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TITLE AUTHOR LENGTH GENRE TOPIC/THEME LEXIL INTEREST SUMMARY E LEVEL 11 Birthdays Mass, Wendy 267 p. Fiction Birthdays, Friends 650 3-5 After celebrating their first nine same-day birthdays Comedy and and friendship together, Amanda and Leo, having fallen out on Humor their tenth and not speaking to each other for the last year, prepare to celebrate their eleventh birthday separately but peculiar things begin to happen as the day of their birthday begins to repeat itself over and over again. 39 Clues: The Maze of the Riordan, Rick 220 p. Fiction 610 3-6 When their beloved Aunt Grace dies, Dan, 11, and Bones Adventure, Amy, 14-along with other Cahill descendants-are Mystery and faced with an unusual choice: inherit one million Suspense dollars or participate in a perilous treasure hunt. As the siblings work together to solve puzzles and survive dangers, they develop into well-drawn individuals with their own strengths and personalities. Supporting Cahill cast members come across as intentionally exaggerated caricatures, adding to the tale's breathless fun.

Abel's Island Steig, William 117 p. Fiction Animals 920 3-6 Castaway on an uninhabited island, Abel, a very Language Arts civilized mouse, finds his resourcefulness and endurance tested to the limit as he struggles to survive and return to his home. Adam of the Road Gray, Elizabeth 317 p. Historical Middle ages, Life 1030 4-6 The adventures of an eleven-year-old boy in 13th Janet Fiction experiences, century England as he searches for his father and his Relationships dog. Adventurous Deeds of Hemphill, Helen 192 p. Fiction Travel and places 720 5-8 Thirteen-year-old Prometheus Jones and his eleven- Deadwood Jones year-old cousin Omer flee Tennessee and join a cattle drive that will eventually take them to Texas, where Prometheus hopes his father lives, and they find adventure and face challenges as African- Americans in a land still recovering from the Civil War Aesop's Fables McGovern, Ann 78 p. Classics Animals, Character 780 4-6 67 fables, with a short profile of Aesop Fables and values Folk Tales and Myths

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Afternoon of the Elves Lisle, Janet Taylor 122 p. Fantasy Cleaverness, 82 3-5 As Hillary works in the miniature village, allegedly Creativity and built by elves, in Sara-Kate's backyard, she becomes imagination, more and more curious about Sra-Kate's real life Families and social inside her big, gloomy house with your mysterious, structures, Friends silent mother. Deals with poverty, neglect, and and friendship, prejudice. Teacher discussion needed. Disease and illness

Akhenaten adventure, Kerr, P.B. 355 p. Adventure Cleaverness, 900 6-8 John & Phillipa, twelve-year old twins discover they The: Children of the lamp Series Creativity and are djinn, they go to live with their uncle in Fantasy imagination, England, where takes them to Egypt to learn about Courage and honor, their extraordinary powers. Families and social structures, Magic

Alice in Wonderland Carrol, Lewis 159 p. Classics Manners and 860 3-6 A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a Fantasy conduct world of nonsensical and amusing characters. Magic and Supernatural Cleverness Creativity and imagination Alida's Song Paulsen, Gary 88 p. Realistic Changes and new 1460 6-8 A fourteen-year-old boy who has been neglected by Fiction esperiences irresponsible parents spends a wonderful summer Farma dn ranch life on a farm where his grandmother cooks for two Extended family elderly brothers. Among the Hidden Haddix, Margaret 153 p. Science fiction Civics and 800 6-8 In a future where the Population Police enforce the Peterson and fantasy government law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has Series Courage and honor lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his Families and social family's farm, until another "third" convinces him structures that the government is wrong. World governments, Friends and 5th & 6th grades. friendship

Amos Fortune, Free Man Yates, Elizabeth 181 p. Historical Social studies 1090 6-8 The life of an eighteenth-century African prince who Fiction African Americans after being captured by slave traders, was brought to World history Massachusetts where he was a slave until he was Character and able to buy his freedom at the age of sixty. values

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Anastasia Krupnik Lowry, Lois 113 p. Fiction Families and social 700 5-8 Anastasia's 10th year has some good things like Comedy and structure falling in love and really getting to know her humor Childhhod and grandmother and some good things like finding out education about an impending baby brother. And Now Miguel Krumgold, Joseph 245 p. Classics Hispanic 780 6-8 Miguel lives with his family on a sheep ranch in Fiction New Mexico. More than anything else, he longs to go with the men to the Sangre de Christo Mountains. More for boys, role of females is superficial. Angel on the Square Whelan, Gloria 293 p. Hisorical Social studies 820 5-8 In 1913 Russia, twelve-year-old Katya eagerly fiction World history anticipates leaving her St. Petersburg home, though Character and not her older cousin Misha, to join her mother, a values lady in waiting in the household of Tsar Nicholas II, Friends and but the ensuing years bring world war, revolution, friendship and undreamed of changes to her life.

Anna All Year Round Hahn, Mary 133 p. Fiction Culture and 610 3-5 Eight year old Anna experiences a series of Downing diversity episodes, some funny others sad, involving family Character and and friends during a year in Baltimore just before values World War One. Friends and friendshop Anne of Green Gables Montgomery, L.M. 304 p. Classics Determination and 990 5-8 Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake Realistic perserverence to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister fiction Adoption and foster on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to care make an indelible impression on everyone around Changes and new her. experiences Friends and friendship School life Art of Keeping Cool, The Lisle, Janet Taylor 250 p. Historical American history 730 5-8 In 1942, Robert and his cousin Elliot uncover long- Fiction hidden family secrets while staying in their grandparents' Rhode Island town, where they also become involved with a German artist who is suspect of being a spy. Graphic persecution scenes, suicide, shooting.Grades5&6 Attaboy, Sam Lowry, Lois 116 p. Fiction Culture and 740 3-5 Sam is able to help his sister Anastasia with the diversity poem she is writing for their mother's birthday, but his own efforts to create a special perfume are disastrous.

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Babe: the Gallant Pig King-Smith, Dick 118 p. Animal Stories Animals 1040 3-5 A piglet destined for eventual butchering arrives at Character and the farmyard, is adopted by an old sheep dog, and values discovers a special secret to success. Baby MacLachlan, 132 p. Fiction Culture and 670 3-5 Taking care of a baby left with them at the end of Patricia diversity the tourist season helps a family come to terms with Character and the death of their own infant son. 5th & 6th grade, values gifted Babymouse 2, Our Hero Holm, Jennifer 91 p. Fantasy 3-5 An imaginative young mouse is terrified to face her enemy in dodge ball, but with the help of her best friend and support from her mother, she not only plays the game, she proves herself a hero. Graphic novel Ballad of Lucy Whipple, Cushman, Karen 218 p. Historical American history, 1030 7-12 In 1849, twelve-year-old California Morning The Fiction Westward Whipple, who renames herself Lucy, is distraught expansion, Changes when her mother moves the family from and new Massachusetts to a rough California mining town. experiences Blunt terms Bandit's Moon Fleischman, Sid 136 p. Historical social studeies, 690 3-5 Twelve-year-old Annyrose, left behind when her Fiction culture and brother joins the Gold Rush, escapes the diversity, Character unscrupulous woman with whom she is staying and and values, Friends sets out on a grand adventure with the notorious and Friendship bandit Joaquin Murieta and his band of outlaws.

Banner in the Sky Ullman, James 285 p. Adventure Character and 680 6-8 Sixteen-year-old Rudi dreams of being the first to Ramsey values, Friends and climb the highest mountain in Switzerland. friendship Bat 6: a novel Wolff, Virginia 230 p. Historical World War II, Pride 930 6-8 In a small town, in post-Word War II Oregon, Euwer Fiction and self-esteem, twenty-one 6th grade girls recount the story of an Prejudice and annual softball game, during which one girl's racism, softball, bigotry comes to the surface. 5th & 6th grade. Japanese and References to religion and an illegitimate baby. Japanese American Battle for the Castle, The Winthrop, 211 p. Fiction, Animals, culture 700 3-5 Twelve-year-old William uses the magic token to Elizabeth Adventure, and diversity, return, through the toy castle in his attic, to the Science fiction Middle ages, medieval land of Sir Simon, which is now menaced and fantasy Character and by a skeleton ship bearing a plague of ravenous rats. values, Friends and friendship

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Be a Perfect Person in Just Manes, Stephen 76 p. Comedy and Manners and 720 3-5 Milo, tired of problems with his sister, parents, and Three Days! Humor conduct classmates, finds a book in the library which promises to make him perfect in just three days. Beany and the Dreaded Wojciechowski, 121 p. Language Arts 770 3-6 Beany loves her cousin Amy but is worried about Wedding Susan something going wrong if she agrees to be the flower girl in Amy's wedding. Bear Dancer: the Story of Wyss, Thelma 181 p. Historical 3-6 Elk girl, a member of the Ute tribe is captured by a Ute Girl Fiction the Cheyenne during the 1860s, sold to an Arapaho warrior, rescued by a white soldier, and finally returned to her family Beasts of Tarzan, The Burroughs, Edgar 240 p. Language Arts 1360 AD Stranded on a deserted island, Tarzan, now Lord Rice Greystoke, calls upon the beasts of the jungle to help him save his abducted wife and son.

Because of Mr. Terupt Rob Buyea 269 p. Fiction 560 3-6 Seven fifth-graders at Snow Hill School in Connecticut relate how their lives are changed for the better because of their teacher Mr. Terupt. Because of Winn-Dixie DiCamillo, Kate 182 p. Language Arts 610 3-6 Ten-year-old, India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Becoming Naomi Leon Ryan, Pam Muñoz 246 p. Language Arts 830 5-8 When Naomi's absent mother resurfaces to claim her, Naomi runs away to Mexico with her great- grandmother and younger brother, in search of her father. Behind the Bedroom Wall Williams, Laura F. 169 p. Historical 660 5-8 Ten year old Korinna must decide whether to report Fiction her parents to her Hitler Youth group when she discovers they are hiding Jews in a secret place behind Korinna's bedroom wall. Gifted 5th or 6th grade Bella at Midnight Stanley, Diane 278 p. Fantasy 950 5-8 Bella's peasant life is changed when her real father, a knight who abandoned her when she was a baby, comes and reclaims her, moving her to his home where lives with a resentful stepmother and two horrible stepsisters and learns about a plot to kill her friend, Prince Julian. Best School Year Ever, Robinson, Barbara 117 p. Language Arts 1020 3-6 The six horrible Herdman kids cause mayhem The throughout the school year

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Binky the Space Cat Spires, Ashley 64 p. Graphic 740 2-6 "A Binky adventure"--Cover. Binky, a house cat Novels, who believes the family home is actually a space Fiction/comics station, trains and prepares to travel into outer space, where his humans go everyday and need his protection. (Instructional Recommendations-Good for a storyboard and writing or Read Aloud.)

Black Beauty Sewell, Anna 258 p. Language Arts 450 5-8 A horse in 19th century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters Black Cauldron, The Alexander, Lloyd 182 p. Fantasy 760 5-8 Taran, assistant pig-keeper of Prydain, faces even more dangers as he seeks the magical black cauldron, the chief implement of the evil powers of Arawn, lord of the land of Death. Black Stallion Farley, Walter 197 p. Language Arts 680 5-8 The story of the understanding and love between a boy and a magnificent wild horse and the adventures and dangers they share. Blood on the River Elisa Carbone 237 p. Historical 820 5-8 Traveling to the New World in 1606 as the page to Fiction Captain John Smith, when an orpahn, Samuel Collier, settles in the new colony of James Town. Bloomability Creech, Sharon 273 p. Language Arts 850 3-6 When her aunt and uncle take her from New Mexico to Lugan, Switzerland, to attend an international school, thirteen-year-old Dinnie discovers her world expanding. Blue Fingers: A ninja's Whitesel, Cheryl 252 p. Historical 5-8 Having failed apprenticeship as a dye maker, Koji tale Aylward Fiction is captured and forced to train as a ninja, where he remains disloyal until samurai have burned his former village. Book Without Words: a Avi 203 p. Fantasy 960 5-8 Thorston, an alchemist who has spent his life trying Fable of Medieval Magic to decipher the secret to immortality is on the brink of realizing his dream when he drops dead.

Borrowers, The Norton, Mary 180 p. Fantasy 780 3-6 Miniature people survive in an old country house by borrowing things from the humans who live there also. Boston Jane: an Adventure Holm, Jennifer 273 p. Historical 690 5-8 Miss Jane Peck of Philadelphia finds little use for Fiction manners during her long sea voyage to the Pacific Northwest and while living among American traders and Chinook Indians. Reference to female anatomy and references to mature adult interpersonal relationships. For grades 5 & 6.

