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Case of the Creepy Castle (New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley)

Case of the Creepy Castle (New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley)

by Melinda Metz, Judy Katschke

Trenchcoat Twins Case Report...from Mary-Kate and Ashley It was like a fairy tale come true: Ashley and I got invited to a royal ball in honor of a real live princess! We couldn't wait to meet Princess Glorianna. But right before the ball, the princess was kidnapped! Our only clue was a golden slipper we found outside her room--and a note warning us not to call the police, or else! It was up to Olsen and Olsen... (more)

Hidden Stairs And The Magic Carpet (Secrets Of Droon)

Hidden Stairs And The Magic Carpet (Secrets Of Droon)

by Tony Abbott

When Neal and Julie agree to help Eric straighten up his basement, they never imagine that they're in for more than getting a little dusty. But as the three kids follow a soccer ball into the small room under the basement stairs, the floor suddenly evaporates to reveal a rainbow staircase to another world! Before they have a chance to look around, they are caught in the midst of a battle. Shiny red men riding... (more)

Stone Fox

by John Reynolds Gardiner, Greg Hargreaves, Marcia Sewall

A Race Against Time Little Willy's Grandfather is sick, and it's up to Willy to save their farm from tax collectors. Their only hope is the prize money from the National Dogsled Race. But a lot of other people want to win the race, too, including Stone Fox, who has never lost a race in his life. Do Willy and his dor Searchlight stand a chance against the toughest racers around? Can they win the race to save the... (more)

Brian's Winter

by Gary Paulsen

In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. Finally, as millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if Brian hadn't been rescued? What if he had been left to face his deadliest enemy--winter? Gary Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the... (more)

First Ladies: The Women Who Called The White House Home (First Ladies)

First Ladies: The Women Who Called The White House Home (First Ladies)

by Beatrice Gormley

A collection of portraits of America's First Ladies recounts the lives and contributions of such figures as Bess Truman, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Eleanor Roosevelt, and is complemented by large-size photographs.

White Star: A Dog on the Titanic

by Marty Crisp

The year is 1912, and twelve-year-old Sam Harris is traveling from England to America on the grand ship theTitanic. Sam is lonely at first, but is soon delighted to discover that there are dogs aboard! When Sam volunteers to help out in the kennel, he meets Star, a spunky Irish setter that belongs to the ship's captain. Sam and Star become fast friends, and when disaster strikes, the boy and dog must rely on each... (more)

Sixth Grade Secrets

by Louis Sachar

Eager to keep the existence of her new club a secret, Laura asks each member to tell her something embarrassing about themselves, a tactic that could backfire. Reissue. AB.

Class President

by Johanna Hurwitz

The fifth-grade class election is shaping up as a close contest between class clown Lucas Cott and one time teacher's pet Cricket Kaufman. It's just possible that the student with the greatest leadership ability is Julio Sanchez, but Julio's too busy running Lucas's campaign to notice. Or is he? And how can Julio throw his hat into the ring without betraying his best friend? Johanna Hurwitz introduced Julio,... (more)

Sadako and the thousand paper cranes

by Eleanor Coerr, Ronald Himler

Hiroshima-born Sadako is lively and athletic--the star of her school's running team. And then the dizzy spells start. Soon gravely ill with leukemia, the "atom bomb disease," Sadako faces her future with spirit and bravery. Recalling a Japanese legend, Sadako sets to work folding paper cranes. For the legend holds that if a sick person folds one thousand cranes, the gods will grant her wish and make her healthy... (more)

Big Al

by Andrew Clements

Poor Big Al! He just wants to make friends. And in the whole wide blue sea you can't find a nicer fish. But because Big Al is large and scary-looking, the little fish are afraid to get to know him. What can he do? He tries everything he can think of -- from disguising himself with seaweed to burrowing under the ocean floor so he'll look smaller. But something always goes wrong, and lonely Big Al wonders if he'll... (more)

The Dragons Are Singing Tonight

by Jack Prelutsky

An "excellent collection....Prelutsky and Sis...bring to life so many sorts of dragons: the large, the small, the ferocious, the technological, the gentle, the ominous, and the disconsolate. There's a `just right' quality to the verse that makes it a pleasure to read the words aloud. Their sounds fit together with seamless craftsmanship and their sense rewards listeners with humor, imagination, and occasional... (more)

The Gold Cadillac

by Mildred D. Taylor

Lois and Wilma are proud of their father's brand-new gold Cadillac, and excited that the family will be driving it all the way from Ohio to Mississippi. But as they travel deeper into the rural South, there are no admiring glances for the shiny new car--only suspicion and anger for the black man behind the wheel. For the first time in their lives, Lois and her sister know what it's like to feel scared because of... (more)

Island of the Aunts

by Eva Ibbotson

When the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring for creatures who live on their hidden island, they know that adults can't be trusted. What they need are a few special children who can keep a secret-a secret as big as a magical island. And what better way to get children who can keep really big secrets, than to kidnap them! (After all, some children just plain need to be kidnapped.) Don't miss this... (more)

How to Talk to Your Dog

by Jean Craighead George

Find out what your dog is really saying -- and talk back! Jean Craighead George, Newbery Medal -- winning author of over 80 books about nature and animals, demonstrates in words and photos how to communicate with your best friend.

Stones in Water

by Donna Jo Napoli

When Roberto sneaks off to see a movie in his Italian village, he has no idea that life as he knows it is over. German soldiers raid the theater, round up the boys in the audience, and pack them onto a train. After a terrifying journey, Roberto and his best friend Samuele find themselves in a brutal work camp, where food is scarce and horror is everywhere. The boys vow to stay together no matter what. But Samuele... (more)

You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton?

by Jean Fritz

Who says women shouldn't speak in public? And why can't they vote? These are questions Elizabeth Cady Stanton grew up asking herself. Her father believed that girls didn't count as much as boys, and her own husband once got so embarrassed when she spoke at a convention that he left town. Luckily Lizzie wasn't one to let society stop her from fighting for equality for everyone. And though she didn't live long... (more)

Orphan Runaways

by Kristiana Gregory

When twelve-year-old Danny and six-year-old Judd lose their parents to pnuemonia in 1878, they are orphans. The orphanage headmaster wants to separate the boys and send them to different families, but they only have each other. So they plan an escape. They make their way to Bodie Camp, where their Uncle Hank is panning for gold. They meet Captain O'Hara, Madame Mustache, and a host of other boomtown characters.... (more)

Franklin is Bossy (Franklin Series)

by Paulette Bourgeois

With more than 100,000 paperback copies of Franklin books sold, this gentle turtle hero faces a new but common childhood dilemma--learning that no one likes a bossy friend. Tired of playing alone, the repentant Franklin apologizes for being bossy and gratefully agrees to play along. Full color.

Mama Do You Love MeBarbara M. Joose

Mama Do You Love Me

by Barbara M. Joose

The Cybil War

by Betsy Cromer Byars

As soon as Cybil grins and crosses her eyes at Simon, he's in love. But the road to Cybil's heart is bumpy--mainly because of Simon's best friend, Tony, whose outrageous lies keep Cybil and Simon apart. "Young love, fifth-grade variety, portrayed with warmth and humor and that extra, penetrating touch one expects of Byars."--Kirkus Reviews. 10 illustrations.

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