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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description 100% Wolf Lyons, Jayne 132223 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 41555 N N - - - At the time of his first transformation, a young werewolf of noble and proud ancestry is driven from his pack when, instead of turning into a fierce wolf, he changes into a little poodle. 4B Goes Wild Gilson, Jamie 166 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 29977 N N - - N Fourth-graders on a three-day camping trip with their teachers experience frights and delights. The 89th Kitten Nilsson, Eleanor 413 EN MG 4.7 2.0 F 11262 N N - - N Sandy and her neighbor, Miss Berry, are caring for more than 80 cats. What will they do when the neighbors say the cats must go? Abandoned Puppy Costello, Emily 45287 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 18922 N N - - - Nine-year-old Stella helps an abandoned puppy, an ill horse, a choking dog, and a paralyzed bald eagle. Abandoned! Dale, Jenny 23270 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20115 N N - - - Jessie is the most unusual dog Neil has ever met. Left at the kennels one night by her owner, she proves to be an expert tracker. Book #3 Adaline Falling Star Osborne, Mary Pope 36046 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 26391 N N - - N After her mother dies, Adaline is sent to live in St. Louis while her father, the famous scout Kit Carson, explores the West. Adventures of a Cat-Whiskered Girl Pinkwater, Daniel 137294 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 43011 N N - - - Big Audrey, who has cat-like whiskers, and her telepathic friend Molly set out on a journey to find out why flying saucers are landing behind the old stone barn in Poughkeepsie, and to determine whether another cat- whiskered girl really exists. After the Storm Brooke, Lauren 47402 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 35727 N N - - N Amy hasn't seen Spartan since the accident, that stormy night that changed their lives forever. Now Spartan is coming to Heartland. He is not the same horse and he is filled with anger that seems to be directed at Amy. Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Against All Odds Dixon, Franklin W. 11301 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 29344 N N - - - At the steeplechase, the champion horse disappears, and the Hardy Boys investigate. Against the Odds: Grizzly Attack Strasser, Todd 25292 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 25531 N N - - N Tyler runs for his life and thinks he's escaped the huge bear, but all he's done is led it back to his uncle's cabin. Against the Odds: Shark Bite Strasser, Todd 20679 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 23548 N N - - N After a storm disables their sailboat and injures the only adult on board, Ian and his sister find themselves adrift in the shark-infested water of the Gulf of Mexico, and their boat is sinking. Agnes the Sheep Taylor, William 11401 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 28442 N N - - N A funny novel about an old woman and her "attack" sheep. The Alamo Cat Kerr, Rita 5801 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 9758 N N - - - Ruby, a stray kitten, is adopted by the patrol rangers at the Alamo as their mascot. The Alaskan Adventure Dixon, Franklin W. 19738 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 28893 N N - - - The Hardys are in Alaska for the Iditarod race. Book #138. Albert Geronimo Templeton, Lee 5852 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 22147 N N - - - When a friend releases a pet alligator on Lee's farm, its continued growth creates both fun and problems. Alison on the Trail Connor, Catherine 11403 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 8719 N N - - N Magic Attic Club adventure starring the energetic and athletic Alison. Alison finds herself leading a group of weary and lost campers. Alison Saves the Wedding Connor, Catherine 11404 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 9120 N N - - N Alison is excited to be a bridesmaid in a fancy wedding, but suddenly she finds herself responsible for ruining the bride's veil and creating a disaster. All the King's Horses Mackall, Dandi Daley 53124 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 39055 N N - - - Scoop volunteers to work with some donated horses at the Horsefeathers Stables. Always There Brooke, Lauren 89653 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 38768 N N - - - As Amy prepares to leave Heartland for college, a new horse arrives at Heartland, but no one wants to tell her the background of this horse. Book #20

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Amazing Odorous Adventures Howe, James 71856 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 7770 N N - - N Under a deadline from his editor, Howie, of Stinky Dog the wire-haired dachshund, creates a story featuring a superhero whose ability to stink enables him and his sidekick, a sparrow named Little D, to fight crime in Central City. The Amazing Story of Adolphus Morpurgo, Michael 105854 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 28527 N N - - - When Boowie reads the diary that his Tips grandmother sends him, he learns of her childhood in WW II England when American and British soldiers practiced for D-Day's invasion in the area of her home and about her beloved cat, Adolphus Tips. Anastasia, Absolutely Lowry, Lois 16873 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 25151 N N - N N Thirteen-year-old Anatasia Krupnick has more adventures as she tries to deal with a new dog, her school values class, and a personal moral dilemma. Andy Finds a Way Stuart, Jesse 21762 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 11224 N N - - - A Kentucky farm boy tries to save his pet heifer from being sold for veal. Angelique: Buffalo Hunt Taylor, Cora 63920 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 11649 N N - - - Angelique Dumas is a ten-year-old Métis girl, and this year she gets to be part of the hunt, not with the children, but with the grown-ups. It will be hard work, she knows, and she will have lots of new and important responsibilities. Book #1 Angus and Sadie Voigt, Cynthia 87379 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 37470 N N - - - Angus and Sadie, two siblings that are of mostly border collie heritage, are adopted by a young couple and start living on a Maine farm, where they begin to learn sheep herding and come to appreciate how they are different from each another. Animal Mischief: Poems Jackson, Robert 103007 EN MG 4.3 0.5 F 1017 N N - - - This book is a collection of lighthearted Bradley fact-laced poems about marvelous creatures of land and sea.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Anna Sewell's Black Beauty: The Brigman, June 103788 EN MG 4.7 2.0 F 12800 N N - - - As he moves from master to master, Graphic Novel Beauty's adventures will captivate readers in this graphic novel adaptation of Anna Sewell's classic.

Arabian Challenge Bentley, Karen 19522 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 41721 N N - - - Cindy and Ashleigh are racing against each other in Arabia's Dubai Cup. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #22. The Artsy Smartsy Club Pinkwater, Daniel 87628 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20916 N N - - - After three Hoboken children and their giant chicken, Henrietta, begin to appreciate beautiful sidewalk art, they venture into art class and make visits to Manhattan. Ashleigh's Diary Campbell, Joanna 19837 EN MG 4.7 8.0 F 51652 N N - - - Ashleigh finds her diary that she wrote when she was eleven and remembers all the things that happened in her life at that time. Ashleigh's Dream Campbell, Joanna 19505 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 42267 N N - - - Can Samantha convince her father that she's ready to ride again? Book #5. Ashleigh's Farewell Bentley, Karen 19517 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 42162 N N - - - Cindy must help get Glory back on track before the dreams of championship are lost. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #17. Ashleigh's Hope Bentley, Karen 19838 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 42301 N N - - - Ashleigh is happy when she is accepted into the Chesterton Riding Academy. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Astra Platt, Chris 139092 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 40100 N N - - - Forbidden to ride after her mother's death in a riding accident, thirteen-year- old Lily nurses her mother's beloved horse, Astra, back to health, hoping that someday Astra will win the Tevis Cup endurance race.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description At the Battle of San Jacinto with Carter, Kathryn 5853 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 11821 N N - - - Rip furnishes a mount when General Rip Cavitt Turner Houston has his horse shot out from under him. AuSable Alligators Rand, Johnathan 103804 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 21157 N N - - - Craig is fly fishing on the AuSable River, a world famous trout stream in Grayling, MI. He's a good fisherman, too, but tonight, he's going to hook into something that he never could have imagined, something horrifying! Book #12. Away to Me, Moss Levin, Betty 11452 EN MG 4.7 7.0 F 45583 N N - - N While trying to deal with the possibility that her parents will separate, ten-year- old Zanna becomes involved in working with a spirited sheep dog that belongs to the stroke patient her mother is helping to rehabilitate. Backstage Fright Kehret, Peg 13393 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 21330 N N - - - Rosie, Kayo, and Lyle must act quickly or they may become the next victims of the art thief. The Backyard Animal Show Draper, Sharon M. 110138 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 14082 N N - - - After rescuing an orphaned deer, Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs club members decide to stage a neighborhood animal show to raise money for the local wildlife rescue center. Book #5 The Bad Luck Filly Leonhardt, Alice 43303 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 35946 N N - - - Melanie wants to help train a spoiled filly, named Perfect Image, and be the first one to race her. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #42. Bad to the Bone Boxer Sutherland, T.T. 138774 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 30861 N N - - - Tombo the boxer can't seem to learn any new tricks, but he has plenty of talent when it comes to tearing apart the house. Book #7 Badger in the Basement Baglio, Ben M. 32416 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 24712 N N - - - James and Mandy Find a badger nest that has been destroyed leaving an orphaned badger cub. They try to find the person responsible and a new home for the cub at the same time.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Bambi: A Life in the Woods Salten, Felix 6 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 40680 N N - N N Bambi learns much about life and about people as he grows into a beautiful stag. Bartlett and the Ice Voyage Hirsch, Odo 22615 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 31696 N N - - N When an impatient queen longs to taste the delicious, but fragile, melidrop fruit, two explorers use inventiveness, desperation, and perserverance to try to bring it to her. Basil of Baker Street Titus, Eve 7656 EN MG 4.7 1.0 F 9820 N N - - N An exciting tale of Basil, a mouse, who becomes a detective at the home of Sherlock Holmes. Battle in a Bottle Asch, Frank 70013 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 16945 N N - - - Molly and Jake begin to settle into their new home in Public School Forty-Two, behind the nail hole in Miss Clark's room. Battlecry Forever! Campbell, Joanna 54605 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 41734 N N - - - Leslie is determined to prove to everyone that her horse Battlecry can be trained to win a race, but when Leslie gives him a chance to prove his worth, she winds up losing him forever. The Battlefield Ghost Cuyler, Margery 51859 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 11311 N N - - N When fourth-grader John and his sister Lisa move into an old house in Princeton, New Jersey, they find it haunted by the ghost of a Hessian soldier from the Revolutionary War. Batty Hattie Nielsen, Virginia 29385 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 27141 N N - - - Almost eleven-year-old Harriet feels abandoned when her mother takes a new job, making her change schools and go to live with an uncle in a small California town, but as she becomes involved with her uncle's work with bats, she learns a lot about love. Batwings and the Curtain of Night Davol, Marguerite W. 106714 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 1236 N N - - - After creating the world, its creatures, and day and night, the Mother of All Things leaves it to the night animals to find a way to lessen the night's darkness.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Be a Wolf! Strickland, Brad 20255 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 27934 N N - - N When Jo's backpack is confiscated, Wishbone and Jo must confront a scary neighbor who owns a big, mean dog. Beach Ride Bryant, Bonnie 10554 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 26508 N N - - - A pony saves Carole from drowning on a Florida vacation. Bear Market Bossley, Michele 136644 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 16610 N N - - - While volunteering at the local zoo, Martin Robyn, Nick, and Trevor learn that grizzly bears are being poached and their gall bladders removed for use in alternative medicine. The kids then set out on a dangerous adventure to find the poachers. The Bear Says North: Tales from Barton, Bob 70425 EN MG 4.9 2.0 F 12242 N N - - - This book presents illustrated retellings Northern Lands of ten folk and fairy tales from northern hemisphere countries that border on or contain frozen tundra, snowy mountains, dense wilderness, and ice fields. Bears in the Barn Baglio, Ben M. 57125 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 25727 N N - - - Camping in Arkansas, Mandy and James are excited to spot a mother bear and her two cubs. Now they have been invited to help track the bears on their cross-country journey back to their own territory. Beast Napoli, Donna Jo 44703 EN MG 4.6 8.0 F 53167 N N - - - This story elaborates on the tale of "Beauty and the Beast," told from the point of view of the beast and set in Persia. Beast Feast Florian, Douglas 12469 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 788 N N - - - Original animal poems with hilarious illustrations. The Beastly Arms Jennings, Patrick 52129 EN MG 4.4 8.0 F 52721 N N - - N Nickel, a boy with an affinity for animals and photography, moves into an apartment building run by the mysterious Mr. Beastly. The Beatinest Boy Stuart, Jesse 21767 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 13390 N N - - - The story of David and his grandmother. They both taught each other about many things in the Kentucky mountains.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Beauty Wallace, Bill 552 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 34102 N N - - N A story of the love between a boy and his horse, Beauty. During a wild storm, Beauty raced through the barn doors the boy had forgotten to close and into a terrible trap. The boy then ran into the blinding rain, desperate to save his best friend. Beauty Returns McNicoll, Sylvia 107072 EN MG 4.0 6.0 F 39955 N N - - - Liz, a girl who raises guide dogs, struggles to overcome the objections of her family, her friends, and her school while she builds a relationship with an older, blind, diabetic boy who is the new owner of one of her dogs. Book #3 Before They Rode Horses Bryant, Bonnie 19485 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 40775 N N - - - The Saddle Club girls tell how they fell in love with horses and started riding at Pine Stables. Bella Arabella Fosburgh, Liza 155 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 24518 N N - - N Arabella's best friend is her cat. They live in the most beautiful house in the world. Her stepfather thinks she is lonely and decides to send her to boarding school. She makes a wish, and because she really believes, her wish comes true. Benno's Bear Zucker, N.F. 51837 EN MG 4.3 8.0 F 58322 N N - - - After being arrested as a pickpocket, Benno is separated from the bear he had helped to raise and is taken in by a kindly policeman and his wife. Benny Bensky and the Perogy Borsky, Mary 51708 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 18350 N N - - - Even though Benny is terrified of the Palace persnickety instructor at obedience school, he sniffs out the problem at the Perogy Palace. Berta: A Remarkable Dog Lottridge, Celia 57741 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 10632 N N - - - One spring, Marjory's dachshund Berta Barker becomes extremely interested in baby animals. Eventually, Berta raises a lamb and her own litter of puppies.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Beryl: A Pig's Tale Simmons, Jane 136350 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 22826 N N - - - Tired of being mistreated and cooped up, Beryl the piglet escapes her farm and meets a group of wild pigs, whose settlement splits up over the decision of whether to let her stay, and with her new "family," she sets out to find a new home. Best of Friends Dale, Jenny 65858 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 21557 N N - - - When old Mrs. Lumley becomes ill, Neil and Emily find themselves looking after her noisy houseful of mischievous mutts. Will they be able to keep these canine chums together when the neighbors want to split them up? Book #17 The Better Brown Stories Ahlberg, Allan 21739 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 13889 N N - - - A monstrous dog, a monstrous milkman, free money, some mysterious men, a forgotten baby, baffled police and a bewildered town. Beyond the Sunrise Baglio, Ben M. 78965 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 24651 N N - - - After arriving in Sundarbans Delta, Jody spots an Irrawaddy dolphin that she names Sandhi. When Sandhi is missing, Jody learns there are poachers around. Bill Reaver, Chap 12458 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 43426 N N - - - When her father is arrested for moonshining, Jessie turns to Bill, her dog, for help. Bionic Bats of Bay City Rand, Johnathan 117938 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 21005 N N - - - Forced to abandon their game of hide- and-seek, five children must flee the vicious attacks of giant bat creatures from the sky. Unable to take refuge in their homes, they must fight to survive. Book #14 Birdwing Martin, Rafe 101202 EN MG 4.6 11.0 F 78527 N N - - - Prince Ardwin, known as Birdwing, the youngest of six brothers turned into swans by their stepmother, is unable to complete the transformation back to human form, so he journeys to discover whether his feathered arm will be a curse or a blessing to him.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Black Beauty Francis, Pauline 129716 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 7888 N N - - - This book provides a retelling of Anna Sewell's novel in which a horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with good and bad masters. Black Beauty: Retold from the Church, Lisa 105123 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20605 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of the Anna Sewell Original famous horse, Black Beauty, as he experiences both good and bad masters in nineteenth-century England. Black Beauty: The Greatest Horse Jenner, Caryn 45939 EN MG 4.8 1.0 F 4965 N N - - - In this adaptation of the Anna Sewell Story Ever Told classic, a horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters. The Black Panther Sargent, Pat L. 15857 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 13016 N N - - - Barney the dog faces dognappers, a whip, and a coal-black panther that invades Farmer John's place. Book #2 The Black Stallion's Steeplechaser Farley, Steven 17759 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 34110 N N - - - Alec Ramsay tries to hold on to his love of racing and his steeplechaser Black Storm when both are threatened under different circumstances. Book #21 Black Star, Bright Dawn O'Dell, Scott 555 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 28519 N N - - N A thrilling story of a teenage girl's first running in the Iditarod--the challenging long-distance dog sled race held every year in Alaska. Blackwater Creek Kent, Deborah 102516 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 27405 N N - - - Erika and her family moved from Hungary to California in search of gold, but in 1849, when they have trouble paying their rent, Erica goes to work for their landlord and forms a bond with one of his horses. Blackwater Swamp Wallace, Bill 11150 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 34844 N N - - N Having discovered the true nature of the old woman known as the Witch of Blackwater Swamp, fifth grader Ted must decide whether to come to her aid when she is accused of the thefts plaguing his small Louisiana town.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Blossom Angel Weyn, Suzanne 55025 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 33074 N N - - - Ashley is helping Dr. Jeffers in her veterinary practice. Secretly, she feeds a homemade remedy to one of Dr. Jeffer's patients. When the animal nearly dies, Ashley is devastated, but won't admit the truth. Blue DeVita, James 54676 EN MG 4.5 7.0 F 47352 N N - - - Seeking freedom from his restrictive home and school life, Morgan, using his own powers, becomes a magnificent fish, the blue marlin. Blue Heron Avi 8511 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 34775 N N - N N While spending the month of August on the Massachusetts shore with her father, stepmother, and their new baby, almost thirteen-year-old Maggie finds beauty in and draws strength from a great blue heron, even as the family around her unravels. Blue Moose Pinkwater, Daniel 156 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 2964 N N - - N The adventures of a talking blue moose Manus who moves in with Mr. Breton and helps him run his restaurant on the edge of the big north woods. Blue Wolf Creedon, Catherine 73831 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 41466 N N - - - Following the death of his mother, fourteen-year-old Jamie is sent to live with his mysterious aunt in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, where he discovers some long-hidden family secrets. A Blue-Eyed Daisy Rylant, Cynthia 557 EN MG 4.6 2.0 F 14633 N N - - N Twelve-year-old Ellie wonders if her age is hard for everyone as she deals with growing up, her father's drinking, and her sisters' infatuation with boys. Blueback Winton, Tim 18572 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 13583 N N - - - Abel gains strength and inspiration from an immense fish he names Blueback. Bluebonnet of the Hill Country Casad, Mary Brooke 7953 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 1820 N N - - - Bluebonnet, the most personable armadillo you will ever meet, gets into a peck of trouble in the Hill Country of Texas.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Bluestar's Prophecy Hunter, Erin 132820 EN MG 4.5 16.0 F 111419 N N - - N Bluefur, a warrior of ThunderClan, struggles under the weight of a prophecy that promises her glory as Clan leader but also spells out her ultimate demise. The Bobcat Sargent, Pat L. 78356 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 12121 N N - - - When April and Farmer John are late for a coon hunt, Ole Barney, riding in the back of the truck with April, is quivering in anticipation because he knows the hunt has already started. Book #5 Bold Beauty Mackall, Dandi Daley 64978 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 29717 N N - - - Winnie's confidence begins to crumble as she faces the toughest challenge of her horse-gentling career and her first failure. Winnie slips into a web of deceit and distress until she discovers the true source of genuine confidence. Book #3 Bone Breath and the Vandals Kehret, Peg 10757 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 19858 N N - - - Rosie and Kayo are captured by spray- paint vandals. The Bookshop Dog Rylant, Cynthia 16994 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 988 N N - - - When Martha Jane's owner falls ill and has to go to the hospital, the residents of the small town bicker over who will care for the beloved dog. Boomerang Bob Dale, Jenny 145460 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 19595 N N - - - The Parkers are on their way to Australia for a vacation, and when Neil meets a girl with a suspicious, barking suitcase at the airport, the girl runs off and Neil is left with Boomerang Bob, a Jack Russell terrier. Book #27 Born to Trot Henry, Marguerite 11590 EN MG 4.9 7.0 F 49081 N N - - N As he learns about the famous Hambletonian, sire of the American trotter, young Gib White dreams of some day having his own filly become a champion trotter. Bow Down, Shadrach Cowley, Joy 35049 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 25903 N N - - - $IWHU6KDGUDFKDQROG&O\GHVGDOH KRUVHLVKDXOHGDZD\IURPWKHIDUPWKH WKUHHFKLOGUHQZKRORYHKLPJRRQD GDULQJPLVVLRQWRVDYHWKHLUIDYRULWHSHW

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Box and the Bone Snyder, Zilpha 12990 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 22047 N N - - - Carlos, Eddy,and Bucky are digging a Keatley clubhouse when they find a buried treasure. The Boy Who Lived with the Bears: Bruchac, Joseph 54786 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 7702 N N - - N This presents a collection of traditional And Other Iroquois Stories Iroquois tales in which animals learn about the importance of caring and responsibility, and the dangers of selfishness and pride. The Boy Who Loved Alligators Kennedy, Barbara 11048 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 29879 N N - - - Jim identifies with a gator, both ugly and unwanted, until he learns the difference between them. The Boy Who Spoke Dog Morgan, Clay 75984 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 29915 N N - - - After being marooned on an island near New Zealand, Jack, an orphaned cabin boy from San Francisco, becomes allied with a group of dogs who protect the local sheep from wild dogs. The Boy Who Swallowed Snakes Yep, Laurence 9472 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 1715 N N - - - In a city in ancient China, a young boy learns the meaning of courage and charity when he tries to destroy an evil snake. Boys Are Dogs Margolis, Leslie 127616 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 42895 N N - - N When her mom gets a new boyfriend, sixth-grader Annabelle gets to cope with a new town, school, and puppy. While training her puppy, she decides to apply some of the same techniques to tame the unruly boys who are making her life miserable. Book #1 Bravara Eagle Thunderbolt Langeloh, Tom 78436 EN MG 4.7 1.0 F 5187 N N - - - A young eagle becomes ostracized from his community, but with the help of magpies, he learns to overcome his fears and have confidence in his abilities. Brave Horse Siamon, Sharon 78849 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 36140 N N - - - Alison sends Thomas off in search of a wild horse, but doesn't tell him the horse is thought to be a ghost. When Thomas doesn't return to the Mustang Mountain Ranch as expected, Becky, Meg and Alison gather a search party to find him.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Brave the Wild Trail Howard, Milly 53125 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 30742 N N - - - Eben and his son, Josh, run a cattle drive down to Punta Rassa on the southern Florida coast. Breaking Free Brooke, Lauren 47404 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 30678 N N - - N Pegasus is all Amy has left of her past, but he is steadily growing weaker. Amy's trying to care for him and hold Heartland together. She is striving to do just what her mother would have done, but everything is beginning to unravel. Book #3 Breaking Trail Bell, Joanne 89141 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 28959 N N - - N As Becky and her family travel to their cabin, she trains her own dog team to race in hopes of making her father happy. Breath of a Ghost Horrocks, Anita 34515 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 28951 N N - - - With the comfort of his dog, Ringo, Darien overcomes his recurring nightmares and the loss of his brother's death. Brewster's Courage Kovacs, Deborah 14963 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 19462 N N - - - Enchanted by the music of Wild Turkey and the Loblollies, Brewster follows them to their home in Louisiana bayou and tries to make a place for himself. Bright Eyes Oldfield, Jenny 122979 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 13049 N N - - - Krista and her favorite pony, Shining Star, help their new neighbour overcome her homesickness. Bringing up Beauty McNicoll, Sylvia 35487 EN MG 4.3 7.0 F 52400 N N - - N At age twelve, Elizabeth could use a little unconditional love. Instead, she is saddled with the responsibility of bringing up Beauty, who is only staying until she can be trained as a guide dog. Book #1. The Broccoli Tapes Slepian, Jan 6307 EN MG 4.0 6.0 F 43089 N N - N N During a stay in Hawaii with her family, Sara reports her experiences by tape back to her sixth-grade class in Boston, detailing her 'adoption' of a wild cat, a friendship with a Hawaiian boy, and the death of a beloved grandmother.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Broken Horse Bryant, Bonnie 19639 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 32153 N N - - - The Saddle Club works together to save a sick, abused horse that has been brought to the stable. Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley Henry, Marguerite 16990 EN MG 4.9 2.0 F 11957 N N - - - Molly wants a horse of her own, but when her father's mare gives birth to a mule Molly changes her mind and raises the newborn. Buck Fever Willis, Cynthia 134541 EN MG 4.5 8.0 F 52796 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Joey and his fifteen- Chapman year-old sister are trying to cope in a family strained by their mother's travels and their father's disappointment that Joey is more interested in drawing deer than hunting them. Bud Barkin, Private Eye Howe, James 70196 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 7022 N N - - N Howie, the wirehaired dachshund, tries his paw at writing a new kind of novel, a mystery in which he imagines himself as a private investigator and Delilah as the "mysterious dame." Buffalo Brenda Pinkwater, Jill 10758 EN MG 4.4 7.0 F 51592 N N - - N Determined to make their mark on their high school, ninth-graders India Ink and her zany best friend Brenda Tuna organize an underground newspaper and then provide a live buffalo as a mascot for the football team. Buffalo Gal Wallace, Bill 7147 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 40358 N N - - N Although she'd rather stay in San Francisco, Amanda agrees to go to Texas to save a herd of buffalo. Bulldog Won't Budge Sutherland, T.T. 133817 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 30767 N N - - - Eric can't wait to get a dog he can run around and play with, but Meatball the bulldog doesn't seem to be the run- around-and-play type. Even when they go for a walk, Meatball sits down on the sidewalk. Book #4 Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow Howe, James 109452 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 21768 N N - - - An overly alarmed Chester the cat predicts a gruesome fate for the pets in the Monroe household when a writer of juvenile horror fiction and his bird companion stay overnight.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Bunnicula Strikes Again! Howe, James 32448 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 18670 N N - N N When Bunnicula the rabbit starts acting strangely, the Monroe dogs and cat renew their suspicions that he is a vampire. Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Howe, Deborah 254 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 14558 N N - N N Chester, the Monroe family's cat, resorts Mystery to hilarious antics to alert his owners and Harold, their dog, that the newly adopted bunny may actually be a vegetable vampire. The coauthor is James Howe. Bunnies in the Bathroom Baglio, Ben M. 57127 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26071 N N - - N Mandy's new friend John has his heart set on buying two baby rabbits in the local pet shop. Before he has a chance to buy the rabbits, Barney and Button are gone. Bunny In a Basket Baglio, Ben M. 100594 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 25916 N N - - - Mandy uses her veterinary experience to cure a lop-eared rabbit's mystery illness. Buried Alive Skurzynski, Gloria 68135 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 31457 N N - - - While their parents study why wolverines are disappearing from Alaska's Denali National Park, Jack and Ashley are stuck in a remote area with their new foster brother when a hit man's bullet triggers an avalanche. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #12 But Cows Can't Fly and Other Halvorson, Marilyn 42255 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 24764 N N - - - Jodie finds a wonderful new world when Stories she moves from Vancouver to a rustic cattle ranch her grandparents run in Alberta. The Butterfly Lion Morpurgo, Michael 18530 EN MG 4.6 2.0 F 14259 N N - - - Bertie rescues an orphaned lion cub and then is separated from the white cub when he is sent off to boarding school in England. Caesar's Antlers Hansen, Brooks 46303 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 37129 N N - - - Bette, a mother sparrow separated by accident from her mate, takes her chicks on a long search when a faithful reindeer permits her to make a nest in his antlers.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Cal and the Amazing Anti-Gravity Hamilton, Richard 108251 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 11281 N N - - - With his talking dog, Frankie, as a Machine constant companion, ten-year-old Cal Barraclough investigates his wacky neighbor's unusual experiments. Call for Courage Snelling, Lauraine 10561 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 39259 N N - - - After her history-making Kentucky Derby win, Trish believes she can go on to win the triple crown of thoroughbred racing but untold adversity and near tragedy may stop her progress. Call of the Wild Francis, Pauline 129717 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 7536 N N - - - This book provides a retelling of Jack London's novel in which an unusual dog, part St. Bernard and part shepherd, was stolen and wound up in the Yukon Territory and became leader of a wolf pack. The Call of the Wild (Saddleback) London, Jack 122188 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 5656 N N - - - In graphic novel format, this classic animal story follows the adventures of a family pet who is stolen from his loving home to become a sled dog in the Yukon gold rush territory and must learn to be brutal to survive. The Call of the Wild: With a Arneson, D.J. 68156 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 15338 N N - - - This book is an abridged version of the Discussion of Perseverance classic Jack London story of a dog that eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack. Camp of the Angel Arrington, Aileen 69243 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 26957 N N - - - Although teachers, counselors, and social workers try to help, it is a stray cat that finally enables eleven-year-old Jordan to stand up to the father, who has beaten her and her brother for years. Camp Saddlebrook Gasque, Dale 19528 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 37143 N N - - - Christina is going away to riding camp Blackwel and is faced with keeping a friends secret from the other riders. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #28. Canaries and Criminals Easton, Kelly 71750 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 20765 N N - - - Aaron is pursued by ex-convicts searching for a valuable turtle left at the pet store belonging to his parents.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Canyon Cole, Sheila 58917 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32884 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Zach leads the efforts of his San Diego community in trying to stop a company from developing the local canyon that he loves. Captain Fact Dinosaur Adventure Knife & Packer 100087 EN MG 4.7 1.0 F 5218 N N - - - A baby dinosaur has hatched at the local museum, and Captain Fact and Knowledge have been called in to save the day. Using an unreliable time machine and a dino-sized number of facts, the pair must travel back in time to reunite the baby with its mom. Captain Fact Space Adventure Knife & Packer 100088 EN MG 4.8 1.0 F 4805 N N - - - The first monkey scientist in space has gone off course, and it is up to Captain Fact and Knowledge to rescue him. With a spaceship full of bananas and a brain full of space facts, the pair head off on an adventure to Mars. Captain Tweakerbeak's Revenge Haddad, Charles 51841 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 27366 N N - - - When mischievous nine-year-old Calliope Day talks her rich, new friend into bringing the parrot Captain Tweakerbeak to school for a prank, the results are so hilarious Calliope decides to keep the bird for herself. The Capture Lasky, Kathryn 70101 EN MG 4.8 7.0 F 44960 N N - - N When Soren is pushed from his family's nest, he is rescued from certain death on the forest floor by agents from a mysterious school for orphaned owls. He and his new friend, Gylfie, find out that there is more to the school than meets the eye. Book #1 Carmen's Crystal Ball Johns, Linda 109778 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 20811 N N - - - Carmen Bernstein finds a crystal ball and a mysterious message that provoke her to begin investigating the dog races in her town. Book #7 A Carnival of Animals Fleischman, Sid 44361 EN MG 4.5 0.5 F 3309 N N - - - This is a book about the adventures of some of the animals that live around Barefoot Mountain.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Case of the Black-Hooded Erickson, John R. 11044 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 18525 N N - - N When he gets blamed after one of Eddy Hangmans the raccoon's tricks backfires, Hank's search for the missing Eddy leads him and his sidekick Drover to a haunted house. Book #24 The Case of the Booby-Trapped Erickson, John R. 113354 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 21635 N N - - - Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Pickup Security, almost loses his job after two fiasco-filled rides in Slim's pickup truck. Book #49 The Case of the Burrowing Robot Erickson, John R. 74076 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 21424 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, uses his keen detective skills to find the ruffian responsible for digging holes in Sally May's garden. Book #42 The Case of the Car-Barkaholic Erickson, John R. 7704 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 19586 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Dog Security, finds himself stranded in town and drawn into a dangerous situation involving his sister Maggie and a terrible bully named Rambo. Book #17 The Case of the Cold Turkey Wilson, Pauline 60768 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 28692 N N - - - When the shelter where he and Tiny Hutchens volunteer fills up with injured fawns and rabbits, eleven-year-old Les and his friends in the New Sugar Creek Gang try to discover what kind of wild animals are attacking them. The coauthor is Sandy Dengler. The Case of the Coyote Invasion Erickson, John R. 137934 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 19990 N N - - - Hank learns that the ranch is being targeted for a major invasion from the dreaded coyotes. Hank has to save his reputation and protect the ranch. Book #56 Case of the Cyber-Hacker Capeci, Anne 44582 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 26215 N N - - - When one of Wishbone's human friends is accused of computer crime, it is up to the dog detective to find the real culprit. Book #19 The Case of the Deadly Ha-Ha Erickson, John R. 43460 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 22370 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog challenges the coyote Game brothers to the Deadly Ha-Ha Game. Winning the game demands iron will and steely determination. Book #37

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Case of the Diamond Dog Freeman, Martha 146394 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 24699 N N - - - Seven-year-old Tessa and ten-year-old Collar Cammie, the first female president's daughters, investigate when a diamond goes missing from the collar of their very rambunctious dog. Book #2 The Case of the Dinosaur Birds Erickson, John R. 130929 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 20474 N N - - - Unaware that his nemesis Pete the Barncat is playing yet another prank on him, Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, tries to save the world from "terradogtail" dinosaur birds armed with bacon-stealing laser tongs. Book #54 The Case of the Dinosaur in the Wilson, Pauline 60769 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 29263 N N - - - Lynn wins a contest that sends her and Desert Hutchens her friends in the Sugar Creek Gang to a dinosaur dig in Arizona, but they become suspects when the equipment disappears. The coauthor is Sandy Dengler. The Case of the Double Erickson, John R. 10656 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 19518 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog suffers from a Bumblebee Sting dreaded double bumblebee sting--or is it something much worse? Book #22 The Case of the Falling Sky Erickson, John R. 86249 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 22134 N N - - N After Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, collects clues from the chickens and the cat that indicate that the sky will fall, he springs into action to keep the ranch safe. Book #45 The Case of the Halloween Ghost Erickson, John R. 7705 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 19199 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog has one of the scariest adventures of his life when he and his cowardly companion Drover find themselves in a strange and spooky place on Halloween night. Book #9 The Case of the Haystack Kitties Erickson, John R. 20258 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 22603 N N - - N Hank is trapped in a runaway pickup truck and later discovers a nest of trespassing stray cats in a haystack. Book #30 Case of the Impounded Hounds Steele, Michael 31533 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 30760 N N - - - Wishbone ends up missing while trying Anthony to locate other missing dogs, and Joe must solve the case alone. Book #17

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Case of the Kidnapped Collie Erickson, John R. 18759 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 19083 N N - - N When there is a theft at the ranch and Miss Beulah is kidnapped, Hank the Cowdog uses his sleuthing skills. Book #26 The Case of the Missing Bird Dog Erickson, John R. 61470 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 21915 N N - - N It's the first day of quail season and the Plato the Bird Dog is missing. At first, Hank is willing to let him stay lost, but when Beulah pleads for help, Hank caves in and takes off in search of Plato. Book #40 The Case of the Missing Cat Erickson, John R. 7707 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 18324 N N - - N Pete the barncat swindles the intrepid cowdog out of his job as Head of Ranch Security. Book #15 The Case of the Missing Cutthroats George, Jean 42816 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 26200 N N - - - After Spinner Shafter catches a Craighead cutthroat trout in the Snake River, she and her cousin, Alligator, search the nearby mountains to determine where the endangered fish came and from and how it survived. The Case of the Monkey Burglar Erickson, John R. 107296 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 21227 N N - - N Hank discovers a tool thief is on the loose. And to complicate matters, the thief uses a monkey to help him do his dirty work. Before long, Hank finds himself face-to-face with the pilfering primate! Can Hank and his buddies stop the criminals? Book #48 The Case of the Most Ancient Erickson, John R. 116010 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 41079 N N - - - When Hank the Cowdog, Head of Bone Ranch Security, follows Little Alfred to an archaeological excavation, he runs into trouble in the form of a gorgeous golden-haired lady dog, a peanut butter sandwich, and an enticing, ancient, buffalo bone. Book #50 The Case of the Night-Stalking Erickson, John R. 12767 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 19248 N N - - N While performing his duties on the Bone Monster ranch, Hank the Cowdog finds that his bones are disappearing, and his friend Drover claims to have seen a monster do it. Book #27