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Bound for Oregon Van Leeuwen, Jean 167 p. Historical 830 5-8 Mary Ellen Todd and her family travel from their Fiction home in Arkansas westward over the Oregon trail in 1852. They encounter stroms, Indians, disease and death. Science and health Boxcar Children, The Warner, Gertrude 150 p. Mystery 320-400 3-6 A series of mysteries, solved by four siblings, (Series) Chandler featuring simple vocabulary and sentence structure

Boy at War, A: a Novel of Mazer, Henry 104 p. Historical 530 5-8 While fishing with his friends in Honolulu, Adam is Pearl Harbor Fiction caught in the midst of the Japanese attack and tries to find his father who was serving on the U.S.S. Arizona. Discusses racist views toward the Japanese Boy Who Saved Baseball Ritter, John 216 p. Language Arts 660 5-8 The fate of a small California town rests on one baseball game, and Tom Gallagher hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of a disgraced player. Boy Who Saved Cleveland Giblin, James 64 p. Historical 740 3-6 During a malaria epidemic in late eighteenth Cross Fiction century Cleveland, ten-year old Seth Doan surprises everyone by having enough strength and energy to grind enough corn to feed everyone

Boy: Tales of childhood Dahl, Roald 176 p. Biography 1090 5-8 Humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood, including his summer vacations in Norway and life at an English boarding school. Brian's Winter Paulsen, Gary 133 p. Survival 1140 5-8 Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in Hatchet, this story portrays what would have happened to Brian had he been forced to spend a winter in the wilderness. Bridge to Terabithia Paterson, Katherine 128 p. Language Arts 810 5-8 The life of a ten-year old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway Terabithia during a storm.

Brighty of the Grand Henry, Marguerite 222 p. Language Arts 880 5-8 Brighty is the story of a free-spirited wild donkey. Canyon As he roams the Grand Canyon he encounters an old miner, President Teddy Roosevelt, and a ruthless claim-jumper. Desert biomes. Bronze Bow, The Speare, Elizabeth 254 p. Historical 760 5-8 A young boy seeks revenge from the Romans for George Fiction, killing his parents, but is turned away from Newbery vengeance by Jesus

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Bully for You, Teddy Fritz, Jean 127 p. Biography 980 3-6 Follows the life of the dynamic 26th President Roosevelt including his conservation work, hunting expeditions, family life and political career Bunnicula: a rabbit tale of Howe, Deborah 98 p. Language Arts 700 3-6 Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the mystery cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire Cabin Faced West, The Fritz, Jean 124 p. Historical 860 3-6 Ten-year old Anna overcomes loneliness and learns Fiction to appreciate the importance of her role in settling the wilderness of Western Pennsylvania. Caddie Woodlawn Brink, Carol Ryrie 242 p. Historical 890 5-8 Caddie grows up with her six brothers and sisters Fiction, on the Wisconsin frontier. Newbery Cages Kehret, Peg 150 p. Language Arts 660 5-8 Kit gains a new perspective on life when she is sentenced to twenty hours of volunteer work at the humane society for shoplifting. Addresses issues of abuse, alcoholism. Caleb's Story Patricia MacLahlan 134 p. Social Studies, 290 3-6 Sequel to: Skylark Historical Fiction

Calico Captive Speare, Elizabeth 274 p. Historical 900 5-8 Miriam Willard becomes a captive during the George Fiction French and Indian war in 1754. 5th & 6th grade. Call it Courage Sperry, Armstrong 95 p. Language Arts 5-8 Mafatu overcomes his terrible fear of the sea

Candy Shop War, The Mull, Brandon 409 p. Fantasy 750 5-8 When four fifth graders meet the owner of the new candy shop in town, and are given a magical candy, they acquire super powers that come with dangerous consequences. Case of the Missing Springer, Nancy 216 p. Mystery 1020 5-8 Enola Holmes the younger sister of Sherlock Marquess, The: an Enola Holmes, must travel to London in disguise to Holmes mystery unravel the mystery of her missing mother. Advanced 5th & 6th graders Castle in the Attic, The Winthrop, 179 p. Fantasy 750 3-6 A gift of a toy castle, complete with a toy knight Elizabeth starts William on a magical quest. Cat Who Went to Heaven, Coatsworth, 62 p. Language Arts, 1000 5-8 The tale of a cat who brings good fortune to a The Elizabeth Newbery painter. The painter knows that the cat wants to be in his painting, but it will ruin his reputation Cay, The Taylor, Theodore 137 p. Language Arts 860 5-8 After the freighter on which Philip and his mother were traveling is torpedoed, the boy finds himself dependent on an old West Indian man for survival

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Chalk Box Kid Bulla, Clyde R. 56 p. Language Arts 270 K-3 Gregory's house does not have room for a garden, so he creates a garden in an unusual place.

Charlie and the Chocolate Dahl, Roald 155 p. Language Arts 810 3-6 Five children win a trip in Mr. Wonka's mysterious Factory chocolate factory Charlie and the Great Dahl, Roald 159 p. Language Arts 720 3-6 Charlie, his family and Mr. Wonka find themselves Glass Elevator launched into space. Charlotte's Web White, E.B. 184 p. Language Arts 680 3-6 Wilbur, the pig, is desolate, when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner.

Chasing Redbird Creech, Sharon 261 p. Language Arts 860 3-6 Zinnia deals with the deaths of her cousin Rose and her Aunt Jessie while growing up in an eccentric family in Kentucky Children of the River Crew, Linda 213 p. Historical 700 YA Having fled Cambodia to escape the Khmer Rouge Fiction army, 17 year old Sundara is torn between remaining faithful to her own people and adjusting to life as an American in Oregon. For mature 6th grade girls. Chocolate Fever Smith, Robert 93 p. Language Arts 680 3-6 Henry breaks out in brown bumps from eating too Kimmel much chocolate which helps him foil some hijackers. Chocolate Touch, The Catling, Patrick 126 p. Fantasy 770 3-6 A boy acquires a magical gift, that turns everything Skene his lips touch into chocolate. Choke Skye, Obert 327 p. Magical 700 4-6 Using his renowned lack of common sense, fifteen- Fiction year-old Beck Phillips gets himself and his friends Kate and Wyatt embroiled in more dragon adventures, as they discover and hatch the last remaining dragon stone. Christmas Box, The Evans, Richard 89 p. Language Arts 830 5-8 A young family moves in with a widow and Paul together they discover the first gift of Christmas. Deals with the death of a child. Cinderellis and the Glass Levine, Gail 104 p. Fantasy 600 3-6 A male Cinderella story in which a lonely young lad Hill Carson uses his inventive ability to win the hand of a princess Circle of Gold Boyd, Candy 134 p. Realistic 610 5-8 Mattie copes with the loss of her father and her Dawson Fiction mixed feelings towards her mother City of Ember DuPrau, Jeanne 270 p. Fantasy 680 5-8 The city of Ember is running out of Electricity. Lina must find a way for the people of Ember to return to Earth

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Clementine Pennypacker, Sara 133 p. Realistic 750-790 3-6 Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while Fiction helping her father banish the pigeons from their apartment building. Color Me Dark: the diary McKissack, 218 p. Historical 680 5-8 Nellie's family moves from Tennessee to Chicago, of Nellie Lee Love, the Patricia C. Fiction hoping to escape the racism of the South behind. great migration north Deals with prejudice. Corn Grows Ripe, The Rhoads, Dorothy 88 p. Language Arts, 750 3-6 Tigre, a Mayan boy, living in the Yucatan, must Newbery learn to be a man when his father is injured. Honor Glossary for Spanish & Mayan words.

Courage of Sarah Noble, Dalgliesh 52 p. Historical 610 3-6 Sarah finds courage to go alone with her father to The Fiction, build a new home in the Connecticut wilderness Newbery among the Indians. Reference to Bible reading. Cracker Jackson Byers, Betsy 146 p. Realistic 710 3-6 After attempting to save his ex-babysitter from wife Fiction abuse, Cracker gains insight into the sadness of failed heroics. Deals with spouse & child abuse.

Crash Spinelli, Jerry 162 p. Realistic 560 3-6 John is a bully until his grandfather moves in and Fiction has a stroke and her considers the importance of family. For mature students. Crazy Lady Conly, Jane Leslie 180 p. Realistic 570 5-8 A young boy discovers that sometimes the people Fiction you and your friends make fun of can turn out to be friends , even though they may have problems. (Alcoholism, mental retardation) Cricket in Times Square, Selden, George 132 p. Fantasy 780 3-6 The adventures of a country cricket who The unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat Crispin: The Cross of Avi 262 p. Historical 5-8 Falsely accused of theft and murder, an orphaned Lead Fiction, peasant boy in 14th century England flees his Newbery village and meets a juggler who holds a dangerous secret. For 6th grade only. Dancing in the Cadillac Holt, Kimberly 167 p. Language Arts 760 5-8 Jaynell's life in Moon, Texas is enlivened when her Light Willis eccentric grandpap comes to live with her and her family. Daniel's Story Matas, Carol 136 p. Historical 720 5-8 Daniel whose family suffers as the Nazis rise to Fiction power, describes his imprisonment in a concentration camp. Graphic portrayal of Holocaust. Mature 6th grade only

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Daphne's Book Hahn, Mary 177 p. Language Arts 710 5-8 Two seventh grade girls are paired for a picture Downing book contest. Daphne's life as an orphan living with an impoverished and unstable grandmother troubles both girls. Dead Man in Indian Creek Hahn, Mary 130 p. Mystery 820 5-8 Matt and Parker learn the body the found in Indian Downing Creek is a drug related death. Dear Mr. Henshaw Cleary, Beverly 133 p. Language Arts, 910 3-6 In letters to his favorite author, Leigh copes with his Newbery parents' divorce and being the new boy in school.

Detectives in Togas Winterfield, Henry 249 p. Historical 700 5-8 A group of young friends living in ancient Rome, Fiction search for the culprit who scrawled graffiti on the temple wall. 6th grade Devil's Arithmetic Yolen, Jane 170 p. Historical 5-8 Hannah resents the traditions of her Jewish heritage Fiction until time travel places her in the middle of a small Jewish village in Nazi-occupied Poland. Dive (Series) Korman, Gordon 150 p. Language Arts 700-760 3-6 Four students work as interns for an oceanography institute. Treasure hunters try to prevent the kids from keeping the treasure they find.

Door in the Wall, The DeAngeli, 120 p. Historical 990 3-6 A handicapped boy in 14th century England proves Marguerite Fiction, his courage and earns recognition from the king. Newbery Dragon Rider Funke, Cornelia 523 p. Fantasy 710 3-6 Firedrake, a silver dragon is joined by a brownie and an orphan boy embark on a journey to magical lands where they meet marvelous creatures and one ruthless villain. Dragon's Gate Yep, Laurence 273 p. Historical 730 YA A young boy must leave China and join his father Fiction, and uncle working on the transcontinental railroad Newbery in the Sierra Nevada mountains. For high readers. Honor Dragonslayers, The Coville, Bruce 119 p. Fantasy 680 3-6 Witch Grizelda creates a dragon so fierce that it frightens even the king's knights. Dragonsong McCaffrey, Anne 192 p. Language Arts 960 YA Forbidden by her father to indulge in music, a girl on planet Pern runs away, taking shelter with fire lizards. Earthquake Terror Kehret, Peg 132 p. Survival 690 5-8 Jonathan must help his handicapped sister, when an earthquake his an island in California where they are camping. Egypt Game, The Snyder, Zilpha 215 p. Mystery 880 3-6 A group of children are visited by an oracle, Keatley befriend a professor and become involved in a murder.

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Encyclopedia Brown Sobol, Donald 80 p. Mystery 560-880 3-6 Each book has ten cases solved by a boy detective. (Series) Solutions provided in the back of the book.

