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The Alchemist's Daughter Kernaghan, Eileen 82805 EN MG 6.5 7.0 F 44205 N N - - - This story is about Sidonie, an intelligent, spunky heroine whose task is to save England by "creating" gold at Elizabethan Glastonbury.

Akiko: Pieces of Gax Crilley, Mark 112312 EN MG 6.1 5.0 F 27960 N N - - - Sixth-grader Akiko and her friends from the planet Smoo travel to the upside down city of Gollarondo where an accident befalls Gax the robot and a search begins for all his missing pieces. Book #9

Adam of the Road Gray, Elizabeth Janet 1 EN MG 6.5 9.0 F 57357 N N - N N This book describes the adventures of eleven-year-old Adam as he travels the open roads of thirteenth-century England searching for his missing father, a minstrel, and his stolen red spaniel, Nick.

Across Frozen Seas Wilson, John 45006 EN MG 6.0 5.0 F 30279 N N - - - This book explores the vast territory of the 1845 Franklin Expedition, travelling aboard the ill-fated vessel H.M.S. Erebus from London en route to Canada's frozen and uncharted north.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Unabridged)

Twain, Mark 501 EN MG 6.6 18.0 F 105590 N N - N N Huck and Jim encounter life on the Mississippi in one of the great works of American Literature.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Fuentes, Stephen 41119 EN MG 6.2 5.0 F 31861 N N - - - A dog named Wishbone retells the classic Mark Twain story of boyhood adventure. Wishbone accompanies Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as they search for hidden treasure, act like pirates, explore mysterious islands, and raft the mighty Mississippi. Book #11

Adventures of the Elements: Rings of Enlightenment

James III, Richard E. 73264 EN MG 6.7 6.0 F 33211 N N - - - Crossing the foreboding Valley of Forlorn Isotopes, Catherine and her brothers aid the element guardians in battling sinister isotopes in a life and death struggle to reach the Palace of Knowledge and the astonishing gifts it contains.

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Anna of Byzantium Barrett, Tracy 32221 EN MG 6.4 8.0 F 51531 N N - - N In the eleventh century the teenage princess Anna Comnena fights for her birthright, the throne of the Byzantine Empire, which she fears will be taken from her by her younger brother John.

Anacaona, Golden Flower Danticat, Edwidge 86685 EN MG 6.5 5.0 F 31570 N N - - - Beginning in 1490, Anacaona keeps a record of her life as a possible successor to the supreme chief of Xaragua, as wife of the chief of Maguana and as a warrior battling the first white men to arrive in the West Indies.

Anne of the Island (Unabridged) Montgomery, L.M. 5256 EN MG 6.3 12.0 F 73623 N N - N N Eighteen-year-old Anne leaves Prince Edward Island to attend Redmond College instead of getting married as some of her friends have done.

Alvin Fernald, Foreign Trader Hicks, Clifford B. 132909 EN MG 6.0 6.0 F 38169 N N - - - A prize-winning candy recipe sends Alvin, Shoie, and the Pest on a European tour, but the three run into issues of foreign trade and trickery.

El alfabeto de las 221 puertas Díaz Guerra, Francisco

44780 SP MG 6.0 3.0 F 20128 N N - - - Un ambicioso jeque guarda celosamente el secreto que lo ha ayudado a mantener la prosperidad en su reino: se trata de un doble suyo, o golem. Una princesa hecha prisionera lo descubre y se vale de él para volver a su país y ayudarlo a ser libre.

The Amethyst Ring O'Dell, Scott 9999 EN MG 6.1 10.0 F 62956 N N - - N This is the conclusion to the story of Julian Escobar, a young seminarian who has adventures among the Mayan Aztecs and Incas.

Always Dreamin' Hapka, Catherine 78517 EN MG 6.2 5.0 F 28698 N N - - - First, a reporter misquotes Star, starting a media war between her and rival teensinger, Jade. Then, Star's best-kept secret is leaked to the press. Star is so depressed and distracted she starts messing up onstage. Will all Star's dreams be dashed?

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Baree, The Story of a Wolf-Dog Curwood, James Oliver

11454 EN MG 6.5 11.0 F 64524 N N - - - A powerful adventure story about a half-tame wolf pup who is accidentally separated from his parents and must learn to survive on his own in the Canadian wilderness.

Battle Fleet Dowswell, Paul 124489 EN MG 6.0 10.0 F 61713 N N - - - Having escaped death in Australia, Sam endures a dangerous sea voyage back to England, where he rejoins the Navy and becomes midshipman on the "Victory" as it prepares for the Battle of Trafalgar. The plot contains profanity and violence.

The Bad Beginning Snicket, Lemony 41281 EN MG 6.4 4.0 F 24130 N N - - N After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune. #1

Arthur and the Minimoys Besson, Luc 87844 EN MG 6.3 7.0 F 44779 N N - - - In search of a stolen treasure and his missing grandfather, ten-year-old Arthur travels to the land of the Minimoys, a tribe of tiny people whom he must save from destruction.

The Austere Academy Snicket, Lemony 41280 EN MG 6.7 6.0 F 33697 N N - - N As their outrageous misfortune continues, the Baudelaire orphans are shipped off to a miserable boarding school, and find that they have been followed by the dreaded Count Olaf. Book #5

The Baboon King Quintana, Anton 34714 EN MG 6.4 8.0 F 48029 N N - - - Son of a Kikuyu mother and a Masai herdsman father, Morengáru the hunter lives on the edges of tribal society until an actual banishment forces him to make a life for himself among a troop of baboons.

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Bella at Midnight Stanley, Diane 106196 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 56757 N N - - N In this book, Bella, who is raised by peasants discovers that she is actually the daughter of a knight and finds herself caught up in a terrible plot that will change her life and the kingdom forever.

Bella Balistica and the African Safari

Guillain, Adam 114127 EN MG 6.3 10.0 F 59058 N N - - - Young heroine Bella Balistica tackles secondary school, friendship, and boyfriend troubles in London and mysterious evil forces in Africa, where she travels in search of her long-lost father.

Bella Balistica and the Temple of Tikal

Guillain, Adam 114129 EN MG 6.1 11.0 F 70764 N N - - - Bella Balistica and her guide, the Quetzal bird, journey from London to Bella's native Guatemala where they encounter evil treasure hunters at the ancient temple of Tikal.

The Bear Curwood, James Oliver

20315 EN MG 6.7 8.0 F 45164 N N - - N Thor, a mighty grizzly, and Muskwa, a motherless bear cub, become companions in the Canadian wilderness, going from one adventure to another while two bear trappers are drawing nearer.

The Beasts of Clawstone Castle Ibbotson, Eva 106527 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 47333 N N - - N While spending the summer with elderly relatives at Clawstone Castle in northern England, Madlyn and her brother Rollo, with the help of several ghosts, attempt to save the rare cattle that live on the castle grounds.

Beauty & the Beast & Other Stories Larkin, Rochelle 85770 EN MG 6.4 5.0 F 30842 N N - - - This collection of adaptations brings to life ten classic and beloved tales, such as "Beauty and the Beast," "Rapunzel," and "Thumbelina."

Beneath the Barrens Story, Alice 41756 EN MG 6.9 4.0 F 24664 N N - - - Kate and her cat, Frazer, find a strange new underworld and discover they possess special powers and abilities which they use to settle conflicts.

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Beware of Dog Balaban, Bob 73250 EN MG 6.7 4.0 F 23642 N N - - N An evil veterinarian turns Thomas Wiggins's dog McGrowl into a bionic superdog with amazing powers of sight, smell, and strength.

Beyond the Valley of Thorns Carman, Patrick 101196 EN MG 6.2 8.0 F 51659 N N - - N When thirteen-year-old Alexa embarks on a mysterious quest, she finds her old friends Yipes the little man, Murphy the squirrel, Odessa the wolf, and Squire the hawk have been designated to help her.

Bernie Jones and the Blazing Bandits

Bushell, Sharon 102855 EN MG 6.0 5.0 F 30130 N N - - - Bernie finds himself involved in more humorous and learning adventures in the 1950s.

Betrayed! Calvert, Patricia 58907 EN MG 6.2 8.0 F 49918 N N - - - In 1867, after his father's death and his mother's remarriage, fourteen-year-old Tyler and his black friend Isaac set out on the Missouri River headed west to seek their fortunes, encountering an unsavory keelboat captain and a Sioux Chief along the way.

Black Fox of Lorne De Angeli, Marguerite

19008 EN MG 6.4 8.0 F 46474 N N - N N This is the story of twin Norwegian brothers, Jan and Brus, during a time of war in Scotland.

The Black Stallion and Flame Farley, Walter 18756 EN MG 6.4 6.0 F 37498 N N - - N Alec and the Black Stallion are swept apart to struggle for their lives in shark-infested waters, where the Black Stallion is carried away to an island with a herd of wild horses. Book #14

Black Hearts in Battersea Aiken, Joan 23343 EN MG 6.1 9.0 F 57076 N N - - - Simon comes to London to learn painting with his old friend Dr. Field, but Dr. Field has disappeared and no one will admit knowing him. In trying to find out more, Simon leads himself and his friends into the heart of a fiendish plot.

Black Jack Garfield, Leon 42799 EN MG 6.5 8.0 F 51170 N N - - - A young apprentice in eighteenth-century London begins a strange adventure when he inadvertently becomes involved with a wanted criminal and a girl who is reputedly mad.

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The Blood Stone Gavin, Jamila 102022 EN MG 6.1 14.0 F 88522 N N - - - In the early seventeenth century, Filippo Veroneo travels from Venice to Afghanistan to rescue his imprisoned father, Geronimo, and stops in India to raise the ransom by selling his father's beautiful diamond to the ruler Shah Jahan.

The Black Stallion Returns Farley, Walter 601 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 51412 N N - - N When his rightful owner repossesses the Black Stallion, eighteen-year-old Alec travels across the deserts of Arabia to find the great stallion and helps to solve a tribal feud. Book #2

The Black Stallion Legend Farley, Walter 10555 EN MG 6.3 7.0 F 40137 N N - - N The black stallion helps save an Indian tribe during a time of disaster, thereby fulfilling an ancient prophecy. Book #18

The Black Stallion's Ghost Farley, Walter 11591 EN MG 6.6 7.0 F 44969 N N - - N Alec Ramsay's life is changed after he spends a terrifying night lost in the Florida Everglades with a deranged Frenchman who is helping him search for the runaway black stallion. Book #16

Blood Moon Rider Waters, Zack C. 109073 EN MG 6.6 6.0 F 38175 N N - - - After his father's death in World War II, fourteen-year-old Harley tries to join the Marines but is sent to live with his grandfather in Florida, where he soon joins a covert effort to stop Nazis from destroying a secret airbase on Tampa Bay.

Blimpo: The Third Circle of Heck Basye, Dale E. 137836 EN MG 6.4 14.0 F 84322 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Milton Fauster puts aside his own escape plans to help his sister, Marlo, who is in training to be an underworld secretary, and his best friend, Virgil, who is stuck in the circle of Heck reserved for overweight children. Book #3

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The Borribles: Across the Dark Metropolis

de Larrabeiti, Michael 105204 EN MG 6.6 20.0 F 117482 N N - - - Because the fanatical Inspector Sussworth is closing in on the Borribles, the Adventurers begin a perilous journey that will test their courage to the limits.

The Borrowers Afield Norton, Mary 18758 EN MG 6.4 7.0 F 43865 N N - N N These are the further adventures of the family of miniature people who, after losing their home under the kitchen floor of an old English house, are forced to move out to the fields.

The Borribles de Larrabeiti, Michael 102442 EN MG 6.7 14.0 F 82214 N N - - - The Borribles of Battersea discover a Rumble--a giant, rat-shaped creature who is their ancient enemy--in their territory. Fearing an invasion, an elite group of Borrible fighters set out on what will become known in legend as The Great Rumble Hunt.

The Borribles Go For Broke de Larrabeiti, Michael 103003 EN MG 6.5 13.0 F 79203 N N - - - In the unspecified future of London, a war erupts between the Borribles and their arch enemies, the Rumbles.

Bright Island Robinson, Mabel L. 19009 EN MG 6.1 10.0 F 63131 N N - - - The story of Thankful, a young girl growing up on an island in Maine just after the Revolutionary War.

Calico Captive Speare, Elizabeth George

5062 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 57137 N N - - N In 1754, an Indian raid on her small New Hampshire town leaves Miriam Willard a prisoner of the Indians, forced to take part in a harrowing march north.

The Borrowers Afloat Norton, Mary 5003 EN MG 6.0 6.0 F 34816 N N - N N Mary Norton's beloved family of miniature people set out on a voyage in a tea kettle in search of a new home.