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Case of the On-Line Alien Steele, Alexander 20259 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 30605 N N - - N After witnessing an eerie glow in the sky, Wishbone begins to worry about aliens landing on Earth, especially when he hears a strange humming sound in the neighborhood. Book #9 The Case of the Purloined Cox, Judy 134274 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 40147 N N - - - Rat brothers Frederick and Ishbu again Professor escape the comfort of their fifth-grade classroom to go on an adventure, this time to help their friend, Natasha, seek her missing father, who is a specialist in the biochemistry of domestic animals. Book #2 The Case of the Raging Rottweiler Erickson, John R. 43144 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 23382 N N - - N A huge Rottweiler the size of King Kong (according to Hank) threatens the security of Hank the Cowdog's ranch. Book #36 The Case of the Red Hot Possum Wilson, Pauline 60772 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 28390 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Les and a group of new Hutchens friends form a Sugar Creek Gang like the one in their favorite books and, with God's help, try to discover who is illegally trapping possums the county park. The coauthor is Sandy Dengler. The Case of the Saddle House Erickson, John R. 43145 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 22300 N N - - N There is a new dog on the ranch, and Robbery Hank is less than thrilled. As Head of Ranch Security, he is supposed to keep an eye on Jake until his owner shows up, but Jake has other plans. Book #35 The Case of the Secret Weapon Erickson, John R. 136599 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 21540 N N - - - There is a burglar on the loose, and he is robbing houses with the help of a super-sneaky, superstinky secret weapon, so when a suspicious character comes sniffing around Slim's bachelor shack, Hank heads right into action. Book #55 The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree Erickson, John R. 69073 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 20544 N N - - N Hank and Little Alfred get into trouble while playing pirates. Book #41

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Case of the Swirling Killer Erickson, John R. 10915 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 18355 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog and his sidekick Tornado Drover find themselves confronting a huge storm in the middle of the night. Book #25 The Case of the Tender Cheeping Erickson, John R. 104965 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 21268 N N - - N When Young Alfred brings home a Chickies bunch of adorable baby chicks to raise, he expects Hank, as the Head of Ranch Security, to help keep them safe. But as far as Hank is concerned, the chicks don't only look cute, they look delicious. Book #47 The Case of the Terrible T. Rex Torrey, Michele 144699 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 9474 N N - - - Fifth-grade sleuths and science experts Drake and Nell solve four challenging cases involving a werewolf at a campsite, a faked Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, a talking oven, and a polluted stream full of dead fish. Book #6 The Case of the Tricky Trap Erickson, John R. 87482 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 21687 N N - - N Someone has been getting into the feed in the feed shed, and Slim has put out a trap for the offending party. As Head of Ranch Security, Hank knows it's his job to check the trap and help Slim nail the culprit. Book #46 The Case of the Twisted Kitty Erickson, John R. 78103 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 23249 N N - - N Hank gets blamed when Sally May's car ends up in a snowdrift. Book #43 Case of the Unsolved Case Steele, Alexander 25554 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 31932 N N - - - While Wishbone and Joe search for a missing ring, their good friend David disappears as well. Book #13 The Case of the Vampire Vacuum Erickson, John R. 20260 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 22367 N N - - N In his own modest way, Hank recounts Sweeper how he barely escaped crazy Slim and his tail-eating vacuum sweeper and single-handedly saved the ranch from a huge catastrophe. Book #29

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Cassidy's Secret Estes, Allison 41143 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 38332 N N - - - Cassidy Smith discovers that the champion racehorse her filly is running against has been injured and his owner is planning to run him anyway. She should stop the race to save the horse, but if she does she is in danger of losing her own horses. Book #32 Cassie Loves Beethoven Arkin, Alan 57128 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 32681 N N - - - There is something unusual about David and Hallie's cow Cassie, and it's not just that she talks. Cassie won't rest until she becomes a concert pianist. Cat Burglar on the Prowl Kehret, Peg 10760 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 19881 N N - - - A cat is stolen at a pet show. Vayo and Rosie investigate on their own. How will they escape now? A Cat of Artimus Pride Hutchins, Hazel 51335 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 17499 N N - - - Cortez, a one hundred-year-old cat, takes Claire, Amy and Griff on a search involving treasure hunts, midnight meetings, and an exploration of the remarkable life of Artimus Pride, the town's first settler, in an effort to solve a mystery. The Cat That Was Left Behind Adler, C.S. 6455 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 30633 N N - - N Chad doesn't believe his new foster family will be any better than the others, but after getting to know them, he starts to change his mind. Cat Walk Stolz, Mary 603 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 19108 N N - - N Yearning to be more than just a barnyard rat catcher, a young cat in search of a name embarks on a journey that finally leads him to a special place he can call a home. The Cat, or, How I Lost Eternity Richter, Jutta 126613 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 4475 N N - - - In a strange tale well-suited to budding philosophers, eight-year-old Christine is late for school every day because a talking alley cat demands her attention, giving her much to think about as he tries to teach her to be spiteful and pitiless. Catch a Winner Eytcheson, Pat 5857 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 1646 N N - - - A horse story set in the Texas countryside.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Catch a Winner Leaves the Ranch Eytcheson, Pat 5858 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 2402 N N - - - A young foal grows up on a Texas quarter horse farm. Catch the Sunlight McCue, Marguerite 65825 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 14160 N N - - - Clark Lewis finds out that it won't be a Chase typical day at Mr. Kramer's ranch. His first surprise is meeting Jamilla, a horse that has amazing abilities. But there is a crisis that Jamilla can't solve alone. So it's up to Clark to come to the rescue. The Catnapping Caper Anderson, Mary 463 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 16791 N N - - N Melvin, the famous Talking Cat, has been catnapped! Luckily, Katie and her best friend Ben are right at the scene of the crime; and with Katie's younger brother Hector as a crime expert, the three are hot on the trail of the thief. Cats at the Campground Baglio, Ben M. 84361 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 24768 N N - - N Mandy Hope and her friend James try to figure out the best way to help when a stray cat moves with her newborn kittens into a trailer on the campsite of Sam Western, a man with no patience for animals. Catwings Return Le Guin, Ursula K. 28567 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 4975 N N - - N Wishing to visit their mother, two winged cats leave their new country home to return to the city, where they discover a winged kitten in a building that is to be demolished. The Celery Stalks at Midnight Howe, James 660 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 16015 N N - - N Chester the cat is more than ever convinced that Bunnicula is a vampire when there is a harvest of white vegetables on the morning after the night that Bunnicula was probably wandering through the neighborhood. Champ Jones, Marcia 117242 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 32276 N N - - - Riley and his dog, Champ, set out to Thornton prove to his father and the whole town there is more than one way to be a winner. Champion's Spirit Bentley, Karen 19520 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 40651 N N - - - Cindy has to find a way to make Wonder's Champion behave, or he won't be able to race. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #20.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Chance of a Lifetime Kent, Deborah 102421 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29428 N N - - - Away from home during the battle of Vicksburg, fourteen-year-old Jacquetta returns to find her parents gone and the plantation in Yankee hands, but with help from a slave girl, she devises a plan to rescue the family's Morgan horses. Changing Times Felder, Deborah 2536 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 18940 N N - - - In 1912, ten-year-old Lucy Gordon, living with her family in the foothills of Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains determines to prove that their Tennessee walking horse, Clipper, is worth far more than her father's new Model T automobile. The Chaos King Ruby, Laura 115816 EN MG 4.4 10.0 F 69401 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Georgie and Bug, a year older, have been pulled apart by the demands of their newfound fame but join forces again when vampires, a punk, a giant sloth, and other creatures come after them on the streets of a New York City of the future. The Charioteer of Delphi Lawrence, Caroline 119137 EN MG 4.9 8.0 F 52451 N N - - - Flavia and her friends go to Rome to celebrate the Festival of Jupiter at Senator Cornix's house, where they befriend the young charioteer, Scopas, and quickly find themselves embroiled in a campaign to sabotage one of the rival racing factions. Book #12 Charity at Home Daniels, Lucy 72378 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 21276 N N - - - When Charity's field is no longer safe for grazing, Josie needs to find a new pasture close to home. Charity's Gift Daniels, Lucy 79910 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 24492 N N - - - An unexpected friend steps up to help Josie and her pals take care of an orphaned foal.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Charlie's Choice Dale, Jenny 105969 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 20652 N N - - - When a hotel for pampered pooches opens up in Colshaw, the Parkers face disaster. The posh new kennel is stealing all of the King Street Kennel's customers. But sometimes pampering isn't what a dog needs! Book #20 Charlie's Raven George, Jean 79373 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 40523 N N - - N Charlie, having heard from his Teton Craighead Sioux Indian friend that ravens can cure people, brings home a baby raven in hopes of helping his ailing grandfather, and sets the stage for a learning experience that brings new life to everyone in his family. Charlotte's Web White, E.B. 19 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 31938 N N - N N In this endearing story, a little girl and Charlotte, a beautiful grey spider, struggle to save Wilbur the pig from being butchered. Chasing Blue Burkhart, Jessica 130743 EN MG 4.0 7.0 F 47279 N N - - - After proving herself a worthy equestrian competitor with her horse, Charm, Sasha Silver is anxious to return to Canterwood Crest, until she learns that the most arrogant girl in school, Heather Fox, is her assigned riding partner. Book #2 The Cheetah Sargent, Pat L. 85391 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 12210 N N - - - A cheetah escapes from a circus and makes its home on the farm. When Ashley disappears, Molly decides she will do whatever it takes to protect her children. Book #6 Chicken Bucks Sharpe, Susan 10764 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 27438 N N - - N When hard times force twelve-year-old Mark to change his 4-H project from raising a calf to selling eggs from his chickens, he finds that the experience is both challenging and surprisingly rewarding.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Chicken Dance Couvillon, Jacques 119012 EN MG 4.9 12.0 F 79367 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Don enters the chicken- judging contest at a local festival and becomes the youngest person in history to win, spurring a chain of events that makes him the most popular kid in town and leads him to discover his parents hid family secrets. The Chicken Doesn't Skate Korman, Gordon 17283 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 38753 N N - - - Wild things happen at the South Middle School when Milo's science project, Henrietta the chicken, becomes the hockey team's mascot and their only chance for a winning season. Chicken Friend Morgan, Nicola 86348 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 31574 N N - - - When her parents decide to move their family to the English countryside, homeschool their children, and raise chickens, Becca tries to make friends with her new neighbors by hiding her diabetes and throwing a twelfth birthday party for herself. Chico & Dan Keith, Harold 1994 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 29458 N N - - - Dan flees from his abusive stepfather and goes to a ranch and become friends with a horse named Chico who runs away and Dan tries to capture him. Chosen Burkhart, Jessica 145138 EN MG 4.6 8.0 F 55806 N N - - - Sasha Silver and Co. have moved onward and upward from Canterwood Crest, and it's time for a new crew to take the reins at the elite riding academy. Lauren, an old friend of Sasha's, leaves everything she knows to try to make her mark at Canterwood. Christina's Courage Leonhardt, Alice 19527 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 32276 N N - - - Christina's new horse Sterling is not as cooperative as she would like in preparing for competitions. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #27. Christmas Catastrophe Stilton, Geronimo 117742 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 7291 N N - - N When Geronimo Stilton's ski trip lands him in the hospital, he is sure it is going to be the worst Christmas ever. But his family and friends have something else in mind. Special Edition

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Christmas in Silver Lake Hubbard, Coleen 2537 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 18831 N N - - - Eleven year old Erika has difficulty adjusting to life in Minnesota when her family mores there from Germany in 1880, but a special Clydesdale horse not only helps her fit in, but saves her life. Christopher and Pony Boy Kerr, Rita 5807 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 16927 N N - - - After being orphaned on his way to Henry Castro's Colony in Texas in 1846, young Christopher Schuchart is taken in by the kindly Bader family and shares adventures with a mustang he saves from a cougar. Cicely's Secret Blackaby, Susan 60131 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 4440 N N - - - Cicely was the only one who could hear Siesta, the snake. Cindy's Heartbreak Bentley, Karen 19519 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 40178 N N - - - Cindy is devastated to find out Storm has a disease that will spread to all the other horses unless he is destroyed. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #19. Cindy's Honor Bentley, Karen 19523 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 35707 N N - - - Cindy has an accident and will not be able to ride her horse in her first race. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #23. A Circle of Cats de Lint, Charles 75970 EN MG 4.6 1.0 F 5328 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Lillian, an orphan who loves roaming the woods looking for fairies when her chores are done, is bitten by a deadly snake and saved through the magical forest creatures. City Secrets Burkhart, Jessica 140673 EN MG 4.3 7.0 F 48011 N N - - - Sasha spends her school break in New York City at Heather Fox's Park Avenue apartment and is surprised when she actually has fun with the Queen of Canterwood. But Sasha worries that Heather may have an ulterior motive for being nice to her. Book #9

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Class Act Snelling, Lauraine 42330 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 45136 N N - - - With the support of her family and friends, DJ undertakes the long and difficult process of recovery from the serious burns she received while saving horses from a deadly fire, but she is afraid she may never ride again. Clever Lollipop King-Smith, Dick 70290 EN MG 4.9 2.0 F 12023 N N - - N Lady Lollipop, the clever pet pig of Princess Penelope and her friend Johnny, joins them in their lessons with a magician, cares for the queen's garden, helps restore the king's appetite, and has a surprise present for Penelope's birthday. Close Call Snelling, Lauraine 10563 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 42204 N N - - - As Trish continues her horse-racing successes and her struggles with her faith, she faces some mysterious, anonymous threats. Close Quarters Snelling, Lauraine 41145 EN MG 4.1 6.0 F 41939 N N - - - DJ prays for guidance as she tries to balance her time at the riding academy with school work, art projects, and her new stepfamily. Colorado Summer Bograd, Larry 2538 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 19550 N N - - - Born and bred in New York City, eleven year old Carrie is not looking forward to spending the summer on her aunt's Colorado ranch until she is introduced to Georgia, a Paint horse that is as swift as the wind. The coauthor is Coleen Hubbard. Come Back, Buddy! Baglio, Ben M. 89655 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20985 N N - - - When Buddy is frightened by a storm, he races out of his new home in his new neighborhood and can't find his way back. Andi and her new friends search for Buddy, and their compassion for all animals inspires the Pet Finders Club. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Come Home, Barkley Anderson, Marilyn 14005 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 13031 N N - - - Ever since Barkley escaped from the wired cage at the airport, he'd been lost, alone, and scared. More than anything, he wanted his master, Jamie. But he had walked everywhere, and Jamie was nowhere to be found. Come to My Tomorrowland Stuart, Jesse 21763 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 29159 N N - - - A young girl crippled by polio feels a special need to save the life of an albino deer with a broken hip. Come What May Brooke, Lauren 49776 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 32863 N N - - N Amy's sister, Lou, is trying to get in touch with their estranged father, but Amy is not willing to let her father into her life again. Forcing herself to forget about it, Amy focuses her attention on her new horse, Melody. Book #5 The Comeback Dog Thomas, Jane Resh 161 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 5986 N N - - N The heartwarming story of a special dog, a very special boy, and how they learn to live with each other. Coming Home Brooke, Lauren 43733 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 29981 N N - - N When a tragic accident occurs, Amy must cling to what her mother taught her - she must truly believe miracles can happen at Heartland. Book #1 Copycat Dann, Colin 42428 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 43364 N N - - - For a long time, life has been easy and peaceful for Sammy, Pinkie and their three kittens. But all that is about to change with the purge of the growing numbers of stray cats and dogs in the city. Corgi in the Cupcakes Baglio, Ben M. 120989 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 26694 N N - - - It's Valentine's Day, and Mandy is helping her grandmother promote a friend's bakery, but on their first trip, they find a stowaway in the van, a little corgi. He eats a box of cupcakes and now is lost while having a severe reaction to the sugar.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Cougar Griffith, Helen V. 36566 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 21790 N N - - - Starting a new life on a farm in the country, Nickel has to adjust to the attentions of a local bully and the appearances of a ghost horse that was supposed to have died in a fire. Cougar Canyon Bledsoe, Lucy Jane 57129 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 24552 N N - - - After hearing that people are planning to kill a mountain lion in the wilds near her neighborhood, thirteen-year-old Izzie decides that it is her duty to protect the animal. Cougar Chase Nesbit, Jeff 11904 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 34623 N N - - - After moving with his mother and stepfather to the High Sierra country, twelve-year-old Josh and his new friend Ashley get caught up in the hunt for a wiley old cougar. Cougar Cove Lawson, Julie 20454 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 24879 N N - - - Sam's first visit to the remote west coast of Vancouver Island is nothing like she'd expected. Cougar Holler Sargent, Pat L. 58032 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 13903 N N - - - When a cougar threatens the farm animals, and then Farmer John and his family, Barney the black and tan coonhound and the wild animal engage in a ferocious battle. Book #4 Cougar! Marlow, Herb 32940 EN MG 4.7 0.5 F 1831 N N - - - This is the tale of two border collies and their adventures when they come across a cougar while searching for diggers. The Countess's Calamity Gardner, Sally 70298 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 11249 N N - - - Five dolls, abandoned in a park, are rescued by Mr. and Mrs. Mouse who provide a home for them and protect them through various adventures, despite the horrible behavior of the doll called the Countess. Courtyard Cat Adler, C.S. 17764 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 35550 N N - - - Lindsay thinks the only good thing about the move her family had to make is the cat that her neighbors in the apartment building take care of.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Cousin Charlie the Crow Houts, Marshall 78424 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 12680 N N - - - An orphaned crow is adopted by Eddy, who learns that he must allow Charlie his freedom. Cowgirl Megan Magraw, Trisha 11410 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 9037 N N - - N Magic Attic Club adventure starring smart but shy Megan. Megan goes back to an old wild west show and tries to become a stunt rider with some expert help. Coyote Autumn Wallace, Bill 43729 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 33420 N N - - N After moving to the country, thirteen- year-old Brad, who has always wanted a dog, adopts a motherless coyote. Coyote Places the Stars Taylor, Harriet Peck 5346 EN MG 4.3 0.5 F 714 N N - - - In a Wasco Indian legend, Coyote rearranges the stars. A Coyote's in the House Leonard, Elmore 78872 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 29095 N N - - - Buddy's an aging movie star, Antwan's a rough-and-tumble loner, and Miss Betty, the show girl, is a princess. Different in nearly every way, they share one thing: they're all dogs...at heart. Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam Kadohata, Cynthia 110627 EN MG 4.9 9.0 F 62338 N N - - N A young soldier in Vietnam bonds with his scout dog. Crazy Horse Oldfield, Jenny 129420 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25358 N N - - - When Crazy Horse and Cadillac, two very different but inseparable horses, go missing from the Half Moon Ranch in Colorado, thirteen-year-old Kirstie tries to recover the stolen animals. Book #3 Creepy Condors of California Rand, Johnathan 80287 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 20768 N N - - - While panning for gold, Melanie and Cameron Doyle see something very rare: a California condor, the largest flying bird in North America. Book #14 Cricket and the Crackerbox Kid Ferguson, Alane 6356 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 31069 N N - - N Eleven-year-old rich kid Cricket thinks she has finally found a friend in Dominic, who lives in the low-income houses called crackerboxes, until they quarrel over ownership of a dog and their classroom becomes a courtroom to decide who is right.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Crime in the Kennel Dixon, Franklin W. 19733 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 30314 N N - - - Frank and Joe are out to collar a coldhearted canine snatcher. Book #133. Cross-Country with Lewis and Smith, Dona 78966 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 19925 N N - - N When Seaman, a Newfoundland dog, is Clark purchased by Meriwether Lewis in the early 1800s, he has no idea of the grand adventure that lies ahead. The Cry of the Crow George, Jean 30657 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 34024 N N - - N While caring for a baby crow, Mandy Craighead begins to look at her family and herself in a different light. Cry of the Wolf Roberts, Rachel 77383 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 34942 N N - - - When Adriane's beloved animal companion, the wolf Stormbringer, is lured back into the magical world, Adriane follows her friend and meets the mysterious Zach, who aids her in her quest to save her friend. Book #3 Cub in the Cupboard Baglio, Ben M. 32413 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26225 N N - - - Mandy and James discover a mother fox caught in a cruel trap. The two friends are determined to find the person responsible and keep track of the injured fox's mischievous cub at the same time. Curse of the Connecticut Coyotes Rand, Johnathan 139286 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 21259 N N - - - Erica Falkner's world is about to be turned upside down. One night, when she sees a mysterious creature with glowing eyes, she's more than alarmed, she's horrified. Erica discovers an ancient curse is at work, and the town is in grave danger. Book #28 The Curse of the Incredible Erickson, John R. 7709 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 21416 N N - - N While trying to outwit his arch enemy Priceless Corncob Pete the Barncat, Hank the Cowdog is duped into believing a worthless corncob will bring him fame and fortune. Book #7

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Curse of the Nile Wolverton, Dave 62900 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 18713 N N - - - Alex O'Connell didn't mean to fall into the Nile. He definitely didn't expect crocodiles to swarm him, and never did he imagine he'd find a djinn who could make all his wishes come true. What could be wrong with that? Plenty! Cutting Horse Bryant, Bonnie 19634 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 27956 N N - - - The Saddle Club has been hired as a technical advisor for a teen star in his upcoming movie. Dachshund Disaster Sutherland, T.T. 140975 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 30489 N N - - - Charlie is finally getting a dog of his own, one that will love him best, and King the dachshund is the perfect choice. The only thing is, King loves Charlie but hates everyone else. Book #8 Dachshund in Danger! Baglio, Ben M. 106507 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26795 N N - - - The combined efforts of Andi and her friends fuel the search for Koko, and their compassion for all animals inspires the Pet Finders Club to keep every pet in Orchard Park safe. Book #5 Daisy, Buttercup, and Weed Baglio, Ben 106870 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 14676 N N - - - Bracken, the Bradmans' cat, has given birth to nine adorable kittens: nine very different personalities, each needing very special homes. The Bradmans want to be sure they've found the right owner for each kitten. Book #3 Dalmatian in the Daisies Baglio, Ben M. 118509 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 28600 N N - - - Mandy's spring break is interrupted when her grandmother finds an abandoned Dalmatian in her daisy patch that is about to deliver puppies. Danger at Snow Hill Casanova, Mary 112049 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 15502 N N - - - Kito and his gang need to find out who is causing all the trouble in Pembrook before the new person in town has all the dogs on leashes. Book #3 Danger, Dolphins and Ginger Beer Vigor, John 11149 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 34476 N N - - - When three children rescue an injured dolphin, they also uncover a smuggling operation in the Caribbean.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description A Dangerous Ride Anderson, Mary 51466 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 36480 N N - - - Ashleigh wants to try jumping and Newhall competing in horse shows. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #6. Danny's Desert Rats Naylor, Phyllis 31157 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 30376 N N - - - T.R. and Danny join their friends in Reynolds forming a group called the Desert Rats, and their major mission for the summer is helping Paul keep his beloved cat despite their town house development's rule against pets. The Daring Adventures of Rogan, S. Jones 118073 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32621 N N - - - When Penhaligon Brush is summoned Penhaligon Brush by his step-brother to the seaside town of Porthleven, he finds he must act to save the town, which is under siege, and his brother, who is incarcerated in the dungeon at Ferball Manor. Daring to Dream Weyn, Suzanne 136312 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 25898 N N - - - Taylor loves horses but knows her single mom cannot afford riding lessons, much less a horse, so when she finds an abandoned gelding and pony, Taylor thinks her dream of owning her own horse might be coming true. Book #1 Dark Horse Siamon, Sharon 101825 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 32712 N N - - - Becky Sanderson enters her first endurance challenge, the Wildflower 50. She and her mom's chestnut mare, Windy, must race 50 grueling miles over rough, steep mountain trails. Becky is confident she can do it, especially with the help of her friend, Rob. Dark River Hunter, Erin 119907 EN MG 4.3 10.0 F 69857 N N - - N As Hollypaw, Lionpaw, and Jaypaw, grandchildren of the legendary Firestar, continue their training to be warrior cats, each is haunted by a different internal struggle that could lead to trouble for all Clans. Book #2 Darkest Hour Brooke, Lauren 76510 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 32229 N N - - N Amidst stifling summer heat and Ben and Ty's arguments, Amy and Ty struggle to save their horses from an equine flu that has infected Heartland. Book #13

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Davy's Dawg Matthews, Billie 7963 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 6808 N N - - - Davy Crockett's dog Rip describes the Battle of the Alamo and how he survived it. Dawn Light Oldfield, Jenny 125735 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 12910 N N - - - Krista is heartbroken when her father loses his job and she must move away from her home and beloved ponies, but when disaster strikes, Krista discovers that her magical pony Shining Star is never too far away to come to her rescue. Book #6 Day of the Dinosaur Dixon, Franklin W. 19728 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 31104 N N - - - When the Hardy Boys sign on to help prepare for opening day of the new Bayport museum's dinosaur park, the teenage sleuths discover that a deadly, high-tech saboteur is out to put the museum out of business, forever. Book #128.

Day of the Iguana Winkler, Henry 74145 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 25143 N N - - N Hank has never been fond of his sister's pet iguana, and their relationship worsens when it lays its eggs inside his science project. The coauthor is Lin Oliver. Book #3 Dead Cool Clover, Peter 108562 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 5415 N N - - - Sammy's new pet, a parrot named Polly, is quite boring, but the friends she attracts, another parrot and a ghostly pirate crew, prove to be very exciting. Dead Heat Leonhardt, Alice 41146 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 35912 N N - - - Racing for fun turns serious when Melanie becomes more and more competitive and is in danger of losing friendships and more. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #35. The Deadly Past Pike, Christopher 25437 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 19379 N N - - - Suddenly there are creatures from the ancient past in Spooksville. Adam and his friends have discovered a doorway to the past and now must find a way to close it.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Deer in the Darkness Baglio, Ben M. 89047 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 23993 N N - - - While on vacation, Mandy and James visit a stately home with an ancient deer park. But there are no deer on the grounds anymore, and soon the forest will be demolished to build a new road. So why does a mysterious fawn keep appearing from the woods? Defiance Hobbs, Valerie 100506 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 22040 N N - - N While vacationing in the country, eleven- year-old Toby, a cancer patient, learns some important lessons about living and dying from an elderly poet and her cow. Desert Voices Baylor, Byrd 60788 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 1468 N N - - - Desert inhabitants describe the beauty of their desert home. A Different Kind of Beauty McNicoll, Sylvia 75374 EN MG 4.3 7.0 F 47660 N N - - - In this sequel to "Bringing Up Beauty" Elizabeth is raising another puppy for the guide dog program. She is determined not to become attached to this animal, especially when she develops a dislike for the young man who is going to keep Beauty. Book #2. Dillon Dillon Banks, Kate 64313 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 24593 N N - - N During the summer that he turns ten years old, Dillon Dillon learns the surprising story behind his name and develops a relationship with three loons, living on the lake near his family's New Hampshire cabin, that help him make sense of his life. Dinosaur Habitat Griffith, Helen V. 32562 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 15364 N N - - - After twelve-year-old Nathan's pesky younger brother Ryan claims to have found a dinosaur fossil, they are suddenly transported into a misty world where Ryan's toy dinosaurs are alive. The Dinosaur That Followed Me Coville, Bruce 32371 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 19769 N N - - - When Stuart and his friends from the Home past, three dinosaurs, come back with them. Robert must find a way to get the dinosaurs back to the past before history is changed and the human race disappears.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Dinosaurs Ate My Homework Ciencin, Scott 36342 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 35694 N N - - N After a fantasy trip to prehistoric Nevada as dinosaurs, Aaron Aimes and his friends learn to take full responsibility for helping to save the world. Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit Rand, Johnathan 55728 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 24088 N N - - - Nick and Summer discover a strange window through time and bring back a dinosaur egg. What they don't know is that other dinosaurs have traveled through the window and they are destroying Detroit looking for their baby. Book #8. Dinotopia: First Flight Gurney, James 57587 EN MG 4.7 1.0 F 4640 N N - - - This book takes us back to Dinotopia's ancient past, where the empire of Poseidos is about to use its robotic technology to capture the peaceful dinosaurs of Dinotopia. Only Gideon and Fritz can stop this evil plan. The Disappearing Desert Kittens Baglio, Ben M. 113728 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 27732 N N - - - The combined efforts of Andi and her friends fuel the search for the missing kittens of a semi-feral cat, and their compassion for all animals inspires the Pet Finders to keep every pet in Orchard Park safe. Book #7 The Disappearing Dinosaurs Strickland, Brad 25551 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 31359 N N - - - Wishbone and his friends try to find out who is threatening to destroy the exhibit of a newly-discovered dinosaur at the Oakdale College Museum of Natural History. The coauthor is Thomas E. Fuller. Book #10 Discovery on Blackbird Island Tuitel, Johnnie 80488 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20529 N N - - - The Gun Lake kids are hot on the trail to finding out how animals arrived on the unpopulated Blackbird Island. The coauthor is Sharon Lamson. Book #3 Discovery on Dusty Creek Zeplin, Zeno 7964 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 13303 N N - - - When a bored little girl on a remote ranch goes searching for arrowheads after a rainstorm, she finds dinosaur bones and begins an exciting adventure with some paleontologists.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Disoriented Express Strickland, Brad 31532 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 34440 N N - - - When Joe and Wishbone take a mystery train ride to solve a pretend murder, they encounter a real crime that must be solved before the train arrives. The coauthor is Thomas E. Fuller. Book #14 Dixie and Bandit Morris, Gilbert 60816 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 23392 N N - - - Dixie isn't looking for trouble, she's just taking a vacation from the Royal Circus to help Aunt Edith. She's warned not to find any more elephants. She doesn't, she finds a raccoon, and that's when all the trouble starts. Dixie and Blizzard Morris, Gilbert 60817 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 23434 N N - - - In Dixie's Alaskan adventure, she learns how to train sled dogs, rescues a man trapped in the snow, and drives a team in the big Pioneer Days dogsled race. Dixie and Ivan Morris, Gilbert 60821 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 24492 N N - - - Dixie can't figure it out. A trained bear act has joined the Royal Circus, but the handler's family do not want to be friends. See what happens when you are kind to strangers. Dixie and Sandy Morris, Gilbert 60824 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 23761 N N - - - When Dixie and her Aunt Sarah are given tickets to "anywhere the airline flies," they choose the desert homeland of Dixie's new friend, a Middle Eastern girl named Aimee, who is having problems with her father since becoming a Christian. Dixie and Stripes Morris, Gilbert 60825 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 25094 N N - - - Dixie goes to live with her Aunt Sarah, who is a doctor for the animals of the Royal Circus! Dixie meets the circus performers and makes friends with the circus's wild animal trainer, who introduces her to the white Bengal tiger, Stripes. DJ's Challenge Snelling, Lauraine 41147 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 38292 N N - - - A new job for her mother and a possible move to another city threaten to part DJ from her horse.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Doctor Dolittle Miles, Ellen 86056 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 20798 N N - - - Doctor Dolittle doesn't understand people, but he can talk to animals. His very best friends include a duck, a dog, a pig, and a parrot, and he has more pets than will fit in his house. This book is retold from Hugh Lofting by Ellen Miles. Dodi's Prince Michaels, Vaughn 65167 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 20630 N N - - - Dodi lives in a Texas trailer park that's close to the middle of nowhere. When a mongrel shows up in her yard, Dodi thinks he's the bestest friend anyone could ask for. She dubs him Prince-but he's also Trouble with a capital T. Dog Pennac, Daniel 102432 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 30319 N N - - - Rescued from certain death by a kindly dog at the city dump, an abandoned puppy grows up fending for himself until he finds a home with a willful little girl. Could she be the mistress of his dreams? Dog at the Door Baglio, Ben M. 63656 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 27704 N N - - N Mandy finds a distressed golden retriever tied up outside Animal Ark with no sign of her owner. The dog is expecting puppies, and it doesn't look like there's long to wait! A Dog Called Grk Doder, Joshua 113017 EN MG 4.2 7.0 F 52212 N N - - - A British schoolboy finds adventure when he travels to a dangerous foreign country to return a small dog to its rightful owner. Book #1 A Dog Called Kitty Wallace, Bill 607 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 29376 N N - N N Ricky has had a fear of dogs since, as a toddler, he was attacked by a rabid one. He eventually overcomes his fear through a relationship with an abandoned puppy on an Oklahoma farm. Dog Days Rodowsky, Colby 32679 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 23335 N N - - - Rosie's summer becomes exciting after her new neighbors move in along with their golden retriever who closely resembles Super Dog.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Dog Days of Charlotte Hayes Kennedy, Marlane 130247 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 37773 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Charlotte is not a dog person but does not like that the rest of her family neglects their Saint Bernard puppy, and so with a lot of determination and a little sneakiness, she works on finding a good home for the gentle giant. Dog Gone Willis, Cynthia 122212 EN MG 4.7 7.0 F 45611 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Dill refuses to deal with Chapman the recent death of her mom until her dog starts running with a pack that is suspected of killing livestock, and Dill's beloved grandfather becomes so sick that he needs to go the hospital, just like her mom. Dog House Blues Pearce, Jacqueline 102838 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 29869 N N - - - Erika longs for a new best friend, but a girl at school calls her "Dog Girl," interfering with her chances for a new friendship. Dog in the Dungeon Baglio, Ben M. 63657 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 26119 N N - - - Skelton Castle has always had a faithful deerhound to protect its family and grounds. When Mandy and James explore the creepy castle, the last thing they expect to find is Aminta, the last of the deerhounds that died recently. Dog Lost Lee, Ingrid 125599 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 28184 N N - - - After living happily in a warm home with an eleven-year-old boy, a pit bull terrier is forced to survive on the streets, where its brave deeds surprise many residents who dislike or fear pit bulls. A Dog on Barkham Street Stolz, Mary 164 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 33983 N N - - N For Edward Frost, getting a dog and getting rid of the bully, Martin Hastings, seem equally unlikely. Book #1 Dog Overboard! Sathre, Vivian 20262 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 32913 N N - - N Wishbone imagines himself as a young Scottish lowlander bound for adventure and is kidnapped and forced to work as a cabin boy.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Dog Who Thought He Was Wallace, Bill 117631 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 32369 N N - - - In 1957, problems at the mine threaten Santa to ruin Christmas for fifth-grader Don, his family, and the rest of their coal town, but Don's bloodhound, Frank, is determined to do whatever it takes to make the holiday special for Don and his sister. The Dog With No Name Baglio, Ben M. 102294 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26185 N N - - - The combined efforts of Andi and her friends fuel the search for an injured Labrador's owner, and their compassion for all animals inspires the Pet Finders Club to keep every pet in Orchard Park safe. Book #8 A Dog's Life Dubowski, Cathy 21709 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 28756 N N - - - Harvey stops by with his dog while East Sabrina is cooking and ends up talking through his dog's mouth. The Dog's Secret Miles, Ellen 103101 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 19122 N N - - - Mr. Taylor is a teacher who tells lots of fantastic tales. He lets his class decide what his stories will be about, and Mr. Taylor will craft a new Taylor-Made Tale just for them. A Dog's Way Home Pyron, Bobbie 143122 EN MG 4.5 9.0 F 61634 N N - - - After a car accident strands them at opposite ends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, eleven-year-old Abby and her beloved sheltie, Tam, overcome months filled with physical and emotional challenges to find their way back to each other. Dog-Napped! Casanova, Mary 108553 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 16650 N N - - - Halloween approaches and two of Pembrook's dogs, Missy and Muffin, have gone missing! Maybe they're just off on an adventure together, but bad omens tell Kito something more sinister is going on. Dog Watch is on the case! Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Doglands Willocks, Tim 146591 EN MG 4.5 10.0 F 67064 N N - - - Furgal, a half-greyhound puppy, escapes a cruel dog track owner and sets out in the hope of finding his father and the fabled Doglands, later returning to try to free other abused dogs. The plot contains mild profanity and animal abuse. Dognapped! Dale, Jenny 105881 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 19662 N N - - - When Cap the collie discovers a badly injured terrier hidden at Priorsfield Farm, Neil and Emily Parker are worried for the safety of local dogs. Then Bramble goes missing, and someone or something is putting him in danger. Book #29 Dolphin in the Deep Baglio, Ben M. 57132 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 24876 N N - - N Bing, a performing dolphin, is miserable without his best friend. Mandy and her friend Joel are worried about Bing's future, until they come up with a daring plan. The Dolphin Project Emmer, E.R. 117988 EN MG 4.8 7.0 F 44337 N N - - - When Talia goes to visit her friend Aviva in Israel, her plans to work on a project about dolphin communication are complicated by mysterious disappearances and suspicious persons. Don't Pat the Wombat! Honey, Elizabeth 22649 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 25138 N N - - - Mark and the other "coconuts" spend a week at school camp, where Jonah, the new boy, must deal with a teacher who hates him. Don't Tell Anyone Kehret, Peg 58253 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 28627 N N - - N Twelve-year-old Megan does not realize that feeding a group of feral cats living in a field near her house will involve her as a witness to a traffic accident, and in the dangerous plans of an unstable criminal. Double Trouble Dale, Jenny 23271 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 18378 N N - - - After a mysterious break-in at the kennels, the dogs go missing and Neil suddenly finds himself in big trouble. Book #4