Endless Steppe: growing Hautzig, Esther 243 p. Memoir 940 YA The author recounts five years of hardship and trials up in Siberia spent in Siberia after she and her family were arrested in Poland during World War II. Enormous Egg, The Butterworth, Oliver 187 p. Fantasy 900 3-6 Problems develop when Nate's hen lays an egg that hatches into a dinosaur. Everest (series) Korman, Gordon 150 p. Survival 690-710 3-6 Four climbers enter a contest to be the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest and face life or death challenges. Every Living Thing Rylant, Cynthia 81 p. Language Arts 5-8 Twelve stories in which animals change peoples lives for the better. For pet lovers. Everything on a Waffle Horvath, Polly 149 p. Language Arts 950 5-8 Primrose lives in a fishing village in British Columbia. She recounts her adventures as an orphan trying to prove her parents did not perish in a storm. Everywhere Brooks, Bruce 70 p. Language Arts 880 3-6 Afraid that his grandfather will die after suffering a heart attack, a boy joins his friend in performing a mysterious ritual called soul switching.Confusing story line Evolution of Calpurnia Kelly, Jacqueline 340 p. Historical 830 5-8 In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate Fiction, Family Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns life, Naturalists about love from the older three of her six brothers, Fiction and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery.

Extra Credit Clements, Andrew 183 p. Fiction 830 3-6 Three young middle-school-age children, Abby, Amira, and Sadeed, exchange letters back and forth between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan and begin to bridge a gap across cultural and religious divides. Eye of the Great Bear Wallace, Bill 161 p. Language arts 640 3-6 Bailey Trumbull proves his courage when he confronts a bear in Montana Fablehaven Mull, Brandon 351 p Fiction 700 5-8 Kendra and Seth find themselves in the midst of a battle between good and evil when they visit their grandparents' estate and discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures

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Fair Weather Peck, Richard 146 p. Historical 670 5-8 Rosie and her family travel from their Illinois farm Fiction to Chicago in 1893 to attend the World's Columbian Exposition, which turns out to be a life changing experience for everyone Fairest Levine, Gail 326 p. Fantasy 590 5-8 An unattractive woman with a magical voice, learns Carson to balance her appearance with her talent, while the queen attempts to use her talents for her own gain.

Fame and Glory in O'Connor, Barbara 104 p. Language Arts 740 3-6 Burdette Weaver persuades a new boy at school, Freedom, Georgia whom everyone thinks is mean and dumb, to be her partner for the spelling bee and try to win a trip to Disney World. Family under the Bridge Carlson, Natalie 123 p. Language Arts 680 3-6 An old hobo in Paris finds his life changed when he Savage discovers three children under a bridge. Fantastic Mr. Fox Dahl, Roald 81 p. Language Arts 600 3-6 Three farmers, each one meaner than the next, try all out warfare to get rid of Mr. Fox and his family.

Farmer Boy Wilder, Laura 372 p. Historical 550 3-6 Almanzo lives with his family on a big farm in New Ingalls Fiction York State at the end of the 19th century Finding Buck McHenry Slote, Alfred 250 p. Historical 500 3-6 Jason enlists his custodian Buck McHenry as the Fiction coach of his baseball team when he finds he is a famous pitcher from the old Negro league. Note: No consequences for lying and deceiving others. Flea Circus Summer Ware, Cheryl 135 p. Language Arts 3-6 Venola, West Virginia's best newspaper carrier tells humorous stories in letters to her friend and the Underwater Flea Circus Co.Light & funny. Flipped Van Draanen, 212 p. Language Arts 720 5-8 Two teenagers describe who their feelings about Wendelin themselves, each other, and their families change over the years. Flunking of Joshua T. Susan Shreve 82 p. Writing, Bully 890 3-6 A Yearling book." Driving home from the beach on Bates, The Issues & Labor Day, Joshua receives some shocking news learning from his mother: he must repeat third grade. Flush Hiaasen, Carl 263 p. Languagei Arts 830 5-8 With their father jailed for sinking a river boat, Noah and his sister gather evidence that the owner of a floating casino is emptying his bilge tank into the protected waters of the Florida Keys.For advanced 6th grade students

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Flying Solo Fletcher, Ralph 138 p. Language Arts 590 5-8 Rachel, who chooses to be mute, after the death of a classmate, chooses along with her classmates not to report that the substitute teacher does not arrive. Teaches Voice 6-traits. Fog Magic Sauer, Julia 107 p. Language Arts, 800 3-6 A child of Nova Scotia who loves the fog, is Newbery transported by it to a secret world. Honor

Follow My Leader Garfield, James B. 191 p. Language Arts 670 3-6 After being accidently blinded by a firecracker, Jimmy learns to live a normal life with the help of Leader, his seeing eye dog Footprints at the Window Naylor, Phyllis 175 p. Historical 5-8 Dan travels to the past and becomes involved in a Reynolds Fiction calamity involving the Black Death Forests of Silence, The Emily Rodda 131 p. Read Aloud, 690 5-8 Lief and Barda search for the seven lost stones of Visualization the Belt of Deltora, hoping to rid their land of the evil Shadow Lord, who has enslaved Deltora's people and hidden the stones in the most dangerous places in the kingdom. Forging of the Blade, The Lafevers, R.L. 123 p. Language Arts 630 3-6 Kenric sets off to find his father who has been kidnapped by the evil Lord Mordig. He receives help from goblins and Fey fold. Easy read for low readers 4th & 5th grade. Forgotten Door, The Key, Alexander 140 p. Fantasy 720 3-6 After falling through a forgotten door and ending up on the strange planet Earth, Jon discovers he has put the lives of a friendly family in danger and must find the secret passage home. Foster's War Reeder, Carolyn 267 p. Historical 940 5-8 When his older brother joins the army during WW Fiction II and his best friend, a Japanese boy, is sent to a camp, Foster must deal with the rages of his harsh father. Japanese are referred to as "Japs"

Frankenbug Cousins, Steven 151 p. Science, 770 3-6 Bug lover Adam Crinklestein decides to create a Insects monster bug that will protect him from the school bully. Science & insects Freckle Juice Blume, Judy 40 p. Language Arts 370 3-6 Andy wants freckles so badly that he buys Sharon's freckle recipe for fifty cents Freedom Walkers: The Freedman, Russell 114 p. Nonfiction 1110 3-6 The story of the Montgomery bus boycott, includes story of the Montgomery key people and events that contributed to the year- bus boycott long struggle for civil rights on Montgomery's city buses.

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Friendship, The Taylor, Mildred 53 p. Historical 750 3-6 Four children witness a confrontation between an Fiction elderly African-American man and a white storekeeper in rural Mississippi in the 1930s. Racial tensions Gathering Blue Lowry, Lois 215 p. Language Arts 680 5-8 Three orphaned children hold the continuation of a society's culture in their hands. The book alludes to cultural segregation based on personal physical characteristics and violent treatment of certain societal members. Recommended for mature readers with teacher discussion.

Gathering of Days, A Blos, Joan 144 p. Historical 960 5-8 The journal of a 14-year-old girl, kept the last year Fiction, she lived on the family farm, records daily events in Newbery her small New Hampshire town, her father's remarriage, and the death of her best friend. Gawgon and the Boy, The Alexander, Lloyd 199 p. Language Arts 720 5-8 In depression-era Philadelphia, 11-year old David is too ill to attend school, he is tutored by his adventurous Aunt Annie which greatly enriches his life. For 5th & 6th grades George Washington's Woodruff, Elvira 166 p. Historical 840 3-6 Five children find themselves transported back to Socks Fiction the time of George Washington where the learn the sober realities of war George's Marvelous Dahl, Roald 88 p. Language Arts 640 3-6 George decides that his grumpy, selfish old Medicine grandmother must be a witch and concocts some medicine to take care of her Ghost of Fossil Glen, The Alphin, Elaine 167 p. Mystery 710 3-6 Allie hears a voice and sees in her mind's eye a girl Marie who is asking for help. Giant Rat of Sumatra or Fleischman, Sid 194 p. Historical 5-8 A cabin boy on a pirate ship finds himself in San Pirates Galore Fiction Diego in 1846 as war breaks out between the United States and Mexico. Gold Cadillac, The Taylor, Mildred 43 p. Historical 650 3-6 Two black girls living in the north are proud of their Fiction families Cadillac until they take it on a visit to the South and encounter racial prejudice Gold Dust Lynch, Chris 196 p. Historical 690 5-8 Richard befriends Napoleon, a newcomer to Boston Fiction from the Caribbean. He teaches him baseball, and sees him face racial prejudice. Golden and Grey (An Arnold, Louise 267 p. Language Arts 1000 3-6 The adventures of a downhearted ghost who unremarkable boy and a befriends a boy, who is an outcast. rather remarkable ghost)

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Golden Goblet McGraw, Eloise 248 p. Historical 930 5-8 A young Egyptian boy struggles to reveal a hideous Fiction, crime and reshape his own destiny. Newbery Honor Good Master, The Seredy, Kate 196 p. Language Arts, 640 3-6 Two cousins spend an adventurous summer on a Newbery ranch on the Hungarian plains. Their attitude and Honor behavior change as she is led by the good master

Good Night, Maman Mazer, Norma Fox 185 p. Historical 510 5-8 After spending year fleeing the Nazis two children Fiction find a new home in a refugee camp in Oswego, New York Good Night, Mr. Tom Magorian, Michelle 318 p. Historical 760 5-8 A battered child learns to embrace life when he is Fiction adopted by an old man in the English countryside during World War II. Deals with child abuse.

Gooney Bird Greene Lowry, Lois 88 p. Language Arts 590 3-6 A student who loves being the center of attention entertains her class with absolutely true stories. Use for writing. Gossamer Lois Lowry 140 p Fiction 660 5-8 While learning to bestow dreams, a young dream giver tries to save an eight-year old boy from the effects of both his abusive past an the nightmares inflicted on him by the frightening Sinsteeds.

Granny Torrelli Makes Creech, Sharon 141 p. Language Arts 810 3-6 With the help of her wise old grandmother Rosie Soup works out problems with her best friend Bailey and hears stories of Italy. Grasshopper Summer Turner, Ann 149 p. Language Arts 580 3-6 In 1874 Sam and his family move from Kentucky to the Dakota territory where a plague of hungry grasshoppers threaten their chances for survival. Great Brain, The (Series) Fitzgerald, John D. 175 p. Historical 790 3-6 The exploits of the Great Brain of Adenville, Utah Fiction are related by his younger brother. He schemes for prestige and money. Great Gilly Hopkins, The Paterson, Katherine 148 p. Language Arts 800 5-8 A foster child copes with her longings and fears as she schemes against everyone who tries to be friendly. Green Book, The Walsh, Jill Paton 69 p. Science Fiction 5-8 A group of refugees from Earth struggles to make their strange new planet provide necessities. Environmental and survival issues

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Gregor the Overlander Collins, Suzanne 311 p. Fantasy 630 3-6 When Gregor and his sister are pulled into a strange underground world, they trigger an epic battle involving humans, rats, bats, cockroaches and spiders. Guests Dorris, Michael 119 p. Historical 850 3-6 An Algonquin boy and girl struggle with the Fiction problems of growing up in the Massachusetts area during the time of the first Thanksgiving Gypsy Game Snyder, Zilpha 217 p. Language Arts 880 3-6 Six school makes embark on a game in which they Keatley pretend to be gypsies, but one of the boys runs away and takes up with a group of homeless people.

Half and Half Namioka, Lensey 136 p. Language Arts 800 3-6 Fiona and her brother are torn between trying to make their Chinese grandmother and their Scottish grandparents happy. Half Magic Eager, Edward 217 p. Fantasy 830 3-6 Four children find themselves in a series of extraordinary adventures after one of them finds a magic coin. Harriett's Hare King-Smith, Dick 104 p. Language Arts 690 3-6 A young girl's life with her father on a farm in England is changed when she befriends a talking hare. Recommended for lower level readers. Harry Potter and the Rowling, J.K. 341 p. Fantasy 940 5-8 Second year student, Harry Potter, finds himself in Chamber of Secrets danger from a dark power that has been released on the school. Harry Potter and the Rowling, J.K. 734 p. Fantasy 880 5-8 Fourth year student, Harry Potter. longs to escape Goblet of Fire his family and live as a normal wizard. For mature readers. Harry Potter and the Rowling, J.K. 435 p. Fantasy 880 5-8 Third year student, Harry Potter, must confront the Prisoner of Azkaban devious and dangerous wizard that killed his parents. Teachers that the love of a mother and father is a most powerful force Harry Potter and the Rowling, J.K. 309 p. Fantasy 880 5-8 Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and Sorcerer's Stone uncle, Harry discovers his own powers when he is invited to attend the sorcerers' academy.

Hatchet Paulsen, Gary 195 p. Language Arts, 1020 5-8 After a plane crash, Brian spends 54 days in the Newbery wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a Honor hatchet.

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Heartbeat Creech, Sharon 180 p. Language Arts NP 5-8 Annie ponders the many rhythms of life, the year her mother gets pregnant, her grandfather becomes faltering and her best friend becomes distant.

