For Younger Readers 2002-2003
National Library Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress
Washington 2004
Fiction
Adventure
Cassettes
Adaline Falling Star   RC 51585
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
When Adaline is eleven, not long after her Arapaho mother
died, her explorer father leaves her with his white cousins
in St. Louis. Feeling abandoned and receiving cruel
treatment from his prejudiced relatives, Adaline runs away
into the wilderness, where she finds a stray dog for
company. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Adrift   RC 54237
by Allan Baillie
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
While playing pirates with his little sister, Sally, and her
cat, Nebu, in an old crate he finds on the beach, Flynn
suddenly discovers that they are adrift on the sea. And
Flynn must somehow keep them all alive. For grades 4-7.
1983.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer   RC 53084
by Mark Twain
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The escapades and high jinks of schoolboy Tom Sawyer, who
lives with his Aunt Polly in a small Missouri town on the
Mississippi River. Tom angles for the affections of Becky
Thatcher, runs away with Huck Finn and Joe Harper, and tells
the truth when it matters. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1876.
The Adventures of Ulysses   RC 52492
retold by Bernard Evslin
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Retelling of the Greek epic describing Ulysses's ten-year
voyage home after the fall of Troy. Ulysses and his crew
encounter the deadly Sirens, who bewitch men with their
magical songs; the giant man-eating Cyclops; and other
strange creatures and unexpected obstacles. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 1969.
Afternoon on the Amazon: Magic Tree House, Book 6   RC 53174
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Annie and Jack need to find the second special thing to free
Morgan le Fay, owner of the magic tree house, from a spell.
So they travel to a rain forest where they encounter army
ants, people-eating fish, wild jaguars, and a helpful
monkey. For grades 2-4. 1995.
Black Hearts in Battersea   RC 51119
by Joan Aiken
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
While on his way to meet a friend at an art school in
London, Simon of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (RC 30653)
meets instead dukes, scoundrels, and wolves. With the help
of his friend, Sophie, and the newly met waif Dido, Simon
withstands some perilous encounters. For grades 5-8. 1964.
Black Jack   RC 52618
by Leon Garfield
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A highwayman who was hanged but isn't really dead, an
innocent young apprentice draper, an itinerant patent-
medicine man with his caravan, and a young girl who appears
to be mad are the bizarre characters in this adventure set
in eighteenth-century England. For grades 6-9. 1968.
Blueberries for Sal   RC 52440
by Robert McCloskey
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette (Reissue)
One day in Maine, Little Sal goes blueberry picking with her
mother. Little Bear also comes with his mother to eat
blueberries on the other side of the hill. There is quite a
mix up when the little ones stray from their mothers. For
preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1948.
Bo and Mzzz Mad   RC 53464
by Sid Fleischman
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Bo Gamage heads to distant relatives in the
Mojave Desert to avoid being sent to a foster home. The
eccentric Martinka family thirteen-year-old Madeleine, Aunt
Juna, and Paw Paw barely tolerate him because of a family
feud involving a lost gold mine, one they still hope to
find. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Brave Potatoes   RC 51597
by Toby Speed
read by Graci Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
Late one night, when the crowds have gone home from the
county fair, the potatoes decide to set off across the
fairgrounds to enjoy the rides. Hackemup, the chef, has
other plans for them. But perhaps the potatoes will have a
surprise for Hackemup. For grades K-3. 2000.
The Buccaneers   RC 53534
by Iain Lawrence
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
1803. John Spencer, last seen in The Smugglers (RC 48709),
sails with his uncle from England to trade in the West
Indies. They rescue a stranded sailor; stumble upon a horde
of pirates; and endure fevers, shark attacks, and storms
before returning home. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Castaways of the Flying Dutchman   RC 51900
by Brian Jacques
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
One night in Copenhagen in 1620, a mute boy stows away on
the Flying Dutchman as it sets sail. He and his dog are
rescued from the doomed ship by an angel who imbues them
with special gifts to aid others beginning with a village in
1896 England. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Chasing Bears: A Canoe Country Adventure   RC 51873
by Earl Fleck
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Danny joins his competitive older brother
and reckless father on a canoeing trip into the Canadian
wilderness. The bears, bad storms, and difficult portages
frighten him, but when the older guys are injured in a freak
accident, it is up to Danny to find help. For grades 5-8.
1999.
Christmas in Camelot   RC 53580
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
On Christmas Eve, the magic tree house transports Jack and
his sister, Annie, to King Arthur's castle in Camelot. They
find the kingdom under a dark spell and undertake a quest to
the Otherworld to restore joy to Camelot. For grades 2-4.
2001.
The Cuckoo Tree   RC 53653
by Joan Aiken
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes (Reissue)
As the result of an accident, Dido Twite is faced with the
responsibility of foiling a Hanoverian plot to put St.
Paul's Cathedral on rollers and send it into the River
Thames during the coronation of James IV. Sequel to The
Stolen Lake (RC 53652). For grades 5-8. 1971.
Daniel's Walk   RC 54418
by Michael Spooner
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
1844. Fourteen-year-old Daniel leaves his aunt's farm in
Missouri to search for his father, a French trapper living
in the Rockies. He joins a wagon train and walks a thousand
miles surviving hunger, beatings, kidnapping, and other
dangers. But his father is not like the person he remembers.
For grades 6-9. 2001.
Death at Devil's Bridge   RC 52741
by Cynthia DeFelice
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Ben last seen in Devil's Bridge (RC
37491) and his best friend Jeff are lured into trouble by
their desire to be "cool." A teen tourist on their home
island of Martha's Vineyard disappears, others are robbed,
and the boys become unwitting drug runners. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 2000.
Destination Gold!   RC 53195
by Julie Lawson
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Canada, 1897. Sixteen-year-old Ned Turner leaves his widowed
mother and younger sister, Sarah, to seek his fortune in the
Klondike gold fields. The next year Sarah undertakes the
treacherous journey to find him. Along with Catherine, a
runaway, she joins Ned and shares his adventures. For grades
6-9. 2000.
Dido and Pa   RC 54473
by Joan Aiken
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Cuckoo Tree (RC 53653), the coronation
of good King Richard takes place in London. Simon, now the
sixth duke of Battersea, meets up with Dido, who is worried
because her father, Abednego Twite, is plotting against the
king. For grades 5-8. 1986.
Dinosaurs before Dark: Magic Tree House, Book 1   RC 52354
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Eight-and-a-half-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister
Annie find a magic tree house in the woods near their home.
Climbing inside, they are whisked back to the prehistoric
time of dinosaurs. But how will they return to their own
time? For grades 2-4. 1992.
Dolphins at Daybreak: Magic Tree House, Book 9   RC 53556
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Annie and Jack are transported by the magic tree house to a
beach by the ocean. A mini-sub takes them underwater to a
coral reef where they meet a giant octopus, a shark, and
friendly dolphins while looking for the answer to an ancient
riddle. For grades 2-4. 1997.
The Gadget   RC 52106
by Paul Zindel
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In 1945, thirteen-year-old Stephen joins his scientist
father at the top secret military base Los Alamos. When
Stephen tries to discover why his father is obsessed with
"the gadget," he unwittingly enters the realm of intrigue
surrounding the development of the first atomic bomb. For
grades 6-9. 2001.
Ghost Town at Sundown: Magic Tree House, Book 10   RC 53557
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
When Jack and Annie explore the Wild West to solve another
riddle, cowboy Slim Cooley mistakes them for horse thieves.
They ride horses and face mustang rustlers and a ghost
before leaving. For grades 2-4. 1997.
Harriet Spies Again   RC 54768
by Helen Ericson
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Harriet's former nanny, "Ole Golly," returns to stay with
her while her parents are away. Soon Harriet is spying on
her suspected criminal neighbors and trying to figure out if
Ole Golly killed her husband. Companion to Harriet the Spy
(RC 44768). For grades 4-7. 2002.
Heaven Eyes   RC 53280
by David Almond
read by Peg Gilleland
1 cassette
Erin Law recounts her adventures with friends January Carr
and Mouse Gullane when they run away from Whitegates
orphanage, rafting downriver to the Black Middens where
magical possibilities abound. There they meet Heaven Eyes,
an unusual girl, and the old man she calls Grampa. For
grades 5-8. 2000.
The Hollow Tree   RC 53001
by Janet Lunn
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
1777. Fifteen-year-old Phoebe Olcott's father died fighting
for the colonial rebels. Now she sees her beloved cousin
hanged for being a Loyalist spy. Determined to complete his
mission, Phoebe sets off alone into the wilderness to
deliver his message to the British. For grades 6-9. 1997.
Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves   RC 52629
by Carol Hughes
read by David Elias
1 cassette
After Jack Black overhears a sabotage plot on his father's
airship, he falls out into space. He lands on a pirate
schooner, which is on a mission to destroy an automated war
vessel. But Jack still hopes to rescue his father. For
grades 5-8. 1997.
Journey to the River Sea   RC 54235
by Eva Ibbotson
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
In 1910, Maia, an orphan, leaves London with her new
governess to live with her only relatives, the Carter
family, on their rubber plantation in Brazil. Maia endures
many hardships, but makes several friends before fulfilling
her dream. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Knight at Dawn: Magic Tree House, Book 2   RC 52355
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Returning to the magic tree house, Annie and her older
brother Jack travel back to the Middle Ages. They explore a
castle, escape from a dungeon, and are helped by a
mysterious knight. For grades 2-4. 1993.
The Last Lobo   RC 52654
by Roland Smith
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Jake Lansa visits his Hopi grandfather, Tawupu, in Arizona
and becomes involved in controversy surrounding New Mexico's
reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf. Though the lobo is
accused of killing livestock, Jake tries to protect the
endangered species. Sequel to Thunder Cave (RC 43377). For
grades 5-8. 1999.
Last Look   RC 51874
by Clyde Robert Bulla
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
From the start, Monica doesn't particularly like the new
girl in her class. But when she receives a mysterious note
stating that Rhoda is in danger, she must decide if she
wants to help. For grades 2-4. 1979.
Lord of the Deep   RC 54410
by Graham Salisbury
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Mikey is proud to be a deckhand for his
stepfather's charter fishing boat in Hawaii. He enjoys the
adventure of the fishing expeditions but finds that some
clients are difficult to handle, especially if they won't
follow the rules. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Mad about Madeline: The Complete Tales   RC 54416
by Ludwig Bemelmans
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A collection of all six rhymed stories about Madeline. The
first published in 1939 introduces Madeline, the smallest of
twelve girls who live together in Paris with Miss Clavel.
She has various adventures involving animals, gypsies,
travel, a boy called Pepito, and a magical Christmas. For
grades K-3. 1961.
Marvin Redpost: Super Fast, Out of Control!   RC 54359
by Louis Sachar
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Afraid of riding his new mountain bike, third-grader Marvin
finds himself in a desperate situation when he accepts a
challenge to ride down Suicide Hill. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Midnight on the Moon: Magic Tree House, Book 8   RC 53555
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Annie and Jack travel to the future to visit a moonbase
where they figure out the fourth and final special thing
needed to free Morgan le Fay from the magician's spell. For
grades 2-4. 1996.
Miss Rumphius   RC 52738
by Barbara Cooney
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
As a child, Alice Rumphius resolved to visit faraway places
when she grew up and to live by the sea when she became old.
Most important, she planned to do something to make the
world more beautiful. Now retired, she finds the last to be
the most difficult. For grades K-3. 1982.
Night of the Ninjas: Magic Tree House, Book 5   RC 52358
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
When Jack and Annie are whisked away by the magic tree house
to hundreds-of-years-ago Japan, they meet a ninja master in
a hidden cave. They must practice being ninjas themselves to
return home. For grades 2-4. 1995.
The Orphan of Ellis Island: A Time-Travel Adventure   RC
54510
by Elvira Woodruff
read by John Polk
1 cassette
During a school trip to Ellis Island, fifth-grade foster
child Dominic Cantori travels back in time to 1908 Italy.
There he meets two poor and hungry brothers and emigrates
with them to America. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Owen Foote, Super Spy   RC 54281
by Stephanie Greene
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
After devising a camouflage outfit, Owen and three of his
friends decide that spying on their school principal, Mr.
Mahoney, would be the ultimate test of their abilities.
Beginning chapter book. Sequel to Owen Foote, Money Man (RC
51158). For grades 2-4. 2001.
Pirates past Noon: Magic Tree House, Book 4   RC 52357
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
On a cold, rainy day in the magic tree house, Annie spies a
book open to a picture of a sunny beach scene. Annie and her
older brother Jack are transported to the days of deserted
islands, secret maps, hidden treasure, and nasty pirates.
For grades 2-4. 1994.
Polar Bears past Bedtime: Magic Tree House, Book 12   RC
53559
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
The magic tree house whisks Annie and Jack off to the frozen
Arctic. They meet polar bears, cracking ice, and a seal
hunter with his dogsled and huskies. For grades 2-4. 1998.
The Quicksand Pony   RC 48419
by Alison Lester
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Australia. Biddy is excited to join her parents on their
annual cattle drive. But when her beloved pony, Bella, gets
stuck in quicksand, Biddy is forced to leave her behind.
Hoping that the tide has freed Bella, Biddy returns only to
find mysterious footprints leading the pony away. For grades
4-7. 1997.
Run the Blockade   RC 54233
by G. Clifton Wisler
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
Liverpool, England; 1863. Fatherless fourteen-year-old Henry
Severn becomes a ship's boy aboard a blockade runner headed
for Confederate North Carolina. But after some successful
trips, the crew is captured by the Yankees, and Henry lands
in a New York jail. Based on a true story. For grades 5-8.
2000.
Smith   RC 52132
by Leon Garfield
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
London, 1700s. Just before a man is murdered, twelve-year-
old pickpocket Smith steals documents from him. Then Smith
hides from the killers in the house of a kindly blind
magistrate and decides to learn how to read so that he can
decipher the stolen papers. For grades 6-9. 1967.
The Stolen Lake   RC 53652
by Joan Aiken
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In the nineteenth-century, on her way to England from
Nantucket aboard a British man-o'-war, Dido Twite has many
adventures when the ship is diverted to the land of New
Cumbria in the southern hemisphere. A sequel to Nightbirds
on Nantucket (RC 50622) or can be read separately. For
grades 5-8. 1981.
Stowaway   RC 52260
by Karen Hesse
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Eleven-year-old stowaway Nicholas Young keeps a journal,
beginning in 1768, of the three years he spends aboard
Captain James Cook's ship, Endeavour. He records the
seamen's adventures, the captain's exploration of the South
Seas, and naturalist Joseph Banks's scientific discoveries.
For grades 5-8. 2000.
Sunset of the Sabertooth: Magic Tree House, Book 7   RC
53554
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
In search of the third special thing to help Morgan le Fay,
Annie and Jack travel back in time in the magic tree house
to the Ice Age. They meet Cro-Magnons, cave bears, and
sabertoothed tigers and ride a woolly mammoth. For grades 2-
4. 1996.
Treasure Island   RC 52436
by Robert Louis Stevenson
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Young Jim Hawkins finds a map in a dead seaman's
possessions. His friends, Squire Trelawney and Doctor
Livesey, realize it's a treasure map. They hire a ship,
unaware that the crew includes the pirate Long John Silver.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1881.
Wolf Shadows   RC 49323
by Mary Casanova
read by June Carter
1 cassette
A week after Seth rescues a moose calf in Moose Tracks (RC
49322), he and his friend Matt are preparing for their first
deer season. Matt, angry that his favorite calf has been
attacked, illegally shoots a wolf. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Braille
Afternoon on the Amazon: Magic Tree House, Book 6   BR 14109
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Annie and Jack need to find the second special thing to free
Morgan le Fay, owner of the magic tree house, from a spell.
So they travel to a rain forest where they encounter army
ants, people-eating fish, wild jaguars, and a helpful
monkey. For grades 2-4. 1995.
Blueberries for Sal   BR 13566
by Robert McCloskey
1 volume
One day in Maine, Little Sal goes blueberry picking with her
mother. Little Bear also comes with his mother to eat
blueberries on the other side of the hill. There is quite a
mix up when the little ones stray from their mothers. For
preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1948.
The Broken Blade   BR 13349
by William Durbin
1 volume
Montreal, Canada, 1800. Thirteen-year-old Pierre La Page has
to take his injured father's place as a voyageur on a fur-
trading expedition. But can he survive the journey through
the wilderness with the rough crew and treacherous
waterways? Prequel to Wintering (BR 13347). For grades 5-8.
1997.
Buffalo before Breakfast: Magic Tree House, Book 18   BR
14205
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
With the help of the magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel
to the Great Plains when the Lakota Indians lived there.
They meet Black Hawk, who takes them on a buffalo hunt that
turns into a stampede. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Car Wash   BR 13097
by Sandra Steen and Susan Steen
1 volume
On the way to lunch, a father drives through a muddy puddle
and stops at the car wash first. His two children imagine
deep-sea adventures as the machines whir around outside the
windows. But after their meal, dad wishes he had waited to
have the car cleaned. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
2001.
The Case of the High Seas Secret: The New Adventures of
Mary-Kate and Ashley   BR 13448
by Alice Leonhardt
1 volume
When the Olsen family boards the Jolly Roger for a Caribbean
cruise, twins Mary-Kate and Ashley join a scavenger hunt.
The clues are a fun way to explore the ship, until someone
begins stealing the prizes. The twin detectives want to find
the thief and win the grand prize. For grades 4-7. 2001.
 Chasing Bears: A Canoe Country Adventure   BR 13475
by Earl Fleck
1 volume
Twelve-year-old Danny joins his competitive older brother
and reckless father on a canoeing trip into the Canadian
wilderness. The bears, bad storms, and difficult portages
frighten him, but when the older guys are injured in a freak
accident, it is up to Danny to find help. For grades 5-8.
1999.
Civil War on Sunday: Magic Tree House, Book 21   BR 14345
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Jack and Annie are transported by their magic tree house to
the time of the Civil War, where they meet Clara Barton, the
famous nurse. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Day of the Dragon King: Magic Tree House, Book 14   BR 14201
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back two thousand
years to ancient China. Their task is to find the earliest
written form of an ancient legend a bound book made of
bamboo strips before the evil Dragon King burns down the
Imperial Library. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Dingoes at Dinnertime: Magic Tree House, Book 20   BR 14207
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
When the magic tree house lands Jack and Annie in Australia,
they meet dingoes (wild dogs), a koala, and a kangaroo and
her joey, and experience the dangers of a wildfire. For
grades 2-4. 2000.
Dinosaurs before Dark: Magic Tree House, Book 1   BR 14104
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Eight-and-a-half-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister
Annie find a magic tree house in the woods near their home.
Climbing inside, they are whisked back to the prehistoric
time of dinosaurs. But how will they return to their own
time? For grades 2-4. 1992.
Dolphins at Daybreak: Magic Tree House, Book 9   BR 14196
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Annie and Jack are transported by the magic tree house to a
beach by the ocean. A mini-sub takes them underwater to a
coral reef where they meet a giant octopus, a shark, and
friendly dolphins while looking for the answer to an ancient
riddle. For grades 2-4. 1997.
Ghost Town at Sundown: Magic Tree House, Book 10   BR 14197
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
When Jack and Annie explore the Wild West to solve another
riddle, cowboy Slim Cooley mistakes them for horse thieves.
They ride horses and face mustang rustlers and a ghost
before leaving. For grades 2-4. 1997.
A Gift from the Sea   BR 14032
by Kate Banks
1 volume
When a boy picks up a rock on a sandy beach, he doesn't know
that it is very old, has been in many places, and has had
many adventures. He takes it home because the rock somehow
feels special to him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.
Harriet Spies Again   BR 14241
by Helen Ericson
2 volumes
Harriet's former nanny, "Ole Golly," returns to stay with
her while her parents are away. Soon Harriet is spying on
her suspected criminal neighbors and trying to figure out if
Ole Golly killed her husband. Companion to Harriet the Spy
(BR 8276). For grades 4-7. 2002.
Hold My Hand and Run   BR 13613
by Margaret McAllister
1 volume
England, 1628.  After her stepmother dies, thirteen-year-old
Kazy takes her younger half-sister, Beth, and runs away from
their father's comfortable home, seeking refuge from the
beatings of her viciously abusive aunt. But the two girls
encounter harsh weather, illness, and hungry peasants before
they find safety and hope. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Hour of the Olympics: Magic Tree House, Book 16   BR 14203
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
When Jack and Annie travel back in time to ancient Greece to
find a lost story, they arrive during the Olympics. They
discover that girls did not have many rights in those days.
For grades 2-4. 1998.
The Knight at Dawn: Magic Tree House, Book 2   BR 14105
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Returning to the magic tree house, Annie and her older
brother Jack travel back to the Middle Ages. They explore a
castle, escape from a dungeon, and are helped by a
mysterious knight. For grades 2-4. 1993.
Lions at Lunchtime: Magic Tree House, Book 11   BR 14198
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
On the way back from buying lunch, Annie and Jack come to
the magic tree house, which takes them to Africa. There,
meeting wonderful wild animals and a very hungry warrior,
they even solve a riddle. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Midnight on the Moon: Magic Tree House, Book 8   BR 14195
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Annie and Jack travel to the future to visit a moonbase
where they figure out the fourth and final special thing
needed to free Morgan le Fay from the magician's spell. For
grades 2-4. 1996.
Mummies in the Morning: Magic Tree House, Book 3   BR 14106
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
On this visit to the magic tree house, Jack and his younger
sister, Annie, travel to the land of pyramids ancient Egypt.
They help a royal mummy continue her voyage to the next
life. For grades 2-4. 1993.
Night of the Bat   BR 14425
by Paul Zindel
1 volume
Teenage Jake flies to the Brazilian rain forest to join his
father on an expedition to study bats. When a giant brain-
eating bat menaces the project, Jake's worst nightmare seems
to be coming true. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Night of the Ninjas: Magic Tree House, Book 5   BR 14108
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
When Jack and Annie are whisked away by the magic tree house
to hundreds-of-years-ago Japan, they meet a ninja master in
a hidden cave. They must practice being ninjas themselves to
return home. For grades 2-4. 1995.
Peg and the Whale   BR 13082
by Kenneth Oppel
1 volume
Peg has caught pretty much everything that swims. Now almost
seven, she wants to go fishing for a whale even though her
father points out it is a mammal. She packs up her rod and
reel and signs onto a whaling ship. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 2000.
Pirates past Noon: Magic Tree House, Book 4   BR 14107
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
On a cold, rainy day in the magic tree house, Annie spies a
book open to a picture of a sunny beach scene. Annie and her
older brother, Jack, are transported to the days of deserted
islands, secret maps, hidden treasure, and nasty pirates.
For grades 2-4. 1994.
Polar Bears past Bedtime: Magic Tree House, Book 12   BR
14199
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
The magic tree house whisks Annie and Jack off to the frozen
Arctic. They meet polar bears, cracking ice, and a seal
hunter with his dogsled and huskies. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Shore Thing: Two of a Kind Diaries, Book 17   BR 13586
by Judy Katschke
1 volume
The diary entries of twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
describe their trip to Camp Coral Reef in Florida during
summer vacation. Mary-Kate looks forward to scuba diving,
until she tries on the mask and reads Ashley's book, The
Worst That Can Happen. For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle   BR 14244
by Hugh Lofting
1 volume (Reissue)
The adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who is fond of
animals and understands their language. He travels to Africa
with some of his favorite pets to cure the monkeys of a
terrible sickness. For grades 4-7. 1920.
Sunset of the Sabertooth: Magic Tree House, Book 7   BR
14110
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
In search of the third special thing to help Morgan le Fay,
Annie and Jack travel back in time in the magic tree house
to the Ice Age. They meet Cro-Magnons, cave bears, and
sabertoothed tigers and ride a woolly mammoth. For grades 2-
4. 1996.
Swallows and Amazons   BR 13904
by Arthur Ransome
3 volumes (Reissue)
Two English families and their lively children spend the
summer camping out on Wild Cat Island. They explore their
miniature world, hunt for a hidden treasure, and follow the
mysterious doings of an uncle suspected of being a pirate.
For grades 4-7. 1930.
Tigers at Twilight: Magic Tree House, Book 19   BR 14206
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Having used their magic tree house to travel to India, Jack
and Annie have adventures involving a tiger and other
endangered animals. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Tonight on the Titanic: Magic Tree House, Book 17   BR 14204
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
The magic tree house transports Annie and Jack to the deck
of the Titanic, the supposedly unsinkable ship. They arrive
right before the ship hits an iceberg. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Treasure Island   BR 13682
by Robert Louis Stevenson
2 volumes
Young Jim Hawkins finds a map in a dead seaman's
possessions. His friends, Squire Trelawney and Doctor
Livesey, realize it's a treasure map. They hire a ship,
unaware that the crew includes the pirate Long John Silver.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1881.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle   BR 13299
by Avi
2 volumes
In 1832 Charlotte Doyle, thirteen, returning from school in
England to join her family in Rhode Island, embarks on a
seedy ship with a mad captain and a mutinous crew. Refusing
to heed warnings about Captain Jaggery, Charlotte seeks his
guidance and approval, only to become his victim. For grades
5-8. Newbery Honor. 1990.
Two for the Road: Two of a Kind Diaries, Book 18   BR 13587
by Nancy Butcher
1 volume
In this continuation of Shore Thing (BR 13586), the Olsen
twins' summer camp diary, Ashley is upset that her twin
Mary-Kate and their friend Phoebe are missing in a canoe.
Meanwhile Mary-Kate writes about being lost in a swamp. For
grades 4-7. 2001.
Vacation under the Volcano: Magic Tree House, Book 13   BR
14200
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Jack and Annie time travel back to Roman Empire days.
Arriving in Pompeii, they need to find a special scroll
before Mt. Vesuvius erupts and buries everything in fiery
ash. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Viking Ships at Sunrise: Magic Tree House, Book 15   BR
14202
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Jack and Annie travel back more than a thousand years to
ancient Ireland, where their search for a lost book takes
them to a monastery. They meet Brother Patrick and also face
a sea monster and a Viking raid. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Wintering   BR 13347
by William Durbin
1 volume
Canada, 1801. In this sequel to The Broken Blade (BR 13349)
fourteen-year-old Pierre La Page spends his first winter in
the wilderness building a trading post and befriending Red
Loon, a young Ojibwe warrior. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Animals
Cassettes
Ackamarackus: Julius Lester's Sumptuously Silly
Fantastically Funny Fables   RC 53629
by Julius Lester
read by Peg Gilleland
1 cassette
Six original fables about animals and insects, each ending
with both a serious and a silly moral. In "Anna the Angry
Ant," a big snake makes the mistake of getting in Anna's way
when she is in a bad mood because all six of her feet hurt.
For grades K-3. 2001.
The Black Stallion's Filly   RC 52122
by Walter Farley
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When Henry Dailey buys Black Minx, the first filly by Black
Stallion, he has no inkling that she will be the greatest
challenge of his career as a trainer. For grades 4-7. 1952.
Bonjour, Babar! The Six Unabridged Classics by the Creator
of Babar   RC 51368
by Jean de Brunhoff
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
Contains the six stories written by Brunhoff between 1931
and 1937. These tales, chronicling the life and adventures
of Babar the elephant, include The Story of Babar, The
Travels of Babar, Babar the King, Babar and Zephir, Babar
and His Children, and Babar and Father Christmas. For grades
K-3 and older readers. 2000.
Cassie Loves Beethoven   RC 53601
by Alan Arkin
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Hallie and David Kennedy are disappointed when their new
cow, Cassie, doesn't give any milk. Their discovery that
Cassie loves listening to Beethoven's music on the radio
changes everything. Not only can she talk, she wants to play
music herself. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Coyote Autumn   RC 54134
by Bill Wallace
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
After moving from Chicago to rural Oklahoma, Brad has many
new experiences. He hides an orphaned coyote in an old pen
behind the barn, planning to tame him. But Brad has a lot to
learn about wild animals. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Crickwing   RC 51574
by Janell Cannon
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
After Crickwing, a cockroach with a twisted wing, bullies
the leaf-cutter ants, they capture him to sacrifice to the
ferocious army ants. When the leaf-cutter ants take pity on
Crickwing, he comes up with a plan to save them all. Notes
on cockroaches and ants are appended. For grades K-3. 2000.
