Jane, a little black kitten with wings, comes along.
Alexander follows her home and meets more winged cats. Now he
wants to find a way to repay the Catwing family for their
kindness. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Braille

Alejandro's Gift BR 10035
by Richard E. Albert 
1 volume
Alejandro lives in the desert in an adobe house with only his
burro for company. He is very lonely until his garden begins
attracting small desert animals. As Alejandro watches them drink,
he devises a plan to provide water for the bigger animals too.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994.

Arthur's Family Vacation BR 9940
by Marc Brown 
1 volume
School is out for the summer, and this year Arthur and his family
are going to the beach for a week. Arthur would much rather go to
Camp Meadowcroak with his best friend, Buster, than spend a week
with his sister, D.W., at the beach. But when they get to the
beach, Arthur is surprised by all the things he finds to do, even
when it rains. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.

Away to Me, Moss BR 10459
by Betty Levin 
2 volumes
Zanna's mother gives speech and physical therapy to Rob
Catherwood, a sheep farmer who had a stroke. Zanna becomes
attached to Rob's border collie, Moss. Now that Rob is out of
commission, no one on the farm pays any attention to Moss. As
Zanna proves that Moss is still a good worker, she learns
valuable lessons from both Moss and Rob. For grades 5-8. 1994.

The Bear BR 10011
by Raymond Briggs 
1 volume
As Tilly sleeps with her teddy bear, a huge polar bear comes in
through her window. He's friendly and quiet, although he takes up
most of the bed. Best of all, Tilly's parents don't seem to mind
when she tells them about her new guest. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain BR 10057
by Alice Dalgliesh 
1 volume
Jonathan's mother has invited twenty members of the family for
dinner, and she needs to borrow a big iron pot from Aunt Emma,
who lives on the other side of Hemlock Mountain. Although his
mother says there are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, Jonathan is
not sure he wants to go over the mountain alone to get the pot.
When darkness falls and the animals come out of the forest,
Jonathan learns to be brave. For grades 2-4. 1952.

Brighty of the Grand Canyon BR 10125
by Marguerite Henry 
1 volume
Brighty, a freedom-loving little burro, befriends a kind old
prospector. Brighty watches one day as a vicious stranger kills
the old man. Years later, Brighty avenges his friend's death. For
grades 4-7. 1953.

Coyote and the Magic Words BR 10012
by Phyllis Root 
1 volume
The Maker-of-all-things was tired when she finished creating the
world with words, so she closed her eyes and slept. Meanwhile,
when her creatures needed something, they had only to speak the
magic words. But Coyote played tricks and stirred up trouble,
making so much noise that he woke up the Maker-of-all-things. She
decided there would be no more magic words, except when Coyote
told stories. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1993.

Danny's Duck BR 10032
by June Crebbin 
1 volume
A duck flies over the school yard and settles into a pile of
brush at the edge of the playground. No one sees her except
Danny. For the next few weeks, Danny secretly watches the duck as
she lays eggs and sits on them. Then one day Danny discovers his
friend and all nine of her eggs are gone. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 1995.

Dear Bear BR 9942
by Joanna Harrison 
1 volume
While Katie is busy during the day, she doesn't think about the
bear. But at night she worries that the bear will jump out of the
closet under the stairs and grab her. Her mother tells her to
write a letter to the bear asking it to go away. Then the bear
writes back! PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Dear Rebecca, Winter Is Here BR 10027
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
In December a woman explains in a letter to her granddaughter
that little hands of darkness have brought in winter. She
describes all the things that nature will experience before the
little hands push back the edges of darkness and summer returns.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1993.

A Horse for All Seasons: Collected Stories BR 10554
by Sheila Kelly Welch 
1 volume
Twelve stories about horses. In "The Long March," Josh's pregnant
mare, Rosey, gets locked out of her stall and gives birth in the
woods, where border collie Kip guards her until Josh can come. In
"Hand-Me-Down Horse," Carrie is jealous of her new neighbor and
her fancy show horse until her own horse becomes a hero. These
two stories are set in the spring; the other selections cover all
four seasons. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Jeremy Kooloo BR 10017
by Tim Mahurin 
1 volume
Jeremy Kooloo loves milk, and when he sees four glasses of milk
and a milk carton on the table, he can't resist having some. In
fact, he has a lot! Discover in ABC order just what happens to
Jeremy after that. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Katy No-Pocket BR 10792
by Emmy Payne 
1 volume
Katy is a kangaroo without a pocket. She tries to carry her son,
Freddy, the way other types of animals carry their young, but
nothing works. So Katy and Freddy head for the city to buy a
pocket. For grades K-3. 1944.

Lassie Come-Home BR 10025
by Rosemary Wells 
1 volume
An adaption for younger readers of Eric Knight's original 1938
classic. Joe has a collie named Lassie who waits for him outside
of school each day at four o'clock. When Joe's unemployed father
sells Lassie to a duke, Lassie keeps escaping to meet Joe. Even
when the duke takes Lassie to Scotland, she slips out the gate
and starts a year-long walk back home to England. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For grades 2-4. 1995.

A Llama in the Family BR 10176
by Johanna Hurwitz 
1 volume
When Adam's mother tells him there will be a surprise waiting
after school, he is sure he's getting a mountain bike. Instead,
he finds a strange animal in his yard. His mother has bought a
llama to start a hiking business. The llama's name is Ethan
Allen, and at first he doesn't do anything except hum and spit.
But as Adam and Ethan Allen become close friends, Adam realizes
there is something the llama needs more than Adam needs a bike.
For grades 2-4. 1994.

Make Way for Ducklings BR 10039
by Robert McCloskey 
1 volume (Reissue)
Five helpful Boston policemen stop busy city traffic so that Mrs.
Mallard can move her family of eight ducklings from their island
in the Charles River to their new home in the Public Garden.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal 1942. 1941.

Minnie BR 10338
by Annie M.G. Schmidt 
1 volume
Newspaper reporter Mr. Tibbs is told he will be fired if he
doesn't stop writing about cats. But Mr. Tibbs is too shy to find
a real news story. Then he meets Minnie, a young woman who claims
to have been a cat. Indeed, she can talk to all of the
neighborhood cats and even brings Mr. Tibbs news stories from her
cat contacts. All she asks for is a box to sleep in and some
food. Some strong language. For grades 3-6. 1992.

Mouse Tales BR 10172
by Arnold Lobel 
1 volume
Once the mouse boys are all tucked into bed, they beg Papa for a
bedtime story. Papa puts his sons to sleep by telling, not just
one funny story, but seven--one for each of his boys. For grades
K-3. 1972.

Officer Buckle and Gloria BR 10015
by Peggy Rathmann 
1 volume
Officer Buckle knows lots of safety tips, and he loves to share
them with the students at Napville School. But nobody seems to
listen to him. Then one day, the Napville police department gets
a police dog--Gloria. Office Buckle takes her along the next time
he goes to Napville School, and this time the children listen.
But why? PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1995.

The Old Dog BR 10034
by Charlotte Zolotow 
1 volume
Ben and his dog have been together for a long time, and now his
dog has become old. One morning when Ben goes to wake her up, she
doesn't wag her tail or open her eyes. Ben's father quietly tells
Ben that she is dead. Now Ben has no one to run and play
with--until his father comes home with a surprise. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For grades K-3. 1995.

Sable BR 10320
by Karen Hesse 
1 volume
Although ten-year-old Tate longs for a dog, her mother, who was
attacked by a dog as a girl, refuses. When a weak, skinny stray
wanders into their yard, Tate is surprised that her mother
grudgingly puts up with the dog Tate has named Sable. Then Sable
develops a habit of going off exploring and bringing back other
people's belongings. Now Tate's mother wants to give Sable away.
For grades 3-6. 1994.

Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Flying Elephant BR 10836
by Mary Blount Christian 
1 volume
Sebastian is a dog who loves to solve mysteries. Shortly after
the circus comes to Sebastian's town, Tahsha, the beloved
elephant, disappears. Sebastian and his police-detective human
begin to analyze clues. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Songs in the Silence BR 10497
by Catherine Frey Murphy 
1 volume
Hallie takes her friend's small boat out in the cove to have
privacy to cry for her little brother, Josh, who is in the
hospital after burning himself on the barbeque. Hallie falls out
of the boat and is guided to safety by an odd soothing voice. The
speaker is Melae, a whale who has entered the cove to assist
another whale who is injured. Hallie and her incredible new
friend secretly help each other cope. For grades 4-6. 1994.

Superbird to the Rescue BR 10452
by Nancy Hayashi 
1 volume
When Jesse Beeman hears that a department store is having trouble
with shoplifters, he plans how he and his friend Walter will
catch them. Jesse has a wonderful parrot named Zenith who always
protects him. If the boys were to shout for help near a thief,
Zenith would swoop down and help them. The only problem is that
Jesse's mother won't let Zenith out of the house. For grades 3-6.
1995.

Switch Cat BR 10019
by Garry Disher 
1 volume
A scruffy girl's sleek cat, Evangelina, prefers the well-groomed
neighbor girl, Cecilia. Likewise Cecilia's untidy cat, Ms. Whiz,
prefers Evangelina's owner. When Cecilia's family moves away, all
four pine for their better matches. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades
K-3. 1994.

Time for Bed BR 10013
by Mem Fox 
1 volume
The book opens with a mother about to read a bedtime story to her
child and ends with the mother saying good night and tucking her
sleepy child into bed. In between, other mothers say good night
to their babies: a mouse, goose, cat, cow, horse, fish, sheep,
bird, bee, snake, dog, and deer. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1993.

Tops and Bottoms BR 10010
by Janet Stevens 
1 volume
Mr. Bear, who is quite lazy, and Mr. Hare, who is quite clever,
are neighbors. But Mr. Hare and his family have a problem--they
have no food, and they have sold their land to Mr. Bear to pay a
debt, so they have no land on which to grow food. Then Mr. and
Mrs. Hare have a wonderful idea. They will plant a crop on Mr.
Bear's land and share it with Mr. Bear. All he has to do is
decide if he wants the tops or the bottoms. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 1995.

Turnip Soup BR 10003
by Lynne Born and Christopher Myers 
1 volume
One afternoon George's mother sends him down to the root cellar
to get some potatoes so she can make potato soup for dinner. But
when George comes back and tells her there is a dragon in the
cellar eating all the vegetables, she thinks George just wants
something different for dinner. Then his mother makes an
interesting discovery. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
1994.

Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings BR 9857
by Ursula K. Le Guin 
1 volume
Sequel to Catwings Return (BR 9141). Alexander, the oldest kitten
in his family, decides to explore the world. Soon he is
threatened by a truck, chased by dogs, stuck up a tree, and lost.
Then Jane, a little black kitten with wings, comes along.
Alexander follows her home and meets more winged cats. Now he
wants to find a way to repay the Catwing family for their
kindness. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Blindness and Physical Handicaps

Cassettes

Blabber Mouth RC 41704
by Morris Gleitzman 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Rowena Batts's father is the most talked-about apple farmer in
Australia because of his outlandish dress and behavior. Now that
Rowena is trying to make friends at a new school, she wants to
tell her father to change. Rowena was born with some parts
missing from her throat, so she uses her hands to speak. But now
she finds a more dramatic way to get her father's attention.
Prequel to Sticky Beak (RC 41705). For grades 3-6. 1992.

Colt RC 43069
by Nancy Springer 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
When Colt's therapist tells him to ride a horse, he is unhappy
and scared. But once on top of homely Liverwurst, Colt doesn't
feel like he has spina bifida. As Colt gains strength, he also
gets used to his mother's new husband and to his step-siblings.
Then something happens to threaten everything. For grades 3-6.
1991.

A Girl's Best Friend RC 42462
by Harriet May Savitz 
read by Dani Carr
1 cassette
Laurie Moss, twelve, is worried that her parents will put their
old beagle, Jessie, to sleep because of her arthritis. The vet
has some new medicine, but it is expensive so Laurie takes a
part-time job. Her boss is blind, like Laurie, and very
particular about how things are done at his bike shop. Meanwhile,
a new teacher thinks Laurie can't do anything by herself, and a
bully taunts her in the halls. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Imagine Me on a Sit-Ski! RC 41341
by George Moran 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Billy uses a wheelchair and talks with a wordboard because he has
cerebral palsy. He is both excited and scared when he learns that
everyone in his class is going to be taught to ski. Some will use
walkers or crutches fitted with little skis, but Billy gets to
use a sit-ski! For grades 2-4. 1995.

Lucy's Picture RC 41200
by Nicola Moon 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Lucy is excited because her grandfather is coming to visit. When
her teacher tells the class to paint pictures, Lucy decides to
make a special picture for her grandfather. But she doesn't want
to use paint. She will make a picture he can feel. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The Man Who Loved Clowns RC 38004
by June Rae Wood 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Delrita, thirteen, really does love her Uncle Punky, who has Down
syndrome, but she still feels embarrassed by his behavior. That's
why she avoids making close friends who might expect to visit her
at home. And that includes Avanelle, with whom she shares her
math book. When Delrita's parents are killed in an accident, she
and Punky are left in the care of Uncle Bert and Aunt
Queenie--who institute monumental changes. For grades 5-8. 1992.

Mandy Sue Day RC 40732
by Roberta Karim 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Mandy Sue's farmer father promises each of the children one day
without chores, and today is Mandy Sue Day. She spends it riding
and talking to her horse, Ben, and although Mandy Sue is blind,
she knows her best friend's ears flick back to hear her. For
grades K-3. 1994.

Naomi Knows It's Springtime RC 41146
by Virginia L. Kroll 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Naomi, who is blind, knows when winter is over and spring has
begun: the air stops nipping her nose, grass blades slide between
her bare toes, and the lilies and lilacs begin to perfume the
yard. For grades K-3. 1993.

See the Ocean RC 41230
by Estelle Condra 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Nellie loves going to the beach house by the ocean each summer
with her family. Although she cannot see, Nellie likes the feel
of the sand and the water and is always asking questions about
the ocean. Her brothers try to be the first to see the ocean each
year, but one year they learn that Nellie has an even better way
of seeing it. For grades K-3. 1994.

See Ya, Simon RC 42571
by David Hill 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
New Zealand friends Simon and Nathan, fourteen, are not the
greatest students in high school. Simon is known for his wacky
sense of humor and for the fact that he has muscular dystrophy
and uses a wheelchair. Nathan has trouble believing that zany
Simon won't be around forever. For grades 5-8. 1992.

Sing to the Stars RC 41236
by Mary Brigid Barrett 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Mr. Washington tries to convince his young neighbor Ephram to
play his violin at the park concert by telling him "music speaks
best when someone listens." When Ephram's grandmother explains
that Mr. Washington used to play the piano before he became
blind, Ephram decides to convince him to play too. For grades
K-3. 1994.

Sticky Beak RC 41705
by Morris Gleitzman 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to Blabber Mouth (RC 41704), mute Rowena Batts
realizes she's upset that her father and Ms. Dunning, her former
teacher, are going to have a baby. When a schoolmate gives up a
cockatoo named Sticky Beak just because he can't talk, Rowena
adopts him. She knows what it feels like to be replaced by
something that talks better. For grades 3-6. 1993.

The Storm RC 42144
by Marc Harshman 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
When Jonathan's teacher talks about what to do in a tornado, a
classmate remarks that a big storm would be really scary for
Jonathan because he is in a wheelchair. But Jonathan isn't afraid
of storms--he loves them. Alone on the farm that afternoon,
Jonathan gets a chance to show he knows how to handle a tornado.
For grades K-3. 1995.

Braille

The Bus People BR 10318
by Rachel Anderson 
1 volume
Bertram wouldn't swap places with any of the other school bus
drivers even though they call his route the "fruitcake run."
First we meet a girl who has Down's syndrome as she learns a
heartbreaking lesson at her sister's wedding. Then there are more
portraits of Bertram's special passengers: a child who uses a
wheelchair, another who doesn't speak, and a boy who falls off
his big sister's bike and damages his brain. For grades 5-8.
1989.

A Girl's Best Friend BR 10555
by Harriet May Savitz 
1 volume
Laurie Moss, twelve, is worried that her parents will put their
old beagle, Jessie, to sleep because of her arthritis. The vet
has some new medicine, but it is expensive so Laurie takes a
part-time job. Her boss is blind, like Laurie, and very
particular about how things are done at his bike shop. Meanwhile,
a new teacher thinks Laurie can't do anything by herself, and a
bully taunts her in the halls. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Classics

Cassettes

Black Beauty RC 41291
by Anna Sewell 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette (Reissue)
Black Beauty, a fine stallion, tells of his suffering as he is
sold from one cruel master to another. This book was written to
dramatize the abuse of horses in nineteenth-century England. Some
violence. For grades 4-7. 1877.

Brighty of the Grand Canyon RC 40762
by Marguerite Henry 
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette (Reissue)
Brighty, a freedom-loving little burro, befriends a kind old
prospector. Brighty watches one day as a vicious stranger kills
the old man. Years later, Brighty avenges his friend's death. For
grades 4-7. 1953.

Drums RC 41710
by James Boyd 
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Young Johnny Fraser longs to see the world beyond his Carolina
home, but must continue his studies. Then as turmoil with King
George III mounts, Johnny's father, who saw his fellow Scots
slaughtered at Culloden, sends him to England as an honorable
escape from the coming conflict. It is the courtly England of
Johnny's dreams, but adventure leads him to join the crew of Paul
Jones's marauding frigates. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1925.

The Hundred Dresses RC 42016
by Eleanor Estes 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Although Wanda Petronski comes to school each day in a faded blue
dress, she tells the other girls that she has a hundred dresses
lined up in her closet. Popular Peggy thinks this is hilarious
and teases Wanda about it. Peggy's best friend, Maddie, is uneasy
about the teasing and feels horrible when Wanda stops coming to
school. For grades 3-6. Newbery honor book. 1944.

Many Moons RC 39639
by James Thurber 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
Princess Lenore, who is ten going on eleven, falls ill from
eating too many raspberry tarts. When her father, the King,
promises her anything that will make her well, Princess Lenore
asks for the moon. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1943.

A Story, a Story RC 41943
by Gail Haley 
read by John Horton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Once upon a time, the world had no stories. This is the tale of
how Ananse the spider obtained the Sky God's chest of
stories--and how he outwitted and captured three fantasy
creatures in order to do so. For grades K-3 and older readers.
Caldecott Medal. 1970.

The Velveteen Rabbit; or, How Toys Become Real RC 41681
by Margery Williams 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette (Reissue)
The Velveteen Rabbit suffers more hardship than most other
stuffed animals, and finally he is thrown into the trash. But the
love of his owner and the help of the "Fairy of Old Toys" salvage
the Velveteen Rabbit and transform him into a real, live rabbit
with a soft, cotton tail. For grades 2-4. 1922.

Braille

Anne of Green Gables BR 10098
by L.M. Montgomery 
3 volumes
Classic story of a mischievous girl--an orphan with fiery red
hair, a quick temper, and a vivid imagination. The orphanage
sends her to a shy Nova Scotia farmer and his no-nonsense sister
even though the family had requested a boy. But the longer Anne
stays with them, the less they can remember life without her. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1908.

Brighty of the Grand Canyon BR 10125
by Marguerite Henry 
1 volume
Brighty, a freedom-loving little burro, befriends a kind old
prospector. Brighty watches one day as a vicious stranger kills
the old man. Years later, Brighty avenges his friend's death. For
grades 4-7. 1953.

The Secret Garden BR 10102
by Frances Hodgson Burnett 
2 volumes
After becoming an orphan, Mary--ill-tempered and neglected--is
sent to live on an uncle's huge estate where she meets an equally
wretched cousin who is an invalid. Together they conspire to
restore a locked, secret garden while the boy regains his health
and his father's affection. For grades 4-7. 1911.

Waterless Mountain BR 10589
by Laura Adams Armer 
2 volumes
Eight-year-old Younger Brother loves the beauty of the dawn, the
sky, the rainbow, and the clouds. When the boy sees the Deer
People in a vision, his uncle knows that Younger Brother can
learn the songs of his Navajo people to become a powerful
medicine man. Younger Brother finds adventures in nature around
him, new encounters with whites, and his role as Little Singer.
Newbery Medal winner in 1932. For grades 5-8. 1931.

Family

Cassettes

Adeline Street RC 42909
by Carol Lynch Williams 
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
In this sequel to Kelly and Me (RC 42908), Leah mourns her sister
and best friend, Kelly, who died of an aneurysm. Upset that her
family won't cancel Christmas, Leah finds a way to celebrate that
she knows would meet Kelly's approval. As the year goes on, Leah
also struggles to understand other aspects of life. Some
violence. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Amy Elizabeth Explores Bloomingdale's RC 41092
by E.L. Konigsburg 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Amy Elizabeth is visiting her grandmother, who lives in New York
City. Amy Elizabeth's grandmother promises to take her to
Bloomingdale's, but every time they set out, something seems to
happen. As Amy Elizabeth visits the various sights of New York
City, she compares them with places in Houston, where she lives.
For grades K-3. 1992.

Apple Juice Tea RC 41885
by Martha Weston 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
When Polly's Gran comes to visit for the first time, Polly is
unhappy. Gran wants to do things with Polly, but Polly doesn't
know her at all. Finally, when Polly's parents go out and leave
Polly and Gran alone, Polly discovers Gran is fun to be with. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Baby RC 38468
by Patricia MacLachlan 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
Larkin, twelve, and her family find a baby abandoned at their
door. A note explains that the baby's name is Sophie, that she's
nearly a year old, and that "I will come back for her one day. I
love her." Larkin, her parents, and her grandmother cannot help
but love Sophie. She releases a sadness that had remained
unspoken and divisive--a baby boy born six months earlier had
lived for only one day. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.

The Baby Sister RC 42685
by Tomie dePaola 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
When little Tommy's mother tells him she is going to have a baby,
Tommy asks for a little sister with a red ribbon in her hair. He
looks forward to the birth but is disappointed when his grouchy
grandmother comes to stay instead of his beloved aunt. For
preschool-grade 2. 1996.

Barney Is Best RC 41684
by Nancy White Carlstrom 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
When a little boy has to go to the hospital to get his tonsils
out, his family tells him he can take a stuffed animal with him.
They want him to take one of his newer toys, but he argues that
his brother's old elephant Barney is the best. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Before the Storm RC 41826
by Jane Yolen 
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
On a hot summer day, the only thing worth playing with is the
hose. A boy and his sister, brother, and dog forget about the
heat as they frolic in the water. But when it starts to rain, the
boy is soon wishing for the hot sun again. For grades K-3. 1995.

Bel-Air Bambi and the Mall Rats RC 39020
by Richard Peck 
read by Diane Page
1 cassette
When Bambi and Buffie Babcock's TV-producer father goes broke, he
and his family say goodbye to Hollywood and head for Hickory
Fork, where Mr. Babcock grew up. Smack dab in Middle America,
this formerly bucolic hamlet has been taken over by a thuggish
gang of high school students--beefy boys and big-haired girls.
They've even trashed the mall. Outraged, Bambi and Buffie decide
to set things straight. For grades 6-9. 1993.

Billy RC 40126
by Laura Roybal 
read by Ray Foushee
1 cassette
When Will Campbell is kidnapped by his biological father, a rodeo
rider, all the ten-year-old can think about is returning to his
Iowa suburb. But six rugged years with Guillermo Melendez in
rural New Mexico have given Will a solid sense of himself as
Billy Melendez. He is anguished when his true identity is
discovered and he is sent back to the family who "didn't care
enough to come find him." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994.

By the Dawn's Early Light RC 43023
by Karen Ackerman 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Rachel and Josh's mother works at night in a box factory while
they stay home with Nana. As the evening progresses, Rachel
compares what they are doing at home with what their mother is
doing at work. And then at 4 a.m., their mother comes home, and
Rachel and Josh sneak downstairs to be with her by the dawn's
early light. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Chevrolet Saturdays RC 40325
by Candy Dawson Boyd 
read by Patricia Martin
1 cassette
Joey Davis is not having a good year. Fourth grade was great. He
liked his teacher, Miss Alder; he had good grades; and he loved
science. But this year everything seems wrong. His new teacher,
Mrs. Hamlin, doesn't like science or him, and he keeps forgetting
his homework. Worst of all, Joey's family has broken up and his
mother has married Mr. Johnson. But it is Mr. Johnson who helps
Joey solve his problems. For grades 4-7. 1993.

Chickens! Chickens! RC 41363
by Barbara Ann Porte 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
A man who lives on a chicken farm loves to paint pictures. But
all he paints are chickens, lots and lots of chickens. His
neighbors don't want his paintings because they are tired of
chickens. When the man moves to the city, he falls in love with a
woman who figures out what to do with all his chicken paintings.
For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Clean House RC 42617
by Jessie Haas 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
When Aunt Alice calls to say she and her daughter Kate are coming
to visit, Tess's mother worries about their messy house. During
the next couple of days, Tess and her mother clean and straighten
until their house looks as good as Aunt Alice's. For grades K-3.
1996.

Crossing the Starlight Bridge RC 41220
by Alice Mead 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Rayanne's father didn't want to miss her ninth birthday, but
after she opened her presents he told her he was heading west to
look for a job. Soon Rayanne and her mother are forced to leave
the island Penobscot reservation where they live and move in with
her grandmother on the mainland. It's not easy to be the only
Native American in a big school, but Gram helps by telling
traditional stories. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Daddy's Climbing Tree RC 40371
by C.S. Adler 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Jessica is unhappy when her mother insists they
leave the old house Jessica's father grew up in. A week after
they move into their new house, Jessica's father is hit by a car
while jogging. Refusing to believe he is dead, Jessica promises
her little brother, Tycho, that she will take him to their
father. After the funeral, the two children set off for the long
walk to their old house. For grades 4-7. 1993.

Dither Farm RC 40236
by Sid Hite 
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
On a hot day in Willow County, Virginia, Henry Dither finally
stops and speaks to Clementine Gooden. Their courting gradually
leads to marriage. As a gift, Clementine's Aunt Emma gives them
her farm, since she lives in Iceland and doesn't need it. Before
long Henry and Clementine have a successful business and four
children. But life still moves in its own slow way--until Aunt
Emma comes to visit. For grades 6-9. 1992.

Dixie Storms RC 38702
by Barbara Hall 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
The atmosphere becomes oppressive during a drought-plagued
summer, and the atmosphere on the Peyton farm is equally
oppressive to Dutch, fourteen. She is apprehensive about change
and longs for the return of Becky, ex-wife of her brother Flood
and mother of Bodean, her nine-year-old nephew. Then her cousin
Norma, with her perfect body and big city ways, comes to visit,
and Dutch feels woefully inadequate in comparison. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 1990.

Down in the Piney Woods RC 41647
by Ethel Footman Smothers 
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Annie Rye; Brother, going on eight; and Elouise, the
baby, live with their parents on a farm in Georgia where Daddy is
a sharecropper. Annie Rye likes things the way they are, so she
is not happy when she learns her three half-sisters are coming to
live with them. Things get even worse when a white family also
comes to live on the land. But life changes for everyone when
Daddy rescues a white child. For grades 5-8. 1992.

D.W. the Picky Eater RC 41641
by Marc Brown 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Arthur the aardvark's little sister, D.W., is becoming quite a
picky eater. She won't eat pickles, tomatoes, eggplant,
mushrooms, liver, spinach, and a lot of other foods. She is so
picky she can't go to restaurants with her family anymore. But
then D.W. realizes she might be missing out on something. For
grades K-3. 1995.

Everett Anderson's Goodbye RC 40475
by Lucille Clifton 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
A poem describes the pain Everett Anderson goes through after his
father dies. He is angry and depressed, and he tries to make a
bargain to bring his father back. But eventually Everett accepts
the situation, knowing he will always love his daddy. For grades
K-3. 1983.

The Exiles at Home RC 40530
by Hilary McKay 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
1 cassette
The Conroy sisters--Ruth, thirteen; Naomi, twelve; Rachel, eight;
and Phoebe, six--are back in Lincolnshire following their summer
with Big Grandma. For Christmas, each girl is given ten pounds,
and Ruth decides to use her money to sponsor an African child for
a year. But Ruth has a big problem because sponsorship costs ten
pounds per month. Sequel to The Exiles (RC 38569). For grades
4-7. 1993.

Fanny's Dream RC 42614
by Caralyn Buehner 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Fanny was a farmer's daughter, but she wanted to marry a prince
(or someone like that). When the fairy godmother Fanny is
counting on to help her out fails to show up, Fanny gets a
proposal from a farmer. For preschool-grade 2. 1996.

Fig Pudding RC 42839
by Ralph Fletcher 
read by Jamie Horton
1 cassette
Cliff is the oldest of the six Abernathy children. His mom says
the family always overdoes everything, but the year Cliff
describes in this book is "like five years crammed into one." He
starts with December when toddler Josh is very sick in the
hospital and all he wants for Christmas is a mysterious "yidda
yadda." By the next year's end, recovered Josh accidentally steps
in the fig pudding his father made for a party. For grades 4-7.
1995.

Flip-Flop Girl RC 40003
by Katherine Paterson 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Sorrow and loneliness sweep over Vinnie, nine, and Mason, five,
after their father dies and they move from Washington to their
grandmother's home in Virginia. Mason has not spoken since his
father's funeral, and their mother, overwhelmed with worry, pays
little attention to Vinnie. She is drawn to a girl at school who
wears orange flip-flops. Lupe, strong and supportive, has also
suffered tragedy. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994.

Flour Babies RC 39568
by Anne Fine 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The boys of Room 8 at St. Boniface School are known as the Sads
and the Bads, troublemakers and nuisances. They have been
assigned a science project--flour babies. Each boy is to take
full responsibility for a six-pound bag of flour for three weeks.
Keeping the flour babies safe, clean, and dry proves too much for
the boys, except Simon Martin. Deserted by his dad when he was a
baby, Simon becomes attached to his charge and gains wisdom. For
grades 5-8. 1992.

A Fortunate Name: The Cousins Quartet, Book 2 RC 42547
by Margaret Mahy 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
When Lolly Bancroft's parents have a fight and separate, Lolly's
mother declares that she is going back to being a Fortune. Does
this mean that Lolly's Fortune cousins, who have always made fun
of Lolly's wealthy family, will now accept her in their Good
Fortunes Gang? Sequel to The Good Fortunes Gang (RC 38377). For
grades 3-6. 1993.

A Fortune Branches Out: The Cousins Quartet, Book 3 RC 42548
by Margaret Mahy 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Tessa Fortune wants to be a rich corporate executive with a
cellular phone. To improve her money-making skills, Tessa and her
cousins set up a booth to raise money for the New Zealand
National Telethon. When that doesn't work out, Tessa decides to
hold a tree-athon: people will donate money if she stays in a
tree for twenty-four hours. Sequel to A Fortunate Name (RC
42547). For grades 3-6. 1994.

The Glory Field RC 40028
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Follows the two-hundred-fifty-year history of a family through
the lives of six teenagers. The story begins in 1753 when
Muhammad Bilal is brought to the colonies as a slave and begins
work on Curry Island, South Carolina. The story continues with
Lizzy in 1864, Elijah in 1900, Luvenia in 1930, Tommy in 1964,
and finally Malcolm in 1994, as each does her or his part to
sustain the eight acres of land the family calls the Glory Field.
For grades 5-8. 1994.

The Gold Dust Letters: Investigators of the Unknown, Book 1 RC
38848
by Janet Taylor Lisle 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Angela Harrall sends a letter to her fairy godmother. Angela is
intrigued when she receives a reply from an enchanted being,
named Pilaria, whose messages, when unrolled, scatter a fine
golden dust. As their correspondence continues (in notes placed
on the mantelpiece), Pilaria's hardships in an invisible kingdom
echo Angela's troubles at home with parents who may divorce. For
grades 3-6. 1994.

Good Night, Stella RC 41603
by Kate McMullan 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Stella's father puts her to bed, but she can't sleep. She keeps
calling to him with worries about vampire bats, eyeballs falling
out, and not being able to stop swallowing. Finally her father
tells her he is too tired to wait up for Stella's mother to come
home from the movies, so wide-awake Stella offers to take his
place. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Grandaddy's Place RC 41842
by Helen V. Griffith 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Georgia Music (RC 25639) describes the music Janetta and her
grandfather heard in the sounds of the country. Now Janetta
describes her first meeting with her grandfather. Janetta and her
mother take a long train ride out of the city to an old farm. But
when they arrive, Janetta is not happy with what she sees--a mean
looking cat, a hive of wasps, and a giant animal that chases her.
For preschool-grade 2. 1987.

Grandaddy's Stars RC 41755
by Helen V. Griffith 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
In the sequel to Grandaddy and Janetta (RC 39079), Janetta is
thrilled to learn that Grandaddy is coming to visit her and her
mother. But then she begins to worry that he won't like Baltimore
because it is not as exciting as his farm in Georgia. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Grandpa's Hotel RC 43089
by Riki Levinson 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Each summer all sixteen of Grandpa and Grandma's grandchildren
come to his hotel to spend the summer. They have a great time,
especially on Sundays when they gather eggs for Grandma to cook
for breakfast, snitch bread from the bakery, and sit down to
dinner in the big dining room. For grades K-3. 1995.

Great-Aunt Martha RC 42499
by Rebecca C. Jones 
read by Camille McCurty Ali
1 cassette
When a little girl's great-aunt comes to visit, the little girl
is not happy. Her parents won't let her make any noise or have
any fun because Great-Aunt Martha needs her rest. What's so great
about her? For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Hannah in Between RC 43060
by Colby Rodowsky 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Hannah believes she is the only one who realizes her mother, a
photographer, drinks too much. Hannah is afraid to drive with her
and is embarrassed to have friends over but can't get up the
nerve to call a hotline or discuss it with her father and
relatives. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Harry's Stormy Night RC 42595
by Una Leavy 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Through roaring winds, Harry's family is snug inside their warm
house even when the lights go out. They enjoy telling stories and
baking a pie together. During the night, Harry forgets his own
fears and comforts his baby brother. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Holding onto Sunday RC 42767
by Kathryn O. Galbraith 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Jemma waits all week for Sunday to come. That is when her father
has the day off and spends it with her. This week it is raining,
and they go to the museum to see the dinosaurs. After dinner with
Grandma back at home, Jemma tells her father some special news.
For grades K-3. 1995.

Hound Heaven RC 43302
by Linda Oatman High 
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Silver Iris Nickles, who will be thirteen in four months, has
been living with Papaw in his bark shanty in West Virginia since
her parents and baby sister were killed in a car accident. More
than anything, Silver wants a dog to love, but Papaw always says
she'll get a dog over his dead body. Then Papaw has a heart
attack. For grades 3-6. 1995.

The House of Wings RC 41134
by Betsy Byars 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
Sammy is horrified when his parents decide to leave him with his
grandfather until they settle in Detroit. His grandfather is
weird and Sammy hates him. But as they care for an injured crane
together, Sammy learns to respect and love the old man. For
grades 5-8. 1972.

I Found Mouse RC 42947
by Pamela D. Greenwood 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Tessie isn't enjoying herself this summer because her mother is
away studying Native American art, her brother is backpacking
with Grandad, and her father is too busy working at home to spend
much time with her. But when Tessie finds a kitten, everything
changes. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Ice Warrior RC 38916
by Ruth Riddell 
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Rob Marshall, a native Californian, must adjust to a
new stepfamily and a new school during a harsh Minnesota winter.
Determined to show up a bully and impress his natural father--who
believes that "winning is everything"--by winning at iceboat
racing in the Winter Festival Regatta, Rob slowly turns to his
generous stepfather for help in rebuilding an old boat, Ice
Warrior. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.

In My Mother's Garden RC 41442
by Melissa Madenski 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
It is the first day of spring, and Rosie is very excited. Her
mother's birthday will soon be here, and Rosie has a special
surprise planned. Because her mother loves flowers, especially
pansies, Rosie is going to make her a pansy garden. But can Rosie
keep the secret until her mother's birthday? For grades K-3.
1995.

In the Land of the Big Red Apple RC 42000
by Roger Lea MacBride 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
In this sequel to Little Farm in the Ozarks (RC 40672), Rose
Wilder and her parents endure a cold, icy winter that threatens
their young apple orchard. But the year is not all hardship. For
her ninth birthday, Rose gets a mule to ride to school and names
him Spookendyke. Also, a new love begins for their farmhand, and
the Wilders experience the true spirit of giving at Christmas.
For grades 3-6. 1995.

In Wintertime RC 41311
by Kim Howard 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
A little girl is cozy in bed, listening to her grandmother's
stories of growing up in a frozen land. The sun didn't rise all
winter, so every day was dark and cold. But young grandmother
still had fun going to the market and taking the train to visit
her own grandparents with her mother and father. For grades K-3.
1994.

The In-Between Days RC 40053
by Eve Bunting 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
George has been lonely since his mother died after his brother
James, now five, was born. The boys are close to their father,
who runs a bike shop on the island. When recently divorced
Caroline rents a bike for a day of cycling, the boys show her
around. They like her a lot until their father shows that he
likes her too. Then George plays a mean trick on Caroline that
makes everyone miserable, himself most of all. For grades 3-6.
1994.

It's a Matter of Trust RC 43238
by Marcia Byalick 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Erika Gresham's father, who monitors student
loans for the state of New York, is accused of taking a bribe. As
the Greshams try to avoid reporters while awaiting the trial,
Erika's anger toward her father grows. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.

Jess Was the Brave One RC 40490
by Jean Little 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Claire and Jess are sisters, but Claire is unhappy because she is
not as brave as her little sister. Claire is afraid of heights
and dogs and scary movies and the doctor. Then one day she proves
she can be brave when some boys try to steal Jess's teddy bear,
Pink Ted. For grades K-3. 1991.

Jon, Flora, and the Odd-Eyed Cat RC 41041
by Stella Pevsner 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Jon is trying to cope with his rheumatic fever and the family's
move from Chicago to South Carolina. One night as he gazes out
the window, he spots a white cat with a garland of flowers around
its neck. Soon Jon meets the cat's owner, Flora, who introduces
him to some mysterious events that sometimes make him wonder if
he is dreaming. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Julie RC 40306
by Jean Craighead George 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
In this sequel to Julie of the Wolves (RC 34451), Julie returns
home to Alaska. At first she resents her father, Kapugen, for
killing the wolf who saved her life and for marrying a non-Eskimo
woman, but she learns to respect him as an honorable man who has
the best interests of his village at heart. Julie looks for ways
to help the wolves survive and in time develops an interest of
her own in a young Siberian Eskimo. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Kelly and Me RC 42908
by Carol Lynch Williams 
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
In this prequel to Adeline Street RC 42909), Leah is eleven and
Kelly, her sister and best friend, is ten. They spend a summer
getting into all sorts of trouble before a tragedy changes
everything. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Lost Summer RC 42270
by Elizabeth Feuer 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Lydia's parents have just divorced. Lydia's
mother is going to study in Italy this summer to get a promotion,
so Lydia and her older sister, Gina, are spending the summer at
camp. Gina is teaching arts and crafts to pay for their stay.
Lydia's new friend encourages Lydia to invite her father for
visiting day. When he doesn't respond, Lydia's behavior begins to
change. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Lydia Jane and the Baby-Sitter Exchange RC 39910
by Natalie Honeycutt 
read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse
1 cassette
Precocious eight-year-old Lydia Jane Bly finds her new
after-school baby-sitter, Mrs. Humphrey, and her plethora of
rules to be absolutely stifling. Setting out to remedy the
situation, she devises a series of child care alternatives.
Finally, her grandmother advises Lydia's parents to hire a bright
high school student who can channel their daughter's scientific
curiosity. For grades 3-6. 1993.

The Magnificent Mummy Maker RC 40194
by Elvira Woodruff 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Although Andy Manetti misses his deceased mother, he loves his
dad, his new baby sister, and even his stepmother. But his
stepbrother Jason, "Mr. Gifted," is wrecking Andy's life, making
his ordinary ten-year-old accomplishments no longer seem enough
for his family. Then Andy has a weird experience in a museum,
where a mummy's spirit apparently enters him and leads him to
make a much-praised drawing that has the power to grant his
wishes. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Maizie RC 43312
by Linda Oatman High 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Maizie's mother ran off with the vacuum cleaner salesman four
years ago when Maizie's sister Grace was just a baby. Maizie has
raised Grace and looked after their father in their trailer on
Welsh Mountain. Now she's determined to earn enough money for her
dream pony: a strawberry roan. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Make Room for Elisa RC 40813
by Johanna Hurwitz 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Elisa, from "E" Is for Elisa (RC 36486), is now five and her
brother Russell is nine. When Elisa goes to the eye doctor she
gets a big surprise: she is going to be the first person in her
family to wear glasses! But her parents have two even bigger
surprises: they are moving to a larger apartment and Elisa is
finally going to be a big sister. For grades 2-4. 1993.

