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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Adventures of Hotsy Totsy Cussler, Clive 137582 EN MG 5.9 4.0 F 23588 N N - - - Casey and Lacey's adventures continue when they use their magical machine to turn a model speedboat into a life-size motorboat to enter a race in San Francisco and catch the attention of a villain from their past. Book #2 Ahmek Watson, Patrick 41262 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 40295 N N - - - This is the story of Ahmek, a young beaver, going about the business of living in his natural habitat. Air Ferrets Aloft Bach, Richard 77111 EN MG 5.7 3.0 F 21729 N N - - - Stormy Ferret, captain of an Air Ferrets SkyFreighter, and Captain Strobe Ferret, piloting his sleek FerrJet, are caught in a powerful twin storm. Helping each other through the storm, their meeting will forever change their lives. Aldabra, or, The Tortoise Who Gandolfi, Silvana 77379 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 35185 N N - - - In Venice, Italy, ten-year-old Elisa's Loved Shakespeare beloved, but eccentric, grandmother is unexpectedly transformed into a giant Aldabra tortoise. Ali and the Golden Eagle Grover, Wayne 10903 EN MG 5.8 7.0 F 41958 N N - - - An American working in Saudi Arabia befriends a boy from a remote village and helps him train an eagle to hunt. Alice in Wonderland Warren, Eliza 85723 EN MG 5.7 3.0 F 21471 N N - - - By falling down a rabbit hole, Alice Gatewood experiences unusual adventures with a variety of nonsensical characters in this adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. All or Nothing Brooke, Lauren 112571 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 39976 N N - - - Malory has been invited to try out for an exclusive summer riding team. But there are hurdles: Malory needs to find a horse to ride, compete against her classmates for a spot, and deal with the fact that Caleb is trying out as well. Book #6

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description All the Cats of Cairo Schaenen, Inda 115888 EN MG 5.3 8.0 F 54434 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Margaret Audrey Underwood uses her power from an ancient cat goddess to help protect her people from the evil plans of a notorious American cotton magnate. All Their Names Were Courage Denslow, Sharon 72375 EN MG 5.2 3.0 F 19733 N N - - - In 1862, as William Burd fights in the Phillips Civil War, he exchanges letters with his sister, Sallie, who is also writing to Confederate and Union generals asking about their horses in order to write a book. Allie's Legacy Newhall, Mary 111523 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 32191 N N - - - Just as Allie enjoys training her first horse, Legacy, Brad Townsend appears and reminds everyone that he has a half interest in this horse. Allie is concerned that she will be separated from Legacy. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #70 Aloha Crossing Mueller, Pamela 126304 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 30197 N N - - - A year has passed since puppy-raiser Bauer Diego handed Aloha's harness over to her blind partner, Kimberly Louise, and now Diego is traveling to Georgia to visit his beloved friend again. Along Came a Dog De Jong, Meindert 151 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 31973 N N - - N A stray dog earns a home for himself by protecting a little red hen and her chicks from a preying hawk. Amber: The Story of a Red Fox Woods, Shirley 77932 EN MG 5.8 2.0 F 14686 N N - - - This book is about the life of a young fox. Andre Dietz, Lew 26321 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 15730 N N - - - The story of a seven-year-old girl that grows up with a seal. The Angel's Command: A Tale Jacques, Brian 68070 EN MG 5.2 15.0 F 99534 N N - - N Ben and Ned, a boy and dog gifted with from the Castaways of the Flying eternal youth and the ability to Dutchman communicate with one another nonverbally, encounter pirates on the high seas and rescue a kidnapped prince from a band of gypsy thieves.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Angelique: The Long Way Home Taylor, Cora 86741 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 14642 N N - - - When horse thieves take Papa's prize horse, Michif, and others, Angelique, Joseph, and François set out to bring them back. Book #2 Angus MacMouse Brings Down the Teitel, Linda Phillips 137428 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 31154 N N - - - Angus MacMouse's dreams of escaping House his dreary life of hunger and cold on the streets of New York come true when he happens into the Brooklyn Opera House, creates a sensation, and makes a new friend. Animal Sense Ackerman, Diane 68467 EN MG 5.4 0.5 F 1769 N N - - - This is a collection of poems that tells how such animals as alligators, bats, penguins, bumble bees, and skunks use their different senses. Animal Stories King-Smith, Dick 66523 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 14768 N N - - - A collection of stories starring barnyard animals, including such characters as Babe the pig, Lawrence the cat, and Ernest the cow-dog. Animal U. Davies, Robertson 78434 EN MG 5.2 0.5 F 1139 N N - - - When a university is built on the vacant lot that was their home, a group of animals take over the building and assume human roles, attitudes, and behaviors. Animals at Work: How Animals Kaner, Etta 53347 EN MG 5.0 1.0 F 3926 N N - - - This book takes a resourceful approach Build, Dig, Fish and Trap to exploring animal life. The Animals of Farthing Wood: Dann, Colin 23053 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 33094 N N - - - The otters are coming ashore to look for The Adventure Begins food, and the other animals do not like that. Arabel's Raven Aiken, Joan 117240 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 26815 N N - - - This book presents three previously published works about a pet raven named Mortimer who talks, eats everything in sight, and causes all sorts of trouble. The Ark, the Reed, & the Fire Cote, Jenny L. 129859 EN MG 5.3 20.0 F 127524 N N - - - Max the dog and Liz the cat become the Cloud brave leaders of a group of animals called to journey to the ark.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Ashleigh's Christmas Miracle Campbell, Joanna 19836 EN MG 5.6 8.0 F 53420 N N - - - Ashleigh is expecting her first child, when she is kicked by a horse her life and that of her baby are in danger. Ashleigh's Promise Platt, Chris 54091 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 35009 N N - - - Ashleigh's parents are furious when she bids on a neglected racehorse named Majestic Promise. Promise distrusts humans and is in poor physical shape. Can Ashleigh win Promise's trust and get him fit again? This series ws created by Joanna Campbell. #11. Ashleigh's Western Challenge Platt, Chris 66622 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 35564 N N - - - Ashleigh is faced with a challenge. Her cousin Kaitlin's favorite colt, Bold Ranger, isn't doing very well -- so Kaitlin's parents decide not to race him anymore. Kaitlin is crushed, which makes Ashleigh determined to find a way to help Kaitlin. Book #14 Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast Yolen, Jane 66270 EN MG 5.1 8.0 F 50497 N N - - - Atalanta seeks revenge on the creature that killed her adoptive father, and with the help of her bear friend Urso, goes hunting for the beast, meets the legendary hunter Orion, and discovers the truth of her parentage. The coauthor is Robert J. Harris. Autumn Trail Bryant, Bonnie 10553 EN MG 5.6 5.0 F 34673 N N - - - The Saddle Club vows to do good deeds at Thanksgiving. Babe, the Gallant Pig King-Smith, Dick 205 EN MG 5.6 3.0 F 16565 N N - N N Babe, the piglet won by Farmer Hogget at a fair, learns to be a sheep-pig. Back in the Saddle Bryant, Bonnie 36382 EN MG 5.5 9.0 F 56478 N N - - - This book tells a story of a girl who was in an accident that left her unable to walk on her own. With a lot of determination and hard work, now she can walk and is going to start training again.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Backyard Rescue Ryden, Hope 11563 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 27531 N N - - N Ten-year-olds Greta and Lindsay are best friends who share an interest in rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. But when Greta's unemployed father gets a job in another town, Lindsay is afraid she'll lose Greta's friendship. Bad Dog and That Hollywood Chatterton, Martin 86686 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 13916 N N - - - Bad Dog has three days left on death Hoohah row at the city pound for unwanted canines, until a big Hollywood agent drops by looking for the next big doggy actor to appear in his big, new action movie. Bad Dog's gotta show the agent that he's the one. Bad Dog and the Curse of the Chatterton, Martin 86754 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 17354 N N - - - Bad Dog has three days left in the President's Knee pound until he's whisked away by the Secret Service. The most powerful man in the world needs a new faithful friend to fill the White House kennel. Bad Dog realizes there's more to the President than most people know. Bad Dog and Those Crazy Chatterton, Martin 86687 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 15228 N N - - - Bad Dog is back in the pound on death Martians row unless the Outer Space Exploration Agency just happens to need a supersonic spacehound to become the very first mutt on Mars. Bad Dog's gotta show the agency that he's the one. Bad Dog Goes Barktastic! Chatterton, Martin 100297 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 21050 N N - - - Armed with only a box of tricks from Spymaster Supplies, Agent Bad Dog is under pressure to crack the case of why dogs are suddenly going bald--and insane. All the clues lead to a cat-loving zillionaire. But not everything is what it appears to be. The Barefoot Book of Tropical Mama, Raouf 35621 EN MG 5.9 2.0 F 10451 N N - - - Beninese storyteller Mama brings Tales together favorite myths from the tropics, featuring resourceful animals and memorable characters, complemented with rich, vibrant, and witty artwork.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description A Barnyard Bestiary Bouchard, David 50182 EN MG 5.6 0.5 F 2232 N N - - - This book focuses its poetic insight on domestic animals - some rare, some extinct, and some still quite common. Beagle in a Backpack Baglio, Ben M. 105863 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 27256 N N - - N Mandy and James are distracted from Halloween planning when Amber runs away from home with a stolen beagle puppy. Clues left around a sheep farm lead the kids to believe that Amber is hiding out on the moors. Will they be able to make it back safely? A Bear Named Trouble Bauer, Marion Dane 87378 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 17833 N N - - N In Anchorage, Alaska, two lonely youngsters make a connection. One is a brown bear injured just after his mother sends him out on his own and the other a human whose father is a new keeper at the Alaska Zoo. Beardance Hobbs, Will 9632 EN MG 5.7 8.0 F 48974 N N - - N While accompanying an elderly rancher on a trip into the San Juan Mountains, Cloyd, a Ute Indian boy, tries to help two orphaned grizzly cubs survive the winter and, at the same time, completes his spirit mission. Bearwalker Bruchac, Joseph 116006 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 38783 N N - - - Although the littlest student in his class, thirteen-year-old Baron Braun calls upon the strength and wisdom of his Mohawk ancestors to face both man and beast when he tries to get help for his classmates, who are being terrorized during a school trip. Beastly Feasts: A Mischievous Forbes, Robert L. 119241 EN MG 5.6 1.0 F 4118 N N - - - This book provides a collection of forty Menagerie in Rhyme illustrated poems by American poet Robert Forbes and master caricaturist Ronald Searle. Beautiful Joe Currie, Quinn 78435 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 13161 N N - - - In this retelling of the Marshall Saunders story an abused dog is rescued from his vicious owner by a kind family and repays them with love and loyalty for their compassion.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Beauty and the Serpent: Thirteen Porte, Barbara Ann 59374 EN MG 5.5 4.0 F 28414 N N - - - An eccentric school librarian tells offbeat Tales of Unnatural Animals stories involving fantastic animals and encourages teachers and students to relate their own stories as well. The Beef Princess of Practical Houts, Michelle 129887 EN MG 5.2 8.0 F 51317 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Libby, the daughter of a County cattle farmer, raises two calves in hopes of winning the steer competition at the county fair but fails to follow her father's warning about developing a bond with animals destined to be sold at auction. The Bellmaker Jacques, Brian 10755 EN MG 5.7 14.0 F 90191 N N - - N Worried about his daughter Mariel, Joseph the Bellmaker is led by a dream from Redwall Abbey to Southsward, where he is caught up in the battle between Squirrelking Gael and the vicious Foxwolf Nagru. Belly Up Gibbs, Stuart 137835 EN MG 5.6 10.0 F 64152 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Teddy investigates when Henry the hippopotamus, a popular Texas zoo's star attraction, is murdered. The plot contains mild profanity. Between Heaven and Earth: Bird Norman, Howard 78890 EN MG 5.4 2.0 F 11588 N N - - - This book is a collection of folktales from Tales from Around the World around the world, all of which have a bird as a main character. Beyond the Horizon Brooke, Lauren 114510 EN MG 5.5 7.0 F 45026 N N - - - When a classmate asks her to come to Arizona to help a distressed horse, Amy has a choice to make. Torn between the comfort of her old life and the adventure of a new one, Amy has to decide if Heartland is still everything to her. Special Edition #2 Big Red Kjelgaard, Jim 103 EN MG 5.6 9.0 F 57786 N N - N N This famous wilderness adventure portrays the story of a boy and his dog and their feud with Old Majesty, the legendary bear.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Big Story: What Being a Schembri, Jim 43891 EN MG 5.4 1.0 F 3979 N N - - - If you ever wanted to know what a Journalist Is Really Like journalist's day is like, join Lauren Trent as she covers a whale visit. Meet the people at the newspaper office and watch Lauren's news story grow from an idea to a printed article. Big, Bad and a Little Bit Scary: Zahares, Wade 69923 EN MG 5.2 0.5 F 817 N N - - - This book describes members of the Poems That Bite Back! animal kingdom that are often portrayed as villains, including vipers, alligators, sparrow hawks, vultures, and sharks. Bigger Calvert, Patricia 10204 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 35743 N N - N N A boy fails to persuade his Confederate father to return home to a life of peace -- and defeat. Bill Pennant, Babe Ruth, and Me Tocher, Timothy 134185 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 43075 N N - - - In 1920, sixteen-year-old Hank finds his loyalties divided when he is assigned to care for the Giants' mascot, a wildcat named Bill Pennant, as well as keep an eye on Babe Ruth in Ruth's first season with the New York Yankees. Billy the Fish James, Charlie 131674 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 27244 N N - - - After eating Dad's experimental fish food, Ned's little brother turns into a cod and finds himself sharing an aquarium tank with Kylie the killer whale. Black Beauty Laiken, Deidre 30528 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 15803 N N - - N This adaptation of the classic Anna Sewell tale, told from a horse's point of view, is about a life filled with meanness and cruelty, but also love and tenderness. Black Gold Henry, Marguerite 8510 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 32446 N N - - N Story of a valiant stallion and the race he almost won in New Orleans. Black Nell: The Adventures of a Woods, Shirley 44090 EN MG 5.7 2.0 F 12606 N N - - - The young coyote Nell prepares for the Coyote day she will leave her family home and make a life for herself.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Black Paw Frederick, Heather 88674 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 40122 N N - - - Two fifth-graders who are the targets of Vogel bullies and a mouse spy who has not only lost her job but is also on a mobster rat's hit list meet at Washington D.C.'s International Spy Museum and go undercover to help each other out. The Black Stallion Farley, Walter 105 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 49003 N N - N N The understanding and love between Alec Ramsay and a magnificent wild horse endure through shared adventures and dangers. Book #1 The Black Stallion and Satan Farley, Walter 10556 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 46242 N N - - N When the Black is returned to Alec Ramsey, the whole racing world, including Alec himself, wonders which horse is faster: the great stallion or his son, Satan. Book #5 The Black Stallion and the Shape- Farley, Steven 127753 EN MG 5.4 9.0 F 56982 N N - - - Alec and the Black Stallion go to the Shifter Irish coast after the horse suffers a racing injury, and while there, they encounter a shape-shifting kelpie that engages them in a race to save the life of a local girl. Book #22 The Black Stallion Challenged! Farley, Walter 75018 EN MG 5.6 9.0 F 57235 N N - - N Alec Ramsey, racing the Black in Florida over the winter, receives a letter from Steve Duncan which results in the island stallion's challenging the champion. Book #15 The Black Stallion Mystery Farley, Walter 56002 EN MG 5.5 8.0 F 50050 N N - - N When Alec Ramsay saw the three handsome foreign-born colts, he couldn't believe his eyes. The colts were almost exact models of the Black Stallion, but the official Arabian records said the Black's sire was dead. Book #13

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Black Stallion Revolts Farley, Walter 65965 EN MG 5.3 10.0 F 68003 N N - - N When his wild black stallion revolts against the routine and schedule of stable life, becoming a killer and a threat, a plane crash thwarts Alec's plans to give the Black a free run in the desert and brings danger to both boy and horse. Book #9 The Black Stallion's Courage Farley, Walter 45889 EN MG 5.8 9.0 F 56089 N N - - - Although other trainers might not want the job of bringing an older horse back into winning form, Henry willingly takes it on. Alec, eager to ride his horse, created a racing sensation when he returned with the Black. Book #12 The Black Stallion's Filly Farley, Walter 65966 EN MG 5.8 10.0 F 64371 N N - - N Black Minx has the strength and stamina to win the most famous horse race in the world, but she doesn't seem to like racing. So strongly does she resist training that Alec Ramsay and Henry Dailey have to trick her into running. Book #8 The Black Stallion's Shadow Farley, Steven 47250 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 42234 N N - - N After a racing accident, the Black must overcome his fear of shadows or it will bring an end to his racing career. Book #20 The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt Farley, Walter 112888 EN MG 5.2 8.0 F 51287 N N - - - This book follows Alec Ramsay's adventures with Bonfire, temperamental son of the Black Stallion, whom he wishes to enter in the famous annual Hambletonian race. Book #10 Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Feld, Ellen F. 56476 EN MG 5.6 8.0 F 53219 N N - - - This is this story of a beautiful, black Horse Morgan horse and of Heather Richardson, the fifteen-year-old girl who forms a very special bond with him. Book #1 Blair's Nightmare Snyder, Zilpha 556 EN MG 5.3 8.0 F 49136 N N - - N David tries to help Blair find his Keatley "imaginary" dog before they are all found by criminals hiding in their neighborhood.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Blessing of the Animals Rosen, Michael J. 42814 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 12893 N N - - - Jared must decide if it would be all right for him to take his dog to the annual St. Francis Festival at the Catholic Church, even though he is Jewish. Blue Mountain Trouble Mordecai, Martin 129892 EN MG 5.5 10.0 F 64564 N N - - - After being saved from a landslide by an extraordinary goat that blocks their usual way to school, twins Pollyread and Jackson find the strange goat reappearing at crucial intervals as their day-to-day life is changed by series of mysterious events. The Blue Roan Child Findlay, Jamieson D. 61335 EN MG 5.4 13.0 F 81794 N N - - - A brave young girl in a fantasy land of horses (and people who are sensitive to horses) helps a wild mare rescue her two colts, in spite of the obstacles that the powerful Lord Ran has placed in their path. Blue Wings Farley, Terri 105617 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 47851 N N - - - Summer is ending, and Samantha's dad's birthday is right around the corner. When her stepmom picks out a mustang for his present, Sam thinks it's a perfect idea. But her dad might not agree. Book #20 Bo and the Missing Dogs Simmons, Lynn 56430 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 15401 N N - - - In this blend of mystery and humor, Bo Sheffield learns a lot about dogs and dog training, and something about handicapped parking and police work, too. Bo and the Night Intruder Simmons, Lynn 85748 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 17348 N N - - - Bo, a labrador retriever who has aided Sheffield the police in the past, helps again when a man in Texas vandalizes a restaurant owner who gets in the way of his business of importing illegal aliens. Bo, the Famous Retriever Simmons, Lynn 41267 EN MG 5.4 2.0 F 15897 N N - - - Bo, the six-month-old black Labrador Sheffield retriever left in Mrs. Barnett's care while her son is in Alaska, makes dramatic changes in the woman's life.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Bone Wars Lasky, Kathryn 104756 EN MG 5.9 13.0 F 81883 N N - - - In the mid-1870s, young teenage scout Thad Longsworth, blood brother to the Sioux visionary Black Elk, finds his destiny linked with that of three rival teams of paleontologists searching for dinosaur bones. Bonita Duey, Kathleen 75012 EN MG 5.7 3.0 F 18694 N N - - - Bonita is used to spending the day carrying her elegant mistress to fiestas and being cared for in a safe, snug barn, but when shots are fired at the Alamo, Bonita's perfect life at the ranch is gone forever. The Bookstore Mouse Christian, Peggy 14455 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 18074 N N - - N A mouse living in an antiquarian bookstore learns the true power of words when he literally falls into a medieval tale and helps defeat the dragon Censor. A Boy and His Bear Graham, Harriet 17761 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 48448 N N - - N Dickon rescues his bear cub friend from certain death at the hands of bear catchers in Medieval England. Told in part from the point of view of the cub. The Boy Who Howled Power, Timothy 140505 EN MG 5.6 9.0 F 59835 N N - - - A boy who has been raised by wolves from a young age unexpectedly finds himself back in human society, trying to figure out how to fit in. Breaking the Fall Chu, Jennifer 112423 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 36858 N N - - - An injury keeps Christina from riding for at least three months. In the meantime, she reluctantly allows Melanie to train Star. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #67 Bridal Dreams Anderson, Mary 78850 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 31422 N N - - - Samantha and Tor find their wedding Newhall album as they prepare for the birth of their first child and remember the series of disasters that made Samantha think that maybe they weren't meant to get married. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #65.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Brighty of the Grand Canyon Henry, Marguerite 12 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 42328 N N - N N In this story, a lone burro creates friendships with a number of men in the Grand Canyon and helps to capture a murderer. Bristle Face Ball, Zachary 54840 EN MG 5.3 8.0 F 55545 N N - - - Half dog, half porcupine in appearance, Bristle Face becomes an outstanding hunting dog and a good friend of the fourteen-year-old orphan boy who adopts him. Brother Bartholomew and the Cheripko, Jan 78193 EN MG 5.1 0.5 F 2222 N N - - - An ambitious monk learns a lesson in Apple Grove humility when he befriends Brother Bartholomew, the elderly monk who tends the apple orchard. The Burning Lasky, Kathryn 83001 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 41966 N N - - N The Grand Battle begins with the search for allies in the Northern Kingdoms and ends in The Burning that will change all Owldom forever. Book #6 Burton and Stanley O'Rourke, Frank 58953 EN MG 5.6 1.0 F 7970 N N - - - Burton and Stanley, two very civilized marabou storks, are in trouble. Because of a freak storm, they are thousands of miles from home, with no idea how to get back. Calamity Jinx Newhall, Mary 111524 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 31587 N N - - - Allie must try to save Tall Oaks horse farm from disaster as bitter disputes arise over the training of the horse named Jinx and other tensions develop among the farm's people. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #71 Call of the Selkie Bennett, Jean 50891 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 20775 N N - - - Ryan spends the summer with a mother seal and her pup, Selkie. The Call of the Wild Yamamoto, Mitsu 30529 EN MG 5.5 2.0 F 15832 N N - - N In this adaptation of the Jack London novel, Buck, a powerful young dog, is snatched away from an easy life in California and transported to the Far North where he becomes a sled dog and must learn cunning and toughness to survive.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Call of the Wild: Retold from Ho, Oliver 105133 EN MG 5.6 4.0 F 22873 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of the the Jack London Original tale of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, who is forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a dog team. Callie Shaw, Stable Boy Alter, Judy 13932 EN MG 5.4 9.0 F 59878 N N - - - Callie follows her fierce determination to work with horses by posing as a boy named Caleb and getting a job in a stable. The Canine Connection: Stories Hearne, Betsy 67226 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 22306 N N - - N This book contains twelve short stories About Dogs and People that reflect the varied ways that dogs and humans relate. Carlotta's Kittens and the Club of Naylor, Phyllis 45117 EN MG 5.5 4.0 F 28424 N N - - N This continues the adventures of Marco, Mysteries Reynolds Polo, and the other members of the Club of Mysteries as they care for Carlotta's kittens and search for a home for them. Book #3. Carole: The Inside Story Bryant, Bonnie 34707 EN MG 5.8 12.0 F 75958 N N - - - Carole Hanson is helping everyone else out with their problems but can't seem to help herself out. She must decide what she should be when she gets older. Case of the Breaking Story Steele, Alexander 44581 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 30942 N N - - - When a flu epidemic strikes the staff of the Chronicle, Joe and Wishbone are called into detective duty as well as serving as replacement reporters. Book #20 The Case of the Fiddle-Playing Fox Erickson, John R. 7722 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 20474 N N - - N While working on a mysterious case involving disappearing eggs and a fiddle -playing fox named Frankie, Hank the Cowdog falls for Miss Beulah, the beautiful collie. Book #12 The Case of the Hooking Bull Erickson, John R. 7706 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 20386 N N - - N Unsupervised for the day, Hank the Cowdog and his human friends, Little Alfred and Slim Chance, mind the ranch with humorous results. Book #18