Ereth's Birthday   RC 50763
by Avi
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Feeling neglected by Poppy and her children on his birthday,
Ereth, the cantankerous old porcupine, sets out looking for
his favorite treat to cheer himself up. Instead, he finds
himself acting as "mother" to three young fox kits. Sequel
to Poppy and Rye (RC 46767). For grades 3-6. 2000.
The First Horse I See   RC 53002
by Sally M. Keehn
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
When eighth-grader Willo buys an abused ex-racehorse called
Tess, her preoccupied father gives her a deadline to have
the animal tamed. With help from her friends, Willo works
hard all summer only to have Tess act up at the wrong
moment. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Kite   RC 51192
by Melvin Burgess
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
England, 1960s. Story of a boy's courage to act on moral
principle and his love for wildlife. Although the landowner
for whom his father works as a gamekeeper hates all birds of
prey, Taylor and his friend Alan raise an endangered red
kite in secret. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Lord Brocktree   RC 50859
by Brian Jacques
read by Brian Conn
3 cassettes
The mountain of Salamandastron needs the help of Brocktree,
the badger lord, and Dotti, a young haremaid, when evil
comes in the form of the wildcat Ungatt Trunn and his Blue
Hordes. This is the thirteenth tale in the Redwall series.
For grades 5-8. 2000.
The Lucky Lizard   RC 53576
by Ellen A. Kelley
read by Neil Berman
1 cassette
Bima the lizard tells why he feels lucky to be third-grader
Todd Boucher's pet. He also describes how he and Todd's
family help Todd overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler
in time for the Bike Derby at school. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish   RC 54595
by Cynthia Rylant
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
After Mr. Putter buys three goldfish and takes them home, he
discovers that his cat, Tabby, has a serious problem with
them. A beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001.
The Night Iguana Left Home   RC 53970
by Megan McDonald
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Although her friend Alison Frogley provides her with a
heating pad, a free library card, and an anchovy pizza,
Iguana feels that something is missing in her life in
Schenectady, New York. But when she runs away to Florida,
she learns there is more to life than a sunny beach! For
grades K-3. 1999.
No Roses for Harry!   RC 55194
by Gene Zion
read by John Polk
1 cassette (Reissue)
Harry is a white dog with black spots, and he does not like
to wear his birthday-present sweater. Grandma knit it with
big roses on it. Harry finally loses the sweater, but then
Grandma comes to visit. For preschool-grade 2. 1958.
Oliver and Albert, Friends Forever   RC 52117
by Jean Van Leeuwen
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Albert, the new student in Oliver's school, is taller than
his pig classmates and he can read. But at recess, Oliver
and his friends realize that Albert can't play kickball and
that he likes bugs. Soon the whole class is studying the
critters. For grades K-3. 2000.
One Small Dog   RC 51870
by Johanna Hurwitz
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
After his parents divorce, Curtis thinks having a dog will
make him happy. But he finds that taking care of a twelve-
week-old puppy can make him sad, especially when the dog
bites. Easy chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Paddington Treasury   RC 51361
by Michael Bond
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Thirty-five Paddington stories collected to mark his
fortieth year in America. Tales recount the adventures and
misadventures of a very rare sort of bear from darkest Peru,
who was found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown in 1965 on the
Paddington Station railway platform. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1999.
The Revenge of Randal Reese-Rat   RC 54271
by Tor Seidler
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Musically talented Maggie Mad-Rat leaves her home in Africa
to attend her cousin Montague's marriage to Isabel in New
York City. There she meets family and makes new friends,
including the unique Randal Reese-Rat, Isabel's former love.
Sequel to A Rat's Tale (RC 26442). For grades 4-7. 2001.
Runaway Radish   RC 55080
by Jessie Haas
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Radish the pony enjoys helping little girls learn to ride,
until they grow too big for him. Feeling lonely, he runs
away. Judy and Nina find him and think of the perfect place
for him. Beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2001.
Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale   RC 53568
by Eileen Spinelli
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Sophie the spider makes wondrous webs, but the residents of
Beekman's Boardinghouse do not appreciate her until at last,
old and tired, she weaves her final masterpiece. For grades
K-3. 2001.
Sunwing   RC 51163
by Kenneth Oppel
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
The young Silverwing bat Shade and his friend, Marina, share
many adventures in their search for Shade's father,
including an unfortunate encounter with war-making humans.
They also struggle to prevent the evil cannibal bat Goth
from wiping out the sun. Sequel to Silverwing (RC 46163).
For grades 3-6. 2000.
Swimming with Sharks   RC 51538
by Twig C. George
read by Nancy German
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Sarah thinks she will be incredibly bored
spending the summer at her grandparents' Florida Keys
home until she discovers a baby shark. In her newfound
eagerness to learn more about sharks, Sarah turns to her
grandfather, a recently retired marine biologist. For grades
4-7. 1999.
The Tiger Rising   RC 54216
by Kate DiCamillo
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Sixth-grader Rob Horton and classmate Sistine Bailey, the
new and unhappy kids in a small Florida town, discover a
real live tiger in a cage near Rob's home. They struggle
over its fate as well as their own. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Whiteblack the Penguin Sees the World   RC 52336
by Margret Rey and H.A. Rey
read by Don Nelson
1 cassette
In search of new stories for his radio program, Whiteblack
the penguin sets out on a journey. Whiteblack has a series
of adventures meeting ostriches and a camel before returning
home. For grades K-3. 1937.
The Wolf's Chicken Stew   RC 50869
by Keiko Kasza
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Wolf loves to eat more than anything else. One day he sees a
chicken who would make a great stew, if she were bigger. But
when he tries to fatten her up, he gets a big surprise. For
preschool-grade 2. Kentucky Bluegrass Award. 1987.
Braille
At the Edge of the Woods: A Counting Book   BR 14044
by Cynthia Cotten
1 volume
A counting book from one to ten and back again in rhymes
about animals and insects found at the edge of the woods.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2002.
Blaze Finds the Trail   BR 13407
by C.W. Anderson
1 volume
When Billy and his pony, Blaze, go for a long ride in the
woods, they become lost.  Billy is frightened as a storm
approaches because he cannot find the road home. But Blaze
knows where Billy wants to go. For grades 2-4. 1950.
Daisy Comes Home   BR 14031
by Jan Brett
1 volume
In faraway China, Mei Mei keeps six hens to sell their eggs
at market. One night the smallest and most picked on hen,
Daisy, floats downriver in a basket. She has many adventures
before Mei Mei finds her again. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-
3. 2002.
Danny and the Dinosaur   BR 14344
by Syd Hoff
1 volume (Reissue)
A dinosaur leaves his museum for a day of fun with Danny.
For grades K-3. 1958.
Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp   BR 14488
by Syd Hoff
1 volume
When Danny takes his huge friend, the dinosaur, to summer
camp, everyone has a great time. For grades K-3. 1996.
Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp   BR 14488
by Syd Hoff
1 volume
When Danny takes his huge friend, the dinosaur, to summer
camp, everyone has a great time. For grades K-3. 1996.
Harley   BR 13858
by Star Livingstone
1 volume
Harley does not get along with other llamas and does not
want to be a pack animal. But Harley is happy when he
becomes a guard llama, protecting a herd of sheep from
hungry coyotes. He even befriends the cantankerous ram. For
grades K-3. 2001.
Harry and the Lady Next Door   BR 14329
by Gene Zion
1 volume
Harry, a white dog with black spots, loves all of his
neighbors, except the lady next door. She sings so high and
loud that it hurts Harry's ears. Harry tries many ways to
get the lady to stop, but none seems to be successful. For
grades K-3. 1960.
Harry by the Sea   BR 14292
by Gene Zion
1 volume
Harry the dog searches for one cool spot on a hot, sunny day
at the beach and finds it when a crashing wave leaves him
covered with cool, slimy, green seaweed. What Harry doesn't
know is that it also makes him look like a sea monster. For
preschool-grade 2. 1965.
Harry the Dirty Dog   BR 14034
by Gene Zion
1 volume
Harry is a black-spotted white dog who hates baths. So one
day when he hears water filling the tub, he runs away. He
has a wonderful time getting so dirty that he has to prove
to his family he is really Harry. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1956.
Hungry Hen   BR 14029
by Richard Waring
1 volume
A greedy fox watches a hungry hen grow bigger every day. The
fox thinks the longer he waits, the bigger the hen will be.
But he waits a little too long. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 2001.
I Took My Frog to the Library   BR 13328
by Eric A. Kimmel
1 volume
Bridgett brings her pets to the library with humorously
disastrous results. Her frog frightens the librarian, the
pelican hides the dictionary, and the hyena laughs too much.
When her enormous elephant wrecks the place, however,
Bridgett is told she must leave her animals at home. For
preschool-grade 2. 1990.
Irving and Muktuk: Two Bad Bears   BR 14010
by Daniel Pinkwater
1 volume
Two muffin-loving polar bears try to steal muffins during
the Yellowtooth Blueberry Muffin Festival. Officer Bunny
catches them and sends them away. But Irving and Muktuk keep
coming back in various disguises, until Officer Bunny finds
a different solution. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
2001.
Kipper's A to Z   BR 15001
by Mick Inkpen
1 volume
Kipper the dog and his little piglet friend, Arnold, work
through the alphabet by collecting animals and other things
for each other. A zebra turns up in odd places, but Kipper
makes him wait until guess when! PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 2000.
Millions of Cats   BR 13322
by Wanda Gg
1 volume (Reissue)
Once upon a time a very old man set out to find a pretty cat
for his lonely wife. Unable to choose only one, he comes
home with hundreds and thousands and millions and billions
and trillions of cats. But she still wants only one. For
grades K-3. 1928.
No Roses for Harry!   BR 14420
by Gene Zion
1 volume
Harry is a white dog with black spots, and he does not like
to wear his birthday-present sweater. Grandma knit it with
big roses on it. Harry finally loses the sweater, but then
Grandma comes to visit. For preschool-grade 2. 1958.
Oliver and Albert, Friends Forever   BR 13493
by Jean Van Leeuwen
1 volume
Albert, the new student in Oliver's school, is taller than
his pig classmates, and he can read. But at recess, Oliver
and his friends realize that Albert can't play kickball and
that he likes bugs. Soon the whole class is studying the
critters. For grades K-3. 2000.
Olivia   BR 13074
by Ian Falconer
1 volume
Olivia, a preschooler pig, lives with her mother, father,
and  younger brother, Ian (who is always copying her).
Olivia is good at lots of things dressing up, singing songs,
building sand castles, dancing, and painting on walls. And
she is very good at wearing people out. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 2000.
Petunia   BR 13087
by Roger Duvoisin
1 volume
Petunia, the silly goose, carries a book under her wing,
believing that having the book will make her wise. After
upsetting the other barnyard animals with her
misinformation, Petunia realizes she must learn to read.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1950.
Stuart Little   BR 13246
by E.B. White
1 volume (Reissue)
Mr. and Mrs. Little's second son is a mouse. Stuart is happy
with his human family, but his size of just over two inches
and the family cat are causes of some misadventures. Then
Stuart falls for a little bird named Margalo. For grades 4-
7. 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. 1945.
What Pete Ate from A Z: Where We Explore the English
Alphabet (in Its Entirety) in Which a Certain Dog Devours a
Myriad of Items Which He Should Not   BR 14027
by Maira Kalman
1 volume
In this alphabet book, Poppy describes some of the unusual
things eaten by her dog, Pete, including all of an
accordion, her lucky quarter, and, unhappily, cousin Rocky's
underpants. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.
Why Can't I Fly?   BR 13392
by Rita Golden Gelman
1 volume
A monkey named Minnie wants to know why she can't fly since
she can swing, hang, climb, and jump so high. For grades K-
3. 1976.
The Wind in the Willows   BR 12977
by Kenneth Grahame
2 volumes (Reissue)
Relates the escapades of four animal friends Toad, Mole,
Rat, and Badger who live along a river in the English
countryside. For grades 4-7. 1908.
Blindness and Physical Handicaps
Cassettes
All the Way Home   RC 53791
by Patricia Reilly Giff
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
In 1941 Brick, a boy from New York state's apple country,
meets Mariel, a young girl made shy by her bout with polio.
They journey upstate together from Brooklyn to help Brick's
elderly neighbors save their apple crop and to learn about
Mariel's past. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Ben, King of the River   RC 53630
by David Gifaldi
read by Larry Shapiro
1 cassette
Chad describes his family's  first camping trip with his
five-year-old brother Ben, who has a developmental
disability and many allergies. Chad tells about the hard
time he has dealing with Ben's needs and how much he cares
about his sibling. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001.
Brian's Bird   RC 53740
by Patricia A. Davis
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
1 cassette
Brian, who is blind, enjoys learning to care for the
parakeet he receives on his eighth birthday. He comes to
realize that his older brother, Kevin, while sometimes
careless, is not so bad after all. For grades K-3. 2000.
Bringing Up Beauty   RC 52424
by Sylvia McNicoll
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Elizabeth's family agrees to train a seeing-
eye puppy for Canine Vision Canada. When an ugly Labrador
retriever called Beauty arrives, Elizabeth is determined not
to fall in love with it. But Beauty becomes her only source
of solace as Elizabeth faces problems with family and
friends. For grades 4-7. 1994.
How Many Days until Tomorrow?   RC 53877
by Caroline Janover
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Josh, who has dyslexia, and his older brother, Simon, spend
the summer on a remote island off the coast of Maine with
their grandparents. Josh enjoys his outdoor adventures and
proves himself in unexpected ways. Sequel to Josh: A Boy
with Dyslexia (RC 53876). For grades 4-7. 2000.
Josh: A Boy with Dyslexia   RC 53876
by Caroline Janover
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Josh has just moved to New Jersey and is worried about
starting fifth grade because he has a learning disability
and will be in a special class. Josh's dyslexia causes
teasing and bullying, but he gains respect and friendship
for characteristics that really count. For grades 4-7. 1988.
My Brother Made Me Do It   RC 53936
by Peg Kehret
read by Peggy Gilleland
1 cassette
As part of a fifth-grade assignment, Julie Welsh becomes a
pen pal to eighty-nine-year-old nursing home resident Mrs.
Kaplan. Julie describes her school and family life and her
surprise when she is diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis. For grades 4-7. 2000.
My Sister Annie   RC 52247
by Bill Dodds
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Charlie, eleven, faces some challenges pitching for the
baseball team, asking a girl to the school dance, and
wanting to be accepted by the guys in a local gang. All
these things are complicated by his feelings about his older
sister with Down syndrome. For grades 4-7. 1993.
Nick's Secret   RC 51993
by Claire H. Blatchford
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
In this sequel to Nick's Mission (RC 43812), deaf seventh-
grader Nick and his dog, Wags, are in danger from a bully
and his gang at a deserted motel. But he is rescued by a
mysterious girl who trains sheepdogs. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Prairie School   RC 52740
by Avi
read by Norma Lana
1 cassette
When Aunt Dora, a schoolteacher, comes to visit Noah's
family in 1880, nine-year-old Noah feels no need to read or
write. But Aunt Dora changes his mind by expanding his world
while he pushes her wheelchair across the prairie. For
grades 2-4. 2001.
A Sailor Returns   RC 53830
by Theodore Taylor
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Evan, an eleven-year-old boy with a club foot, is delighted
when his long-lost grandfather comes to visit in 1914. He
bonds with this man, who takes him fishing and also walks
with a limp. But the old sailor has a secret revealed after
a neighbor is murdered. For grades 4-7. 2001.
A Screaming Kind of Day   RC 51579
by Rachna Gilmore
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Scully only listens to her teasing brother and scolding
mother when she wants to; then Scully turns on her hearing
aids. One rainy day she longs to play outside. When her
mother sends her to her room, Scully sneaks out the back
door. For grades K-3. 1999.
Spider Sparrow   RC 54904
by Dick King-Smith
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
A baby abandoned on an English farm develops differently
physically and mentally from other children. Nicknamed
Spider for his strange way of walking, he has a gift for
communicating with animals. As Spider grows up, he makes a
special place in the heart of his community. For grades 5-8.
1998.
Tiger's Fall   RC 54780
by Molly Bang
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
When Lupe falls out of a tree in her Mexican village, she is
paralyzed from the waist down. Angry and feeling sorry for
herself, Lupe goes to a center for disabled people, who help
her realize that her life can still have a purpose. For
grades 3-6. 2001.
Wheel Wizards   RC 53573
by Matt Christopher
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Before the car accident, twelve-year-old Seth dreamed of
being a basketball star. Angry and unhappy now that he is in
a wheelchair, Seth perks up when he is introduced to
wheelchair basketball. For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Year of Miss Agnes   RC 51865
by Kirkpatrick Hill
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Athapascan Indian Frederika relates the story
of a special teacher who comes to her Alaskan village in
1948. Miss Agnes makes education interesting for everyone in
the one-room schoolhouse, including Fred's twelve-year-old
deaf sister, Bokko, who learns sign language for the first
time. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Braille
The Hickory Chair   BR 13096
by Lisa Rowe Fraustino
1 volume
A blind boy tells of his warm relationship with his
grandmother. After she dies, every family member except
him finds notes on special things she has left for them. He
chooses her favorite chair as a remembrance, and years
later, his grandchild finds a note inside for him.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.
Looking Out for Sarah   BR 14009
by Glenna Lang
1 volume
Describes a day in the life of Perry, a seeing-eye dog. He
guides his owner, Sarah, to the grocery store and the post
office and on a school visit. He dreams about the month that
he and Sarah walked from Boston to New York. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For grades K-3. 2001.
Rainbow Joe and Me   BR 13091
by Maria Diaz Strom
1 volume
Eloise loves to paint pictures in bright colors that she
describes for her elderly blind neighbor Rainbow Joe. Joe
tells her he too can make colors sing and promises one day
to show her his own special way with them. And one Sunday,
for a surprise, he does just that. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades
K-3. 1999.
A Screaming Kind of Day   BR 13083
by Rachna Gilmore
1 volume
Scully only listens to her teasing brother and scolding
mother when she wants to; then Scully turns on her hearing
aids. One rainy day she longs to play outside. When her
mother sends her to her room, Scully sneaks out the back
door. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
Classics
Cassettes
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer   RC 53084
by Mark Twain
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The escapades and high jinks of schoolboy Tom Sawyer, who
lives with his Aunt Polly in a small Missouri town on the
Mississippi River. Tom angles for the affections of Becky
Thatcher, runs away with Huck Finn and Joe Harper, and tells
the truth when it matters. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1876.
The Adventures of Ulysses   RC 52492
retold by Bernard Evslin
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Retelling of the Greek epic describing Ulysses's ten-year
voyage home after the fall of Troy. Ulysses and his crew
encounter the deadly Sirens, who bewitch men with their
magical songs; the giant man-eating Cyclops; and other
strange creatures and unexpected obstacles. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 1969.
Great Expectations   RC 53991
by Charles Dickens
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes (Reissue)
An encounter with a convict in a cemetery will have long-
term consequences for Pip, a poor orphan boy. But before he
grasps their full significance, he is to live with the
strange spinster Miss Havisham, to be tormented by her ward
Estella, and to move to London. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1861.
Paddington Treasury   RC 51361
by Michael Bond
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Thirty-five Paddington stories collected to mark his
fortieth year in America. Tales recount the adventures and
misadventures of a very rare sort of bear from darkest Peru,
who was found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown in 1965 on the
Paddington Station railway platform. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1999.
Treasure Island   RC 52436
by Robert Louis Stevenson
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Young Jim Hawkins finds a map in a dead seaman's
possessions. His friends, Squire Trelawney and Doctor
Livesey, realize it's a treasure map. They hire a ship,
unaware that the crew includes the pirate Long John Silver.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1881.
Braille
Treasure Island   BR 13682
by Robert Louis Stevenson
2 volumes
Young Jim Hawkins finds a map in a dead seaman's
possessions. His friends, Squire Trelawney and Doctor
Livesey, realize it's a treasure map. They hire a ship,
unaware that the crew includes the pirate Long John Silver.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1881.
The Wind in the Willows   BR 12977
by Kenneth Grahame
2 volumes (Reissue)
Relates the escapades of four animal friends Toad, Mole,
Rat, and Badger who live along a river in the English
countryside. For grades 4-7. 1908.
Family
Cassettes
Adrift   RC 54237
by Allan Baillie
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
While playing pirates with his little sister, Sally, and her
cat, Nebu, in an old crate he finds on the beach, Flynn
suddenly discovers that they are adrift on the sea. And
Flynn must somehow keep them all alive. For grades 4-7.
1983.
Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio   RC 54589
by Tony Johnston
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
1 cassette
When Arturo's family moves from Mexico to a barrio in East
Los Angeles, there are many changes. Arturo joins new
friends to reclaim their Spanish names at school, play
basketball, champion the school librarian, and even start
their own gang to do good. For grades 5-8. 2001.
As Ever, Gordy   RC 48020
by Mary Downing Hahn
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
In this sequel to Following My Own Footsteps (RC 50424),
Gordy Smith and his sister June are forced to return to
their Maryland hometown. Gordy's old classmates and teachers
still label him a "juvenile delinquent from a bad family."
Gordy starts slipping into trouble again, until he realizes
there are people who care about him. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Aunt Morbelia and the Screaming Skulls   RC 51946
by Joan Carris
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
When Todd learns his great aunt, Morbelia, is coming to live
with his family, he tells his best friend, Jeff, the
situation is "horribulous." But Aunt Morbelia proves to be a
very good teacher and teller of tales. Prequel to Beware the
Ravens, Aunt Morbelia (RC 43423). For grades 4-7. 1990.
The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5
RC 50911
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter
adversity which here means trouble when they attend the
Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing
Vice Principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count
Olaf reappears in this sequel to The Miserable Mill (RC
50910). For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1
RC 50907
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The Baudelaire siblings Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and
Sunny, a teething toddler are charming and clever, but
"magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned,
denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of
age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf.
For grades 4-7. 1999.
Ben, King of the River   RC 53630
by David Gifaldi
read by Larry Shapiro
1 cassette
Chad describes his family's first camping trip with his
five-year-old brother Ben, who has a developmental
disability and many allergies. Chad tells about the hard
time he has dealing with Ben's needs and how much he cares
about his sibling. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001.
The Birthday Room   RC 49749
by Kevin Henkes
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
When twelve-year-old Ben visits his uncle in Oregon for the
first time in ten years, he becomes caught up in the
strained relationship between his mother and her brother.
Ben also becomes interested in the girl next door and in
making his future as an artist. For grades 5-8. 1999.
A Blizzard Year: Timmy's Almanac of the Seasons   RC 50296
by Gretel Ehrlich
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
The year she turns thirteen, Timmy and her parents
experience a terrible blizzard on their Wyoming ranch. In
her journal Timmy tells of the storm's impact during the
following months as her family struggles to avoid
foreclosure. Desperate, Timmy sends out an e-mail plea for
help. For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Breadwinner   RC 53938
by Deborah Ellis
read by Peg Gilleland
1 cassette
The Taliban rulers in Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict
limitations on women's freedom and behavior. Eleven-year-old
Parvana must disguise herself as a boy so that her family
can survive after her father's arrest. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Breaking Through   RC 53946
by Francisco Jimnez
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Francisco describes his family's migrant-
worker problems in southern California, their deportation to
Mexico, and their legal reentry to the United States. He
discusses his desire for education in the face of hardships
and prejudice. Sequel to The Circuit (RC 46960). For grades
5-8. 2001.
Caleb's Story   RC 53941
by Patricia MacLachlan
read by Barbara Rappaport
1 cassette
In this sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall (RC 23524), Caleb's
discovery of an old man in the barn becomes a family
problem. Although Caleb, his sister Cassie, and Sarah
welcome him as a long-lost grandfather, Jacob remembers the
pain of the past. For grades 3-6. 2001.
The Color of My Words   RC 53096
by Lynn Joseph
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
Ana, a twelve-year-old writer living in the Dominican
Republic, depends on her older brother to enhance her
talents until the life-changing events on her thirteenth
birthday. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Dancing in Cadillac Light   RC 53186
by Kimberly Willis Holt
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Moon, Texas; 1968. Eleven-year-old tomboy Jaynell is put in
charge of her grandfather for the summer. They have a good
time cruising in an old Cadillac until Grandpap gives his
old house to a large, struggling family. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 2001.
The Doll People   RC 52750
by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house
for one hundred years is taken aback when a new family of
plastic dolls arrives and doesn't follow "the doll code of
honor." But the girl doll, Annabelle, is excited to have a
friend. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Dream Soul   RC 53422
by Laurence Yep
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
In 1927, as her first Christmas in West Virginia approaches,
Joan Lee hopes her tradition-minded Chinese parents will
permit the family to celebrate the holiday with their
American landlady. Continues the story of the Lees' cultural
adjustments begun in The Star Fisher (RC 53421). For grades
4-7. 2000.
Edgar Allan   RC 52963
by John Neufeld
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Michael, one of the four Fickett children,
tells how a family decision becomes a problem in a
prejudiced community when, in 1968, the Ficketts want to
adopt three-year-old Edgar Allan an African American. For
grades 5-8. 1968.
The Ersatz Elevator: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6
RC 51769
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans, last encountered
in The Austere Academy (RC 50911), continues as evil Count
Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esm Squalor's seventy-
one-bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan to steal their
family fortune. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Esperanza Rising   RC 52960
by Pam Muoz Ryan
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
1 cassette
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their wealthy
and privileged life in Mexico to go work in the southern
California agricultural labor camps. They must adapt to the
harsh circumstances facing migrant farm workers on the eve
of the Great Depression. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Everything on a Waffle   RC 53669
by Polly Horvath
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
When Primrose's parents are lost at sea off Coal Harbour in
Canada, she is cared for by a series of neighbors and
relatives, including Miss Bowzer, who owns a restaurant
where everything is served on a waffle. For grades 4-7.
2001.
Farewell to the Island   RC 52077
by Gloria Whelan
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
In 1816, while traveling to visit her sister in London,
sixteen-year-old Mary falls in love with a midshipman. She
is torn between beginning a new life in England and
returning to her Michigan family farm on Mackinac Island.
Sequel to Once on This Island (RC 46581). For grades 4-7.
1998.
Fur-ever yours, Booker Jones   RC 53945
by Betsy Duffey
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Booker Jones is determined to become a published science
fiction writer until his parents' vacation disrupts his
routine. When they leave Booker and his older sister, Libba,
with their confused grandfather, problems quickly pile up,
such as laundry, cooking, and how to help Pop. Sequel to
Utterly yours, Booker Jones (RC 43487). For grades 5-8.
2001.
Girlhearts   RC 53407
by Norma Fox Mazer
read by Robin Miles
2 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old Sarabeth Silver's life is turned upside
down when her twenty-nine-year-old mother dies suddenly.
Orphaned and grief-stricken, Sarabeth moves in with her
Mom's best friend but doesn't feel comfortable in the
crowded apartment with Cynthia's husband and baby son.
Sequel to Silver (RC 37105). For grades 6-9. 2001.
The Graduation of Jake Moon   RC 53812
by Barbara Park
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Eighth-grader Jake Moon struggles to cope with changes in
his beloved grandfather, who is rapidly deteriorating from
Alzheimer's disease. Jake considers the elderly man's
strange behavior an embarrassment but gradually becomes
reconciled. For grades 5-8. 2000.