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Dream Horse Bryant, Bonnie 19484 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 38946 N N - - - After an accident, Stevie starts having strange dreams about herself and the rest of the Saddle Club. Dream Pony Leigh, Susannah 25935 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 25387 N N - - - -HVV$GDPVORYHVULGLQJHVSHFLDOO\DW 6DQG\/DQH:KHQWKHVW\OLVK 5\FKHVWHU5LGLQJ6WDEOHVRSHQVLW GRRUVVRPHWKLQJKDSSHQVWKDWWHVWVKHU OR\DOW\WR6DQG\/DQH Dreambirds Ogden, David 52314 EN MG 4.6 0.5 F 1628 N N - - - A young Native-American boy spends his youth searching for the dreambird his grandmother has told him will reveal his special gift. Drive-In of Doom Strickland, Brad 20263 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29675 N N - - N While helping Gladys Glendower fix up the old Moonlight Drive-In, Wishbone and his friends try to discover who is responsible for the series of mysterious fires that threaten to destroy the old theater. The coauthor is Thomas E. Fuller. Book #7 Driving Team Bryant, Bonnie 36358 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 29317 N N - - - Stevie Lake is facing her worst nightmare. Her riding instructor wants Stevie to work with Veronica diAngelo on a special driving team project--how are the horses going to work together if the owners can't? Drop Dead, Mad Dog Fred Harlen, Jonathan 106215 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 26959 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Samantha saves a talking dingo. The animal is grateful and offers to perform a miracle to thank her, but she declines, not believing his powers. The Dungeon of Doom Erickson, John R. 78918 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 21551 N N - - N Hank expects the worst after he inadvertently causes a stampede and is threatened with obedience school. Book #44

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Dusssie Springer, Nancy 119134 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 29316 N N - - - At age thirteen, Dusie makes the horrifying discovery that she, like her New York artist mother, is a Gorgon, a Greek mythological monster sprouting snakes from her head and capable of turning humans into stone with one angry look. Eagle Stone, Jeff 122205 EN MG 4.7 7.0 F 46089 N N - - - After attacking and killing his former grandmaster, sixteen-year-old Ying realizes he has been betrayed in addition to being wanted for treason. He is forced to turn to Hok, his old temple sister, for help. Book #5 Eagle's Wings Snelling, Lauraine 10564 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 33334 N N - - - Because her father is ill, without telling her parents, horse-loving Trish earns money after school at the race track, where trouble begins when one of her mounts is in a mysterious accident. Earthquake Terror Kehret, Peg 13756 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 29484 N N - N N When an earthquake hits the isolated island in northern California where his family had been camping, Jonathan must find a way to keep himself, his sister, and their dog alive until help arrives. Eclipse Hunter, Erin 126399 EN MG 4.3 10.0 F 68731 N N - - N Jaypaw, a cat who is blind but has special powers, and his siblings, Hollypaw and Lionpaw, train to become warriors and protect their clan from danger. Book #4 Eddie and the Fire Engine Haywood, Carolyn 27 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 22106 N N - - N Eddie is a born collector, and he has his sights on a retired fire engine and a goat. Eggs in One Basket Mackel, Kathy 44285 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 35959 N N - - - With the help of two middle school classmates and a bear-like talking dog from the planet Sirius, seventh-grader Scott Schrieber discovers that he can be a hero in other ways than on the football team.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Eleven Turtle Tales: Adventure DeSpain, Pleasant 49119 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 9493 N N - - - This is a collection of eleven stories Tales from Around the World about turtles from around the world. The Elf of Union Square Carr, Jan 77283 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 38474 N N - - - A crotchety elf named Hiram and his sidekick, a rat named Knut, conspire to drive people away from Union Square Park, while fifth-grader Jack Crain and a reporter from The New York Times investigate. Elfsong Turner, Ann 14870 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 33331 N N - - - When ten-year-old Maddy Trevor goes for her annual summer visit to her grandfather and her cat Sabrina is missing, she searches the woods and discovers a magical world. Elite Ambition Burkhart, Jessica 139862 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 40039 N N - - - Sasha befriends Brit, the new girl at Canterwood, but must deal with Callie, her former BFF. Book #10 Elixir Walters, Eric 89656 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 39179 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Ruth is torn between her sympathy for the animals used in researching a cure for diabetes and her loyalty to Dr. Banting and Mr. Best. Elle Woods: Beach Blonde Brown, Amanda 111407 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 38638 N N - - - Elle Woods sets out to save the seals when she discovers that someone is deliberately destroying their nesting ground. Book #2 Elska Hapka, Catherine 129431 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 9116 N N - - - Around the year 1000, an Icelandic horse named Elska is born and learns about life and her role in the herd, as well as love and friendship when she rescues the girl to whom she originally belonged. Book #1 Emily Carr's Woo Horne, Constance 42258 EN MG 4.2 1.0 F 9198 N N - - - Emily Carr trades her puppy for a two- year-old Javanese monkey, Woo. Woo has many adventures until Emily becomes too old and sick to care for her anymore and she is sent to the Stanley Park Zoo in Vancouver.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Emily: Summer of Gold Lawson, Julie 84349 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 13177 N N - - - Summer holds out new promise with Emily's discovery of a dog on the beach. Near death when she spots him and with no one to claim him, it doesn't take long before Emily's tender-loving care restores him to his happy and healthy self. Book #4 Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Jonell, Lynne 118263 EN MG 4.7 9.0 F 58289 N N - - N When Emmy discovers that she and her Rat formerly loving parents are being drugged with rodent potions by their evil nanny, she and some new friends must try everything possible to return things to normal. Emmy and the Rats in the Belfry Jonell, Lynne 144846 EN MG 4.8 10.0 F 66080 N N - - - Ten-year-old Emmy and her rodent friends must fend off the evil former nanny, Miss Barmy, as they search for Ratty's missing mother. Encyclopedia Brown and the Case Sobol, Donald J. 10661 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 8634 N N - - N Idaville's favorite sleuth traces the clues of the Dead Eagles in ten mysteries. End of the Race Anderson, Laurie 68933 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 24725 N N - - - After treating an injured greyhound at Halse her grandmother's veterinary clinic, fourteen-year-old Maggie learns about the abuse of greyhounds in the dog- racing industry and vows to put a stop to it. English Horse Bryant, Bonnie 20208 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 36117 N N - - - The Saddle Club is getting ready for the arrival of their friend Lady Theresa, for Veronica however Theresa's visit means a chance for revenge. English Rider Bryant, Bonnie 20209 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 38730 N N - - - When Tessa and Veronica start spending all their time together, the other Saddle Club members are curious about what the real reasons are. Ereth's Birthday Avi 41390 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 33473 N N - - N Feeling neglected on his birthday, Ereth, the cantankerous old porcupine, sets out looking for his favorite treat and instead finds himself acting as "mother" to three young fox kits. Book #4

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Escape from Fire Mountain Paulsen, Gary 13000 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 9486 N N - - N Nikki sets out to rescue two children trapped in a forest fire. Esio Trot Dahl, Roald 10772 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 4292 N N - - N Shy Mr. Hoppy devises a plan to win the heart of his true love by teaching her a spell to make her tortoise grow bigger. Every Dog Has His Day Erickson, John R. 6264 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 19927 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog gets into more and more trouble before he is able to find a happy solution to his problems. Book #10 Every New Day Brooke, Lauren 64316 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 30713 N N - - N Amy tries to train Mercury, a thoroughbred, to regain his confidence in being able to jump. Book #9 Everything Changes Brooke, Lauren 76511 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 34765 N N - - N Amy, already struggling to keep up with the chores at the Heartland horse farm, begins to doubt her abilities when she tries to reach out to a proud, wild mustang and is rejected. Book #14 Exiled: Memoirs of a Camel Karr, Kathleen 80426 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 31174 N N - - - This is a first-person narrative from a camel's viewpoint about being sent from Egypt to serve in the United States Camel Corps, and life on the Mojave Desert during and after the Civil War. The Extraordinary Adventures of Hanel, Wolfram 10665 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 1769 N N - - N Mr. Bruno picks a new hat off a store an Ordinary Hat shelf. Extreme Stunt Dogs Casanova, Mary 118510 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 18247 N N - - - When a super-size truck carrying the stars of Hollywood's AMAZING EXTREME STUNG DOGS shows up in Pembrook, Kito thinks there's something really weird about the owner. Book #5 Eye of the Wolf Pennac, Daniel 67333 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 13061 N N - - - An Alaskan wolf and an African boy meet at a zoo in "The Other World," read in one another's eyes the hardships each has faced, and their understanding helps to bring healing to them both. Fables Lobel, Arnold 40318 EN MG 4.2 1.0 F 5455 N N - - N This book tells twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description A Fabumouse School Adventure Stilton, Geronimo 131388 EN MG 4.2 1.0 F 7849 N N - - N When Geronimo Stilton's nephew, Benjamin, invites him to Career Day at school, things do not turn out the way Geronimo expects. Book #38 Faded Love Erickson, John R. 7721 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20541 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog quits his job as Head of Ranch Security and travels in search of adventure and romance. Book #5 Fading Echoes Hunter, Erin 137293 EN MG 4.4 9.0 F 65294 N N - - N As Dovepaw, Jayfeather, and Lionblaze strive to understand and fulfill the prophecy that promises them great power, the cats of the Dark Forest begin to teach battle skills and techniques to different Clan cats through dreams. Book #2 Faith and the Electric Dogs Jennings, Patrick 17990 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 22185 N N - - - Because Faith hates her new life in Mexico, she and her faithful mutt Edison flee by rocket and find adventures that cause her to have a change of heart. Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Tsuchiya, Yukio 16746 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 1023 N N - - - Recounts how three elephants in a Animals, People, and War Tokyo zoo were put to death because of the war, focusing on the pain shared by the elephants and the keepers who must starve them. Falling Leaves Oldfield, Jenny 122770 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 13441 N N - - - The owner of Krista's stable has been rushed to the hospital. Krista promises she'll take care of the ponies, but when it looks like the stables will have to close, she has to come up with a dramatic solution. Fantastic Mr. Fox Dahl, Roald 5011 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 9387 N N - N N Mr. Fox saves his family and his animal friends when he outsmarts three farmers who are hunting him. The Fantastic Secret of Owen O'Connor, Barbara 139124 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 24029 N N - - - After Owen captures an enormous Jester bullfrog, names it Tooley, and then has to release it, he and two friends try to use a small submarine that fell from a passing train to search for Tooley in the pond it came from, while avoiding nosy neighbor Viola.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Fast and the Furriest Behrens, Andy 136269 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 42552 N N - - - The overweight and unathletic son of a famous former football star discovers that his equally fat and lazy dog is unexpectedly and obsessively interested in competing in dog-agility contests. Fear of Falling Anderson, Laurie 53785 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 20164 N N - - - Twelve-year-old David has conflicting Halse feelings when his father, who taught him to ride the horses he loves so much, returns to spend Thanksgiving Day with the family after being gone for a year. Feather Brain Bush, Maureen 122445 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 24360 N N - - - Lucas is very disappointed with the odd model dinosaur kit he has ordered off the Internet, but he goes ahead and makes a stegosaurus, only to find himself with a real-live dinosaur on his hands. Feathers and Fools Fox, Mem 14410 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 535 N N - - - A modern fable about some peacocks and swans who allow the fear of their differences to become so great that they end up destroying each other. Feathery Fables Krueger, Carol 50895 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 2767 N N - - - This book is a collection of fables that use birds to teach a moral or lesson. Feliciana Feydra Le Roux Thomassie, Tynia 15749 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 1188 N N - - - Even though Feliciana is her grandfather's favorite, he refuses to allow her to go alligator hunting with him, so one night she sneaks out and surreptitiously joins the hunt anyway. Ferret in the Bedroom, Lizards in Wallace, Bill 261 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 26993 N N - - N Liz fears that all the animals her the Fridge zoologist father keeps in the house could prevent her from becoming class president. Fire Horse Siamon, Sharon 70894 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 28173 N N - - - Meg, Alison, and Becky, alone at Mustang Mountain Ranch after Becky's mother is hospitalized, put themselves in serious danger when they attempt to rescue two missing horses in the midst of a forest fire.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Fire Pony Philbrick, Rodman 16985 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 35817 N N - - N Joe has a secret way with horses and with fire, and when he and his brother Roy hire on as ranch hands they must both face Joe's secret. Fire Star d'Lacey, Chris 111259 EN MG 4.8 12.0 F 84106 N N - - N David Rain is faced with the most perilous task yet when Gwilanna returns, this time determined to resurrect the dragon Gawain on the ice cap of the Tooth of Ragnar, unless David and her friends can stop her. Book #3 The Fire Within d'Lacey, Chris 87157 EN MG 4.1 7.0 F 49527 N N - - N When college student David Rain rents a room in an unusual boardinghouse full of clay dragons, he has no idea that one of the dragons, along with some lively squirrels, will help jumpstart his writing career. Book #1 First Place Suzanne, Jamie 9715 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 20386 N N - - - Elizabeth realizes she is being taken advantage of when she provides care for the horse that her friend ignores. This series was created by Francine Pascal. Flanimals Gervais, Ricky 102325 EN MG 4.7 0.5 F 1521 N N - - - This illustrated guide to a bizarre group of creatures called Flanimals explains their many colorful varieties, their odd behavior, disgusting diet, and strange ways of interacting. Flash Point Collard III, Sneed B. 111513 EN MG 4.7 7.0 F 47956 N N - - - Against a backdrop of Montana's worst wildfire season in years, Luther works with a vet who rescues and retrains birds of prey, but when he questions many of the community's beliefs about land use, he risks alienation from his friends and family. Flight from Bear Canyon Daher, Anita 83343 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 17451 N N - - - In this sequel to FLIGHT FROM BIG TANGLE, Kaylee must fly a plane for a second time, this time to rescue Jack, who has crashed his helicopter near a group of grizzlies.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Fling Erickson, John R. 50391 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 21722 N N - - N Abandoned and lost in a strange town, Hank the Cowdog embarks on a spree of fun and mischief with a jailhouse mutt named Ralph. Book #38 Flyaway Christopher, Lucy 147068 EN MG 4.0 10.0 F 68783 N N - - - While her father is in the hospital, 13- year-old Isla befriends Harry, the first boy to understand her love of the outdoors, and as Harry's health fails, she tries to help him and the lone swan they see, struggling to fly, on the lake outside his window. Flying Blind Myers, Anna 74169 EN MG 4.9 7.0 F 44357 N N - - - Ben Riley and Murphy, the pet macaw, know the killing of egrets for their feathers must be stopped, but the lines between right and wrong become blurred when Ben meets two orphans who rely on feathering to stay alive. Flying Horse Bryant, Bonnie 19624 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 28302 N N - - - Stevie trains her horse a bit too hard in order to win a bet. Foal in the Fog Baglio, Ben M. 73254 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 23096 N N - - - Mandy wonders if a mysterious foal she saw in the mist while out riding could be Curiosity, a local girl's young horse who recently died. Follow My Leader Garfield, James B. 47346 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 44399 N N - - - After Jimmy is blinded in an accident, he has to relearn all the things he used to know. Then he's given the chance to have a guide dog and must work harder than he ever has before. Following the Rainbow Baglio, Ben M. 76512 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 24985 N N - - - Jody McGrath, traveling the world with her family on a dolphin research project, tries to save the dolphins of the Canary Islands from being injured by ferry boats. For Biddle's Sake Levine, Gail Carson 63658 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 10927 N N - - - In this humorous retelling of Andrew Lang's PUDDOCKY, a young maiden, who has been transformed into a toad by a jealous fairy, relies on her newly honed magical abilities to charm a prince into marriage.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Forest Lisle, Janet Taylor 8522 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 34987 N N - - N A story that combines realism and animal fantasy as a girl runs off to the forest to escape family problems. Forever Sam Dale, Jenny 105970 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20520 N N - - - When Neil and Jake find themselves in a lot of trouble, their pet, Sam, is right there to prove once again that he's more than just a family pet, he's Neil's best friend. Book #24 The Forgotten Filly Dickerson, Karle 10565 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 42124 N N - - - Joelle hates the little filly that caused its mother's death, but she eventually comes to love the little horse. Forward, Shakespeare! Little, Jean 102839 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 14216 N N - - - Seeing-eye pup, Shakespeare, conquered his fears in RESCUE PUP. Now he's about to be matched up with a blind boy, ready to begin his working life. But Tim is enraged by his blindness and wants nothing to do with a guide dog. Fossil River Adventure Graf, Mike 65827 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 15359 N N - - - Terrence Chang and his family are off to explore Fossil River National Park, a great place to search for dinosaur fossils. Four of a Kind Sherlock, Patti 70879 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 38376 N N - - - Andy has only one dream: to drive a draft horse team in a pulling contest. Fox in the Frost Baglio, Ben M. 57134 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 27480 N N - - N It's Christmas at Animal Ark, but for a pair of foxes it's far from the season of goodwill. Mrs. Ponsonby wants them driven out of the area, and the local farmers are thinking of a more drastic solution. Foxy Griffith, Helen V. 44287 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 27187 N N - - - Camping in the Florida Keys with his parents, Jeff finds an abandoned, mistreated dog that he desperately wants for his own.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Franny Parker McKinnon, Hannah 130980 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 36061 N N - - - Through a hot, dry Oklahoma summer, Roberts twelve-year-old Franny tends wild animals brought by her neighbors, hears gossip during a weekly quilting bee, befriends a new neighbor who has some big secrets, and learns to hope. Fred the Mouse: The Adventures Haller, Reese 107048 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 7064 N N - - - This book is about a field mouse that Begin learns to trust his intuition at the mouse scurry and scamper school. Book #1 Freddy in Peril: Book Two in the Reiche, Dietlof 77202 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 27344 N N - - N A cat, two guinea pigs, and a colony of Golden Hamster Saga brave sewer rats join together in order to save Freddy, a golden hamster, from an evil scientist who's discovered that Freddy can read and write, and plans to hamster-nap him in order to experiment on his brain. Free Horse Siamon, Sharon 86755 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 37340 N N - - - Thomas suspects Tyler's brother Brett and his friends of catching wild horses and then selling the horses. As a hailstorm hits and Thomas fails to return to the lodge, Meg and Tyler set out on a mission to find him and save the wild horses. Friendship According to Humphrey Birney, Betty G. 86277 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 31831 N N - - - When Humphrey the hamster returns to Mrs. Brisbane's class after the winter break, a new class pet and some other surprises give him an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of friendship. Book #2 The Friskative Dog Straight, Susan 114099 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 23755 N N - - - Sharon's father has disappeared, and she tries to cope with her feelings of loss through the love of a stuffed dog he gave her. The Frog Princess Baker, E.D. 68474 EN MG 4.8 7.0 F 49050 N N - - N After reluctantly kissing a frog, an awkward, fourteen-year-old princess suddenly finds herself a frog, too, and sets off with the prince to seek the means, and the self-confidence, to become human again. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Frognapped Sage, Angie 115637 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20874 N N - - - Barry Wizzard's five acrobatic frogs are missing, and Araminta and her best friend Wanda, aided by the spectral Sir Horace, follow the trail to Old Morris's Water Wonderland, where something fishy is going on. Book #3 Froonga Planet Fields, Bryan W. 126830 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 28173 N N - - - Earth is in danger from evil aliens, and it is up to Lunchbox, the super-intelligent basset hound, his boy, Nate, and two hapless aliens to stop them from destroying Earth and its neighboring orbs, while also dealing with Aunt Nelly's fruitcake. Full of Hope Daniels, Lucy 79129 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 23693 N N - - - When Josie discovers that Friendship House is in danger of closing, she has to find a way to save the center and prove to Bailey that not all hope is lost. The Further Adventures of Hank Erickson, John R. 7724 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 22112 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog almost loses his job the Cowdog as Head of Ranch Security when he develops a case of Eye-Crosserosis. Book #2 Gabriel's Horses Hart, Alison 113743 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 37328 N N - - - In Kentucky during the Civil War, twelve- year-old slave Gabriel contends with a cruel new horse trainer and skirmishes with Confederate soldiers as he pursues his dream of becoming a jockey. Book #1 Gabriel's Triumph Hart, Alison 116714 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 38964 N N - - - A thirteen-year-old newly freed slave faces the challenges of freedom and horse racing as he pursues his dream of becoming a famous jockey in Civil War Kentucky and New York. Book #2 Gallop for Gold Siamon, Sharon 78000 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 29869 N N - - - Kiff Kokatow has to spend another summer with Remington Wickers. This year Remington has a surprise for Kiff and his friends.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Gallop to the Sea Siamon, Sharon 109949 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 34045 N N - - - Kelsie plans to swim Caspar to a mysterious deserted island before the horse's owner, Hank Harefield, ships him off for auction. Along the way, a violent storm puts Kelsie and Caspar in grave danger. Book #1 The Garbage Monster from Outer Erickson, John R. 28734 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 21950 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog runs away from his Space ranch after being falsely accused of raiding garbage barrels. Book #32 Gaston the Green-Nosed Alligator Rice, James 15546 EN MG 4.6 0.5 F 1000 N N - - - A classic tale of Christmas Eve in a bayou setting, with an unusual alligator named Gaston. Gator on the Loose! Stauffacher, Sue 137829 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 27820 N N - - - Chaos ensues when Keisha's father brings an escaped alligator home to Carter's Urban Rescue, and it gets out of the bathroom while Grandma is guarding it. Book #1 Gator the Cowpony Goes to School Campbell, John N. 5868 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 20701 N N - - - A novel that introduces ranch life to young readers. The Gecko & Sticky: Villain's Lair Van Draanen, 128389 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 23295 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Dave and his sidekick, Wendelin a talking gecko named Sticky, try to retrieve an ancient Aztec powerband and its magic ingots from the evil villain, Damien Black. Book #1 Gemini Summer Lawrence, Iain 111306 EN MG 4.7 8.0 F 55515 N N - - - In 1965, Danny's grief over the death of his older brother, Beau, is eased when a stray puppy adopts him. He soon realizes that Beau is somehow in the dog and sets out to make his brother's dream of seeing a rocket launch at Cape Kennedy come true. Gentle Ben Morey, Walt 222 EN MG 4.8 8.0 F 52406 N N - N N Danger and excitement as young Mark Andersen struggles to save his friend, Ben, the big brown bear.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Ghetto Cowboy Neri, G. 145076 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 35915 N N - - - In Philadelphia, twelve-year-old Cole becomes involved with a group of black "cowboys" who rescue horses and use them to steer youths away from drugs and gangs. Ghost Dog Secrets Kehret, Peg 139114 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 40235 N N - - - Sixth-grader Rusty, determined to help an injured dog that is chained outdoors in frigid weather, calls animal control but then takes matters into his own hands, aided by his best friend and a ghost collie that leads Rusty to an even deeper secret. The Ghost Horse of Meadow MacDonald, Anne 86701 EN MG 4.2 7.0 F 46354 N N - - - This book centres on Kim's obsession Green Louise with finding a ghostly horse she thinks she's seen on her neighbor's property. The prospect of discovering a real horse she can visit nearby interests her much more than the possibility of a supernatural creature. A Ghost of a Chance Carris, Joan 69009 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 31179 N N - - - Punch and his friends spend a summer in North Carolina looking at dolphins, hunting for Blackbeard's buried treasure, and watching out for the famed pirate's ghost. The Ghost of Camp Ka Nowato Steele, Michael 31523 EN MG 4.9 8.0 F 53999 N N - - - When Wishbone joins his friends at a Anthony summer camp that is said to be haunted, he soon realizes that there's more going on there than sports, crafts, and horseback riding. Book #2 The Ghost of Lost Island Murrow, Liza 5938 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 33671 N N - - N While helping his grandfather herd and Ketchum shear his flock of sheep on a small island off the coast of Maine, twelve- year-old Gabe encounters a mysterious woman who may be the ghost of a drowned milkmaid.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Ghost of P.S. 42 Asch, Frank 65662 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 15905 N N - - - Two little mice, Molly and Jake, settle into their new home behind the walls of Public School 42, where they make some new friends, including the class hamster, and some new enemies, like the nasty cat called Big Gray. Ghost Rider Bryant, Bonnie 10567 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 27691 N N - - - At Halloween, the Saddle Club heads west to the Bar None Ranch and encounters a ghostly horse. Ghost Wolf Roberts, Rachel 143841 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 42352 N N - - - The fight to save Ravenswood takes Adriane to places she never imagined, into the very heart of mistwolf magic, where a friend she thought she'd lost forever lives on. Web of Magic #9, Quest for Magic #3 Gift Horse Levin, Betty 18450 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32406 N N - - N Matt finds it easy to believe that his great uncle will give him a horse; caring for it after it arrives proves to be the greater challenge. Gift Horse Mackall, Dandi Daley 102032 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 30669 N N - - - Winnie Willis finds an old mare in the pasture behind her house and is caught in a life and death struggle with the mysterious horse. Book #6 The Gift of the Sacred Dog Goble, Paul 9768 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 983 N N - - - The Great Spirit gives the sacred dog to an Indian boy seeking relief for his hungry people. The Girl Who Lived with the Bears Goldin, Barbara 14414 EN MG 4.3 0.5 F 2328 N N - - - In this retelling of a traditional tale of the Diamond Pacific Northwest, a young girl is captured by the Bear People after insulting them. The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses Goble, Paul 5221 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 993 N N - - N Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free. Gladly, Here I Come Cowley, Joy 35048 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 33972 N N - - - Gladly the filly is a joyful surprise for three children whose old circus horse has died.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Glory in Danger Bentley, Karen 19516 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 41988 N N - - - Cindy must find out who is trying to hurt Glory and herself. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #16. Glory's Triumph Bentley, Karen 19515 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 42956 N N - - - Cindy must get over her fear that she might cause her horse to be hurt if Glory is ever to race. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #15. Goat in the Garden Baglio, Ben M. 32412 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 28338 N N - - - Houdini, the black goat, is in trouble. He keeps escaping and eating Mr. Western's prize plants. When Mr. Western wants to take matters into his own hands, Mandy and James try to save Houdini. The Goatnappers Jordan, Rosa 114002 EN MG 4.6 8.0 F 54319 N N - - - Justin's place as the first high school freshman in twenty years to make the varsity baseball team is at risk when his math grade plummets while he is trying to cope with the abuse of a young billy goat he sold and a visit from his estranged father. Godzilla Invades America Ciencin, Scott 21718 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 18050 N N - - - When a secret experiment in the Nevada desert goes terribly wrong, a tiny scorpion is accidentally mutated into a dangerous giant. Godzilla vs. the Space Monster Ciencin, Scott 21717 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 18147 N N - - - Troy wishes something interesting would happen in his boring life. He gets his wish when a chunk of space rock lands near his Indiana home and plants a message in his mind. Godzilla: Journey to Monster Island Ciencin, Scott 21716 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 19391 N N - - - After invading the US, Godzilla is unhappy, alone, and hunted by a fearful military. Godzilla: King of the Monsters Ciencin, Scott 21719 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 15813 N N - - - Tells the story of how Godzilla became a monster.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Going Through the Gate Anderson, Janet S. 32163 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 24495 N N - - - The five sixth-grade students in a small town prepare for their teacher's annual graduation ceremony, a mysterious ritual that several generations of students have experienced but no one can discuss. Gold Medal Horse Bryant, Bonnie 19633 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 25204 N N - - - The Saddle Club works with a horse that they feel could be a real champion, but his owner does not agree. Gold Medal Rider Bryant, Bonnie 19632 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 25849 N N - - - The Saddle Club is thrilled to be attending the international riding competition; but when Beatrice has an accident, it could end her riding career. The Golden Bird Stolp, Hans 662 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 10476 N N - - N Engaged in a losing battle with cancer, ten-year-old Daniel is comforted by many people but finds his greatest solace in the visits of a phoenix-like golden bird and its vision on rebirth and renewal. The Golden Boy Wood, Beverley 116022 EN MG 4.9 14.0 F 91593 N N - - - When thirteen-year-old Tomi runs away from home after his father remarries, he befriends an adventurous white terrier named Patsy Ann, and the two are transported back in time where they help a town get back on its feet. The coauthor is Chris Wood. Good Times on Grandfather Martin, Jacqueline 9986 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 811 N N - - - Mountain man Washburn insists on Mountain Briggs looking on the bright side of things, even as disaster after disaster befalls him. Goodbye, Charley Buchanan, Jane 82255 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 38880 N N - - - In 1943, twelve-year-old Celie's father brings home a rhesus monkey that helps Celie deal with all the difficulties that the war has brought into her life in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Gooseberry Park Rylant, Cynthia 14466 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 15608 N N - - N When a storm separates Stumpy the squirrel from her newborn babies, her animal friends come to the rescue.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Gorky Rises Steig, William 134027 EN MG 4.9 0.5 F 1895 N N - - - Clutching the bottle of magic fluid he has made, a young frog falls asleep and wakes to find himself floating in the sky. Gray Wolf Anastasio, Dina 57827 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 6089 N N - - - Cally finds shelter from a raging blizzard in her favorite mountain cave. Someone or something else is there too. What Cally discovers shows her that help and friendship can come from unexpected sources. The Great American Elephant Cross, Gillian 10910 EN MG 4.7 9.0 F 57916 N N - - - In 1881, fifteen-year-old Tad helps a girl Chase in her attempt to get a mighty Indian elephant to friends in Nebraska, while pursued by two unscrupulous villains who wish to take the elephant from her. The Great Cheese Conspiracy Van Leeuwen, Jean 82781 EN MG 4.6 2.0 F 11632 N N - - - Tired of gangster movies and a steady diet of candy wrappers, three theater mice decide to rob a cheese shop. The Great Chicken Debacle Naylor, Phyllis 62004 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 20977 N N - - N Hoping to earn a trip to an amusement Reynolds park, the three Morgan children agree to take care of a chicken that their father plans to give their mother as a birthday surprise. The Great Christmas Kidnapping Van Leeuwen, Jean 6467 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 21447 N N - - N In comfortable residence at Macy's Caper during the Christmas season, Merciless Marvin the Magnificent and his gang are convinced that the store's Santa Claus has been kidnapped and determine to save him. Great Crystal Bear Lesser, Carolyn 14416 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 1317 N N - - - A great polar bear sleeps, hunts, wanders, and mates as the seasons pass. The Great Elephant Chase Cross, Gillian 33164 EN MG 4.7 9.0 F 58286 N N - - - In 1881 America, fifteen-year-old Tad helps a girl in her attempt to get a mighty Indian elephant to friends in Nebraska, while pursued by two unscrupulous villains who wish to take the elephant from her.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Great Escape Dale, Jenny 65865 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 19645 N N - - - Neil investigates when a beagle escapes from the King Street Kennels and her puppies are also missing. Book #10 The Great Eye Shalant, Phyllis 17774 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 30439 N N - - - Writing poetry on a computer and working with a Labrador Retriever guide dog candidate help twelve-year-old Lucy deal with feelings of loss during her parents' separation. The Great Googlestein Museum Van Leeuwen, Jean 69249 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 31579 N N - - - Three adventurous mice escape from Mystery their home at Macy's department store and spend an exciting week in the Guggenheim Museum, creating a sensation in the art world.