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Case of the Midnight Rustler Erickson, John R. 10657 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 19822 N N - - N Cowboy Slim and Hank the Cowdog try to catch a cattle rustler in action. Book #19 The Case of the Missing Calf Hutchens, Paul 27470 EN MG 5.8 3.0 F 20801 N N - - - On the third worried day since Wandering Winnie, Little Jim Foote's white-faced Hereford calf, had disappeared, the Sugar Creek Gang gets involved. The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Erickson, John R. 7708 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 20447 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog goes to the rescue as Stud Horse a wild, one-eyed horse creates havoc on the ranch, but some of his outrageous stunts get him into more trouble than he bargained for. Book #8 The Case of the Vampire Cat Erickson, John R. 10658 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 20068 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security, bravely faces the dangers of Picket Canyon to unravel the mystery surrounding an unusual cat. Book #21 Castaway Colt Farley, Terri 120450 EN MG 5.5 7.0 F 43463 N N - - - Adjusting to her new life in Hawaii, Darby Carter is heartbroken when her new colt, which she found abandoned on a beach, turns out to be owned by her new enemy, her snobby cousin from across the island. Book #4 Castaways of the Flying Dutchman Jacques, Brian 47662 EN MG 5.4 12.0 F 80305 N N - - N In 1602, a boy and his dog are rescued from the doomed ship, Flying Dutchman, by an angel who guides them in traveling the world, eternally helping those in need. The Cat Master Pemberton, Bonnie 115062 EN MG 5.1 9.0 F 57991 N N - - - Buddy and Jett, two cat brothers, vie for the title of Cat Master as a retinue of dogs, cats, a possum, bird, and lizard help restore a monarch to his rightful throne. The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern Braun, Lilian Jackson 9855 EN MG 5.5 7.0 F 47954 N N - - - Reporter Jim Qwilleran and his crime- solving cats Koko and Yum Yum investigate the murder of a woman featured in his latest cover story. Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Cat Who Blew the Whistle Braun, Lilian Jackson 60579 EN MG 5.8 10.0 F 61513 N N - - - Jim Qwilleran tracks down an embezzler and solves a murder with the help of his two Siamese cats. Book #17 The Cat Who Could Read Braun, Lilian Jackson 9856 EN MG 5.7 8.0 F 49371 N N - - - Assigned to the art beat, reporter Jim Backwards Qwilleran, assisted by his talented cats Koko and Yum Yum, solves a series of seemingly unrelated crimes in the art community. Book #1 The Cat Who Dropped a Braun, Lilian Jackson 105093 EN MG 5.9 6.0 F 36458 N N - - - As the residents of Pickax await the Bombshell start of the town's 150th birthday celebration, James Qwilleran greets Harvey Ledfield, an aspiring architect, who seems to be followed by strange experiences that plague the town and its feline citizens. Book #28 The Cat Who Escaped from Mayerson, Evelyn 6354 EN MG 5.8 2.0 F 12988 N N - - N Living in the steerage section of a Steerage steamship bound for America, Chanah tries to keep her newly found cat a secret. The Cat Who Had 14 Tales Braun, Lilian Jackson 9857 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 43110 N N - - - This collection of fourteen feline tales features a former reporter solving crimes with the help of his cats. The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare Braun, Lilian Jackson 9859 EN MG 5.4 8.0 F 50637 N N - - - When a suspicious accident claims the life of the local paper's eccentric publisher, reporter Qwilleran and his talented cats Koko and Yum Yum set out to discover what really happened. Book #7 The Cat Who Played Post Office Braun, Lilian Jackson 9863 EN MG 5.7 8.0 F 51756 N N - - - After inheriting unexpected millions, reporter Jim Qwilleran and his crime- solving cats Koko and Yum Yum take up residence in a mansion and hire servants. When the maid disappears, Koko and Jim look for clues. Book #6

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Cat Who Robbed a Bank Braun, Lilian Jackson 46125 EN MG 5.8 9.0 F 55687 N N - - - Jim Qwilleran and his sagacious Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, decide to investigate when the mysterious Mr. Delacamp, a renowned estate jewelry dealer, is murdered in his hotel room while visiting Moose County during the Highland Games. Book #22 The Cat Who Said Cheese Braun, Lilian Jackson 52619 EN MG 5.8 10.0 F 64791 N N - - - Everything smells in Pickax when a killer invades the Great Food Expo. Luckily, Qwill is on the scene, his mustache twitching with suspicions. Book #18 The Cat Who Saw Red Braun, Lilian Jackson 9864 EN MG 5.4 8.0 F 52561 N N - - - A missing houseboy and the disappearance of an old girlfriend lead reporter Jim Qwilleran and his cats Koko and Yum Yum to solve the crimes. Book #4 The Cat Who Saw Stars Braun, Lilian Jackson 52621 EN MG 5.9 9.0 F 56516 N N - - - Rumors abound that a backpacker's been abducted, and Jim Qwilleran's sedate summer may be interrupted by an investigation. Book #21 The Cat Who Smelled a Rat Braun, Lilian Jackson 46294 EN MG 5.9 8.0 F 50188 N N - - - A string of catastrophes hits the residents of Moose County, and it is up to James Qwilleran and his cats, Koko and Yum Yum, to trap the rat who is behind it all. Book #23 The Cat Who Sniffed Glue Braun, Lilian Jackson 9865 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 52137 N N - - - Jim Qwilleran and his two sleuthing companions, Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum, attempt to solve a series of murders that have rocked the town of Pickax. Book #8 The Cat Who Tailed a Thief Braun, Lilian Jackson 52622 EN MG 5.8 10.0 F 63186 N N - - - When thefts occur and two people from Pickax are murdered, journalist Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, start investigating. Book #19 The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts Braun, Lilian Jackson 9866 EN MG 5.9 10.0 F 65327 N N - - - Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats investigate a death and possible ghosts at the Goodwinter Farmhouse Museum. Book #10

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Cat Who Turned On and Off Braun, Lilian Jackson 9867 EN MG 5.4 8.0 F 54513 N N - - - When Qwilleran decided to do a feature series on the antique dealers of Junktown, he didn't know he would stumble onto a murder. It's up to Jim and his talented cats Koko and Yum Yum to solve the crime. Book #3 The Cat Who Went Bananas Braun, Lilian Jackson 86814 EN MG 5.9 8.0 F 47497 N N - - - Jim Qwilleran receives unexpected insights into the suspicious death of an out-of-town actor, and the theft of a rare book, while conducting research on Hibbard House. Book #27 The Cat Who Went into the Closet Braun, Lilian Jackson 9869 EN MG 5.7 10.0 F 61600 N N - - - After reporter Jim Qwilleran rents a Florida mansion, Siamese cat Koko drags items from several closets that provide clues to the suspicious death of the mansion's elderly and eccentric owner. Book #15 The Cat Who Went Underground Braun, Lilian Jackson 9870 EN MG 5.8 10.0 F 63318 N N - - - Millionaire newsman Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats solve a series of murders of handymen in the resort town of Mooseville. Book #9 The Cat Who Went up the Creek Braun, Lilian Jackson 56489 EN MG 5.9 8.0 F 50099 N N - - - James Qwilleran's vacation at the Nutcracker Inn is interrupted by the discovery of a body floating down the creek. Book #24 The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man Alexander, Lloyd 16729 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 22214 N N - - - When he begins dealing with humanity, Lionel the cat begins to understand why his wizard master was reluctant to change him into a man. Cats in the Castle Baglio, Ben M. 89654 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 24593 N N - - - When the Hopes win a mystery weekend to Wardour Castle, which is famous for its cats, Mandy and James must discover why mysterious cats keep appearing when the new owner has a strict no animals policy.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Cats of Roxville Station George, Jean 129830 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 27075 N N - - - Thrown into a river by a cruel human, a Craighead young tiger-striped cat fights to survive amid feral cats and other creatures near Roxville train station, aided by Mike, an eleven-year-old foster boy who is not allowed to have a pet. Challenge of the Hordika Farshtey, Greg 86690 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 22152 N N - - - Toa Hordika and the heroes of Metru Nui must master new powers and skills while struggling against the power of their darker natures. Aided by the mysterious Rahaga, the Toa Hordika work in the ruined City of Legends in their mission to save the Matoran. The Challenger Farley, Terri 69018 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 49521 N N - - - Samantha is outraged when a neighboring rancher vows to kill the wildcats that have been sighted in the area. When Sam spots a wild stallion without a herd, she knows that being alone puts him in danger. Can she protect the rebellious mustang? Book #6 Changes for Kaya: A Story of Shaw, Janet 62879 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 9866 N N - - N While looking for Steps High, the horse Courage that had been stolen from her, Kaya faces danger from a sudden mountain fire. Charlie Muffin's Miracle Mouse King-Smith, Dick 27745 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 10024 N N - - - After many unsuccessful attempts, lonely mouse farmer Charlie Muffin finally breeds a green mouse, finds true love, and wins the Best of Show at the Grand Mouse Championship Show. Chasing the Dream Baglio, Ben M. 73251 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 24567 N N - - - Jody, outraged when she arrives in the Caribbean to find a group of dolphins have been captured and are being held in unhealthy conditions for the entertainment of tourists, determines to find a way to free the animals. The Cherry Tree Buck and Other Moore, Robin 10762 EN MG 5.1 2.0 F 13599 N N - - - A series of stories describes the tall-tale Stories adventures of a boy and his grandfather with some of the creatures living near their home in central Pennsylvania.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Deedy, Carmen Agra 145948 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 36642 N N - - - A community of mice and a cheese- Dickens of a Tale loving cat form an unlikely alliance at London's Cheshire Cheese, an inn where Charles Dickens finds inspiration and Queen Victoria makes an unexpected appearance. The coauthor is Randall Wright. Chester Cricket's Pigeon Ride Selden, George 56333 EN MG 5.1 1.0 F 6022 N N - - - Chester Cricket's new friend, Lulu Pigeon, takes him on a trip beyond his wildest dreams. Chester's Barn Climo, Lindee 13587 EN MG 5.2 1.0 F 4763 N N - - - Few farms exist today with the variety of animals in "Chester's Barn", but they were once the norm everywhere in North America. Chicken Boy Dowell, Frances 88484 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 36044 N N - - N Since the death of his mother, Tobin's O'Roark family life and school life have been in disarray, but after he starts raising chickens with his seventh-grade classmate, Henry, everything starts to fall into place. Child of the Wolves Hall, Elizabeth 17763 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 29748 N N - - N Granite, a Siberian Husky who escapes from his kennel finds himself trying to survive by earning himself a place in the pack of wolves that take him in as one of their own. Children of the Wolf: A Novel Yolen, Jane 107848 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 26887 N N - - - In 1920 in India, two children who have been raised by wolves are discovered and brought to an orphanage to be taught human behavior again. Chomper Glut, Donald F. 36935 EN MG 5.5 4.0 F 24667 N N - - - When Chomper frolics through the village streets, gobbling all the food within reach and accidentally knocking people over with his tail, something must be done. Is Perry brave enough to guide Chomper back to the dangerous jungles of his homeland?

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Christina's Shining Star Anderson, Mary 77876 EN MG 5.9 5.0 F 32112 N N - - - Christina Reese is determined to prepare Star to win the Preakness, especially after being encouraged by the trainer of Affirmed. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #58. Christopher Mouse: The Tale of a Wise, William 79575 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 22759 N N - - N After being sold to an unscrupulous pet Small Traveler store owner, a young mouse lives with several owners and has many adventures, before ending up with an appreciative family. Chuck and Danielle Dickinson, Peter 31410 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 20430 N N - - - Danielle is sure that Chuck will manage to save the universe one day, and Chuck does her best to make Danielle's dream come true. Cindy's Bold Start Anderson, Mary 54606 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 35933 N N - - - When Cindy goes back to Belmont to Newhall clean out her apartment, she finds her old diary and is taken back to the days when she started racing in New York. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #48. Cindy's Desert Adventure Anderson, Mary 54607 EN MG 5.6 5.0 F 35066 N N - - - While recovering from surgery, Cindy Newhall reads what she wrote in her diary so many years ago. She is sure her racing career is over now. Will the injured Cindy find inspiration in her younger self? This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #47. Cindy's Glory Campbell, Joanna 19514 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 44401 N N - - - Cindy's adoption is not approved, and the horse she rescued is being put up for auction. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #14. Cindy's Runaway Colt Campbell, Joanna 19513 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 38284 N N - - - Cindy is accused of stealing by Lavinia Townsend. Cindy's troubles become worse when she takes a horse she knows is being mistreated.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description City at War Teitelbaum, Michael 87508 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 19481 N N - - - The chaotic remains of Shredder's Foot Ninjas, the Purple Dragons, and the New York mobsters have erupted into a war for control of the New York underworld. The Turtles do what they can to stop the fighting ... but could they be in over their heads? The City Cats Dann, Colin 23045 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 39544 N N - - - Scavenging for food in the back of a van leads Sammy and Pinie into trouble when they suddenly find themselves trapped and moving. City of Dogs Michael, Livi 117939 EN MG 5.9 12.0 F 74487 N N - - - Jenny, a mysterious dog, shows up on Sam's birthday and pulls many of the other dogs in the neighborhood into her quest to prevent the destruction of the world. The Clockwork Twin Brooks, Walter R. 82928 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 43389 N N - - - Freddy, the pig, and his animal friends use a clockwork doll that is the double of a mistreated young farm boy to help him get away from the cruel people who claim to be his aunt and uncle. Close Call Dickerson, Karle 41144 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 37037 N N - - - Parker Townsend and Christina Reese haven't seen much of each other lately. Things only get worse when Lyssa Hynde creates conflict and jealousy between them. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #41. Code of the Clans Hunter, Erin 131225 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 38181 N N - - N The secrets behind the code of the warrior clan are revealed when an ominous sign from StarClan signals the need to patrol borders. A Collection of Rudyard Kipling's Kipling, Rudyard 85818 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 15195 N N - - - This volume presents eight illustrated Just So Stories selections from Rudyard Kipling's JUST SO STORIES, which provide fanciful explanations for such mysteries as how the camel got his hump, how the rhinoceros got his skin, and the origin of armadillos.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Collie with a Card Baglio, Ben M. 100595 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 25804 N N - - - Mandy and her friends are surprised when a well-trained collie, instead of the mailman, delivers an anonymous valentine. Colt Springer, Nancy 7043 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 27565 N N - - - A young boy with a crippling disease learns through a horseback-riding program to overcome his own anxieties and to help others in dealing with their own problems. Colt in the Cave Baglio, Ben M. 68611 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 24240 N N - - - Strange dreams make Mandy wonder if the old abandoned mine she and James explored is haunted by a ghost pony. Colt on Christmas Eve Baglio, Ben M. 110428 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 26690 N N - - N Mandy is headed to her great-aunt's for the holiday and a chance to meet the wild ponies that roam the New Forest, but it can be a dangerous place when it's dark and icy. Mandy must act in time to save the horses from a Christmas accident. The Coming of Hoole Lasky, Kathryn 108288 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 42526 N N - - N Soren and Coryn read the second of the ancient legends of Ga'Hoole, in which young Hoole comes of age and takes his place as king. Book #10. The Critters of Gazink Hicks, Grace 7961 EN MG 5.0 0.5 F 1835 N N - - - Rhyming text describes the animal inhabitants of the town of Gazink, Texas. The Crystal Prison Jarvis, Robin 53793 EN MG 5.7 10.0 F 66622 N N - - - Second in the trilogy, in this book the Deptford Mice have just arrived in the countryside and find themselves embroiled in a series of murders. The simple village folk do not understand the dark forces reaching from the netherworld. The Cuckoo Child King-Smith, Dick 7666 EN MG 5.7 3.0 F 19510 N N - N N With the unknowing help of his pet geese, eight-year-old Jack Daw decides to raise an ostrich on his father's farm.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Curiosity Killed the Cat Harimann, Sierra 145144 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 32948 N N - - - Hannah isn't thrilled to be moving in with her dad and his new family, who live close to a cemetery. Her stepsister is mean, Hannah's cat has been missing since the move, and every night something scratches at her door, but nothing is there. Book #7 The Curse of the Romany Wolves Rogan, S. Jones 132227 EN MG 5.1 8.0 F 50393 N N - - - When wolf cubs Donald and Dora and their school friends succumb to wolf fever, the brave fox Penhaligon Brush sets out to find a cure, which includes an ingredient found only on the deserted Howling Island. Cyberstorm Skurzynski, Gloria 14534 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 29418 N N - - - In 2015, when Darcy Kane moves to another part of town, she discovers that the Animal Control Division is trying to take her dog away and that the most obvious escape is into her neighbor's Virtual Reality Rent-A-Memory machine. The Dancing Cats of Applesap Lisle, Janet Taylor 60011 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 25350 N N - - - A shy ten-year-old gets together with one hundred remarkable cats to bring notoriety to Applesap, New York, and to save their beloved Jiggs' Drug Store. Dancing the Seas Baglio, Ben M. 76508 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 25695 N N - - - Traveling the world with her family on a dolphin research project, Jody McGrath watches Twister, her favorite dolphin, chase four dolphins to safety within the back-down area of the tuna boat's net. Dancing Through the Snow Little, Jean 127385 EN MG 5.1 9.0 F 58307 N N - - - Just before Christmas, an abandoned dog helps an abandoned girl open her heart and let in a new family. Danger in Dinosaur Valley MacGregor, Roy 70214 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 24482 N N - - - Some of the Screech Owls report seeing a dinosaur in a valley near the town of Drumheller, Alberta.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description A Dangerous Path Hunter, Erin 78940 EN MG 5.9 12.0 F 72990 N N - - N Tigerclaw is back and more dangerous than ever as the new leader of ShadowClan, but he is not the most terrifying enemy Fireheart must face as a new force sweeps through the woods. Book #5 The Dark Portal Jarvis, Robin 43476 EN MG 5.3 10.0 F 64296 N N - - - This is the first novel in The Deptford Mice trilogy. In the sewers of Deptford, there lurks a dark presence that fills the tunnels with fear. The rats worship it in the blackness and name it "Jupiter, Lord of All."

Dark Sunshine Farley, Terri 64595 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 46928 N N - - - When Sam rescues an abused mare from a group of outlaw horse rustlers, she knows she's done the right thing. But the ranch already has a full corral, and a long drought means the cattle are running out of grass. Book #3 Dark's Tale Grabien, Deborah 136352 EN MG 5.0 9.0 F 59462 N N - - - A cat abandoned in Golden Gate Park quickly learns how to take care of itself, with the help of a street-smart raccoon and another stray cat. The plot contains mild profanity. Darkwing Oppel, Kenneth 116705 EN MG 5.0 14.0 F 96383 N N - - - Dusk, one of the world's first bats, must lead his colony to safety in a time of changing species. Dawn Hunter, Erin 103835 EN MG 5.1 11.0 F 73983 N N - - N The questing cats return to a forest devastated by the Twolegs, where they must find a way to convince their Clans to leave together in search of a new home, even though they have no idea where they are going. Book #3

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Dawn Runner Farley, Terri 106824 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 41923 N N - - - Samantha's friend Ryan wants to recapture his lost horse, Hotspot, who has been running free with the Phantom's herd. But Hotspot's foal, Shy Boots, needs her back at home as the young horse is having trouble without his mother to protect him. Book #21 Deadly Waters Skurzynski, Gloria 44281 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 29799 N N - - - While visiting the Everglades National Park with their parents, the Landon children uncover the mystery of dying manatees and learn important lessons about the natural environment. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #3 Dear Hound Murphy, Jill 140920 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 17172 N N - - - When Alfie, a timid deerhound puppy, gets lost in the woods, he will do almost anything, including befriending a pair of foxes, to find his way home to his beloved boy, Charlie, who refuses to believe Alfie is gone for good. The Deer-Jackers Evers, Alf 21738 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 36409 N N - - - Denny convinces his Uncle Frank and cousin Bert to help him uncover the sinister ploy of some deer poachers near his family's property. The Defender Kalashnikoff, 20304 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 24327 N N - - N In the Siberian mountains, Turgen risks Nicholas his neighbor's friendship to save a flock of rare, wild rams. A 1952 Newbery Honor book. Derby Day Platt, Chris 51470 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 37211 N N - - - Aladdin's Treasure is badly spooked before he is set to run in the Kentucky Derby. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #7. Derby Dreams Platt, Chris 47223 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 33682 N N - - - When the racehorse that her family plans to enter in the Kentucky Derby suddenly turns mean and begins to lose races, Ashleigh determines to find the cause of his strange behavior. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #10.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Desert Dancer Farley, Terri 70121 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 49250 N N - - - The Phantom's lead mare is missing from the herd, and Sam's worried she may have been captured. When Sam finds the mare safe -- in government custody -- she's desperate to set her free. How far should Sam go to help the horses she loves? Book #7