Heaven Johnson, Angela 138 p. Language Arts 790 YA Marley's life seems perfect in Heaven, Ohio, until she discovers that her mother and father are not her real parents. Swearing and reference to scars of self mutilation. Helen Keller: toward the Graff, Stewart and 80 p. Biography 620 3-6 Helen Keller rises above her physical disabilities to Light Polly Ann achieve international renown Hello, My Name is Gilson, Jamie 159 p. Historical 730 3-6 When his parents host a Vietnamese family, Harvey Scrambled Eggs Fiction enjoys Americanizing 12-year old Tuan Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Clifford, Eth 96 p. Language Arts 630 3-6 Two girls spend an adventurous night trapped in the Library public library during a blizzard. Henry Reed, Inc. Robertson, Keith 239 p. Language Arts 880 3-6 Henry Reed keeps a journal of his summer activities which include a number of profitable projects.

Hero Revealed Boniface William 294 p. Language Arts 3-6 When an ordinary boy wishes for super hero powers, he finds himself in situations that require bravery and courage.Graphic novel Hero, The Woods, Ron 215 p. Realistic 800 5-8 Despite his father's rules and his own fear of the Fiction water, Jamie and his cousin take their raft out on the river where a tragic accident occurs. Read the book thoughtfully before using it for study. Discusses values, ethics and gray areas. High King, The Alexander, Lloyd 253 p. Fantasy 900 5-8 In this final part of the chronicle of Prydain, the forces of good and evil meet in an ultimate confrontation, which determines the fate of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper who wanted to be a hero.

Holes Sachar, Louis 233 p. Language Arts, 660 5-8 Stanley Yelnats is sent to a juvenile detention Newbery center, where he finds his first real friend, a treasure and a sense of himself. High ability readers, teacher direction to appreciate the foreshadowing. Homecoming, The Voight, Cynthia 402 p. Realistic 5-8 Abandoned by their mother, four children begin a Fiction search for a home and an identity Homer Price McCluskey, Robert 149 p. Language Arts 1000 3-6 Four episodes about Homer, including one about a pet skunk and another about a doughnut machine.

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Honus and Me Gutman, Dan 138 p. Language Arts 690 5-8 Joey, finds a valuable 1909 Honus Wagner card and travels back in time to meet him. Hoot Hiaasen, Carl 292 p. Language Arts 760 YA In his small Florida community, Roy tries to save the burrowing owl from a proposed construction site. Environmental lesson. House of Sixty Fathers DeJong, Meindert 189 p. Historical 820 5-8 Alone in his sampan, with his pig and three fiction ducklings, A Chinese boy begins a dangerous journey in search of his family after they escape from the Japanese army. House on Hackman's Hill Nixon, Joan 126 p. Mystery 780 3-6 Two children find a stolen Egyptian mummy in an Lowery old house and become trapped there by snow.

How to Eat Fried Worms Rockwell, Thomas 115 p. Language Arts 650 3-6 Two boys set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal. Hundred Dresses, The Esters, Eleanor 80 p. Language Arts, 3-6 In winning a medal she is no longer there to receive, Ruth Newbery a tight-lipped Polish girl teaches her classmates a lesson. Hundred Penny Box, The Mathis, Sharon 47 p. Language Arts 700 K-3 Michael's love for his great-great aunt leads him to Bell intercede with his mother, who wants to toss out all her old things. Sophisticated theme and style. Teaching should be teacher directed. I Have a Dream: the story Davidson, 127 p. Biography 680 3-6 A brief biography explaining the conflicts and of Martin Luther King Margaret politics that influences the civil rights movement.

Iceberg Hermit, The Roth, Arthur 219 p. Historical 1060 5-8 Shipwrecked in 1757, in the Arctic seas with an Fiction orphaned polar cub, 17 year old Allan begins a struggle for survival. Ida B. and Her Plans to Hannigan, 246 p. Language Arts 970 3-6 In Wisconsin, Ida B. spends happy hours being Maximize Fun, Avoid Katherine home schooled, until her mother begins treatment Disaster and (Possibly) for breast cancer and they must sell part of the Save the World orchard and send her to public school.

Ida Early Comes over the Burch, Robert 145 p. Historical 720 3-6 Tough times in rural Georgia during the depression, Mountain Fiction take a lively turn when Ida is hired as a housekeeper for four children whose mother has died.

I'm Not Who You Think I Kehret, Peg 154 p. Language Arts 640 5-8 Ginger becomes the target of a disturbed woman Am who claims to be her birth mother. Impossible Journey, The Whelan, Gloria 248 p. Historical 790 Marya and her brother set out on a journey to Fiction Siberia to find their mother. Sequel toAngel on the Square .

19 WS/FCS 4th through grade 6th Grade AG/HAG Summer and Supplemental Reading List Options

In-between Days Bunting, Eve 118 p. Language Arts 700 3-6 George is bothered that his father has a girlfriend, so he comes up with a terrible plan to get rid of her. He then apologizes and things work out.

Incredible Journey Burnford, Sheila 148 p. Language Arts 1320 5-8 A Siamese cat, a bull terrier, and Labrador retriever travel 250 miles through the Canadian wilderness to find their family. Indian Captive: the story Lenski, Lois 298 p. Historical 800 5-8 In 1758, Mary is captured by a Shawnee war party of Mary Jemison Fiction during the French and Indian war, she is rescued but chooses to live her life with the Indians

Inkheart Funke, Cornelia 534 p. Language Arts 780 5-8 Meggie learns that her father Mo can bring characters out of books to life. He bring an evil ruler into Meggie's world and must stop the magic and restore peace. Into the Wild Hunter, Erin 272 p. Language Arts 790 5-8 Rusty, a bored house kitten, is apprentice by the ThunderClan, and becomes the bravest warrior of all when the feral cats are threatened by the ShadowClan. Iron Dragon Never Sleeps, Krensky, Stephen 90 p. Historical 390 3-6 In 1867, Winnie meets a Chinese boy, and tensions The Fiction arise over working conditions while building the Intercontinental Railroad. Chinese racial relationships. Island (Series) Korman, Gordon 130 p. Language Arts 600-620 3-6 Six children try to survive after being shipwrecked, they meet up with some dangerous smugglers.

Island of the Blue Dolphin O'Dell, Scott 181 p. Language Arts 1000 5-8 A young Indian girl spends 18 years alone on an island off the coast of California, she learns to survive and finds a measure of happiness in her solitary life. Island on Bird Street Orlev, Uri 162 p. Historical 690 5-8 A Jewish boy is left on his own for months in a Fiction Ghetto in Poland where he must learn to survive under life-threatening conditions. Caution: language It's Like This, Cat Neville, Emily 180 p. Language Arts, 810 5-8 A quietly humorous story of one kind of Cheney Newbery contemporary New York city boyhood, a 14-year- old and his family, his friends, and a stray tomcat.

Jack Black and the Ship of Hughes, Carol 229 p. Language Arts 680 5-8 Jack blunders into a feud on a pirate ship and Thieves encounters danger, intrigue and treachery

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Jacob's Rescue: a Drucker, Malka 117 p. Historical 680 5-8 A man recalls the terrifying years of his childhood Holocaust story Fiction when a brave Polish couple hid him from the Nazis.

Jaguar Smith, Roland 247 p. Language Arts 690 5-8 While accompanying his father on an expedition up the Amazon river to a jaguar preserve, Jacob, must contend with dangerous animals and fortune hunters. Violence and unmarried couple living together. Janitor's Boy, The Clements, Andrew 140 p. Language Arts 770 3-6 Jack finds himself the subject of ridicule when it becomes known that his father is one of the janitors, and he turns his anger on his father. Jason's Gold Hobbs, Will 221 p. Historical 860 5-8 Jason embarks on a 10,000 mile journey in 1897 in Fiction hopes of striking it rich in Canada's Yukon territory.

Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, Koningsberg, E.L. 117 p. Language Arts, 680 3-6 Elizabeth is very lonely until she meets Jennifer who William McKinley and Newbery is a witch and teaches Elizabeth to become a witch Me, Elizabeth Honor

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Coville, Bruce 151 p. Language Arts 710 3-6 Jeremy unknowingly buys a dragon's egg. Shows Hatcher love and honesty with a great moral Johnny Tremain Forbes, Esther 269 p. Historical 840 5-8 A silversmith's apprentice in Boston, becomes a Fiction messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution. Joshua's Song Harlow, Joan Hiatt 143 p. Historical 520 3-6 During the 1919 influenza pandemic in Boston, a Fiction boy must support his family by selling newspapers. He becomes involved in the "Great Molasses Flood". Journal of Jasper Jonathan Rinaldi, Ann 155 p. Historical 680 5-8 An indentured servants keeps a journal of his Pierce: a pilgrim boy Fiction experiences on the Mayflower and during the building of Plimoth Plantation in 1620 Journey MacLachlan, 83 p. Language Arts 630 3-6 Journey, 11 and his sister are left by their mother. Patricia He searches photographs for answers and finds that the camera is a means of finding things his naked eye missed. Journey to America Levitin, Sonia 150 p. Historical 750 5-8 A Jewish family fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938, Fiction endures innumberable separations before the are reunited again. Journey to the New Lasky, Kathryn 173 p. Historical 5-8 Mem records the trip she and her family made on World: the diary of Fiction the Mayflower in 1620 and their first year in the Remember Patience New World. Whipple

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Journey to the River Sea Ibbotson, Eva 298 p. Historical 860 5-8 Sent by her governess to live with the dreadful Fiction Carter family in exotic Brazil in 1910, Maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the Amazon river Journey to Topaz: a story Uchida, Yoshiko 149 p. Historical 970 5-8 After the Pearl Harbor attack and 11 -year old and of the Japanese-American Fiction her family are forced to go to an aliens camp in evacuation Utah. Judy Moody McDonald, Megan 160 p. Language Arts 390-600 3-6 Third grader, Judy Moody is in a bad mood until she gets an assignment to create a collage about herself. Good for 4th grade and below. Jump Ship to Freedom Collier, James 198 p. Historical 850 5-8 By rights young Daniel and his mother, slaves in Lincoln Fiction Captain Ivers house in Connecticut in the 1770's should be free, but instead the Captain sells Daniel on board a ship to the West Indies. Racial issues

Junebug Mead, Alice 135 p. Language Arts 570 3-6 Junebug is a 4th grade boy who lives in an inner city black community and encounters manyu difficult situations. Kid in the Red Jacket, The Park, Barbara 113 p. Language Arts 640 3-6 Howard has to move with his family to a distant state, adjust to a new school and get used to being shadowed by a little girl. Kidnappers, The: a Roberts, Willo 137 p. Language Arts 860 3-6 Joey claims to have witnessed the kidnapping of the mystery Davis class bully outside their expensive private school.

King of the Wind: the Henry, Marguerite 172 p. Language Arts 5-8 Sham and the stable boy Agba travel from Morocco story of Goldolphin to France to England, where Sham's majesty is Arabian recognized. Kiss the Dust Laird, Elizabeth 278 p. Historical 850 YA A 12-year old and her Kurdish family are trapped in Fiction the IranIraq war and a daring escape. This is a tale of courage. Advanced 5th & 6th grade readers.

Kneeknock Rise Babbitt, Natalie 126 p. Language Arts 760 3-6 Egans senses a spell cast over the villagers and he climbs a peak for answers. Kokopelli's Flute Hobbs, Will 148 p. Language Arts 870 5-8 Tepary discovers an old flute in a cliff dwelling in New Mexico and through its power learns about Native American magic Land I lost, The: Nhuong, Huynh 127 p. Memoir 1090 3-6 The author tells of his youth in a hamlet in the adventures of a boy in Quang highlands of Vietnam. Not well written and slow Vietnam moving.

22 WS/FCS 4th through grade 6th Grade AG/HAG Summer and Supplemental Reading List Options

Landry News, The: a Clements, Andrew 138 p. Language Arts 950 3-6 A 5th grader starts a newspaper with an editorial brand new school story that prompts her burnt out teacher to start really teaching again. Last Lobo, The Smith, Roland 178 p. Language Arts 850 5-8 When Jake takes his grandfather on a visit to their Hopi homeland, he finds himself fighting to save the endangered wolf. Last Man's Reward, The Patneaude, David 192 p. Language Arts 660 5-8 Albert and his four friends hide a secret box with a treasure, vowing that its valuable contents will belong to the one who is the last man in their neighborhood. Advanced 5th & 6th graders.