The Great Pony Hassle Springer, Nancy 12772 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 13779 N N - - - When the mother of twin girls marries the father of twin girls, the rivalry and jealousy are worsened by one girl's demand for a pony as a reward for accepting the new family. The Great Redwall Feast Jacques, Brian 16915 EN MG 4.9 0.5 F 3137 N N - - N Relates in rhyme the riotous preparations for and celebration of the animals' surprise feast in honor of the abbot of the abbey of Redwall. The Great Rescue Operation Van Leeuwen, Jean 6470 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 27302 N N - - N When one of their cronies is missing from his favorite haunts in Macy's toy department, Merciless Marvin and his protege Raymond set out to find him. The Great Turkey Walk Karr, Kathleen 25153 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 42539 N N - N N In 1860, a somewhat simple-minded fifteen-year-old boy attempts to herd one thousand turkeys from Missouri to Denver, Colorado, in hopes of selling them at a profit.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Gregor and the Curse of the Collins, Suzanne 88381 EN MG 4.8 10.0 F 66278 N N - - N Gregor and his younger sister, Boots, Warmbloods return to the Underworld beneath New York City to find the cure for a terrible plague that threatens the life of their mother, as well as the lives of the people, bats, and rats who populate the underworld. Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane Collins, Suzanne 82278 EN MG 4.7 8.0 F 56663 N N - - N In his second adventure, eleven-year- old Gregor returns to the world beneath New York City to rescue his kidnapped sister, Boots, and fulfill a prophecy that will restore peace to the people, rats, cockroaches, and spiders that populate the underworld. Gregor the Overlander Collins, Suzanne 71754 EN MG 4.8 8.0 F 55665 N N - - N When eleven-year-old Gregor and his two-year-old sister are pulled into a strange underground world, they trigger an epic battle involving men, bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders while on a quest foretold by ancient prophecy. Griffin's Castle Nimmo, Jenny 71308 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 43660 N N - - - After years of having moved around, eleven-year-old Dinah determines to make a huge, dilapidated old mansion into a home for her mother and herself, but the wild beasts she summons from a stone wall to protect her may also imprison her. The Grizzly Johnson, Annabel 56307 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 28619 N N - - - When David's father arrives to take him on a weekend fishing trip, he is tense and frightened because he scarcely knows him. The coauthor is Edgar Johnson. The Grizzly Sargent, Pat L. 15852 EN MG 4.6 1.0 F 9552 N N - - - Barney is accused of killing a newborn baby calf. He must clear his good name, and he must protect the only place he has ever loved. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Grizzly Paulsen, Gary 18722 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 7338 N N - - N A grizzly bear is threatening Justin's aunt and uncle's sheep ranch; so Justin sets out to track down the bear and dispose of him. Grk and the Hot Dog Trail Doder, Joshua 122980 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 43861 N N - - - Twelve-year-old British schoolboy Tim Malt and his dog, Grk, set out on a new adventure while in New York City, where they seek to discover who stole the Golden Dachshund from the National Museum. Book #3 Grk and the Pelotti Gang Doder, Joshua 120448 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 40897 N N - - - Tim and his dog, Grk, face kidnapping, a plane crash in the jungles of Brazil, and more as they pursue a gang of escaped bank robbers, the infamous Pelotti brothers, who were originally captured by the Raffifi children's father. Book #2 Grk Smells a Rat Doder, Joshua 134018 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 39583 N N - - - Tim and his dog, Grk, along with Tim's parents and Natascha and Max Raffifi, head off on an adventure to India, where they face the infamous Blue Rat gang. Book #5 Grk: Operation Tortoise Doder, Joshua 128007 EN MG 4.7 7.0 F 44664 N N - - - While vacationing in the Seychelles, Tim ventures to a well-guarded private island, where he learns of a devious plot that threatens the endangered local giant tortoise. Book #4 Groundhog's Horse Rockwood, Joyce 225 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 21907 N N - - N An eleven-year-old Cherokee sets off on a one-boy raid of a Creek town to rescue his "unusual" horse. Guinea Pig in the Garage Baglio, Ben M. 57136 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 23129 N N - - N When Mandy asks Rachel Farmer to look after a neighbor's guinea pigs, Rachel is thrilled. When Rachel loses one of the babies, she is worried she will never be allowed to have a pet of her own. Gullifur's Travels Strickland, Brad 2549 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 29371 N N - - - This is a humorous tale about being shipwrecked on strange islands where giants and tiny people rule. The coauthor is Barbara Strickland.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Hachiko Waits Newman, Lesléa 82246 EN MG 4.7 2.0 F 13607 N N - - - Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. The Halloween Joker Capeci, Anne 27711 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 41561 N N - - - With the whole town preparing for a Halloween party, a practical joker is targeting kids and the jokes are getting out of hand. Wishbone and his friends are on the case, determined to stop the joker before he or she strikes again. Book #1 Hamster in a Handbasket Baglio, Ben M. 57137 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 27766 N N - - N When James is chosen to look after the school hamster during the summer, he and Mandy are thrilled. Then someone vandalizes James's garden and steals the hamster. Hamster in the Holly Baglio, Ben M. 86057 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 23578 N N - - - Mandy and James are in this year's school holiday show. During the performance, Honey the hamster escapes from her cage. She's last seen scurrying out into the snow under a holly bush. Mandy knows Honey must be found soon, or she'll freeze to death! Hank the Cowdog and Monkey Erickson, John R. 6421 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 19420 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Business Security, matches wits with an escaped circus monkey. Book #14 Hannah West in the Center of the Johns, Linda 113855 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 26615 N N - - - Hannah finds herself in the middle of a Universe dognapping mystery while she and her mother house-sit in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, also known as the Center of the Universe. Hanne's Quest Dunrea, Olivier 105011 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20461 N N - - - A young hen named Hanne must go on a quest to save the farm of her beloved owner, Mem Pockets.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Happy Valley Mystery Kenny, Kathryn 82846 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 44411 N N - - - While vacationing at Trixie's uncle's sheep ranch, Trixie and the Bob-Whites track down the thieves who are behind the mysterious disappearance of several sheep. Hard Hat Bryant, Bonnie 47232 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 25473 N N - - - While visiting New York City, Stevie meets Regina who introduces Stevie to her friends and their favorite hangouts. When an accident leaves Regina and Stevie in real danger, Stevie gets a chance to prove that a horse can always save the day. Harold's Tail Marciano, John 74069 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 21857 N N - - - As a result of an experiment stripping Bemelmans the fur from his tail, Harold, the squirrel, finds himself homeless and mistaken for a rat on the unfamiliar streets of New York City. Harry Cat's Pet Puppy Selden, George 56479 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 29263 N N - - - Harry Cat arrives home to the drainpipe in Times Square he shares with Tucker Mouse, dragging a puppy that looks like a dirty dish mop. When the puppy, Huppy, gets too big for the drainpipe, they must find a new home for him. Harry the Poisonous Centipede Banks, Lynne Reid 109455 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 21467 N N - - - Harry and George, two young poisonous Goes to Sea centipedes, travel across the sea to a mysterious new land filled with dangerous Hoo-Mins. Harry the Poisonous Centipede's Banks, Lynne Reid 45870 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 18684 N N - - N Harry, a young centipede, faces danger Big Adventure and frustration when he is captured and placed in a jar. Harry's Mad King-Smith, Dick 611 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 17777 N N - - N Harry's legacy from his great-uncle, a talking parrot, proves to be a much more exciting gift than he ever imagined. Harvey's Horrible Snake Disaster Clifford, Eth 172 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 18717 N N - - N When Harvey's cousin brings a snake to his house for the weekend, Harvey knows he's headed for disaster.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Harvey's Wacky Parrot Adventure Clifford, Eth 6317 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 18941 N N - - N Harvey and his least favorite cousin Nora become embroiled in the search for a hidden treasure somewhere in Uncle Buck's house, with the only clue to its location held by a loudmouthed parrot. The Haunted Clubhouse Leavitt, Caroline 20268 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 30200 N N - - N Wishbone and his friends try to find out what is causing the mysterious happenings in the old 1930s clubhouse that Joe wins in a raffle. Book #2 Hayride Bryant, Bonnie 10571 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29761 N N - - - The Saddle Club plans a hayride for Carole's birthday. He Will Go Fearless Lawlor, Laurie 105201 EN MG 4.9 8.0 F 52357 N N - - - With the Civil War ended and Reconstruction begun, fifteen-year-old Billy resolves to make the dangerous and challenging journey West in search of real fortune: his true father. Heart of a Tiger Arnold, Marsha 13843 EN MG 4.3 0.5 F 1582 N N - - N As the Name Day celebration approaches, a young kitten tries to deserve a noble name by following the path of the beautiful Bengal tiger. Heather Takes the Reins Sinykin, Sheri 11418 EN MG 4.6 1.0 F 9221 N N - - N Heather falls in love with Adagio, a Cooper gentle, old horse that balks at stadium jumping. Can Heather prepare him for the dressage competition? Hedgehogs in the Closet Carris, Joan 5420 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 30626 N N - - N Unhappy with his family's move to England, eleven-year-old Nick slowly begins to thrive in the very British setting of his new home and school. Hedgehogs in the Hall Baglio, Ben M. 32415 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 24235 N N - - - Mandy and James help rescue an injured mother hedgehog and her babies. But then they have to find a way to safely release them back into the wild. Help Find Honey! Baglio, Ben M. 113721 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 26722 N N - - - Honey, a famous show-ring Chihuahua, disappears from the grooming parlor and the Pet Finders try to track her down. Book #10

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Henry and Ribsy Cleary, Beverly 417 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 23383 N N - N N Henry Huggins and his dog, Ribsy, go fishing and end up as wet as the huge salmon they try to catch. Hercules: A Matter of Trust Brooks, Heather 128536 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 39467 N N - - - Emily Summers is on a mission. A scared little pony has come to Running Horse Ridge, the horse rescue ranch where she lives. Hercules desperately needs a friend, and Emily knows exactly how the lonely pony feels. Book #2 Hide and Seek Stauffacher, Sue 139554 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 25682 N N - - - The Carter family's Halloween preparations are complicated by a deer with a pumpkin stuck on its head and a puppy that is part dog, part coyote. Book #3 High Horse Bryant, Bonnie 10572 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 25223 N N - - - There's tension on the trail between Stevie and her boyfriend. Highway Cats Lisle, Janet Taylor 125273 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 18796 N N - - N A hard-bitten group of mangy highway cats is changed forever after the mysterious arrival of three kittens. Hob and the Peddler Mayne, William 18566 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 28305 N N - - - Hob, a friendly house-dweller, is without a home and stays with a peddler until he is sold to an ordinary family. The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Pinkwater, Daniel 7730 EN MG 4.9 2.0 F 13457 N N - - N Help! Henrietta--a 15-feet-tall, 266- pound chicken--is lost. She roams the streets hungry and frightened as the fire and police departments look for her. Great Fantasy. Holbrook: A Lizard's Tale Becker, Bonny 110732 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 24755 N N - - - Holbrook the lizard has an artist's soul, but when his paintings are ridiculed by the owls, geckoes, and other creatures in his desert town, he decides to seek his fortune in the big city, unaware of the dangers of urban life.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Holding Fast Brooke, Lauren 87253 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 36202 N N - - - Just when Amy feels that things are back to normal at Heartland, an injured police horse named Venture arrives. Venture's partner, Sergeant Garcia, is desperate to help the wounded gelding. Book #16 Holly & Mac Condon, Bill 30806 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 1720 N N - - - Mac is getting tired of all the trouble his dog, Holly, is getting into, until she chases some bank robbers and convinces Mac that he needs her. A Home for Melanie Leonhardt, Alice 41140 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 34246 N N - - - After spending a summer at Whitebrook Farm, Melanie feels more at home there than anywhere else. When her dad wants her to return to New York City, she wants to convince him to let her stay at Whitebrook. This series created by Joanna Campbell. #31. Home Is Where Your Horse Is Mackall, Dandi Daley 45047 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 39234 N N - - - Scoop befriends Twila, the owner of a foal Scoop delivered. Scoop's friends see amazing similarities between Twila and Scoop. Is it possible that Twila is Scoop's birth mother? Home Sweet Drama Burkhart, Jessica 136934 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 42590 N N - - - Sasha plans to give Heather a run for her money for the title of Queen Bee. Book #8 The Homecoming Farley, Steven 52624 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 21079 N N - - - Daneille is helping Alec escort a vanload of racehorses from New York to Florida. This will give her the opportunity to visit her horse, Redman, who is at a riding camp up north. The trip is more hazardous than anyone imagined. Homeless Anderson, Laurie 40630 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 23864 N N - - - Dr. Mac, Sunita and the other volunteers Halse at the Wild at Heart veterinary clinic become involved in efforts to save feral and abandoned cats.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Homeward Bound Dale, Jenny 105882 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 21095 N N - - - The Parkers go on a river vacation and find a stowaway hiding in their boat. The family tries to find her owner, but eventually they find her a new home. Book #33 Hoof Beat Bryant, Bonnie 19609 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 29995 N N - - - Lisa has been hired to write "Hoof Beat," a weekly column about riding for the local paper. The Hooples' Horrible Holiday Manes, Stephen 419 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 29841 N N - - N Alvin Hoople travels with his family to spend Thanksgiving at his grandparents' house, where a power failure and the most unusual turkey ever create a memorable holiday visit. Horse Angels Mackall, Dandi Daley 45048 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 39386 N N - - - Scoop prays that God will keep her horse safe, solve her friend Jen's problems, and make a wild horse trust people again. A Horse Called Holiday Wilbur, Frances 10573 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 41542 N N - - - Young Maddie has a difficult but rewarding experience training a deaf, traumatized horse. A Horse Called Raven Farley, Steven 27708 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 27932 N N - - - Danielle is thrilled to be working at the stables to earn enough money to buy back her horse and to help raise a little black colt. But when a dangerous virus strikes a neighboring farm, Danielle is afraid she is going to lose both the horses she loves. A Horse Called Wonder Campbell, Joanna 19501 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 38785 N N - - - Experience the love and friendship between Ashleigh and a sickly foal no one else believes will live. Book #1. Horse Care Bryant, Bonnie 19480 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 34761 N N - - - When Lisa and her mother visit friends in a nearby town, she learns that horse care is more than just riding.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Horse Cents Mackall, Dandi Daley 41149 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 39096 N N - - - The old Horsefeathers Stable now belongs to 14-year-old Sarah "Scoop" Coop as long as she can keep it in business. Scoop and her friends learn that life is hard sometimes, but God never lets them down. Horse Crazy Lily Rue, Nancy 110040 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 32749 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Lily finds herself questioning her faith when her newly adopted sister, Tessa, disrupts their home and intrudes on Lily's new-found love of horses. She has a serious accident just when she and Lily are beginning to get along. Book #11 Horse Fever Bryant, Bonnie 27461 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 27064 N N - - - It's January and the Saddle Club has major cabin fever, and no interest in their horses. Their boredom may lead to some bad decisions. A Horse for All Seasons Welch, Sheila Kelly 31200 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 30982 N N - - - This is a collection of seasonal horse stories which describes some of the difficulties children encounter in their everyday lives. A Horse for Hannah Hubbard, Coleen 2535 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 17139 N N - - - Although at first unhappy that her birthday present is a trip to England and not a horse, Hannah falls in love with and England Hackney and is distressed that she may have to leave the gentle horse behind. Horse Games Bryant, Bonnie 19616 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 29697 N N - - - The Saddle Club is excited about a new sport, polocrosse; but Stevie's drive to win the competition may cost her her friendships. Horse Guest Bryant, Bonnie 19477 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 35671 N N - - - The Saddle Club has two projects, helping Brittney find the perfect horse, and taking care of Magoo, who is a very demanding horse. Horse in Danger Bates, Michelle 25932 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 26910 N N - - - Rosie and Jess have always been the greatest of friends but recently they find themselves drifting apart.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Horse in the House Baglio, Ben M. 63660 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 29067 N N - - N Since Sam Western sold his riding stables and turned the land into a campsite, campers are telling stories of a ghostly horse and rider passing through the campsite and vanishing into the night air! Can Mandy and James figure out what's really going on? A Horse of a Different Color Mackall, Dandi Daley 41141 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 39120 N N - - - When faced with the possible loss of Horsefeathers Stables, Scoop gets caught up in a series of white lies which she later regrets. Horse Power Bryant, Bonnie 19604 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 30603 N N - - - The girls welcome Kate into the riding club as they get ready for Pine Hallow Stables' gymkhana, a day of fun and games. Horse Race Bryant, Bonnie 19648 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 35726 N N - - - The girls from the Saddle Club are going to help out at the racetrack and can't wait to see all those beautiful race horses. Horse Show Bryant, Bonnie 19608 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 31113 N N - - - The Saddle Club is thrilled when they get to attend the American Horse Show, where they meet a young actor who they agree to teach to ride. Horse Whispers Bryant, Bonnie 19478 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 31473 N N - - - When a mare disappears, the Saddle Club and Kate Devine have to find her. Horse Whispers in the Air Mackall, Dandi Daley 41150 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 38758 N N - - - After she discovers what her grandfather had been collecting in jars which appeared to be empty, Scoop understands that although he had Alzheimer's, he remembered the past. Horse Wise Bryant, Bonnie 19611 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 29620 N N - - - The Pine Hallow Stables has decided to start a pony club, and the girls think it's a chance to improve their knowledge. Horse-Sitters Bryant, Bonnie 19631 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 34486 N N - - - The Saddle Club is planning to earn extra money by taking care of other people's horses.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Horsefeathers! Mackall, Dandi Daley 41151 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 38783 N N - - - When Grandad becomes unexpectedly ill, the stable becomes imperiled. How can Scoop keep the things she loves best? God offers some surprising answers. Horsefeathers' Mystery Mackall, Dandi Daley 53135 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 38668 N N - - - Scoop does not believe that racing is good for horses, but becomes involved with the sport after she and her coworkers agree to stable and help train a special filly. Horseflies Bryant, Bonnie 19482 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 31993 N N - - - Carole wants to learn everything she can about this wonderful flying horse of the Greek myth of Pegasus. Horsenapped Bryant, Bonnie 19617 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 28171 N N - - - The Saddle Club is gearing up for a combined training event at Pine Hallow Stables. Horses in the Garage Pryor, Bonnie 10577 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 29520 N N - - - Sixth-grader Samantha finds a way to cope with her difficulties in adjusting to a new stepfather, a new home, and a new school when she makes friends with the unconventional Jasmine and learns to ride a horse. The Horses of Central Park Slade, Michael 10578 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 23782 N N - - - A magical story about two kids who scheme to give the overworked horses of New York's Central Park two days of freedom. Horseshoe Bryant, Bonnie 19622 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 26333 N N - - - The Saddle Club decides to set up a fortune-telling stand to raise money for the animal shelter. Hotel for Dogs Duncan, Lois 60565 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 33573 N N - - - With the help of her brother Bruce, Liz manages to open a secret "hotel" for Sadie and her newborn puppies in an abandoned house down the street. How long can they keep it a secret when other dogs need shelter too?

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Hotel for Dogs (Scholastic Edition) Duncan, Lois 129860 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 33495 N N - - - The Walkers are staying with an aunt who's allergic to dogs. Too bad for Andi and her brother Bruce, who love dogs and happen to meet a stray that needs help. Soon, Andi hatches a plan, turning the abandoned house down the block into a hotel for dogs. Hound at the Hospital Baglio, Ben M. 33342 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 24658 N N - - N SCPA inspector Danny Davies's beagle is injured on patrol and needs medical care. Hound on the Heath Baglio, Ben M. 73255 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 24402 N N - - N Mandy and James, camping on mysterious Dalton Heath, hear a strange howling that leads them to investigate the legend of a dog that was separated from its owner years ago and refuses to leave until they are reunited. The House at Pooh Corner Milne, A.A. 18769 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25361 N N - - N Pooh and his friends make their escapades the funniest reading anywhere. House of the Star Brennan, Caitlin 141050 EN MG 4.9 9.0 F 57949 N N - - - Elen, a princess of Ymbria, longs to learn to ride the magical horses known as worldrunners, the only safe way to travel the roads of Faerie. She must first forge a peace with her people's worst enemy and end the centuries-old war between them. The House of Thirty Cats Calhoun, Mary 60447 EN MG 4.8 7.0 F 44748 N N - - - Sarah like to think of Miss Tabitha Henshaw's house as "almost an enchanted place." With her thirty cats, there was no better place to visit if you wanted just the right kitten. The House of Wings Byars, Betsy 76226 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 25176 N N - - N Left with his grandfather until his parents are settled in Detroit, Sammy learns to respect and love the old man as they care for an injured crane together.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description How I, Nicky Flynn, Finally Get a Corriveau, Art 137355 EN MG 4.0 8.0 F 58158 N N - - - Moving to inner-city Boston after his Life (and a Dog) parents' divorce, eleven-year-old Nicky struggles to cope with the changes in his life, including acquiring a former guide dog that leads to a mystery for Nicky to solve. How Rabbit Tricked Otter and Ross, Gayle 12699 EN MG 4.8 1.0 F 9590 N N - - - Fifteen traditional tales follow the Other Cherokee Trickster Stories adventures of Rabbit, the Cherokee trickster. How the Peacock Got Its Feathers: Sepehri, Sandy 110657 EN MG 4.6 0.5 F 1101 N N - - - This retelling of an ancient Mayan Based on a Mayan Tale folktale describes how the peacock got its beautiful feathers. How to Steal a Dog O'Connor, Barbara 115455 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 34585 N N - - N Living in the family car in a small North Carolina town after her father leaves, Georgina persuades her younger brother to help her in a scheme to get money by stealing a dog and then claiming a reward. How Turtle's Back Was Cracked: A Ross, Gayle 14869 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 1282 N N - - - Turtle's shell is cracked when the Traditional Cherokee Tale wolves plot to stop his boastful ways. Howie Monroe and the Doghouse Howe, James 64504 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 7322 N N - - N Continuing his search for fame as a of Doom writer, the wirehaired dachshund Howie creates a story remarkably similar to the popular one he has heard about a heroic boy wizard. Howliday Inn Howe, James 5021 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 29813 N N - - N While investigating the horrible howling that emanates from Chateau Bow Wow, Chester the Cat and Harold the Dog stumble on a mystery involving some suspicious disappearances and maybe murder. Hubcaps and Puppies Nelson, Rosemary 64069 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 35089 N N - - - This book is not only a story about a girl, her dog and her horse, but also about the protection of the environment and the lessons that the older generation may have to teach the younger if they are willing to listen.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Hugh Pine Van de Wetering, 269 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 13589 N N - - N A clever porcupine saves his forest Janwillem friends from speeding cars. Hummer Gruenberg, Linda 6320 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 40850 N N - - N When an elderly man agrees to let twelve-year-old Hummer train his Arabian horse for a competitive trail ride, it is the one bright spot in her difficult life of living with a mentally ill mother and a father who won't recognize the problem. Hunchdog of Notre Dame Friedman, Michael 20271 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 23207 N N - - N Wishbone imagines he is involved in a Jan life-and-death struggle with his evil master Frollo. The Hunter: A Chinese Folktale Casanova, Mary 44109 EN MG 4.3 0.5 F 1114 N N - - - After learning to understand the language of animals, Hai Li Bu, the hunter, sacrifices himself to save his village. Husky in a Hut Baglio, Ben M. 86692 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 23947 N N - - N During a search for two of the tourists, Nanook, the lead dog, is badly injured. The dog is moved to a secluded hut where Mandy must care for her. Husky With a Heart Baglio, Ben M. 105858 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 26272 N N - - N Mandy and James try to help their friends Hannah and Michael, who are under stress while planning a wedding, caring for a newborn litter, and preparing for the Iditarod. I Love You, Daisy Phew Tolliver, Ruby 10968 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 33386 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Blake, tired of being shuffled from school to school by his distant parents, runs away to his grandfather's Texas ranch, where he finds acceptance in caring for an orphaned goat named Daisey. I Was a Teenage T. Rex Ciencin, Scott 36337 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 34083 N N - - - This book tell the adventures of Mike Peterefsky, a boy who was turned into a T. Rex and thrust back into prehistoric time.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description I, Lorelei Smith, Yeardley 128538 EN MG 4.4 9.0 F 64784 N N - - - In letters to her recently deceased cat, Mud, eleven-year-old Lorelei chronicles the ups and downs of her sixth-grade year, during which her parents separate, she gets a part in the school play, and she becomes friends with the cutest boy in her grade. Icefire d'Lacey, Chris 88382 EN MG 4.4 10.0 F 67553 N N - - N While researching the existence of dragons for an essay that could win him a trip to the Arctic, David opens himself to the possibility that a great, ancient treasure guarded by bears exists there, and he has some role in its protection. Book #2 Imagicat Garretson, Jerri 47234 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 24647 N N - - - Sixth grade class clown Jeffrey Holiwell enters a writing contest after he discovers an invisible talking cat in his room. The Improbable Cat Ahlberg, Allan 82192 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 10441 N N - - - A strange creature, which initially looks like a cat, appears in the yard of Davy's house one day and proceeds to destroy his family's life by "hypnotizing" everyone but Davy and his little brother. In Good Faith Daniels, Lucy 70017 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 22689 N N - - - Working hard to be part of the upcoming horse show, Jill needs Josie's friendship and belief in Faith. But Josie needs more that just Faith to help Jill succeed - and time is running out. In Memory of Gorfman T. Frog Donovan, Gail 129295 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 26505 N N - - - When irrepressible fifth-grader Josh finds a five-legged frog in his backyard pond, it leads to him learning a lot about amphibians and himself. In the Doghouse Banim, Lisa 86100 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 15146 N N - - - To raise money for an animal shelter, Lizzie starts her own dog-walking and dog-sitting business. The business is a great success until someone lets all the dogs out of the McGuires' yard, and Lizzie, Miranda, and Gordo have to track down the lost dogs.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description In the Language of Loons Kinsey-Warnock, 18770 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 23358 N N - - N During the summer that Arlis spends Natalie with his grandparents in Vermont, his grandfather teaches him about loons, cross-country running, and responsibility. In the Time of Dinosaurs Applegate, K.A. 18974 EN MG 4.0 6.0 F 39528 N N - - N After an explosion blows everyone millions of years back in time the animorphs must search for a way back. Invasion of the Mind Swappers Howe, James 60567 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 6719 N N - - N In his new book, Howie, the wire-haired from Asteroid 6! dachshund, writes all about how the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6 invade Earth and how he and his friend Delilah save the day. The Iron Ring Alexander, Lloyd 17776 EN MG 4.8 10.0 F 68078 N N - - N Driven by his sense of dharma or honor, young King Tamar sets off on a perilous journey, with a significance greater than he can imagine during which he meets talking animals. Is That a Dead Dog in Your Strasser, Todd 110355 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 19319 N N - - - When Leyton and Wade Tardy agree to Locker? help their friend Daisy hide a dog at school, they have no idea what they're getting themselves into. Book #1 Is That a Sick Cat in Your Strasser, Todd 114459 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 20410 N N - - - There's something strange about Leyton Backpack? and Wade Tardy's pet cat. Skinny Kitty has one very big, very disgusting talent: he can cough up hair balls like a champ. But will that be enough for him to win the school's Catalent Contest? Book #2 Is That an Angry Penguin in Your Strasser, Todd 120991 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 19454 N N - - - When the Tardy Boys show up for Gym Bag? practice at the school's indoor hockey rink, the ice has been taken over by small, flightless birdlike black-and-white aliens, and Leyton and Wade must try to prevent these creatures from becoming extinct. Book #4

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Isaac Campion Howker, Janni 56337 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 27863 N N - - - After the death of his idolized older brother, twelve-year-old Isaac's relationship with his horse dealer father grows even worse as he see his father's obsession with hatred poison their family's life. Isabel of the Whales Velmans, Hester 86852 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 42422 N N - - - On a whale watch off the coast of Cape Cod, Isabel, who has an affinity for whales, falls overboard and discovers as she finds herself swimming underwater with whales that she is one of the Chosen who can change shape from human to whale and back again. It Came from Beneath the Bed! Howe, James 60568 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 6471 N N - - N With help from his Uncle Harold, who wrote books about Bunnicula, Howie, the wire-haired dachshund, writes a story in which he saves the world from a science experiment gone awry. It's Like This, Cat Neville, Emily 46 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 33568 N N - N N A teenage boy in New York City gets a Cheney cat instead of a dog simply to annoy his father, then begins to learn that his father is a caring human being, not just a strict parent. J.T. Wagner, Jane 478 EN MG 4.6 1.0 F 9506 N N - - N J.T., the kid everyone said had "gone bad," finds an alley cat to love. Jack Crow Said Hello Simmons, Lynn 41271 EN MG 4.9 2.0 F 12475 N N - - N As a summer project, eight-year-old Sheffield Josh takes responsibility for a nestling crow with a hurt foot. Jack the Crow causes mischief for Josh's family and the neighborhood. When Jack can fly again, Josh returns him to his family. Jackie's Wild Seattle Hobbs, Will 68162 EN MG 4.6 8.0 F 52081 N N - - N Fourteen-year-old Shannon and her little brother, Cody, spend the summer with their uncle, helping at a wildlife rescue center named Jackie's Wild Seattle.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur Richler, Mordecai 20468 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 11982 N N - - - Jacob Two-Two's parents give him a cute little green lizard on his eighth birthday; but as the days and months pass, it becomes quite obvious he's not really a lizard. The Jaguar Sargent, Pat L. 114191 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 14161 N N - - - When a jaguar with four hungry babies arrives at Farmer John's place, she meets Topper and Barney the Bear Killer. Book #8 Jasmine and the Jumping Pony Bryant, Bonnie 35488 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 11907 N N - - - Jasmine James is thrilled at the thought of taking her first real jumping class. During her first lesson Jasmine falls. She isn't hurt, but she is scared. Her friends have to persuade Jasmine to give her pony, and herself, another chance. Jeannie and the Gentle Giants Armstrong, Luanne 74520 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 34501 N N - - - Jeannie, upset when placed in a foster home after her mother is hospitalized with a mental illness, learns to value herself and her new situation through her newfound love of animals. Jennifer Murdley's Toad Coville, Bruce 5940 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 30266 N N - - N When an ordinary looking fifth-grader purchases a talking toad, she embarks on a series of extraordinary adventures. Jim Ugly Fleischman, Sid 6321 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 21949 N N - N N This story tells of the adventures of twelve-year-old Jake Bannock and Jim Ugly, his father's part-mongrel, part-wolf dog, as they travel through the Old West trying to find out what really happened to Jake's actor father. Jingle Belle Dale, Jenny 105883 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 19582 N N - - - Neil and Emily are busy rehearsing for the local play, but they're distracted by Belle, an adorable puppy in search of a home. Book #45 Jo the Crow Goldhar, Ruth 71240 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 5562 N N - - - Mr. Kadwell learns how smart crows are when he brings a starving baby crow home to his family. You'll find out they can be fun too and how they cause a lot of trouble!

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Johnny Mohawk Oldfield, Jenny 129424 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 26050 N N - - - When a guest at the Half-Moon Ranch in Colorado becomes injured while riding a horse named Johnny Mohawk, thirteen-year-old Kirstie must prove the horse's innocence to prevent a costly lawsuit. Book #4 Johnny Rides Again Muchmore, JoAnn 14822 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 20524 N N - - - After their mother and their old dog die within months of each other, Rose and her brothers have to make some adjustments when they get a new dog and their father begins to date. Judge Benjamin: Superdog Gift McInerney, Judith 325 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 18269 N N - - N It's an extra-special Christmas for the Whitelock Riley family, when their St. Bernards, Benjamin and Agatha, give birth to puppies. Julie and the Eagles McDonald, Megan 118244 EN MG 4.6 1.0 F 9986 N N - - - At a wildlife rescue center, Julie meets Shasta and Sierra, two bald eagles that will be caged for life unless money is raised to release them back into the wild. For Earth Day, Julie thinks of a unique way to tell the public of the eagles' fate. Book #4 Juliette, the Modern Art Monkey Griffiths, Susan 50602 EN MG 4.7 0.5 F 2563 N N - - - When Monsieur Michel arrives at the artist's studio one day, he is amazed by what he sees. However, all is not quite as it seems. Jumper Bossley, Michele 110748 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 22151 N N - - - Reese, her grandpa, and her friend find Martin themselves in danger when they desperately try to save a band of wild mustangs from the slaughterhouse. The Jungle Book Larrea, Miguel 112863 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 3235 N N - - - This book presents an illustrated adaptation of the classic story THE JUNGLE BOOK, about the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves and the wild animals of the Indian jungle. Jungle Law Eggleton, Jill 75281 EN MG 4.3 0.5 F 1377 N N - - - Dr. Ronco recounts the time he spent in the jungle studying animal and plant life.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Just a Little Ham Carris, Joan 10907 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 25595 N N - - - Cory adopts a pig as a pet, but the pig begins to grow and the neighbors start to complain. Just Between Friends Byrd, Sandra 54739 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 20899 N N - - - When Lucy and Serena try to find homes for a lost dog and its new puppies, Lucy learns that she doesn't need to do everything herself and that God wants her to seek help from others. Just Grace and the Double Harper, Charise 145068 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 18344 N N - - - While Grace and her best friend Mimi Surprise Mericle are waiting for the arrival of the baby sister who Mimi's family plans to adopt, Grace gets a big surprise. Book #7 Kashtanka Chekhov, Anton 14421 EN MG 4.9 0.5 F 1992 N N - - - Separated from her master while out on a walk, Kashtanka the dog is adopted by a circus clown. Kate's Secret Plan Saunders, Susan 2539 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 17327 N N - - - In 1926, ten-year-old Kate is convinced that her horse can win the cattle cutting contest at the annual fair and determines to participate even though the contest is open only to boys. Katie and the Mustang: Book One Duey, Kathleen 78909 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 25632 N N - - - Orphaned at age six, nine-year-old Katie Rose spends her days doing chores and dreaming of going west to find her uncle. When Mr. Stevens brings home an unbroken Mustang, Katie's world changes, and she makes plans to take the Mustang and travel west. Katie and the Mustang: Book Two Duey, Kathleen 78911 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 24863 N N - - - Soon after Katie, Hiram the farmhand, and the Mustang begin their journey west, they meet up with a large family who invite them to join their caravan. But tragedy strikes, and Katie must choose between staying with Hiram and her dream to go west. Kavik: The Wolf Dog Morey, Walt 16934 EN MG 4.9 7.0 F 48971 N N - - N Anyd has to decide if he should put the dog he discovers in a plane wreck out of its misery or help him survive.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Kaya and Lone Dog: A Friendship Shaw, Janet 62887 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 11641 N N - - N When Kaya befriends a lone dog that Story has wandered near her camp, others in the village warn her to be careful. Keep Your Eye on Amanda! Avi 49413 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 14811 N N - - - When Amanda decides she wants to be a professional thief, it is up to her brother to keep her from a life of crime. Kentucky Dreamer Snelling, Lauraine 10580 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 41868 N N - - - Having won the Santa Anita Derby, Trish and her horse look forward to competing in the Kentucky Derby until a series of misfortunes interferes with their dream. Kentucky Komodo Dragons Rand, Johnathan 132098 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 22722 N N - - - Siblings Jason and Jillian, having come across an unusual lizard while hiking in Kentucky, realize from research that they have found a Komodo dragon and find their lives in danger when they set out to capture it. Book #27 Key to the Golden Dog Capeci, Anne 20274 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 30223 N N - - N When the valuable steam engine from an antique model railroad system vanishes during Oakdale History Month, Wishbone and his friends try to unravel the mystery of its disappearance. Book #8 Kildee House Montgomery, 121577 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 39608 N N - - - When Jerome Kildee, a solitary man, Rutherford builds a home in a redwood forest in California, he takes in some skunks and raccoons, but as they begin to multiply, Kildee looks to two human neighbors for help. King of the Castle Dale, Jenny 75429 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 20041 N N - - - On a camping trip in the Lake District, Neil and Emily are drawn into a mystery involving an unhappy young girl and a group of Roma, or Gypsies, after encountering a Great Dane who appears to have been neglected by his master. Book #18