The Man in the Ceiling RC 39515
by Jules Feiffer 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Jimmy likes to draw cartoons featuring his dad as an Indiana
Jones type. When his father scoffs at his attempts, Jimmy
switches to a new hero: Mini-Man. Mini-Man draws the attention of
popular Charlie at school. Jimmy is thrilled, but then Charlie
wants to create a comic strip with Jimmy. Suddenly drawing isn't
so much fun. Meanwhile, Jimmy's uncle Lester is having problems
with a musical he wrote. For grades 4-7. 1993.

Me, My Sister, and I RC 40149
by Mary E. Ryan 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
When asked to write an essay entitled "What You Can Do to Make a
Difference," eighth-grader and identical twin Mattie can't think
of anything. Her biggest problem is whom to ask to the Sadie
Hawkins dance, good-looking Cam or brainy Nelson. Desperate, she
writes about the political campaign her mother is working with
and begins to identify with the issues of the candidate. Sequel
to My Sister Is Driving Me Crazy (RC 40037). For grades 6-9.
1992.

The Melinda Zone RC 39845
by Margaret Willey 
read by Diane Page
1 cassette
Shuttling back and forth between her divorced parents all her
life has left fifteen-year-old Melinda (called Mindy by her mom
and Linda by her dad and stepmother) in an emotional
no-man's-land, lacking a sense of identity. For the first time,
she spends a summer away from both parents with her aunt, uncle,
and older cousin. With solitude and the help of a friend, Melinda
forges a new independence and a stronger sense of self. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.

The Mennyms RC 39102
by Sylvia Waugh 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
The Mennyms are a family of human-size rag dolls made by elderly
Kate Penshaw before her death. They are able to think and speak,
yet never age. For decades they live undisturbed in their London
flat, pretending to be real with activities like make-believe
dinners each evening. However, their existence is threatened when
they receive a letter saying a relative has inherited Kate's flat
and plans to visit. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.

Moriah's Pond RC 41679
by Ethel Footman Smothers 
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
In this sequel to Down in the Piney Woods (RC 41647), Annie Rye,
ten, and her older sisters, Brat and Maybaby, are staying with
their great-grandmother, Moriah. While the girls do chores and
play in the pond, Moriah keeps house for her landlord, Mr.
Daniels. His granddaughter, Betty Jean, wants to make friends
with the sisters even though Mr. Daniels doesn't like her mixing
with black children. For grades 4-7. 1995.

The Mud Family RC 41380
by Betsy James 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Sosi's Anasazi family is worried because it has not rained for a
long time. They are cross with Sosi, so she retreats to a
dwindling pool where she makes a family of mud people. In this
family, the daughter is the favorite and gets a lot of attention.
For grades K-3. 1994.

My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother RC 39831
by Patricia Polacco 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
Patricia lives with her mother, her grandparents, and her big
brother, Richard, on a Michigan farm. Richard has orange hair, is
covered with freckles, and wears glasses. And he makes Patricia
sick when he says he can beat her at just about anything, and
does. One night at bedtime, Bubbie, her grandmother, tells
Patricia how to wish on a falling star. She soon learns that it
pays to be careful what you wish for! For grades K-3. 1994.

My Sister Is Driving Me Crazy RC 40037
by Mary E. Ryan 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
It's not just a sister but an identical twin who is driving
Mattie, thirteen, crazy. She's had enough of being called Pru's
name, of being goaded into cover-up activities by her more
forceful twin, of not having a separate identity. There is also
cute Cam Davis, who has moved in next door, piquing the interest
of both girls. And there's Nelson Richfield, the class nerd, who
makes Mattie feel valued as an individual. For grades 6-9. 1991.

My Two Uncles RC 41855
by Judith Vigna 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Elly has two uncles, but only Uncle Ned, her father's brother, is
her real uncle. Uncle Phil is Uncle Ned's friend. Grampy and
Gran's fiftieth anniversary is coming, and Elly and Uncle Ned
have made them a diorama. Elly is upset when she learns that
Grampy will not allow Uncle Phil to come to the party. Elly's dad
says that some men love each other the way Elly's mom and dad do
and that some people are uncomfortable with gay couples. For
grades 2-4. 1995.

The New King RC 42058
by Doreen Rappaport 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
When Prince Rakoto's father dies, the young boy is very sad. He
orders the powerful men of the village to bring the king back to
life, but they cannot. Then the Wise Woman helps Rakoto see that,
like the young shoots of the banana tree, he can carry on his
father's work, keeping the memory of his father alive. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Night of Fear RC 41319
by Peg Kehret 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
T.J. Stenson has a lot to worry about. He is being bullied by a
classmate, Craig Ackerley, and is concerned about Grandmother
Ruth, who has Alzheimer's and is now living with T.J. and his
parents. But when T.J. and his grandmother go next door to feed
the vacationing neighbor's cats, they are suddenly confronted by
a man T.J. believes to be a bank robber. How can he protect his
grandmother and get help? For grades 6-9. 1994.

Not Now, Sara! RC 42098
by Hannelore Voigt 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When all the grown-ups are too busy for her, Sara feels sad and
lonely. She wants to show her wonderful painting to her mother,
but the baby needs to be fed. Grandma is getting ready for
company. Even Sara's best friend is playing with someone else.
Finally, a friend of Grandma's has lots of time to listen, and
she gives Sara a good, but sometimes hard, answer. For grades
K-3. 1995.

Not-So-Normal Norman RC 43106
by Cynthia Stowe 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
When Anthony's father is out of work with a back injury, Anthony
worries about money. He decides to pet-sit, and his first charge
is a tarantula named Norman. Anthony's joy over earning two
dollars a day fades when Norman starts acting sick and won't eat.
For grades 3-6. 1995.

Off to School RC 42495
by Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert 
read by Camille McCurty Ali
1 cassette
Wezielee wants to go to school, but she has to wait until harvest
is over. Her whole family helps her sharecropper parents, and now
it's Wezielee's turn to cook. But because her mind wanders to
thoughts of school, Wezielee keeps ruining the lunchtime meals.
For grades K-3. 1995.

One Saturday Morning RC 41965
by Barbara Baker 
read by Marcia Churchill
1 cassette
It's Saturday morning at the bear family's house. Waking up
early, Mama is happy to have some time to herself. But when the
others begin to stir, the day really begins. There's toast to
make, a park to visit, and finally Papa's favorite lunch of
spaghetti to prepare. For grades K-3. 1994.

Over the Water RC 41643
by Maude Casey 
read by Terry Donnelly
2 cassettes
Fourteen-year-old Mary lives in England, where she was born. But
all year long, her family prepares for the annual trip to
Ireland, which they call "home." Mary feels bitter and wonders
where she belongs. Then one summer, as she helps out on her
granny's farm, Mary develops an understanding about her heritage.
Contains a glossary of Irish expressions. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.

Ozzie on His Own RC 41428
by Johanna Hurwitz 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
In this sequel to Roz and Ozzie (RC 38152), ten-year-old Roz is
in England for the summer with her parents, and her
eight-year-old uncle, Ozzie, misses her. He cheers up when his
neighbor lets him turn her old chicken coop into a clubhouse. He
even meets some new neighborhood children who agree to join his
club. But when Ozzie's fifty-six-year-old father has a heart
attack, Ozzie feels all alone again. For grades 3-6. 1995.

The Pool Party RC 40403
by Gary Soto 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
When Rudy Herrera is invited to a pool party by a wealthy
classmate, he worries about what it will be like and about an
appropriate gift for the hostess. His relatives offer plenty of
advice on how to act and make small talk, and his father stresses
that he be proud of his Mexican American heritage and family no
matter what. For grades 4-7. 1993.

Poppa's New Pants RC 41905
by Angela Shelf Medearis 
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Grandma Tiny has everyone in an uproar. Her mother and sister are
coming to visit and she wants the house to look perfect. George
and his grandfather, Poppa, are happy to be sent out shopping
because it means they can get away. At the store Poppa finds a
nice pair of pants, but they are too long. He figures Grandma
Tiny can hem them before church in the morning. But Poppa doesn't
count on other people helping also. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Protecting Marie RC 42025
by Kevin Henkes 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Fanny is angry with her father for staying away from his birthday
party and for giving away her puppy because it interfered with
his painting. Her father realizes he has hurt Fanny and brings
home Dinner, an older dog. By talking to her father, whom she no
longer trusts, and her sympathetic mother, Fanny comes to
understand the love in their home, even though things are
sometimes complicated. For grades 5-8. 1995.

The Raggly Scraggly No-Soap No-Scrub Girl RC 42662
by David F. Birchman 
read by Jamie Horton
1 cassette
Summer for a country family means dusty children. Every Saturday
night mother scrubs each dirty child in a tub on the porch. One
day a filthy girl comes to the door. She says she is the Raggly
Scraggly No-Soap No-Scrub Girl here to gobble up their food. She
accepts their dinner invitation with amazing gusto, but balks in
pure terror at the mention of a bath. For grades K-3. 1995.

The Reason for Janey RC 41544
by Nancy Hope Wilson 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Philura Higley Mason (Philly) is very scientific minded but is
having trouble figuring out relationships. For example, why does
Janey, a retarded woman who just moved in with Philly's family,
fit in so well? And why shouldn't Janey track down her natural
father? And why does Philly get hives after visiting her own
divorced father? Finding the answers sidetracks Philly's science
fair project. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Saturday at The New You RC 40544
by Barbara E. Barber 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Shauna is an African American girl who loves to help her mother
run The New You beauty parlor on Saturdays. Sometimes Shauna
helps to get the coffee ready for the first customers, hands out
magazines to the women under the dryer, and restyles her dolls'
hair. She always wishes her mother would let her help more. One
day she gets her chance. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The Secret Funeral of Slim Jim the Snake RC 40755
by Elvira Woodruff 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
When Nick was little he lost his parents in an accident.
Sometimes Nick, now ten, thinks about becoming a truck driver
when he grows up, just like his dad. And sometimes he is unhappy
about living with his strict uncle above a funeral parlor,
because the other children tease him. Then Bernard's pet snake
dies, and Nick offers to arrange a secret funeral and learns that
his uncle is not so bad after all. For grades 3-6. 1993.

See the Ocean RC 41230
by Estelle Condra 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Nellie loves going to the beach house by the ocean each summer
with her family. Although she cannot see, Nellie likes the feel
of the sand and the water and is always asking questions about
the ocean. Her brothers try to be the first to see the ocean each
year, but one year they learn that Nellie has an even better way
of seeing it. For grades K-3. 1994.

Sharing Susan RC 42112
by Eve Bunting 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Susan Moretti, twelve, knows something is wrong at home but her
parents won't tell her what it is. Finally she learns it's not
the divorce she feared--it's something much worse: she was
switched at birth at the hospital. The girl who was really her
parents' daughter has just died in an accident, and the couple
that raised her want to meet Susan. For grades 4-7. 1991.

Skylark RC 39050
by Patricia MacLachlan 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
In this sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall (RC 23524), 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.

The Sleeping Porch RC 42476
by Karen Ackerman 
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Jonathan is the oldest of five children and lives in a crowded
apartment. When his parents buy an old house, the whole family is
excited. But during the first big summer storm, the roof leaks in
every room. That's when the family discovers the wonder of having
a sleeping porch. For grades K-3. 1995.

So Much RC 41545
by Trish Cooke 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Mom and baby aren't doing anything, nothing really, and then the
doorbell rings. It's Auntie Bibba, and she wants to squeeze the
baby SO MUCH! Soon the doorbell rings again. And again. Pretty
soon there is a whole house full of people who want to love the
baby SO MUCH! For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Someone to Count On RC 40026
by Patricia Hermes 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Samantha longs for a settled home and friends, but her widowed
mother, Elizabeth, is always moving--searching for new places and
novel things to try. When Elizabeth suddenly decides to return to
her father's ranch in Colorado, it seems Sam's dream of stability
is about to come true. Sam has never met her grandfather and
finds him grouchy, but they become close, and Sam discovers what
really matters most. For grades 5-8. 1993.

Something Terrible Happened RC 40625
by Barbara Ann Porte 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Gillian is ten when her world begins to change. Her father, who
was white, died when she was two, and she and her island mother
live near her grandmother in New York. Suddenly Gillian's mother,
discovering that she has AIDS, moves with Gillian to Florida, and
they become homeless. Then Gillian is sent to live with her
father's family in Tennessee. Believing this arrangement is
temporary, she tries to adjust, but then her mother dies. For
grades 6-9. 1994.

Something Very Sorry RC 43138
by Arno Bohlmeijer 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Nine-year-old Rosemyn's family is driving home from her cousins'
house when the accident happens. In the hospital with a broken
arm, Rosemyn learns that her little sister has a brain contusion,
her father has broken ribs, and her mother is in a coma. For
grades 4-7. 1996.

Song of the Trees RC 40146
by Mildred D. Taylor 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Cassie, a young African American girl, loves the giant trees that
surround her rural Mississippi home. The trees are her friends
and they sing to her a special song. But the nation is in the
Great Depression and times are very hard. Her father has to go to
Louisiana to work for the railroad, and that is when the trouble
starts. Mr. Andersen is determined to force Big Ma to sell the
ancient trees. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1975.

Stacy Had a Little Sister RC 41827
by Wendie C. Old 
read by Miranda Daniloff
1 cassette
Stacy is not very happy with her new sister, Ashley. Ashley gets
too much attention, and she isn't any fun yet. But one night
Ashley dies in her crib and Stacy misses her. Stacy's parents
explain Sudden Infant Death Syndrome to her. For preschool-grade
2. 1995.

Sticky Beak RC 41705
by Morris Gleitzman 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to Blabber Mouth (RC 41704), mute Rowena Batts
realizes she's upset that her father and Ms. Dunning, her former
teacher, are going to have a baby. When a schoolmate gives up a
cockatoo named Sticky Beak just because he can't talk, Rowena
adopts him. She knows what it feels like to be replaced by
something that talks better. For grades 3-6. 1993.

A Sudden Silence RC 38908
by Eve Bunting 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Jesse searches for the hit-and-run driver who killed his brother
Bry. Jesse thinks that if he finds the driver, his own feelings
of guilt will be eased. For Bry, who was deaf, could not hear the
screeching brakes or Jesse's shouts of warning before he leaped
to safety. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988.

Summer Song RC 42737
by Susan Rowan Masters 
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Etta May seems to suck up every bit of disaster that's lying
around. Her first problem was getting born to a mother who didn't
want her. Etta May has grown up with her grandparents and been
quite happy. But her grandmother died last year, her grandfather
is very ill, and now her mother wants to become part of her life
again. For grades 4-7. 1995.

The Sunita Experiment RC 39447
by Mitali Perkins 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
When her grandparents arrive from India for a year-long visit,
outgoing eighth-grader Sunita Sen feels caught between two
cultures. Her westernized lifestyle is threatened when her
parents discourage pizza, overnight stays, and visits from boys;
and her mother takes a sabbatical from her college teaching job
to keep house and dons traditional dress. Gradually Sunita begins
to appreciate the values of her grandparents. For grades 6-9.
1993.

Superfudge RC 40741
by Judy Blume 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette (Reissue)
Not only does Peter's brother Fudge grow more troublesome with
age, but Peter's parents make things worse by producing a baby
girl. After Fudge tries unsuccessfully to sell the baby or give
her away, he plasters her with trading stamps in hopes of
exchanging her for something good. Sequel to Tales of a Fourth
Grade Nothing (RC 39643). For grades 3-6. 1980.

Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing RC 39643
by Judy Blume 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette (Reissue)
Peter finds his two-year-old brother an ever-increasing problem
as the child proceeds to get lost at the movies and eats Peter's
pet turtle. For grades 3-6. 1972.

Tangled Fortunes: The Cousins Quartet, Book 4 RC 42549
by Margaret Mahy 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
In this sequel to A Fortune Branches Out (RC 42548), Jackson
Fortune is thoroughly confused. He and his tomboy sister, Tracey,
are usually inseparable, but now she snaps at him. And Jackson is
receiving surprising notes and phone calls. The other Fortune
cousins are caught up in trying to determine if a mysterious
motorcycle rider is planning to steal cousin Prue's wedding
presents. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright RC 40237
by Ron Koertge 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
When Jesse's father left Jesse and his mother, they moved in with
her father, Pappy. Pappy is old and becoming senile, and Jesse's
mother is talking about finding a nursing home for him. But
thirteen-year-old Jesse does not want that to happen. After all,
Pappy has taught him everything he knows--camping, tracking,
respect for the land, and fairness to others. But Jesse may be
becoming too protective of Pappy. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1994.

Too Far Away to Touch RC 42114
by Lesla Newman 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Zoe is used to doing fun things with Uncle Leonard and his friend
Nathan, but her uncle hasn't been over lately. When he finally
calls to take her to the planetarium, he is tired and sickly. He
explains how the stars are too far away to touch but close enough
to see. She understands this even better when he tells her about
his illness. For grades K-3. 1995.

Train to Somewhere RC 42580
by Eve Bunting 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
In 1878 Marianne is one of fourteen orphaned children from New
York City being taken out west by train to find families to adopt
them. Marianne is older than many of the children and she knows
she is not pretty, but she isn't worried. Her mother left her at
the orphanage and went west herself a few years ago, and Marianne
expects to find her in one of these towns. For grades 2-4. 1996.

Two Girls in Sister Dresses RC 41174
by Jean Van Leeuwen 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Jennifer is seven and a half and her sister Molly is five.
Although they have identical sister dresses, it's Molly who
always gets the compliments for being so little and cute. But
Jennifer's resentment of Molly starts to lessen when their mother
comes home with their new baby brother. For grades K-3. 1994.

Under the Bridge RC 41049
by Ellen Kindt McKenzie 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
"It happened so fast. One day everything was the way it should
be. The next day it was different. All wrong." For ten-year-old
Ritchie and his four-year-old sister, Rosie, life changed
dramatically the night their mother went away. Their father won't
tell them when she is coming home, Rosie gets sick, and the
school bully tries to beat Ritchie up. Then the letters from the
troll start to arrive. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Valentine RC 43137
by Carol Carrick 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Heather is upset when her mother has to go to work on Valentine's
Day. But while Heather and her grandmother wait on the farm
baking holiday cookies, a wonderful thing happens. Grandma's
sheep gives birth to three lambs, and one needs Heather's help.
For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Vikki Vanishes RC 43071
by Peni R. Griffin 
read by Sharon Murray
1 cassette
In alternating chapters, Vikki, sixteen, and her younger half
sister, Nikki, explain what happens when Vikki's father suddenly
reappears and takes Vikki on a shopping trip. For grades 6-9.
1995.

Wait and See RC 42449
by Virginia Bradley 
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
The world seems to crumble for Amy when Doff, her longtime nanny
and friend, must return to England. Because Amy's parents died
when she was a baby, her only family is her wonderful, but
formal, grandfather. Amy is irritated by Violetta, a new girl at
school, until they become friends. Then Amy sees that Violetta's
family is even weirder than her own. Both girls learn a lot that
helps them to grow. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Walk Two Moons RC 39621
by Sharon Creech 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
A year ago, Sal's grieving mother left Sal and her father to
visit Idaho and never returned. Sal's father has accepted that
his wife is not coming back, but Sal has not. As she and her
grandparents travel to Idaho to find her mother, Sal tells them
"an extensively strange story" about her new friend Phoebe, whose
mother also disappeared. And Sal gets to walk two moons in her
mother's moccasins. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Newbery
Medal. 1994.

The Well: David's Story RC 41451
by Mildred D. Taylor 
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
During the 1910 drought, David Logan's family has the only water
well working in his part of Mississippi. The black family is
willing to share their water with all their neighbors, but
Charlie Simms, whose family is white, treats the Logans with
disrespect, and soon Charlie's taunting of David's brother,
Hammer, results in an explosive situation. Companion to Roll of
Thunder, Hear My Cry (RC 10893). For grades 3-6. 1995.

What Jamie Saw RC 41688
by Carolyn Coman 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Jamie wasn't sure what woke him up, but the first thing he saw
was his baby sister, Nin, being thrown across the room by Van.
The next thing he saw was his mother, Patty, catching Nin. Right
then, Jamie and his mother and sister left the house and went to
see her long-time friend Earl. Earl lets them live in his old
trailer, and everything seems fine until Van shows up. Some
strong language. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor Book 1996. 1995.

Whatever Happened to Janie? RC 38978
by Caroline B. Cooney 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Face on the Milk Carton (RC 36957), Janie
Johnson (ne Jennie Spring)--an illegally adopted child who
learns of the existence of her natural parents twelve years after
her kidnapping--has contacted her real mother and father, who
reclaim her. Janie reluctantly agrees to leave her beloved
adoptive parents to live with her birth family, but her struggle
to adjust is upsetting to both families. For junior and senior
high readers. 1993.

When Grandma Almost Fell off the Mountain and Other Stories RC
41411
by Barbara Ann Porte 
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
When Stella and Zelda take a vacation to see their grandmother,
they ask her to tell them a story. She tells them how, when she
was a little girl, she traveled with her sister, her parents, and
her grandmother to Florida to see her other grandparents. Almost
falling off the mountain was only one of the many adventures she
had on the trip. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.

William's Doll RC 43039
by Charlotte Zolotow 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
A little boy's wishes and needs for a doll are laughed at by his
brother, unsatisfied by his father, but finally understood by his
grandmother. For grades K-3. 1972.

Wish on a Unicorn RC 40501
by Karen Hesse 
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Mags has a lot of responsibility. Her mother works
at night, and Mags has to take care of eight-year-old Hannie, who
is brain damaged, and six-year-old Mooch, who steals food. On the
way home from school one day, Hannie spots a stuffed unicorn in a
field and insists on keeping it. It may be old and dirty, but
Hannie is sure it is magic. Perhaps she is right, because life
begins to look better for the family. For grades 6-9. 1991.

Yolanda's Genius RC 41794
by Carol Fenner 
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
Big and black and a good student, fifth-grader Yolanda is often
the target of jokes but always has a snappy answer. When a new
friend admiringly calls her a genius, it dawns on Yolanda who the
real genius is. Her little brother, Andrew, is having trouble
learning to read, but he can play amazing sounds on his
harmonica. To lift Andrew's spirits, Yolanda devises a way to
introduce him to Chicago's music world. For grades 4-7. Newbery
Honor book. 1995.

You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown RC 41589
by Paula Danziger 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
School is over for the summer, and Amber Brown has her "passport"
to the fourth grade. She also has a real passport because she is
going to London with her Aunt Pam, and then she is going to Paris
to visit her father. But when Amber arrives in London, she
discovers she has the chicken pox and all of her plans begin to
change. Sequel to Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon (RC 40386). For
grades 2-4. 1995.

You Cheat! RC 41866
by Jamie Gilson 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Nathan and his brother, Hank, live eight stories up in the city,
but right now they are visiting Aunt Paula in the country. Hank
is bored and just plays with his video game, while Nathan learns
to fish. After Hank beats Nathan at the card game Go Fish, Nathan
challenges him to really go fishing. For grades K-3. 1992.

Youn Hee and Me RC 42447
by C.S. Adler 
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Three years ago, Caitlin's mother adopted Simon, a two-year-old
Korean orphan. Now the family learns that Simon has a sister in
Korea. Youn Hee is eleven like Caitlin, and Caitlin is eager to
welcome her into the family. When tiny Youn Hee arrives, she
isn't very happy, and she doesn't seem to like Caitlin at all.
Her main concern is that Simon has not been disciplined properly,
and she sets out to correct that. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Braille

Absolutely Normal Chaos BR 10817
by Sharon Creech 
2 volumes
During the summer, Mary Lou, thirteen, and her classmates are to
read the Odyssey and keep a journal to give their new English
teacher in the fall. But Mary Lou is not too keen on letting Mr.
Birkway read what she has written, because when strange cousin
Carl Ray came to stay, Mary Lou's summer turned into an odyssey
of experiences. For grades 4-7. 1990.

The Amazing Magic Show BR 10769
by P.J. Petersen 
1 volume
There is a magic show in town, and Hal and his big brother,
Chuck, want to go. They earn the money and have a great time at
the show--Chuck even disappears for a while and Hal gets scared.
But when Hal tries to do some tricks at home, he wishes Chuck
would disappear again. For grades 2-4. 1994.

April and the Dragon Lady BR 10659
by Lensey Namioka 
1 volume
When April Chen is a junior in a Seattle high school, she begins
dating Steve even though she knows her grandmother won't approve
of a white boyfriend. Grandma's Chinese ways are tiresome,
especially when she dotes on April's brother and widowed father
and expects April to serve them all. When April's father decides
to remarry and April begins to make plans for college, Grandma
plots to stop them. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Arthur's Chicken Pox BR 10005
by Marc Brown 
1 volume
Arthur is at school and becoming very excited about going to the
circus when he begins to feel sick. The next day he breaks out in
red spots. He gets lots of special attention, although his little
sister also teases him and gives away his circus ticket. But when
circus day comes, Arthur has the last laugh. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 1994.

Blue Sky, Butterfly BR 10764
by Jean Van Leeuwen 
1 volume
Eleven-year-old Twig is devastated by her parents' separation.
Her mother mopes around the house all day; the laundry is piling
up and the refrigerator is empty. Her older brother is almost
never home and stays in his room when he is, and her father has
his own apartment, which Twig refuses to visit. Life is
difficult--until Grandma Ruthie arrives. For grades 4-7. 1996.

Boundless Grace BR 10495
by Mary Hoffman 
1 volume
Grace's only family is her mother, grandmother, and a cat. Her
father returned to Africa after her parents divorced, and now he
has a new family. When her father sends Grace airplane tickets to
visit him, her excitement changes to fear that he will not still
love her. But as she is with him and his new wife and children,
she learns that families truly are what you make them. Sequel to
Amazing Grace (BR 8955). For grades K-3. 1995.

Chicago Blues BR 10630
by Julie Reece Deaver 
1 volume
Lissa, seventeen, attends art school in Chicago. Her parents are
divorced, and her sister, Marnie, eleven, lives with their
mother. When her alcoholism worsens, the mother decides she can
no longer keep Marnie. Lissa agrees to care for her sister, but
naturally Marnie does not want to leave her mother. The two girls
eventually establish a workable relationship, and all is well
until their mother decides she wants Marnie back. For grades 6-9.
1995.

Coaster BR 10327
by Betsy Duffey 
1 volume
After his parents divorce, Hart and his adventurous father begin
riding roller coasters together. This summer, while he waits for
his father to come to town, Hart builds his own coaster with his
friend. He also worries about the fact that his mother is dating
an embarrassing weatherman named Dub, who is too chicken ever to
ride a roller coaster. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Courtyard Cat BR 10542
by C.S. Adler 
1 volume
Lindsay, eleven, and her family have moved to Schenectady, New
York, so her three-year-old brother Garth can be near the doctors
who will fix his face, hurt in an accident for which Lindsay
feels responsible. But Lindsay doesn't like the city and their
cramped, dark apartment. Nor does she like having to look after
Garth all day while her parents work. But they do have a
courtyard in which to play, and some nice neighbors. For grades
4-7. 1995.

The Cuckoo's Child BR 10726
by Suzanne Freeman 
2 volumes
Mia Veery did not like living in Beirut; she wanted to come back
to the United States and be a typical 1962 American teenager in
an ordinary family. When her parents disappear at sea, Mia and
her two older half sisters go to live with Aunt Kit in Tennessee.
There Mia finds being "typical" is not easy. For grades 6-9.
1996.

Down Came a Blackbird BR 10329
by Nicholas Wilde 
2 volumes
When his alcoholic mother is hospitalized, thirteen-year-old
James leaves London to stay with a great-uncle Greville he has
never met. If this doesn't work out and if James doesn't stop
pilfering things, he will be placed in foster care. Despite the
kindness of housekeeper Sarah, James resents being at the old
estate, and his chronic nightmares begin to have a recurring
theme. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.

The Eagle Kite BR 10396
by Paula Fox 
1 volume
Liam's father has AIDS. He tells Liam that it came from the blood
transfusion he got three years ago when he had an operation. But
Liam knows blood transfusions are safe now. He remembers a time
when he was flying the eagle kite his father gave him, and he saw
his father embracing a young man. And he sees the anger in his
mother's face. For grades 6-9. 1995.

The Fear Place BR 9995
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
1 volume
Doug is camping with his geologist parents and his hateful
brother Gordon in Colorado for the summer. When their parents
have to fly out for an uncle's funeral, the brothers argue until
Gordon stalks off to camp by himself on his favorite ridge. Days
pass and Gordon doesn't return, so, despite his fear of the
ridge, Doug is forced to look for his brother. A surprisingly
friendly cougar helps him face the "fear place." Some strong
language. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Fig Pudding BR 10519
by Ralph Fletcher 
1 volume
Cliff is the oldest of the six Abernathy children. His mom says
the family always overdoes everything, but the year Cliff
describes in this book is "like five years crammed into one." He
starts with December when toddler Josh is very sick in the
hospital and all he wants for Christmas is a mysterious "yidda
yadda." By the next year's end, recovered Josh accidentally steps
in the fig pudding his father made for a party. For grades 4-7.
1995.

The Formerly Great Alexander Family BR 10643
by Susan Shreve 
1 volume
Liam Alexander's fourth-grade friends always want to come to his
house to play, because Liam's family is so easygoing. When Liam
learns that his parents are separating, he's afraid his friends
will think he's a wimp for not being able to keep them together.
For grades 3-6. 1995.

The Great Gilly Hopkins BR 9968
by Katherine Paterson 
1 volume
Gilly Hopkins is nobody's real kid. Because she keeps hoping to
find her real mother, a beautiful woman who deserted her at
birth, Gilly schemes against almost everyone who tries to love
her along the way. For grades 5-8. 1978.

I See the Moon BR 10239
by C.B. Christiansen 
1 volume
Even though her parents are sad when Bitte's fifteen-year-old
sister, Kari, becomes pregnant, Bitte, twelve, is looking forward
to being an aunt. She plans to teach the baby the things her
favorite Aunt Minna taught her. But Kari has shocking news. She
is giving the baby up for adoption. Now, twelve years later,
Bitte explains to her niece the events surrounding the girl's
birth. For grades 5-8. 1994.

In the Land of the Big Red Apple BR 10418
by Roger Lea MacBride 
2 volumes
In this sequel to Little Farm in the Ozarks (BR 10161), Rose
Wilder and her parents endure a cold, icy winter that threatens
their young apple orchard. But the year is not all hardship. For
her ninth birthday, Rose gets a mule to ride to school and names
him Spookendyke. Also, a new love begins for their farmhand, and
the Wilders experience the true spirit of giving at Christmas.
For grades 3-6. 1995.

Julie BR 10116
by Jean Craighead George 
1 volume
In this sequel to Julie of the Wolves (BR 8738), Julie returns
home to Alaska. At first she resents her father, Kapugen, for
killing the wolf who saved her life and for marrying a non-Eskimo
woman, but she learns to respect him as an honorable man who has
the best interests of his village at heart. Julie looks for ways
to help the wolves survive and in time develops an interest of
her own in a young Siberian Eskimo. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Later, Gator BR 10484
by Laurence Yep 
1 volume
Teddy hates the fact that his little brother Bobby is so well
behaved. He always tries to get a rise out of Bobby by giving him
unlikable birthday presents, but this year Teddy's mother insists
he buy Bobby a turtle. Teddy compromises by buying Bobby a baby
alligator. To Teddy's surprise, Bobby loves his new pet! For
grades 3-6. 1995.

Little Farm in the Ozarks BR 10161
by Roger Lea MacBride 
1 volume
In the sequel to Little House on Rocky Ridge (BR 10160), Rose and
her parents, Laura and Almanzo Wilder, are still waiting for
their apple trees to mature on their new farm in Missouri. When
Rose is finally allowed to start school, she is dismayed by the
dull lessons and the snooty attitude of the town girls in her
third-reader class. But by year's end, Rose has made a school
friend. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Little House on Rocky Ridge BR 10160
by Roger Lea MacBride 
2 volumes
In 1894, following several years of fires and drought, Laura and
Almanzo Wilder decide to leave their farm in South Dakota and
travel to Missouri where they hope the land will be better. Their
daughter Rose describes the trip across the "Big Muddy" river,
meeting with Russian families, finding a stray dog that becomes
her pet, buying a farm, and holding a barn raising. Prequel to
Little Farm in the Ozarks (BR 10161). For grades 3-6. 1993.

The Long Silk Strand BR 10020
by Laura E. Williams 
1 volume
After supper one night, Yasuyo joins Grandmother as she begins to
wind strands of silk thread into a ball. Each night the ball gets
larger as Grandmother adds more thread and tells Yasuyo a story
about each piece of thread. When Grandmother dies, Yasuyo finds a
strand of silk thread hanging from the sky. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 1995.

Looking for Jamie Bridger BR 10354
by Nancy Springer 
1 volume
At fourteen, Jamie wants to know who her real parents are. Her
question brings an unexpected and horrified response from her
grandparents, with whom she lives. Jamie sets out to find some
answers and discovers that her grandparents have a son whom they
never discuss because he is gay. As Grandma begins to withdraw,
Jamie becomes more determined in her search. For grades 5-8.
1995.

Mary by Myself BR 10796
by Jane Denitz Smith 
1 volume
Ten-year-old Mary is having trouble adjusting to the crib death
of her baby sister, Felicity. Mary's parents are concerned about
her and hope that four weeks at summer camp will be good for her.
At camp, Mary develops a relationship with Laura that proves
helpful, but not in the way Mary expects. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Missing May BR 9884
by Cynthia Rylant 
1 volume
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 her presence lingers nearby and
that somehow he can contact her. Disappointed in his efforts,
Uncle Ob comes to choose living over mourning. For grades 5-8.
Newbery Medal.  1992.

Missing Sisters BR 10388
by Gregory Maguire 
1 volume
Alice Colossus, who lives in an orphanage run by nuns, has
trouble hearing and speaking clearly. At summer camp she is
surprised to be mistaken for another girl named Miami. Alice
tracks Miami down and, sure enough, it is like looking in a
mirror. But Miami has a great life with parents, three other
adopted siblings, perfect hearing, and perfect speech. For grades
5-8. 1994.

Nora: Maybe a Ghost Story BR 10209
by Constance C. Greene 
1 volume
Nora is turning thirteen and her sister Patsy is twelve, but
Patsy looks older. Their mother died three years ago of breast
cancer, and now their father is planning to marry a woman that
neither sister likes. Nora is also upset at the way Patsy assumes
the new cute boy in school will like her better than Nora. But
Nora finds comfort from a surprising source: she keeps feeling
her mother nearby. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 1993.

Park's Quest BR 9816
by Katherine Paterson 
1 volume
Like the knights in his Arthurian fantasies, Park has a quest--to
find out about his father who was killed in Vietnam. The Vietnam
War Memorial arouses his need to know, and he goes to visit his
father's family at their Virginia farm. There he finds a disabled
grandfather, an uncle, a Vietnamese girl, her mother, and a host
of other surprises. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988.

A Place to Belong BR 10177
by Emily Crofford 
1 volume
When the bank forecloses on his tobacco farm in Wild Hog Holler
in Tennessee, Talmadge McLinn's father decides to move his family
out of state. They eventually end up on a plantation in Arkansas.
Although Talmadge's accent, clothes, and misshapen foot draw
teasing from his new classmates, he secretly hopes that the
family can make this their home. For grades 5-8. 1994.

A Share of Freedom BR 10797
by June Rae Wood 
1 volume
Freedom Jo Avery, thirteen, has always wondered who her father
is. When her alcoholic mother is sent to a treatment center,
Freedom and her little brother run away to avoid being sent to
different foster homes. Eventually they are put with the Quincy
family, where Freedom learns an important lesson about fathers.
For grades 5-8. 1994.

Taking It BR 10802
by Michael Cadnum 
1 volume
Anna Charles, seventeen, runs away to her brother's house,
leaving behind her wealthy well-known father, her newly married
mother, her confused feelings about her stepfather, and the
latest in a string of shoplifting accusations. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.

Walk Two Moons BR 10280
by Sharon Creech 
2 volumes
A year ago, Sal's grieving mother left Sal and her father to
visit Idaho and never returned. Sal's father has accepted that
his wife is not coming back, but Sal has not. As she and her
grandparents travel to Idaho to find her mother, Sal tells them
"an extensively strange story" about her new friend Phoebe, whose
mother also disappeared. And Sal gets to walk two moons in her
mother's moccasins. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Newbery
Medal. 1994.

The Wimp of the World BR 10302
by Alison Cragin Herzig and Jane Lawrence Mali 
1 volume
Ten-year-old Bridget lives with her family at the Blue Moon
Motel, which they own. When Bridget's triplet brothers devise a
training program to make her less wimpy and Bridget learns she is
to room with the new baby, she turns to her great-aunt Dawsie for
help. But Dawsie announces she's getting married and wants
Bridget to wear a frilly dress--something her brothers definitely
won't approve of! For grades 3-6. 1994.

Fantasy

Cassettes

An Acceptable Time RC 43198
by Madeleine L'Engle 
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
In this companion to A House like a Lotus (RC 23837),
sixteen-year-old Polly O'Keefe visits her grandparents' farm in
Connecticut and discovers a "time gate" that takes her back three
thousand years. There she meets Anaral, a Native American girl;
Karralys, a druid expelled from Britain; and Tav, a warrior who
has accompanied Karralys. For junior and senior high readers.
1989.

Answer My Prayer RC 42740
by Sid Hite 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
As the horse-drawn wagon nears the village of Valerton in the
mythical kingdom of Korasan, Lydia grows more excited about her
first dance. A brief encounter with the handsome carver Alderson
Hale stirs her imagination long after she returns home. But her
prayers about the elusive artist quickly give way to pleas for
protection of her father's guild, which is threatened by the
greed of the regent. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Arkadians RC 42693
by Lloyd Alexander 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Lucian has risen to the status of accountant at the king's
palace, but his cleverness has put him in mortal danger. Fleeing
the palace, he takes along Fronto, a poet who has been
transformed into a donkey. They have many epic adventures as they
search for the Lady of Wild Things, who can help them out of
their predicament. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Arrow's Fall: The Heralds of Valdemar, Volume 3 RC 39710
by Mercedes Lackey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Elspeth, heir to the throne, has reached marriage age, and she
and Talia, along with the queen, are considering various eligible
men. Talia is sent to Prince Ancar's court to investigate his
eligibility. But when she arrives, she makes a startling
discovery. Sequel to Arrow's Flight (RC 39678). Violence. For
grades 6-9. 1988.

Arrow's Flight: The Heralds of Valdemar, Volume 2 RC 39678
by Mercedes Lackey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Now that she is a full herald, Talia's responsibilities include
traveling throughout Valdemar on her companion to see that laws
enacted by the monarch are obeyed by all subjects. The herald who
patrols the northern border sectors has been injured, so Talia is
assigned to patrol there as part of her internship. Talia soon
realizes she must use her skills wisely. Sequel to Arrows of the
Queen (RC 32573). For grades 6-9. 1987.

Attack of the Jack-o'-Lanterns: Goosebumps RC 42898
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Three years ago, Tabby and Lee scared Drew and her friends at a
Halloween party. Since then, Drew has been desperate to get
revenge. After failing for two years, Drew finally agrees to the
last-resort plan concocted by twins Shane and Shana. What she
doesn't realize is just how scary it is. For grades 4-6. 1996.

Backyard Dragon RC 40445
by Betsy and Samuel Sterman 
read by David Hilder
1 cassette
When Owen discovers a dragon in his backyard, nobody believes
him. His parents tell him he needs to concentrate on the real
world. Meanwhile, Grandpa is still grieving over Grandma's death,
and Owen's schoolmates already think he's weird. So Owen
befriends the dragon, Wyrdryn, who was banished to New Jersey by
a wizard. As they concoct a plan to get Wyrdryn back to his Welsh
home, help comes from unexpected places. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Bad Hare Day: Goosebumps RC 41951
by R.L. Stine 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Tim Swanson wants to be a magician like his idol, Amaz-O, but his
tricks are pretty lame, and his fierce, karate-kicking little
sister, Ginny, keeps telling his classmates how they work. He
wishes he could turn Ginny into a harmless rabbit and get some
awesome new tricks. When Amaz-O holds a show, Tim's wishes begin
to come true in a rather horrifying way. For grades 4-6. 1996.

The Barking Ghost: Goosebumps RC 40653
by R.L. Stine 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Cooper Holmes, twelve, scares quite easily. So when he hears
noises coming from the woods the first night his family spends at
their new home in Maine, Cooper tries to remain calm, and he soon
finds his older brother, Mickey, hiding under his bed. But the
next day, Cooper does discover something in the woods--and it
doesn't seem at all friendly. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Be Careful What You Wish For . . .: Goosebumps RC 40249
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Although Samantha Byrd is the tallest person in her class, she's
not very good at basketball. In fact, short Judith Bellwood is
the star of the team. Judith is constantly making fun of Sam, who
is getting more and more upset. When Sam helps an odd woman one
afternoon, the woman offers to pay her back by granting three
wishes. Still angry with Judith, Sam makes some wishes she soon
regrets. For grades 3-6. 1993.