Last of the Really Great Edwards, Julie 277 p. Language Arts 620 3-6 With help from an eccentric professor, three Whangdoodles, The Andrews children go on a quest for the elusive whangdoodle and learn valuable lessons. Discusses cloning

Last Safe House, The Greenwood, 119 p. Historical 850 3-6 Eliza Jackson is on the run from a souothern Barbara Fiction plantation. She follows the network of hiding places into Canada.Includes activities Leanin' Dog Nuzum, K.A. 250 p. Fiction, 960 5-6 Eleven-year-old Dessa Dean, mourning the death of Animal her mother, finds an injured dog on her porch, Rescue, Grief. which allows both Dessa and the dog to heal together with a friendship that shapes both of their lives. Legend of Jimmy Spoon, Gregory, Kristiana 202 p. Historical 790 5-8 Jimmy Spoon lives in Salt Lake City in the mid 19th The Fiction century. When two Shoshone boys offoer hm a horse, he discovers that he is expected to stay with them. Letters from Rifka Hesse, Karen 148 p. Historical 660 3-6 A young Jewish girl chronicles her family's flight Fiction from Russia in 1919. Leven Thumps and the Skye, Obert 368 p. Fantasy 850 3-6 "Book one" Fate brings fourteen-year-old Leven Gateway to Foo Thumps and thirteen- year-old Winter together, as they discover that for mankind to continue dreaming, the gateway between reality and the land of dreams and hopes--Foo--must be found and demolished. Read aloud only 4th grade. Classroom approved 5-6. Liberation of Gabriel Going, K.L. 151 p. Historical 780 5-8 Gabriel, a white boy is being bullied while Grita a King, The Fiction black girl faces prejudice in Georgia in 1976 Light at Tern Rock, The Sauer, Julia 62 p. Language Arts 820 5-8 Ronnie and his aunt take care of the light house. The book deals lwith anger and broken promises.

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Light in the Forest, The Richter, Conrad 162 p. Historical 870 5-8 John Cameron Butler, kidnapped by the Lenne Fiction Indians when he was only 4 years old, is returned to his white family eleven years later and struggles to fit in to the unfamiliar culture.Violence, mature theme requires teacher discussion, for mature 5th & 6th grades.

Light in the Storm, A: Hesse, Karen 169 p. Historical 850 5-8 Amelia lives at a light house on an island off the civil war diary of Amelia Fiction coast of Delaware, and tells how the Civil War Martin divides and devastates her state. Lighting thief, Percy Riordan, Rick 377 p. Fiction, 470 5-8 After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman Jackson of the Olympians Voyages and and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy Gods Fiction is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods. Lion, the Witch and the Lewis, C.S. 189 p. Fantasy 940 5-8 Four English children find their way to Narnia and Wardrode (Narnia series) meet Aslan, the lion and the White Witch

Listening for Lions Whelan, Gloria 194 p. Historical 900 5.8 Left an orphan in the influenza pandemic of 1919, Fiction Rachel who lives in Africa is tricked into assuming a neighbor's identity returns to England where her goal is to raise money to rebuild her parent's hospital Little House on the Prairie Wilder, Laura 335 p. Historical 760 3-6 A family moves from the big woods of Wisonsin to (series) Ingalls Fiction the prairie, meet Indians, dig a well and face a prairie fire Little Princess, A Burnett, Francis 245 p. Historical 490 3-6 Sara Crew, living in Victorian England, is left in Hodgson Fiction poverty when her father dies Lone Wolf Franklin, Kristine 214 p. Realistic 680 5-8 Perry is hurt by his sister's death and his parents L. Fiction divorce, but a friendship helps him deal with his feelings. Long Walk to Water Linda Sue Park 121 p. Survival 720 5-8 When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in Fiction 1985, elevan-year old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of a safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Hut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in the Sudan

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Long Way from Chicago Peck, Richard 148 p. Historical 750 5-8 A boy recounts his visit to his larger than life Fiction, grandmother in rural Illinois during the great Newbery depression. Honor Lord of the Deep Salisbury, Graham 182 p. Language Arts 400 YA Mikey works with is father on a fishing boat in Hawaii. He learns about fishing, taking risks, making sacrifices and making difficult choices Loser Spinelli, Jerry 218 p. Language Arts 650 3-6 Zinkoff is labeled a loser, but he loves school, is persisten and keeps trying Louis Braille: the boy who Davidson, 80 p. Biography 510 K-3 The story of the 19th century Frenchman who was invented books for the Margaret blinded at three and invented a system of reading for blind the blind. Love that dog Creech, Sharon 86 p. Poetry 1010 3-6 A young student learns to love poetry and writes his own inspired poem. Six-trait writing, voice

Love, Ruby Lavender Wiles, Deborah 188 p. Realistic 570 3-6 Ruby learns to survive on her own in Mississippi, Fiction she befriends chickens, the new girl in town and deals with her grandfather's death.

M.C. Higgins, the great Hamilton, Virginia 232 p. Historical 620 YA As a slag heap in Ohio, gets closer to his home, Fiction, M.C. his torn between moving his family and Newbery fighting for his home. Maggie's door Giff, Patricia Reilly 158 p. Historical 720 5-8 Nora and her friend Sean set out separately on a Fiction dangerous journey from famine-plagued Ireland to America Magic Thief Sarah Prineas 419 p. Langauge Arts, 680 3-6 Conn's life is forever changed when he tries to pick Beehive the pocket of the wizard Nevery and instead gets a strong jolt of magic, but, instead of punishing the boy, Nevery takes Conn under his wing, teaches him magic, and enlists his help in finding the person responsible for stealing the city's dwindling magic supply Matchlock gun, The Edmonds, Walter 50 p. Historical 860 3-6 In 1756, during the French and Indian war, 10-year Fiction, old Edmund tries to protect his family with a much Newbery to heavy gun. Mayfield Crossing Nelson, Vaunda 88 p. Historical 720 3-6 A small town school is shut down and forces the Micheaux Fiction children to attend a large school where the black children encounter racial prejudice for the first time. A baseball game breaks the ice. Deals with racial problems, school integration.

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Maze of Bones: 39 Clues Riordan, Rick 220 p. Mystery, 610 3-6 Amy and Dan, members of the powerful Cahill Historical family, try to uncover the thirty-nine clues which Family fiction will reveal the secrets of their lineage and find out what really happened to their parents. Me and the Pumpkin Kennedy, Marlane 181 p. Fiction, Single- 790 3-6 Although Aunt Arlene tries to interest her in Queen Parent families clothing and growing up, ten-year-old Mildred is Fiction entirely focused on growing a pumpkin big enough to win the annual Circleville, Ohio, contest, as her mother dreamed of doing before she died.

Measle and the Ogilvy, Jan 210 p. Fantasy 900 5-8 12-year old orphan Measle Stubbs is shrunk down Wrathmonk to half an inch tall and placed in a train set by his evil guardian, Wrathmonk. Mercy Watson to the DiCamillo, Kate 68 p. Language Arts 450 K-3 After Mercy the pig snuggles up to sleep with the Rescue Watson family all three wake up to find the bed teetering over a big hole in the floor.Great for struggling readers or ESL students. Midnight for Charlie Bone Nimmo, Jenny 401 p. Fantasy 630 3-6 Charlie Bone discovers he can hear people in photographs talking and his horrible aunts send him off to Bloor's Academy for Gifted Children.

Midnight Fox Byars, Betsy 134 p. Language Arts 970 3-6 A young boy saves the life of a fox that has been raiding his uncle's farm. Midnight Magic Avi 247 p. Language Arts 660 5-8 In Italy in 1491, Mangus the magician and his apprentice are summoned to the Palace to see if the Princess is being haunted by a ghost. Midnight Rider Harlow, Joan Hiatt 372 p. Historical 720 5-8 14-year old Hannah, an orphan indentured to the Fiction family of a British general in 1775, begins attending meetings of the Sons of Liberty disguised as a boy.

Midwife's Apprentice, The Cushman, Karen 122 p. Historical 1240 YA In medieval England, a nameless, homeless girl is Fiction, taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife. Approved Newbery for 6th grade only. Milkweed: a novel Spinelli, Jerry 208 p. Historical 510 YA An orphan boy living in a Warsaw ghetto in Nazi Fiction occupied Poland learns to steal to exist. For sixth grade only. Minstrel in the Tower, The Skurzynski, Gloria 60 p. Historical 660 3-6 In 1195, during the crusades, Roger and his sister Fiction travel through the French countryside in search of their uncle.

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Miracles on Maple Hill Sorenson, Virginia 232 p. Language 750 5-8 After her father returns from the war moody and Arts/Newbery tired the family relocates to the Pennsylvania countryside and their spirits are restored Miraculous Journey of DiCamillo, Kate 198 p. Language Arts 700 3-6 Edward Tulane a cold-hearted toy rabbit loves only Edward Tulane, The himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him. For younger readers. Miss Hickory Bailey, Carolyn S. 120 p. Language 870 3-6 The adventures of a country doll made of a twig and Arts/Newbery a hickory nut.

Missing May Rylant, Cynthia 89 p. Language 980 5-8 After the death of her beloved Aunt, Summer and Arts/Newbery her uncle leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on living Mississippi Bridge Taylor, Mildred 62 p. Historical 810 3-6 During a heavy rainstorm in 1930s Mississippi a Fiction bus driver orders all the blacks off the bus."Nigger" is used, for 5th & 6th grades only.

Moccasin Trail McGraw, Eloise 247 p. Historical 960 5-8 A pioneer boy brought up by Crow Indians is Fiction reunited with his family and must orient himself to white culture. Molly Moon's Incredible Byng, Georgia 371 p. Language Arts 770 3-6 Molly Moon lives in a dreary orphanage in a small Book of Hypnotism English town. She discovers she has a talent for hypnotism and uses it to achieve stardom in New York City Monkey Island Fox, Paula 151 p. Language Arts 830 5-8 Forced to live on the streets of New York after his mother disappears, Clay is befriended by two homeless men who help him survive Moon Over Manifest Clare Vanderpool 351 p. Historical 800 5-8 After a life of riding the rails with her father, 12 year Fiction old Abilene can't understand why he sent her away. She goes to Manifest Missouri to stay with Pastor Shady Howard and Abilene quickly finds friends and uncovers a local mystery. The "spy hunt' reveals deep-seated secrets and helps restore residents' faith in the bright future once promised on the town's sign More Perfect Than the Patricia MacLahlan 80 p. Forshadowing, 420 3-6 Sequel to: Caleb's story. Eight-year-old Cassie Moon Langauge Arts Witting is upset when she finds out that her mother, Sarah, is expecting a baby, but writing in the journal that belonged to her brother Caleb helps her sort out her feelings and understand that Sarah will always love her.

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Mr. Lincoln's Drummer Wiser, G. Clifton 131 p. Historical 800 5-8 Willie becomes and 11-year old Civil War drummer Fiction and the youngest recipient of the Medal of Honor

Mr. Tucket Paulsen, Gary 166 p. Historical 5-8 In 1845 while on a wagon train headed to Oregon Fiction Francis Tucket is kidnapped by Pawnee Indians, then falls in with a one-armed trapper who teaches him survival skills. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats O'Brien, Robert C. 233 p. Language 780 3-6 A field mouse asks the clever escaped lab rats to of NIMH Arts/Newbery help save her son.

Mudville Scaletta, Kurtis 265 p. Fiction 680 3-6 Twelve-year-old Roy McGuire, an aspiring major leaguer, does not get much time to practice as it has been raining in his town for over twenty years, but when foster child Sturgis comes to live at his house, the rain finally stops, giving the boys a chance to organize a baseball team--an endeavor that changes their lives. Murder at Mill Hollow Barton, Peggy 66 p. Language Arts 3-6 Cousins Peter and Catherine go to a remote science camp while their parents are in London. While there they become involved in a murder mystery.

Music of Dolphins, The Hesse, Karen 181 p. Language Arts 560 3-6 A tragic story of a young girl, who was raised by dolphins and what happens to her when society tries to do what is best for her and it backfires.

MyBrother Made Me Do Kehret, Peg 130 p. Language Arts 800 3-6 Julie writes letters to her 89-year old pen pal and It tells about her juvenile arthritis, and running in a marathon My Name is Not Angelica O'Dell, Scott 130 p. Historical 750 5-8 A young Senegalese girl is brought as a slave to the Fiction island of St. John and participates in the Great Salve Rebellion of 1733.Some disturbing incidents.

