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Fifty Great American Short Stories (7-AD)
This is a great collection of classic stories
Story Collections
from American authors, some well-known and
cherished and other less famous but still bril☼Make Way for McCloskey: Robert McCloskey
liant. Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel
Treasury (PK-3)
Hawthorne, Luck by Mark Twain, To Build a
From Make Way for Ducklings to Blueberries
Fire by Jack London, Soldiers of the Republic by
for Sal, this hardcover volume contains eight
Dorothy Parker, The Harness by John Steinbeck,
of Robert McCloskey’s acclaimed children’s
and The Old People by William Faulkner are
books. Stories in this collection include Make
just a few of the 50 unabridged stories collected
Way for Ducklings; Blueberries for Sal; The
in this book. With a large variety of authors and
Doughnuts from Homer Price; Burt Dow, Deepstyles, this collection is not to be missed. 654
Water Man; Lentil; Ever So Much More So from Classic Myths to Read Aloud (K-8)
pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
Centerburg Tales; Time of Wonder; and One
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Morning in Maine. These classic stories contain ries that have been retold through generations.
the original text and artwork, and biographical Many stories from Greek and Roman mythology World’s Greatest Short Stories Thrift Ed (8-AD)
information provides insight into McCloskey’s are included, as are tales from the Illiad and
This economical collection contains some of
enduring legacy in the world of children’s litera- the Odyssey. The book is intended for adults to the greatest short stories ever written. In all, 20
ture. Oversized. 144 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
read to children, but older children could easily short stories by 20 renowned, classic writers
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interesting as well. The book is divided into two Scrivener” by Herman Melville, “The Mark on
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Read-Aloud Treasury sections, one for ages five and up, and one for the Wall” by Virginia Woolf, and “A Clean,
(PK-3)
ages eight and up. The first section includes 19 Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway.
When Marcella finds an old rag doll with myths, including The Gift of Athena, The Origin Whether you’re searching for some great examyarn hair, shoe button eyes, a painted nose, of the Seasons, Pegasus the Winged Horse, ples of short stories that have stood the test
and a smiling mouth in Grandma’s attic, she Cupid and Pschye, and Jason and the Golden of time or you’re just looking for some great
instantly falls in love. When Grandma places Fleece. The second section includes twenty sto- reading, I would recommend this collection.
Raggedy Ann in Marcella’s care, Raggedy Ann ries, including Perseus and the Gorgon's Head, Compiled by James Daley, 236 pgs, pb.
soon finds herself at home with the other The Riddle of the Sphinx, The Story of Helen of 041467 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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dolls in the nursery. This collection of stories Troy, The Gods Take Sides, The Wooden Horse,
recounts the many adventures Raggedy Ann and Aeneas Visits the Lower World. Preceding
and Andy (and the other dolls) find themselves each myth is a list of vocabulary words and Great American Short Stories (9-AD)
in. Stories include How Raggedy Ann and definitions, and pronunciation of difficult words
Don't be fooled by its size - this compact volAndy Came to Marcella’s House, The Nursery is integrated into the text itself. Excerpts are also ume houses 26 classic American short stories,
Dance, Raggedy Ann Learns a Lesson, Raggedy included that share how words have entered our each story selected both for its popularity and
Ann and the Painter, Doctor Raggedy Andy, language through these stories. ~ Rachel S.
excellence in the short story genre. Included are
Raggedy Ann’s Trip on the River, The Taffy Pull, 012055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.95 10.75 "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving, "Young
Raggedy Ann and the Strange Dolls, Raggedy
Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne,
Ann’s New Sisters, and The Singing Shell. 94
"Bartleby the Scrivener" by Hermann Melville,
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"The Catbird Seat" by James Thurber, as well as
Fifty Famous Stories Retold (1-8)
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This book contains fifty well-known short great stories from Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain,
stories compiled by James Baldwin, a respected Bret Harte, Ambrose Bierce, Henry James, Mary
Bedtime Story Book: Classic Tales From author and textbook editor of the 1800’s. Many Wilkins Freeman, Hamlin Garland, O. Henry,
Childhood (PK-5)
of the stories you have probably read, or heard Edith Wharton, Stephen Crane, Sherwood
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7.50 before, in one form or another, and most Anderson, Wilbur Daniel Steele, Conrad Aiken,
teach a worthy lesson or moral. A few of the Katherine Anne Porter, William March, William
James Herriot’s Treasury of Inspirational tales included are: The Brave Three Hundred, Faulkner, John Steinbeck, Paul Horgan, John
Characters for Children (PK-6)
Androclus and the Lion, The Blind Men and the O'Hara, Walter Van Tilburg Clark, Eudora
The warm hues in these magnificent illustra- Elephant, George Washington and His Hatchet, Welty, and Hortense Calisher. 512 pgs, pb.
tions bring this collection alive. Read about and The Story of William Tell. 185 pgs, pb. ~ 003707 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
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Herriot’s veterinarian practice in Yorkshire,
☼Great American Short Stories (9-AD)
England. Your children might decide that they Thirty More Famous Stories Retold (1-8)
This Dover Thrift Edition includes 19 short
want to be vets too! This treasury is hardbound 041071 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 10.75 stories from classic authors like Nathaniel
and comes with a beautiful dustcover. You and
Hawthorne, Jack London, Ernest Hemingway,
your children will store up precious memories
Ambrose Bierce, Mark Twain, and many more
as you sit together and read James Herriot’s American Tall Tales (4-8)
(with dates ranging from 1835-1927). Covering
captivating stories. This amazing collection
This book contains the fanciful stories of a wide range of writing styles and topics, the
is also available in an unabridged audio CD eight legendary men of the early American titles include "Young Goodman Brown", "The
format, with the wonderful stories read aloud frontier. Young and old alike will enjoy the Tell-Tale Heart", "Bartleby", "The Luck of the
by the famed voice of Jim Dale. Comes on two exciting, if slightly exaggerated, tales of Paul Roaring Camp", "The Bride Comes to Yellow
CDs with a total running time of 1.5 hours. ~ Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Stormalong, Mike Fink, Sky", "The Private History of a Campaign that
Genevieve
Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, Failed", "A White Heron", "The Goophered
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Grapevine", "A New England Nun", "The Yellow
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Stockings", "To Build a Fire", "An Occurrence at
Owl Creek Bridge", "The Lost Phoebe", "Paul’s
Best Shorts: Favorite Short Stories for Sharing Case", "Bernice Bobs Her Hair", "The Egg", and
"The Killers". 248 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
(5-7)
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COLLECTIONS / ANTHOLOGIES
Mike Mulligan and More: Virginia Lee Burton
Treasury (PK-AD)
This book contains four of Virginia Lee Burton’s
best-loved children’s books, unabridged and
with the original illustrations. Contains Mike
Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little
House, Katy and the Big Snow, and Maybelle
the Cable Car. Discover why these books have
been children’s classics for more than sixty
years. 202 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
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Seeing Ourselves: Great Stories from America’s
Past (9-AD)
This collection of twenty stories builds a picture of America from the early nineteenth century through World War I. Here, you will find
classics such as “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,”
“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras
County,” “A White Heron,” and “The Yellow
Wall-paper.” Presented chronologically, each
story is prefaced by an introduction that lists the
year of publication and explains the work’s literary significance. The back of the book contains
a “Works Consulted” section for further reference. 465 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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he remains best-known for his magical fairy
tales published between 1835 and 1872. For
150 years, his stories have been delighting both
adults and children. Packed with a light-hearted
whimsy combined with a mature wisdom, they
are as entrancing as ever.
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Fifty Great Short Stories (10-AD)
Edited by Milton Crane, this book offers a
comprehensive selection of the world’s best
short fiction stories. Including works by English,
American, and Continental writers of the past
100 years, the variety in style and subject is
enormous, but all feature the high quality of
writing that has made them classics. Examples
of the fifty stories included are: The Garden
Party by Katherine Mansfield, The Three-Day
Blow by Ernest Hemingway, The Lottery by
Shirley Jackson, The Masque of the Red Death
by Edgar Allan Poe, The Chrysanthemums by
John Steinbeck, That Evening Sun by William
Faulkner, Thrawn Janet by Robert Louis
Stevenson, and many more. 572 pgs, pb.
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Grimm's Fairy Tales (7-AD)
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, more commonly
known as the brothers Grimm, were born in
Germany. They had a dream to collect all
of the old fairy tales of Germany before they
were lost and forgotten. Although they read
and researched, most of the stories came from
being passed down through the generations.
The brothers collected 200 tales, and published
them in two volumes. This book contains 55
of their stories, some you may recognize, and
others you won't. Even if they are familiar, this
is probably a version different than you have
seen. Either way, you will enjoy these fairy
tales, some dark and some merry. Occasional
black line drawings illustrate the story. 342 pgs.
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Fairy Tale Collections
Random House Book of Fairy Tales (PK-4)
You and your family will be enchanted by
this collection of nineteen fairy tales. You will
recognize most of the tales—Rapunzel, Jack
and the Beanstalk, and Snow White—but you
may discover some lesser-known gems, too.
Color and black and white illustrations appear
throughout each story, and the book provides
a list of sources in the back for further reading.
208 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
006031 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 15.25
☼Fairy Tale Book: Classic Tales From
Childhood (PK-5)
This collection of twenty classic fairy tales from
around the world is sure to become a favorite
in your home library. “Frog Prince,” “Hansel
and Gretel,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Steadfast Tin
Soldier,” “Thumbelina,” and “Snow Queen” are
just some of the stories in this volume. Black
and white illustrations and decorative borders
add a vintage, timeless quality to each tale. 126
pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
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Hans Christian Andersen: The Complete Fairy
Tales (7-AD)
Well over 1,100 pages of your favorite stories in one tome! Just think - The Emperor's
New Clothes, Nightingale, Ugly Duckling,
Thumbelina, The Real Princess, and 163 other
tales, all in one place! Hans Christian Andersen
(1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a
shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he
was adopted by a patron and became a shortstory writer, novelist, and playwright, though
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Fairy Books (PK-AD)
Each of these four books contains a collection
of over thirty complete, unabridged fairytales
edited by Andrew Lang. The stories are presented in "clear, lively prose for which Lang was
famous," and they are generally considered to
be the "best English versions of standard stories."
Recommended in The Well-Trained Mind, these
books will quickly become a treasured addition
to your home library. ~ Enh
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The first book, comprised of some of the
world's best known fairytales including
Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltzkin, Beauty
and the Beast, Hansel and Gretel, and
Goldilocks.
017658 Red Fairy Book . . . . 10.95
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The second book, contains some familiar favorites (i.e. Jack and the Beanstalk,
Rapunzel, Snow White) as well as lesser
known fairy tales from French, German,
Danish, Russian, and Roumanian sources.
007925 Orange Fairy Book . 12.95 10.50
The tales included in this book find their
sources from countries such as Rhodesia and
Uganda, as well as from cultures including
the American Indian and the Punjab.
008662 Violet Fairy Book . . 14.95 12.25
Much like the contents of the Orange Fairy
Book, the Violet Fairy Book contains less
familiar fairytales from a wide range of
countries including Japan, Serbia, Lithuania,
Portugal, and Russia.
Jewish Fairy Tales (PK-AD)
23 fairy tales from Jewish folklore. Titles
include The Magic Apples, The Goblin and
the Princess, and King Solomon's Carpet. An
Evergreen Classic. 130 pgs.
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Chinese Fairy Tales Children’s Thrift (3-7)
This Dover edition includes sixteen stories by
Frederick H. Martens that were taken from The
Chinese Fairy Book. Print is easy to read, and
eighteen charming illustrations enhance the
text. The authentic Chinese fairy tales include
a variety of fables, legends of the gods, ghost
stories, myths, and more. A few examples are
“Why Dog and Cat are Enemies,” “The FlowerElves,” “The Dragon Princess,” and “The Bird
with Nine Heads.” 76 pgs, pb.
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Favorite Celtic Fairy Tales Children’s Thrift
(3-7)
The charm and magic of Celtic imagination
is captured in these eight popular tales by
Joseph Jacobs. This Dover edition includes an
unabridged selection of stories from Celtic Fairy
Tales and More Celtic Fairy Tales. Six illustrations and easy-to-read type make the stories very
readable. “The Shepherd of Myddvai,” “The
Fate of the Children of Lir,” “The Tale of Ivan,”
and “The Sea-Maiden” are included.
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☼Rootabaga Stories (3-AD)
First published in 1922, this collection of
American fairy tales by Carl Sandburg is guaranteed to make you smile. Sandburg’s stories
take you to Rootabaga Country, where you will
meet whimsical, fanciful characters such as blue
foxes, corn fairies, flummywisters, baby balloon pickers, and countless others with equally
unusual names. In Rootabaga Country, there’s a
Village of Liver-and-Onions, railroad tracks that
zigzag, pigs that wear bibs, and girls that kick
slippers at the moon. These charming, humorous short stories are accompanied by black and
white period illustrations. 176 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Traditional Irish Fairytales (6-AD)
James Stephens was an Irish poet and novelist
who put his studies of the Gaelic language and
Celtic culture to work to compose these retellings of traditional Irish fairy tales. Each of the
10 stories is a time-honored tale that is vividly
brought to life by black-and-white illustrations
by Arthur Rackham. The tales included in this
unabridged collection are: "The Story of Tuan
mac Cairill," "The Boyhood of Fionn," "The
Birth of Bran," "Oisin's Mother," "The Wooing
of Becfola," "The Little Brawl at Allen," "The
Carl of the Drab Coat," "The Enchanted Cave of
Cesh Corran," "Becuma of the White Skin," and
"Mongan's Frenzy." These enchanting, whimsical tales will truly enrich any study of folklore,
Ireland, or Celtic culture. 208 pgs. - Elise
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8.25
Irish Fairy Legends (6-AD)
First published in 1825, this collection of 38
stories by folklorist T. Crofton Croker was a
bestseller in its day. The tales introduce you to
pixies, leprechauns, fairies and other supernatural creatures in a mix of dark and humorous stories. “The Headless Horseman,” “The Legend of
Knocksheogowna,” and “The Enchanted Lake”
are just a few of the stories found in this collection. Delightful 19th century woodcut illustrations appear throughout. 215 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Poetry Collections
Talking Like the Rain: Read-to-Me Book of
Poems (PK-K)
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Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's
Poems (PK-AD)
This book contains many old favorites. It
returns us to the forgotten treasures of American
children's poetry. It features beautiful drawings from the best children's book illustrations
through history-including archival selections
from rare and early editions. This state-of-theart anthology revives the classic poems but also
retains the atmosphere of the periods in which
they were written. There are selections from
early Native Americans as children's poetry
began with their cradle songs. Then it moves
on to the 1787 "Alphabet" poem from the New
England Primer; to 'The Three Little Kittens";
to poems by Emily Dickinson, Carl Sandburg,
Robert Frost, E.E. Cummings, Janet S. Wong and
several more! This is one poetry book that will
not gather dust on the shelf as the older readers
will want to read it often and younger children
will want their favorite poems read to them time
and time again! 96 pgs. ~ Phyllis
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Random House Book of Poetry for Children
We have many poetry books in our house.
While we can’t agree on which is best, this
anthology is definitely one of our favorites!
Compiled especially for children ages 5-12, it’s
a veritable treasure house of delightful poetry,
both classic and contemporary. Charmingly
illustrated by Arnold Loebel, the 572 poems
(selected by Jack Prelutsky) are arranged in
fourteen thematic sections. Not only an “award
winner” at our house, this compendium has
earned numerous distinguished awards from
the American Library Association, Children’s
Editor’s Choice, the International Reading
Association, and School Library Journal. Ours
is getting quite dog-eared - like any much-read
book! Please note there is one small section that
includes poems on “magic” and mythical creatures, such as trolls, goblins, ghosts, and witches, but little mention of Halloween is made in
the seasonal and holiday section. 244 pgs, hc.
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☼Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection
(PK-AD)
This is a beautifully illustrated book of poetry
edited by poet Michael Rosen, the Children’s
Laureate of Britain. The book features 38 very
well-known poets and several poems for each,
presented in chronological order spanning the
years from 1564 (Williams Shakespeare’s birth)
to 2000 (Judith Wright’s death). The table of
contents shows a picture of each poet, along
with the lifespan dates, plus the particular
poems covered with the page reference. As
a result of the chronological order, the table
of contents doubles as a timeline of sorts.
Other poets include William Blake, William
Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Emily
Bronte, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Lewis
Carroll, Robert Louis Stevenson, Carl Sandburg,
and more. The text includes a very brief biographical note about each poet. A few of the
poems have explanatory notes at the back, but
only a few. The illustrations truly are beautiful,
and I especially appreciate the fact that there is
a portrait of each poet. This book would make
a great resource for a poetry study or a nice volume for browsing. 160 pgs, pb ~ Caryl
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Favorite Poems, Old and New (PK-AD)
Suggested for use with several major curriculums, this is a thick, delightful compilation of
a wide variety of poetry. While the Random
House Book of Poetry above is directed more
toward children both in format and poetic selections, Favorite Poems is more of a read-aloudfrom or teaching resource. Here are most of the
poems you’d ever want to share or study with
your children. Older children with an appreciation of poetry will also enjoy it.
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My First Oxford Book of Poems (K-4)
Introduce young students to poetry with the
gems found in this appealing collection. Each
book contains an eclectic mix of older, classic
poems as well as newer, lesser-known works.
All of the poems are identified by author and
accompanied by colorful illustrations in a variety of styles. There books contain an assortment
of types of poems, with a nice mix of subjects,
themes, moods, and rhyme. For example, there
are nonsense poems, poems about nature,
poems about pets, and even a few poems about
the Bible. An index of authors, titles and first
lines is located in the back. 96 pgs, pb. Edited
by John Foster. ~ Lisa
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The Harp and the Laurel Wreath (K-12)
Language development is significantly enriched
by exposure to good poetry. This book is a great
resource because in one volume, it contains
many poems that concern noble actions or
ideas. This book contains all the poems recommended in Laura Berquist’s Designing Your own
Classical Curriculum, with substantial additions
for the high school years. The extensive collection includes poems by Robert Louis Stevenson,
Henry Longfellow, Robert Browning, Robert
Frost, William Shakespeare, and many others.
It divides the poems into sections that appeal to
students in the early years (K-3), at the grammatical stage (grades 4-6), at the dialectical stage
(grades 7-9), and at the rhetorical stage (grades
10-12). It provides an introduction that suggests
ways teachers can apply the poems to all grade
levels. Following some of the poems that have
more difficult language are study questions to
get students to dissect the poem and really think
about its meaning. An index of poets, poems,
first lines, dictation selections, and selections
to memorize are all included to make it easy to
locate specific poems. ~ Rachel S.
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☼Poems for Memorization (1-10)
This inexpensive volume contains over two
hundred poems selected and graded for use in
Christian education. The poems touch upon a
variety of themes, including God, nature, and
good character. You will recognize some of the
poems and authors, but many of the contributions are from lesser-known and anonymous
poets, too – so you will definitely discover
some hidden gems! The poems are grouped
into grade levels ranging from 1st to 10th.
“Evening Prayer,” “The Worth of a Smile,”
“God Has Time” and “Contentment” are some
of the poems in this collection. Small black and
white illustrations appear in the margins; index
included. 199 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems
(3-8)
Concrete poems are poems where the arrangement of letters, typefaces chosen, and the
way space is used all add meaning and fun
to the poem beyond that contained in the
actual words. This book would serve as a great
example of concrete poetry when you’re teaching students various poetic forms. It contains
30 concrete poems from various poets, all
entertaining and unique (like a poem about a
giraffe that is actually shaped like a giraffe and a
poem about tennis that you have to switch back
and forth between two pages to read). Colorful
illustrations add to the fun and make the poems
even more visually appealing. Great to read for
fun or as a supplement when studying poetry.
36 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
Listen, My Children (K-5)
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as recommended by the Core Knowledge
sequence. Biographical sketches and notes for
some poems are included, and simple illustrations depict these timeless passages.
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Poems of Faith (5-AD)
"Faith makes me any thing, or all,/That I
believe is in the sacred story:/And when sin
placeth me in Adam's fall,/Faith sets me higher
in his glory." writes the renowned poet, George
Hebert, on Christian faith in his poem "Faith."
This collection of distinctive voices is a rare
find. It is wonderful to read the words of men
and women from the past five decades who
have recorded their deepest thoughts and feelings on paper and to find that they had the same
questions, struggles, joys and sorrows that we
have today. When you open this book, you will
find the poems of British and American poets,
including William Blake, Emily Brontë, Emily
Dickinson, John Donne, Christina Rossetti, and
George Hebert, just to name a few. Let these
poems be inspiring and comforting as you enjoy
this rich treasury. - elise
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Mentor Book of Major American Poets (9+)
This 536-page collection features collections
of poetry from twenty classic American poets
including: Edward Taylor, Wallace Stevens,
Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Carlos Williams,
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Ezra Pound,
Walt Whitman, Marianne Moore, Edgar Allan
Poe, John Crowe Ransom, Emily Dickinson,
Edna St. Vincent Millay, Edwin Arlington
Robinson, Archibald MacLeish, Stephen Crane,
e.e. cummings, Robert Frost, Hart Crane,
Vachel Lindsay, and W.H. Auden. A good mix
of both well-known and lesser-known works are
represented - 370 poems in all. Biographical
notes on each poet and a complete index are
included.
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Mentor Book of Major British Poets (9-AD)
The work of 22 major British poets is showcased here through over 400 poems, selected to
display the range of talent each poet possessed.
Poets included are: William Blake, William
Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord
Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats, Alfred
Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, Emily Bronte,
Matthew Arnold, Christina Rossetti, Algernon
Charles, Thomas Hardy, Gerard Manley
Hopkins, John Davidson, A.E. Housman,
William Butler Yeats, D.H. Lawrence, Edwin
Muir, Wilfred Owen, Robert Graves, George
Barker, and Dylan Thomas. 576 pgs, pb.
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Poetry Collections from Dover
A Child’s Garden of Verse (all ages)
A captivating easy-to-read book of poems for
kids that are based on the magic of being a
child. Over 60 poems include, “The Land of
Nod,” “My Shadow,” “My Bed is a Boat,” and
many more favorites by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Unabridged.
008671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
A Child’s Garden of Verse Coloring Book
(PK-8)
25 delightful poems, with illustrations. Poems
about the wind, swinging, shadows, playing in
bed, and more, with pictures to color!
008672 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
3.25
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Favorite Poems of Childhood (2-6)
These unabridged poems come straight from
your childhood. Share in the delight of countless others, including your own family, as you
bring these poems into circulation in your own
home. Included are: "The Walrus and the
Carpenter" - Lewis Caroll; "The Owl and the
Pussy-cat" - Edward Lear; "I'm Nobody! Who
are you?" - Emily Dickinson; and many, many
more.
028398 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
Favorite Poems for Children Coloring Book
(K-4)
Children can color their way through their
favorite poems by Christina Rossetti, Lewis
Carrol, Emily Dickinson, Edward Lear, Eugene
Field, and 6 other poets.
005819 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
3.25
100 Best-Loved Poems (all ages)
A collection of 100 of the finest and most
popular poems from the 16th to the 20th
centuries. Poetry lovers can read works by
Shakespeare, Frost, Browning, Yeats, Marlowe,
Poe, Dickinson, Milton, Donne, Shelley, and
many, many more. Small and inexpensive, this
book is nice for carrying with you to read in
your spare time. 101 pgs.
008670 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
101 Great American Poems (PK-AD)
An inexpensive “thrift” edition of some of the
best poetry by American authors. Poems were
selected for their popularity and their literary qualities. Some poets/poems included are:
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”; Walt Whitman’s
“I Hear America Singing”; “Old Ironsides,”
by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.,”Thanatopsis,”
by William Cullen Bryant; “The Road Not
Taken,” by Robert Frost, plus selections from
Vachel Lindsay, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Emily
Dickinson, Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, Marianne
Moore, and many others. 80 pgs, pb.