The Beast from the East: Goosebumps RC 42440
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Ginger Wald and her ten-year-old twin brothers, Nat and Pat, are
on a camping trip with their parents. They have taken a walk into
the woods while their parents set up camp. But they get lost and
suddenly find themselves facing several large beasts. For grades
4-7. 1996.

Bed-Knob and Broomstick RC 42845
by Mary Norton 
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette (Reissue)
The three Wilson children are delighted to discover Miss Price, a
lonely spinster and student witch who rides a broomstick, though
somewhat uncertainly. In exchange for the children's keeping
quiet about her witch activities, Miss Price casts a spell that
creates a magical flying bed. A combined edition of "The Magic
Bed-Knob" and "Bonfires and Broomsticks." For grades 3-6. 1957.

The Bellmaker RC 41869
by Brian Jacques 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Joseph the Bellmaker learns from a dream that his daughter, the
warrior mouse Mariel, is in grave danger. He and four companions
set out on a journey to find Mariel and help overcome a new
menace, the foxwolf Urgan Nagru and his rat hordes that have
overrun the land of Southsward. Sequel to Mariel of Redwall (RC
36748). For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994.

The Borrowers Afield RC 42266
by Mary Norton 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette (Reissue)
After the tiny family of Borrowers were discovered living beneath
the floorboards of an old country house in The Borrowers (RC
7809), they ventured into the great outdoors. These are their
adventures as told decades later to young Kate by old Tom
Goodenough, who as a boy actually met the miniature people and
heard their tales from Borrower Arrietty. For grades 3-6. 1955.

The Borrowers Afloat RC 42267
by Mary Norton 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette (Reissue)
The Borrowers have been living between the walls of a cottage,
but the humans who live there are going away. If the tiny
Borrowers don't want to starve, they must find a new home. They
would like to live in Little Fordham, a model village for
Borrowers. But the trip to Little Fordham is full of danger.
Sequel to The Borrowers Afield (RC 42266). For grades 3-6. 1959.

The Borrowers Aloft RC 42268
by Mary Norton 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette (Reissue)
The Borrowers, miniature people, settle into a model-sized
village after having many adventures in the world. The village
was built as a hobby by the kindly Mr. Pott, a retired railroad
man. Meanwhile, the greedy Mr. Platter builds a competing model
village to make money and kidnaps the Borrowers as an attraction!
The tiny family escapes to the air and begins a new adventure.
Sequel to The Borrowers Afloat (RC 42267). For grades 3-6. 1961.

Calling on Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book 3 RC
38356
by Patricia C. Wrede 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
In the third book of the series, the Society of Wizards steals
from King Mendanbar the magic sword that protects the forest, and
the king must send his queen, Cimorene (formerly Princess
Cimorene), to retrieve it. Queen Cimorene enlists the help of her
friends Telemain the magician, Morwen the witch, and Kazul the
dragon king for help. Sequel to Searching for Dragons (RC 38345).
For grades 5-8. 1993.

The Case of the Weeping Witch: A McGurk Fantasy RC 41620
by E.W. Hildick 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Jack P. McGurk and his classmates are studying the Puritans, and
Ms. Ellis has encouraged the students to do some research at the
library. Soon the members of the McGurk Organization find
themselves back in 1692 where they try to help a
thirteen-year-old girl who has been charged with witchcraft. Then
they are accused of being witches themselves. For grades 3-6.
1992.

Catkin RC 39825
by Antonia Barber 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When Catkin is born, Wise Woman knows he is a special cat, and
she gives him to a farmer and his wife who have finally had a
child after many years. Wise Woman tells Catkin that he must
watch over the child and let no harm come to her. But one day
Catkin becomes fascinated by a butterfly and forgets his duty.
When he returns, the child has been replaced by a changeling.
Catkin sets out to rescue the girl from the Little People. For
grades K-3. 1994.

Child of an Ancient City RC 40466
by Tad Williams and Nina Kiriki Hoffman 
read by James DeLotel
1 cassette
During a banquet, Masrur al-Adan is encouraged to tell a story.
Since his old friend Ibn Fahad is there, he tells of a trip they
took many years earlier. A caravan of treasures they were
escorting was attacked, and they were forced to return home. On
the way, they were attacked again, this time by the vampyr.
Masrur tells how they escaped death through all-night
storytelling. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.

Comet in Moominland RC 41675
by Tove Jansson 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
The Moomin family has been living in the valley since their house
floated there during the big flood. Moomintroll and his friend
Sniff enjoy exploring the valley where they make lots of
discoveries. But strange things are happening, and when Muskrat
comes to the Moomin house looking for shelter during a storm, he
informs them that a comet is coming. For grades 4-7. 1959.

The Cuckoo Clock of Doom: Goosebumps RC 40218
by R.L. Stine 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Michael Webster's sister Tara is a terror who is always getting
him in trouble. She is seven and he is twelve, and she has made
the last seven years of his life miserable. But things really
change when their dad brings home an antique cuckoo clock. For
grades 4-7. Bestseller 1995.

The Dinosaur That Followed Me Home RC 41836
by Bruce Coville 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Stuart Glassman had such an unusual adventure at Camp Haunted
Hills last summer that he is not planning to go again. But when
he receives an invitation from Harry Housen, the special effects
genius at the movie camp, Stuart can't resist. Soon Stuart, his
friend Brenda Connors, and her cousin Winston are involved in a
new movie that transports them into the past. For grades 3-6.
1990.

Dragon Cauldron RC 39669
by Laurence Yep 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The dragon princess, Shimmer; the now-friendly witch, Civet;
humans Thorn and Indigo; and the wizard, Monkey, unite in a quest
to have a cauldron repaired by Snail Woman and the smith. They
plan to use the cauldron's magic to reclaim the dragon's lost sea
home. But things get in the way, and they make mistakes,
including the accidental release of the Nameless One, an evil
spirit. Sequel to Dragon Steel (RC 26539). For grades 5-8. 1991.

Egg Monsters from Mars: Goosebumps RC 42084
by R.L. Stine 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
At twelve, Dana Johnson wants to be a scientist when he grows up.
During his little sister's birthday egghunt, Dana finds a very
unusual egg--throbbing with veins. When the egg hatches into a
creature that looks like scrambled eggs with eyes, Dana rushes it
to a small science lab in his neighborhood. Surprisingly the lab
owner is not shocked by Dana's discovery--he has a roomful of the
egg monsters. For grades 4-7. 1996.

Elfsong RC 43557
by Ann Turner 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
While visiting her grandfather's house, ten-year-old Maddy spots
a tomcat wearing a saddle and racing through the woods. Later
Maddy happens upon the rider, an elf named Nata, who introduces
her to a secret elfin world, and Maddy and her grandfather help
the elves defend themselves against a marauding owl. For grades
4-7. 1995.

Enter Three Witches RC 38998
by Kate Gilmore 
read by June Carter
2 cassettes
Uncomfortable about his home life (his mother and grandmother are
witches, and a voodoo priestess occupies their garden apartment),
Bren has been a loner, finding solace in Central Park and with
his dog Shadow. Now his one friend, Eli, has convinced him to
help with the lighting for the school production of Macbeth. When
Bren meets Erika, First Witch and the girl of his dreams, his
life changes forever. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1990.

Flight of the Dragon Kyn RC 42628
by Susan Fletcher 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
In this prequel to Dragon's Milk (RC 36623), the king directs
Kara to use her power to call down dragons. When Kara summons a
friendly dragon, she watches in horror as the king's archers slay
it. Kara flees to join a "kyn" of dragons and help them take
refuge from human predators. For grades 5-8. 1993.

Ghost Camp: Goosebumps RC 42786
by R.L. Stine 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Brothers Alex, eleven, and Harry, twelve, are headed for Camp
Spirit Moon. They are the only ones on the bus. Their parents
waited too long to sign up, and Spirit Moon was the last camp
that still had space. When they arrive, strange things begin to
happen. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 1996.

The Ghost Comes Calling RC 40186
by Betty Ren Wright 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
When nine-year-old Chad's father gets a good deal on an old log
cabin by the lake, Chad's older and wiser friend Jeannie implies
there is a ghost on the premises, and she's right. Many years ago
Tim Tapper was accused of causing an accident while driving a
group of kids in his truck. The real culprit was an icy road, and
Tim actually saved the children from harm. Chad must find a way
to put the wronged ghost to rest. For grades 3-6. 1994.

The Gold Dust Letters: Investigators of the Unknown, Book 1 RC
38848
by Janet Taylor Lisle 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Angela Harrall sends a letter to her fairy godmother. Angela is
intrigued when she receives a reply from an enchanted being,
named Pilaria, whose messages, when unrolled, scatter a fine
golden dust. As their correspondence continues (in notes placed
on the mantelpiece), Pilaria's hardships in an invisible kingdom
echo Angela's troubles at home with parents who may divorce. For
grades 3-6. 1994.

The Greatest Show off Earth RC 42096
by Margaret Mahy 
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Delphinium, a human calculator and the only girl on Space Station
Vulnik, is celebrating her tenth birthday, and she wants to have
some fun. Sadly, fun is not allowed on Vulnik because it may
cause the return of the Acropola: great, green, mysterious aliens
shaped like slugs that slime around sucking up fun-energy. But it
may be Delphinium's lucky day as she launches herself and two
others into hyperspace and the Wonder Show. For grades 3-6. 1994.

The Gumdrop Tree RC 41286
by Elizabeth Spurr 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When her father gives her a bag of gumdrops, the little girl
doesn't want to eat them because then they would be gone. She
plays with her pretty candy until she has an idea. She will plant
them and grow a gumdrop tree! For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Hexwood RC 41065
by Diana Wynne Jones 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
A young boy wanders into Banners Wood near London and suddenly
finds himself in another world with a robot and a dragon. Ann,
who lives close to Banners Wood and Hexwood Farm, watches people
go into a barn never to return. And in another galaxy, a
controller gets a message about the old computer in the archival
library at Hexwood Farm. Soon the lives of all these characters
will merge. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993.

The Horror at Camp Jellyjam: Goosebumps RC 41078
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
While Wendy and Elliot are on a boring car trip with their
parents, they ask if they can ride in the trailer. But the
trailer comes loose, and Wendy and Elliot crash into an unusual
summer camp. Camp Jellyjam's motto is "only the best," and the
children are encouraged to win. But Wendy's roommate wins and
then disappears. And all of the counselors seem to be in a
trance. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Horror at the Haunted House RC 38957
by Peg Kehret 
read by Ardyth Heller
1 cassette
Ellen and her younger brother Corey are thrilled to participate
in a haunted house project to help raise money to convert an old
mansion into a museum. Upon entering the place, Ellen feels an
uncomfortable presence and soon realizes that she is being
haunted by the ghost of a young woman named Lydia. Overcoming her
fear of Lydia's ghost, Ellen unravels a mystery involving Lydia's
fabulous collection of Wedgwood china. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1992.

Indiana Jones and the Dance of the Giants RC 40710
by Rob MacGregor 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Deirdre Campbell tells her young professor, Indy, about a Merlin
scroll. Indy is definitely interested. But so is Adrian Powell, a
member of Parliament. Indy drops his teaching duties and joins
Deirdre for a hunt. They travel across Scotland and England,
ending up at Stonehenge. And Indy learns some tough lessons. Some
strong language. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.

Indiana Jones and the Peril at Delphi RC 40622
by Rob MacGregor 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Indy is being used by Dorian, a beautiful lady with big ideas.
After sixteen centuries, an earthquake has exposed the ruins of
Delphi in Greece. Dorian wants Indy to go down to the bottom of
the pit in search of the secret source of the ancient oracle's
powers. But Dorian also has other plans for Indy. Some strong
language. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.

Indiana Jones and the White Witch RC 40740
by Martin Caidin 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Indy's friend Gale lives among some English people who belong to
a group of white witches, known to possess a map that locates
gold hidden in the United States. A gang of thugs, headed by
Cordas, wipes out the secluded group and steals the map. Indy and
his friends, aided by British and U.S. agencies and some
witchcraft, manage to capture Cordas and to recover the buried
treasure. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994.

Into the Land of the Unicorns: The Unicorn Chronicles, Book 1 RC
40262
by Bruce Coville 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
When eleven-year-old Cara jumps from the church bell tower into
the Land of Luster, home of the unicorns, she just misses being
caught on Earth. Cara guards a magic amulet and a special message
given to her by her grandmother as she goes off to meet the
unicorn queen. Accompanying her is an assortment of friends,
including Lightfoot (a rebellious teenage unicorn), Dimblethum,
and Squijum. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Invitation to the Game RC 38939
by Monica Hughes 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
The year is 2154, and robots dominate the labor market. Upon
graduation from high school, Lisse and seven friends are sent to
a DA (Designated Area) for the unemployed. They resign themselves
to a boring existence until they receive an invitation to The
Game. Through computer simulation they experience life in an
unfamiliar, untamed setting. As the sessions intensify, the
teenagers realize that the game has become reality. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 1990.

It Came from beneath the Sink: Goosebumps RC 40649
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
When Kat's family moves into their new house, she finds an odd
sponge under the sink. It's small, round, warm, and pulsing, and
it has eyes! Bad things start to happen, and Kat notices the
sponge seems more and more excited. At school she reads about the
sponge in a book. It's a mythical creature called a Grool that
thrives on others' bad luck. And once you have a Grool you can't
give it away or kill it with violence. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Jennifer Murdley's Toad: A Magic Shop Book RC 38734
by Bruce Coville 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
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.

A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories RC 42154
by Robin McKinley 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Five stories that deal with love between ill-matched pairs. In
"The Healer," Lily is born without the ability to speak, but her
love for a mage--who can mind speak with her--leads her to the
great wizard, who restores her voice. The title story, set in
contemporary times, explains how Annabelle, sixteen, learns to
love her new home and community. Some strong language. For junior
and senior high readers. 1994.

Legend of the Lost Legend: Goosebumps RC 42800
by R.L. Stine 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Justin Clarke, twelve, and his eleven-year-old sister, Marissa,
have accompanied their dad on his mission to find the manuscript
called the Lost Legend. They want to be helpful, but instead they
get lost in the woods of Brovania and find themselves facing
strange creatures. For grades 4-7. 1996.

Many Moons RC 39639
by James Thurber 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
Princess Lenore, who is ten going on eleven, falls ill from
eating too many raspberry tarts. When her father, the King,
promises her anything that will make her well, Princess Lenore
asks for the moon. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1943.

McMummy RC 40362
by Betsy Byars 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
When his best friend, Batty, is grounded, Mozie has to water
Professor Orloff's plants in the greenhouse by himself, a task he
has undertaken while the professor is at a World Hunger
conference and one that he is reluctant to do alone. On one of
the plants Mozie discovers a mummy pod that emits a sound and
might have otherworldly qualities going back to the time of the
pharaohs. For grades 3-6. 1993.

The Mennyms RC 39102
by Sylvia Waugh 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
The Mennyms are a family of human-size rag dolls made by elderly
Kate Penshaw before her death. They are able to think and speak,
yet never age. For decades they live undisturbed in their London
flat, pretending to be real with activities like make-believe
dinners each evening. However, their existence is threatened when
they receive a letter saying a relative has inherited Kate's flat
and plans to visit. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.

Mennyms in the Wilderness RC 42035
by Sylvia Waugh 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Mennyms (RC 39102), the Mennym rag doll
family members are happily living in their house on Brocklehurst
Grove as they have for over forty years. Then they receive a
letter from an actual human, who claims to be related to the
long-dead Kate who made them. He has been warned by Kate's ghost
that the Mennym's house is in danger of being torn down. Although
he has trouble believing in the dolls, he is coming to help. For
grades 4-7. 1994.

Monster Blood II: Goosebumps RC 40651
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
After what happened in Monster Blood (RC 38059), Evan Ross goes
to a new school where no one believes his tales about the
monstrous glop that makes things grow and grow. Then his friend
Andy comes to stay, and she brings some Monster Blood with her.
Horrified, Evan makes her bury it. But someone finds it and the
nightmare begins again. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Monster Blood III: Goosebumps RC 41093
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Evan hates to baby-sit for his eight-year-old cousin Kermit
because Kermit wants to spend all his time doing experiments in
the basement. Unfortunately, Kermit's experiments have a way of
going bad, and Kermit makes sure Evan gets the blame. But Kermit
has played one too many jokes on Evan, and now Evan is ready for
revenge. And he has just the thing for tricking Kermit--Monster
Blood! For grades 4-7. 1995.

Moominland Midwinter RC 41421
by Tove Jansson 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
In November the Moomin family had a good meal of pine needles and
then they all retired to their beds to sleep until April. But in
January, Moomintroll is awakened by a streak of moonlight, and he
just cannot go back to sleep. After wandering around his dark
house, he decides to venture outside to see what the winter world
is like. For grades 4-7. 1958.

Moominpappa at Sea RC 41674
by Tove Jansson 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Moominpappa is tired of living in the valley where his family's
house floated after the flood. He has decided to move to a tiny
island in the sea that has an empty lighthouse on it--and lots of
room. Also living on the island is a peculiar, silent fisherman
and the awful Groke. Moominpappa soon begins to wonder why the
sea acts so strangely. For grades 4-7. 1966.

Moominpappa's Memoirs RC 41676
by Tove Jansson 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Moominpappa has a terrible cold, and he has taken to his bed in
the northern attic room. While he is there, Moominmamma reasons,
he should write his memoirs. So Moominpappa jots down events in
his life and pompously reads to the Moomin family about his
misunderstood childhood, a meeting with his friend Hodgkins, an
ocean voyage that ends in a terrible surprise, and his marriage
to Moominmamma. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Night of the Living Dummy II: Goosebumps RC 40647
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
When Amy brings her ventriloquist dummy out to entertain her
family on Sharing Night, its head falls off. Amy's father finds
another dummy in a pawn shop. But Amy soon realizes why the new
dummy is called Slappy when it hits her father! As Slappy gets
meaner and meaner, Amy's family refuses to believe she is not
responsible. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Night of the Living Dummy III: Goosebumps RC 41952
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Trina and Dan O'Dell's father used to be a ventriloquist, but now
he runs a camera shop and has stored his dummies in the attic.
You have to be brave when you go up there because of all the eyes
that never blink. One day Dad comes home with a new dummy he has
found in the trash. Why did someone throw it away? Trina and Dan
soon find out as strange things begin to happen in their house.
For grades 4-7. 1996.

Night Terrors RC 40015
by Jim Murphy 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Five horror stories surrounded by episodes from the odd career of
the narrator, known as Digger because he digs graves. Ostensibly
told to Digger by various persons he has encountered on the job,
the tales are populated with a wide assortment of vampires,
mummies, and cannibals. Digger's expansive comments provide humor
and atmosphere, particularly in the final chapters when Digger's
own life takes a ghastly turn. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1993.

Night Thunder and the Queen of the Wild Horses RC 42645
by Lynn Reiser 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Before she goes to bed, a little girl draws a picture of the
queen of the wild horses. Later, loud noises wake both the little
girl and her drawing. The girl climbs on the back of the winged
queen of the wild horses, and they fly off to investigate the
sounds. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Owl in Love RC 38770
by Patrice Kindl 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
"I am Owl. It is my name as well as my nature," announces
fourteen-year-old Owl Tycho. Born to simple witches, Owl has
shape-shifting abilities (a condition that runs in her family)
and is a suburban high school girl by day and a barn owl by
night. She has fallen in love with her science teacher, Mr.
Lindstrom, and keeps a nightly vigil outside his window as she
pursues her ill-fated infatuation. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1993.

The Pike River Phantom RC 40159
by Betty Ren Wright 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Charlie Hocking and his ex-convict father have moved to Pike
River. While helping his cousin, Rachel, sell candy bars, Charlie
meets a bizarre old woman in an apparently abandoned house. When
Charlie tells his family about her, they suspect he is lying. But
his investigation leads him and Rachel to the startling
conclusion that the strange, increasingly youthful woman is a
ghost, Pike River's real "Sunbonnet Queen," bent on revenge. For
grades 4-7. 1988.

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes: Goosebumps RC 41087
by R.L. Stine 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
As summer begins, twelve-year-old Joe Burton's main problem is
keeping his dog, Buster, out of Mr. McCall's garden next door.
Mr. McCall and Joe's father compete each year to win at the
garden show. But Joe's problems multiply when Mr. Burton adds two
plaster gnomes to his menagerie of lawn ornaments. No one will
believe Joe, but it's the gnomes, not Buster, who are up to
mischief. For grades 4-7. 1995.

The River at Green Knowe RC 42486
by L.M. Boston 
read by Tom Martin
1 cassette (Reissue)
English scientist Maud Biggin and her friend Sybilla Bun have
rented a house called Green Knowe for the summer. Maud plans to
work on her book, but because the house is so large, she invites
two displaced children and her great-niece, Ida, to join them.
The three children are left alone to have wonderful adventures on
the nearby river, where they meet a hermit, a giant, and a group
of winged horses. For grades 4-7. 1959.

Salamandastron RC 39228
by Brian Jacques 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
This tale centers on the badgers and hares of the castle of
Salamandastron in the mountains near the sea. The castle is under
attack by evil Ferahgo the Assassin and his band of vermin that
includes his bloodthirsty son, Klitch. Urthstripe the Strong, a
wise old badger, leads the animals of Salamandastron and Redwall
Abbey against his old enemy. Companion to Redwall (RC 29729). For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.

A Shocker on Shock Street: Goosebumps RC 41512
by R.L. Stine 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
After Erin and Marty watch the sixth Shocker on Shock Street
movie, they visit Erin's father in his office. Mr. Wright, who
designs theme parks, has great news. He's developed a tour of the
Shocker studio and Erin and Marty get to be the first children to
try it out. As they revisit scenes from Shocker movies, Erin and
Marty begin to have trouble telling what's fake and what's
horribly real. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Some of the Kinder Planets RC 41359
by Tim Wynne-Jones 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Collection of nine short stories takes the reader into an
alternate universe of the mind. In "The Night of the
Pomegranate," Harriet spends too much time outside looking at
Mars instead of working on her solar system project. "The Hope
Bakery" tells the tale of Sloane and his younger brother, Todd,
and their strange trips into the woods. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Talking to Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book 4 RC
42323
by Patricia C. Wrede 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old Daystar lives on the edge of the Enchanted
Forest with his mother who, unknown to him, is really Queen
Cimorene. When an unsavory wizard shows up one day, Cimorene
melts him, much to Daystar's surprise. Afterwards she gives
Daystar a sword and sends him off into the Enchanted Forest on an
unknown mission. Sequel to Calling on Dragons (RC 38356). For
grades 5-8. 1985.

A Taste of Smoke RC 40637
by Marion Dane Bauer 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Caitlin goes camping with her college-aged
sister, Pam. Before they enter the park, they stop off at a
museum to learn about the Hinckley fire that destroyed a whole
town about a century earlier. But when Pam's boyfriend shows up
at the campsite, Caitlin feels left out until she meets Frank,
the ghost of one of the boys who died in the fire. And before he
disappears, he gives Caitlin a gentle kiss. For grades 5-8. 1993.

The Three Golden Keys RC 40797
by Peter Sis 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
The author tells his daughter about riding in a hot air balloon
and landing in a city he soon realizes is Prague as it was when
he was a child. He follows the twisting streets to his boyhood
home, but finds three padlocks on the door. Magically, his cat
from long ago appears and leads him on an amazing search for the
three golden keys to his house. For grades K-3. 1994.

A Wind in the Door RC 41596
by Madeleine L'Engle 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette (Reissue)
Evil in the form of the Echthroi is spreading throughout the
galaxy, but Meg Murry is not involved in the struggle until the
Echthroi invade her younger brother. Sequel to A Wrinkle in Time
(RC 9768). For grades 6-9. 1973.

The Witches of Worm RC 41124
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette (Reissue)
Twelve-year-old Jessica is angry that her mother goes out all the
time and that her two best friends have left her for other
people. Sulking in her secret cave with a book on witchcraft,
Jessica finds a tiny newborn kitten. Her cat-loving neighbor
tells Jessica how to care for the kitten, but Jessica hates cats,
and this one looks like a worm. Then she begins getting messages
from Worm, who says he's a witch's cat. For grades 5-8. 1972.

Your Mother Was a Neanderthal RC 40670
by Jon Scieszka 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Sam, Joe, and Fred, the Time Warp Trio who first appeared in
Knights of the Kitchen Table (RC 36216), travel back to the Stone
Age and are immediately in trouble. First, they're completely
naked (Sam still has his hat and Fred his glasses) and, second,
they no longer have The Book that enables them to travel in time.
They have plenty of other problems, too, with cavegirls and a
woolly mammoth. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.

Braille

The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena: Goosebumps BR 10303
by R.L. Stine 
1 volume
At twelve, Jordan has never seen snow and cannot even imagine
what it is like, especially while living in sweltering Pasadena,
California. When his father gets a photographic assignment in
Alaska, Jordan and his sister, Nicole, are excited that they get
to go too. Little do they know what is in store for them as they
track the elusive and mysterious snow monster, the Abominable
Snowman. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Both Sides of Time BR 10273
by Caroline B. Cooney 
2 volumes
Annie wants romance from her boyfriend, Sean, but he's only
interested in cars. While visiting his apartment at the crumbling
Stratton mansion, Annie wanders through the building, sad that it
is to be demolished. Suddenly, she is pulled back a century to
1895 and meets Strat, young heir to the mansion. The period is
romantic but not kind to women or immigrant groups, and a murder
threatens Annie and her new friends. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.

The Dragon and the Thief BR 10188
by Gillian Bradshaw 
1 volume
Seventeen-year-old Prahotep can't seem to get anything right. He
doesn't even make a good thief! When he turns to robbing graves,
he thinks he's breaking into an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, but it's
actually the cave of Hathor, a wealthy dragon. Hathor wants to
protect her fortune and to find her kin, if any survive. Prahotep
agrees to help her, and together they escape up the Nile,
followed by an evil magician. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1991.

Falcon's Egg BR 10546
by Luli Gray 
1 volume
Eleven-year-old Falcon Davies is in Central Park when she finds a
most unusual egg. It is large and red and hot to the touch. She
tells only three adults: her neighbor Ardene, who agrees to house
the egg; her great-aunt Emily; and Emily's friend who is an
ornithologist. They all agree they have no idea what it is, and
they think it would be best to keep it secret. When the egg
finally hatches, they realize they were right. For grades 4-7.
1995.

George Washington's Socks BR 10784
by Elvira Woodruff 
1 volume
Matthew and his friends have formed an adventure club. Their plan
is to meet and talk about real adventures people have had
throughout history. But at their first meeting, in which they
plan to discuss George Washington's crossing of the Delaware, the
members suddenly find themselves back in the time of Washington.
For grades 4-7. 1991.

Hob and the Goblins BR 10560
by William Mayne 
1 volume
Invisible Hob works very hard helping one family at a time by
chasing the mischief out of the home while living beneath the
stairs. On the lookout for a new host, Hob happens on bus driver
Charlie. When a gremlin steals Charlie's bus and gets him fired,
Charlie decides to move his family to Fairy Ring Cottage. A
horrified Hob goes along, though he knows the cottage is full of
danger. For grades 4-7. 1993.

In the Night Kitchen BR 10036
by Maurice Sendak 
1 volume
Mickey's dream tumbles him into the night kitchen, where three
singing bakers mistake him for milk. Mickey sets them straight
and flies to the Milky Way in an airplane made of dough to find
milk for the bakers. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. A Caldecott
Honor Book. 1970.

The Land of Gold BR 10505
by Gillian Bradshaw 
1 volume
Princess Kandaki, awakened in the middle of the night by screams,
discovers her parents dead and a guard standing nearby with a
bloody spear in his hand. Kandaki is taken captive and promised
as a sacrifice to the water dragon. Fortunately Prahotep, the
Egyptian thief, and Hathor, a benign dragon, come to Kandaki's
rescue and help her regain her kingdom. Sequel to The Dragon and
the Thief (BR 10188). For grades 6-9. 1992.

The Magic Finger BR 10055
by Roald Dahl 
1 volume
When an eight-year-old girl is cross, the forefinger on her right
hand starts to tingle. The last time that happened, her teacher
turned into a cat. Now she's put the magic finger on the whole
Gregg family, next door, because she's angry with them for
hunting animals. When the Greggs wake up, they realize they are
tiny birds, and their house has been taken over by large ducks.
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1966.

Nick of Time BR 10411
by Anne Lindbergh 
1 volume
Jericho, thirteen, lives at Mending Wall, a nontraditional school
his father founded. He is in love with his best friend and fellow
student, Alison, but she calls herself a hands-off experiment.
Then Nick enters their lives by stepping through the school's
kitchen wall. Nick lives in the museum of the school in the year
2094. Jericho, Alison, and another student, Bunny, begin visiting
the future by passing through the wall. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Out of Time BR 10804
by Caroline B. Cooney 
2 volumes
In this sequel to Both Sides of Time (BR 10273), 1990s Annie
Lockwood once again travels through time to see the friends she
made in 1895. The young man she loves, Strat, has been
institutionalized because of his description of Annie. She is his
only chance for escape. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Painted Devil BR 10617
by Michael Bedard 
2 volumes
While Alice's mother is confined to bed with a difficult
pregnancy, Alice watches her little sister, Lela, and begins a
job at the library. She is confused by the odd feelings she has
about both Lela's doll and the scary devil puppet at the library.
Meanwhile, Alice's secretive Aunt Emily arrives with a chilling
tale about a magic show she attended twenty-eight years earlier,
which she believes is about to happen again. For grades 5-8.
1994.

Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story BR 10103
by Mary Downing Hahn 
1 volume
When Andrew Tyler arrives to spend the summer at his
great-grandfather's house, the old man seems to mistake him for
someone else. In the attic, Andrew finds a picture of a relative
who looks just like him, has his name, and died as a boy in 1910.
That night the boy appears in Andrew's room and convinces him to
trade places so the boy's diphtheria can be cured by modern
medicine. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Time Windows BR 10782
by Kathryn Reiss 
2 volumes
The day Miranda, thirteen, moves into a huge old house with her
parents, she discovers an amazing dollhouse in the attic. It's a
replica of the house itself, and by looking through its windows,
Miranda can eavesdrop on the lives of families who lived in the
house years ago. For grades 5-8. 1991.

Tom, Babette, and Simon: Three Tales of Transformation BR 10671
by Avi 
1 volume
Tom is bored and decides to change places with his cat. But what
will happen when Tom is bored with being a cat? Babette's mother
wanted a child with no visible flaws--unfortunately Babette is
invisible. Simon grows into a vain young man who kills the Golden
Bird and becomes a bird from the neck up. For grades 4-7. 1995.

The Watchers: A Mystery at Alton Towers BR 10537
by Helen Cresswell 
2 volumes
Katy and Josh have both been put in Kirby House, a children's
home. Unhappy there, the pair decide to run away to the local
amusement park, Alton Towers. They soon realize what Alton Towers
employees have always suspected: weird things happen there at
night. There is a bag lady who seems to be warning them away and
an obnoxious youth who calls himself the king. And neither is
quite human. For grades 4-7. 1993.

The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree BR 9967
by Bill Brittain 
1 volume
When a peculiar little man appears at the Coven Tree Church
social, promising to give people exactly what they ask for, three
young believers-in-magic make wishes that come disastrously true.
Sequel to Devil's Donkey (BR 5172). For grades 4-7. 1983.

Folk and Fairy Tales

Cassettes

The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol RC 42583
retold by Eric A. Kimmel 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Tales about the legendary Jewish folk hero. Hershel was a real
man living during the early nineteenth century in a Ukrainian
village. He was a shochet, who had to know all the rules for the
ritual slaughter of animals, but his wit cost him his job. These
ten tales show how Hershel, though poor, was amazingly
resourceful and became famous among the common folk for the fun
he poked at the rich and for his wry sayings. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1995.

Anansi and the Talking Melon RC 41091
by Eric A. Kimmel 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Anansi the Spider visits Elephant's garden to have a taste of a
ripe melon. But Anansi eats so much of the sweet, juicy fruit
that he gets too fat to crawl out of the hole in the melon. While
he waits to get thin, Anansi decides to have some fun. He tricks
Elephant into thinking the melon can talk. Soon Elephant is off
to show the talking melon to the king, but he's in for a big
surprise. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Black Ships before Troy: The Story of The Iliad RC 40748
by Rosemary Sutcliff 
read by Conrad Feininger
1 cassette
A retelling of the Greek myth. Traces the story of the Trojan
War, beginning with the quarrel of three goddesses over a golden
apple. When Trojan prince Paris persuades the beautiful Helen of
Troy to leave her baby and husband to become his wife, her
husband pursues her, others take sides, and the war begins.
Fighting continues until Troy is destroyed and Paris earns a
tragic reward. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.

The Bossy Gallito (El Gallo de Bodas): A Traditional Cuban
Folktale RC 40244
retold by Luca M. Gonzlez 
read by Lucinda Hart Gonzalez
1 cassette
In this Cuban folktale told in English and Spanish, a bossy
little rooster, elegantly attired, dirties his beak on the way to
the wedding of his uncle, the parrot. He orders the grass to
clean his beak, but to no avail. So the bossy gallito orders a
goat to eat the grass, and a stick to hit the goat, and so forth,
all without results. He then politely asks the sun to return a
favor. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1994.

Brer Tiger and the Big Wind RC 41628
by William J. Faulkner 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
In olden days, the creatures of the forest used to plant crops
just like menfolks. But one year, no rain came and the crops did
not grow, so the creatures of the forest were hungry. There was
one place where there was food and water, but it was guarded by
Brer Tiger who said he would eat up anyone who tried to get his
food. Then Brer Rabbit came up with an idea! For grades K-3.
1995.

A Brush with Magic: Based on a Traditional Chinese Story RC 40116
by William J. Brooke 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Old Li raises a baby boy he finds floating in a basket on the
river. The boy, Liang, is clutching a paintbrush. Li considers
Liang's painting a waste, and fails to see that his pictures come
to life. Liang paints himself out of difficult predicaments and
is used by a greedy emperor. But when danger threatens all he
loves and he has no brush to rely on, Liang find that the true
magic is his own creativity. For grades 4-7. 1993.

The Children of the Morning Light: Wampanoag Tales RC 41130
by Manitonquat (Medicine Story) 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Members of the Wampanoag Native American tribe in Massachusetts
are also known as Children of the Morning Light. The author, a
tribal elder, tells his tribe's creation stories, which feature
Maushop, grandson of the moon. Maushop made the land, plants,
animals, and people. His jealous twin brother made poisonous
plants and animals. Maushop became the helper and teacher of the
people. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Dear Peter Rabbit RC 40493
by Alma Flor Ada 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Remember the three pigs who built houses of straw, sticks, and
bricks? Goldilocks, who broke Baby Bear's chair? Peter Rabbit,
who barely escaped from Mr. McGregor's garden? Now Pig One wants
Peter Rabbit to come to a housewarming at his new straw house,
and the Bears have invited Goldilocks for cake. Peter Rabbit has
a cold from hiding in Mr. McGregor's watering can, but finally
they all gather for a party at Goldilocks's house. For grades
K-3. 1994.

Diane Goode's Book of Silly Stories and Songs RC 38126
edited by Diane Goode 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
An eclectic collection of silly folktales from the world over,
with five nonsensical songs interspersed for a dash of vim and
verve. The author's intention is to "make you laugh all the way
through," and her selections include "The Husband Who Was to Mind
the House," "Talk," "On Top of Spaghetti," and "The Magic Pot."
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.

Disney's Pocahontas RC 40714
by Disney Productions 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
An account of the meeting between Captain John Smith, who has
come to America with other Englishmen in search of gold and
riches, and Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, who is trying
to follow the path marked out in her dreams. For grades 3-6.
1995.

Dwarf Nose RC 41408
by Wilhelm Hauff 
read by Susan Nardone
1 cassette
Jacob, the thirteen-year-old son of a cobbler, helps his mother
sell fruits and vegetables at the market. One day an old, odd
woman comes up to their stand and insults their produce. Angry,
Jacob scolds her and makes fun of the way she looks. The old
woman tells Jacob that now he, too, will look strange. For grades
3-6. 1993.

The Empress and the Silkworm RC 42943
by Lily Toy Hong 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Empress Si Ling-Chi discovers shiny silk strands when a cocoon
from a mulberry tree falls into her hot tea. For grades K-3.
1995.

The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad RC 42152
retold by Aaron Shepard 
read by James DeLotel
1 cassette
In old Bagdad, the beloved caliph, the ruler of all Islam, and
his vizier are tricked by an evil magician and turned into a pair
of storks. They fly off to live their fate and find a woodpecker
who is really an enchanted princess. She helps them to discover
that the caliph's greedy brother had plotted with the magician to
become ruler. Now the caliph must find a way to return to the
throne in Bagdad. For grades K-3. 1995.

The Four Gallant Sisters RC 39827
by Eric A. Kimmel 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
Upon the death of their ailing mother, four sisters disguise
themselves as men in order to learn trades and become
independent. The first sister becomes a tailor, the second a
hunter, the third a finger artist, and the fourth a stargazer.
Employed by the new king, they gallantly rescue his bride-to-be
and her four brothers--gaining respect and surprising rewards in
the process. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.

Further Tales of Uncle Remus: The Misadventures of Brer Rabbit,
Brer Fox, Brer Wolf, the Doodang, and Other Creatures RC 39198
retold by Julius Lester 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
This third volume of Brer Rabbit tales, retold in contemporary
black dialect, focuses on the adventures of Brer Rabbit's friends
Brer Fox, Brer Bear, Brer Turtle, and others. Includes
"Taily-po," "Brer Fox Gets Away for Once," and "The Pimmerly
Plum." Sequel to More Tales of Uncle Remus (RC 29743). For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1990.

The Girl in the Golden Bower RC 40771
by Jane Yolen 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A widowed king leaves on a hunting trip and never returns. His
castle falls to ruin, and it is said that a wild beast now lives
there. Meanwhile a frail young woman, who doesn't know who she
is, comes upon a woodsman. After they marry and have a child, a
sorceress comes into their lives, searching for a charm she is
sure they have. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True
Tales RC 43189
retold by Virginia Hamilton 
read by Melissa Maxwell
1 cassette
A collection of folktales, fairy tales, and true stories of
legendary women, all taken from traditional African American
folklore. These stories are variously humorous, touching, scary,
magical, and inspiring. For grades 5-8 and older readers. Laura
Ingalls Wilder Award and Coretta Scott King Award. 1995.

How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin RC 42463
by Rudyard Kipling 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
In this tale from Kipling's Just So Stories (RC 25503), a wily
Parsee outwits the rude and all-too-greedy rhinoceros who steals
the Parsee's fresh-baked cake. For grades K-3. 1988.

How Turtle's Back Was Cracked: A Traditional Cherokee Tale RC
41522
retold by Gayle Ross 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Back in the days when all animals and people spoke the same
language, Turtle and Possum were best friends because neither of
them liked to go anywhere in a big hurry and both loved
persimmons. One day while sharing their favorite fruit, something
happens that changes Turtle forever. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Iroquois Stories: Heroes and Heroines, Monsters and Magic RC
41284
retold by Joseph Bruchac 
read by Faith Potts
1 cassette
Collection of thirty-two traditional Iroquois tales often told
around the longhouse fire in wintertime. Includes stories about
the Creation, how the bear lost his tail, how the buzzard got his
feathers, the turtle's race with a beaver and then a bear, the
vampire skeleton, and the hunting of the great bear. Some
violence. For grades 3-6. 1985.

The Jade Stone: A Chinese Folktale RC 39543
by Caryn Yacowitz 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Long ago in China lived a stone carver named Chan Lo. People came
from everywhere to buy the birds and animals that he carved. When
asked how he knew what to carve, he replied that he always
listened to the stone. When the Great Emperor of All China
received a flawless piece of green-and-white jade, he commanded
that Chan Lo carve a dragon of wind and fire. But that is not
what the stone wanted to be. For preschool-grade 2 and older
readers. 1992.

The Knee-High Man and Other Tales RC 41039
retold by Julius Lester 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette (Reissue)
A collection of six animal tales from black folklore. In the
title story, a man learns about wanting something he doesn't
need. Other stories include the adventures of the farmer and Mr.
Snake, Mrs. Wind and Mrs. Water, the dog and Mr. Cat, and Mr.
Rabbit and Mr. Bear. For grades 3-6. 1972.

The Last Giants RC 39847
by Franois Place 
read by Patricia Martin
1 cassette
Nineteenth-century explorer Archibald Ruthmore writes in his
journal of purchasing what appears to be a giant tooth. There is
a map sketched on it. After braving treacherous rivers, dangerous
jungles, and the loss of all his crew, Ruthmore alone discovers
nine giants, the last survivors of a gentle race. Ruthmore stays
for a year, then returns to England. There his quest for acclaim
proves fatal to his newfound friends. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.