My Secret War: the World Osborne, Mary 186 p. Historical 740 5-8 Madeline reveals her experiences living on Long War II diary of Madeline Pope Fiction Island during World War II, while her father is Beck away in the Navy. My Teacher is an Alien Coville, Bruce 123 p. Language Arts 650 3-6 After Susan sees Mr. Smith, their substitute teacher peel off his face she knows he is an alien and the adventure begins.

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Mystery at Blackbeard's Penn, Audrey 351 p. Mystery 760 5-8 After giving their friend, Mrs. McNemish a pirate Cove burial at sea, four friends in Okracoke Island, North Carolina find themselves on a treasure hunt involving Blackbeard. Read aloud only for 5th & 6th grade students. Teachers should pre-read to edit for language and intense scenes.

Naked Mole Rat Letters, Amato, Mary 266 p. Language Arts 670 3-6 Frankie, a seventh grade girl, begins acting out The when she discovers her father is dating someone.

Naya Nuki, Shoshone Girl Thomasma, 175 p. Historical 790 5-8 After being taken prisoner by an enemy tribe, a Who Ran Kenneth Fiction Shoshone girl escapes and makes a 1,000 mile journey in search of her people Next Spring an Oriole Whelan, Gloria 60 p. Historical 830 3-6 In 1937, 10 year old Libby journey by covered Fiction wagon to the Michigan frontier, where they live near friendly Indians. Niagara Falls or Does It? Winkler, Henry 133 p. Language Arts 610 3-6 Hank enlists the help of his friends to stop his parents from attending parent-teacher conference because he thinks he is failing 4th grade. Teaches writing Nightmare Mountain Kehret, Peg 164 p. Mystery 700 5-8 Molly's visit to her aunt & uncles llama ranch in Washington lead to unexpected adventure and suspense. No Dogs Allowed! Wallace, Bill 214 p. Language Arts 610 3-6 Kristina is struggling to come to terms with the death of her beloved horse. She finds it difficult to accept the new dog she receives for her birthday.

No Talking Clements, Andrew 146 p. School Fiction 820 3-6 The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary school challenge the equally noisy girls to a "no talking" contest. Noonday Friends, The Stolz, Mary 182 p. Realistic 790 3-6 A family tries to make ends meet. Fanny has to do Fiction her share by tending her little brother after school. She longs to be able to spend more time with her friends. Set in the mid 1960s Nory Ryan's Song Giff, Patricia Reilly 148 p. Historical 600 5-8 When a terrible blight attacks Ireland's potato crop Fiction in 1845 Nory's courage and ingenuity help her family survive. Not-just-anybody Family, Byars, Betsy 176 p. Language Arts 690 3-6 With a young brother in the hospital and a The grandfather in jail, and their mother traveling with the rodeo. Maggie and Vern must solve the family problems. For grades 4 & 5.

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Nowhere to Call Home DeFelice, Cynthia 199 p. Historical 870 5-8 When her father kills himself after losing his Fiction money, Frances jumps a train and lives as a hobo. For mature 5th & 6th graders only Old Willis place, The: a Hahn, Mary 199 p. Mystery 630 5-8 Diana befriends the daughter of the new caretaker ghost story Downing and release the spirit of an evil crazy woman who once ruled the place. Old Yeller Gipson, Fred 181 p. Historical 910 5-8 In the late 1860s in Texas, a boy and a big yellow Fiction dog form a close loving relationship On My Honor Bauer, Marion 90 p. Language Arts 750 5-8 When his best friend drowns when they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated at facing the consequences. On the Wings of Heroes Peck, Richard 160 p. Historical 730 5-8 An Illinois boy remembers the home front years, Fiction during WW II and especially his two heroes, his brother and his father. Once Upon a Marigold Ferris, Jean 266 p. Fantasy 840 5-8 A young man with a mysterious past leaves the troll who raised him, meets an unhappy princess and discovers a plot against her father. Six tr aits: voice, word choice. One Eyed Giant Osborne, Mary 105 p. Mythology 700 3-6 A retelling of the battle between Odysseus and the Pope Cyclops Onion John Krumgold, Joseph 248 p. Language 710 5-8 His friendship with the town's odd-jobs man, Onion Arts/Newbery John causes conflict between a boy and his father.

Orphan Train Adventures Nixon, Joan 160 p. Historical 830 5-8 A young widow makes the ultimate sacrifice and (Series) Lowery Fiction sends her children west on the orphan train to find better lives. Otherwise Known as Blume, Judy 138 p. Language Arts 590 3-6 A summer in Tarrytown, N.Y. is fun for Sheila even Sheila the Great though her friends make her face up to some self- truths. Our only May Amelia Holm, Jennifer 253 p. Historical 900 5-8 As the only girl in a Finnish-American family of Fiction seven children, Amelia resents being asked to act like a lady in Washington in 1899. Over Sea, Under Stone Cooper, Susan 196 p. Fantasy 830 5-8 Three children on a vacation in Cornwall find an ancient manuscript which sends them on a dangerous quest. Owls in the Family Mowat, Farley 91 p. Language Arts 980 3-6 A young boy decides to raise two owlets as pets. They provide excitement for the boy in Saskatoon, Canada

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P.S. Longer Letter Later Danziger, Paula 234 p. Language Arts 5-8 Best friends Elizabeth and Tara continue their friendship through letters. Approved only for 6th grade students. The girls are physically maturing, and their letters talk about this and divorce. Paint the Wind Ryan, Pam Muñoz 327 p. Historical 780 3-6 After her overprotective grandmother has a stroke, Fiction Maya leaves her restricted life in California to live with her mother's family on a remote ranch in Wyoming. Pedro's Journal: a voyage Conrad, Pam 80 p. Historical 1030 5-8 Written as a diary by Columbus' cabin boy, presents with Christopher Fiction a personal view of the discover of America. Columbus Peppermints in the Parlor Wallace, Barbara 198 p. Mystery 960 3-6 Newly orphaned Emily enters their once happy Brooks mansion to find unimaginable horrors. Perloo the Bold Avi 225 p. Fantasy 730 3-6 Perloo is assigned to be the leader of the furry underground people, and soon finds himself in danger. Peter and the Starcatchers Barry, Dave 451 p. Fantasy 770 3-6 Peter, an orphan boy, and his friend Molly fight off thieves and pirates in order to keep the secret away from the evil Black Strache. A pre-Peter Pan story.

Philip Hall Likes Me. I Greene, Bette 135 p. Language 900 3-6 Beth thinks Philip likes her but often wonders Reckon Maybe. Arts/Newbery Honor Pictures of Hollis Woods Giff, Patricia Reilly 166 p. Language 650 5-8 Hollis is a a12-year old orphan who has been in Arts/Newbery foster homes for years. She yearns for a place to Honor belong. A happy ending Pillage Skye, Obert 312 p. Magical 670 5-6 Upon his mother's death, fifteen-year-old Beck Fiction Phillips is sent to live with an eccentric uncle he had never met in a remote manor house, where he learns that his family suffers from a curse that allows him to make plants grow on command and dragon eggs hatch. Pinballs Byars, Betsy 136 p. Realistic 600 3-6 Three lonely foster children learn to care about Fiction themselves and each other. Pippi Longstocking Lindgren, Astrid 160 p. Language Arts 870 3-6 Escapades of a lucky little girl who lives with a horse and a monkey, but no parents, on the edge of a Swedish village. Poppy Avi 156 p. Fantasy 670 3-6 Poppy, a deer mouse urges her family to move, but a terrifying owl. Mr. Ocax has other plans. For lower level 4th grade

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Postman Always Brings Holm & Hamel 129 p. Mystery 3-6 A dashing British feline spy finds himself stranded Mice, The in New Jersey, and is adopted by a family where he puts his talents to work. Prince and the Pauper Twain, Mark 294 p. Language Arts 420 YA The boy kind, Edward the VI of England, and a poor boy accidentally change places Princess Academy Hale, Shannon 314 p. Fantasy 890 5-8 While attending a strict academy for potential princesses, Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland. Curriculum tie to economy Pushcart War, The Merrill, Jean 222 p. Language Arts 1020 5-8 A satire on modern city life, depicting a war between truck drivers and pushcart peddlers Rainbow People, The Yep, Laurence 194 p. Folk tales 680 5-8 20 Chinese folk tales, under the categories of Trickster, Fools, Virtues and Vices, Chinese America and Love. Ralph S. Mouse (series) Cleary, Beverly 160 p. Fantasy 3-6 The adventures of a motorcycle riding mouse Ramona (series) Cleary, Beverly 180 p. Realistic 850 3-6 The adventures of Ramona, a precocious, Fiction mischievous girl and her family Ramona and Her Father Cleary, Beverly 186 p. Realistic 840 3-6 The family routine is upset when Ramona is in Fiction second grade and her father loses his job Ravenmaster's Secret: Woodruff, Elvira 224 p. Historical 750 3-6 The son of the Ravenmaster befriends a Jacobite Escape from the Tower of Fiction rebel being held prisoner. Presents the life and London difficulties of the Middle Ages. 6th grade curriculum. Regarding the Fountain: a Klise, Kate 138 p. Language Arts 830 5-8 When a principal asks a fifth grader to write a letter tale, in letters, of liars and regarding the purchase of a new drinking fountain, leaks chaos ensues. Reluctant God, The Service, Pamela F. 182 p. Fantasy 870 5-8 While his brother prepares to mount the throne of Egypt, the teenage prince Ameni, in sealed in a secret tomb, to be revived 4,000 years later. Use with caution for 6th graders only Ribsy Cleary, Beverly 190 p. Realistic 820 3-6 Ribsy gets separated from his owner and begins a Fiction series of bewildering adventures Riding Freedom Ryan, Pam Muñoz 138 p. Historical 720 3-6 Charlotte runs away from an orphanage, poses as a Fiction boy, moves to California where she is injured and loses an eye. She is the first woman to vote. Rifles for Watie Keith, Harold 332 p. Historical 910 5-8 Jeff faces struggles on his 300 mile escape route Fiction/Newbe during the Civil War. ry Robin Hood of Sherwood McGovern, Ann 128 p. Language Arts 1050 3-6 10 adventures of Robin Hood and his band of loyal Forest men

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Rodzina Cushman, Karen 215 p. Historical 740 5-8 A 12-year old Polish American girl is loaded on an Fiction orphan train Spouse/child abuse, sexual innuendo, abandonment. 5th & 6th grades Roll of Thunder, Hear My Taylor, Mildred 276 p. Historical 920 5-8 An African-American family living in Mississippi Cry Fiction/Newbe during the Great depression face prejudice and ry discrimination. For 6th grade only. Roller Skates Sawyer, Ruth 186 p. Historical 810 3-6 The discoveries and adventures of 10-year old Fiction/Newbe Lucinda as she spends a year discovering the New ry York of the 1890s. Slow-moving Rosa Parks, My Story Parks, Rosa 192 p. Autobiography 970 5-8 Rosa reveals the deliberate choices she made to earn the title "Mother of the Movement" Rowan of Rin Rodda, Emily 151 p. Fantasy 660 3-6 Only Rowan can read the magical map, he faces a dragon to saves his village. Ruby Holler Creech, Sharon 310 p. Language Arts 660 3-6 Twins Dallas and Florida have grown up in a terrible orphanage, but their lives change when a sweet older couple take them each on an adventure. We see the power of love and kindness

Ruby Lu, Brave and True Look, Lenore 105 p. Realistic 640 K-3 Ruby Lu , an 8-year old Asian American girl, Fiction spends time with her baby brother, goes to Chinese school, and performs magic tricks Ruins of Gorlan, The Flanagan, John 249 p. Fantasy 920 5-8 Will is rejected by battleschool, and becomes the reluctant apprentice to the mysterious Ranger Halt, where he protects the kingdom from danger. Rules Lord, Cynthia 200 p. Realistic 780 3-6 Frustrated at life with an autistic brother, Catharine Fiction longs for a normal existence, while making friends with a paraplegic. Running Out of Time Haddix, Margaret 184 p. Language Arts 730 5-8 When a diphtheria epidemic hits her 1840s village, Peterson Jessie discovers it is actually a tourist site run by heartless scientists. Complex issues of right & wrong, values, acceptance. Teacher discussion required. Sammy Keyes and the Van Draanen, 163 p. Mystery 840 5-8 Sammy involves herself in the investigation of a Hotel Thief Wendelin robbery at a seedy hotel Sarah Bishop O'Dell, Scott 230 p. Historical 760 5-8 Sarah struggles to shape a new life in the wilderness Fiction after the deaths of her father and brother who took opposite sides in the War for Independence.