000438 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
World War One British Poets (9-AD)
With topics like mortality, loss of friends, separation from family, and the loss of innocence,
it’s no wonder that WWI produced moving war
poetry from a variety of British poets. This small
volume includes works from the likes of Rupert
Brooke (The Soldier), Wilfred Owen (Anthem for
Doomed Youth), Siegfried Sassoon (In the Pink),
Isaac Rosenberg (Break of Day in the Trenches),
Rudyard Kipling (The Choice) and more. There
are over 70 selections in all. 72 pgs, pb.
046254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
Poetry Collections - By Author
Poetry for Young People (3-8)
An appreciation for poetry is something you
can instill in your children at a young age.
This series introduces the works of some of
the most talented poets in history, such as
Emily Dickinson, Rudyard Kipling, and Walt
Whitman. Each 48-page book has stunning,
painted illustrations portraying the poem's message. Hard to understand terms are defined to
enhance comprehension. The timeless writings
and breathtaking illustrations will attract children to the beautiful world of poetry. – elise
EACH HARDCOVER BOOK . 14.95 10.50
037058 Alfred, Lord Tennyson
037943 American Poetry
037059 Animal Poems
035400 Maya Angelou
037074 Robert Browning
037079 Seasons
039930 William Blake
037089 William Butler Yeats
037092 William Wordsworth
EACH SOFTCOVER BOOK . . . 6.95
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037061 Carl Sandburg
037063 Edgar Allan Poe
037064 Edna St. Vincent Millay
037065 Edward Lear
037944 Emily Dickinson
022048 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
037069 Lewis Carroll
036858 Robert Frost
037075 Robert Louis Stevenson
037077 Rudyard Kipling
037085 Walt Whitman
037091 William Shakespeare
Visit to William Blake’s Inn: Songs for Innocent
and Experienced Travelers (3-9)
033825 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
5.35
☼Complete English Poems (11-AD)
George Herbert is considered one of the
great English religious poets of the seventeenth
century. This volume contains The Temple,
Herbert’s great structure of poems published
in 1633, together with significant variations of
early versions. Also included are all of Herbert’s
other English poems; selections from his Latin
poetry with English translations; and his major
prose piece, A Priest to the Temple. Izaak
Walton’s Life of Herbert, first published in 1670,
provides a seventeenth century biography of the
great poet. Some of the poems featured in this
collection include “Easter-Wings,” “Humility,”
“Virtue,” “Cross,” and “Redemption.” Editor
John Tobin provides an introduction, table of
dates (timeline), suggested resources for further
reading, and extensive notes. Indexes of titles
and first lines included. 460 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
003607 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 12.15
Poetry Collections from Dover - By Author
046090 Evangeline and Other Poems . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
Henry Longfellow’s romantic poem
Evangeline tells the tale of danger and
heartbreak in Acadia. This book contains Evangeline, Mezzo Cammin, Divina
Commedia, and other poems by this 19th
century American poet. 67 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
046245 Essay on Man and Other Poems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
This selection of poems by Alexander Pope
showcases his talent and the reason he’s
one of the most beloved poets of the 18th
century. Included totally uncut are Ode on
Solitude, The Dying Christian to His Soul,
Elegy to the memory of an Unfortunate
Lady, An Essay on Criticism, The Rape of
the Lock, Essay on Man, Epistle IV, Epistle
to Dr. Arbuthnot, and Epigram: Engraved
on the Collar of a Dog. A great selection.
100 pgs, pb.
006134 Favorite Poems of William Wordsworth . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
39 poems from the great and influential English writer and poet William
Wordsworth. The selections in this Dover
Thrift Edition are mostly from the writing
he did between 1798 and 1806. They
include: "Lines Composed a Few Miles
Above Tintern Abby," the "Lucy" series, "I
Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," and more.
021532 Favorite Poems of Longfellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow remains one
of the most popular American poets of all
time. This collection gathers together a
variety of his writings for an economic but
thorough look at the poet’s work. Since the
book is smaller and avoids excerpting, only
one of his longer poems (“Miles Standish”)
is included, but many of his other famous
works are given, such as “Hymn to the
Night,” “The Rainy Day,” “The Slaves
Dream,” “The Building of the Ship,” “The
Children’s Hour,” “Paul Revere’s Ride,”
and many more. 26 poems are included
altogether. 82 pgs, pb.
005909 Goblin Market and Other Poems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
These 53 poems by Christina Rossetti begin
with one of her most famous - Goblin
Market. Many more of her best-known sonnets, ballads, and shorter lyrics follow.
033394 Great Short Poems . . 1.50
1.25
For all you poetry lovers out there, here
is a great collection of short poems for
your enjoyment. While these 138 poems
are short in length (around sixteen lines
or less), their beauty and power is long
and withstanding. Enjoy poems by Robert
Frost, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson,
Shakespeare, Dylan Thomas, William Butler
Yeats, and many other well known poets.
017619 Jabberwocky and Other Poems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
Lewis Carroll has written many poems, and
38 of his most appealing are reprinted here
in this Dover Thrift Edition book. Some of
these are: "Poeta Fit, non Nascitur," "A Sea
Dirge," "The Mad Gardener's Song," and
"Father William."
006058 My Last Duchess and Other
Poems . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
Robert Browning penned a number of wellknown works back in the 1800s. 42 of
his poems are collected into this short
book, including: "Fra Lippo Lippi," "How
it Strikes a Contemporary," "The Pied Piper
of Hamlin," "Love Among the Ruins," and
many others.
005844 Raven and Other Favorite Poems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
One of America's most famous writers of
short stories and poems, Edgar Allan Poe's
more well-known poems are ready to be
read - "The Bells," "Ulalume," "To Helen,"
and "The Conqueror Worm" are all included
in this collection of over 40 of Poe's finest.
005845 Road Not Taken and Other Poems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
The pleasure of reading one of Robert
Frost's clear but meaningful poems can
now be multiplied 28 times for even more
enjoyment. "An Old Man's Winter Night,"
"Meeting and Passing," "Putting In the Seed,"
"The Hill Wife," and "The Sound of Trees"
are all included in this book.
023299 Charge of the Light Brigade & Other Poems . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
This handy collection offers a substantial
sampling of Tennyson poetry at a great
price. It contains a representative selection
of his best works, with shorter poems given
in their entirety, carefully chosen excerpts
for some longer works, and the famous long
narrative poem “Enoch Arden” presented
completely. With selections like “The Lady
of Shalott,” “The Beggar Maid,” and “The
Charge of the Light Brigade,” readers will
easily see how Tennyson has remained an
admired, widely quoted poet. 94 pgs, pb.
005924 Selected Poems of Emily
Dickinson . . . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
With more than 100 of her poems collected
between the covers of this book, you'll be
able to enjoy plenty of poetry from one of
America's favorite poets. This collection
includes: "The Chariot," "Hope," "There's a
Certain Slant of Light," and "I Taste a Liquor
Never Brewed."
The Poems of Phillis Wheatley w/ Letters &
Memoir (5-AD)
Born in Africa in 1753, Phillis Wheatley was
kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery. She
created a sensation when she became the first
black American poet to publish a book, Poems
on Various Subjects: Religious and Moral, on
which this volume is based. Her poems offer
interesting insights into African-American literary traditions as well as her classical, religious
New England education. In addition to her
poems, this work includes letters and a memoir
written by Margaretta Matild Odell, a descendant of the Wheatley family. 77 pgs, pb.~ Lisa
012198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
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Please also see our Reading section for leveled
reading series such as I Can Read, Step Into
Reading, and many more.
☼Sandra Boynton Board Books (PK-K)
If you’ve read any Sandra Boynton books,
you were probably immediately enchanted.
Adorable and lovable creatures bring the bouncy, lyrical text to life. As they say on the back,
each book is “seriously silly,” but kids of all
ages (and adults, too!) will say “Again, again!”
after every read. ~ Megan
EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 5.99
4.25
Each board book below contains 13 pages.
021709 A to Z
Each letter defines an animal whose name
starts with that letter accompanied by a
delightful illustration.
021721 Blue Hat, Green Hat
All of the animals model pieces of clothing
in different colors, but that silly turkey just
can’t seem to get it right!
021724 But Not the Hippopotamus
After being left out all day, will the hippo
join in when invited to play?
021739 Doggies
Counting to ten can get pretty loud when all
the dogs add their voices!
021791 Going-To-Bed Book
Join the animals as they prepare for bed on
their rocking boat.
028384 Happy Hippo, Angry Duck
021890 Horns to Toes
The monsters delight in their similarities
from ten fingers and toes to fuzzy tummies.
021912 Moo, Baa, La La La!
Find out what all the animals say (even
those three singing pigs!).
021915 Opposites
Humorous pictures portray opposite words.
EACH BOOK BELOW (exc noted) 6.95 5.50
Each board book below, except those noted,
contains 20 pages
022595 Barnyard Dance!
All the farm animals gather together to do
some fancy footwork.
022609 Belly Button Book!
Who knew the hippo’s pride was his belly
button? Join them at the beach as they show
them off!
022636 Birthday Monsters!
Those birthday monsters might crash and
threaten to ruin your birthday, but they’ll
end the book with a nice surprise.
022646 Fifteen Animals!
Count those fifteen pets, but you may get
them confused as they (almost) all have the
same name!
022654 Hey, Wake Up!
There are so many fun things to wake up
and do as the animals join together to play.
021802 Hippos Go Berserk . . 7.99
5.55
Count up to 9 and back down to 1 again as
the hippos gather together to party! 29 pgs.
022723 Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!
Learn about your opposites with this cute
book about dinosaurs.
022723 One, Two, Three!
Count your way up to ten and find out
which activities are right for a crowd!
022742 Pajama Time!
Celebrate jammies as you get ready for bed.
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014507 Perfect Piggies!
021958 Snoozers . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.25
Subtitled “7 Short Short Bedtime Stories for
Lively Little Kids,” this volume is larger in
format and contains each silly little story on
a two-page spread. 15 pgs.
022766 Snuggle Puppy!
Subtitled “a little love song,” this is the perfect read for your little cuddle bunny.
022820 Your Personal Penguin
A penguin and hippo may seem an odd couple, but what fun they can have together!
☼Little Pookie Board Books (PK-K)
You’re probably already familiar with Sandra
Boynton’s adorable books for young children.
This series is no exception, featuring a lovable
little pig named Little Pookie and his mother.
Join Little Pookie and Mom as they dance the
day away in Let’s Dance, Little Pookie, go
through the bedtime routine in Night-Night,
Little Pookie, and try to figure out what’s making
Little Pookie cry in What’s Wrong, Little Pookie?
Kids will love the lyrical text and colorful illustrations in these 15-page board books. ~ Megan
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
047743 Happy Birthday, Little Pookie
020841 Let’s Dance, Little Pookie
020857 Night-Night, Little Pookie
020948 What’s Wrong, Little Pookie?
Five Little Monkeys Series (PK-1)
When you have five little monkeys, what do
you get? Lots of silliness, of course! These
enjoyable books feature fun stories that will
effortlessly reinforce your child’s counting skills.
If you decide to start with the well-known story
of Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed be
aware that your curiosity might overtake you
and leave you wondering what those monkeys
with nothing to do eventually found to do!
Written and Illustrated by Eileen Christelow.
Books are also available in a Book & CD set
which features an audiobook CD. The stories
are recited in a lively voice, and there are
two different versions of the recording. One
includes page turn signals (for beginning readers) and one does not (for more independent
readers). Great for quiet time reading. ~ Tasha
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.35
047488 Play Hide-and-Seek
017319...Jumping on the Bed . 017322...Sitting in a Tree
017323...With Nothing to Do
EACH BOOK & CD . . . . . . . 10.99
8.25
035798 Jumping on a Bed w/ CD
004309 Sitting in a Tree w/ CD
☼Five Little Monkeys Board Books (PK-1)
We all know the fate of the five naughty little
monkeys who jumped on the bed, but what
about those same lovable monkeys when they
wash the car or bake a birthday cake? These
board books feature super-cute illustrations and
humorous rhyming text as the little monkeys go
about their adventures. Kids will love reading
these tales over and over again – and Mom and
Dad will enjoy it as well! hc, 30 pgs. ~ Megan
EACH BOARD BK (exc noted) . 6.99
5.35
046894 …Bake a Birthday Cake
046895 …Sitting in a Tree . . 5.95
4.65
046897 …with Nothing to Do
046896 …Wash the Car . . . . 5.99
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Classic Books with Holes (PK-2)
What could make a classic children’s book
even better? Holes, of course! The colorful
pages of these books feature shaped cutouts
that complement the text and reveal portions
of the final illustration. In my sample copy,
Old MacDonald Had a Farm, each page adds
a cutout for a different type of animal – first
a dog; then a dog and the sheep; then a dog,
the sheep, and some ducks. By the end of the
book, there are six holes showing six different
animals on Old MacDonald’s farm. Children
will enjoy reading the text and discovering the
new holes with each turn of the pages. Some
of the titles in the series come in two different
versions. There is a softcover book with a CD
which children can read/sing along with or a
sturdier board book without a CD. - Melissa
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
EACH BOOK W/ CD . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Board Bk
Soft w/ CD
042105 Ants Go Marching!
042106 Cows in the Kitchen
042107 Down by the Station
042108
042111 Farmer in the Dell
042112 Five Little Ducks
042113
042118 Old MacDonald...
042119
042121 Over in the Meadow
042122
042124 Ten Little Monkeys
042125
042126 Old Lady Who Swallowed...042127
042128 The House that Jack Built 042115
042132 Wheels on the Bus
042133
Clifford Series (PK-2)
Stephen used to love the Clifford books when
he was younger. I'm not sure what it is about
the idea of a friendly red dog the size of a house
that is so appealing to young children, but the
stories are funny and wholesome, and the list of
adventures and trouble a huge but well-meaning
pet can get into are endless. We've listed a few
of the older classic books here - if they like them
as much as Stevie did, we'll add more!
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 3.99
2.95
030050 Clifford and the Big Storm
030052 Clifford Takes a Trip
030054 Clifford To the Rescue
030057 Clifford's Good Deeds
030060 Clifford's Puppy Days
030053 Clifford the Big Red Dog
030058 Clifford's Manners
Little Critter Series (PK-2)
Little Critter has the same difficulties growing
up that every child does - there's his younger sister who is always tagging along, bedtime in the
middle of playing, trying to train a new puppy,
and getting lost in the mall. However, he also
has a lot of fun with his family and friends. This
series has been enjoyed by young children and
their parents for many years.
3.25
031431 Just Me and My Dad
031433 Just Me and My Mom
031439 Merry Christmas Mom and Dad
031420 I Just Forgot
031423 Just a Mess
031432 Just Me and My Little Brother
Biscuit the Little Yellow Puppy (PK-2)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
2.95
021918 Biscuit Visits the Doctor
Little Golden Books (PK-2)
021922 Biscuit’s Birthday
I grew up with Little Golden Books, and I’m
021937 Biscuit’s First Beach Day
sure many of you did too! Many years later,
021993 Biscuit’s First Trip
these classic books are still available. We offer
some not-to-miss classics individually, some
☼Skippyjon Jones Books (PK-2)
compiled into one larger book and others in
Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese cat with a knack
boxed sets that are a great value. These books
for getting into trouble and an imagination
will likely become your children’s favorites, just
bigger than his ears! Mama Junebug Jones is
like they were ours. The books have been faithforever scolding him and sending him to his
fully reprinted with the hard covers and distincroom to learn to think more like a Siamese.
tive Little Golden Book binding. - elise
But Skippyjon thinks he is a Chihuahua named
3.25
Skippito Friskito who speaks with a Spanish
036565 Butterfly Kisses
accent and goes on all sorts of big adventures.
036566 Christmas Story
Although he’s supposed to be sitting quietly in
029920 Color Kittens
his room, he bounces on the bed, puts on his
029367 How the Turtle Got Its Shell
mask and cape, and goes through his closet to
023862 ☼Little Mommy
be transported to the lands of his imagination.
029921 Monster at the End of This Book
Once there, Skippito always has a big job to do,
028695 Poky Little Puppy
with the support of his Chihuahua pals – Los
036568 Prayers for Children
Chimichangos. The text is hilarious and engag036598 Inspirational Tales . 10.95
8.50
ing to adults as well as children, especially
10 classics bound into a 212-page, hardwhen Skippyjon and his pals start to sing in
cover book. Includes: Where Do Kisses
amusing and inventive rhymes. Each book is
Come From?; I Love You, Mommy!; A
softcover, 30 pages. ~ Megan
Blessing from Above; The Lion’s Paw; I Love
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
You, Daddy!; Prayers for Children; My Little
028390 Skippyjon Jones
Golden Book About God; The Friendly
028391 … in Mummy Trouble
Book; Wonders of Nature; and Noah’s Ark
028393 … in the Doghouse
RICHARD SCARRY (PK-2)
Welcome to the world of Richard Scarry! Kids
love the fun animal characters of Busytown.
There's Pickles Pig, Farmer Hee Haw, Hilda
Hippo, and of course Goldbug! Richard Scarry's
books offer kids entertaining stories as well as
teaching early concepts and enhancing vocabulary through colorful pictures and simple text.
Curious George (PK-3)
Since he was brought to life by Margret and
H.A. Rey more than sixty years ago, Curious
George has found a lasting place in the hearts
of millions of boys and girls. The inquisitive
monkey and the Man with the Yellow Hat
share many exciting adventures in this classic children’s series. The colorful pictures and
humorous stories make them perfect for readRichard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever
ing to young children and having children
With over fifty different selections, this book read themselves. Curious George stories even
is a compilation of subject matter from Richard replaced Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Scarry's favorite Golden Books. Throughout the as Stephen’s favorite reading material.
pages, children will learn numbers, fables, manners, safety rules, rhymes, colors, months of the Cecily G. and the 9 Monkeys
year, and much more while enjoying the stories,
Cecily G. is a lonely giraffe with no family
rhymes, and colorful illustrations. 288 pgs, hc. or friends to play with. One day she meets 9
035082 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.99 12.25 mischievous little monkeys with no home, and
a very unique friendship strikes up. This cute
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things storybook is where author H.A. Rey first introThat Go
duced generations of young readers to the infaFollow Pickles Pig and his family as they go on mous little monkey, Curious George. sc. -Enh
a picnic. On the way there and back, the Pig 021264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.35
Family sees all sorts of interesting vehicles - and
drivers! Oversized, 69 pgs, hc.
Curious George
035084 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.50
Curious George certainly lives up to his name!
Taken from his home in the jungles of Africa,
Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Town
George's inquisitive nature initiates his many
Each spread of pages in this colorful book shows adventures including sailing the seas, accidenyoung readers a different part of Busytown and tally calling in the fire department, and flying
what goes on there. Take a trip to the harbor, high above the city.
the post office, the firehouse, the airport and 007804 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.35
even out to the farm. Oversized, hc.
035083 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.50 ☼Curious George Rides a Bike
Curious George gets a bike as a gift, but of
Richard Scarry’s Great Pie Robbery & Other course he forgets the man in the yellow hat’s
Mysteries
advice and does not stay close to the house
Join detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig. In The while he’s riding. He has all kinds of advenGreat Pie Robbery, they try to find out who stole tures, delivers papers, floats some paper boats
Ma Dog’s cherry pies, and in The Supermarket down a river, and even gets asked to be in an
Mystery, the sleuths try to determine who’s been animal show! Though he causes a bit of trouble,
stealing food from Grocer Dog’s supermarket. by the end of the story everyone loves the adorThe Great Steamboat Mystery takes Sam and able monkey once again. 48 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
Dudley to sea, where they search for jewel 027538 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.35
thieves. 104 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
046394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
8.75 Curious George Books & CD Sets
Join Curious George on more fun adventures!
Richard Scarry’s Bedtime Stories
These are available as single books, or as book
Filled with amusing short stories featuring and CD sets. The CDs feature a pleasant voice
familiar characters such as Lowly Worm and (perhaps the man with the yellow hat?) reading
Uncle Willy and colorful, detailed illustrations, the story aloud at a pace that children can folthis would be a great addition to your child’s low along with. CDs have two tracks - one with
bedtime story rotation! Stories include Sergeant page-turn signals, one without. ~ Rachel S.
Murphy and the Banana Thief, Ma Pig’s New each Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
2.95
Car, Uncle Willy and the Pirates, The Unlucky 026729 and the Birthday Surprise
Day, and The Three Fishermen. 16 pgs, pb.
011848 and the Dumptruck
041649 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
3.25 033667 and the Firefighters
017742 ☼and the Ice Cream Surprise
Richard Scarry’s Peasant Pig and the Terrible 011868 and the Pizza
Dragon
011840 and the Puppies
Can you imagine the trouble Richard Scarry’s 023478 at the Aquarium
characters would get into if they were placed in 011834 Dinosaur Discovery
medieval times? Well, that’s the premise of this 017314 Feeds The Animals
fun, colorful book. The king orders a celebra- 011853 Goes Camping
tion in Busylande, so Peasant Pig, Lowly worm, 011837 Goes to an Ice Cream Shop
and others attend the festivities. When a dragon 011842 Goes to the Beach
threatens to ruin the day, will the townspeople 011838 Makes Pancakes
and knights be able to save the holiday? With 023486 Snowy Day
an action-packed story and Richard Scarry’s Book and CD Sets:
trademark characters and illustrations, this book 025053 and the Puppies . . . 10.99
8.25
is a must-have for your home library. Measures 035794 Curious George . . . 10.99
8.25
10” x 11.5”, 48 pgs, hc. ~ Rachel
043801 Flies a Kite . . . . . . . 10.99
8.25
046777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
8.75 017316 Makes Pancakes . . . 10.99
8.25
Complete Adventures of Curious George
This collection includes seven well-loved
Curious George adventures in one book. In one
volume, you'll enjoy: Curious George, Curious
George Takes a Job, Curious George Rides a
Bike, Curious George Gets a Medal, Curious
George Flies a Kite, Curious George Learns
the Alphabet, and Curious George Goes to the
Hospital. 432 pgs, hardcover. The Book & CD
set makes a great gift and includes the hardcover
book and five unabridged audio CDs with over
3 1/2 hours of stories and sound effects.
011833 Book . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 21.95
038255 Book & CDs . . . . . . 29.99 21.95
New Adventures of Curious George
This 200-page compilation includes: Curious
George Goes to the Chocolate Factory, Curious
George and the Puppies, Curious George Makes
Pancakes, Curious George Feeds the Animals,
Curious George Goes to a Movie, Curious
George and the Hot Air Balloon, Curious
George in the Snow, and Curious George’s
Dream.
038259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99
8.25
Curious George Around Town Boxed Set
017736 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99
8.95
BERENSTAIN BEARS
Big Book of the Berenstain Bears (PK-3)
It’s five times the pleasure with America’s most
loved bear family. Join Papa, Mama, Brother,
and Sister Bear as they face new situations
and learn how to stick together as a family.
Compiled together are five of the First Time
Books: The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby, The
Berenstain Bears and the Sitter, The Berenstain
Bears in the Dark, The Berenstain Bears Go to
the Doctor, and The Berenstain Bears and the
Messy Room. By Stan and Jan Berenstain.