The Last Tales of Uncle Remus RC 39229
retold by Julius Lester 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this fourth volume of Brer Rabbit tales, Lester again employs
contemporary black dialect and modern allusions. Includes an
essay on Uncle Remus--the controversial literary creation of Joel
Chandler Harris--and thirty-nine stories of the adventures and
misadventures of Brer Rabbit, his friends, and his enemies.
Sequel to Further Tales of Uncle Remus (RC 39198). For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1994.

The Long-Haired Girl: A Chinese Legend RC 42883
retold by Doreen Rappaport 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Ah-mei and the other villagers are tired of trudging two miles
every day to bring water for their newly planted crops because
the Dragon King has refused to open the sky. Then one day Ah-mei
discovers a source of water in the mountains, and she is filled
with joy--until the God of Thunder promises to kill Ah-mei if she
tells the villagers. For grades K-3. 1995.

The Magic Circle RC 39230
by Donna Jo Napoli 
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A midwife-cum-sorceress known simply as the Ugly One narrates
this riveting tale of how, tricked by the devil's minions, she
loses her gifts of healing and is forced to become a witch.
Escaping from the stake, she ekes out a solitary existence in an
enchanted forest, where she has decorated her house with sweets
in memory of her beloved daughter. Then she takes in two
wandering children named Hansel and Gretel. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1993.

Magical Tales from Many Lands RC 39707
edited by Margaret Mayo 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
A collection of fourteen folktales from around the world, each
representing a different culture. Includes "The Kingdom under the
Sea," a favorite story in Japan; "The Lemon Princess," a popular
story in many countries including Spain, Turkey, and Iran; "Kate
Crackernuts," a Scottish tale; and "The Halloween Witches," an
African American folktale. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1993.

The Man Who Tricked a Ghost RC 41176
by Laurence Yep 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Nothing scares a man named Sung. Then one night on a dark and
lonely road, Sung is surprised by a ghost. Apparently the ghost
has heard about Sung's bravery and has decided to teach him a
lesson. But Sung is very clever, and soon he learns a few tricks
that surprise even a ghost. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.

Mexican Ghost Tales of the Southwest RC 42686
by Alfred Avila 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Twenty-one Mexican ghost tales translated from Spanish. In "La
Llorona," a widowed mother who drowns her three children is
forced by God to roam the world's rivers searching for their
bones. In "The Bad Boy," a young man kills his ailing mother but
sinks into the riverbank where he tries to wash his blood-stained
clothes. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1994.

Moon Rope (Un Lazo a la Luna): A Peruvian Folktale RC 40759
by Lois Ehlert 
read by Maria Pino and Mary Kane
1 cassette
A Peruvian folktale in Spanish and in English. Fox asks Mole to
climb to the moon with him on a grass rope. But half way up, Mole
lets go and falls back to earth. To hide his embarrassment from
all the other animals, Mole hides in a deep tunnel and now comes
out only at night. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.

More Rootabagas: Stories RC 41593
by Carl Sandburg 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
As noted in the foreword, Sandburg, searching for bedtime stories
for his three daughters, lamented the lack of fairy tales native
to the United States. So, the famous poet wrote his own, which he
described as "tales with American fooling in them." Indeed, there
is "fooling" and whimsy aplenty in this collection of ten
previously unpublished stories. Companion to Rootabaga Stories
(RC 25522). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.

Mountain Jack Tales RC 40081
edited by Gail E. Haley 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
1 cassette
A collection of tales about the North Carolina Appalachian folk
hero, Jack. Included are "Jack and the Northwest Wind," "Jack and
Uncle Thimblewit," and "Jack and Old Raggedy Bones." For grades
4-7 and older readers. 1992.

The New King RC 42058
by Doreen Rappaport 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
When Prince Rakoto's father dies, the young boy is very sad. He
orders the powerful men of the village to bring the king back to
life, but they cannot. Then the Wise Woman helps Rakoto see that,
like the young shoots of the banana tree, he can carry on his
father's work, keeping the memory of his father alive. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Next Year in Jerusalem: 3000 Years of Jewish Stories RC 42925
retold by Howard Schwartz 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
Collection of eleven tales that blend the actual and legendary
histories of Jerusalem. Along with the stories, collected from
such places as Iraq, Israel, Greece, Italy, and eastern Europe,
Schwartz provides factual information. For grades 3-6. 1996.

The Ox of the Wonderful Horns and Other African Folktales RC
40304
retold by Ashley Bryan 
read by John Horton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Five folktales from Africa. The title story is a tale of a
neglected boy who makes his fortune with the help of a magic ox.
In "Ananse the Spider in Search of a Fool," Ananse learns that
when one seeks to make a fool of another, he is bound to make a
bigger fool of himself. For grades 3-6. 1971.

Robin Hood and His Merry Men RC 42339
retold by Jane Louise Curry 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Seven tales about Robin Hood, who took from the rich and gave to
the poor. The first story explains how Robin Hood was forced to
become an outlaw. Others tell about his first meeting with Little
John and about the night Robin Hood and his men entertained the
sheriff of Nottingham. For grades 2-4. 1994.

The Sleeping Lady RC 42902
retold by Ann Dixon 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
If you look across Cook Inlet in Anchorage, Alaska, you can see
Mount Susitna, also known as the Sleeping Lady. Dixon tells the
story of the mountain's nickname and also why a place that used
to be covered with trees and flowers is now covered with snow
most of the year. For grades 3-6. 1994.

The Song of Mu Lan RC 42739
by Jeanne M. Lee 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Translation of an ancient Chinese folk song. When the emperor is
raising an army, Mu Lan's father has no elder son to send. Mu Lan
disguises herself as a young man and goes to war for ten years.
For grades K-3. 1995.

Spooky Stories for a Dark and Stormy Night RC 40444
compiled by Alice Low 
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
Nineteen short and scary stories about deserted old houses,
howling ghosts, and powerful witches. These tales come from
places such as Africa, Russia, and Norway. They include "Bedtime
Snacks," about a monster's attempts to eat a little boy; "The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow," about a headless horseman; and "The
Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches," about a little witch who finds
her magic powers. For grades 3-6. 1994.

The Spotted Pony: A Collection of Hanukkah Stories RC 39534
retold by Eric A. Kimmel 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
A collection of eight Jewish folktales, each preceded by a brief
"shammes" story, to be read on the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Includes "Leviathan and the Fox," "Did the Rabbi Have a Head?"
and "The Caliph and the Cobbler." For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.

Still More Stories to Solve: Fourteen Folktales from around the
World RC 40523
by George Shannon 
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
As in Stories to Solve (RC 25059), each of these brief folktales
engages the reader in solving a mystery or a riddle, then
presents the explanation before the tale ends. For grades 3-6.
1994.

A Story, a Story RC 41943
by Gail Haley 
read by John Horton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Once upon a time, the world had no stories. This is the tale of
how Ananse the spider obtained the Sky God's chest of
stories--and how he outwitted and captured three fantasy
creatures in order to do so. For grades K-3 and older readers.
Caldecott Medal. 1970.

The Story of the Three Kingdoms RC 42064
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Long ago, there were three kingdoms on the earth. Elephant ruled
the forest, Shark ruled the sea, and Hawk ruled the air. Each
thought his kingdom was the greatest. But then one day there came
to earth some new creatures, and they called themselves the
People. The People sit by their fire telling stories, and soon
Elephant, Shark, and Hawk are no longer the greatest. For grades
K-3. 1995.

Sukey and the Mermaid RC 43029
by Robert D. San Souci 
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
Sukey's new do-nothing step-pa is always yelling at her to do her
chores. One day she sneaks off to the beach where she meets a
mermaid named Mama Jo. When Sukey's step-pa threatens the
friendship, Mama Jo offers Sukey a different kind of life. For
grades K-3. Coretta Scott King Award. 1992.

Three Perfect Peaches: A French Folktale RC 41629
retold by Cynthia DeFelice and Mary DeMarsh 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Long ago there lived a red-haired princess who had freckles on
her face. One day she awoke not feeling well and discovered the
color of her hair and the freckles on her face were fading. Very
quietly she wished for three perfect May peaches to make her
well. The king then promised her hand in marriage to the person
who could bring her three perfect peaches. For grades K-3. 1995.

Tiger Soup: An Anansi Story from Jamaica RC 39838
retold by Frances Temple 
read by Diane Page
1 cassette
Tales of how hungry Anansi the spider tricks Tiger out of the
sweet soup he has just made, and how the little monkeys end up
living in trees. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The Toll-Bridge Troll RC 42497
by Patricia Rae Wolff 
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Luckily for Trigg, the troll who lives under the bridge is not
very smart. As Trigg crosses the bridge on his way to school, the
troll demands to be paid, and Trigg outsmarts him with riddles.
After three days, though, Trigg is afraid his luck will not last.
For grades K-3. 1995.

Tower to Heaven RC 40119
edited by Ruby Dee 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
An African village is watched over by the great god of the sky,
Onyankopon. An old woman named Yaa talks to the god for the rest
of the village. Every day she talks to him all day long while she
works. Onyankopon grows angry because Yaa hits him with her
pestle when she grinds grain. Now the god is threatening to leave
the village and go way up in the sky to get away from Yaa. For
grades K-3. 1991.

Town Mouse, Country Mouse RC 41147
by Jan Brett 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Tired of running from the house cat, the town mouse decides to
take his wife on a picnic in the country. There they meet a
country mouse and her husband, who offer to trade houses with the
town mice. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Tristan and Iseult RC 41339
by Rosemary Sutcliff 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette (Reissue)
A retelling of the ancient Celtic tale about the tragic love
affair of a warrior and the red-haired princess of Ireland.
Violence. For grades 6-9. 1971.

Tucker Pfeffercorn: An Old Story Retold RC 40778
retold by Barry Moser 
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
One Sunday morning, several old miners are sitting in front of a
country store telling each other tales to see who can come up
with the best one. When Jefferson Tadlock tells a tale he swears
is true, Hezakiah Sweatt, the meanest man on the mountain,
insists on proof. And so Bessie Grace Kinzalow, a
nineteen-year-old widow-woman, has to try to spin cotton into
gold thread to save her child. For grades K-3. 1994.

The Turnip RC 40495
by Walter de la Mare 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
There is a mean rich man who wants to become so powerful that the
king will invite him to dinner. The mean man has a half brother
who is a kind-hearted farmer. After the farmer gives food to a
mysterious beggar, he finds a wonderful, enormous turnip growing
in his field and takes it to the king, who is delighted. Now the
jealous mean man must find something better than the turnip to
impress the king. Retelling of a tale from the Brothers Grimm.
For grades K-3. 1927.

Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale RC 41392
retold by Ruby Dee 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Long ago the leopard was the king of the jungle. When it came
time for him to pick the animal who would become king after him
and marry his daughter, the leopard held a contest. The animal
who could throw a spear into the air and count to ten before it
fell would be the next king. For grades K-3. 1988.

When Solomon Was King RC 42092
by Sheila MacGill-Callahan 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
As a young boy, Prince Solomon saves the life of a wounded
lioness, who had two cubs, by nursing her back to health. When he
becomes king, Solomon receives a ring that gives him the power to
speak with animals. At first he is a kind king, but he soon
forgets his power is a gift and begins hunting for pure pleasure.
Then one day he is attacked and nearly killed by a lion and is
saved by the lioness he helped years before. For grades K-3.
1995.

Braille

Ariadne, Awake! BR 10071
by Doris Orgel 
1 volume
The wife of cruel King Minos of Crete gives birth to the
Minotaur, a monster with a human body and a bull's head. Minos's
daughter, Ariadne, pities the poor creature until she learns that
Minos feeds it human flesh. She falls in love with an intended
victim of the Minotaur, Prince Theseus, helps him escape, and
runs away with him, only to be abandoned. But Ariadne is strong
and she finds even greater love with the god Dionysus. For grades
6-9. 1994.

Black Ships before Troy: The Story of The Iliad BR 10228
by Rosemary Sutcliff 
1 volume
A retelling of the Greek myth. Traces the story of the Trojan
War, beginning with the quarrel of three goddesses over a golden
apple. When Trojan prince Paris persuades the beautiful Helen of
Troy to leave her baby and husband to become his wife, her
husband pursues her, others take sides, and the war begins.
Fighting continues until Troy is destroyed and Paris earns a
tragic reward. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.

Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat BR 10340
by Jennifer Armstrong 
1 volume
The haughty wife of a rich official refuses help from her
neighbors after her husband dies. But as she grows poorer and
poorer, she finds she will soon be out of food. Then she meets a
ginger cat who can help her gain her wealth back. When he
disappears, the woman learns a useful lesson. For grades 3-6.
1993.

The Dragon's Pearl BR 9945
retold by Julie Lawson 
1 volume
Xiao Sheng and his mother live in China where every morning Xiao
Sheng sets off to cut green grass to sell in the village so that
he and his mother can have food and fuel. He is a happy boy and
is always singing. Then one day the rain stops coming, and the
grass begins to die. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1993.

Dwarf Nose BR 10154
by Wilhelm Hauff 
1 volume
Jacob, the thirteen-year-old son of a cobbler, helps his mother
sell fruits and vegetables at the market. One day an old, odd
woman comes up to their stand and insults their produce. Angry,
Jacob scolds her and makes fun of the way she looks. The old
woman tells Jacob that now he, too, will look strange. For grades
3-6. 1993.

Firebird BR 10009
by Rachel Isadora 
1 volume
Growing up, Prince Ivan heard of a magical tree in the forest by
his castle. Although no one who tries to find the tree ever comes
back, the prince decides to look for it himself. Just as he
discovers the tree, a dazzling creature appears, "half woman,
half bird, with feathers bright as flames. A Firebird!"
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994.

The First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story BR 9943
retold by Joseph Bruchac 
1 volume
When the world was new, the Creator made a man and a woman. They
were very happy together, until one day the man came home and
found his wife picking flowers instead of fixing his dinner. Thus
begins the retelling of a tale about why strawberries were
created. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.

Flying with the Eagle, Racing the Great Bear: Stories from Native
North America BR 10345
retold by Joseph Bruchac 
1 volume
In this companion volume to Girl Who Married the Moon (BR 10192),
Bruchac focuses on the transition from boyhood to manhood. The
collection of sixteen stories recounts the customs of tribes such
as the Iroquois, Wampanoag, Cherokee, Apache, Pueblo, Lakota, and
Cheyenne. For grades 5-8. 1993.

The Forestwife BR 10451
by Theresa Tomlinson 
2 volumes
A retelling of the legend of Maid Marian and Robin Hood. Mary de
Holt, fifteen, simply can't marry the elderly widower with rotten
black stumps of teeth and breath that smells of sour ale her
uncle has chosen for her. So she escapes into the forest and is
soon joined by her maid, Agnes. They take refuge among others on
the run: a group of defrocked nuns and the Forestwife--a role
Mary will eventually adopt. For grades 5-8. 1993.

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses BR 10014
by Paul Goble 
1 volume
The tale of a young Native American girl who loved horses in a
very special way. The people in her village noticed that she
understood the wild horses and how the horses would follow her
when she spoke softly to them. Although fond of her parents and
her tribe, the girl would at last become one of the Horse People.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Caldecott Medal.
1978.

The Girl Who Married the Moon: Tales from Native North America BR
10192
retold by Joseph Bruchac and Gayle Ross 
1 volume
This companion to Flying with the Eagle, Racing the Great Bear
(BR 10345) focuses on the time a young girl becomes a woman. In
Native American cultures, this day is celebrated with song,
dance, ritual, and story. Two storytellers have collected tales
about women of four Indian nations from four different regions of
North America. For grades 5-8. 1994.

I've Been Working on the Railroad BR 10037auth * 
1 volume
A classic American folk song presented by Nadine Westcott. A
young boy and his dog get a chance to ride up front with the
conductor when they take a train ride from a big city out through
the countryside to Dinah's Cafe. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1996.

John Henry BR 9934
by Julius Lester 
1 volume
John Henry was a beautiful, strong African American boy. As a
man, John Henry met mean Ferret-Faced Freddy and beat him in a
race. Then he tackled a huge boulder that was blocking a road,
and a rainbow smiled on his work. Next he tried to beat a drill
that was cutting into a mountain to let the train pass through.
This was his last contest, but you might still hear him singing,
"I got a rainbow." PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994.

The Legend of the Poinsettia BR 9935
retold by Tomie De Paola 
1 volume
Lucida is helping her mother make a new blanket for the baby
Jesus for the Christmas procession. Her mother becomes ill, and
Lucida tries to finish the blanket but gets the threads all
tangled. With no gift for baby Jesus, Lucida does not want to go
to church. But an old woman tells Lucida any gift she gives will
be loved. A surprise awaits everyone when Lucida brings a bunch
of weeds to church. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1994.

Tales from the Brothers Grimm and the Sisters Weird BR 10739
by Vivian Vande Velde 
1 volume
Humorous reworkings of thirteen folktales by the Brothers Grimm.
In "The Granddaughter," Granny and the wolf find Little Red
Riding Hood so disagreeable they both plot against her. After the
oldest Billy Goat Gruff disposes of the troll in "The Bridge," he
knocks both brothers into the water out of spite. For grades 3-6.
1995.

The Three Princes: A Tale from the Middle East BR 9926
retold by Eric A. Kimmel 
1 volume
A princess, wise and beautiful, has three favorite
suitors--Prince Fahad, Prince Muhammed, and Prince Mohsen. While
the former two are rich and renowned, Prince Mohsen is neither,
but his flashing eyes and handsome face have charmed the
princess. In order to choose whom she will marry, she sends the
three on a quest to bring her the rarest item that can be found.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1994.

Turandot BR 10018
by Marianna Mayer 
1 volume
Turandot is a princess in Peking, China, who does not want to
marry. When her emperor father insists, Turandot comes up with
harsh rules a suitor must follow to win her. After ringing the
bronze gong in the square, he must correctly answer three riddles
of her making or die. Even after many men are beheaded, a young
stranger to the city is compelled to try for the princess upon
seeing her. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 1995.

While Standing on One Foot: Puzzle Stories and Wisdom Tales from
the Jewish Tradition BR 10175
by Nina Jaffe and Steve Zeitlin 
1 volume
Collection of folktales from many eras of Jewish history. The
wise Jewish people in these stories have to think up clever ways
of resolving difficult predicaments without using violence. In
each story, the reader is also asked to try to solve the problem.
For grades 4-7. 1993.

Friends

Cassettes

Amber Brown Goes Fourth RC 42372
by Paula Danziger 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Amber Brown has her notebook, pens and pencils, new shoes, and
new clothes for the new school year. But she is not looking
forward to the fourth grade. Her best friend, Justin, has moved
away; her dad lives in France; and her mother has a new friend,
Max. Amber does her best to "go fourth," though, and eventually
makes a new friend and even decides she might like Max. For
grades 3-6. 1995.

Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon RC 40386
by Paula Danziger 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
The life of Amber Brown, the third-grade narrator, is changing,
and she is not at all happy about it. Her best friend, Justin, is
moving to another state. Since preschool they have been a great
team--he helps her with fractions; she eats the cream center out
of Oreos and passes the cookie part to him. Though she tries to
keep a stiff upper lip, Amber gets angry when Justin throws out
the chewing-gum ball they have accumulated. For grades 2-4. 1994.

The Ancestor Tree RC 41175
by T. Obinkaram Echewa 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Every morning the children of the village run to see Nna-nna Anya
M'ele, whose name means Grandfather the Onlooker, and beg him to
tell one of his wonderful stories. Nna-nna is old and he cannot
see, but the children love to spend the day listening to his
tales. Then the children learn that Nna-nna is dying and that he
is sad because he has no children to plant an ancestor tree in
his memory. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Arthur's Eyes RC 41678
by Marc Brown 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Arthur can't see the board at school and has trouble reading. He
gets his eyes checked and learns he should wear glasses. Arthur
likes the glasses he picks until he discovers what his friends
think of them. For grades K-3. 1979.

Becky's Brainstorm: The Twelve Candles Club, Book 1 RC 40271
by Elaine L. Schulte 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Distressed by the news that she, her little sister, and her
widowed mother can't afford to live in California anymore, Becky
has a brainstorm at her twelfth birthday party. She and her three
friends will form the Twelve Candles Club and do odd jobs all
summer to earn enough money for Becky's family to stay. They hope
homemade greeting cards and housecleaning mixed with a lot of
prayers will solve Becky's problem. For grades 3-6. 1992.

Boys against Girls RC 39680
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Girls Get Even (RC 39670), the Hatford
brothers think of a new way to bother their annoying neighbors,
the Malloy sisters. The girls have not yet heard about the large
catlike animal thought to lurk around Buckman. Since nobody has
clearly seen it, townspeople just refer to it as the abaguchie.
The Hatfords come up with some scary ways of introducing the
girls to the town legend. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Boys at Work RC 42448
by Gary Soto 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Ten-year-olds Rudy and Alex have been buddies since they were
three years old. When one has a problem, the other always helps
out. Their latest problem arises when Rudy accidentally breaks
the disc player of the neighborhood bully, who happens to be out
of town for a few days. Meanwhile Rudy and Alex struggle to
figure out how to make enough money to buy a new one. For grades
3-6. 1995.

The Boys Start the War RC 39425
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
The four Hatford brothers, ages seven through eleven, lose their
best friends when the Bensons, who live in the house across the
river, move away. When the Malloy family, replete with three
girls, moves into the house, the Hatfords declare war with a
comic vengeance! But they fail to take into account the ingenuity
and tenacity of the girls--who trade insults prank for prank. For
grades 3-6. 1993.

Bridesmaid Blues for Becky: The Twelve Candles Club, Book 6 RC
41744
by Elaine L. Schulte 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
The members of the Twelve Candles Club notice that Becky Hamilton
is not her usual self. Becky's mother is planning to marry Mr.
Bradshaw, and Becky hopes to stop the wedding. Becky's father
died two years ago, and she can't see how her mother could ever
love anyone else. But Becky's friends and her faith in God
eventually help her understand. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Brother Moose RC 41036
by Betty Levin 
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
In the late 1800s, Canadian orphans Nell and Louisa are on the
way to their new adoptive families. Because Louisa is slightly
mentally disabled, Nell has looked out for her and is worried
about their being apart. Harsh circumstances bring them back
together after a short separation, and, along with Joe, an
Indian, and his grandson, Peter, they travel through a harsh
winter to find Nell's new family in northern Maine. For grades
5-8. 1990.

Cara and the Terrible Teeners: The Twelve Candles Club, Book 8 RC
41984
by Elaine L. Schulte 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Cara Hernandez wins one hundred dollars for an article she writes
about the Twelve Candles Club. The industrious club is pleased
with the publicity, but Cara's half sister, Paige, forms a club
called the Teeners with her cheerleader friends and begins
stealing jobs from the Twelve Candles. Cara suspects that Paige
is behind other bad things that are happening to the club. Can
she find it in her heart to forgive Paige? For grades 3-6. 1995.

Cara's Beach Party Disaster: The Twelve Candles Club, Book 3 RC
41477
by Elaine L. Schulte 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Cara Hernandez can't understand why her seventeen-year-old half
sister, Paige, is so mean to her. Paige has even caused the
members of the Twelve Candles Club to be upset with Cara. But the
Christian club members are quick to forgive Cara, and she takes a
lesson from this. Maybe she should try to please God and learn to
forgive. Meanwhile the club continues to raise money working at
parties, babysitting, and washing cars. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Corduroy RC 41225
by Don Freeman 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette (Reissue)
A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but
when a little girl finally buys him, he finds what he has wanted
most of all. For grades K-3. 1968.

The Crystal Garden RC 42975
by Vicki Grove 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Eliza's father has been dead for three years and her mother wants
to get a new start in life. So they move to Gouge Eye, Missouri,
with Mama's boyfriend Burl, whose group performs in nearby
Branson. Eliza hopes she will be able to find some friends, but
the only girl her age is Dierdre. Although the girls have some
similarities, Dierdre seems more interested in a science project
than a friend. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Dawn and Whitney, Friends Forever RC 42139
by Ann M. Martin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Dawn has moved to California to live with her father for a while.
She and some friends have founded the We Love Kids Club, which
Dawn modeled on the Baby-Sitters Club she belonged to in
Connecticut. One of Dawn's first jobs is to stay with Whitney in
the afternoon while her parents are at work. But Whitney, who has
Down's syndrome, is supposed to think Dawn is just a friend. Dawn
can't let Whitney know she is really a baby-sitter. For grades
4-7. 1994.

Deliver Us from Evie RC 41156
by M.E. Kerr 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Evie Burrman, eighteen, is clever, sensitive, independent, and
very competent at farming. She is handsome while her mother is
pretty. Evie's mother is always trying to make her dress more
like a lady, but Evie prefers jeans and sweatshirts. Her brother
Parr narrates this tale of Evie and her fondness for Patsy Duffy,
the town banker's daughter, and the effect it has on several
families. Some strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.

Dinah in Love RC 39481
by Claudia Mills 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
As chair of the sixth-grade Sadie Hawkins-style sock hop, Dinah
Seabrooke is excited about mismatching neon pink and orange socks
for her outfit but not about asking a boy to go with her. Her
best friend urges her to ask Nick Tribble, but Dinah thinks he's
a creep. After all, he threw a pink exercise bra on her head
while she was a living mannequin in the window of her father's
store. Companion to Dinah for President (RC 38022). For grades
3-6. 1993.

Double Trouble for Jess McColl! The Twelve Candles Club, Book 7
RC 41490
by Elaine L. Schulte 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Jess McColl and her four friends belong to the Twelve Candles
Club and do odd jobs to raise money. This summer Jess and Melanie
are going to Israel as babysitters on a tour. Jess's father, who
recently became a Christian, and Jess's mother are going too.
Mrs. McColl wants Jess to concentrate less on gymnastics and more
on becoming glamorous, but Jess turns her attention to learning
about Christ. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Ellen Anders on Her Own RC 41233
by Karen Hirsch 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Ellen feels very much alone after her mother dies
in an accident and her best friend prefers the company of the
popular girls in sixth grade. Then Ellen discovers a diary begun
by her mother when she was about the same age Ellen is now. Ellen
is surprised by what she reads and finally talks it over with her
father. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Emily and Alice RC 41390
by Joyce Champion 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Emily looks out the window and sees a new family moving in. Best
of all, they have a little girl with long black hair and pink
sandals! But as Emily runs over to meet her, she begins to worry.
What if the new girl doesn't want a friend with red hair and
striped knee socks? Prequel to Emily and Alice Again (RC 41391).
For preschool-grade 2. 1993.

Emily and Alice Again RC 41391
by Joyce Champion 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
In this sequel to Emily and Alice (RC 41390), the two girls are
the best of friends. But when Alice's grandmother sends her some
neat-looking pink sunglasses, Emily knows she has to get them
somehow. In other chapters, the girls get goofy hats and have a
sleepover. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Enter Three Witches RC 38998
by Kate Gilmore 
read by June Carter
2 cassettes
Uncomfortable about his home life (his mother and grandmother are
witches, and a voodoo priestess occupies their garden apartment),
Bren has been a loner, finding solace in Central Park and with
his dog Shadow. Now his one friend, Eli, has convinced him to
help with the lighting for the school production of Macbeth. When
Bren meets Erika, First Witch and the girl of his dreams, his
life changes forever. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1990.

Ever After RC 40013
by Rachel Vail 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Molly, almost fourteen, and Vicky, year-round residents of
Leeward Island, have been best friends all their lives. Then
Grace, a sophisticated New Yorker vacationing for the summer,
threatens their apparently cozy relationship. Gradually it
appears that their friendship is already fatally flawed. Vicky,
intensely jealous, angry, and manipulative, unforgivably betrays
Molly's trust. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Flip-Flop Girl RC 40003
by Katherine Paterson 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Sorrow and loneliness sweep over Vinnie, nine, and Mason, five,
after their father dies and they move from Washington to their
grandmother's home in Virginia. Mason has not spoken since his
father's funeral, and their mother, overwhelmed with worry, pays
little attention to Vinnie. She is drawn to a girl at school who
wears orange flip-flops. Lupe, strong and supportive, has also
suffered tragedy. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994.

The Foxman RC 38442
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
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.

Gina RC 42817
by Bernard Waber 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
When Gina moves to a new apartment in Queens, New York, she looks
forward to making new friends. But there is a big problem: there
are no girls Gina's age, and the boys don't want to play with a
girl. That is, until Gina shows them she can throw a ball. For
grades K-3. 1995.

The Girls Get Even RC 39670
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Boys Start the War (RC 39425), the Hatford
brothers continue their feud with their new neighbors, the Malloy
sisters, who have moved to West Virginia from Ohio. The families
become fierce competitors in the school's Halloween costume
contest and privately agree that the losers will be slaves to the
winners for an entire month. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Harper and Moon RC 38084
by Ramon Royal Ross 
read by Jeanne Evans
1 cassette
Harper and Moon share the fond company of a grandfatherly
storekeeper, Olinger. Harper, younger than Moon by five years, is
the product of a loving farm family. Moon, the son of a traveling
sign-painter father and an abusive, alcoholic mother, was
orphaned in early adolescence. Both boys treasure the time spent
with Olinger, until he dies mysteriously and Moon enlists to
fight in World War II. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.

How I Changed My Life RC 43121
by Todd Strasser 
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
In alternating chapters, high school students Bo and Kyle discuss
a period of change in their lives. At loose ends after a knee
injury, former football captain Kyle tries out for the school
play. This displeases his girlfriend, Chloe, but delights Bo, the
stage manager, who develops a crush on Kyle. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.

The Hundred Dresses RC 42016
by Eleanor Estes 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Although Wanda Petronski comes to school each day in a faded blue
dress, she tells the other girls that she has a hundred dresses
lined up in her closet. Popular Peggy thinks this is hilarious
and teases Wanda about it. Peggy's best friend, Maddie, is uneasy
about the teasing and feels horrible when Wanda stops coming to
school. For grades 3-6. Newbery honor book. 1944.

Jess and the Fireplug Caper: The Twelve Candles Club, Book 2 RC
41494
by Elaine L. Schulte 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Jess and the other members of the Twelve Candles Club are at
Jess's house trying on their new clown costumes when they hear
strange noises coming from the backyard. Then they get a phone
call but the caller just hangs up, and the car alarm in Jess's
mother's car goes off. What is going on? For grades 3-6. 1992.

Josepha: A Prairie Boy's Story RC 41047
by Jim McGugan 
read by Richard Davidson
1 cassette
Josepha's friend is sad to see Josepha leave school. Josepha,
fourteen, is from the Old Country and can't speak English, so he
must sit in the primary row and take the teasing of the older
children. But one year is enough, and now Josepha will go to the
fields and make a dollar a day. Before Josepha leaves, his friend
wants him to know how much he will be missed. But how can he show
Josepha? For grades 2-4. 1994.

Keeping Christina RC 39896
by Sue Ellen Bridgers 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Annie and Jill have been best friends forever, so when Annie
befriends new student Christina, Jill is not happy. Christina
begins spending time with Annie's family after play rehearsals
while she waits for her ride home. After Annie has run-ins with
both her boyfriend and Jill, she spends even more time with
Christina. But things her new friend says and does begin to
bother Annie. Was Jill right about her? For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1993.

Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sunglasses RC 42858
by Eileen Spinelli 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Eight-year-old Heather is greeted in her new neighborhood by a
very rude Lizzie Logan. Heather is not sure she wants to be
friends with the brash girl, but Lizzie is a character who has an
intriguing side. For grades 2-5. 1995.

Lombardo's Law RC 40411
by Ellen Wittlinger 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Justine is a loner, especially since moving to
Massachusetts. She likes to read and watch old movies. When
Heather Lombardo moves in across the street, Justine has more in
common with Heather's eighth-grader brother, Mike. Mike thinks no
one he likes could like his ditzy sister: "It's Lombardo's Law."
Justine is confused about her growing feelings for Mike as the
two friends film their own movie. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1993.

Loop the Loop RC 41364
by Barbara Dugan 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Anne is sitting in her front yard talking to her doll Eleanor,
when she hears someone say, "That's good advice." Anne looks up
to see Mrs. Simpson in her wheelchair. Mrs. Simpson has a yo-yo
that she is spinning up and down. Soon Anne and Mrs. Simpson are
meeting every day. Then Mrs. Simpson falls and breaks her hip and
has to go to the hospital. For grades K-3. 1992.

Ludie's Song RC 40576
by Dirlie Herlihy 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
In 1950s Georgia, young Marty is visiting her aunt and uncle. One
morning she hears wailing and sees an odd-looking black woman
limping up the drive. Her aunt explains that Ludie is the
daughter of her washerwoman and was burnt in a fire, but Marty is
sure she is a witch. Hoping to find proof, Marty instead comes to
realize that Ludie is intelligent and talented. But Marty's
family has warned her against making friends with black people.
For grades 5-8. 1988.

Lunch with Milly RC 41140
by Jeanne Modesitt 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
One day a little girl invites her friend Milly for lunch, but she
forgets to make dessert. Soon she and Milly are off on a magical
trip to collect the ingredients. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

The Magic Moonberry Jump Ropes RC 43020
by Dakari Hru 
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
Two sisters want to jump rope, but there are no other children
around to join them. Then Uncle Zambezi returns from Africa with
beautiful jump ropes. He tells the girls the ropes are magical
and their wishes will come true. Sure enough, a moving van
arrives with two new friends! For preschool-grade 2. 1996.

Mayfield Crossing RC 40368
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 
read by Marcia Churchill
1 cassette
When their school closes in 1960, fourth-grader Meg and her
friends from Mayfield are excited about going to the newer
Parkview school. But the Parkview students don't welcome the
newcomers and don't want them to join in their baseball games.
Especially shunned as the only African American in her class, Meg
slowly changes her opinion about someone she always avoided
because he was different. For grades 4-7. 1993.

Melanie and the Modeling Mess: The Twelve Candles Club, Book 5 RC
41733
by Elaine L. Schulte 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Melanie Lin has just moved to California from New York where she
frequently did some modeling. She has been watching the members
of the Twelve Candles Club and longs to join them because they
seem to have so much fun together. But when Melanie offers to get
the girls a modeling job, she may just be asking for trouble. For
grades 3-6. 1994.

My Name Is Brain Brian RC 43123
by Jeanne Betancourt 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Brian and his friends decide to make the sixth grade interesting
by having a joke contest. Secretly, Brian also hopes to do better
in school. Instead, he begins by misspelling his own name, and
his teacher suggests special help. Suddenly Brian's friends'
jokes seem cruel to him. For grades 4-7. 1993.

O the Red Rose Tree RC 41615
by Patricia Beatty 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette (Reissue)
Amanda and her friends attempt to find seven different shades of
special red cloth so that old Mrs. Hankinson can make the quilt
of her dreams. The girls' search leads them to Dr. Perkins's red
flannel chest protector and to a visiting opera star's red
petticoat. For grades 5-8. 1972.

One Brave Summer RC 42102
by Ann Turner 
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Katy is just getting used to a new school and house when her
mother decides they will spend the summer in a mountain cabin.
Certain that she will be bored while her mother writes her novel,
Katy has no interest in going. But a red-haired girl named Lena
May is waiting for them when they arrive. She is determined that
the two girls will have adventures whether careful Katy wants to
or not. For grades 2-4. 1995.

The Richest Kids in Town RC 42286
by Peg Kehret 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Newcomer Peter Dodge and his new classmate Wishbone Wyoming have
lots of great ideas to make money. First, they start the
Scruffy-Einstein Pet Sitting Service; unfortunately, they end up
needing a locksmith and losing money. Then, the rubber duck race
is a sure winner, until the numbers on the ducks wash off;
another loss of money. After several clever ideas flop, the boys
discover something to make it all worthwhile. For grades 4-7.
1994.

Rosy Cole: She Walks in Beauty RC 40796
by Sheila Greenwald 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Out with her friend Christi, a young model, Rosy Cole realizes
something: a beautiful person has a better life. Her attempts to
become beautiful fail until Christi's brother, Donald, suggests
she mimic a famous painting at the museum. Now Rosy is getting
special treatment from strangers, but her family and friends seem
to be upset with her. Maybe those who walk in beauty are on a
dead-end street. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Scooter RC 40036
by Vera B. Williams 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Elana Rose Rosen and her mother have just moved to an apartment
in New York City. On her prized scooter with the silver and blue
stripes, Elana excitedly explores her surroundings. New friends,
old friends, a winning field day, and a silent, young friend
(Petey, with whom she enjoys a special relationship) fill her
days as she fills sheet after sheet of paper with her
experiences, acrostics, and drawings. For grades 3-6. 1993.

The Secret Super Powers of Marco RC 40024
by Meredith Sue Willis 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Ever since he was three and fell, jumped, or flew through a
window wearing a red cape, Marco has been convinced that he has
secret super powers. The new kid in his fourth-grade class in a
tough, inner-city neighborhood, Marco uses his super powers to
befriend Tyrone, the class bully. Marco and Tyrone share several
adventures, and their friendship helps to nurture the confidence
and self-esteem of both boys. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1994.

See Ya, Simon RC 42571
by David Hill 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
New Zealand friends Simon and Nathan, fourteen, are not the
greatest students in high school. Simon is known for his wacky
sense of humor and for the fact that he has muscular dystrophy
and uses a wheelchair. Nathan has trouble believing that zany
Simon won't be around forever. For grades 5-8. 1992.

Sing to the Stars RC 41236
by Mary Brigid Barrett 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Mr. Washington tries to convince his young neighbor Ephram to
play his violin at the park concert by telling him "music speaks
best when someone listens." When Ephram's grandmother explains
that Mr. Washington used to play the piano before he became
blind, Ephram decides to convince him to play too. For grades
K-3. 1994.

Soccer Circus RC 39438
by Jamie Gilson 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Hobie Hanson is well known for his antics--like riding his bike
through wet cement. His dad promises to confiscate Hobie's bike
if he gets into any more trouble, so Hobie will be walking on
eggshells during his soccer team's overnight stay at the Megadome
Motel. Nevertheless Hobie becomes embroiled in a murder mystery
weekend and participates in a clown wedding. Companion to Hobie
Hanson, You're Weird (RC 27440). For grades 3-6. 1993.

Somebody's New Pajamas RC 43110
by Isaac Jackson 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Robert, the new kid in school, asks Jerome to spend the night.
When they get ready for bed, Robert thinks Jerome forgot his
pajamas and lends him a pair. But pajamas are a luxury Jerome's
family does without. For grades K-3. 1996.

Somewhere around the Corner RC 43204
by Jackie French 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Barbara, a homeless girl, is caught in the middle of a
demonstration taking place in Sydney, Australia, in 1994. She is
scared to death until a kindly old man suggests that in her mind
she "go around the corner" to escape. Barbara tries that and
suddenly finds herself back in 1932. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Stacey vs. the BSC RC 40558
by Ann M. Martin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Stacey likes kids and enjoys babysitting, but lately her
activities outside the Babysitters Club seem to be growing more
important. She has been late to several meetings, and on several
occasions she has begged someone else to take her babysitting job
at the last minute because she has had an "emergency." Is Stacey
getting too old for the club? For grades 4-7. 1995.

A Taste of Blackberries RC 40567
by Doris Buchanan Smith 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette (Reissue)
A young boy describes his feelings at the sudden death of Jamie,
his best friend. The boy experiences shock and disbelief, then
guilt and anger, until his "main sadness" is over. For grades
4-7. 1973.

Tricia's Got T-R-O-U-B-L-E! The Twelve Candles Club, Book 4 RC
40739
by Elaine L. Schulte 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
The club started by Tricia and her friends to earn money in
Becky's Brainstorm (RC 40271) is very successful, but the rest of
Tricia's life isn't going so well. Her father moved out two
months ago and is seeing obnoxious Odette. When the club helps
Odette's grandparents with a party, Odette accuses the girls of
stealing paintings! Tricia prays to understand what her father
sees in this woman. For grades 3-6. 1993.

True Friends RC 41274
by Bill Wallace 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Courtney Ann Brown is about to enter the sixth grade at a new
school. Her stepmother insists she have fancy new clothes and get
her hair done every week. Courtney becomes quite popular--she is
one of two sixth-graders to be selected as a cheerleader. But
when several tragedies strike her family, Courtney soon learns
the meaning of having a true friend. For grades 3-6. 1994.

The (\Worst\) Best School Year Ever RC 40069
by Barbara Robinson 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (RC 38118), the
six Herdman children are still terrorizing their Woodrow Wilson
School classmates. Beth, who is in the same grade as Imogene
Herdman, is worried about this year's big assignment: coming up
with compliments for every person in the class. What in the world
can she say about Imogene? For grades 3-6. 1994.

Zeely RC 43034
by Virginia Hamilton 
read by Melissa Maxwell
1 cassette
Geeder Perry, eleven, and her brother, Toeboy, have gone to the
country to visit Uncle Ross for the summer. The first night
there, Geeder sees a vision she later learns is Zeely Tayber, a
very tall girl with skin as black as ebony. Geeder becomes
convinced Zeely is a queen, and only Zeely can set the record
straight. For grades 4-7. 1967.