The Devil in Ol' Rosie Moeri, Louise 45349 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 37656 N N - - N Sent into the wilderness of eastern Oregon in 1907 to round up the family's escaped horses, twelve-year-old Wart struggles against great dangers before gaining his father's respect. Digger's Treasure Dale, Jenny 105880 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 19602 N N - - - Digger got his name for a reason--it's because he loves to dig anyplace, anywhere! But when he unearths a very special bone, it looks like Digger's hobby might get him into big trouble. Book #32 Dinosaur Blackout Silverthorne, Judith 124497 EN MG 5.7 7.0 F 43168 N N - - - Daniel makes another trip to the time of the dinosaurs and finds a terrifying new world. He promises paleontologist Ole Pederson that he'll never go back, but Ole goes back by himself and doesn't return. Book #4 Dinosaur Breakout Silverthorne, Judith 105513 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 41987 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Daniel Bringham travels back millions of years to the time of dinosaurs--a terrifying journey from which he may never return. Book #2 Dinosaur Hideout Silverthorne, Judith 70208 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 37896 N N - - - Daniel makes an exciting discovery in a hollowed-out cave in the hillside -- a dinosaur fossil never seen before in the area. But he has to watch our for the scary old Pederson on the neighbouring land, and for Pederson's enormous dog. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Dinosaur Stakeout Silverthorne, Judith 106983 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 37776 N N - - - Daniel decides to travel to the past one more time. He wants to find out if a dying female dinosaur he saw on his last trip is Roxanne, the fossil he and Pederson found in DINOSAUR HIDEOUT. Book #3 Dinotopia: The World Beneath Gurney, James 29370 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 10849 N N - - - Four years after being shipwrecked on the lost island of Dinotopia, sixteen-year -old Will Denison explores the skies over the island while his scientist father leads an expedition into the forgotten caverns of the legendary World Beneath. The Disappearing Dinosaur Spalding, Andrea 70901 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 26136 N N - - - Sibling detectives Willow and Rick join a dinosaur dig in Dry Valley, Alberta, where a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is being excavated. However, the dig seems to be cursed with strange accidents and disappearing equipment. The coauthor is David Spalding. Distance Runner Chu, Jennifer 57131 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 34121 N N - - - Do Christina and her horse, Wonder's Star, really have what it takes to win Triple Crown races? Not if Star keeps misbehaving. What she and Star both need is a change of pace. . This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #51. The Divide Kay, Elizabeth 70139 EN MG 5.3 11.0 F 70576 N N - - N While hiking on the Continental Divide of Costa Rica, a young boy with a heart condition falls into a magical otherworld full of fantastical creatures. A Dog for Life Matthews, L.S. 109548 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 35811 N N - - N When John, who has a special ability to communicate with animals, finds that his dog Mouse is scheduled to go to the pound, he and Mouse decide to run away and find his uncle, who may be able to help them.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Dog Friday McKay, Hilary 13768 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 31191 N N - - - Ten-year-old Robin Brogan is determined to keep the dog he finds abandoned on the beach from being impounded by the police. Dog People: Native Dog Stories Bruchac, Joseph 44282 EN MG 5.4 2.0 F 15280 N N - - - This is a series of stories, set in northern New England ten thousand years ago, about the special relationship between the Abenaki people and the dogs who were their faithful friends. A Dog So Small Pearce, Philippa 23762 EN MG 5.9 6.0 F 35202 N N - - - For months, Ben Blewitt had been thinking about dogs. So imagine his disappointment when, for his birthday, he received not a dog but a picture of a dog. Ben's imagination soon got to work, though, and that's when his strange adventures began. Dog Whisperer: The Rescue Edwards, Nicholas 136425 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 41035 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Emily's nightmares of drowning lead her to an injured dog near her family's coastal Maine home, and as she nurses him back to health, she becomes aware that they have a strange psychic connection. A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of Martin, Ann M. 101885 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 36247 N N - - N Squirrel, a stray puppy, tells her life a Stray story, from her nurturing mother and brother to making her own way in the world, facing busy highways, changing seasons, and humans both gentle and brutal. Dogsbody Jones, Diana Wynne 53424 EN MG 5.1 10.0 F 65771 N N - - - The dog star Sirius is reborn on Earth as a puppy with a mission to search for the lost Zoi, the murder weapon of the stars. DogStar Wood, Beverley 45009 EN MG 5.9 12.0 F 76661 N N - - - Why has Jeff been transported in time from the 1990s to the Alaskan frontier of 1932? How can he find his way home? He must answer these questions quickly - and his only help is the town's Bull Terrier, Patsy Ann.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Dolphin Freedom Grover, Wayne 41244 EN MG 5.5 2.0 F 13899 N N - - - A diver and his friends rescue a family of dolphins from Bahamian poachers, who are selling the dolphins to marine parks. A Dolphin Named Bob George, Twig C. 17562 EN MG 5.9 2.0 F 9495 N N - - N A very sick dolphin is nursed back to health by the staff of a marine aquarium and years later has a baby that becomes a star of the show there. Dolphin Treasure Grover, Wayne 47309 EN MG 5.5 1.0 F 7296 N N - - - This is the continuing story of the encounters with a family of dolphins that the author had while he was diving off the Florida coast. Dolphin Watch Vornholt, John 62880 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 30383 N N - - - After thirteen-year-old Milos helps rescue a sailor in the open sea beyond Dinotopia's coral reef, he and some dolphins become involved with the young man's efforts to return home. Dominic Steig, William 6411 EN MG 5.6 3.0 F 21709 N N - - N Dominic the dog finds many exciting adventures and great danger fighting the Doomsday Gang after he decides to see the world. The Double Jinx Mystery Keene, Carolyn 5616 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 34387 N N - - N Nancy and her friends find they have to overcome people's superstitions and fears in solving the case of a "jinxed" and threatened bird farm. Down to the Wire Anderson, Mary 43281 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 33201 N N - - - Star has returned to Whitebrook Farm, Newhall but if Star doesn't win one of his first two races, Townsend Acres will take him back forever. Christina will have to become Star's jockey in order to save him. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #38. Dragon: Hound of Honor Edwards, Julie 78549 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 32000 N N - - N In medieval France, an Irish wolfhound Andrews helps solve the murder of his master, the beloved son of the Count de Montdidier and leader of the Royal Bodyguard in the court of Charles V. The coauthor is Emma Walton Hamilton.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Dragons of Spratt, Ohio Zinnen, Linda 83041 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 46877 N N - - - Seventh-grader John Salt, a budding animal behaviorist, and his best friend's sister become unlikely allies in an attempt to protect a pack of dragons from an unscrupulous cosmetics researcher. The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Cote, Jenny L. 135723 EN MG 5.5 21.0 F 133010 N N - - - After Max, Liz, Kate, and Al are granted Robe immortality for saving Noah and his family, they receive aid from a British archaeologist mouse and a forlorn camel in their appointed task to help Joseph after his brothers sell him into slavery. Dylan's Choice Gasque, Dale 41148 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 36973 N N - - - Dylan Becker used to be one of Christina Reese's best friends. Lately he has been spending more time playing soccer than riding his horse, and Christina is afraid she's losing her best friend. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #30. The Easter Cat De Jong, Meindert 5413 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 19696 N N - - N Although she always wanted a cat, Millie was never allowed to keep one until she found one next to her Easter basket. Elephant Run Smith, Roland 117768 EN MG 5.0 10.0 F 64434 N N - - - Nick endures servitude and beatings after his British father's plantation in Burma is invaded by the Japanese in 1941. When his father and others are taken prisoner, Nick, stranded with his friend Mya, plans a daring escape and rescue on elephants. Elephant Tears: Mask of the Trout, Richard 52632 EN MG 5.3 10.0 F 62276 N N - - - Dr. Jack MacGregor, once again in Elephant pursuit of protecting earth's dwindling resources and endangered animals, arrives in East Africa and collides with an international cartel that is exploiting African elephants. Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Emmy and the Home for Troubled Jonell, Lynne 126598 EN MG 5.1 10.0 F 64784 N N - - - Ten-year-old Emmy wants to be an Girls ordinary girl, but evil nanny Miss Barmy, now a rat, has trapped five of her former charges and plans to use them to steal jewels belonging to Emmy's parents. It's up to Emmy, Joe, and their rodent friends to stop her. The Enchanted Horse Nabb, Magdalen 10771 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 13660 N N - - N A lonely young girl living on a remote farm with her work-obsessed parents cares for an old and battered wooden horse with such devotion that it comes to life. Enchanted Lands: The Mission Moore, Mary 113816 EN MG 5.7 11.0 F 68303 N N - - - Chili, Mac, and Emily have never seen a UFO, interacted with an alien, or met animals that could talk. But this summer, that will change as a talking owl chooses them to be part of the elite Zozoan Force. The coauthor is Stephen Moore. Endangered Species Dixon, Franklin W. 11313 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 30734 N N - - - The Hardy boys join their father on an adventure on an undercover mission into the African Wild. The boys confront poachers who are devastating herds of endangered species. The Enormous Egg Butterworth, Oliver 609 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 36933 N N - N N Twelve-year-old Nate Twitchell's hen lays an egg the size of a melon, and the creature that hatches makes world news. Esperanza Duey, Kathleen 75016 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 17854 N N - - - Esperanza and Strider, two wild horses that are separated from their herd during a storm, set out to find the safe, green valley of their dreams. Evangeline Mudd and the Golden- Elliott, David 77177 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 30900 N N - - - When Evangeline Mudd's primatologist Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle parents travel to the Ikkinasti Jungle to study the golden-haired apes, Evangeline and the world-famous Dr. Pikkaflee are eventually called upon to rescue the Mudds and save the jungle.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Evangeline Mudd and the Great Elliott, David 106112 EN MG 5.6 5.0 F 29574 N N - - - Keeping a promise to her friends in the Mink Escapade/Rescue Pals United for Furry Friends organization, ten-year-old Evangeline returns to Mudd Manor to try to rescue a group of minks before they are turned into ballet costumes. Every Dog Has His Day Balaban, Bob 73252 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 25140 N N - - N Thomas and McGrowl are off on a wilderness adventure to Devil's Island. Legend has it there's a secret volcano on the island. Could someone be plotting to activate it and destroy Thomas's nearby hometown? Every Living Thing Rylant, Cynthia 84759 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 13127 N N - - - This book provides twelve stories in which animals change people's lives for the better. Everything for a Dog Martin, Ann M. 133937 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 47150 N N - - - In parallel stories, Bone, an orphaned dog, finds and loses a series of homes; Sunny, a family pet, helps Charlie through the grief and other after-effects of his brother's death; and lonely Henry pleads for a dog of his own. Exile Lasky, Kathryn 120567 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 41726 N N - - - The Striga, former dragon owl from the Middle Kingdom beyond the Unnamed Sea, has come to stay at the great tree. He has earned the trust of all by saving Bell, Soren's owlet, from Nyra. Book #14 The Explorers Ciencin, Scott 61472 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 29094 N N - - - When five young descendants of five brave Troodon knights hear the heroic tales of their ancestors, they become inspired to form a brand-new Explorers Club. Can these junior knights-in- training live up to their ancestors' legend?

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Faith in a Long Shot Leonhardt, Alice 67268 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 35690 N N - - - Melanie and Jazz couldn't be more thrilled when Image comes in second in the Florida Derby. This is just the kind of proof they've been waiting for - Image is ready to race in the big leagues. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #57. The Falconmaster LaFevers, R.L. 74675 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 34098 N N - - - Ten-year-old Wat, a crippled boy living in England, rescues two baby falcons and is led to discover the grandfather he never knew and the powerful magic that resides in the deep forest and in himself. Fallen Star Anderson, Mary 43283 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 35218 N N - - - Christina and Wonder's Star are about Newhall to race at Belmont. But something is wrong with Star. Faced with the possibility that Star many never race again, Christina doesn't find winning so important. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #43. Family Files Geras, Adele 41282 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 25316 N N - - - You may be surprised to learn that it is the family cat, Ozymandias, who records the Fantora Family Files. But as Ozzy will tell you, because Ozzy can talk as well as write, the whole family is a bit strange. Family Photographs Geras, Adele 41283 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 31694 N N - - - Ozzy the cat relates the further adventures of this unusual family, in which Bianca can bring things to life, Marco can make himself invisible, and Francesca can change the weather. Famous Animals Brocker, Susan 27419 EN MG 5.6 0.5 F 1695 N N - - - Remarkable stories about the courage, bravery, and devotion of animals. Faraway Filly Farley, Terri 127748 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 38870 N N - - - A space shortage on her grandfather's ranch forces Darby to set her mustang, Hoku, loose among the other horses in the pasture. Now that Hoku is free to roam, her untamed spirit returns. Book #10

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Father Goose & His Goslings Lishman, Bill 78438 EN MG 5.9 1.0 F 6795 N N - - - This is a story of how a man's childhood dream to fly with the birds becomes a reality. The Fear Place Naylor, Phyllis 11464 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 29624 N N - N N When he and his older brother Gordon Reynolds are left camping alone in the Rocky Mountains, twelve-year-old Doug faces his fear of heights and his feelings about Gordon--with the help of a cougar. Feed Me! Funky Food Science Capeci, Anne 71306 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 16801 N N - - - Professor von Offel must rescue Atom, from Ethan Flask and Professor the parrot, who is in danger of losing his von Offel head in a talking contest. Fergus: The Soccer-Playing Colt Peterson, Dan A. 102670 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 38089 N N - - - Fergus is a palomino colt bred to be a polo pony. Quite by accident, it is discovered that he is a very adept and very acrobatic soccer goalkeeper. He becomes an overnight celebrity and is soon on a nationwide tour to promote the sport. Finding Danny Glass, Linzi 137959 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 37127 N N - - - While searching for her lost dog, twelve- year-old Bree meets a volunteer from a local animal shelter who helps Bree put her life in perspective. Fine Feathered Friends: Poems for Yolen, Jane 79700 EN MG 5.1 0.5 F 1695 N N - - - Fourteen original poems explore a flock Young People of birds with skillful wordplay that inspires the reader to look at some common feathered friends in uncommon ways. Fire and Ice Hunter, Erin 70122 EN MG 5.4 11.0 F 71216 N N - - N Fireheart, a full-fledged warrior cat, must confront questions of loyalty and identity as he faces the possibility of betrayal from within his own forest clan. Book #2 Fire in the Sky Hunter, Erin 137747 EN MG 5.0 9.0 F 61226 N N - - - Despite their misgivings about the many dangers that lie ahead, the bears venture out onto the Everlasting Ice and learn of their final destination with the help of a mystical bear spirit. Book #5

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Fire Maiden Farley, Terri 121612 EN MG 5.5 7.0 F 46045 N N - - - Darby is excited to go observe the island's volcanoes, despite recent small earthquakes that could mean an eruption is coming, but when the volcanoes do erupt, it's much scarier than she anticipated, and lava leaves her and Hoku stranded. Book #5 Fire, Bed & Bone Branford, Henrietta 21737 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 26226 N N - - - In 1381 in England, a hunting dog recounts what happens to her beloved master Rufus and his family when they are arrested on suspicion of being part of the peasants' rebellion led by Wat Tyler and the preacher John Ball. Firefly Farley, Terri 103208 EN MG 5.5 7.0 F 42606 N N - - - Samantha can't wait to spend the last weeks of summer relaxing, but a mustang colt injured in a fire needs her help, and she only has a week to teach him to trust humans and find him a good home. Book #18 Firehorse Wilson, Diane Lee 110133 EN MG 5.9 13.0 F 81137 N N - - - Fifteen-year-old horse lover Rachel is determined to become a veterinarian despite the opposition of her father and mother and the norms of Boston in 1872. The Fires Beneath the Sea Millet, Lydia 145083 EN MG 5.1 9.0 F 57572 N N - - - Cara, her brother Max, and her best friend Haley embark on a quest for answers after Cara's mother disappears and their search reveals that Cara's mother had discovered proof that the world has much stranger, much older inhabitants than anyone imagined. Firestar's Quest Hunter, Erin 118241 EN MG 5.5 19.0 F 123370 N N - - N Firestar, leader of the ThunderClan, sets off on a harrowing journey to find a long- lost clan of cats that had been forced to leave the forest many years ago. Firestorm DeWeese, Gene 20067 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 32223 N N - - - Albert, along with their dinosaur partners Hightop and Thunderfoot, race to find a solution to stop the killing of a special plant.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Firewing Oppel, Kenneth 63237 EN MG 5.0 12.0 F 76874 N N - - N Griffin, a Silverwing newborn, is sucked into a fissure deep below the earth. Shade, Griffin's father, soon realizes that his son has been drawn into the Underworld, and embarks on the most dangerous of journeys to rescue him. The First Collier Lasky, Kathryn 105860 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 37808 N N - - N Grank, noble Spotted Owl, friend and supporter of King H'rath, has exiled himself to Beyond the Beyond, where he has developed his firesight and studies embers and flames. He is the First Collier. Book #9. Fish Matthews, L.S. 79068 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 33197 N N - - N As fighting closes in on the village where Tiger's parents have been working, the three of them and a mysterious guide set out on a difficult journey to safety. Flawed Dogs: The Shocking Raid Breathed, Berkeley 132643 EN MG 5.6 5.0 F 30347 N N - - - After being framed by a jealous poodle, on Westminster a dachshund is left for dead but comes back with a group of mutts from the National Last Ditch Dog Depository to disrupt the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show and exact revenge on Cassius the poodle. Fleabiscuit Sings! Shyer, Marlene Fanta 86475 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 28118 N N - - - A down-on-their luck New York City family thinks they can make some money when they discover that their neighbor's dog can sing harmony in the family's subway singing act. The Fledgling Langton, Jane 114 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 40081 N N - N N Georgie's fondest hope, to be able to fly, is fleetingly fulfilled when she is befriended by a Canada goose. Book #4 The Fledglings Markle, Sandra 43417 EN MG 5.8 7.0 F 41800 N N - - - Orphaned after the death of her mother, fourteen-year-old Kate runs away to live with her grandfather, a Cherokee Indian who is trying to stop the poaching of predator birds.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Flute's Journey: The Life of a Wood Cherry, Lynne 14412 EN MG 5.5 0.5 F 2315 N N - - - A young wood thrush makes his first Thrush migration from his nesting ground in a forest preserve in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica and back again. The Flying Angels Hubbard, Coleen 2547 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 18049 N N - - - Adela is excited to perform with the Flying Angels, the vaulting team to which her sisters belong, but her pride makes her quit when she falls while dismounting from her horse. For Your Paws Only Frederick, Heather 102174 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 44396 N N - - - When the infamous and formerly Vogel illiterate rat leader Roquefort Dupont is found reading a book at the Library of Congress, the mice fear that their future is bleak. The Forbidden Stallion Platt, Chris 51499 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 36143 N N - - - Ashleigh learns how to turn Aladdin into a winning horse but she cannot decide whether to keep this a secret. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #5. Forest of Secrets Hunter, Erin 73953 EN MG 5.8 11.0 F 71926 N N - - N The warrior cat Fireheart's determination to uncover the truth about another warrior's death leads him deep into danger, and reveals secrets that test the strength of clan loyalties. Book #3 Forgotten Heroes Steele, Michael 25553 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 28139 N N - - - A shoebox full of old baseball cards at a Anthony garage sale leads Wishbone and his friends to unearth a secret from Oakdale's past. Book #12 The Fourth Apprentice Hunter, Erin 134469 EN MG 5.4 11.0 F 71638 N N - - N Jayfeather and Lionblaze wait for a sign from StarClan as to the identity of the third cat in the prophecy while Dovekit and Ivykit prepare to become ThunderClan apprentices. Book #1 Fox Hunt Bryant, Bonnie 10566 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 27408 N N - - - As the girls enjoy the fox hunt, they want to make sure the fox goes unhurt.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Fred the Mouse: Making Friends Haller, Reese 107047 EN MG 5.4 1.0 F 9336 N N - - - Fred the mouse, the Scurry and Scamper Champion, sets out to find the magical place in his dreams where creatures of the world live in harmony. Book #2 Fred the Mouse: Rescuing Haller, Reese 110146 EN MG 5.0 1.0 F 9190 N N - - - Fred the mouse discovers the true Freedom meaning of freedom. Book #3 Freddy and the Bean Home News Brooks, Walter R. 59049 EN MG 5.5 7.0 F 42638 N N - - - Freddy, the multitalented pig, publishes a newspaper for the animals on Bean Farm. Freddy and the Men from Mars Brooks, Walter R. 64597 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 43779 N N - - - Freddy the Pig's sleuthing skills are put to the test by conniving rats and a band of rabbits masquerading as Martians. Freddy and the Space Ship Brooks, Walter R. 59050 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 43576 N N - - - Freddy, the pig, and some barnyard friends take off for Mars in Mr. Bean's space ship, but things go awry when Mrs. Peppercorn fiddles with the controls. Freddy Goes to Florida Brooks, Walter R. 24945 EN MG 5.9 6.0 F 36772 N N - - - Freddy and other barnyard animals decide to escape the cold winter by vacationing in sunny Florida. Freddy Goes to the North Pole Brooks, Walter R. 64598 EN MG 5.7 8.0 F 49946 N N - - - Freddy the pig and his barnyard friends run the very successful Barnyard Tours, Inc., but on a trip to the North Pole some sailors cause trouble for them and Santa, who, when the animals drive off the bad men, offers a sleigh ride home. Freddy Plays Football Brooks, Walter R. 64599 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 46613 N N - - - While clever Freddy the pig tries to find out if Mrs. Bean's long-lost brother is really her brother, he also attends school so that he will be eligible to play in the big football game between Centerboro and Tushville.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Freddy Rides Again Brooks, Walter R. 64600 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 40009 N N - - - Freddy the Pig leaps to action astride his trusty steed Cy in an attempt to rid the countryside of several menaces including Mr. Elihu P. Margarine, a wealthy fox hunter who has wantonly destroyed the vegetable garden of his neighbors. Freddy the Detective Brooks, Walter R. 18371 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 39431 N N - - N Freddy the pig does some detective work in order to solve the mystery of the missing train. Freddy the Magician Brooks, Walter R. 64601 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 45453 N N - - - With the help of Jinx, the cat, and Jinx's sister, Minx, Freddy pulls some wonderful tricks, not the least of which is outwitting the fraudulent magician who comes to entertain the unsuspecting inhabitants of the nearby town of Centerboro. Freddy to the Rescue: Book Three Reiche, Dietlof 102142 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 30374 N N - - - In his continuing adventures, Freddy, a in the Golden Hamster Saga golden hamster who can read and write, joins his animal and human friends to save a colony of endangered field hamsters from being killed when an automobile plant is constructed on their land. Freddy's Cousin Weedly Brooks, Walter R. 64602 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 45559 N N - - - Freddy's cousin comes to Bean Farm, and what a timid soul he turns out to be. Jinx, the cat, decides to take charge of him, so as to help him get over his shyness and poor Weedly doesn't know what exciting events are about to occur. Freddy's Final Quest Reiche, Dietlof 114626 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 37990 N N - - - Freddy the golden hamster and his animal cohorts, along with a computerized, robotic golden hamster, travel back in time to Assyria, where some of them are captured by crusaders and Freddy gets a taste of undomesticated living. Book #5

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Free Again Farley, Terri 67270 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 44073 N N - - - Sam finds a home for a group of "unadoptable" mustangs and feels like a hero. But when she promises to help care for the horses - especially the blind filly among them - she's overwhelmed with responsibilities. Book #5 From This Day On Brooke, Lauren 89048 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 38179 N N - - - With Lou's wedding fast approaching, Amy considers leaving Heartland to attend college next year, but helping a lost pony that mysteriously arrives on the farm may help her find the key to where her future truly lies. Book #19 Full Gallop Bryant, Bonnie 62883 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 50969 N N - - - Carole Hanson's work with a problem horse is really paying off, and with Pine Hollow expanding, her future's set -- isn't it? Gabriel's Journey Hart, Alison 121468 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 36780 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Gabriel, a former slave, leaves behind his life as a professional jockey and joins his father in the Fifth U.S. Colored Cavalry at Camp Nelson, Kentucky. Book #3 Galloping Gold Farley, Terri 129347 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 41946 N N - - - Darby and Ann try to teach Sugarfoot, a horse with bad habits, how to behave in order to keep the equine rescue program from being shut down, and the two friends decide to enter the feisty animal in the island's charity race. Book #11 The Gecko & Sticky: Sinister Van Draanen, 135413 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 23663 N N - - - Seventh-grader Dave and his talking Substitute Wendelin gecko decide they must rescue an odious science teacher who has been kidnapped by the villainous Damien Black, who is masquerading as a substitute teacher in order to steal Dave's magic Aztec wristband. Book #3

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Gecko & Sticky: The Greatest Van Draanen, 130462 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 21739 N N - - - When the diabolical Damien Black robs Power Wendelin a bank and steals a tiger-eye of great sentimental value, he is pursued by thirteen-year-old Dave Sanchez and his sidekick, a talking gecko named Sticky, who are armed with a magical Aztec wristband. Book #2 The Gecko & Sticky: The Power Van Draanen, 137868 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 25981 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Dave and Sticky, his Potion Wendelin kleptomaniac sidekick gecko, try to keep a special potion from falling into the hands of the diabolical Damien Black. Book #4 The Georges and the Jewels Smiley, Jane 132419 EN MG 5.2 9.0 F 60775 N N - - - Seventh-grader Abby Lovitt grows up on her family's California horse ranch in the 1960s, learning to train the horses her father sells and trying to reconcile her strict religious upbringing with her own ideas about life. Book #1 Ghost Cats Shreve, Susan 79701 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 25049 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Peter and his three younger siblings rediscover their lost closeness when the ghosts of their dead pet cats begin to return mysteriously. Ghost Eye Bauer, Marion Dane 78009 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 11330 N N - - - A beautiful show cat with one blue eye and one gold eye, receives his first real love from a lonely girl and discovers he has a very unique ability. Ghost Horses Skurzynski, Gloria 44288 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 30532 N N - - - Visiting Zion National Park with his family, twelve-year-old Jack encounters two mysteries; the strange behavior of a band of wild mustangs & the possibly sinister actions of his new foster brother, a Shoshone boy. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #2 The Ghost of Cutler Creek DeFelice, Cynthia 75917 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 36378 N N - - N When Allie is contacted by the ghost of a dog, she and Dub investigate the surly new boy at school and his father to see if they are involved.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Gift Horse Farley, Terri 74533 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 49352 N N - - - When Sam rescues a beautiful draft horse from an auction, she's sure he'll be perfect to groom for resale. Then disaster strikes River Bend, and it's Sam who needs help, and just in time to save the day, Tinkerbell's true talents are revealed. Book #9 Gift Horse Bryant, Bonnie 10568 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 33327 N N - - - Will Stevie have to give up her dream horse? Gildaen: The Heroic Adventures of Buchwald, Emilie 60432 EN MG 5.9 8.0 F 50872 N N - - - Having lost his memory, a boy with a Most Unusual Rabbit magical powers teams up with the rabbit Gildaen to search for his true identity. A Girl's Best Friend Savitz, Harriet May 106713 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 22338 N N - - - Laurie, who has been blind since birth, has some rough times when she moves to a new school and her dog, Jessie, begins showing signs of old age. She is determined to handle her problems with the help of a loving family and good friends. Glory's Rival Bentley, Karen 19518 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 42417 N N - - - Cindy and Samantha both have entered horses in the Breeders' Cup Classic. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #18. Gnat Stokes and the Foggy Bottom Keehn, Sally M. 87561 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 30794 N N - - - In Mary's Cove, Tennessee, in 1869, Swamp Queen twelve-year-old Gnat Stokes decides to prove she's not just a troublemaker by rescuing a boy who was spirited away seven years earlier by the evil Swamp Queen of Foggy Bottom. Golden Ghost Farley, Terri 71853 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 44961 N N - - - Sam discovers a lost palomino in a spooky ghost town. The horse looks like a mirage, but also looks well cared for, and even familiar. Could it be the missing horse from her best friend's ranch? Book #8