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Kingfisher Book of Horse & Oldfield, Jenny 104791 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 27505 N N - - - This book is a collection of twelve Pony Stories original stories about horses and the relationship between a horse and its rider, from a New York City police horse and his partner to a cowgirl's hard- working Appaloosa. Kitten in the Candy Corn Baglio, Ben M. 84364 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 25635 N N - - - Mandy, James, and their friend John Hardy get a surprise package, a box of candy corn with a black kitten in it. After little success finding someone to adopt him, Mandy and James come up with the perfect Halloween plan to find the kitten a home. Kitten in the Cold Baglio, Ben M. 35289 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 23731 N N - - N It's Christmas at Animal Ark. Amber, the cat, has mysteriously vanished and Mandy and James hope to find and return Amber to its owner before Christmas. Kitty in the Candy Hearts Baglio, Ben M. 113741 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 27220 N N - - - Mandy and James have just met India Arquette, who has moved to Welford with her Burmese kitten, Todd, who just won't stay out of trouble. Koda Hermes, Patricia 133684 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 13392 N N - - - Traveling with his owners from Missouri to Oregon in 1848, Koda, a two-year-old quarter horse, finds the long journey increasingly tedious and tiring until his young owner goes missing on the trail and he must use all his skills to find her. Book #3 Kristy and the Snobs Martin, Ann M. 6528 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26803 N N - - N The snobby kids in Kristy's new neighborhood are making fun of her, the club, and her ailing collie, but she'll get the last laugh. Book #11. Kristy Thomas, Dog Trainer Martin, Ann M. 19882 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 21559 N N - - - Kristy's family was chosen to train a guide dog, and all the members of the Baby-Sitters Club are eager to help her. Book #118.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Labrador in the Leaves Baglio, Ben M. 127486 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 27226 N N - - - Mandy's new classmate, Sara, has moved with her Labrador and four puppies to Welford just in time for Halloween. When the puppies are stolen, Mandy and James vow to help Sara catch the thief before the puppies' eye conditions cause them to go blind. Labrador on the Lawn Daniels, Lucy 102460 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 26367 N N - - N When Mandy and James spot a mischievous Labrador on her parents' vacation home lawn, James's dog, Blackie, is thrilled to have found a friend. But the dog has no identification or collar, so the Hopes will have to find a different way to find her owner. Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back Silverstein, Shel 54680 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 9214 N N - - N After leaving the jungle for the circus and a life of fame and wealth, a lion who taught himself to be the best shot in the world discovers he's not really a lion anymore, and not really a man, either. Lara and the Moon-Colored Filly Duey, Kathleen 86302 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 24477 N N - - - Captured by members of another Irish clan, Lara continues to protect the young filly, Dannsair, and ponders how they might escape together. Lara and the Silent Place Duey, Kathleen 87329 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25697 N N - - - Back with her tuath after months of hiding and struggling to survive, Lara is overcome with feelings of not belonging. Craving her old life, she wonders if there is a place that she and her beloved Dannsair can be happy and safe from the warring clans. Larry: The King of Rock and Roll Dart, Iris Rainer 110632 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 30693 N N - - - Not only can Larry the dog talk, he can also sing, but when these unusual talents come to the attention of his family, the public, and dogdom, Larry is faced with problems he never imagined. The coauthor is Joyce Brotman.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Last Dinosaur Whitmore, Andrew 76323 EN MG 4.6 2.0 F 16270 N N - - - Other kids' fathers have normal jobs. But not Gina's dad. Her dad's a dino hunter. He might even go down in history as the person who found the last dinosaur--if he survives. The Last Lobo Smith, Roland 59108 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 35238 N N - - - When Jake, a teenager, follows his grandfather on a visit to their Hopi tribal homeland in Arizona, he finds himself fighting to save an endangered Mexican wolf. The Last Wild Place Jordan, Rosa 126933 EN MG 4.8 9.0 F 61663 N N - - - Chip puts aside his own problems and concentrates on finding a safe home for the wild animals behind an abandoned farm. Later, Gator Yep, Laurence 14596 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 23431 N N - N N Teddy finds that his imagination has gotten him into trouble once more, when he buys his younger brother, Bobby, an alligator for his birthday. Leap, Frog Cutler, Jane 64505 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 32857 N N - - - Edward and his new friend Charley prepare for the First Annual Mark Twain Memorial Jumping Frog Contest. Leaping Beauty: And Other Animal Maguire, Gregory 80737 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 26776 N N - - - This book retells eight beloved fairy Fairy Tales tales, giving them animal protagonists. Leaving the Shallows Baglio, Ben M. 83016 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 23796 N N - - - Jody McGrath, daughter in a family of dolphin researchers, goes to Australia, where she encounters a beautiful dolphin that is growing sick due to the practices of a local tourist operation. The Legend of the Great Grizzly Nesbit, Jeff 11917 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 35606 N N - - - When he moves from Washington, D. C., to California's High Sierra country where his new stepfather is a park ranger, twelve-year-old Josh becomes involved in the search for a bear that has mauled several people.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Legend of Thunderfoot Wallace, Bill 110127 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26795 N N - - - Thunderfoot, a young roadrunner, doesn't wallow in self pity at the name chosen for him after being bitten by a rattler. With the help from a wise gopher tortoise, he finds the courage to go forward to seek his destiny and become the stuff of legends. The Lemming Condition Arkin, Alan 276 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 8951 N N - - N A young lemming is haunted by doubts about the purpose of the great march westward to the sea. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Erickson, John R. 7735 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 21487 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, pursues an elusive chicken murderer. Book #6 Letters from Wolfie Sherlock, Patti 77347 EN MG 4.6 8.0 F 56352 N N - - N Thirteen-year-old Mark donates his dog, Wolfie, to the Army's scout program in Vietnam. Letting Go Snelling, Lauraine 41152 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 40682 N N - - - When almost overwhelmed with activities for the summer including horse shows, art classes, and a greeting card business, DJ talks with her Gran and learns to trust God. Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog's Myers, Laurie 66726 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 7906 N N - - N Seaman, Meriwether Lewis's Tale Newfoundland dog, describes Lewis and Clark's expedition, which he accompanied from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Liberty, Justice, & F'rall Kutchinski, Marjorie 1998 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 18964 N N - - - Sam Houston's dog Liberty describes how she and Sam's other dogs, Justice and F'rall, played key roles in the history of the Texas Republic and the Battle of San Jacinto. Lightning's Last Hope Campbell, Joanna 51481 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 28561 N N - - - When Ashleigh discovers a horse living in a filthy stall on a neighbor's farm, she cannot ignore the horse's suffering.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Lights on the Nile Napoli, Donna Jo 146331 EN MG 4.1 8.0 F 56530 N N - - - Ten-year-old Kepi, a young girl in ancient Egypt, embarks on a journey to save her family when she is unexpectedly taken captive, along with the baby baboon she has rescued from a crocodile. Lights! Camera! Action Dog! Butcher, Nancy 25552 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 28266 N N - - - When the Drake brothers return to their hometown to make a movie about Oakdale during the 1880s and Joe lands a role in the film, someone tries to sabotage the movie, so Joe and Wishbone must catch the culprit before the production is canceled. Book #11 The Lion, the Witch and the Lewis, C.S. 64589 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 5163 N N - - - Four English school children find their Wardrobe (Abridged) way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch. This edition abridged by Amanda Benjamin. Book #1. Lionboy: The Truth Corder, Zizou 102039 EN MG 4.9 8.0 F 56900 N N - - N Catspeaker Charlie Ashanti finds himself on a boat to the Caribbean where he will be sold to the Corporacy, but his parents and lion friends are in pursuit, and he is determined to outwit his captors. Little Arliss Gipson, Fred 106723 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 15717 N N - - - A small twelve-year-old boy's determination to prove he is tough sets him on the trail of a runaway horse. Little Darlings Llewellyn, Sam 88170 EN MG 4.9 7.0 F 47205 N N - - - The Darling children have an adventure when they are left in the care of Petronella Fryer--Nanny Pete--who, it turns out, is more of a thief than a nanny. Little Joe Wallace, Sandra Neil 139035 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 36967 N N - - - Nine-year-old Eli raises his first bull calf and looks forward to showing it at the county fair.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Little Star Dale, Jenny 105884 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20581 N N - - - Neil and Emily Parker find out why the latest addition to King Street Kennels is so unhappy and help to deliver some very special Christmas puppies. Book #42 Little White Lies Burkhart, Jessica 135128 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 41893 N N - - - Life is as perfect as it's ever been at Canterwood. So when Sasha learns of a secret that could destroy all her relationships, she's willing to tell a few white lies to keep everything from falling apart. Book #6 The Littlest Vaquero Liles, Maurine 13747 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 23844 N N - - - Relates the story of a young vaquero (the first Texas cowboy) on a cattle drive to supply Longhorn cattle to troops in Louisiana fighting the American Revolution. Living Legend Leonhardt, Alice 43290 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 35817 N N - - - Ever since Christina won her first race, she has been feeling pressure to live up to her mother's reputation as a great jockey. But after a disappointing finish in her next race, Christina decides there is no way she can meet such expectations. Book #39. The Lizard and the Sun Ada, Alma Flor 47951 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 1368 N N - - - This Mexican folktale tells of a tenacious lizard that will not stop looking for the sun when it disappears. Lizard Music Pinkwater, Daniel 277 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 32725 N N - - N When left to take care of himself, a young boy becomes involved with a community of intelligent lizards who tell him of a little-known invasion from outer space. A Llama in the Family Hurwitz, Johanna 11476 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20405 N N - - N Adam is surprised with a llama, rather than the bike he really wanted for his birthday. Llama in the Library Hurwitz, Johanna 50377 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20396 N N - - - Adam thinks that his two llamas will be a hit at the grand reopening of the town's library.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Llamas on the Loose Massi, Jeri 53137 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 29298 N N - - - Doc Ericson has just started a llama farm, and he asks Penny, Jack, and Scruggs to help. As soon as they get there, however, strange things begin to happen. Lolo and Red-Legs Reeve, Kirk 47238 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 18931 N N - - - When eleven-year-old Lolo captures a tarantula, it turns an ordinary summer into a series of adventures that take him and his friends beyond their Mexican- American neighborhood in East Los Angeles. The Long Ride Bryant, Bonnie 20788 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 34592 N N - - - Stevie Lake, Lisa Atwood, and Carole Hanson are best friends. But problems strain their relationship. When an accident leaves a girl's life in the balance, everyone is looking for someone to blame. Can these best friends survive the test? The Long Ride Home Hubler, Marsha 137027 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 31788 N N - - - While on a trip to South Carolina for a horse competition, Skye meets an aunt she never knew she had, and Skye's quest to discover her roots begins. As her quest comes to completion, Skye gets the surprise of her life. Book #8 Look Back, Moss Levin, Betty 61004 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 43822 N N - - - Jody's involvement in his mother's animal rescues takes on a new meaning for him when he helps save Moss, a sheep dog that has been mauled by a coyote, after a botched "rescue" attempt. Looking for Bobowicz: A Hoboken Pinkwater, Daniel 78842 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 22691 N N - - - Upon moving to Hoboken, New Jersey, Chicken Story a boy convinces his two new friends to help him track down the mysterious phantom who stole his bicycle, as well as Arthur Bobowicz, owner of a giant chicken that once terrorized local citizens.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Looking for Juliette Lisle, Janet Taylor 16936 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 20418 N N - - - When Angela moves away for a year, her best friends Poco and Georgina and a mysterious classmate are convinced that the elderly Miss Bone is responsible for the disappearance of Angela's cat. Looking for Lola Baglio, Ben M. 102290 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 23679 N N - - - The combined efforts of Andi and her friends fuel the search for Lola, a prizewinning Russian Blue cat expecting kittens, and their compassion for all animals inspires the Pet Finders Club to keep every pet in Orchard Park safe. Book #3 Lost and Found Dale, Jenny 105885 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20324 N N - - - The Parker family have new neighbors, and they hate dogs. Their mom is determined to close down King Street Kennels and, to make matters worse, there's a puppy roaming around on their property. Book #37 Lost City Ciencin, Scott 36373 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 28997 N N - - - In search of adventure, thirteen-year-old Andrew convinces his friends, Lian and Ned, to explore the hidden Lost City. The last thing they expect to discover is a group of sword-wielding Troodons! Lost Goat Lane Jordan, Rosa 82400 EN MG 4.6 8.0 F 55230 N N - - - With the help of their children and a few goats, two families--one white, one black--living near one another in rural Florida overcome their suspicions of each other and find ways to work together. Lost in the Blinded Blizzard Erickson, John R. 6471 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 18417 N N - - N Hank has to get home through the "blinded" blizzard with medicine to save baby Molly, but first he must get past the coyote brothers. Book #16 Lost in the Dark Unchanted Forest Erickson, John R. 7740 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20137 N N - - N Fearless Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, enters the 'dark unchanted forest' to rescue his master's son from Sinister the bobcat. Book #11

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Lost in the Snow Baglio, Ben M. 118512 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 27085 N N - - - The combined efforts of Andi and her friends fuel the search for the owner of a pony found during a snowy trail ride, and their compassion for all animals inspires the Pet Finders Club to keep every pet in Orchard Park safe. Book #11 Loudest Beagle on the Block Sutherland, T.T. 129893 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 34504 N N - - - Ella spends all her time inside, practicing her music for the school talent show, but with her new beagle, Trumpet, she's starting to make new friends and see a whole new world away from the piano bench. Book #2 Louisiana Blue Hubbard, Coleen 2540 EN MG 4.7 2.0 F 16347 N N - - - When her beloved American Saddlebred horse Blue is stolen and her friend Yonie's father is accused of the theft, Patience fights to find Blue and unmask the true thief. The Loyal Cat Namioka, Lensey 14423 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 2055 N N - - - In ancient Japan, a loyal cat uses his magic powers to help his friend, a poor and humble priest. Lucky Charm Bryant, Annie 107076 EN MG 4.3 8.0 F 55366 N N - - - When the BSG's beloved mascot slips his collar and runs off, a nasty trick kicks off a desperate search for the "little dude." Meanwhile, the local riding stable is in danger of closing and needs a miracle to stay in business! Book #8 Lucky's Mountain Maycock, Dianne 120578 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 17974 N N - - - Forced to leave the only home she has ever known, Maggie must also find a good home for her beloved dog, Lucky. Lucy Takes the Reins Suzanne, Jamie 9729 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 26366 N N - - - Elizabeth tries to persuade a former riding champion to ride in a regional jumping championship. This series was created by Francine Pascal. Lucy Was There... Van Leeuwen, Jean 59761 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 28853 N N - - - With the help of new friends and a very special dog, Morgan begins to come to terms with the loss of her mother and five-year-old brother, who boarded a plane and never came back.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Lunchbox and the Aliens Fields, Bryan W. 110420 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 30491 N N - - - Lunchbox is an ordinary basset hound, until he is abducted by aliens, zapped by a mental enhancer, and sent back to convert Earth's garbage into food, a task that would be easier if he had opposable thumbs or at least tentacles. The Magic Hare Banks, Lynne Reid 41403 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 11797 N N - - - This is a collection of stories about a wild and wonderful hare who is clever enough to outwit giants, dragons, greedy kings, and bad-tempered queens, but caring enough to help those in trouble. Mallory and the Dream Horse Martin, Ann M. 19304 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29739 N N - - - Mallory convinces her parents to let her take horseback-riding lessons, but she wants a horse of her own. Book #54. Mallory and the Ghost Cat Martin, Ann M. 19353 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 34130 N N - - - While baby-sitting, Mallory investigates the appearance of a strange cat. Book #3. The Maltese Dog Capeci, Anne 20276 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 27556 N N - - N When other players on the basketball team suspect Joe of playing the practical jokes that are destroying their morale, Wishbone helps his pal find the real culprit. Book #6 Mamba Point Scaletta, Kurtis 138338 EN MG 4.2 9.0 F 62177 N N - - - After moving with his family to Liberia, twelve-year-old Linus discovers that he has a mystical connection with the black mamba, one of the deadliest snakes in Africa, which he is told will give him some of the snake's characteristics. The Mammoth Hunters Griffiths, Susan 50621 EN MG 4.8 0.5 F 2947 N N - - - Muggs is the worst mammoth hunter in the village. Manatee Blues Anderson, Laurie 40633 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 20717 N N - - - Dr. Mac has brought Brenna, Maggie, Halse and Zoe to Florida to visit her friend Gretchen, a marine biologist who runs a manatee rescue center.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description A Mango-Shaped Space Mass, Wendy 69677 EN MG 4.7 9.0 F 58208 N N - - - Afraid that she is crazy, thirteen-year-old Mia, who sees a special color with every letter, number, and sound, keeps this a secret until she becomes overwhelmed by school, changing relationships, and the death of her beloved cat, Mango. Maniac Monkeys on Magnolia Johnson, Angela 36494 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 11492 N N - - - Ten-year-old Charlie adjusts to her Street move to a new neighborhood when she befriends Billy, with whom she hunts maniac monkeys, braves Mr. Pinkbelly's attack cat, and digs for fossils and treasure. Margret and Flynn: 1875 Duey, Kathleen 121987 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 37395 N N - - - In the Colorado Territory in 1875, orphans Margret and Libby are staying with kind-hearted Mrs. Fredrickson. Margret nurses a horse back to health after a tornado and yearns to find a way to convince Margret to leave their wandering life behind. Mark of the Yuan-Ti Roberts, Kerry Daniel 107310 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 39212 N N - - - Driskoll loves his new pet, a small snake he named Suma, but Kellach is worried. Ever since Suma arrived, a mysterious sleeping sickness has swept through Curston, and the only clue is a mark like a serpent's tongue left on the victims' skin. Book #12 Martin's Mice King-Smith, Dick 10785 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 18889 N N - - N A farm cat who doesn't want to catch mice keeps a family of them as pets in the barn; but then he is given away to a townswoman and acquires a new perspective. Mary Margaret Meets Her Match MacLean, Christine 113337 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 35778 N N - - - While on family vacation at the Lazy K Kole dude ranch, Mary Margaret figures she will become an expert equestrian within a matter of days. Too bad her horse doesn't see things the same way. Book #3

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Masks Anderson, Laurie 62892 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 17230 N N - - - After assisting with her own cat's Halse emergency surgery, Sunita decides she can no longer work with animals and accepts an internship at a lab, unaware that the research conducted there includes animal testing. Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters Mills, Claudia 144848 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 25173 N N - - - Nine-year-old Mason's parents keep trying to get him a pet, but until he and his best friend, Brody, adopt a three- legged dog, he is not interested. Book #1 The Materializer Lockyer, John 75528 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 1206 N N - - - The Doctor invents a machine to transport objects through space, but a mishap occurs when he tries to transport himself. Max Is Missing! Baglio, Ben M. 89658 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 22470 N N - - - Andi and her friends had been hoping the Pet Finders Club would get their first call when the local pet store is broken into. Now valuable animals are missing, and the PFC must determine the real culprit in time to save the animals. Book #2 The Mayor of Central Park Avi 71689 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 27726 N N - - N Oscar Westerwit, a squirrel who loves baseball and Broadway musicals, fights back when a gangster rat named Big Daddy Duds and his thugs move uptown in the year 1900, invade Central Park, and evict Oscar and his animal friends from their homes. McBroom's Zoo Fleischman, Sid 72874 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 3714 N N - - - The McBrooms start a zoo with the Desert Vamooser, Silver-Tailed Teakettler, Sidehill Gouger, and other rare animals dropped in the path of the passing tornado. McGuire's Turkey Smith, Peaches 25049 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 2034 N N - - - Tom had no desire to be plucked, stuffed, baked, and carved. How on earth could this be an honor.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Me Tarzan Byars, Betsy 39876 EN MG 4.6 2.0 F 11432 N N - - N When Dorothy gets the part of Tarzan in the class play, her tremendous yell attracts the attention of increasingly larger and wilder animals. Mean Margaret Seidler, Tor 20234 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 26835 N N - - N Will Margaret ever realize that there's more to life than being mean? Meet Felicity, an American Girl Tripp, Valerie 6430 EN MG 4.2 1.0 F 10180 N N - N N In Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse that is being beaten and starved by its cruel owner. Melanie's Last Ride Leonhardt, Alice 41153 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 37424 N N - - - Someone begins sabotaging the other riding teams at Saddlebrook before the camp's final competition, and everyone blames Melanie! How can Melanie prove that she's innocent in time for the big competition? This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #29. Melanie's Treasure Estes, Allison 19525 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 33966 N N - - - Melanie feels that everything she does is wrong when she goes to live on Whitebrook Farm. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #25. The Midnight Fox Byars, Betsy 483 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 29524 N N - N N Tom, a city boy forced to spend the summer on his aunt's farm, is afraid of animals--until he learns to love a black fox. The Midnight Horse Bates, Michelle 25930 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 24290 N N - - - Riding at the Hawthorne Horse Trails is all Kate has thought about and this year she has a real chance of winning. Midnight Mystery Mackall, Dandi Daley 64981 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 32064 N N - - - It's up to Winnie to solve a mystery and save a circus horse. But she faces her own mystery as she struggles to keep her family from changing and to hold on to things as they are. She'll learn to appreciate God, who never changes, no matter what. Book #4

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Midnight Snow Oldfield, Jenny 125736 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 12630 N N - - - Krista and her favorite pony, Shining Star, brave harsh winter weather in an attempt to save the Lewis family. Book #4 A Million Shades of Gray Kadohata, Cynthia 135202 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 42772 N N - - - In 1975 after American troops pull out of Vietnam, a thirteen-year-old boy and his beloved elephant escape into the jungle when the Viet Cong attack his village. The Million-Dollar Nightmare Dixon, Franklin W. 19703 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 30893 N N - - - Frank and Joe are roped into the high- priced world of horse-breeding when they reopen a three-year-old horsenapping. Book #103. Milly's Triumph Dale, Jenny 145160 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 19963 N N - - - When Milly, a very special dog who was neglected as a puppy, runs away after being frightened by a fireworks display, Neil and Emily must find her before she gets into trouble. Book #25 The Minden Curse Roberts, Willo Davis 70885 EN MG 4.8 7.0 F 50579 N N - - - When Danny goes to a small village to live with his aunt and grandfather, it soon becomes apparent that he and his dog are afflicted with the Minden Curse - - whenever catastrophes occur, they're sure to be involved. Miracle at the Plate Christopher, Matt 11427 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 14815 N N - - N Skeeter is the best batter in the league but seems to be all thumbs when fielding or trying to make friends. Miracle at Willowcreek LeBox, Annette 41695 EN MG 4.4 7.0 F 51144 N N - - - Developers want to destroy the sandhill crane's sanctuary. Tess and her friends have an extarodinary adventure to protect the sandhills and their environment. The Miraculous Journey of Edward DiCamillo, Kate 102971 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 17050 N N - - N Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and Tulane proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him. He travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Miranda and Starlight Hill, Janet Muirhead 69070 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 31780 N N - - - This story probes a young girl's need to love and be loved. The object of her devotion is the wild two-year old black stallion that belongs to the bad- tempered, elderly Mr. Taylor whose ranch borders the school yard. A Mirror to Nature: Poems about Yolen, Jane 134649 EN MG 4.5 0.5 F 866 N N - - - This book contains poems and Reflection photographs that reflect on the wildlife found at water's edge. Mishmash Cone, Molly 278 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 16643 N N - - N Pete finally gets to have a dog of his own, but Mishmash believes he's a person. Mishmash and the Substitute Cone, Molly 44950 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 13084 N N - - - Pete hopes the end of the world will Teacher come before Monday, before the test and before the substitute teacher blames him for the aquarium incident, and for stealing back his dog, Mishmash. Missing Citra, Becky 143403 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 35136 N N - - - When Thea's father gets a job at a guest ranch in the Cariboo, Thea earns the trust of an abused horse, solves an old mystery, and makes a new friend. The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo George, Jean 8539 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 27418 N N - - N Fascinating ecological issues are raised Limbo Craighead in this story of homeless people living in the Florida Everglades. The Missing Horse Mystery Keene, Carolyn 19695 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 28832 N N - - - Nancy investigates an arson fire in a barn filled with horses. The Missing Manatee DeFelice, Cynthia C. 86251 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 33307 N N - - N While coping with his parents' separation, eleven-year-old Skeet spends most of spring break in his skiff on a Florida river, where he finds a manatee shot to death and begins looking for the killer.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Mississippi Megalodon Rand, Johnathan 127246 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 22507 N N - - - When Robbie, Tara, and Landon set out for a day of fishing in Sardis Lake in Mississippi, they are hoping to catch big fish. They find one, but this fish is far bigger than they could have ever imagined. Book #25 Mister Boots: A Fantasy Novel Emshwiller, Carol 100078 EN MG 4.2 7.0 F 45861 N N - - - The life of ten-year-old Bobby Lassiter changes drastically when she meets Mister Boots, a man who is also a horse. Misty's Miracle Sargent, Dave 78527 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 2429 N N - - - In this story, Sally gets a peek at the world of range horses. The coauthor is Ivan Denton. The Moas Beck, Katie 29803 EN MG 4.9 0.5 F 1840 N N - - - Moki, one of the moa birds being hunted into extinction by the Maoris on New Zealand, tries to regain their lost ability to fly so that he can escape death. Moby-Dick: Retold from the Olmstead, Kathleen 143129 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 17438 N N - - - This abridged retelling of the Herman Herman Melville Original Melville classic follows the adventures of a young seaman when he joins the crew of the whaling ship "Pequod," led by the fanatical Captain Ahab in pursuit of the white whale Moby-Dick. Monkey See, Monkey Don't Lynch, Chris 133755 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 29500 N N - - - Zane uses technology to talk to animals and battles an evil veterinarian who is working on a new device to control animal movement and speech, employing Zane's dog as his first test case. Book #2 Moonlight Madness Erickson, John R. 10677 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 19768 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog must protect the ranch from an orphaned raccoon with a bad case of "moonlight madness," an itch for trouble brought on by the light of the moon. Book #23

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Moonrunner Thomason, Mark 128131 EN MG 4.1 7.0 F 50434 N N - - - In the 1890s, twelve-year-old Casey has just moved to Australia. He misses his home and his friends in Montana, but most of all, he misses the wild mustangs. When Casey discovers a herd of wild brumbies, he develops a bond with a stallion, Moonrunner. Moose Tracks Casanova, Mary 14877 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 20910 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Seth, the son of a game warden, tries to save an orphaned moose calf from poachers. The Mopwater Files Erickson, John R. 16911 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 18700 N N - - N Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security, discovers that drinking a bucket of plant food restores his energy leading to a series of embarrassing near -disasters. Book #28 More Than a Horse Adler, C.S. 29498 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 41260 N N - - - When her mother takes a job on a guest ranch in Arizona, twelve-year-old Leeann hopes to be able to ride whenever she wants, but it takes her own perseverance and the help of new friends. Morris Rumpel and the Wings of Waterton, Betty 68596 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 16806 N N - - - Morris Rumpel, youngest member of the Icarus crazy and unpredictable Rumpel family, is on his way to visit his grandparents' farm. The trip is full of adventure - from his first airplane flight to his friendship with two rare peregrine falcons. Mountaintop Rescue Nesbit, Jeff 11923 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 37427 N N - - - While on a climbing trip with his stepfather, Josh Landis decides that he must try to rescue two young eagles from their almost-inaccessible mountaintop eyrie. Moving Up Snelling, Lauraine 41154 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 38768 N N - - - DJ Randall becomes anxious on moving day when one delay after another prohibits her family from actually doing it. But when the time finally arrives, DJ realizes she's about to leave the only home she's ever known. Is she ready to say goodbye?.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Mrs. Nero's Black Cat Mills, Eva 43883 EN MG 4.6 0.5 F 3172 N N - - - The big old house has been empty for years, until Mrs. Nero and her seventeen cats move in. Katrina thinks petting the sleek, shiny black cat sitting outside the house is an innocent thing until the feline leads her on a strange adventure. Mud-Puddle Poodle Sutherland, T.T. 131333 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 31519 N N - - - Rosie loves everything to be pretty, so when she's allowed to get her own dog, she chooses an adorable poodle. But her poodle prefers getting messy instead of sitting on a fancy pillow. Book #3 Murder in the Middle Pasture Erickson, John R. 7743 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 21025 N N - - N When a calf is murdered, Hank, the wily Cowdog and Head of Ranch Security, pursues a gang of wild dogs and a clan of coyotes to find the killer. Book #4 Murphy and Mousetrap Olsen, Sylvia 88790 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 18596 N N - - - When Murphy, his mother, and their cat, Mousetrap, move back to the reserve, Murphy is sure that both he and the cat are going to be miserable. Murphy's Mystery Dale, Jenny 112716 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 20357 N N - - - When Murphy comes to King Street Kennels, it seems that he will make the perfect pet for somebody until he goes into an angry rage. Neil and Emily Parker discover what keeps making the big dog angry and find a new home for him. Book #43 Mustang in the Mist Baglio, Ben M. 106300 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 28514 N N - - - Cougar, the lead mustang of an American stunt team, develops a strange, life-threatening illness, which confuses his owners. Will Mandy be able to help nurse the sick horse back to health despite the odds against him? My Cat, the Alien Faulkner, Carol 43884 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 4470 N N - - - Michael is awakened one night by his cat who is suddenly talking to him. He follows the cat who takes Michael on an adventure to discover who Zyklor is and what his mission on Earth is.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description My Chimp Friday: The Nana Mundis, Hester 59765 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 38915 N N - - N When an old friend of her father's drops Banana Chronicles off an unusually intelligent chimpanzee at their apartment in the middle of the night with strict orders to keep the chimp a secret, twelve-year-old Rachel wants to know what the big mystery is all about. My Daniel Conrad, Pam 574 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 31090 N N - - N Ellie and Stevie learn about a family legacy when their grandmother tells them stories of her brother's historical quest for dinosaur bones on their Nebraska farm. My Dog's a Scaredy-Cat: A Winkler, Henry 108132 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 25613 N N - - N Teased by the school bully because of Halloween Tail his Halloween costume, underachieving Hank with the help of his friends, exact revenge by creating the scariest and grossest haunted house ever and inviting the bully to visit. The coauthor is Lin Oliver. Book #10 My Dog, Cat Crisp, Marty 45514 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 14334 N N - - - Ten-year-old Abbie, bullied at school for being small, wants to get a big, black dog, but two months of living with a little Yorkshire terrier changes his mind about a number of things. My Dog, My Hero Byars, Betsy 46311 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 6444 N N - - N A panel of three judges has to decide which dog out of eight finalists deserves to win the title of My Hero. The coauthors are Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers. My Life as a Belching Baboon with Myers, Bill 102552 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 17808 N N - - - Wally's got a bad case of the "I Bad Breath WANTS!" But then he meets a boy his age who shows him what really counts in life and the key to real happiness. The Mystery at Bob-White Cave Kenny, Kathryn 86353 EN MG 4.6 7.0 F 45017 N N - - - While vacationing at her uncle's lodge in the Ozark Mountains, Trixie and the Bob -Whites explore caves looking for the ghost cave fish, a rare species wanted by a national science magazine.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Mystery at Wolf River Shura, Mary Francis 47490 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 25937 N N - - - Kate and Bugs save the dog that Kate's little brother, James, sees tied to an overturned boat in the flooded Wolf River. Then they stumble on to a real mystery as the owner of the old Roberts mansion disappears and so does the dog. The Mystery of the Burmese Cox, Judy 126427 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 40466 N N - - - Two rats escape from their comfortable Bandicoot life in an elementary school classroom and survive many dangerous adventures as they stow away on a ship in search of a valuable statue. The Mystery of the Kidnapped Brandel, Marc 8924 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 33911 N N - - - The Three Investigators try to rescue a Whale kidnapped whale. The Mystery of the Stuttering Arthur, Robert 8929 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 38024 N N - - - The latest mission of the Three Parrot Investigators is to find seven talking parrots that have vanished into thin air. The birds can quote a coded message, and the boys are eager to hear it. Natural Enemies Keene, Carolyn 19771 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 27752 N N - - - A missing baby dolphin leads Nancy into a million dollars' worth of danger. New Beginnings Oldfield, Jenny 125970 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 13082 N N - - - Krista and Shining Star must think fast and save the day when a fire breaks out at the stables, placing all the ponies in danger. Book #15 New Rider Bryant, Bonnie 47243 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 29423 N N - - - Zachary Simpson has only just started riding at Pine Hollow, but everyone is totally impressed by his natural talent, everyone except Carole. The Next-Door Dogs Rodowsky, Colby 88521 EN MG 4.8 1.0 F 9079 N N - - - Although terrified of dogs, nine-year-old Sara forces herself to face a labrador retriever and a dalmatian when she must help her next-door neighbor, who has fallen and broken her leg.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Nick's Mission Blatchford, Claire H. 44713 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 28873 N N - - - Nick, a deaf sixth grader, is upset about having to go to speech therapy over the summer, until he and his dog stumble on some dangerous smugglers and he learns the importance of being able to communicate. Nick's Secret Blatchford, Claire H. 44714 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 33118 N N - - - Nick, a deaf seventh grader, befriends a mysterious girl, who is training and protecting a pack of valuable sheepdogs on her own. Nicki Creel, Ann Howard 114309 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 24462 N N - - - When ten-year-old Nicki agrees to take over the training of Sprocket, a service dog, it is just one more thing in her overly full schedule, but much to her surprise, dog training teaches Nicki a valuable skill: how to stand up for herself. Night Horse Siamon, Sharon 70896 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 22235 N N - - - Meg, Alison and Becky return to Mustang Mountain for the summer, when Windy is about to give birth to her first foal. Then Meg learns a secret: a bounty hunter has been hired to kill the wild horses and it falls upon the girls to protect the horses. Night Whispers Hunter, Erin 141174 EN MG 4.0 9.0 F 65834 N N - - N As Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw continue to seek answers to the mysterious prophecy that binds them, they learn that another cat may play an essential role in defeating the Dark Forest. Book #3 Nightwalkers Morris, Judy K. 18779 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 29570 N N - - - After a school trip to the Washington zoo, James becomes so attached to Daisy an orphaned African elephant, that he jeopardizes his placement in a new foster home to accompany her on several desperate nighttime journeys.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Nighty-Nightmare Howe, James 282 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 15678 N N - - N When scary strangers appear at the Monroes' overnight campsite, Chester the cat tries to convince the family's two dogs that foul play is intended. The Nine Lives of Romeo Crumb: Rifkin, L. 89055 EN MG 4.9 10.0 F 67603 N N - - - The secret world of cats is revealed in Life One this tale of feline civil war starting with Romeo, a stray who finds himself battered between two very different worlds, the Sticks, the domestic cats, and the Alleys, the street cats. The Nine Lives of Romeo Crumb: Rifkin, L. 111543 EN MG 4.6 9.0 F 58742 N N - - - When Romeo awakens scared and Life Three confused from his second death, he finds himself in the deepest, most forbidden place there is, Vent City. Falling into immediate peril, a stranger plucks him to safety only to reveal himself as a long lost relative. The Nine Lives of Romeo Crumb: Rifkin, L. 105311 EN MG 4.5 9.0 F 59641 N N - - - After Fidel and his gang kidnap Twinkle Life Two Toes, Romeo and his friends find themselves stranded on Liberty Island after they go to his rescue. The Nine Lives of Travis Keating MacLean, Jill 126834 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 43061 N N - - - Travis, a middle-grader grieving the death of his mother, suffers repeated encounters with a vicious bully while finding both solace and allies in efforts to rescue a group of feral cats. The plot contains episodes of violence. The No Place Cat Adler, C.S. 59392 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 35276 N N - - - Tired of the strict rules and annoying children at her father and stepmother's house, twelve-year-old Tess walks across Tucson to her mother's condo, stopping for the night at a state park where she is adopted by a very special cat.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description No Small Thing Ghent, Natale 68033 EN MG 4.6 7.0 F 49130 N N - - - Nat is trying to deal with his father's absence, looking out for his sister, who is "different" and sorting out his feelings for the rich girl in his class. And while life may not be easy, Nat knows that his pony is waiting at home waiting for him. The Nobodies Bode, N.E. 88658 EN MG 4.4 7.0 F 51889 N N - - - Now reunited with her real family, when eleven-year-old Fern goes to a camp to learn to practice the Anybody magic, she unexpectedly faces the evil Mole, who has imprisoned the mysterious Nobodies in his factory basement. Book #2 North Star Oldfield, Jenny 125737 EN MG 4.9 2.0 F 14513 N N - - - Krista's magical pony, Shining Star, is caught up in a plot to steal two famous racehorses, and it is up to Krista to track down North Star, the only horse who can help Shining Star. Book #9 Northern Exposures Walters, Eric 69837 EN MG 4.6 10.0 F 68293 N N - - - Kevin wins a photography contest and the prize is a five-day trip to photograph polar bears with a wildlife photographer. Kevin doesn't count on losing his luggage, or being the youngest member on a seniors' eco-tour, or sprinting from polar bears. Nothing But Trouble Wright, Betty Ren 11431 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 14801 N N - N N Vannie tries to solve the mystery of who is vandalizing her aunt's farm. Nowhere, Now Here Creel, Ann Howard 43471 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 30841 N N - - - When her family moves from Florida to the Colorado prairie to raise alpacas, twelve-year-old Laney must leave behind the ocean she loves and accept the new landscape and life ahead of her. Nuts Cook, Kacy 136648 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 36561 N N - - - When eleven-year-old Nell finds a tiny baby squirrel on the ground in her yard, she begs her parents to let her raise it as a pet, even after the research she does shows that this is not a good idea.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Obi, Gerbil on the Loose! Delaney, Michael 123336 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 35075 N N - - N When the Armstrongs go on vacation and instructions for taking care of Obi the gerbil get lost, Obi must fend for herself in a dangerous household consisting of a dog, three cats, a parrot, and a mouse hidden in the attic. An Occasional Cow Horvath, Polly 77704 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 23718 N N - - - When Imogene is sent to visit her relatives in Iowa for the summer, she finds that her summer isn't as dull as she thought it may be. Off the Wall Dower, Laura 76513 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 31355 N N - - - Mrs. Wing takes a sudden leave of absence, but no one knows why. Aimee's dog Blossom is having puppies -- but with the wrong doggy dad. Worst of all, a new Web board has rumors flying high in Far Hills. As usual, Madison's in the middle. Book #15 Oh No, Newf! Sutherland, T.T. 135783 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 34304 N N - - - Heidi is dog-crazy. So when she finds an abandoned Newfoundland, she's determined to take care of him, even if her parents have forbidden her from bringing a dog home. Yeti is enormous and clumsy and basically her parents' worst nightmare. Book #5 Okay for Now Schmidt, Gary D. 143203 EN MG 4.9 11.0 F 77017 N N - - - Fourteen-year-old Doug Swieteck faces an abusive father, a brother traumatized by Vietnam, and suspicious teachers and police officers, but when he meets a girl known as Lil Spicer, he finds a safe place at the local library. The Old Country Gerstein, Mordicai 101238 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 26321 N N - - N A grandmother tells her story of being tricked into exchanging her young body with that of a fox and trying to get it back while a war tore apart her home and her country.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Old Meadow Selden, George 55828 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 38296 N N - - - The meadow that is home to Chester Cricket and a host of other animals is declared a historical landmark, and old Abner Budd, a hermit who has been kind to the animals over the years, is facing eviction. Oliver Dibbs and the Dinosaur Steiner, Barbara 333 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 33479 N N - - N Immersed in studying his favorite topic, Cause dinosaurs, Oliver involves his fifth grade in a campaign to make the stegosaurus the Colorado state fossil and runs afoul with an interesting bully. Oliver Dibbs to the Rescue! Steiner, Barbara 284 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 25749 N N - - N Beginning by painting his dog with tiger stripes, ten-year-old Ollie embarks on a series of sometimes disastrous moneymaking ventures to raise funds, on behalf of wildlife preservation. Olympic Dreams Snelling, Lauraine 41155 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 34717 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old DJ needs God's help in achieving her dream of getting a horse and competing as a show jumper in the Olympics. Om-kas-toe Thomasma, Kenneth 10083 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 35129 N N - - - Life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the early 1700s when a twin brother and sister discover a strange animal and succeed in bringing it back to the tribe. On the Far Side of the Mountain George, Jean 630 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 38891 N N - N N Sam's peaceful existence in his Craighead wilderness home is disrupted when his sister runs away and his pet falcon is confiscated by a conservation officer. On the Track Szymanski, Lois 41156 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 35983 N N - - - Melanie learns to love exercise riding, but when it causes her cousin to become jealous, she wonders if riding is worth losing her cousin's friendship. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #34. On the Trail of Trouble Keene, Carolyn 45344 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32003 N N - - - Nancy, Bess, and George arrive at the Black Hills Buffalo Ranch to help find out who stole a baby buffalo named Justice.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description One Day You'll Know Brooke, Lauren 53789 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 39299 N N - - N Ever since Amy's mother died, Ty has seemed more like a part of the family than just a stable hand, and when Amy finds herself torn by a family crisis, it is Ty she turns to for support. Book #6 One Last Time/Diablo, the Devil Buchanan, William 7035 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 30917 N N - - - When a white boy is seriously injured by Steer a bull on a reservation, his Indian friend must help him overcome both his injures and his fear of horses. One Small Dog Hurwitz, Johanna 43741 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 14436 N N - - - Curtis gets a dog when his parents divorce, but his beloved new dog causes problems that he did not expect. One Special Dog Leonhardt, Alice 63571 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 5749 N N - - - A dog starts a new life that changes her from a lost dog to one special dog. One Unhappy Horse Adler, C.S. 49786 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 34912 N N - - - Things are difficult for Jan and her mother after her father's death, and when her horse needs an operation, Jan reluctantly gets money from an elderly woman whom she has befriended. Oops, Doggy Dog! Gregory, Deborah 64982 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 24190 N N - - - Galleria is psyched. It looks like the Cheetah Girls are finally going to get their chance to record a demo for big- cheese music producer Mouse Almighty. The Original Adventures of Hank Erickson, John R. 5222 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 23269 N N - N N Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch the Cowdog Security, is accused of the murder of a chicken and becomes an outlaw with the coyotes. Book #1 Orphan Puppy Dale, Jenny 105886 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 20245 N N - - - Holly is an adorable chocolate Labrador puppy with just one wish--to find a home for the holidays. Neil and Emily think they've found the perfect place for her, but they first need to convince Alex, a new girl in town. Book #35 Ottoline and the Yellow Cat Riddell, Chris 123129 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 4621 N N - - - Ottoline and Mr. Munroe investigate a string of burglaries and the disappearance of several lapdogs.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Ottoline Goes to School Riddell, Chris 131477 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 4906 N N - - - Ottoline and Mr. Munroe, her very helpful dog, enroll in the Alice B. Smith School for the Differently Gifted, and while Ottoline worries that she may not have a special gift, Mr. Munro worries about the ghost that is said to haunt the school at night. Out of the Blue Snelling, Lauraine 41157 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 43473 N N - - - Fourteen-year-old DJ is faced with a complicated dilemma when the father she's never met suddenly wants to become part of her life. Out of the Darkness Brooke, Lauren 60574 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 31279 N N - - N Amy tries to help Gallant Prince, a horse that has been traumatized by a fire in its stable. Book #7 Out of the Mist Snelling, Lauraine 10582 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 38076 N N - - - Despite her gift with horses and her success at having won the Triple Crown, sixteen-year-old Tricia continues to doubt the God who has allowed her father to die. The Outlaw Varjak Paw Said, S.F. 104735 EN MG 4.0 6.0 F 40453 N N - - - During a harsh winter, Varjak Paw, a cat with great powers, leads his companions as they search for food, elude a dangerous gang, and hope to locate a hidden city where they can all be safe. Owl in the Office Baglio, Ben M. 35292 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 32180 N N - - N Mandy has rescued all kinds of animals, but now she faces her toughest challenge yet! Can Mandy find a way to raise the money needed to save the animal shelter? Pack Trip Bryant, Bonnie 9530 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 26090 N N - - - The members of the Saddle Club face unexpected dangers on their pack trip in the mountains due to a young girl's recklessness. Painted Horse Bryant, Bonnie 19479 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26590 N N - - - Stevie is going on a class trip to New York City and sets out for a great adventure.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Pale Moon Oldfield, Jenny 122771 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 13291 N N - - - Krista helps her magical flying pony, Shining Star, save his sister, Pale Moon, who is trapped by rising flood waters. Panther Booth, Martin 55817 EN MG 4.9 2.0 F 12837 N N - - - Two teenagers discover a panther family living in the English countryside and are determined to protect the wild animals. Papa Gatto: An Italian Fairy Tale Sanderson, Ruth 14792 EN MG 4.9 0.5 F 2262 N N - - - Seeking someone to care for his motherless kittens, Papa Gatto, adviser to the prince, hires a beautiful but lazy girl and then her plain but loving stepsister. Parachuting Hamsters and Andy Adler, David A. 39842 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 15259 N N - - N When Andy and his friend, Tamika, Russell spend the weekend in the city, he tries hard to follow all the rules of etiquette during outings, while using his detective skills to solve a mystery involving parachuting hamsters. Paw Power Wells, Kitty 141834 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 16225 N N - - - After Maddy buys a set of three ceramic cats at a mysterious flea market stall, one of the statues comes to life to help her stop a school bully. Book #1 The Pawloined Paper Litowinsky, Olga 20283 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 21607 N N - - - Joe and Wishbone must make sure a top secret note doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Pelly Glaze, Dave 41772 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 21111 N N - - - Sandra eases her loneliness by trying to help one pelican, who was left behind by his flock. The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale Birdsall, Jeanne 88005 EN MG 4.7 8.0 F 54550 N N - - N While vacationing with their widowed of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a father in the Berkshire Mountains, four Very Interesting Boy lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother. The Penguin's Peril Miles, Ellen 113028 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 17610 N N - - - Jason tries to stump Mr. Taylor by picking animals from around the globe that could never live together for Mr. Taylor's next tale. Book #4