Braille

Alan and Naomi BR 10178
by Myron Levoy 
1 volume
When Naomi moves in upstairs, Alan Silverman's parents ask him to
make friends with her. Alan is afraid that the neighborhood boys
will make fun of him more than ever and he'll lose his one pal,
Shaun. But Naomi does need a friend. Three years ago, she watched
Nazis kill her French father, and she has been in a terrified
daze ever since. Alan decides to try to help Naomi without
letting Shaun know. Strong language. For grades 6-9. 1977.

All the Colors of the Earth BR 9933
by Sheila Hamanaka 
1 volume
Reveals in verse how all the children of the world are similar
even though they come in colors of earth and sky and sea. Some
come in browns like roaring bears or the russet shades of fallen
leaves. Some come with bouncy hair like baby lambs, or flowing
hair like water. But they all come with laughter that brightens
the land with happy faces. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1994.

Almost Famous BR 10235
by David Getz 
1 volume
Ten-year-old Maxine wants to become a famous inventor and to
appear on the Phil Donahue Show. She has already invented two
things, but now she wants to invent something that will help her
five-year-old brother, who has a heart murmur. When she hears
about the Inventions of Children Contest, Maxine enlists the help
of her classmate Toni, and together they invent an amazing
pillow. For grades 3-6. 1992.

Arthur's Birthday BR 9949
by Marc Brown 
1 volume
Arthur's birthday is on Saturday, and one morning at school he
hands out invitations to all his friends. Muffy is also handing
out invitations for her birthday party. Everyone plans to go to
both parties--until they realize both parties are on the same
day. Now what will they do? PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
1989.

Cat Running BR 10174
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 
1 volume
Last year Cat Kinsey was the fastest runner in her school, and
she hopes to be again this year. But when her father refuses to
let her wear slacks to race in, even though girls are wearing
them in the 1930s, Cat decides not to race at all. Some of her
friends think she is afraid to race against Zane Perkins, who
lives in a nearby dust-bowl camp. But one stormy night both Cat
and Zane find themselves in a race to save a life. For grades
3-6. 1994.

The Crystal Garden BR 10631
by Vicki Grove 
2 volumes
Eliza's father has been dead for three years and her mother wants
to get a new start in life. So they move to Gouge Eye, Missouri,
with Mama's boyfriend Burl, whose group performs in nearby
Branson. Eliza hopes she will be able to find some friends, but
the only girl her age is Dierdre. Although the girls have some
similarities, Dierdre seems more interested in a science project
than a friend. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Curtis Piperfield's Biggest Fan BR 10538
by Lisa Fiedler 
1 volume
At fourteen C.C. spends her days in St. Bernadette's Catholic
School for Girls thinking about her crush on her neighbor Curtis.
It doesn't matter that he's skinny and only in the eighth grade.
He's planning to be a rock star, and C.C. is already his biggest
fan. Meanwhile C.C.'s best friend, Cluck, has been in love with
her his whole life even though all of C.C.'s friends are crazy
about him. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 1995.

In Your Dreams BR 10703
by Colin Neenan 
2 volumes
Hale, fifteen, and his older brother, Tom, are at the beach when
they first see Sheri. Hale is attracted to her but knows that
with his looks he doesn't stand a chance. When Tom starts dating
Sheri, Hale's crush continues. Hale is mortified when Clay, a new
girl in his class, catches him spying on the couple. Since Clay
is a friend of Hale's younger sister, who hates him, his secret
is bound to come out. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Jackson Jones and the Puddle of Thorns BR 10064
by Mary Quattlebaum 
1 volume
On his tenth birthday, Jackson Jones is hoping for a basketball.
Instead, his mother buys him a plot in the community garden to
give him the same kind of childhood she had in the country.
Jackson is upset, but he has a plan. He'll grow flowers to sell
for money to buy a basketball. His friend Reuben agrees to help,
but soon an angry Reuben is calling the garden a puddle of
thorns. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1994.

Letters from the Inside BR 10705
by John Marsden 
1 volume
Bored, Australian teenager Mandy answers an ad for a pen pal from
a girl named Tracey. After the two develop a friendship through
their letters, Mandy learns an astonishing fact about Tracey.
Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.

Make a Wish, Molly BR 10194
by Barbara Cohen 
1 volume
Molly is still adjusting to life in America when she learns about
the custom of celebrating birthdays. But her first invitation to
a birthday party comes during Passover, and Molly can't eat any
of the beautiful cake. Embarrassed and unhappy, Molly feels left
out until her own birthday produces several surprises. Sequel to
Molly's Pilgrim (BR 5741). For grades 2-4 and older readers.
1994.

Moon Dancer BR 10594
by Margaret I. Rostkowski 
1 volume
Mira, fifteen, is on a camping trip with her sister Jenny, her
cousin Emily, and Emily's friend Max. They are in the Utah
canyons searching for historic drawings recorded in a long-ago
journal by the subject of Emily's college paper, Katie Weston. By
trip's end, Mira is seeing the place through the eyes of Katie
and women before her and realizes that Max is attracted to her
rather than beautiful Jenny. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.

Music from a Place Called Half Moon BR 10526
by Jerrie Oughton 
1 volume
In 1956 a couple of incidents leave Edie Jo, thirteen, scared of
the Native Americans that live in her small town of Half Moon,
North Carolina. But while spending her summer writing poetry by
the creek, Edie begins a tentative attachment to classmate
Cherokee Fish. Unfortunately the majority of Half Moon residents
are not willing to integrate and tragedy ensues. Some strong
language. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995.

O the Red Rose Tree BR 10432
by Patricia Beatty 
2 volumes
Amanda and her friends attempt to find seven different shades of
special red cloth so that old Mrs. Hankinson can make the quilt
of her dreams. The girls' search leads them to Dr. Perkins's red
flannel chest protector and to a visiting opera star's red
petticoat. For grades 5-8. 1972.

Out of Nowhere BR 10077
by Ouida Sebestyen 
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Harley Nunn is traveling with his mother and a
man who promises her work in his Houston club. When the man
realizes Harley's mother tricked him into taking Harley, Harley
is left at an Arizona rest stop. With him is an abandoned dog and
seventyish May, whose husband just left her. The three travel to
May's girlhood home, only to find it occupied by other misfits.
For grades 5-8. 1994.

Starshine and Sunglow BR 10465
by Betty Levin 
1 volume
Each summer the residents of Flint Farm Road look forward to the
sweet corn grown by Mr. and Mrs. Flint. This year, however, the
Flints have decided not to grow any corn. They are tired of
having to share their crop with the blackbirds, crows, and
raccoons. But the children on Flint Farm Road--Kate, Ben, and
Foster--come up with a plan to save the corn from the animals.
For grades 3-6. 1994.

Stupid Cupid BR 10295
by Ilene Cooper 
1 volume
At twelve Maddy Donalson is bigger than her mother, who keeps
urging her to diet. Maddy decides that might be a way to attract
new student Mickey Torres. Meanwhile, Maddy and her four friends
from camp, who get together every holiday, plan a Valentine's
party. And Mickey agrees to come! Now if Maddy's plans to fix up
a date for her widowed mother work out, everything will be
perfect. For grades 3-6. 1995.

There's a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag BR 10080
by James Howe 
1 volume
Simon and Alex are brothers who do everything together. Then one
night Simon tells Alex that Simon's friend Dexter the dragon is
sleeping in Alex's sleeping bag and Alex will have to sleep
elsewhere. And the next day Simon has no time to play with Alex
because he is spending his time with Dexter. But Alex can't see
Dexter. Sequel to There's a Monster under My Bed (BR 7129). For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The (/Worst/) Best School Year Ever BR 10111
by Barbara Robinson 
1 volume
In this sequel to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (BR 5636), the
six Herdman children are still terrorizing their Woodrow Wilson
School classmates. Beth, who is in the same grade as Imogene
Herdman, is worried about this year's big assignment: coming up
with compliments for every person in the class. What in the world
can she say about Imogene? For grades 3-6. 1994.

Would My Fortune Cookie Lie? BR 10702
by Stella Pevsner 
1 volume
Alexis Dawson, thirteen, and her best friend, Suzy Wing, live in
the same condo building in Chicago. Alexis's mother wants to move
to the suburbs, but her father has other plans. And Suzy thinks
she is being followed by a stranger. For grades 5-8. 1996.

General

Cassettes

A Bowl of Mischief RC 41467
by Ellen Kindt McKenzie 
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
One day Phufadia, a holy man, is walking in the desert when he
finds an abandoned boy. Phufadia takes the boy home with him,
names him Ranji, and begins to train him to be wise. But Ranji is
an imp, a scamp, and full of mischief and does not pay attention
to Phufadia's teachings. Then, when Phufadia dies, Ranji wishes
he had listened. For grades 5-8. 1992.

Can't Scare Me! RC 41238
by Melissa Milich 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Eugenia Hayman's father rocks out on the porch each evening with
their neighbor, Mr. Munroe. Mr. Munroe likes to listen to Mr.
Hayman's ghost stories, but they make him so scared Eugenia has
to walk him home. Mr. Hayman decides he must make Mr. Munroe lose
his fear of ghosts. For grades K-3. 1995.

A Cloak for the Dreamer RC 41313
by Aileen Friedman 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
The tailor has three sons who help him in his shop. Ivan picks up
pins, thread, and scraps of cloth. Alex brings the tailor bolts
of cloth to cut and then puts them away. Misha helps his father
by delivering the finished clothes to the customers. The first
two sons carefully watch their father work, but Misha dreams
about traveling around the world. One day each son is given a
chance to make a cloak. Will Misha make a good cloak? For grades
2-4. 1994.

Dixie in the Big Pasture RC 41226
by Belinda Hurmence 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Dixie is excited about leaving Chattanooga when
her father gets a year's leave of absence from the Internal
Revenue Service to try homesteading in the Oklahoma Territory.
But as soon as they arrive in the Big Prairie, Dixie's small dog,
Pat, disappears. Her parents try to cheer her up by buying a pony
from a Kiowa, but Dixie feels guilty about taking it from the
man's young son, John Three. For grades 5-8. 1994.

The Forgotten Forest RC 39436
by Laurence Anholt 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
There was once a country covered with forest. Why, the squirrels
could go from coast to coast simply by leaping from branch to
branch. Then the woodsmen began cutting the trees to make way for
houses, and towns, and cities. Soon, there was only one small
forest left, standing in the midst of a huge, noisy city. For
grades K-3 and older readers. 1992.

Forri the Baker RC 42117
by Edward Myers 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Forri, a baker in the medieval village of Ettai, is a social
outcast because his baggy clothes are made from old flour sacks
and he bakes his bread in unusual shapes, such as flowers, pots,
animals, and castles. One day the warring Chlars invade the
village, but the villagers have no weapons with which to defend
themselves. Then Forri has an idea that might just work. For
grades K-3. 1995.

From Miss Ida's Porch RC 39513
b                                                                 
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                            p, Gather In: A Book
of Seasons RC 40477
by M.C. Helldorfer 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Autumn is a time to gather in the harvest, the children for
school, and the wood for the fires. Winter slips in and hides
secrets beneath the snow, and autumn's harvest is used up. Then
spring spills down the mountainside bringing wind and rain and
flowers, and children pop out of too-small clothes. But summer is
round with trees, ponds, and Ferris wheels, till autumn twirls
back in, and summer swirls away. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The Great Pumpkin Switch RC 41204
by Megan McDonald 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Grandpa tells his grandchildren about how he and his friend Otto
accidentally destroyed Big Max, his sister's prize pumpkin.
That's when Mr. Angelo, the Potato Man, and the neighbor's pig
helped save the day. Sequel to The Potato Man (RC 41207). For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.

Grown-Ups Get to Do All the Driving RC 41957
by William Steig 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Grown-ups do many things. They make you go to the dentist, they
like to look in the mirror a lot, they have aches and pains, they
love restaurants and parties, they like to tell jokes, they hate
to answer questions, they like children to be polite, they take
lots of pills, and they get to do all the driving. For grades
K-3. 1995.

Haveli RC 42984
by Suzanne Fisher Staples 
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Continues the story begun in Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind (RC
32145). Shabanu and her young daughter are never safe from the
cruelty within Rahim's family. Hoping for a better future, she
begs to go with Rahim to his ancestral home in Lahore. But even
there she remains in danger. For junior and senior high readers.
1993.

Home Lovely RC 42454
by Lynne Rae Perkins 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
After Tiffany and her mother move to an isolated trailer, Tiffany
finds some seedlings sprouting around their garbage can. Hoping
they will grow into flowers or trees, she transplants them to the
front yard and watches them flourish. For grades K-3. 1995.

Hurricane Music RC 42616
by Barbara Bottner 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
One day Aunt Margaret finds a clarinet in the basement. At first
she practices in a closet, but Aunt Margaret wants to hear the
sounds of life so she takes her clarinet to the park, a train
station, and even a parade. Then Hurricane Gladys comes to town
and blows the clarinet away. For grades K-3. 1995.

I Hate Company RC 42094
by P.J. Petersen 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Dan hates it when company stays overnight with him and his mother
in their apartment because he has to give up his room. Now Mom's
newly divorced friend, Kay, is coming with her three-year-old
son, Jimmy, and they are staying until Kay finds work. Since
Jimmy is even worse than Dan imagined, he decides to help Kay get
a job and get out. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Junebug RC 42388
by Alice Mead 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Junebug, whose real name is Reeve McClain Jr., has a wish that he
thinks about a lot. It is too important to tell because his
friends would laugh at him and because it is not likely to happen
in the housing projects where he lives. His dream is to sail a
boat to the West Indies, on a foaming sea with seagulls
screeching. In the meantime, he takes good care of his sister and
tries to stay out of the way of guys in the gangs. For grades
3-6. 1995.

Kiss the Dust RC 40358
by Elizabeth Laird 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Spring, 1984. Tara, twelve, and her friend Leila are on their way
home from school when they witness an attack on four high school
boys standing outside a mosque. Events quickly lead Tara's family
to flee their home in Iraq to find refuge in Iran and finally in
England. Because Tara's mother becomes extremely ill, Tara must
take responsibility for her mother and her three-year-old sister.
Some violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991.

The Library RC 42455
by Sarah Stewart 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Elizabeth Brown is a shy, skinny, nearsighted girl. She does not
like to play with dolls but rather learns to read quite early.
She stays home and reads while her friends go on dates, and when
she finds a job, she begins filling her house with books. Then
one day, Elizabeth Brown realizes the awful fact that she simply
cannot have one more book in her house. What will she do? For
grades K-3. 1995.

Like Butter on Pancakes RC 41381
by Jonathan London 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
The sun ticks, the birds talk, and the early morning light melts
like butter on pancakes, spreading yellow and warm across your
bed. The day has begun. And your day is so busy that before long
the night is creeping in, and the sun sleeps, and the birds do,
too. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Little Kit: or, The Industrious Flea Circus Girl RC 41942
by Emily Arnold McCully 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
1 cassette
Little Kit, an orphan, sells flowers at Picadilly Circus during
the day, and at night she sleeps in an alley near Drury Lane with
other homeless peddlers. One evening Professor Malefetta comes
looking for a lad to help him with his flea circus. Thinking Kit
is a boy, the professor asks her to work for him. But Kit is a
girl, and the professor does not like to be fooled. For grades
K-3. 1995.

Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears RC 40958
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love the fall. There are lots
of juicy things growing in Mr. Putter's backyard--juicy apples,
juicy tomatoes, and most of all juicy pears. Mr. Putter is
looking forward to having some pear jelly, but when he tries to
get the pears out of the tree, he has some big problems. For
grades K-3. 1995.

Mrs. Merriwether's Musical Cat RC 41177
by Carol Purdy 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Mrs. Merriwether is an ordinary woman who lives in an ordinary
house in an ordinary town, on an ordinary street called Peach
Tree Lane. Every Tuesday Mrs. Merriwether gives music lessons to
children on Peach Tree Lane, and every Tuesday afternoon, Mr.
Crump calls to complain about the music. Then one day a white cat
arrives, and Peach Tree Lane is no longer an ordinary street. For
grades K-3. 1994.

Nibble, Nibble, Jenny Archer RC 41924
by Ellen Conford 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Jenny Archer and her friend Wilson are waiting for Wilson's
mother in the shopping mall when they see a woman giving away
free samples. Although the brown, green, and yellow pellets taste
unusual, Jenny doesn't want to hurt the woman's feelings. As
Jenny proclaims the snack delicious and nutritious, a woman with
a video camera announces Jenny will star in a rather surprising
commercial! For grades 2-4. 1993.

Only Opal: The Diary of a Young Girl RC 40385
by Opal Whiteley 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Opal's mother and father have gone to heaven to become angels,
and Opal now lives with another family in an Oregon logging camp.
The woman she lives with thinks Opal is a nuisance, but Opal does
her best to be good and do her chores. Opal finds refuge in the
woods where she visits with her friends--Felix Mendelssohn, a
mouse, and Michael Raphael, a big tree with an understanding
soul. For grades K-3. 1994.

The Potato Man RC 41207
by Megan McDonald 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Grampa tells his grandchildren about his boyhood meeting with the
Potato Man. Mr. Angelo is a new huckster in town with his wagon
full of vegetables and fruits. Grampa and the other children
begin calling him Potato Man because he has a lumpy face and only
one eye. But when young Grampa has a string of bad luck, he
thinks it is because he made fun of Mr. Angelo. For
preschool-grade 2. 1991.

Saint Ben RC 41308
by John Fischer 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Ben Beamering looks like a typical nine-year-old. But on the
Sunday his father becomes the new pastor of a church in Pasadena,
California, the people wonder about the way Ben seems to stand
out from the rest of his family. The congregation, and especially
his friend Jonathan, soon realize there is something special
about Ben. Prequel to The Saints' and Angels' Song (RC 41323).
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993.

The Saints' and Angels' Song RC 41323
by John Fischer 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Now that his best friend Ben Beamering is dead, Jonathan
Liebermann has a great, big, Ben-shaped hole in his heart as he
tries to adjust to his loss. When he starts finding messages
saying "Ben was here," Jonathan is sure some celestial being is
helping him face the world again. Then he meets Donna, an
aspiring roller-skate champion. Sequel to Saint Ben (RC 41308).
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994.

Shadow of the Dragon RC 42420
by Sherry Garland 
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
Danny Vo's family moved from Vietnam to America ten years ago
when he was six, and he considers himself fully Americanized.
Danny's older cousin Sang Le is just arriving in America to live
with Danny's family. While Danny romances Tiffany Schultz, Sang
Le falls in with the Vietnamese gang Danny has avoided. But it is
Danny who is in danger when Tiffany's skinhead brother learns who
she is dating. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

The Silver Slippers RC 42104
by Elizabeth Koda-Callan 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A little girl dreams of being a ballerina, but she feels
discouraged when she is not as good as the other girls in her
class. When the teacher announces that one dancer will be chosen
to be the star of a ballet recital, the little girl races home to
tell her mother. Her mother gives her a pair of tiny silver
ballet slippers on a silver chain to help the girl remember her
goal as she practices ballet. For grades 2-4. 1989.

Someday a Tree RC 41317
by Eve Bunting 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Alice and her mother like to spend time under the huge old tree
on their property. Alice's parents were picnicking in the shade
of this same tree when they decided to buy the land, and later
they christened Alice there. But now Alice notices that something
seems very wrong with the tree. For grades K-3. 1993.

Telling: True-to-Life Series from Hamilton High RC 43220
by Marilyn Reynolds 
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Cassie at first takes to her new neighbors, the
Sloane family. But when Mr. Sloane repeatedly fondles her during
unguarded moments, Cassie is confused and repelled. Anguishing
weeks pass before Cassie's parents discover her secret, confront
the molester, and report the matter to the police. For grades
6-9. 1996.

The Unbeatable Bread RC 42625
by Lyn Littlefield Hoopes 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
A man wakes up one morning and declares he is going to bake a
bread that will wake the world from winter's sleep. Although his
wife complains that he has already baked too much and that there
will be no one to eat the creation, he begins mixing dough for
his unbeatable, undefeatable bread. For preschool-grade 2. 1996.

The Van Gogh Cafe RC 42344
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
The Van Gogh Cafe in Flowers, Kansas, is in a building that used
to be a theater. Everyone knows that a theater is a magical
location, and now the Van Gogh Cafe seems to be full of its own
magic. The cafe is owned by Marc and his ten-year-old daughter,
Clara, who believes the Van Gogh Cafe is an enchanted, wonderful
place. For grades 3-6. 1995.

A Very Important Day RC 42567
by Maggie Rugg Herold 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
It is three a.m. in New York City and starting to snow when Nelia
Batungbakal gets up on a very important day. It is still snowing
when the Huerta family gets up on this very important day. It is
supposed to snow all morning, but that doesn't stop a lot of
families as they head downtown on this very important day. Today
they all become U.S. citizens. For grades K-3. 1995.

Braille

Fire Diary BR 10061
by Lily Rosenblatt 
1 volume
One night April wakes up and her house is on fire. She is rescued
along with her mother and grandmother, but the house is
destroyed. It is hard for April to get over being scared, so she
talks to the school psychologist, Dr. Brandon. For grades 3-6.
1994.

My Many Colored Days BR 10040
by Dr. Seuss 
1 volume
A rhyming tale in which a child describes his moods on different
days. "Some days are yellow. Some are blue." The child feels
different on different days, but always goes back to being
himself. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers.
1996.

Night Becomes Day BR 10007
by Richard McGuire 
1 volume
The passage of time is depicted by a string of word associations,
such as "cloud becomes rain" and "dream becomes good." Artwork
shows how "wool becomes blanket" and "tree becomes paper."
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1994.

Nobody's Daughter BR 10523
by Susan Beth Pfeffer 
1 volume
Aunt Mabel's death leaves Emily a destitute orphan. Then she
learns that when her mother died years ago giving birth to her
sister, the baby lived and was adopted by an unknown family. With
no other family, Emily clings to the hope of finding her sister
even as she moves into the Austen Home for Orphaned Girls. Emily
tries not to despair as disappointments come. Then a librarian
helps Emily to understand her own worth and offers friendship.
For grades 3-6. 1995.

Odds on Oliver BR 10081
by Constance C. Greene 
1 volume
Even in nursery school Oliver knows he wants to grow up to be a
hero. Although his dad says he will lay odds on Oliver any day of
the week, as Oliver gets older he keeps blowing his chances to be
heroic. Instead, people keep rescuing him. He is sat on by the
enormous town clerk, he gets stuck in a tree, and he is held
hostage in a grocery store robbery. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Pinocchio's Sister BR 10500
by Jan Slepian 
1 volume
Martha Rosedale, ten, is part of the traveling vaudeville act of
Iris and Mr. Rosedale. Iris is the wooden dummy her father uses
in his ventriloquist act, and, while Martha is a rather plain
looking child, Iris is quite beautiful and gets all of Mr.
Rosedale's attention. One night during a performance, Martha
suddenly realizes just how jealous she is of Iris and makes plans
to get rid of her. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Smoky Night BR 9937
by Eve Bunting 
1 volume
Daniel holds his cat, Jasmine, and watches with his mother at
their window as riots take place in the street below. Soon Daniel
and his mother are forced to leave their home and take refuge at
a shelter. But where is Jasmine? PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994 Caldecott Medal winner. 1994.

Thwonk BR 10227
by Joan Bauer 
2 volumes
High school senior A.J. McCreary has a lot of problems. After
four failed relationships, she now has a crush on unattainable
Peter Terris, her father forbids her to pursue a career as a
photographer, and she is running out of time to take a perfect
photo for the Valentine issue of the school paper. Then A.J.
receives a visit from a tiny, irritating cupid complete with
arrows that go "thwonk." For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1995.

Growing Up

Cassettes

The African Mask RC 40416
by Janet E. Rupert 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Layo, twelve, loves to work with clay and hopes she will be
allowed to learn pottery making, for which the women of her
village are famous. To do that, she must marry into a
pottery-making family, for in Ife, where Layo lives, the wife
takes on the work of her husband's family. But when she goes to
her grandmother to learn the craft, Layo finds out that her
future husband's family are not potters. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Alice In-Between RC 39440
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Alice, thirteen, is between being a child and an adult and is, on
the whole, comfortable with that situation, observing "I was sort
of between problems." Nevertheless, Alice and friend Pamela test
their dawning maturity. And when they and their timid friend
Elizabeth depart on a sleeper to visit Alice's Aunt Sally, an
older man takes Pamela's grown-up pose all too seriously. Sequel
to Alice in April (RC 37195). For grades 4-7. 1994.

Almost a Hero RC 42345
by John Neufeld 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Ben Derby, twelve, is looking forward to spring break. Then Mr.
Walston gives the world history class an assignment: spend spring
break working as a volunteer at a place that helps people.
Because he likes children, Ben selects Sidewalk's End, a day-care
center for homeless children. Ben quickly becomes involved in the
lives of the children--maybe too involved--as he learns that he
can't solve all problems. Some strong language. For grades 4-7.
1995.

Among the Volcanoes RC 40369
by Omar S. Castaeda 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Isabel Pacay, the eldest daughter of a Mayan family in Guatemala,
has a dream--to stay in school and become a teacher. While many
of her friends are married with families, she feels too young to
marry. When her mother becomes ill, Isabel's dreams are shattered
as she quits school to care for her. The sanjorin has been unable
to cure Mrs. Pacay, but her family fears consulting an American
medical student. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.

Anastasia, Absolutely RC 42340
by Lois Lowry 
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by Nancy Werlin 
read by Faith Potts
1 cassette
When Alison Shandling's parents decide to take her and her
autistic twin brother, Adam, to a synagogue, Alison is dismayed
to learn the rabbi's son is Harry Roth, a bully in her class.
Later, when Harry torments Alison and Rabbi Roth refuses to let
Adam attend classes, Alison's mother angrily wishes a disability
on Harry. That day, Harry breaks his back, and Alison feels
obliged to look after him. Strong language. For grades 6-9. 1994.

The Bad Times of Irma Baumlein RC 39993
by Carol Ryrie Brink 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette (Reissue)
To impress classmates in her new school, Irma Baumlein brags to
her new friend Judy Miller that she owns the biggest doll in the
world. But what is Irma going to do when her friends want to see
her doll? For grades 3-5. 1972.

The Barn RC 41373
by Avi 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Oregon Territory, 1855. Because Ben is the smartest one in his
family, he is attending boarding school. But his mother died last
year and his father has had a stroke. So Ben's sister, Nettie,
has come to bring him home. It is up to Ben to care for their
paralyzed father while Nettie and their brother, Harrison, try to
run the farm and build the barn their father always wanted. For
grades 4-7. 1994.

Bill RC 40393
by Chap Reaver 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Bill is a mutt. Still, he is the best dog in the world, according
to thirteen-year-old Jess Gates, especially when she is left all
alone on a poor Kentucky farm. Jess's mother died when she was
born, and her bootlegger father disappears quite often. But when
Wrong Man, as Officer Dudley is called, arrests her father, Jess
finds herself in real danger. Then, as Jess struggles to survive,
Bill proves he can be almost human. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Black Water RC 43115
by Rachel Anderson 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Young Albert has epilepsy, which in nineteenth-century England is
greatly misunderstood. Even though Albert's mother tends to
believe a cure can be found, Albert realizes he must get on with
his life. A chance encounter with author Edward Lear, who also
has the "falling sickness," sends Albert off to see the world.
For grades 6-9. 1994.

The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams RC 41735
by Jenny Koralek 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
There once was a little boy whose grandmother made a quilt of
dreams for him when he was born. She had told his mother that the
quilt would keep the dark night things away. But now the quilt
has two holes in it, and suddenly the little boy is having bad
dreams. His grandmother can mend the quilt, but first he must
find the courage to bring her the threads she needs for mending.
For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Breaking Free RC 40067
by LouAnn Gaeddert 
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
In 1800, as Richard nears twelve, the aunt who has been raising
him dies. At her funeral, an uncle Richard never met before
insists that Richard move to his farm in New York to help with
the work. Wanting desperately to go back to school, Richard is
careful not to excel at any chores so his uncle won't think him
useful. As he plans his own way out, he also works on an escape
for the slaves on his uncle's farm. For grades 3-6. 1994.

California Blue RC 40392
by David Klass 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old John is fond of track and butterflies, but his
family does not understand his interests. John has been sad since
he found out that his father has cancer, but he gets excited when
he finds a beautiful new butterfly. The problem is that he
discovers it on land belonging to a redwood mill where his father
works. If environmentalists decide to protect the species, the
mill will close and his father will be unemployed. For grades
6-9. 1994.

Crossing the Starlight Bridge RC 41220
by Alice Mead 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Rayanne's father didn't want to miss her ninth birthday, but
after she opened her presents he told her he was heading west to
look for a job. Soon Rayanne and her mother are forced to leave
the island Penobscot reservation where they live and move in with
her grandmother on the mainland. It's not easy to be the only
Native American in a big school, but Gram helps by telling
traditional stories. For grades 3-6. 1994.

A Day's Work RC 41219
by Eve Bunting 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Francisco's grandfather has just come from Mexico and doesn't
speak English, so Francisco has gone with him to help him get
work. When Mr. Benjamin is looking for a gardener, Francisco lies
and tells him that his grandfather is a great gardener. By the
end of their day's work, Francisco has learned a very valuable
lesson from his grandfather. For grades K-3. 1994.

Diving for the Moon RC 42736
by Lee F. Bantle 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Carolina realizes how important friendship is when her best
friend, Josh, learns he has become infected with the HIV virus
from a blood transfusion. The summer before junior high is filled
with other events that help Carolina as she grows up. For grades
4-7. 1995.

Dixie Storms RC 38702
by Barbara Hall 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
The atmosphere becomes oppressive during a drought-plagued
summer, and the atmosphere on the Peyton farm is equally
oppressive to Dutch, fourteen. She is apprehensive about change
and longs for the return of Becky, ex-wife of her brother Flood
and mother of Bodean, her nine-year-old nephew. Then her cousin
Norma, with her perfect body and big city ways, comes to visit,
and Dutch feels woefully inadequate in comparison. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 1990.

Down the Road RC 42465
by Alice Schertle 
read by Camille McCurty Ali
1 cassette
Sometimes Hetty has walked down the dusty road with Mama and
sometimes with Papa, but she has never been down the road all by
herself. Finally one day she is given the chance to go down the
road by herself to get some eggs from Mr. Birdie's store. On the
way Hetty practices walking her smoothest so she won't break the
eggs. But on the way back, Hetty forgets about the eggs when she
sees the apple tree. For grades K-3. 1995.

Echoes of the White Giraffe RC 39909
by Sook Nyul Choi 
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
In this sequel to Year of Impossible Goodbyes (RC 36945), Sookan,
now fifteen, and her family are again separated--this time by the
Korean War. Fleeing bombs, Sookan, her young brother, and their
mother arrive safely in Pusan, but the whereabouts of the men is
unknown. Living with other refugees, the family tries to keep up
hope. Through the church choir, Sookan meets Junho, with whom she
develops a daring friendship. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1993.

Eclipse RC 41621
by Kristine L. Franklin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Trina is looking forward to a happy summer with her best friend,
Miranda, before they enter the seventh grade. But even before
they finish the sixth grade, things begin to go wrong. Trina's
father has lost his job and becomes so depressed that he has to
go to the hospital. The calf the family hoped to sell is born
deformed and has to be killed. And Trina worries about the baby
her forty-eight-year-old mom is expecting. For grades 6-9. 1995.

Emily Good as Gold RC 39529
by Susan Goldman Rubin 
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Emily has always been "as good as gold,"
according to her parents. But Emily, who is developmentally
disabled, has been over protected. Then her older brother gets
married, and his new wife gives Emily new ideas. Now Emily wants
to be like other girls her age and is confused by the encounters
she has with boys. In time she learns how to recognize real
friends and how to convince her parents that she is growing up.
For grades 6-9. 1993.

An Even Break RC 42626
by Sid Hite 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Frisk, twelve, lives with his mother in the tiny town of Wilma.
Frisk's parents separated before he was born, and his mother
works as a grocery clerk while trying to save enough money to buy
a house. To help out, Frisk lands a job working at a billiards
hall where he gets the added bonus of learning to shoot pool from
an expert. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Ever After RC 40013
by Rachel Vail 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Molly, almost fourteen, and Vicky, year-round residents of
Leeward Island, have been best friends all their lives. Then
Grace, a sophisticated New Yorker vacationing for the summer,
threatens their apparently cozy relationship. Gradually it
appears that their friendship is already fatally flawed. Vicky,
intensely jealous, angry, and manipulative, unforgivably betrays
Molly's trust. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Fast Talk on a Slow Track RC 40486
by Rita Williams-Garcia 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Denzel Watson is headed for Princeton, and he expects to do just
fine. After all, he was valedictorian of his senior class, and he
never had to study very much. But he has had to spend six weeks
of the summer attending the Princeton Experience program for
minorities, and now Denzel wonders if he is cut out for college.
However, his job for the remainder of the summer will help him
see life from a new perspective. For junior and senior high
readers. 1991.

Fat Chance RC 40568
by Lesla Newman 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
When eighth-grader Judi Liebowitz gets a class assignment to keep
a private diary, she begins pouring out her feelings about her
weight. Judi weighs 127 pounds but her mother won't let her diet.
When Judi's best friend begins dating the boy that Judi likes,
she takes the advice of model-like Nancy Pratt and begins forcing
herself to vomit her meals. Then something happens that makes
Judi realize a fat chance and a slim chance are the same thing.
For grades 6-9. 1994.

From Anna RC 41196
by Jean Little 
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette (Reissue)
When the family moves from Germany to Canada in the 1930s, a
nine-year-old girl discovers the reason for her awkwardness and
apparent inability to do anything right. For grades 4-7. 1972.

Gathering of Pearls RC 39914
by Sook Nyul Choi 
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
In this sequel to Echoes of the White Giraffe (RC 39909),
nineteen-year-old Sookan leaves Korea to study in America. She
enjoys her new life and friends, especially fun-loving roommate
Ellen, but Sookan feels too responsible to her family to spend
much time on the lighter side of college life. Freshman year is
not easy, but Sookan learns many lessons well. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1994.

Granny the Pag RC 43143
by Nina Bawden 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Because her parents are traveling actors, Cat has lived with her
leather-wearing, motorcycle-riding Granny the Pag (Cat was angry
and misspelled pig) since the age of six. Now at twelve, Cat's
world is suddenly turned upside down when her parents want Cat to
come live with them. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Great Grandfather's House RC 41068
by Rumer Godden 
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Keiko, seven, is not happy when she learns she must spend three
months in rural Japan with her great-grandparents while her
parents are in England. Keiko, who has grown up in the city, is
rambunctious and careless and at first upsets her great-grandparents and her cousin Yoji, who are used to an orderly life
in the country. But the quietness of the country soon begins to
affect Keiko. For grades 4-7. 1992.

Guests RC 40769
by Michael Dorris 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Moss, a Native American boy, is annoyed with his father for
inviting strangers to the village harvest festival. Then he meets
Trouble, a runaway girl who is also unhappy about the rules she
is expected to follow. Moss dashes into the forest to spend some
"away time," but after he thinks about how he feels and what is
expected of him, he decides to join the celebration. Still asking
questions, he begins to listen for answers. For grades 3-6. 1994.

I'm Emma: I'm a Quint RC 38965
by Stella Pevsner 
read by Anne Mullen
1 cassette
In this sequel to Sister of the Quints (RC 28763), Emma, one of
the quintuplets, must figure out whether she wants the notoriety
of being a quint or whether she wants to stand out from the
crowd. At thirteen, Emma struggles to find and maintain her
individuality as she attends acting classes, prepares for her
half-sister Natalie's wedding, and enjoys her first romance. For
grades 5-8. 1993.

Iceman RC 39830
by Chris Lynch 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Eric plays rough, even by the standards that measure hockey. He
takes his frustrations out on the rink, where his teammates tend
to avoid him, and finds a companion at the funeral home. Still in
his early teens, Eric is confused by his troubled family until a
shocking incident forces him to come to terms with his angry
feelings. Violence and strong language. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1994.

If It Hadn't Been for Yoon Jun RC 40248
by Marie G. Lee 
read by Grainne Cassidy
1 cassette
Seventh-grader Alice Larsen is indifferent to her Korean
ancestry. Adopted as a baby by a Minnesota family, she is a
happy, popular cheerleader. When Yoon Jun Lee, a Korean immigrant
new to the United States, begins attending Bainer Junior High,
Alice thinks he's weird. Then he becomes her partner for
International Day, and together they prepare a report on Korea,
piquing Alice's interest in her heritage and in friendship with
Yoon Jun. For grades 4-7. 1993.

JoJo's Flying Side Kick RC 42920
by Brian Pinkney 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
JoJo is learning Tae Kwon Do. Her teacher, Master Kim, tells her
she is ready to advance to yellow belt, but first she must break
a board with a flying side kick. Even though JoJo's family and
friends offer her advice on the kick, she is still worried. For
grades K-3. 1995.

Josepha: A Prairie Boy's Story RC 41047
by Jim McGugan 
read by Richard Davidson
1 cassette
Josepha's friend is sad to see Josepha leave school. Josepha,
fourteen, is from the Old Country and can't speak English, so he
must sit in the primary row and take the teasing of the older
children. But one year is enough, and now Josepha will go to the
fields and make a dollar a day. Before Josepha leaves, his friend
wants him to know how much he will be missed. But how can he show
Josepha? For grades 2-4. 1994.

Kara RC 39916
by Carole Gift Page 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Kara Strickland, eighteen, is looking forward to graduation from
high school, when her world is suddenly shattered. Her father, a
well-known and respected doctor, is killed in an accident, and,
shortly afterwards, Kara and her mother are seriously injured in
a fire. As Kara tries to put her world back together, she learns
some surprising details about her family. For junior and senior
high readers. 1981.

King Kenrick's Splinter RC 41967
by Sally Derby 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Today is the day King Kenrick gets to lead the Hero's Day parade.
But when he jumps out of bed, he yells "Ow!" and quickly sits
back down. Poor King Kenrick has a splinter in his big toe. So he
hobbles around and gets dressed, but the only shoes he can put on
are his slippers. Now what will he do? Will the splinter come out
by itself? Or will the king have to endure the queen's needle and
tweezers? For grades K-3. 1994.

The Last Safe Place on Earth RC 41153
by Richard Peck 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
High school sophomore Todd Tobin considers his family home on
Tranquility Lane in Walden Woods to be the last safe place on
earth. It's made even more perfect when wonderful Laurel
Kellerman becomes his sister Marnie's babysitter. Then trouble
erupts among Todd's schoolmates and even spreads to the Tobin
home. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1995.

Like Sisters on the Homefront RC 43031
by Rita Williams-Garcia 
read by Melissa Maxwell
1 cassette
At fourteen, Gayle is pregnant for the second time in Jamaica,
New York. Her mother takes her for an abortion and then sends
Gayle and her young son to stay with the family of Gayle's
minister uncle in Georgia. Whining and missing her homegirls,
Gayle is disgusted by her straitlaced relatives including her
cousin Cookie. But by summer's end, Gayle's whole world has been
turned upside down. Some strong language. For junior and senior
high readers. 1995.

The Luckiest Kid on the Planet RC 43235
by Lisa Campbell Ernst 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Lucky Morgenstern is the luckiest kid in the world. After all,
his name is Lucky. Then one day he gets a letter and learns that
his name is really Herbert. Suddenly he doesn't seem lucky
anymore--until he recognizes his true good fortune. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.

The Melinda Zone RC 39845
by Margaret Willey 
read by Diane Page
1 cassette
Shuttling back and forth between her divorced parents all her
life has left fifteen-year-old Melinda (called Mindy by her mom
and Linda by her dad and stepmother) in an emotional
no-man's-land, lacking a sense of identity. For the first time,
she spends a summer away from both parents with her aunt, uncle,
and older cousin. With solitude and the help of a friend, Melinda
forges a new independence and a stronger sense of self. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.

Michelle RC 39954
by Eva Gibson 
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
Michelle Ann (Micky) Strand has lived in several homes since her
mother deserted her. But now that she is living with the
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            ponsible," through a class project requiring her to
care for a pet for the weekend. Although her sister is allergic
to pets, Alex tries to obtain a classmate's cats--and has nothing
but trouble. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1994.

One Morning in Maine RC 40408
by Robert McCloskey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
One morning in Maine, Sal jumps out of bed and hurries to get
dressed. Today she and her baby sister Jane are going with their
father to Buck's Harbor. As Sal is brushing her teeth, she
discovers a loose tooth. Before the morning is over her tooth has
fallen out, but she can't find it. Now she won't be able to put
it under her pillow and make a wish. She wonders if her wish will
come true anyway. For grades K-3. 1952.