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Golden Goose King-Smith, Dick 85601 EN MG 5.0 1.0 F 9100 N N - - N Farmer Skint and his family on Woebegone Farm have fallen on hard times, but their luck changes with the arrival of a special golden goose. The Golden Tree Lasky, Kathryn 114312 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 39206 N N - - N Soren, Twilight, Gylfie, and Digger face their biggest challenge yet as the young king, haunted by the suspicion that haggish blood flows in his veins, hunts for the truth. His wanderings imperil himself and the guardians who travel with him. Book #12 Goldwhiskers Frederick, Heather 113994 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 50571 N N - - - During a London vacation, Oz Levinson Vogel must deal with the bullying Priscilla Winterbottom while mouse spy Glory Goldenleaf tracks the whereabouts of a valuable jewel, missing orphaned mouselings, and two evil ministers of rats. Book #3 Good Dog! Balaban, Bob 78967 EN MG 5.2 3.0 F 21775 N N - - N When a heroic deed lands McGrowl in the local newspaper, his original owner, Edwina Tuttle, spots her former pet--and invites McGrowl to her house for a visit. A Good Horse Smiley, Jane 140428 EN MG 5.3 10.0 F 66310 N N - - - On her family's California horse ranch in the 1960s, eighth-grader Abby Lovitt faces the possibility of giving up her beloved colt, Jack, when it comes to light that his dam might have been stolen. Book #2 Good-bye, Midnight Wanderer Coates, Olivia 51476 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 35651 N N - - - Ashleigh feels responsible for the terrible accident that cost Midnight Wanderer his life. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #4. Gorilla Rescue Bailey, Jill 12610 EN MG 5.1 1.0 F 4453 N N - - - Emmanuel, an employee of the Rwandan National Park, saves several gorillas from poachers and sets out on a tracking expedition to count gorillas for an upcoming census.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Grand Escape Naylor, Phyllis 7138 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 29301 N N - N N After years of being strictly house cats, Reynolds Marco and Polo escape into the wonderful but dangerous outside world and are sent on three challenging adventures by a group of cats known as the Club of Mysteries. Book #1. Gray Boy Arnosky, Jim 568 EN MG 5.1 2.0 F 10530 N N - - N Despite his attachment to the young boy who raised him from a puppy, Gray Boy gives in to his natural instincts and goes back to the wild. The Great American Mousical Edwards, Julie 106830 EN MG 5.2 3.0 F 17174 N N - - - This book presents the adventures of Andrews theatrical mice that live and work in a miniature world beneath Broadway. The coauthor is Emma Walton Hamilton. Great Bear Lake Hunter, Erin 128929 EN MG 5.2 11.0 F 73101 N N - - N Kallik, Lusa, Toklo, and Ujurak unite and begin their journey to discover what it means to be a bear in the wilderness, and when they gather near a remote lake to learn from their elders, they learn that one of their group is in danger. Book #2 Great Expectations Dickerson, Karle 64606 EN MG 5.9 6.0 F 37258 N N - - - When Parker Townsend goes to England with two horses to train for the Olympics, he discovers that the English do things very differently from what he is used to. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #55. The Green Dog: A Mostly True Staples, Suzanne 73961 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 27925 N N - - N During the summer before fifth grade, Story Fisher Suzanne, a daydreaming loner who likes to fish and walk through the woods, acquires a canine companion. Green Jasper Grant, K.M. 108262 EN MG 5.8 11.0 F 70646 N N - - - Having returned to a politically unstable England after the Crusades, brothers Will and Gavin, with the help of the red horse Hosanna, attempt to rescue their friend Ellie who is being held prisoner by an enemy of King Richard I. Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Gully's Travels Seidler, Tor 123730 EN MG 5.6 4.0 F 27929 N N - - - A well-bred Lhasa apso named Gulliver is forced to leave his master and finds a new one named Carlos, the doorman of a Manhattan apartment building, who takes the dog to his place in Queens, where Gully meets low-life mutts and boisterous humans. Gypsy Gold Farley, Terri 109798 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 42736 N N - - - Samantha does not know what to do when her new friend Nicholas, a boy traveling cross-country on a Gypsy Vanner mare while learning about his gypsy ancestry, is suspected of being involved in the theft of a mustang. Book #23 Halsey's Pride Hall, Lynn 8528 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 30937 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old March, an epileptic, comes to live with her dog-breeder father and through her growing attachment to her father's prize dog Pride learns a great deal about love, truth, courage, and how to cope with adverse fate. Hamlet Goes to School Ashcraft, Carolyn 102195 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 14443 N N - - - Kirby Piper, anxious about starting fourth grade, receives the gift of a free- spirited hamster named Hamlet, who helps Kirby face many risky adventures at his new school. The Hatchling Lasky, Kathryn 88920 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 45144 N N - - N Kludd is dead and Nyra is determined that her hatchling, Nyroc, will fulfill his father's destiny, the vicious oppression of all the owl kingdoms. But Nyroc is a poor student of evil. A light grows in his heart fed by scraps of forbidden legend. Book #7 Hatchling Snyder, Midori 11411 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 34779 N N - - - A young apprentice at the dinosaur hatchery endangers a rare egg.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Haunting of Freddy: Book Four Reiche, Dietlof 105976 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 40995 N N - - N The characters in Freddy's latest novel, in the Golden Hamster Saga an evil fifteenth-century poacher and his ferrets, mysteriously come to life, endangering Freddy and his friends and drawing them to an English castle near where the poacher once lived. The Haunting of Hathaway House Steele, Alexander 123808 EN MG 5.1 8.0 F 53571 N N - - - Wanda Gilmore's reputedly haunted ancestral home will be hers if she can spend three nights there, with a little help from Wishbone and the gang. Book #3 Hawksmaid: The Untold Story of Lasky, Kathryn 137267 EN MG 5.2 8.0 F 50765 N N - - - In twelfth-century England, Matty grows Robin Hood and Maid Marian up to be a master falconer able to communicate with the devoted birds who later help her and Fynn, also known as Robin Hood, to foil Prince John's plot to steal the crown. Hay Fever Bryant, Bonnie 10570 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 27287 N N - - - The Saddle Club tries to find a girl for Max. Headstrong Bryant, Bonnie 36384 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 50698 N N - - - Callie wants to train Barq to be an endurance horse, but she feels it just will not happen. Is she right or will something happen? The Healing of Texas Jake Naylor, Phyllis 20680 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 22191 N N - - N To prove themselves worthy of Reynolds succeeding Texas Jake as leader of the feline Club of Mysteries, cat brothers Marco and Polo agree to bring him to the comfrey that will heal his wounds. Book #2. Heart of Fire Holmes, Victoria 110279 EN MG 5.6 12.0 F 76544 N N - - - In 1923, Maddie's family is reunited when her brother finally comes home to England after fighting in the Great War, but when she discovers that he is an impostor, Maddie faces the loss of both her new brother and his horse, which she has grown to love. Heart of Gold Brooke, Lauren 105857 EN MG 5.3 7.0 F 48042 N N - - - Honey is immediately drawn to Patience's new pony while she silently deals with her brother's illness. Book #3

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Heart of the Mummy Donbavand, Tommy 136590 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 16166 N N - - - Luke, Resus, and Cleo must contend with hordes of spiders while they search for the third relic, the heart of an ancient mummy. Book #3 Heartbreak Bronco Farley, Terri 86799 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 42773 N N - - - When a hard-luck horse named Jinx comes to River Bend, everyone seems to think he is bad luck. Samantha knows he is not, but he skittish, unruly and the fastest horse she's ever seen. Book #13 Hercules Amsterdam Haber, Melissa Glenn 70564 EN MG 5.6 9.0 F 54612 N N - - - A human boy, just three inches tall, finds a home and happiness in a mouse city until he learns of a ancient threat and goes on a dangerous quest to save the city, assisted by old friends and new. High Elk's Treasure Sneve, Virginia 44227 EN MG 5.6 2.0 F 15478 N N - - - High Elk builds a herd of horses as a Driving Hawk legacy for future generations. High Rhulain Jacques, Brian 102037 EN MG 5.5 15.0 F 99186 N N - - N Following a dream, the young ottermaid Tiria travels from Redwall to the Green Isle, where otters have long been enslaved by feral cats but fight back as they await the High Rhulain, a savior whose coming was foretold. Highway Robbery Thompson, Kate 130120 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 10065 N N - - - On a cold day in 18th-century England, a poor boy agrees to watch a stranger's fine horse for a golden guinea but soon finds himself in a difficult situation when the king's guard appears and wants to use him as bait in their pursuit of a highwayman. Holiday Homecoming Platt, Chris 45295 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 35584 N N - - - It is almost Thanksgiving and Ashleigh is not feeling very thankful. Will a holiday miracle bring back the old Ashleigh? This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #9.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description A Holiday Memory Brooke, Lauren 84359 EN MG 5.7 7.0 F 43737 N N - - - Amy remembers her last Christmas with her mother. Filled with a sense of nostalgia and inspiration, this book shows Amy's life before the start of the series. Special Edition #1 A Home for Jessie Pullein-Thompson, 14019 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 33737 N N - - - Matt stared at the sack he had pulled Christine from the water. He could feel his heart beating as he put his hand in it. Something alive was in there. It was a puppy, barely breathing. Matt was determined to help it survive. Home Free Lasky, Kathryn 107110 EN MG 5.2 9.0 F 59167 N N - - - Fifteen-year-old Sam's fight to save a wilderness area for endangered eagles helps an autistic girl return to reality and reveals her strange hidden power. Hoofprints in the Snow Dickerson, Karle 66627 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 34658 N N - - - One day when she's out for a ride, Lyssa follows a trail of hoofprints that takes her into the mountains. Climbing a snowdrift, she set off an avalanche that builds as it heads straight for her ranch. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #56. Hoot Hiaasen, Carl 61464 EN MG 5.2 9.0 F 61113 N N - N N Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site. The Horse and His Boy Lewis, C.S. 612 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 49425 N N - N N A Talking Horse and a boy prince save Narnia from invasion. Book #5 The Horse Charmer Farley, Terri 116762 EN MG 5.4 8.0 F 52722 N N - - - After the filly she saved in Nevada arrives at her grandfather's Hawaii ranch, Darby realizes the horse is in bad condition and she must try to save it. Book #1 A Horse for Christmas Campbell, Joanna 51467 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 32555 N N - - - Lightning, the horse Ashleigh nursed back to health, might be adopted out to another home, and right before Christmas! Book #2.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description A Horse for the Summer Bates, Michelle 25931 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 26216 N N - - - When Tom is left a prize winning jumper for the summer, things don't turn out quite as he had hoped. The Horse Hunters Peck, Robert Newton 106981 EN MG 5.0 9.0 F 56886 N N - - - In 1932 in Florida, despite his older brother's objections, fifteen-year-old Laddy finds himself, through a series of unforeseen circumstances, traveling alone more than 100 miles to bring back wild horses for the rodeo and for breeding. Horse Love Bryant, Bonnie 36361 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 32732 N N - - - A girl whose first love is horses learns some lessons about love and friendship while on a Caribbean vacation with her parents. The Horse of Her Dreams Estes, Allison 19524 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 37132 N N - - - Christina does not want to be a jockey, and Sterling Dream does not want to be a race horse. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #24. Horse Sense: The Story of Will Schultz, Jan Neubert 53786 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 29724 N N - - - When his beloved mare is stolen by the Sasse, His Horse Star, and the James gang after an attempted bank Outlaw Jesse James robbery in the nearby town of Northfield, Will joins the posse looking for the outlaws. Horse Spy Bryant, Bonnie 36362 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 29104 N N - - - A girl arrives at Pine Hollow accompanied by very official looking men who are on the look-out for spies. The girls are in for an adventure when a spy really does show up at Pine Hollow, and the Saddle Club rides to the rescue. Horse Tale Bryant, Bonnie 10574 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 30542 N N - - - Stevie has always longed for a horse of her own, and this summer she finally has the chance to get one. Horse Tales Crebbin, June 102434 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 25512 N N - - - This collection of fourteen horse tales draws on a wide range of places, times, and cultures.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Horse Thief Bryant, Bonnie 20720 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 28396 N N - - - Phil, one of the Saddle Club members, is accused of stealing money from the stable office, and it's up to the club to clear him. Horse Trade Bryant, Bonnie 10575 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 26259 N N - - - Can Stevie live up to her side of the bargain to take the very best care of the horse? Horse Trouble Bryant, Bonnie 10576 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26930 N N - - - Can the Saddle Club manage the stable when the manager goes away for a few days? The Horse-Tamer Farley, Walter 115072 EN MG 5.6 5.0 F 30803 N N - - - Henry tells of an unscrupulous con-man who mistreats horses into behaving temporarily. Bill, a horse-whisperer, is determined to show that the man is a fraud. A Hound for Hannah Wiggin, Eric 34724 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 33433 N N - - - Hannah Parmenter finally finds someone to go exploring with, a puppy. She must convince her mother to let her keep the puppy while dealing with insensitive cousins and worrying about her brother. Hound Heaven High, Linda Oatman 14863 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 30936 N N - - - Living with her grandfather on Muckwater Mountain in West Virginia, twelve-year-old Silver aggressively pursues her dream of having a dog by working to earn the money for one. The Hound of the Baskervilles Brook, Henry 74480 EN MG 5.9 5.0 F 32597 N N - - - When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in peculiar circumstances, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called in to investigate. Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The House of Sixty Fathers De Jong, Meindert 40 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 40922 N N - N N A young Chinese boy and his pet pig are separated from his parents when Japanese soldiers invade his country.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description How & Why Stories: World Tales Hamilton, Martha 48674 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 19202 N N - - - This is a collection of twenty-five Kids Can Read & Tell traditional stories explaining why an animal or plant or natural object looks or acts the way it does. The coauthor is Mitch Weiss. The Hundred and One Dalmatians Smith, Dodie 41 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 44347 N N - - N Pongo and Missis, two young, married Dalmatians must save their missing puppies and enlist the aid of their owners, Mr. and Mrs. Dearly, and all the country's dogs in their search. The Hunted Skurzynski, Gloria 44300 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 32363 N N - - - At Glacier National Park to investigate why grizzly bear cubs are disappearing, the Landon family becomes involved with a ten-year-old Mexican runaway boy. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #5 Hurry Home, Candy De Jong, Meindert 43 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 43979 N N - - N Lost and nameless, a stray dog exhibits courage and finds a home at last. Hurt Go Happy Rorby, Ginny 108317 EN MG 5.2 9.0 F 62361 N N - - N Thirteen-year-old Joey Willis has been deaf since the age of six, but her mother has never allowed her to learn sign language. Everything changes when she meets Dr. Charles Mansell and his baby chimpanzee, Sukari. I Am the Great Horse Roberts, Katherine 110417 EN MG 5.4 23.0 F 150089 N N - - - The war horse Bucephalas recounts his adventures from 344 to 323 B.C. with Alexander the Great and his relationship with a groom who has prophetic dreams. I Was a Rat! Pullman, Philip 35642 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26228 N N - - N A little boy turns life in London upside down when he appears at the house of a lonely old couple and insists he was a rat. I, Freddy: Book One in the Golden Reiche, Dietlof 51815 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 29475 N N - - - Freddy, a remarkably intelligent golden Hamster Saga hamster, learns how to read and how to write on a computer and escapes captivity to become an independent and civilized creature.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description In the Shadow of the Mammoth Clark, Patricia 83825 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 45153 N N - - - Zol, a Clovis boy, must face his fears Nikolina and join the Star Dancers in the hunt for the Wooly Mammoth. Ingrid and the Wolf Alexis, Andre 103317 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 28822 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Ingrid Balazs travels to Hungary to visit her grandmother, the Countess Liliane, to learn more about her family's hidden past and connected histories. Inside Grandad Dickinson, Peter 76700 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 31452 N N - - N Gavin tries to enlist the help of selkies -- seal people -- to communicate with his comatose grandfather. Into the Blue Baglio, Ben M. 63661 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 26497 N N - - - Jody can't believe her dolphin voyage has begun. A whole world of discovery awaits her aboard the Dolphin Dreamer. An unexpected passenger, however, threatens to spoil the trip of a lifetime, and a sudden storm puts Jody's life in danger. Into the Wild Hunter, Erin 67278 EN MG 5.6 10.0 F 62751 N N - - N Rusty, a bored house kitten, is apprenticed by the ThunderClan and must struggle to fit in when the group of feral cats is threatened by the enemy ShadowClan. Book #1 Irish Red Kjelgaard, Jim 5425 EN MG 5.8 7.0 F 45312 N N - - N After many misadventures, a rebellious Irish Setter finally proves that he can act like the thoroughbred he is. The Island Stallion Farley, Walter 10579 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 53786 N N - - N A boy and his archeologist friend spend two weeks on a desolate Caribbean island where they discover a hidden valley, underground tunnels built by Spanish Conquistadors, and a wild flame-colored stallion. Book #4 The Island Stallion Races Farley, Walter 74987 EN MG 5.8 9.0 F 57174 N N - - - Two visitors from another world enter the secret valley of Azul Island and provide Steve with a chance to see how Flame can do in competition with the world's fastest horses. Book #11

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Island Stallion's Fury Farley, Walter 75020 EN MG 5.5 8.0 F 50435 N N - - - Pitch and Steve's secret island valley is discovered and invaded by a hard and vicious man, who is a threat to the island stallion and his band. Can Flame rescue Steve? Book #7 It's A Dog-Eat-Dog World Balaban, Bob 83015 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 22890 N N - - N Thomas and his bionic dog McGrowl investigate when it becomes obvious that something is not quite right at Hiram Biddle's new obedience school for dogs. Jack London's Dog Wales, Dirk 130108 EN MG 5.7 2.0 F 13844 N N - - - Imagine what might have happened to a dog befriended by author Jack London during the 1897 Yukon gold rush and that served as the model for Buck from his novel CALL OF THE WILD. Jack's Knife Wood, Beverley 106184 EN MG 5.5 11.0 F 68447 N N - - - Big and strong for his age, 14-year-old Jack is a good baseball player who puts a lot of anger into his swing. When a stray dog turns up, he and his mother have a blow-up over whether to adopt it or call animal-control. The coauthor is Chris Wood. Jack: The Story of a Beaver Woods, Shirley 67727 EN MG 5.6 2.0 F 15002 N N - - - As Jack matures, he quickly becomes a working member of the colony. While he is expected to protect his mother's new litter, he also learns to fell trees, repair the lodge, and foil the trapper's snares. Jaguar Attack! Parsons, John 50601 EN MG 5.3 1.0 F 3791 N N - - - Celeste and her fellow travelers are trapped in a dangerous jungle. Behind them are the rocks of a cave and in front of them is a snarling, hungry jaguar! Jake's Safari Hanbury-Tenison, 23384 EN MG 5.9 4.0 F 28085 N N - - - While visiting his Aunt Meg in Africa, Robin Jake befriends Saguta and helps the young Samburu warrior recover his tribe's cattle from robbers.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Janie's Private Eyes Snyder, Zilpha 130244 EN MG 5.2 8.0 F 54198 N N - - - Intent on investigating a rash of dog Keatley disappearances, eight-year-old Janie forms a detective agency and involves her friends and unwilling family members in tracking clues and suspects. Jo's Triumph Tate, Nikki 59452 EN MG 5.2 3.0 F 21069 N N - - - In 1860, a young girl escapes from an orphanage in Carson City, disguises herself as a boy, and joins the Pony Express where danger and adventure await. Jodie's Journey Thiele, Colin 22027 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 31103 N N - - - When Jodie won the Greenvale Junior Show Jumping Championship, there were tears of happiness in her eyes. When she becomes ill, the hurdles that lay ahead would be more challenging than those she had just overcome. The Journey Lasky, Kathryn 71435 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 48893 N N - - N When Soren and his friends finally arrive at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, they will be tested in ways they never dreamed and face challenges they never imagined. Book #2 Journey to the Blue Moon: In Rupp, Rebecca 110721 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 40141 N N - - - After a gang of talking rats transports a Which Time Is Lost and Then young boy to the Moon, he embarks on Found Again a series of adventures and gains a new perspective on the concept of time. The Judgment Martini, Clem 108066 EN MG 5.1 8.0 F 55633 N N - - - In the third and final novel in this series, Kyp and the remains of the flock flee from Kuper and his fanatical collection. Julia Gillian (and the Art of McGhee, Alison 123049 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26182 N N - - - Nine-year-old Julia Gillian learns a lot Knowing) about facing fear as she and her St. Bernard, Bigfoot, take long walks through their Minneapolis neighborhood one hot summer, and she seeks the courage to finish a book that could have an unhappy ending. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Julia Gillian (and the Dream of the McGhee, Alison 138350 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 32080 N N - - - While trying to cope with more Dog) schoolwork, including an assignment in her least-favorite subject, sixth-grade Julia Gillian faces her toughest challenge as her beloved dog, and lifelong companion, nears the end of his life. Book #3 Julie Taylor, Cora 42264 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 27092 N N - - - Julie can see both the past and the future. But is her strange power a special gift, or a terrible curse? Julie George, Jean 11720 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 42669 N N - N N Julie returns to live with her father and Craighead finds she must make choices between the old and the new in this sequel to Julie of the Wolves. Julie's Wolf Pack George, Jean 17778 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 38797 N N - - N Continues the story of Julie and her Craighead wolves, in which Kapu protects his pack from famine and disease while uniting it under his new leadership. Juliet: A Dream Takes Flight Kirwan, Anna 15073 EN MG 5.4 2.0 F 11784 N N - - - In fourteenth-century England, Juliet must recapture a valuable falcon accidentally released by her younger brother. Juliet: Midsummer at Greenchapel Kirwan, Anna 18772 EN MG 5.4 2.0 F 12614 N N - - - On the day before Midsummer Eve in England in 1340, eleven-year-old Juliet accompanies Gil on a trip to get medicine for a wounded falcon. The Jungle Book (The Whole Kipling, Rudyard 69991 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 50647 N N - - - In this book, selected stories from two Story) JUNGLE BOOKS chronicle the adventures of Mowgli, the boy raised by a pack of wolves in the Indian jungle, and his clash with man. The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story Kipling, Rudyard 108509 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 23699 N N - - - This book presents three unabridged adventures of Mowgli, the boy reared by a pack of wolves in an Indian jungle, including MOWGLI'S BROTHERS, KAA'S HUNTING, and TIGER! TIGER! The illustrator is Nicola Bayley.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Just a Little Later with Eevo and Shykoff, Henry 68182 EN MG 5.6 6.0 F 39416 N N - - - Sim and Eevo are off on a long, Sim dangerous journey back to the Wetlands Clan, accompanied by the wolves, Shim and Dedu. Justin Morgan Had a Horse Henry, Marguerite 235 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 30779 N N - N N An unusual work horse raised in Vermont and known originally as "Little Bub" becomes the sire of a famous American breed and takes the name of his owner, Justin Morgan. Kaitlin's Wild Ride Dickerson, Karle 111525 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 33568 N N - - - Kaitlin is torn between spending her time with her horse Sterling Dream and her new boyfriend, Connor. Eventually she's going to have to give up someone or something she loves. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #68 Katie and the Mustang: Book Four Duey, Kathleen 78908 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 27271 N N - - - Katie finds the last leg of the journey westward to Oregon the hardest, but each step brings her closer to her dream of reuniting with her uncle and returning the Mustang closer to his homeland and freedom. Katie and the Mustang: Book Three Duey, Kathleen 78910 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 26481 N N - - - Taken under the Kylers' wing, Katie stays close to the Mustang and clings to her dream of finding her uncle. When a bad river crossing leaves their group diminished, they join forces with a traveling circus troupe, and somehow make it to Fort Laramie. The Keeper and the Crows Spalding, Andrea 41254 EN MG 5.1 2.0 F 15308 N N - - - Misha's Aunt Dora is the Keeper, caretaker of an ancient box of great power. Now the evil crows are determined to find the box and claim it, along with all its power, for their own. Keeping Faith Daniels, Lucy 60569 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 25226 N N - - - Josie Grace grew up with Faith, Hope, and Charity, the three horses at her family's riding school. Now that her family is forced to close the stables, she must find the horses new homes. If only she can find the perfect owners.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Kidnapped Colt Farley, Terri 88597 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 40669 N N - - - For the Phantom, there is only one girl. For Sam, there is only one horse. When a friend needs Samantha's help with his new colt and its mother, she's torn. Sam wants what's best for the horses, but her friend's plan could put them in danger. Book #15 Kidnapped in Key West Raffa, Edwina 128179 EN MG 5.9 5.0 F 31341 N N - - - In 1912 in the Florida Keys, twelve-year- old Eddie's father is falsely accused of stealing the Florida East Coast Railway payroll. Eddie sets out with his Labrador retriever, Rex, on the trail of the real thieves. The coauthor is Annelle Rigsby. Kiki's Delivery Service Kadono, Eiko 66134 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 43868 N N - - - Join Kiki as she zooms about on her broom, delivering excitement, surprises, and the wonders of growing up. The Killer Bear Hutchens, Paul 7761 EN MG 5.2 3.0 F 19587 N N - - - Stalking a wild bear--it's the Sugar Creek Gang smack in the middle of another adventure! King of the Vagabonds Dann, Colin 23048 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 42117 N N - - - Sammy discovers that his father has returned and sets out to track him down and into a dangerous world. King of the Wind Henry, Marguerite 51 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 33035 N N - N N An Arab stable boy's love for a Sultan's horse begins the line from which Man o' War was sired. Kit: The Adventures of a Raccoon Woods, Shirley 35412 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 13985 N N - - - Kit, the raccoon, and his sisters are taught by their mother to fish and forage, and learn the skills that raccoons need to survive. On his own, he survives many wild adventures, and eventually finds a mate. Kitty the Raccoon Stamper, Jamie 78427 EN MG 5.9 1.0 F 4407 N N - - - A boy rescues an abandoned, blind raccoon, and the two have many adventures before the raccoon returns to the wild.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Lady's Big Surprise Dawson, JoAnn S. 89068 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 30899 N N - - - Long time friends Mary and Jody set out on a series of adventures to their first horse show, a cow funeral, and an old fashioned sleigh ride, but the biggest surprise of them all awaits them on Christmas. Lara and the Gray Mare Duey, Kathleen 85622 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 26285 N N - - - While her father is away fighting the Normans and other Irish clans, nine- year-old Lara works hard to help harvest food and also cares for the pregnant gray mare that she loves. Lara at Athenry Castle Duey, Kathleen 86536 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26076 N N - - - Lara is desperate to remain close to her beloved filly. Alone in a strange place, she must find shelter and a means of getting past the stablemaster. The challenges are overwhelming, but Lara has come too far to give up hope of making Dannsair her own. Lassie Come-Home Knight, Eric 121 EN MG 5.4 9.0 F 55755 N N - N N After being sold to a wealthy duke living in the far north of Scotland, a collie undertakes a 1000-mile journey to Yorkshire in order to be reunited with her former master, the son of a poor farmer. Last Hope Daniels, Lucy 60570 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 24600 N N - - - Josie Grace grew up with Faith, Hope, and Charity, the three horses at her family's riding school. Now that her family is forced to close the stables, she must find the horses new homes. If only she can find the perfect owners. The Last Wilderness Hunter, Erin 136094 EN MG 5.3 9.0 F 61595 N N - - N The four bears finally arrive at the legendary Last Great Wilderness, thinking it is the end of their long journey, but they discover that their true mission has really just begun. Book #4