The Great Gilly Hopkins   RC 51866
by Katherine Paterson
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette (Reissue)
Eleven-year-old Gilly has developed a prickly exterior to
deal with being a foster child. But when she moves in with
big-hearted Maime Trotter and foster brother William Ernest
and meets blind Mr. Randolph, the next-door neighbor, Gilly
learns to care about others. Some strong language. For
grades 5-8. Newbery Honor. 1978.
Gus and Grandpa   RC 50246
by Claudia Mills
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
As Gus turns seven and Grandpa turns seventy, the two
continue to enjoy each other's company around the house, out
on errands, finding Grandpa's lost car, and celebrating
their birthdays. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1997.
Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell   RC 51613
by Claudia Mills
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
Gus despairs of coming up with something to take for his
second-grade class's show-and-tell that's as interesting and
impressive as the things classmate Ryan Mason brings in.
Then, while visiting Grandpa, Gus is struck with a great
idea. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 2000.
Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookies   RC 50247
by Claudia Mills
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and
been given many more from the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa
find a rewarding solution to the problem of disposing of
their extra holiday treats. Easy chapter book. For grades K-
3. 1997.
Gus and Grandpa and the Halloween Costume   RC 55102
by Claudia Mills
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Gus wants a store-bought Halloween costume to wear to
school, but his parents do not believe in buying costumes.
Grandpa is his last hope and sure enough, in a dusty, musty
trunk, Gus finds the perfect outfit. Beginning chapter book.
For grades K-3. 2002.
Gus and Grandpa at Basketball   RC 54883
by Claudia Mills
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise from the crowd
and fast pace of real games bother him, and he doesn't play
well. Then his game improves when grandpa gives him some
good advice. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001.
Gus and Grandpa at the Hospital   RC 54884
by Claudia Mills
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
When Grandpa is in the hospital recovering from a heart
attack, Gus worries about visiting him there. Gradually, Gus
learns how to help Grandpa do things in his room and finally
feels comfortable at the hospital. But the best part is
taking Grandpa home. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3.
1998.
Hemlock Hill Hideaway   RC 53022
by Carrie Bender
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
The Petersheims of Whispering Brook buy a farm for young
Omar and send his sister Nancy to keep house for him. The
Amish siblings are joined by the mischievous abandoned child
Dannie, who adopts a coon and continues to cause problems.
Sequel to Chestnut Ridge Acres (RC 46800). For grades 4-7.
2000.
Holding Up the Earth   RC 54579
by Dianne E. Gray
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old orphan Hope, spending the summer on a
Nebraska farm with Sarah, her latest foster mother, reads
family documents left by four previous generations of teens:
Abigail, the first homesteader; Rebecca, a hired girl;
Sarah's mother, Anna; and Sarah. For grades 5-8. 2000.
The Hostile Hospital: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8
 RC 52913
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three
Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves
in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close
pursuit. Sequel to The Vile Village (RC 52098). For grades
4-7. 2001.
How I Became an American   RC 54381
by Karin Gndisch
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Johann Bonfert records the 1902 journey of his German family
from Austria-Hungary to Youngstown, Ohio. Describes the
hardships of their immigration and the difficulties of
adjusting to American culture. For grades 4-7. Batchelder
Award. 2001.
How Ta Lola Came to (Visit) Stay   RC 53326
by Julia Alvarez
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Nine-year-old New Yorker Miguel and his sister Juanita move
to Vermont with their mother after their parents divorce.
Struggling to fit in, Miguel is embarrassed when his
Spanish-speaking aunt from the Dominican Republic comes to
live with them. For grades 4-7. 2001.
I See the Moon   RC 52631
by C.B. Christiansen
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
In Bitte's twelfth summer, she looks forward to becoming a
loving aunt to her unwed fifteen-year-old sister's baby. She
searches for an answer to the question "What is love?"
Meanwhile she opposes her sister's decision to place the
baby for adoption. For grades 5-8. 1994.
Joey Pigza Loses Control   RC 51237
by Jack Gantos
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
In this sequel to Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (RC 48254)
Joey is spending the summer with his long-absent alcoholic
dad, who convinces Joey to stop wearing his medication
patches. Soon wired again, Joey clashes with his dad's own
out-of-control personality. For grades 5-8. 2000.
A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt   RC 52328
by C. Coco De Young
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Margo is in fifth grade during the Great Depression, and
feels bad about everyone's money problems. When her family
is in danger of losing their house, Margo writes a letter to
the president's wife, Eleanor Roosevelt. She asks for her
help to save their home. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Little House in the Big Woods   RC 50921
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette (Reissue)
Wisconsin, 1871. The Ingalls family experiences pioneer life
in a little log house, miles from any settlement. They feel
safe and secure despite blizzards, wolves, and the
loneliness of the big woods. Prequel to Little House on the
Prairie (RC 50922). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1932.
Miracle's Boys   RC 51471
by Jacqueline Woodson
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Three orphaned African American brothers confront the
challenges of growing up in New York City. The eldest,
Ty'ree, works to support the boys; hostile and sullen
Charlie returns from two years in detention; and Lafayette,
the youngest, longs for family closeness. Some strong
language. For grades 6-9. Coretta Scott King Award. 2000.
The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4
RC 50910
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Wide Window (RC 50909) the saga of the
Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at a
grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due
course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another
disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Mom, the Wolf Man, and Me   RC 52014
by Norma Klein
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette (Reissue)
As the daughter of an unwed mother, Brett enjoys having her
parent all to herself. But then the "Wolf Man" appears on
the scene Brett calls him that because he owns an Irish
wolfhound.  Worse yet, they want to get married. For grades
6-9. 1972.
Money Hungry   RC 54516
by Sharon G. Flake
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill is obsessed with making
money so that she and her mother never have to worry about
being homeless again, even though living in the projects is
bad enough. For grades 6-9. Coretta Scott King Honor Book.
2001.
My Sister Annie   RC 52247
by Bill Dodds
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Charlie, eleven, faces some challenges pitching for the
baseball team, asking a girl to the school dance, and
wanting to be accepted by the guys in a local gang. All
these things are complicated by his feelings about his older
sister with Down syndrome. For grades 4-7. 1993.
One Hundred and One Ways to Bug Your Parents   RC 53193
by Lee Wardlaw
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Steve, called Sneeze because of his allergies, has his heart
set on attending an inventors' convention. Instead, a change
in family plans puts him in a summer-school writing class.
Thinking up ways to pester his parents gives him an idea for
a moneymaking book. For grades 4-7. 1996.
One Thing I'm Good At   RC 50292
by Karen Lynn Williams
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Fourth-grader Julie is having a terrible year she is failing
school, her father is sick, and her teenage sister is moody
and mean. Julie can think of nothing she is good at. It
takes her preschool brother, Bean, to prove her wrong. For
grades 3-6. 1999.
The Other Side of Truth   RC 54378
by Beverley Naidoo
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Nigeria, 1995. When Sade's journalist father becomes a
political target and her mother is murdered, Sade and her
younger brother, Femi, are smuggled to London for safety.
They become stranded there, alone and without a family,
desperately worried about their father's situation. Some
violence. For grades 5-8. Carnegie Medal. 2000.
The Quarreling Book   RC 51977
by Charlotte Zolotow
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette (Reissue)
A chain of unpleasant reactions begins one gray, rainy
morning when Father forgets to kiss Mother good-bye as he
leaves for work. Fortunately, a playful dog reverses the
disagreeable mood and saves the day. For preschool-grade 2.
1963.
Racing the Sun   RC 53089
by Paul Pitts
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
The fact that he's an American Indian isn't something
Brandon Rogers publicizes. His father abandoned his Navajo
ways back in college. But when his grandfather moves in with
the family, twelve-year-old Brandon slowly learns to
appreciate his heritage. For grades 5-8. 1988.
The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2
RC 50908
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the
dastardly Count Olaf in The Bad Beginning (RC 50907), the
Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly
herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then
Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7.
1999.
Return to the Island   RC 52316
by Gloria Whelan
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
In this sequel to Farewell to the Island (RC 52077), Mary is
back on Mackinac Island in 1818 facing a major decision:
whether to marry her dear friend White Hawk and remain on
the island or to marry James, an English nobleman, and move
to London. For grades 4-7. 2000.
A Sailor Returns   RC 53830
by Theodore Taylor
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Evan, an eleven-year-old boy with a club foot, is delighted
when his long-lost grandfather comes to visit in 1914. He
bonds with this man, who takes him fishing and also walks
with a limp. But the old sailor has a secret revealed after
a neighbor is murdered. For grades 4-7. 2001.
A Screaming Kind of Day   RC 51579
by Rachna Gilmore
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Scully only listens to her teasing brother and scolding
mother when she wants to; then Scully turns on her hearing
aids. One rainy day she longs to play outside. When her
mother sends her to her room, Scully sneaks out the back
door. For grades K-3. 1999.
Silent to the Bone   RC 51532
by E.L. Konigsburg
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
After screaming for his baby half-sister's au pair,
thirteen-year-old Branwell Zamborska loses his ability to
speak. Accused of dropping the infant, the boy is sent to a
detention center. Then Branwell's friend Connor uncovers the
real reason behind his silence. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Sitti's Secrets   RC 54620
by Naomi Shihab Nye
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
A young girl living in the United States describes a visit
with her grandmother ("sitti" in Arabic), who lives in a
Palestinian village on the West Bank. For grades K-3. 1994.
A Spy among the Girls   RC 51329
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this sequel to A Traitor among the Boys (RC 51328) Beth
Malloy's crush on Josh Hatford first disgusts her sister
Caroline, but then inspires her. To prepare for her acting
career Caroline should experience love and she picks Wally
Hatford as her target. For grades 3-6. 2000.
The Star Fisher   RC 53421
by Laurence Yep
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
When Joan Lee's family moves from Ohio to West Virginia in
the 1920s, they plan to open a laundry. But as the first
Chinese people in a small rural town, they face
unanticipated problems. For grades 4-7. 1991.
Strudel Stories   RC 49331
by Joanne Rocklin
read by Grace Ragsdale
1 cassette
Lori is upset after her Grandpa Willy's death, but her
sister, Jessica, finds the right way to help Lori. They make
apple strudel using Grandpa's recipe, and they tell the
family stories he told  about their Jewish relatives who
made the same strudel in other times and places. For grades
3-6. 1999.
Summer with Elisa   RC 52934
by Johanna Hurwitz
read by John Fulks
1 cassette
During the summer between first and second grades, Elisa
struggles to write to her brother Russell at camp. Then she
enjoys a family vacation in the country. For grades 2-4.
2000.
A Traitor among the Boys   RC 51328
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Girls' Revenge (RC 51236) the Hatford
brothers are instructed to treat the Malloy girls "like
sisters," but the boys' definition differs greatly from
their mother's. Meanwhile, the youngest Hatford is leaking
information to the enemy. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Uncle Rain Cloud   RC 53318
by Tony Johnston
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
After moving to Los Angeles from Mexico, Carlos's uncle
looks so dark and angry that Carlos secretly calls him
"Uncle Rain Cloud." Then Carlos learns that his uncle shares
his fear of speaking English, and they make a pact that
helps them both. For grades K-3. 2001.
Vanishing   RC 49936
by Bruce Brooks
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Eleven-year-old Alice is hospitalized for bronchitis
following a failed stint living with her father and
grandmother. But when it is time to go home to her alcoholic
mother and strict stepfather, Alice realizes she can stay in
the hospital with her new friend Rex if she stops eating.
For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Vile Village: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 7
RC 52098
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow
the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and has the
children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are
predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (RC
51769). For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Wakefield Legacy: The Untold Story   RC 54867
by Kate William
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
The story of the Wakefield family of Sweet Valley,
California, describing how their ancestors immigrated to
America and the adventures each generation experienced. For
grades 6-9. 1992.
The Wakefields of Sweet Valley   RC 54866
by Kate William
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
The adventures of generations of the Wakefield family of
California from its first American immigrant to the 1960s.
For grades 6-9. 1991.
The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3   RC
50909
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Reptile Room (RC 50908) the Baudelaire
orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who worries
about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its
loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold
soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg
leg. For grades 4-7. 2000.
A Year down Yonder   RC 51259
by Richard Peck
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
During the 1937 recession, fifteen-year-old Mary Alice from
Chicago is sent to live with feisty Grandma Dowdel in rural
Illinois. There she learns about small-town ways and grows
to love her grandmother. Sequel to A Long Way from Chicago
(RC 50305). For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 2000.
Braille
The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5
BR 13630
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter
adversity which here means trouble when they attend the
Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing
vice-principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count
Olaf reappears, in this sequel to The Miserable Mill (BR
13629). For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1
BR 13626
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
The Baudelaire siblings Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and
Sunny, a teething toddler are charming and clever, but
"magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned,
denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of
age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf.
For grades 4-7. 1999.
Beatrice's Goat   BR 14006
by Page McBrier
1 volume
In her small Ugandan village, Beatrice has to work hard to
help her family. She can only dream of going to school. When
the family receives a goat as a gift from people far away,
their luck changes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.
Caleb's Story   BR 14100
by Patricia MacLachlan
1 volume
In this sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall (BR 9531), Caleb's
discovery of an old man in the barn becomes a family
problem. Although Caleb, his sister Cassie, and Sarah
welcome him as a long-lost grandfather, Jacob remembers the
pain of the past. For grades 3-6. 2001.
Dicey's Song   BR 13291
by Cynthia Voigt
2 volumes (Reissue)
After their ordeals in Homecoming (BR 13290), Dicey is
looking forward to settling in with her eccentric
grandmother near the Chesapeake Bay and hopes her brothers
and sister will be happy there. But building new ties takes
more time and effort than Dicey anticipated. For grades 5-8.
Newbery Medal. 1982.
Edgar Allan   BR 13768
by John Neufeld
1 volume
Twelve-year-old Michael, one of the four Fickett children,
tells how a family decision becomes a problem in a
prejudiced community when, in 1968, the Ficketts want to
adopt three-year-old Edgar Allan an African American. For
grades 5-8. 1968.
Emma's Yucky Brother   BR 13917
by Jean Little
1 volume
Emma looks forward to being a big sister to four-year-old
Max when her family adopts him. But it takes time and tears
for Emma and Max to learn to like each other. For grades K-
3. 2001.
The Ersatz Elevator: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6
BR 13631
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans, last encountered
in The Austere Academy (BR 13630), continues as evil Count
Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esm Squalor's seventy-
one-bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan to steal their
family fortune. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 2001.
The Gawgon and the Boy   BR 13895
by Lloyd Alexander
2 volumes
In depression-era Philadelphia, eleven-year-old David misses
so much school from having pneumonia that he must be tutored
by his Aunt Annie. He intersperses descriptions of her
unusual teaching sessions with epic stories he writes while
developing a special bond with his aunt. For grades 5-8.
2001.
Girlhearts   BR 13797
by Norma Fox Mazer
2 volumes
Thirteen-year-old Sarabeth Silver's life is turned upside
down when her twenty-nine-year-old mother dies suddenly.
Orphaned and grief-stricken, Sarabeth moves in with her
Mom's best friend but doesn't feel comfortable in the
crowded apartment with Cynthia's husband and baby son.
Sequel to Silver (BR 9376). For grades 6-9. 2001.
Goin' Someplace Special   BR 14020
by Patricia C. McKissack
1 volume
Nashville, 1950s. An African American schoolgirl takes her
first trip alone in a segregated city. Her grandmother's
wisdom helps 'Tricia Ann cope with the prejudice she
encounters on her journey to one place where all are
welcome. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Coretta Scott King
Award. 2001.
The Hickory Chair   BR 13096
by Lisa Rowe Fraustino
1 volume
A blind boy tells of his warm relationship with his
grandmother. After she dies, every family member except
him finds notes on special things she has left for them. He
chooses her favorite chair as a remembrance, and years
later, his grandchild finds a note inside for him.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.
Homecoming   BR 13290
by Cynthia Voigt
3 volumes (Reissue)
After their mother abandons Dicey, James, Maybeth, and Sammy
at a shopping mall, it is up to thirteen-year-old Dicey to
take care of her siblings and keep them together. Dicey
wants to reach Bridgeport, Connecticut, where their great-
aunt lives, even though it means walking for several days.
For grades 5-8. 1981.
The Hostile Hospital: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8
 BR 13633
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three
Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves
in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close
pursuit. Sequel to The Vile Village (BR 13632). For grades
4-7. 2001.
The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4
BR 13629
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
In this sequel to The Wide Window (BR 13628), the saga of
the Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at
a grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due
course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another
disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Navajo Summer   BR 13526
by Jennifer Owings Dewey
1 volume
In this companion to the autobiographical Cowgirl Dreams (BR
10632), twelve-year-old Jamie recalls running away from home
in the summer of 1953. Hoping to escape the tension and
conflict of her divorcing parents, she stays with longtime
friends, a loving Navajo family. For grades 4-7. 1998.
Oliver and Amanda and the Big Snow   BR 13931
by Jean Van Leeuwen
1 volume
Four stories about little pig Oliver, his younger sister
Amanda, and their parents enjoying the outdoors after a big
snowstorm. They have fun sledding, making snowballs, playing
with icicles, and building a snow pig. A beginning-to-read
chapter book. For grades K-3. 1995.
Oranges on Golden Mountain   BR 14033
by Elizabeth Partridge
1 volume
A drought forces Jo Lee's mother to send him from China to
Fourth Uncle on Golden Mountain in California. There Jo Lee
helps his uncle fish and he dreams of being reunited with
his mother and little sister, Mei-Mei. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 2001.
The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2
BR 13627
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the
dastardly Count Olaf in The Bad Beginning (BR 13626), the
Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly
herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then
Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7.
1999.
A Screaming Kind of Day   BR 13083
by Rachna Gilmore
1 volume
Scully only listens to her teasing brother and scolding
mother when she wants to; then Scully turns on her hearing
aids. One rainy day she longs to play outside. When her
mother sends her to her room, Scully sneaks out the back
door. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
Separate Sisters   BR 14226
by Nancy Springer
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Donni, living with her father, is so upset
over her parents' divorce that she gets into increasingly
serious trouble at school. She does not realize how much her
fourteen-year-old sister, Trisha, who lives with their
mother, is also hurting. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Stranger in Dadland   BR 13678
by Amy Goldman Koss
1 volume
Twelve-year-old John and his older sister, Liz, visit their
dad in California once a year. But this year Liz won't come
and John is stuck with his busy, absent father for a whole
week. Then Dad breaks his leg. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 2001.
Sugarbush Spring   BR 14048
by Marsha Wilson Chall
1 volume
As winter melts into spring, a girl and her grandfather go
into the woods to tap trees and collect sap in buckets. Then
the girl describes how her whole family joins in to boil sap
into syrup, turning work into pleasure. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 2000.
The Vile Village: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 7
BR 13632
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow
the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and has the
children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are
predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (BR
13631). For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3   BR
13628
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
In this sequel to The Reptile Room (BR 13627), the
Baudelaire orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who
worries about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its
loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold
soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg
leg. For grades 4-7. 2000.
A Year down Yonder   BR 12930
by Richard Peck
1 volume
During the 1937 recession fifteen-year-old Mary Alice from
Chicago is sent to live with feisty Grandma Dowdel in rural
Illinois. There she learns about small-town ways and grows
to love her grandmother. Sequel to A Long Way from Chicago
(BR 12129). For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 2000.
Fantasy
Cassettes
The Amazing Bone   RC 53092
by William Steig
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette (Reissue)
While dawdling on her way home from school one wonderful
afternoon in spring, Pearl Pig finds a small bone that has
fallen out of a witch's basket. For grades K-3. Caldecott
Honor. 1976.
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents   RC 55211
by Terry Pratchett
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Maurice, a talking cat; a group of intelligent rats with a
dream; and Keith, a boy with a pennywhistle, run a great
Pied Piper scam until they reach Bad Blintz. Finding that
town already being conned puts Maurice's gang in a quandary.
For grades 6-9. 2001.
Aria of the Sea   RC 53214
by Dia Calhoun
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
In a magical kingdom by the sea, talented thirteen-year-old
commoner Cerinthe wins a place in the School of the Royal
Dancers. She ignores her gift for healing until a life-
threatening accident occurs. Then Cerinthe realizes she must
decide which career to follow to truly be herself. For
grades 6-9. 2000.
Artemis Fowl   RC 52289
by Eoin Colfer
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old mastermind Artemis plans to restore his
family fortune by obtaining some of the fairies' gold. The
first step involves blackmailing an alcoholic fairy to
photograph her "Book," containing her race's secrets but
written in an ancient tongue. Some violence. For grades 5-8.
2001.
Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident   RC 54323
by Eoin Colfer
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Artemis Fowl (RC 52289), thirteen-year-old
Artemis turns his attention to rescuing his long-missing
father from the Russian Mafiya. In the process, he again
encounters elf police captain Holly Short. This time the two
join forces. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Beast   RC 52717
by Donna Jo Napoli
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Elaborates the tale of Beauty and the Beast from the Beast's
point of view. After he is transformed into a lion for
violating a ritual, a Persian prince retreats to France to
save his life. For grades 6-9. 2000.
The Book of Dragons   RC 55130
by E. Nesbit
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
Eight stories about dragons. In "The Deliverers of Their
Country," two children try to wake St. George when a plague
of dragons descends on England. For grades 4-7. 1900.
The Borrowers   RC 51409
by Mary Norton
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette (Reissue)
Pod, Homily, and Arrietty are a family of tiny people who
live beneath the floors of an old country house, borrowing
what they need from humans. When Arrietty encounters a human
boy, the endangered Borrowers must relocate. Prequel to The
Borrowers Afield (RC 42266).  For grades 3-6. 1952.
Dragon War   RC 51040
by Laurence Yep
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The dragon princess Shimmer and her companions fight a war
against the evil Boneless King in order to rescue their
friend Thorn and restore the dragons' underwater home.
Sequel to Dragon Cauldron (RC 39669). For grades 5-8. 1992.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them   RC 52451
by J.K. Rowling
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Special edition of an approved textbook used by Harry Potter
at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  An A-to-Z
listing of magical beasts, it briefly describes such
creatures as the centaur, hippogriff, troll, and unicorn and
ten breeds of dragon. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Fire Bringer   RC 52711
by David Clement-Davies
read by Nick Sullivan
3 cassettes
When ancient Scotland was beset by Norse invaders, the deer
were fighting their own war. Drail, a tyrannical stag and
self-styled Lord of the Herds, is consolidating his power,
when a prophesied and uniquely marked fawn Rannoch is born.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999.
First Test: Protector of the Small, Book 1   RC 52767
by Tamora Pierce
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
Ten-year-old Keladry is dismayed that she must pass a year's
probation to be the first female page in Tortall. But her
desire to become a knight and protect people is so strong
that Kel accepts the condition. Followed by Page (RC 52768).
For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Fledgling   RC 53197
by Jane Langton
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Georgie's fondest wish is to be able to fly. When she meets
a Canada goose, the Goose Prince, the girl's dream comes
true for a while. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1980.
The Folk Keeper   RC 51788
by Franny Billingsley
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
The orphan Corinna transforms herself into Corin because
only boys are Folk Keepers, appeasers of the evil Folk. Her
identity is further challenged at her new post near the sea
when she discovers her heritage as a Sealmaiden, and she
must draw upon all her gifts to stay alive. For grades 5-8.
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 1999.
Four Fantastic Novels   RC 51075
by Daniel Pinkwater
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Four complete stories, originally published separately.
Borgel is a 111-year-old time-traveling uncle who moves in
with unsuspecting relatives. Other unusual characters appear
in Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario, The Worms of
Kukumlima, and The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror.
For grades 4-7. 1992.
The Great Good Thing   RC 53785
by Roderick Townley
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Princess Sylvie's storybook kingdom really
is a storybook, where nothing ever changes. Whenever the
book is opened, the characters scramble madly to reach their
proper place, over and over. Then Sylvie discovers she can
enter new worlds with the Reader and find new adventures.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001.
Green Boy   RC 54905
by Susan Cooper
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Trey and his seven-year-old brother, Lou,
who does not speak, cross the barrier between two worlds.
From their island home in the Bahamas, they enter a land
called Pangaia, playing a mysterious role in restoring the
natural environment in both places. For grades 4-7. 2002.
It's All Greek to Me   RC 49774
by Jon Scieszka
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
As they are about to go on stage, Joe, Fred, and Sam are
transported back to the time of Zeus and the other gods of
Greek mythology, who, strangely enough, behave much as the
characters in the trio's class play. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Kneeknock Rise   RC 50866
by Natalie Babbitt
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette (Reissue)
The village of Instep is famous for Megrimum, the mysterious
monster that lives atop Kneeknock Rise and moans when it's
raining. When Egan's cousin Ada goads him into climbing the
Rise to look for the creature, Egan discovers a mystery of
human nature. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1970.
Lord Brocktree   RC 50859
by Brian Jacques
read by Brian Conn
3 cassettes
The mountain of Salamandastron needs the help of Brocktree,
the badger lord, and Dotti, a young haremaid, when evil
comes in the form of the wildcat Ungatt Trunn and his Blue
Hordes. This is the thirteenth tale in the Redwall series.
For grades 5-8. 2000.
Mary Poppins in the Park   RC 50920
by P.L. Travers
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
This sequel to Mary Poppins Opens the Door (RC 50919)
contains additional adventures of the amazing English nanny
and her charges that "should be understood to have happened
during any of the three visits of Mary Poppins to the Banks
family." For grades 4-7. 1952.
Mary Poppins Opens the Door   RC 50919
by P.L. Travers
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
In this sequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back (RC 50918) Jane
and Michael light off a fireworks rocket. But instead of
producing a starburst in the sky, the flare's single spark
turns out to be Mary Poppins, who takes the Banks children
on more marvelous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1943.
Mennyms Alive   RC 54994
by Sylvia Waugh
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
The Mennyms, a family of life-sized rag dolls, wake up to
find their household has been moved. They are now in the
care of an eccentric but loving antiques dealer who soon
suspects their secret. Sequel to Mennyms Alone (RC 44578).
For grades 4-7. 1996.
Midnight's Choice   RC 51401
by Kate Thompson
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
In this sequel to Switchers (RC 47997) Tess, who has the
ability to change into animal forms, must choose between
good and evil as she tries to decide whether to "switch"
into a phoenix like Kevin or into a vampire like Martin,
because at fifteen her decision becomes final. For grades 5-
8. 1999.
The Other Ones   RC 54123
by Jean Thesman
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
High school sophomore Bridget is torn between accepting her
powers of witchcraft, like her Aunt Cait, or trying to fit
in like an ordinary human to please her parents. But when
the boy next door is abandoned by his father, she realizes
that she has no choice. For grades 6-9. 1999.
The Other Wind   RC 53745
by Ursula K. Le Guin
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Sequel to Tehanu (RC 32958). Alder, a sorcerer, has been
having terrible dreams since the death of his wife, Lily he
sees her and others reaching out to him. His dreams will
lead to the transformation of Earthsea. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 2001.
Page: Protector of the Small, Book 2   RC 52768
by Tamora Pierce
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
Eleven-year-old Keladry has overcome obstacles to become the
first female page. Yet she is still tormented by some of the
boys and afraid of heights. In addition, she must prove she
is physically fit for knighthood. Sequel to First Test (RC
52767). For grades 5-8. 2000.
Parsifal's Page   RC 53805
by Gerald Morris
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
In the days of King Arthur, eleven-year-old Piers becomes
page to Parsifal, a rustic and untutored youth on a quest
for knighthood. Their journey reveals important secrets
about their families and truths about themselves. For grades
5-8. 2001.
The Power of Un   RC 52229
by Nancy Etchemendy
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
After the worst day in middle-schooler Gib Finney's life,
when his little sister, Roxy, is hit by a truck while he
watches from a carnival ride, Gib remembers the "unner" a
device that can "undo" past events given to him by a strange
man. Only it's lost in the woods. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Quidditch through the Ages   RC 52452
by J.K. Rowling
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
A history of the game avidly enjoyed and played at Hogwarts
School. Begins with the evolution of the flying
broomstick which Harry Potter excels at maneuvering.