Phoenix Rising RC 39951
by Karen Hesse 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Nyle, thirteen, lives with her grandmother on a sheep farm in
Vermont. There has been a leak at the nearby nuclear plant, and
even though Nyle and Gran are safe, there are many sick people
who need shelter. Nyle is upset when Gran allows Ezra, fifteen,
and his mother to stay in their back bedroom. Nyle calls it the
"dying room" because her grandfather and mother died there. Can
she allow herself to get close to someone who may die? For grades
6-9. 1994.

Possibles RC 42811
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Shortly before Mary Sheppard Lee (Sheppy) graduates from grammar
school, her father dies of cancer. Instead of going to camp with
her friend Tess for the summer, Sheppy takes a job helping a
young woman, Connie, with a broken leg. Sheppy has a lot of
troubles to sort through: her mother, brother, and Tess won't
talk about her father; Connie has a secret reason to be crabby;
and another friend is having family problems. For grades 3-6.
1995.

The Proving Ground RC 42852
by Elaine Marie Alphin 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When Kevin Spencer's father is assigned command of a U.S. Army
proving ground, Kevin experiences the resentment that local
people hold for the military. Kevin develops a crush on a local
girl, comes to understand her antimilitary sentiments, and
uncovers a plot to sabotage the army base. The situation becomes
Kevin's own personal "proving ground." For grades 5-8. 1992.

Revolutions of the Heart RC 39933
by Marsha Qualey 
read by Don Emmick
1 cassette
At seventeen, Cory Knutson finds her small-town life taking some
dramatic turns. Everybody knows about everybody else in Summer,
Wisconsin, so they all know that Cory put a big hole in Dawn's
store window and is working to pay for it. But that is only the
beginning of her problems: her mother dies, and when Cory begins
dating a Native American, her brother and the entire town object.
For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Rimwalkers RC 40428
by Vicki Grove 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Science buff Tory, fourteen, and her popular, talented younger
sister Sara are spending the summer on their grandparents' farm.
Tory is grateful for the companionship of her quiet cousin Elijah
and even begins to like her pushy cousin Rennie as the three try
to solve the mystery of a boy who appears in the window of an
abandoned building. But Sara, left out for the first time in her
life, reacts strangely. For grades 6-9. 1993.

Saying Goodbye RC 40654
by Marie G. Lee 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to Finding My Voice (RC 37265), Ellen Sung is a
freshman at Harvard. She learns to balance her desire to excel in
her premed studies with her interest in writing, but racism
creates a harder challenge. Will she betray her African American
roommate by opposing an anti-Korean rap star? Some strong
language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994.

The Secret of Two Brothers RC 42846
by Irene Beltrn Hernndez 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
At twenty-one, Beaver Torres, in prison for a crime he didn't
commit, is paroled. His parole officer points out that Beaver now
has two strikes against him: his prison background and his
abusive father. Beaver has no intention of returning to prison.
Besides his overriding goal of shielding his little brother from
the life Beaver led, he dreams of turning his prison-taught
cooking skills into a career. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.

Seth and Samona RC 43109
by Joanne Hyppolite 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Fifth-grader Seth Michelin, who lives in Boston with his Haitian
family, is confused by changes in his brother and sister. Even
classmate Samona Gemini, whose wild ideas have been getting Seth
into trouble for two years, surprises him by joining a beauty
contest. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Shark Shock RC 40668
by Donna Jo Napoli 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Adam needs his talking freckles to help him again in this sequel
to Soccer Shock (RC 40667). This time Adam's family is getting
ready to spend summer vacation at the Jersey shore. But only a
few days ago, Adam's friend Grayson gave a class report on the
danger of sharks. As Adam tries to get his freckle friends to
warn him about sharks, Seth, a blind boy, overhears him and tells
Adam about how he overcame his fears. Some strong language. For
grades 3-6. 1994.

Shizuko's Daughter RC 42155
by Kyoko Mori 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Yuki, a twelve-year-old Japanese girl, returns home to find her
mother lifeless on the floor. A note explains that although her
mother has killed herself, she loves Yuki very much, and this was
for the best. The next several years are lonely for Yuki, but she
finds comfort in art, which her mother had shared with her. She
comes to understand her mother's death and begins planning for
her own future. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Something Terrible Happened RC 40625
by Barbara Ann Porte 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Gillian is ten when her world begins to change. Her father, who
was white, died when she was two, and she and her island mother
live near her grandmother in New York. Suddenly Gillian's mother,
discovering that she has AIDS, moves with Gillian to Florida, and
they become homeless. Then Gillian is sent to live with her
father's family in Tennessee. Believing this arrangement is
temporary, she tries to adjust, but then her mother dies. For
grades 6-9. 1994.

Tangles RC 42088
by Errol Broome 
read by Marcia Churchill
1 cassette
When Sophie's cat, Ginger, is killed by a car, the last thing
Sophie wants is to replace her with another cat. But when Sophie
sees a black kitten for sale at the fair, she falls in love. Her
neighbor, Mrs. Cochran, drops her wallet as she passes Sophie,
and, before turning it in, Sophie takes five dollars to buy the
kitten. It is hard to enjoy lovable Tangles though, knowing that
what she has done is wrong. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Tell Me Everything RC 38091
by Carolyn Coman 
read by Janet Daley
1 cassette
Up until five months ago, Roz, twelve, and her mother, Ellie,
lived a secluded, spiritual life together in the mountains. When
Ellie suddenly dies trying to rescue a hiker, Roz moves in with
her uncle Mike, a Vietnam veteran. School is meaningless, as Roz
struggles with her feelings of desertion. She is driven to find
the boy that Ellie died for, and demands to know everything that
he knows about the incident. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1993.

Thames Doesn't Rhyme with James RC 40786
by Paula Danziger 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Kendra Kaye of Remember Me to Harold Square (RC
34551) is once again anxious about Frank Lee, the boy who
explored New York with her last summer. This time the two
families go to London for the Christmas holidays and another
treasure hunt. While lovesick Kendra learns a thing or two about
London's cultural life, she also discovers something about
relationships and even about herself. For grades 6-9. 1994.

Then Again, Maybe I Won't RC 40800
by Judy Blume 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette (Reissue)
Tony Miglione believes that if his parents were to read his mind,
they would be surprised and shocked at his thoughts about his
shoplifting neighbor and friend, the changes money makes in his
parents, and his own sexual development. For grades 6-9. 1971.

There's a Bat in Bunk Five RC 42287
by Paula Danziger 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
As a junior counselor at summer camp, Marcy is assigned to Bunk
Five, the one with a bat and the nastiest problem-child in the
whole camp. Marcy also falls in love for the first time, to the
delight of giggling campers, who respect no one's privacy. Sequel
to The Cat Ate My Gymsuit (RC 34745). For grades 6-9. 1980.

Tonight, by Sea RC 41398
by Frances Temple 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Paulie lives with her grandmother and uncle in the tiny community
of Belle Fleuve on the island of Haiti. Her parents have already
gone across the sea to seek a better life. And now Paulie's uncle
is secretly building a boat so they too can leave. The boat,
Chache Lavi (Seek Life), is almost finished when tragedy strikes.
For grades 5-8. 1995.

Wait and See RC 42449
by Virginia Bradley 
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
The world seems to crumble for Amy when Doff, her longtime nanny
and friend, must return to England. Because Amy's parents died
when she was a baby, her only family is her wonderful, but
formal, grandfather. Amy is irritated by Violetta, a new girl at
school, until they become friends. Then Amy sees that Violetta's
family is even weirder than her own. Both girls learn a lot that
helps them to grow. For grades 4-7. 1994.

When the Water Closes over My Head RC 39779
by Donna Jo Napoli 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Mikey Nelson, nine, is afraid of the water. He and his family are
spending their summer vacation with his grandparents in Iowa, and
Mikey knows that his entire family will be expecting him to
overcome his fear and learn to swim. Mikey, who worries about
death and unknown dangers, tries repeatedly to arm himself--with
a slingshot, a knife, a toy gun. But what Mikey really needs is
confidence. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Zed RC 38917
by Rosemary Harris 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
"I never knew you were that child," said the headmaster. Zed
glanced at the yellowing newspaper and began to remember a day
seven years before when as an eight-year-old he, his father, and
his uncle were caught in a terrorist attack and their days as
hostages began. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1982.

Braille

Adam and Eve and Pinch-Me BR 9998
by Julie Johnston 
2 volumes
Sara Moone's adoptive parents died when she was three. Since
then, she has shuttled from one foster home to another, refusing
to make friends and dreaming of quitting school at sixteen. But
at fifteen she is placed with the Huddlestons, where she
reluctantly develops some relationships and comes face to face
with her birth mother. Sara writes about her jumbled feelings in
her computer journal. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

American Eyes: New Asian-American Short Stories for Young Adults
BR 10180
edited by Lori M. Carlson 
1 volume
Ten coming-of-age stories about the conflict many Asian American
youths experience when they examine their native Korean,
Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino heritage with
American eyes. Sometimes it is a search for identity, sometimes
it is cultural embarrassment, and sometimes it is a generation
gap, but in each story something ignites an Asian fire. For
junior and senior high readers. 1994.

A Blessing in Disguise BR 10248
by Eleanora E. Tate 
2 volumes
Because her mother is ill with hepatitis and is in a psychiatric
hospital, twelve-year-old Zambia Brown is being raised by her
uncle and aunt in a small South Carolina town. She longs to leave
them and her cousin and join the exciting life of her
nightclub-owner father, Snake, and her older half-sisters. It
takes a tragedy to make Zambia see her entire family
realistically. For grades 6-9. 1995.

Cat Running BR 10174
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 
1 volume
Last year Cat Kinsey was the fastest runner in her school, and
she hopes to be again this year. But when her father refuses to
let her wear slacks to race in, even though girls are wearing
them in the 1930s, Cat decides not to race at all. Some of her
friends think she is afraid to race against Zane Perkins, who
lives in a nearby dust-bowl camp. But one stormy night both Cat
and Zane find themselves in a race to save a life. For grades
3-6. 1994.

Cattail Moon BR 10322
by Jean Thesman 
2 volumes
Julia, fifteen, is studying to be a classical musician. Her
mother disagrees, pushing her to change her image and to become a
cheerleader. In desperation, Julia goes to live with her father
and grandmother in rural Washington. During the school year,
Julia learns a lot about herself and how to make her own
decisions--thanks to a ghost. For grades 6-9. 1994.

Dakota Dream BR 10720
by James Bennett 
1 volume
Fifteen-year-old Floyd Rayfield, who has lived in foster homes
most of his life, believes his destiny is to become a Dakota. No
longer able to tolerate being shuffled from home to home, and
without telling his counselor, Floyd heads for Pine Ridge
Reservation with hopes of undergoing a vision quest and finding a
place where he really belongs. For grades 6-9. 1994.

Do-Over BR 10281
by Rachel Vail 
1 volume
Eighth-grader Whitman Levy is very interested in girls but very
inexperienced. Amazed that he convinces one to be his girlfriend,
Whit inadvertently offends her, and she dumps him. As he
daydreams about one girl after another, Whit tries to ignore the
friction between his parents. Some strong language. For grades
6-9. 1992.

Freaky Friday BR 10060
by Mary Rodgers 
1 volume
After thirteen-year-old Annabel Andrews and her mother have a hot
argument over freedom and responsibility, Annabel wakes on Friday
morning and finds that she has turned into her mother. For grades
5-8. 1972.

From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun BR 10808
by Jacqueline Woodson 
1 volume
For the most part, thirteen-year-old Melanin Sun is happy living
with his single mother, hanging out with his friends, and
dreaming about a girl. But when forced to come to terms with
differences in sexual preferences and race, Melanin Sun turns to
his journal, where he records thoughts he can't speak out loud.
For junior and senior high readers. Coretta Scott King Award.
1995.

Going the Distance BR 10114
by Mary Jane Miller 
1 volume
Loren Monroe is looking forward to starting school with her new
Florida friends when she learns her artistic parents are
uprooting her once again. This time Loren will stay with her
grandmother in Illinois while her parents go to Italy. Luckily
there are twins next door to make friends with, and Loren joins
the swimming team at her new junior high. Then she learns what
her parents have in store for her next. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1994.

Gypsy Davey BR 10213
by Chris Lynch 
1 volume
Davey was raised by his sister Joanne while their mother was out
having a good time. Now Davey is twelve and his sister is
seventeen, with a baby. Davey is oddly quiet, although inside his
head he's talking constantly. But there's another side to Davey
that works perfectly in rhythm on his bike and that cares for his
nephew like "nobody ever loved babies before." Strong language
and some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1994.

Liza's Blue Moon BR 10585
by Diane Stevens 
1 volume
Eighth grader Liza Brody admires the family of her
hard-of-hearing best friend, Chloe, but is unhappy with her own.
Her mother spends all of her time writing in a journal, her
father travels a lot and is having an affair, and her little
sister got the good looks and personality. Even Liza's
grandmother calls her plain vanilla, and when Liza writes an
impressive paper, her teacher accuses her of plagiarizing. For
grades 6-9. 1995.

Out of Control BR 10096
by Norma Fox Mazer 
1 volume
High school football star Rollo, student senator Candy, and honor
society president Brig are inseparable. So when Brig teases art
student Valerie, the other two go along. But when the three
fondle her in the hall and Valerie goes to the principal, Rollo
becomes confused. He tries to make Valerie see that he's really a
nice guy but begins to see himself through her eyes. Some strong
language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993.

Out of the Storm BR 10415
by Patricia Willis 
1 volume
Before Mandy's father went off to war, he was saving to buy the
Fulton place with the big front porch. But Mandy's father was
killed, and Mandy, her brother, and her mother have moved to
Great-aunt Bess's sheep farm. Mandy's unhappiness and
homesickness are compounded by Aunt Bess's stern bossiness. But
the sheep that she feared at first are becoming her friends and
so are some of her classmates. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Possibles BR 10657
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 
1 volume
Shortly before Mary Sheppard Lee (Sheppy) graduates from grammar
school, her father dies of cancer. Instead of going to camp with
her friend Tess for the summer, Sheppy takes a job helping a
young woman, Connie, with a broken leg. Sheppy has a lot of
troubles to sort through: her mother, brother, and Tess won't
talk about her father; Connie has a secret reason to be crabby;
and another friend is having family problems. For grades 3-6.
1995.

Real Heroes BR 10095
by Marilyn Kaye 
1 volume
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                 R 10120
edited by Tonya Bolden 
2 volumes
Stories about young black people who are growing up in different
parts of the world. In "Dreaming the Sky Down," a plump, awkward
British girl faces her gym teacher's taunts by day, while at
night she flies gracefully in her dreams. But is she really
dreaming? Barbados, the United States, Jamaica, and South Africa
are the settings for other stories. Some strong language. For
grades 5-8. 1994.

Sister Shako and Kolo the Goat: Memories of My Childhood in
Turkey BR 10105
by Vedat Dalokay 
1 volume
An old man likes to recall his life as a boy in a small Turkish
village where his father was a landlord. A woman called Sister
Shako lived in their stable with her goats, six of her own and
Kolo, who just appeared one day and soon became her favorite. The
storyteller tells about Shako's way with animals, her
superstitions, her generosity, her love of nature, and finally
her death. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Song of Be BR 10062
by Lesley Beake 
1 volume
Young Bushman Be is trying to kill herself with a poisoned arrow.
While she waits to die, she tells what led her to this. As a
child, Be lives with her mother, Aia, in the village of /Aotcha
in Bushmanland. Then Aia learns that her elderly father needs her
to come help him at the white man's ranch where he has worked for
forty years. It is here Be learns some shocking facts. For grades
6-9. 1993.

There's a Bat in Bunk Five BR 10572
by Paula Danziger 
1 volume
As a junior counselor at summer camp, Marcy is assigned to Bunk
Five, the one with a bat and the nastiest problem-child in the
whole camp. Marcy also falls in love for the first time, to the
delight of giggling campers, who respect no one's privacy. Sequel
to The Cat Ate My Gymsuit (BR 8875). For grades 6-9. 1980.

The Tinker's Daughter BR 10731
by Sheila Hayes 
1 volume
Holly Gerard, twelve, just wants to live a normal life. But with
a mom who never gave up her "flower child" lifestyle, it is
difficult. When newcomer Maddy Brown picks Holly as her best
friend, Holly is overjoyed but terrified; she can't let Maddy
know about her mother. For grades 5-8. 1995.

The Topiary Garden BR 10308
by Janni Howker 
1 volume
Liz Jackson, twelve, is spending the weekend with her father and
older brother, Alan, at a motorcycle competition near Carlton
Hall. Running away from her dad and Alan after they laugh at her
for getting upset about a picture Alan drew in her sketchbook,
Liz meets Sally Beck, ninety-one, who has an extraordinary tale
to tell about her life at Carlton Hall. For grades 6-9. 1984.

Waterless Mountain BR 10589
by Laura Adams Armer 
2 volumes
Eight-year-old Younger Brother loves the beauty of the dawn, the
sky, the rainbow, and the clouds. When the boy sees the Deer
People in a vision, his uncle knows that Younger Brother can
learn the songs of his Navajo people to become a powerful
medicine man. Younger Brother finds adventures in nature around
him, new encounters with whites, and his role as Little Singer.
For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal winner in 1932. 1931.

Historical

Cassettes

The Ballad of the Pirate Queens RC 42175
by Jane Yolen 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
A ballad based on the true story of two female pirates, Anne
Bonney and Mary Reade. When the governor's men attack Captain
Calico Jack Rackham's pirate sloop, Vanity, the ten male pirates
refuse to come on deck to help Anne and Mary fight. They are all
arrested, but the two women have the last laugh. For grades 3-6.
1995.

The Barn RC 41373
by Avi 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Oregon Territory, 1855. Because Ben is the smartest one in his
family, he is attending boarding school. But his mother died last
year and his father has had a stroke. So Ben's sister, Nettie,
has come to bring him home. It is up to Ben to care for their
paralyzed father while Nettie and their brother, Harrison, try to
run the farm and build the barn their father always wanted. For
grades 4-7. 1994.

Beethoven Lives Upstairs RC 39533
by Barbara Nichol 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
In 1822 ten-year-old Christoph writes his uncle an alarming
letter saying a madman named Ludwig van Beethoven has become a
boarder in his house. His widowed mother has rented the upstairs
office that was his father's to the eccentric, deaf composer.
Over the next several years the letters between Christoph and his
uncle show how the boy's feelings change from anger and
embarrassment to compassion and admiration. For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1993.

Behind the Lines RC 40234
by Isabelle Holland 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
New York City, 1863. Katie, a motherless fourteen-year-old Irish
Catholic girl, is working as a maid for the Laceys--wealthy
English Protestants--to help support her family. The Civil War
has been raging for two years and the North has instituted a new
military draft that allows a wealthy draftee to pay a poor white
man to take his place. The result is a bloody race riot and a
moral dilemma for Katie. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994.

Bigger RC 39559
by Patricia Calvert 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
The Civil War is over, but Tyler is still waiting for his father,
Black Jack Bohannon, to return to their Missouri home. Hearing of
Confederate soldiers who, rather than surrender, are moving into
Mexico to gather their forces, Tyler decides that Black Jack must
be among them and begins an 800-mile trip to the Rio Grande.
Along the way he adopts Bigger, an abused dog, and together they
confront incredible hardships. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1994.

Bound for Oregon RC 42170
by Jean Van Leeuwen 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Fictionalized account of young Mary Ellen Todd, whose father
decides to move the family from Arkansas to Oregon in 1852. The
Todds travel to Missouri where they join a wagon train. On their
six-month trip, family members get sick with cholera and are
attacked by Indians, and Mary Ellen's stepmother gives birth to a
baby boy. For grades 3-6. 1994.

A Break with Charity: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials RC
38950
by Ann Rinaldi 
read by Marilyn Gleason
2 cassettes
Boredom and frustration in a small Puritan town provide fertile
ground for a band of teenage girls to incite and nurture deadly
mischief. Susanna English, caught between the desire to be part
of the group and her revulsion from their wickedness, finds
herself an unwilling party to what would become the Salem witch
trials of 1692. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.

Brides, Midwives, and Widows RC 42646
by Judith Bentley 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Describes in their own words the lives of the women who traveled
west to become hardworking wives, mothers, teachers, midwives,
and neighbors. Also provides firsthand accounts of the letters
men sent east to encourage spouses or future brides to join them.
For grades 6-9. 1995.

Catherine, Called Birdy RC 39832
by Karen Cushman 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Life in the last decade of the thirteenth century as seen through
the eyes of a teenage girl. Birdy, the daughter of a minor lord
and lady in Lincolnshire, has been ordered by her older brother,
a monk, to keep a journal for one year. She reluctantly agrees.
In it Birdy portrays the tedium of life in the Middle Ages, the
unending chores, the lowly role of women, and the selling of a
girl in marriage to the highest bidder. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1994.

Cezanne Pinto: A Memoir RC 40297
by Mary Stolz 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
In 1940 Cezanne Pinto has become a well-spoken free black man who
teaches others. Nearing the end of his life, he looks back to the
time he was an unschooled slave who escaped from the Virginia
plantation where he was born. He describes his trip to Canada via
the Underground Railroad, his years as a western cowboy, his
search for his mother, and his present life in Chicago. For
grades 5-8. 1994.

The Chimney Sweep's Ransom RC 40072
by Dave and Neta Jackson 
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
1700s. Like many poor English children, Ned, thirteen, has worked
in the coal mines to help support his family since he was five.
His brother, Pip, will soon turn five, and Ned does not want him
forced into the mines. When Ned is injured, Pip is "sold" to a
chimney sweep. Ned, however, is determined to find Pip and in his
search meets preacher John Wesley, founder of Methodism. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.

A Dangerous Promise: The Orphan Train Adventures RC 41001
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Mike, twelve, and Todd, fourteen, are intrigued by the Civil War
and want to be involved, but they are too young. They get a
friend to teach them all the drum calls needed by army drummers
and run away to join the Second Kansas Infantry. But in their
first battle, Todd dies and Mike is left for dead. When Mike is
rescued, he must return home to fulfill a promise made to Todd.
For grades 5-8. 1994.

Dove and Sword: A Novel of Joan of Arc RC 43108
by Nancy Garden 
read by Gerry Kasarda
2 cassettes
Gabrielle, who grew up with Jeannette d'Arc, tells of Jeannette's
going to war to help the French recover their throne from the
English. Gabrielle studied healing with her mother and is well
prepared to serve as an army medic. But she is not prepared to
see her friend burned at the stake. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.

Drums RC 41710
by James Boyd 
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Young Johnny Fraser longs to see the world beyond his Carolina
home, but must continue his studies. Then as turmoil with King
George III mounts, Johnny's father, who saw his fellow Scots
slaughtered at Culloden, sends him to England as an honorable
escape from the coming conflict. It is the courtly England of
Johnny's dreams, but adventure leads him to join the crew of Paul
Jones's marauding frigates. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1925.

Echoes of the White Giraffe RC 39909
by Sook Nyul Choi 
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
In this sequel to Year of Impossible Goodbyes (RC 36945), Sookan,
now fifteen, and her family are again separated--this time by the
Korean War. Fleeing bombs, Sookan, her young brother, and their
mother arrive safely in Pusan, but the whereabouts of the men is
unknown. Living with other refugees, the family tries to keep up
hope. Through the church choir, Sookan meets Junho, with whom she
develops a daring friendship. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1993.

Escape from the Slave Traders RC 40073
by Dave and Neta Jackson 
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
1860s. Wikatani and Chuma, out grazing their sheep near the cool
waters of Lake Shirwa, are suddenly captured by slave traders
known as "Red Caps." The boys' cries for help cannot be heard by
their village; they are now the property of their cruel captors.
But the Red Caps make the mistake of leaving the boys in the care
of David Livingstone, a British official and missionary opposed
to the slave trade. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Some
violence. 1992.

The Examination RC 42676
by Malcolm Bosse 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Set in China during the Ming Dynasty, this story follows two
brothers on their arduous journey from Chengdu to Beijing. Older
brother Chen, the gifted scholar, is on his way to take the
palace examination, accompanied by Hong, his loyal and brave
younger brother. Along the way, they encounter a host of
obstacles--pirates, floods, famine--and each brother carries a
secret message. Some violence. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.

Folks Call Me Appleseed John RC 42557
by Andrew Glass 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Fictionalized account of John Chapman, a young man from
Massachusetts who planted and sold trees to settlers in the
wilderness. In this story, John has sent for his younger
half-brother, Nathaniel, to help him with his work. Nathaniel
doesn't take to the rugged outdoor life as well as John does. An
overview of John's life follows the story. For grades 2-4. 1995.

The Gold of Dreams RC 39582
by Jos Mara Merino 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Miguel Villac Ylotl, fifteen, longs to live up to the legacy of
his Spanish conquistador father, who disappeared eleven years ago
on an expedition. Miguel's Indian mother reluctantly allows him
to leave their quiet Mexican village with his father's old
compatriots on a mission to find a city of gold. Miguel finds the
truth about his father's disappearance and unsettling new wisdom
grounded in his mixed heritage. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1986.

Guests RC 40769
by Michael Dorris 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Moss, a Native American boy, is annoyed with his father for
inviting strangers to the village harvest festival. Then he meets
Trouble, a runaway girl who is also unhappy about the rules she
is expected to follow. Moss dashes into the forest to spend some
"away time," but after he thinks about how he feels and what is
expected of him, he decides to join the celebration. Still asking
questions, he begins to listen for answers. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison RC 42017
by Lois Lenski 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1758, a white child was captured by Indians and taken to a
Seneca village in what is now New York. This story describes her
early years in captivity and details the Seneca way of life in
the eighteenth century. For grades 5-8. 1941.

An Island Far from Home RC 43210
by John Donahue 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Because his father, a Union army officer, was killed in battle,
Joshua hates the rebels. When his uncle, a Union prison camp
officer, asks him to write to a young Confederate prisoner,
Joshua does so only reluctantly. The boys correspond, become
friends, and join in a risky adventure. For grades 3-6. 1995.

Jim-Dandy RC 42647
by Hadley Irwin 
read by Jamie Horton
1 cassette
At twelve, Kansas farm boy Caleb is thrilled with a new colt,
Dandy, that he secretly learns to ride. His despair when his
Quaker stepfather is forced to sell Dandy disappears when he
learns Dandy's new owner is General Custer's wife, and Caleb is
to be Dandy's stable boy. But the activities of Custer's Seventh
Cavalry soon disgust Caleb, and he doesn't want Dandy to get used
to the killing. For grades 5-8. 1994.

The King's Shadow RC 42689
by Elizabeth Alder 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
As a young lad in 1063, Evyn has his tongue cut off and is sold
into slavery to the mistress of Harold Godwinson, the Saxon earl
of Wessex. Yet Evyn, nicknamed the Shadow, rises to importance
and becomes squire to Godwinson, who for a brief time is king of
England. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1995.

Land of Dreams: Ellis Island, Book 3 RC 41345
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
It is 1902 when teenaged Kristin Swenson and her parents arrive
at their Minnesota farm. Strong-willed Kristin has trouble
understanding why her family want to retain the old customs they
had in Sweden instead of adapting to life in America. But
eventually they all begin to compromise and Kristin starts
attending school and fitting in with American ways. Sequel to
Land of Promise (RC 41344). For grades 5-8. 1994.

Land of Hope: Ellis Island, Book 1 RC 41343
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
1902. Rebekah Levinsky, fourteen, and her family leave their home
in a Russian shtetl and begin the arduous journey to America. On
the ship, Rebekah meets Kristin Swensen from Sweden and Rose
Carney from Ireland. The girls become close friends but must
separate when they reach New York. Rebekah and her family
discover they have to work long days in a sweatshop to survive.
Prequel to Land of Promise (RC 41344). For grades 5-8. 1992.

Land of Promise: Ellis Island, Book 2 RC 41344
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
In this sequel to Land of Hope (RC 41343), Irish immigrant Rose
Carney is abandoned by her uncle and must travel to Chicago with
Kristin Swensen's family. When she reaches Chicago, Rose finds a
job as a shop girl and takes responsibility for her father's and
brother's finances in order to save money for the rest of their
family to come to America. For grades 5-8. 1992.

Little Farm in the Ozarks RC 40672
by Roger Lea MacBride 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
In the sequel to Little House on Rocky Ridge (RC 40671), Rose and
her parents, Laura and Almanzo Wilder, are still waiting for
their apple trees to mature on their new farm in Missouri. When
Rose is finally allowed to start school, she is dismayed by the
dull lessons and the snooty attitude of the town girls in her
third-reader class. But by year's end, Rose has made a school
friend. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Little House on Rocky Ridge RC 40671
by Roger Lea MacBride 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
In 1894, following several years of fires and drought, Laura and
Almanzo Wilder decide to leave their farm in South Dakota and
travel to Missouri where they hope the land will be better. Their
daughter Rose describes the trip across the "Big Muddy" river,
meeting with Russian families, finding a stray dog that becomes
her pet, buying a farm, and holding a barn raising. Prequel to
Little Farm in the Ozarks (RC 40672). For grades 3-6. 1993.

The Lotus Seed RC 39458
by Sherry Garland 
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
For many centuries Vietnam was ruled by emperors. They were kept
on as ceremonial heads after its conquest by France in the late
1800s, and the last emperor abdicated his throne in 1945 when a
war of independence began. The narrator's grandmother saw the
emperor cry and plucked a seed from a lotus pod in the imperial
garden to remember him by. She would keep that seed and bring it
to America with her. For grades 2-4. 1993.

Lydia, Queen of Palestine RC 40334
by Uri Orlev 
read by Miranda Daniloff
1 cassette
Lydia, a Jewish girl born in Romania, escaped to Palestine during
World War II and lives in a kibbutz. On summer vacations, Lydia
runs around with two boys who teach her to do wild things. One of
their favorite games is a method for dealing with "official
enemies." These experiences help Lydia to develop her
independence and to use her imagination to create a fantasy life
that she finds better than the real world. For grades 4-7. 1991.

Mieko and the Fifth Treasure RC 39340
by Eleanor Coerr 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
1 cassette
Mieko, a young Japanese girl, loves to paint and wants to be an
artist when she grows up. Her art teacher has told her that she
was born with "the fifth treasure," beauty of the heart, which
flows into her hands and makes her paintings beautiful. But when
the bomb drops on Nagasaki, her life is changed forever. Mieko's
hand is badly scarred, and Mieko is certain that she will never
paint again--that she has lost the fifth treasure. For grades
3-6. 1993.

Moon of Two Dark Horses RC 42657
by Sally M. Keehn 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When the Revolutionary War breaks out, both the Iroquois League
of Indians and the Delaware Indians try to remain neutral. But
soon the British and Americans are pressuring them to take sides.
Caught up in this struggle are Daniel, an American, and Coshmoo,
a Delaware, who have been best friends for many years. For grades
6-9. 1995.

Mountain Valor RC 41409
by Gloria Houston 
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Valor's family is divided by the Civil War, with members fighting
on both sides. Valor is left at home with her pregnant mother,
former slaves, and a young cousin. When a raiding soldier causes
her mother to miscarry, Valor vows to get even. After their
livestock are stolen by the same group, Valor joins them
disguised as a boy and plots her revenge. For grades 4-7. 1994.

My Brother, My Sister, and I RC 40136
by Yoko Kawashima Watkins 
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Sequel to So Far from the Bamboo Grove (RC 27295). Yoko,
thirteen, her brother Hideyo, twenty-one, and her sister Ko,
seventeen, were forced from their comfortable home in Korea.
Their mother has died en route, and their father's fate as a POW
is unknown. As they struggle to survive as refugees in post-World
War II Japan, they live in a warehouse until it burns down and
they are accused of arson and murder. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1994.

My Brother Sam Is Dead RC 38902
by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier 
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette (Reissue)
As the Revolutionary War tragically divides the Meeker family,
Tim finds himself caught between his father's loyalty to the king
and his brother's fierce support of the rebel cause. For grades
6-9. 1974.

New Hope RC 42475
by Henri Sorensen 
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Jimmy loves to visit his grandpa in New Hope because they always
visit the old-fashioned ice cream store, and Jimmy gets to hear
the story about the statue in the park. The statue is of Lars
Jensen, who came to America in 1885. Lars and his family traveled
west until an axle broke on their wagon just as they were about
to cross a river. So they stayed by the river, and soon other
families joined them to found the town of New Hope. For grades
K-3. 1995.

The Night Crossing RC 40798
by Karen Ackerman 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
In Austria in 1938, a Jewish family threatened by the Nazis
prepares to leave the country. They sell their valuables, fill
their pockets, and flee while it is dark. Tired and hungry, they
hide by day and move by night. When a clink from the silver
candlesticks Mother could not leave behind nearly betrays them,
Clara finds a way to hide the noise and the candlesticks until
they are safely across the border. For grades 2-4. 1994.

On the Long Trail Home RC 42414
by Elisabeth J. Stewart 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A fictionalized account of the author's great-grandmother's
escape during the Trail of Tears, the forced march of the
Cherokees from their lands in 1838 and 1839. Nine-year-old Meli
is on the march with her old grandmother. Her mother and sister
have been killed and she doesn't know where the rest of her
family is. When Meli sees her brother in another band of
captives, the two make a break for freedom. For grades 3-6. 1994.

One Foot Ashore RC 39535
by Jacqueline Dembar Greene 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Kidnapped from Portugal and forced to work as slaves in Brazil,
Maria Ben Lazar and her sister, Isobel, are separated as they
flee from the friars of the Inquisition. Maria hides herself on a
ship bound for Amsterdam. She befriends and nurtures a rat born
on ship. After barely surviving the voyage, she arrives destitute
and is rescued by Rembrandt van Rijn. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1994.

Plowie: A Story from the Prairie RC 41959
by Patricia Kirkpatrick 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
"A long time ago when there were still horses on the road," a
little girl lived with her family on an Iowa prairie farm. One
day while she followed her father as he plowed the field, the
girl found a porcelain doll in the prairie dirt. The doll,
Plowie, became her friend and was later passed down to the girl's
grandchildren who now tell the story of Plowie to their own
children. For grades K-3. 1994.

The Printer's Apprentice RC 42456
by Stephen Krensky 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Gus Croft, ten, is an apprentice to printer William Bradford.
Bradford is one of two men who are printing papers in New York
City in 1735. The other man, Peter Zenger, was an apprentice to
Bradford a long time ago. But Zenger is publishing articles that
criticize the governor, and he is soon arrested. Gus and his
friend Zach become partners in a plan to help Zenger be
acquitted. For grades 3-6. 1995.

The Queen's Smuggler RC 40074
by Dave and Neta Jackson 
read by George Holmes
1 cassette
Sarah Poyntz is the daughter of an English merchant who lives in
Belgium and plies the North Sea with goods to sell. Sarah knows
that her father also smuggles copies of the New Testament
translated into English by William Tyndale, who fled from England
as an outlaw for refusing to stop his work. When Tyndale is
betrayed and arrested, Sarah's daring plan to smuggle an English
New Testament to Queen Anne is his only hope. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1991.

Radical Red RC 39815
by James Duffy 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Susan B. Anthony comes to the capitol in Albany, New York, in
1894 to persuade the state constitutional convention that women
have a right to vote. Twelve-year-old Connor O'Shea, who is
teaching her Irish mother how to read, thinks the women wearing
the "radical red" ribbons are right, but she has to hide her
thoughts from her dad, who has his own ideas about what women can
and cannot do. For grades 5-8. 1993.

Rebel RC 41054
by Allan Baillie 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The general comes across the plain of Burma with his clanking
tanks, wheeled guns, and hard-faced soldiers. The soldiers march
through the town and bring every person before the general. The
people are afraid and nobody speaks. Suddenly one child breaks
the general's spell. Based on an actual incident in Rangoon. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Sarah, Also Known as Hannah RC 40128
by Lillian Hammer Ross 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
When Mr. Kamornick dies, his widow, struggling to care for four
children, asks her brother for help. He offers to provide passage
to America for one of the daughters, preferably the eldest,
sixteen-year-old Hannah. Hannah receives her passport and
prepares to leave when, at the last moment, her mother decides to
send Sarah, twelve, in her place. Based on a real journey from
Ukraine to Ellis Island in 1910. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Second Daughter: The Story of a Slave Girl RC 43000
by Mildred Pitts Walter 
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
Fictionalized account of slave Elizabeth Freeman, who in 1781
sued her owner for freedom under the Massachusetts Constitution
and won. A fictional younger sister tells the story of the
slaves' lives and their desire to be free. For grades 6-9. 1996.

Shaker Boy RC 42408
by Mary Lyn Ray 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Caleb is not sure he likes living with the huge "family" in the
Shaker village where his mother brought him after his father died
in the Civil War. He is sure that he loves the many songs of work
and celebration and that the songs help him hear the angels. He
grows up working hard, learning to make brooms, to sugar the
maples, to knit, and eventually to tend the orchard and the Tree
of Songs. For grades K-3. 1994.

Song of the Trees RC 40146
by Mildred D. Taylor 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Cassie, a young African American girl, loves the giant trees that
surround her rural Mississippi home. The trees are her friends
and they sing to her a special song. But the nation is in the
Great Depression and times are very hard. Her father has to go to
Louisiana to work for the railroad, and that is when the trouble
starts. Mr. Andersen is determined to force Big Ma to sell the
ancient trees. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1975.

Sound the Jubilee RC 42885
by Sandra Forrester 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Maddie, who works in the big house on River Bend
Plantation in North Carolina, longs for freedom. As the Civil War
approaches and their mistress moves to her summer home on Nags
Head, Maddie's family gets their chance at freedom when the
bluecoats turn nearby Roanoke Island into an escaped-slave haven.
For grades 6-9. 1995.

Spying on Miss Mller RC 42288
by Eve Bunting 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Jessie Drumm, thirteen, and her friends at Alveara school in
World War II Belfast are concerned about their dormitory
supervisor and German teacher, Miss Mller. She has been seen
going to the bell tower late at night, and after one such visit,
bombs were dropped on Belfast. Could the kindly Miss Mller be a
spy? For grades 5-8. 1995.

Steal Away Home RC 41158
by Lois Ruby 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
The Shannon family has just moved into an old house in Kansas,
and twelve-year-old Dana is not too thrilled about stripping
wallpaper until she discovers a skeleton on a cot in a boarded-up
space behind the wall. There is also a small diary from which
Dana learns about underground railroad activities in her historic
house, which was once owned by a Quaker family. But what
especially excites Dana is information about the person who died.
For grades 3-6. 1994.

Street Child RC 43200
by Berlie Doherty 
read by Tom Martin
1 cassette
Based on the life of Jim Jarvis, the orphan whose plight inspired
Dr. Thomas Barnardo to establish Britain's first children's
refuge. In Victorian England, Jim is on a desperate quest to find
a home after he escapes from the workhouse where his mother died.
Instead he is enslaved and forced to work on a boat until he runs
away and finds refuge in a shelter. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Thunder Rolling in the Mountains RC 38901
by Scott O'Dell and Elizabeth Hall 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
In 1877 the United States Army forced the Nez Perce tribe off its
homeland and onto the reservation. The disagreement within the
tribe over whether or not to resist; the heartbreak and pain of
leaving; and the defiance, heroism, and eventual defeat are
narrated by fourteen-year-old Sound of Running Feet, the daughter
of Chief Joseph--leader of the Nez Perce. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.

Titanic Crossing RC 42787
by Barbara Williams 
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
As the Trask family sets sail aboard the Titanic in 1912,
thirteen-year-old Albert has a lot on his mind. His father has
died, leaving him to be the man of the family. His mother is
unhappy about returning to America from England, where they have
been living, and his younger sister is worse than a pest. When
the "unsinkable" ship begins to go down, Albert takes his
responsibilities seriously, risking his life. For grades 4-7.
1995.

Under the Black Flag RC 40160
by Erik Christian Haugaard 
read by Tom Martin
1 cassette
In 1716 William Bernard is sailing to England to be educated when
his ship is attacked by the pirate Blackbeard and William is
kidnapped for ransom. Blackbeard's ship meets that of the pirate
Major Bonnet, whose son and slave, Sam, becomes William's fast
friend. When Blackbeard callously abandons his vessel and some of
his crew, he provides an opportunity for William and Sam to
escape. Some violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.

Under the Domim Tree RC 42926
by Gila Almagor 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Autobiographical novel about young girls growing up in a youth
village in Israel. Most of the children were orphaned in the
Holocaust in Europe. Now teenagers, they wrestle with their own
identities and coming adulthood. Aviya, a Sabra, seeks answers
about her father's death. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 RC 41921
by Christopher Paul Curtis 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
The whole "Weird Watson" family drives from Michigan to visit
Grandma Sands in Alabama. She is the only one who can put some
sense into the head of Kenny's older brother, Byron, who acts up
just too many times. The kids have never been to the South, where
they experience segregation and racism. The family's sense of
humor helps, but life there holds serious problems. Some strong
language. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor Book. 1995.