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Last Wolf of Ireland Malterre, Elona 6616 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 25778 N N - - N Despite the frightening stories they've heard about wolves, a boy and girl living in Ireland in the 1780s attempt to defy authority and save the last wolf left in the country. The Leanin' Dog Nuzum, K.A. 126985 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 46016 N N - - - In wintry Colorado during the 1930s, eleven-year-old Dessa Dean mourns the death of her beloved mother, but the arrival of an injured dog and the friendship they form is just what they need to change their lives forever. Learning to Fly Weyn, Suzanne 138271 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 27590 N N - - - Taylor is finally learning English-style riding, just in time for elite Ross River Ranch's jumping competition, but Plum Mason is also entering the show. It is time to take the reins and a big leap of faith. Book #4 Legacy's Gift Newhall, Mary 111526 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 30610 N N - - - Allie and her horse, Wonder's Legacy, search for a missing mare who is due to foal. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #72 The Legend of Catfish & Little Wells, Ronnie 15550 EN MG 5.0 1.0 F 3912 N N - - - A big fish who becomes bored with life Bream in a little pond in the south, who sets out for a great adventure. Legend of Little Deer Blevins, Wade 10074 EN MG 5.2 0.5 F 2722 N N - - - A small Indian boy learns the secrets of hunting deer. The Lethal Gorilla Zindel, Paul 57919 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 30877 N N - - - A scientist at the Bronx Wildlife Conservation Park turns up dead and P.C. and Mackenzie are sure it's no accident. Lionboy Corder, Zizou 75913 EN MG 5.7 12.0 F 74908 N N - - N In the near future, a boy with the ability to speak the language of cats sets out from London to seek his kidnapped parents and finds himself on a Paris- bound circus ship learning to train lions.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Lionboy: The Chase Corder, Zizou 82409 EN MG 5.4 11.0 F 69148 N N - - N After saving the lions from evil Maccomo, Charlie, a boy with the ability to speak the language of cats, goes to Venice to search for his parents and solve the mystery of their kidnapping with help from Bulgarian King Boris. Listen! Tolan, Stephanie S. 106310 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 41727 N N - - - During her solitary convalescence from a crippling accident, twelve-year-old Charley finds a wild dog, and the arduous process of training him leads her to explore her feelings about her mother's death two years earlier. Little Annie of Christian Creek Sanker, Thomas J. 78428 EN MG 5.7 1.0 F 7923 N N - - - An orphaned, baby moose survives in the Wyoming wilderness. Little Klein Ylvisaker, Anne 120141 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 27145 N N - - - Little Klein is so much smaller than his three brothers, a gang held together by big-hearted Mother Klein, that he often feels small and left out. However, when disaster strikes, it is up to him and LeRoy, the dog he has adopted, to save the day. Loamhedge Jacques, Brian 73761 EN MG 5.3 19.0 F 121162 N N - - N While a group of adventurers from Redwall seeks out the ancient abbey of Loamhedge in hopes of curing a young haremaid's paralysis, Redwall is besieged by vermin. Lone Hunter and the Cheyennes Worcester, Don 10975 EN MG 5.4 2.0 F 15435 N N - - - Captured by Cheyennes, two Oglala Sioux boys escape through a blizzard and are saved by a grizzly bear. Long Claws Houston, James 8074 EN MG 5.1 1.0 F 6114 N N - - - Followed by a huge grizzly bear, an Eskimo brother and sister make a perilous trek across the storm-swept tundra to bring back a frozen caribou to their hungry family.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Long Shadows Hunter, Erin 127440 EN MG 5.3 11.0 F 74437 N N - - N Firestar's three grandchildren, Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, and Jaypaw, struggle to restore faith in StarClan as Sol works to tear apart the bonds between Clans and turn them away from their warrior ancestors. Book #5 The Lost Foal Platt, Chris 51502 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 36151 N N - - - Ashleigh Griffen has a special place in her heart for Shadow, the filly she watched being born. When Shadow disappears from Edgardale, Ashleigh is devastated. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #8. Lost Tales of Ga'Hoole Lasky, Kathryn 137616 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 39226 N N - - - Otulissa shares stories of Ga'Hoolian history learned through her studies in the libraries of the Others and at the Great Ga'Hoole tree, telling of the dire wolves, the owls, and other creatures. The coauthor is Kathryn Huang. The Loup-Garou of Cote Gelee Raphael, Morris 15777 EN MG 5.3 1.0 F 6882 N N - - - A story of a boy who finds a dog in a graveyard on a bright moonlit night. Love Is a Gift Brooke, Lauren 78101 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 37844 N N - - N Amy and Lou travel from Heartland, their horse farm in Virginia, to Australia to visit their father and meet his wife Helena and their baby sister Lily. Book #15 Lucky Lady Saunders, Susan 36039 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 22842 N N - - - On a summer visit to her grandfather's ranch in Texas, twelve-year-old Jamie impulsively spends all her money on a wild filly and tries to figure out how to train her. Maestoso Petra Kendall, Jane 136268 EN MG 5.8 2.0 F 14057 N N - - - Maestoso Petra, a Lipizzaner stallion, trains to perform in the Spanish Riding School and is hidden away during the German occupation of Austria in World War II. Book #4 Maggie and a Horse Named Alter, Judy 10979 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 26791 N N - - - A Texas girl at the turn-of-the-century Devildust longs to be a cowgirl and ride in Wild West shows on her beloved horse Devildust.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Maggie and Devildust Ridin' High! Alter, Judy 10980 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 29277 N N - - - Maggie, a seventeen-year-old cowgirl at the turn of the century, realizes her dream of starring in a Wild West show in Madison Square Garden with her beloved horse Devildust. Maggie and the Search for Alter, Judy 10981 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 26441 N N - - - In 1897, fifteen-year-old Maggie, having Devildust survived her year at Miss Porter's School for Girls, returns home to Texas to train Devildust and ride in the Mulhall Wild West Show. The Magician's Nephew Lewis, C.S. 622 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 41317 N N - N N When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis to her own world, the magic is mixed up; they all land in Narnia where they witness Aslan blessing the animals with human speech. Book #6 Magnus Powermouse King-Smith, Dick 23739 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 22565 N N - - - This is the story of Magnus, a large, fearless, powermouse. Making Strides Brooke, Lauren 103125 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 46896 N N - - - Despite receiving a top scholarship and earning a spot as the second-ranked rider for Chestnut Hill, Abby still doubts that she belongs at the elite school. Book #2 Mare in the Meadow Baglio, Ben M. 75294 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 25314 N N - - N Mandy and James try to find someone to care for a mare whose owner has left the country. Mariel of Redwall Jacques, Brian 7168 EN MG 5.7 16.0 F 103689 N N - - N The mousemaid Mariel achieves victory at sea for the animals of Redwall Abbey, fighting the savage pirate rat Gabool the Wild, warlord of rodent corsairs. Martin the Warrior Jacques, Brian 10784 EN MG 5.5 14.0 F 88502 N N - - N Magical saga of a mouse warrior who embarks on a series of adventurous battles. The Marvellous Mongolian Aldridge, James 77943 EN MG 5.8 7.0 F 41146 N N - - - A Mongolian stallion and a Shetland pony embark on an incredible journey. Mattimeo Jacques, Brian 6050 EN MG 5.2 18.0 F 119564 N N - - N The evil fox Slagar ventures into Redwall Abbey and kidnaps the Woodland children.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Maze Hobbs, Will 28488 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 49545 N N - N N Rick, a fourteen-year-old foster child, escapes from a juvenile detention facility near Las Vegas and travels to Canyonlands National Park in Utah, where he meets a bird biologist working on a project to reintroduce condors to the wild. Melanie's Double Jinx Newhall, Mary 111527 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 31203 N N - - - Melanie is faced with numerous distractions when she tries to train her horse Hi Jinx. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #69 Menace and Mischief Gunnery, Sylvia 41768 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 20809 N N - - - The school bullies are out to make trouble for Raymond, and they do - more trouble than they anticipated. Mice, Morals, & Monkey Business: Wormell, Christopher 102929 EN MG 5.1 0.5 F 2475 N N - - - In the first portion of the book, simple Lively Lessons from Aesop's text and an illustration highlight the Fables moral of a story. The second portion of the book provides each tale in more detail. Midnight Lady Oldfield, Jenny 133811 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 27475 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Kirstie gets into trouble when she tries to help a mistreated horse escape from a neighboring ranch. Book #5 The Mighty Skink Shipton, Paul 33030 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 33433 N N - - - The monkeys were placed in the electric enclosure long ago to protect them from being hunted and devoured by the other animals. But now Skink challenges the old wisdom and wants to know what it is like out in the land of humans. Milagros: Girl from Away Medina, Meg 126702 EN MG 5.3 8.0 F 54595 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Milagros barely survives an invasion of her tiny Caribbean island home, escapes with the help of mysterious sea creatures, reunites briefly with her pirate father, and learns about a mother's love when cast ashore on another island.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Million-Dollar Horse Bryant, Bonnie 40634 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 24974 N N - - - Pine Hollow Stables new resident, Honey-Pie, is a sweet, old mare that inherited millions from her owner, Emma Fredericks. Now Mrs. Fredericks' nephew wants Honey-Pie's inheritance, and he will do anything to get it. Minerva Clark Goes to the Dogs Karbo, Karen 111563 EN MG 5.3 7.0 F 48745 N N - - - Still enjoying her new found self- confidence, a thirteen-year-old sleuth in Portland, Oregon, tries to uncover a missing red diamond and gets herself mixed up with a crooked animal shelter worker and some very strange animals. Minn of the Mississippi Holling, Holling 6479 EN MG 5.6 3.0 F 22235 N N - - N Beautifully illustrated volume in which a Clancy turtle hatched at the source of the Mississippi is carried through the heart of America to the Gulf of Mexico. Miranda the Great Estes, Eleanor 88680 EN MG 5.1 2.0 F 14007 N N - - - When barbarians invade ancient Rome and Miranda the cat is separated from her owners, she and her daughter lead a group of kittens to safety in the Colosseum. The Mists of Eden: Nature's Last Sherman, Erica 20626 EN MG 5.3 0.5 F 683 N N - - - The Rainforest, nature's last paradise, Paradise speaks of its waters, plants, and animals. Mistwalker Farley, Terri 124142 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 39964 N N - - - Ellen Carter, who grew up on Wild Horse Island, returns to bring her daughter, Darby, back to California, and when Darby finds a wild mare in the forest, she tries to convince her mother to stay. Book #7 Misty of Chincoteague Henry, Marguerite 60 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 23416 N N - N N A breed of wild horses inhabit an island, and one is befriended and tamed by the love of two children. Misty's Twilight Henry, Marguerite 8700 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 20622 N N - - - Captivated by the story of "Misty of Chincoteague," a woman with a horse farm in Florida raises one of Misty's descendants to become a champion show horse.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Mob Martini, Clem 82148 EN MG 5.7 7.0 F 46465 N N - - - The leader of the Crows recounts recent events that endangered the flock's safety. Kalum, the Chooser, narrates what has taken place over the past few days: brutal fights with cats, a huge snowstorm, interactions with humans and in-flock conflicts. #1. Moby Dick Bogart, Shirley 30545 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 16217 N N - - N This adaptation of the Herman Melville classic retells the story of the ill-fated voyage of a whaling ship led by the fanatical Captain Ahab in search of the white whale that had crippled him. Moby Dog Steele, Alexander 20278 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 31925 N N - - N Wishbone imagines himself as a sailor on board a great whaling ship under the command of peg-legged Captain Ahab. Monkey See, Monkey Zoo Soderberg, Erin 141833 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 25670 N N - - - After listening to a young boy describe his life, Willa the monkey escapes from her zoo home and, together with some friendly chipmunks, go in search of him in the human city. The Monkey Thief Henderson, Aileen 51368 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 31436 N N - - - While visiting his uncle in a Costa Rican Kilgore rain forest, Steve meets a monkey which he wants to tame and a smuggler who forces him to make some very responsible decisions. Monsieur Eek Ives, David 53428 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 27435 N N - - - When a chimpanzee arrives in MacOongafoondsen, he is put on trial for being a thief and a French spy, resulting in some changes to the tiny town that delight Emmaline Perth, his thirteen-year-old defender. Moon Shadow Platt, Chris 111529 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 42741 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Callie is determined to save money to buy and raise a beautiful but sickly mustang foal after the filly is orphaned in a Nevada desert round-up. The Mooneyed Hound Clark, Billy C. 21756 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26478 N N - - - A contest to find the best coon hound in Kentucky tests Jeb's belief in his half- blind dog Mooneye.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Moonrise Hunter, Erin 100080 EN MG 5.8 11.0 F 67787 N N - - N As they journey home to warn their clans of the coming destruction, the six cats, guided by StarClan's prophecy, meet an unfamilar tribe of cats with their own set of beliefs--and their own mysterious prophecy. Book #2 Moonrise Farley, Terri 86801 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 36357 N N - - - As the Phantom Stallion is busy protecting his herd from New Moon, a rival stallion and his fully-grown son, a pack of vicious hunting dogs threatens the new foals. Will Samantha help the stallions learn to band together in time? Book #14 Morgan's Zoo Howe, James 106413 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 28976 N N - - - When the Chelsea Park Zoo is about to close, Morgan, the desolate animal keeper, receives help from a television newscaster and from the animals themselves, to keep the zoo open. Most Wanted Thompson, Kate 141384 EN MG 5.7 2.0 F 9975 N N - - - In first century Rome, in the turmoil after a rumor circulates that mad Emperor "Little Boots" is dead, young Marcus brings home a horse that the emperor had proclaimed a consul and his family decides they must treat it as an honored guest. Mountain Born Yates, Elizabeth 53263 EN MG 5.6 4.0 F 22649 N N - - - A boy in a family of sheep farmers raises a black lamb to be the leader of the flock. Mountain Mare Farley, Terri 102337 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 42480 N N - - - A strange horse shows up at the fair, and the mare is definitely tame. But who is her owner? Sam is determined to solve the mystery, even when she starts being threatened by someone--who will do anything to get her off the case. Book #17

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Mouse Stone, Jeff 128387 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 39244 N N - - - In seventeenth-century China, orphaned ShaoShu, who can squeeze into small spaces, puts his life in danger when he becomes a spy for a young band of warrior monks known as the Five Ancestors and bravely infiltrates evil Tonglong's camp. Book #6 The Mouse and the Motorcycle Cleary, Beverly 182 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 22416 N N - N N A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. A Mouse Called Wolf King-Smith, Dick 17579 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 9822 N N - - N A mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist. The Mouse of Amherst Spires, Elizabeth 34840 EN MG 5.3 1.0 F 5007 N N - - - When she moves into Emily Dickinson's bedroom, Emmaline the mouse discovers her own propensity for poetry. Movie For Dogs Duncan, Lois 138803 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 36253 N N - - - When Andi and Bruce entered a dog- themed filmmaking contest, they didn't expect to be called by a Hollywood producer. Mr. Ape King-Smith, Dick 20279 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 17308 N N - - N A wealthy old man living alone in his enormous home meets a gypsy father and son, adopts many animals, and finally learns the true meaning of family. Mr. Chickee's Funny Money Curtis, Christopher 101363 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 32834 N N - - N Flint Future Detective Club members Paul Steven Carter, his friend Russell, and Russell's huge dog, Zoopy, solve the mystery of a quadrillion-dollar bill with the image of James Brown on it. Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission Curtis, Christopher 112464 EN MG 5.6 8.0 F 50335 N N - - - Flint Future Detective Club members Paul Steven Carter and his friends Russell and Richelle follow Russell's dog, Rodney Rodent, into a mural to rescue him, only to find Mr. Chickee on the other side, asking for their help in solving a mystery.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of O'Brien, Robert C. 62 EN MG 5.1 8.0 F 53752 N N - N N When Timothy, youngest of a family of NIMH/The Secret of NIMH field mice, becomes ill, his mother, Mrs. Frisby, enlists the aid of the Rats of NIMH to move their home from the path of the farmer's plow. Mustang Moon Farley, Terri 61005 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 47552 N N - - - Sam and the mysterious, powerful mustang known as the Phantom have become friends, and she is determined to defend his freedom on the open range. With a price on his head, it's not just his freedom, it's his life. Book #2 Mustang, Wild Spirit of the West Henry, Marguerite 10581 EN MG 5.3 7.0 F 43234 N N - - N A fictional retelling from the point of view of Annie Bronn Johnston of how this Nevada woman fought to protect the American wild horse, the mustang, from extinction because of professional killers who chased the horses for use in dog food. My Life of Crime Jennings, Richard W. 62563 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 31005 N N - - N A sixth-grader's discovery of a bedraggled classroom pet parrot sets him on an adventure with real ethical and legal implications. The Mysterious Circus Langton, Jane 87629 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 34119 N N - - - With the help of a mysterious stranger and the magical gift he brought them from India, the Halls foil a new enemy's plan to build a Henry Thoreau theme park across from their home. Book #7 Mystery of Crocodile Island Keene, Carolyn 6778 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 35871 N N - - - In response to a friend's call for help, Nancy's father, a lawyer, asks her to travel to mysterious Crocodile Island with her friends Bess and George to study the reptiles and try to uncover a group of suspected poachers.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Mystery of the Mother Wolf Keene, Carolyn 56491 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 29115 N N - - - Nancy, Bess, and George are staying at a rustic lodge in Wyoming, looking forward to fun winter sports, but their vacation plunges into mystery when the lodge's pet tame wolf suddenly disappears, leaving her newborn pups motherless. National Velvet Bagnold, Enid 540 EN MG 5.5 11.0 F 67848 N N - N N In this beloved tale, a fourteen-year-old girl rides her piebald horse in the Grand National. Native American Animal Stories Bruchac, Joseph 45299 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 15667 N N - - - This is a collection of Native American myths and folklore, which demonstrate the power of animals in Native American tradition. NERDS: M Is for Mama's Boy Buckley, Michael 139665 EN MG 5.3 7.0 F 47707 N N - - N Led by Duncan "Gluestick" Dewey, the NERDS team uses brain power and courage rather than gadgets when they face off against supervillian Simon, his band of savage squirrels, and Albert, a middle-aged computer genius who lives with his mother. Book #2 A Nest for Celeste Cole, Henry 136738 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 25011 N N - - - Celeste, a mouse longing for a real home, becomes a source of inspiration to teenaged Joseph, assistant to the artist and naturalist John James Audubon, at a nearby Louisiana plantation in 1821. New Beginnings Brooke, Lauren 86694 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 36008 N N - - - Amy and Ty visit their friend Carey at her home in the mountains, and at first Amy assumes that Carey needs help with her unruly horse Mustang. Later, Amy wonders why Carey is surprisingly cold towards both her and the horse. Book #18

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The New Class Brooke, Lauren 100303 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 47078 N N - - - Welcome to Chestnut Hill, a prestigious boarding school with a rich tradition of academics, horses, and rivalry. This year, five girls from different backgrounds will challenge the Chestnut Hill stereotype. Book #1 News for Dogs Duncan, Lois 129895 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 39981 N N - - - Now that Andi is no longer running a hotel for dogs, she decides to start a new project, a newspaper for dogs. With her brother Bruce and a few friends, the kids make a hit out of their paper, but they also attract the attention of some dognappers. The Night Flyers Jones, Elizabeth 34692 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 32262 N N - - N In 1918, caring for her family's homing McDavid pigeons while her father is away fighting in World War I, twelve-year-old Pam suspects that a mysterious stranger in her small North Carolina town is a German spy. Night of the Bat Zindel, Paul 57139 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 22718 N N - - N Teenage Jake joins his father on an expedition to study bats in the Brazilian rain forest and finds the project menaced by a giant brain-eating bat. Night of the Black Bear: A Mystery Skurzynski, Gloria 115068 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 32615 N N - - - Jack and Ashley Landon accompany in Great Smoky Mountains National their mother, who is investigating a bear Park attack, to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where they meet two new friends who are involved in an argument over ancestral lands. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #13 The Night the White Deer Died Paulsen, Gary 32511 EN MG 5.7 3.0 F 20249 N N - - N Janet Carson, a fifteen-year-old girl, is haunted by a recurring nightmare of a white deer being shot. The Nightingale Bedard, Michael 41729 EN MG 5.5 0.5 F 2530 N N - - - The Emperor of China keeps a nightingale in a golden cage, and treasures it more than anything. Nightmare Bryant, Bonnie 19486 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 44345 N N - - - The Saddle Club waits to see if a fatal equine virus breaks out at their stable after it is found at a nearby stable.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Nightshade City Wagner, Hilary 139669 EN MG 5.7 13.0 F 80114 N N - - - Eleven years after the cruel Killdeer took over the Catacombs beneath Trillium City, Juniper Belancourt, assisted by Vincent and Victor Nightshade, leads a maverick band of rats to escape and establish their own city. The plot contains violence. Book #1. Nim at Sea Orr, Wendy 121526 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 31091 N N - - - After Alex leaves the island, and Selkie the sea lion is kidnapped, Nim accidentally stows away on the cruise ship that took Selkie, in the hopes of rescuing her and bringing Alex back. A Nose for Trouble Kjelgaard, Jim 8930 EN MG 5.3 7.0 F 47478 N N - - - An exciting story of a sad-faced bloodhound who cannot track down a bear but is a wizard at capturing gangsters and poachers. Not Just a Witch Ibbotson, Eva 67496 EN MG 5.6 6.0 F 36253 N N - - N Determined to be more than just an ordinary witch, Heckie, whose specialty is changing people into animals, settles in a small town determined to use her powers for good purposes. Not the End of the World McCaughrean, 88857 EN MG 5.3 7.0 F 46495 N N - - - Noah's family and some of the animals Geraldine describe what it was like to be aboard the ark. Nurk: The Strange, Surprising Vernon, Ursula 122281 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 26436 N N - - - Nurk, a sort-of brave shrew, packs up a Adventures of a (Somewhat) Brave few pairs of clean socks and sails off on Shrew an accidental adventure, guided by wisdom found in the journal of his famously brave and fierce grandmother, Lady Surka the warrior shrew. Oasis Hapka, Cathy 75299 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 40459 N N - - - While crossing the Great Desert of Dinotopia, Jack and Ty, two very different twelve-year-olds, are separated from their caravan by a sandstorm and stumble across a legendary oasis full of shy dinosaurs whose lives are in danger.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Of Mice and Magic Farland, David 105515 EN MG 5.2 8.0 F 55367 N N - - - Benjamin buys a mouse named Amber, who possesses magical powers. When she turns Ben into a mouse, he learns he is a familiar--a creature that stores magical energy. Book #1 Old Dog Cárdenas, Teresa 120021 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 16831 N N - - - Perro Viejo, an old black Cuban slave, has known no other life than that of servitude. He and Beira help Aísa, a ten -year-old runaway slave, escape and for the first time in his life, Perro Viejo knows what it is to love and to be free. Old Mother West Wind Burgess, Thornton 65 EN MG 5.2 3.0 F 16607 N N - - - Old Mother West Wind and her children, the Merry Little Breezes, play with their animal friends on the meadow. Old Yeller Gipson, Fred 66 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 35968 N N - N N This is a heartwarming story of a boy and his dog and their many adventures in the Texas wilderness. One Magical Summer Russell, Nancy L.M. 41770 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 17361 N N - - - Jodi-Lynn and Monica become co- owners of one of the fastest fillies they have ever seen but money problems may cause them to have to get out of harness racing. The Ostrich Chase Howard, Moses L. 890 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 27944 N N - - - Although the women are forbidden to participate in the hunt, a young Bushman girl determines to realize her dream of hunting an ostrich. Out of the Deep Skurzynski, Gloria 62757 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 34123 N N - - - Jack, Ashley, and their unreliable new foster sister set out to solve the mystery of why whales are beaching themselves at Acadia National Park. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #10 The Outcast Lasky, Kathryn 100602 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 41646 N N - - N Nyroc is exiled from the Pure Ones and flies alone, feared and despised by those who know him as Nyra's son, hunted by those whose despotism he has rejected, and haunted by ghostly creatures conjured by Nyra to lure him back to the Pure Ones. Book #8