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Pepi and the Secret Names Paton Walsh, Jill 107325 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 3400 N N - - - As he paints the lion, hawk, crocodile, and cobra that his son has managed to coax to serve as models for the decorations on the tomb of Prince Dhutmose, Pepi's father captures an even more important animal. Perfect Challenge Leonhardt, Alice 59058 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 33905 N N - - N Melanie faces a difficult challenge when she takes her skittish filly to FL to run in an easy race, only to discover her father, badly in need of money, has entered the horse in the prestigious Florida Derby. This series created by Joanna Campbell. #52. Perfect Image Leonhardt, Alice 45301 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 35883 N N - - - Image is perhaps too wild to train for the track, but she is fast and Melanie wants nothing more than to be her jockey. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #44. The Perfect Pony Bates, Michelle 43306 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 25069 N N - - - Sandy Lane Stables is having problems; three ponies are lame. Alex Hardy thinks he has the perfect solution, but soon finds that he has let himself in for a whole lot more than he bargained for. Perfect Puppy Dale, Jenny 65860 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 19853 N N - - - After Lucky leaves the King Street Kennels, the Parker family discovers that this puppy is hiding a dangerous secret. Book #11 Perloo the Bold Avi 34832 EN MG 4.9 7.0 F 43706 N N - N N In this wild adventure Perloo, a rabbit- like Montmer, travels over snowy mountains, through underground tunnels, and into enemy territory and alters the future of Montmers everywhere. The Pet-Sitters Schecter, Ellen 44150 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 12557 N N - - - The West Side Kids make plans to earn money by becoming pet-sitters.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Phantom of the Video Store Gantt, Leticia 44589 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 32881 N N - - - Wishbone must discover the mysterious person who is inserting film foootage of the people of Oakdale into the video rental movies at the store where Joe works. Book #18 Photo Finish Bryant, Bonnie 19621 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 30936 N N - - - The Saddle Club is drawn into a mystery at the racetrack. Pick of the Litter Wallace, Bill 88162 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 28807 N N - - N Twelve-year-old Tom learns first-hand about honor, first when he is wrongly accused of lying at school, then when he faces the risk of losing a puppy he has come to love while helping his grandfather train hunting dogs. Pictures in the Dark Cross, Gillian 23814 EN MG 4.5 7.0 F 50663 N N - - - When Charlie takes the photograph of an unknown animal swimming in the river that night, he has no idea of the effect it will have on his life or the weird events it will set in motion. Piglet in a Playpen Baglio, Ben M. 35290 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 27483 N N - - - Ruby the piglet is the runt of the litter and there is no place for her on Graystones Farm. However, this little charmer has won the heart of gruff Brandon Gill and he can't accept that Rudy has to go. Pippa's First Summer Badgley, Catherine 107139 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 18076 N N - - - Based on the real lives of two big brown E. bats, this story tells of Pippa's accomplishments and hurdles as she learns to fly, communicate, feed, and take care of herself. Playing for Keeps Weyn, Suzanne 136314 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25483 N N - - - Taylor Henry's plans to reopen Wildwood Stables and give lessons are derailed when her horse, Prince Albert, refuses to let anyone but Taylor ride him, forcing Taylor to turn to her worst enemy for help. Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Please Don't Eat the Teacher Ciencin, Scott 36340 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 33518 N N - - - Patience McCray finds that her usual obsession with getting Will Reilly's attention has just been replaced with a more pressing matter! Thrown back in time, she is now in the body of the biggest, meanest predator of prehistoric time! Poachers in the Pingos Daher, Anita 126479 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 20871 N N - - - Junior Canadian Rangers Colly and Jaz, visiting Canada's Arctic coast, discover that gyrfalcons are being hunted and risk their lives to find out who is responsible for killing the protected bird. Polly's Absolutely Worst Birthday Thomas, Frances 74985 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 4567 N N - - - At the time of Polly's ninth birthday, she Ever has chicken pox and her pet hamster dies, but a rescheduled party and new pets make her feel much better. The Poltergoose Lawrence, Michael 57151 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 23194 N N - - - Something's after Jiggy McCue! Something big, angry, and invisible, that generally tries to make his life miserable. Jiggy calls in his two best pals, and together the Three Musketeers set out to send the poltergoose back where it belongs. Ponies at the Point Baglio, Ben M. 35288 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25665 N N - - N The Hopes and James are on vacation in Ireland. Mandy and James are thrilled to discover wild ponies on the beach. Pony in a Pumpkin Patch Baglio, Ben M. 113663 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 27454 N N - - - Mandy must use her skills to learn what is scaring an ordinarily calm pony by the name of Jewel and help the pony before Jewel misses her chance to compete in the Scottish Championships. The Pony Whisperer: The Word on Rising, Janet 137936 EN MG 4.9 7.0 F 46533 N N - - - Pia finally starts to feel like she belongs the Yard in her new town after people begin to hear that she can communicate with horses, but her popularity is not the only thing she has to worry about when things start to go wrong. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Poodle in the Pansies Baglio, Ben M. 123872 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 28483 N N - - - One morning, Mandy sees all the pansies on the village green have been trampled. The culprit turns out to be a poodle, with no owner in sight. Mandy and James are quick to the rescue, sheltering her till her owner can be found. Poppy Avi 14795 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 26555 N N - N N A brave young mouse challenges the owl that rules over the territory and saves her family from starvation. Book #1 Poppy and Ereth Avi 131227 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 28683 N N - - - When Poppy the deer mouse is catapulted into the air after helping Ereth the porcupine, she is saved by Luci, a bat. The bats help the mice by flying them to safety after a lightning strike starts a fire in Dimwood Forest. Book #6 Poppy's Return Avi 100775 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 32191 N N - - N Poppy, accompanied by her troublesome son Junior, his skunk friend, and Uncle Ereth the porcupine, responds to a summons to return to her ancestral home, Gray House, to save the mice living there from destruction by a bulldozer. Book #5 Posh Pup Dale, Jenny 76516 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20259 N N - - - Neil finds himself in a paparazzi pickle when a famous rock star's dog, Molly, comes to King Street Kennels. Book #19 Possum Summer Blom, Jen K. 144344 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 44120 N N - - - While her father is away at war, eleven- year-old Princess ignores his warning that pet ownership leads to pain when she raises an orphaned possum on their Oklahoma ranch and then tries to send it back to the wild. The Potato Kid Corcoran, Barbara 6026 EN MG 4.1 6.0 F 42561 N N - - N Fourteen-year-old Ellis thinks her summer is ruined when her family takes in ten- year-old Lilac, a child from the potato country of northern Maine.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Project Mulberry Park, Linda Sue 87375 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 41876 N N - - N While working on a project for an after- school club, Julia, a Korean American girl, and her friend Patrick learn not just about silkworms but also about tolerance, prejudice, friendship, patience, and more. The Promise Farley, Steven 27707 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 27165 N N - - - Danielle is devastated when her parents decide to sell the family's horse farm and relocate to the Florida coast. But things get worse when she learns her beloved horse is to be sold to a riding camp. The PS Brothers Boelts, Maribeth 140159 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 21350 N N - - - Sixth-graders Russell and Shawn work together to earn money for a puppy to protect them from bullies. When they learn about a dog-fighting ring where dogs are often brutally injured, they are torn about how to respond. Punkin's Night Out Castleberry, Edith 25027 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 2377 N N - - - Punkin never realized how lucky she was to be cared for by Farmer Allison and his wife until she spends a day of "freedom" roaming around the farm and surrounding countryside. Pup at the Palace Baglio, Ben M. 76517 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 25352 N N - - - Mandy and James visit London where they try to rescue a lost puppy from the dangers of the big city. Puppy in a Puddle Baglio, Ben M. 73257 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 23898 N N - - N Mandy Hope and her friend James become concerned that a local breeder may be mistreating puppies when two sheepdogs turn up at the Animal Ark clinic. Puppy Love Dale, Jenny 65862 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 20748 N N - - - While the town buzzes about the "Compton Beast," a mysterious animal accused of attacking local livestock, young Sarah Parker worries that she will lose Digger, the newest, cutest puppy to arrive at King Street Kennels. Book #16

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Puppy Project Dale, Jenny 106515 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 20008 N N - - - Dotty, the daft Dalmatian of Neil's head teacher, Mr. Hamley, has had a large litter of even dottier pups. Now Neil has to help Mr. H find homes for them. Book #21 Puppy School Dale, Jenny 65863 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 20849 N N - - - Neil and Emily try to keep Dottie, a mischievous dalmation, out of trouble, while trying at the same time to save the school pets. Book #14 Purebred Bryant, Bonnie 10583 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 27388 N N - - - Carole is trapped by a fierce winter blizzard. Purrfectly Purrfect: Life at the Lauber, Patricia 54684 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 4843 N N - - - This story describes life at a school for Acatemy cats, where students learn to be "purrfect." Putnam & Pennyroyal Jennings, Patrick 40638 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 24576 N N - - - While listening to her uncle as he tells a story about grebes, nine-year-old Cora Lee realizes that he is revealing something about himself through the characters he creates. The Puzzle of the Dinosaur-Bird Schlein, Miriam 19470 EN MG 4.8 0.5 F 3002 N N - - - The story of the dinosaur bird, Archaeopteryx. Quarter Horse Bryant, Bonnie 20627 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 26357 N N - - - The Saddle Club is nearing the end of it's Oregon Trail Ride, but before it ends Stevie takes on a challenge to prove that girls are just as good of riders as boys are. The Quest for Paradise: The Stilton, Geronimo 140206 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 18849 N N - - - Invited by the Queen of the Fairies to Return to the Kingdom of Fantasy return to her kingdom and help in the quest for the true heart of happiness, Geronimo soon finds himself on a journey riding on the wings of a rainbow- colored dragon through seven fantastic lands. Book #2 The Quest for the Great White Erickson, John R. 122351 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 19887 N N - - - At the request of his beloved Beulah the Quail collie, Hank the Cowdog puts aside his urge to chew plastic and sets off in search of his nemesis, Plato the wayward bird dog. Book #52

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Quest of the Warrior Sheep Russell, Christine 144146 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 32671 N N - - - When a silvery object falls from the sky, the five sheep of Eppingham Farm decide they must save the sheep god and all the sheeply nation, despite what dangers may lay ahead on their quest. The coauthor is Christopher Russell. Book #1 R-T, Margaret & the Rats of NIMH Conly, Jane Leslie 6008 EN MG 4.2 7.0 F 49766 N N - - N This book tells of the adventures of the intelligent young rat Racso and his friends Christopher and Isabella as they try to ensure the survival of their secret community in Thorn Valley after its accidental discovery by two human children. R. Friend--Panic in the Pigpen Friend, R. 114523 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 11722 N N - - - The Friends enjoy the day in their hayfield, and when chaos and fun all come to an end, Duane finds himself in a pickle and is unaware that he's set to stir up a hornet's nest, literally. Raccoons on the Roof Baglio, Ben M. 57140 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 28886 N N - - N Mandy's delighted when she spots a raccoon and her baby on the roof of the house she's visiting in Florida. However, not everyone likes raccoons and one neighbor even wants them destroyed. The Race Snelling, Lauraine 10585 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 37597 N N - - - Tricia learns to trust in God as she deals with the problems of her father's serious illness and her mother's disapproval of Tricia's involvement with horse racing. The Race Across America Stilton, Geronimo 129427 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 8755 N N - - N Geronimo Stilton accepts a challenge from his friend Bruce Hyena and enters a race across the United States on his bicycle. Book #37 Race to the Rescue Siamon, Sharon 114119 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 35994 N N - - - Kelsie and her brother Andy have started school in Dark Cove, and if they can get their dad to like the place or can find him a job, it looks like they might actually get to live in Nova Scotia permanently. Book #3

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Racing Against Time Weyn, Suzanne 136921 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 23614 N N - - - All of Taylor's hard work with Prince Albert is finally paying off, and both she and the horse feel at home at Wildwood Stables. But spoiled Plum Mason is still causing problems, overtraining her new horse, Shafir. Book #3 Racing Home Dueck, Adele 145464 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 44314 N N - - - In 1908, Erik does not want to leave his grandfather's farm in Norway or the memory of his father, but his mother's new husband, Rolf, insists the family move to Canada, where they can have a farm of their own. Racing Image Leonhardt, Alice 54615 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 35427 N N - - - Melanie's dream to ride Perfect Image in her first race has come true. When she is disqualified from her first race, she wonders if Image has the temperament to race at all. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #46. Racing the Wind Baglio, Ben M. 73258 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 24650 N N - - - Jody McGrath, traveling the world with her family on a dolphin research project, is excited over the possibility of being able to see some botos, the pink river dolphins found in the South American rain forest. Racing Vacation Bates, Michelle 43299 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 29713 N N - - - This book follows the adventures of the children and horses from Sandy Lane Stables, as the children take a three week riding vacation in Kentucky. Ragtag Wolf-Morgenländer, 132242 EN MG 4.7 8.0 F 51142 N N - - - A young swallow leads a band of birds Karl against an empire of raptors that has invaded Boston. The plot contains violence. Ragweed Avi 41629 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 33756 N N - - N Ragweed, a young country mouse, leaves his family and travels to the big city, where he finds excitement and danger and sees cats for the first time. Book #3

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Rainbow Bridge Wood, Audrey 12377 EN MG 4.7 0.5 F 1141 N N - - - A contemporary story based on the Chumash Indian legend about the origin of dolphins. Raising the Bar Snelling, Lauraine 41159 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 38112 N N - - - While rescuing Herndon and other horses from a burning barn, fifteen-year- old DJ suffers serious injuries, but also finds that God has answered her prayer to overcome a life-long fear of fire. Rascal: A Dog and His Boy Wells, Ken 139771 EN MG 4.0 7.0 F 47357 N N - - - Rascal is happy to leave Voclain's farm to live with his boy, Meely, and the pair spend their time exploring the Louisiana bayou, but when Meely gets stuck on a rotted bridge, it is left to Rascal to find a way to save his boy from danger. Rat Trap Daley, Michael J. 121920 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 35077 N N - - - Bioengineered Rat and her twelve-year- old human companion, Jeff, stand together when Dr. Vivexian, who considers Rat his masterpiece, arrives at the space station to capture her. Rats! Hutchins, Pat 23390 EN MG 4.6 1.0 F 10001 N N - - - Sam's insistence on getting a pet rat eventually changes his family's entire daily routine and brings an exciting surprise. Raven Whitlock, Dean 115149 EN MG 4.2 10.0 F 69691 N N - - - Raven, a shape-shifting mage, is determined to save her baby half-sister Sarita from the evil Steward and his son, who are equally determined to get rid of the baby and take her inheritance for themselves. Really Raoulino Fischbein, Dina 106827 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 21411 N N - - - Animal Incognitum reads the sign over Raoulino's cage at the Metropolitan Zoo. That means no one knows what kind of animal Raoulino is, least of all Raoulino. He does know that he wants to go home, that is, to the island where he was captured. Rebel of Dark Creek Tate, Nikki 20483 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32984 N N - - - Jessa eats, sleeps, and dreams horses, but they are expensive. She works for her ponies' room and board.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Red Alert Dale, Jenny 23276 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 20553 N N - - - Disaster strikes when fire blazes through the kennels. Can anyone save their beautiful red setter, and the kennels, from tragedy? Book #9 Red Dog Wallace, Bill 6375 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 36953 N N - - N Living with his family in the rugged, often dangerous, Wyoming mountains in the 1860's, twelve-year-old Adam finds his courage put to the test when he is left in charge of the household during his stepfather's absence. Red Mule Stuart, Jesse 21765 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 16558 N N - - - Working to save the mules in their Kentucky community from being butchered at the cannery, Scrappie and his friend Red Mule see their cause vindicated when tractors get stuck in the river mud and only mules can pull them out. Red Skies Oldfield, Jenny 125738 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 13960 N N - - - The magical flying pony Shining Star comes to the rescue when Comanche, one of Krista's favorite ponies, runs away after being injured on the road. Book #12 Red-Dirt Jessie Myers, Anna 6394 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 22118 N N - - N Jessie, a young girl living in the Oklahoma dust bowl during the Depression, tries to tame a wild dog and help her father recover from a nervous breakdown. The Red-Hot Rattoons Winthrop, Elizabeth 73524 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 42654 N N - - - After the death of their parents, five young rats decide to leave the barnyard to make a name for themselves in the big city, facing unscrupulous rivals and dangerous humans along the way. A Redwall Winter's Tale Jacques, Brian 53618 EN MG 4.9 1.0 F 4575 N N - - N Fun loving Bungo, the molebabe, and his friend, Tubspike the hedgehog maid, welcome a traveling troupe that visits Redwall Abbey to celebrate the coming of Snow Badger, the Lord of Wintertide.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Remembering Green Beake, Lesley 134838 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 19911 N N - - - Rain and her pet lion cub, Saa, were taken from their home and brought to the Tekkies' fortified island. The Tekkies believe that Rain and Saa can provide them with water, but when she discovers what they have in store for her, she has to try to escape. Rescue Josh McGuire Mikaelsen, Ben 7199 EN MG 4.4 9.0 F 59837 N N - - N When thirteen-year-old Josh runs away to the mountains of Montana with an orphaned bear cub destined for laboratory testing, they both must fight for their lives in a sudden snowstorm. Rescue Party Garland, Mark A. 27950 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 22380 N N - - - A deadly storm batters Dinotopia and all the brachiosaurs go to help the towns that have been hit the hardest. So when a hot air balloon crashes in the jungle, Loro and his friends are the only ones who can help. Rescue Pup Little, Jean 83347 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 14099 N N - - - Shakespeare, a guide-dog puppy who understands human speech, is placed for his first year of life with a foster child who has never learned to love. Rescuing Raisin Baglio, Ben M. 102292 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 24399 N N - - - It's strange for an elderly Dalmatian to disappear from his backyard without a trace. The PFC is convinced there's an explanation other than Raisin wandering off--especially if he's so used to his routine. Book #4 The Return of Catman Schraff, Anne 102192 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 19534 N N - - - Conrad steals a movie poster of a classic superhero, Catman. But he soon finds out that he has taken much more than just a poster. What will Conrad do? The Return of Santa Paws Edwards, Nicholas 28475 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 33492 N N - - - After surviving a plane crash, Santa Paws, a once-homeless dog, and his new owner, Gregory, struggle through the winter's cold to find their way home. Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Return of the Dingbat Cat Richardson, Jean 7986 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 1188 N N - - - Shoes mysteriously disappear from the neighborhood when Carol and her misbehaving cat return home from college. Return to Lost City Ciencin, Scott 36936 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 31372 N N - - - Andrew and Lian pay a return visit to their old friends in Lost City. When they arrive, they learn that Blundertail is leaving on a crazy quest to prove he is still a great champion. Rex Tabby: Cat Detective Kirk, Daniel 82844 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 11599 N N - - - Rex Tabby fights crime along with his partners, Simon Meeze and Frankie Fluff. Ricky Walters, Eric 65019 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 44790 N N - - - Ricky and his best friend, Augie, devise a plan to raise money and replace Bogart, his science teacher's boa constrictor with another boa after vandals break into the school and destroy many of the animals, including Bogart. Riddle of the Raptors Cole, Steve 107078 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 9408 N N - - - Teggs is escorting a group of the Vegetarian Sector's top athletes to the Great Dinosaur Games. When a greedy gang of meat-eating raptors raid the Sauropod and kidnap two of the athletes, Teggs and his crew race to the rescue. Book #1 Riddle of the Wayward Books Strickland, Brad 20287 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 32757 N N - - N After several burglary attempts occur at the bookstore where he is working, Joe and Wishbone decide to investigate and discover that some of the most important clues to the mystery are in the books themselves. The coauthor is Thomas E. Fuller. Book #3 Ride by Moonlight Bates, Michelle 25934 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 21794 N N - - - When Charlie loses his nerve in a riding accident no one thinks for a minute it'll be long before he is back in the saddle.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Riding Class Bryant, Bonnie 19630 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 35225 N N - - - The Saddle Club makes friends with Emily, a girl with cerebral palsy, and help her overcome the prejudice of some people. The Riding Club Crime Keene, Carolyn 71119 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 28664 N N - - - Nancy Drew investigates when someone tries to sabotage a horse riding camp. Riding High King, Donna 131170 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 19023 N N - - - Fourteen-year-old Billie, having witnessed a bad accident on the cross- country course, must overcome her fear that her horse will be hurt and start training again or else her parents will sell Valentine's Kiss. Riding Scared Crook, Marion 41300 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 24921 N N - - - Gillian must develop her self-confidence if she hopes to join the winner's circle. Riding School Rivals Saunders, Susan 2544 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 17719 N N - - - Cassie and Hillary vie with each other for the privilege of riding Birchwood Stable's new Lipizzan horse in an important horse show. Riding the Wind Polikoff, Barbara 16942 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 26045 N N - - - When an inheritance seems to make it Garland possible for Angie to buy the beautiful Arabian she rides at Smitty's stables, she finds her father and a jealous girl standing in her way. The Rightful Owner Stuart, Jesse 21761 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 13418 N N - - - Someone has been mean to the dog that Mike found in the field. Risky Chance Hart, Alison 146257 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 16417 N N - - - In the mid-to-late 1930s, Risky Chance grows from a spirited colt to a winning racehorse, but an injury and the Great Depression bring hardship that only a special little girl can help him overcome. Book #7 Rival Revenge Burkhart, Jessica 135616 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 43031 N N - - - Julia and Alison are back on the advanced team after it is proven they did not cheat and their chances to make the Youth Equestrian National Team restored, but their vindication only makes them eager for revenge. Book #7

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Robinhound Crusoe Leavitt, Caroline 20288 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 28499 N N - - N When the power goes out in Oakdale, Wishbone must use his imagination to survive without food and water. Rocking Horse Bryant, Bonnie 19481 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 27479 N N - - - It's time for the Willow Creek Junior High spring dance and the girls have a surprise for Veronica. Rodeo Horse Siamon, Sharon 76414 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 30681 N N - - - Alison is mortified at the thought of abandoning the glamour of New York until she meets Sara, a barrel-racing champion, who is trying to save her ranch from financial ruin. A Room With a Zoo Feiffer, Jules 102332 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 36227 N N - - N Indeed, to say Julie, nine, is obsessed with animals would be an understatement. Julie's first pet ever is a sickly cat from the animal shelter named Timmy, a disaster. The make-up-for-the- disaster pet is a hamster, and a motley menagerie soon follows. Rose's Story Tamar, Erika 78608 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 33331 N N - - - In 1906, mortified by her mother's suffragist activities that cause the family to move from New York City to Cape Light, fourteen-year-old Rose sees no value in her mother's feminist views until she tries to enter a horse-riding competition. Book #2. Rover French, Jackie 114890 EN MG 4.6 9.0 F 58781 N N - - - Captured by Vikings, young Hekja is taken as a slave to Greenland by the daughter of Erik the Red, accompanied by no one from her homeland but her loyal dog, and shares adventures with her new mistress, who is determined to make a name for herself. The Rudest Alien on Earth Conly, Jane Leslie 63099 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 35031 N N - - - Having landed on a dairy farm in Vermont, an alien from another galaxy befriends two human children and uses her ability to change into animals to learn about Earth society.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Runaway Pony Leigh, Susannah 25933 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 22512 N N - - - When the riderless palomino pony clatters into the yard no one is more surprised than Jess. Runaway Rascal Baglio, Ben M. 113726 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 28175 N N - - - Nat's houseguest loses her dwarf rabbit during a birthday party. Book #9 Runaway Twin Kehret, Peg 132853 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 39471 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Sunny, accompanied by a stray dog, takes advantage of a windfall to travel from her Nebraska foster home to Enumclaw, Washington, to find the twin sister from whom she was separated at age three. Running Scared Skurzynski, Gloria 64511 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 32107 N N - - - While lost in a tunnel at Carlsbad Cavern, 13-year-old Jack, 11-year-old Ashley, and their 8-year-old foster brother Sam, think bats and darkness are their worst problems, until they stumble across thieves. The coauthor is Alane Ferguson. Book #11 Running the Dogs Cochran, Thomas 117951 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 28400 N N - - - When an unexpected snowstorm hits his part of Louisiana, ten-year-old Tal demonstrates his determination and responsibility after his hunting dogs become lost in the woods. Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook Silverstein, Shel 86634 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 2261 N N - - - This collection of children's poetry by author, cartoonist, playwright, and poet Shel Silverstein uses spoonerisms in place of traditional poetic form. Runt Bauer, Marion Dane 62567 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 21280 N N - - N Runt, the smallest wolf cub in the litter, seeks to prove himself to his father, King, and the rest of the pack and to earn a new name. Runt the Brave Schwabauer, Daniel 83559 EN MG 4.9 8.0 F 50934 N N - - - Dubbed "Runt" even by his loving mother, puny JaRed is astounded and dismayed when old Seer TaMir informs him that he's been chosen by God, here dubbed "ElShua," as the next king of the sprawling underground city of Tira-Nor.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Rush for Gold Hubbard, Coleen 2545 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 19050 N N - - - In need of two hundred dollars, the entry fee for competing in the Palomino Parade, Landy hears a local legend about hidden gold and becomes determined to find the treasure. Ruthann and Her Pig Porte, Barbara Ann 83068 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 12052 N N - - - While visiting his cousin Ruthann in the country, Frank decides that her pet pig would be the perfect companion to ride with him on the school bus for protection against wild older kids. Saddle Sore Bryant, Bonnie 19644 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 27290 N N - - - The girls of the Saddle Club have headed west to the Bar None Ranch, to help make it accessible to riders with special needs. Saddlebags Bryant, Bonnie 19620 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 24132 N N - - - The Saddle Club visits a dude ranch. Safari Journal Talbott, Hudson 64371 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 7835 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Carey is unhappy about being sent on a trip to Kenya with his wacky Aunt Elaine, until he encounters fascinating customs, endangered animals, and wild adventures. Saint Louis Armstrong Beach Woods, Brenda 146391 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26406 N N - - - A budding musician named Saint, who earns money playing clarinet for the New Orleans tourists, refuses to leave the city after Hurricane Katrina until he can find his best friend Shadow. Salty Dog Strickland, Brad 20289 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 28978 N N - - N There's a treasure in Oakdale, and Wishbone sets out to find it. Sam and Delilah Dale, Jenny 65864 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 20108 N N - - - Neil and Emily find themselves fighting a futile battle against true puppy love when their dog, Sam, falls for the neighbor's pedigree Border collie, Delilah. Book #12 Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Van Draanen, 83235 EN MG 4.0 9.0 F 66094 N N - - N When cats begin to mysteriously Kitty Queen Wendelin disappear in Santa Martina, thirteen- year-old friends Sammy and Holly start snooping around town to find out what is happening. Book #9

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Van Draanen, 34513 EN MG 4.4 7.0 F 45347 N N - - N After a dog she is watching disappears Elf Wendelin from a city parade and the owner receives a ransom note, thirteen-year- old Sammy must use her detective skill to solve the mystery. Book #4 Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things Van Draanen, 115049 EN MG 4.4 10.0 F 66428 N N - - - While on her first hiking and camping Wendelin trip, thirteen-year-old Sammy tries to solve a mystery involving endangered condors while avoiding scorpions, ticks, and embarrassment. Book #11 Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Haig, Matt 118872 EN MG 4.8 9.0 F 62162 N N - - - Accompanied by his aunt's Norwegian Forest elkhound, Ibsen, twelve-year-old Samuel ventures into a weird forest filled with strange and dangerous creatures to rescue his younger sister, Martha, who has been mute since their parents' recent deaths. Book #1 The Sands of Time: A Hermux Hoeye, Michael 63100 EN MG 4.1 8.0 F 56825 N N - - N Despite fierce opposition from mouse Tantamoq Adventure supremacists and other residents of Pinchester, three mice team up with an old chipmunk to prove that there existed, long before the time of mice, a Cat Kingdom. Book #2 Santa Paws Edwards, Nicholas 32780 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 31637 N N - - - A homeless street dog struggles with cold weather at Christmas time while becoming known for his good deeds, and while searching for a permanent home. Book #1 Santa Paws and the Christmas Edwards, Kris 105874 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 28603 N N - - - While famous rescue dog Santa Paws Storm and the Callahan family are spending Christmas on an island off the coast of Maine, a little boy goes missing in a storm. Book #8 Santa Paws on Christmas Island Edwards, Kris 117944 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 27692 N N - - - Santa Paws and the Callahan family are spending Christmas on a sunny Florida island. While the family tries to enjoy their vacation, Santa Paws is hard at work saving the day. Book #9

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Santa Paws Saves the Day Edwards, Kris 86062 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 29991 N N - - - Santa Paws, his new friend Cookie, and the whole Callahan family are on their way to Vermont for the best Christmas vacation ever--skiing, snowboarding, ice -skating, and more. Book #7 Sapphire: New Horizons Brooks, Heather 128539 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 36756 N N - - - Emily Summers travels to Running Horse Ridge, the horse ranch and rescue center owned by her father's family, and befriends a mischievous black stallion called Sapphire. Book #1 Save the Macaws Bailey, Jill 12627 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 4492 N N - - - Hector observes a pair of blue-and-gold macaws in the wild and explains their mating habits to two visiting students. Similar fictional vignettes combined with factual information focus on the behavior and endangered situation of the macaw. Save the White Whale! Stilton, Geronimo 143531 EN MG 4.2 1.0 F 6256 N N - - - Geronimo Stilton sets off on a vacation to visit the Bay of Whales and encounters a great white whale in desperate need of help. Book #45 The Saving of Arma Armadillo Harms, John 35906 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 2142 N N - - - A young armadillo is separated from her family. Will she survive? The answer is in Buster's hands. The Saving of Okee and Dokee Harms, John 54787 EN MG 4.7 0.5 F 2853 N N - - - After laying her nest of many eggs deep Sea Turtle in the sand along a Florida beach, a female loggerhead sea turtle returns to the ocean. This begins the hatchling turtles' arduous journey to survival. The Saving of Sly Manatee Harms, John 35907 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 2106 N N - - - A curious young manatee makes new friends, but then is trapped. Will his new friends be able to help him? The Saving of Valiant Blue Heron Harms, John 35908 EN MG 4.4 0.5 F 2317 N N - - - A great blue heron needs help! How can Buster save him?