Sarah, Plain and Tall MacLachlan, 58 p. Historical 560 3-6 Caleb and Anna are captivated by the mail-order Patricia Fiction/Newbe bride their father has invited to live with them in ry their prairie home.

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Sasquatch Smith, Roland 188 p. Language Arts 680 5-8 Dylan follows his father into the woods on the slopes of Mt. St. Helens, which is on the brink of eruption, to protect the Sasquatch School Spirits Tunnell, Michael 201 p. Mystery 3-6 When Patrick moves to a new town he has problems O. with bullies and meets a ghostly boy who asks for help. School Story, The Clements, Andrew 196 p. Language Arts 760 3-6 Natalie writes a wonderful novel and her friend Zoe helps her get it published. Teaches how a book is published. Search for the Shadowman Nixon, Joan 149 p. Mystery 780 5-8 A 7th grade boy unveils a family secret as he does a Lowery genealogy project for school.Techniques for doing family history. For 4th & 5th grade.

Secret Garden Burnett, Francis 358 p. Language Arts 350 5-8 10-year old Mary comes to live in a lonely house on Hodgson the Yorkshire moors and discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

Secret of Platform, 13, TheIbbotson, Eva 231 p. Fantasy 910 5-8 Under Platform 13 on a busy train station in London is an old doorway, Behind it is a magical island kingdom with mermaids, ogres, and mist makers. A beastly woman kidnaps the island's young prince.

Secret of the Andes, The Clark, Ann Nolan 120 p. Language 710 3-6 An Indian boy who tends llamas in a hidden valley Arts/Newbery in Peru learns the traditions and secrets of his Incans ancestors. Discusses blood sacrifice and chewing coca leaves. Secret School, The Avi 157 p. Historical 540 3-6 In 1925,14-year old Ida takes over as a teacher in a Fiction one room schoolhouse in rural Colorado, when the board closes it unexpectedly. Sees Behind Trees Dorris, Michael 104 p. Language Arts 840 3-6 A native American boy with a special gift to "see" beyond his poor eyesight journeys with an old warrior to a land of mystery and beauty Series of Unfortunate Snicket, Lemony 220 p. Language Arts 1000- 5-8 Tales of three likeable, resilient, unfortunate Events 1370 Baudelaire orphans in search of a home. The stories are irreverent, literary and hilarious Serpent Tide Fogg, K.L. 391 p. Language Arts 5-8 Wesley Vandergrift, whose mother is a billionaire mother, wonders why he isn't like the other boys in his coastal South Carolina town. Soon he is on an adventure involving shipwrecks, venomous snakes and kidnappers.

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Seven Wonders of Birney, Betty G. 210 p. Language Arts 790 3-6 Eben McAlister searches his small town to see if he Sassafras Springs can find anything comparable to the seven wonders of the world. Shades of Gray Reeder, Carolyn 152 p. Historical 800 3-6 At the end of the Civil War, Will, having lost all his Fiction family, leaves his home in Virginia to live with his Northern cousins, whom he considers to be traitors.

Shadow of a Bull Wojciechowska, 165 p. Language 740 5-8 Manolo has to make a decision; follow in his Maia Arts/Newbery father's footsteps and become a bullfighter or follow his heart and become a doctor. Shadows on the Sea Harlow, Joan Hiatt 244 p. Historical 670 5-8 In 1942, Jill goes to Maine to stay with her Fiction grandmother where she discovers that the war is closer than she thought. Shakespeare Stealer, The Blackwood, Gary 216 p. Historical 840 3-6 A young orphaned boy is ordered by his master to L. Fiction infiltrate Shakespeare's acting troop and to copy the play Hamlet. Should he betray his cruel master or his new friends Sherlock Holmes (series) Doyle, Arthur 250 p. Mystery 370 YA Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Watson solve Conan mysteries in 19th century England Shiloh Naylor, Phyllis 137 p. Language 890 3-6 When he finds a lost beagle near his West Virginia Reynolds Arts/Newbery home, Marty hides it from his family and the dog's abusive owner. Sideways Stories form Sachar, Louis 118 p. Language Arts 440 3-6 Humorous episodes from the classroom on the 13th Wayside School (series) floor of the Wayside school, which was built sideways. Sign of the Beaver, The Speare, Elizabeth 135 p. Historical 770 5-8 Left alone to guard the family's wilderness home in George Fiction Maine, a boy has a struggle to survive until the Indians teach him their skills. Silent thunder: a Civil Pinkney, Andrea 218 p. Historical 880 5-8 In 1862 Summer and her brother, slave children on War story Davis Fiction the Parnell plantation, learn to read and wish for freedom.Six traits: voice Sing Down the Moon O'Dell, Scott 137 p. Historical 820 5-8 A young Navajo girl recounts the events of 1864, Fiction when her tribe was forced to march to Fort Sumner, New Mexico as prisoners of white soldiers.

Sisters Grimm, The Buckley, Michael 280 p. Fantasy 720-840 3-6 Orphans Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to (series) live with their eccentric grandmother who they believed was dead. Skinnybones Park, Barbara 111 p. Language Arts 590 3-6 Alex's sense of humor helps him get by in a hectic world.

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Smart Dog Vande Velde, 146 p. Language Arts 840 3-6 Amy finds her life is complicated when she finds Vivian and tries to hide a smart, talking dog who has escaped from a university lab Snow Treasure McSwigan, Marie 196 p. Historical 690 3-6 In 1940 when the Nazi invasion of Norway reaches Fiction his village, Peter use their sleds to transport nine million dollars worth of gold Soft Rain: a story of the Cornelissen, 115 p. Historical 3-6 Soft Rain, a Cherokee girl, is forced to relocate Cherokee Trail of Tears Cornelia Fiction along with her family from North Carolina to the west. Soldier's Heart: a novel of Paulsen, Gary 106 p. Historical 1000 YA Charlie has a change of heart after experiencing the the Civil War Fiction physical horrors and mental anguish of Civil War combat. Graphic descriptions, suicide. Someone Was Watching Patneaude, David 220 p. Mystery 710 YA When his baby sister disappears from the river, Chris fights the assumption that she has drowned.

Song of the Wanderer Coville, Bruce 330 p. Fantasy 810 Having jumped in Luster, land of the unicorns, Cara makes a perilous journey to bring back her grandmother, "The Wanderer" Sounder Armstrong, 116 p. Historical 900 5-8 Angry and humiliated when his sharecropper father William Howard Fiction/Newbe is jailed for stealing food, a young boy grows in ry courage and understanding with the help of his devoted dog. Spiderwick Chronicles DeTerlizzi, Tony 120 p. Fantasy 700 3-6 When the Grace children go to live at their great aunt Lucinda's very worn Victorian house, they discover a field guide to fairies and other creatures and have some unusual adventures. Stepping on the Cracks Hahn, Mary 216 p. Historical 780 3-6 In 1944 while her brother is overseas fighting World Downing Fiction War II, Margaret finds that the school bully is hiding his brother, who is a desert. Sticks Bauer, Joan 182 p. Language Arts 750 3-6 Mickey prepares to compete in the most important pool championship of his life. A hilarious novel. Mathematics Stinker from Space Service, Pamela F. 84 p. Fantasy 820 3-6 An agent from the Sylon Confederacy, fleeing from enemy ships, crash lands on Earth, transfers his mind to the body of a skunk, and enlists the aid of two children to return to his planet.

Stone Fox Gardiner, John 83 p. Language Arts 550 3-6 Little Willie hopes to pay the back taxes on his Reynolds grandfather's farm with the prize from a dog sled race he enters.

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Stones in Water Napoli, Donna Jo 209 p. Historical 630 5-8 After being taken by German soldiers, along with Fiction other Italian boys and his Jewish friends, Roberto is forced to work in Germany, and survive a Ukrainian winter, as he tries to make his way back home. Shows the horrid aspects of war, reference to circumcision. Story of Benjamin Davidson, 92 p. Biography 760 3-6 Biography of the writer, inventor and statesman. Franklin: amazing Margaret American, The Story of Harriet Tubman, Sterling, Dorothy 191 p. Biography 910 5-8 Harriet Tubman, known as the Moses of her people, The: Freedom Train escapes slavery, then risks her life to bring other slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad

Story of MyLlife: Helen Keller, Helen 225 p. Autobiography 1090 YA Helen Keller tells of her early life and her Keller relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan Stray, The King-Smith, Dick 139 p. Language Arts 840 3-6 75 year old Henny runs away from the hold folks home, she meets five children and her parents how welcome them into their home Strider Cleary, Beverly 179 p. Language Arts 840 3-6 Leigh tells how he comes to terms with his parents' divorce, joins the track team and adopts an abandoned dog. Stuart Little White, E.B. 131 p. Fantasy 920 3-6 After being adopted by a human family, a tiny mouse sets out to befriend a resentful new brother and fend off a gang of cats. Summer of the Bonepile Henderson, Aileen 137 p. Language Arts 810 5-8 Hollis and his sister Lou are sent to live with their Monster, The Kilgore blind great-grand mother. The discover some dark family secrets. Summer of the Monkeys, Rawls, Wilson 290 p. Language Arts 810 YA In rural Oklahoma at the turn of the century, Jay The discovers a tree full of monkeys, and learns important life lessons. Summer of the Swans, Byars, Betsy 142 p. Realistic 830 3-6 A teenage girl gains new insight into herself and her The Fiction family when her mentally handicapped brother gets lost Superfudge Blume, Judy 178 p. Language Arts 560 3-6 Peter describes the highs and lows of his life with his younger brother, Fudge Surviving Brick Johnson Myers, Laurie 74 p. Language Arts 410 3-6 Nick signs up for Karate to prepare to defend himself against the school bully, but instead discovers how to forge a great friendship. Community of caring.

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Swift Rivers Meigs, Cornelia 267 p. Historical 1160 5-8 In 1835 Chris decides to harvest some of the timber Fiction on his grandfather's land in Minnesota, and float the logs down the Mississippi. Swiss Family Robinson, Wyss, Johann 341 p. Language Arts 380 5-8 Relates the fortunes of a shipwrecked family as they The David adapt to life on an island. Sophisticated vocabulary, tedious reading. Tales of a Fourth Grade Blume, Judy 120 p. Language Arts 470 3-6 Peter finds his demanding two-year old brother an Nothing ever increasing problem. Taste of Blackberries, A Smith, Doris 58 p. Language Arts 640 3-6 A young boy recounts his efforts to adjust to the Buchanan accidental death of his best friend Teacher's Funeral, The: A Peck, Richard 190 p. Historical 750 5-8 In rural Indiana in 1904, Russell's dream of quitting comedy in three parts Fiction school his changed when his older sister becomes his teacher. Read aloud, much background knowledge needed. The Silver Crown Robert O'Brian 322 p. Fantasy 790 3-6 On her birthday, Ellen wakes up to find a siver crown on her pillow. When her parents disappear, she is launched on an adventure involving a trek through the woods, a castle full of captives, and the powerful Hieronymus Machine which wants her crown. The Year the Swallows Fitzmaurice, 277 p. Fathers and 750 3-6 After her father is sent to jail, eleven-year-old Came Early Kathryn daughters Groovy Robinson must decide if she can forgive the Fiction failings of someone she loves There's a Boy in the Girls Sachar, Louis 195 p. Language Arts 490 3-6 An unmanageable, but lovable 11 year old misfit, Bathroom learns to believe in himself when he gets to know the school counselor, who is also a misfit.

There's an Owl in the George, Jean 133 p. Language Arts 670 3-6 When a young boy brings home an injured owl, his Shower Craighead father is angry because the owl's endangered status threatens his livelihood. Environmental lessons

Thief and the Beanstalk, Cantanese, P.W. 272 p. Fairy Tale 780 5-8 Nick joins a band of thieves and must break into a The large white castle that allegedly holds an old man, Jack--rich from a quest up a magical beanstalk--but when Nick has to journey up the same beanstalk, it holds unfamiliar foes. Thief Lord, The Funke, Cornelia 349 p. Language Arts 640 5-8 Orphaned brothers run away from their cruel aunt and uncle and hide in Venice. They meet the Thief Lord, who leads a crime ring of street children.