028457 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99
8.50
☼Berenstain Bears (PK-3)
I was glad to see we were adding this classic storybook series to our catalog – they were
some of my favorites growing up. For those who
somehow don’t know, The Berenstain Bears
are a fun family of bears, Mama, Papa, Sister,
and Brother Bear (and sometimes baby Honey),
who live in a tree house and have all sorts of
adventures. The colorful pictures and fairly easy
to read text make them perfect for both story
time and independent reading for kids. The cool
thing about these books is that Brother and Sister
Bear (and even sometimes Mama and Papa or
other friends) learn some kind of lesson in each
story that readers could easily apply to their own
life. With the charming stories, cute characters, colorful illustrations, and valuable lessons
taught, this series has become a classic for a
reason. Books can be enjoyed independently
and in any order. About 32 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
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046872...and the Trouble with Commercials
026583...and the Bad Influence
046869...and the Big Spelling Bee
046871...and the Trouble With Chores
046873...and Too Much Car Trip
046874...Bedtime Battle
017693 ☼...Computer Trouble
046876...Hug and Make Up
046877...Lose a Friend
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046868...and a Job Well Done
009250...and the Forgiving Tree
009261...and the Joy of Giving
025909...and the Gift of Courage
046870...and the Golden Rule
025931...Faithful Friends
025915...Give Thanks
046875...Go to Sunday School
025918...Gossip Gang . . . . . 4.99
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025932...Here’s the Church, Here’s the Steeple . . . . . . . . 6.99
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009329...Jobs Around Town
009341...Kindness Counts
025940...Let the Bible Be Your Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
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025920...Love Their Neighbors
025926...Perfect Fishing Spot 6.99
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046878...Play a Good Game
029705...Reap the Harvest . . 6.99
5.75
046879...Say Their Prayers
029706...Trouble With Secrets6.99
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009260 ☼Berenstain Bears Show God’s Love Story Collection10.99
8.95
Contains the following five stories in one
hardcover volume: Berenstain Bears Love
Their Neighbors, …Play a Good Game, …
and a Job Well Done, …Faithful Friends,
and …and the Gift of Courage.
Martha Speaks Series (PK-3)
017780 Fireworks for All . . . 3.99
017797 Martha & Skits Out West
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017798 Martha Camps Out . . 3.99
017878 Martha Says It with Flowers
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017892 Meet Martha . . . . . . 3.99
018020 Pool Party . . . . . . . . 3.99
018022 Pup’s Tale . . . . . . . . 5.99
018026 Thief of Hearts . . . . . 3.99
018099 White House Dog . . . 5.99
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Dr. Seuss (PK-4)
Cat in the Hat
What would you do if the Cat in the Hat came
to see you when your mother is out? The children are bored when the cat comes to brighten
up their day. But the fish is adamant that the cat
is no good. Will the children be able to explain
the mess to their mother?
012035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.95
Fox in Socks
This classic Dr. Seuss book is probably the
most tongue-tying book there is. Mr. Fox has
no trouble pronouncing the scenes he sees, but
his friend Mr. Knox is another story. Fox tries
to show Knox how simple saying the ridiculous
rhymes are, but Knox doesn’t have much fun
with the game. This is a favorite for young and
old kids alike, as the words should be easy to
read, but are often difficult to read quickly and
correctly. 62 pgs, pb.
004458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
You start off with fish, and end up meeting
all kinds of crazy creatures. Not only are there
many kinds of fish, but there are many different
things everywhere. Meet the Nook with his
hook cookbook, the sheep that walk in their
sleep, and the Zeds with only one hair on their
heads. Another classic Dr. Seuss book.
012046 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.95
Sneetches and Other Stories
This book includes four short stories by Dr.
Seuss. The first is about Sneetches with stars on
their bellies learning to get along with Sneetches
that don’t have stars. The second is about two
Zaxes who refuse to get out of each other’s way.
The third is about Mrs. McCave, who named all
Go, Dog, Go!
Look at all the dogs! There are dogs in cars, 23 of her sons Dave. The last is about a creature
dogs at work, and dogs asleep. Read along and who is afraid of some moving pants until he
learns that the pants are just as afraid of him.
see where they go and what they do.
012041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.95 Four fun stories that kids will enjoy. Full-color,
64 pgs, hc. ~ Rachel
008751 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 11.50
Green Eggs and Ham
Do you like green eggs and ham? Would you
like them served by Sam I Am? This beginner There’s a Wocket in My Pocket
This classic Dr. Seuss book is great for beginbook by Dr. Seuss provides new readers with an
easy to read, repetitive storyline featuring a non- ning readers. It’s about a boy with the weirdest
sense meal and lots of silly rhymes. 62 pgs, hc. house you’ll ever see; creatures of all types live
008601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.95 in all the nooks and crannies. With full-color
pictures, simple words, and a catchy rhythm
that is typical of Dr. Seuss books, kids will enjoy
Hop on Pop
This is proclaimed as the simplest Seuss book this gobbledygook tale. 28 pgs, hc. ~ Rachel
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of all. The short, rhyming words are written at 008771 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
the top of the page and then used in a short, fun
sentence. Great for beginning readers.
012042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.95
OBADIAH SERIES
Obadiah the Bold (PK-3)
Obadiah Starbuck, a young Quaker boy, can
hardly concentrate on anything else when he
gets a shiny spyglass for his birthday. He carries
it with him everywhere and dreams of being a
pirate when he is old enough. When he learns
more about the life of a pirate, his dreams are
dashed; until, that is, his father shares with him
about his grandfather, a sailor who was braver Horton Hatches the Egg
Duped by a lazy bird, Horton the Elephant
than any pirate.
032010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
6.95 promises to tend to her egg. Despite a freezing winter and the taunts of his friends, Horton
remains true to his word. ~ Anh
Rachel and Obadiah (PK-3)
When Asa Starbuck receives a shiny coin for 008438 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 11.50
running news of a returning ship to the captain's
wife, Obadiah and Rachel dream of receiving Horton Hears a Who
their own shiny coins. Obadiah tells Rachel that One day while bathing, Horton the elephant
she is too slow and that the mill owner would hears a small noise coming from a speck of
never send a girl. To settle the matter, they dust, floating in the breeze. Imagine Horton's
hold a race and Rachel's perseverance pays off. surprise when he realizes that there is someone
When the mill owner spies another returning on the speck shouting for help. Horton gently
ship, he sends Rachel off with the news and sets the speck on a clover, and he discovers that
she receives not one, but two shiny coins for there is an entire town on it! Believing Horton
is crazy, the other animals do their best to steal
her efforts.
049597 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
6.95 the ridiculous speck of dust. It's up to Horton
to convince them that "A person's a person, no
matter how small!" Book is hardcover, 72 pgs.
Thy Friend Obadiah (K-3)
049664 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 018581 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 11.50
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If I Ran the Zoo
Have you ever seen a ten-footed lion or an
elephant-cat? Well if Gerald McGrew ran the
zoo, you would see them and more. Gerald
is bored with all the typical zoo animals and
wants a zoo that would make everyone marvel.
Follow Gerald as he travels to the mountains of
“Zomba-ma-Tant” to bring to his zoo the bird
called “Bustard,” and join him in the “Desert of
Zind” to hunt the “scraggle-foot Mulligatawny.”
When Gerald finishes gathering all his unusual
creatures there won’t be a person left in the
world that doesn’t want to see the “New
McGrew Zoo.” A Dr. Seuss classic. 56 pgs, hc.
008486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 11.50
Tooth Book
A wonderful Dr. Seuss tale about who has
teeth, who doesn’t, and how to keep the ones
you have. The book’s short, rhyming text is easy
to follow, and the humorous illustrations help
the reader along. A perfect book for the beginning reader.
008775 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
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Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Collection
This boxed set contains the following 5 Dr.
Seuss classics in hardcover: Cat in the Hat, Hop
on Pop, Fox in Socks, Green Eggs and Ham, and
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.
020742 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95 34.75
Your Favorite Seuss: Baker's Dozen By Seuss
When we were younger, we could never get
enough of Dr. Seuss. We would all get excited
when we would find another Dr. Seuss book in
the library we hadn't read yet. Wouldn't we
have loved to stumble upon a whole collection
of them, like this one! Bound into one oversize,
368-page volume are 13 of Dr. Seuss' bestloved books, including: And to Think That I Saw
It on Mulberry Street, McElligot's Pool, If I Ran
the Zoo, Horton Hears a Who!, The Cat in the
Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Yertle
the Turtle, Happy Birthday to You!, Green Eggs
and Ham, The Sneetches, Dr. Seuss's Sleep
Book, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You'll
Go!. All books are included full-size, and each
includes a fascinating essay and introduction
about the book, allowing readers to learn more
about the man behind the fantastic stories. We
predict this to be one of the best-loved volumes
in your home library too!
033871 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95 26.95
WINNIE-THE-POOH
Winnie-the-Pooh (PK-AD)
It was this charming book that first introduced
readers to Edward Bear - or, Winnie-the-Pooh as
he came to be called. Written for A.A. Milne’s
son, Christopher, this book was the result of
many bedtime stories about the bear and his
friends - and even Christopher Robin himself.
It is in this volume that readers will find the
beloved stories in which Pooh disguises himself
as a raincloud to trick some bees (“Tut, tut,
it looks like rain”), Pooh becomes quite stuck
in Rabbit’s hole after a visit, Pooh and Piglet
hunt for Woozles, Eeyore loses (and finds) his
tail, Piglet meets a Heffalump, Piglet survives a
flood, Christopher Robin leads an “expotition”
to the North Pole, and more. Ten chapters, or
stories, are included overall, accompanied by
the original artwork of Pooh and his friends by
Ernest H. Shepard. 161 pgs, pb. An unabridged
audio CD of this classic children’s book is also
available, which is performed by Jim Broadbent,
comes in three CDs, and runs about 3 hrs.
Dr. Seuss Books w/ CDs
4.95
We now offer a few classic Dr. Seuss books 001594 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
along with CDs with the unabridged story read 016847 Audio CD . . . . . . . 22.00 15.95
aloud. The books are paperback and include
full-color illustrations. The zany tales not only House at Pooh Corner (PK-AD)
This Winnie-the-Pooh title contains ten wellentertain children, but actually help teach basic
reading skills. These colorful books come with loved stories you're sure to have repeated beda CD so the book can be enjoyed independently time requests for. Stories include: "In Which
by pre-readers. With notable voices from the A House Is Built at Pooh Corner for Eeyore,"
likes of Kelsey Grammer, Jason Alexander, and "In Which Tigger Comes to the Forest and Has
David Hyde Pierce, the CDs share the stories in Breakfast," "In Which a Search Is Organdized
and Piglet Nearly Meets the Heffalump Again,"
a lively, appealing way. ~ Rachel
EACH SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
7.75 "In Which It Is Shown That Tiggers Don't Climb
Trees," "In Which Piglet Does a Very Grand
018043 Cat in the Hat w/ CD
Thing," and more. Black-and-white illustra018044 Cat in the Hat Comes Back w/ CD
tions, pb.
018089 Green Eggs and Ham w/ CD
012584 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
018140 Hop On Pop w/ CD
018275 One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue
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Fish with CD
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Beatrix Potter (PK-3)
Beatrix Potter: Complete Tales (PK-5)
All of the Peter Rabbit & company books gathered into one, hardbound volume.
003368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 25.95
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (PK-2)
The classic story by Beatrix Potter. When
Peter's mother goes to buy bread, she tells the
children they may go out as long as they stay out
of trouble and Mr. McGregor's garden. Peter's
siblings go to the blackberry patch, but Peter
runs straight to the forbidden garden to munch
some fresh vegetables. When Mr. McGregor
catches sight of him, Peter's disobedience has
unpleasant consequences.
007335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
2.85
Beatrix Potter Tales (PK-1)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
049407 Tale of Benjamin Bunny
049408 Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
049409 Tale of Peter Rabbit
049410 Tale of Tom Kitten
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Frances Series (PK-3)
Possibly the most loveable badger in children's
literature, Frances is somehow funny and opinionated yet naive as she experiences many of
the same "bumps in the road" as many young
children. You just can't help grinning as Frances
runs "away" after the arrival of a baby sister,
makes a trade with a crafty friend, and decides
that bread and jam make the best meal of all.
32 pgs, pb unless otherwise noted. Please note
that A Bargain for Frances is now only available in an "I Can Read" version which is slightly
abridged and smaller-format.
4.95
000920 A Baby Sister for Frances
When Gloria is born, Frances notices how
much of her mother's time is taken up with
the baby. She decides to run away to the
dining room after packing all her possessions and some cookies. Will she stay
away, or move back in with the family?
000946 Bargain for Frances . 3.99
2.95
When Frances plays with Thelma, she usually gets "the worst end" of every deal she
and Thelma make. Then, while playing tea
party Thelma makes a bargain that Frances
can't refuse. When Frances finds out what
Thelma is up to, can she find a way around
their "no backsies" bargain? I Can Read version is slightly abridged. 64 pgs.
010101 Bedtime for Frances
Mother and Father tell Frances it is time for
bed. But Frances can think of plenty of reasons why she can't sleep. She needs a glass
of milk, she needs to be kissed, etc. etc. Can
Father put a stop to the bedtime stalling?
000945 Best Friends for Frances
Little sister Gloria wants to play with
Frances, but Frances tells her she is too little
and goes to her friend Albert's. At Albert's,
Frances experiences the same brush-off she
gave her sister, and returns home to play
with Gloria. Will they find a way to end the
clique-iness so they can all play together?
000947 Birthday for Frances
Gloria's birthday is tomorrow, and Frances
is not happy about it. Why is that your
birthday is the one that is never now?
Although she overcomes her jealousy and
buys Gloria a present, will Frances's tummy
talk Frances out of giving it to her?
000929 Bread and Jam for Frances
When Father, Mother, and Gloria all eat
yummy soft-boiled eggs for breakfast,
Frances eats bread and jam. At lunch,
Mother packs her a chicken-salad sandwich
but Frances trades it for bread and jam.
When she refuses to eat anything else,
Mother and Father play along. Will Frances
ever be ready to try something new?
Frances 50th Anniversary Collection (K-3)
Set includes Bread and Jam for Frances, Best
Friends for Frances, and A Bargain for Frances.
All are I Can Read editions and come in paperback.
026577 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99
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Flicka, Ricka, Dicka (PK-3)
When my sisters and I were younger, we
would never miss out on a chance to go to a
library book sale with Mom! We’d always find
the best old books there, like this charming
series, written and illustrated by Maj Lindman.
Originally published in the 40’s and 50’s,
each book follows the adventures of three little
Swedish girls. The girls are nearly identical with
blue eyes, blonde hair, and different matching
outfits in every book. The stories are wholesome and warm, with the girls meeting new
friends and enjoying mild adventures together.
We always found it amazing that they never
argued or fought amongst themselves, even
though they are always together! Great for
young readers, each two-page spread includes
a page of large print text, opposite a colorful,
full-page illustration. 32 pgs, pb. – Jess
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005254... and the Big Red Hen
005277... and the Little Dog
005307... and the New Dotted Dress
005325... and the Strawberries
005326... and the Three Kittens
005331... and Their New Friend
005335... Bake a Cake
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Snipp, Snapp, Snurr (PK-3)
Similar to the Flicka, Ricka, Dicka series, this is
the boy’s complement. The Snipp, Snapp, Snurr
series by Maj Lindman features three blonde,
blue-eyed boys who live in Sweden. The boys
always wear identical clothes, and enjoy a variety of adventures together. Each 32-page book
has a page of large print text for each colorful,
full-page illustration. Like Flicka, Ricka, and
Dicka, the boys always get along, and the stories are wholesome yet entertaining. Although
as little girls, we preferred the Flicka, Ricka,
Dicka series, we read and re-read all the Snipp,
Snapp, Snurr books in our collection too! - Jess
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.25
005350... and the Big Surprise
005355... and the Buttered Bread
005358... and the Gingerbread
005379... and the Red Shoes
005384... and the Reindeer
005388... and the Yellow Sled
005431... Learn to Swim
☼Dodsworth Series (PK-3)
Join Dodsworth, a traveling mouse, as he takes
his mischievous duck friend on his journeys
around the world. These easy-reader chapter
books feature storylines and charming cartoon
illustrations that reference many of the landmarks found in each city. Dodsworth and Duck
are hilarious, with adventures and humor that
even adults will enjoy. For example, in Paris,
Duck flies paper airplanes from the top of the
Eiffel Tower (realizing too late that he made the
airplanes out of euros instead of paper), and
while going out on a bicycle ride, they inadvertently join the Tour de France! By Tim Egan. 48
pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.75
000644 Dodsworth in London
000690 Dodsworth in New York
000739 Dodsworth in Paris
Scanimation Picture Books (PK-AD)
“What’s all the commotion? ANIMALS in
motion!” So begins the excitement in Gallop, as
you flip open the front cover and see a horse,
quite literally trotting across the page! This is
definitely a fun book for young children, with
colorful, simple text serving only to highlight
the amazing, moving panes of animals on
each page. It’s full of action as dog streaks, cat
pounces, rooster struts, butterfly flutters, monkey swings, turtles swim, and eagle flies. No
wonder it’s been at the top of the bestseller list
for so many weeks! Just turning the page sets
each animal in motion. I’m still not sure how
they get so much movement with such a small
amount of “play” in the margin, but I’m not
about to tear the book apart to find out - I’d like
to share this copy with the grandkids!
Now there are additional captivating
Scanimation books that have the same neat
“moving” pictures but have different themes.
In Swing, there are kids playing sports instead
of animals moving; a boy hits a baseball that
looks like it’s coming off the page to hit you,
kids kick soccer balls, ride bikes, do cartwheels,
etc. Star Wars is based on the movie series and
includes 11 iconic scenes with small quotes
from the movies; Obi-Wan battles a lunging
acklay, Luke and Leia swing across an abyss to
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flee stormtroppers, Darth Vader shakes his fist,
etc. Waddle is another animal-themed book like
Gallop, with different animals like a penguin
waddling, a frog hopping, a bears scampering,
etc. A unique aspect of Waddle is that there’s a
bit of color in the moving pictures, which adds
some extra fun.
All the books are visually captivating, measure
5”x7.25” and are hardcover.
EACH BOOK (except noted) . 12.95
9.95
041948 Gallop!
023239 Swing!
022768 ☼Star Wars . . . . . . 14.95 11.50
002788 ☼Waddle
029568 ☼Wizard of Oz . . . 14.95 11.50
Madeline Series (1-3)
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with
vines / Lived twelve little girls in two straight
lines.” Each Madeline book starts out with the
same set of lines and goes on to tell of another
of Madeline’s crazy adventures – having an
appendix taken out, being stolen by gypsies,
dealing with the bratty boy next door, nearly
drowning, or something else that sends Miss
Clavel into a tizzy. The books are written in
rhyming lines and accompanied by many cute
illustrations. You’ll want these classics for your
children’s bookshelves! approx. 50 pgs, pb. ~
Megan
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.75
001575 Madeline
018867 Book w/ CD . . . . . . . 9.99
7.25
Madeline Book & CD Set includes a professional narration of the book and some
additional songs to sing, both in French and
English.
036469 Madeline and the Bad Hat
036470 Madeline and the Gypsies
036471 Madeline in London
036472 Madeline’s Rescue
☼Stepping Stones—Fiction (1-4)
Stepping Stones chapter books are perfect for
young readers, with large type, short chapters,
beautiful black-and-white illustrations—and
most important of all—great stories! See below
for a synopsis of each title. 72-135 pgs, pb. ~
Lisa
3.25
024269 Anna Maria’s Gift . . . 4.99
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047075 Smasher
Smasher is a rambunctious dog who is
always getting into trouble. Mrs. Buzzard
wants to get rid of him. Can Farmer Buzzard
find a way to keep Smasher on the farm?
By Dick King-Smith (author of Babe: The
Gallant Pig).
028703 Summer Pony
Ginny is thrilled when her parents let her
rent a pony for the summer. She ends up
with Mokey, a shaggy, half-starved pony—
not exactly what she had in mind. With
patience and hard work, Mokey surprises
everyone—and Ginny and Mokey have the
best summer ever. By Jean Slaughter Doty.
047078 Winter Pony
In this sequel to Summer Pony, Ginny
and Mokey look forward to a winter full
of adventure. They learn how to drive a
sleigh, they find themselves in danger when
they get lost in the snow, and Ginny helps
Mokey give birth to a foal.
Mr. Putter & Tabby Series (1-4)
From the author of Henry and Mudge, meet
old Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby! Tabby loves
it when Mr. Putter gets a great idea, and you
will too! Well-written with colorful illustrations,
these short chapter books are perfect for young
readers, ages 5-9. ~ Anh
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
011751 Bake the Cake
026538 Catch the Cold
011752 Feed the Fish
011753 Fly the Plane
037862 Make a Wish
011754 Paint the Porch
011755 Pick the Pears
011756 Pour the Tea
011757 Row the Boat
023396 Run The Race
016584 See the Stars
016588 Spin the Yarn
048144 ☼Spill the Beans
033653 Stir the Soup
011758 Take the Train
011759 Toot the Horn
011760 Walk the Dog
035607 Write the Book
Nate the Great Series (1-4)
Yet another of my favorite childhood sleuths
was Nate the Great. Through these humorous
and easy-to-read chapter books, Nate and his
dog Sludge take on serious cases like missing
joke books, missing lists, and other things for his
friends. Before they're old enough to appreciate
Encyclopedia Brown, young readers will enjoy
solving cases with Nate the Great. - Jess
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 4.50
3.50
029910 Nate the Great
033018...& Me
036611...& the Halloween Hunt
033020...& the Missing Key
033863...& the Monster Mess
033021...& the Mushy Valentine
008578...& the Musical Note
008579...& the Phony Clue
008632...& the Pillowcase
005071...& the Sticky Case
008663...Goes Down in the Dumps
033023...Goes Undercover
033864...on the Owl Express
033013...San Francisco Detective
008696...Saves the King of Sweden
033012...Stalks Stupidweed
009191...Talks Turkey
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
039565...& the Big Sniff
033010...& the Boring Beach Bag
036610...& the Crunchy Christmas
033019...& the Fishy Prize
012594 ☼& the Hungry Book Club
022811...& the Lost List
036613...& the Snowy Trail
033022...& the Stolen Base
033011...& the Tardy Tortoise
Nate the Great Collected Stories: Audio CD’s
(3-5)
Now you can listen to your favorite Nate the
Great stories with these unabridged, 50+ minute
audio CD’s. Each CD contains four stories read
by Broadway actor John Lavelle.
EACH CD (except noted) . . . 14.99 11.50
029391 Volume 1
Nate the Great, Nate the Great Goes
Undercover,…and the Halloween Hunt,
and …and the Monster Mess.
012567 ☼Volume 2
Nate the Great and the Phony Clue, … and
the Missing Key, … and the Snowy Trail,
and …and the Crunchy Christmas.
037148 ☼Volume 3 . . . . . . 22.00 16.95
Lighthouse Family Series (1-4)
With their homey charm and adorable cast,
these ready-for-chapter books are perfect for
cuddling up and reading together, or for young
readers who prefer a meandering story over a lot
of action. In The Storm, we meet Pandora, a
lonely cat who dutifully tends to her lighthouse.
After a fierce storm, she finds Seabold the dog
washed up on the beach and takes him under
her care. He decides to stay on for awhile and
repair his boat. Before he leaves, however, they
rescue a trio of orphaned mice floating about in
a crate. Suddenly, they have become a cozy
little lighthouse family and no one is lonely
anymore. As the little family survives one sea
adventure after another, they become closer yet.
While not heavy on excitement, these simple
books are sweet and enjoyable, with a flavor of
Beatrix Potter, according to the School Library
Journal. Black-and-white illustrations accompany the story. By Cynthia Rylant, illustrated
by Preston McDaniels. – Jess
009619 The Whale . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
001869 The Eagle . . . . . . . . . 3.99
3.25
037920 The Turtle . . . . . . . . 3.99
3.25
009598 The Storm . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
Betsy Series (1-4)
Who knew school could be such an adventure? In this four book series, Betsy encounters
all that school has to offer. You will absolutely
love this delightful series, as the author, Carolyn
Haywood, writes with such humor and an
understanding of children! Real things happen
to Betsy that your kids will really be able to
relate to, and there are wonderful life lessons
for them to learn, too. These books would
also be great books to read aloud to your kids.