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Outcast Hunter, Erin 123123 EN MG 5.4 11.0 F 73862 N N - - N Firestar's grandchildren, Lionpaw, Hollypaw, and Jaypaw, progress in their training to become warrior cats and are drawn for different reasons to the mountains and the Tribe of Rushing Water. Book #3 Over the Edge Skurzynski, Gloria 60715 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 32185 N N - - - While Olivia studies condors in the Grand Canyon, a scientist's life is threatened, and the strange, hostile, teenage computer whiz in her family's foster care might be involved. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #7 The Owl Keeper Brodien-Jones, 136666 EN MG 5.4 11.0 F 74152 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Max partners with an Christine unusual girl, Rose, who shares his appreciation of the silver owls that the High Echelon wants to destroy, and together they make a perilous journey seeking to fulfill a prophecy. Paint the Wind Ryan, Pam Muñoz 116832 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 40870 N N - - N After her overprotective grandmother has a stroke, Maya, an orphan, leaves her restricted life in California to stay with her mother's family on a Wyoming ranch, where she discovers a love of horses and encounters a wild mare that her mother once rode. Pale as the Moon Campbell, Donna 58237 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 15117 N N - - - On visits to the sandy Outer Banks islands off the coast of North Carolina, a sixteenth-century Paspatank girl named Gray Squirrel befriends a wild pony, and together they fulfill their destiny of helping the English colonists on Roanoke Island. Parker's Passion Dickerson, Karle 77878 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 33763 N N - - - Parker Townsend must decide between working with a great horse trainer in preparation for the Olympics or managing Townsend Acres. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #61.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Passager Yolen, Jane 14481 EN MG 5.1 2.0 F 11930 N N - - - A foundling rediscovers his identity through the help of the falconer who adopts him. A Perfect Friend Price, Reynolds 45100 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 37127 N N - - - Still grieving over the death of his mother, eleven-year-old Ben finds solace in a visiting circus. The Phantom in the Mirror Erickson, John R. 10684 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 19219 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog investigates reports of a phantom dog on the ranch. Book #20 Phineas L. MacGuire...Blasts Off! Dowell, Frances 123438 EN MG 5.2 3.0 F 18834 N N - - - Hoping to earn money to attend Space O'Roark Camp, fourth-grade science whiz Phineas MacGuire gets a job as a dog walker and then enlists the aid of his friends Ben and Aretha to help with experiments using the dog's "slobber." Book #3 Pie Weeks, Sarah 146961 EN MG 5.6 5.0 F 33069 N N - - - Alice's aunt Polly passes away and entrusts the recipe for her world-famous pie crust to her cat, which she leaves in Alice's care. As everyone tries to discover the secret ingredients, Alice learns some important lessons about faith, love, and family. The Pig Scrolls: By Gryllus the Pig Shipton, Paul 108558 EN MG 5.5 10.0 F 66475 N N - - - This comic novel translation of an ancient Greek manuscript written by Gryllus, a talking pig who was once a man, describes the many adventures that he and his companions experience while traveling to Delphi to prevent the universe from coming to an end. Pinky Pye Estes, Eleanor 43410 EN MG 5.9 9.0 F 55796 N N - - N While spending a bird-watching summer on Fire Island, the Pye family acquires a small black kitten that can use a typewriter. Piper Ghent, Natale 43160 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 32290 N N - - - This book tells the timeless story of a girl and her dog, and the ties that bind them together.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Pippi Longstocking Lindgren, Astrid 69 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26522 N N - N N This is the story of a lucky little girl who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village is involved in many escapades. Pit of Vipers Keene, Carolyn 107313 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 29626 N N - - - Nancy has two mysteries to solve. There's been a snake-napping at the River Heights Zoo, and all clues seem to point in Charlie's direction. And George's brother Scott keeps disappearing. Nancy sets out to see if the two mysteries are connected. Book #18 The Place of Lions Campbell, Eric 5920 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 38703 N N - - N When the plane flying Chris and his father crashes on the Serengeti Plain, Chris sets out to find help and finds that his journey is paralleled by that of an aging lion. The Plague Martini, Clem 100066 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 49178 N N - - - A mysterious plague hits the Kinaar family. Crows lie dead all around the Gathering Tree, and the terrified survivors scatter. Sick and alone, Kyp knows only that he must find Kym, who has been captured by humans and taken far to the east. Book #2.

Playing for Keeps Brooke, Lauren 106862 EN MG 5.8 7.0 F 44271 N N - - - Lani is excited to be back after winter break. Between friends and horses, Chestnut Hill feels like her second home. Then Lani receives an unexpected letter from her parents: They want her to transfer schools so she can concentrate on her studies. #4 Pleasure Horse Bryant, Bonnie 19629 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 25649 N N - - - The Saddle Club is having some problems training a new, young horse; and it will take the effort of all the girls to do it.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Polars on the Path/Polar Bears on Baglio, Ben M. 89051 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 24848 N N - - N The Hopes are in the small town of the Path Churchill to watch polar bears migrating north, but when one of the cubs strays from his mother, Mandy fears for his safety and sets out reunite the cub with his family before winter sets in. Polo's Mother Naylor, Phyllis 87212 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 35242 N N - - - Polo finds his mother and tries to Reynolds impress her with his courage as he and the other members of the Club of Mysteries set out on new adventures. Book #4. Pony Express Christmas Brouwer, Sigmund 64954 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 19349 N N - - - This is a tale of a Pony Express rider and his encounter with a father and his boy in a blizzard on the prairie. The Pony Whisperer: Secret Pony Rising, Janet 146703 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 39465 N N - - - When Pia spies on a band of mysterious Society travelers, she can't help being drawn to Jazz, a girl with real pony-whispering powers. But Jazz may lose her beloved horse forever unless Pia can help her. Book #3 The Pony Whisperer: Team Rising, Janet 141654 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 40333 N N - - - As Pia prepares for an upcoming Challenge national horse competition, she uses her whispering abilities to talk to her horse, Drummer. Book #2 The Postman Always Brings Mice: Holm, Jennifer 79136 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 19496 N N - - - A dashing British feline spy is dismayed A Novel to find himself stranded in New Jersey and adopted by a typical suburban family, until he puts his skills to good use for his new human. The coauthor is Jonathan Hamel. The Pot of Wisdom: Ananse Badoe, Adwoa 51971 EN MG 5.5 1.0 F 8519 N N - - - Drawing on the rich vein of the African Stories Ananse tradition, this book brings us a lively, witty and entertaining collection of ten tales about this spider trickster.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Prairie Dogs Goertzen, Glenda 85221 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 29765 N N - - - Pierre used to be a show dog. Now he travels with three new friends, answering to no human, enjoying a free and easy life, trying to stay out of trouble. Before long, Pierre and his friends are head-to-head with the bull dogs. Pretty Lady of Saratoga Felder, Deborah 2541 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 18053 N N - - - ALthough her temperamental horse Pretty Lady is about to be retired, Polly longs to see her in the winner's circle and pursues plans to retrain her in time for the prestigious Travers Stakes. The Price of Fame Anderson, Mary 77944 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 30936 N N - - - Christina begins to suspect that Brad Newhall will force her to breed Star with one of his mares as payment for boarding Star. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #64. Pride of the Green Mountains Baker, Carin 2542 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 18257 N N - - - With her father away fighting in the Civil Greenberg War and her mother struggling to keep their Vermont dairy farm, ten year old Rosaline tries to come up with a plan that will save their home without selling her beloved Morgan horse, Major. Pride's Challenge Campbell, Joanna 19509 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 42921 N N - - - Samantha has to save her horse from a scheming couple. Pride's Last Race Campbell, Joanna 19510 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 40847 N N - - - Pride could retire early from racing if his trainer can't find out what is wrong with him. Private Captain: A Story of Crisp, Marty 46290 EN MG 5.4 10.0 F 68130 N N - - N In 1863 Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Gettysburg Ben and his dog, Captain, set off to find Ben's brother, Reuben, who is in the Union Army. Their father has died, and Ben wants Rueben to come home to help take care of things.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Prize Platt, Chris 60723 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 34892 N N - - - Ashleigh's friend Mona promises to help Ashleigh on the local show circuit. As the shows progress, Mona becomes more and more competitive. Will a friendly competition put an end to a lifelong friendship? This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #13. Probably the World's Best Story Smith, D. James 108555 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 44138 N N - - - This book describes the adventures of About a Dog and the Girl Who twelve-year-old Paolo, his six-year-old Loved Me brother Georgie, and their nine-year-old deaf cousin Billy as they try to find their missing dog, cope with a new paper route, and discover romance in their small town. Protecting Marie Henkes, Kevin 16871 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 39978 N N - - N Relates twelve-year-old Fanny's love- hate relationship with her father, a temperamental artist who has given Fanny a new dog. Puppy In a Present Baglio, Ben M. 89052 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 26490 N N - - - Mandy's friend Chloe gets a very exciting Christmas present, a beautiful golden cocker spaniel puppy. But when Chloe's brother must go to the hospital and her new pet falls ill, Mandy figures out what's wrong with the puppy herself. Puppy Tales Balaban, Bob 86642 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 22611 N N - - - McGrowl and his favorite doggy companion, Miss Pooch, have puppies! Thomas and Violet are thrilled with the adorable new playmates. But will McGrowl's offspring inherit their dad's incredible bionic powers or their mom's predilection for naughtiness? The Quaint and Curious Quest of Besterman, 19030 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 24605 N N - - - This is the story of a boy who receives a Johnny Longfoot the Shoe King's Catherine set of shoemaking tools from his father Son and his adventures in helping animals as he travels. The Quicksand Pony Lester, Alison 18590 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 27080 N N - - - Biddy is forced to go on without her pony when the pony becomes trapped, and so the mystery of what happened to the pony begins.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Racehorse Bryant, Bonnie 10586 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 28493 N N - - - Carole and the other members of the Saddle Club look for a home for an injured racehorse. Racehorse in the Rain Baglio, Ben M. 89659 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26286 N N - - - Mandy is delighted when her dad wins first prize in the Christmas raffle. He is going to own a racehorse for a day. But Bright Spark is famous for hating the rain, and the forecast for race day is gloomy. Racing in the Rain: My Life as a Stein, Garth 144413 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 51564 N N - - - In this young reader's adaptation, Enzo, Dog the dog of professional race car driver Denny Swift, recalls his memories of life with Denny and Denny's daughter, Zoë, and shares his insight into the human condition that he learned from observing his owner. Racing Parker Gasque, Dale 41158 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 37171 N N - - - Christina depends on Parker Townsend to train her horse for higher jumps. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #33. Racso and the Rats of NIMH Conly, Jane Leslie 683 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 50472 N N - - N Timothy Frisby, a field mouse, teams up with the adventurous young rat Racso. Together they try to prevent the destruction of a secret community of rats that can read and write. Raggylug: A True Story Currie, Quinn 78440 EN MG 5.7 1.0 F 5816 N N - - - In this retelling of the Ernest Thompson Seton story, a spirited rabbit learns how to survive from his wise mother. Rain Dance Farley, Terri 80741 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 35655 N N - - - The Phantom Stallion's new foal is ready to be born, and River Bend Ranch's own Dark Sunshine is the mother. Samantha couldn't be more excited, and she's sure she can handle the new baby while everyone is gone on the annual cattle drive. Book #12

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Rain Forest Rose Farley, Terri 119683 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 38328 N N - - - Darby visits her great-grandmother, a healer who lives in the rain forest, connects with a wild mustang, and tries to mend the relationship between her two best friends, which was broken by a secret tragedy. Book #3 Rainbows, Head Lice, and Pea- Bagert, Brod 84008 EN MG 5.4 1.0 F 4776 N N - - - This book presents thirty-four humorous Green Tile: Poems in the Voice of poems in honor of educators, exploring the Classroom Teacher the trials, challenges, and inspiration that children give their teachers. Raining Sardines Flores-Galbis, 114132 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 36776 N N - - - The artistic Ernestina and the analytical Enrique Enriquito use their ingenuity to save a herd of wild horses and stop an evil landowner from spoiling their Cuban village. Rakkety Tam Jacques, Brian 81927 EN MG 5.5 16.0 F 104505 N N - - N Two warrior squirrels lead the battle against Gulo, a bloodthirsty wolverine who will stop at nothing to recover the Walking Stone that will give him the authority to rule the lands of ice beyond the Great Sea. Ralph S. Mouse Cleary, Beverly 336 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 19655 N N - N N Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, is off on another adventure and acquires a new sports car to replace his broken motorcycle. Ranch Hands Bryant, Bonnie 10587 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 28982 N N - - - The Saddle Club goes to a horse ranch for summer vacation. Rancher Ferrets on the Range Bach, Richard 77115 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 22395 N N - - - Cheyenne and Montgomery, two ranch ferrets, learn about the patience of love when Cheyenne leaves to seek her fortune as a movie star. Raptor Zindel, Paul 34705 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 33299 N N - - N Zack and his Ute Indian friend find themselves trapped in a cave with a living dinosaur, the deadly Utahraptor. A Rat's Tale Seidler, Tor 31409 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 32864 N N - - - Montague Mad-Rat learns about life and love after meeting his namesake.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Ratha's Challenge: The Fourth Bell, Clare 117950 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 55667 N N - - - An encounter with a group of unusual Book of the Named cats helps bring Ratha, leader of the prehistoric cat clan called the Named, and her estranged daughter, Thistle, to a better understanding of each other. Book #4 Ratha's Creature: The First Book of Bell, Clare 116020 EN MG 5.3 11.0 F 71818 N N - - - Twenty-five million years in the past, a the Named society of intelligent cats pushed close to extinction meets an enemy band of raiding predatory cats in a decisive battle which will determine the future for both. Book #1 Rats Zindel, Paul 43473 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 39389 N N - - N When mutant rats threaten to take over Staten Island, which has become a huge landfill, fourteen-year-old Sarah and her brother try to figure out how to stop them. The Ravenmaster's Secret: Escape Woodruff, Elvira 71264 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 42889 N N - - N The eleven-year-old son of the from the Tower of London Ravenmaster at the Tower of London befriends a Jacobite rebel being held prisoner there. Ravine Hickman, Janet 58911 EN MG 5.2 8.0 F 50760 N N - - - As Ulf searches for a friend to ease his difficult life in the castle keep of a cruel king and a queen and, in a very different time and place, Jeremy looks for adventure in the war games he plays with his best friend, the two boys are brought together. Rebel Roberts, Willo Davis 70399 EN MG 5.8 6.0 F 37180 N N - - - When her grandmother decides to ditch assisted living and start a boardinghouse, fourteen-year-old Amanda, aka Rebel, signs on for the work crew, where she just happens to meet a teenaged boy taller than she is, and embroils them both in a mystery. The Red Bandanna Smith, David John 39906 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 29013 N N - - - This book is a story of the adventures, friendship, and love shared by a young boy and a wild animal.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Red Feather Filly Farley, Terri 76356 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 42180 N N - - - As Samantha and her friends prepare for a charity horse race, they're very excited. Sam is riding Ace, and her race partner, Jake, plans to rope and train a wild pinto filly. Book #10 Redwall Jacques, Brian 7129 EN MG 5.6 16.0 F 101289 N N - N N The peaceful life of ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes. Matthias determines to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior which, he is convinced, will help destroy the enemy. Reining In Bryant, Bonnie 25844 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 47370 N N - - - Will Lisa Atwood leave Virginia for the sunny California coast? The Renegade Farley, Terri 65689 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 46675 N N - - - When an ambitious rodeo contractor comes to town, Sam's worried. The woman wants to buy tamed mustangs from local ranchers, including Sam's dad, and doesn't seem to like taking no for an answer.Then Sam spots the Phantom's herd -- without him. Book #14 The Rescue Lasky, Kathryn 75126 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 40413 N N - - N In order to rescue Ezylryb, Soren must embark upon a perilous quest. It will bring him face-to-face with a force more dangerous than anything the rulers of St. Aggie's could have devised -- and a truth that threatens to destroy the owl kingdom. Book #3 Restoration in the Barrens Riederer, Joe 51853 EN MG 5.2 8.0 F 51719 N N - - - Orphaned at the age of thirteen, Corey Nelson is sent to live in rural central Wisconsin. Corey's foster parents introduce him to the large wildlife area near their farmhouse. Return to Howliday Inn Howe, James 6484 EN MG 5.8 3.0 F 19726 N N - - N In this sequel to "Howliday Inn," the Monroe family pets are again boarded at Chateau Bow-Wow, where some spooky goings-on serve as a distraction from the kennel's poor food.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Return to the Hundred Acre Wood Benedictus, David 133813 EN MG 5.6 4.0 F 27136 N N - - - This book contains ten stories that continue the adventures of Winnie-the- Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, describing as they welcome back Christopher Robin, meet a new friend, and discover the fate of some missing bees. The Revenge of Randal Reese-Rat Seidler, Tor 54854 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 40512 N N - - - Musical Maggie Mad-Rat leaves her home in Africa to attend her cousin Montague's wedding in New York City, where she meets family and makes new friends, including the unique Randal Reese-Rat. Ribsy Cleary, Beverly 7745 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 28975 N N - N N A wonderful week spent as the mascot for a second grade class is just one of the adventures Henry Huggins' dog Ribsy experiences during the month he is separated from his home. Ride of Courage Felder, Deborah 2543 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 21190 N N - - - In 1781, twelve year old Molly Randall finds her courage tested when she must ride a powerful Arabian horse to warn her uncle and his Patriot troops of British plans to capture them. Riding the Pony Express Kent, Deborah 105873 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 27678 N N - - - Lexie is left an orphan in the Wyoming territory. Her brother, Callum, is on the run, accused of a crime he didn't commit, and plans are in place to send Lexie to live with an aunt in New York City. Riding the Storm Baglio, Ben M. 63666 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 26774 N N - - - The McGraths have arrived in the Bahamas. Jody can't wait to see some Atlantic spotted dolphins and maybe find out if the rumors about a lost treasure ship are really true.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Riding to Win Bryant, Bonnie 34715 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 53137 N N - - - This is another Pine Hollow adventure where Carole and Stevie are both having their horses compete in a horse race while Lisa is confronted with a crisis that may mean saying good-bye to her oldest loves. Rising Star Dickerson, Karle 54100 EN MG 5.6 5.0 F 34625 N N - - - No one thinks Wonder's Star will get well again, except Christina. Slowly she brings Star back into condition and enters him in a tough Derby prep race, praying that he can withstand the grueling pace. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. #49. The River of Wind Lasky, Kathryn 115640 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 40357 N N - - N Deep in the Palace of Mists, Bess finds an ancient map fragment which reveals that there are not five owl kingdoms, as has been thought for millennia , but six. Coryn and the Chaw of Chaws set off to find this unknown land. Book #13 River Quest Vornholt, John 10768 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 31344 N N - - - Magnolia and her dinosaur pal battle to save a city from destruction. Rodeo Rocky Oldfield, Jenny 129425 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 26707 N N - - - Kirstie Scott, who loves horses, is horrified at a local rodeo contest when she sees Rocky, an injured horse, being treated poorly, and when she persuades her mother to buy him, she learns that training a horse is not easy. Book #2 Run Away Home Farley, Terri 111530 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 52650 N N - - - Samantha is in a desperate race to save the Phantom Stallion's band from being captured after a terrible blizzard traps them. Book #24 Runaway Ralph Cleary, Beverly 5041 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 24176 N N - N N Ralph runs away looking for freedom but winds up a prisoner at a summer camp. Rusty: The High-Flying Morgan Feld, Ellen F. 82404 EN MG 5.9 8.0 F 48701 N N - - - Heather enters Rusty, a pretty, bay Horse gelding, in several jumping competitions. Everything is going well until Heather begins to doubt herself. Book #3

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Sabertooth Mountain Vornholt, John 36374 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 29778 N N - - - For years sabertooth tigers lived apart from humans and dinosaurs, but now the sabertooth leader and a thirteen- year-old boy join together to journey out of the mountains. Salamandastron Jacques, Brian 10793 EN MG 5.7 16.0 F 100920 N N - - N The defense of the badger citadel occupies this entry in the Redwall chronicles. Sally's Bones Cadenhead, 146699 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 32053 N N - - - Sally, a girl who would fit in better with MacKenzie the Addams Family than the clique girls, is grief-stricken with the death of her mother and welcomes a new friend into her life, Bones, a skeleton dog that has come from beyond the grave. Samantha's Irish Luck Anderson, Mary 80302 EN MG 5.9 5.0 F 30010 N N - - - After Tor and Samantha move to Newhall Ireland, Tor is called home urgently. With the Grand National just weeks away, Samantha must choose between her beloved horse and her husband. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #66. Samantha's Pride Campbell, Joanna 19507 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 41213 N N - - - Wonder's Pride wins the Kentucky Derby and Mr. Townsend wants him to race for the Triple Crown, much to the jockeys' objection. San Domingo: The Medicine Hat Henry, Marguerite 141160 EN MG 5.3 8.0 F 50016 N N - - - In pre-Civil War Nebraska Territory, Stallion teenager Peter's life is complicated when a strangely hostile father trades away his boy's beloved horse. Peter and the horse are reunited after he joins the Pony Express. The plot contains violence and racial bias. Santa Paws and the New Puppy Edwards, Nicholas 83687 EN MG 5.9 5.0 F 31305 N N - - - The Callahan family is planning to move from Oceanport to New York City and the holiday season in the small town won't be the same without their favorite dog, Santa Paws. Book #6

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Santa Paws to the Rescue Edwards, Nicholas 59061 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 42149 N N - - - Santa Paws is up against the biggest disaster he has ever faced. Will this be the first time the famous dog cannot help the people he loves? Book #4 Santa Paws, Come Home Edwards, Nicholas 59062 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 42301 N N - - - Before Santa Paws knew what was happening he was being driven far away from his home in a stranger's car. Will Santa Paws find his way back home to the Callahans in time for Christmas? Book #3 Santa Paws, Our Hero Edwards, Nicholas 76519 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 34758 N N - - - Santa Paws, a dog with a penchant for rescuing people, becomes separated from his family while they are in Boston for the holidays, and must find his way back to them in time for Christmas. Book #5 Sarah Whitcher's Story Yates, Elizabeth 53269 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 14589 N N - - - This is the story of the search for and adventures of a young girl lost in a New Hampshire forest in the pioneer days. It is based on a true incident. Sarah, Sissy Weed and the Ships Paul, Paula G. 5832 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 35696 N N - - - Sarah and R. J., residents of a small of the Desert town on the Texas coast in the 1850s, investigate whether the camels that have been shipped to their town are really a front for some illegal cargo, such as slaves. Savage Sam Gipson, Fred 6342 EN MG 5.7 8.0 F 53024 N N - - N The thrilling story of the son of Old Yeller, filled with brutality and heroism and written with a sense of young wonder. Saving Lilly Kehret, Peg 55023 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 29896 N N - - N Erin and David are in big trouble because they refuse to go on a field trip to the Glitter Tent Circus. They wrote a report on the sad lives of the circus animals, and discovered that the Glitter Tent Circus is one of the worst animal abusers of all.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Scheme Team Brooke, Lauren 109879 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 38898 N N - - - After the Chestnut Hill girls don't perform as well as they could have at an All-School League Show, Ali treats it as a learning opportunity, but some upperclassmen think the team would have fared better under the old Director, Liz Mitchell. Book #5 The School Mouse King-Smith, Dick 14884 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 17799 N N - - N Flora, the world's most-educated mouse, saves her family during a crisis. Scout: The Secret of the Swamp Prins, Piet 40446 EN MG 5.7 10.0 F 60955 N N - - - During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, a young Dutch boy's German shepard proves himself invaluable when his tracking ability saves his young owner's life. Screaming Mummies of the Howe, James 67175 EN MG 5.0 1.0 F 7305 N N - - N Howie, the wirehaired dachshund, and Pharaoh's Tomb II his friend Delilah, collaborate on a novel, trying to win the coveted Newbony Award Scruffy Stoneley, Jack 437 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 40909 N N - - N A dog's adventures are lonely, dangerous, and humorous until a reporter makes her the most famous dog in Britain. A Sea Lion Called Salena Gaetz, Dayle 45552 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 28628 N N - - - When Kristie's best friend moves away, Campbell she makes a new friend, a sea lion called Salena. Sea Shadow Farley, Terri 124145 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 36951 N N - - - The mustangs of Crimson Vale become stranded on a dangerous hilltop after a tsunami hits the shores of Wild Horse Island. Book #6 The Search for Grissi Shura, Mary Francis 188 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 25960 N N - - N Eleven-year-old Peter feels uncomfortable at home and school after his family moves to Brooklyn, until his search for his sister's missing cat opens up a new life for him. A Season of Hope Brooke, Lauren 82275 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 36588 N N - - N Amy, Ty, and Ty's father try to save seven neglected horses from the company that has been mistreating them. Book #17