Boy With a Pack Meader, Stephen W. 19040 EN MG 6.3 8.0 F 51244 N N - N N Seventeen-year-old Bill Crawford enjoys adventure and faces danger as he journeys on foot from New Hampshire to the Ohio country during the pioneer days of 1837.

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The Carnivorous Carnival Snicket, Lemony 63667 EN MG 6.6 7.0 F 43681 N N - - N On the run as suspected murderers, the unlucky Baudelaire orphans find themselves trapped in the Caligari Carnival, where they must masquerade as freaks in order to hide from the evil Count Olaf. Book #9

The Captive O'Dell, Scott 82892 EN MG 6.5 9.0 F 51649 N N - - - As part of a Spanish expedition to the New World, a Jesuit seminarian witnesses the enslavement and exploitation of the Mayas and his own seduction by greed and ambition.

Capt. Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth

Hart, James V. 102334 EN MG 6.8 13.0 F 79207 N N - - - This book describes the youthful adventures of J.M. Barrie's classic character, Captain Hook, from his days at Eton to his voyages on the high sea.

Calix Stay Hancock, Niel 82925 EN MG 6.6 8.0 F 51031 N N - - - In the tumultuous third stage of their epic adventure, Broco the Dwarf and his companions Otter and Bear must avoid capture by dark forces. They possess the sacred Arkenchest and it must be saved, whatever the cost.

Captain Kate Reeder, Carolyn 48041 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 56976 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Kate and her new stepbrother, Seth, take the family's canal boat down the 184-mile long C&O Canal to deliver a cargo of coal during the Civil War.

Captain Jenny & the Sea of Wonders

Thornton, Duncan 56226 EN MG 6.7 12.0 F 69125 N N - - - Jenny watched Tom leave to explore the Eaves of the World at the beginning of KALIFAX, so she does feel an adventure of her own is overdue. But as Jenny commands a ship exploring the Sea of Wonders Found and Forgotten, she might be in over her head.

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Celou Sudden Shout Duey, Kathleen 17629 EN MG 6.1 5.0 F 29989 N N - - N In 1827 in Idaho, twelve-year-old Celou Sudden Shout, who is half French and half Shoshone, attempts to rescue her mother and two younger brothers from the Crow warriors who kidnapped them.

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales Williams, Marcia 112185 EN MG 6.3 1.0 F 4900 N N - - - Geoffrey Chaucer's famous work, in which a group of pilgrims in fourteenth-century England tell each other stories as they travel on a pilgrimage to the cathedral at Canterbury, is retold in comic strip form.

The Castle in the Sea O'Dell, Scott 80497 EN MG 6.1 7.0 F 42867 N N - - - The inheritance of her father's vast fortune and contact with a variety of people with suspicious motives trigger a series of attempts on Lucinda's life in her isolated island home, which is a stronghold of Spain within the boundaries of the U.S.A.

A Cat of a Different Color Bauer, Steven 42795 EN MG 6.2 5.0 F 33662 N N - - - An orphan girl and a strange cat save the villagers of Felicity-by-the-Lake from proclamations of a greedy, selfish, and mean mayor.

The City of Gold and Lead Christopher, John 6661 EN MG 6.5 8.0 F 49892 N N - - N Three teenage boys compete to gain entry to an extraterrestrial city.

The Chessmen of Doom Bellairs, John 8907 EN MG 6.1 6.0 F 36294 N N - - - Johnny Dixon, Fergie, and Professor Childermass comply with a strange will left by the Professor's brother which requires them to spend the summer at a desolate estate where they encounter a madman bent on destroying the world.

A City of Dreams Brouwer, Sigmund 27598 EN MG 6.1 5.0 F 28781 N N - - - In the early fourteenth century, the boy warrior, Thomas, is still trying to save the earldom of Magnus from the false sorcerer Druids who have overrun it, wandering the Holy Land in search of knights who survived the end of the Last Crusade.

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Council of Evil Briggs, Andy 131331 EN MG 6.2 8.0 F 50371 N N - - - Fourteen-year-old Jake Hunter goes from average bully to villain after finding a website that lets him download superpowers, but when he joins forces with the supervillain Basilisk, he may be in over his head. Book #1

A Conspiracy of Kings Turner, Megan Whalen

137746 EN MG 6.6 13.0 F 76812 N N - - - Kidnapped and sold into slavery, Sophos, an unwilling prince, tries to save his country from being destroyed by rebellion and exploited by the conniving Mede empire. Book #4

Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile Gregory, Kristiana 32238 EN MG 6.2 6.0 F 34805 N N - - N While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelve-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to survive to become Queen of Egypt some day.

Clemency Pogue: The Hobgoblin Proxy

Petty, J.T. 106715 EN MG 6.0 4.0 F 23070 N N - - - In this sequel to CLEMENCY POGUE: FAIRY KILLER, Clemency Pogue and the hobgoblin Chaphesmeeso begin a quest to rescue lost fairies, find a boy-goblin's changeling, and restore equilibrium to the Make-Believe.

Closer Gordon, Roderick 142132 EN MG 6.6 22.0 F 132598 N N - - - Will believes he is safe at the very center of the earth, but the Styx are close behind and will follow him to the ends of the world--any world. The coauthor is Brian Williams. Book #4

The Colorado Kidnapping Hutchens, Paul 27180 EN MG 6.1 5.0 F 31019 N N - - - The Sugar Creek Gang go to a music festival in Colorado and discover clues related to the disappearance of a woman.

Colman Furlong, Monica 78415 EN MG 6.3 11.0 F 66129 N N - - - After Juniper and her companions find that the Cornwall, England, castle has been destroyed, they devise a plan to use magic to oppose the evil Meroot and the Gray Knight.

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The Crystal Connection Kyi, Tanya Lloyd 76415 EN MG 6.1 4.0 F 27853 N N - - - Using their knowledge of science, the girls reveal a series of clues of Rose's uncle's, a renowned smuggler and notorious practical joker, mysterious will. But can they solve the puzzle of the smuggler's secret before it's too late?

Cupid and Psyche Craft, M. Charlotte 83679 EN MG 6.5 0.5 F 2235 N N - - - The god of love, Cupid, falls in love with a beautiful mortal, Psyche.

Crisis at Crystal Reef Anderson, Kevin J. 54608 EN MG 6.5 6.0 F 39303 N N - - - Anja planned to destroy the Solo family. Now she fights an inner battle against her growing spice addiction, and her growing friendship with Jacen and Jaina. In desperation for spice, she steals a ship and flees the Jedi academy.

Count Karlstein Pullman, Philip 23666 EN MG 6.2 8.0 F 50701 N N - - - In the mountains of Switzerland, the wicked Count Karlstein plots to abandon his two nieces in a hunting lodge as prey for the Demon Huntsman and his ghostly hounds.

Cousins in the Castle Wallace, Barbara Brooks

17765 EN MG 6.0 7.0 F 45530 N N - - N A new friend comes to Amelia's rescue when she finds herself the victim of a dastardly villian's fiendish plans.

The Curious Misadventures of Feltus Ovalton

Treggiari, Jo 113341 EN MG 6.3 16.0 F 95418 N N - - - Ever since he and his parents moved to the city, Feltus has been hiding out in his room, reading comics, wishing for something, anything, to happen to his miserable life. Then, gibberish-speaking Great-Aunt Eunida appears and everything changes.

Czar of Alaska: The Cross of Charlemagne

Trout, Richard 89143 EN MG 6.0 13.0 F 78625 N N - - - While in Alaska, the MacGregors encounter an unusual new threat from ecoterrorists and must work desperately to save the state from a disaster that would impact United States security and the balance of power in the world. Book #4

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Day of Honor: Honor Bound Gallagher, Diana G. 16662 EN MG 6.1 4.0 F 22875 N N - - - Another adventure in The Deep Space Nine Star Trek series involving Klingon honor and self-control.

The Dark Dreamweaver Ruth, Nick 102236 EN MG 6.3 11.0 F 67900 N N - - - Accompanied by a Monarch caterpillar wizard, a boy travels to the land of dreams where he must use his imagination to save two worlds.

A Dangerous Promise Nixon, Joan Lowery 11461 EN MG 6.0 7.0 F 41217 N N - - N Two teenage boys join a Civil War regiment.

Danger in the Palace Doyle, Debra 41958 EN MG 6.5 5.0 F 29481 N N - - - When Randal, a young wizard, and his best friend, Lys, are invited to join the theater troupe in the court of a kind and wealthy prince, they think they have it made! The coauthor is James D. Macdonald.

The Darkest Hour Hunter, Erin 82929 EN MG 6.3 12.0 F 73472 N N - - N ThunderClan's darkest hour is upon them and, as the time comes for prophecies to unfold and heroes to rise, Fireheart, the warrior cat, must protect his clan from a threat unlike any the forest has ever seen. Book #6

Daughters of the Ark Morgan, Anna 100048 EN MG 6.0 7.0 F 40950 N N - - - This novel features two girls, separated in time by thousands of years, who are forced to leave their homes and make a dangerous journey to an unknown land.

Daughter of the Mountains Rankin, Louise 88648 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 48770 N N - - N Momo undertakes a dangerous journey from the mountains of Tibet to the city of Calcutta in search of her stolen dog, Pempa.

Darok 9 Ralles, H.J. 68136 EN MG 6.0 6.0 F 40585 N N - - - Hank Havant, a young scientist is secretly perfecting SH33, a drug that eliminates the body's need for water. When his First Quadrant laboratory is attacked, Hank saves his research onto a memory card and runs from the enemy.

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Diversity Alliance Anderson, Kevin J. 16663 EN MG 6.8 6.0 F 34126 N N - - - The young Jedi knights race across the galaxy in search of Bornan Thul. But it may be too late, for their true enemy is about to show its treacherous face, and it will be shockingly familiar. The coauthor is Rebecca Moesta.

Dipper of Copper Creek George, Jean Craighead

17768 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 42775 N N - - N Doug goes to visit his grandfather in the Colorado Rockies and discovers a strange bird. The coauthor is John George.

Doc Wilde and the Frogs of Doom Byrd, Tim 130113 EN MG 6.6 5.0 F 29241 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Brian, ten-year-old Wren, and their father, Doc Wilde, risk their lives in a South American rain forest as they seek the eldest member of their famous family of adventurers, Grandpa, amidst a throng of alien frogs.

Deeper Gordon, Roderick 128703 EN MG 6.8 27.0 F 159624 N N - - N As Will Burrows continues to search for his lost archaeologist father in the strange underground world he has discovered, he stumbles across a sinister plot with terrible implications for the world above. The coauthor is Brian Williams. Book #2

The Death-Defying Pepper Roux McCaughrean, Geraldine

135564 EN MG 6.4 10.0 F 60900 N N - - - Having been raised believing he will die before he reaches the age of fourteen, Pepper Roux runs away on his fourteenth birthday in an attempt to elude his fate, assumes another identity, and continues to try to outrun death, no matter the consequences.

The December Rose Garfield, Leon 5065 EN MG 6.3 9.0 F 56764 N N - - N Intrigue, treachery, and suspense in Victorian London, when a young boy overhears a conspiracy.

Deceptions Weiss, Bobbi J.G. 20066 EN MG 6.6 4.0 F 22260 N N - - - Data is trapped on Aruna when the communications system breaks down. The coauthor is David Cody Weiss. Starfleet Academy Book #14

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The Dragon Prince Blum, Vicki 110526 EN MG 6.4 4.0 F 26794 N N - - - Pursued by their own herd and by human enemies, two young dragons embark on a dangerous journey. Ember and Brand must fly over mountains, desert, and sea to save the life of a young boy and the future of the Dragon Lords.

Dragon Spear George, Jessica Day 131332 EN MG 6.3 10.0 F 59377 N N - - - A visit to their dragon friends across the sea leads Creel, her brother, and her betrothed to embark on a rescue mission to save Queen Velika, who has been kidnapped by an alien group of dragons. Book #3

Dragon Day Brown, Stan 106519 EN MG 6.5 11.0 F 66612 N N - - - Shocked by the tragic outcome of the battle with Asvoria, the companions go their separate ways. Catriona meets a dashing young cleric who helps her make peace with her failures, and Sindri is accepted as a student at a school of magic. Book #6

Dogboy Russell, Christopher 106283 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 43470 N N - - - In 1346, twelve-year-old Brind, an orphaned kennel boy raised with hunting dogs at an English manor, accompanies his master, along with the manor's prized mastiffs, to France where he must fend for himself when both his master and the dogs are lost.

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Grant, John 74474 EN MG 6.2 4.0 F 26924 N N - - - Behind the locked door of Dr. Jekyll's laboratory lies a mystery his lawyer is determined to solve. Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Grant, John 64727 EN MG 6.1 4.0 F 25928 N N - - - Behind the locked door of Dr. Jekyll's laboratory lies a mystery, which Jekyll's lawyer, Mr. Utterson, is determined to solve. Why does the doctor spend so much time hidden away in his laboratory?