Fun black-and-white illustrations are scattered
throughout the books. Each book is about 135
pgs, pb. - elise
4.50
034964 B is for Betsy
In B is for Betsy, it is the first day of first
grade, and Betsy is convinced that school
is going to be terrible! However, she makes
friends with Ellen and Billy, and her teacher
turns out to be really nice. School might
turn out to be one of her favorite places!
034965 Back to School with Betsy
Betsy is entering the second grade in Back
to School with Betsy, and she is still great
friends with Billy. They are having a lot of
fun together; yet they somehow manage to
always get into trouble together, too!
034966 Betsy & Billy
In the third book, Betsy is in the third grade.
Things aren't looking so great initially without Miss Grey, but the year is full of funny
and exciting surprises!
034967 Betsy & the Boys . . 10.95
8.25
In the last book of the series, Betsy is in
fourth grade. A lot of new things are in store
for Betsy this year - a new teacher, a new
kitten, and a new goal - to play football!
That is, if the boys will let her.
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Pippi Longstocking Books (K-5)
Pippi was one of my favorite characters when
I was a little girl, and the charm of her personality has endured through the decades. Now
even my niece Hannah enjoys reading about
this adventurous girl with abnormal strength, a
mysterious father, her monkey and horse roommates, and those trademark shoes and pigtails.
Along with her young neighbors Tommy and
Annika, Pippi always has lots of fun, whether
it’s getting settled into her new house and neighborhood, sailing to an island to pretend to be
shipwrecked, or visiting her father’s kingdom in
the South Seas. Your child is sure to love these
fun, adventurous stories. By Astrid Lindgren, a
few black and white illustrations included in
each book, 126-140 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.25
008952 Pippi Longstocking
046723 Pippi Goes on Board
046724 Pippi in the South Seas
Magic Tree House Series (1-4)
Jack is a studious eight year-old boy who loves
books and research, especially taking notes.
His seven year-old sister, Annie, loves animals,
enjoys pretending, and is practically fearless.
One day on their way home, Jack and Annie
spot an incredible tree house perched high in
the top of tree. Although it is right in the woods
by their home, they are quite sure they've never
seen the tree house before. They stop to admire
it and Annie suggests they climb the long rope
ladder to the top. Jack immediately dismisses
the idea, reminding Annie that they have no
idea who it belongs to and could get in trouble.
But Annie begins to climb, and when she gets
to the top she yells to Jack that the room is filled
with books. This proves to be too much of a
temptation for Jack, and he soon joins Annie in
the tree house, constantly reminding her to be
quiet because they are not supposed to be there.
They begin to look at the books, and when Jack
sees a picture of a Pterandon, he sighs, "I wish I
could see a Pterandon for real." Suddenly Annie
spots a monster and the tree house begins to
spin. When it stops, Annie and Jack discover
they are back in prehistoric times, walking with
the dinosaurs. Eventually they find their way
home from their first adventure, and they decide
to keep it a secret, because, after all, nobody
would believe them anyway. They return to the
Magic Tree House day after day, choosing the
places they'll go but not knowing what kind of
adventures they'll have. Dinosaurs, mummies,
knights, pirates and ninjas are just the beginning. These digest-sized books contain 10 short
chapters each, a handful of pictures, and are
each about 70 pages long. Research guides are
available for some of the books - please see our
Curriculum section for these. - Melissa
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 3.99
3.25
022797 Dinosaurs Before Dark - #1
022804 Knight at Dawn - #2
012052 Mummies in the Morning - #3
022814 Pirates Past Noon - #4
022812 Night of the Ninjas - #5
022786 Afternoon on the Amazon - #6
022823 Sunset of the Sabertooth - #7
022808 Midnight on the Moon - #8
022798 Dolphin at Daybreak - #9
022800 Ghost Town at Sundown - #10
022806 Lions at Lunchtime - #11
022816 Polar Bears Past Bedtime - #12
022827 Vacation Under the Volcano - #13
022794 Day of the Dragon King - #14
022828 Viking Ships at Sunrise - #15
012043 Hour of the Olympics - #16
022826 Tonight on the Titanic - #17
022791 Buffalo Before Breakfast - #18
022825 Tigers at Twilight - #19
022795 Dingoes at Dinnertime - #20
022793 Civil War on Sunday - #21
022818 Revolutnry War on Wednsday #22
024205 Twister on Tuesday - #23
022799 Earthquake in Early Morning - #24
022822 Stage Fright on Summ Night - #25
024201 Good Morning, Gorillas - #26
024203 Thanksgiving on Thursday - #27
024202 High Tide in Hawaii - #28
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
046164 Christmas in Camelot - #29
048240 Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve-#30
024350 ☼Summer of the Sea Serpent - #31
018019 Carnival at Candlelight - #33
008748 Season of the Sandstorms - #34
041647 Night of the New Magician - # 35
004357 Blizzard of the New Moon - # 36
043562 Dragon of the Red Dawn - # 37
020794 Eve of the Emperor Penguin - #40
Magic Tree House Boxed Sets (1-4)
EACH SET (except noted) . . . 15.96 12.25
008500 Boxed Set Vol. 1-4
021463 Boxed Set 1-28 . . . . 111.72 81.95
Contains the first 28 books of the series,
housed in a box decorated like the Magic
Tree House. Poster included!
Magic Tree House Collection CDs (Bks 1-4)
This set of three CDs features unabridged readings of the first four Magic Tree House books:
Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn,
Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past
Noon. The books are read by the author, Mary
Pope Osborne. Total running time of all three
CDs is 2 hours, 49 minutes.
018148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 16.95
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High-Rise Private Eyes Series (1-4)
It was early on in my career as an early reader
that I became hooked on mysteries. There was
nothing better than getting to the end of the
book and having it all figured out. That is, until I
got older and started cutting my teeth on Agatha
Christie novels… and found out that sometimes
when you get to the end, you still have no idea
who the criminal is. However, I firmly believe
that by exercising those extra inquisitive neurons
when you're an early reader, you definitely get
a jump on picking up subtle clues! The HighRise Private Eye team is made up of Jack Jones
(a raccoon) and Bunny Brown. They live and
work in the city, and take their cases as they can
find them. Although the mysteries they solve are
hardly serious (missing monkey figurines, missing binoculars, etc.), these simple chapter books
are written with subtle humor as the two private
eyes take themselves and their "mysteries" very
seriously. Bunny fastidiously records all clues in
her green spiral notebook, and Jack anxiously
looks for clues (although he tends to be easily
distracted). The illustrations of the private eyes
and their animal clients with lots of personality
are an added plus. Any girl or boy looking for
an entertaining read should enjoy these! - Jess
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
2.95
003754 Case of the Missing Monkey - #1
025003 Case of the Climbing Cat - #2
003766 Case of the Puzzling Possum - #3
003780 Case of the Troublesome Turtle - #4
035652 Case of the Baffled Bear - #7
037863 Case of the Desperate Duck - #8
Cam Jansen Mysteries (1-5)
By popular customer request, we now offer
this short-chapter series by David A. Adler. The
series has been around for over 25 years and
features a spunky young girl detective named
Cam, who has a photographic memory, and her
friend Eric, who is a fun and useful sidekick. In
between going to school and the mall and being
normal kids, the friends periodically use Cam’s
great memory and their other skills to solve
mysteries involving everything from stolen cars
to jewelry thieves. This is a very fun series for
beginning chapter readers. Each book has about
58 pgs, is paperback, and includes several black
and white illustrations. ~ Rachel
2.85
045632 Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds #1
045640 Mystery of the U.F.O #2
045633 Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones #3
045639 Mystery of the Television Dog #4
045638 Mystery of the Gold Coins #5
045631 Mystery of Babe Ruth Baseball #6
045654 Mystery of the Circus Clown #7
045655 Mystery of the Monster Movie #8
045653 Mystery of the Carnival Prize #9
045651 Mystery at the Monkey House #10
045656 Mystery of Stolen Corn Popper #11
045652 Mystery of Flight 54 #12
045644 Mystery at the Haunted House #13
045650 Chocolate Fudge Mystery #14
045658 Triceratops Pops Mystery #15
045637 Ghostly Mystery #16
045641 Scary Snake Mystery #17
045636 Catnapping Mystery #18
045634 Barking Treasure Mystery #19
045635 Birthday Mystery #20
045642 School Play Mystery #21
045630 First Day of School Mystery #22
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045643
045657
045649
045646
045645
049838
008455
045648
045647
Tennis Trophy Mystery #23
Snowy Day Mystery #24
Valentine Baby Mystery #25
Secret Service Mystery #26
Mystery Writer Mystery #27
☼Green School Mystery #28
☼and the Basketball
Mystery #29
Summer Camp Mysteries: A Super Special . . . . 5.99
4.25
Sports Day Mysteries: A Super Special . . . . 5.99
4.25
☼The Littles (2-4)
Meet the Littles, a tiny family living within the
walls of the Biggs’ house. Mr. Little, the tallest
member of the family, stands only six inches
tall. His wife and two children, Tom and Lucy,
are even smaller. The Littles co-exist peacefully
with the Bigg family, who are unaware of the
Littles’ existence. Sometimes obstacles get in the
Littles’ way—such as mice and cats! This classic
series has entertained young readers since the
late 1960s. Charcoal illustrations throughout. By
John Peterson. 80+ pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
2.95
008712 Littles
008714 Littles and the Big Storm
008733 Littles Go Exploring
008737 Littles to the Rescue
Knights’ Tales Series (2-5)
These humorous tales of knights and bravery,
of chivalry and recreants will keep your young
readers well entertained with their tongue-incheek style. Short chapters and black-and-white
illustrations round out these chapter books that
stay more-or-less within the bounds of the classic tales. Books are 90+ pgs, pb. ~ Zach
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.75
046325 Sir Lancelot the Great (BK1)
046326 Sir Givret the Short (BK2)
Stanley Lambchop Series (2-5)
Life is anything but ordinary for Stanley
Lambchop and his family. In fact, Mr. and Mrs.
Lambchop look forward to (and always hope
for) perfectly normal days. Although each day
seems to start off quite normally, something
curiously unexpected (becoming two-dimensional, meeting a genie, getting sent into space)
always happens to change this. I predict that
boys and girls who are reluctant readers or ones
that just like a good, crazy, whimsical adventure
story will appreciate these. ~ Enh
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.65
025012 Flat Stanley
025020 Invisible Stanley
025039 Stanley, Flat Again
025040 Stanley's Christmas Adventure
Liza, Bill and Jed Mysteries (2-5)
These chapter books feature the adventures
of twins Liza and Bill, and their slightly older
brother Jed. The siblings spend each summer
with their grandparents in the country, and their
grandparents always seem to have some kind of
mystery for them to solve. Clues and ciphers to
the mystery must be decoded, and the clue is
often printed for the reader to solve. Text is fastpaced with short chapters and black and white
drawings which both illustrate the story and
hold clues. From popular author Peggy Parish,
this series is perfect for beginning mystery lovers. Books are over 150 pgs each, pb ~ Rachel
4.25
039563 Key to the Treasure . 5.99
4.75
In this first book, the kids listen to their
grandfather’s story about a lost family treasure and try to solve the secret that has
puzzled everyone for more than a hundred
years. Larger font.
039562 Clues in the Woods
Liza, Bill, and Jed are excited when their
grandma lets them get a guard dog after
she notices scraps of food missing around
the house. But then the dog disappears
and Liza’s sweater is found in a part of the
woods the children never go to. Will the
children be able to find enough clues to
figure out what’s going on? Larger font.
039567 Pirate Island Adventure
When their grandparents take them to Pirate
Island for summer vacation, the kids must
follow weird picture clues to find a longlost family treasure. Frightening run-ins
with Hermit Dan, swooping bats, and midnight trips are just some of the adventures.
Smaller font than the beginning books.
046167 Haunted House . . . . 5.99
4.75
Liza, Bill and Jed are not happy when their
parents announce that they will be moving
into the old Blake house. Everyone knows
the Blake house is haunted! After moving in,
the children soon realize there are strange
things happening in and around their new
home. They find mysterious messages and
footprints, lights flash, and secret compartments pop open. Could it be John Blake’s
ghost? Or is it something else?
Cabin Creek Mysteries (2-5)
EACH MYSTERY . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.65
028234 Secret of the Robber’s Cave # 1
028162 Clue at the Bottom of the Lake # 2
028188 Haunting of Hillside School #4
Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures (2-5)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.65
021996 # 1: Mount Rushmore Calamity
022020 # 2: Great Egyptian Grave Robbery
022038 # 3: The Japanese Ninja Surprise
022058 # 4: The Intrepid Canadian Expedition
022076 # 5: Amazing Mexican Secret
022077 # 6: The African Safari Discovery
022085 # 7: The Flying Chinese Wonders
022098 # 8: The Australian Boomerang Bonanza
Cobble Street Cousins Series (2-5)
Lily, Tess, and Rosie are three young cousins
who share a large attic bedroom in their Aunt
Lucy’s house. The girls' parents are dancers,
away on tour, and the cousins decided that
they’d rather stay with their aunt than go to
boarding school or travel with their parents. To
some people, living with your aunt and cousins
all year might seem boring, but not to these
girls. Whether it’s starting a cookie company,
putting on a vaudeville-type show, making a
dollhouse, or planning a summer party, the
Cobble Street Cousins are always busy doing
something – and they’re always having lots of
fun doing it. These books are great for beginning readers as first chapter books. The stories
are entertaining, and the language though
simple, is not boring. A number of black-andwhite illustrations are sprinkled throughout. Pb,
approximately 50 pgs. -Rachel P.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
006686 In Aunt Lucy’s Kitchen (#1)
006764 Little Shopping (#2)
007031 Wedding Flowers (#6)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
3.25
007012 Special Gifts (#3)
006765 Some Good News (#4)
007016 Summer Party (#5)
Catwings (3-5)
In my quest for new, absorbing and wholesome children's literature, I was excited to come
across this terrific series of chapter books. Both
endearing and suspenseful, the Catwings are
reminiscent of Beatrix Potter's charming characters with an unexpected twist. As you may
have guessed from the title, the protagonists are
kittens - with wings. Not only are these stories
satisfying to read, but the detailed, full-color
Victorian-style illustrations lend an extra-special
charm and warmth to the stories. Will be wellenjoyed by animal lovers of all ages. - Jess
3.65
025596 Catwings
When her kittens are born with wings, their
mother takes this as a sign that her children
will be able to fly away from the hard
times that their "dangerous" side of town
has to offer. Although they hate to leave
their mother, they fly away, and by sticking
together the siblings use their talents to find
themselves a happy, safe place to live.
025597 Catwings Return
Picking up where Catwings left off, this
book follows the four kittens as they decide
to visit their mother in the city where an
unexpected surprise awaits.
025599 Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings
Poor Alexander Furby has wandered away
from his family and has gotten lost in the
woods - and stuck in a tree. When Jane
Catwings comes to his rescue, he finds a
way to return the favor.
025598 Jane On Her Own
Jane Catwings grows tired of life in the
country and longs for the bustle of the city.
Will she really leave her siblings behind in
search of excitement - and a friend?
Boxcar Children Series (3-6)
Good reading for children of all ages! This
timeless collection has thankfully been left
unaltered. These are the originals written by
Gertrude Chandler Warner. They are chock-full
of good, wholesome, old-fashioned values and
the heroes are children who are adventurous,
diligent, helpful, hardworking, and polite. Our
children have been captivated by this series.
007916 Book #1 . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.75
The first book in this popular series. Find
out how the Alden children survive and live
on their own, making an abandoned boxcar
their home.
005728 Boxed set #1-4 . . . . 18.99 13.95
Boxed set includes the first four Boxcar
Children Mysteries: The Boxcar Children,
Surprise Island, The Yellow House Mystery,
and Mystery Ranch.
010930 Boxed set #5-8 . . . . 18.99 13.95
If you liked the first four books in this series,
the next four mysteries continue the Alden
adventures! They are: Mike’s Mystery, Blue
Bay Mystery, The Woodshed Mystery, and
The Lighthouse Mystery.
005465 ☼Book #9 . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.75
In Mountain Top Mystery, the Alden children hike up Old Flat Top. They expect the
hike up the mountain to take just a day, but
a dangerous rockslide reveals a hidden cave
that may hold a treasure.
005503 ☼Book #10 . . . . . . . 4.99
3.75
In Schoolhouse Mystery, the Boxcar
Children are spending the summer in the
small New England town of Port Elizabeth.
The children are teaching at the town’s
schoolhouse, and it doesn’t take long for
them to realize that the schoolhouse and the
old library are full of secrets!
Boxcar Children Bookshelf (Books #1-12) (2-5)
041351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99 36.75
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Incredible Journey Series (3-6)
Join brothers Max and Sam, two young
American boys who’ve recently found themselves swept up in a whirlwind of international
mystery and adventure. It all began with spring
break, when their mom announced that she and
the boys would be joining their father on a business trip/family vacation in the Cayman Islands.
What they thought would be a simple time of
family fun turns complicated when mysterious
boxes, addressed to the boys, showed up on
their front porch just before they left.
Inside one of the boxes, the boys found an
old leather journal with a cryptic, handwritten
note saying, “Notes taken wisely can be of great
use to you.” In the second box, they found an
old map dated October 1964, with the words:
“Max and Sam’s Incredible Journey Map” written at the top. The boys had no idea what any
of these things meant, or where they came from;
nevertheless, when the boys packed their bags
for the Caribbean, they made sure to include the
mysterious gifts.
In a flurry of excitement, Max and Sam accompany their parents, not only to the Cayman
Islands, but also to Tahiti, Africa, and the Virgin
Islands. For each place they visit, a random letter strangely appears on the map – first a “W,”
then an “I”, then an “S” and a “D.” What could
the letters mean? Read all the books to unravel
the mystery, and learn lots of valuable facts
about geography, history, science and nature
along the way! – Rachel P.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
3.25
004314 Criminal in the Caymans (#1)
004323 Treasures in Tahiti (#2)
004292 Adventures in Africa (#3)
004315 Pirates in Paradise (#4)
027676 Knights in New York
044591 Mystery in Mexico
Marguerite de Angeli Series (3-6)
Most recognized for her children's book
The Door in the Wall, I did not realize that
Marguerite de Angeli also wrote this charming series about Amish children from Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania. Each book tells of events
in the daily life of young Amish boy or girl and
their adventures, accomplishments, and foibles. The books are beautifully illustrated with
detailed black-and-white drawings as well as
full-color illustrations. Entertaining and wholesome, these are sure to become well-loved
volumes in your home library. - Jess
029145 Thee, Hannah! . . . . 17.99 12.95
029146 Yonie Wondernose . 14.99 10.95
Sir Gadabout Series (3-6)
Meet Sir Gadabout, voted in the March edition
of Knights Illustrated magazine as “the knight
most likely to chop his own foot off in a fight,”
and generally known by all as The Worst Knight
in the World. That said, Gadabout is polite and
hard-working, so King Arthur has taken pity
on him and made him a Round Table knight.
In the first book things start out normally, but
heat up when Lady Guinevere (who is always
kind to Gadabout, and never laughs at him) is
kidnapped, and it just so happens that all the
Knights of the Round Table are away fighting off
a legion of fire-breathing dragons, leaving no
one to go after Guinevere except Sir Lancelot…
and Sir Gadabout. So begin the zany, misguided adventures of Sir Gadabout, his reluctant
sidekick Sidney Smith (Merlin the Magician’s
bitterly sarcastic ginger cat), and his faithful
band of friends. Follow the motley crew as they
seek to rescue a beautiful queen, clear the name
of Sir Henry (a ghost haunted by accusations of
theft in his former life), attempt to tame a devilish child called Little Roger, recover the stolen
Excalibur, face swarthy pirates on the high seas,
and travel in time – just to name a few of their
calamitous escapades! Although written with
3rd-6th graders in mind, there is enough adventure and clever humor here to amuse young
and old alike. Each book has between 80-100
pages and is illustrated with whimsical black
and white drawings. – Rachel P.
EACH BOOK (exc noted) . . . . 6.95
5.50
004327 Sir Gadabout
049837 ☼...and the Camelot Calamity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
6.25
004330...and the Little Horror
004388...Goes Overboard
004392...Goes to Knight School
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Thornton Burgess Books (3-7)
These charming short stories will be a worthwhile addition to any child’s library. Each book
is a collection of short stories focusing on one
character. Every character has his gifts and
weaknesses, and the enlightening stories tell of
different lessons they learn. - Melissa
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
024650 Mother West Wind's Animal Friends
017641 Mother West Wind's Neighbors
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
002804 Adventures of Bobby Raccoon
002806 Adventures of Danny Meadow
Mouse
002807 Adventures of Grandfather Frog
002808 Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
002809 Adventures of Jimmy Skunk
002810 Adventures of Johnny Chuck
002811 Adventures of Old Man Coyote
013019 Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
002816 Adventures of Reddy Fox
020868 Adventures of Sammy Jay
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
002805 Adventures of Buster Bear
002803 Adventures of Chatterer the Red
Squirrel
002813 Adventures of Peter Cottontail
002815 Adventures of Prickly Porky
002817 Blacky the Crow
005865 Buster Bear’s Twins
002820 Old Mother West Wind
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
026766 ☼Adventures of Bob White
020856 Adventures of Happy Jack
026770 ☼Adventures of Mr. Mocker
002812 Adventures of Old Mr. Toad
002814 Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack
021062 Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum
002818 Lightfoot the Deer
002819 Mrs. Peter Rabbit
023454 Whitefoot the Woodmouse
002821 Favorite Animal Stories 12.00 9.95
Included in this boxed set are: the
Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel,
Happy Jack, Danny Meadow Mouse, Reddy
Fox, Grandfather Frog, and Peter Cottontail.
Burgess Bird Book for Children
Children love to learn by reading or listening
to stories. This is a fictional account of Peter
Rabbit and the birds in Old Orchard. While
it is an enjoyable tale, accurate accounts of
the different birds (Jenny Wren, the Blackbird
family, Carol the Meadowlark, and Spooky the
Screech Owl, to name a few) are given pertaining to coloring, habitats, and habits. Black and
white illustrations of many of the different birds
are included throughout the story. Children
will develop not only knowledge and a love of
birds, but also a love for nature, including the
importance of conservation and preservation of
our precious resources. ~ Megan
024241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95
7.25
1166
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Burgess Animal Book for Children
Your kids will learn a lot by listening in on
school sessions for the animals of the Green
Meadows and Green Forest! Peter Rabbit wants
to know more about his four-footed friends who
share the meadow and forest with him. He
goes to speak with Old Mother Nature, who is
only too happy to help by starting daily school
sessions.
During each session, their class
learns about a different mammal by having a
special guest visit their class. They meet Danny
Meadow Mouse, Prickly Porky the porcupine,
Johnny Chuck the woodchuck, and Billy Mink.
They also get a surprise visit from Reddy Fox
and Buster Bear, who give all the rodents a little
scare! During each school session they learn
directly from the source about the food they eat,
where they live, whether they hibernate or store
food, whether they hunt or are hunted, and
much more! This book contains forty stories by
Thornton W. Burgess that introduce children to
over seventy different animals. Each unabridged
story has realistic black-and-while illustrations
showing the spotlighted animal in their natural
habitat. 275 pgs, pb. – elise
032286 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
6.50
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BEVERLY CLEARY BOOKS (3-7)
Ramona Quimby Series
Who hasn't read and re-read this series about
imaginative Ramona with a propensity for trouble, her more mature older sister Beezus, her
parents, always worried about budgeting, and
Picky-Picky, the persnickety old cat? It doesn't
matter how old you are when you read these;
you're always transported back to the cares and
concerns of a little girl, trying to do basically the
right thing and combatting the injustices of the
world in your own small way. These are great
as read-alouds but just as enjoyable to read on
your own. All volumes are paperback.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
007683 Beezus and Ramona
Beezus (Beatrice) is a generally happy,
9 year-old girl, except for her 4 year-old
sister, Ramona, who inevitably does the
most annoying, embarrassing things she can
think of. Beezus tries hard to be patient with
Ramona, but why does she have to insist on
doing things like wearing her bunny ears to
the library with Beezus?