Whispering Brook Farm RC 41336
by Carrie Bender 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Nancy Petersheim, nine, lives with her parents, grandparents,
brothers, and sisters on a farm in Amish country. Nancy loves
every bit of Whispering Brook Farm, and she hopes her family will
always live there. Nancy faces the death of a family member and
the joy of a wedding. Then her father announces he might sell the
farm! For grades 4-7. 1995.

Wolf by the Ears RC 39516
by Ann Rinaldi 
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Young Harriet Hemings, a slave at Monticello, has a chance for
freedom, but she's afraid to leave the plantation she grew up on.
Though her mother, Sally Hemings, is pushing her, Harriet cannot
bear to think of leaving her family and friends. Then there's
Master Thomas Jefferson, Harriet's gentle benefactor, who some
believe may be her father. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1991.

Braille

Anna Is Still Here BR 10502
by Ida Vos 
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Anna survived the Holocaust by hiding in an
attic for three years. During that time, the only person she
spoke to was the man who brought her food. Now the war is over
and Anna and her family have been reunited, but her parents will
not talk about the war. Anna needs to discuss her fears, and when
she meets Mrs. Neumann, a German neighbor, she finally finds
someone to communicate with. For grades 5-8. 1986.

Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky BR 10381
by Faith Ringgold 
1 volume
In this companion to Tar Beach (BR 8940), Cassie Louise Lightfoot
and her little brother, Be Be, are flying among the stars when
they come across a ramshackle train. To Cassie's horror, Be Be
boards the train. Then Cassie meets Harriet Tubman, who explains
that Be Be will experience what their great-great-grandparents
did while escaping slavery by the underground railroad. For
grades 2-4. 1992.

Black-Eyed Susan BR 10670
by Jennifer Armstrong 
1 volume
Susie lives with her parents in a sod house on their Dakota farm.
She loves the wide open spaces and likes to stand on her sod roof
to watch the sunrise. But Susie's mother, who misses trees and
her life back east, is becoming more and more depressed, and
Susie wants to cheer her up. For grades 3-6. 1995.

The Burning Time BR 10229
by Carol Matas 
1 volume
Set in seventeenth-century France. Fifteen-year-old Rose and her
mother are stunned when Rose's father, Philippe Rives, is killed
in a riding accident. And soon after the accident, Madame Rives,
a midwife and a healer, is accused of being a witch. Rose, too,
is a suspect, but she manages to escape. Soon a simple country
life becomes a fight for survival. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1994.

Dear Levi: Letters from the Overland Trail BR 10365
by Elvira Woodruff 
1 volume
In 1851 twelve-year-old Austin Ives sets off on the Overland
Trail to find the land his late father claimed for him and his
little brother, Levi. As he travels the almost three thousand
miles from Pennsylvania to Oregon, Austin writes letters to Levi
describing the friends he makes on the trail and the troubles the
group encounters. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Felicity Learns a Lesson: A School Story BR 10892
by Valerie Tripp 
1 volume
Felicity, almost ten, is to begin lessons in being a polite
colonial Williamsburg gentlewoman. She will take classes with two
girls who have just arrived from England. But when the colonists
decide to boycott English tea, Felicity has some choices to make.
Sequel to Meet Felicity (BR 10891). For grades 2-4. 1991.

Felicity's Surprise: A Christmas Story BR 10893
by Valerie Tripp 
1 volume
Just before Christmas in colonial Williamsburg, Felicity Merriman
is surprised to receive an invitation for a dance lesson at the
governor's palace. The other girls will have new gowns, and
Felicity's mother decides to make her one. But then Mrs. Merriman
becomes ill. Sequel to Felicity Learns a Lesson (BR 10892). For
grades 2-4. 1991.

The Fifth of March: A Story of the Boston Massacre BR 10211
by Ann Rinaldi 
2 volumes
Rachel Marsh is an indentured nursemaid for the children of John
and Abigail Adams. Her friend Jane urges her to consider her
future and side with the rebelling colonists, but like the
Adamses, Rachel can't condone their gang-like activities.
Although Rachel doesn't like the attitude of the newly arrived
British troops either, she soon makes friends with a lonely
British soldier. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

The First Four Years BR 10462
by Laura Ingalls Wilder 
1 volume
The author described her childhood in a series of books beginning
with Little House in the Big Woods (BR 4442). Now she tells of
the first years she and her husband, Almanzo Wilder, spent
together on a homestead on the Dakota prairie in the late 1800s.
This story follows These Happy Golden Years (RC 21200, BR 4443).
For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1971.

Hiroshima BR 10442
by Laurence Yep 
1 volume
On August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay dropped the atomic bomb on
Hiroshima, Japan. Yep tells the story of Sachi, a young Japanese
schoolgirl, and explains the short- and long-term effects of the
explosion on her, her family, and her friends. For grades 4-7 and
older readers. 1995.

If I Should Die before I Wake BR 10142
by Han Nolan 
2 volumes
Since her father died in an accident she attributes to his Jewish
boss, Hilary has shaved her head and joined a local youth gang
called the Great Aryan Warriors. Now in a Jewish hospital after a
motorcycle accident, Hilary is annoyed by the pity in an elderly
woman's eyes. Then Hilary spirals into another place and
time--Nazi Germany--and realizes she is a Jewish girl named
Chana. Strong language and some violence. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.

Kirsten Learns a Lesson: A School Story BR 10872
by Janet Shaw 
1 volume
It is Kirsten's first day of school in America. The pioneer girl
is a little scared, but her cousin Anna helps Kirsten learn her
lessons. Kirsten must make an important decision when her new
friend, an Indian girl, asks Kirsten to go away with her. Sequel
to Meet Kirsten (BR 10871). For grades 2-4. 1986.

Leah's Pony BR 10026
by Elizabeth Friedrich 
1 volume
Leah and her family live in the Dust Bowl. "The year the corn
grew tall and straight" Leah's papa bought her a pony, but this
year there is no rain and the crops have not grown tall. Now an
auctioneer is coming to sell the animals and the new tractor.
Then Leah thinks of a way to help. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
1996.

Little House on the Prairie BR 10510
by Laura Ingalls Wilder 
2 volumes
A family moves westward from Wisconsin in a covered wagon and
builds a cabin on the Kansas prairie right in Indian territory.
Sequel to Little House in the Big Woods (BR 4442). For grades
4-7. 1935.

Meet Felicity: An American Girl BR 10891
by Valerie Tripp 
1 volume
Felicity and her family live in 1774 Williamsburg, where her
father runs a general store. Felicity helps at home, but she
would rather be working with her father. And when she discovers
that old Mr. Nye is mistreating his new horse, Felicity knows
what she must do. Prequel to Felicity Learns a Lesson (BR 10892).
For grades 2-4. 1991.

Meet Kirsten: An American Girl BR 10871
by Janet Shaw 
1 volume
Kirsten, who is nine, comes to America aboard the Eagle from
Sweden in 1854. She describes her voyage, the time she got lost
in New York City, and her trip to Minnesota to be with some
family members who arrived several years earlier. Prequel to
Kirsten Learns a Lesson (BR 10872). For grades 2-4. 1986.

My Wartime Summers BR 10807
by Jane Cutler 
1 volume
At first World War II seems exciting as Ellen, eleven, and her
friends eagerly track events and stage their own battles. A
German Jewish family even moves into the neighborhood, and
Ellen's father wishes he could enlist. But over the next few
years, the war becomes more real as Ellen's young uncle is sent
overseas. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Paper Faces BR 10056
by Rachel Anderson 
1 volume
In the days after the end of World War II, young Dot worries
about having to go through more changes. She and her mother,
Gloria, have shuttled from one dingy London rooming house to
another, Baby is in the hospital with pneumonia, and the father
Dot can't even remember hasn't been released from the army yet.
Then Dot finds comfort in a stay in the country, recuperating
from her own poverty-induced illnesses. For grades 6-9. 1991.

Pedro's Journal: A Voyage with Christopher Columbus; August 3,
1492-February 14, 1493 BR 10468
by Pam Conrad 
1 volume
Because he has been taught to read and write, Pedro de Salcedo
has been selected to sail with Christopher Columbus on his first
voyage to America. During the trip Pedro keeps a journal of what
happens and what he sees as the ship crosses the Atlantic. Pedro
recalls leaving his mother for the first time, the first sighting
of land, and how he sank the Santa Maria. For grades 4-7. 1991.

Runs with Horses BR 10655
by Brian Burks 
1 volume
Based on events beginning in 1886, when Geronimo, Chief Naiche,
and a band of Chiricahua Apaches break out of the Arizona Fort
Apache reservation and hide in the Sierra Madre mountains. There
they train the young men to become warriors. In this
fictionalized account, Runs with Horses is being trained by his
father to become the best warrior of the group. Some violence.
For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Seventeenth Summer BR 10584
by Maureen Daly 
2 volumes
A woman recalls her seventeenth summer when she lived in a small
Wisconsin town in the leisurely days before World War II and fell
in love for the first time. 1942.

Snow Treasure BR 9836
by Marie McSwigan 
1 volume
The boys and girls of a Norwegian village on the sea risk their
lives to help smuggle a fortune in gold past the Nazi soldiers
guarding their town. For grades 4-7. 1942.

Spy for the Night Riders BR 9973
by Dave and Neta Jackson 
1 volume
1520. Karl Schumacher, fifteen, has come to Wittenberg to further
his studies. Martin Luther, one of the most famous professors in
the Holy Roman Empire, takes in Schumacher as a servant and
student. When Luther is condemned by the Roman Catholic Church as
a heretic, one who does not believe the accepted truth about God
or the church, Schumacher accompanies him to Worms, where Luther
plans to defend his views. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.

Star of Fear, Star of Hope BR 10547
by Jo Hoestlandt 
1 volume
In 1942 French schoolgirls Helen and Lydia are best friends. When
the German army invades France, Lydia has to wear a yellow star
on her coat. Lydia sleeps over the night before Helen's ninth
birthday, but must leave in the middle of the night when they
learn that people with yellow stars are being arrested. For
grades 2-4. 1995.

Titanic Crossing BR 10644
by Barbara Williams 
1 volume
As the Trask family sets sail aboard the Titanic in 1912,
thirteen-year-old Albert has a lot on his mind. His father has
died, leaving him to be the man of the family. His mother is
unhappy about returning to America from England, where they have
been living, and his younger sister is worse than a pest. When
the "unsinkable" ship begins to go down, Albert takes his
responsibilities seriously, risking his life. For grades 4-7.
1995.

Tomorrow, When the War Began BR 10509
by John Marsden 
2 volumes
A group of Australian teenagers decide to spend a week in the
bush instead of attending the annual fair with their families. At
their remote campsite, they notice an unusual number of planes
flying over but think nothing of it until they return home. There
they find their families gone, their pets left to die, and the
phones and electricity out. Some violence. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1993.

Under the Blood-Red Sun BR 10261
by Graham Salisbury 
2 volumes
Tomi is a thirteen-year-old living in Honolulu in 1941. His
parents and grandfather are Japanese immigrants, and his best
friend, Billy, is white, a haole. Much to Tomi's dismay, his
grandfather persists in calling himself Japanese and even flying
Japan's flag. When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, soldiers
accuse Tomi's family of being spies. Even Billy begins treating
Tomi differently. Some strong language and some violence. For
grades 5-8. 1994.

Holidays

Cassettes

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever RC 38118
by Barbara Robinson 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette (Reissue)
Everyone agrees that the Herdmans are the worst kids in the
history of the world. When they hear about the free refreshments
at Sunday school, the Herdmans not only show up, but also muscle
their way into the lead roles of the annual Christmas pageant.
For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1972.

Carlos, Light the Farolito RC 42692
by Jean Ciavonne 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
It is Christmas Eve, and tonight the peregrinos will come to
Carlos's house as they search for shelter for Joseph and Mary. It
is an honor to host the last night of Las Posadas, and Carlos can
hardly wait. His grandfather always plays the role of the
innkeeper, but Carlos's parents and grandfather have gone to
town. So Carlos must fill in when the peregrinos arrive before
his grandfather returns. For grades K-3. 1995.

The Christmas Teddy Bear RC 41961
by Ivan Gantschev 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Christmas is only two days away when Ellen and her mother arrive
to visit Grandma and Grandpa at the country estate where they
work as caretakers. Ellen is hoping to get a teddy bear for
Christmas, and so one day before Christmas, Grandpa sets out on
the hour-long walk into town to find a teddy bear for Ellen. But
on the way home, he gets lost in a snowstorm. For grades K-3.
1992.

The Christmas Tree Ship RC 40471
by Jeanette Winter 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Every year when winter came, Captain Herman cut down spruce trees
and turned his fishing schooner into a Christmas tree ship. Then
he would sail down Lake Michigan and sell the trees in Chicago.
But one year, there is a blizzard when it's time for the captain
and his crew to deliver the trees. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.

Country Angel Christmas RC 42503
by Tomie dePaola 
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
St. Nicholas goes to heaven to tell the Country Angels they are
in charge of the Christmas celebration for all of the other
angels this year. Wanting to make their party as spectacular as
those put on by the Archangels and the Heavenly Choir, the
Country Angels are too busy to find something for the three
littlest angels to do. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Grandfather's Christmas Camp RC 42654
by Marc McCutcheon 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
It is Christmas Eve, but Lizzie and Grandfather can't get ready
for the holiday until they find Mr. Biggins--grandfather's
three-legged dog who often wanders off to hunt deer. All bundled
up, they set off up the mountain, carrying Grandfather's backpack
along. Lizzie gets tired on the long trip, and they decide to
spend the night in the woods. In the morning, there is a surprise
waiting for Lizzie. For grades K-3. 1995.

The Hallo-Wiener RC 42615
by Dav Pilkey 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Oscar, a dachshund, is half a dog tall and one-and-a-half dogs
long. His friends laugh at him and call him "Wiener Dog." On
Halloween Oscar hurries home from obedience school to make a
costume to wear trick-or-treating. But his mother has his outfit
all made--a hot dog bun. What will Oscar do? If he wears the
getup, his friends will tease him even more. For grades K-3.
1995.

Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present RC 39514
by John Burningham 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Santa, exhausted after a long Christmas Eve of delivering
presents, has just put the reindeer to bed and is headed for
sleep himself when he discovers a gift still in his sack. It is
for Harvey Slumfenburger, who lives at the top of a mountain far,
far away. Santa knows Harvey's parents are poor and this is
Harvey's only gift. He must find a way to get that present to
Harvey. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.

Littlejim's Gift: An Appalachian Christmas Story RC 40391
by Gloria Houston 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Littlejim is almost eleven. He works hard helping his mother and
father, and more than anything he wants his father to think of
him as a man. Littlejim has been saving his dimes and hopes to
buy a tool set he saw in the window of Mr. Burleson's store. But
when his sister Nell falls in love with a doll in the window,
Littlejim has some hard decisions to make. A companion book to
Littlejim (RC 36614). For grades 2-4. 1994.

Matzah Ball: A Passover Story RC 40185
by Mindy Avra Portnoy 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Aaron is a big fan of the Baltimore Orioles, and he has a chance
to attend an upcoming game. There is just one problem: the game
is during Passover and that means he can't eat all the great junk
food at the ball park. Instead he must take his own lunch of
matzah, tuna, and macaroons. But a strange thing happens at the
ball park, and suddenly Aaron doesn't feel so bad about his
special food. For grades K-3. 1994.

Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake RC 43114
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Ted Stoddard
1 cassette
Old Mr. Putter lives with his elderly cat, Tabby. He loves giving
Christmas presents, but each year he has a hard time choosing one
for his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry. Instead of getting her a
fruitcake or the other odd things she adores, Mr. Putter decides
to bake her a good Christmas cake. Unfortunately he doesn't know
how. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Santa Calls RC 38116
by William Joyce 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Art Atchinson Aimesworth lives in Abilene, Texas, with his aunt
and uncle who run a Wild West Show and Animal Phantasmagoria. And
while he has a weakness for sweets and a tendency to be mean to
his sister, Esther, all that changes with the Christmas of 1908.
Art, a crime-fighting whiz kid, is mysteriously summoned by Santa
Claus--and embarks on a rollicking Christmas adventure with
Esther and his best friend that brings them closer together. For
grades K-3. 1993.

Save Halloween! RC 40364
by Stephanie S. Tolan 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Johnna, a sixth-grader, is helping write a script for the class
Halloween pageant. Knowing that her family does not approve of
celebrating a holiday associated with the devil, especially after
her uncle preaches about it at the tent meeting, Johnna thinks
through her ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Prayer
and reflection lead Johnna to a decision about her values. For
grades 4-7. 1993.

The Spotted Pony: A Collection of Hanukkah Stories RC 39534
retold by Eric A. Kimmel 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
A collection of eight Jewish folktales, each preceded by a brief
"shammes" story, to be read on the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Includes "Leviathan and the Fox," "Did the Rabbi Have a Head?"
and "The Caliph and the Cobbler." For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1992.

Tanya's Big Green Dream RC 40170
by Linda Glaser 
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Tanya, nine, wants her Earth Day project to be really
spectacular, after her disastrous science fair entry. She decides
to plant a tree, a project her teacher calls "ambitious." But
Tanya soon discovers that it won't be easy--she must find a spot
to plant the tree and raise thirty dollars to buy the sapling.
For grades 3-6. 1994.

Braille

The Legend of the Poinsettia BR 9935
retold by Tomie De Paola 
1 volume
Lucida is helping her mother make a new blanket for the baby
Jesus for the Christmas procession. Her mother becomes ill, and
Lucida tries to finish the blanket but gets the threads all
tangled. With no gift for baby Jesus, Lucida does not want to go
to church. But an old woman tells Lucida any gift she gives will
be loved. A surprise awaits everyone when Lucida brings a bunch
of weeds to church. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1994.

The Matzah That Papa Brought Home BR 10029
by Fran Manushkin 
1 volume
A cumulative rhyme story, written in the style of "The House That
Jack Built," that explains what happens to the matzah Papa brings
home for the family's Passover Seder. Includes definitions of
Passover foods and traditions. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
1995.

A Midnight Clear: Stories for the Christmas Season BR 10634
by Katherine Paterson 
1 volume
A collection of stories that the author wrote for her pastor
husband to tell his congregation on Christmas Eves. In the title
story, a boy who is scared by recurring visions of nuclear
mushroom clouds finds comfort in helping a homeless old woman. In
"Amazing Grace," a woman stranded when the car runs out of gas
gives birth in a humble cabin on Christmas Eve. For grades 5-8.
1995.

A Village Full of Valentines BR 10006
by James Stevenson 
1 volume
All the animals in the village are preparing for Valentine's Day
by making valentines for someone special. Clifford has been
waiting a long time for a valentine because he won't send one
until he gets one. Murray is trying to make the world's most
beautiful valentine, and Gus has a valentine for the whole
village. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1995.

Humor

Cassettes

Al Capsella Takes a Vacation RC 40648
by J. Clarke 
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Sequel to Al Capsella and the Watchdogs (RC 37551).
Sixteen-year-old Al and his friend Lou don't want to take the
usual holiday vacation with their families. Instead, they decide
to go alone to Scutchthorpe, a town highly recommended by a
friend. Arriving by bus, the boys are horrified to find
themselves in the country, far from the promised beaches and
party life. How will they ever live this down? For junior and
senior high readers. 1992.

Humor

Cassettes

Amelia Bedelia RC 40183
by Peggy Parish 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette (Reissue)
When Amelia Bedelia shows up for her first day of work as a
housekeeper, her new employer, Mrs. Rogers, gives her a list of
things to do and drives away. Amelia is puzzled by the
instructions but follows them anyway. She dresses the chicken in
a little outfit, dusts the furniture with dusting powder, and
cuts up the towels to change them. For grades K-3. 1963.

Diane Goode's Book of Silly Stories and Songs RC 38126
edited by Diane Goode 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
An eclectic collection of silly folktales from the world over,
with five nonsensical songs interspersed for a dash of vim and
verve. The author's intention is to "make you laugh all the way
through," and her selections include "The Husband Who Was to Mind
the House," "Talk," "On Top of Spaghetti," and "The Magic Pot."
For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992.

Dumbstruck RC 42269
by Sara Pennypacker 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
On a weird and completely dark night at the beginning of summer,
Ivy's kind but eccentric parents vanish. Ivy is shipped off to
the Wretched Dear Darlings' Blessed Haven Orphanage run by the
disgusting Armilda and Borage Clott but quickly escapes. Yodeling
Aunt Zilpa and her three-hundred-pound ostrich lead the rescue of
Ivy's now dumbstruck parents, and a zany escapade ensues. For
grades 3-6. 1994.

The Exiles at Home RC 40530
by Hilary McKay 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
1 cassette
The Conroy sisters--Ruth, thirteen; Naomi, twelve; Rachel, eight;
and Phoebe, six--are back in Lincolnshire following their summer
with Big Grandma. For Christmas, each girl is given ten pounds,
and Ruth decides to use her money to sponsor an African child for
a year. But Ruth has a big problem because sponsorship costs ten
pounds per month. Sequel to The Exiles (RC 38569). For grades
4-7. 1993.

Falling Up RC 42824
by Shel Silverstein 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A collection of brief and humorous poems featuring silly
situations and a gallery of zany characters. You will see the
world from "a different angle" as you meet the Terrible
Toy-Eating Tookle, attend the "Rotten Convention," and visit
Hungry Kid Island. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Bestseller
1996.

Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia RC 41801
by Herman Parish 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
On Amelia Bedelia's birthday, her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers,
give her the day off. She decides to go visit her cousin, so Mr.
Rogers offers to let her use the couple's car. Since Amelia
Bedelia hasn't driven in years, Mr. Rogers takes her out for a
practice drive in the country. But Amelia Bedelia can't
understand any of his directions. For grades K-3. 1995.

The Great Brain Is Back RC 41605
by John D. Fitzgerald 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
In this final book about the Great Brain (the manuscript was
found after the author's death), J.D. narrates eight more tales
about how his big brother, Tom, now thirteen, continues to
swindle people out of their money. Tom convinces J.D. to sell
bars of soap, he almost outwits Polly Reagan in the spelling bee,
and he helps rescue a gang of outlaws. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Hattie Baked a Wedding Cake RC 41063
by Toby Speed 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
The cobbler and the cook are getting married, and Hattie bakes
the wedding cake. Hattie puts in flour, eggs, raisins, and nuts,
but then a few other ingredients get mixed in to make a very
unusual cake. For grades K-3. 1994.

The Latchkey Dog RC 38993
by Mary Jane Auch 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
After Sam's father moves out and his mother goes to work
full-time, the family's golden retriever is left alone all day
and grows lonely. Amber expresses her frustration by barking for
hours, annoying the neighbors. Mom decides that Amber must go. In
desperation Sam tries everything, including keeping Amber up all
night in the hope that she will sleep during the day. The results
are disastrous and hilarious. For grades 3-6. 1994.

More Rootabagas: Stories RC 41593
by Carl Sandburg 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
As noted in the foreword, Sandburg, searching for bedtime stories
for his three daughters, lamented the lack of fairy tales native
to the United States. So, the famous poet wrote his own, which he
described as "tales with American fooling in them." Indeed, there
is "fooling" and whimsy aplenty in this collection of ten
previously unpublished stories. Companion to Rootabaga Stories
(RC 25522). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993.

Never Take a Pig to Lunch: And Other Poems about the Fun of
Eating RC 39647
selected by Nadine Bernard Westcott 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A collection of nearly sixty humorous poems about food and
eating. There are poems about school lunches, picnics, and
manners and about baloney, a sliver of liver, oodles of noodles,
and fudge. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1994.

The Obnoxious Jerks RC 41333
by Stephen Manes 
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Frank Wess is new at Ullman Griswold Memorial High (UGH to the
kids) and he feels somewhat like a misfit. But then he is invited
to join the Obnoxious Jerks, a group of boys of supposedly
superior intelligence who are known for their wacky ways of
protesting school rules. It is Frank who comes up with one of
their wildest ideas: wearing skirts to school to protest the "no
shorts" mandate. Some strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1988.

Owl in Love RC 38770
by Patrice Kindl 
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
"I am Owl. It is my name as well as my nature," announces
fourteen-year-old Owl Tycho. Born to simple witches, Owl has
shape-shifting abilities (a condition that runs in her family)
and is a suburban high school girl by day and a barn owl by
night. She has fallen in love with her science teacher, Mr.
Lindstrom, and keeps a nightly vigil outside his window as she
pursues her ill-fated infatuation. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1993.

The Pelican Chorus and Other Nonsense RC 42464
by Edward Lear 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Three humorous tales in verse include "The New Vestments," in
which a man fashions an outfit made out of food, only to have it
eaten off his body. The couple in "The Owl and the Pussycat" take
"some honey and plenty of money" in search of a ring. In the
title story, two pelicans are saddened when their daughter
chooses the king of the cranes to wed. For grades 2-4 and older
readers. 1995.

Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia RC 40197
by Peggy Parish 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette (Reissue)
Amelia Bedelia is a housekeeper who takes everything she is told
literally. One day when the neighborhood baseball team needs a
replacement player for a game, Amelia volunteers. But when they
tell her to steal bases, tag players, and run home, she gets
confused. For grades K-3. 1972.

Tarantula Shoes RC 42794
by Tom Birdseye 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
As if moving across country isn't bad enough, Ryan, almost twelve
years old, learns, to his horror, that he will go to the junior
high where sixth graders are picked on. His only hope is to be
cool and get a pair of Slam Dunk Sky Jumper basketball shoes. But
where will he get the $124.99, plus tax? He works hard to earn
most of it yet is still short. Then he makes a star out of Fang,
his pet tarantula, but things never go smoothly! For grades 3-6.
1995.

The Thing That Bothered Farmer Brown RC 41240
by Teri Sloat 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Just as Farmer Brown is about to fall asleep something begins to
buzz around his bedroom, keeping him awake. What a time he has
chasing the pesky mosquito! And when it finally decides to leave
the farmer alone, it flies away and annoys the animals too. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Your Mother Was a Neanderthal RC 40670
by Jon Scieszka 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Sam, Joe, and Fred, the Time Warp Trio who first appeared in
Knights of the Kitchen Table (RC 36216), travel back to the Stone
Age and are immediately in trouble. First, they're completely
naked (Sam still has his hat and Fred his glasses) and, second,
they no longer have The Book that enables them to travel in time.
They have plenty of other problems, too, with cavegirls and a
woolly mammoth. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993.

Braille

Amelia Bedelia BR 10284
by Peggy Parish 
1 volume
When Amelia Bedelia shows up for her first day of work as a
housekeeper, her new employer, Mrs. Rogers, gives her a list of
things to do and drives away. Amelia is puzzled by the
instructions but follows them anyway. She dresses the chicken in
a little outfit, dusts the furniture with dusting powder, and
cuts up the towels to change them. For grades K-3. 1963.

The Case of the Double Bumblebee Sting: Hank the Cowdog, Volume
22 BR 10566
by John R. Erickson 
1 volume
As Slim and Loper prepare to help a friend with his spring
branding for a few days, Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security,
sticks his head into a bumblebee nest and gets stung twice on the
nose. Loper's wife, Sally May, takes Hank to the vet and tries to
make him comfortable while he gets better. But she won't let him
into the house until he gives her the "look of maximum woe and
misery." For grades 4-7. 1994.

The Case of the Midnight Rustler: Hank the Cowdog, Book 19 BR
10065
by John R. Erickson 
1 volume
Called into night duty when Uncle Johnny suspects that someone or
something is stealing his cattle, Hank the Cowdog is proud of his
assignment. But poor Hank is slugged on the nose, eats poisoned
weenies, and gets soaked when the tent collapses in the midst of
a rainstorm. Then Hank is helped by Brewster, who scares no one
but is big. Together they put an end to the "crinimal" behavior.
For grades 3-6. 1992.

Harris and Me: A Summer Remembered BR 10574
by Gary Paulsen 
1 volume
In the 1950s, two boys on a farm find all kinds of trouble and
adventure. Told by one boy, whose parents are drunk a lot, the
story begins when he goes to stay with his cousin Harris's
family. The first day, he gets kicked in the groin and head by a
demonic cow, battles a manic rooster, wrestles a pig in manure,
rides monstrous horses, loses a bout with a lynx, and eats around
twenty meals. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 1993.

"Hi, Pizza Man!" BR 9946
by Virginia Walter 
1 volume
Vivian is very hungry and is having a hard time waiting for the
pizza man. While waiting, she and her mother play a game about
who might deliver the pizza. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade
2. 1995.

Oddballs: Stories BR 10072
by William Sleator 
1 volume
Slightly exaggerated stories about the author's unusual family.
He and his sister, Vicky, were thrilled when their baby brother
was born and they could play cruel games with him in the car. The
second baby paid them back by refusing to potty train until he
was five. Though their friends' parents didn't approve of their
pediatrician mother's lax house rules, the Sleator children
became the kind of oddballs their parents like. For grades 6-9.
1993.

Once upon a Golden Apple BR 9950
by Jean Little and Maggie de Vries 
1 volume
"Once upon a time" is how most fairy tales begin, but not this
one. And much to the amusement of the three bears, the seven
dwarfs, and even the gingerbread boy, that isn't the end of it.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1991.

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog BR 10558
by John R. Erickson 
1 volume
Humorous tale of Hank the Cowdog, who is very proud of his
position as head of ranch security. Unfortunately, Hank's heroic
attempts at finding a chicken murderer backfire, and his helper
cowdog is no help at all. When the rancher accuses Hank of being
the killer, he quits his job, becomes an outlaw, and meets a
beautiful coyote. For grades 2-4. 1988.

Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia BR 10144
by Peggy Parish 
1 volume
Amelia Bedelia is a housekeeper who takes everything she is told
literally. One day when the neighborhood baseball team needs a
replacement player for a game, Amelia volunteers. But when they
tell her to steal bases, tag players, and run home, she gets
confused. For grades K-3. 1972.

Tarantula Shoes BR 10548
by Tom Birdseye 
1 volume
As if moving across country isn't bad enough, Ryan, almost twelve
years old, learns, to his horror, that he will go to the junior
high where sixth graders are picked on. His only hope is to be
cool and get a pair of Slam Dunk Sky Jumper basketball shoes. But
where will he get the $124.99, plus tax? He works hard to earn
most of it yet is still short. Then he makes a star out of Fang,
his pet tarantula, but things never go smoothly! For grades 3-6.
1995.

Mystery

Cassettes

Adventures in South America RC 42745
by Jeanette Windle 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old twins Justin and Jenny Parker journey to South
America with their Uncle Pete. But their relaxed vacation turns
into a perilous adventure when they find themselves in the midst
of international intrigue. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1994.

Best of Enemies RC 39454
by Carolyn Keene 
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Frank and Joe Hardy have come to Memphis to help an American spy
stationed in the former East Berlin come home. A man named
Pritchitt has promised to turn the agent over--for a price. Nancy
Drew is in Memphis to aid Beau Davis, an overzealous Elvis fan
accused of stealing his guitar. Now Davis has become the prime
suspect in the murder of Pritchitt, and the sleuths team up to
solve the case. A Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys book for grades 4-7.
1991.

The Case of the Constant Caller: A Father Dowling Mystery for
Young Adults RC 41796
by Ralph McInerny 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Janet Hospers has a summer job working with senior citizens at
Father Dowling's community center. Gerry Krause is working there
also. Although Gerry's uncle was the arresting officer who sent
Janet's father to prison, the two teenagers hit it off and begin
investigating a possible connection between an ex-con and odd
happenings at the parish. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.

The Case of the Dead Winner: A Father Dowling Mystery for Young
Adults RC 42394
by Ralph McInerny 
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
Retired professor Mrs. Mortimer, a regular at St. Hillary's
parish center, hires Carl, the twelve-year-old son of parish
director Edna Hospers, to do odd jobs at her home. When Mrs.
Mortimer's estranged daughter appears with an unsavory boyfriend
in tow, Mrs. Mortimer has Carl hide the key to her late gambler
husband's safe-deposit box. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.

The Case of the Desperate Drummer: A McGurk Mystery RC 40343
by E.W. Hildick 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
McGurk and members of his detective organization know that to be
an effective agency, they must be able to provide protection for
their clients and witnesses. Each member has made a dummy to use
in their training program, and some prove to be more successful
than others in protecting their dummies. But will their
practicing prove helpful when they try to protect a world-famous
drummer? For grades 3-6. 1993.

The Case of the Fantastic Footprints: A McGurk Mystery RC 41531
by E.W. Hildick 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
The McGurk Organization of young private detectives takes on a
case of proving a classmate's cat is not responsible for the
footprints in a neighbor's new driveway. This inspires McGurk to
create a footprint-testing laboratory--just in time to interpret
some pretty puzzling footprints that begin showing up around
town. For grades 3-6. 1994.

The Case of the Furtive Firebug: The Kerry Hill Casecrackers,
Book 1 RC 41129
by Peggy Nicholson and John F. Warner 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Hally, thirteen, and her little brother, Jason, are visiting
Rhode Island with their father. Jason has been living with their
mother, and Hally had forgotten what a pain he is. Things look up
when she meets young Tuyet. Hally and Jason help Tuyet paint an
apartment for mean Mr. Crowhurst, who teases Tuyet about a fire
she accidentally started. Then Jason smells smoke! For grades
3-6. 1995.

The Dark Stairs: A Herculeah Jones Mystery RC 41485
by Betsy Byars 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Herculeah's private-investigator mother named her after the hero
of the movie Hercules vs. the Moloch. When Herculeah sees her
mother's latest client, the feisty teenager realizes she's met
her own hulking, scary Moloch. On top of that, her policeman
father's latest case involving a mysterious house makes
Herculeah's hair frizz, a sure sign that she's in danger. For
grades 5-8. 1994.

Double Date: The Fear Street Saga RC 41050
by R.L. Stine 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Bobby Newkirk might be good-looking and an excellent guitarist,
but he is also extremely conceited. He has dated all of the
cheerleaders and now has plans to date both of the Wade twins,
who are new in town. Bree is quiet and shy while Samantha is bold
and sexy, so it should be easy to tell them apart. But Bobby soon
begins to wonder just who is who. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.

Dragons in the Waters RC 42667
by Madeleine L'Engle 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Aboard a freighter bound for Venezuela, Poly and Charles O'Keefe,
fourteen and twelve, and their new young friend, Simon Renier,
encounter an imposter, the theft of an irreplaceable portrait of
Simon Bolivar, and a murder for which all the passengers and crew
become suspect. For grades 6-9. 1976.

The Face in the Bessledorf Funeral Parlor RC 39068
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
The Magruder family runs the Bessledorf Hotel, the only hotel in
Middleburg, Indiana. Next door is the Bessledorf Funeral Parlor
where strange things have been happening, especially since the
opening of the parlor's drive-in viewing window. Bernie Magruder
believes that a robbery in town has links to the funeral parlor,
and he and his friends set out to solve the mystery. For grades
4-7. 1993.

A Fate Totally Worse than Death RC 42945
by Paul Fleischman 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
The Huns are a group of very rich students at Cliffside High
School. Earlier, three Hun girls arranged the death of an
outsider who tried to date a Hun. Now Helga, a new girl, is
showing interest in a Hun boy. But as the girls make their plans
for Helga, their bodies start aging rapidly. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.

The Fire Bug Connection: An Ecological Mystery RC 39816
by Jean Craighead George 
read by Grainne Cassidy
1 cassette
Maggie Mercer is spending the summer with her parents at a
research center in Maine where she enjoys studying insects in the
area. As Maggie leans out of her window the morning of her
twelfth birthday, a raven flies straight toward her, and Maggie
recalls her grandmother's warning that a murder will take place
if that happens. Then the firebugs in Maggie's collection begin
to die. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Bashful Beaver RC 43102
by Eth Clifford 
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Flatfoot Fox, who runs a detective agency, considers himself the
smartest detective in the world. But when Bashful Beaver comes to
ask for help in locating his big black bag of beautiful bright
blue buttons, Flatfoot Fox allows his assistant, Secretary Bird,
to head up the investigation--with rather unusual results. For
grades 2-4. 1995.

The Haunting of Holroyd Hill RC 43305
by Brenda Seabrooke 
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Melinda is unhappy about moving to rural Holroyd Hill, Virginia,
because it means having to make new friends, but her brother,
Kevin, doesn't mind. As they explore the nearby woods, Melinda
and Kevin are accosted by a frightening old man. Then they meet
his grandson, Dan, and things improve--until a ghost appears. For
grades 5-8. 1995.

Horror at the Haunted House RC 38957
by Peg Kehret 
read by Ardyth Heller
1 cassette
Ellen and her younger brother Corey are thrilled to participate
in a haunted house project to help raise money to convert an old
mansion into a museum. Upon entering the place, Ellen feels an
uncomfortable presence and soon realizes that she is being
haunted by the ghost of a young woman named Lydia. Overcoming her
fear of Lydia's ghost, Ellen unravels a mystery involving Lydia's
fabulous collection of Wedgwood china. For grades 5-7 and older
readers. 1992.

Jumping the Nail RC 42570
by Eve Bunting 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Shortly after Dru's high school graduation in La Paloma,
California, Elisa and Scooter, a couple from Dru's class, decide
to jump the Nail, a deep, narrow gorge where thrill-seekers fall
from the cliffs into the ocean below. Dru's concern about Elisa's
surviving the stunt mentally and physically turns to alarm when
terrified Elisa describes being held under water by a girl
previously drowned there. For junior and senior high readers.
1991.

The Light on Hogback Hill RC 40492
by Cynthia DeFelice 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Hadley Patterson's mom works late as a waitress, leaving Hadley
to worry about the horrible hag on Hogback Hill, who supposedly
turns people into cats. When new sixth-grader Josh Carter invites
Hadley over for dinner, she happily accepts. But Josh insists
they find out about the hag by visiting her on Halloween! For
grades 3-6. 1993.

Look for Me by Moonlight RC 42295
by Mary Downing Hahn 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Cynda travels to Maine to live with her father,
stepmother, and young half-brother while her mother and
stepfather take an extended trip to Italy. At first Cynda is
spooked by her father's inn, which is rumored to be haunted, but
when handsome poet Vincent Morthanos appears for a long stay,
Cynda falls in love. By the time she realizes Vincent is evil, he
has already gained power over the entire family. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.

Looking for Juliette: Investigators of the Unknown, Book 2 RC
38849
by Janet Taylor Lisle 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Angela goes to Mexico for a year, leaving her Siamese cat,
Juliette, with her friend Poco. When Juliette is hit by a car and
disappears, Poco's friend Georgina and shy, strange Walter join
Poco in a search for the cat. Walter produces a Ouija board, and
clues lead the team to Angela's house and the housesitter, Miss
Bone. Sequel to The Gold Dust Letters (RC 38848). For grades 3-6.
1994.

Lucy Forever, Miss Rosetree, and the Stolen Baby RC 40417
by Susan Richards Shreve 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
In the sequel to Lucy Forever and Miss Rosetree, Shrinks (RC
28587), sixth-graders Lucy Childs and Rosie Treeman (still
pretending to be psychiatrists) now have 468 imagined patients.
Jealous of Rosie's many brothers and sisters, Lucy is thrilled
when her parents decide to adopt an abandoned baby. But while
they wait for the adoption to become final, someone kidnaps the
baby. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Mike's Mystery RC 38942
by Gertrude Chandler Warner 
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
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.

Money to Burn RC 41293
by E.M. Goldman 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Matt and Lewis, both fourteen, are facing a boring Canadian
summer. They have no money, and there are no jobs to be had. So
what are they going to do all summer long? Their lives change
dramatically when they suddenly discover $400,000 in a suitcase.
For grades 5-8. 1994.

The Scariest Night RC 40345
by Betty Ren Wright 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Erin Lindsay is not happy about spending the
summer in Milwaukee just so her genius foster brother can take
piano lessons. She loves ghosts and had planned a scary summer
back home. But she finds that the apartment her family is renting
is in the only building left on a torn-up street. And the other
tenants are old and interesting, especially Molly Panca, who
holds seances and has a group of dolls that seem to be alive. For
grades 3-6. 1991.

Shadowmaker RC 41280
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
read by Cecelia Riddett
1 cassette
Katie Gillian and her mom, Eve, an investigative reporter, have
moved to the small town of Kluney, Texas, so Eve can write a
novel and escape the trouble they have had since Eve wrote a
series of articles about toxic waste dumps. But trouble seems to
follow Katie and her mom. They discover there is a toxic waste
dump in Kluney, and two murders take place. Is there a
connection? For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Silent Witness RC 40295
by Patricia H. Rushford 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
In the sequel to Too Many Secrets (RC 40294), Jennie McGrady and
her grandmother, a police officer turned writer, are on their way
to Florida. Intrigued by a girl in a wheelchair at the airport,
Jennie is excited to encounter her again as she helps Gram
research an article on dolphins. The girl, Sarah, is undergoing
dolphin therapy after the trauma of witnessing her father's
murder. And Jennie has found another mystery to solve. For grades
6-9. 1993.