Discusses the rules of Quidditch, famous teams of other
centuries, and worldwide developments of the game. For
grades 4-7. 2001.
The Ropemaker   RC 54240
by Peter Dickinson
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
When the magic that protects their Valley starts to fail,
Tilja and her companions journey into the evil Empire to
find the ancient magician, Faheel, who originally cast those
spells. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Printz Honor Book.
2001.
The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf   RC 51729
by Gerald Morris
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Feisty young Lynet journeys to King Arthur's court seeking a
champion to rescue her older sister Lyonesse from the Red
Knight. Lynet is joined by a dwarf and a kitchen knave,
neither of whom is what he seems. Sequel to The Squire, His
Knight, and His Lady (RC 49598). For grades 5-8. 2000.
Sign of the Dove   RC 52532
by Susan Fletcher
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
As the last of the dragon eggs that were laid long ago begin
to hatch, Lyf becomes a reluctant friend who tries to save
both the dragon mothers and their newly born children from
their enemies. Sequel to Dragon's Milk (RC 36623). For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1996.
Song of the Wanderer: The Unicorn Chronicles, Book 2   RC
52153
by Bruce Coville
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Into the Land of the Unicorns (RC 40262),
Cara, newly arrived in Luster, makes a perilous journey
across the land to fetch her grandmother, the Wanderer,
whose presence is required by Arabella Skydancer, queen of
the unicorns. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Squire: Protector of the Small, Book 3   RC 52769
by Tamora Pierce
read by Lisette Lecat
3 cassettes
Fourteen-year-old Kel feels fortunate to squire Lord Raoul,
commander of the King's Own though he was not her first
choice. Before she can become a knight, Kel faces a
terrifying test in the Chapel of the Ordeal. She also
experiences her first love. Sequel to Page (RC 52768). For
grades 5-8. 2001.
The Stones Are Hatching   RC 52191
by Geraldine McCaughrean
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
Phelim Green, who considers himself an ordinary eleven-year-
old boy, undertakes a journey to the Stoor Worm's lair to
destroy the long-forgotten Worm and its Hatchlings. He is
aided on his desperate mission by Maiden, Fool, and the
strange black Horse. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Summerland   RC 54987
by Michael Chabon
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Eleven-year-old Ethan Feld, the least gifted ballplayer on
Clam Island, is recruited to be a hero and defend the
ferishers in Summerland against giants, goblins, and a tough
baseball team. He is assisted by his resolute friend,
Jennifer T. Rideout, and assorted creatures. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 2002.
Taggerung: A Tale from Redwall   RC 53037
by Brian Jacques
read by Brian Conn
3 cassettes
The clan of Sawney Rath kidnap an otter born at Redwall
Abbey because he bears the special mark of Taggerung, the
warrior hero. But Tagg refuses to kill, rebelling against
his adoptive tribe and seeking his true heritage. For grades
5-8. 2001.
Tales from Earthsea   RC 53468
by Ursula K. Le Guin
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Contains five tales providing background to Le Guin's
Earthsea novels. The short novella, "Finder," reveals how
the school on Roke was founded. Another tale relates the
story of a young man who would rather be a musician than a
mage. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.
The Time Bike   RC 51255
by Jane Langton
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
After his beloved brand-new bike is stolen, Eddy receives an
old-fashioned bicycle from an uncle in India. Eddy's
disappointment vanishes when he realizes the vintage two-
wheeler is capable of transporting him back in time.
Companion to The Fragile Flag (RC 22755) and others. For
grades 4-7. 2000.
Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood   RC 54464
by Meredith Ann Pierce
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Brown Hannah dwells "at the verge of the Tanglewood," where
she converses with animals, prepares draughts for a wizard
from the flowers growing in her hair, and heals cottars
(peasants) for the asking. Intrigue begins when a young
knight asks about a treasure hidden in the heart of the
Wood. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Triss: A Tale from Redwall   RC 54948
by Brian Jacques
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
Triss the squirrelmaid, Shogg the otter, and Welfo the
hedgehog escape from slavery at Riftgard and are pursued
across the sea toward Redwall by Princess Kurda a pure
ferret her brother Prince Bladd, and a band of freebooters
who seek the rumored treasure of Brockhall. For grades 5-8.
2002.
The Two Princesses of Bamarre   RC 52087
by Gail Carson Levine
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Until Princess Meryl was struck with the Gray Death,
Princess Addie had always been afraid of everything. Now
Addie battles specters, gryphons, ogres, and dragons while
seeking a cure for her sister. Along the way, she fulfills
an ancient prophecy. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Vampire in My Bathtub   RC 51577
by Brenda Seabrooke
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Jeff's boredom over moving with his mother to a tiny West
Virginia town disappears when he awakens an out-of-shape
vampire who has been asleep for decades in Jeff's closet.
Eugene is a good vampire who doesn't drink blood, but Jeff
must help him elude an evil fiend. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Wild Blood   RC 51402
by Kate Thompson
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
In this sequel to Midnight's Choice (RC 51401) Tess spends
the summer before her decisive fifteenth birthday in Ireland
with her cousins. She enjoys "switching" into different
animal shapes, but when her cousins disappear in the woods,
she must face her fears to save them. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Wings of Merlin: The Lost Years of Merlin, Book 5   RC
52471
by T.A. Barron
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Mirror of Merlin (RC 49469), Merlin's
fragile home on the isle of Fincayra is threatened by a
mysterious warrior with swords for arms, and by Stangmar's
escape from prison. Meanwhile, Merlin's life continues to
move toward its ultimate destiny. For grades 5-8. 2000.
The Wizard's Dilemma   RC 53605
by Diane Duane
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to A Wizard Abroad (RC 46831), wizards-in-
training Nita and Kit quarrel. Kit withdraws to investigate
his dog's powers. Meanwhile, Nita confronts her mother's
hospitalization for a life-threatening brain tumor by
searching for a magical cure. For grades 5-8. 2001.
A Wolf at the Door: And Other Retold Fairy Tales   RC 53007
edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A collection of thirteen tales by science fiction and
fantasy authors. In "Hansel's Eyes," by Garth Nix, a blind,
spiderlike witch captures Hansel and Gretel in a computer
game store. Other writers include Jane Yolen, Michael
Cadnum, Gregory Maguire, and Patricia A. McKillip. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
Braille
Artemis Fowl   BR 13430
by Eoin Colfer
2 volumes
Twelve-year-old mastermind Artemis plans to restore his
family fortune by obtaining some of the fairies' gold. The
first step involves blackmailing an alcoholic fairy to
photograph her "Book," containing her race's secrets but
written in an ancient tongue. Some violence. For grades 5-8.
2001.
Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident   BR 14188
by Eoin Colfer
2 volumes
In this sequel to Artemis Fowl (BR 13430), thirteen-year-old
Artemis turns his attention to rescuing his long-missing
father from the Russian Mafiya. In the process, he again
encounters elf police captain Holly Short. This time the two
join forces. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2002.
The Crystal Stair   BR 14290
by Grace Chetwin
2 volumes
In this sequel to The Riddle and the Rune (BR 7453), Gom is
temporarily reunited with his wizard mother. He learns the
identity of his evil nemesis Katak and finds himself a key
figure in the battle to save the world of Ulm from
destruction. For grades 6-9. 1988.
The Dark Is Rising   BR 13420
by Susan Cooper
2 volumes
Will Stanton, eleven, learns that he is the last of the Old
Ones immortals dedicated to controlling the forces of evil.
Will's quest is to find the Signs of Light to defeat the
Dark. Sequel to Over Sea, under Stone (BR 13419). For grades
4-7 and older readers. Newbery Honor. 1973.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them   BR 13499
by J.K. Rowling
1 volume
Special edition of an approved textbook used by Harry Potter
at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  An A-to-Z
listing of magical beasts, it briefly describes such
creatures as the centaur, hippogriff, troll, unicorn, and
ten breeds of dragon. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Greenwitch   BR 13421
by Susan Cooper
1 volume
Despite the dangers, the Drew children and Will Stanton must
retrieve the golden grail that the forces of the Dark have
stolen. And Jane Drew receives a strange gift from the
Greenwitch after witnessing a nightlong ceremony. Sequel to
The Dark Is Rising (BR 13420). For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1974.
The Grey King   BR 13423
by Susan Cooper
2 volumes (Reissue)
While visiting in Wales, Will Stanton is challenged to find
a golden harp to rouse the sleepers needed for the battle
against the Dark. Sequel to Greenwitch (BR 13421). For
grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1975.
The Horse and His Boy: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 3   BR
13946
by C.S. Lewis
2 volumes (Reissue)
A boy and his talking horse share an adventurous and
dangerous journey to Narnia to warn of invading barbarians.
Sequel to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (BR 11912).
For grades 4-7. 1954.
The Last Battle: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 7   BR 13950
by C.S. Lewis
1 volume (Reissue)
When evil comes to Narnia, Jill and Eustace help fight the
great last battle, and Aslan leads his people to a glorious
new paradise. Seventh and final title, sequel to The Silver
Chair (BR 13949). For grades 4-7. 1956.
The Magic Nesting Doll   BR 13085
by Jacqueline K. Ogburn
1 volume
Katya's grandmother gives her a set of four dolls that fit
inside one another and will grant wishes three times when
the need is great. After learning the tsarevitch (prince)
has been changed to ice, Katya turns to the magic dolls to
break the spell. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000.
The Magician's Nephew: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1   BR
13945
by C.S. Lewis
1 volume (Reissue)
When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis
to her own world, the magic gets mixed up and they all land
in Narnia, where they witness Aslan blessing the animals
with human speech. Followed by The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe (BR 11912). For grades 4-7. 1955.
Mary Poppins   BR 12972
by P.L. Travers
1 volume (Reissue)
An extraordinary English woman blows in on the East Wind
with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag to
become the Banks family's new nanny. Mary Poppins introduces
her elder charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful
people and experiences. Prequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back
(BR 5488). For grades 4-7. 1934.
Mary Poppins Opens the Door   BR 12971
by P.L. Travers
2 volumes (Reissue)
In this sequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back (BR 5488) Jane and
Michael light off a fireworks rocket. But instead of
producing a starburst in the sky, the flare's single spark
turns out to be Mary Poppins, who takes the Banks children
on more marvelous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1943.
Mattimeo   BR 13473
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
In this sequel to Redwall (BR 13472), the evil fox Slagar
abducts several young animals including Mattimeo, son of the
warrior mouse Matthias, from Redwall Abbey. Matthias and
other fathers launch a daring rescue mission, leaving the
Abbey vulnerable to the marauding crows. Violence. For
grades 4-7. 1990.
Max   BR 13079
by Bob Graham
1 volume
Born into a family of superheroes, Max is a late bloomer
when it comes to flying. But when a baby bird falls from a
nest, Max flies to its rescue without even thinking about
it. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.
Mossflower   BR 13471
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
Martin the warrior mouse and Gonff the mousethief set out to
find the missing ruler of Mossflower. Meanwhile the other
animal inhabitants of the woodland prepare to rebel against
the evil wildcat Tsarmina, who has seized power. Prequel to
Redwall (BR 13472). For grades 5-8. 1988.
The Other Wind   BR 13813
by Ursula K. Le Guin
2 volumes
Sequel to Tehanu (BR 8632). Alder, a sorcerer, has been
having terrible dreams since the death of his wife, Lily he
sees her and others reaching out to him. His dreams will
lead to the transformation of Earthsea. For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 2001.
Over Sea, under Stone   BR 13419
by Susan Cooper
2 volumes
The three Drew children find a crumbling old map that may
lead to an ancient treasure linked with King Arthur and
possessing strength more powerful than life itself. Followed
by The Dark Is Rising (BR 13420). For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1965.
The Phantom Tollbooth   BR 13442
by Norton Juster
1 volume (Reissue)
Feeling bored and unhappy, Milo is surprised to find in his
room an enormous package containing a genuine turnpike
tollbooth. When he drives his toy car through it, Milo
arrives in a magical world. A fantasy for those who enjoy
word play. For grades 5-8. 1961.
Prince Caspian: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 4   BR 13947
by C.S. Lewis
1 volume (Reissue)
Four English children siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and
Lucy help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to
free Narnia from evil. Sequel to The Horse and His Boy (BR
13946). For grades 4-7. 1951.
Quidditch through the Ages   BR 13500
by J.K. Rowling
1 volume
A history of the game avidly enjoyed and played at Hogwarts
School. Begins with the evolution of the flying
broomstick which Harry Potter excels at maneuvering.
Discusses the rules of Quidditch, famous teams of other
centuries, and worldwide developments of the game. For
grades 4-7. 2001.
Redwall   BR 13472
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
The peaceful life at ancient Redwall Abbey is threatened by
the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes. So young mouse
Matthias resolves to find the legendary sword of Martin the
warrior, convinced it will help Redwall's inhabitants
destroy the enemy. Sequel to Mossflower (BR 13471). For
grades 5-8. 1986.
The Silver Chair: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 6   BR
13949
by C.S. Lewis
2 volumes (Reissue)
English children Eustace and Jill undergo hair-raising
adventures as they go on a search-and-rescue mission for the
missing Prince Rilian, who is held captive in the
underground kingdom of the Emerald Witch. Sequel to The
Voyage of the Dawn Treader (BR 13948). For grades 4-7. 1953.
Silver on the Tree   BR 13424
by Susan Cooper
2 volumes
In this sequel to The Grey King (BR 13423) and the last in
the series, Will Stanton, an immortal dedicated to saving
the world, receives a dreadful warning that the Dark is
rising in its last and greatest bid for global domination.
For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1977.
The Starstone   BR 14291
by Grace Chetwin
2 volumes
Gom needs to become a wizard quickly to stop the evil Katak
from destroying Ulm. But his apprenticeship to master wizard
Folgan ends before he is fully trained, and Gom undertakes
an arduous journey to prepare for battle. Sequel to The
Crystal Stair (BR 14290). For grades 6-9. 1989.
Taggerung: A Tale from Redwall   BR 13638
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
The clan of Sawney Rath kidnap an otter born at Redwall
Abbey because he bears the special mark of Taggerung, the
warrior hero. But Tagg refuses to kill, rebelling against
his adoptive tribe and seeking his true heritage. For grades
5-8. Bestseller 2001.
Tales from Earthsea   BR 14051
by Ursula K. Le Guin
3 volumes
Contains five tales providing background to Le Guin's
Earthsea novels. The short novella, "Finder," reveals how
the school on Roke was founded. Another tale relates the
story of a young man who would rather be a musician than a
mage. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.
Tuck Everlasting   BR 13834
by Natalie Babbitt
1 volume (Reissue)
Winnie Foster is ten when she meets seventeen-year-old Jesse
Tuck in the woods and learns that his family hasn't aged in
eighty-seven years since drinking from a secret spring. She
is mighty tempted to drink that water too. For grades 4-7.
1975.
The Two Princesses of Bamarre   BR 13432
by Gail Carson Levine
2 volumes
Until Princess Meryl was struck with the Gray Death,
Princess Addie had always been afraid of everything. Now
Addie battles specters, gryphons, ogres, and dragons while
seeking a cure for her sister. Along the way, she fulfills
an ancient prophecy. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: The Chronicles of Narnia,
Book 5   BR 13948
by C.S. Lewis
2 volumes (Reissue)
Lucy and Edmund, accompanied by their peevish cousin
Eustace, sail to the land of Narnia where Eustace is
temporarily transformed into a green dragon because of his
selfish behavior and skepticism. Sequel to Prince Caspian
(BR 13947). For grades 4-7. 1952.
Folk and Fairy Tales
Cassettes
Abiyoyo: Based on a South African Lullaby and Folk Story
RC 52421
by Pete Seeger
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A noisy boy and his father, a mischievous magician, are
banished to the edge of town until they devise a clever
scheme to save the townspeople from the dreaded giant
Abiyoyo. For grades K-3. 1963.
Aesop's Fables   RC 52555
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
A collection of nearly sixty fables from the Greek thinker
Aesop. Includes such well-known tales as "The Fox and the
Grapes," "The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf," and "The
Grasshopper and the Ants." For grades 2-4. 2000.
Egyptian Myths   RC 50441
retold by Jacqueline Morley
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Eleven retellings of ancient Egyptians' myths about their
gods and goddesses. The first tale, "Ra the Shining One,"
describes the creation of the sun and the formation of the
Earth and sky. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Fairy Tales   RC 53634
by Hans Christian Andersen
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
This Children's Classics edition of twenty-six stories
includes "The Little Mermaid," "The Wild Swans," and "The
Snow Queen." Translated from Danish by Reginald Spink. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1960.
The Greek Gods   RC 52194
by Bernard Evslin and others
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Brief stories introduce the pantheon of Greek gods: Zeus,
Hera, Athene, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Artemis, Apollo,
Hermes, Hephaestus, and Aphrodite. Also includes seven
nature myths about Prometheus, Pandora, Phaethon, and
Orpheus, as well as Narcissus and Echo, Eros and Psyche, and
Arion. For grades 5-8. 1966.
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories   RC 50750
retold by Alvin Schwartz
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette (Reissue)
Seven very short, scary stories to tell at night in front of
a fire or in the dark. Based on traditional narratives and
folktales from various countries. For grades K-3. 1984.
Kate and the Beanstalk   RC 52337
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the
top of a huge beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to
outsmart a monstrous giant and to make a fortune for her
mother and herself. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2000.
The Ninth Jewel of the Mughal Crown: The Birbal Tales from
the Oral Traditions of India   RC 53367
by James Moseley
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
A collection of short stories about the Indian emperor Akbar
and his clever adviser, Birbal. In "Birbal and the Crows"
Birbal impresses Akbar by outwitting a jealous man who asks
how many crows exactly are in a certain city. For grades 3-
6. 2001.
Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls
 RC 52273
retold by Jane Yolen
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various
parts of the world, each featuring a fearless, strong,
heroic, and resourceful woman. Includes the stories of
Atalanta from Greece and Nana Miriam from Niger. For grades
3-6. 2000.
Nursery Classics: A Galdone Treasury   RC 53578
retold by Paul Galdone
read by Gracie Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
Collection of four traditional folk stories retold by Paul
Galdone. Includes "The Three Little Pigs," "The Three
Bears," "The Little Red Hen," and "Cat Goes Fiddle-i-fee."
Galdone's versions of these tales were originally published
between 1970 and 1985. For grades K-3. 2001.
Popol Vuh: A Sacred Book of the Maya   RC 51159
retold by Victor Montejo
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Mythical and historical tales, known collectively as the
Popol Vuh, recount the origins of the Mayan people in
Guatemala. In these stories, kind and vengeful gods,
jaguars, tropical birds, deer, and monkeys appear. Glossary
included. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999.
The Serpent Slayer: And Other Stories of Strong Women   RC
52627
retold by Katrin Tchana
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
Eighteen folktales from various parts of the world featuring
heroines who are brave and resourceful. In the title piece,
fourteen-year-old Li Chi carries out her plan to cut off an
enormous serpent's head, showing more courage than anyone
else in her village. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2000.
Stone Soup: An Old Tale   RC 50548
retold by Marcia Brown
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
When three hungry soldiers in a strange land ask some
villagers for food, they are told there is none. So the
soldiers decide to show the townspeople how to make soup
from water and three round stones. For grades K-3. Caldecott
Honor Book. 1947.
The Story Tree: Tales to Read Aloud   RC 54776
retold by Hugh Lupton
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A collection of eight tales from different cultures: from
Germany, "The Magic Porridge Pot"; from India, "Monkey-See,
Monkey-Do"; from Norway, "The Three Billy Goats Gruff"; and
from England, "The Little Red Hen." For grades K-3. 2001.
The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South   RC
51584
retold by Robert D. San Souci
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Creole folktale about a poor widow and her two daughters,
Rose and Blanche. Rose is cross and mean, while Blanche is
sweet and kind. When Blanche treats an old witch kindly, she
is rewarded. When Rose tries, she is not so lucky. For
grades K-3. Coretta Scott King Award. 1989.
Tanglewood Tales   RC 55264
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
read by Alexander Scourby
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A classic retelling of six Greek myths. Includes the tales
of Theseus and the Minotaur, Hercules and the Pygmies,
Cadmus and the dragon's teeth, Circe and Odysseus,
Proserpina and the pomegranate seeds, and Jason and the
golden fleece. For grades 5-8. 1853.
The Twelve Labors of Hercules   RC 54286
retold by James Riordan
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Hercules, son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, was known
for his strength even as a young child. After committing
evil, he is sent by the oracle of Delphi to serve his half-
brother, King Eurystheus, who commands Hercules to perform
twelve incredible feats. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Why Leopard Has Spots: Dan Stories from Liberia   RC 50438
by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Six West African folktales traditionally told for
entertainment and instruction. When the title piece begins,
leopard's coat is one solid color. The story not only
explains why leopard now has spots, but also why leopards
chase deer and why friends should not lie to each other. For
grades 3-6. 1998.
The Wonderful Sky Boat and Other Native American Tales of
the Southeast   RC 54394
retold by Jane Louise Curry
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Collection of twenty-seven stories from the Catawba,
Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole tribes, among others, retold
in modern English. A Hitchiti tale, "Heron and Hummingbird,"
explains why hummingbirds drink nectar rather than water.
Includes notes about the original storytellers and their
languages. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Braille
The Arabian Nights: Their Best-Known Tales   BR 13413
edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora A. Smith
3 volumes
Ten stories from the Tales of a Thousand and One Nights,
including such well-known characters as Aladdin and his
lamp, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, and Sinbad the sailor.
Based on earlier translations, especially Jonathan Scott's
edition. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1909.
The Bremen Town Band   BR 14120
retold by Brian Wildsmith
1 volume
A donkey too old for farm work sets off for Bremen to sing
with the town band. Along the way, he collects some other
animals. But they change their plan after finding a house
full of robbers. Adaptation of a story from the Brothers
Grimm. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Cinderella   BR 14336
retold by Paul Galdone
1 volume
With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella, a
mistreated kitchen maid, attends the palace ball on the
condition that she leave before midnight. For grades 2-4.
1978.
Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper   BR 13751
translated by Marcia Brown
1 volume (Reissue)
Saved from the cruelty of her wicked stepmother, a poor girl
goes to the ball of the king's son with the help of her
fairy godmother. A modern retelling of Charles Perrault's
French tale. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1954.
The Dorling Kindersley Book of Nursery Rhymes   BR 14024
compiled by Debi Gliori
1 volume
Collection of fifty traditional nursery rhymes accompanied
by snippets of background facts. For example, readers of
"Little Miss Muffet" learn what curds and whey are.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.
Fables from Aesop   BR 13077
retold by Tom Lynch
1 volume
A baker's dozen of traditional Aesop tales retold in modern
English and ending with a short moral. Includes the familiar
favorite "The Tortoise and the Hare," which closes with the
admonition "So remember! Slow and steady wins the race."
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.
The Fairies' Ring: A Book of Fairy Stories and Poems   BR
13619
compiled by Jane Yolen
1 volume
The poets range from Shakespeare and Ben Johnson to W.B.
Yeats and Robert Graves. The poetry is intermingled with
fairy tales from Scotland, Persia, England, Wales, France,
Greece, New Zealand, and South Africa. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1999.
The Girl Who Spun Gold   BR 13099
by Virginia Hamilton
1 volume
When Big King locks Quashiba, his new bride, into a room to
spin golden thread and cloth, she is saved by Lit'mahn, who
thinks she will never guess his name. A West Indian version
of the Rumpelstiltskin tale. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
2000.
Grimm's Fairy Tales: The Children's Classic Edition   BR
13408
retold by David Borgenicht
1 volume
Seven folktales collected by the Grimm brothers. Retold here
for young readers are "The Frog Prince," "Rumpelstiltskin,"
"The Fisherman and His Wife," "Hansel and Gretel," "The
Musicians of Bremen," "The Brave Little Tailor," and "The
Golden Goose." For grades 2-4. 1997.
The Hunter: A Chinese Folktale   BR 13080
retold by Mary Casanova
1 volume
Long ago, in a tiny Chinese village, there lived a good
hunter named Hai Li Bu who cared more about the well-being
of his fellow villagers than about wealth or even his own
life. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000.
Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folktale   BR 14036
retold by Marisa Montes
1 volume
Although Juan Bobo tries to do exactly as his mother tells
him, this silly but good-hearted boy keeps getting things
all wrong. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Pura Belpr Honor
Book. 2000.
The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales   BR 13733
retold by Vivian French
1 volume
Retellings of seven cherished fairy tales: "Jack and the
Beanstalk," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Fisherman and His
Wife," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Elves and the
Shoemaker," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Cinderella." For grades
3-6. 2000.
The Little Red Hen   BR 13864
by Paul Galdone
1 volume
None of the little red hen's lazy friends will help her
plant, harvest, or grind the wheat to bake a cake, but all
of them want to eat it. Then the little red hen teaches them
a lesson. For grades K-3. 1973.
The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths,
Legends, and Fascinating Facts   BR 14468
by David Colbert
1 volume
Examines the link between the Harry Potter books' images,
characters, and themes and their roots in myths and
folklore decoding Rowling's clues to reveal hidden meanings.
Discusses magic spells, supernatural beasts, the origin of
names, and facts about wizards. For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Random House Book of Nursery Stories   BR 14126
retold by Helen Craig
1 volume
Collection of ten familiar folktales retold for young
readers. Includes "Little Red Riding Hood," "Gingerbread
Man," "Three Little Pigs," "Magic Cooking Pot," "Little Red
Hen," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "Lazy Jack," "Three
Billy Goats Gruff," "Chicken Little," and "The Shoemaker and
the Elves." For grades 2-4. 1999.
The Secret Footprints   BR 13094
by Julia Alvarez
1 volume
Near a Caribbean island there lives a shy underwater tribe
called the ciguapas, whose feet are attached backward. A
young ciguapa girl's curiosity about humans almost gives
away their secret when she encounters a human family having
a picnic. Based on native Dominican folklore. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For grades K-3. 2000.
The Three Bears   BR 13753
by Paul Galdone
1 volume
A little girl named Goldilocks visits the house of the three
bears while they are away and causes mischief. She even
falls asleep in the Little Wee Bear's bed. And then the
bears come home. For grades K-3. 1972.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff   BR 13863
by Paul Galdone
1 volume
Three clever billy goats outwit a mean, ugly troll that
lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the
mountain. For grades K-3. 1973.
The Three Little Pigs   BR 13866
by Paul Galdone
1 volume
A retelling of the traditional tale about two foolish pigs
and their clever brother, the houses the three build, and
the wolf who wants to eat them. For grades K-3. 1970.
Friendship
Cassettes
And Sometimes Why   RC 54109
by Mame Farrell
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Christy (Chris) and Jack have been best friends since first
grade. But Jack is confused when he discovers that, during
the summer before they start high school, his jock buddy is
turning into a beautiful girl. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Aquamarine   RC 54269
by Alice Hoffman
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old best friends Hailey and Claire are spending
their last summer together before Claire moves away. They
find a mermaid named Aquamarine trapped in a pool at the
deserted Capri Beach Club. The mermaid's predicament leads
the girls to adventures and discoveries about the secrets of
the heart. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Belle Teal   RC 54382
by Ann M. Martin
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
In 1962, Belle Teal Harper is happy to be in Miss Casey's
fifth-grade class in a recently integrated school. Among the
challenges facing Belle Teal are her grandmother's failing
memory and welcoming two new students Darryl, a shy African
American, and Vanessa, a show-off white girl. Some strong
language. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Ben's Trumpet   RC 50752
by Rachel Isadora
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Ben enjoys listening to the music from his neighborhood jazz
club and plays along on his imaginary trumpet. One day the
club's trumpeter notices Ben and sees his dream. For grades
K-3. 1979.