007739 Ramona the Pest
Why does everyone call Ramona a pest?
She gets benched on her first day of kindergarten for pulling Susan's hair, which
is enticingly curly, not at all like Ramona's
straight brown hair. Ramona tries hard to
show her teacher that she is the best rester at
nap time, but instead she disrupts the whole
class. Why does everyone think she's a pest
when she's trying so hard to be grown up?
007738 Ramona the Brave
Ramona is just six years old, but she is
brave. At least, she tries to be brave. She
stands up for Beezus at the park, which she
feels is incredibly brave. (Beezus doesn't
think so) Ramona gets her own room, and
she has to work hard at being able to fall
asleep all alone. Ramona may be brave, but
she also gets herself into more scrapes than
the average first-grader!
007736 Ramona and Her Father
When Ramona's father loses his job, it
seems to Ramona that the whole family is
suddenly irritable and no fun. Everything
changes around the household as Mrs.
Quimby begins working full time and Mr.
Quimby is at home. Ramona thinks she'll
be able to spend more time with him this
way, but all he does is wait for the phone.
Ramona tries hard to make things better, but
why is that so hard?
022299 Ramona & Her Mother
All Ramona wants to be is her mother's girl.
At seven-and-a-half years old, Ramona feels
that she is quite grown up. But it seems
as though her mother doesn't notice her unless she is doing something like squeezing
all of the toothpaste out of a brand new tube
of toothpaste. What can Ramona do so her
mother will notice her again?
007737 Ramona Quimby, Age 8
That's right, Ramona is finally eight. Now
she feels all grown up; all the little first and
second graders look up to her. Ramona still
has problems though, but is determined to
enjoy third grade.
018208 Ramona Forever
In this book, Ramona's year in third grade
is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich
uncle, a change in her after school situation,
a surprise wedding, a death, a new arrival
in the family, and her father getting a job.
018209 Ramona's World
Ramona's in fourth grade now but is still
enjoying exciting and normal adventures.
She struggles with her spelling, feuds and
flirts with her old nemesis, dealing with life
as the middle child and joyfully makes her
first real friends.
Ramona Collections
Each of the Volume 1 and 2 sets contains
four of the Ramona Quimby books inside a
slipcover. The complete collection contains all
eight titles.
EACH VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 14.50
030861 Volume 1
Includes Ramona the Brave, Ramona the
Pest, Beezus and Ramona, and Ramona and
Her Father.
030862 Volume 2
Includes Ramona Quimby, Age 8; Ramona
and Her Mother; Ramona Forever; and
Ramona’s World.
014638 Complete . . . . . . . . 39.99 28.25
Henry Huggins Series
Although Henry is friends with Beezus,
Ramona and her sister make only a few appearances in this series. Henry Huggins is an active
and resourceful boy who can spot a great deal
and think of many ways to earn money. In this
series, Henry finds a dog, avoids pestering by
little neighborhood girls, yearns for a bicycle
and tries to land a paper route job. If boys
aren't interested by Beezus and Ramona, they
are sure to be drawn into Henry's adventures.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
007711 Henry Huggins
Henry Huggins doesn't think his life is very
exciting, but everything changes when he
finds a dog. Well, it's more like the dog
found him, and he names the it Ribsy.
This book holds six such stories of Henry's
adventures with Ribsy. My favorite is when
Henry buys two guppies for just 79 cents,
which seems like a great deal. The two guppies quickly turn into hundreds, and Henry
is running out of room and interest.
026647 Henry and Ribsy
Henry loves his dog Ribsy, but he is a handful! And now the neighbors have been complaining. If Henry wants to go fishing with
his dad, he has to keep Ribsy out of trouble
for two whole months. At first Henry thinks
that the bargain will be simple to keep, but
Ribsy has other ideas!
007709 Henry and the Clubhouse
This summer Henry's having trouble with
two things - his paper route, and avoiding
Ramona Quimby, who seems to always be
pestering him. Henry and his friends decide
to build a clubhouse in their spare time.
They already know one thing - there will be
NO GIRLS ALLOWED!
007741 Ribsy
When Henry Huggins's dog Ribsy is left
behind while the rest of the family goes on
a shopping trip, he rebels and finds a way to
join up with them. He then manages to find
his way out of the vehicle, but then cannot
find his way back in. When he is taken
home by a family of strangers, this marks the
beginning of Ribsy's grand adventure.
007291 Henry and Beezus
Henry thinks that a bicycle of his own
would be the best thing ever. His parents
can't afford to by him one, but true to his
character, Henry has plenty of ideas for
earning money. When finding trouble seems
more likely, he turns to his friend Beezus for
help, she has an idea that just might work!
007326 Henry and the Paper Route
More than anything, Henry wants a paper
route. He is just two months away from
turning eleven, the required minimum age
for paper boys. However, Henry is sure that
he can convince Mr. Capper to give him the
job anyway.
Ralph S. Mouse Series
When Ralph S. Mouse takes a spin on a boy's
toy motorcycle, he makes a new friend and his
life changes forever. New adventures are exciting when you've got a motorcycle! Paperback
books and unabridged sets of audiobooks are
both available. The audiobooks are read by
a very talented actor, B.D. Wong. Each book
comes on two CDs and runs about two hours.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
EACH AUDIOBOOK CD . . . 15.95 11.50
BOOK
CD SET
007722 Mouse and the Motorcycle 016806
A boy named Keith rescues Ralph from
the wastebasket Ralph fell into when taking a spin on Keith’s toy motorcycle. Keith
teaches Ralph how to ride the motorcycle
beginning a wonderful friendship and many
great adventures.
007742 Runaway Ralph
016822
Ralph the mouse’s story continues when
Ralph zooms away to summer camp on his
motorcycle and finds out that camp is not all
fun and games. A watchdog, mouse-hungry
cat, and troubled boy lead Ralph into furraising adventures.
007735 Ralph S. Mouse
016807
Things aren't going so well for Ralph at
the inn. His relatives are all jealous of his
motorcycle, and he's worried it is going to
wear out. Other mice are dirtying the inn,
and the owner is threatening to fire Matt,
the janitor, who is Ralph's friend. To avoid
any problems, Ralph convinces Ryan to take
him to school. But has he merely traded
one set of problems for another?
040419 Ralph Collection . . . 14.99 10.95
Includes The Mouse and the Motorcycle,
Runaway Ralph, and Ralph S. Mouse in one
slipcase. Paperback.
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SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL (3-7)
Sarah, Plain and Tall
When Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton responds to
Papa’s ad for a wife, she agrees to come visit
for one month “just to see how it is.” Anna and
Caleb like her and want her to stay and be their
new mother, but Sarah misses her old home in
Maine. Will she leave them, or will she stay
and bring back song and laughter to their prairie
home?
005901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
Skylark
The sequel to Sarah, Plain, and Tall, this book
is as touching and well written as the original.
When mail order bride Sarah Wheaton leaves
her home in Maine to become the bride of
Jacob Witting, she accepts that her new home
is now in the prairies. Alhough she loves her
new family, the people and places Sarah left
behind in Maine are never far from her mind.
Then, a lingering dry spell forces Sarah to take
her stepchildren Anna and Caleb away from the
farm and back to her home in Maine. Will Sarah
be willing to leave the east for a second time, or
does her heart remain with her beloved Maine?
000848 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
Caleb's Story
This sequel to the historical fiction book Sarah,
Plain and Tall continues the story of Sarah and
her new family on the frontier farm. Anna is
moving into town and it is now Caleb's responsibility to keep a journal about the happenings
on the farm. He complains that he has nothing to write about but weather and chores, but
when a mysterious elderly man stumbles onto
the farm, he finds plenty to write. An inspiring
tale about love and forgiveness. 116 pgs.
016812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
More Perfect Than the Moon
This continuation of the Sarah Plain and
Tall saga focuses on Sarah’s daughter Cassie,
who spends her days observing life around the
farm. When Sarah tells her something new is
coming to the family that will change them forever, Cassie is hesitant at first but soon realizes
change isn’t always bad. 96 pgs, pb.
003949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.65
Grandfather’s Dance
This final story in the Sarah Plain and Tall
series once again centers on Sarah’s daughter,
Cassie, and a beautiful prairie wedding. This
final tale about the Wittings brings you back to
the innocence of the time period and the importance of family. 96 pgs, pb.
003909 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
Sarah, Plain and Tall, Skylark, & Caleb’s Story
Audio CD (PK-AD)
This great CD set includes unabridged
recordings of three popular books by Patricia
MacLachlan: Sarah, Plain and Tall, Skylark,
and Caleb’s Story. These heartwarming stories
of Sarah Wheaton moving from Maine to the
prairie home with Papa, Anna, and Caleb and
their life together will be enjoyed by the whole
family. The unabridged readings of the books
are excellently performed by Glenn Close, and
there’s even an interview with the author. The
set comes on four CDs and runs about 4.5 hr.
016830 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95 18.95
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Encyclopedia Brown Series (3-7)
Leroy Brown is no ordinary 10-year-old.
Although his parents and teachers call him by
his given name, everyone else in his town of
Idaville calls him Encyclopedia. This is because
Encyclopedia's head is filled with countless
facts, and he pays extremely careful attention to
the smallest detail. Encyclopedia uses his talents to help his father, the Chief of Police, solve
Idaville's toughest cases. Test your problem
solving skills against Encyclopedia. ~ Enh
3.55
019401 Encyclopedia Brown (#1)
031401 Case of the Secret Pitch (#2)
031402 Finds the Clues (#3)
031403 Gets His Man (#4)
031410 Solves Them All (#5)
031404 Keeps the Peace (#6)
031408 Saves the Day (#7)
031406 Tracks Them Down (#8)
031409 Shows the Way (#9)
031405 Takes the Case (#10)
031407 Lends a Hand (#11)
008600 Dead Eagles (#12)
035073 Midnight Visitor (#13)
030062 Sets the Pace (#14)
030063 Takes the Cake (#15)
036591 Case of Jumping Frogs 5.50
4.25
019769 Cracks the Case
008462 ☼Super Sleuth
018836 Boxed Set . . . . . . . 19.96 14.25
This set includes the first four books in the
Encyclopedia Brown series: Encyclopedia
Brown Boy Detective, Encyclopedia
Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch,
Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues, and
Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man.
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Bo Series (3-7)
This series of books for beginning chapter readers features a young black Labrador retriever
named Bo, who is left in Mrs. Barnett’s care
while her son is in Alaska. Bo is quite the handful, but he manages to make great improvements in Mrs. Barnett’s life. The series was written by Lynn Sheffield Simmons, and each book
contains approximately 118 pages and features
several black and white illustrations.
7.50
039419 Bo, the Famous Retriever
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95
9.25
In the first book, Bo and Mrs. Barnett get to
know each other. Bo starts bringing home
other people’s belongings, and while returning items to the proper owner, Mrs. Barnett
begins to get involved in the community and
even helps the police solve a mystery. hc.
039417 Bo and the Missing Dogs
Bo goes to obedience school but is expelled
from class. Some teenagers try to train him
for Mrs. Barnett, but he continues his antics.
He even starts a new activity of rescuing lost
dogs. He involves lawmen in a suspenseful
search to solve a mystery. pb.
039418 Bo and the Night Intruder
Bo is still mischievous, but is learning to be
better behaved for Mrs. Barnett. He even
helps a new restaurant owner discover who
has been breaking in and destroying the
kitchen at night. pb.
046719 Bo and the Christmas Bandit
Christmas is nearly ruined when presents
start disappearing around town. To complicate matters, the suspect is disguised
as Santa Claus! Will Bo be able to save
Christmas?
046720 Bo and the Roaring Pines
The peaceful town of Newton, Texas is in
danger when wildfires start sweeping across
the countryside. Suspecting the work of an
arsonist, it’s up to Bo to solve the mystery
and save the town from disaster.
~~~~~~~~
Betsy & Tacy Series (3-7)
This classic series by Maud Lovelace depicts
life as it might have been in our grandmother's
or great-grandmother's time through the eyes of
several charming and happy little girls that just
happened to be fast friends. I remember reading several of these (the only copies our library
had) when I was younger, and enjoying them
a lot. It just made me wish that I had had a
friend or two like Betsy, Tacy, or Tib! The neat
thing is that through the series, they grow older,
venture further from home, and enjoy more
exciting adventures, without ever losing hold
of their friendship. Young girls especially, love
this timeless series about friendship, family, and
peaceful small town life.
Now some of the
upper books in this great series are available in
combined volumes, which include two of the
complete and unabridged books. These are perfect if, like me, you want to read as much about
these great characters as possible!- Jess
026610 Betsy-Tacy (#1) . . . . 5.99
4.50
026611 Betsy-Tacy & Tib (#2) 5.99
4.50
026603 Betsy & Tacy Go Over the
Big Hill (#3) . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
026605 Betsy & Tacy Go Downtown (#4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
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EACH COMBINED VOLUME 14.99 10.95
003455 Betsy and the Great World and Betsy’s Wedding
003499 Betsy Was a Junior and Betsy and Joe
003508 Heaven to Betsy and Betsy in Spite of Herself
Melendy Family Series (3-7)
Allow me to introduce you to the Melendy
children. Mona is a thirteen-year old aspiring
actress, and she has two long blonde braids
which she is always threatening to cut off. Rush
is twelve, a marvelous piano player and a bit on
the mischievous side. Miranda (called Randy) is
ten and a half and loves painting and dancing.
The youngest is Oliver, a thoughtful six-year
old who wants to be a train engineer someday.
These four children live with their father in a
house known as the “Four-Story Mistake” out
in the country. It is in this setting that the kids
have many fun and amazing adventures. You
will thoroughly enjoy Elizabeth Enright’s tales
as you relate to these four children full of hopes
and dreams. hc. – elise
018657 Saturdays (#1) . . . . . 7.99
5.95
One rainy Saturday, the Melendy children
decide to start an Independent Saturday
Afternoon Adventure Club. In this exclusive
club, they pool their weekly allowance and
take turns going out alone on a Saturday to
spend it. After a mishap or two, the children have an unforgettable summer where
every day is Saturday. 177 pgs.
011855 Four-Story Mistake . 17.95 13.50
How did the Melendy family end up in the
house known as the “Four-Story Mistake”?
This prequel to Saturdays might be of interest to you! A story full of quirks and surprises. 196 pgs.
011864 Then There Were Five 19.95 15.15
This summer, Mr. Melendy has to go to
Washington D.C. for his new government
job. The kids do their part by taking care
of the garden, canning food, and having a
scrap metal drive for the soldiers. They also
meet a new friend and enjoy a splendid
birthday party. 260 pgs.
011856 Spiderweb for Two . 16.95 12.85
The Melendy house is sad and quiet these
days. Only Randy, Oliver, and Cuffy remain
in the large house, and Randy is convinced
that it is going to be the worst winter of her
life. This changes when a mysterious note
arrives, addressed to Randy and Oliver. A
delightful "finale" to the series. 207 pgs.
100 Cupboards Series (3-7)
Author N.D. Wilson follows up his riveting
adventure, Leepike Ridge, with one of the most
original young adult fantasies written today. It
all begins when a bus brings twelve-year-old
Henry York to the town of Henry, Kansas. He’s
come to stay with uncle, aunt and three girl
cousins while negotiations are taking place for
the release of his parents, travel writers who
were kidnapped in Columbia. Henry is given a
room in the attic of their large old house, and
he tries to fit in both among his new, eccentric family and their small-town environment.
Secretly, he’s a little excited about the change
– maybe he’ll even learn how to play baseball!
What he doesn’t plan on is discovering an alternate world… or 100 of them, all found inside
beautifully crafted little cupboards he uncovers
under his bedroom walls. While Henry and his
cousin, Henrietta, discover how to enter these
worlds and contemplate the risks of doing so,
Henry is surprised both by how familiar some
worlds appear, and is shocked by a sickening
feeling of evil behind some of the doors. As
the mystery deepens, he can’t help wondering
if his past is somehow related to the wall of
cupboards… Although some light is shed in
100 Cupboards, many more questions are left
unanswered. In Dandelion Fire Henry decides
to enter the cupboards again in the hopes of
finding some answers before his Kansas visit is
over. It seems that someone on the other side
is looking for him, but what do they want? 209
pgs and 466 pgs, pb. – Jess
044799 100 Cupboards (#1) . 6.99
5.50
044175 Dandelion Fire (#2) . 7.99
6.25
003722 ☼Chestnut King (#3) 7.99
6.25
Arabel and Mortimer Series (3-7)
It’s a dark, rainy night in March and Ebenezer
Jones has no idea that his family’s life is about
to be turned upside down by two thieves that
squeal past his taxi on their motorcycle, hitting
a large raven who is crossing the street. After
the robbers speed off, Ben is unsure what to do
with the stunned raven, which he takes home
and inadvertently leaves in the refrigerator. The
next morning the bird (which has consumed the
entire contents of the refrigerator) is discovered
by Mrs. Jones and their young daughter, Arabel.
Much to Mr. and Mrs. Jones’ chagrin, Arabel
and the newly christened “Mortimer” take to
each other, and suddenly the family finds itself
with a perpetually hungry, temperamental raven
with a knack for finding trouble. Even the
most standard outing can turn into chaos with
Mortimer, usually due to his cat-like curiosity.
Set in London and written by Joan Aiken (best
known for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase),
these stories have a charm and hilarity all their
own and were my absolute favorite books when
I was a young reader. Each of the books below
includes three multi-chapter stories that make
great read-alouds. I only hope more of them
come back into print! – Jess
003806 Arabel’s Raven . . . . . 5.95
4.50
Stories include “Arabel’s Raven,” “The
Bread Bin” and “The Escaped Black Mamba
and Other Things.”
003728 Arabel and Mortimer 5.95
4.50
Includes “Mortimer’s Tie,” “The Spiral Stair,”
and “Mortimer and the Sword Excalibur.”
Grandma's Attic Books (3-8)
This series by Arleta Richardson shares what life
was like around the turn of the 20th Century.
The heart-warming, real-life stories were told to
the author during her childhood while she was
in the care of her grandmother, Mabel. The
simple and touching, often humorous stories are
sure to be enjoyed by readers while offering a
glimpse into life in that time period. The books
are collections of random memorable stories
from Mabel's life. ~ Rachel S.
5.00
016786 In Grandma's Attic
016787 More Stories from Grandma's Attic
016790 Still More Stories from Grandma's Attic
016792 Treasures from Grandma
016785 Away from Home . . . 8.99
6.50
Mabel and a friend deal with a new way of
life when they leave for a boarding school.
Trixie Belden Mysteries (3-8)
This fun series features a spunky detective
named Trixie Belden. Trixie is 14 and a frecklefaced tomboy. Though it’s easy to notice the
similarities between this series and Nancy
Drew (and fans of one will most likely enjoy
the other), Trixie is different from Nancy: she’s
younger, has a temper, and doesn’t really enjoy
school. She also works with the help of a gang
of friends. Trixie lives just outside of New York
with her parents and three brothers. In the first
book she meets Honey Wheeler, who becomes
her best friend and perfect mystery-solving partner (and first member of the gang). The books
are fun to read in any order, but Trixie keeps
adding members to her detective team, so there
are main characters in the later books that are
introduced in earlier ones. These are reprintings
of the series (originally printed in the early 50’s
and 60’s), and though the books have been edited for spelling and such, the text has not been
updated to reflect current attitudes and beliefs.
Each one includes a handful of black and white
illustrations and is about 240-270 pgs, hc. A
great series for some mystery-solving fun, but be
warned – you may get hooked. ~ Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
040884 Secret of the Mansion (#1)
040883 Red Trailer Mystery (#2)
040867 Gatehouse Mystery (#3)
040881 Mystery off Glen Road (#5)
040878 Mystery in Arizona (#6)
040875 Mysterious Code (#7)
040882 Mystery on Cobbett’s Island (#13)
040880 Mystery of the Emeralds (#14)
Shadow Children Series (3-8)
This series by Margaret Peterson Haddix is
about a futuristic totalitarian society where
families are only allowed to have two children.
If a third child is born, the Population Police
come and kill it, even if the child has grown to
adulthood. The series focuses on a third child
named Luke who lives in hiding to survive. As
he grows up in this confined state (and catches
glimpses of other “shadow children”), he begins
to develop the desire to live out in the open and
help other third children do the same. Follow
this daring boy/man as he makes friends and
joins a secret, dangerous movement to bring
about justice for all third children. This is a very
intriguing series, which has made fans of several
Rainbow employees! Each book is about 150180 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
030661 Among the Hidden (Book 1)
046758 Among the Impostors (Book 2)
046754 Among the Betrayed (Book 3)
046753 Among the Barons (Book 4)
046755 Among the Brave (Book 5)
046756 Among the Enemy (Book 6)
046757 Among the Free (Book 7)
047109 Shadow Children . . . 8.99
6.95
This combined volume contains Among the
Hidden and Among the Imposters for just a
few dollars more than the single books.
Squire’s Tales Series (3-7 except as noted)
A medieval fantasy series set at the time of King
Arthur’s rule. These books are riddled with fine
characters, laced with humor, and grounded in
a good plot (and you might trip over a moral if
you aren’t looking….watch out for those!). Can
you really go wrong with knights and faeries?
I have enjoyed every minute I’ve read of these
books, and they have succeeded in making
me laugh out loud on several occasions, (an
intimidating quest many books have failed).
The first two books in the series follow a young
squire, Terence, and his master Sir Gawain of
the Round Table. The rest of the series focuses
mostly on other characters. These stories find
knights, ladies and others subtly conveying morals through tales of love, action, magic, pain…
but mostly adventure.
EACH BOOK (Except Noted) . . 6.99
042522 Squire, His Knight, & His Lady #2
Terence and Sir Gawain continue on their
adventure and wind up in a battle with the
Green Knight that could be Gawain’s final
quest. pb, 232 pgs.
042521 Savage Damsel and the Dwarf #3
Lady Lynet is getting tired of the knight
who holds her castle hostage and kills all
her intended helpers, so she sneaks out
and searches for another knight to come to
her aid. Unfortunately, all she can find is a
kitchen hand and a dwarf – or so she thinks.
pb, 213 pgs.
042519 Parsifal’s Page #4
Piers, whose mother is a perky, sophisticated Frenchwoman and whose father is
a blacksmith, longs to escape his father’s
metalwork and dreams of courtyards and
castles. One day he gets his chance when
he begs to become a passing knight’s page
and is signed on. He soon switches masters
and ends up being the page of an odd, clueless young man that wishes to become a
knight, and Piers finds himself teaching the
‘proper’ way to conduct oneself as a Knight.
pb, 232 pgs.
042517 Ballad of Sir Dinadan #5
Dinadan, the son of a nobleman, wants
nothing more than to become a minstrel
and shows quite a talent for it. However,
he was born to be a knight and his father
makes him so. This forces him to find some
sort of adventure, and he joins a comical
man named Culloch, all the while wishing
he hadn’t!
042520 Princess, The Crone and Dung-Cart Knight #6
Sarah, a thirteen year old girl, seeks revenge
on the one who murdered her mother and
guardian. On her way, she gets sucked
into a mission to rescue Queen Guinevere
alongside Sir Gawain and Squire Terence.
pb, 310 pgs.
043804 Lioness and Her Knight #7 (5-9)
Luneta is bored living with her mother and
father in their town, so she goes to stay with
a family friend in a castle. Soon she meets
up with her cousin Ywain and the two of
them find a young fool, Rhience, and set
off on an amazing adventure! pb, 343 pgs.