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Dreadful Acts Ardagh, Philip 70015 EN MG 6.1 4.0 F 25104 N N - - N Twelve-year-old Eddie Dickens survives encounters with an escape artist in a runaway hearse's coffin, a hot air balloon bearing the escape artist's lovely assistant, a gas explosion, and a jewel thief on the run.

The Dream Coach Parrish, Anne 899 EN MG 6.6 4.0 F 22405 N N - - - Forty Winks Coach leaves every night for no one knows where, and here is told how a princess, a little Chinese emperor, a French boy, and a Norwegian boy took trips in this great coach. This book is co-authored by Dillwyn Parrish.

The Dragonfly Pool Ibbotson, Eva 125286 EN MG 6.5 16.0 F 95124 N N - - - Tally and her friends at Dalderton Boarding School form a dance troupe and travel to Bergania, where she befriends Karil, the crown prince, and helps him flee the Nazis after his father is assassinated.

The Dragon's Egg Baird, Alison 35775 EN MG 6.0 4.0 F 26469 N N - - - On Ai Lien's birthday, her father gives her a stone from China. In the middle of the night, the stone cracks and opens, and a magic, baby dragon is born.

The Dragon's Pearl Jordan, Devin 132228 EN MG 6.5 11.0 F 68714 N N - - - Sixteen-year-old Marco Polo and his best friend Amelio sets out from Venice, Italy, in 1300 to rescue his father from weird creatures of the Unknown Lands of the East, who are commanded by one whose sinister plans threaten the entire Earth.

Drift House: The First Voyage Peck, Dale 104784 EN MG 6.4 16.0 F 95791 N N - - - Sent to stay with their uncle in a shiplike home called Drift House, twelve-year-old Susan and her two younger stepbrothers embark on an unexpected adventure involving duplicitous mermaids, pirates, and an attempt to stop time forever.

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Eight Paws to Georgia Mueller, Pamela Bauer

55018 EN MG 6.2 2.0 F 12259 N N - - - Take this walk with the cat Kiska from Vancouver, British Columbia to St. Simons Island, Georgia. Follow this tender story of her loyalty, love, and courage.

Elsie at Ion Finley, Martha 82368 EN MG 6.7 10.0 F 61662 N N - - - The members of Elsie's family learn more about trusting in God as they find a new cousin, narrowly escape a falling tree, and undergo other changes in their lives.

The Eagle and the Rainbow: Timeless Tales from Mexico

Madrigal, Antonio Hernández

44297 EN MG 6.2 2.0 F 12952 N N - - - Journey through time to the lands of the mighty Aztecs, the eternal Mayas, Curicaveri, God of Fire, and others with the stories and legends of the great tribes of Mexico.

The Education of Patience Goodspeed

Frederick, Heather Vogel

81583 EN MG 6.8 10.0 F 61045 N N - - - When the "Morning Star" sails on the Pacific in 1836, fourteen-year-old Patience Goodspeed can't wait to be the assistant navigator. But when danger strikes, Captain Goodspeed whisks his children off to a boarding school in Hawaii until the ship returns.

Elsie at Nantucket Finley, Martha 82007 EN MG 6.8 12.0 F 71863 N N - - - Ready to put aside her mourning clothes, Elsie spends an idyllic summer with her family in seaside cottages on Nantucket Island where minor disturbances include a test of Lulu's obedience and of Zoe's faith and trust in God.

Elsie Dinsmore Finley, Martha 82008 EN MG 6.5 13.0 F 81329 N N - - - Living with her uncle's family on a southern plantation in the mid-nineteenth century, motherless eight-year-old Elsie finds it difficult to establish a relationship with her worldly father who seems indifferent to her religious principles.

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Escape to the Everglades Raffa, Edwina 111410 EN MG 6.2 4.0 F 24928 N N - - - Raised as a Seminole, Will Cypress is eager to join Osceola and his followers in the late 1830s as they battle white soldiers in the second Seminole War. The coauthor is Annelle Rigsby.

The Empty Kingdom: The Mark of Solomon: Book Two

Wein, Elizabeth E. 121921 EN MG 6.2 8.0 F 51166 N N - - - Telemakos, imprisoned on the upper levels of Abreha's twelve-story palace and lacking any way to communicate his predicament to his family in faraway Aksum, tries to find a subtle and effective way to regain his freedom.

Elsie's Holidays at Roselands Finley, Martha 82011 EN MG 6.5 15.0 F 90250 N N - - - Eight-year-old Elsie believes that obeying a request her father has made would violate her conscience, and she must refuse him. He, in turn, believes Elsie is being willful and disobedient.

Elsie's Girlhood Finley, Martha 82010 EN MG 6.7 16.0 F 94964 N N - - - As Elsie Dinsmore grows up and becomes a young woman, her family also experiences major changes when her father remarries.

Elsie's Children Finley, Martha 82009 EN MG 6.8 11.0 F 67502 N N - - - As the Travillas winter at Viamede, Elsie's birthplace, Lily the newest member of the family, is born. Upon the family's return home, Molly is seriously injured while rushing to greet her cousins.

The Empire Strikes Back Glut, Donald F. 89070 EN MG 6.9 9.0 F 52916 N N - - - This book describes the further adventures of Luke Skywalker and his friends in their continuing battle against Darth Vader and the dark side of the Force.

The Emperor's Panda Day, David 20458 EN MG 6.7 4.0 F 22391 N N - - - Kung's life is changed forever when three strangers come to his town.

Elsie's New Relations Finley, Martha 82013 EN MG 6.4 11.0 F 67220 N N - - - As another summer season at the shore draws to a close, the Raymonds face a long-dreaded separation. It is time for the captain to take his ship to sea once more.

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The Eye of the Heron Le Guin, Ursula K. 73562 EN MG 6.0 8.0 F 48401 N N - - - On an alien planet inhabited by two communities exiled from the Earth, a courageous young woman flees her prison-like existence among the vicious denizens of the City to lead the free-spirited Shanty Towners in building a new colony.

Expedition to Willow Key Decter, Ed 115596 EN MG 6.0 6.0 F 40279 N N - - - Cam Walker and his friends belong to a group called the Outriders, who plan to combat boredom by planning a trip to Willow Key where they intend to help Mr. Mora with his research and Mr. Thorpe with finding a sunken treasure. Book #2

The Face of the Shadow L'Homme, Erik 106166 EN MG 6.2 9.0 F 57025 N N - - - Robin has been taken prisoner by the evil, faceless Shadow. Locked in a tower high above the dark city of Yenibohor, he must endure The Shadow's increasingly brutal attacks while Robin's friends sneak through the Door to the Uncertain World to save him.

The Evil Twin William, Kate 16995 EN MG 6.8 12.0 F 68939 N N - - - Margo has discovered the Wakefield twins and their "perfect" family and plans to get rid of one of the twins so she can take her place in the Wakefield home. This series was created by Francine Pascal.

Expedition to Blue Cave Decter, Ed 119954 EN MG 6.6 6.0 F 36132 N N - - - Cam Walker and his friends belong to a group called the Outriders and plan to combat boredom by traveling twelve miles to Blue Cave, where they hope to see the glow of phosphorous plankton. Book #1

Expedition to Pine Hollow Decter, Ed 119955 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 42570 N N - - - The Outriders discover a lost city and are almost trapped in it for eternity. Book #3

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The Feathered Serpent O'Dell, Scott 82780 EN MG 6.7 9.0 F 54292 N N - - - In this sequel to THE CAPTIVE, a young Spanish seminarian who the Mayas believe is their powerful god, Kukulcán, witnesses the coming of Cortés and the capture of the magnificent Aztec city, Tenochtitlán.

Ferret Island Jennings, Richard W. 114876 EN MG 6.5 7.0 F 41154 N N - - - Stranded on an island in the middle of the Mississippi River, fourteen-year-old Will Finn discovers a race of giant ferrets and a reclusive author who plans to use the animals in a plot against McDonald's.

Faragon Fairingay Hancock, Niel 83427 EN MG 6.8 11.0 F 67888 N N - - - Bear, Otter and Dwarf have many adventures after they lose the Arkenchest, regain it, and are then sent on a quest to take it across Calix Stay.

Falcon and the Charles Street Witch

Gray, Luli 58908 EN MG 6.1 5.0 F 30641 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Falcon must find the courage to save the day and the dragon, Egg, after having a series of magical misadventures involving her little brother, a distracted old dragon, and a bumbling witch.

The Fall of Fergal Ardagh, Philip 77883 EN MG 6.5 4.0 F 25093 N N - - - The McNally children have an adventurous stay at The Dell Hotel. Published by Henry Holt as THE FALL OF FERAL, OR, NOT SO DINGLY IN THE DELL.

The Familiars Epstein, Adam Jay 140349 EN MG 6.3 10.0 F 58512 N N - - - Three wizards-in-training are kidnapped by an evil queen. Their familiars, Aldwyn the alley cat, Skylar, a know-it-all blue jay, and Gilbert, a tree frog who can see the future, begin a quest to rescue the boys. The coauthor is Andrew Jacobson. Book #1

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Flame/Fall of a Kingdom Bell, Hilari 73554 EN MG 6.1 13.0 F 78622 N N - - - Who was Sorahb? Stories are told of a hero who will come to Farsala's aid when the need is greatest. Now a new enemy approaches Farsala's borders, one that neither fears nor respects its name and legend. Book #1

Flight or Fight Haynes, Diane 102866 EN MG 6.5 9.0 F 56625 N N - - - When shy, quiet Jane Ray rescues a drowning seabird from an oil spill in Vancouver's Burrard Inlet, she finds herself face to face with national television cameras--and head to head with the alleged culprit, SeaKing Shipping Pacific.

Finnie Walsh Galloway, Steven 55571 EN MG 6.2 8.0 F 50683 N N - - - Paul Woodward, the son of a mill worker, and Finnie Walsh, the mill owner's son, develop a strong friendship despite their class difference, built primarily on their love of hockey, even when they find themselves on opposing teams as adults.

Fighter Escort Patterson, Don 55729 EN MG 6.5 2.0 F 11917 N N - - - The 14th Squadron's mission is to provide fighter escort for a formation of American bombers flying into enemy territory. But what will it take to get the brave American crew back to England? Book #2

The Final Reckoning Jarvis, Robin 65435 EN MG 6.6 14.0 F 86595 N N - - N In the third book of the trilogy, the Deptford Mice and their allies rush once again into battle with old enemies, grown much more powerful, as a devastatingly cold winter threatens to keep the Green Mouse from returning in the spring.

Floating Island Parrish, Anne 19014 EN MG 6.0 6.0 F 39379 N N - - - The exciting adventures of six dolls who become shipwrecked on a desert island.

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Forging the Sword Bell, Hilari 111914 EN MG 6.9 20.0 F 116127 N N - - - Farsalans, including Lady Soraya and her half-brother, Jiaan, Kavi, and others, work relentlessly and often secretly in their shared strategies regarding the ultimate defeat of the Hrum. Book #3

A Fox Called Sorrow Carmody, Isobelle 113018 EN MG 6.2 6.0 F 35512 N N - - - On a dangerous quest to the troll city of Underth, the healer, Little Fur, is mystified by a new companion, a scarred and angry fox whose strong spirit keeps him alive despite his wish to die. Book #2

Flyte Sage, Angie 105651 EN MG 6.0 16.0 F 100234 N N - - N When Princess Jenna is kidnapped by Simon Heap, her adoptive brother, it is the apprentice, Septimus Heap, who must save her while enduring such terrors as a night in the Forest with hungry wolverines and carnivorous trees. Book #2

Forbidden Forest: The Story of Little John and Robin Hood

Cadnum, Michael 62181 EN MG 6.8 8.0 F 50492 N N - - N This story profiles Little John, from his quiet life before joining Robin Hood through his adventures protecting a beautiful lady when she is wrongfully accused of murdering her husband.

Free Land Lane, Rose Wilder 56433 EN MG 6.2 16.0 F 101350 N N - - - In the 1880's, when adventure lay in the conquest of the prairie, David Beaton and his bride came to Dakota to claim three hundred acres of grassland. This is an exciting story about the Beaton's fight against huge odds and their struggle to survive.

The Freedom Trail Mystery: Going to Boston

Speck, Nancy 107905 EN MG 6.2 6.0 F 34579 N N - - - While attending a field hockey camp in Boston, Serena Marlowe and Carly Heiser stumble upon an unusual thief who is stealing historical artifacts from Boston's Revolutionary Days.

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A Gathering of Unicorns Blum, Vicki 78413 EN MG 6.3 4.0 F 25188 N N - - - The Fairy Queen asks Arica and Connor to travel to troll country for help to fight off the invaders from South Bundelag.