Crossing Jordan   RC 54577
by Adrian Fogelin
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Cass of Tallahassee, Florida, meets her new
African American neighbor, Jemmie. Despite their families'
prejudices, they build a strong friendship around shared
enthusiasms for running and reading. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Dandelion   RC 51509
by Don Freeman
read by Mary Ann Nichols
1 cassette
When Dandelion receives Jennifer Giraffe's invitation to a
come-as-you-are party, he gets carried away at the barber
shop and has his mane curled. Then Dandelion becomes upset
when Miss Giraffe does not recognize him and turns him away.
For grades K-3. 1964.
Dear Whiskers   RC 54786
by Ann Whitehead Nagda
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Fourth-grader Jenny is discouraged when her second-grade
penpal turns out to be a new student named Sameera from
Saudi Arabia, who does not speak English very well. But as
they work together they slowly become friends. For grades 2-
4. 2000.
The Girls' Revenge   RC 51236
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by John Polk
1 cassette
In this sequel to Boys against Girls (RC 39680) Caroline
Malloy has a plan to further irk the annoying Hatford
brothers. She will give Wally Hatford something disgusting
wrapped as a Christmas gift. Meanwhile, she has to be nice
to him so he won't suspect anything. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Goodbye, Amanda the Good   RC 52333
by Susan Shreve
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Seventh-grader Amanda dyes her hair and spends time with
Slade, a ninth-grader with a bad reputation. Amanda finds
her world changes when members of a popular and exclusive
clique want her to join "The Club." For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 2000.
In the House of Queen's Beasts   RC 53180
by Jean Thesman
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
After undergoing surgery to repair her scarred face,
fourteen-year-old Emily looks forward to starting a new life
in a new neighborhood. Drawn to the tree house in her
backyard, she meets her next-door neighbor, Rowan, who has
been using it as a refuge. For grades 6-9. 2001.
In the Shade of the Nspero Tree   RC 51919
by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Puerto Rico, 1961. Blonde-haired Teresa learns lessons about
racism, poverty, and friendship when she leaves her
neighborhood school to attend a private academy. After
hurting her dark-haired, longtime friend, Ana, Teresa
realizes her mistake and tries to make amends. For grades 4-
7. 1999.
Ira Sleeps Over   RC 49758
by Bernard Waber
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette (Reissue)
Ira is delighted with his first invitation to spend the
night at his friend Reggie's house, until his mischievous
older sister asks if he is taking along his teddy bear. For
preschool-grade 2. 1972.
Iris and Walter   RC 53967
by Elissa Haden Guest
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
When Iris and her family move to the country, Iris misses
her city neighborhood. Then she meets a kid named Walter who
shows her things to do in the country, so they become
friends. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 2000.
Iris and Walter, True Friends   RC 53968
by Elissa Haden Guest
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Walter shows Iris how to make friends with his horse, Rain.
In turn, Iris helps Walter with a problem at school, because
that's what true friends do. Easy chapter book. Sequel to
Iris and Walter (RC 53967). For grades K-3. 2001.
It's Justin Time, Amber Brown   RC 53192
by Paula Danziger
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Amber is so into telling time that she desperately wants a
watch on her seventh birthday. But her best friend, Justin,
has absolutely no regard for keeping time. Though his
perpetual tardiness makes her upset, Amber soon realizes
that friends can overcome their differences. For grades 2-4.
2001.
Just Ask Iris   RC 55119
by Lucy Frank
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Iris Diaz-Pinkowitz moves into a new
apartment building and spends the summer getting acquainted
with her neighbors, among them a "cat lady" and a boy in a
wheelchair. Iris runs errands in order to buy her first bra
and rallies everyone to have the elevator repaired. For
grades 5-8. 2001.
Lockie Leonard, Scumbuster   RC 52382
by Tim Winton
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Australian Lockie loves surfing and misses
Vicki, his former girlfriend. He meets Egg, a heavy-metal
fan who is as lonely as Lockie is. The unlikely duo work
together to stop the dumping of industrial sludge into the
harbor. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 1993.
Old People, Frogs, and Albert   RC 54588
by Nancy Hope Wilson
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Fourth-grader Albert loves frogs, and in an unexpected way
they help him overcome his two biggest fears: reading and
the old people at the Pine Manor Nursing Home near his
school. For grades 2-4. 1997.
The Planet of Junior Brown   RC 52366
by Virginia Hamilton
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Eighth graders Junior Brown, a 262-pound musical prodigy
with an overprotective mother, and Buddy Clark, who has no
family, skip school and spend their days with a former
teacher who has built a ten-planet solar system in the
basement. The extra planet is named for Junior. For grades
5-8. Newbery Honor Book. 1971.
Samir and Yonatan   RC 52403
by Daniella Carmi
read by Jonathan Davis
1 cassette
Samir, a Palestinian boy, worries about entering a Jewish
hospital in Israel for a knee operation, because Jewish
soldiers are the enemy who killed his older brother. On the
children's ward, Yonatan becomes Samir's friend and offers
him new ways of thinking. For grades 5-8. Mildred L.
Batchelder Award. 2000.
Slump   RC 52828
by Dave Jarzyna
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
When thirteen-year-old Mitchie goes into a "slump" arguing
with family and friends, acting out in class, and quitting
the soccer team he worries that the situation will never
change. He decides to take action and make amends for past
wrongs. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.
Stevie   RC 50437
by John Steptoe
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette (Reissue)
When Stevie, a younger boy, comes to stay at Robert's house,
Robert considers him a pest. But then Stevie moves away with
his family, and Robert, an only child, remembers the good
times they had together. For grades K-3. 1969.
Trino's Time   RC 54265
by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
1 cassette
In this sequel to Trino's Choice (RC 50827), thirteen-year-
old Trino is recovering from a friend's death in a robbery,
in which he had almost joined. He works to help his mother
support the family and discovers that he can succeed in
school. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.
What Happened on Planet Kid   RC 51589
by Jane Leslie Conly
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
In the late 1950s twelve-year-old Dawn spends the summer in
the country with her relatives while her mother undergoes an
operation. Dawn and her new friend, Charlotte, whose father
is abusive, create an imaginary world to escape their real-
life problems. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Winnie Dancing on Her Own   RC 54772
by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Vanessa, Winnie, and Zoe are three best friends who like to
do everything together until Vanessa and Zoe want to take
ballet lessons even though Winnie doesn't like dancing.
Should Winnie join the class to keep her friends? For grades
3-6. 2001.
The Wish   RC 53085
by Gail Carson Levine
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
When eighth grader Wilma is granted one wish by a mysterious
old lady on the subway, she asks to be the most popular kid
in her school. School only lasts for another three weeks, so
the spell soon wears off but Wilma comes to understand the
true meaning of friendship. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Braille
Bully Trouble   BR 13486
by Joanna Cole
1 volume
Eddie, the neighborhood bully, picks on best friends Arlo
and Robby, stealing their food whenever he can. But Arlo and
Robby come up with a red-hot plan to make him stop. For
grades K-3. 1989.
Chato and the Party Animals   BR 14021
by Gary Soto
1 volume
Chato, a cool cat, plans a surprise celebration for his good
buddy Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party. But
Chato forgets to invite the guest of honor and at party time
Novio Boy is nowhere to be found. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades
K-3. Belpr Award. 2000.
Different Just like Me   BR 13095
by Lori Mitchell
1 volume
While preparing for a visit to her grandmother, a young girl
notices that, like the flowers in Grammie's garden, people
who are different from one another also share similarities,
and it's okay to like them all. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-
3 and older readers. 1999.
Likes Me, Likes Me Not: Two of a Kind   BR 13446
by Megan Stine
1 volume
As the Spring Fling dance approaches, Mary-Kate and her twin
Ashley hope to have dates with the boys they have crushes
on, Grant and Ross. But the boys invite other girls, and the
twins plot revenge. For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Other Side   BR 13093
by Jacqueline Woodson
1 volume
Over the summer two girls, one black and one white, become
friends as they sit on the fence that divides their town.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.
Wings   BR 13100
by Christopher Myers
1 volume
Ikarus Jackson, the new boy in school, can really fly. The
other children pick on him because his wings make him
different. Then one girl recognizes his loneliness and
praises his special ability, renewing his spirit.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000.
General
Cassettes
Choo Choo: The Story of a Little Engine Who Ran Away   RC
52931
by Virginia Lee Burton
read by John Fulks
1 cassette (Reissue)
Once upon a time there was a little engine named Choo Choo
who became tired of pulling heavy coaches from the little
town to the big city and back again. Choo Choo ran away but
when the excitement wore off, she was happy to be found. For
grades K-3. 1937.
Dream Freedom   RC 53385
by Sonia Levitin
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
In this fictionalized account of real-life events, an
American fifth-grade class learns about twentieth-century
Sudanese slavery. Led by their teacher, they raise money to
help with liberation efforts. Alternate chapters tell the
stories of the slaves, their owners, and their families. For
grades 5-8. 2000.
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages
RC 53278
by Leo Buscaglia
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette
As Freddie learns about the changing seasons along with the
other leaves on a tall tree, he discovers the delicate
balance between life and death. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1982.
Katy and the Big Snow   RC 52335
by Virginia Lee Burton
read by Don Nelson
1 cassette (Reissue)
Katy, the red crawler tractor, is big and strong. When the
entire city is buried under a blizzard and all the other
snowplows break down, the people count on Katy to save them.
For grades K-3. 1943.
The Little House   RC 50547
by Virginia Lee Burton
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette (Reissue)
The story of a pretty little house built for a family by a
man who never wanted it to be sold. The seasons and the
years pass, and gradually a city surrounds the little house
until it is rescued in a wonderful way. For grades K-3.
Caldecott Medal. 1942.
Practice Makes Perfect for Rotten Ralph   RC 54757
by Jack Gantos
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette
Rotten Ralph's cousin, orange tabby Percy, practices his
throwing skills before going to the carnival and wins many
prizes for Sarah, Ralph's owner. Ralph didn't practice, but
he wins prizes another way until Sarah finds out. For grades
2-4. 2002.
Satchmo's Blues   RC 50868
by Alan Schroeder
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Based on an incident in Louis Armstrong's childhood, this
tale relates the story of how the legendary jazzman saved
the five dollars he needed to buy his first cornet. For
grades K-3. 1996.
Sidney Won't Swim   RC 52539
by Hilde Schuurmans
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Sidney is upset that his class is going to a pool for a
swimming lesson. Although he claims that he isn't afraid, he
avoids the water until the instructor and his friends show
him swimming can be fun. For grades K-3. 2001.
Braille
The Boy Who Wouldn't Go to Bed   BR 14049
by Helen Cooper
1 volume
A little boy who wants to stay up all night avoids his
mother at bedtime. He takes a fantasy trip visiting lifelike
toys, discovering that they are too tired to play. His
sleepy mother waits up to lead him to bed. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For preschool-grade 2. 1996.
Henry Builds a Cabin   BR 14043
by D.B. Johnson
1 volume
Henry, a gentle bear, builds a small cabin in the woods. His
friends say to make it bigger, but that costs money and,
besides, Henry has his own ideas about space. Includes
biographical sketch of Henry David Thoreau. Companion to
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg (BR 13066). PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 2002.
Katy and the Big Snow   BR 13606
by Virginia Lee Burton
1 volume
Katy, the red crawler tractor, is big and strong.  When the
entire city is buried under a blizzard and all the other
snowplows break down, the people count on Katy to save them.
For grades K-3. 1943.
The Little House   BR 13455
by Virginia Lee Burton
1 volume (Reissue)
The story of a pretty little house built for a family by a
man who never wanted it to be sold. The seasons and the
years pass, and gradually a city surrounds the little house
until it is rescued in a wonderful way. For grades K-3.
Caldecott Medal. 1942.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel   BR 13645
by Virginia Lee Burton
1 volume
Mike Mulligan remains loyal to his steam shovel, Mary Anne,
against the threat of the new diesel-engine contraptions. He
digs his way to a surprising and happy ending. For grades K-
3. 1939.
Two Little Trains   BR 14004
by Margaret Wise Brown
1 volume
Two little trains, one streamlined, the other old-fashioned,
puff, puff, puff, and chug, chug, chug on their way west.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1949.
Uptown   BR 13088
by Bryan Collier
1 volume
A young boy points out his favorite places in Harlem from
the brownstone houses to the street market, from the Apollo
Theater to the barbershop. He remarks on the sounds and
rhythms, activities, and people all that he loves about
Harlem, his home. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
Coretta Scott King Award. 2000.
Growing Up
Cassettes
Alice Alone   RC 53488
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Alice and her friends look forward to starting high school
and joining in the extracurricular activities. But Alice's
boyfriend, Patrick, breaks her heart when he becomes
interested in a new girl in town. Sequel to The Grooming of
Alice (RC 50489). For grades 6-9. 2001.
Anna All Year Round   RC 50295
by Mary Downing Hahn
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
In this fictionalized account of the author's mother's
childhood in Baltimore, Anna turns nine in 1913. During the
year she gets caught cheating at long division, takes her
first ride in an automobile, throws herself a surprise
party, and breaks up a dog fight. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Bringing Up Beauty   RC 52424
by Sylvia McNicoll
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Elizabeth's family agrees to train a seeing-
eye puppy for Canine Vision Canada. When an ugly Labrador
retriever called Beauty arrives, Elizabeth is determined not
to fall in love with it. But Beauty becomes her only source
of solace as Elizabeth faces problems with family and
friends. For grades 4-7. 1994.
Dakota Dream   RC 53086
by James Bennett
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Floyd Rayfield, fifteen, who has lived in foster homes most
of his life, believes his destiny is to become a Dakota
warrior. No longer able to tolerate his situation, he heads
for the Pine Ridge reservation to undergo a vision quest and
find a place he really belongs. Some strong language. For
grades 6-9. 1994.
Driving Lessons   RC 51862
by Catherine Dexter
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Mattie resents being sent away to spend
the summer in her mother's hometown in South Dakota. Once
there, she meets fellow reject, seventeen-year-old Lester.
Mattie decides to vent her anger by getting into trouble.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
Francie   RC 50019
by Karen English
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Francie yearns for the day she and her
family will join her father in Chicago, where he has gone
for work. Meanwhile, in segregation-era Alabama Francie
teaches sixteen-year-old newcomer Jesse to read. When Jesse
is accused of a crime, Francie decides to help him escape.
For grades 5-8. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 1999.
Ghost Boy   RC 52513
by Iain Lawrence
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Shortly after World War II, an unhappy albino teenager runs
away to join a circus, hoping to fit into their world.
Harold makes friends with the sideshow performers and trains
elephants to play baseball, but mostly he learns to accept
himself. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 2000.
The Girls   RC 53281
by Amy Goldman Koss
read by Peg Gilleland
1 cassette
Candace, popular leader of a middle school clique,
manipulates and ostracizes other kids. Her former friends
(each telling her story) are hurt and embarrassed, but
gradually realize that there are more important issues than
being cool. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Gracie's Girl   RC 54105
by Ellen Wittlinger
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
As she starts middle school, Bess volunteers to work on the
school musical in hopes of fitting in with the popular
crowd. But when she and a friend get to know an elderly
homeless woman, Bess changes her mind about what values are
really important. For grades 4-7. 2000.
I See the Moon   RC 52631
by C.B. Christiansen
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
In Bitte's twelfth summer, she looks forward to becoming a
loving aunt to her unwed fifteen-year-old sister's baby. She
searches for an answer to the question "What is love?"
Meanwhile she opposes her sister's decision to place the
baby for adoption. For grades 5-8. 1994.
Jake's Orphan   RC 50862
by Peggy Brooke
read by Dick Jenkins
1 cassette
North Dakota, 1926. Twelve-year-old orphan Tree Smith is
chosen by dour Mr. Gunderson to work on his prairie farm for
a year to see if Tree is adoptable. But when his wild
younger brother Acorn shows up on the ranch, Tree's security
is threatened. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Jean and Johnny   RC 52756
by Beverly Cleary
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette (Reissue)
Jean Jarrett invites popular Johnny Chessler to the Girls'
Association dance despite her family's warning about not
chasing him. She learns from bittersweet experience that
having a crush on a boy doesn't ensure that he has one on
her too. For grades 6-9. 1959.
The Land   RC 53538
by Mildred D. Taylor
read by Bob Moore
3 cassettes
Mississippi, post-Civil War. Paul-Edward, the son of a white
plantation owner and a slave of African-Indian heritage,
follows his dream of owning his own land through hard work
and determination. Prequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
(RC 50326), the story of Paul-Edward's granddaughter, Cassie
Logan. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Lizzie at Last   RC 52435
by Claudia Mills
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Lizzie, who has always been considered a nerd by the other
kids, begins the seventh grade determined to change her
image so that she can blend in better with the popular
crowd. Companion to Losers, Inc. (RC 47912) and You're a
Brave Man, Julius Zimmerman (RC 49596). For grades 4-7.
2000.
The Luckiest Girl   RC 52739
by Beverly Cleary
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Shelley Latham is eager for new experiences when her parents
let her spend her junior year of high school with family
friends in sunny California. She enjoys dating a popular
basketball player until he fails biology and loses his place
on the team. For grades 6-9. 1958.
Notes from a Liar and Her Dog   RC 53918
by Gennifer Choldenko
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Antonia "Ant" MacPherson, stuck between two perfect sisters,
is always in trouble and lies constantly. She copes by
pretending that she has real parents somewhere else and by
loving her dog. A thoughtful teacher and a best friend try
to help. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Quinceaera Means Sweet Fifteen   RC 52653
by Veronica Chambers
read by Jacinda Bronaugh
1 cassette
In this companion to Marisol and Magdalena (RC 48061), the
Panamanian American girls from Brooklyn spend the year
planning their traditional "quince" ceremonies that
celebrate entering adulthood at age fifteen. Magda hangs
around with the wrong crowd while Marisol has her first
kiss. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Rain Is Not My Indian Name   RC 54361
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Eighth-grader Rain withdraws in grief after her close friend
Galen dies in an accident. Gradually she realizes that her
brother's girlfriend is pregnant and needs an ally and that
photographing her aunt's summer Indian Camp may hamper
reconnecting to her community and herself. For grades 6-9.
2001.
Shipwreck Season   RC 53583
by Donna Hill
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Cape Cod, Massachusetts; 1880. At first, sixteen-year-old
Daniel detests staying with the coarse surfmen at the
lifesavers' station and taking orders from his unsympathetic
uncle. But as he patrols the coastline with them and helps
rescue passengers from shipwrecks, he learns to appreciate
the crew's noble qualities. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1998.
Shiva's Fire   RC 51704
by Suzanne Fisher Staples
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Parvati feels destined to dance. At eleven, she is invited
by a Guru to study sacred forms of the art, and she must
leave her family. But the most difficult decision comes
later, when she must choose between her heart's desire and
her devotion to dance. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
2000.
Strays like Us   RC 53790
by Richard Peck
read by Graci Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
Molly has been sent to live with her great-aunt Fay while
her mother is in rehab. Next door, Will is staying with his
grandparents and it is rumored that his father is in prison.
They begin junior high school in their new town feeling like
strays. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Walker's Crossing   RC 54197
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
When his older brother, Gil, enlists in the Mountain
Patriots Association a local militia with anti-Semitic
beliefs seventh-grader Ryan begins to question the political
rhetoric he's grown up with on a Wyoming ranch. Ryan is torn
between his dislike of bigotry and hatred and his loyalty to
his brother. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Braille
Jean and Johnny   BR 13820
by Beverly Cleary
2 volumes
Jean Jarrett invites popular Johnny Chessler to the Girls'
Association dance despite her family's warning about not
chasing him. She learns from bittersweet experience that
having a crush on a boy doesn't ensure that he has one on
her too. For grades 6-9. 1959.
The Luckiest Girl   BR 13728
by Beverly Cleary
2 volumes
Shelley Latham is eager for new experiences when her parents
let her spend her junior year of high school with family
friends in sunny California. She enjoys dating a popular
basketball player until he fails biology and loses his place
on the team. For grades 6-9. 1958.
Maniac Magee   BR 13320
by Jerry Spinelli
1 volume (Reissue)
A whole year after he ran away, eleven-year-old orphan
Jeffrey Magee ends up in a highly segregated community. He
lives alternately with blacks and whites, seeing the shared
humanity of both. Part tall tale, part realistic fiction,
the story explores issues of homelessness, racial prejudice,
and illiteracy. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1990.
Night Flying   BR 13860
by Rita Murphy
1 volume
Like all the females in her Vermont family, Georgia can fly.
She is preparing for her first solo flight as her sixteenth
birthday approaches. But grandmother's rules are stringent,
kindling Georgia's curiosity about her strange family. Her
digging exposes secrets. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Sometimes I'm Bombaloo   BR 14038
by Rachel Vail
1 volume
Katie explains how she is a good girl but sometimes she has
a temper tantrum and then she is noisy Bombaloo. Katie's
mother helps her learn to deal with her anger.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2002.
Starring Grace   BR 13916
by Mary Hoffman
1 volume
In this sequel to Boundless Grace (BR 10495), the
neighborhood kids spend the summer having adventures and
play acting. At the end of vacation, Grace joins a local
theater group as an extra in a musical. Easy chapter book.
For grades 2-4. 2000.
Walker's Crossing   BR 14094
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
2 volumes
When his older brother, Gil, enlists in the Mountain
Patriots Association a local militia with anti-Semitic
beliefs seventh-grader Ryan begins to question the political
rhetoric he's grown up with on a Wyoming ranch. Ryan is torn
between loyalty to his brother and his dislike of bigotry
and hatred. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Will You, Won't You?   BR 13717
by Jessie Haas
2 volumes
Shy Madeline "Mad" Parker spends the summer before high
school at her grandmother Gam's farm. In addition to taking
care of her horse, she reluctantly enrolls in Scottish dance
classes. Gam is also a state senator, and through her Mad
learns how to overcome her insecurities and assert herself.
For grades 6-9. 2000.
Historical
Cassettes
Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess   RC 52699
by Carolyn Meyer
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
A fictional diary that could have been written by Anastasia,
the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. She
records the privileged life of the royal family before World
War I and the tragic events that befell them between January
1914 and May 1918. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Angel on the Square   RC 54409
by Gloria Whelan
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
St. Petersburg, Russia; 1913. Twelve-year-old Katya and her
mother are wealthy aristocrats whose world is overturned by
war and revolution. By the time the girl is eighteen she has
lost everything, yet finds hope for a different future. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001.
The Apple and the Arrow   RC 54290
by Mary Buff and Conrad Buff
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
This legendary tale features the great bowman William Tell
and his brave son Walter during Switzerland's 1291 fight for
freedom. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor Book. 1951.
The Art of Keeping Cool   RC 53113
by Janet Taylor Lisle
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
In 1942 thirteen-year-old Robert, his cousin Elliot, and
their families live with their grandparents in Rhode Island.
The boys become involved with a German artist who is
mistaken for a spy, watch for enemy ships, and stay out of
their nasty grandfather's way. For grades 5-8. Scott O'Dell
Award. 2000.
Betsy Zane, the Rose of Fort Henry   RC 54113
by Lynda Durrant
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
In 1781 upon the death of her great-aunt, twelve-year-old
Betsy leaves Philadelphia to return to her brothers'
homestead in Zane Station, near Fort Henry. When the Indians
join the British effort against the Americans, she endangers
her life to save the fort in the Revolution's final battle.
For grades 5-8. 2000.
Beware, Princess Elizabeth   RC 54021
by Carolyn Meyer
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
After her father, King Henry VIII, dies in 1547, England's
thirteen-year-old princess, Elizabeth, is in danger while
her half-brother, Edward, and later her half-sister, Mary,
control the throne. Although she is threatened by her
enemies, she finally becomes queen eleven years later. For
grades 5-8. 2001.
Beyond the Burning Time   RC 52965
by Kathryn Lasky
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Salem, Massachusetts; 1692. Twelve-year-old Mary is
horrified by the growing hysteria as innocent people are
identified as witches and executed. When her own widowed
mother is accused of witchcraft and sentenced to hang, Mary
takes action. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994.
The Book of the Lion   RC 52423
by Michael Cadnum
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Medieval England. Seventeen-year-old apprentice Edmund is
forced to join the Crusades as a squire to Sir Nigel, a
knight. Edmund endures storms at sea, travel through foreign
lands, and exposure to fighting and bloodshed for his king,
Richard Lionheart. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 2000.
A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor   RC 52594
by Harry Mazer
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
December 7, 1941. Fourteen-year-old Adam lives in Honolulu,
Hawaii, where his father is stationed on a battleship. Adam
and two of his classmates are fishing in a rowboat when the
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. Although wounded, Adam is
conscripted to help the survivors. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Brady   RC 52966
by Jean Fritz
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette (Reissue)
In 1836, a Pennsylvania community is bitterly divided on the
slavery question. Young Brady is at first undecided, but
eventually takes an antislavery stand and helps with the
"Underground Railroad" activities. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1960.
Clem's Chances   RC 54232
by Sonia Levitin
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
As tension mounts between the North and the South in 1860,
fourteen-year-old Clem Fontayne journeys from Missouri to
California in search of his father. His encounters with
fellow travelers acquaint him with topics of the times: the
Mormon migration, slavery, and the Pony Express. For grades
5-8. 2001.
Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile   RC 53737
by Kristiana Gregory
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears
for her own safety, especially since her father is in hiding
after experiencing attempts on his life. She also confides
her hopes to survive and become queen of Egypt. For grades
5-8. 1999.
Color Me Dark: The Diary of Nellie Lee Love, the Great
Migration North   RC 53618
by Patricia C. McKissack
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
In 1919, when eleven-year-old Nellie Lee Love's uncle is
murdered, her family moves from Tennessee to Chicago, hoping
to leave the Jim Crow South behind. The family discovers
that racism exists everywhere, even within the African
American community. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2000.
Constance: A Story of Early Plymouth   RC 52496
by Patricia Clapp
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Constance Hopkins, a young English girl aboard the
Mayflower, begins a journal in November 1620 that concludes
after her marriage in February 1626, when life in Plymouth
at last brings signs of happiness and an end to extreme
hardship. For grades 6-9. 1968.
Coram Boy   RC 54898
by Jamila Gavin
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
In the mid-eighteenth century, an unscrupulous peddler who
deals in abandoned children and orphans, Otis Gardiner, and
his simpleton son, Meshak, become entwined in the life of a
wealthy English family. Disinheritance, mistaken identity,
madness, and true friendship are all involved. For grades 6-
9 and older readers. Whitbread Children's Book. 2000.
The Coyote Bead   RC 52685
by Gerald Hausman
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Arizona, 1864. American soldiers kill Tobachischin's Navajo
parents and wound him while attempting to relocate the tribe
to a reservation. Tobachischin's shaman grandfather heals
him and starts him on a literal and spiritual journey to
defeat the enemy by reuniting the mystical coyote beads.
Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Crescent Moon   RC 52107
by Alden R. Carter
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Living in the logging area of northern Wisconsin during the
early 1900s, thirteen-year-old Jeremy helps his uncle carve
a statue of a Chippewa maiden as a tribute to the vanishing
culture of her people. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman,
a Jewish Immigrant Girl   RC 53540
by Kathryn Lasky
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When twelve-year-old Zippy arrives at Ellis Island with her
mother and two sisters, she does not find the golden country
promised back in Russia. Zippy keeps a diary of her Jewish
family's tenement life in New York City between 1903 and
1905. For grades 4-7. 1998.
The Edge on the Sword   RC 53994
by Rebecca Tingle
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Ninth-century Britain. During Flaed's fifteenth year she
proves herself a worthy eldest daughter of King Alfred.
Betrothed to her father's political ally Ethelred of Mercia,
Flaed rises to the challenge to fulfill her duties. She even
learns the combat skills of a man. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 2001.
Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor   RC 53917
by Kathryn Lasky
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
When she is eleven years old, Princess Elizabeth, daughter
of King Henry VIII of England, begins her three-year series
of diary entries. She celebrates holidays and birthdays,
relives her mother's execution, revels in her studies, and
agonizes over her father's health. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Fair Weather   RC 53829
by Richard Peck
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Three youngsters travel from an Illinois farm to Chicago in
1893 to visit their Aunt Euterpe and the world's fair. Their
escapades at the fair and the differences between country
and city ways provide Lottie, Rosie, Buster, their
grandfather, and even their aunt with life-changing
experiences. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Fever, 1793   RC 51967
by Laurie Halse Anderson
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Philadelphia, 1793. Fourteen-year-old Matilda works in her
widowed mother's busy coffeehouse along with her grandfather
and their cook, Eliza a freed slave. When a yellow fever
epidemic hits the city, people panic and flee, and Matilda's
life turns upside down. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
2000.
Fireweed   RC 52843
by Jill Paton Walsh
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette (Reissue)
Two teen-age runaways known to each other as Julie and
Bill team up during the bombing raids on London in 1940.
Their priorities are finding food and shelter and keeping
away from the authorities, until family concerns raise
issues that affect their relationship. Some strong language.
For grades 6-9. 1969.
Friedrich   RC 52668
by Hans Peter Richter
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
A young German recounts the fate of his best friend,
Friedrich, a Jew, during the Nazi regime. Reflects on the
dehumanization of Friedrich's family and his death after
being forbidden to enter an air-raid shelter. For grades 6-
9. 1961.
Friends and Enemies   RC 52959
by LouAnn Gaeddert
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
In Kansas, as America enters World War II, fourteen-year-old
William, a Methodist preacher's son, feels pressured to join
the local kids in beating up his good friend Jim and other
Mennonites for their refusal to support the war efforts in
any way. For grades 6-9. 2000.
The Grave   RC 52425
by James Heneghan
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
When Tom, an unwanted thirteen-year-old foster-child, time
travels from 1974 England back to the potato famine in 1847
Ireland, he forms strong bonds with the Monaghan family.
Returning to 1974, Tom wears a talisman that changes his
life. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Handel: Who Knew What He Liked   RC 54627
by M.T. Anderson
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
A stubborn little boy with a mind of his own is determined
to be a musician, even though his father is against the
idea. He grows up to be the famous eighteenth-century
composer, George Frideric Handel. For grades 3-6. 2001.
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis
Wheatley   RC 52395
by Ann Rinaldi
read by Robin Miles
2 cassettes
A fictionalized biography of the eighteenth-century African
woman who, as a child, was brought to New England to be a
slave. But after publishing her first poem in her teens,
Phillis Wheatley gained renown throughout the colonies as an
important black American poet. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1996.
The Heart Calls Home   RC 51261
by Joyce Hansen
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
South Carolina, 1860s. In this sequel to Out from This Place
(RC 31802), former slave Obi Booker returns home during
Reconstruction and searches for Easter, his future bride.
But it is years before he learns of her whereabouts. For
grades 5-8. 1999.
Isabel: Jewel of Castilla   RC 54004
by Carolyn Meyer
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Isabel, the future queen of Spain, begins her diary in 1466
while waiting anxiously for others to choose a husband for
her. She chronicles three years of her experiences as a
member of the royal family. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Island of the Aunts   RC 52716
by Eva Ibbotson
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
As caretakers of the Island, Aunt Myrtle, Aunt Etta, and
Aunt Coral have always looked after its inhabitants,
including seals, mermaids, selkies and a few ghosts. But
they are getting old and need help. So they go to London and
kidnap three children with surprising results. For grades 4-
7. 1999.
The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559, Mirror Lake
Internment Camp   RC 53428
by Barry Denenberg
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Ben is a typical twelve-year-old boy in San Francisco until
the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. As hostility toward
Japanese Americans grows, he becomes aware of his Japanese
features. Ben and his family are confined to an internment
camp for the duration of World War II and Ben keeps a diary.
For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Journal of James Edmond Pease: A Civil War Union Soldier
 RC 53440
by Jim Murphy
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
In 1863, a sixteen-year-old orphan and misfit joins up with
G Company of the New York Volunteers. Assigned to record the
company's history, he keeps a journal in which he describes
the hardships of camp life, friendships with fellow
soldiers, and fear of the battlefield. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Journey to Topaz: A Story of the Japanese American
Evacuation   RC 53088
by Yoshiko Uchida
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette (Reissue)
In 1942 Yuki Sakane, an eleven-year-old Japanese American,
can hardly wait for Christmas. But her world is suddenly
shattered when her father is arrested by the FBI and the
family is imprisoned after the Japanese attack on Pearl
Harbor. Based on the author's own experience. For grades 4-
7. 1971.
The Land   RC 53538
by Mildred D. Taylor
read by Bob Moore
3 cassettes
Mississippi, post-Civil War. Paul-Edward, the son of a white
plantation owner and a slave of African-Indian heritage,
follows his dream of owning his own land through hard work
and determination. Prequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
(RC 50326), the story of Paul-Edward's granddaughter, Cassie
Logan. For grades 6-9. 2001.
A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin
RC 52655
by Karen Hesse
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Fenwick Island, Delaware; 1860-1861. Teenager Amelia keeps a
diary recording her duties as an assistant teacher and as an
assistant at the lighthouse where her father works. She
details her conflicting feelings about slavery, and those of
her family and state as the Civil War begins. For grades 4-
7. 1999.
Lightning Time   RC 50550
by Douglas Rees
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Theodore's father wants him to put aside his hobby of
telegraphy and concentrate on getting into Harvard to become
a publisher. But the boy is inspired by abolitionist John
Brown, and, after witnessing the death of a black man,
Theodore joins Brown's insurrection. For grades 6-9. 1997.
Little Women Next Door   RC 53194
by Sheila Solomon Klass
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
When stuttering eleven-year-old Susan makes friends with
future author Louisa May Alcott and her family, she
blossoms. While the Alcotts and others attempt to establish
a utopian farming community known as Fruitlands, Susan
forges a better relationship with her stern father and loses
her stutter. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
Lord of the Nutcracker Men   RC 54005
by Iain Lawrence
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
During World War I, ten-year-old Johnny believes that the
battles he enacts with his toy soldiers at home in London
also control the real-life battles that his father is
fighting on the western front in France. For grades 5-8.
2001.
Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles   RC 53916
by Kathryn Lasky
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Fictionalized diary begins in 1769 as the thirteen-year-old
Austrian archduchess is being groomed to become the queen of
France. During the following two years she moves to
Versailles, meets her shy and pudgy young husband, and tries
to adjust to the odd etiquette of her new country. For
grades 5-8. 2000.
Matilda Bone   RC 52441
by Karen Cushman
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
After being comfortably housed and receiving a religious
education from Father Leufredus, fourteen-year-old orphaned
Matilda is sent to work for Red Peg, the bonesetter. Still
focused on prayer and souls, Matilda blunders her way into
the practical everyday world of medieval England. For grades
5-8. 2000.
Miles' Song   RC 51507
by Alice McGill
read by Don Feldheim
1 cassette
In 1851 twelve-year-old Miles is a "servant-in-training"
inside a plantation house until he is caught with an open
book. He is sent to a "breaking ground" to learn about being
a slave. There he meets Elijah, an older slave, who teaches
him to read and proposes a plan to escape. For grades 6-9.
2000.
The Minstrel's Melody   RC 53804
by Eleanora E. Tate
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home
in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her
Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the
1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the
African American child learns that lynching has affected her
family. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Nettie's Trip South   RC 55388
by Ann Turner
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
A ten-year-old northern girl encounters the ugly realities
of slavery when she visits Richmond, Virginia, and sees a
slave auction. For grades 2-4. 1987.
Nory Ryan's Song   RC 52345
by Patricia Reilly Giff
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
When Ireland's potato crop fails in 1845 and twelve-year-old
Nory Ryan's family often goes hungry, she dreams of taking
them to Brooklyn, in America. But in the meantime she learns
healing from the herbalist Anna Donnelly and scrounges the
countryside for food. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba   RC 53722
by Patricia McKissack
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Nzingha writes in her diary about her life
as a sixteenth-century West African princess. She loves to
hunt and hopes one day to lead her kingdom against the
invasion of the Portuguese slave traders. For grades 5-8.
2000.
A Pebble and a Pen   RC 53632
by Joan Donaldson
read by Carolyn Hecker
1 cassette
When Matty graduates from the eighth grade in 1853, her
mother wants her to marry a farmer with seven children. So
Matty runs away to join Mr. Spencer's penmanship school, and
finds many challenges to becoming a female penman. For
grades 5-8. 2000.
Preacher's Boy   RC 49750
by Katherine Paterson
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Vermont, 1899. Robbie Hewitt, a minister's son, gives up
being a Christian six months before the turn of the century
because he wants to pack a lot of living in before that
"Dread Day." But mostly Robbie winds up causing trouble for
his father and friends. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Ransom of Mercy Carter   RC 54094
by Caroline B. Cooney
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
In 1704, eleven-year-old Mercy is captured by Mohawk Indians
when her Puritan village is attacked. She is marched through
the wilderness to Canada where she learns native ways and
the Catholic faith. Will she ever be rescued? Based on a
true story. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Riddle of the Prairie Bride   RC 53429
by Kathryn Reiss
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
In 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate and her widowed father
welcome a mail-order bride and her baby to their Kansas
homestead. But Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not
the same woman with whom Papa had corresponded. For grades
5-8. 2001.
The Road to Home   RC 51504
by Mary Jane Auch
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
1817. In this sequel to Frozen Summer (RC 49325) Mem,
thirteen, has been taking care of her younger siblings since
her mother's death. Mem's father finally begins the move
back home to Connecticut, but stops to work on the Erie
Canal and all but abandons the children. For grades 4-7.
2000.
Sacajawea: The Story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark
Expedition   RC 51170
by Joseph Bruchac
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
The story of the Lewis and Clark expedition to open the
American Northwest (1804-1806) is told through the
alternating narratives of Sacajawea, a Shoshoni Indian
interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, and expedition captain
William Clark. Includes excerpts from Clark's actual
journals. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Shakespeare's Scribe   RC 53579
by Gary Blackwood
read by Gary Roan
2 cassettes
1602. In plague-ridden England, Widge, an orphan who's
become an apprentice actor, goes on the road with
Shakespeare's troupe. Along the way Widge learns more about
his parents. Sequel to The Shakespeare Stealer (RC 48421).
For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2000.
Silent Thunder: A Civil War Story   RC 52218
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
In 1862, during the Civil War, eleven-year-old Summer and
her thirteen-year-old brother, Rosco, take turns describing
their lives as slaves on a Virginia plantation. Summer
dreams of learning to read, but Rosco's yearning for freedom
is more intense. For grades 5-8. 1999.
A Single Shard   RC 53670
by Linda Sue Park
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Tree-ear, an orphan in twelfth-century Korea, spends most of
his time foraging for food for himself and Crane-man, an
older companion. Tree-ear takes advantage of a mishap in
master potter Min's yard to become his apprentice, learning
a craft and gaining unforeseen rewards. For grades 5-8.
Newbery Medal. 2001.
Sleds on Boston Common: A Story from the American Revolution
 RC 52751
by Louise Borden
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Nine-year-old Henry plans to sled down the hills of the
Boston Common until he realizes that British troops have
camped in the middle of the runs. He complains to the royal
general, and a compromise is reached. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Soon Be Free   RC 51963
by Lois Ruby
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Parallel stories about Dana, a modern teenager,
investigating a mystery involving the old Kansas house that
her parents run as a bed-and-breakfast, and James, a Quaker
youth living in that same house in 1857, trying to help some
fugitive slaves to freedom. Sequel to Steal Away Home (RC
41158). For grades 3-6. 2000.
There Will Be Wolves   RC 52372
by Karleen Bradford
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
The grimness of the People's Crusade of 1096 is recounted by
Ursula, a young German healer accused of being a witch. She
undertakes the journey across Europe accompanied by her
ailing father and Bruno, a robust stone carver who is in
love with her. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1992.
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break   RC 51160
by Lensey Namioka
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Ailin's life takes a turn when she defies Chinese tradition
by refusing to have her feet bound. When Ailin is forced to
leave school upon the death of her progressive father, she
shocks her family by migrating to San Francisco with
American missionaries. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Waiting for Odysseus   RC 51614
by Clemence McLaren
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Presents the story of Odysseus's epic journey from the
feminine viewpoint: through the eyes of his faithful wife,
Penelope, the sorceress Circe, the goddess Athena, and the
old family servant Eurycleia. Penelope begins the tale with
her meeting Odysseus when cousin Helen's father invited
suitors. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
Walking to the Bus-Rider Blues   RC 54644
by Harriette Gillem Robinet
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Participating in the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, in
the summer of 1956 causes extra worries for sixth-grader
Alfa Merryfield. He and his older sister, Zinnia, and their
great-grandmother cope with basic money problems as they
struggle for their civil rights. For grades 4-7. 2000.
War Comes to Willy Freeman   RC 53884
by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
During the horrors of the Revolutionary War in Connecticut,
thirteen-year-old Willy short for Wilhelmina is in danger of
being returned to slavery. After her patriot father is
killed by the British and her mother disappears, Willy
disguises herself as a boy to search for her mother. For
grades 4-7. 1983.
When the Soldiers Were Gone   RC 52329
by Vera W. Propp
read by Don Nelson
1 cassette
In the Netherlands after World War II, Henk suddenly learns
that he does not belong to the loving family who raised him
on their farm. His "real" Jewish parents come to claim him,
call him Benjamin, and take him away from the only home he
knows. For grades 4-7. 1999.
With Every Drop of Blood   RC 52715
by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Johnny lives in Virginia's Shenandoah
Valley during the Civil War. He is captured by Union
soldiers, including young African American Cush Turner, a
former slave. The two become well acquainted, and when they
are attacked, Johnny helps Cush survive in the countryside.
Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 1994.
Witness   RC 53401
by Karen Hesse
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Vermont, 1924. A series of poems expresses the views of
eleven people, including a young black girl and a young
Jewish girl, when the Ku Klux Klan tries to infiltrate the
town. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Braille
At the Sign of the Star   BR 14089
by Katherine Sturtevant
1 volume
London, England; 1677. Twelve-year-old Meg lives with her
widowed father and helps him in his bookshop. When he
remarries, Meg is forced to learn household arts and give up
her hope of inheriting the store. For grades 6-9. 2000.
A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor   BR 13647
by Harry Mazer
1 volume
December 7, 1941. Fourteen-year-old Adam lives in Honolulu,
Hawaii, where his father is stationed on a battleship. Adam
and two of his classmates are fishing in a rowboat when the
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. Although wounded, Adam is
conscripted to help the survivors. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Constance: A Story of Early Plymouth   BR 13803
by Patricia Clapp
2 volumes
Constance Hopkins, a young English girl aboard the
Mayflower, begins a journal in November 1620 that concludes
after her marriage in February 1626, when life in Plymouth
at last brings signs of happiness and an end to extreme
hardship. For grades 6-9. 1968.
Hoofbeats of Danger   BR 13393
by Holly Hughes
1 volume
Red Buttes Station, 1860. Eleven-year-old Annie loves living
on a Pony Express outpost in the Nebraska Territory. But
someone is misusing her favorite horse, Magpie, and Annie is
determined to find out who the culprit is. For grades 4-7.
1999.
The Key Is Lost   BR 13716
by Ida Vos
2 volumes
When the Germans begin persecuting Jews in Holland during
the 1940s occupation, twelve-year-old Eva and her family
assume new names and move from one hiding place to another.
The girls are separated from their parents as they try to
stay one step ahead of the Nazis. For grades 4-7. 1996.
The Minstrel's Melody   BR 13939
by Eleanora E. Tate
1 volume
Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home
in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her
Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the
1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the
African American child learns that lynching has affected her
family. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Night Flyers   BR 13261
by Elizabeth McDavid Jones
1 volume
North Carolina, 1918. While her father is away fighting in
World War I, twelve-year-old Pam tends his homing pigeons.
When a stranger with a foreign accent offers to buy all of
her birds, she suspects him of being a German spy. For
grades 3-6. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 1999.
Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam   BR 14041
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
A young American soldier in a foreign land thinks about the
enemy and surviving his mission to secure a village. In the
tall elephant grass, he comes face to face with a young
Vietnamese soldier and makes an important realization about
war. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 2002.
Riddle of the Prairie Bride   BR 13738
by Kathryn Reiss
1 volume
In 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate and her widowed father
welcome a mail-order bride and her baby to their Kansas
homestead. But Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not
the same woman with whom Papa had corresponded. For grades
5-8. 2001.
A Single Shard   BR 14214
by Linda Sue Park
1 volume
Tree-ear, an orphan in twelfth-century Korea, spends most of
his time foraging for food for himself and Crane-man, an
older companion. Tree-ear takes advantage of a mishap in
master potter Min's yard to become his apprentice, learning
a craft and gaining unforeseen rewards. For grades 5-8.
Newbery Medal. 2001.
The Smuggler's Treasure   BR 13391
by Sarah Masters Buckey
1 volume
1814. Eleven-year-old Elisabet Holder travels from Boston to
New Orleans to live with relatives after her father, a
ship's captain, is captured by the British during the War of
1812. There she stumbles upon a treasure map that could
provide her father's ransom. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Trouble Don't Last   BR 14427
by Shelley Pearsall
2 volumes
In 1859, an aging slave forces eleven-year-old Samuel to run
away at night from their harsh Kentucky master. They are
hungry and frightened of being captured as they journey on
the Underground Railroad towards the hope of freedom in
Canada. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Voices at Whisper Bend   BR 13394
by Katherine Ayres
1 volume
During World War II twelve-year-old Charlotte and her
classmates in Pennsylvania collect scrap metal to help in
the war effort. When the collection is stolen from the
school, Charlotte takes a major risk to find the thief. For
grades 4-7. 1999.
Watcher in the Piney Woods   BR 13725
by Elizabeth McDavid Jones
1 volume
In 1865, twelve-year-old Cassie is waiting for her father
and brother to return from the Civil War. But she finds both
a Confederate deserter and an escaped Yankee prisoner of war
hiding on her family's Virginia farm. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Holidays
Cassettes
Christmas in Camelot   RC 53580
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
On Christmas Eve, the magic tree house transports Jack and
his sister, Annie, to King Arthur's castle in Camelot. They
find the kingdom under a dark spell and undertake a quest to
the Otherworld to restore joy to Camelot. For grades 2-4.
2001.
The Christmas Rat   RC 51867
by Avi
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Eric Andrick stops feeling bored during Christmas vacation
when he becomes deputy to exterminator Anjela Gabrail. Eric
swears to attack all rats in his vicinity or to pay the
penalty. When Eric has second thoughts about killing the rat
in his basement, Anjela reveals the penalty. For grades 4-7.
2000.
The Forgotten Helper: A Christmas Story   RC 52596
by Lorrie Moore
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
One Christmas, Santa's grouchiest elf is left behind at the
house of a very bad little girl. He must now find a way to
improve her behavior so Santa will return the following
Christmas and take him back to the North Pole. For grades 3-
6. 1987.
Grandmas Trick-or-Treat   RC 53914
by Emily Arnold McCully
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
On Halloween, Pip's two grandmothers, who cannot agree on
anything, take Pip and her friends trick-or-treating. The
kids aren't having much fun, but their trick on the grandmas
has a surprise ending for them all. For grades K-3. 2001.
Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookies   RC 50247
by Claudia Mills
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and
been given many more from the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa
find a rewarding solution to the problem of disposing of
their extra holiday treats. Easy chapter book. For grades K-
3. 1997.
Gus and Grandpa and the Halloween Costume   RC 55102
by Claudia Mills
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Gus wants a store-bought Halloween costume to wear to
school, but his parents do not believe in buying costumes.
Grandpa is his last hope and sure enough, in a dusty, musty
trunk, Gus finds the perfect outfit. Beginning chapter book.
For grades K-3. 2002.
Horrible Harry at Halloween   RC 51512
by Suzy Kline
read by Bob Angell
1 cassette
Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween
and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of
Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he
will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises
everyone. For grades 2-4. 2000.
I Like Winter   RC 52364
by Lois Lenski
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette (Reissue)
Simple rhymes describe many sources of winter fun, including
snowmen, sleds, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. For
preschool-grade 2. 1950.
The Jar of Fools: Eight Hanukkah Stories from Chelm   RC
51581
by Eric A. Kimmel
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
A story for each night of Hanukkah about Chelm, a town where
the people are either foolish or strangely wise, depending
on which version of the title piece  "The Jar of Fools" one
believes. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2000.
The Perfect Piata / La Piata Perfecta   RC 54753
by Kelli Kyle Dominguez
read by Mara Pino
1 cassette
Marisa picks out a butterfly piata for her sixth birthday
one week away. But the day of her party, she doesn't want to
break her butterfly. Fortunately her parents have a good
solution. In English and Spanish. For grades K-3. 2002.
The Trees of the Dancing Goats   RC 53572
by Patricia Polacco
read by Graci Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
During a scarlet fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a
Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick
neighbors by making their own Hanukkah miracle. For grades
K-3. 1996.
Zelda and Ivy One Christmas   RC 51582
by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
While helping their neighbor Mrs. Brownlie make cookies,
Zelda and Ivy decide what they want for Christmas. When the
fox sisters get home, they begin to wonder if the Christmas
elves will leave a gift for Mrs. Brownlie, and decide to
make a present for her. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Braille
The Case of the Jingle Bell Jinx: The New Adventures of
Mary-Kate and Ashley   BR 13988
by Alice Leonhardt
1 volume
When the "Jingle Bells on Ice" skating show rehearsals are
under way, strange things happen. Items are missing from a
locked dressing room, stage lights go out causing falls, and
ice turns to slush. The Trenchcoat Twins are on the spot to
solve these mysteries. For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Case of the Screaming Scarecrow: The New Adventures of
Mary-Kate and Ashley   BR 13730
by Judy Katschke
1 volume
The Olsen twins are planning a Halloween party with their
friends when things start going awry. Spiders crawl out of
the candy and someone sends scary warnings. Mary-Kate and
Ashley think it's all fun until they hear a creepy,
scarecrow-sounding scream. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Gregory's Shadow   BR 13092
by Don Freeman
1 volume
Unable to wait for Groundhog Day, Gregory Groundhog and his
shadow take a walk on February 1 and get separated. When
they are finally reunited, they promise to always stay
together. But that is a problem, because the farmers don't
want to see Gregory's shadow the next day. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For preschool-grade 2. 1978.
Horrible Harry at Halloween   BR 13295
by Suzy Kline
1 volume
Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween
and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of
Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he
will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises
everyone. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Little Tree   BR 14011
by Chris Raschka
1 volume
A little tree leaves the forest to find his own special
place in the world as a much loved Christmas tree. Includes
the poem by e.e. cummings that inspired the author.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers.
2001.
Molly's Pilgrim   BR 13495
by Barbara Cohen
1 volume (Reissue)
Molly is an immigrant Jewish girl from Russia. Molly's
mother helps her make a Pilgrim doll for a Thanksgiving
school assignment, but dresses it as she dressed in Russia
before fleeing religious persecution. Molly is at first
embarrassed about the doll, but learns there are many kinds
of pilgrims. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1983.
Pumpkin Eye   BR 14012
by Denise Fleming
1 volume
Simple rhymes describe the sights, sounds, and smells of
Halloween. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2001.
Sam's Wild West Christmas   BR 13518
by Nancy Antle
1 volume
On Christmas Eve, Sam and the members of his Wild West Show
help a trainful of people who were robbed. Sam and Rodeo
Rosie follow the robbers' trail and find that outlaws Flo
and Bo have captured a "very unmerry-looking gentleman in a
red suit." For grades K-3. 2000.
Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story   BR 13078
by Angela Shelf Medearis
1 volume
Tale about seven argumentative Ashanti brothers, who are
given the seemingly impossible task of turning spools of
silk thread into gold. They join together to solve the
problem, thus exhibiting the spirit of Kwanzaa. Includes
information on this cultural holiday and instructions for
weaving a Kente belt. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000.
Spookier than a Ghost   BR 14496
by Karen Gray Ruelle
1 volume
Harry and his sister Emily are very much involved in the
family's preparations for Halloween. A beginning chapter
book. For grades K-3. 2001.
Toot and Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas   BR 14019
by Holly Hobbie
1 volume
Delayed by a snowstorm, piggy Toot wants to be home in
Woodcock Pocket in time to celebrate Christmas with his best
friend, Puddle. A lucky charm and unexpected help from
another holiday traveler help him on his way. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For grades K-3. 2001.
Humor
Cassettes
A Is for Aarrgh!   RC 51533
by William J. Brooke
read by Liz Solar
1 cassette
Caveman Brog is frustrated when his tribe's inability to
understand his gestured orders results in humorously botched
hunts. Brog's embarrassment over his small useless son, Mog,
disappears when Mog teaches the tribe their first words. A
strange, inquisitive girl inspires Mog to create even more
words. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Annabel the Actress Starring in Just a Little Extra   RC
51347
by Ellen Conford
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
When Annabel learns that a movie is being made in her town,
she is determined to be in it. Although she is only an extra
in a crowd scene, Annabel makes the most of it. Beginning
chapter book. Sequel to Annabel the Actress Starring in
"Gorilla My Dreams" (RC 50048). For grades 2-4. 2000.
The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5
RC 50911
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter
adversity which here means trouble when they attend the
Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing
Vice Principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count
Olaf reappears in this sequel to The Miserable Mill (RC
50910). For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1
RC 50907
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The Baudelaire siblings Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and
Sunny, a teething toddler are charming and clever, but
"magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned,
denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of
age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf.
For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Beloved Dearly   RC 54554
by Doug Cooney
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Ernie, a twelve-year-old tycoon, makes a tidy profit in the
pet funeral business. When he refuses to give a raise to his
star employee, a tomboy named Swimming Pool, the enterprise
starts falling apart. It takes the death of Ernie's own dog
to bring everyone back together. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Birdbrain Amos   RC 55107
by Michael Delaney
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
When Amos the hippopotamus advertises for a bird to rid him
of pesky bugs, the tick bird who answers his ad creates a
different set of problems for him by building a nest on
Amos's head. For grades 3-6. 2002.
The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: From the Tattered Casebook of
Chet Gecko, Private Eye   RC 54229
by Bruce Hale
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Shirley Chameleon hires fellow fourth-grader Chet Gecko to
solve the case of her missing first-grader brother, Billy.
Chet uncovers a plot involving a Gila monster's revenge upon
the school football team. For grades 3-6. 2000.
The Ersatz Elevator: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6
RC 51769
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans, last encountered
in The Austere Academy (RC 50911), continues as evil Count
Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esm Squalor's seventy-
one-bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan to steal their
family fortune. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Fur-ever yours, Booker Jones   RC 53945
by Betsy Duffey
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Booker Jones is determined to become a published science
fiction writer until his parents' vacation disrupts his
routine. When they leave Booker and his older sister, Libba,
with their confused grandfather, problems quickly pile up,
such as laundry, cooking, and how to help Pop. Sequel to
Utterly yours, Booker Jones (RC 43487). For grades 5-8.
2001.
Gerald McBoing Boing   RC 52933
by Dr. Seuss
read by John Fulks
1 cassette
A rhyming story about Gerald McCloy, a little boy who makes
only weird sounds, like "boing, boing," and doesn't speak
words. This upsets his parents, his teachers, and even his
classmates. But there is one man who appreciates Gerald's
talent. For grades K-3. 1950.
The Hostile Hospital: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8
 RC 52913
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three
Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves
in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close
pursuit. Sequel to The Vile Village (RC 52098). For grades
4-7. 2001.