043805 Quest of the Fair Unknown #8
Beaufils has never seen another human
being except for his mother. He has lived in
the forest his whole life and now must set
out to find his father, whose name he does
not know. Even though he has no knowledge of the world, he attempts the task and
soon accompanies a “Christian Knight.” pb,
264 pgs.
5.35
042523 Squire’s Tale #1) . . . 3.99
2.95
Terence, who was left on the steps of a
woodland home when he was an infant and
cared for by a hermit, becomes a squire to
Sir Gawain and along the way uncovers
secrets about what he really is. pb, 212 pgs.
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Little House series (3-AD)
Little House Series
Several of the original (black-and-white) Little
House books have been reformatted, and now
feature life-like covers. Unfortunately, these
editions do not include Garth William's charming illustrations. Thankfully, the books are once
again being republished with the illustrations.
At this time, all of the have been reprinted,
again with illustrations and full-color illustrated
covers.
EACH REGULAR BK (exc noted) 6.99 4.95
EACH FULL COLOR BOOK . . . 8.99 6.50
Little House in the Big Woods
Here's the book that started it all! It's the
late 1870's, and young Laura and her family are living in a log house deep in the
Wisconsin woods. It begins with stories of
the long winter, kept cozy by Pa's stories
and fiddle music at the end of each day.
When spring comes, Laura and her family
enjoy a dance, a beautiful summer, and a
bountiful harvest, their days filled with hard
work and good times as always. This book
spans about a year of Laura's childhood.
007213 Regular
032458 Full Color
Little House on the Prairie
It’s the end of winter, and Pa has decided
that the Big Woods are too full of people.
The Ingalls are moving to the Kansas prairie!
It is a tiresome journey, and once they arrive
they have to build a whole new house and
barn. However, Pa loves the wide open
space, with only sky and prairie as far as
the eye can see. Laura's days are filled with
excitement from meeting new neighbors,
seeing wolves, and even having Indians visit
when Pa is away.
007716 Regular . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.50
048510 ☼Full Color
Farmer Boy
This is Almanzo’s story. Part of the Little
House series, it tells of his boyhood on the
farm in upstate New York. Along with his
brother, Royal, and his two sisters, nineyear-old Almanzo shares in the chores and
learns life’s lessons. In one of Mark’s favorite chapters Almanzo finds a lost wallet,
then gets blamed for stealing it! Fortunately,
an older friend comes to his rescue, and
Almanzo ends up with a fine reward!
000875 Regular
032452 Full Color
On the Banks of Plum Creek
When Pa trades Mr. Hanson his horses
and wagon for a sod dugout, the Ingalls
family finds themselves in their first home
in Minnesota. Pa promises that after the
harvest of the first wheat crop, the family
will have a nice new log cabin right on the
banks of Plum Creek. When Pa purchases
the new lumber for the house, it is under the
agreement that it will be paid for when the
wheat crop is sold. Right before the wheat
is to be harvested, a strange happening
threatens the livelihood of the crops. How
will Pa get his family though this hardship?
007725 Regular
032465 Full Color
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Old Town in the Green Groves
Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote nine Little House
books about her childhood growing up on
the western frontier, but there are two years
she did not write about. These two years
fall between On the Banks of Plum Creek
and By the Shores of Silver Lake. This book
attempts to fill that gap by sharing the events
in Laura's life during this time, trying to
describe it with a similar style to her original books. It tells about the time her family
spent in Iowa after grasshoppers ruin the
family crops. The family leaves Plum Creek
and moves to Burr Oak, Iowa where they
experience small town life and help manage a hotel. It was during these years that
Laura gained and then lost a brother and
her mother became deathly ill. This book is
not included in the Little House boxed sets.
018199 Regular
By the Shores of Silver Lake
The Ingalls are moving again! They have
been through some difficult times for the
farm and for the family, physically and
financially, but now Pa has a wonderful offer out west, which he accepts. Pa
heads out to the wilderness of the Dakota
Territory, and the rest of the family follows
a couple of months later. They become the
first settlers in the new town of De Smet
and Pa begins building in another new town
on the shores of Silver Lake, but ultimately
they are waiting until Pa finds the perfect
homestead.
032443 Full Color
The Long Winter
When the first frost of the year came in
September, Pa was surprised, but not too
worried. Then, the first winter blizzard
shows itself in early October and the family
realizes that a long winter is ahead of them.
When too much harsh winter weather cuts
the town off from its supply of food and
coal, drastic measures must be taken. Learn
how the town copes with these predicaments and how Almanzo Wilder risks his
own life to help save the townspeople.
007717 Regular
032461 Full Color
Little Town on the Prairie
It’s an exciting time for the Ingalls family.
They have finally saved enough to send
Mary away to a college for the blind. Laura
and Carrie are both in school, and their
grades are good although Laura finds it
hard to study so much. By the end, Laura
is being called on by Almonzo Wilder,
and she is offered a teaching position even
though she is only fifteen, a year younger
than most get their teaching certificates.
010796 Regular
032460 Full Color
These Happy Golden Years
Laura is growing up quickly. This book
follows her through her first teaching job,
which is a hard time for Laura. It is twelve
miles from home, and she must board with
a family who does not welcome her. To her
surprise, Almonzo comes faithfully every
weekend to take her home, and then he
brings her back in time for the next week
of school. When the term is over, Laura is
glad to be home, and Almonzo still comes
calling, although Laura seems to be unaffected by his persistence. Eventually, Laura
realizes how much she looks forward to her
Sunday afternoons with Almonzo. It's a
fast-paced time of life for Laura, who also
finishes her own schooling as well as working two other terms as a teacher and working at other jobs.
010795 Regular
032468 Full Color
These First Four Years
Follow Laura and Almonzo through their
first four years. Laura isn't sure she wants
Almonzo to be a farmer, for it seems unprofitable to her. Almonzo asks her for three
years to prove that he can be a successful
farmer, and they work hard to build their
farm despite storms, sickness, and debt.
However, it is not all hardship - Laura has
a baby daughter, Rose, who brightens their
lives.
032453 Full Color
Little House Boxed Sets (PK-AD)
These classic sets tell the tale of Laura Ingalls
Wilder growing up and living on the American
frontier in the late 1800's. Available as a
complete 9-volume set or a 5-volume set with
full-color illustrations. Both sets are paperback.
010087 9-Volume Set . . . . . 62.99 41.95
Includes Little House in the Big Woods,
Little House on the Prairie, Farmer Boy, On
the Banks of Plum Creek, By the Shores of
Silver Lake, The Long Winter, Little Town on
the Prairie, Those Happy Golden Years, and
These First Four Years. We wore out a set
of these at our house!
032457 Full-Color Collection 44.99 29.95
This boxed set contains the first five books
in the Little House series by Laura Ingalls
Wilder. The books feature Garth Williams’
colorful, old-fashioned illustrations, which
were inspired by his visits to the actual
locations.
Little House Audio CDs (PK-AD)
If the "Pa" in your household doesn't have
time to read the entire Little House series aloud,
you can still enjoy them on audiobook! Follow
along with Laura and her family as they live in
the little house in the big woods, move to the
prairie, and then again move to live by Plum
Creek in Minnesota. The CDs and cassettes
are unabridged with incidental music. Cherry
Jones, an accomplished stage and film actor,
reads the stories, and Paul Woodiel (a fiddler
and violinist) provides the music.
EACH CD SET (except noted) 25.95 18.95
021186... in the Big Woods 14.95 10.95
023419... on the Prairie . . . 14.95 10.95
026634 Farmer Boy
023429 On the Banks of Plum Creek
023403 By the Shores of Silver Lake
030856 Long Winter
023421 Little Town on the Prairie
023430 These Happy Golden Years
023418 First Four Years
Little House Christmas Treasury (3-7)
A perfect gift for Little House fans (Christmas
or anytime), this book includes a compilation of
six short stories by Laura Ingalls Wilder about
her childhood Christmases. In Christmas in the
Big Woods, Laura is 4 years old in the woods
of Wisconsin and is waiting for her relatives
to arrive. In Christmas on the Prairie, Laura is
6 years old, in Indian territory, and afraid the
rain storms will keep Santa from finding her.
In Christmas at Plum Creek, Laura is 8, and
before realizing the true spirit of Christmas, is
afraid Santa won’t visit because their new home
in Minnesota has no fireplace. In Christmas for
Farmer Boy, the subject switches to Almanzo
Wilder in New York as he celebrates the holiday
with family and food. In Christmas During the
Long Winter, Laura is older in Dakota territory,
cares for her family, and helps plan a Christmas
celebration in May after a harsh winter. In
Christmas in the Golden Years, Laura is engaged
to Almanzo, but the couple is apart for the holidays and Laura is upset – until a visitor arrives.
This is a great treasury of Christmas stories for
Little House fans. Black and white illustrations
sprinkled throughout. 144 pgs, hc. ~ Rachel
038221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
9.50
My First Little House Books (PK-3)
Designed especially for early readers, these
adaptations of the original Little House series
feature simpler storylines and events from the
books, formatted like a picture book. Each
page contains a few lines of text for beginning
readers, and the rest of the page is softly and
beautifully illustrated based on the style of Garth
Williams. All in all, they have done an excellent job in keeping the text of the story in keeping with the original books, so much I almost
recognize some of the lines from the original
series. For young children that "want to read it
themselves" and enjoy looking at the pictures,
this is a great easy reader alternative or introduction to Little House. - Jess
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
025004 Christmas in the Big Woods
025007 County Fair
025008 Dance at Grandpa's
025009 Deer in the Woods
025016 Going to Town
025017 Going West
025021 Little House Birthday
025022 Little Prairie House
025029 Prairie Day
025041 Sugar Snow
025042 Summertime in the Big Woods
025044 Winter Days in the Big Woods
025045 Winter on the Farm
Little House Chapter Books (2-5)
If you have a young, independent reader not
quite ready for the original Little House books,
they might enjoy getting acquainted with Laura
through these short chapter books. Each book
is approximately 70 pages in length and features
abridged stories from those in the original Little
House books. Charming black-and-white illustrations accompany the text in a similar style as
Garth William’s illustrations in the Little House
books.
Surprisingly, even in chapter-book
form, the tone and “feel” of the Laura chapter books is remarkably similar to the original
series, and many of the most memorable events
are captured for early readers to enjoy. – Jess
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.65
030829 Adventures of Laura & Jack (#1)
030860 Pioneer Sisters (#2)
030831 Animal Adventures (#3)
030865 School Days (#4)
030835 Christmas Stories (#10)
☼Pioneer Girl – Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder
(2-7)
This picture book tells the story of Laura Ingalls
Wilder in a way that will captivate younger
readers and introduce them to this important
literary figure. The large, easy-to-read text tells
of her early childhood in Wisconsin, all the
moves her family goes through, her marriage
and later life, and even the way she wrote about
her childhood and became a famous author
before her death. Beautiful, full-page paintings
illustrate the story and bring the detailed text to
life. A great introduction to the person behind
the famous Little House books. By William
Anderson, 32 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
046880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
Little House Guide Book (PK-AD)
In her best-selling Little House books, Laura
Ingalls Wilder described in loving detail the
many places where she lived while growing up
on the American frontier. All the little houses
Laura wrote about, and even some she didn’t,
have been turned into sites and museums that
thousands of fans visit each year. This guide
book features dozens of color photographs of
these houses and sites, along with detailed information on what they look like, how they were
built, and how to find them to visit. You will
also find out about many other places you and
your family can explore near each site. Whether
you use this book as a guide to actually visiting
historical sites in Laura’s past or you just use
the pictures and information to take you on an
imaginary journey, this guidebook is a must for
any Little House fan.
015639 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
7.25
Little House Traveler (5-AD)
A great book for Little House/Laura Ingalls
Wilder fans, this book includes writings from
three of Laura’s most memorable trips. On the
Way Home recounts her move with Rose and
Almanzo from South Dakota to Missouri. West
from Home is a collection of letters from Laura
to Almanzo as she traveled to California in 1915
to visit Rose. The Road Back shares Laura’s writings about her and Almanzo’s car trip in 1931.
This story about their first trip back to the town
where Laura grew up and met Almanzo is previously unpublished material that adds a lot to the
book. Black and white photographs of Laura,
Almanzo, and Rose are included throughout.
Personal captions from Rose describe what’s
happening in many of the photos. The private
writings share a lot about this celebrated author
and the times she lived in. 344 pgs, hc.
038222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 12.25
The Little House Cookbook (Revised)
Over 100 recipes introduce the foods and
cooking that Ma served up during Laura’s childhood. Try one of these out on “Pa” some night!
009337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
7.25
My Little House Crafts Book
Eighteen easy-to-make crafts, including Laura’s
corncob doll, Mary’s Christmas tassels, Ma’s
button lamp, Charlotte’s straw hat, and more.
000844 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 10.25
Laura Ingalls Wilder Series (5-8)
Many people know and love Laura Ingalls
Wilder through her Little House on the Prairie
book, but after reading these three books you
will truly know and love Laura Ingalls Wilder
just for the amazing woman she was! Many of
you probably don’t know it, but before she was
a best-selling author she was a journalist. The
first volume contains some of the newspaper
articles she wrote from 1916-1924 that focus
on the importance of wisdom and virtues. In
her second volume, you will learn directly from
Laura what life was like living as a pioneer in
the early 1900s and what daily life was like for
her personally. Through the third volume you
will learn what Laura was truly like through
the eyes of her family, friends, and neighbors.
Each of these little books has 110+ pages and
contains black-and-white photographs of Laura
and her family. These are delightful reads for
any Laura Ingalls Wilder fan! - elise
EACH BOOK (except noted) 12.99
9.95
003808 On Wisdom & Virtues (Vol. 1) . . . . . . . . . 10.99
8.50
003804 Life as a Pioneer Woman (Vol. 2)
003801 As Told by Her Family, Friends, and Neighbors (Vol. 3)
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The Rose Years (3-7)
This series follows the life of Laura's daughter,
Rose Wilder Lane. While not authored by Laura
Ingalls Wilder, this series is written in the same
style. Unfortunately, the publisher is in the
process of replacing the unabridged original versions with newer, abridged versions which are
significantly shorter. Please check our website
regularly for information regarding which books
have been replaced with abridged versions.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99
7.95
010092 Little House on Rocky Ridge
Starting where the Little House books leave
off, this new book continues the story of the
Wilder family. This story, told from the perspective of daughter, Rose, chronicles the
1894 journey through the drought-stricken
Midwest to southern Missouri. The family
settles in Mansfield and begins a new life on
Rocky Ridge Farm. Follow along! Abridged
version.
020213 Little Farm in the Ozarks
Rose explores the countryside around the
Farm, makes friends, and begins a new
school.
020074 In the Land of the Big Red Apple
Settled into life on Rocky Ridge Farm, eightyear-old Rose Wilder helps the neighbors
with harvest and watches her father build
their new farmhouse. The family also celebrates their first real Ozarks Christmas…
008741 On the Other Side of the Hill
A continuation of the story of Laura Ingalls
Wilder, husband Almanzo, and daughter
Rose as they battle the elements on their
farm. Hard times bring them even closer to
their neighbors.
004588 Little Town in the Ozarks
Hard times on the farm force Rose and her
family to move to the town of Mansfield.
Life in town is so different that Rose wonders if she will learn to like the hustle and
bustle of town life.
000847 New Dawn on Rocky Ridge
Rose turns thirteen as she and her family
witness the turn of the century and experience their first apple harvest on Rocky
Ridge farm. It’s a time of new beginnings
for Rose. As she turns sixteen and looks
toward her future, Rose must make some
tough decisions.
003357 On the Banks of the Bayou
Rose leaves Rocky Ridge Farm to live with
Aunt Eliza Jane and finish high school in
Louisiana. In the process, she changes
from a country girl to an independent young
woman. 208 pgs, pb.
007682 Bachelor Girl
In this eighth and final book of theseries,
Rose has become an independent young
woman. She leaves Rocky Ridge Farm, first
for Kansas City to learn how to be a telegrapher, then for San Francisco. Her dream
is to work for a year or two, save a little
money, and then marry Paul Cooley, her
childhood sweetheart. But the big city has
all sorts of surprises in store for Rose, as she
finds that she’s destined to travel a road she
never even imagined.
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The Caroline Years (3-7)
This series takes readers through the life of
Caroline, Laura's mother. This series is in
the process of being revised and abridged.
Abridged versions are significantly shorter than
the original, unabridged versions. Please check
our website for more up-to-date information on
which books are now abridged versions.
008745 Little House in Brookfield
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
We know her best as “Ma” in the Little
House series. Caroline Quiner Ingalls grew
up in Brookfield, Wisconsin in the 1840’s.
At age 5, she lives with her mother, grandmother, and 5 brothers and sisters. Her
father was lost at sea the year before, and
Caroline knows that she must help her family wherever she can. Abridged version.
018151 Across the Rolling River
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
The little town of Concord, Wisconsin is
bustling with new settlers from the East.
Caroline is now 11 years old and excited
to go to the town's new school. Her days
are full of classes, chores, and harvest time.
Wisconsin has its very first state fair and
Caroline becomes friends with a fiddleplaying boy from across the river named
Charles Ingalls.
~~~~~~~~
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit (3-AD)
If you don’t read this “prequel” to the Lord
of the Rings trilogy you miss a lot of the little
details throughout the adventures of Frodo and
the fellowship of the ring. Without Bilbo’s
adventure, Frodo’s never would have happened. This unabridged edition is 8” x 10” in
size and has forty-eight, full-color, full-page,
fantasy-style illustrations – including five lavish
two-page spreads by artist Michael Hague. The
illustrations alone make this a great book for
younger readers, but the larger print also helps!
Read along and let your imagination run wild as
you join Bilbo on the first adventure that led to
so many others! Pb, 290 pgs. – elise
035800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 13.75
The Hobbit
Hobbit Bilbo Baggins is chosen to help the
dwarves recover their lost treasure. Adventure
and journey follow in this fantasy about elves,
dwarves, goblins, and other magical, mystical
creatures by writer J.R.R. Tolkien.
004235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.25
Hobbit: Or There and Back Again (3-AD)
J.J.R Tolkien’s well-known fantasy adventure
novel about Hobbit Bilbo Baggins’ quest to win
his share of the treasure guarded by the dragon
Smaug. The text in this book contains all corThe Charlotte Years (3-7)
rections and revisions that have been made
since its original publication. Houghton Mifflin
003310 Little House by Boston Bay
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50 publication. Unabridged, pb, 271 ags.
8.95
Read along to discover what life was like for 041534 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Laura's grandmother, Charlotte, a young girl
living in Boston. Charlotte Tucker will someday Fellowship of the Ring
This first book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy
be the grandmother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, but
for now she is a five-year-old girl living with her introduces Frodo Baggins, his faithful servant
family in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Learn about Sam, the evil sorcerer Saron, and the magical
her world in the year 1814, as the British block- and evil Ring. Frodo and his band of comade the Boston harbor during the War of 1812. panions must avoid those who pursue them
Written in customary Little House style, this is and carry the Ring to the one place it can be
the first of a planned series on Charlotte. 160, destroyed. Contains the original text and maps.
001046 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.25
pb. Abridged version.
The Martha Years (3-7)
This series tells the story of Laura's greatgrandmother, who was a little girl in Scotland.
Please note that the series is undergoing revision
and abridgement, and abridged books are significantly shorter than unabridged books.
003311 Little House in the Highlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
This book is about Ma’s Ma’s Ma - Laura
Ingalls Wilder’s great-grandmother who
grew up in Scotland. Get a glimpse of the
daily life of six-year-old Martha in 1788 as
she grows up on the family estate of her
father, Laird Glencaraid. It’s a different
culture, but the same animated spirit that we
see in Laura three generations later. Written
in the familiar style of the other Little House
books, but with a Scottish accent. Abridged
version, 160 pgs.
~~~~~~~~
Two Towers
The journey continues in this second book,
despite the scattering of the Fellowship. Only
Sam and Frodo are left to struggle on towards
Mordor to destroy the ring. Increasing their
burden is their guide, Gollum, who is untrustworthy because of his slavery to the ring's
power. Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn are busy
facing their own trials while desperately trying
to both find their friends and protect the land
from the evil of Sauron and his army. The book
contains all the original text and maps by the
renowned author, and the cover features characters from the movies. ~ Rachel S.
016069 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.25
Return of the King
This awesome conclusion to J.R.R. Tolkien's
The Lord of the Rings trilogy is complete and
unabridged. Aware of the dangers of the Ring,
Frodo has traveled into Mordor, where the evil
Sauron guards the fire that can destroy the ring.
The way is difficult, and Frodo begins to lose
hope. The original maps, glossary, and index
are also included. 490 pgs. ~ Rachel S.
016065 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.25
and ends each chapter with a reflection, which
is a distilled, one sentence piece that gives you
the gist of the chapter. Some examples of reflections are: "We yearn for the good God is."; "The
scenes of our life serve a story much bigger than
our own."; and, "The call to follow Christ is a
Lord of the Rings (5-AD)
Contains the three-book set “The Fellowship of call to adventure - inconvenient, imperious, and
the Ring,” “The Two Towers,” and “The Return irresistible.". The authors use examples from the
Bible and LOTR frequently to authenticate their
of the King” in a black slipcover. ~ Mark
033673 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 21.95 points. Used along with the trilogy, I believe
that this book will really help whoever wishes to
read this great literary work. ~ Mark
Lord of the Rings Combined Volume
7.50
This 1,100+ page book contains The Fellowship 018656 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
of the Rings, The Two Towers, and The Return
of the King in one hefty volume. At the end of
the book, appendices and indexes cover characters, places, chronologies, and more. Pb.
013139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 15.25
Tolkien Boxed Set
Enjoy this classic set including The Hobbit and
the trilogy of Lord of the Rings.
009390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.96 24.75
Lord of the Rings Audio CD (2+)
A rendition of the timeless classic by
J.R.R.Tolkien on disk. It is thirteen hours on thirteen disks. Perfect for time on the road. ~ Mark Lady Grace Mysteries (4-7)
If you could picture a Renaissance-era Nancy
022807 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 22.50
Drew, my guess is that she would look something like Grace Cavendish.