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Things Not Seen Clements, Andrew 251 p. Language Arts 690 5-8 When Bobby wakes up and finds himself invisible, he and his blind girl friend tries to find out what caused it and how to reverse it. Mature 5th & 6th grades. Thomas A. Edison: boy Guthridge, Sue 192 p. Biography 620 3-6 This biography focuses on the childhood of Thomas inventor Edison, showing how his curiosity led to his inventions. Science Three Cups of Tea: Young Morentson, Greg 209 p. Non Fiction 910 3-6 Adapts for young readers Greg Mortenson's book in Readers Edition Adapted by which he recounts the experiences he had while Thomson, Sarah trying to help impoverished villages in Pakistan's Karakoram Himalaya build schools for their children. Thunder Cave Smith, Roland 250 p. Language Arts 610 5-8 Jacob goes to Kenya in search of his father, and with his Masai friend help save the elephants from extinction. Thunder from the Sea Harlow, Joan Hiatt 243 p. Language Arts 700 5-8 Set in Newfoundland in 1929. Tom is adapted by a family and rescues a dog, but faces challenges when his adoptive mother becomes pregnant and another family claims the dog Thunder Rolling in the O'Dell, Scott 128 p. Historical 680 YA In late 19th century, a young Nez Perce girl relates Mountains Fiction how her people were driven off their land. Violent images. Time Cat: the remarkable Alexander, Lloyd 206 p. Language Arts 660 5-8 Jason and his magic cat travel through time to visit journeys of Jason and countries throughout the world and throughout Gareth history. Shallow plot and characters.

Time for Andrew: a ghost Hahn, Mary 165 p. Language Arts 710 5-8 Andrew is drawn 80 years into the past to trade story Downing places with his great-great uncle who is dying of diphtheria. Toothpaste Millionaire, Merrill, Jean 129 p. Language Arts 820 3-6 Kate explains how her friend went from being a The poor sixth grade to a millionaire by manufacturing toothpaste. Economics Tracker Paulsen, Gary 90 p. Language Arts 1010 5-8 John must track a deer in the Minnesota woods for his family's winter meat and examines how he feels about hunting. Trapped in Death Cave Wallace, Bill 170 p. Mystery 630 3-6 Gary sets out to find treasure and his grandfather's killer. Trial by Journal Klise, Kate 238 p. Language Arts 850 5-8 Twelve-year old Lily finds herself on the jury of a murder trial while conducting her own undercover investigation.

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Tripods, The (series) Christopher, John 200 p. Science Fiction 760-970 5-8 Will Parker and his companions hope to escape from the ruling Tripods to capture mature human beings and make them obedient, docile servants.

Trouble River Byars, Betsy 106 p. Historical 770 3-6 A twelve year old boy builds a raft which becomes Fiction the only means of escape for him and his grandmother when hostile Indians threaten their prairie home. True Confessions Tashjian, Janet 169 p. Language Arts 920 5-8 Tru tells of her desire to cure her handicapped twin brother and her desires to create a television show.

True Confessions of Avi 278 p. Historical 740 5-8 As the lone young lady on a transatlantic voyage, Charlotte Doyle Fiction Charlotte learns that the captain is murderous and the crew rebellious. Trumpet of the Swan White, E.B. 251 p. Language Arts 750 3-6 A voiceless trumpeter Swan, tries to win the love of Serena and learns to play the trumpet Truth is a Bright Star Price, Joan 150 p. Historical 690 5-8 Loma, a young Hopi girl, kidnapped by Spanish Fiction soldiers and sold into slavery, forms a friendship with his owner. Tucket's Travels (series) Paulsen, Gary 166 p. Historical 5-8 Francis Tucket is a traveler during the time of the Fiction Oregon trail. Realistic violence and mature themes in books 3,4 & 5) Twenty-one Balloons DuBois, William 179 p. Language 1070 3-6 Three weeks after leaving San Francisco in a Pene Arts/Newbery balloon to fly across the Pacific, Professor Sherman is picked up in the Atlantic clinging to wreckage.

Two Princesses of Levine, Gail 241 p. Fantasy 570 5-8 With her adventurous sister Meryl suffering from Bamarre, The Carson the gray death, meek and timid Princess Addie must go to find a cure and fight ogres, specters, gryphons and dragons. Under the Blood-red Son Salisbury, Graham 246 p. Historical 640 5-8 Everything changes for Tomi, a Japanese boy living Fiction in Hawaii in 1941, when Pearl Harbor is attacked. He must accept extra responsibilities when his father is taken into custody and deal with fears of people about his ancestry. Grades 5 & 6.

Upstairs Room, The Reiss, Johanna 196 p. Memoir 380 5-8 A Dutch-Jewish girl describes the 2 1/2 years she spent in hiding in the upstairs bedroom of a farmer's house during World War II

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Velveteen Rabbit, The Williams, Marjorie 44 p. Language Arts 820 3-6 By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of finding the magic called Real View from the Cherry Roberts, Willo 181 p. Mystery 770 3-6 Rob admits having seen a murder, but no one Tree, The Davis believes him, except the murderer Wait 'Till Helen Comes Hahn, Mary 184 p. Language Arts 750 5-8 Molly and Michael dislike their spooky new Downing stepsister, but realize they must try to save her when she seems ready to follow a ghost child to her doom.

Wanderer, The Creech, Sharon 305 p. Language 830 3-6 Sophie and her family set sail on "The Wanderer" Arts/Newbery across the Atlantic Ocean towards England. Sophie Honor faces memories of her forgotten past and the crew discover the joys & trials of belonging to a family.

Wanted: Mud Blossom Byars, Betsy 148 p. Language Arts 650 3-6 Convinced the Mud is responsible for the disappearance of the school hamster, Junior decides to try the dog for his crime Watchdog and the Coyotes Wallace, Bill 104 p. Language Arts 600 3-6 Sweetie, a watchdog must protect his home and friends when coyotes and a burglar come to the house. Water Horse, The King-Smith, Dick 118 p. Fantasy 910 3-6 In 1930s on the coast of Scotland, Kirstie finds a large egg which hatches into an unusual sea creature. For younger readers. Weasel DeFelice, Cynthia 119 p. Historical 870 5-8 Alone in the frontier wilderness, in the winter of Fiction 1839, Nathan runs afoul of a renegade killer and learns about revenge. Wednesday Wars Schmidt, Gary 264 p. Historical 990 5-8 During the 1967 school year, 7th grader Holling Fiction Hoodhood stays after school with Mrs. Baker and reads the plays of Shakespeare, while learning about the world around him. Weedflower Kadohata, Cynthia 260 p. Historical 750 5-8 Sumiko and her family are relocated from the flower Fiction farm in Southern California to an internment camp on the Mojave Indian reservation and befriends an Indian. Week in the Woods, A Clements, Andrew 190 p. Language Arts 820 5-8 The fifth grade's annual camping trip in the woods test Mark's survival skills and his ability to relate to a teacher who is out to get him. Wheel on the School, The DeJong, Meindert 298 p. Language 710 5-8 The residents of a small town in Holland try to bring Arts/Newbery storks to nest in their village.

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When Hitler Stole Pink Kerr, Judith 191 p. Historical 940 5-8 The adventures of a 9-year old Jewish girl and her Rabbit Fiction family as they travel from Germany to England in the 1930s When My Name Was Park, Linda Sue 199 p. Historical 610 5-8 A brother and sister face the occupation of Korea by Keoko Fiction Japan. They are forced to take Japanese names and speak only Japanese. When the Circus Came to Horvath, Polly 138 p. Language Arts 810 3-6 Not all the townspeople are thrilled to have the Town circus people as neighbors. A funny book that teaches about acceptance. When the Soldiers Were Propp, Vera W. 101 p. Historical 540 5-8 After the German occupation of the Netherlands, Gone Fiction Benjamin leaves the Christian family with whom he has been hiding, and adjusts to his real Jewish family. When You Reach Me Rebecca Stead 199 p. Language Arts, 750 5-8 As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the Newberry 1980s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid," a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space When Zachary Beaver Holt, Kimberly 227 p. Historical 700 5-8 During the summer of 1971 in a small Texas town, Came to Town Willis Fiction Toby and Cal meet Zachary, the fattest boy in the world. Acceptance, Vietnam war. Where I Live Spinelli, Eileen 112 p. Poetry 3-6 In a series of poems, Diana writes about her life before and after her family moves far away to live with Grandpa Joe. Where the Mountain Lin, Grace 278 p. Fairy Tales, 810 3-6 Includes bibliographical references. Minli, an Meets the Moon Dragons adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical Fiction & goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on Moon Fiction a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River. Where the Red Fern Rawls, Wilson 212 p. Language Arts 700 5-8 A young boy living in the Ozarks achieves his Grows: the story of two heart's desire when he becomes the owner of two dogs and a boy redbone hounds and teaches them to be champion hunter. White Fang London, Jack 206 p. Language Arts 510 YA The adventures of a dog who is part wolf as he makes his peace with man in the Canadian wilderness. White Star: a dog on the Crisp, Marty 150 p. Historical 780 3-6 Sam, a passenger on the Titanic, volunteers to help Titanic Fiction care for the dogs, and befriends an Irish setter.

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Wind in the Door L'Engle, Madeleine 245 p. Fantasy 790 5-8 With Meg's help, the dragon's her brother saw in the vegetable garden, play an important part in the struggle between life and death. Wind in the Willows, The Grahame, Kenneth 244 p. Fantasy 570 5-8 The adventures of four animal friends, Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger who live along a river on the English countryside. Windcatcher Avi 120 p. Mystery 540 3-6 While learning to sail along the Connecticut shore, Tony becomes excited by rumors of sunken treasure

Winter of the Red Snow, Gregory, Kristiana 173 p. Historical 870 5-8 Abigail tells of life in Valley Forge during the The:P the Revolutionary Fiction winter of 1777 as George Washington prepares his War diary of Abigail Jane troops to fight the British. Stewart Winter Room, The Paulsen, Gary 103 p. Language 1170 5-8 A young boy growing up on a Northern Minnesota Arts/Newbery farm describes the scenes around him and tell tales Honor of his Norwegian uncle's logging past.

Wizard of Oz Baum, Frank 187 p. Fantasy 370 5-8 After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy seeks the help of the Great Wizard to return to Kansas. Wolf Brother Paver, Michelle 295 p. 660 5-8 Tarak and his guide, a wolf cub, set out on a dangerous journey to "The Mountain of the World Spirit" to fulfill an oath made to his dying father. Graphic depiction of an animal attack. Wonderful Flight to the Cameron, Eleanor 195 p. Fantasy 970 3-6 A mystery man inspires two boys to build a Mushroom Planet, The spaceship and fly it to the Mushroom Planet. Goes well with Planet X science unit form William & Mary. Word Eater, The Amato, Mary 151 p. Fantasy 590 3-6 Lerner Chanse, a new student at Cleveland Park Middle School, finds a worm that magically makes things disappear and she hopes it will help her fit in or get revenge. Words of Stone Henkes, Kevin 152 p. Realistic 770 3-6 Busy trying to deal with his many fears and his Fiction troubled feelings for his dead mother, 10-year old has his life changed when he meets the boisterous and irresistible Joselle. World According to Birney, Betty G. 124 p. Language Arts 670 3-6 Humphrey, pet hamster at Longfellow school, learns Humphrey, The that he has an important role to play in helping his classmates and teacher.

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Year of Miss Agnes, The Hill, Kirkpatrick 115 p. Historical 790 3-6 Fred narrates the story of school and village life Fiction among the Athabascans in Alaska during 1948 when Miss Agnes arrives as the new teacher and opens a new world for her students. Year of the Panda, The Schlein, Miriam 83 p. Realistic 520 3-6 A Chinese boy rescues a starving baby panda and Fiction learns why they are endangered and what the government is doing to save them Yellow Star Roy, Jennifer 227 p. Historical 710 5-8 From 1939 to 1945, Sylvia, a Jewish girl struggle to Fiction survive in a ghetto in Poland during the Nazi occupation. Told in free verse Yolonda's Genius Fenner, Carol 211 p. Realistic 710 5-8 After moving from Chicago to Grand River, Fiction Michigan, big and strong for her age, determines to prove that her brother is not a slow learner, but a true musical genius. Refers to drugs and street life in Chicago. For mature 5th & 6th graders. Zach's Lie Smith, Roland 211 p. Realistic 580 5-8 When Jack Osborne is befriended by his school's Fiction custodian and a Basque girl, he begins to adjust to his family's sudden move to Elko, Nevada after entering the Witness Security program: Refers to drug dealing, confusing reading with flashbacks.

Zeely Hamilton, Virginia 122 p. Language Arts 690 5-8 Geeder's summer at her uncles farm is made special because of her friendship with a very tall, composed woman who raises hogs and looks like a Watusi queen. African History Zlata's Diary: a child's life Filipovic, Zlata 197 p. Autobiography 640 5-8 The diary of a girl living in Sarajevo, begun when in Sarajevo she was eleven and there was still peace in her country.

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