Someone Else's Ghost RC 41437
by Margaret Buffie 
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
Shortly after Jessica's brother, Scotty, dies in a canoe
accident, Jessica's father moves her and her distraught mother to
a guest ranch he has bought in Alberta. Angry at her father's
indifference, Jessica becomes alarmed when her mother announces
that Scotty is contacting her. But it's not Scotty who is
haunting the ranch. It's young Ian, who lived there at the turn
of the century and hated his mother. Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 1992.

Spider Kane and the Mystery under the May-Apple RC 38365
by Mary Pope Osborne 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Much to his mother's disapproval, butterfly Leon Leafwing falls
madly in love with gorgeous gossamer-winged Mimi--who has a past.
When Mimi is kidnapped, Leon and his friends seek out sleuth
Spider Kane. They all travel to the Dark Swamp in search of Mimi,
who has been forced into the service of the evil Emperor Moth.
For grades 3-6. 1992.

Stolen Bones RC 40427
by Joan Carris 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Alec Wright and his mother, an archaeologist, are
in Montana to help Alec's grandfather on a dig for dinosaur
bones. Alec doesn't want to be there because he knows his
grandfather doesn't like him. But when some of the bones begin to
disappear, Alec and Rina, the only other kid in the area, decide
to find out who is taking them. Along the way, Alec makes some
surprising discoveries. For grades 4-7. 1993.

Too Many Secrets RC 40294
by Patricia H. Rushford 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Jennie McGrady is looking forward to her sixteenth birthday
present: a vacation in Florida with her grandmother. But she is
dismayed when her mother becomes engaged even though Jennie's
long-missing father was never declared dead. Then Jennie learns
Gram, a former police officer turned writer, has been declared a
fugitive from justice! Jennie and Gram's neighbor Ryan set out to
uncover the truth. For grades 6-9. 1993.

Torn Away RC 39756
by James Heneghan 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Declan is a wild Irish boy seeking revenge for
family deaths. Declan's terrorist activities have persuaded the
British authorities that the place for him is in Canada with an
uncle who is offering him a fresh start. Declan slips out of the
handcuffs that restrain him on the flight out of Belfast. He
continues to resist, determined as he is to find a way back,
until he learns the truth. For junior and senior high readers.
1994.

The Trespassers RC 42585
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 
read by Lisa Kiava
1 cassette
Neely Bradford, eleven, and her eight-year-old brother, Grub,
often visit deserted Halcyon House and play with the guard dog,
who is a pushover for Grub. One day they find an open window and
begin to explore inside the house, which seems to be haunted by
the spirit of a young girl. For grades 3-6. 1995.

The Twin in the Tavern RC 39449
by Barbara Brooks Wallace 
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Young Taddy is found by scavenging thieves as he cowers in the
house of his recently dead aunt and uncle. Rather than face the
workhouse, he submits to being hauled off to be a servant in
their tavern, which is right in the heart of the town where he
was told by his dying uncle to look for his twin and find out his
true identity. For grades 3-6. 1993.

The View from the Cherry Tree RC 42831
by Willo Davis Roberts 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette (Reissue)
Rob Mallory spends a lot of time in his family's cherry tree,
especially now that his sister Darcy's wedding is drawing near.
The tree overlooks the home of their hateful neighbor Mrs.
Calloway, who is constantly complaining about Rob and his cat.
The day before the wedding, Rob is shocked to see Mrs. Calloway
get pushed out of her window. But no one will believe that her
death wasn't an accident. For grades 5-8. 1975.

A Walk to the Great Mystery RC 42959
by Virginia A. Stroud 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When Dustin and Rose visit their Grandma Ann, she promises to
show them the "Great Mystery," where the secrets of the earth
come from. For grades K-3. 1995.

The Weekend Was Murder! RC 39695
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
In the sequel to The Dark and Deadly Pool (RC 29619), young Mary
Elizabeth and her coworkers at Ridley Hotel are asked to act out
small parts in a murder mystery weekend. The "murder scene" is to
be in a suite that many of the hotel workers consider haunted.
When Mary Elizabeth discovers an actual corpse in the room, a
real murder investigation becomes tangled in the make-believe
one. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992.

Who's There? RC 43207
by Stephanie S. Tolan 
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
After their parents are killed in a gas explosion, Drew Broderick
and her brother, Evan, learn that they have a grandfather and an
aunt living in a large old house called Rose Hill. Although not
sure why their father never told them about his family, Drew
loves it there, and even Evan, who has not spoken since the
accident, seems happy. But it soon appears that Drew's new
friend, Will, is right: the house is haunted! For grades 5-8.
1994.

Braille

The Betrayal: The Fear Street Saga, Volume 1 BR 10368
by R.L. Stine 
1 volume
In Wickham Village, Massachusetts, in 1692, Susannah Goode and
her mother are accused of witchcraft by Benjamin Fier, the father
of the boy Susannah loves. They may be burned at the stake. And
in 1900 in the village of Shadyside, Nora Goode stands before the
Fear mansion listening to the screams of those trapped inside the
blazing house. Prequel to The Secret (BR 10369). For junior and
senior high readers. 1993.

The Burning: The Fear Street Saga, Volume 3 BR 10370
by R.L. Stine 
1 volume
New Orleans, 1845. Simon Fier has changed his name to Fear and
moved to New Orleans in hopes of escaping the curse that has
afflicted his family for generations. But the curse seems to
persist. And in 1900 in the village of Shadyside, Simon's
grandson meets Nora Goode and they fall in love. Sequel to The
Secret (BR 10369). For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Two Spies BR 10391
by Donald J. Sobol 
1 volume
Collection of ten more cases for Encyclopedia Brown to solve as
he continues his war on crime in Idaville. In the title story,
Encyclopedia helps his police chief dad figure out how two spies
are passing information to each other. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Live from the Fifth Grade BR 10173
by Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna 
1 volume
Roger Friday is the class clown at Sacred Heart Elementary
School, and the target of most of his jokes is classmate Marsha
Cessano, because she's so easy to tease. But having a sense of
humor can be a curse, and a dead-snake prank lands Roger in
after-school detention helping the kindly janitor. When the
school laser printer is stolen, Marsha volunteers to help Roger
find the thief to clear the janitor's name. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Nasty, Stinky Sneakers BR 10226
by Eve Bunting 
1 volume
The Slam Dunkers sneakers company is having a contest, and the
person with the stinkiest sneakers wins three pairs of its
popular brand. Ten-year-old Colin knows he has a great chance of
winning. After careful handling, his sneakers are now so foul his
mother makes him leave them in the hall outside their apartment
door. Then, the day before the contest, someone steals Colin's
shoes! For grades 4-7. 1994.

Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Flying Elephant BR 10836
by Mary Blount Christian 
1 volume
Sebastian is a dog who loves to solve mysteries. Shortly after
the circus comes to Sebastian's town, Tahsha, the beloved
elephant, disappears. Sebastian and his police-detective human
begin to analyze clues. For grades 2-4. 1994.

The Secret: The Fear Street Saga, Volume 2 BR 10369
by R.L. Stine 
1 volume
Wickham Village, Massachusetts, 1737. Ezra Fier and his family
return to Wickham where Ezra vowed revenge against George Goode,
the brother of Susannah Goode, who was burned at the stake. Now
Ezra has found the Goodes at last. And in 1900 in the village of
Shadyside, Nora Goode must continue to write the story of what
happened in Wickham years earlier. Sequel to The Betrayal (BR
10368). For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Wrapped in a Riddle BR 10205
by Sharon E. Heisel 
1 volume
While her biologist parents are off on a research trip, Miranda
is staying with her grandmother (GrandAnn) in her
bed-and-breakfast inn. GrandAnn likes riddles and Mark Twain; the
rooms in her inn are named after his characters. Before long,
Miranda and her new school friends have a real-life riddle to
solve. Who bopped the inn's housekeeper on the head and stole
letters written by Mark Twain? For grades 4-7. 1993.
School

Cassettes

Amber Brown Goes Fourth RC 42372
by Paula Danziger 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Amber Brown has her notebook, pens and pencils, new shoes, and
new clothes for the new school year. But she is not looking
forward to the fourth grade. Her best friend, Justin, has moved
away; her dad lives in France; and her mother has a new friend,
Max. Amber does her best to "go fourth," though, and eventually
makes a new friend and even decides she might like Max. For
grades 3-6. 1995.

Beware of Kissing Lizard Lips RC 42140
by Phyllis Shalant 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Zack Moore slides into the last-row seat on the bus--the coolest
place for a sixth-grader to sit--and feels rather proud of
himself. But will he be able to keep his seat? The seats are for
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                      ence or him, and he keeps forgetting his
homework. Worst of all, Joey's family has broken up and his
mother has married Mr. Johnson. But it is Mr. Johnson who helps
Joey solve his problems. For grades 4-7. 1993.

Dinah in Love RC 39481
by Claudia Mills 
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
As chair of the sixth-grade Sadie Hawkins-style sock hop, Dinah
Seabrooke is excited about mismatching neon pink and orange socks
for her outfit but not about asking a boy to go with her. Her
best friend urges her to ask Nick Tribble, but Dinah thinks he's
a creep. After all, he threw a pink exercise bra on her head
while she was a living mannequin in the window of her father's
store. Companion to Dinah for President (RC 38022). For grades
3-6. 1993.

Flour Babies RC 39568
by Anne Fine 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The boys of Room 8 at St. Boniface School are known as the Sads
and the Bads, troublemakers and nuisances. They have been
assigned a science project--flour babies. Each boy is to take
full responsibility for a six-pound bag of flour for three weeks.
Keeping the flour babies safe, clean, and dry proves too much for
the boys, except Simon Martin. Deserted by his dad when he was a
baby, Simon becomes attached to his charge and gains wisdom. For
grades 5-8. 1992.

Germy in Charge RC 39480
by Rebecca C. Jones 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Jeremy Bluett (known as Germy Blew It to his friends), despite
past bungled efforts, feels ready for leadership on a grand
scale. The sixth-grader runs for student representative on the
school board--a seat usually held by a high school student--and
wins! (The high school students vote a boa constrictor homecoming
queen.) Now Jeremy has lots of campaign promises to fulfill.
Companion to Germy Blew It (RC 29825). For grades 3-6. 1993.

Getting Something on Maggie Marmelstein RC 41779
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette (Reissue)
Thad Smith makes the mistake of calling classmate Maggie
Marmelstein a mouse because she has a squeaky voice. So when
Maggie catches Thad cooking, she threatens to spread her
discovery around school. Thad knows he has to get something
equally embarrassing on Maggie before she ruins his reputation.
For grades 4-7. 1971.

The Greatest Idea Ever RC 38961
by Joan Carris 
read by Janet Daley
1 cassette
Gus Howard's family has returned to the States from England and
has resettled in a small Ohio town--a pretty momentous change for
Gus. The irrepressible fourth-grader is constantly in trouble as
he seeks revenge on the class tattletale, Nanny; tries to train
his new dog; and organizes a school art show. For grades 3-6.
1990.

If It Hadn't Been for Yoon Jun RC 40248
by Marie G. Lee 
read by Grainne Cassidy
1 cassette
Seventh-grader Alice Larsen is indifferent to her Korean
ancestry. Adopted as a baby by a Minnesota family, she is a
happy, popular cheerleader. When Yoon Jun Lee, a Korean immigrant
new to the United States, begins attending Bainer Junior High,
Alice thinks he's weird. Then he becomes her partner for
International Day, and together they prepare a report on Korea,
piquing Alice's interest in her heritage and in friendship with
Yoon Jun. For grades 4-7. 1993.

It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeee! RC 41195
by Jamie Gilson 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Best friends Richard and Ben are supposed to be nice to new kid
Patrick, but it's hard because he's a know-it-all in a suit and
bow tie. All three are in Mrs. Zookey's second grade. After the
boys find a stranded bat and share all kinds of scary
misconceptions about it, Patrick gets in trouble; spends recess
inside reading about bats; and pairs with Dawn Marie, who has
real bats at home, on a report for Endangered Animal Month. For
grades 2-4. 1994.

Just Call Me Stupid RC 40366
by Tom Birdseye 
read by Grainne Cassidy
1 cassette
Fifth-grader Patrick Lowe's special-reading teacher seems mad at
him, and mean Andy calls him stupid, just as Patrick's father did
before he moved away. When new classmate Celina moves in next
door, she begins reading Patrick The Sword in the Stone and plays
chess with him. Patrick tells her a story he made up about a
white knight, and Celina is so impressed she secretly enters it
in a writing contest. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Marrying Malcolm Murgatroyd RC 43307
by Mame Farrell 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Hannah Billings is in the popular group at school, and Malcolm
Murgatroyd is decidedly not. Hannah is horrified that the adult
Billings and Murgatroyds are great friends who joke about Hannah
and Malcolm's marrying someday. But when Hannah's brother Ian's
muscular dystrophy sends him to the hospital, Hannah sees Malcolm
in a different light. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Math Curse RC 42748
by Jon Scieszka 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
When math teacher Mrs. Fibonacci tells the class "you can think
of almost everything as a math problem," one of her students
feels as if she's received a math curse. Now she can't think
about anything without turning it into math! For grades 2-4 and
older readers. 1995.

Miss Malarkey Doesn't Live in Room 10 RC 42605
by Judy Finchler 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
The first-grader who tells this tale is convinced that his
teacher lives at school all the time. She eats in the cafeteria
and sleeps in the Teacher's Room. But he gets a surprise when a
moving van pulls up outside his apartment building. For grades
K-3. 1995.

The Ninth Issue RC 39922
by Dallin Malmgren 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Blue Hocker is angry when he must transfer in his senior year
from his small Missouri high school to a large Texas school.
Failing to make the football team, he winds up in a journalism
course that puts him on the staff of the school newspaper. Mr.
Choate, the advisor, advocates a free press, and the students
cover controversial stories. The principal, however, sees Mr.
Choate as a threat and refuses to rehire him. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1989.

Really No Big Deal RC 42554
by Margaret Bechard 
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Seventh-grader Jonah Truman is mortified when he learns his
mother is dating Mr. Decker, the principal of his middle school.
But that's not Jonah's only problem: he needs to get his own love
life off the ground. He has a crush on Katherine Chang but can't
bring himself to talk to her. The only girl he can talk with is
his longtime friend Amanda, who is much too tall for him. And
even Amanda has been hard to figure out recently. For grades 4-7.
1994.

A School for Pompey Walker RC 42927
by Michael J. Rosen 
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Pompey Walker, an old man who was once a slave, tells the story
of his life to the students in a new school that is being named
for him. Pompey explains his work as a stable hand who did his
master's bidding; his rescue by Jeremiah, the master's
son-in-law; his selling himself into slavery time and time again
so he and Jeremiah could make money; and the school he and
Jeremiah built for freed slaves. For grades 2-4. 1995.

Serious Science: An Adam Joshua Story RC 39581
by Janice Lee Smith 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
It isn't fair that the older kids at school are having a science
fair and Adam Joshua's class can't participate. So when their
teacher says she will tell the big guys that her class is joining
in, everyone cheers. Adam's entry is a super model of the solar
system--that is, until his dog and little sister wreak havoc on
his project. But Adam comes up with an ingenious last-minute
replacement. For grades 2-4. 1993.

Soccer Shock RC 40667
by Donna Jo Napoli 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
A week into the new school year, Adam is having problems. The
coach has warned him that if he doesn't concentrate he won't make
the soccer team. And classmate Kim keeps bothering him. Then Adam
is almost struck by lightning, and he begins to hear voices. When
he finally realizes the voices are his freckles talking to each
other, Adam decides to put this new-found skill to use. For
grades 3-6. 1991.

Song Lee in Room 2B RC 39430
by Suzy Kline 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Song Lee, who is in Miss Mackle's second-grade class with the
infamous Horrible Harry, is clever and fun to be around. Afraid
of public speaking, she devises an ingenious way to give an
assigned speech. Song Lee also helps her friend Doug break his
writer's block; and she shows everyone the importance of
following instructions during a fire drill. For grades 2-4. 1993.

Summer's End RC 41963
by Maribeth Boelts 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Summer is ending, and that means that second grade is almost
here. For Jill, there will be no more swimming, baseball, or
visits from cousins. But school can mean lots of nice things
also, and soon Jill is looking forward to going back. For grades
K-3. 1995.

What's Cooking, Jenny Archer? RC 42566
by Ellen Conford 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
When Jenny Archer gets fed up with school meals, she decides to
bring her own lunch. A television program inspires her to become
a creative cook, and the results attract the attention of her
schoolmates. One by one, they offer to pay Jenny to make their
lunches too. For grades 2-4. 1989.

When Jo Louis Won the Title RC 40784
by Belinda Rochelle 
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
It's the day before school opens and Jo Louis is unhappy. She
just knows that everyone will make fun of her name, the way they
always do. Then her grandfather tells her about the special night
when the boxer Joe Louis won the heavyweight championship. And
that same night lots of other good things happened that make her
name something to smile about. For grades K-3. 1994.

Braille

Darnell Rock Reporting BR 10315
by Walter Dean Myers 
1 volume
Darnell Rock isn't doing very well in middle school. It also
turns out he's not participating in any school activities. So
when the principal gets upset with him, Darnell decides to try
working on the school paper. The person he chooses to interview
is a homeless man who was in Vietnam with Darnell's father.
Before long, Darnell's testifying in front of the city council!
For grades 4-7. 1994.

Fifth-Grade Fever BR 10501
by Michele Granger 
1 volume
When best friends Marty and Nina learn that they have handsome
Mr. Truesdale for their fifth-grade teacher, they make a plan to
become teacher's pets. It won't be easy: neither girl is a
particularly good student, and they have stiff competition from
Beverly, who has been a teacher's pet every year so far. For
grades 4-7. 1995.

Hold Fast to Dreams BR 10413
by Andrea Davis Pinkney 
1 volume
Dee Willis, twelve, is not happy about moving from Baltimore to
Wexford, Connecticut. Just as her friend Lorelle warned her, Dee
is the only black student in her class. Her sister, Lindsay, fits
in at her prep school by acting white and joining the lacrosse
team. But Dee misses her double-dutch squad and isn't good at
playing lacrosse. Will her hobby of photography and her one
friend be enough to make school bearable? For grades 5-8. 1995.

Juliet Fisher and the Foolproof Plan BR 10332
by Natalie Honeycutt 
1 volume
Third-grader Juliet Fisher is a good student and very organized,
but nobody seems to like her very much. When her teacher seats
talkative, sloppy Lydia Jane next to her, Juliet realizes she is
supposed to set a good example. But Lydia Jane doesn't improve,
and Juliet can't stand listening to her. Juliet's only two
friends suggest a plan: Juliet starts acting like Lydia Jane
until the teacher moves her. For grades 3-6. 1992.

The Library Dragon BR 10022
by Carmen Agra Deedy 
1 volume
Miss Lotta Scales, the new librarian at Sunrise Elementary
School, is a dragon who fiercely protects her books. Children are
afraid to go to the library because she might singe them, and
teachers can't stand up to her. Finally, a small, nearsighted
girl enters the library, picks up a book, and begins to read out
loud. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994.

A Very Personal Computer BR 10532
by Justine Rendal 
1 volume
Eighth-grader Pollard Gunning is having a bad year. An accident
took away his dog and his mother, his grades have gone downhill,
and he has no social life. Then a personal computer at school
tells Pollard it knows all about him and begins to give him
advice. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Why Did the Underwear Cross the Road? BR 10093
by Gordon Korman 
1 volume
Justin Zeckendorf's teacher divides the class into groups of
three, and he ends up with drippy Jessica Zander and Margaret
Zachary again. The assignment is to do good deeds and the winners
get to go to a water park. The Zs' first good deed gets them
negative points when they try to help a woman and get her
suitcase run over. Justin decides they are going to have to catch
a car thief to catch up. For grades 2-4. 1994.

Science Fiction

Cassettes

Aliens Ate My Homework RC 40831
by Bruce Coville 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Rod Allbright is building a volcano for a school project when a
small spaceship crashes through the window and lands in the
papier-mch. The tiny spaceman who emerges is rather hostile,
but as Rod helps him and the crew fix their spaceship, they all
become friends. The aliens are on Earth to catch a notorious
criminal, and Rod is very surprised to find out who it is.
Prequel to I Left My Sneakers in Dimension X (RC 40832). For
grades 3-6. 1993.

The Death of Sleep RC 41102
by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Lunzie Mespil accepts a job on a remote mining station, leaving
her daughter behind for what she believes will be a two-year
assignment. But en route to her job, the space liner on which she
is a passenger is destroyed by space pirates. Although she
escapes in a lifeboat, Lunzie spends ninety years in cryogenic
stasis awaiting rescue. Sequel to Sassinak (RC 41101). For junior
and senior high and older readers. 1990.

The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm RC 39386
by Nancy Farmer 
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
Zimbabwe, 2194. Tendai, Rita, and Kuda, the three children of the
general, are kidnapped by the She Elephant's minions when they
venture one day into the dangerous streets of Harare. The
children's worried parents consult a bumbling, unorthodox,
mutated detective trio--the Ear, Eye, and Arm--and the chase is
on, with the detectives always one step behind the kids, who fall
in and out of the She Elephant's clutches. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1994.

Generation Warriors RC 41103
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Fleet Commander Sassinak leads a motley team of allies, both
lightweights and heavyworlders, in pursuit of the planet pirates
who enslaved her as a child. But Sassinak's passionate vendetta,
her reluctance to follow orders, and her investigations of the
super rich may generate more trouble than she and her friends can
handle. Sequel to The Death of Sleep (RC 41102). For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1993.

The Guardians RC 40807
by John Christopher 
read by Steven Crossley
1 cassette (Reissue)
England in 2052 is a divided nation. Recently orphaned
thirteen-year-old Rob Randall, who lives in the Conurb, has been
sent to a boarding school. Rob finds the technological community
oppressive and makes his escape into the County, where life seems
more serene. But the County society, ruled by the "Guardians," is
even more tyrannical. For grades 6-9. 1970.

I Left My Sneakers in Dimension X RC 40832
by Bruce Coville 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Rod Allbright is looking forward to summer vacation--until his
mother informs him that his cousin Elspeth is coming to stay for
two weeks. But having her around is the least of his problems
when they are both kidnapped by Smorkus Flinders and held hostage
in order to trap Rod's friends from the spaceship Ferkel. Rod
makes a surprising discovery before he returns from Dimension X.
Sequel to Aliens Ate My Homework (RC 40831). For grades 4-7.
1994.

Lost in Cyberspace RC 42808
by Richard Peck 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Sixth-grade New Yorker Josh Lewis has problems. His parents are
separated, his mother is trying to find an acceptable au pair,
and his friend Aaron is trying to convince him one can use a
computer to travel through time. Then Aaron accidentally brings a
young woman from 1923 into the 1990s, solving one problem but
creating others. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Sassinak RC 41101
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Kidnapped by pirates from her home world of Myriad and sold into
slavery, Sassinak refuses to resign herself to her fate. Through
her strength and intelligence she survives and escapes,
determined to become a Fleet captain and seek vengeance on those
who enslaved her. Prequel to The Death of Sleep (RC 41102). For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1990.

Shape-Changer RC 40395
by Bill Brittain 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Life in Rolling Acres Estates is pretty dull for Frank Dunn until
the day he finds himself conversing with a fire hydrant. The
hydrant explains that it is really Zymel, a policeman of the
Shilad, an alien shape-changer race. Having crash landed on Earth
and lost Fek, the dangerous prisoner he was escorting, Zymel
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                             For grades 6-9. 1970.

Lost in Cyberspace BR 10713
by Richard Peck 
1 volume
Sixth-grade New Yorker Josh Lewis has problems. His parents are
separated, his mother is trying to find an acceptable au pair,
and his friend Aaron is trying to convince him one can use a
computer to travel through time. Then Aaron accidentally brings a
young woman from 1923 into the 1990s, solving one problem but
creating others. For grades 4-7. 1995.

Ned Feldman, Space Pirate BR 9999
by Daniel Pinkwater 
1 volume
Ned Feldman is home alone one day when he hears a noise under the
kitchen sink. When Ned summons enough courage to check it out, he
discovers Captain Lumpy Lugo aboard a spacecraft that looks just
like the sink. Inviting Ned aboard, the Captain announces that he
is Bugbeard the Pirate, famous for doing bad things. Ned goes
along and soon they land on the planet Jivebone where they
encounter giant space chickens. For grades 3-6. 1994.

The Night the Heads Came BR 10697
by William Sleator 
1 v                                                               
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                              is sent a protector
robot by her mother. Annalyn's half-brother Evan tells her the
president and his children are replaced by androids at death.
Annalyn is glad to have her robot as she tries to determine who
is human and who is not. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1995.

Short Stories

Cassettes

Birthday Surprises: Ten Great Stories to Unwrap RC 41764
edited by Johanna Hurwitz 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
1 cassette
Ten children's authors provide stories based on the same plot: a
child receives a beautifully wrapped package with nothing in it.
In "Birthday Box," the narrator receives a decorated empty box
from her dying mother, who whispers, "It's you." In "Promises"
Diane finally figures out that Tracy gave her the empty box
because of all Diane's empty promises. For grades 4-6. 1995.

The Book of Changes: Stories RC 42768
by Tim Wynne-Jones 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Collection of seven stories. There is Solly, who lives in what is
jokingly called a "Madhouse"; Tobias, who gets an inspiration for
his class project, due the next day, from the Book of Changes
used by a fellow classmate; and Clarke, who isn't sure he is cut
out to be a door-to-door salesman. For grades 3-6. 1994.

Golden Windows and Other Stories of Jerusalem RC 39393
by Adle Geras 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
These five interconnected stories offer a view of life in
Jerusalem during the early and mid-twentieth century. The title
story, set in 1910, introduces the kindly widow, Zehava Genzel,
and her daughter, Pnina, who on an outing to a shop run by two
elderly sisters learns about the pogrom in which the shopkeepers'
mother and baby sister were murdered. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 1993.

An Island like You: Stories of the Barrio RC 43132
by Judith Ortiz Cofer 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Stories about teens who blend two cultures in a Puerto Rican
barrio in New Jersey. In "Bad Influence," Rita disobeys and is
shipped to Puerto Rico to spend the summer with her rather odd
grandparents. In "Arturo's Flight," after being teased about
liking poetry, Arturo plans to run away. Some strong language.
For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories RC 42154
by Robin McKinley 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Five stories that deal with love between ill-matched pairs. In
"The Healer," Lily is born without the ability to speak, but her
love for a mage--who can mind speak with her--leads her to the
great wizard, who restores her voice. The title story, set in
contemporary times, explains how Annabelle, sixteen, learns to
love her new home and community. Some strong language. For junior
and senior high readers. 1994.

More Short and Shivery: Thirty Terrifying Tales RC 40088
edited by Robert D. San Souci 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
In this sequel to Short and Shivery (RC 30728), the author has
once more collected scary stories from around the world. In
"Knock . . . Knock . . . Knock," Nicole is on a date with her
boyfriend, Mark, when his car breaks down and he has to go for
help. Because a convicted killer has just escaped the asylum,
Mark warns Nicole not to open the car door unless he knocks three
times. For grades 5-8. 1994.

Preposterous Pets RC 41208
edited by Laura Cecil 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Collection of stories and poems. Because the zoo's elephant is
not growing, the zookeeper must give him away. Little Emily has a
meadow with a big shed; so she offers to take the miniature
elephant as a pet. In other stories, a man gets a hippopotamus
and a storekeeper is visited by a beastie that talks and sings
and won't leave. And one boy's habit of collecting animals grows
until he has a whole room full of unusual pets. For grades K-3.
1994.

Some of the Kinder Planets RC 41359
by Tim Wynne-Jones 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Collection of nine short stories takes the reader into an
alternate universe of the mind. In "The Night of the
Pomegranate," Harriet spends too much time outside looking at
Mars instead of working on her solar system project. "The Hope
Bakery" tells the tale of Sloane and his younger brother, Todd,
and their strange trips into the woods. For grades 3-6. 1993.

Ultimate Sports: Short Stories by Outstanding Writers for Young
Adults RC 42366
edited by Donald R. Gallo 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Collection of stories about young men and women involved in a
variety of sports. In Jim Naughton's "Joyriding," pudgy piano
student Peter Whitney decides he can learn something about
winning from the boy who practices cross-country running in his
neighborhood. Instead, Peter passes on some valuable tips of his
own. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Braille

Don't Open the Door after the Sun Goes Down: Tales of the Real
and Unreal BR 10306
by Al Carusone 
1 volume
In the title story, Jarrel is hiking with his two cruel older
brothers when a storm approaches. They come to an odd house and
ask the old man living there if they can stay the night. He
agrees but warns them not to answer the door after dark. In "Dog
Days," a girl gets a strange replacement pet when a woman runs
over her dog. Seven other spooky tales complete the collection.
For grades 3-6. 1994.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Two Spies BR 10391
by Donald J. Sobol 
1 volume
Collection of ten more cases for Encyclopedia Brown to solve as
he continues his war on crime in Idaville. In the title story,
Encyclopedia helps his police chief dad figure out how two spies
are passing information to each other. For grades 3-6. 1994.

A Horse for All Seasons: Collected Stories BR 10554
by Sheila Kelly Welch 
1 volume
Twelve stories about horses. In "The Long March," Josh's pregnant
mare, Rosey, gets locked out of her stall and gives birth in the
woods, where border collie Kip guards her until Josh can come. In
"Hand-Me-Down Horse," Carrie is jealous of her new neighbor and
her fancy show horse until her own horse becomes a hero. These
two stories are set in the spring; the other selections cover all
four seasons. For grades 5-8. 1994.

A Midnight Clear: Stories for the Christmas Season BR 10634
by Katherine Paterson 
1 volume
A collection of stories that the author wrote for her pastor
husband to tell his congregation on Christmas Eves. In the title
story, a boy who is scared by recurring visions of nuclear
mushroom clouds finds comfort in helping a homeless old woman. In
"Amazing Grace," a woman stranded when the car runs out of gas
gives birth in a humble cabin on Christmas Eve. For grades 5-8.
1995.

Oddballs: Stories BR 10072
by William Sleator 
1 volume
Slightly exaggerated stories about the author's unusual family.
He and his sister, Vicky, were thrilled when their baby brother
was born and they could play cruel games with him in the car. The
second baby paid them back by refusing to potty train until he
was five. Though their friends' parents didn't approve of their
pediatrician mother's lax house rules, the Sleator children
became the kind of oddballs their parents like. For grades 6-9.
1993.

Rites of Passage: Stories about Growing Up by Black Writers from
around the World BR 10120
edited by Tonya Bolden 
2 volumes
Stories about young black people who are growing up in different
parts of the world. In "Dreaming the Sky Down," a plump, awkward
British girl faces her gym teacher's taunts by day, while at
night she flies gracefully in her dreams. But is she really
dreaming? Barbados, the United States, Jamaica, and South Africa
are the settings for other stories. Some strong language. For
grades 5-8. 1994.

A Turkey Drive and Other Tales BR 10069
by Barbara Ann Porte 
1 volume
Abigail, her brother Sam, their artist mother, and their
taxicab-driver father like telling tales. In this collection of
nine stories, the author recounts Sam's rooster drawing and his
stay in the hospital where Abigail tries to bring their dog,
Benton, for a visit. Other tales describe Daddy's forgetfulness
and Mother's early wishes to be a ballet dancer. For grades 2-4.
1993.

Sports

Cassettes

An Almost Perfect Game RC 42133
by Stephen Manes 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
It is the deciding game before the minor league baseball division
playoffs. Superfan Jake is in the stands with a "guaranteed
lucky" scorecard to keep all the important statistics. As Jake
begins to mark plays, he realizes he is able to control the
outcome of the game! Inning by inning, he works his favorite
pitcher toward what looks like certain victory. But does he
really have the magic power? For grades 4-7. 1995.

Centerfield Ballhawk RC 40025
by Matt Christopher 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Jos Mendez believes that he is a disappointment to his father, a
former minor-league baseball player with a .375 batting average.
Although Jos loves the sport as much as his father and practices
very hard, he is not very good at hitting the ball. His sister,
Carmen, is a brighter star on his softball team than he is. For
grades 2-4. 1992.

Coco Grimes RC 40002
by Mary Stolz 
read by Michael Pinney
1 cassette
Thomas and Grandfather take a two-hundred-mile car trip to Miami
to visit an old friend and, most important, to talk to Coco
Grimes, a former Negro League baseball player. Thomas, a baseball
fanatic, is very excited about meeting someone who played with
such legends as Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige. But Coco Grimes is
now quite old and their meeting proves bittersweet. Companion to
Stealing Home (RC 37478). For grades 3-6. 1994.

Dean Duffy RC 40930
by Randy Powell 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
As high school ends, Dean Duffy says goodbye to his
once-promising baseball career. But the following fall, Duffy
gets an unexpected offer of a baseball scholarship from a private
college. During the months before he has to decide, Duffy thinks
back to the events before and after he threw his arm out at
sixteen and ponders whether he can endure another effort and
possible failure. Some strong language. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1995.

Hang Tough, Paul Mather RC 41504
by Alfred Slote 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette (Reissue)
Paul Mather is a born pitcher until leukemia strikes him, forcing
him to fight both his parents' protectiveness and the
complications of the disease. For grades 3-6. 1973.

Heart of a Champion RC 40378
by Carl Deuker 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Seth has been something of a loner since his
father died. But one day he meets Jimmy at the playground
practicing baseball with his father, and the two boys become good
friends. Then Jimmy's parents divorce and Jimmy develops a
drinking problem, gets kicked off the team, and has a tragic
accident. For Seth this means another loss, but in time he
realizes that he has learned some things that will stay with him
forever. For grades 6-9. 1993.

Ice Warrior RC 38916
by Ruth Riddell 
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Rob Marshall, a native Californian, must adjust to a
new stepfamily and a new school during a harsh Minnesota winter.
Determined to show up a bully and impress his natural father--who
believes that "winning is everything"--by winning at iceboat
racing in the Winter Festival Regatta, Rob slowly turns to his
generous stepfather for help in rebuilding an old boat, Ice
Warrior. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992.

Playing Right Field RC 41089
by Willy Welch 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
One awkward little boy knows what to expect. Saturday afternoon
everyone heads for the schoolyard for the usual ball game. But
when the captains pick their teams, no one ever chooses him. So
he heads out to right field to watch the dandelions grow. Then
one day he learns just how important it is to be ready when your
dreams come true. For grades K-3. 1995.

Rick Tees Off RC 38095
by David G. Walker 
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Rick Avery, who'll be thirteen his next birthday, used to think
that golf was an old man's game. That is, until last summer when
he fell in love with the sport. He talks about what started him
playing golf and shares much of what he has learned. For grades
3-6. 1985.

Shadow Boxer RC 39462
by Chris Lynch 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
After his father, a professional boxer, dies at an early age from
years of being battered, George is left as the man of the house
to steer his younger brother from the trouble that lurks in their
tough, inner-city Boston streets. George and his mother's biggest
fear is realized when Monty, eleven, begins to hang around and
train at a local boxing gym run by the boys' uncle Archie. Some
strong language. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993.

The Toilet Paper Tigers RC 42948
by Gordon Korman 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
By the time Professor Pendergast shows up at a Little League
meeting to pick his team, there are only nine players left--all
rejects. The team soon learns the professor knows nothing about
baseball and has volunteered to coach just so his visiting
granddaughter will have children around! But the worst horror is
the jive-talking, smart-aleck granddaughter from New York who
blackmails the team into letting her coach them. For grades 5-8.
1993.

Ultimate Sports: Short Stories by Outstanding Writers for Young
Adults RC 42366
edited by Donald R. Gallo 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Collection of stories about young men and women involved in a
variety of sports. In Jim Naughton's "Joyriding," pudgy piano
student Peter Whitney decides he can learn something about
winning from the boy who practices cross-country running in his
neighborhood. Instead, Peter passes on some valuable tips of his
own. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Winning Stroke RC 40092
by Matt Christopher 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
After breaking his leg in a sandlot game, Jerry Grayson, twelve,
is devastated to learn he faces months of therapy and will miss
the season for baseball, his favorite sport. Jerry's therapist is
a swimming coach, and Jerry begins working out with the team. A
natural athlete and competitive, Jerry, who at first does not
believe swimming to be as much fun as baseball, grows to love the
sport and to become a winner. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Braille

Farm Team BR 10506
by Will Weaver 
2 volumes
The high school baseball coach has hopes for Billy Baggs, but
Billy's farm chores take priority over ball. Then Billy's father
is sent to jail, and Billy knows his baseball days are over. But
Billy's mother has an idea: Why not start a team that holds games
Friday nights after chores? The odd assortment of players,
including Billy's dog, are soon good enough to challenge the town
team. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.

Infield Hit BR 10423
by Thomas J. Dygard 
1 volume
It's not easy being the son of Ralph Stevens, one of the best
third basemen who ever played major-league baseball. So Hal is
relieved to move to a new town with his divorced mother because
no one knows who his father is. The high school coach, also a
former professional baseball player, tells Hal he's more suited
for second base, even though Hal's father always encouraged him
to play third. For grades 6-9. 1995.

The Toilet Paper Tigers BR 10198
by Gordon Korman 
1 volume
By the time Professor Pendergast shows up at a Little League
meeting to pick his team, there are only nine players left--all
rejects. The team soon learns the professor knows nothing about
baseball and has volunteered to coach just so his visiting
granddaughter will have children around! But the worst horror is
the jive-talking, smart-aleck granddaughter from New York who
blackmails the team into letting her coach them. For grades 5-8.
1993.

When Willard Met Babe Ruth BR 107                                 
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  
         he Cat in the Hat narrates this tale of Mayzie McGrew.
One day while sitting in class, Mayzie feels a small twitch on
the top of her head, and when she looks up, a daisy is sprouting
right out of it. What is she to do? For grades K-3. Bestseller
1994.

The Shrinking of Treehorn RC 42734
by Florence Parry Heide 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
One day Treehorn notices that he is shrinking. His parents ignore
his plight and his teacher complains, "We don't shrink in this
class." Poor Treehorn barely keeps himself from disappearing with
help from a cereal box game. For grades 2-4. 1971.

Swamp Angel RC 40499
by Anne Isaacs 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
When Angelica Longrider was born on August 1, 1815, she was
"scarcely taller than her mother." By the age of two, she had
built her own log cabin, and when she was twelve, she rescued a
whole wagon train from Dejection Swamp and got the name Swamp
Angel. But Angelica was best known for her fight with Thundering
Tarnation, the biggest and meanest bear anyone had ever known.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994.

Braille

Swamp Angel BR 9936
by Anne Isaacs 
1 volume
When Angelica Longrider was born on August 1, 1815, she was
"scarcely taller than her mother." By the age of two, she had
built her own log cabin, and when she was twelve, she rescued a
whole wagon train from Dejection Swamp and got the name Swamp
Angel. But Angelica was best known for her fight with Thundering
Tarnation, the biggest and meanest bear anyone had ever known.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994.

Westerns

Cassettes

On the Trail with Miss Pace RC 43080
by Sharon Phillips Denslow 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
When teacher Miss Pace arrives at her favorite vacation ranch out
west she finds a big surprise. Twins Bill and Phil from her class
are there, too! The boys are thrilled to learn Miss Pace knows a
real cowboy. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Sam's Wild West Show RC 43057
by Nancy Antle 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Long ago Sam had a Wild West show with cowboys and cowgirls who
did tricks with horses and ropes. After they performed in one
town, the mayor got word that bank robbers were coming. He hired
Sam and his group to stop them. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.

Wagons West! RC 43130
by Roy Gerrard 
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Back in 1850, many Americans worked hard to make a living from
the barren soil. When Buckskin Dan arrives in town with tales of
rich green land in Oregon, a young girl and her family, along
with their neighbors, set out on a long journey to a new home
with Buckskin Dan as their guide. For grades 2-4. 1996.

Braille

Call Me Francis Tucket BR 10437
by Gary Paulsen 
1 volume
In this sequel to Mr. Tucket (BR 10438), young Francis Tucket has
parted ways with the mountain man who rescued him from the
Pawnees. Francis is now heading alone to Oregon to find his
family's wagon train. Along the way he is accosted by a thieving
duo and makes three new friends: a mule and two orphaned
children. For grades 5-8. 1995.

Mr. Tucket BR 10438
by Gary Paulsen 
1 volume
In 1848 Francis Alphonse Tucket turns fourteen while he and his
family are traveling from their Missouri farm to Oregon by wagon.
As he shoots his new rifle, the wagon train rolls out of sight.
Francis is kidnapped by Pawnees and held captive until one-armed
mountain man Jason Grimes rescues him. Now Mr. Grimes has to
teach Mr. Tucket to survive in the wild as he searches for his
family. Prequel to Call Me Francis Tucket (BR 10437). For grades
5-8. 1994.