Freeglader Stewart, Paul 106043 EN MG 6.4 13.0 F 78957 N N - - N In this last volume of the Edge Chronicles fantasy series, Rook and the refugees from Old Undertown survive dangers and reach the Free Glades. The coauthor is Chris Riddell. Book #7

Freefall Gordon, Roderick 135752 EN MG 6.5 25.0 F 152609 N N - - N As he plummets down a subterranean void, it looks like the end for Will, but it is just the beginning of a new adventure as he comes up against giant spiders and the deadly Brights, and far worse than any of these, a pair of 12-year-old girls. Book #3

The Glorious Adventures of the Sunshine Queen

McCaughrean, Geraldine

143925 EN MG 6.5 11.0 F 67613 N N - - - When a diphtheria outbreak forces 12-year-old Cissy to leave her Oklahoma hometown in the 1890s, she and her two classmates embark on a wild adventure down the Missouri River with a team of traveling actors who are living on a dilapidated paddle steamer.

The Ghost of Pont Diable Rice, James 13748 EN MG 6.5 6.0 F 35988 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Bois Sec and his uncle BoBo, who travel a Louisiana bayou trading goods from their houseboat, meet a mysterious old woman who claims to know where the pirate Jean Laffite buried a chest full of gold.

George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt Hawking, Lucy 130762 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 52724 N N - - - After Annie sends George a secret message telling him she has been contacted with a terrible warning by aliens, he joins her in a galaxy-wide search for answers. The coauthor is Stephen Hawking.

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Grim Tuesday Nix, Garth 76340 EN MG 6.0 10.0 F 64987 N N - - - Arthur, having survived an encounter with a strange house that nearly killed him on Monday, has to return again when his family and the entire world is threatened by Grim Tuesday. Book #2

The Grim Grotto Snicket, Lemony 81705 EN MG 6.5 8.0 F 48671 N N - - N Still pursued by the evil Count Olaf, the Baudelaire orphans attempt to reach a very important VFD meeting, but first they must travel in a rattletrap submarine to the Gorgonian Grotto, a dangerous underwater cave, in search of the sugar bowl. Book #11

The Gold Miners' Rescue Jackson, Dave 42363 EN MG 6.1 5.0 F 29500 N N - - - Adam Christian is thrilled to be accompanying Dr. Sheldon Jackson on his 1897 expedition to the Yukon to rescue hundreds of starving gold miners. However, disaster seems to strike at every turn. The coauthor is Neta Jackson.

The Gods and Their Machines McGann, Oisín 86094 EN MG 6.3 10.0 F 62985 N N - - - Trainee fighter pilot Chamus Aranson makes an emergency landing in enemy territory and his survival depends on Riadni, a tomboy who wants to become a soldier despite her nation's oppression of women.

The Great Death Smelcer, John 133411 EN MG 6.1 5.0 F 30951 N N - - - As their Alaskan village's only survivors of sickness brought by white men early, sisters Millie and Maura, aged thirteen and ten, make their way south in hopes of finding someone alive. The plot contains mild sexual references and violence.

Grandmother Elsie Finley, Martha 82016 EN MG 6.7 10.0 F 61363 N N - - - When Elsie's daughter, young Elsie, hears that her beloved Lester has contracted typhoid fever overseas, she and her brother Edward embark for Italy to nurse him back to health.

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The Hand of Robin Squires Clark, Joan 36521 EN MG 6.1 6.0 F 34965 N N - - - After his father dies, Robin Squires accompanies his uncle to an island off Nova Scotia and finds that evil awaits him there as he is forced to help his pirate uncle dig a vault to hide chests of treasure.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Rowling, J.K. 32081 EN MG 6.7 14.0 F 84799 N N - N N When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school. Book #2

Gulliver's Travels Vogel, Malvina G. 30534 EN MG 6.1 3.0 F 18231 N N - - - In this adaptation of the classic Jonathan Swift tale, the voyages of an eighteenth-century Englishman carry him to such strange places as Lilliput, where people are six inches tall, and Brobdingnag, a land peopled by giants.

Gulliver's Travels: Retold from the Jonathan Swift Original

Woodside, Martin 105125 EN MG 6.6 3.0 F 20523 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of the voyages of an eighteenth-century Englishman, who travels to such strange places as Lilliput, where people are six inches tall, and Broddingdang, a land peopled by giants.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rowling, J.K. 40670 EN MG 6.8 32.0 F 190858 N N - N N In this fourth novel of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age, Harry wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. Unfortunately, he is not normal--even by wizardry standards. In his case, different can be deadly. Book #4

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Rowling, J.K. 18534 EN MG 6.0 12.0 F 77325 N N - N N Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is the British version of HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.

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The Hidden World Baird, Alison 65154 EN MG 6.1 15.0 F 91130 N N - - - When Maeve discovers her grandmother's diary and a beautiful Celtic brooch, something strange happens. She finds herself in the Hidden World - a place that is alive with magic and danger.

Heir of Mystery, or Four Legs Good Ardagh, Philip 82334 EN MG 6.3 4.0 F 26716 N N - - - In their second adventure, the four remaining McNally children are drawn to the mysterious Fishbone Forest in search of their dead brother's stolen brain, only to discover the terrifying Mr. Maggs and his sinister plan to change the world.

Heart of Steele Strickland, Brad 71112 EN MG 6.1 6.0 F 37182 N N - - - It is 1688, and the AURORA is still sailing under cover, searching for the real pirate king, Jack Steele. Now, the crew of the RED QUEEN has put into port and Hunter will let nothing stop his final showdown! The coauthor is Thomas E. Fuller.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Rowling, J.K. 32082 EN MG 6.7 18.0 F 106821 N N - N N When Harry and his best friends go back for their third year at Hogwarts, an escaped mass murderer is on the loose, and the sinister prison guards of Azkaban have been called in to guard the school. Book #3

Heroes and She-roes: Poems of Amazing and Everyday Heroes

Lewis, J. Patrick 86945 EN MG 6.4 0.5 F 2519 N N - - - This book contains twenty-one poems that celebrate and chronicle the actions of real-life persons (and one dog) who have performed heroic acts in service of others.

The Hero Revealed Boniface, William 109470 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 49759 N N - - - Ordinary Boy, the only resident of Superopolis without a superpower, uncovers and foils a sinister plot to destroy the town. Book #1

Heirs of the Force Anderson, Kevin J. 16670 EN MG 6.7 7.0 F 40577 N N - - - While exploring the jungle outside the academy, the twins make a startling discovery, the remains of a TIE fighter that had crashed years ago.

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A House Called Awful End Ardagh, Philip 63084 EN MG 6.3 4.0 F 24173 N N - - N When eleven-year-old Eddie Dickens's ill parents become "a bit crinkly round the edges," he is taken by his great-uncle and great-aunt, and embarks on adventures that involve strolling actors, St. Horrid's Home for Grateful Orphans, and a carnival float.

The Hostile Hospital Snicket, Lemony 53273 EN MG 6.9 6.0 F 37752 N N - - N On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans find themselves in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit. Book #8

The Horse's Shadow Scanlan, Lawrence 101947 EN MG 6.4 13.0 F 80398 N N - - - Claire's family must sell their two best and most beloved horses. But plucky Claire cannot bear to lose them. Disguised as a deaf boy, Claire stows away in a wagon heading south--and straight into the chaos of the American Civil War.

Hippie Chick Monninger, Joseph 124729 EN MG 6.2 6.0 F 36912 N N - - - After her sailboat capsizes, 15-year-old Lolly Emmerson is rescued by manatees and taken to a mangrove key in the Everglades. She forms a bond with her aquatic companions while struggling to survive. The plot contains sexually suggestive language.

Homer Price McCloskey, Robert 39 EN MG 6.6 4.0 F 21328 N N - N N Ingenious young Homer Price captures thieves, solves mysteries, and helps people in trouble.

The Horse from the Sea: An Epic Horse Story

Holmes, Victoria 87349 EN MG 6.8 13.0 F 74817 N N - - - In 1588 in western Ireland, fourteen-year-old Nora risks her own life to rescue a boy and a stallion from a Spanish vessel shipwrecked on the beach.

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Hugo Pepper Stewart, Paul 113015 EN MG 6.9 5.0 F 28104 N N - - - A boy, orphaned and raised by reindeer herders in the Frozen North, boards his birth parents' sled and sets its special compass to "Home" where he uncovers a plot that threatens friends of his family. The coauthor is Chris Riddell. Book #3

Hunter Brown and the Consuming Fire

Miller, Christopher 140286 EN MG 6.0 16.0 F 98929 N N - - - Hunter returns to Solandria where, together with new friends Trista, Rob, and Boojum, he races to save Hope and bolster the Resistance before the brutal Xaul can reach her. The coauthor is Allan Miller. Book #2

How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse Cowell, Cressida 113799 EN MG 6.8 5.0 F 29444 N N - - - Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III must rescue his best friend, Fishlegs, from the deadly disease Vorpentitis. The only cure, a potato, is rare and almost impossible to find and Hiccup is not sure how to find such a thing. Book #4

The House on Falling Star Hill Molloy, Michael 77132 EN MG 6.2 14.0 F 84153 N N - - - While spending the summer with his grandparents in an unusually quiet village in western England, Tim finds himself involved in a dangerous adventure when he is inadvertently transported to the strange and magical world of Tallis.

How to Break a Dragon's Heart Cowell, Cressida 147773 EN MG 6.4 6.0 F 39261 N N - - - Hiccup, stranded with Toothless on the Beach of the Broken Heart and being hunted by an old enemy, faces Ug the Uglithug, Berserks, and Scarers, and tries to save Fishlegs from the Beast. Book #8

Hurricane! Rumsey, Marian 29232 EN MG 6.2 4.0 F 26589 N N - - - As the boat is trapped in the canal, Morgan must find a way to survive the raging storm of black water that is upon him.

I Am Lavina Cumming Lowell, Susan 10276 EN MG 6.2 6.0 F 34937 N N - - - After her mother's death in 1905, Lavina moves from Arizona to California, where she survives the 1906 earthquake.

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Incredible Jumbo Smucker, Barbara 47875 EN MG 6.2 5.0 F 32600 N N - - - Tod decides to stow away on the ship that is bringing Jumbo, the elephant, from England to the circus in New York.

Ingledove Youmans, Marly 89425 EN MG 6.5 8.0 F 48557 N N - - - Several years after Fontana dam flooded the town where they were born, Ingledove and her brother Lang go wandering in the southern Appalachians, where they encounter their mother's peculiar people, the Adantan, and an evil being who charms Lang.

I, Houdini Banks, Lynne Reid 5421 EN MG 6.2 5.0 F 30551 N N - - N A boastful hamster with exceptional talent as an escape artist, recounts his experiences chewing, wriggling, or squeezing his way out of various closed areas in his quest for the great outside. The plot contains mild profanity.

In the Hall of the Dragon King Lawhead, Stephen R. 18549 EN MG 6.6 18.0 F 108644 N N - - - Quentin tries to rescue the king by overcoming forces of evil.

Jedi Under Siege Anderson, Kevin J. 16672 EN MG 6.7 5.0 F 29239 N N - - - The young Jedi knights must fight to protect the Jedi academy from the dark side; if they are defeated, a final cloak of darkness will fall over the entire galaxy. The coauthor is Rebecca Moesta.

Ivanhoe Mattern, Joanne 41113 EN MG 6.2 4.0 F 27507 N N - - - A dog named Wishbone retells Sir Walter Scott's tale of the valiant Ivanhoe and his courageous band of friends, including Robin Hood and Friar Tuck. Book #12

Jedi Bounty Anderson, Kevin J. 54612 EN MG 6.8 7.0 F 43106 N N - - - On Yavin 4, Jacen, Jaina, and the other young Jedi Knights have already discovered one truth about the Alliance--once you go to Ryloth, you either join, or you die. The coauthor is Rebecca Moesta.

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The King in the Window Gopnik, Adam 102678 EN MG 6.2 17.0 F 102929 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Oliver's longing for friendship and a little adventure materializes one winter evening when he looks at his reflection in a window and learns that he has been chosen as the window wraiths' ruler.

A Kick in the Head Janeczko, Paul B. 86581 EN MG 6.0 1.0 F 3213 N N - - - This illustrated collection of poetry in a variety of forms demonstrates the rules of poetry.

Kazan: Father of Baree Curwood, James Oliver

20080 EN MG 6.5 11.0 F 65803 N N - - - Kazan, three-quarters dog and one-quarter wolf, searches for companionship while struggling to survive the harsh Canadian wilderness.

A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple

Lasky, Kathryn 17627 EN MG 6.0 4.0 F 26370 N N - N N Twelve-year-old Mem presents a diary account of the trip she and her family made on the "Mayflower" in 1620 and their first year in the New World.