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Saving Shiloh Naylor, Phyllis 17789 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 37081 N N - N N Sixth-grade Marty and his family try to Reynolds help their rough neighbor Judd Travers change his mean ways even though their West Virginia community continues to expect the worst from him. Book #3. Saving Skye Dale, Jenny 23274 EN MG 4.4 3.0 F 19557 N N - - - Neil and Emily want to adopt a beautiful collie. But she goes missing at the same time a farmer reports a dog savaging his sheep. They only have a few day to prove her innocence. Book #7 Saving Zasha Barrow, Randi 141650 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 38346 N N - - - In 1945 Russia, those who own German shepherds are considered traitors, but thirteen-year-old Mikhail and his family are determined to keep the dog a dying man brought them, while Mikhail's classmate Katia strives to learn his secret. Scandals, Rumors, Lies Burkhart, Jessica 141333 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 33078 N N - - - When an anonymous blogger begins revealing the darkest secrets of the students at Canterwood Crest Academy, Sasha and her friends set out to find the culprit before their lives are ruined. Book #11 The Scarlet Macaw Scandal Keene, Carolyn 83025 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29170 N N - - - Nancy, Bess, and George go to Costa Rica to check out Corcovado Ecologica, a resort and preserve that is a great place to study monkeys. They find the place in shambles and the monkeys few and far between, and try to find out what is going on. Book #8 School Days According to Birney, Betty G. 145592 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 31669 N N - - - Humphrey the hamster is puzzled when Humphrey unfamiliar students fill Mrs. Brisbane's classroom at summer's end, but he soon learns his friends from last year are fine and that the new class needs his special help. Book #7 Schooling Horse Bryant, Bonnie 25576 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 29335 N N - - - A new horse has arrived at Pine Hollow and Lisa atwood is convinced that her parents are planning to buy it for her.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Markas, Jenny 79614 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 16924 N N - - - The kids from Mystery, Inc. are heading Mexico: Junior Novelization south of the border for a much-needed vacation from mystery-solving. The Scream of the Hawk Belgue, Nancy 72407 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 23427 N N - - - Moving to Ontario has been hard on Lissa, especially now that she has to baby-sit a strange boy who keeps a hawk captive. Lissa knows that keeping Otis's secret may turn out to be a mistake, but she has no idea how serious the consequences will be. Screaming Eagles Kehret, Peg 15105 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 21990 N N - - - Rosie and Kayo are in the woods, watching bald eagles when they see a man snatch an eaglet and scramble down the mountain. They try to follow the poacher but become lost in the wilderness. The Sea Dog Dale, Jenny 65867 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 19731 N N - - - Neil and his family befriend a mysterious dog who has a secret which they struggle to discover. Book #13 Sea Feather Szymanski, Lois 48682 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 11091 N N - - - Every year Alison's family goes to Chincoteague Island to see the wild pony auction, and this may be the year she gets a pony of her own. Sea Haze Oldfield, Jenny 122772 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 13912 N N - - - Krista is looking after her friend's beautiful dog, Molly, during the school holidays, but when Molly suddenly vanishes, Krista turns to Shining Star, her magic flying pony to search for the missing dog. Sea Star Orphan of Chincoteague Henry, Marguerite 6627 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 26134 N N - - N Enthralling story as the wild ponies of Chincoteague struggle to save Sea Star. The Seal Oil Lamp DeArmond, Dale 688 EN MG 4.6 1.0 F 3745 N N - - N A retelling of a traditional Eskimo tale of how a seven-year-old blind boy is saved from death by the kindly little mouse people.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Searching for Candlestick Park Kehret, Peg 28542 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 33181 N N - - - Determined to find his father and relive their good times, Spencer takes his cat, slips away from home in Seattle, and sets out for Candlestick Park. Searching for Sunshine Baglio, Ben M. 113727 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 29030 N N - - - When a friendly copper-colored pony named Sunshine suddenly disappears from the riding center where Andi is taking lessons, she is forced to put her lesson on hold while her pet-finding skills are called into play. Book #6 Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Christian, Mary 636 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 9465 N N - - N Mysterious attacks on Chummy the Stars-in-His-Eyes Mystery Blount Wonder Dog lead canine detective Sebastian to go undercover as a stunt performer in the making of Chummy's new movie. Second Wind Snelling, Lauraine 10589 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 40808 N N - - - Trish is ready to race again after her father's death, but trouble at the Portland track could cause its ruin, unless she can expose the criminals. Secondhand Lions Whitman, John 72876 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 28662 N N - - - This book follows the comedic adventures of an introverted fourteen- year-old boy who reluctantly finds himself spending the summer with a pair of cranky, eccentric great-uncles.

Secret Horse Bryant, Bonnie 27732 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 30767 N N - - - Veronica is sure she'll be making the trip to the horse show and bringing home a blue ribbon, but the Saddle Club has a secret weapon and they hope to teach Veronica a lesson. The Secret of the Lost Herd Sargent, Dave 78357 EN MG 4.6 0.5 F 2410 N N - - - Sally learns how to read between the lines from the clues her horse is sending. The coauthor is Ivan Denton.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Secret of the Night Ponies Harlow, Joan Hiatt 133757 EN MG 4.3 8.0 F 58126 N N - - - In 1965 Newfoundland, thirteen-year-old Jessie's brave and impulsive nature leads her to commit a variety of daring acts, including rescuing a herd of wild ponies and kidnapping a poor orphan girl who is being mistreated by her guardians. The Secret of the Stallion Bryant, Bonnie 16954 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 41268 N N - - - Join the Saddle Club as they try to uncover the secret of the stallion and the Duke who once lived in this English castle where tragedy struck many years ago. Secret of the Super-small Oliver, Lin 139517 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 27794 N N - - - When an eagle gets stuck in the Superstar Hollywood sign, it unexpectedly results in Daniel's family learning about his ability to shrink and meeting his toe- sized twin, Pablo. Book #4 Secret Whispers Oldfield, Jenny 125739 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 13779 N N - - - Krista enlists the help of Lee Harris, a boy with the ability to communicate with horses, to help her earn the trust of Sugar, a lonely, neglected pony that has just arrived at the stables. Book #14 Secrets in the Sand Siamon, Sharon 117945 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 44561 N N - - - Kelsie and Andy search for a way to keep the horses at her Saddle Island refuge and solve their money problems at the same time. Selby: The Secret Adventures of a Ball, Duncan 18746 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 17293 N N - - - Follows the adventures of the world's Talking Dog only talking dog as he tries to keep his talents a secret from his owners. Setting the Pace Snelling, Lauraine 41160 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 45293 N N - - - Fourteen-year-old DJ seeks God's guidance about a riding school student's overt racism, as well as about her mother's surprise announcement of plans to remarry.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Setting the Trap Nesbit, Jeff 11942 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 35908 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Josh Landis has a chance to use some of the knowledge he has gained since moving to the High Sierras with his mother and stepfather, a park ranger, when he helps look for the person who has been setting rusty old traps. Shadow Horse Hart, Alison 70202 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 43480 N N - - - Thirteen-year-old Jas tries to prove that the owner of the farm where she works has killed her favorite horse, Whirlwind. Shadow Magic Wells, Kitty 145148 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 17003 N N - - - A small ceramic cat comes to life to help Maddy's cousin Chloe, who is staying with her and is having trouble adjusting to a new school. Book #2 Shadrach De Jong, Meindert 81 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 35337 N N - N N This is the story of a boy and his very special pet rabbit--told with a childlike perception and a sensitive understanding of a child's emotions. Shaper Haas, Jessie 58914 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 45730 N N - - - While recovering from the loss of his dog Shep, fourteen-year-old Chad tries to learn how to control the family dog Queenie with the help of a friendly new neighbor, an animal trainer. Shark Wars Altbacker, EJ 145568 EN MG 4.8 7.0 F 46642 N N - - - Rising sea temperatures and overfishing have led to a shortage of food, upsetting the order established in the oceans by the Shivers, the prehistoric shark clans that have ruled the underwater world since the dawn of time. Book #1 Sharla Wilson, Budge 35485 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 28175 N N - - - Sharla is terribly angry with everyone, including her parents, for moving to Churchill, Manitoba. When it seems like nothing in this small, cold town could be of interest, in walks Jake, looking for someone to help on his photography shoot.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Lasky, Kathryn 14864 EN MG 4.9 0.5 F 1908 N N - - N A fictionalized account of the activities of Head! Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall, founders of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, that would have an impact on the bird-protection movement. Sheep Hobbs, Valerie 105859 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 25767 N N - - - After a fire destroys the farm where he was born, a young border collie acquires a series of owners and learns about life as he seeks a home and longs to fulfill his life's purpose of shepherding sheep. Sheepdog in the Snow Baglio, Ben M. 32414 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 29178 N N - - N While Mandy and James are planning a Christmas party for all the pets in town, a wounded stray sheepdog turns up that damages Mandy's holiday spirit. Mandy tries to save the dog's life. The Shepherd's Granddaughter Carter, Anne Laurel 124564 EN MG 4.1 6.0 F 40492 N N - - - Amani learns a difficult lesson about just what it will take to live in harmony with those who threaten her family's way of life. Shetland Summer Signer, Billie 49952 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 25108 N N - - - A Shetland-Welsh pony arrives to spend Touchstone the summer on the Henderson farm. After the pony arrives, nothing is ever quite the same again. Shiloh Naylor, Phyllis 5440 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 29617 N N N N N When he finds a lost beagle in the hills Reynolds behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner. The owner is a mean- spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs. Book #1. Shiloh Season Naylor, Phyllis 13758 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 31674 N N - N N When mean and angry Judd, who has Reynolds never known kindness, takes to drinking and mistreats his dogs, Marty discovers how deep a hurt can go and how long it takes to heal. Book #2. Shiner and Baseball Carlson, Nolan 57368 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 36673 N N - - - This book continues the adventures of friends Carley and Troop, growing up in rural Kansas in the 1940s.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Shiner and King Carlson, Nolan 57369 EN MG 4.1 7.0 F 46823 N N - - - This book continues the adventures of friends Carley and Troop, growing up in rural Kansas in the 1940s. Shiner's Return Carlson, Nolan 57370 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 42446 N N - - - Travel back with Carley and Troop as they once again dive into adventure, mischief, and fun. Shining Star Oldfield, Jenny 122773 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 11262 N N - - - Krista and Shining Star, Krista's magical pony, set off to find Drifter after Nathan Steele, a new rider, sneaks the pony out to ride along some dangerous cliffs. Show Time Stauffacher, Sue 142483 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 28182 N N - - - Keisha's family's animal rescue center is asked to help at a nearby college that is being overrun with squirrels while Keisha is trying to deal with her nervousness as she prepares for the regional jump-rope competition. Book #4 Siamese in the Sun Baglio, Ben M. 89660 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 25627 N N - - - A sunny holiday in Jersey for Mandy and James gives them the chance to meet a beautiful feline friend! Sienna's Rescue Tate, Nikki 35334 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 26454 N N - - - When four neglected horses are seized by the Kenwood Animal Rescue Society, Jessa convinces Mrs. Bailey that Dark Creek Stables would be a perfect foster farm for one of them. Can Jessa and her friends save the young mare from the slaughterhouse? Sierra's Steeplechase Campbell, Joanna 19508 EN MG 4.9 7.0 F 44379 N N - - - Will Samatha allow her beloved horse to run the dangerous steeplechase? The Sight Hunter, Erin 114862 EN MG 4.9 12.0 F 78527 N N - - N In a troubled time for the Clans, three young cats, grandchildren of the legendary Firestar, begin their training as warriors, and in the course of many adventures, discover their true destiny. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Silenced! 1969: The Journal of Doyle, Bill H. 107700 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 25869 N N - - - In 1969, fourteen-year-old Mal enrolls in Malcolm Moorie a rural California boarding school where he finds himself caught up in a plot involving endangered animals and an illegal pesticide. Silver Mist Oldfield, Jenny 122774 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 14006 N N - - - Krista and her magical flying pony, Shining Star, try to save the ponies that have been stolen from Krista's stables and left on a dangerous cliff. Silverwing Oppel, Kenneth 21734 EN MG 4.7 9.0 F 58706 N N - - N When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys. Sinister Spiders of Saginaw Rand, Johnathan 55737 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 32829 N N - - - Leah and her friends discover a terrible secret and must race against the clock to stop giant, sinister spiders from taking over Saginaw. Book #9. The Sirian Conspiracy Friedman, Michael 31534 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 28598 N N - - - When a mysterious green, glowing Jan object drops from the sky on the outskirts of Oakdale, Wishbone and friends set out to investigate. The coauthor is Paul Kupperberg. Book #16 Sky Dance Ciencin, Scott 36934 EN MG 4.7 9.0 F 58020 N N - - - Marc and his buddy, Gentle the Parasaurolophus, join a troupe of traveling entertainers to follow their dreams. Their talents are put to the test when tragedy strikes. Sky Horse Siamon, Sharon 70897 EN MG 4.6 8.0 F 53031 N N - - - Meg, Alison, and Becky must draw upon every ounce of courage they possess when they are caught in a sudden storm on their way to Mustang Mountain Ranch. Skydancer Brown Murphy, Cathy 106494 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 24052 N N - - - After leaving the nest, Wulf lives a life filled with risk. He eventually must face a mortal enemy to ensure a future for himself and his family of ravens.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Skye's Final Test/Blue Ribbon Hubler, Marsha 110066 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20702 N N - - - One of the special-needs children riding Challenge horses at Keystone Stables during the summer has Down syndrome, and when his affection for Skye embarrasses her, she begins to treat him harshly. Book #6 Slim's Good-bye Erickson, John R. 36495 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 23713 N N - - N When the ranch falls on hard times, Slim the cowboy decides to hit the road in search of a new job and inadvertently takes Hank and Drover with him. Book #34 The Small Adventure of Popeye O'Connor, Barbara 133975 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 19723 N N - - - Popeye thinks nothing ever happens in and Elvis Fayette, South Carolina, but things start to look up when the Jewells' Holiday Rambler makes a wrong turn and gets stuck in the mud, trapping Elvis and his five rowdy siblings in Fayette for who knows how long. Small Change Talbert, Marc 41631 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 31440 N N - - - When a band of armed men creates a disruption in the small Mexican town where Tom and his younger sister Philippa are vacationing with their parents, they flee into the hills with their new friend Ignacio. Smarty-Pants Sheltie Sutherland, T.T. 136922 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29601 N N - - - Noah's family just moved, and Noah is nervous about starting at a new school. At least he can distract himself with the family's Shetland sheepdog, Jeopardy. Noah's mom suggests a dog agility class, which seems like an OK idea, at first. Book #6 Smells Like Dog Selfors, Suzanne 137106 EN MG 4.3 10.0 F 66476 N N - - - When Uncle Drake mysteriously disappears, Homer Pudding inherits a lazy, droopy dog with no sense of smell and a mystery. Homer, his sister, and Dog have an adventure that will test their wits and courage. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Smells Like Treasure Selfors, Suzanne 143964 EN MG 4.5 11.0 F 76040 N N - - - Farm boy Homer faces another challenger for his uncle's spot in the society of Legends, Objects, Secrets, and Treasures, but Dog's hidden ability to smell treasure guides the duo as clues lead them to fantastic mansions and hidden islands. Book #2 Smoke Mountain Hunter, Erin 130734 EN MG 4.8 9.0 F 62289 N N - - N When the bears learn of the legendary Last Great Wilderness, a fabled bear paradise, they believe that this must be their ultimate destination. Book #3 Snake Stone, Jeff 106099 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 38173 N N - - - With the temple and Grandmaster now gone, twelve-year-old Seh, a snake- style master, joins a bandit gang and meets a mysterious woman whose name means Cobra, while trying to stay ahead of the vengeful Ying. Book #3 Snakes Don't Miss Their Mothers Kerr, M.E. 73840 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 30383 N N - - - The animals at Critters animal shelter look forward to Christmas as well as the ever-present possibility of adoption. The Snow Dog Dale, Jenny 105890 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 20949 N N - - - It's Christmas, and Neil and Emily are watching the new TIME TRAVELERS movie being made. But Neil gets suspicious when things keep going wrong on the set. Book #26 Snow Ride Bryant, Bonnie 10593 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29324 N N - - - Stevie travels to Vermont to visit her friend Dinah and ride the snowy trails. Something's Fishy, Hazel Green Hirsch, Odo 108258 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 40586 N N - - - As Hazel tries to find out who took two lobsters from Mr. Petrusca's fish shop, she discovers that the fishmonger has a secret, and she is determined to help him. Sooner or Later Brooke, Lauren 76520 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 30837 N N - - N Amy realizes that the time has come to choose between helping damaged horses and training her thoroughbred, Storm, to perform in high-level jumping competitions. Book #12

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Soul Eater Paver, Michelle 113514 EN MG 4.8 9.0 F 62473 N N - - - When Wolf is taken by the Soul-Eaters, Torak must infiltrate their clan to bring him back. Book #3 Soup in the Saddle Peck, Robert Newton 62193 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 17696 N N - - - Anticipating the celebration of Miss Kelly Day in honor of the teacher of their one- room school, Soup and Rob save the day from certain catastrophe at the hands of Dr. Elsa Pinkerton Uppit. Soup's Goat Peck, Robert Newton 62196 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 16504 N N - - - Clean and tidy cousin Sexton lends his unusual talent to Soup and Rob as they engage in the town's goat-cart race. Spaniel Surprise Baglio, Ben M. 105875 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 14948 N N - - - Will Ben Hardwick get the puppy he longs for this Christmas? Ben's mom is quite clear that she doesn't want a pet at all, but Mandy Hope is determined to convince Mrs. Hardwick that puppies aren't always noisy and messy. Special Delivery! Stauffacher, Sue 138339 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 30526 N N - - - Ten-year-old Keisha and her family's animal rescue center face more challenges involving a baby crow in a mailbox and a skunk found in the nearby community garden. Book #2 The Spider Beside Her Stone, Tom B. 27463 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 16921 N N - - - Ari Spinner has a problem. She likes spiders; but when one bites her, everything changes. Spider-Man: Ultimate Picture Book Duey, Kathleen 65483 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 4309 N N - - - On a field trip to Osborn Industries Main #1 Lab, Peter is bitten by a genetically altered spider and overnight he gains superhuman strength, agility, and perception. The Spiders Gabolinscy, Jack 75287 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 1485 N N - - - After Michael killed a spider in a glass of water, he dreamt that spiders were making webs all over everything.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Spirit of the West Malcolm, Jahnna N. 2546 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 17598 N N - - - In 1911, when her family leaves the reservation to live and work on a large Oregon ranch, ten-year-old Jessie decides to forget her Nez Perce upbringing, but later realizes its true value. Spirit Walker Paver, Michelle 105015 EN MG 4.8 10.0 F 68161 N N - - N When a deadly illness begins to afflict the clans, twelve-year-old Torak, with help from Renn and Wolf, embarks on a journey to find a cure. Book #2 Spotting the Leopard Myers, Anna 17790 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 33627 N N - N N In the late 1930s, H. J. Harper is intent on tracking down a leopard and finding a way to help his older sister study to become a veterinarian. Spy Cat Kehret, Peg 65431 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 37626 N N - - N A series of burglaries in their quiet community upsets Alex's family, particularly his younger brother Benjie, but the bad guys are no match for the very protective family cat and Benjie's "spy" skills. The Spy Who Came North from the Monsell, Mary Elise 83380 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 7536 N N - - - This third book of the series finds Mr. Pole Pin, the Windy City's famous chocolate- loving penguin detective, investigating two cases involving gargoyles and baseball. Squid Monster Eggleton, Jill 75539 EN MG 4.6 0.5 F 1722 N N - - - When Fran and Tomas went on a diving trip to the Blue Holes, Fran got caught in the tentacles of a giant squid. Squirrels in the School Baglio, Ben M. 57146 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 24421 N N - - N Mandy and James are helping prepare for the school play, but behind the scenes a family of squirrels is causing trouble. Pest control is planning to put down poison. Can Mandy and James help the squirrels to safety in time? Stable Manners Bryant, Bonnie 10595 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25705 N N - - - Carole uses a special riding event to impress a cute boy.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Stage Invader Sathre, Vivian 31535 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26477 N N - - - As trouble starts to brew behind the scenes, Wishbone and his friends begin to suspect someone is trying to destroy the middle school play. Book #15 Stallion in the Storm Baglio, Ben M. 57147 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 24330 N N - - - Mandy's father promised to take Mandy and James to visit Folan's Racing Stables. When they arrive, they discover that Folan's is in trouble and some of the jockeys believe the stables are haunted by a stallion who died in a race. The Stallion of Box Canyon Malcolm, Jahnna N. 2548 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 16339 N N - - - Convinced that she is wanted only as a servant in her new home with relatives on a Wyoming ranch, orphaned, eleven year old Abby is unhappy until she finds and befriends an injured mustang and determines to try to save it. Star in Danger Leonhardt, Alice 41161 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32620 N N - - - Christina's favorite horse has been sent to Townsend Acres. The once sweet and gentle colt has become wild and difficult to manage. Christina must find a way to save her beloved Star from being ruined. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #37. Star in the Forest Resau, Laura 136221 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20234 N N - - - After eleven-year-old Zitlally's father is deported to Mexico, she takes refuge in her trailer park's forest of rusted car parts, where she finds a stray dog that she nurses back to health and believes she must keep safe so that her father will return. Star in the Storm Harlow, Joan Hiatt 36529 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 24850 N N - - N In 1912, fearing for the safety of her beloved Newfoundland dog Sirius because of a new law outlawing non- sheepherding dogs in her Newfoundland village, twelve-year-old Maggie tries to save him by keeping him hidden.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Starlight Comes Home Hill, Janet Muirhead 83597 EN MG 4.3 7.0 F 50981 N N - - - As Miranda encounters adolescent conflict and change, she finds there is much more to life than horses, but nothing more important than knowing Starlight, her black stallion, is safe and at home. Starlight Dream Oldfield, Jenny 122775 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 13606 N N - - - Krista really wants to enter the local show-jumping competitions, especially on Woody, but when Woody's owner returns from holiday, she jealously says no. Starlight Shines for Miranda Hill, Janet Muirhead 83598 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 41523 N N - - - A forced separation between Miranda and Starlight causes both the girl and the horse to go "off their feed," taking a toll on their health. Starlight's Courage Hill, Janet Muirhead 69071 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 35794 N N - - - Miranda and Starlight are called upon to exhibit loyalty, courage, and endurance. Miranda and her friends ride Chris's horse in fierce competition against their classmates, unaware that a mad man is out for revenge. Starlight's Shooting Star Hill, Janet Muirhead 73521 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 40194 N N - - - Miranda Stevens and Starlight, the stallion she hopes to own some day, learn some important lessons from life's twists and turns. Starlight, Star Bright Hill, Janet Muirhead 69072 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 37330 N N - - N Now at age eleven, Miranda is ready to take on more responsibility and make better choices, but is not immune to getting into difficult and dangerous situations. Stars and Stripes Dale, Jenny 105888 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 20331 N N - - - Neil and Emily are in Los Angeles where their friend Max is making a movie. Max's costar, Hollywood's hottest dog, Stripes, is a canine champion. But Neil soon discovers that there's an enemy on the film set when Max ends up missing. Book #39

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Stealing Thunder Casanova, Mary 44593 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 27209 N N - - - Libby visits her neighbor's spirited horse, Thunder, every day, grooming and riding him. When Mr. Porter starts to abuse Thunder, she decides to steal him away to safety, with the help of her new friend, Griff. Sterling's Second Chance Estes, Allison 19526 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 36387 N N - - - Cassidy is picked to ride Sterling in the show after Christina is injured in a fall. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #26. The Stolen Trophy Friedman, Michael 20291 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 23913 N N - - N When an old basketball trophy Jan disappears from the home of a new boy in town and one of their friends is suspected of being the thief, Joe and Wishbone determine to discover the truth about what really happened. Book #5 Stone Fox Gardiner, John 293 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 8957 N N N N N Little Willy hopes to pay the back taxes Reynolds on his grandfather's farm with the purse from a dogsled race he enters. Stone Horse Siamon, Sharon 108960 EN MG 4.1 5.0 F 38059 N N - - - In this tenth book of the series, the future of the ranch is in jeopardy. The government wants to close Mustang Mountain Ranch, but Becky and her friends have a plan to save it. Storm Clouds Snelling, Lauraine 41162 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 44184 N N - - - Preoccupied with her mother's approaching marriage, fourteen-year-old DJ is visiting her biological father's ranch when a fierce storm prompts her to call upon God for help and strength. Storm Rescue Anderson, Laurie 51857 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 16690 N N - - - When a hurricane hits her town, Sunita Halse must face her fears in order to help a stranded cat. Stormy, Misty's Foal Henry, Marguerite 18792 EN MG 4.7 6.0 F 39352 N N - - N A foal, born in the aftermath of a great storm, and her mother raise money to repair the damage on Chincoteague Island and restore the herds of wild ponies.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Stranded Mikaelsen, Ben 11492 EN MG 4.2 8.0 F 53360 N N - - N Twelve-year-old Koby, who has lost a foot in an accident, sees a chance to prove her self-reliance to her parents when she tries to rescue two stranded pilot whales near her home in the Florida Keys. Strange Birds Gilliland, Judith 106060 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 40039 N N - - - With her parents lost at sea, eleven-year Heide -old Anna finds comfort in a tree with magical properties which suddenly becomes home to some amazing creatures who may need her help. The Stranger Next Door Kehret, Peg 58530 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32235 N N - - N A clever cat's heroism helps two twelve- year-old boys become friends after their families, one of which is in a witness- protection program, move to neighboring houses in Hilltop, Washington. Strangers at the Stables Bates, Michelle 25936 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 26908 N N - - - When the owners of Sandy Lane are away, the children aren't quite prepared for all it takes to run the stables. Strider Cleary, Beverly 5442 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 21363 N N - N N In a series of diary entries, Leigh tells how he comes to terms with his parents' divorce, acquires joint custody of an abandoned dog, and joins the track team at school. Summer According to Humphrey Birney, Betty G. 136792 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 34681 N N - - - When summer arrives, Humphrey, the pet hamster of Longfellow School's Room 26, is surprised and pleased to learn that he will be going to Camp Happy Hollow. Book #6 Summer and Shiner Carlson, Nolan 57371 EN MG 4.4 7.0 F 48635 N N - - - This is a delightful story of youthful adventure set in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Summer of the Monkeys Rawls, Wilson 392 EN MG 4.8 13.0 F 88759 N N - N N A fourteen-year-old Ozark Mountain boy attempts to recapture monkeys escaped from a traveling circus. Summer Rider Bryant, Bonnie 19646 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 35977 N N - - - Join the Saddle Club as they try to discover the fate of Moose Hill Camp.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Summer Shadows Oldfield, Jenny 122776 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 12920 N N - - - After learning that a pony she used to own is being neglected, Krista, along with her horse, Shining Star, sets out to save him. Summertime Blues Oldfield, Jenny 125740 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 13621 N N - - - Krista tries to guard the secret that her pony Shining Star can fly, but when Bonnie, a pesky new girl at the stables, gets in trouble, Krista and Shining Star risk exposure to come to the rescue. Book #8 Sure as Sunrise: Stories of Bruh McGill, Alice 77926 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 7528 N N - - - This book is a retelling of the adventures Rabbit & His Walkin' Talkin' of memorable characters such as Bruh Friends Rabbit and Sis Possum that have been passed down through the generations. Surprises According to Humphrey Birney, Betty G. 120833 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 29336 N N - - - While helping his classmates solve their problems, Humphrey, pet hamster of Longfellow School's Room 26, faces surprises, like rolling in a hamster ball, a substitute janitor who might be an alien, and the possibility of Mrs. Brisbane retiring. Book #4 Survival School Asch, Frank 73772 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 17062 N N - - - Jake and Molly find that teaching "survival" to Dexter isn't as easy as it seems. But before long, Jake, Molly, and Dexter find themselves caught in a series of survival lessons. Suzannah and the Secret Coins Schulte, Elaine 53271 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 30273 N N - - - In 1848, twelve-year-old Suzannah and her cousin Daniel travel with their families from the East Coast along the National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road, to the Missouri frontier. The Swan's Child Kuyper, Sjoerd 104056 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 17903 N N - - - Josie dreams that when her soldier husband is killed in battle, she finds a wardrobe in which she can lock away her grief.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Swift Horse Siamon, Sharon 87852 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 33399 N N - - - Alison will need all the courage and strength she has to make things right after getting herself into terrible trouble at a barrel race. Swimming with Sharks George, Twig C. 41970 EN MG 4.7 2.0 F 16784 N N - - - While spending the summer in the Florida Keys with her grandfather, a retired marine biologist, ten-year-old Sarah has the opportunity to observe a variety of sharks and their behavior. Tabby in the Tub Baglio, Ben M. 73260 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 26377 N N - - N Mandy Hope, whose parents run a veterinary clinic, enlists her best friend James to help her save several pregnant stray cats and their kittens. Tabby Under the Tree Baglio, Ben M. 120992 EN MG 4.4 4.0 F 26781 N N - - - Mandy and James try to help a cat with an eye infection, but her owner is a recluse and won't answer her door, but Wayne's soft side soon comes in handy when he finds a way to make contact with her. Tag-Along Timothy Tours Texas Richardson, Jean 5835 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 2832 N N - - - The adventures of Tag-Along Timothy, a rabbit who loves to travel, as he takes a trip through his Texas homeland. Take a Chance Byrd, Sandra 66650 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 20273 N N - - - Lucy and Serena look for a way to save the financially strapped Double C horse ranch and its Country Cousins program for child riders. Take the Reins Burkhart, Jessica 128824 EN MG 4.4 7.0 F 45252 N N - - - When Sasha Silver arrives at the elite Canterwood Crest Academy with her horse, Charm, she finds that she is not exactly welcome, especially when a group of pretty, high-achieving girls challenge her right to belong at the school. Book #1 Taking Chances Brooke, Lauren 47422 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 36934 N N - - N Amy knows that Ty is important to Heartland and to her. Ty is the only other person who truly understands the meaning of Heartland, who is as dedicated to rescuing and curing horses as she is. Book #4