How I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the
Story   RC 52617
by Robin Friedman
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
The summer before starting high school Jackie is determined
to finally write his novel, but he keeps getting distracted
by his embarrassing New Age parents, his buddies, the swim
team and his first girlfriend. For grades 6-9. 2000.
The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4
RC 50910
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Wide Window (RC 50909) the saga of the
Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at a
grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due
course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another
disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2
RC 50908
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the
dastardly Count Olaf in The Bad Beginning (RC 50907), the
Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly
herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then
Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7.
1999.
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie   RC 51475
by Cathy East Dubowski and Mark Dubowski
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
The Rugrats crew arrives in the City of Light so that Stu
Pickles can repair his mechanical Reptar. It looks like
Reptarland head Coco LaBouche is the answer to Chuckie's
wish for a new mom. But LaBouche is hiding something. A
novelization of the feature film. For grades 3-6. 2000.
The Vile Village: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 7
RC 52098
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow
the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and has the
children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are
predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (RC
51769). For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3   RC
50909
by Lemony Snicket
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Reptile Room (RC 50908) the Baudelaire
orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who worries
about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its
loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold
soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg
leg. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Braille
The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5
BR 13630
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter
adversity which here means trouble when they attend the
Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing
vice-principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count
Olaf reappears, in this sequel to The Miserable Mill (BR
13629). For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1
BR 13626
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
The Baudelaire siblings Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and
Sunny, a teething toddler are charming and clever, but
"magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned,
denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of
age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf.
For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Cat in the Hat   BR 13461
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
A story in rhyme tells about two bored children sitting at
home on a  rainy day while their mother is out. Then the Cat
in the Hat arrives on their door mat to show them good fun
with his tricks and games. For grades K-3. 1957.
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back!   BR 13451
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
In this sequel to The Cat in the Hat (BR 13461), the Cat in
the Hat eats cake in the bathtub while the mother is away.
The children are upset by the mess, but the Cat in the Hat
calls on many Little Cats to help him clean up. For grades
K-3. 1958.
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type   BR 13089
by Doreen Cronin
1 volume
When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn, they
write the farmer notes making silly demands. When he refuses
to give them what they want, they go on strike. Then the
hens strike too. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
Caldecott Honor. 2000.
The Ersatz Elevator: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6
BR 13631
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans, last encountered
in The Austere Academy (BR 13630), continues as evil Count
Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esm Squalor's seventy-
one-bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan to steal their
family fortune. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Green Eggs and Ham   BR 13450
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
In this rhyming story, Sam-I-am wants his companion to try
this dish of green eggs and ham. Sam-I-am follows him
everywhere begging him just to taste them. And finally Sam-
I-am succeeds! For grades K-3. 1960.
The Hostile Hospital: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8
 BR 13633
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three
Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves
in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close
pursuit. Sequel to The Vile Village (BR 13632). For grades
4-7. 2001.
Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography   BR 14282
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
The elusive author of the multivolume Series of Unfortunate
Events that beset the hapless Baudelaire children, starting
with The Bad Beginning (BR 13626), provides a glimpse into
his mysterious and sometimes confusing life, using fanciful
letters, diary entries, news clippings, and other
miscellaneous documents. For grades 4-7. 2002.
The Magic Pretzel: The Werewolf Club, Book 1   BR 13565
by Daniel Pinkwater
1 volume
Norman Gnormal believes his parents really wanted a dog
because they trained him like a puppy. The barking, howling
fourth grader joins the Werewolf Club and makes his first
friends. Together they help their sponsor, Mr. Talbot, who
is stuck between being a wolf and a man. For grades 2-4.
2000.
The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4
BR 13629
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
In this sequel to The Wide Window (BR 13628), the saga of
the Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at
a grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due
course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another
disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2
BR 13627
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the
dastardly Count Olaf in The Bad Beginning (BR 13626), the
Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly
herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then
Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7.
1999.
The Vile Village: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 7
BR 13632
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow
the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and has the
children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are
predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (BR
13631). For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3   BR
13628
by Lemony Snicket
1 volume
In this sequel to The Reptile Room (BR 13627), the
Baudelaire orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who
worries about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its
loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold
soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg
leg. For grades 4-7. 2000.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read
Together   BR 13875
by Mary Ann Hoberman
1 volume
Thirteen short, humorous, rhyming stories in two voices, for
beginning readers or for a child and an adult. Intended to
celebrate the joys of reading together, the stories are
about "cats and puppies, bears and mice, snakes, telephones,
snowmen, birthdays, friendships and more." For grades K-3.
2001.
Mystery
Cassettes
Alien Brain Fryout: A Wild Willie Mystery   RC 52490
by Barbara M. Joosse
read by John Polk
1 cassette
When the neighborhood bully starts following Willie, Lucy,
and Kyle around and acting goofy, they suspect that he has
been abducted by aliens, until Scarface the parrot presents
another possibility. For grades 2-4. 2000.
The Bungalow Mystery   RC 50916
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Nancy Drew has a terrifying experience in a deserted
bungalow, while trying to help a friend in trouble. For
grades 3-6. 1930.
The Case of the Firecrackers: Chinatown Mystery, Volume 3
RC 50507
by Laurence Yep
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Case of the Lion Dance (RC 50506) Lily
accompanies her actress great-aunt Tiger Lil to the filming
of a television show in Chinatown. When a prop gun fires
real bullets, Lily and Tiger Lil must prove Lily's brother
was not responsible. For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: From the Tattered Casebook of
Chet Gecko, Private Eye   RC 54229
by Bruce Hale
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Shirley Chameleon hires fellow fourth-grader Chet Gecko to
solve the case of her missing first-grader brother, Billy.
Chet uncovers a plot involving a Gila monster's revenge upon
the school football team. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Cliff-Hanger   RC 52365
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Jack, twelve, and his younger sister Ashley accompany their
parents to Mesa Verde National Park, where their
veterinarian mother is investigating reports of an attacking
cougar. With them is a conniving temporary foster girl,
thirteen-year-old Lucky, who has been separated from her
scam-artist father. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Deadly Waters   RC 52401
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
When the Landon family and their latest foster child visit
the Everglades National Park in Florida, the youngsters go
off for a day of fishing and photography. But they encounter
a thief, a manatee, and a shark as they uncover the mystery
of dying manatees. For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Demon in the Teahouse   RC 53402
by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Sequel to The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn (RC 50081), set in
eighteenth-century Japan. Someone is setting fires and
killing geishas, and Samurai Judge Ooka needs an inside
observer. He sends his adopted son, Seikei, under cover into
a teahouse. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Farewell, My Lunchbag: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet
Gecko, Private Eye   RC 54319
by Bruce Hale
read by Lee Look
1 cassette
When fourth-grade private eye Chet Gecko is called to catch
someone who is stealing food from the school cafeteria, the
lizard finds himself framed for the crime. For grades 3-6.
2001.
The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs   RC 54219
by Cynthia DeFelice
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Hindered by a fight with her friend Dub and a series of
mysterious fires, eleven-year-old Allie investigates a fire
from seventeen years ago. Allie seeks a connection between a
handsome youth's ghost asking for help and a cafeteria
worker, Mrs. Hobbs. Sequel to The Ghost of Fossil Glen (RC
47637). For grades 4-7. 2001.
Ghost Horses   RC 53588
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Jack and his sister, Ashley, join their
parents and two Shoshone foster children on a trip to Zion
National Park in Utah. Once there they encounter an
avalanche, a flash flood, and strange behavior among a herd
of wild mustangs. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Ghost Trap: A Wild Willie Mystery   RC 52510
by Barbara M. Joosse
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Willie is thrilled that his old best friend, Kyle, is moving
back into the neighborhood. Willie's new best friend, Lucy,
is not as happy. But the three band together to investigate
Kyle's mysterious house. For grades 2-4. 1998.
The Hardy Boys Casefiles   RC 51408
by Franklin W. Dixon
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Three mystery stories featuring brothers Joe and Frank
Hardy, entitled Beyond the Law, Spiked!, and Open Season.
The boys investigate crooked cops, compete in a deadly
volleyball tournament, and struggle to survive a cross-
country ski trek. For grades 4-7. 1992.
The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure, The House on the Cliff,
The Secret of the Old Mill   RC 51783
by Franklin W. Dixon
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Three classic mysteries featuring brothers Frank and Joe
Hardy. In the The Tower Treasure, the boys investigate the
theft of a friend's jalopy; in The House on the Cliff, they
become involved with smugglers; and in The Secret of the Old
Mill, they search for a counterfeiter. For grades 3-6. 1927.
The Hunted   RC 53716
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
The Landons and their children Jack and Ashley travel to
Montana's Glacier National Park to learn why baby grizzly
bears have disappeared. Ashley meets a ten-year-old Mexican
boy who has been living in the forest. The three kids
uncover poachers and barely escape being mauled. For grades
3-6. 2000.
The Losers Fight Back: A Wild Willie Mystery   RC 52476
by Barbara M. Joosse
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Lucy and Willie are upset when big bully Chuckie calls the
Bruisers their soccer team the losers. With advice from his
detective partner King Kyle, Wild Willie and Lucy figure out
how to make their team winners. For grades 2-4. 1994.
A Mammoth Mix-Up: A Brian and Pea Brain Mystery   RC 54395
by Elizabeth Levy
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
In this easy chapter book, Brian and Penny "Pea Brain"
Casanova find a mammoth tusk in their backyard. Brian
decides to use it for his science project but someone steals
it. The kids search for the thief. For grades 2-4. 1995.
The Minstrel's Melody   RC 53804
by Eleanora E. Tate
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home
in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her
Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the
1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the
African American child learns that lynching has affected her
family. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Mystery at Lilac Inn   RC 51960
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette (Reissue)
Nancy Drew becomes involved in the mystery of a haunted inn
and learns to her dismay that someone is impersonating her.
For grades 3-6. 1930.
Nick's Secret   RC 51993
by Claire H. Blatchford
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
In this sequel to Nick's Mission (RC 43812), deaf seventh-
grader Nick and his dog, Wags, are in danger from a bully
and his gang at a deserted motel. But he is rescued by a
mysterious girl who trains sheepdogs. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Parachuting Hamsters and Andy Russell   RC 51938
by David A. Adler
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Spending the weekend in the city with his friend Tamika and
her aunt and uncle, Andy sees four hamsters wearing
"parachutes" drift to the ground. He decides to find out who
is mistreating the animals. Beginning chapter book. Sequel
to School Trouble for Andy Russell (RC 49524). For grades 2-
4. 2000.
Rage of Fire   RC 51587
by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
The Landons are visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
accompanied by a nine-year-old local, Danny Tran, whom
they've agreed to unite with his grandfather in Jackson
Hole. When the Landon children and Danny appear to have
angered Pele the fire goddess, they frantically try to
escape her. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Riddle of the Prairie Bride   RC 53429
by Kathryn Reiss
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
In 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate and her widowed father
welcome a mail-order bride and her baby to their Kansas
homestead. But Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not
the same woman with whom Papa had corresponded. For grades
5-8. 2001.
Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf   RC 52669
by Wendelin Van Draanen
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
When seventh-grader Sammy Keyes is persuaded to escort
Marique, a Pomeranian, on a float in the Christmas parade,
the problems quickly escalate. Marique is dognapped during
the procession, and while Sammy is searching for the dog,
she finds a runaway elf with problems of her own. For grades
5-8. 1999.
The Secret of Red Gate Farm   RC 51719
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette (Reissue)
A reluctant saleswoman, a very expensive bottle of perfume,
a girl who faints on a train, and a crude stranger on the
same train pull Nancy Drew into a mystery that involves her
with the Secret Service. For grades 3-6. 1931.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch   RC 51939
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette (Reissue)
Nancy Drew arrives in Arizona for a fun-filled vacation and
immediately finds herself involved in the search for a
phantom horse and a hidden treasure. For grades 3-6. 1931.
Shadow-Catcher   RC 51751
by Betty Levin
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
In the 1890s, Jonathan becomes an assistant to his
grandfather, a traveling photographer, on his summer circuit
in Maine. Jonathan, who aspires to be a detective, gets his
first real case when a stranger is overly interested in
Grandpa's photos of a river accident. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Soon Be Free   RC 51963
by Lois Ruby
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Parallel stories about Dana, a modern teenager,
investigating a mystery involving the old Kansas house that
her parents run as a bed-and-breakfast, and James, a Quaker
youth living in that same house in 1857, trying to help some
fugitive slaves to freedom. Sequel to Steal Away Home (RC
41158). For grades 3-6. 2000.
Stranded   RC 54001
by Patricia H. Rushford
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Jennie McGrady and her grandmother are flying to a ski
resort when their small plane crashes. They are rescued but
stranded in a religious compound. With her grandmother
injured, Jennie befriends Eric and the two uncover drug
dealing among the members. For grades 6-9. 2001.
The Thieves of Ostia: A Roman Mystery   RC 55246
by Caroline Lawrence
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
In the Roman port of Ostia in A.D. 79, Flavia Gemina solves
her first mystery with the help of unlikely friends. When
Jonathan's pet and other dogs are found beheaded, Flavia
wants to find out who is doing it and why. But sleuthing has
its dangers. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Two Miss Mallard Mysteries: Surfboard to Peril and Stage
Door to Terror   RC 51945
by Robert Quackenbush
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Miss Mallard, the world-famous ducktective, solves two cases
in different parts of the world. While surfing in Hawaii,
she hits a valuable carved stone that helps settle a dispute
over land. In Paris, France, the granddaughter of an old
friend performing at the Canard-Rouge is ducknapped as Miss
Mallard watches. For grades 2-4. 1986.
Who Really Killed Cock Robin? An Eco Mystery   RC 52567
by Jean Craighead George
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
The whole town of Saddleboro loves Cock Robin and his mate,
who made their nest in Mayor Joe's old Stetson hat. Cock
Robin dies suddenly, so Tony and Alice examine pollutants in
the air, soil, and water to find out what killed him. For
grades 5-8. 1971.
Wild Willie and King Kyle Detectives: A Wild Willie Mystery
RC 54524
by Barbara M. Joosse
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Best friends and neighbors Willie and Kyle are upset when
Kyle has to move to Ohio but cheer up when they play
detective agency. Their first case has Willie spying on the
girl who moves into Kyle's old house. For grades 2-4. 1993.
Braille
Angela's Top-Secret Computer Club   BR 13713
by Holly Keller
1 volume
Angela and the other Top-Secret Computer Club members spend
summer vacation trying to find out who broke into the
school's computer and messed up the final report cards. The
class schedules for fall are also tampered with. For grades
2-4. 1998.
The Case of the Dog Camp Mystery: The New Adventures of
Mary-Kate and Ashley   BR 13677
by Judy Katschke
1 volume
Detective twins Ashley and Mary-Kate take Clue, their
bassett hound, with them to Camp Barkaway. Clue disappears
from their cabin, however, and the girls are afraid she's
been stolen. But who has a motive? For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Case of the Jingle Bell Jinx: The New Adventures of
Mary-Kate and Ashley   BR 13988
by Alice Leonhardt
1 volume
When the "Jingle Bells on Ice" skating show rehearsals are
under way, strange things happen. Items are missing from a
locked dressing room, stage lights go out causing falls, and
ice turns to slush. The Trenchcoat Twins are on the spot to
solve these mysteries. For grades 4-7. 2001.
The Case of the Logical I Ranch: The New Adventures of Mary-
Kate and Ashley   BR 13827
by Pauline Preiss
1 volume
The Olsen twins find an unusual mystery waiting for them at
the Logical I dude ranch. Are the rotten egg smells,
rumbling noises, and black smoke really caused by a dragon,
as old-time ranch hand Dusty claims? For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Case of the Screaming Scarecrow: The New Adventures of
Mary-Kate and Ashley   BR 13730
by Judy Katschke
1 volume
The Olsen twins are planning a Halloween party with their
friends when things start going awry. Spiders crawl out of
the candy and someone sends scary warnings. Mary-Kate and
Ashley think it's all fun until they hear a creepy,
scarecrow-sounding scream. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 2001.
The Hardy Boys Casefiles   BR 13318
by Franklin W. Dixon
3 volumes
Three mystery stories featuring brothers Joe and Frank
Hardy, entitled Beyond the Law, Spiked!, and Open Season.
The boys investigate crooked cops, compete in a deadly
volleyball tournament, and struggle to survive a cross-
country ski trek. For grades 4-7. 1992.
Hoofbeats of Danger   BR 13393
by Holly Hughes
1 volume
Red Buttes Station, 1860. Eleven-year-old Annie loves living
on a Pony Express outpost in the Nebraska Territory. But
someone is misusing her favorite horse, Magpie, and Annie is
determined to find out who the culprit is. For grades 4-7.
1999.
The Minstrel's Melody   BR 13939
by Eleanora E. Tate
1 volume
Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home
in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her
Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the
1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the
African American child learns that lynching has affected her
family. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Moonshiner's Gold   BR 14150
by John R. Erickson
1 volume
Texas Panhandle, 1926. After his father's death fourteen-
year-old Riley, his younger brother Coy, and their fiddle-
playing grandfather must find a way to save the family ranch
from a group of moonshiners. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Night Flyers   BR 13261
by Elizabeth McDavid Jones
1 volume
North Carolina, 1918. While her father is away fighting in
World War I, twelve-year-old Pam tends his homing pigeons.
When a stranger with a foreign accent offers to buy all of
her birds, she suspects him of being a German spy. For
grades 3-6. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 1999.
Riddle of the Prairie Bride   BR 13738
by Kathryn Reiss
1 volume
In 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate and her widowed father
welcome a mail-order bride and her baby to their Kansas
homestead. But Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not
the same woman with whom Papa had corresponded. For grades
5-8. 2001.
The Secret of Red Gate Farm   BR 12945
by Carolyn Keene
1 volume (Reissue)
A reluctant saleswoman, a very expensive bottle of perfume,
a girl who faints on a train, and a crude stranger on the
same train pull Nancy Drew into a mystery that involves her
with the Secret Service. For grades 3-6. 1931.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch   BR 12944
by Carolyn Keene
1 volume
Nancy Drew arrives in Arizona for a fun-filled vacation and
immediately finds herself involved in the search for a
phantom horse and a hidden treasure. For grades 3-6. 1931.
Secrets on 26th Street   BR 13395
by Elizabeth McDavid Jones
1 volume
New York City, 1914. Widowed Rose O'Neal's struggle to
support her children is eased tremendously by Bea, a helpful
new boarder from England. Rose's eleven-year-old daughter,
Susan, really likes the British guest, but she also suspects
there is something mysterious going on. Then Susan's mother
disappears! For grades 4-7. 1999.
The Smuggler's Treasure   BR 13391
by Sarah Masters Buckey
1 volume
1814. Eleven-year-old Elisabet Holder travels from Boston to
New Orleans to live with relatives after her father, a
ship's captain, is captured by the British during the War of
1812. There she stumbles upon a treasure map that could
provide her father's ransom. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Voices at Whisper Bend   BR 13394
by Katherine Ayres
1 volume
During World War II twelve-year-old Charlotte and her
classmates in Pennsylvania collect scrap metal to help in
the war effort. When the collection is stolen from the
school, Charlotte takes a major risk to find the thief. For
grades 4-7. 1999.
Watcher in the Piney Woods   BR 13725
by Elizabeth McDavid Jones
1 volume
In 1865, twelve-year-old Cassie is waiting for her father
and brother to return from the Civil War. But she finds both
a Confederate deserter and an escaped Yankee prisoner of war
hiding on her family's Virginia farm. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Who's in the Hall? A Mystery in Four Chapters   BR 14293
by Betsy Hearne
1 volume
A tongue-twisting mystery about three children, two baby-
sitters, two dogs, a rat, a stopped-up sink, and a janitor.
There is much confusion in the kids' apartment building as
they deal with a stranger in the hall. For grades K-3. 2000.
Religion
Cassettes
Busted! Left Behind the Kids, Volume 7   RC 54612
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Underground (RC 53127), the Young Trib
Force faces pressure for publishing its own newspaper to
spread the truth. Betrayal causes a major problem. For
grades 5-8. 2000.
Darkening Skies: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 18   RC 55386
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Judd and Lionel entrust their safety to a boy whose father
is in the Global Community in this continuation from Terror
in the Stadium (RC 55406). Other members of the Young Trib
Force have their own fears for survival to deal with. For
grades 5-8. 2001.
Death Strike: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 8   RC 54613
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Continuing the action from Busted! (RC 54612), Judd, Vicki,
and the rest of the Young Trib Force struggle for their
lives as the world crumbles. Judd's new goal puts the group
in more danger, causing heartbreaking challenges. For grades
5-8. 2000.
Earthquake! Left Behind the Kids, Volume 12   RC 55368
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
This sequel to Into the Storm (RC 55048) witnesses events
foretold in the Book of Revelation. The great "wrath of the
Lamb" earthquake strikes the globe, and the friends in the
Young Trib Force are scattered, wondering if they will ever
reunite. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Facing the Future: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 4   RC 53125
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
With the people responsible for the death of Lionel's uncle
behind bars, Lionel, Judd, Vicki, and Ryan can turn their
attention to events they may face during the Tribulation.
Their main concern is the identity of the Antichrist. Sequel
to Through the Flames (RC 53124). For grades 5-8. 1998.
Into the Storm: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 11   RC 55048
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
A grief-stricken Young Trib Force hears scary details about
the future in this sequel to On the Run (RC 55006). While
Judd hides, the others search for secret documents to use
against the Global Community. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Nicolae High: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 5   RC 53126
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Vicki, Judd, Lionel, and Ryan face new challenges in their
reopened schools now known as Global Community Middle School
and Nicolae Carpathia High. Because carrying Bibles has been
outlawed, they must decide to obey the rules or speak the
truth. Sequel to Facing the Future (RC 53125). For grades 5-
8. 1999.
On the Run: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 10   RC 55006
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Search (RC 54614), tragic news about
friends sends Judd and Ryan to Israel to discover the truth.
Back home, Vicki, Lionel, and the Young Trib Force plan
another dangerous mission at Nicolae High. For grades 5-8.
2000.
The Search: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 9   RC 54614
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
The Young Trib Force struggles to survive as World War III
erupts in this sequel to Death Strike (RC 54613). Judd,
Vicki, and Lionel desperately search for their friend Ryan,
attempting to rescue him before another air attack by the
Global Community. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Second Chance: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 2   RC 53123
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Now Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are facing the decision of
whether or not to accept Christ and his forgiveness. Lionel,
confronting the possibility that his Uncle Andr may try to
kill himself, rushes to Chicago to save him. Sequel to The
Vanishings (RC 53122). For grades 5-8. 1998.
Stranded   RC 54001
by Patricia H. Rushford
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Jennie McGrady and her grandmother are flying to a ski
resort when their small plane crashes. They are rescued but
stranded in a religious compound. With her grandmother
injured, Jennie befriends Eric and the two uncover drug
dealing among the members. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Through the Flames: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 3   RC
53124
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
In this sequel to Second Chance (RC 53123), Ryan wants to
prove his worth to Judd, Vicki, and Lionel. So he sets out
to discover what really happened to Lionel's Uncle Andr. In
the process, he runs afoul of the law and puts his friends
in danger. For grades 5-8. 1998.
The Underground: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 6   RC 53127
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
The Young Tribulation Force plans to publish a newspaper for
their fellow classmates, even if it is illegal. Their
ingenious method of distribution makes it available to every
student. But one of them is called to pay the price. Sequel
to Nicolae High (RC 53126). For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Vanishings: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 1   RC 53122
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are friends. They have not
found Christ, although their families are Christians and
attend church regularly. When people around them start
disappearing, the four band together to fight the evil
forces threatening them. Followed by Second Chance (RC
53123). For grades 5-8. 1998.
Braille
Busted! Left Behind the Kids, Volume 7   BR 14258
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
In this sequel to The Underground (BR 13707), the Young Trib
Force faces pressure for publishing its own newspaper to
spread the truth. Betrayal causes a major problem. For
grades 5-8. 2000.
Death Strike: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 8   BR 14259
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Continuing the action from Busted! (BR 14258), Judd, Vicki,
and the rest of the Young Trib Force struggle for their
lives as the world crumbles. Judd's new goal puts the group
in more danger, causing heartbreaking challenges. For grades
5-8. 2000.
Facing the Future: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 4   BR 13705
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
With the people responsible for the death of Lionel's uncle
behind bars, Lionel, Judd, Vicki, and Ryan can turn their
attention to events they may face during the Tribulation.
Their main concern is the identity of the Antichrist. Sequel
to Through the Flames (BR 13704). For grades 5-8. 1998.
Nicolae High: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 5   BR 13706
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Vicki, Judd, Lionel, and Ryan face new challenges in their
reopened schools now known as Global Community Middle School
and Nicolae Carpathia High. Because carrying Bibles has been
outlawed, they must decide to obey the rules or speak the
truth. Sequel to Facing the Future (BR 13705). For grades 5-
8. 1999.
The Search: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 9   BR 14260
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
The Young Trib Force struggles to survive as World War III
erupts in this sequel to Death Strike (BR 14259). Judd,
Vicki, and Lionel desperately search for their friend Ryan,
attempting to rescue him before another air attack by the
Global Community. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Second Chance: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 2   BR 13703
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Now Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are facing the decision of
whether or not to accept Christ and his forgiveness. Lionel,
confronting the possibility that his Uncle Andr may try to
kill himself, rushes to Chicago to save him. Sequel to The
Vanishings (BR 13702). For grades 5-8. 1998.
Through the Flames: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 3   BR
13704
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
In this sequel to Second Chance (BR 13703), Ryan wants to
prove his worth to Judd, Vicki, and Lionel. So he sets out
to discover what really happened to Lionel's Uncle Andr. In
the process, he runs afoul of the law and puts his friends
in danger. For grades 5-8. 1998.
The Underground: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 6   BR 13707
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
The Young Tribulation Force plans to publish a newspaper for
their fellow classmates, even if it is illegal. Their
ingenious method of distribution makes it available to every
student. But one of them is called to pay the price. Sequel
to Nicolae High (BR 13706). For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Vanishings: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 1   BR 13702
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are friends. They have not
found Christ although their families are Christians and
attend church regularly. When people around them start
disappearing, the four band together to fight the evil
forces threatening them. Followed by Second Chance (BR
13703). For grades 5-8. 1998.
Scary Stories
Cassettes
Being Dead: Stories   RC 54189
by Vivian Vande Velde
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
Seven supernatural tales that have something to do with
death. In the title piece, a newsboy in New York City in
1930 is killed by a heavy man jumping from a skyscraper. But
the boy has some unfinished business to take care of before
he departs from this earth. For grades 6-9. 2001.
The Christmas Rat   RC 51867
by Avi
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Eric Andrick stops feeling bored during Christmas vacation
when he becomes deputy to exterminator Anjela Gabrail. Eric
swears to attack all rats in his vicinity or to pay the
penalty. When Eric has second thoughts about killing the rat
in his basement, Anjela reveals the penalty. For grades 4-7.
2000.
Jade Green: A Ghost Story   RC 50297
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
South Carolina, 1880s. Orphaned Judith Sparrow is welcomed
at her uncle's house to start a new life. Unbeknownst to
her, the house is haunted by a young girl, Jade Green, who
died there years ago. But Judith soon sees her ghost. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999.
Kit's Wilderness   RC 51741
by David Almond
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
When Kit Watson is thirteen, his family moves to the old
mining town of Stoneygate to be with his grandfather. Kit
finds a strange connection between his grandfather's tales
of the mines, ghosts of old, and the eerie game called
"Death," which takes Kit down into the pit. For grades 6-9.
Michael L. Printz Award. 1999.
Which Witch?   RC 49756
by Eva Ibbotson
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Weary of being a wizard, Arriman has been waiting hopefully
for his replacement to arrive. He finally resigns himself to
marrying a witch who can give him a successor. Beautiful
Belladonna wishes to become his bride, but she must first
turn her white magic black. For grades 5-8. 1979.