Jo and the Bandit Roberts, Willo Davis 6370 EN MG 6.2 9.0 F 53457 N N - - N En route to stay with her uncle in Texas in the late 1860s, twelve-year-old Jo experiences a stagecoach robbery and becomes involved with a reluctant young outlaw aiming to change his ways.

The Journeyman Yates, Elizabeth 53274 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 51280 N N - - - One day a journeyman painter visits Jared's quiet New Hampshire farm, and his unexpected offer sets Jared aglow with excitement.

Kalifax Thornton, Duncan 41694 EN MG 6.4 6.0 F 36938 N N - - - Come with Tom, the brave captain, and the fearless crew of the Volantix as they sail for the roof of the world, fighting snow-goblins and ice trolls.

Juniper Furlong, Monica 78417 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 48451 N N - - - In this prequel to WISE CHILD, while apprenticed to a witch woman, Juniper struggles to save her family from the evil machinations of her power-hungry aunt, Meroot.

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A Lantern in Her Hand Aldrich, Bess Streeter

11474 EN MG 6.4 14.0 F 83720 N N - - N This is the life story of Abbie MacKenzie Deal, who leaves Iowa to brave the frontiers of Nebraska with her Civil War veteran husband and her young child.

The Last Dragon De Mari, Silvana 109784 EN MG 6.5 14.0 F 84481 N N - - N Yorsh discovers he is part of a powerful prophecy: When the last dragon and the last elf break the circle, the past & the future will meet, and the sun of a new summer will shine in the sky. Now Yorsh must decipher the prophecy and find the last dragon.

The King's Daughter Martel, Suzanne 77389 EN MG 6.4 9.0 F 55407 N N - - - Jeanne Chatel, an eighteen-year-old orphan, doesn't hesitate when she is summoned from France to the wilds of North America to become a "king's daughter" and marry a French settler. But she needs bravery and adventurous spirit to survive in her new land.

The Kite Rider McCaughrean, Geraldine

60012 EN MG 6.5 10.0 F 62607 N N - - N In thirteenth-century China, after trying to save his widowed mother from a horrendous second marriage, twelve-year-old Haoyou has life-changing adventures when he takes to the sky as a circus kite rider.

The Last Rainmaker Garland, Sherry 70377 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 58719 N N - - - Abandoned by her father, thirteen-year-old Caroline runs away to join Shawnee Sam's Wild West Extravaganza in the hope of learning more about her mother, a performer who died in childbirth and whose origins have been kept a secret from Caroline.

The Legend Begins Carmody, Isobelle 111342 EN MG 6.3 4.0 F 26993 N N - - - When half-elf, half-troll Little Fur learns that servants of the Troll King aim to destroy her beloved trees, she embarks on a dangerous journey into the human world in hopes of saving not only the wilderness she calls home, but the earth spirit itself.

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The Little Book of Big Questions French, Jackie 51367 EN MG 6.6 4.0 F 22293 N N - - - This book invites readers to explore possibilities and consider a range of responses in this stimulating and provocative look at questions we've all contemplated.

Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jamie Kelly

Benton, Jim 83683 EN MG 6.1 1.0 F 8094 N N - - - Middle school student Jamie Kelly writes all the strange and sometimes not-so-wonderful things that happen to her in her diary and promises that everything she writes is as true as it needs to be. Book #1

The Legend of the Wandering King Gallego García, Laura

100302 EN MG 6.4 7.0 F 44592 N N - - - Motivated by jealousy and the desire to receive acclaim as a great poet, Walid ibn Hujr, a prince of ancient Arabia, commits acts which completely change the course of his life.

Legend of Burning Water Brouwer, Sigmund 27596 EN MG 6.2 4.0 F 27259 N N - - - In 1313, Thomas risks his life to gain possession of an English manor that was stolen from its rightful owners.

The Light Princess MacDonald, George 20082 EN MG 6.3 3.0 F 15478 N N - - - The story of a princess who has lost her gravity.

Lily Quench and the Lighthouse of Skellig Mor

Prior, Natalie Jane 81141 EN MG 6.0 4.0 F 26876 N N - - - Lily Quench and Queen Dragon must brave magic, storms, deadly sea dragons, and Ariane, the lighthouse keeper, to reach the island of Skellig Lir and enter the fantastical library that has existed since the beginning the world.

Lily Quench and the Dragon of Ashby

Prior, Natalie Jane 78914 EN MG 6.0 4.0 F 24987 N N - - - Lily Quench, the last of a family of dragon slayers, befriends the dragon she is sent to kill and together they join forces against an evil tyrant.

The Lightning Key Berkeley, Jon 129228 EN MG 6.5 13.0 F 77144 N N - - - Orphaned twelve-year-old Miles Wednesday discovers some surprising things about his past when he sets out with his angel companion Little and blind explorer Baltinglass on a quest to recover the powerful Tiger's Egg stolen by the evil Cortado. Book #3

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Lobo the Wolf: King of Currumpaw Seton, Ernest Thompson

78439 EN MG 6.7 1.0 F 7524 N N - - - This is the story of a legendary wolf who fought to live on his ancestral land in New Mexico and of his strong devotion to his mate.

Littlejim's Dreams Houston, Gloria 34706 EN MG 6.0 8.0 F 48039 N N - - - In 1920 in the mountains of western North Carolina, fourteen-year-old Jim Houston sees his hopes of continuing his education fade when his mother becomes seriously ill and his logger father must deal with the underhanded dealings of outside businessmen.

Little Wizard Stories of Oz Baum, L. Frank 53955 EN MG 6.9 2.0 F 10990 N N - - - This is a collection of six tales, featuring everyone's favorite friends.

Little Cricket Brown, Jackie 78606 EN MG 6.0 7.0 F 41914 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Kia Vang's life is shattered when North Vietnamese soldiers destroy much of her village. This book is set in Laos and Minnesota in the 1970s.

Little Book of Fairy Tales Uribe, Verónica 86258 EN MG 6.2 4.0 F 24564 N N - - - This delightful collection of fairy tales includes best-loved stories such as "Sleeping Beauty," "Puss-in-Boots," and "Rumpelstiltskin" as well as less familiar but equally intriguing tales like "The Seven Ravens," "The Three Feathers," and "Bearskin."

A Little Princess (Unabridged) Burnett, Frances Hodgson

124 EN MG 6.0 11.0 F 66117 N N - N N In this children's classic novel, the wealthy and gifted little girl Sara Crewe must adjust to a different life when her father dies penniless.

The Little Grey Men: A Story for the Young in Heart

BB 82931 EN MG 6.4 11.0 F 65669 N N - - - In Warwickshire, England, three gnomes set out on a dangerous journey to find their long-lost brother, who left years ago seeking the source of the Folly brook, on whose shores they make their home.

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Lost in Spain Wilson, John 46067 EN MG 6.0 6.0 F 37374 N N - - - Ted and his parents are very excited about their vacation in Europe during the summer of 1936. Unfortunately, their longed-for trip leads them directly into the dangers and intrigues of the burgeoning Spanish Civil War.

Lost in the Labyrinth Kindl, Patrice 65430 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 42239 N N - - - Fourteen-year-old Princess Xenodice tries to prevent the death of her half-brother, the Minotaur, at the hands of the Athenian prince, Theseus, who is aided by Icarus, Daedalus, and her sister Ariadne.

Lord Sunday Nix, Garth 136287 EN MG 6.4 11.0 F 64736 N N - - - As Arthur Penhaligon seeks to find the Seventh Key, complete his quest to save the Kingdom to which he is heir, and learn his true identity, he discovers that he has a greater purpose than he could have imagined. Book #7

Lone Hunter's Gray Pony Worcester, Don 10976 EN MG 6.0 2.0 F 13639 N N - - - First in a series of stories about a young Oglala Sioux, a pony is stolen from the boy by Kiowas, he recovers it; and together he and the pony save their tribe from ambush.

The Long Patrol Jacques, Brian 20083 EN MG 6.0 15.0 F 93572 N N - N N Tammo, a daring young hare hungry for adventure, is sent to join the Long Patrol and defend Salamandastron against the Rapscallion hordes.

Lost in Time Enzensberger, Hans Magnus

52615 EN MG 6.4 13.0 F 79379 N N - - - A German teenager begins to lose his identity, and any hope of returning to the present, when his time-traveling journeys take him further and further into the past.

Lucky Breaks Patron, Susan 128274 EN MG 6.0 6.0 F 37983 N N - - - Having reached the mature age of eleven in the tiny California town of Hard Pan (population 43), Lucky discovers that there is still much to learn about friendship, parental trust, and the Milky Way galaxy. Book #2

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The Magical Fellowship McGowen, Tom 5944 EN MG 6.9 6.0 F 34407 N N - - N In 30,000 B. C., Lithim, an apprentice magician, and his father set out to unite the warring races of wizards, humans, Little People, and dragons in an effort to save the earth from being destroyed by creatures from beyond the sky.

Magic Can Be Murder Vande Velde, Vivian 43408 EN MG 6.1 7.0 F 45090 N N - - - Nola and her mother have unusual abilities that have always set them apart from others, but when Nola sees a murder using her power to call up images using water and a person's hair, she finds herself in the worst danger ever.

The Lure of the Italian Treasure Dixon, Franklin W. 31420 EN MG 6.0 5.0 F 30165 N N - - - While taking part in an archaeological dig in Italy, Frank and Joe uncover an amazing artifact; but their excitement is short-lived when the artifact is stolen and their lives are in danger. Book #157.

Mara, Daughter of the Nile McGraw, Eloise Jarvis

57596 EN MG 6.7 14.0 F 86380 N N - - - This book is the adventures of an ingenious Egyptian slave girl who undertakes a dangerous assignment as a spy in the royal palace of Thebes, in the days when Queen Hatshepsut rules.

Max and Me and the Time Machine Greer, Gery 34686 EN MG 6.6 4.0 F 24958 N N - - N Steve buys a time machine at a garage sale and takes his friend Max to the year 1250 and the middle of a jousting match. The coauthor is Bob Ruddick.

Masters of Disaster Paulsen, Gary 139031 EN MG 6.5 3.0 F 18584 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Henry Mosely, having decided his life is boring, ropes his friends Riley and Reed into a series of hair-raising adventures, including trying to break world records, visiting a haunted house, and solving a century-old murder.

The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian

Alexander, Lloyd 63444 EN MG 6.5 8.0 F 48297 N N - - - When fourth fiddler Sebastian loses his place in the Baron's orchestra, he takes to the highway and soon finds himself dealing with disaster after disaster.

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Mildred Keith Finley, Martha 82020 EN MG 6.6 11.0 F 64817 N N - - - Sixteen-year-old Mildred Keith adjusts to the small riverside town of Pleasant Plains, Indiana, after moving with her family from their home in Landsdale, Ohio.

Mildred at Home Finley, Martha 82018 EN MG 6.9 11.0 F 63321 N N - - - At home in Pleasant Plains, Mildred and Charlie Landreth experience losses and gains as members of the Keith family grow to maturity.

Mildred and Elsie Finley, Martha 82017 EN MG 6.9 11.0 F 62690 N N - - - As Mildred's stay at Roselands draws to a close, she is torn between her beloved home in frontier Indiana and her newfound friends and family.

Measle and the Dragodon Ogilvy, Ian 87155 EN MG 6.1 10.0 F 65152 N N - - - In his attempt to rescue his mother from the Wrathmonk wizards who have kidnapped her, Measle Stubbs battles an ancient dragon, carousel horses, and various stuffed animals that have come to life. Book #2.

Maze of Shadows Farshtey, Greg 87255 EN MG 6.0 3.0 F 19898 N N - - - The Toa Metru must overcome countless dangers in their quest to save the Matoran from an endless sleep, but a savage surprise awaits them on the way to the City of Legends.

Midnight Is a Place Aiken, Joan 65355 EN MG 6.3 14.0 F 84848 N N - - - Lucas Bell lives at Midnight Court with his ill-tempered guardian. When the spoiled orphan Anna-Marie arrives, he feels more alone than ever. Then something terrible happens, and the youngsters must face a terrifying ordeal together to survive.

Measle and the Mallockee Ogilvy, Ian 104429 EN MG 6.7 12.0 F 73133 N N - - - For young Measle Stubbs, surviving a stay in a haunted castle means confronting pictures that come to life, a murderous suit of armor, and a jellybean-loving wrathmonk. Book #3.

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Mission: Spy Force Revealed Abela, Deborah 89002 EN MG 6.0 8.0 F 47894 N N - - - When eleven-year-olds Max and Linden become new card-carrying members of Spyforce, their first assignment is to go to London to foil Mr. Blue's latest scheme of using food to turn the world's children into zombies. Book #2.

La misteriosa colina de la Estrella Fugaz

Molloy, Michael 77132 SP MG 6.0 14.0 F 88392 N N - - - Tim Swift es un chico tímido cuya vida va a cambiar cuando se encuentre con unos misteriosos duendecillos que buscan flores, acompáñalo a descubrir el maravilloso mundo de Tallis.