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Taking the Leap Weyn, Suzanne 142268 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25549 N N - - - When brilliant rider and best friend, Daphne Chang, gets an offer from rival stable Ross River Ranch, Taylor worries about Wildwood Stable's future, the loss of her friend, and the possible end of her much loved home. Book #6 The Tale of Despereaux DiCamillo, Kate 70401 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32375 N N - N N This book tells of the adventure of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. A Tale of Two Tails Winkler, Henry 126574 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 25084 N N - - - Fifth-grader Hank enters his dachshund Cheerio in a contest to choose a new mascot for his school. The coauthor is Lin Oliver. Book #15 Tales at the Mousehole Stolz, Mary 6294 EN MG 4.6 2.0 F 15951 N N - - N Three familiar stories about the friendship between two mice and one cat. Tales of Cats DeSpain, Pleasant 89843 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 6610 N N - - - This book is a collection of nine short stories featuring cats from different countries. Tamworth Pig Saves the Trees Kemp, Gene 23684 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 17089 N N - - - Friends join forces to "Save the Trees," but the cause nearly founders when Tamworth is distracted by a very pretty pig called Melanie. Tango: The Tale of an Island Dog Beha, Eileen 131335 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 40878 N N - - - Lost at sea while sailing with his wealthy owners, a Yorkshire terrier washes up, nearly dead, in a village on Prince Edward Island, where he is nursed back to health by a lonely widow and is befriended by a fox and an abandoned waif. Tarantula Shoes Birdseye, Tom 18795 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 25088 N N - N N Ryan and his family are moving from Arizona to Kentucky, and he is worried about having to go to a new school, make new friends, and fit in with a new crowd.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Tarzan of the Apes Francis, Pauline 129756 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 8373 N N - - - This book provides a retelling of Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel in which a baby boy, left alone in the African jungle after the deaths of his parents, is adopted by an ape and raised to manhood. A Taste for Rabbit Zuckerman, Linda 118025 EN MG 4.8 10.0 F 68004 N N - - - Quentin, a rabbit who lives in a walled compound run by a militaristic government, must join forces with Harry, a fox, to stop the sinister disappearances of outspoken and rebellious rabbit citizens. Team Player Campbell, Joanna 55205 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 33498 N N - - - Parker isn't a team player. In order to compete at the Olympics, Parker must show the stewards that he can help out his team members and ride for the team. This series was created by Joanna Campbell. Book #50. Team Trouble at Dark Creek Tate, Nikki 20490 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 32533 N N - - - Two giant draft horses take up residence at Dark Creek Stables; and fences collapse, the feed bills go crazy, and Jessa's pony Rebel finds himself out in the cold during a blizzard. Teamwork at Camp Tioga Hubler, Marsha 110070 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 25519 N N - - - Having taken a crash course in American Sign Language, Camp Tioga junior counselor Skye tries to communicate with a troublesome boy who is deaf. When he disappears on horseback, she learns about teamwork, love, and faith in God. Book #4 Temple Cat Clements, Andrew 13765 EN MG 4.2 0.5 F 546 N N - - - A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshipped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where he finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Ten Thousand Charms Watts, Leander 87369 EN MG 4.2 6.0 F 39021 N N - - - When an exiled German king and his daughters arrive in Pharaoh, New York, their fates become intertwined with that of an eleven-year-old ropemaker's apprentice named Roddy whose supernatural abilities allow him to communicate with crows and dark forces. Thanks for Nothing Dower, Laura 57372 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 28388 N N - - - It's the first year since Madison's parents split, and Madison doesn't know who to spend the holiday with. Book #5 Thanks to Nicki Creel, Ann Howard 115061 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 19874 N N - - - After a busy summer training Sprocket, the service dog she has been raising, Nicki's school year gets off to a rough start as she works on reconciling her best friends and accepting that Sprocket will soon leave for placement with someone who needs him. Thar She Blows! Whaling in the Kassirer, Sue 52329 EN MG 4.3 0.5 F 2007 N N - - - While visiting a whaling exhibit at the 1860s Museum of Natural History, Emma suddenly finds herself transported back in time to a nineteenth century whaling ship. That Horse Whiskey! Adler, C.S. 12500 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 35539 N N - - - Disappointed when her father cannot fulfill his promise of buying her a horse for her thirteenth birthday, Lainey throws her energy into training a neighbor's cantankerous horse, with whom she soon falls in love. That'll Do, Moss Levin, Betty 58916 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 32739 N N - - - During the summer that Diane lives with a family as their babysitter, she works to establish rapport with the border collie Moss as everyone tries to cope with several crises. Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Stilton, Thea 129881 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 12675 N N - - N When Geronimo's sister, Thea, is invited Code to teach a journalism class at a college on Mouse Island, she has no idea that she's going to be called on to help solve a mystery. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Thea Stilton and the Ghost of the Stilton, Thea 136240 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 12949 N N - - N There's a haunted shipwreck off Whale Shipwreck Island, and a rare diamond was lost when the ship sank. When the Thea Sisters' professor disappears, the mice have to dive into the ocean to find him and the jewel. Book #3 Thea Stilton and the Mountain of Stilton, Thea 134034 EN MG 4.0 2.0 F 13681 N N - - N A flock of sheep at Nicky's family's Fire Australian ranch is losing all its wool, and no one knows why. Nicky and her friends the Thea Sisters head to Australia and set off on a tour of the whole country in search of clues. Book #2 Thea Stilton and the Secret City Stilton, Thea 138400 EN MG 4.7 2.0 F 13529 N N - - - Paulina and the Thea Sisters journey to Peru to find their missing archaeologist friend, but as they ascend the Andes Mountains, the sisters find clues that lead them to a mysterious hidden city. Book #4 Thea Stilton: Big Trouble in the Big Stilton, Thea 146601 EN MG 4.6 2.0 F 11378 N N - - - The Thea Sisters travel to New York to Apple cheer for Nicky as she runs in the Big Apple Marathon. While there, they visit Pamela's family and find out someone is threatening to burn the family's restaurant down. Book #8 Theo the Indian Fighter Teague, Wells 5895 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 24470 N N - - - Theo is the orneriest mule in Texas, and somehow causes Gus to live through the Corn Train Massacre. This is their tale of survival on the Texas frontier. There's an Owl in the Shower George, Jean 10641 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 17607 N N - N N Because protecting spotted owls has Craighead cost Borden's father his job as a logger in the old growth forest of northern California, Borden intends to kill any spotted owl he sees until he and his father find themselves taking care of a young owlet.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description They're All Named Wildfire Springer, Nancy 6443 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 21124 N N - - N Jenny loses most of her friends and suffers the verbal abuse of classmates when she befriends a black girl who has moved with her family into Jenny's duplex and shares her interest in horses. Thicker Than Water Brooke, Lauren 64324 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 37869 N N - - N Amy, anticipating a visit from her father from whom she has been separated for twelve years, hopes their mutual love of horses will help bridge the gap between them. Book #8 Thirty Pieces of Silver Laundrie, Amy C. 32355 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 41156 N N - - - Kayla puts herself in danger when she tries to help discover who is responsible for killing the wild horses near the ranch where she works. Three Dog Winter Van Steenwyk, 6633 EN MG 4.0 5.0 F 37540 N N - - N The world of sled dog racing in northern Elizabeth Montana forms the background for a twelve-year-old boy's adjustment to his father's death, his mother's remarriage, and the integration of two families into one. The Three Languages Grimm, Brothers 12745 EN MG 4.6 0.5 F 898 N N - - - A young boy learns the language of dogs, birds, and frogs, which later helps him in life. The Three Little Pigs Roberts, Tom 85535 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 1428 N N - - - Three little pigs leave home to seek their fortunes and have to deal with the big bad wolf. Three Swords for Granada Myers, Walter Dean 59538 EN MG 4.4 2.0 F 13027 N N - - - In 1420 Spain, three young cat friends join the warrior cats as they struggle to save their beloved Granada from the vicious dogs of the Fidorean Guard. Thumbelina Roberts, Tom 85536 EN MG 4.5 0.5 F 2340 N N - - - After being stolen by an ugly toad to be her son's bride, Thumbelina, a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb, escapes with the help of animal friends. This story was originally written by Hans Christian Andersen.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Thunder Falls Ciencin, Scott 20068 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 27474 N N - - - Here on this hidden island, intelligent dinosaurs and shipwrecked humans have joined together to build a fantastic world. Thunder from the Sea Harlow, Joan Hiatt 78526 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 38565 N N - - N Just when his dreams of being part of a family and having a dog seem to be coming true, Tom wonders if trouble with neighbors on his new island home and the impending birth of a new baby will change everything. This story is set in Newfoundland in 1929. The Tiger Rising DiCamillo, Kate 45130 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 19369 N N N - N Rob, who passes the time in his rural Florida community by wood carving, is drawn by his spunky but angry friend, Sistine, into a plan to free a caged tiger. Till Death Do Us Bark Klise, Kate 143544 EN MG 4.5 2.0 F 13996 N N - - - Seymour is overjoyed when Secret, a dog, arrives at his home in Ghastly, Illinois, but Seymour's adoptive parents, Iggy and Olive, are less than thrilled when Secret, the old companion of the late Noah Breth, barks throughout the night. Book #3 The Timber Wolf Sargent, Pat L. 25045 EN MG 4.1 2.0 F 13836 N N - - - When a timber wolf invades a farm and kills baby animals, he meets Barney the Bear Killer. Book #3. Time Cat Alexander, Lloyd 17794 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 36415 N N - - N Jason and his magic cat Gareth travel through time to visit countries all over the world during different periods of history. Time to Fly Anderson, Laurie 57607 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 22498 N N - - - There's a flock of parrots in Zoe's Halse backyard and no one knows where they came from or how well they can survive in the wild, out of their natural environment. Then, Zoe's mother arrives unannounced and wants her to move back to California with her.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Time To Smell the Roses: A Hoeye, Michael 118020 EN MG 4.0 8.0 F 55263 N N - - - While immersed in wedding plans, Hermux Tantamoq Adventure Hermux is hired to find the son of the patriarch of the DeRosenquill rose dynasty and, in the process, discovers a homeless teenager, fields of dying flowers, and killer bees. Book #4 To Catch a Burglar Casanova, Mary 114410 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 18213 N N - - - At the dogs' morning meeting at the fire hydrant, Tundra tells them the distressing news that her owners were robbed the night before. Book #4 To Scratch a Thief: A Novel Holm, Jennifer 82933 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20985 N N - - - An enemy from Mr. Stink's past is targeting his new suburban family, and the international cat of mystery must discover the identity of his nemesis and defeat him. The coauthor is Jonathan Hamel. Toad Away Gleitzman, Morris 106104 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32055 N N - - - In his third adventure, Limpy the cane toad goes to the Amazon to learn the secret of living in harmony with humans. Toad Heaven Gleitzman, Morris 100511 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 32396 N N - - N Despite the opposition of Ancient Eric and Malcolm, Limpy goes on a quest to find a place where cane toads can be safe from humans and live in harmony. Tomorrow's Promise Brooke, Lauren 64514 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 35527 N N - - N When Amy meets Daniel, she is stunned. She can't figure out how someone with so much love for his horse can be so cold to everyone else. Book #10 Topper: Son of Barney Sargent, Pat L. 114192 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 12056 N N - - - Farmer John enters Barney's young son, Topper, in the Young Coonhound Field Trial. Book #7 The Trail of the Hunter's Horn Clark, Billy C. 21757 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 17647 N N - - - Anxious to acquire a good coon dog, which is a badge of manhood in his Kentucky mountains, Jeb is dismayed when the pup he awaits is born with a stub tail and a moon eye.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Trapped Anderson, Laurie 53797 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 21600 N N - - - Brenna, one of the volunteers at the Halse Wild at Heart Animal Clinic, is horrified to find a dog caught in a trap in the local nature preserve. The Treasure of Skeleton Reef Strickland, Brad 20295 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 32630 N N - - N When they help restore the Skeleton Reef Lighthouse for the Oakland Historical Society, Joe and Wishbone discover that the lighthouse holds the key to incredible treasure and to dangerous secrets. The coauthor is Thomas E. Fuller. Book #1 Tree Girl Barron, T.A. 53442 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 24023 N N - - N Despite the warnings of the old man with whom she has always lived, nine- year-old Rowanna is drawn to the forest and a huge tree she can just barely see from her home at the edge of the sea. Trick or Treat? Dale, Jenny 140916 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 20883 N N - - - It is Halloween, and King Street Kennels seems to be haunted. Dogs switch mysteriously from pen to pen, objects move by themselves, and Neil spots a strange shape in the night. Book #41 Trouble According to Humphrey Birney, Betty G. 113356 EN MG 4.3 5.0 F 36364 N N - - - Humphrey, the pet hamster of Longfellow School's Room 26, relates the ups and downs experienced by his human classmates as they begin a project to create a model town complete with houses and community services. Book #3 Trouble in Pembrook Casanova, Mary 105018 EN MG 4.6 2.0 F 14642 N N - - - The dogs of Pembrook form a Dog Watch, a canine version of the Neighborhood Watch. Together they set out to uncover the person (or animal) behind the vandalism in the town and find Tundra, the alpha dog of Pembrook. Book #1.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Trouble Times Two Hubler, Marsha 110073 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 24626 N N - - - Skye and Morgan have their hands full trying to share friendship and God's love with Tanya, a new foster child in the Chamberses' household. Tanya, a veteran shoplifter and a runaway, shows surprising devotion to a mare and her foal. Book #3 The Trouble with Patrick Whitaker, Alan 27444 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 7698 N N - - - Saina wants a pony more than anything else in the world. When her family moves to a small farm, Saina hopes that her parents might finally buy her a pony. But instead Saina gets a donkey with an attitude. The Trouble with Skye/A Horse to Hubler, Marsha 84014 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 28089 N N - - - A thirteen-year-old foster kid, Skye, has Love become an expert at being angry, cold, and defensive. She's been through so much and knows she's on her last leg. But, suddenly, hope finds her through the tough love of Tom and Eileen Chambers. Book #1 The Trouble with Squids Berry, Julie Gardner 145569 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 18745 N N - - - When Cody Mack and the boys uncover an old, forgotten swimming pool hidden below the floor of Splurch Academy's gymnasium, they think it may provide them with an escape route, but the pool is overflowing with evil, monstrous squids. Book #4 The Trouble with Zinny Weston Koss, Amy Goldman 42828 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 22007 N N - - - Animal lover Ava feels torn about what she should do when she hears that her best friend's mother has drowned a raccoon in a garbage can. TruckDogs: A Novel in Four Bites Base, Graeme 77285 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 27872 N N - - - This story for older children is about a world of TruckDogs, where dogs have engines and cars have floppy ears and wet noses.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description True Enough Brooke, Lauren 76521 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 33331 N N - - N Amy agrees to train Bright Magic, a horse which belongs to Ashley Grant's mother. While training the horse, Amy comes to see her old rival Ashley in a new light. Book #11 A True Test for Skye/On the Hubler, Marsha 110058 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 28103 N N - - - When an unexpected crisis occurs in Victory Trail Sooze's life, both Skye and Sooze learn what it means to not only believe in God, but to trust him even when the future seems uncertain. Book #2 The Trumpet of the Swan White, E.B. 90 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 42203 N N - N N Louis, the Trumpeter Swan, lacks a voice, but his father hits on a bold alternative so that Louis might win his love, Serena. The Truth About Rats (and Dogs) Pearce, Jacqueline 114178 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 30852 N N - - - Conner's family has a no-pets rule, but Oscar the rat needs a home. The Truth About Rats, Rules, & Zinnen, Linda 46298 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 21659 N N - - - Eleven-year-old Larch has depended on Seventh Grade her own rules to help her cope with the life she and her mother share in a trailer in a small Ohio town, but her rules do not help her deal with a rat-catching dog, her best friend's crush, or her father's death. ttuM Jam, Teddy 35774 EN MG 4.2 2.0 F 14871 N N - - - When Charlotte finds a stray dog and takes it home, a very unusual summer begins, complete with a run-down cottage, some suspicious cookies, and a mysterious stranger in black. Tucker's Countryside Selden, George 248 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 32198 N N - - N Children and animals allied in an effort to keep bulldozers and high-rise apartments from spoiling their wilderness playground. Tuff's Luck Dale, Jenny 23275 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 20519 N N - - - Neil and a Jack Russell terrier find themselves in danger when they try to find out who's been setting traps deep in the woods. Book #8

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Tug of Love Dale, Jenny 23273 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20103 N N - - - Neil is delighted to reunite Jason with the family who cares for him, but a mystery unfolds when someone else claims the dog is his. Book #6 Tumtum & Nutmeg: The Rose Bearn, Emily 140577 EN MG 4.8 8.0 F 51942 N N - - - Tumtum and Nutmeg happily live inside Cottage Tales the broom cupboard at Rose Cottage and watch over the human children who live there. When their home is threatened, the mice will stop at nothing to make things right. The Turtle-Hatching Mystery Casanova, Mary 120734 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 18068 N N - - - When Kito, Chester, and Schmitty go on a Mexican vacation with their owners, they plan on relaxing on the beach, but when the sea turtle nests are disturbed, the dogs use their Dog Watch skills to find out who is threatening the sea turtles. Book #6 The TV Kid Byars, Betsy 199 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 22323 N N - - N Television is Lennie's only escape from loneliness and boredom, until a snake bite jolts him into reality. Twenty Gold Falcons Gordon, Amy 136726 EN MG 4.6 8.0 F 56185 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Aiden is unhappy when, after her father's death, her mother moves them from the family farm. Soon she and new friends are caught up in the search for long-lost coins in the historic Ingle building that towers over the city of Gloria. Uncle Daney's Way Haas, Jessie 12470 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 25537 N N - - N When his great-uncle Daney comes to live with Cole's family after being crippled in a logging accident, the two work together all summer to find a way to make enough money to buy feed so they can keep Daney's old horse. Under the Stars Baglio, Ben M. 68620 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25234 N N - - - Jody McGrath, on a research trip with her family, visits Dolphin Haven where she is introduced to expectant dolphin mothers Bella, Misty, and Evie, and becomes involved in the effort to make sure Evie, gives birth to a healthy calf.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Unfamiliar Magic Alexander, R.C. 136871 EN MG 4.5 13.0 F 86932 N N - - - Twelve-year-old witch Desi secretly uses her mother's spellbook with unexpected results, including meeting her warlock father for the first time and becoming like sisters with Cat, who was once her mother's familiar. Unfriendly Competition Burkhart, Jessica 143589 EN MG 4.4 5.0 F 32739 N N - - - Sasha Silver is shocked when Lauren Towers, a girl from her hometown, enrolls at Canterwood and wonders if they can put past rivalries behind them and become friends. Book #12 Unhappy Appy Mackall, Dandi Daley 102035 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 26797 N N - - - Winnie Willis wonders why her friend Hawk has been acting as strangely as her horse. Book #5 Useless Dog Clark, Billy C. 21758 EN MG 4.9 4.0 F 27978 N N - - - Caleb trades a small pig for an old, ugly, crippled dog that nobody wants; and he and the dog soon become inseparable friends. Valley of the Eels Heintze, Ty 7999 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 35706 N N - - - Young scuba divers Shawn and Billy follow a friendly dolphin to a domed installation in an ocean canyon, where they meet a strange creature. The coauthor is William Heintze. Valley of the Giant Skeletons Stilton, Geronimo 119911 EN MG 4.1 1.0 F 8071 N N - - N While searching for a treasure in Mongolia, Geronimo Stilton and his family become lost in the desert and eventually discover that the treasure is a dinosaur skeleton. Book #32 Vanishing Point Baglio, Ben M. 118516 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 29204 N N - - - When a German shepherd named Laser disappears off the beach and fish begin to vanish from their tanks at Coral Point's new SeaLife Center, Andi, her childhood friend Jess, and Jess's neighbor Zach team up to track the pets down. Book #12

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Venus Among the Fishes Hall, Elizabeth 14147 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29927 N N - - - Killer whales are invading the peaceful dolphin territory of Glacier Strait. Coral and her brother Snapper are sent to find their older brother and safer waters. Coral encounters all kinds of danger, but the greatest danger is the humans. A Very Merry Christmas Stilton, Geronimo 126582 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 7483 N N - - N On Geronimo's way to New York City to meet his family for the holidays, his luggage gets switched with another mouse's. He has to scurry all over the Big Apple trying to track down that mouse and all his Christmas presents. Book #35 The Very Worst Thing Hayden, Torey 70205 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 38711 N N - - - David has never had a permanent home or a real friend, but when he decides to try to hatch an owl egg with the help of a classmate, his life slowly begins to change for the better. Voyage of Ice Torrey, Michele 79072 EN MG 4.6 7.0 F 46153 N N - - - In 1849, fifteen-year-old Nick and his older brother, longing to be whalers, sign on as hands on the whaling ship "Sea Hawk," and find that the journey is full of hardship and unexpected dangers. The Wainscott Weasel Seidler, Tor 10213 EN MG 4.6 5.0 F 37587 N N - - - The lonely weasel Bagley Brown falls in love with Bridget the fish and saves her from certain death in this animal fantasy. Waiting for Pelly Glaze, Dave 68962 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 43983 N N - - - Last year, Sandra made friends with a young pelican. Now it's spring again, and Sandra visits the river every day to look for Pelly. Has something happened to Pelly? Where can she be? Waiting for Stardust Campbell, Joanna 51504 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 34740 N N - - - How can Ashleigh ever fulfill her dream of becoming a jockey without a horse to ride?

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Wall and the Wing Ruby, Laura 110262 EN MG 4.6 10.0 F 71660 N N - - - In a future New York where most people can fly and cats are a rarity, a nondescript resident of Hope House for the Homeless and Hopeless discovers that although she is shunned as a "leadfoot," she has the surprising ability to become invisible. Wander Lindquist, Susan Hart 35643 EN MG 4.0 4.0 F 25560 N N - - N Grieving for their dead mother, twelve- year-old James and his younger sister Sary find healing in their affection for a stray dog. Wanted--A Few Bold Riders: A Bailer, Darice 52334 EN MG 4.0 0.5 F 2021 N N - - - While visiting the Pony Express exhibit Story of the Pony Express at the National Postal Museum, Kevin travels back in time and becomes Warren Upson, a famous rider with a difficult route. Wanted...Mud Blossom Byars, Betsy 5095 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 29350 N N - N N Convinced that Mud is responsible for the disappearance of the school hamster that he was taking care of for the weekend, Junior Blossom is determined that the dog should be tried for his "crime." Book #5 The Warm Place Farmer, Nancy 106416 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 29289 N N - - - When Ruva, a young giraffe, is captured and sent to a zoo in San Francisco, she calls upon two rats, a street-smart chameleon, a runaway boy, and all the magical powers of the animal world to return to "the warm place" that is home. The Warrior Sheep Go West Russell, Christine 145150 EN MG 4.8 5.0 F 35504 N N - - - The herd travels to Las Vegas to save all of sheepdom from a bizarre monster named Red Tongue, and they find that a crazy scientist is following them and Tod and Gran have been thrown in jail. The coauthor is Christopher Russell. Book #2

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Water Sky George, Jean 395 EN MG 4.7 7.0 F 48169 N N - - N While searching for his uncle in Barrow, Craighead Alaska, a young boy joins the crew of an Eskimo whaling captain and learns the importance of whaling to the Eskimo culture. A Way with Horses McPhee, Peter 41290 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 33388 N N - - - As the highlight of the riding season approaches - the Jump Alberta competition - Caroline uncovers something that the school would like to hide. The Week of the Horse Reekie, Jocelyn 79595 EN MG 4.7 5.0 F 35022 N N - - - Twelve-year-old Paulie wants a horse but her family can't afford to buy her one. Paulie volunteers at a stable where she rides Duke. One day she find the stable closed and Duke is to be sold at an auction. Paulie has a week to save her favorite horse. The Werewolf Club Meets the Pinkwater, Daniel 53796 EN MG 4.0 1.0 F 5195 N N - - - The Watson Elementary School Hound of the Basketballs Werewolf Club goes on a field trip to Basketball Hall, where Sir Hugo hopes they will solve the mystery of the hound that has plagued his family for generations. Werewolf Rising LaFevers, R.L. 109176 EN MG 4.8 7.0 F 49527 N N - - - Just before his thirteenth birthday, an uncle he never knew takes Luc deep into the woods of the Pacific Northwest where he learns that he is a werewolf whose pack is in danger from fanatics who are following his trail. Western Star Bryant, Bonnie 19483 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 41729 N N - - - The girls of the Saddle Club are looking forward to spending their winter vacation at the Bar None Ranch. Whales on Stilts! Anderson, M.T. 86253 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 22071 N N - - N Racing against the clock, shy middle- school student Lily and her best friends, Katie and Jasper, must foil the plot of her father's conniving boss to conquer the world using an army of whales. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description What Happened on Fox Street Springstubb, Tricia 139546 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 38872 N N - - - Fox Street means everything to Mo Wren, who is nearly eleven, so she is very upset when a land developer offers to buy her father's house, especially since she has not yet found the fox she is sure lives in the nearby ravine. The Wheel on the School De Jong, Meindert 94 EN MG 4.7 10.0 F 66454 N N - - N The residents of a small town in Holland try to bring storks to nest in their village. When Grandfather's Parrot Allen, Linda 5048 EN MG 4.4 1.0 F 8250 N N - - N Appalled that Grandfather left his Inherited Kennington Court inheritance to his parrot, the relatives seek to break the will; but young Miranda, who is caring for the parrot, makes a discovery that settles everything. When Life Gives You O.J. Perl, Erica S. 144259 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 43218 N N - - - For years, ten-year-old Zelly has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog, but when her eccentric grandfather, Ace, hatches a plan involving a "practice dog" named O.J., Zelly is not sure how far she's willing to go to win a dog of her own. When Mack Came Back Strickland, Brad 55042 EN MG 4.0 3.0 F 20548 N N - - N When his older brother Ben leaves the family farm in order to join the army in 1943, ten-year-old Maury remains behind to deal with his angry father and to care for Ben's injured puppy. When Ratboy Lived Next Door Woodworth, Chris 88522 EN MG 4.2 7.0 F 49581 N N - - - When Willis Merrill's strange family moves into sixth-grader Lydia Carson's quiet southern Indiana town, she initially despises her new neighbor and classmate, who seems as wild as the raccoon that is his closest companion. Where the Red Fern Grows Rawls, Wilson 95 EN MG 4.9 11.0 F 75528 N N - N N This is a simply written, moving story of the love between a young boy and his two dogs. Where There's Hope Daniels, Lucy 71121 EN MG 4.1 3.0 F 23755 N N - - - Josie notices that Hope is not feeling well, and another girl is put in charge of Hope's care. Josie must put aside her jealousy and do what's best for Hope!

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Whirlwind Hart, Alison 137696 EN MG 4.3 6.0 F 45131 N N - - - While working at Second Chance Farm, a rescue center, Jas tries to find Whirlwind, her favorite horse that she thought had been killed by its wealthy and unscrupulous owner. Whisper Goodbye Morrison, Dorothy 598 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 40359 N N - - N When Katie's small Oregon town is to Nafus be flooded and turned into a lake, she learns she will not be able to take her beloved horse to her new home. Whispers in the Fog Keene, Carolyn 45356 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 30857 N N - - - Katie is a champion kayaker and owner of a whale-watching tour boat on the rugged California coast. Nancy and her friends investigate who is vandalizing Katie's business. The White Elephant Fleischman, Sid 110100 EN MG 4.3 1.0 F 9139 N N - - N In old Siam, young elephant trainer Run- Run and his old charge, Walking Mountain, must deal with the curse of a sacred white elephant. White Fang Francis, Pauline 129763 EN MG 4.5 1.0 F 8632 N N - - - This book provides a retelling of Jack London's novel in which White Fang, part-dog and part-wolf, fights for survival in the harsh landscape of northern Canada. White Fang: Retold from the Jack Olmstead, Kathleen 105139 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 19773 N N - - - This abridged edition is a retelling of the London Original adventures in the northern wilderness of a dog who is part wolf and how he comes to make his peace with man. White Grizzly Finley, Mary Peace 47254 EN MG 4.7 7.0 F 50560 N N - - - In 1845, when he leaves the Cheyenne village where he has been living in search of his white grandfather, Julio faces danger from renegade Texans, the Pawnee Indians, and a grizzly bear while searching for a place he truly belongs. The White Horse Talisman Spalding, Andrea 55434 EN MG 4.1 6.0 F 42744 N N - - - In this first volume in the Summer of Magic Quartet, Chantel, Adam, Holly, and Owen set out to help the Great White Horse Equus find his mate and regain his magic talisman. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description White Star: A Dog on the Titanic Crisp, Marty 77713 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 25346 N N - - N Sam, a passenger on the "Titanic", volunteers to help care for the dogs in the ocean liner's kennel. White Wolf Branford, Henrietta 31636 EN MG 4.9 3.0 F 19124 N N - - - A white wolf flees captivity by humans and must learn to hunt and run with a pack. He discovers what it truly means to be a wolf. Whittington Armstrong, Alan W. 101956 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 35423 N N - - N Whittington, a feline descendant of Dick Whittington's famous cat of English folklore, appears at a rundown barnyard plagued by rats and restores harmony while telling his ancestor's story. Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Winkler, Henry 119760 EN MG 4.8 4.0 F 25520 N N - - - Unhappy that his parents are expecting Not Me! a baby and his birthday will be nothing special this year, fifth-grader Hank decides to celebrate by doing his favorite things, with only his pet tarantula, Rosa, for company. The coauthor is Lin Oliver. Book #13 Who Stole Halloween? Freeman, Martha 89072 EN MG 4.2 5.0 F 35032 N N - - N When nine-year-old Alex and his friend Yasmeen investigate the disappearance of cats in their neighborhood, they stumble onto a larger mystery involving a haunted house and a ghostly cat. Book #2 Who Stole Uncle Sam? Freeman, Martha 124740 EN MG 4.5 7.0 F 45099 N N - - - When a local businessman and baseball coach disappears just before he is to portray Uncle Sam at the start of a Memorial Day race, ten-year-old Alex and his best friend Yasmeen investigate, despite their pact to stay away from mysteries. Book #3 Wicked Velociraptors of West Rand, Johnathan 121000 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 22173 N N - - - Brandon and Kara are the first Virginia passengers in Dr. Wentmeyer's new time machine, but something goes horribly wrong and they travel back in time, farther than they could imagine, and are caught in a velociraptor nightmare. Book #23

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Wild Girl Giff, Patricia Reilly 131881 EN MG 4.3 4.0 F 26091 N N - - - When twelve-year-old Lidie leaves Brazil to join her father and brother on a horse ranch in New York, she has a hard time adjusting to her changed circumstances, as does a new horse that has come to the ranch. Wild Horse Siamon, Sharon 70905 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 27259 N N - - - When Alison's mother sells her horse to punish her for a poor performance she is determined never to ride again! Nevertheless, she joins Becky and Meg for a trip out west. But Alison, reckless with grief and self-pity, sets off a chain of tragic events. Wild Horse Summer Ryden, Hope 30637 EN MG 4.9 5.0 F 31224 N N - - - Alison spends her thirteenth summer on a ranch in Wyoming where she learns to ride a horse and where Kelly, who is blind, helps her overcome an old fear. The Wild One Farley, Terri 61019 EN MG 4.9 7.0 F 44260 N N - - - Sam's been away the two years since her horse, Blackie, threw her in a near- fatal accident. Home again, a mustang comes to Sam. Is it the legendary stallion known as the Phantom, is it Blackie, or could it be both? Book #1 Wild Rescue Jenkins, Jerry B. 88157 EN MG 4.1 4.0 F 31555 N N - - - When twins Ashley and Bryce Timberline investigate the burglary of a neighbor's house, they become involved with some alpacas and a guard dog as well. The coauthor is Chris Fabry. Book #4 Wild Spirit Farley, Steven 65971 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 23844 N N - - - Raven, the spirited colt with whom Danielle has been working, isn't willing to share Danielle's attention. Wild Wings Lewis, Gill 144179 EN MG 4.1 6.0 F 39064 N N - - - Callum becomes friends with Iona, a practically feral classmate who has discovered an osprey thought to be gone from Scotland on Callum's family farm, and they eventually share the secret with others.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Will Learns to Rope Sargent, Dave 78358 EN MG 4.7 0.5 F 2406 N N - - - While Will Darach is learning to rope at his grandpa's ranch, he discovers that he needs patience and that roping is more than a sport. The coauthor is Ivan Denton. Winchell Mink: The Misadventure Young, Steve 78970 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 22439 N N - - - When a bullied eleven-year-old boy is Begins transformed into his pet turtle, he finds himself catapulted on a series of bizarre adventures. Wind over Dark Tickle Walter, Heather 41939 EN MG 4.3 0.5 F 2333 N N - - - Peter sets out on a journey in search of where the fish have all gone. The coauthor is Eric West. Windchaser Ciencin, Scott 10769 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 29082 N N - - - Raymond and Hugh help a wounded dinosaur in this prehistoric fantasy. Wing High, Gooftah Bennetts, Marlene J. 17090 EN MG 4.8 1.0 F 7942 N N - - - Anna has made friends with the Keas by feeding them, although her Uncle told her not to, and consequently placed them in danger. The Winged Colt of Casa Mia Byars, Betsy 300 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 24499 N N - - N Charles was a serious, bookish kid whose mother had sent him out to his uncle's ranch for the summer. Uncle Coot was tired and bitter. The two just had nothing in common--until an amazing colt that can fly brings them together. The Winner's Circle Snelling, Lauraine 10599 EN MG 4.5 7.0 F 45805 N N - - - As she and her filly Firefly recover from a tragic racing accident, Trish tries to find out who is behind the disturbing threats she continues to receive; and she discovers that God has a perfect plan for her life. The Winner's Walk Patterson, Nancy 109338 EN MG 4.8 2.0 F 16022 N N - - - Surrounded by a multitalented family, Ruth Case Callahan feels driven to succeed, but his failed attempts at various competitions discourage him until he finds a stray dog with a surprising past.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Winnie-the-Pooh Milne, A.A. 148 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 22671 N N - N N Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends delight readers with their adventurous exploits. Winter Shadow Knight, Richard 137270 EN MG 4.8 1.0 F 6314 N N - - - In an isolated mountain village, nine- year-old Maria and her grandfather rescue and raise a wolf cub, Shadow, and when Shadow eventually leaves to join his own kind, a stranger's words help Maria to accept that this is for the best. A Winter's Tale Dale, Jenny 65857 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 20488 N N - - - Christmas is coming, the kennel is full, the dog food is running out, and a blizzard is on the way. But the worst happens when Neil's new puppy disappears, and nothing can bring holiday cheer to King Street Kennels until he is found. Book #15 Wishes, Kisses, and Pigs Hearne, Betsy 43530 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 23440 N N - - N After eleven-year-old Louise makes a wish on the first evening star and her brother turns into a pig, she uses wishes, kisses, and spells to try to put things right again. The Wishing Bone and Other Mitchell, Stephen 71209 EN MG 4.6 0.5 F 2336 N N - - - This book presents nine illustrated Poems poems for children about the power of wishes, an animal court trial with a unique verdict, the search for the last of an unusual creature, and other whimsical topics. Witch Catcher Hahn, Mary Downing 107539 EN MG 4.4 8.0 F 55172 N N - - - Having just moved into the West Virginia home her father inherited from a distant relative, twelve-year-old Jen is surprised that her father is already dating a local antiques dealer and is more surprised by what the spooky woman really wants. The Wizard of Washington Square Yolen, Jane 86482 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 17353 N N - - - David and Leilah are delighted to meet the wizard who lives in the park until he accidently turns David's dog into a statue and the statue is stolen.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Wolf Cross, Gillian 23812 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 43425 N N - - - After being sent to live with her mother, Cassy becomes deeply involved in presenting a theatrical event on wolves. But soon, a plot revolving around her missing father begins to unfold and Cassy begins to sense a terrifying "wolf" stalking her. Wolf at the Door Corcoran, Barbara 10243 EN MG 4.6 6.0 F 41748 N N - - N For the conservation-minded, here is a novel that gives wolves their due. Wolf at the Window Baglio, Ben M. 63672 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 24446 N N - - - On a school vacation in Scotland, Mandy and James visit the local wildlife park to see the star attraction -- two young wolves. Some of the townspeople are scared and want them sent away, but Mandy and James will do anything to make sure they are safe. Wolf Brother Paver, Michelle 85992 EN MG 4.5 8.0 F 57371 N N - - N 6,000 years ago, twelve-year-old Torak and his guide, a wolf cub, set out on a dangerous journey to fulfill an oath the boy made to his dying father. They will travel to the Mountain of the World Spirit seeking a way to destroy a demon- possessed bear. #1 Wolf Cry Goetze, Jutta 47981 EN MG 4.3 2.0 F 15615 N N - - - Min and Jim think Grandpa is strange and scary. If he'd only go back to where he came from. Then, on the night of the big storm, Grandpa tells Min and Jim a tale that changes everything... Wolf Shadows Casanova, Mary 27926 EN MG 4.8 3.0 F 21792 N N - - - When his best friend illegally shoots a wolf while hunting in northern Minnesota, twelve-year-old Seth struggles to determine whether their friendship can survive their different ideas.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description Wonder Horse: The True Story of McCully, Emily 135542 EN MG 4.1 0.5 F 1218 N N - - - This book is a fictionalized account of the World's Smartest Horse Arnold Bill "Doc" Key, a former slave who became a veterinarian and who trained his horse to recognize letters and numbers and to perform in skits, moving the nation toward a belief in treating animals humanely. Wonder's Champion Bentley, Karen 19521 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 43332 N N - - - Cindy needs to prove to everyone that her colt is a winner. This series created by Joanna Campbell. Book #21. Wonder's First Race Campbell, Joanna 19503 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 38513 N N - - - Brad gallops Wonder too fast, and she badly injures her shoulder on the frozen track. Wonder's Promise Campbell, Joanna 19502 EN MG 4.5 6.0 F 38768 N N - - - Wonder's new trainer makes her unruly, and he says she is untrainable. Wonder's Victory Campbell, Joanna 19504 EN MG 4.8 6.0 F 38702 N N - - - Ashleigh is the only hope to ride Wonder to victory after Jilly is injured. Wonder's Yearling Campbell, Joanna 19506 EN MG 4.9 6.0 F 41823 N N - - - Ashleigh wants to help Samantha save the Townsend Acres Breeding farm from auction. Book #6. Woof! Ahlberg, Allan 23763 EN MG 4.7 4.0 F 29520 N N - - - Eric is a perfectly ordinary boy until the night he slowly but surely turns into a dog. The Word Eater Amato, Mary 48342 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 26411 N N - - N 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, at her hated school. The World According to Humphrey Birney, Betty G. 77182 EN MG 4.2 4.0 F 26755 N N - - N Humphrey, pet hamster at Longfellow School, learns that he has an important role to play in helping the teacher and his classmates. Book #1

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description The Wounded Buzzard on Erickson, John R. 7750 EN MG 4.6 3.0 F 19304 N N - - N Accompanying Slim and Little Alfred into Christmas Eve town on a Christmas shopping trip, Hank and Drover run up against a gang of toughs so mean and heartless, it's a wonder they ever make it back to the ranch. Book #13 Wringer Spinelli, Jerry 17800 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 37410 N N - N N As Palmer comes of age, he must either accept the violence of being a wringer at his town's annual Pigeon Day or find the courage to oppose it. Yang the Third and Her Impossible Namioka, Lensey 14149 EN MG 4.5 3.0 F 24039 N N - - N Yingmei Yang changed her name to Family Mary now that she is learning how to "be American." In an attempt to be best friends with popular Holly Hanson, Mary adopts one of Holly's kittens. Now Mary must keep it a secret from her family. Yankee Swap Bryant, Bonnie 19628 EN MG 4.5 5.0 F 32443 N N - - - When a friend of Lisa's visits the stable, she is convinced that she must take a horse that she has ridden home with her. Year of the Black Pony Morey, Walt 120357 EN MG 4.4 6.0 F 41967 N N - - - A boy growing up in the Oregon country in the early 1900s experiences the death of his father, the remarriage of his mother, and the ultimate attainment of a dream. The Year the Wolves Came Rice, Bebe Faas 11500 EN MG 4.7 3.0 F 22412 N N - - - Fourteen-year-old Therese recalls life on her family's farm on the Canadian prairie during the winter of 1906 when the arrival of both blizzards and wolves leads to a terrifying revelation about her beautiful other-worldly mother. You Only Have Nine Lives: A Novel Holm, Jennifer 88660 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 19869 N N - - - As the new spokescat for Le Chat Gourmet cat food, former British feline spy Mr. Stink and his humans travel to France, where he revisits his childhood home and uncovers secrets about his past. The coauthor is Jonathan Hamel.

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Quiz Word Title Author Number Lang IL BL Pts F/NF Count Book RP RV LS VP Description You're the Best, Hannah! Skolsky, Mindy 41633 EN MG 4.2 3.0 F 24517 N N - - - In the 1930's at their family restaurant in Warshaw rural New York state, Hannah and her father each enter separate contests and help each other through the ups and downs of competing. Yuit Edmonds, Yvette 64079 EN MG 4.3 3.0 F 22950 N N - - - Liak is a courageous ten-year-old Inuit girl who talks her grandfather into letting her adopt an orphaned albino seal pup she names Yuit. But the shaman banishes Liak and her pup from the community for offending the Sea Goddess Nuliajuk. Zeely Hamilton, Virginia 250 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 25473 N N - N N Geeder's summer at her uncle's farm is made special because of her friendship with a very tall, composed woman who raises hogs and who closely resembles the magazine photograph of a Watutsi queen. Zink Bennett, Cherie 41634 EN MG 4.1 6.0 F 39243 N N - - - With the help of a trio of zebras from the Serengeti, sixth-grader Becky faces her battle with leukemia, her family's fears for her, her competition with a hypocritical classmate, and, ultimately, her death. Zoo School Hornik, Laurie Miller 79502 EN MG 4.6 4.0 F 24063 N N - - - The students at the strange new Zoo School have never seen a school like it before, but when inspectors try to close it down because of irregularities, the students are surprised to find out how much they have learned. Zucchini out West Dana, Barbara 34720 EN MG 4.5 4.0 F 30077 N N - - - Ten-year-old Billy suspects that his pet ferret Zucchini may be a black-footed ferret, one of the rarest mammals in the world, and takes him on a trip through the West to meet the handful of black- footed ferrets known to exist.

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