Lady Grace,
Silmarillion (5-12)
The Silmarillion is the precursor to the Lord of Queen Elizabeth I’s favorite lady in waiting has
the Rings series. The intricate world of Middle a quick mind, a keen sense of adventure, and
Earth, partially told by Tolkien in his series, is all a real knack for unraveling the plentitude of
laid out here. The book begins with the creation mysteries that seem to envelop her at every turn.
of Middle-Earth, and ends just before the War of Murder, lies, betrayal, intrigue and suspense
the Rings. While his writing style is evident, be abound in this exciting series, and even when it
warned that it is not as polished as Lord of the seems the world is falling to pieces around her,
Rings (due to the fact that he never finished it), thirteen-year-old Lady Grace keeps a cool head
and uses a bit more antiquated language, mak- and a sharp wit – come what may! – Rachel P.
ing for a tougher read. While the other books 005961 Assassin/Betrayal Combined Volume
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
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in the war), the Silmarillion tells the tale of the EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
Elves, the strife amongst themselves and against 005999 Deception 006001 Feud
Melkor. It tells of their birth, their travels to 006000 Exile
the undying lands, and their return to Middle
Earth to regain the Silmarils, which was stolen Nancy Drew Mysteries (4-9)
I had outgrown Encyclopedia Brown and was
by Melkor in his treachery. Though there is a
more pervading sense of sadness then in the looking for a new mystery series when Mom
other Lord of the Rings books, especially due to ran across some of her old Nancy Drew books
the Elves’ proud nature, the book is well worth at my grandparents’ house one visit. Although
reading both for the background to the other I looked doubtfully at the old dusty and retrobooks and for its own sake. 480 pgs, pb. ~ Mark style covers, I was hooked by the time I got
004415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 10.50 home! What more can I say - Nancy Drew is
every girl mystery-lover’s hero! Other, more
modern Nancy Drew series have been written
Unfinished Tales (9-AD)
More of a history of Middle-Earth, this book since, but there’s something kind of cool about
covers from the First to Third Age, and has reading the titles from the '50's, picturing Nancy
great stories in true J.R.R. Tolkien style. An epic Drew chasing down clues in her trusty Mustang
book, nearly worthy of the fame that the Lord Of – and in a skirt, too! Exciting, well-written, and
The Rings series claimed. I'm not sure where the wholesome, there are plenty of great mysteries
title comes from; it does not have an unfinished to enjoy here. I just wonder how they kept
coming up with enough good cases to write
feel to it; the stories are excellent. ~ Mark
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6.25 more! All mysteries are hardcover with the
original cover artwork. And at this price, you
can afford for your kids to get hooked on Nancy
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I'm a big fan of Lord of the Rings. I have Drew, too! – Jess
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times, and the second one twice (so far!). So 032950 #1-Secret of the Old Clock
I jumped at the chance to review this book. I 032866 #2-Hidden Staircase
was amazed at what good examples the author 032809 #3-Bungalow Mystery
had found about life, Jesus, avoiding evil, etc. 032895 #4-Mystery at Lilac Inn
The authors found significant meaning in what I 032943 #5-Secret of Shadow Ranch
thought was just another page of the story. The 032942 #6-Secret of Red Gate Farm
book is not one continuous idea, but is divided 032816 #7-Clue in the Diary
into sections, focusing on certain pieces of the 032916 #8-Nancy's Mysterious Letter
great work. The book often quotes the Bible, 032960 #9-Sign of the Twisted Candles
032921 #10-Password to Larkspur Lane
032824 #11-Clue of the Broken Locket
032887 #12-Message in the Hollow Tree
032908 #13-Mystery of the Ivory Charm
032989 #14-Whispering Statue
032861 #15-Haunted Bridge
032829 #16-Clue of the Tapping Heels
032902 #17-Mystery of the Brass-Bound
Trunk
032909 #18-Mystery of the Moss-Covered
Mansion
032931 #19-Quest of the Missing Map
032818 #20-Clue in the Jewel Box
032937 #21-Secret in the Old Attic
032815 #22-Clue in the Crumbling Wall
032913 #23-Mystery of the Tolling Bell
032819 #24-Clue in the Old Album
032855 #25-Ghost of Blackwood Hall
032827 #26-Clue of the Leaning Chimney
032952 #27-Secret of the Wooden Lady
032822 #28-Clue of the Black Keys
032896 #29-Mystery at the Sky Jump
032830 #30-Clue of the Velvet Mask
032933 #31-Ringmaster's Secret
032934 #32-Scarlet Slipper Mystery
032995 #33-Witch Tree Symbol
032867 #34-Hidden Window Mystery
032863 #35-Haunted Showboat
032948 #36-Secret of the Golden Pavilion
032820 #37-Clue in the Old Stagecoach
032905 #38-Mystery of the Fire Dragon
032825 #39-Clue of the Dancing Puppet
032889 #40-Moonstone Castle Mystery
032831 #41-Clue of the Whistling
Bagpipes
032924 #42-Phantom of Pine Hill
032900 #43-Mystery of the 99 Steps
032814 #44-Clue in the Crossword Cipher
032965 #45-Spider Sapphire Mystery
032874 #46-Invisible Intruder
032893 #47-Mysterious Mannequin
032835 #48-Crooked Banister
032940 #49-Secret of Mirror Bay
032840 #50-Double Jinx Mystery
032907 #51-Mystery of the Glowing Eye
032947 #52-Secret of the Forgotten City
032963 #53-Sky Phantom
032971 #54-Strange Message in the
Parchment
032898 #55-Mystery of Crocodile Island
032975 #56-Thirteenth Pearl
032978 #57-Triple Hoax
032852 #58-Flying Saucer Mystery
032939 #59-Secret in the Old Lace
032858 #60-Greek Symbol Mystery
032973 #61-Swami's Ring
032876 #62-Kachina Doll Mystery
032981 #63-Twin Dilemma
032810 #64-Captive Witness
032915 Nancy Drew Starter Set #1-#6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.99 21.95
Includes the first six volumes in a slipcase.
032803 Best of Nancy Drew Classic Collection #1 . . . . . 14.99 10.75
Includes The Secret of the Old Clock
(#1), The Bungalow Mystery (#3), and the
Mystery of the 99 Steps (#43), all bound
into one volume.
032804 Best of Nancy Drew Classic Collection #2 . . . . . 14.99 10.75
Includes The Hidden Staircase (#2), The
Ghost of Blackwood Hall (#25), and The
Thirteenth Pearl (#56), all in one volume.
Library Builders
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Nancy Drew Sleuth Book: Clues to Good
Sleuthing (4-9)
Fans of the popular Nancy Drew series will
enjoy this new book, where Nancy solves ten
mini-mysteries with the help of her six friends in
the Detective Club. Club members bring small
crimes to Nancy’s attention and the club works
together to solve the mysteries using clues they
find. Each crime focuses on a different form of
evidence (like handwriting, fingerprints, observation, testimony, etc.) and while the club
solves the crime, Nancy explains to the club
(and the reader) how to get information from
the evidence. The crimes don’t take too long
to solve (each is about 10-15 pages long), and
Nancy’s intelligence and knowledge of crimesolving shines through each mystery. Readers
will love the feeling of solving the mysteries
along with Nancy and activity ideas at the end
of each mystery encourages readers to continue
learning about forms of evidence by completing
activities like analyzing the handwriting of your
friends and family, comparing the different fingerprints of people you know, etc. Please note
that in one mystery, Nancy teaches the club
how to read palms in an effort to find out some
information about a fortune-teller suspect, but
the book explains that palm-reading is unscientific and it’s not actually used to solve the mystery. This book provides a great way for Nancy
Drew fans to finally get in on the action and see
how Nancy does it! 152 pgs, hc. ~ Rachel
027981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.75
Hardy Boys Mysteries (4-9)
Frank and Joe Hardy, the sons of the famous
detective Fenton Hardy, are no slouches themselves! The “guy’s” equivalent to Nancy Drew,
the Hardy Boys mysteries are often fast-paced,
incorporating plenty of high-speed chases, and
a little more fighting action than you’ll find in
Nancy Drew mysteries. The detective duo,
made up of the serious, dark-haired Frank and
his younger, blonde, and impetuous brother Joe
often find themselves caught up in a case without even looking for one - and sometimes even
help Dad with his “toughies.” Guys that love a
great mystery - and girls too - are sure to enjoy
these non-stop action and puzzling mysteries.
All mysteries are reprints of originals, and are
hardcover. Over 60 years old, they’re still just
as enjoyable, especially if you enjoy the “retro”
feel of them! - Jess
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032976 #1-Tower Treasure
032871 #2-House on the Cliff
032951 #3-Secret of the Old Mill
032888 #4-Missing Chums
032872 #5-Hunting for Hidden Gold
032957 #6-Shore Road Mystery
032945 #7-Secret of the Caves
032897 #8-Mystery of Cabin Island
032857 #9-Great Airport Mystery
032987 #10-What Happened at Midnight
032988 #11-While the Clock Ticked
032853 #12-Footprints Under the Window
032884 #13-Mark on the Door
032865 #14-Hidden Harbor Mystery
032962 #15-Sinister Signpost
032847 #16-Figure in Hiding
032955 #17-Secret Warning
032982 #18-Twisted Claw
032837 #19-Disappearing Floor
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032906 #20-Mystery of the Flying Express
032823 #21-Clue of the Broken Blade
032850 #22-Flickering Torch Mystery
032886 #23-Melted Coins
032958 #24-Shortwave Mystery
032954 #25-Secret Panel
032923 #26-Phantom Freighter
032944 #27-Secret of Skull Mountain
032959 #28-Sign of the Crooked Arrow
032949 #29-Secret of the Lost Tunnel
032985 #30-Wailing Siren Mystery
032953 #31-Secret of Wildcat Swamp
032834 #32-Crisscross Shadow
032997 #33-Yellow Feather Mystery
032869 #34-Hooded Hawk Mystery
032817 #35-Clue in the Embers
032941 #36-Secret of Pirates' Hill
032854 #37-Ghost at Skelton Rock
032894 #38-Mystery at Devil's Paw
032903 #39-Mystery of the Chinese Junk
032904 #40-Mystery of the Desert Giant
032828 #41-Clue of the Screeching Owl
032912 #42-Mystery of the Symbol Mystery
032901 #43-Mystery of the Aztec Warrior
032862 #44-Haunted Fort
032911 #45-Mystery of the Spiral Bridge
032936 #46-Secret Agent on Flight 101
032914 #47-Mystery of the Whale Tattoo
032801 #48-Arctic Patrol Mystery
032808 #49-Bombay Boomerang
032836 #50-Danger on Vampire Trail
032956 #52-Shattered Helmet
032826 #53-Clue of the Hissing Serpent
032875 #56-Jungle Pyramid
032849 #57-Firebird Rocket
032967 #58-Sting of the Scorpion
032918 #59-Night of the Werewolf
032910 #60-Mystery of the Samurai Sword
032922 #61-Pentagon Spy
032800 #62-Apeman's Secret
032890 #63-Mummy Case
032899 #64-Mystery of Smuggler's Cove
032968 #65-Stone Idol
032983 #66-Vanishing Thieves
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032885 #51-Masked Monkey
032892 #54-Mysterious Caravan
032996 #55-Witchmaster's Key
032860 Hardy Boys Starter Set #1-#6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.99 21.95
Includes the first six hardcover Hardy Boys
mysteries in a slipcase.
Hardy Boys # 1 - Tower Treasure CD (4-9
029366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 15.50
39 Clues (4-9)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
048822 #1: Maze of Bones
048824 #2: One False Note
048825 #3: The Sword Thief
048826 #4: Beyond the Grave
048827 #5: The Black Circle
048828 #6: In Too Deep
048829 #7: The Viper’s Nest
048830 #8: The Emperor’s Code
048831 #9: Storm Warning
048823 #10: Into the Gauntlet
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True Adventure Stories (4-AD)
Ever wondered what it would be like to defy
death in the desert, to be a spy with a special
mission, or to fend off sharks from a shipwreck?
Each of these high-interest, daring volumes
shares the stories of adventurers, spies, soldiers,
heroes and more in ways that make you feel
like you were there to witness the adventure
too. Because the stories are true, these volumes
provide inspiring examples of real-life bravery,
not just fictionalized stories of things that "could
have" happened. On the other hand, although
the details don't dwell on graphic situations,
there may be some unappealing elements in
some stories. Each single book includes 10 stories, and has 144 pages. Collections or higherpriced books are compilations of single books.
3.95
032370 Spies
032367 True Escape Stories
032581 True Stories of the Blitz
032371 True Stories of Crime and Detection
004400 True Stories of Heroes
028455 True Survival Stories
031783 Stories of Pirates
032373 Stories of the First World War
026270 Stories of the Second World War
025738 True Stories of D-Day
014418 True Wild West Stories
042294 War Stories: True Stories from the First and Second World Wars
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A compilation of #032373 and #026270.
Hank the Cowdog Series (4-AD)
Okay, we admit it. We like to have fun, too.
So when we saw these rollicking, humorous,
action-packed books that are encouraging reluctant readers all over the country to read, we just
couldn’t resist! Hank the Cowdog: Head of
Ranch Security. This canine is a cross between
Maxwell Smart and John Wayne. Sandy Bauers
of the Philadelphia Inquirer states “This mutt in
disguise is adorably pretentious and frequently
fumbling, yet never knowing it. Dogdom’s Don
Quixote. Nothing escapes his steely gaze except, perhaps the perfectly obvious...”. Filled
with dry wit and down-home humor, these are
books that you will enjoy reading to your children. Testimonials from parents, librarians, and
teachers vouch for the ability of these books
to “turn on” even the most reticent reader.
We feel we must qualify our overall delight in
these books, however. A couple of the books
in the series include an owl character, Madam
Moonshine, described as “a witchy little owl”.
You may want to avoid the books she appears
in, so far we can only identify #2, #4 and #11.
#9 has a Halloween theme. The “ghost” is a
trick-or-treater, but you may want to avoid the
Halloween theme.
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020218 #1-The Original Adventures
020219 #2-The Further Adventures
020220 #3-It’s a Dog’s Life
020221 #4-Murder in the Middle Pasture
020222 #5-Faded Love
020223 #6-Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
020224 #7-The Incredible Priceless Corncob
020225 #8-One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse
020226 #9-Case of the Halloween Ghost
020227 #10-Every Dog Has His Day
020228 #11-Lost in Dark Unchanted Forest
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#12-Case of the Fiddle-Playing Fox
#13-Wounded Buzzard on
Christmas Eve
#14-Hank and Monkey Business
#15-Case of the Missing Cat
#17-Case of the Car and the
Barkaholic Dog
#18-Case of the Hooking Bull
#19-Case of the Midnight Rustler
#20-Phantom in the Mirror
#21-Case of the Vampire Cat
#22-Case of the Double
Bumblebee Sting
#23-Moonlight Madness
#24-Case of Black-Hooded Hangman
#25-Case of Swirling Killer Tornado
#26-Case of the Kidnapped Collie
#27-Night-Stalking Bone Monster
#28-Mopwater Files
#29-Case Vampire Vacuum Sweeper
#30-Case of the Haystack Kitties
#31-Case of the Vanishing Fishhook
#32-Garbage Monster Outer Space
#33-Case of the Measled Cowboy
#35-Case of Saddle House Robbery
#36-Case of Raging Rottweiler
#37-Case of Deadly Ha-Ha Game
#38-The Fling
#40-Case of Missing Bird Dog
#41-Case of the Shipwrecked Tree
#42-Case of the Burrowing Robot
#43-Case of the Twisted Kitty
#45-Case of the Falling Sky
#46-Case of the Tricky Trap
#47-Case of Tender Cheeping Chickies
#48-Case of the Monkey Burglar
#49-Case of Booby-Trapped Pick-Up
#50-Case of the Most Ancient Bone
#51-Case of the Blazing Sky
#52-Quest For the Great White
Quail
#53-Drover’s Secret Life
#54-Case of the Dinosaur Birds
#55-Case of the Secret Weapon
☼#56-Case of the Coyote Invasion
☼#57-The Disappearance of Drover
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 4.99
3.55
020233 #16-Lost in Blinded Blizzard
008994 #34-Slim’s Good-bye
016359 #39-Secret Laundry Monster Files
025458 #44-Dungeon of Doom
Hank Audiobooks (PK-AD)
Given a big “thumbs up” by our summer shipping crew - and truly “field tested” on our way
to and from exhibits, these are a real hoot! The
words on the CD's are right out of the book, but
the music, sound effects and voices bring the
characters to life - really gives them personality. The author does most of the voices himself
(even female characters - what range!).
EACH CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 13.95
015945 Hank #1
015966 Hank #29
015956 Hank #2
015968 Hank #30
015967 Hank #3
015969 Hank #31
015982 Hank #4
015970 Hank #32
015985 Hank #5
015971 Hank #33
015986 Hank #6
015972 Hank #34
015987 Hank #7
015973 Hank #35
015988 Hank #8
015975 Hank #36
015989 Hank #9
015977 Hank #37
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☼Hank #56
☼Hank #57
Hank #50 – Most Ancient Bone 25th
Anniversary CD (PK-AD)
The 50th mystery in the Hank The Cowdog
series is extra long and extra fun! Author John
R. Erickson reads the unabridged story aloud,
complete with his amusing range of voices. In
this installment, Hank is on an archaeological
dig and is trying to impress the head scientist’s
beautiful lady dog while also trying to save an
ancient buffalo bone from thieves. The audio
CD includes two original songs and runs 5 hrs
on 4 CDs. A must-have for Hank fans.
008499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.99 16.50
031121 Homeless Pooch 14.99 10.50
This story takes listeners back to Hank's
puppyhood. After destroying a prized blanket, Hank must strike out on his own - and
avoid the dogcatcher. When he winds up
at a livestock auction, he meets a cowboy
named Slim.. and the dogcatcher! Will Slim
save him? Also includes two of the very first
Hank stories ever written.
041582 Kitty Cheater
Hank is trying to figure out who is planning an attack on the ranch. He lures Pete
the Barncat into making a foolish bet, and
Pete may try to cheat him. Includes the
original song “Don’t Get Your News From a
Chicken.” 73 min.
042672 Runaway Windmill
Join Hank as he protects the ranch from an
enemy spy disguised as a chicken and tries
to rescue Slim from his crazy ride on an
out-of-control windmill. Includes the song
“A Dog Should Smell Like a Dog”. 78 mins.
049358 ☼Valentine’s Day Robbery
003547 Watermelon Patch Mystery
Hank (with a little bit of help from Slim and
Drover) must stakeout Sally May’s watermelon patch and catch the raccoons that
have been raiding the garden. The original
song “Watermelon Forever” is included with
the story. 71 min.
Hank Audiobook Packs
Each Pack contains two Hank episodes. Audio
Pack #1 contains Hank #1 and Hank #2, etc.
EACH CD PACK . . . . . . . . . . 31.99 22.25
016627 Pack #1
016643 Pack #7
016633 Pack #2
016645 Pack #8
016635 Pack #3
016647 Pack #9
016637 Pack #4
016629 Pack #10
016639 Pack #5
016631 Pack #11
016641 Pack #6
049355 Pack #12
Hank Audio CD Adventures (4-AD)
If you can't get enough of Hank, Drover, Pete
the Barncat, Slim and Sally May, check out
these new adventures, available only on audio.
Each CD set features a new episode in the life
of Hank, brought to life by author John Erickson.
And since no Hank story would be complete
without the goofy songs, you can expect at
least one of those masterpieces on every audio.
Perfect for those long car rides!
EACH CD (except noted) . . . 12.99
8.95
045827 Cookie Moon
Hank (with some great help and observations from Drover) decides that the moon
is actually a huge cookie. When Hank sees
some cookies in Sally May’s picnic basket,
he’s at a loss deciding if they’re meant for
him to eat or not. Includes a funny song
titled “It Doesn’t Make Sense.” 75 min.
048090 ☼Dancing Cowboy
Sally May plans to host a dance in her
yard, so she begins a major Spring Cleaning
Offensive! Hank has to keep an eye on Slim,
who is NOT happy about having to haul
away the trash. Later, Slim is needed to fix
Miss Viola’s pickup truck. Will he ask her to
the dance? Includes the original song “Silly
Old Maid.”
Hank the Cowdog’s Greatest Hits (PK-AD)
Here’s a treat for you Hank the Cowdog lovers
out there! If you love the songs often included
in Hank’s stories, these delightful CD sets contain all of the songs for your listening pleasure.
Volumes 1 & 2 present all 45 songs from Hank’s
first 22 stories, while Volumes 3 & 4 include
all 44 songs from adventures 23 through 44.
With hits like Me Just a Worthless Coyote, Bark
at the Mailman Battle Hymn, Ode to a Mother
Skunk, I Will Never Eat Another Fishhook, and
Bitten on the Nose, these albums are sure to
be a favorite. Each set includes 2 CDs and is
approximately 2 hrs long. ~Rachel
EACH SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 10.50
003548 Vol. 1 & 2 CDs
045828 Vol. 3 & 4 CDs
Tales & Tunes from Hank the Cowdog (PK-6)
Can’t decide which Hank CD to bring on
that car trip? How about this hilarious CD that
includes great excerpts from ten different Hank
the Cowdog stories? Hear the best clips from ten
different narratives, and don’t worry, nine popular Hank songs are included too. It’s a Hank the
Cowdog sampler that kids will love! 68 min.
003557 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
8.95
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☼Hattie Marshall Series (5-8)
Hattie Marshall is a spunky twelve-year-old
girl living on a Texas farm in the 1890s. Hattie
has to face many challenges as she becomes a
teenager - her sister getting married, her brother
Sam moving away, and helping her parents and
Gramma with responsibilities on the farm. There
is plenty of danger and adventure, too! Through
it all, Hattie learns that God is always with her,
even in the most trying of circumstances. By
Debra Smith. About 140 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
6.75
048784...& the Dangerous Fire
048785...& the Hurricane
048786...& the Prowling Panther
~~~~~~~~
Breadwinner Trilogy (5-9)
Parvana, a young girl living in Afghanistan,
hates what has happened to her country in
recent years. Ever since the Taliban took over,
she is not allowed to go to school, or even be
outside, without a good reason. Parvana's story
begins in Breadwinner, where she risks extreme
punishment by dressing up like a boy to support
her family. In Parvana's Journey, Parvana, who
has been separated from her family, searches
for her family members in refugee camps. The
last book features Parvana's friend, Shauzia,
who struggles with life in a refugee camp in
Pakistan. These books are not only page-turners, but also allow us a unique look at the life
of Afghan women and the culture they live in t.
By Deborah Ellis, pb. - Jess
029853 Breadwinner . . . . . . 8.95
6.50
Because of the instability in their country,
Parvana's educated parents have lost their
jobs and their home. Her father has been
reduced to sitting in the market, reading
letters for people who cannot read, and
selling any of their personal belongings he
can. When her father is taken by soldiers,
the family faces a dilemma. Parvana's
mother and sister cannot be seen outside the
home, and her brother is just a baby. Who
will support the family? In a daring move,
Parvana dresses up as a boy to find work.
036551 Parvana's Journey . . . 8.95
6.50
In this sequel, Parvana is all alone, searching for her remaining family members. As
she journeys across the country, she meets
and befriends other abandoned children,
including a baby, a crippled boy, and a
orphan girl who has gone crazy. Only the
lessons from her parents, her determination,
and the letters she writes to her faraway
friend, Shauzia, keep her going. 200 pgs,
pb.
036550 Mud City . . . . . . . . . 8.95
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Shauzia, Parvana's best friend, lives in a refugee camp outside of Peshawar, Pakistan.
Shauzia dreams of going to France as she
works and begs in the city. She starts a
riot in the camp and tries to avoid her
obligations of helping her fellow Afghans.
Eventually she learns she must do what she
can to help her suffering countrymen. 164
pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
046733 Breadwinner Trilogy 16.95 12.50
This all-in-one volume holds all three books
in the series for the price of two! 440 pgs,
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041636 Anne of Ingleside
Anne of Green Gables (5-AD)
Nine years after we last saw them in Anne’s
Sure, you have probably read Anne of
House of Dreams, the Blythe family now
Green Gables at least once, and maybe Anne
numbers seven and has moved into the old
of Avonlea too. But have you also read the
Morgan home. Here we meet Anne’s five
remaining books in this series? After Anne
children (James, Walter, Anne, Diana, and
changes Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert's lives
Shirley) and Gilbert’s difficult, maiden aunt.
in Anne of Green Gables, she continues a life
of adventure, romance, and comedy as she fol- 041648 Rainbow Valley
Having just returned from a trip to Europe,
lows her dreams and pursues an education and
Anne discovers that the town has a new
later, a family.
minister, John Meredith, a widower with
four young children. His children quickAnne of Green Gables
ly become close friends to Anne’s, and
Nothing is the same at Green Gables after the
Rainbow Valley focuses mainly on the interCuthberts adopt red-haired, hot-tempered Anne
actions between the Meredith and Blythe
Shirley. Her lively imagination and a knack for
children.
making comical errors make life interesting for
all at Avon Lea. Was it Providence or a mistake 041650 Rilla of Ingleside
With Europe in the midst of World War I,
that brought her to Matthew and Marilla?