Mildred's New Daughter Finley, Martha 82023 EN MG 6.7 11.0 F 63319 N N - - - Orphans Ethel, Blanche, Harry, and Nannette Eldon come to Philadelphia from England to be placed in the care of the Cootes, a miserly minister and his wife.

Mildred's Boys and Girls Finley, Martha 82021 EN MG 6.9 11.0 F 65171 N N - - - As clouds of civil war gather, the Landreths take in a family of fugitive slaves and are heartbroken when they cannot, because of the Fugitive Slave Law, prevent the couple and their children from being forcibly returned to their owner.

Mildred's Married Life Finley, Martha 82022 EN MG 6.5 10.0 F 59930 N N - - - Mildred and Charlie Landreth, their baby, Percy, and Mildred's youngest sister, Annis, accept an invitation to spend the winter months with Mr. Dinsmore's family at the Oaks.

Moby Dick: Based on the Novel by Herman Melville (Abridged)

Schwartz, Lew Sayre 66478 EN MG 6.8 2.0 F 10968 N N - - - In this book, Ishmael, Queequeg, Ahab, and, of course, Moby Dick, are rendered anew in a dynamic comic book adaptation of one of the greatest American novels ever written.

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The Monkey People Metaxas, Eric 85533 EN MG 6.1 0.5 F 2860 N N - - - The people in a village in the Amazon rain forest grow so lazy that they eagerly allow a strange man to create monkeys from leaves to do everything for them.

Mokee Joe: The Doomsday Trail Murray, Peter J. 125026 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 43423 N N - - - Hudson has returned to Earth, but so has Mokee Joe. The battle takes a new and deadly twist. Hudson has to defeat the monster before Mokee Joe's strength reaches doomsday proportions and destroys the world. Book #3

Mokee Joe Recharged Murray, Peter J. 125025 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 44257 N N - - - Mokee Joe is back, and he's stronger than ever. He's determined to finish what he's been programmed to do--destroy Hudson. As the nightmare returns, Hudson has to fight for his life in an epic battle of strength and skill. Book #2

The Mouse and His Child Hoban, Russell 23807 EN MG 6.6 8.0 F 48844 N N - - N Once they are bought and leave the safety of the toy shop, the clockwork mouse and his child begin their search for the beautiful doll's house they had once known. Except, always on their track, determined to destroy them, is the evil Manny Rat.

Murder on the Line William, Kate 17194 EN MG 6.3 7.0 F 40438 N N - - - Jessica believes she has overheard a plan for murder while she is working for the local newspaper. This series was created by Francine Pascal.

Mr. Beans Hyde, Dayton O. 47242 EN MG 6.6 6.0 F 36480 N N - - - In this story of high adventure, a boy rescues a performing bear.

The Mousehunter Milway, Alex 128104 EN MG 6.5 11.0 F 65931 N N - - - Emiline, a mousekeeper who works for the wealthy Isiah Lovelock, is given the opportunity to join the hunt for the legendary pirate Mousebeard. Book #1

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Mystery of the Missing Crew Friedman, Michael Jan

16680 EN MG 6.2 3.0 F 19753 N N - - - En route to Starfleet Academy, Cadet Data faces the wrath of a new alien race as they demand that Data and his cadet crew surrender the ship or be destroyed. Starfleet Academy Book #6

The Mystery of Lord Sha L'Homme, Erik 105978 EN MG 6.2 9.0 F 53139 N N - - - The mysterious Lord Sha has somehow infiltrated the monastery. With his friends, Robin searches for the truth to the Lord's connection to the stolen Book of Stars, which holds the secrets to bringing peace to the Worlds. Book #2.

My Contract with Henry Vaupel, Robin 70881 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 57739 N N - - - A mission that begins as an eighth-grade project on Henry David Thoreau's experimental living at Walden Pond becomes a life-changing experience for a group of outsider students who become budding philosophers, environmental activists, and loyal friends.

The Mutiny on Board HMS Bounty Kestel, Deborah 30546 EN MG 6.1 3.0 F 18233 N N - - - This adaptation of the William Bligh classic, retells the accounting the most famous mutiny in sea history when a group of Captain Bligh's men, led by Fletcher Christian, forced him from his ship onto a small launch and cast him adrift into the sea.

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

Stewart, Trenton Lee 133674 EN MG 6.3 15.0 F 94153 N N - - N Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance investigate when an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown. Book #3

My Pants Are Haunted! by Jamie Kelly

Benton, Jim 83684 EN MG 6.2 1.0 F 8508 N N - - N Jamie Kelly shares with her diary the story of her haunted jeans and their role in the fluctuating levels of popularity at Mackerel Middle School. Book #2

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Night Mission Patterson, Don 55734 EN MG 6.3 2.0 F 13199 N N - - - In order to protect London from night raids, the pilots of the 14th Squadron fly a night patrol. After battling enemy planes, the most dangerous part of flying in the dark could be landing. Book #5

The New World Order Jeapes, Ben 86284 EN MG 6.0 16.0 F 102392 N N - - - Having ended England's Civil War between the Roundheads and the Royalists in 1645, the Overlord of the Holekhor, a race from another world, and his half-English son question the decision to colonize the island and convert their beloved English.

Nathan Fox: Dangerous Times Brittney, L. 125729 EN MG 6.0 11.0 F 69196 N N - - - Nathan, an actor, is hired by England's spymaster general, trained, and sent on a mission to Venice to forge an alliance against the King of Spain. He crosses paths with General Othello and becomes involved with Desdemona, a young noblewoman. Book #1

Nino Angelo, Valenti 19028 EN MG 6.3 8.0 F 50150 N N - - - The story of a little boy as he waits for his father to send for the family left behind in Italy. It is the story of their journey to America, reuniting with their father, and the beginning of a new life.

The Oaken Throne Jarvis, Robin 89422 EN MG 6.9 20.0 F 115835 N N - - - As a series of dark wars between the bats and the squirrels rage, Vesper, a young bat, and the squirrel maiden Ysabelle are unaware of the devastating events that are unfolding, but they will soon be drawn into a nightmarish journey.

Nurse Matilda: The Collected Tales Brand, Christianna 88654 EN MG 6.5 10.0 F 60417 N N - - - Included in this trio of titles, which first appeared in the 1960s, are NURSE MATILDA, NURSE MATILDA GOES TO TOWN, and NURSE MATILDA GOES TO HOSPITAL.

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The Past, the Present and the Loud, Loud Girl

McCombie, Karen 85220 EN MG 6.0 6.0 F 37750 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Ally's world is a mixture of fun, friends, annoying and bossy sisters, eccentric little brothers, and a cat with three legs.

Parade of Shadows Whelan, Gloria 119521 EN MG 6.6 11.0 F 64053 N N - - - In 1907, 16-year-old Julia, happy to accompany her diplomat father on a tour of the Ottoman-controlled cities of Istanbul, Damascus, Palmyra, and Aleppo, soon finds the journey increasingly hazardous as she begins to uncover her father's true mission.

Outlaw Red Kjelgaard, Jim 631 EN MG 6.6 8.0 F 48829 N N - - N Sean, son of Big Red, comes from a pampered kennel life into the wilderness where he must fend for himself.

On to Oregon! Morrow, Honore 29795 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 47781 N N - - - This is the story of the epic journey of the Sager children by covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon in 1844.

The Ogre of Oglefort Ibbotson, Eva 145222 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 46712 N N - - - When the Hag of Dribble, an orphan boy, a wizard, and a troll called Ulf are sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, it turns out to be far from the routine magical mission they expect.

Operation Red Jericho Mowll, Joshua 104777 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 56003 N N - - - While on board the "Expedient" in 1920 Shanghai, Doug and Becca MacKenzie learn of the Honourable Guild of Specialists and become caught up in an astonishing adventure involving a possible new source of power and its potential for good or evil.

Our Secret, Siri Aang Kessler, Cristina 83037 EN MG 6.2 8.0 F 51651 N N - - - Namelok, a Masai girl, tries to persuade her traditionalist father to delay her initiation and marriage because they will restrict her freedom and keep her from the black rhino mother and baby she is protecting from poachers.

The Ordinary Princess Kaye, M.M. 5078 EN MG 6.4 4.0 F 22796 N N - - N Princess Amy runs away to a neighboring kingdom, where she meets and falls in love with her own special prince--someone just like herself.

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The Phantom Isles Alter, Stephen 115241 EN MG 6.8 8.0 F 48770 N N - - - Three friends and the librarian in a Massachusetts town must help each other to free the ghosts that have been imprisoned in books by a professor on a fantastical island many years ago.

The Phantom Tollbooth Juster, Norton 130 EN MG 6.7 7.0 F 42156 N N - N N In this wise and witty fantasy, a boy travels through time and space to the Lands Beyond.

Perilous Passage Bayle, B.J. 141449 EN MG 6.4 7.0 F 44984 N N - - - With his faithful dog by his side, Peter experiences Native encounters, treacherous wilderness, and despicable companions as the youngest member of explorer David Thompson's crew seeking an overland passage to the Pacific Ocean.

Peachboy Metaxas, Eric 85530 EN MG 6.0 0.5 F 2900 N N - - - Found floating on the river inside a peach by an old couple, Momotaro grows up and fights the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.

Pendragon: The Guide to the Territories of Halla

MacHale, D.J. 87332 EN MG 6.4 0.5 F 2704 N N - - - This book is a private pathway into the territories of Halla, providing a chance to experience the wonders as only Bobby Pendragon has, and also allowing a peek at some of the colorful characters he has run across on his adventures.

Pirate Diary: The Journal of Jake Carpenter

Platt, Richard 56740 EN MG 6.4 2.0 F 13848 N N - - - This story is the fictional diary of a nine-year-old boy who, in 1716, sets off from North Carolina to become a sailor, but ends up a pirate instead.

Pigs Might Fly King-Smith, Dick 9639 EN MG 6.0 4.0 F 25205 N N - - N A runt piglet born with deformed front feet is coached in swimming by a duck and an otter and, when the pig farm is flooded, becomes a hero.

Pillars of Gold and Silver Garza, Beatriz de la 34998 EN MG 6.3 11.0 F 66580 N N - - - After her father is killed in the Korean War, young Blanca Estela and her mother leave California to spend the summer in Mexico with Blanca's grandmother.

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Quest for the Eagle Feather Duncklee, John 27736 EN MG 6.1 2.0 F 15218 N N - - - Quiet Water, an Anglo boy, is raised by Indians after being separated from his pioneer parents during a storm. As he reaches the brink of manhood, his quest for the eagle feather becomes a search for himself.

The Promise of the Unicorn Blum, Vicki 83563 EN MG 6.1 4.0 F 27262 N N - - - Arica must find a rainbow flower, one of the magical ingredients in the cure from the Book of Fairies. She is prepared to fight dragons to get it and is sure that all of her friends will help her.

The Printer's Devil Bajoria, Paul 102203 EN MG 6.3 13.0 F 82481 N N - - - After printing the "Wanted" posters for some of London's most notorious inhabitants, a printer's apprentice is entangled by a genuine convict in a series of mistaken identities and events leading back to the boy's own mysterious past.

The Princess and the Goblin MacDonald, George 6436 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 50949 N N - - N A little princess is protected by her friend Curdie from the goblin miners who live beneath the castle.

Queen of the Empire Davids, Paul 16688 EN MG 6.4 3.0 F 16296 N N - - - Princess Leia's kidnapping is foiled by Zorba the Hutt. The coauthor is Hollace Davids.

Quadehar the Sorcerer L'Homme, Erik 71433 EN MG 6.1 10.0 F 59059 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Robin's ordinary life with his mother on the Lost Isle changes dramatically when the sorcerer Quadehar discovers that Robin has rare magical potential. Book #1.

The Prophecy of the Stones Bujor, Flavia 78015 EN MG 6.3 12.0 F 74815 N N - - - Three girls, known as the Stones of Prophecy, set out on a quest to a land called Fairytale, where they seek a magical creature who explains their destiny in the battle between Good and Evil.

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Return to Ord Mantell Anderson, Kevin J. 54616 EN MG 6.4 7.0 F 42598 N N - - - When Han Solo and the twins take the Millennium Falcon to Ord Mantell for a race, they meet a young woman wielding a lightsaber. Her name is Anja and she knows more about Han's history than he likes. The coauthor is Rebecca Moesta.

Return of the Sorceress Waggoner, Tim 106523 EN MG 6.0 10.0 F 63548 N N - - - After Nearra is captured by the wizard Maddoc, her friends struggle to rescue her before Maddoc uses his powers to unleash the Emergence. Book #4

The Return of the Little Prince Davidts, Jean-Pierre 55977 EN MG 6.3 2.0 F 14039 N N - - - This book features the space-roaming boy from B-612, this time telling the story of his adventures with his beloved rose, a sheep, a tiger, and the obtuse inhabitants of several planets. This book was translated from the French by Sheila Fischman.