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Secret Country Johnson, Jane 106117 EN MG 5.7 9.0 F 55481 N N - - - Having learned from a talking cat that he and his sisters are the half-elfin royalty of a parallel world called Eidolon, twelve -year-old Ben attempts to stop his uncle from smuggling magical creatures between the two worlds. Book #1 The Secret Journey Kehret, Peg 40143 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 26865 N N - - N In 1834 when a storm at sea destroys the slave ship on which she is a stowaway, twelve-year-old Emma musters all her resourcefulness to survive in the African jungle. The Secret of Shadow Ranch Keene, Carolyn 5643 EN MG 5.3 5.0 F 34312 N N - - N Nancy Drew must solve this case involving a phantom horse at the Shadow Ranch. Secret Star Farley, Terri 104719 EN MG 5.6 6.0 F 40389 N N - - - A movie-star horse and his trainer come to River Bend. Book #19 Secrets of Dripping Fang: Book Greenburg, Dan 112319 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 18046 N N - - - After The Jackal tries to feed Wally to a Six: Attack of the Giant Octopus four-hundred-pound octopus and Cheyenne is summoned to tutor mutant children, the twins are more determined to stop the Ont Queen from enslaving the human race. Book #6 Secrets of the Cave Weathers, Anah 51492 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 25425 N N - - - Join William and Anna on their adventures, including riding in a hot air balloon and finding buried treasure. Secrets of the Deep Wilkins, Kay 143331 EN MG 5.9 2.0 F 13347 N N - - - Members of Ripley's Bureau of Investigation look into a strange sighting in the deep waters of the ocean, where they must contend with a school of angry sharks and find out if zombies exist on the ocean floor. Book #4 Seven Spiders Spinning Maguire, Gregory 12478 EN MG 5.5 4.0 F 23896 N N - - - Seven prehistoric spiders that had been trapped in ice for thousands of years bring excitement to rural Vermont and briefly unite two rival clubs at a local elementary school.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Shadow Wolf Lasky, Kathryn 140205 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 48528 N N - - N After earning the right to return to the wolf pack that abandoned him, the exiled Faolan joins the clan as a lowly "gnaw wolf," but his goal of rising in the pack order is threatened when a jealous rival frames him for an unspeakable crime. Book #2 The Shadow World Johnson, Jane 117042 EN MG 5.8 10.0 F 61744 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Ben Arnold returns to the magical world of Eidolon to rescue his sister Ellie and help their mother battle the vile Dodman, whose power continues to grow. Book #2 Shadows in the Water Lasky, Kathryn 9532 EN MG 5.3 7.0 F 43662 N N - - N From their houseboat in the Florida Keys, the Starbucks discover that someone is dumping toxic waste. The creatures of the Keys are in danger. Can the twins find the culprits before it's too late? Book #2 Shadows over Chinatown Murphy, Steve 85626 EN MG 5.6 3.0 F 18917 N N - - - April learns that the Purple Dragons are trying to extort "protection" money from an old Chinese man, Wei Yang, and tells the Turtles. Raphael agrees to watch over the man and his store, but while on duty, he discovers something lurking in the store. The Shark Callers Campbell, Eric 14489 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 38634 N N - - - Two teenage boys, one on a shark hunt and the other traveling with his family, face the challenge of their lives when a volcano erupts, causing a massive tidal wave in the South Seas. The Shattering Lasky, Kathryn 81926 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 34644 N N - - N Soren leads the Chaw of Chaws to rescue his sister, and this begins the next battle between the owls of Ga'Hoole and the evil Pure Ones. Book #5

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Shelter from the Wind Bauer, Marion Dane 145131 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 21511 N N - - - After her father remarries, twelve-year- old Stacy runs away in search of her real mother, only to be befriended by a wizened old woman who lives alone in the desert. The plot contains mild profanity and sexual references. Sherlock Holmes and the Case of Vogel, Malvina G. 85644 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 16202 N N - - - In this adaptation of the A. Conan Doyle the Hound of the Baskervilles story, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to a bleak moor to solve the mystery surrounding the late Sir Charles Baskerville and a ghostly hound. Sherlock's Home Dale, Jenny 105887 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 21508 N N - - - Sherlock is strong, intelligent, and reliable--the perfect qualities for a police dog. But there's one problem--his owner is an ex-thief! Can Neil and Emily persuade Sergeant Moorhead that Sherlock is the right dog for the job? Book #23 The Shining Stallion Farley, Terri 119686 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 38772 N N - - - Uncertain of her horsemanship, Darby starts to see a mysterious horse prowling the grounds of her grandfather's ranch at night and begins to wonder if it is the legendary Shining Stallion of Hawaii. Book #2 Shining's Orphan Campbell, Joanna 19512 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 38672 N N - - - When Samantha goes out to the barn to check her horse, she finds a runaway sleeping there. Show Horse Bryant, Bonnie 10591 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 31453 N N - - - Lisa is determined to ride racehorse Prancer in the show, although everyone else thinks the horse isn't ready to compete. The Siege Lasky, Kathryn 78969 EN MG 5.6 6.0 F 41044 N N - - N Enraged by his clash with Soren and driven by an all-consuming desire for power, Kludd and his group, the Pure Ones, launch an attack upon the Great Ga'Hoole Tree. Book #4

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Siege of White Deer Park Dann, Colin 23375 EN MG 5.8 6.0 F 39077 N N - - - Terror comes to White Deer Park when a killer beast is on the loose. As deaths mount up, Owl, Fox, Badger, and the elders of the animals of Farthing Wood meet to make a plan. They have survived many threats, but they may have met their match. Sierra Duey, Kathleen 75017 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 18449 N N - - - Sierra, a feisty filly born into a herd of free horses on the plains of the untamed American West, finds her place in the herd tested when a new stallion steps up and becomes the new leader. Sign of the Moon Hunter, Erin 143901 EN MG 5.2 11.0 F 70527 N N - - - The forces that drove a rift between the warrior Clans are growing stronger. Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw now know that unless they can unravel the true meaning behind the prophecy that binds them, the warrior code may be destroyed forever. Book #4 Silence and Lily: 1773 Duey, Kathleen 117946 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 35073 N N - - - In 1773, 12-year-old Silence works through chores and weekly etiquette lessons to please her mother in hopes of spending time with her horse, Lily, while the men of Boston, including her Loyalist father and brother, discuss a possible war over taxation. The Silent Spillbills Seidler, Tor 36038 EN MG 5.9 6.0 F 35171 N N - - - This is the story of odd little birds, the silent spillbills, and of the girl who learns, while solving their problems, to solve her own. The Sky Phantom Keene, Carolyn 6795 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 34748 N N - - - Nancy goes to the Excello Flying School in the Midwest to take lessons, while her friends Bess and George perfect their horseback riding. SkyClan's Destiny Hunter, Erin 138973 EN MG 5.6 17.0 F 110692 N N - - N Leafstar struggles to maintain control of her Clan as she figures out how SkyClan can survive in the gorge.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Murray, Martine 70886 EN MG 5.0 7.0 F 48881 N N - - N When twelve-year-old Cedar loses her Hartley dog, it sets off a chain of events leading her to find a new friend, become an acrobat, and learn some bitter-sweet truths about family, community, and herself. Smart Dog Vande Velde, Vivian 34816 EN MG 5.5 4.0 F 28331 N N - - N Fifth grader Amy finds her life growing complicated when she meets and tries to hide an intelligent, talking dog who has escaped from a university lab. The Snow Goose Gallico, Paul 71758 EN MG 5.9 1.0 F 6783 N N - - - Against the backdrop of World War II, friendship develops between a lonely crippled painter and a village girl, when together they minister to an injured snow goose. Snow White and Rose Red Grimm, Brothers 12739 EN MG 5.3 0.5 F 2470 N N - - - Two sisters break a spell put on a prince (Creative Education) by an unholy dwarf. The Snowbird Calvert, Patricia 139 EN MG 5.2 7.0 F 43280 N N - - N Willie and her brother TJ are orphaned and must journey to the Dakota Territory to live with their uncle and aunt they do not even know. Snowfire Farley, Terri 127247 EN MG 5.6 6.0 F 36091 N N - - - When Black Lava and his herd are sent up to Sky Mountain to keep them away from polluted water, they encounter Snowfire, a white stallion that has claimed the mountain for itself. Book #9 Socks Cleary, Beverly 190 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 15482 N N - - N A comfortable cat's life for tabby Socks is disrupted by the arrival of a new baby in the owner's home. Soldier Bear Dumon Tak, Bibi 146245 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 30412 N N - - - An orphaned Syrian brown bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II and serves for five years as their mischievous mascot in Iran and Italy. Some Kind of Friend Shura, Mary Francis 6439 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 30752 N N - - N Plain and shy Jane becomes friends with Natalie, whose magical powers make strange things happen.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Sonata #1 for Riley Red Stone, Phoebe 73841 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 35872 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Rachel and her "outcast" friends struggle to come to terms with unresolved emotional traumas while trying to rescue a neglected zoo elephant in a small town outside of Boston. The Songs of Birds: Stories and Lupton, Hugh 35645 EN MG 5.1 2.0 F 10239 N N - - - A varied collection of bird stories and Poems from Many Cultures poems from around the world, drawn from oral traditions that stretch back to ancient times. Sooner Calvert, Patricia 28498 EN MG 5.8 8.0 F 48505 N N - - - With the realization that his father may not return now that the civil war is over, Tyler finds himself the man of their Missouri farm. Sounder Armstrong, William 84 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 22693 N N - N N Angry and humiliated when his H. sharecropper father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young black boy grows in courage and understanding by learning to read and through his relation with his devoted dog, Sounder. Space Dogs Ball, Justin 107377 EN MG 5.3 9.0 F 60105 N N - - - Belka and Strelka, of the planet Gersbach, board their dog-shaped ship and head to Earth where they encounter Lucy and her family, attempt to capture power-seeking renegades, and hope to save their planet from destruction. The coauthor is Evan Croker. Spaniel in a Stocking Baglio, Ben M. 110423 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 27769 N N - - - Lauren, a new friend of Mandy's, needs help learning how to properly care for an aging cocker spaniel through brutally cold weather. Spellbound West, Jacqueline 144385 EN MG 5.8 9.0 F 57936 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Olive finds herself drawn to the book of spells of the witches who built her house and tries to use its spells to uncover the house's magic and control the talking cats, but the book is more wicked than it seems. Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Spider Riders: Quest of the Anasti, Tedd 111298 EN MG 5.4 8.0 F 51707 N N - - - Hunter Steele continues his adventures Earthen in Arachnia, an underground world with fierce warriors that ride huge, telepathic spiders. The coauthor is Patsy Cameron -Anasti with Stephen D. Sullivan. Book #2 Spider Riders: Reign of the Soul Anasti, Tedd 111299 EN MG 5.4 8.0 F 48818 N N - - - Hunter Steele continues his adventures Eater in Arachnia as the Spider Riders and their huge battle spiders confront a new telepathic menace, Sklar the Soul Eater. The coauthor is Patsy Cameron-Anasti with Stephen D. Sullivan. Book #3 Spider Riders: Shards of the Anasti, Tedd 87248 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 48429 N N - - - When Hunter tries to save a friend, he Oracle embarks on a frightening journey to the Inner World where he learns to ride a giant spider in order to help defend Arachnia against the invading Insectors. The coauthor is Patsy Cameron-Anasti. Spike Sargent, Dave 15893 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 38899 N N - - - Spike, a black wolf, is raised by a young boy and his family. He becomes a hero and a legend. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Duey, Kathleen 75983 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 20952 N N - - - Spirit is a stallion born into a herd of wild mustangs. This story follows Spirit's life from his birth, through his capture, to his triumphant return to freedom. Spirits in the Stars Hunter, Erin 142968 EN MG 5.4 10.0 F 65629 N N - - - At the edge of the Endless Ice, the four bears Ujurak, Toklo, Lusa, and Kallik reach Star Island, where a large group of bears, who are in trouble, believe Lusa is destined to help bring back the favor of the spirits. Book #6 Stable Farewell Bryant, Bonnie 19627 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 25938 N N - - - The Saddle Club is determined to find a good, loving home for a horse that is not wanted anymore. Stable Groom Bryant, Bonnie 19623 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 26799 N N - - - The Saddle Club plans a surprise "bridle" shower for the stable manager for his wedding.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Stable Witch Bryant, Bonnie 19619 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 27746 N N - - - Stevie is accused of sabotaging another rider in an important race. Stage Coach Bryant, Bonnie 10596 EN MG 5.3 4.0 F 28589 N N - - - Lisa must choose between horses and the theater. Stallion in Spooky Hollow Baglio, Ben M. 118647 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 26614 N N - - - On Halloween, Mandy and her parents are taking care of a friend's veterinary clinic. She is eager to explore the countryside, said to be haunted by a ghostly horse and rider, but she discovers the pair is much more earthly and trying to scare people. Star Gazer Platt, Chris 145946 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 52134 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Jordan's new horse, Star Gazer, has been neglected and has a lot to overcome, but nevertheless, Jordan vows to beat Star Gazer's former owner in the state championships at the end of the summer. Star of Wonder Dawson, JoAnn S. 89069 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 28087 N N - - - Long time friends Mary and Jody face the challenge of their lives when their colt, Star of Wonder, disappears and they discover where he has gone. Star's Chance Leonhardt, Alice 47249 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 35294 N N - - - Wonder Star has recovered from his illness and Christina takes the colt to a ranch in Montana to rehabilitate. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #45. Star's Inspiration Anderson, Mary 77879 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 31525 N N - - - Christina Reese, under a lot of stress Newhall with the approach of the third race in the Triple Crown, is beginning to doubt whether she and her horse are up to the challenge. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #59. Stardust's Foal Platt, Chris 77880 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 37831 N N - - - Ashleigh is mortified when she learns that due to her cousin's careless mistake, Stardust has been exposed to a deadly disease. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #15.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Starlight Hunter, Erin 106251 EN MG 5.9 12.0 F 75199 N N - - N The warrior cat Clans arrive at their new home and set about exploring and fighting over the unfamiliar territory. Book #4 Starring Prima! The Mouse of the Mitchard, Jacquelyn 79593 EN MG 5.8 4.0 F 23919 N N - - - In the old grand piano at the Ballet Jolie Ballet Jolie in New York City lives a ballet dancer who just happens to be a mouse, and who intends to become principal dancer in ballets for mice and humans, and the occasional creature, as well. Starstruck Anderson, Mary 77881 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 31754 N N - - - Christina makes some hard choices to Newhall protect Star and her own well-being. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #63. Stealing the Prize Weyn, Suzanne 140987 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 26052 N N - - - Taylor is working with a new therapy horse program at the stables, practicing English-style riding, and hoping to convince her horse to accept new riders. But when Plum brags about entering a jumping competition, Taylor takes on another project. Book #5 Stevie: The Inside Story Bryant, Bonnie 27731 EN MG 5.5 11.0 F 69713 N N - - - Stevie Lake is in trouble. She's failing classes, and if she doesn't pull her grades up fast it means summer school and no riding. She has to write a report explaining why she hasn't done her homework, and her friends decide to help her. The Stone-Faced Boy Fox, Paula 114631 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 18787 N N - - - Only his strange great-aunt seems to understand the thoughts behind a young boy's expressionless face as he returns on an eerie, snowy night from rescuing a dog that dislikes him.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Storm Chaser Platt, Chris 133290 EN MG 5.1 7.0 F 43752 N N - - - Jessica's world is turned upside down when fire forces her family to turn their home into a guest ranch. She finds solace in training Storm Chaser, against her father's wishes, but worries that spoiled Ariel will be the horse's new owner. The Story of a Seagull and the Cat Sepúlveda, Luis 71759 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 16491 N N - - - A seagull, dying from the effects of an Who Taught Her to Fly oil spill, entrusts her egg to Zorba the cat, who promises to care for it until her chick hatches, then teach the chick to fly. The Story of Freginald Brooks, Walter R. 82932 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 42599 N N - - - Freginald, a young bear once known as Louise, joins the circus with the blessing of his parents, where he develops his skills as a poet and forms comical relationships with the other animals in the show. Stranded on Terror Island Roddy, Lee 60518 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 33158 N N - - - Josh Ladd is thrilled to join officers on an Alaskan Fish and Game plane to transport a tranquilized bear across the wilderness. However, bad weather forces the floatplane down on a remote mountain lake and a desperate struggle for survival begin. Sugar Lump, the Orphan Calf Simmons, Lynn 41278 EN MG 5.1 1.0 F 3858 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Marcy takes the Sheffield responsibility of raising and caring for the orphan calf, Sugar Lump, and as he grows, they form a strong attachment for each other. The Summer of the Falcon George, Jean 109721 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 38975 N N - - - As June Pritchard trained her sparrow Craighead hawk, Zander, to prepare for his adult life, she chafed at her mother's insistence that she assume the responsibilities of her own increasing age.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Summer of the Spotted Owl Jackson, Melanie 102845 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 38414 N N - - - Dinah Galloway is back, trying to save the spotted owl. Along with learning about endangered animals and fragile ecosystems, Dinah runs across clueless reporters and greedy developers, all the while continuing to belt out her favorite songs. Book #4 A Summer to Remember Brooke, Lauren 122218 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 42338 N N - - - Amy receives an urgent request to help a troubled horse and is whisked off to meet Alfredo Escobar. His pony, Impala, has been giving him problems. If Alfredo can't learn to work with her, they may both be in for trouble. A Summer Without Horses Bryant, Bonnie 16953 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 40923 N N - - - The Saddle Club vows to give up riding until Stevie's broken leg is healed. A Sunburned Prayer Talbert, Marc 27929 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 27272 N N - - - As he makes a seventeen-mile pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayo that he hopes will save his beloved grandmother from cancer, eleven-year- old Eloy is joined by a friendly dog that helps him keep going. Sunrise Hunter, Erin 130962 EN MG 5.2 11.0 F 75255 N N - - N When Firestar's grandchildren, Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, and Jayfeather, finally discover who their true parents are, there are dire consequences for ThunderClan and the Warrior Code. Book #6 Sunset Hunter, Erin 112311 EN MG 5.5 11.0 F 71139 N N - - N Amidst ongoing strife within and between the Clans of warrior cats, Brambleclaw is tempted by the dark plans of his father and brother, and the meaning of Leafpool's ominous visions becomes clear. Book #6 Sunwing Oppel, Kenneth 34239 EN MG 5.3 11.0 F 70855 N N - - N This book continues the adventures of Shade, a young bat, as he searches for his father and struggles to prevent the evil jungle bat Goth from wiping out the sun.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Superdog! Dale, Jenny 105889 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 21485 N N - - - Twister is competing in the Superdog competition. But suspicions are soon aroused when one of the dogs suddenly starts performing badly. Someone wants to be top dog, and they will do anything to win. Book #22 Survive! Strickland, Brad 48684 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 30497 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Kurt and his father encounter poisonous plants, an earthquake, and a gigantic flesh-eating dinosaur when they begin exploring the interior of the Outer Island near Dinotopia. Sweet Charity Daniels, Lucy 66635 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 24462 N N - - - As the Graces prepare to move out of their house, Josie struggles to say good- bye to her favorite horse. Sword Quest Fan, Nancy Yi 120455 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 41652 N N - - - Wind-voice, a mixed-breed dove, seeks a sword made magical by the Great Spirit himself in order to save the world of birds from destroying themselves at war, but first he must confront an evil rival, archaeopteryx Maldeor. Swordbird Fan, Nancy Yi 113310 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 29840 N N - - - Warring factions of blue jays and cardinals call on Swordbird, the heroic bird of peace, to rescue them from the evil machinations of Turnatt, the tyrant hawk lord who plans to enslave them. Taggerung: A Tale From Redwall Jacques, Brian 53575 EN MG 5.2 19.0 F 124276 N N - - N A young otter, kidnapped in his infancy and raised as a warrior-thief by a band of vermin, leaves the tribe and goes off to seek adventures on his own. Taking the Reins Chu, Jennifer 77882 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 35883 N N - - - Christina is forced to reconsider a career in veterinary medicine after she suffers a riding accident. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #60.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Tale of the Missing Mascot Steele, Alexander 20293 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 28400 N N - - N When they discover that part of the football team's mascot costume has been stolen, Wishbone and his friends try to solve the mystery even though there seem to be no clues. Book #4 Tamworth Pig Rides Again! Kemp, Gene 23682 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 17259 N N - - - Worried by rising levels of pollution from cars even in the countryside, Thomas's amazing great aunt decides to learn to ride a bicycle as part of a Bring Back the Bike campaign, and persuades Tamworth Pig to do the same. The Tar Pit Seidler, Tor 55031 EN MG 5.8 5.0 F 32281 N N - - - Edward seeks refuge from his problems at school and at home by visiting his special spot at a nearby tar pit, and daydreaming of being a hero with a dinosaur friend. Tentacles Smith, Roland 133512 EN MG 5.0 11.0 F 71173 N N - - N After the mysterious disappearance of their parents, Marty and Grace go to live with their scientist uncle and accompany him on what soon becomes an increasingly dangerous expedition to New Zealand to track a giant squid. Thea Stilton and the Star Stilton, Thea 144200 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 13515 N N - - - A professor at Mouseford Academy is Castaways organizing a trip to outer space, and the Thea Sisters are invited. The mouselings are headed on a fabumouse mission to the moon. Book #7 They Came from the Bronx: How Waldman, Neil 53639 EN MG 5.8 0.5 F 1911 N N - - - A Comanche grandmother and her the Buffalo Were Saved from grandson wait for the arrival of a herd of Extinction buffalo in this story based on the efforts of the American Bison Society to reintroduce bison to Oklahoma. Third-Time Lucky Oldfield, Jenny 135414 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26118 N N - - - When her beloved palomino horse, Lucky, contracts a mysterious and potentially fatal illness, thirteen-year-old Kirstie seeks out a legendary horse doctor who lives deep in the Rockies. Book #6