Braille
Coraline   BR 14469
by Neil Gaiman
1 volume
While exploring her new home, Coraline goes through a
doorway that shouldn't be there into a dangerous world where
she has a disturbingly different set of parents. Since this
other mother kidnaps Coraline's real parents, it is up to
Coraline to rescue them and return to her world safely. For
grades 4-7. 2002.
School
Cassettes
Beetles, Lightly Toasted   RC 48783
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Andy really wants to win a fifth-grade essay contest on
conservation, and he especially wants to beat his cousin
Jack. Andy's idea involves testing recipes using handy
critters like beetles and worms on unsuspecting eaters. The
results surprise him. For grades 3-6. 1987.
Blubber   RC 55238
by Judy Blume
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette (Reissue)
Jill goes along with the rest of the fifth-grade class in
tormenting an overweight classmate they nickname Blubber.
Then Jill finds out what it's like to be the outsider when
she also becomes a target. For grades 4-7. 1974.
Dear Mrs. Ryan, You're Ruining My Life   RC 53901
by Jennifer B. Jones
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Fifth-grader Harvey is tired of having his divorced mother,
Mrs. Ryan, write about him in her popular children's books.
To distract her, Harvey and his best friend, Seal, plot to
connect her romantically with the school principal. But that
complicates Harvey's life even more. For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Girls   RC 53281
by Amy Goldman Koss
read by Peg Gilleland
1 cassette
Candace, popular leader of a middle school clique,
manipulates and ostracizes other kids. Her former friends
(each telling her story) are hurt and embarrassed, but
gradually realize that there are more important issues than
being cool. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Gloria Rising   RC 54652
by Ann Cameron
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
The sequel to Gloria's Way (RC 50553) starts in a
supermarket where fourth-grader Gloria meets Dr. Grace
Street, a famous astronaut who encourages her to believe in
herself. Gloria finds it hard to apply this advice as she
copes with a difficult teacher and a class bully. For grades
2-4. 2002.
Going On Twelve   RC 52021
by Candice F. Ransom
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Kobie, the class artist, is eager to draw a mural for a
sixth-grade class contest until the teacher asks John, the
new boy, to help her. Kobie plays a mean trick on John that
makes her realize how selfish she's been. Followed by
Thirteen (RC 33501). For grades 5-8. 1988.
Horrible Harry at Halloween   RC 51512
by Suzy Kline
read by Bob Angell
1 cassette
Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween
and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of
Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he
will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises
everyone. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Junie B., First Grader (at Last!)   RC 53656
by Barbara Park
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Junie B. is not happy the first days of first grade. She
feels left out because her old friends are making new
friends. And worst of all, Junie B. needs to wear glasses.
For grades K-3. 2001.
Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch   RC 54447
by Barbara Park
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
First-grader Junie B. is thrilled when Mrs. Gutzman asks her
to help in the school cafeteria. But she has to learn the
hard way that a helper is not the boss. A beginning chapter
book. For grades K-3. 2002.
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business   RC 54482
by Barbara Park
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Through a misunderstanding, Junie B. thinks that her new
baby brother is really a baby monkey. When she reports this
to her kindergarten class during show-and-tell, she causes a
lot of excitement and a problem for her teacher. For grades
K-3. 1993.
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth   RC 54483
by Barbara Park
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Job Day is approaching, and Junie B.'s kindergarten
classmates are excited. Junie B. shoots off "her big fat
mouth" once too often, claiming she'll have "the bestest
job" to present and then realizing she hasn't figured out
what it is yet. For grades K-3. 1993.
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying   RC 54484
by Barbara Park
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Being curious about her kindergarten teacher's private life,
Junie B. sneaks up on her in the grocery store and spies on
her. Junie B. is surprised by what she sees and doesn't want
to get her teacher in trouble. For grades K-3. 1994.
Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday   RC 55150
by Barbara Park
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Junie B. has a fight with Jim and then is upset when he
invites everyone in their class, except her, to his birthday
party. She doesn't want to be the only one left out. But her
family helps her to see the problem a different way. For
grades K-3. 1996.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus   RC 54794
by Barbara Park
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Junie B. is almost six years old and is starting
kindergarten. She worries for a week about riding the yellow
school bus and doesn't like her first trip on it at all. So
she decides not to ride it home after school. For grades K-
3. 1992.
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake   RC 55148
by Barbara Park
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Junie B., "in the grade of afternoon kindergarten," wants to
win lots of prizes at the school carnival. But on Carnival
Night Junie B. keeps losing at every game, until she goes to
the Cake Walk. For grades K-3. 1995.
Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl   RC 54545
by Barbara Park
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Junie B. Jones has just turned six and is looking forward to
her kindergarten graduation. But when she won't leave her
white gown in the box, she gets grape-juice stains on it.
And trying to fix things makes them worse. For grades K-3.
2001.
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren   RC 55151
by Barbara Park
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Junie B. and her best friends want to impress the new boy at
school. Lucille wears fancy dresses and Grace shows how fast
she can run. But when Warren is homesick, Junie B. finds her
own way to be his friend. For grades K-3. 1996.
Loser   RC 55118
by Jerry Spinelli
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Even though his classmates from first grade through middle
school consider Donald Zinkoff to be strange and a loser,
his exuberant good nature keeps him going, through field day
disasters and clumsy accidents. Best of all, his family
loves and supports him. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Marvin Redpost: Class President   RC 54889
by Louis Sachar
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
This Wednesday at Marvin's school everyone has to wear
clothes with holes. But Marvin and his third grade class
didn't expect a surprise visitor the president of the United
States. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Me Tarzan   RC 51547
by Betsy Byars
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
1 cassette
Dorothy surprises herself and everyone else when she tries
out for Tarzan in the class play. An amazing jungle yell
comes out of her and it gets louder every time. During each
rehearsal more and more animals gather. Then the circus
comes to town. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Mean, Mean Maureen Green   RC 50293
by Judy Cox
read by Grace Ragsdale
1 cassette
When Lilley begins third grade, she is horrified to learn
that bully Maureen Green is on her bus route. Lilley's new
friend, Adam, tells her to stop being a wimp. Either she
must stand up to Maureen or learn to ride her bike to
school. For grades 2-4. 1999.
The Million Dollar Kick   RC 54365
by Dan Gutman
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Whisper Nelson hates soccer, but she has
won a slogan contest that now requires her to kick a goal
past a star player in front of the whole town. The prize is
a million dollars. Self-styled computer nerd Jesse and
Whisper's mentor come to her aid. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Miss Nelson Is Back   RC 54288
by Harry Allard
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When their teacher, Miss Nelson, has to go away for a week,
the students in room 207 plan to really act up. Sequel to
Miss Nelson Is Missing! (RC 54287). For grades K-3. 1982.
Miss Nelson Is Missing!   RC 54287
by Harry Allard
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The kids in room 207 giggle, throw spitballs, and are rude
to their good-natured teacher, Miss Nelson. When she
disappears, the worst-behaved kids in school face a mean
substitute, Miss Viola Swamp. For grades K-3. 1977.
No More Dead Dogs   RC 53822
by Gordon Korman
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is given
detention for telling the absolute truth even when it hurts
his English teacher's feelings. Sentenced to attend school
play rehearsals, he becomes involved in spite of himself and
makes some creative changes. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story about Bullying   RC 53157
by Becky Ray McCain
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When some bullies keep picking on Ray at school, Ray's
classmate takes on the responsibility for stopping the
action. He tells a trusted teacher what is happening to Ray
and the adults get involved. For grades K-3. 2001.
Planning the Impossible   RC 53394
by Mavis Jukes
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
In this companion to Expecting the Unexpected (RC 49204),
California sixth-grader River is concerned about her sex
education class, her mother's pregnancy, and the nasty flirt
who tries to break up budding friendships. For grades 6-9.
1999.
Prairie School   RC 52740
by Avi
read by Norma Lana
1 cassette
When Aunt Dora, a schoolteacher, comes to visit Noah's
family in 1880, nine-year-old Noah feels no need to read or
write. But Aunt Dora changes his mind by expanding his world
while he pushes her wheelchair across the prairie. For
grades 2-4. 2001.
The Recess Queen   RC 54344
by Alexis O'Neill
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground
until new girl Katie Sue arrives and challenges Jean's
status as recess queen. For grades K-3. 2002.
Rotten Ralph Helps Out   RC 53937
by Jack Gantos
read by Carolyn Hecker
1 cassette
Sarah's cat, Rotten Ralph, causes problems when Sarah asks
him to help her create a school project based on Ancient
Egypt. In the end, he has a great idea. Beginning chapter
book. For grades 2-4. 2001.
Seven Times Nine Equals Trouble!   RC 55284
by Claudia Mills
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Third-grader Wilson has three weeks to pass all twelve
times-table tests and worries he'll never do it. Holding the
class hamster, Squiggles, calms Wilson down, and his parents
help him practice multiplication at home, but it's Kipper,
his brother in kindergarten, who helps in a special way. For
grades 2-4. 2002.
The Year of Miss Agnes   RC 51865
by Kirkpatrick Hill
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Athapascan Indian Frederika relates the story
of a special teacher who comes to her Alaskan village in
1948. Miss Agnes makes education interesting for everyone in
the one-room schoolhouse, including Fred's twelve-year-old
deaf sister, Bokko, who learns sign language for the first
time. For grades 3-6. 2000.
Braille
A Fine, Fine School   BR 14025
by Sharon Creech
1 volume
When a principal loves his school so much that he wants the
children to attend classes every day of the year, his
students decide to show him that free time is a good thing
too. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.
Horrible Harry at Halloween   BR 13295
by Suzy Kline
1 volume
Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween
and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of
Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he
will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises
everyone. For grades 2-4. 2000.
It's Not Easy Being Bad   BR 13368
by Cynthia Voigt
2 volumes
From the first day of seventh grade, Mikey and her best
friend, Margalo, feel like "nobodies" in junior high. Then
Mikey comes up with a plan to be popular. Sequel to Bad,
Badder, Baddest (BR 11620). For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Kid in the Red Jacket   BR 13648
by Barbara Park
1 volume (Reissue)
Ten-year-old Howard is miserable when his family moves from
Arizona to Massachusetts in the middle of the school year.
Being the new kid at school is as bad as he expects. To make
matters worse, his first-grade neighbor, Molly, decides to
make him her best friend. For grades 4-7. 1987.
Loser   BR 14367
by Jerry Spinelli
1 volume
Even though his classmates from first grade through middle
school consider Donald Zinkoff to be strange and a loser,
his exuberant good nature keeps him going, through field day
disasters and clumsy accidents. Best of all, his family
loves and supports him. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Love That Dog   BR 14137
by Sharon Creech
1 volume
Jack doesn't want to write poetry for his teacher, Miss
Stretchberry, because girls do it, not boys. As the school
year progresses, he begins enjoying famous poems read in
class and even surprises himself by writing his own. For
grades 4-7. 2001.
The Misfits   BR 14087
by James Howe
2 volumes
Skeezie, Addie, Joe, and Bobby, who don't fit into their
middle school's cliques, create a third party for the
student council elections. They call it "The No-Name Party"
to represent all the students who have ever been ridiculed.
For grades 6-9. 2001.
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day   BR 13723
by Harry Allard
1 volume
The notorious Miss Swamp, the meanest substitute teacher in
the whole world, reappears at the Horace B. Smedley School.
This time she wants to shape up the football team and make
them win at least one game. For grades K-3. 1985.
Sealed with a Kiss: Two of a Kind, Book 20   BR 13874
by Judy Katschke
1 volume
When Mary-Kate and Ashley's father cannot take them home
from boarding school for winter break, the twins and some
other girls spend two weeks stuck in a boys dormitory. It's
more fun after Mary-Kate meets fellow basketball enthusiast
Colton. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Tibili, the Little Boy Who Didn't Want to Go to School   BR
14042
by Marie Lonard
1 volume
Tibili loves to play outside and becomes sad when his mother
says he will start school soon. When he asks his animal
friends how to avoid school, Crope, the wise spider, finds a
way to change Tibili's mind. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-
grade 2. 2001.
Science Fiction
Cassettes
Alien for Rent   RC 52713
by Betsy Duffey
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When a ghostly sign advertising "Alien for Rent" appears on
their school bulletin board, third-graders J.P. and Lexie
decide to check it out. They realize they've found the alien
when it transforms Bruce, the fifth-grade bully, into a
baby. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Among the Hidden   RC 53286
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
In the future the Population Police ensure that families
have only two children. Twelve-year-old Luke is a third son
who hides in fear on his family's farm. When he discovers
another "shadow" kid next door, the two join forces to try
to change the government. For grades 5-8. 1998.
Among the Imposters   RC 53287
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
In this sequel to Among the Hidden (RC 53286), twelve-year-
old Luke, a forbidden and illegal third child, assumes a new
identity as Lee Grant. He leaves the relative safety of the
farm for boarding school. There he experiences a confusing
environment among Population Police undercover agents. For
grades 5-8. 2001.
Attack of the Clones: Star Wars, Episode II   RC 54480
by Patricia C. Wrede
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Phantom Menace (RC 54479), Padm
Amidala is now a senator committed to peace but under
attack. Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin
Skywalker are sent to protect her, and a forbidden love
begins. Based on George Lucas's screenplay. For grades 4-7.
2002.
Enchantress from the Stars   RC 52616
by Sylvia Louise Engdahl
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When young Elana unexpectedly joins the team leaving the
spaceship to study the planet Andrecia, she becomes an
integral part of an adventure involving three very different
civilizations, each one centered on the third planet from
the star in its own solar system. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. Newbery Honor. 1970.
The Forgotten Door   RC 52935
by Alexander Key
read by Ray DiZefalo
1 cassette
When Little Jon falls through a "door" in the universe, he
hits his head. Coming to on the planet Earth, he doesn't
remember who he is or where is home. His ability to read
minds guides him to a friendly family but also targets him
for danger. For grades 4-7. 1965.
The Green Book   RC 52193
by Jill Paton Walsh
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Three motherless children and their father are among the
last refugees to escape from the dying planet Earth. After
four years, the group settles on a distant planet. Even as
they begin a new life, they know they cannot survive on the
glassy vegetation. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1982.
A Matter of Profit   RC 55224
by Hilari Bell
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Sick of the horrors of conquering beings on other planets,
Ahvren wants to end his service as a soldier. He can do this
and save his sister, Sabri, from an undesirable marriage if
he can discover who is behind a rumored plot to assassinate
the emperor. For grades 6-9. 2001.
My Teacher Is an Alien: Collector's Edition   RC 52152
by Bruce Coville
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Contains the complete text of four books, including My
Teacher Is an Alien, in which Susan catches her substitute
teacher peeling off his face and realizes he's not human.
Also My Teacher Fried My Brains, My Teacher Glows in the
Dark, and My Teacher Flunked the Planet. For grades 3-6.
1992.
The Phantom Menace: Star Wars, Episode I   RC 54479
by Patricia C. Wrede
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Jedi knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi
are responsible for Queen Amidala's safety. Their mission
takes them to Tatooine, where they meet the young slave
Anakin Skywalker, who dreams of becoming a Jedi knight.
Based on George Lucas's screenplay. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Things Not Seen   RC 54713
by Andrew Clements
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
When fifteen-year-old Bobby wakes up and can't see his body,
his relationship with the physical world and with his
parents changes. He confides his invisibility situation to a
new friend, Alicia, blinded two years before, and they try
to figure out what happened to him. For grades 6-9. 2002.
Trapped between the Lash and the Gun: A Boy's Journey   RC
52829
by Arvella Whitmore
read by John Polk
1 cassette
To get money for the Cobras, a street gang he has joined,
twelve-year-old Jordan steals his grandpa's heirloom watch.
But when he winds the watch, he travels back through time to
join his ancestors who were slaves on a plantation. For
grades 5-8. 1999.
Braille
The Boxes   BR 13480
by William Sleator
1 volume
Mysterious Uncle Marco gives fifteen-year-old orphan Annie
two peculiar boxes and warns her not to open them. But
curiosity overcomes her, and she peers into one unleashing
creatures who communicate with her telepathically. Then she
wonders, "What is in the second?" For grades 5-8. 1998.
Deceptions: Star Wars; Jedi Apprentice, Special Edition   BR
13588
by Jude Watson
1 volume
Obi-Wan, a Jedi Knight, takes Anakin Skywalker as his
apprentice. Secrets from Obi-Wan's past endanger both of
them, and they must fight deception. For grades 4-7. 2001.
Marco's Millions   BR 13907
by William Sleator
1 volume
In this prequel to The Boxes (BR 13480), twelve-year-old
Marco and his eleven-year-old psychic sister Lilly discover
another world of strange creatures under their basement.
Marco journeys to their universe and learns to enter other
dimensions. But the cost is high. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Short Stories
Cassettes
Being Dead: Stories   RC 54189
by Vivian Vande Velde
read by MaryBeth Wise
1 cassette
Seven supernatural tales that have something to do with
death. In the title piece, a newsboy in New York City in
1930 is killed by a heavy man jumping from a skyscraper. But
the boy has some unfinished business to take care of before
he departs from this earth. For grades 6-9. 2001.
The Jar of Fools: Eight Hanukkah Stories from Chelm   RC
51581
by Eric A. Kimmel
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
A story for each night of Hanukkah about Chelm, a town where
the people are either foolish or strangely wise, depending
on which version of the title piece  "The Jar of Fools" one
believes. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2000.
A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories   RC 50305
by Richard Peck
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
In eight short stories an old man reminisces about the week
each summer he and his little sister spent with his
grandmother. Joey likes the train ride and his feisty,
independent grandmother, who tells "whoppers," fishes, and
shoots a shotgun. For grades 6-9. 1998.
Sports Stories   RC 51857
selected by Alan Durant
read by Gary Roan
2 cassettes
Twenty-one short sports stories, including extracts from
some notable works such as National Velvet and Tom Brown's
School Days. The stories feature soccer, tennis, basketball,
hockey, go-cart racing, and other popular pastimes. Authors
include Walter Dean Myers, Julius Lester, Matt Christopher,
and Thomas J. Dygard. For grades 5-8. 2000.
A Treasury of Pirate Stories   RC 50863
compiled by Tony Bradman
read by Russ Weinstein
1 cassette
Thirteen stories about pirates by authors such as Ruth
Ainsworth, Colin McNaughton, Pat Hutchins, Joan Aiken, Tony
Robinson, Geoffrey Hayes, Emily Arnold McCully, Sara Conkey,
and Margaret Mahy. Includes selections from Barrie's Peter
Pan, Ransome's Swallows and Amazons, and Stevenson's
Treasure Island. For grades 3-6.1999.
You Read to Me and I'll Read to You: Twentieth-Century
Stories to Share   RC 53369
selected by Janet Schulman
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
A "sampler of many different types of stories written during
the last seven decades of the twentieth century." Includes
such authors as William Steig, Judith Viorst, Dr. Seuss,
Louis Sachar, Judi Barrett, Jon Scieszka, Tomi Ungerer, and
Daniel Manus Pinkwater. For grades 2-4. 2001.
Braille
Sports Stories You'll Have a Ball With   BR 14337
1 volume
Seven short stories selected from Reading Rainbow episodes
that deal with kids and sports. For grades K-3. 2001.
Tomorrowland: Ten Stories about the Future   BR 13288
compiled by Michael Cart
1 volume
In honor of the new millennium these ten short stories by
noted authors describe visions of past and future times. In
James Cross Giblin's "Night of the Plague," a young monk in
the year 1000 ponders the night sky and the end of the
world. For grades 6-9. 1999.
Sports
Cassettes
The Boxer   RC 51930
by Kathleen Karr
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
New York City, 1880s. Fifteen-year-old Johnny Woods learns
how to box professionally in prison while serving time for
an illegal match. After his release, Johnny continues to box
in order to support his mother and five younger siblings.
For grades 6-9. 2000.
Extra Innings   RC 55254
by Robert Newton Peck
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
When sixteen-year-old Tate's leg is destroyed and most of
his family killed in a private plane crash, he lives with
his wealthy great-grandfather, who has an adopted African
American daughter, Vidalia. Tate finds solace in her tales
about her depression-era childhood traveling with a baseball
team. For grades 6-9. 2001.
Frog Face and the Three Boys: The Black Belt Series, Book 1
RC 55292
by Don Trembath
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Three seventh-graders are sent to the principal's office for
different reasons. But Mr. Duncan (Frog Face) has the same
solution for all three attend karate class. Shy new student
Jeffrey, belligerent Sidney, and fast-mouth Charlie actually
begin to like their "punishment." For grades 4-7. 2000.
Gold Dust   RC 51975
by Chris Lynch
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
When Napoleon arrives in Boston from the island of Dominica,
twelve-year-old Richard befriends the new student. He hopes
Napoleon will learn to play baseball so the two can become
the next Red Sox "Gold Dust Twins." But racial tension
shatters the trust between them. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 2000.
Gus and Grandpa at Basketball   RC 54883
by Claudia Mills
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise from the crowd
and fast pace of real games bother him, and he doesn't play
well. Then his game improves when grandpa gives him some
good advice. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001.
The Hockey Sweater   RC 51882
by Roch Carrier
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
Like all the boys in a small Quebec town, Roch wears his
ice-hockey hero's Montreal Canadiens sweater, number nine,
until he outgrows it. He is horrified when his mother
insists he wear the new Toronto Maple Leafs sweater sent in
a mail order mix-up. For grades 3-6. 1979.
House of Sports   RC 55137
by Marisabina Russo
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
It means a lot for short, twelve-year-old Jim Malone to be
on the school basketball team. He resents family obligations
that involve his elderly grandmother and interfere with
practice sessions. Various triumphs and tragedies on and off
the court teach him the value of more than basketball. For
grades 5-8. 2002.
The Kid Coach   RC 52681
by Fred Bowen
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When their baseball coach quits at the beginning of the
season, the team decides that Scott could coach and play at
the same time. After some disagreements, the teammates pull
together and have a winning season. For grades 3-6. 1996.
The Million Dollar Shot   RC 52393
by Dan Gutman
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Eddie enters a contest sponsored by Finkle Foods and has the
chance to win a million dollars if he can sink a foul shot
at the National Basketball Association finals. But Mr.
Finkle can't afford to let Eddie win. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Over the Wall   RC 51232
by John H. Ritter
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old Tyler escapes his gloomy family to spend
the summer with relatives in New York City, where he
practices for an all-star baseball team. But Tyler's
uncontrollable temper holds him back until the coach, a
Vietnam vet, starts the boy thinking about violence, war,
and tragedy including his family's. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Players   RC 51979
by Joyce Sweeney
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Naive Corey, captain of his high school basketball team,
readily accepts newcomer Noah as a member of the squad. But
as bad and illegal events start happening, Corey recognizes
that Noah is evil and manipulates everyone. For grades 6-9
and older readers. 2000.
Sports Stories   RC 51857
selected by Alan Durant
read by Gary Roan
2 cassettes
Twenty-one short sports stories, including extracts from
some notable works such as National Velvet and Tom Brown's
School Days. The stories feature soccer, tennis, basketball,
hockey, go-cart racing, and other popular pastimes. Authors
include Walter Dean Myers, Julius Lester, Matt Christopher,
and Thomas J. Dygard. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Wheel Wizards   RC 53573
by Matt Christopher
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Before the car accident, twelve-year-old Seth dreamed of
being a basketball star. Angry and unhappy now that he is in
a wheelchair, Seth perks up when he is introduced to
wheelchair basketball. For grades 4-7. 2000.
Winners Take All   RC 52814
by Fred Bowen
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Center fielder Kyle faces a moral dilemma when he cheats to
win a championship baseball game. He takes the advice of his
grandmother, an avid fan, and admits his fault. Later he
wins another shot at the title for his coed team. For grades
4-7. 2000.
Winning   RC 52347
by C.S. Adler
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Average eighth-grade student Vicky discovers that she is
good at tennis a game she loves. Ignored by her mother and
older brother, she makes the team but alienates her only
friend, Reggie. And her new partner wants her to cheat. For
grades 6-9. 1999.
Braille
The Kid Coach   BR 13567
by Fred Bowen
1 volume
When their baseball coach quits at the beginning of the
season, the team decides that Scott could coach and play at
the same time. After some disagreements, the teammates pull
together and have a winning season. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Sports Stories You'll Have a Ball With   BR 14337
1 volume
Seven short stories selected from Reading Rainbow episodes
that deal with kids and sports. For grades K-3. 2001.
Winners Take All   BR 13710
by Fred Bowen
1 volume
Center fielder Kyle faces a moral dilemma when he cheats to
win a championship baseball game. He takes the advice of his
grandmother, an avid fan, and admits his fault. Later he
wins another shot at the title for his coed team. For grades
4-7. 2000.
Westerns
Cassettes
The Gentleman Outlaw and Me Eli: A Story of the Old West
RC 54079
by Mary Downing Hahn
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
In the late 1800s twelve-year-old Eliza Yates and her dog,
Caesar, head west toward Colorado to locate her missing
father. After disguising herself as a boy to travel more
safely, she teams up with teenage Calvin Featherbone, who
calls himself "The Gentleman Outlaw." For grades 5-8. 1996.
Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and
the Outlaw Jesse James   RC 55129
by Jan Neubert Schultz
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Minnesota, 1876. Fourteen-year-old Will Sasse and his father
join the posse to find Jesse and Frank James, after they rob
the local bank and steal Will's mare, Star. Will's goal is
to raise pleasure horses, and so he needs Star back. For
grades 5-8. 2001.
Stick and Whittle   RC 51872
by Sid Hite
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Texas, 1872. Melvin "Stick" Fitchett, a Civil War veteran,
runs into sixteen-year-old Melvin "Whittle" Smyte on the
lonesome prairie. The two become partners while Stick
searches for his long-lost sweetheart, Evelyn. When they
find out that she has been kidnapped, they ride to the
rescue. For grades 6-9. 2000.
Tucket's Home   RC 51419
by Gary Paulsen
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Francis, Lottie, and Billy carry along the Spanish treasure
of gold and silver found in Tucket's Gold (RC 49864) as they
survive a series of hair-raising adventures while heading
west. Francis never doubts that he will find his family
again. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2000.
Wagons Westward: The Old Trail to Santa Fe   RC 54083
by Armstrong Sperry
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
In 1846, fifteen-year-old Jonathan Starbuck leaves the
security of Independence, Missouri, on horseback seeking the
adventure and freedom of the trail. Inspired by a guide,
Pierre Leroux, Jonathan heads west with gambler Black Jack
Bannock's wagon train. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1936.
Braille
The Devil in Ol' Rosie   BR 14376
by Louise Moeri
1 volume
Oregon, 1907. When the horses run off this time, it is up to
twelve-year-old "Wart" to round them up. Alone in the
mountains, he suffers from cold, a lame horse, and a
stalking cougar but he doesn't want to let his father down.
Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Moccasin Trail   BR 13807
by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
2 volumes
1844, Oregon territory. Missouri farmboy Jim Keath ran away
nine years earlier and lived for six of those years as a
Crow Indian. Now, learning that his siblings are journeying
west to take up land, Jim joins them on the dangerous trek.
For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Honor. 1952.
Stick and Whittle   BR 13490
by Sid Hite
1 volume
Texas, 1872. Melvin "Stick" Fitchett, a Civil War veteran,
runs into sixteen-year-old Melvin "Whittle" Smyte on the
lonesome prairie. The two become partners while Stick
searches for his long-lost sweetheart, Evelyn. When they
find out that she has been kidnapped, they ride to the
rescue. For grades 6-9.   "2000.
Tucket's Home   BR 13403
by Gary Paulsen
1 volume
Francis, Lottie, and Billy carry along the Spanish treasure
of gold and silver found in Tucket's Gold (BR 13123) as they
survive a series of hair-raising adventures while heading
west. Francis never doubts that he will find his family
again. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2000.