Rain City Cats Mueller, Pamela Bauer

47743 EN MG 6.5 3.0 F 15679 N N - - - Kiska, the cat, offers nuggets of wisdom on how to deal with crises, disappointments, and new beginnings. This is the second book in the trilogy.

Race to Glory Wright, Kent 34979 EN MG 6.5 13.0 F 76126 N N - - - Jodell Lee is about to race again, but he is beginning to feel pressure not only from his career, but also from his wife and child. Will the pressure be too much for him? The coauthor is Don Keith.

Remote Control Heath, Jack 134942 EN MG 6.0 14.0 F 86804 N N - - - Superhuman agent Six of Hearts fears he can trust no one after his brother is kidnapped, a new figure rises to power, and he is suspected of being a double agent. Book #2

The Rescuers Sharp, Margery 74 EN MG 6.3 4.0 F 25360 N N - - N A pet mouse is recruited to rescue a poet from a grim castle.

Rescue Ferrets at Sea Bach, Richard 77116 EN MG 6.2 3.0 F 20132 N N - - - When a group of ferrets are trapped by a deadly storm at sea, Captain Bethany Ferret and her crew members come to the rescue.

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The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic

Trafton, Jennifer 141836 EN MG 6.2 10.0 F 60672 N N - - - Ten-year-old Persimmony Smudge, who longs for heroic adventures, overhears a secret that thrusts her into the middle of a dangerous mission that could destroy the island on which she lives.

Rise of a Hero Bell, Hilari 87142 EN MG 6.4 18.0 F 109900 N N - - - Although the Hrum believe their war against Farsala is nearly over, Soraya has strategic information that will help if she can reach Jiaan and Kavi and their separate resistance movements, but discord and Time's Wheel seem destined to keep them apart. #2

Riddle of Green Carmody, Isobelle 134021 EN MG 6.4 6.0 F 39022 N N - - - When the healer Little Fur loses her connection to earth magic and sets out on a quest across the sea with a mad lemur and a shapeshifting panther, she unravels some of the mystery surrounding her own half-elf, half-troll origins. Book #4

Rio Grande Stories Meyer, Carolyn 14484 EN MG 6.0 7.0 F 46504 N N - - - While preparing a book which highlights the people and traditions of the diverse culture found in Albuquerque, a group of seventh-graders discover interesting things about their city and families.

Rising Storm Hunter, Erin 75834 EN MG 6.1 11.0 F 71407 N N - - N Fireheart, the warrior cat, faces many challenges in his new role of ThunderClan deputy as his apprentice Cloudpaw resists following the warrior code, Bluestar weakens, and Tigerclaw continues to haunt the forest seeking revenge. Book #4

Rivers of Fire Carman, Patrick 123533 EN MG 6.2 11.0 F 68210 N N - - - After Atherton's three-tiered world collapses, ending the geographical division of the social classes, Edgar, Samuel, and Isabel try to restore the flow of water and uncover the world's mysterious origins in the process. Book #2

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The Sagebrush Rebellion Bell, Mary Reeves 34512 EN MG 6.1 11.0 F 66504 N N - - - Con flies from his home in Austria to his grandparents' ranch in Wyoming where he spends the summer trying to save the family's old home from unknown saboteurs.

The Sacred Seal Mills, Judith C. 56609 EN MG 6.1 13.0 F 79204 N N - - - Join Sam and his wonderfully strange companion, Mr. Goodfellow, as they embark on a marvelous journey to find a missing Professor and a legendary scroll.

Robin Hood with Lots of Dogs Edwards, Frank B. 41721 EN MG 6.4 1.0 F 3714 N N - - - By presenting Robin, Little John and the rest of Sherwood Forest's merry band as dogs, a funny and truly memorable portrait of the classic characters comes to light.

The Samurai and the Long-Nosed Devils

Namioka, Lensey 83693 EN MG 6.5 7.0 F 43848 N N - - - During a warlord's drive to unify Japan, two unemployed samurai become bodyguards to a group of foreigners being harassed by the warlord's enemies.

Seaman: The Dog Who Explored the West with Lewis and Clark

Karwoski, Gail Langer

29425 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 54159 N N - - N Seaman, a Newfoundland, proves his value as a hunter, navigator, and protector while serving with Corps of Discovery when it explores the West under the leadership of Lewis and Clark.

Scramble! Patterson, Don 55736 EN MG 6.5 1.0 F 8497 N N - - - Captain Dawson and the pilots of the 14th Squadron encounter a mystery. Before they can solve it, they must scramble their fighter planes to save London. Book #1

Savvy Law, Ingrid 122451 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 57148 N N - - N Mibs Beaumont's thirteenth birthday has revealed her "savvy," a magical power unique to each member of her family, just as her father is injured in a terrible accident.

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Silver on the Tree Cooper, Susan 6682 EN MG 6.0 14.0 F 86338 N N - - N In this conclusion of the tale begun in "Over Sea, Under Stone," Will Stanton, the Welsh boy Bran, and the Drew children try to locate the crystal sword that alone can vanquish the strong forces of Dark. Book #5

The Siege of Macindaw Flanagan, John 131926 EN MG 6.2 13.0 F 79176 N N - - N Now a full-fledged Ranger, Will must rescue his friend Alyss from a rogue knight and uncover vital information needed to ward off a Scotti invasion. Book #6

Shards of Alderaan Anderson, Kevin J. 16692 EN MG 6.5 5.0 F 31879 N N - - - Jacen and Jaina set off for the Alderaan system to salvage a piece of the shattered planet for their mother, but the twins are in for a deadly surprise. Some ghosts still live. The coauthor is Rebecca Moesta.

Secret of the Lizard People Friedman, Michael Jan

16689 EN MG 6.5 4.0 F 23664 N N - - - Data must defeat the invaders and rescue the aliens before the space station is destroyed. Starfleet Academy Book #7

The Secret of Castle Cant Bath, K.P. 80188 EN MG 6.6 12.0 F 70733 N N - - N When twelve-toed orphan Lucy Wickwright is brought to Castle Cant to be serving girl to the Baron's daughter, the Adored & Honorable Pauline, she becomes involved with revolutionaries and uncovers surprising palace intrigues.

The Shadow Guests Aiken, Joan 23351 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 47079 N N - - - Sent in mid-term to a strange school, Cosmo is lost and lonely. His weekend getaways to his family's ancient mill house unlock a family curse and visitors that only Cosmo can see.

Shadow Academy Anderson, Kevin J. 16690 EN MG 6.5 7.0 F 43725 N N - - - Brakiss has been given a great task to undertake, he must kidnap the heirs to the skywalker bloodline, and turn them to the dark side of the force. The coauthor is Rebecca Moesta.

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Smith Garfield, Leon 42812 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 49625 N N - - - Moments after he steals a document from a man's pocket, an illiterate young pickpocket in eighteenth-century London witnesses the man's murder by two men who want the document.

The Snow Pony Lester, Alison 69020 EN MG 6.0 8.0 F 49742 N N - - - Prolonged drought has strained Dusty's ranching family to the breaking point, but she finds consolation with her wild and beautiful horse.

Sophia Scrooby Preserved Bacon, Martha 31379 EN MG 6.8 10.0 F 58758 N N - - - A six-year-old African chieftain's daughter, sole survivor of her tribe, begins wanderings that take her into slavery in America, into the company of pirates in New Orleans, to fame and fortune in London, and to Canada and the only family she's known.

Silvertongue Fletcher, Charlie 130931 EN MG 6.3 16.0 F 100025 N N - - - The battle between the statues and gargoyles of London rages on. The stakes are high, with the spits engaged in a struggle against the evil taints that will determine the fate of their very souls. Book #3

Simone's Secret Matuszak, Pat 144604 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 47750 N N - - - When Simone goes on a secret mission to rescue her mom, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances, angel helpers lead her across the world to Paris and an adventure on the front lines of the angel wars. Book #2

Sisu Harrison, Sue 30750 EN MG 6.0 7.0 F 44645 N N - - - When medical tests reveal twelve-year-old Wood Rye has diabetes, he doesn't believe his doctors and convinces his best friend to run away with him.

Soul Stealer Booth, Martin 87988 EN MG 6.1 9.0 F 57639 N N - - - Pip and her twin brother, Tim, join forces again with Sebastian, the alchemist's son they awakened from a centuries-long slumber, to fight against an evil magician who learns people's deepest secrets in order to control their souls.

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Squaring the Circle Hancock, Niel 82927 EN MG 6.7 15.0 F 90320 N N - - - Dorini, the Dark Queen, seeks the Arkenchest and its Five Secrets. Can Greyfax, Faragon, Dwarf, Otter, and Bear keep the Chest from Dorini's grasp, or will the world of Atlanton Earth be plunged into darkness forever?

The Star of Kazan Ibbotson, Eva 80746 EN MG 6.1 16.0 F 96516 N N - - N After twelve-year-old Annika, a foundling living in late nineteenth-century Vienna, inherits a trunk of costume jewelry, a woman claiming to be her aristocratic mother arrives and takes her to live in a strangely decrepit mansion in Germany.

Spirit Horse Ackerman, Ned 32944 EN MG 6.0 5.0 F 31923 N N - - - A Siksika boy living on the Plains during the 1770s tames the legendary spirit horse and discovers what qualities are truly important in life.

Spitfire! Patterson, Don 55738 EN MG 6.4 2.0 F 13007 N N - - - Hampton airfield receives three new Spitfire fighter planes. Even though Harry Winslow might be an unauthorized visitor on the base, there are other visitors who are dangerously unwelcome. Book #3

The Star-Glass Thorton, Duncan 75385 EN MG 6.2 15.0 F 90761 N N - - - Tom, Jenny and Gimlet face a terrible new danger as the Dark Night advances from the East. So the young adventurers set off to seek the safety of an Unknown land. But something deadly is hunting Tom, drawn by the power of his precious Star-Glass.

Starfish Crowley, James 141161 EN MG 6.3 8.0 F 51942 N N - - - Early in the 1900s, Beatrice and Lionel, two Blackfeet Indian children, escape from the Chalk Bluff Indian Boarding School in Montana and must elude their pursuers to make a life for themselves in the wilderness. The plot contains mild profanity.

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Stormy Kjelgaard, Jim 5441 EN MG 6.9 6.0 F 37674 N N - - N This is a story of loyalty and determination as a boy and his dog weather several different kinds of storms.

Stick and Whittle Hite, Sid 46292 EN MG 6.1 7.0 F 43190 N N - - N Stick is a Civil War veteran. Whittle is an orphan on the lam. When they meet up out west, they become partners in a gamboling adventure that includes a high-stakes kidnapping and a dramatic rescue mission.

Stay! Keeper's Story Lowry, Lois 27526 EN MG 6.4 5.0 F 28793 N N - - N Separated early in life from his mother and siblings Keeper tells of his adventures with various human masters and his continual search for his little sister.

The Story of Cirrus Flux Skelton, Matthew 135950 EN MG 6.0 10.0 F 60676 N N - - - In 1783 London, the destiny of an orphaned boy and girl becomes intertwined as the boy, Cirrus Flux, is pursued by people who believe that he possesses an orb containing a divine power.

Subtle: The Wolfbay Wings Brooks, Bruce 29398 EN MG 6.2 3.0 F 17131 N N - - - Although not everyone, including his girlfriend, appreciates his hard-hitting, well-timed checking, Subtle takes pride in the role he plays on his hockey team.

Stuart Little (Spanish) White, E.B. 194 SP MG 6.0 3.0 F 18841 N N - - - Stuart es un ratón creativo y caballeroso, que vive una gran aventura, rodeado de amigos y familiares.

Stowaway Hesse, Karen 44830 EN MG 6.1 11.0 F 66887 N N - - N This book relates in journal form, the experiences of a young stowaway from 1768 to 1771, aboard the "Endeavour," which sailed around the world under Captain James Cook.

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Tales of Terror from the Black Ship Priestley, Chris 129354 EN MG 6.7 8.0 F 46457 N N - - - One stormy night, in their family's deserted Cornwall inn, twelve-year-old Ethan and his sister, Cathy, shelter a mysterious guest, who indulges their love of the macabre by telling horror stories of the sea. The plot contains descriptions of violence.

Tales of Robin Hood Allan, Tony 64729 EN MG 6.6 4.0 F 23334 N N - - - In this book, eight tales recount the most exciting exploits of Robin Hood and his band of fearless followers.

Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Andersen, Hans Christian

85824 EN MG 6.1 8.0 F 50612 N N - - - This book is a collection of thirteen Hans Christian Andersen stories translated and introduced by Naomi Lewis.