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Thor's Wedding Day Coville, Bruce 100055 EN MG 5.0 3.0 F 21028 N N - - - Thialfi, the Norse thunder god's goat boy, tells how he inadvertently helped the giant Thrym to steal Thor's magic hammer, the lengths to which Thor must go to retrieve it, and his own assistance along the way. Three Good Deeds Vande Velde, Vivian 102961 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 17610 N N - - - Caught stealing some goose eggs from a witch, Howard is cursed for his heartlessness and turned into a goose himself, and he can only become human again by performing three good deeds. Three Terrible Trins King-Smith, Dick 11446 EN MG 5.1 2.0 F 15427 N N - - N An animal fantasy in which three young mice make life miserable for some house cats. Throw a Hungry Loop Schenker, Dona 5925 EN MG 5.5 4.0 F 27180 N N - - N A thirteen-year-old with a talent for throwing loops and who lives on a ranch with his father and grandfather yearns for a roping horse. Tiger Magic Yep, Laurence 110496 EN MG 5.9 9.0 F 57415 N N - - - A Chinese American boy and his band of friends must protect the magical phoenix and fight a war to prevent the evil Vatten from taking over the world. Book #3 The Tiger's Apprentice Yep, Laurence 68576 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 42086 N N - - - A tiger, a monkey, a dragon, and a twelve-year-old Chinese American boy fight to keep a magic talisman out of the hands of an enemy who would use its power to destroy the world. Book #1 Tiger, Tiger Banks, Lynne Reid 89270 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 43873 N N - - - Two tiger cub brothers are taken from the jungle to ancient Rome, where one becomes the pampered pet of Caesar's daughter and the other becomes a man- eating "entertainment act" at the Colosseum. Time and the Clock Mice, Etcetera Dickinson, Peter 70194 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 21143 N N - - - An old man who is called to fix the huge, elaborate Branton Town Hall Clock built by his grandfather nearly 100 years ago discovers an intelligent group of mice living inside the clock.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Time Bomb Dixon, Franklin W. 9896 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 45165 N N - - - A twist in time . . . a twisted mind . . . a terrifying twist of fate for Frank, Joe, and Tom! Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hoeye, Michael 54881 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 52685 N N - - N When Linka Perflinger, a jaunty mouse, Hermux Tantamoq Adventure brings a watch into his shop and then disappears, Hermux Tantamoq is caught up in a dangerous search for a formula for eternal youth as he tried to find out what happened to Linka. Book #1 Titus Rules! King-Smith, Dick 67341 EN MG 5.1 1.0 F 9759 N N - - - Queen Elizabeth's youngest corgi prevents a series of disasters at Windsor Castle and earns the title "king among dogs." To Be a King Lasky, Kathryn 109868 EN MG 5.3 6.0 F 41195 N N - - N Hoole reclaims the throne of his father and goes on to wage a war against the forces of chaos, greed, and oppression. Book #11 Toad Rage Gleitzman, Morris 80068 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26338 N N - - N Determined to understand why humans hate cane toads and to improve relations between the species, Limpy embarks on a dangerous trek from his swamp to the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Toes Seidler, Tor 78945 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 25843 N N - - - After becoming lost on Halloween night when he is only a few months old, an intelligent seven-toed kitten makes his way into the life of a struggling musician. Top Dog! Dale, Jenny 105891 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 20374 N N - - - Neil and Emily are in New York, and the Big Apple is abuzz with news of a lost dog. The famous mascot of the Mets baseball team has disappeared. Book #38 Touch the Moon Bauer, Marion Dane 590 EN MG 5.2 2.0 F 15636 N N - - N When the china horse Jennifer receives for her birthday is magically transformed into a real horse, they share an evening of fantastic adventures.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Touching Spirit Bear Mikaelsen, Ben 45132 EN MG 5.3 9.0 F 56025 N N - - N After his anger erupts into violence and to avoid prison, Cole agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on Native American Circle Justice at a remote Alaskan Island, and encounters a huge Spirit Bear that changes his life. Touching the Waves Baglio, Ben M. 63892 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 25938 N N - - - The McGraths are in Key West, Florida, visiting a very special dolphin center with "dolphin teachers." When one dolphin get tangled in netting, will Jody be able to free it? Track Record Bryant, Bonnie 62903 EN MG 5.5 7.0 F 46774 N N - - - Who knew Cam would turn out to be a total rat? Carole sure didn't. For now, she is sticking with horses. While she may not be able to change the past, she's determined not to make the same mistake again. Tracker Paulsen, Gary 647 EN MG 5.3 2.0 F 16108 N N - - N A thirteen-year-old boy must come to terms with the approaching death of his beloved grandfather, with whom he shares a very special relationship. Tracking Triple Seven Bastedo, Jamie 64713 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 55909 N N - - - Benji's adventures take off when he accidentally joins a team of grizzly bear biologists and the Inuk pilot. Trail Ride Bryant, Bonnie 55746 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 34162 N N - - - On a bareback midnight trail ride to watch a meteor shower, Carole falls seriously ill, and Lisa has to leave her to get help. However, there are other people out in the desert that night, and they don't want Lisa to go anywhere. The Trail-Driving Rooster Gipson, Fred 5897 EN MG 5.8 2.0 F 15494 N N - - - A story about Dick, the trail-driving rooster. The Transfigured Hart Yolen, Jane 44305 EN MG 5.0 2.0 F 15070 N N - - - A boy and a girl become convinced that the white deer they discover in the woods is a unicorn.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Trapped Kehret, Peg 109560 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 37454 N N - - N When his owner Alex finds an illegal animal trap in the woods, Pete the Cat faces grave danger as he tries to help his human friends find the culprit who set the trap. The Treasure Bird Griffin, Peni 7039 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 35296 N N - - - With clues from a talking parrot, ten- year-old Jessy and her stepbrother Matt discover the whereabouts of a hidden treasure in Uncle Matthew's old house in Texas. The Tree in the Ancient Forest Reed-Jones, Carol 16200 EN MG 5.5 0.5 F 637 N N - - - The remarkable web of plants and animals living around a single old fir tree takes on a life of its own in this story about the amazing ways in which the forest inhabitants depend upon one another for survival. Trick of the Tale: A Collection of Matthews, John 122799 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 18694 N N - - - This illustrated collection of tales, from Trickster Tales the folk traditions of many countries, features notable trickster characters, such as Raven and Hare. The coauthor is Caitlín Matthews. Triss Jacques, Brian 63024 EN MG 5.8 17.0 F 106978 N N - - N Triss, Shogg, and Welfo escape from slavery at Riftgard and are pursued across the sea toward Redwall by Princess Kurda, Prince Bladd, and a band of freebooters who seek the rumored treasure of Brockhall. The Trouble with Tuck Taylor, Theodore 198 EN MG 5.5 4.0 F 24101 N N - - N From an award-winning author comes a compelling story of a young girl who works against all odds to provide her blind dog with a guide dog of his own. True Blue Smiley, Jane 146492 EN MG 5.1 11.0 F 73431 N N - - - In 1960s California, eighth-grader Abby Lovitt has trouble with True Blue, the newest horse on her family's ranch. The beautiful dappled gray is so easily spooked, Abby wonders if he is haunted by the ghost of his deceased former owner. Book #3

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Trundle's Quest Jones, Allan Frewin 146320 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 19943 N N - - - Trundle Boldoak's simple life as the town lamplighter is turned upside-down the night he meets Esmeralda, a Roamany hedgehog, who whisks him away on a quest to find six fabled crowns and fulfill his role in an ancient prophecy. Book #1 The Truth About Horses, Friends, Gibson, Sarah P. 126430 EN MG 5.6 6.0 F 35824 N N - - - As she fearfully begins learning to ride & My Life as a Coward and manage the horses she never wanted her family to own, Sophie Groves also begins to acquire friends on the Maine island she calls home. Tuck Triumphant Taylor, Theodore 7698 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 32534 N N - - N Fourteen-year-old Helen, her blind dog Friar Tuck, and her family face some dramatic challenges when they discover that the Korean boy they have adopted is deaf. Sequel to The Trouble with Tuck. Turn the Cup Around Mariconda, Barbara 32354 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 33646 N N - - - Evie is ready for another typical breezy Maine summer until she discovers a secret cave along the coast and a mysterious wall where paintings appear without warning and vanish with the surging tide. Tweak and the Absolutely Right Dubin, Patricia Bell 78433 EN MG 5.1 0.5 F 2181 N N - - - This book is the rhyming story of a Whale whale who helps a shy dolphin develop self-esteem. Twilight Hunter, Erin 109322 EN MG 5.5 11.0 F 73678 N N - - N After the warrior cat Clans settle into their new homes, the harmony they once had disappears as the clans start fighting each other, until the day their common enemy, the badger, invades their territory. Book #5 The Tygrine Cat Iserles, Inbali 123210 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 51705 N N - - - Lost and alone, Mati seeks acceptance from a pack of feral cats at Cressida Lock, but in order to defeat the assassin on his trail, Mati must unlock the secret of his true identity and learn to harness an ancient and deadly feline power.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Ultimate Risk Anderson, Mary 41163 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 32364 N N - - - Now that Christina and Melanie are Newhall jockeys, they want to ride as many horses for as many trainers as they possibly can. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #40. Unbridled Fury Dickerson, Karle 77886 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 33457 N N - - - Melanie looks for another horse to race after Image is injured. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #62. Uncool! Griffiths, Susan 55428 EN MG 5.5 1.0 F 5297 N N - - - The cheetah Khazir is the best-looking and most powerful animal living on the African plain and he makes sure that all the other animals know it, too! Khazir's good looks can't save him from the dangerous humans who come hunting for animals to capture. Under a Different Sky Savage, Deborah 27958 EN MG 5.3 11.0 F 69288 N N - - N A boy with Olympic dreams and an extraordinary horse struggles to transcend his impoverished family background as he falls in love with the emotionally troubled daughter of a wealthy family. The Underneath Appelt, Kathi 122589 EN MG 5.2 9.0 F 56265 N N - - - An old hound that has been chained up at his hateful owner's run-down shack and two kittens born underneath the house endure separation, danger, and many other tribulations before they finally end up reunited and free. Untamed Farley, Terri 78083 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 41776 N N - - - When Samantha discovers a plot to wipe out the wild horses near her family's ranch, she can't convince anyone else that the Phantom's herd needs help, and she finds herself pitted against her own family, her classmates, and the local sheriff. Book #11

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Urchin and the Heartstone McAllister, M.I. 109050 EN MG 5.8 11.0 F 72544 N N - - N Trouble finds Mistmantle as preparations are made for Crispin's coronation. In the meantime, Urchin is kidnapped and held prisoner by the maniacal King Silverbirch, and Needle and her friend search for the real Heartstone. Book #2 Urchin and the Rage Tide McAllister, M.I. 138779 EN MG 5.3 10.0 F 64269 N N - - - After years of peace and prosperity on the island of Mistmantle, tidal waves suddenly threaten, and Urchin of Riding Stars must help the endangered citizens to safety while he also tries to stop the reckless squirrel Mossberry's rise to power. Book #5 Urchin and the Raven War McAllister, M.I. 126935 EN MG 5.5 10.0 F 67245 N N - - - Urchin of the Riding Stars must call upon his bravery once again when the animals of Mistmantle rush to the aid of their friends on Swan Isle, only to call the wrath of the ravens down upon themselves. Book #4 Urchin of the Riding Stars McAllister, M.I. 102205 EN MG 5.4 10.0 F 66648 N N - - N A group of animals, led by an orphaned squirrel, learns about friendship and loyalty when they band together to defend their island kingdom against evil forces. Book #1 Vasco: Leader of the Tribe Bondoux, Anne- 120409 EN MG 5.4 9.0 F 60731 N N - - - Following his dreams of finding a safe Laure haven in a new place, Vasco leads a motley group of rats out of the city, through a dangerous sea voyage, and finally to a forest where the rats, now a true tribe, can make a fresh start. Voices from the Wild: An Animal Bouchard, David 43175 EN MG 5.0 1.0 F 5916 N N - - - This book is a collection of poems, each Sensagoria focusing on an animal in the wild and the sense most important to its survival.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Voyage of Slaves: A Tale From the Jacques, Brian 109070 EN MG 5.3 14.0 F 88796 N N - - - Continuing their adventures through Castaways of the Flying Dutchman space and time, Ben and his faithful dog Ned find themselves in the Mediterranean region in 1703 befriended by a troupe of traveling entertainers and relentlessly pursued by ruthless Barbary slave traders. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle Lofting, Hugh 93 EN MG 5.7 11.0 F 73092 N N - N N This fictional classic presents the story of the good doctor who learned the language of animals and made adventurous voyages. Vulpes the Red Fox George, Jean 17797 EN MG 5.9 7.0 F 42736 N N - - N Vulpes the red fox relishes leading the Craighead hunters on wild goose chases through the woods, but one day Vulpes meets his match. Walter: The Story of a Rat Wersba, Barbara 115171 EN MG 5.7 2.0 F 9884 N N - - - Walter, namesake of Sir Walter Scott, is a rat that can read and lives in the home of Miss Amanda Pomeroy, a celebrated writer of children's books. War Dog Booth, Martin 20144 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 34669 N N - - - After her owner is arrested while poaching, Jet is requisitioned by the British Army and sees duty on the beach at Dunkirk, searching for survivors of Germany's bombing raids on English cities. War Horse Morpurgo, Michael 114464 EN MG 5.9 6.0 F 37372 N N - - - Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master. The Warhorse Bolognese, Don 71120 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 30966 N N - - - Lorenzo, fifteen year old son of the Duke's master armorer, longs to experience battle for himself, and thrusts himself into conflict when he learns of a planned attack against the Duke.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of Hunter, Erin 115641 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 31751 N N - - N This book provides background the Clans information about the history, characters, and places of significance of the warrior cats featured in the Warriors and the Warriors, the New Prophecy series. Watch Wolf Lasky, Kathryn 144242 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 42113 N N - - - Faolan, poised to take his place as a member of the revered Wolves of the Watch, may be the only one who can stop Dunbar MacHeath and his clan from provoking a war between the Watch and the bears. The plot contains violence. Book #3 Water Lily Farley, Terri 127251 EN MG 5.4 5.0 F 34314 N N - - - Darby and her friend Cade are trying to locate his mom, Dee, who has been missing since a tsunami swept the island, and they hope Dee's pony Honi can lead them to her. Book #8 Web of the Visorak Farshtey, Greg 86760 EN MG 5.7 3.0 F 19867 N N - - - When the Toa Metru return to their city of Metru Nui, they find their town overrun by giant spiders, and they must save their city from the invasion. Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland Keene, Carolyn 74677 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 30372 N N - - - Nancy Drew and her friends investigate a possible link between disasters at the River Heights Winter Carnival and the disappearance of wolves from a nearby preserve. West African Trickster Tales Bennett, Martin 36030 EN MG 5.7 4.0 F 26551 N N - - - This is a collection of stories about some famous tricksters: Hare, Tortoise, and the greatest of them all -- Ananse the spider. The Whale Rider Ihimaera, Witi 71662 EN MG 5.7 5.0 F 31736 N N - - - This is a timeless story of the courage of one Maori girl who stood against the tide of tradition and enabled her tribe to reconnect with their ancestral life force.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Whatever Happened to My Dog Sander, Heather 83729 EN MG 5.1 4.0 F 28862 N N - - - In this third volume of the Robbie Cuddles? Packford series, Robbie's dog, Cuddles, joins in to help save the people of faraway planet Kerbosky from invasion by alien blobs. When Eagles Fall Casanova, Mary 59775 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 32762 N N - - - Alex's anger gets the best of her when she defies her father and causes a near disaster. She finds herself stranded on a small island with an injured eaglet, forced to fight for her own life as well as that of her new charge. While the Bear Sleeps: Winter Matthews, Caitlín 35379 EN MG 5.4 2.0 F 12938 N N - - - This books recounts the adventures of a Tales and Traditions young girl as she travels through time with a bear as her guide; discovering the origins of winter tales and traditions from the first snowfall to the return of spring. While the Cat's Away Batrae, Margot 1955 EN MG 5.2 5.0 F 32318 N N - - - Sabrina has to hide Salem until she can turn him back into the cat. The only place she can is high school where he takes over the school. Whinny of the Wild Horses Laundrie, Amy C. 10598 EN MG 5.4 3.0 F 20558 N N - - - Follows the adventures of a wild colt living on the Wyoming range, from his birth to the time when he is a full-grown stallion. Whispering Hope Hubler, Marsha 137030 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 29935 N N - - - When Dad brings a wild pinto mustang named Rebel home, Skye and Chad try their best to train the horse. At the same time, a gang member named Wanda has moved to the foster home. With God's help, Skye reaches out to help both Rebel and Wanda. Book #7 White Stallion of Lipizza Henry, Marguerite 17746 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 33891 N N - - - A young boy dreams of someday working with the magnificent Lipizzan horses. Who Really Killed Cock Robin? George, Jean 42831 EN MG 5.6 5.0 F 34512 N N - - - Eighth-grader Tony follows a trail of Craighead environmental clues to try and figure out what ecological imbalances might have caused the death of the town's best- known robin.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Wild Cat Crime Keene, Carolyn 19691 EN MG 5.0 5.0 F 30486 N N - - - Nancy faces a dangerous threat when danger is uncaged. Wild Honey Farley, Terri 109383 EN MG 5.7 10.0 F 61399 N N - - - The Phantom's lead mare is injured, and Samantha wants to help her. But she can't call the vet, so Sam starts treating the mare's injuries in secret. Book #22 Wild Horses Oldfield, Jenny 129426 EN MG 5.2 4.0 F 26486 N N - - - When a sudden storm causes a landslide, thirteen-year-old Kirstie is trapped in a blind canyon with an injured wild stallion and his herd, while her mother's hired hand leads a group back to her family's dude ranch to summon help. Book #1 The Wild Horses of Hidden Valley Westmoreland, 5898 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 23344 N N - - - Sam tries to find a herd of wild horses in Ronald P. Texas. Wild Life DeFelice, Cynthia 143793 EN MG 5.5 5.0 F 33890 N N - - - Being sent to stay with grandparents he hardly knows is hard enough for twelve- year-old Eric, whose parents are deployed to Iraq, but his grandfather's hostility and the threat of losing the dog he rescues causes Eric to run away. Wild Stories Thompson, Colin 136014 EN MG 5.4 9.0 F 55971 N N - - - This collection of short fiction stories details the adventures of the insects and animals that live in the garden of house Number Fourteen. The Wild Swans Andersen, Hans 86262 EN MG 5.4 1.0 F 4273 N N - - - In this newly illustrated edition of the Christian Hans Christian Andersen classic, eleven brothers, who have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother are saved by their beautiful sister. This book is translated by Naomi Lewis. Wild Things Carmichael, Clay 129621 EN MG 5.3 9.0 F 56600 N N - - - Stubborn, self-reliant, eleven-year-old Zoë, recently orphaned, moves to the country to live with her prickly half-uncle, a famous doctor and sculptor, and together they learn about trust and the strength of family.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Wildest Heart Farley, Terri 89424 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 37892 N N - - - When a lightning storm strikes the wild horse sanctuary and sets the pasture on fire, all the mustangs panic, including the Phantom's herd. Book #16 Willow King Platt, Chris 109679 EN MG 5.0 8.0 F 50205 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Katie, who is herself physically challenged, saves a crippled foal from euthanasia and nurses him back to health and eventual championships. Willow King: Race the Wind! Platt, Chris 109675 EN MG 5.1 9.0 F 60976 N N - - - Determined to ride her horse in the Kentucky Derby despite her physical handicap, Katie overcomes great obstacles and even helps a blind girl face her own kind of challenge. Wind Bird: Gift of the Mist Bright, Sarah Stiles 120283 EN MG 5.2 0.5 F 2412 N N - - - This book is a retelling of a Passamaquoddy legend that tells the story of the great Wind Bird and his gift to the people of the North Country. The Wind in the Willows Vogel, Malvina G. 30563 EN MG 5.3 3.0 F 18059 N N - - - This adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic presents the escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside: Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger. The Wind in the Willows: Retold Woodside, Martin 113717 EN MG 5.7 3.0 F 20008 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of from the Kenneth Grahame Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of the Original escapades of four animal friends, Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger, who live along a river in the English countryside. Wings Loizeaux, William 111303 EN MG 5.1 3.0 F 21749 N N - - - Ten-year-old Nick, who misses his father, finds companionship after rescuing an injured baby mockingbird. Winners Collura, Mary-Ellen 31221 EN MG 5.0 6.0 F 37938 N N - - - After years in foster homes, Jordy Lang Threebears returns to live on a Blackfoot reservation with his grandfather whom he hardly knows, and finds his anger and resentment being overcome by the gift of a wild mare.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Winter Drey Dixon, Sean 134706 EN MG 5.6 8.0 F 48859 N N - - - A nine-year-old boy, due to his large size and shy nature, turns to a squirrel named Rat-a-Task for friendship. Book #2 Winter Race Camp Platt, Chris 56495 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 35619 N N - - - To renew her passion for horses and her dream of becoming a jockey, Ashleigh's parents enroll her in a Thoroughbred racing camp for kids interested in a career in racing. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #12. A Winter's Gift Brooke, Lauren 127245 EN MG 5.1 6.0 F 42502 N N - - - Since breaking up with Ty and throwing herself into her college work, Amy is more independent and confident than ever. But when she returns to Heartland for her winter break, a pregnant mare needs both Amy and Ty's help to save her. Special Edition #3 The Witcher Weir, Joan 42296 EN MG 5.4 7.0 F 46417 N N - - - On his holiday Lion tries to convince his dad that something isn't right with the people who want to adopt Spud, the witcher who can find buried gold. The Witches of Worm Snyder, Zilpha 149 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 39424 N N - - N Jessica has taken care of the cat, Keatley Worm, but the cat may be making her do things against her own wishes. Witches' Brew Warriner, Holly 44183 EN MG 5.0 4.0 F 24088 N N - - - Lucinda's arch rival in witchcraft tracks her to Lakeville and sets in motion an evil plan involving her friend's horse, Witches' Brew. The Witches' Kitchen Williams, Allen 140146 EN MG 5.7 9.0 F 55191 N N - - - When Toad wakes up dangling over a bubbling witch cauldron with no memory of her former life, she just manages to escape and, with the help of an imp, a fairy, and some other friends, she sets out to discover her identity.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Without Wonder James, Brooke 43314 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 35500 N N - - - When Wonder's last foal is born under tragic circumstances, there is little hope for her baby colt. Only Christina can see that the colt is special, just like his mother was. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #36. The Wizard of Ooze Farland, David 140946 EN MG 5.5 8.0 F 50698 N N - - - When the evil wormlord Sebaceous Ooze uses his magical song to enslave mice to dig a volcano that will help him and his slobber goblin armies take over the world, it is up to Amber, a mouse with magical powers, to stop him. Book #2 The Wolf Girls: An Unsolved Yolen, Jane 52333 EN MG 5.6 0.5 F 2438 N N - - - In 1920, a missionary brought two Mystery from History young girls to an orphanage in India and claimed they were raised by wolves. The coauthor is Heidi Elisabet Yolen Stemple. Wolf Pack van Belkom, Edo 82876 EN MG 5.7 6.0 F 38877 N N - - - After a devastating forest fire, a ranger discovers a litter of wolf cubs. He and his wife soon learn that they are no ordinary wolves. They are both animal and human. Book #1 Wolf Stalker Skurzynski, Gloria 25063 EN MG 5.1 5.0 F 31569 N N - - - 12-year-old Jack, his sister, and their foster brother go to Yellowstone National Park where Jack's mother, a wildlife veterinarian, is investigating a report that wolves reintroduced to the Park have killed a dog. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #1 The Wolfling North, Sterling 11499 EN MG 5.6 7.0 F 45688 N N - N N A young boy raises a wolf pup to maturity in the forests of southern Wisconsin. The Wolving Time Jennings, Patrick 73566 EN MG 5.5 6.0 F 40741 N N - - - In France during a time of witch-hunts, in a village with a corrupt priest, thirteen- year-old Laszlo longs to be able to turn into a wolf as his parents can, but also desires the friendship of a village girl.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Wonder's Sister Campbell, Joanna 19511 EN MG 5.2 6.0 F 41041 N N - - - With the help of a little girl who cannot walk, Samantha gets her first horse ready for a race. Worlds Afire Janeczko, Paul B. 77184 EN MG 5.2 1.0 F 5490 N N - - - This book is a collection of eyewitness poems that describes the excitement turned to horror when a fire breaks out at the circus on July 6, 1944, in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wreck of the Ethie Hyland, Hilary 36397 EN MG 5.8 3.0 F 21805 N N - - N This is a fictionalized account of the wreck of the steamship Ethie which occurred on the remote western coast of Newfoundland in December 1919 and in which the dog Skipper proved his heroism. Writer Ferrets: Chasing the Muse Bach, Richard 77121 EN MG 5.4 4.0 F 24676 N N - - - Budgeron, a ferret, and his mate, Danielle, learn that success in writing comes from writing to please themselves. Yatimah Hapka, Catherine 141839 EN MG 5.5 3.0 F 16264 N N - - - In a mid-ninth-century Bedouin camp in the Arabian Desert, a horse is born to a prized Arabian war mare who dies during the birth, and the foal is raised with dreams of continuing her mother's glory as a war mare. Book #6 Young Fredle Voigt, Cynthia 141857 EN MG 5.1 8.0 F 54110 N N - - - Fredle, a young mouse cast out of his home, faces dangers and predators outside, makes some important discoveries and allies, and learns the meaning of freedom as he struggles to return home. Z. Raptor Cole, Steve 145571 EN MG 5.2 9.0 F 56398 N N - - - Adam and his dad try to stop the carnage when the video-game technology, which allows players to use their thoughts to control the action, is stolen by scientists who use it to create dinosaurs with killing instincts. The plot contains graphic violence.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Z. Rex Cole, Steve 132765 EN MG 5.4 8.0 F 49796 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Adam Adlar must elude police while being hunted by a dinosaur come-to-life from a virtual reality game invented by his father, who has gone missing. The plot contains graphic violence. Book #1 Zulu Dog Ferreira, Anton 64326 EN MG 5.4 6.0 F 40194 N N - - - In post-apartheid South Africa, a Zulu boy keeps secrets from his family as he cares for an injured dog and befriends the daughter of a white farmer.

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