Taran Wanderer Alexander, Lloyd 6632 EN MG 6.2 9.0 F 55641 N N - - N Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, who wants to be a hero, goes questing for his parentage.

Susanna's Quill Johnston, Julie 83349 EN MG 6.5 14.0 F 82471 N N - - - This book is a fictionalized account of the life of nineteenth-century author Susanna Moodie, following her travels in Canada and her struggles to become an author.

Summerland Chabon, Michael 64512 EN MG 6.3 22.0 F 132493 N N - - N Summerland is a magical place, where the local Little League gathers to play. It is being threatened by an ancient enemy and it is up to Ethan Feld and his motley crew to save Summerland and the world.

Tales from Silver Lands Finger, Charles J. 74674 EN MG 6.2 10.0 F 59793 N N - - - This book is a collection of nineteen folk tales collected and retold by the author from his travels throughout Central and South America.

Sword Song Sutcliff, Rosemary 104050 EN MG 6.8 14.0 F 81921 N N - - - At sixteen, Bjarni is cast out of the Norse settlement in the Angles' Land for an act of oath-breaking and spends five years sailing the west coast of Scotland and witnessing the feuds of the clan chiefs living there.

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Thunderhead O'Hara, Mary 32215 EN MG 6.0 20.0 F 122809 N N - - - Ken McLaughlin's mare, Flicka, gives birth to an ugly white colt that Ken's mother names Thunderhead.

Tikta'liktak Houston, James 8096 EN MG 6.0 1.0 F 7648 N N - - - A young Eskimo hunter fights for survival while stranded on an isolated and desolate island.

Tom Cringle: Battle on the High Seas

Hausman, Gerald 50165 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 40753 N N - - - Tom Cringle, two days before his thirteenth birthday, decides to go to sea. The War of 1812 is raging, and Tom's ship is headed for Jamaica to patrol the waters against pirates.

The Tears of the Salamander Dickinson, Peter 74703 EN MG 6.6 9.0 F 52476 N N - - - When Alfredo, a twelve-year-old choir boy in eighteenth-century Italy, loses his family in a fire, he goes to live with Uncle Giorgio, who he discovers is a sorcerer in control of the fires of Mt. Etna with sinister plans for his nephew.

Temple of the Dragonslayer Waggoner, Tim 87316 EN MG 6.1 11.0 F 66006 N N - - - Nearra does not know who she is or where her home is, but she does know one thing, someone wants her dead. Her only hope lies leagues away in an ancient temple where healing clerics may be able to restore her memory.

Terrible Times Ardagh, Philip 73522 EN MG 6.6 5.0 F 28158 N N - - N Leaving his parents, his Mad Uncle Jack, and his Even Madder Aunt Maud at home at Awful End, Eddie Dickens, along with the color-blind Lady Constance, boards the ship the POMPOUS PIG on a mission to America.

Tom Cringle: The Pirate and the Patriot

Hausman, Gerald 54176 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 40387 N N - - - In 1813, a fourteen-year-old British navy lieutenant records in his logbook a perilous journey as he and his men attempt to return a group of slaves to the Jamaican plantation from which pirates stole them.

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Tooga: The Story of a Polar Bear Woods, Shirley 83027 EN MG 6.3 2.0 F 13861 N N - - - On the coast of northern Labrador, a polar bear mother teaches her young how to hunt and survive. Just when the young male is ready to hunt for himself, he becomes trapped on an ice floe that drifts hundreds of miles south into unfamiliar territory.

The Tough Winter Lawson, Robert 5443 EN MG 6.2 4.0 F 22893 N N - - N The animals of Rabbit Hill survive the cold and ice of a Connecticut winter with loving good humor in this sequel to Rabbit Hill.

Tomorrow, the River Gray, Dianne E. 110408 EN MG 6.0 8.0 F 50283 N N - - - In 1896, fourteen-year-old Megan joins her sister and family on their steamboat for the summer riding up the Mississippi River toward St. Paul, Minnesota. Through all their adventures, Megan realizes what her "true calling" is.

Tom Sawyer Abroad Twain, Mark 13648 EN MG 6.7 5.0 F 29187 N N - - - While attending the unveiling of an experimental airship, Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn are kidnapped and find themselves on a balloon trip to Egypt.

Tom Trueheart and the Land of Dark Stories

Beck, Ian 127026 EN MG 6.3 11.0 F 68042 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Tom Trueheart, accompanied by his friend Jollity the crow, must journey to the dangerous Land of Dark Stories to rescue his brothers and their princess brides and to try to defeat the villainous Ormestone once again.

The Trap Smelcer, John 109094 EN MG 6.2 5.0 F 31092 N N - - N In alternating chapters, seventeen-year-old Johnny Least-Weasel, who is better known for brains than brawn, worries about his missing grandfather, and the grandfather, Albert, struggles to survive, caught in his own steel trap in the Alaskan winter.

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Treasure Island with Lots of Dogs Edwards, Frank B. 41733 EN MG 6.0 1.0 F 3242 N N - - - By presenting Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver and the rest of the crew as dogs, a funny and truly memorable portrait of the classic characters comes to light.

The Treasure of Death Valley William, Kate 17965 EN MG 6.5 7.0 F 39401 N N - - - Elizabeth discovers gold in the desert, and Jessica wants even more. This series was created by Francine Pascal.

The Travels of Benjamin of Tudela: Through Three Continents in the Twelfth Century

Shulevitz, Uri 105999 EN MG 6.0 1.0 F 7823 N N - - - This book is a fictionalized account of the travels of Benjamin, a Jewish man from Tudela, Spain, who, in 1159, set out on a fourteen-year-long journey that took him to Italy, Greece, Jerusalem, Persia, Egypt, and Sicily.

Treasure Island Perrin, Pat 24575 EN MG 6.5 9.0 F 51699 N N - - N While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate fortune and great danger. This book is a retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic.

The Twenty-One Balloons du Bois, William Péne

91 EN MG 6.8 6.0 F 33649 N N - N N This tale relates the incredible adventures of Professor William Waterman Sherman, who in 1883 journeys in a balloon across the Pacific Ocean, survives the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa, and is eventually rescued in the Atlantic Ocean.

Trouble on Cloud City Anderson, Kevin J. 54624 EN MG 6.5 7.0 F 39825 N N - - - Lando offers the Jedi Knights a vacation on Cloud City. They jump at the chance, bringing their new friend Anja along, and all become involved in Black Sun's sinister plots when they look into Lando's partner's death. The coauthor is Rebecca Moesta.

Tumtum & Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Hall

Bearn, Emily 129606 EN MG 6.1 11.0 F 69413 N N - - - Wealthy, married mice Tumtum and Nutmeg find adventure when they secretly try to help two human siblings who live in a tumbledown cottage with their absent-minded inventor father.

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Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady

White, Ellen Emerson 25892 EN MG 6.5 5.0 F 31318 N N - - N A diary of a passenger on board the "Titanic."

The Voyage of the Frog Paulsen, Gary 5094 EN MG 6.0 5.0 F 29874 N N - N N When David goes out on his sailboat to scatter his recently deceased uncle's ashes to the wind, he is caught in a fierce storm and must survive many days on his own as he works out his feelings about life and his uncle.

The Unvisibles Whybrow, Ian 105565 EN MG 6.1 7.0 F 44254 N N - - N After twelve-year-old Oliver recites an ancient Indian magical spell and becomes invisible, he enlists the aid of his classmate Nicky, and the two of them join forces to undo the damage as well as to help their families and themselves.

The Undertaker's Gone Bananas Zindel, Paul 80142 EN MG 6.5 8.0 F 51112 N N - - - Two teenagers think a neighbor, an undertaker, has murdered his wife, but can't convince anyone else.

Vagabond Jack Carlson, Nolan 57608 EN MG 6.2 6.0 F 36755 N N - - - After being mistreated, Vagabond Jack became a notorious ranch raider. Big Will Morrison was called in to capture the half-dog-half-wolf. Only a farm boy stood in his way.

The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed

Frederick, Heather Vogel

60654 EN MG 6.7 7.0 F 42565 N N - - N Following their mother's death in Nantucket, Captain Goodspeed brings twelve-year-old Patience and six-year-old Tad aboard his whaling ship, where a new crew member incites a mutiny, and Patience puts her mathematical ability to good use.

Vox Stewart, Paul 102148 EN MG 6.3 13.0 F 77628 N N - - N Rook, a young librarian knight, joins with other rebels in an effort to defeat the evil Vox, once Most High Academe and now a puppet ruler in New Sanctaphrax, who is scheming to take control of the Edge. The coauthor is Chris Riddell. Book #6

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When Will This Cruel War Be Over? The Civil War Diary of Emma Simpson

Denenberg, Barry 17648 EN MG 6.6 3.0 F 20827 N N - - N The diary of a fictional fourteen-year-old girl living in Virginia, in which she describes the hardships endured by her family and friends during one year of the Civil War.

The Walking Stones Hunter, Mollie 14496 EN MG 6.3 5.0 F 30817 N N - - - After receiving the gift of Second Sight from his old friend the Bodach, ten-year-old Donald becomes responsible for safeguarding the ancient power of the walking stones before their glen is flooded by a hydroelectric company.

Walking Mary VanOosting, James 87462 EN MG 6.6 4.0 F 26206 N N - - - To escape problems with both of her parents throughout her childhood in the 1940s and 50s, Pearl Harbor Keenan reaches out to Walking Mary, a strange old woman who meets every single passenger train that pulls into the Framburg depot.

The Whisper of Glocken Kendall, Carol 35639 EN MG 6.1 10.0 F 60181 N N - - - Prompted by a terrible flood, a seemingly unheroic group of little people sets out on a quest to restore an ancient treasure and make the valley of the Watercress safe again.

The White Mountains Christopher, John 397 EN MG 6.2 7.0 F 44763 N N - - N Giant Tripods control men's minds and rule the future world.

White Fang Vogel, Malvina G. 30565 EN MG 6.1 3.0 F 18315 N N - - N In this adaptation of the Jack London classic, WHITE FANG, part wolf and part dog, relies on his instincts and courage to survive in the Yukon wilderness despite both animal and human predators but eventually comes to make his peace with man.

The Whispering Mountain Aiken, Joan 23354 EN MG 6.8 12.0 F 72898 N N - - - In the small town of Pennygaff, where Owen has been sent to live after his mother's death, a golden harp has been found. Owen must prevent the magic harp from falling into the evil clutches of its reputed owner, the sinister Lord Mayln.

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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Aiken, Joan 99 EN MG 6.5 7.0 F 42802 N N - N N After two children are chased by wolves and their parents are lost at sea, they escape and travel four hundred miles to London.

Wild Trek Kjelgaard, Jim 44731 EN MG 6.0 9.0 F 54575 N N - - - This is the story of the trapper, Link Stevens, and his fearless snow dog, Chiri.

World's End Halpern, Jake 140782 EN MG 6.0 19.0 F 119900 N N - - - After learning that his presumed-dead father may still be alive, Alfonso Perplexon, now fifteen years old, takes on the dangerous task of returning to the land of Dormia to search for him. The coauthor is Peter Kujawinski. The plot contains violence.

Wild Timothy Blackwood, Gary L. 64608 EN MG 6.3 6.0 F 37137 N N - - N Thirteen-year-old Timothy, more interested in reading than in physical activity, reluctantly accompanies his enthusiastic father on a camping trip and when he accidentally becomes lost in the woods, discovers that he is capable of surviving on his own.

The Wide Window Snicket, Lemony 41287 EN MG 6.3 5.0 F 31699 N N - - N Catastrophes and misfortune continue to plague the Baudelaire orphans after they are sent to live with fearful Aunt Josephine, who offers little protection against Count Olaf's treachery. Book #3

The Wild Golden, Christopher 143336 EN MG 6.8 13.0 F 75928 N N - - - Seventeen-year-old Jack London journeys to the Yukon gold fields and becomes uneasy about supernatural forces in the wilderness that seem to have taken a special interest in him. The plot contains violence. The coauthor is Tim Lebbon.

Wild Blue: The Story of a Mustang Appaloosa

Wedekind, Annie 131203 EN MG 6.7 4.0 F 24779 N N - - - After being captured by men, Blue the Appaloosa grabs a chance at freedom and tries to find her way home. Book #1

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The Young Black Stallion Farley, Walter 10600 EN MG 6.7 6.0 F 37751 N N - - N Traces the early life of the Black Stallion in the mountains of Arabia before he was captured and brought to the West. The coauthor is Steven Farley. Book #19

Young Samurai: The Ring of Water Bradford, Chris 147506 EN MG 6.1 10.0 F 62865 N N - - - Jack Fletcher is attacked and left for dead in a roadside inn. He has lost everything, including his memory, and must go on a quest to retrieve his belongings; his swords, Akiko's black pearl and his father's prize possession. Book #5.

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