Rilla Blythe finds herself anxiously waiting
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to hear from family and friends fighting in
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the war. As the war drags on, Rilla quickly
024445 Aladdin Classic . . . . . 6.99
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matures and rises to the occasion of han031612 Wordsworth Classic. . 5.99
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dling the many obstacles thrown her way.
021454 Centennial Edition . . 5.99
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Contains a forward by Margaret Atwood.
Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set (5-AD)
Yearling publication. 310 pgs, pb.
You can enjoy the whole series in one boxed
029343 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 15.25
set, or in smaller sets of three books. Relive
Listen to the unabridged story on 8 CDs.
Anne’s surprise arrival at Green Gables, her
Read by Broadway and television actress
adventures growing up, her teaching experiKate Burton. Running time: 10 hrs 22 min.
ence, her marriage and family life. Readers of
all ages will enjoy reading these classics over
Anne of Avonlea (5-AD)
In this much-loved sequel to Anne of Green and over again. - Jess
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get herself into plenty of hilarious scrapes and predicaments.
2.50 Anne's Anthology
This book is a compilation of poems referenced
Unabridged, 266 pgs, pb.
041635 Collector’s Edition . . 5.99
4.75 in the Anne of Green Gables series. Although
well known at the time, many of these works
Contains unabridged content along with
may not be as well recognized or easy to find
bonuses like a biography of the author and
today. Selections include Scott's Marmion,
a map of Prince Edward Island; 294 pgs, pb.
022620 Sterling Edition . . . . . 9.95
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4.75 A Winter Idyll, and Tennyson's Lancelot and
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041637 Anne of the Island
study of Where the Brook and River Meet. May
Since we have last seen her in Anne of
this book elicit the love of poetry and language
Avonlea, Anne Shirley is now ready to
that Anne felt.
attend college. Chronicling her four years
005308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 29.95
at Redmond College in Kingsport, Anne of
the Island narrates Anne’s many trials and
Green Gables Letters (5-AD)
adventures including receiving several marWe began to carry this book because it is used
riage proposals and visiting the home of her
as a resource in the unit study Where the Brook
birth parents.
and River Meet, but it is an excellent book in its
041638 Anne of Windy Poplars
own right. Basically, it’s a collection of letters
Having graduated from Redmond College,
that L.M. Montgomery (author of Anne of Green
Anne has taken the job as principal (as well
Gables) wrote to a friend, Ephraim Weber, duras geometry teacher) at Summerside High
ing 1905-1909. These letters were written durSchool while her fiancé finishes medical
ing the years that Anne was created and became
school. During her stay in Summerside,
popular, and they reveal a lot about the beloved
Anne must learn to handle the towns many
author. Excerpts and summaries of Weber’s leteccentric residents including a jealous colters to Montgomery are also included so readers
league and the bitter Pringle family.
can put her letters in context. A general intro041639 Anne’s House of Dreams
duction by the editor, Wilfrid Eggleston, puts the
Now married to her childhood sweetheart,
letters into even greater context and points out
Gilbert, Anne’s House of Dreams recounts
especially interesting background information
the early years their marriage. Follow them
and features. 102 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
as they move into their first home, make
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new friends, and celebrate the expansion of
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their family.
C.S. Lewis
Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set (5-AD)
This thrilling seven-book set is a brilliant story
that shows how creative and inventive people
can be. Revolving around Narnia, these classic
books explain how Narnia came to be, some of
the interesting people who lived there, and the
fall of Narnia. This unique series by C.S. Lewis
will leave you spellbound. - Melissa
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012232 Trade Edition . . . . . 55.93 36.95
013779 Mass Market . . . . . 45.00 29.95
046125 Boxed Set . . . . . . . 45.00 29.95
Chronicles of Narnia Combined Volume
C.S. Lewis wrote The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe in 1949, and then proceeded to write
six more books. These seven books comprise
the Chronicles of Narnia, which have been
enjoyed by countless people over the last fifty
years and are classics in the fantasy genre of literature. This single volume houses all seven off
the books, unabridged. Besides the small black
and white illustrations marking each chapter,
the book is void of illustrations. The books are
in the preferred order of C.S. Lewis, with The
Magicians Nephew preceding The Lion, the
Witch and the Wardrobe. The cover is black
with an attractive rendering of Aslan's face on
the front, and is 767 pgs, pb. - Melissa
018164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.99 15.95
Chronicles of Narnia Individual Titles
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
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007831 Magician’s Nephew
Although sometimes considered the 6th
book in the series, some consider this to be
the first as it recounts the creation of Narnia
by Aslan, the Great Lion, and how all
the Narnia stories began. Uncle Andrew’s
experiments send Polly and Digory to
strange other worlds, but an encounter with
the sinister Queen Jadis brings evil to the
land of Narnia on the day of its creation.
010719 Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The second in the Chronicles of Narnia
series. In this allegorical fantasy, four children enter the land of Narnia through a
professor’s wardrobe and overcome greed
and selfishness. Aslan, the great lion, helps
them battle the White Witch and makes the
ultimate sacrifice to redeem Edmund.
003359 Horse and His Boy
In the third book, Shasta, the adopted son
of a mean fisherman, learns that he is to be
sold as a slave to a Tarkaan. The Tarkaan's
horse, which happens to be a talking horse
from Narnia, convinces Shasta to run away
with him to Narnia, suspecting that Shasta
is also a Narnian. Along the way, Bree and
Shasta join forces with another runaway and
Narnian horse. Little do they know that they
will find themselves in the middle of a war
which will decide the fate of Narnia.
018204 Prince Caspian
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are called
back to Narnia where the tyrant Miraz is
trying to steal the crown from its rightful
owner, Prince Caspian. Warned of this
danger by Doctor Cornelius, Caspian flees
to the forests and mountains. It is here that
Caspian begins to make new friends and
gather the forces of an army. Will Caspian's
loyal supporters be able to defeat Miraz, or
will the old ways of Narnia be lost forever?
048969 ☼Voyage of the Dawn Treader
In the fifth book, Lucy, Edmund, and their
peevish cousin Eustace sail to the land of
Narnia on a ship called the Dawn Treader.
The King of Narnia, Caspian, is on board,
and the group encounters many adventures
as they sail to the edge of the world. They
get captured by slave traders, come across
strange lands with unusual creatures, and
poor Eustace even turns into a dragon!
018220 Silver Chair
Over seventy years have passed in Narnia
since The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Once again, Narnia is in danger. Prince
Rilian is missing, and there is great fear that
there will be no one to take over the crown
when old King Caspian dies. Tag along on
Eustace and Jill's adventures as they go in
search of the missing prince.
Chronicles of Narnia Audio CDs (PK-AD)
These audio recordings of the Narnia series
bring to life the characters of the classic
books. The performer reads directly from the
unabridged books and uses tone and voice
fluctuation to help you know which character
is speaking and what emotions they are feeling. - elise
026677 Complete (31 CDs) . 75.00 48.95
A Family Guide to Narnia (AD)
Subtitled "Biblical Truths in C.S. Lewis's The
Chronicles of Narnia." Many families have read
or plan to read The Chronicles of Narnia together, and it's no secret that these books are allegories. While some of the biblical parallels are
easily seen and discussed, this book helps you
discover all of the books' biblical and Christian
roots. It offers a book by book, chapter by
chapter examination, full of insights for you to
share with your family. Don't miss out on the
wonderful meaning embedded in these books use this companion guide alongside the series
next time you read them. 208 pgs. - Melissa
034764 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 10.25
That Hideous Strength (7-AD)
The last book of the C.S. Lewis trilogy
beginning with Out of the Silent Planet and
Perelandra. In this breakneck journey of suspense, Dr. Ransom must choose sides in a battle
between science and ethics. Again, a timeless
allegory of good and evil. Although no study
guide has been written for this last book, many
of our customers have requested it since we
stock the other two books in the trilogy.
024441 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 12.50
Till We Have Faces (5-AD)
C.S. Lewis brings us a novel of Orual, The
Queen of Glome. When Orual was a little
girl, the only company she had to keep was
her irritating sister, Redival, and her father, the
tempestuous King. However, her life changed
dramatically with the introduction of Fox, one
of her father's slaves, into her life. Fox became
her only true comfort, and Orual affectionately
began to call him "Grandfather." Fox taught her
to think in the ways of the Greeks, how to regard
the Gods and everything else that has happened
in her life. Soon after the arrival of Fox, the
King married and brought into the world the
most beautiful child, "Istra," which translates
to Psyche. As Orual's family has partial blood
of the Gods, Psyche too has been touched. It
does not take long before the citizens of Glome
begin to refer to her as a goddess. While Psyche
is beautiful, Orual is extremely homely. Psyche
makes the God Ungit jealous; therefore, as punishment, there has been little yield in the way of
crops. The Priest of Ungit declares that in order
for the citizens of Glome to be prevented from
starving, there must be a sacrifice. It is the matter of this sacrifice that will change the soul and
the life of Orual forever.
028775 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 10.50
Poems (9-AD)
This collection of poems by C.S. Lewis covers
a large range of topics including God, nature,
spaceships, love, reason, and unicorns. Dozens
of poems are included, some that have been
published in other writings and many that
have not, and they are arranged topically. “As
the Ruin Falls,” “Noon’s Intensity,” “The True
Nature of Gnomes,” and “Deadly Sins” are just
a few of the poems included. This classic-style
poetry really shows the imagination and writing
skills of Lewis. 144 pgs, pb.
041508 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.95 10.50
Space Trilogy
Out of the Silent Planet (7-AD)
Dr. Ransom is kidnapped and taken to the
planet Malacandra where he learns the meaning
of divine providence and gains new insight into
the organization of our universe. The first book
in C. S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy.
024439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 10.95
Perelandra (7-AD)
The second book in C. S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy
finds Dr. Ransom on the planet Perelandra,
where he tries to keep the inhabitants from following the human race into sin.
024440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 10.95
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026665 #11: The Grim Grotto
035666 #12-The Penultimate Peril
EACH BOXED SET . . . . . . . . 38.99 28.25
018214 Set 1-3: The Trouble Begins
018215 Set 4-6: The Situation Worsens
035667 Set 7-9: The Dilemma Deepens
Series of Unfortunate Events (5-AD)
In the very first book of this engaging series, 037556 Set 10-12: The Gloom Looms
author Lemony Snicket warns readers that "if
you are interested in stories with happy end- Swallows and Amazons (5-AD)
I have to admit, I had never heard of this
ings, you would be better off reading some
other book. In this book, not only there is no series, but when it was requested by a customer,
happy ending, there is no happy beginning, and I decided to check it out. What a charming
very few happy things in the middle." And if surprise! Originally written in the 1930’s, this
you're okay with that fact, then suddenly you're series by Arthur Ransome follows the adventures
off, following the unfortunate but resourceful of the four Walker siblings and the Blackett
Baudelaire orphans through book after book of sisters who meet when the Walkers go on a
trial and tragedy. Of course, the journey is not summer holiday on the shore of a large lake.
without its rewards, and all is not quite so dismal John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker are enjoyand dreary as it first appears. Against the gray ing their vacation on a farm but are desperate to
and misty framework of these story gleam the take the farmer’s little sailboat out on the lake
real gems, the Baudelaire orphans themselves. and explore the islands and coves. After all,
Violet, the inventor is the eldest at fourteen, fol- their father did teach them how to sail before
lowed by the thoughtful, well-read twelve-year he was called to sea again. When Father sends
old Klaus, and Sunny, the baby, whose primary a telegram giving his permission for them to sail
talent is the ability to bite on and through most together, they decide to pack provisions and set
things. What makes this series stand out against up camp on the small mysterious island. When
a host of other children's books is the fact that they arrive, they are surprised to find that it is
this lonely trio of siblings works together like the perfect island for a camp, and that someone
a well-oiled machine, each using their special has used it for that exact purpose before. After
talent to help get themselves out of the "unfor- settling in, they are challenged to war by the
tunate" circumstances that follow them from Blackett sisters (who are also excellent sailors),
book to book. If trapped in a tower, Violet will and run into conflict with an old pirate who
invent a gadget to help them escape, if trying to lives on a houseboat. How will they capture the
outwit their enemy, Klaus is able to find a book Blackett’s ship, explore the vast lake, and clear
to get the information they need, and if some- their names before it’s time to go home? The
thing or someone stands in their way, Sunny other books in the series follow the same charwill try to bite through it. The effect is that of acters through other nautical adventures as they
the Boxcar children dropped into a modern yet continue to build their sailing and navigation
zany Charles Dickens scene. Another appealing skills. What’s striking to me is how independent,
aspect of the series is that it attempts to incorpo- responsible and resourceful the children all are,
rate more complex and higher-level vocabulary as they sail, explore, camp, cook, and watch
into the conversations of the characters, but, out for each other. Even if you’re not a sailor,
instead of acting merely as a "go and look it up" you’re sure to enjoy these vintage adventures.
tool, one of the characters or the narrator will They make great read alouds, too! Pb. - Jess
usually explain it, to the benefit of the reader. EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 10.95
While you would think these would create a 014259 Swallows and Amazons (Book 1)
stilted dialogue, this actually works here and 014258 Swallowdale (Book 2)
saves the reader the frustration of running to the 014256 Peter Duck (Book 3)
dictionary, or (gasp!) skipping over a word that 014301 Winter Holiday (Book 4)
they don't understand. On a more cautionary 014252 Coot Club (Book 5)
note about vocabulary, however, on p. 94 of 014257 Pigeon Post (Book 6)
the second book the evil Count Olaf does utter 041237 We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea (Book 7)
a more unacceptable version of "darn" which 039696
Secret Water (Book 8)
quite offends the children, and is pointed out by
the author as being a highly unacceptable word 037577 Big Six (Book 9)
to use. However, this is the only questionable 039284 Missee Lee (Book 10)
language I have found through Book 4. All in 039544 Picts & Martyrs (Book 11)
all, these are very original, frequently funny, 039283 Great Northern? (Book 12)
and highly entertaining. While reviewing them,
I didn't want to stop reading, and read the first The Imponderables Series (5-AD)
Chances are your kids have plenty of quesfour cover to cover! - Jess
EACH PAPERBACK BOOK . . . . 6.99
4.95 tions, but you don't always have the answers.
These books are full of tough questions or
001623 #1: The Bad Beginning
"imponderables" and answers. Everyone in the
001626 #2: The Reptile Room
family is bound to learn a lot from these books.
001627 #3: The Wide Window
EACH HARDCOVER BOOK . 12.99
9.50 The questions span all subjects and include
toughies like "Why doesn't milk in the refrigera001630 #4: The Miserable Mill
tor ever taste as cold as the water or soda in
001642 #5: The Austere Academy
the refrigerator?" "How and why did 7UP get
001643 #6: The Ersatz Elevator
its name?" "What does the USPS do with mail
018216 #7: The Vile Village
it can't deliver or return because of lack of a
018217 #8: The Hostile Hospital
return address?" "Why are baseball dugouts
018218 #9: The Carnivorous Carnival
built so that they are half below ground?" "What
024309 #10: The Slippery Slope
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are you hearing when you shake a light bulb?"
"What's the difference between a lake and
a pond?" and "Why do all armed forces start
marching with the left foot?" If you give one
of these books to your kids, chances are they'll
start sharing more answers than questions! My
sample, Do Penguins Have Knees? holds nearly
150 imponderables, plus chapters including
ten new frustables, a frustable update, and the
frustables that will not die - (frustables are those
imponderables which are hard to solve, even by
the wide variety of contributors to the series). It
is 317 pgs long, and I assume the books are of
similar length. - Melissa
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
9.50
040423 Are Lobsters Ambidextrous?
030837 Do Penguins Have Knees?
040428 How Does Aspirin Find a Headache?
040437 When Do Fish Sleep?
040438 Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?
030868 Why Don't Cats Like to Swim?
Little Britches (7-AD)
Often touted as the “Little House for Boys,”
these books tell the story of author Ralph Moody,
beginning as a young boy on a Colorado ranch
in the early 1900’s.
These books make absorbing read-alouds for
younger children, too. Be aware, however, that
there is some inappropriate language used - no
doubt in keeping with the actual verbiage of
rugged cowboys and characters of the time.
002030 Little Britches . . . . . 14.95 10.95
002031 Man of the Family . 14.95 11.95
002035 The Fields of Home 14.95 11.95
002036 The Home Ranch . . 14.95 11.95
002032 Mary Emma & Company
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 10.50
002033 Shaking the Nickel Bush
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.95 11.25
002034 The Dry Divide . . . 12.95 10.50
002016 Horse of a Different Color
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.95 11.25
Howard Pyle's Tales of King Arthur (7-AD)
Generations of children have been entranced
by the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of
the Round Table. With visions of fair maidens,
mighty stone fortresses, gallant knights, and
brave deeds, this series of books is sure to stir
the imagination of young readers of any age.
Inventively told in a style capturing the tone
and spirit of ancient romance and wonderfully illustrated by Howard Pyle, these stories
describe the perilous and thrilling adventures of
King Arthur and his knights in that glorious age
of chivalry and honor. ~ Rachel S.
008252 Story of King Arthur and His Knights . . . . . . . . . 12.95 10.50
This book chronicles the adventures Arthur
has on his journey to becoming king. It
includes everything from pulling Excalibur
from an anvil to adventures with Merlin and
various knights.
008367 Story of the Champions of the Round Table . . . . . . 11.95
9.95
This novel shares some of the fascinating
stories of the legendary Knights of the Round
Table. Included is the love story of Tristram
and the beautiful Isoult, King Mark and his
magic potions, Launcelot and his rise to
the most prominent knight, and Percival’s
adventures.
008255 Story of Sir Launcelot and his Champions . . . . . . . 13.95 11.25
This story shares accounts of Launcelot’s
daring rescue of Queen Guinevere, his slaying of dragons and romancing Elaine the
Fair. It includes his battle with madness, the
birth of his son , and much more.
008241 Story of the Grail and the
Passing of Arthur . . 12.95 10.50
The exciting story of Sir Geraint. It includes
the stirring adventures of Launcelot’s son,
Sir Galahad, and his pursuit of the Holy
Grail. Finally, the final part of King Arthur’s
life is told, from his attack on Sir Launcelot
to his fatal battle with Sir Mordred.
classics series
Easy Reader Classics (K-3)
This series of simple chapter books draws
choice stories from classic children’s books.
The stories have been revised for a younger
audience, allowing your primary readers to
enjoy these classic tales on their own. Each
book has about 30-35 pages with 2-5 simple
sentences and full-color illustrations on each
page. The print is large for easy reading. Each
series is illustrated with warm, whimsical drawings that capture the spirit of the book. Once
your children read one of these entertaining
books, I’m sure they’ll want to read the rest of
the series! Pb. ~ Rachel P.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
2.95
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
005022 #1 - Song for Aunt Polly
004952 #2 - Best Fence Painter
041941 #3 - Birthday Boy
005034 #4 - Spelling Bee
021994 #5 - Too Sick For School
022010 #6 - Tom’s Treasure Hunt
Jungle Book
046771 #1 - Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Moves In
046772 #2 - Rikki-Tikki-Tavi & Mystery Grdn
046773 #3 - Mowgli’s Big Birthday
046774 #4 - Mowgli Knows Best Book
022051 #5 - The Boy and His Sled Dog
022053 #6 - The Brave Little Seal
Story of Doctor Dolittle
046778 #1 - Animal Talk
046779 #2 - Circus Crocodile
046780 #3 - Doctor Dolittle’s Great Advntr
046781 #4 - Doctor Dolittle’s Magcl Cure
022054 #5 - Doctor Dolittle & the Pirates
022056 #6 - Doctor Dolittle Goes Home
Treasure
046783
046784
046785
046786
022137
022138
Island
#1 - Treasure Map
#2 - Off to Sea
#3 - On the Island
#4 - Pirate Attack
#5 - Adventure at Sea
#6 - A Pirate Adventure
Wind in the Willows
008322 #1 - Riverbank
008318 #2 - Open Road
008335 #3 - Wild Wood
008082 #4 - Home Sweet Home
022141 #5 - Sneaky Toad
022156 #6 - Restless Rat
Courage Classics (K-5)
These gorgeous classics for young people look
like they belong on a library shelf, but are inexpensive enough for your own! Each classic has
been adapted from the original work, but the
adaptations seem to have been carefully done
to keep the flavor of the original. The story is
told on one side of every two-page spread, and
usually a gorgeous full-page illustration makes
up the other page. Although a mix of illustrators
was used, the pictures are lovely and realistic.
Each is over 50 pgs, hc. – Jess/Tasha
7.25
027270 Classic Tales of Brer Rabbit
Holds seven classic tales about the crafty
Brer Rabbit, wise Brer Turtle, slow Brer
Bear, and the eternally frustrated Brer Fox,
the victim of Brer Rabbit’s many tricks.
042801 Classic Treasury of Aesop’s Fables
Contains twenty of Aesop’s best-loved tales,
“The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Goose Who
Laid the Golden Eggs,” “The Tortoise and
the Hare,” and “The Lion and the Mouse.”
Masterfully illustrated by Don Daily.
042802 Classic Treasury of Princess Fairy Tales . . . . . . . . 7.95
5.95
Stories include Cinderella, Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs, The Sleeping
Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, The Frog
Prince, The Twelve Dancing Princesses,
Rumpelstiltskin, and The Princess and the
Pea. Illustrations by Peter Malone.
028121 Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit
Includes five classic Beatrix Potter tales:
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Mr.
Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny,
The Tale of Two Bad Mice, and The Tale of
the Flopsy Bunnies. Illustrated by Charles
Santore.
028283 Nutcracker . . . . . . . . 7.95
5.95
From sightings of Snow Fairies to meeting
the Sugar Plum Fairy, young readers will
delight in this classical tale. Illustrations by
Don Daily.
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These classic novels are geared towards young
readers. The classic stories have been rewritten
into short chapter books to be read and enjoyed
by readers who are not ready for the originals.
Each book includes several black and white
illustrations and is around 100 pgs. (The exception is Ice Wreck, the tale of the Endurance,
which has color illustrations and 44 pgs.)
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009372 Adventures of Tom Sawyer
020702 Alice in Wonderland 4.99
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033843 Anne of Green Gables
033014 Black Beauty
039547 Curse of King Tut’s Mummy
009369 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
033015 Dracula
033016 Frankenstein
009373 Great Expectations
012569 ☼Heidi . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
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033854 Ice Wreck
009376 Jane Eyre
028649 Jungle Book
009378 Knights of the Round Table
009379 Last of the Mohicans
009380 Les Miserables
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Little Women
Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes
Oliver Twist
Peter Pan
Phantom of the Opera
Robin Hood
Secret Garden
Swiss Family Robinson
Three Musketeers
Time Machine
Treasure Island
War of the Worlds
Classic Starts (2-5)
While your children may be too young to
tackle the classics, they're not too young to
enjoy the wonderful stories. This series of
abridged classics was rewritten for younger children to put the classics within their reach. The
books maintain the excitement and flavor of the
originals without the advanced language. Each
book in the series has a beautifully illustrated
hardcover and approx. 150 pgs. Some of the
titles are also available in audio sets so you can
listen as you read along. Each audio set contains
two audio CDs containing the story read aloud,
packaged with a paperback version of the book.
Each audio CD runs about one hour each, for a
total runtime of about two hours. - Melissa
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
4.50
037057 Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
035354 The Adventures of Robin Hood
035372 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
022599 Alice in Wonderland
008302 Animal Stories
022610 Anne of Avonlea
034314 Arabian Nights
039881 Around the World in 80 Days
008303 Ballet Stories
035358 Black Beauty
035360 Call of the Wild
039885 Dracula
022744 Five Little Peppers & How They
Grew
037066 Frankenstein
008339 Great Expectations
037067 Gulliver's Travels
039889 Heidi
034926 Hunchback of Notre-Dame
035054 Jungle Book
035298 Little Lord Fauntleroy
022765 Little Men
035365 Little Princess
035366 Little Women
035299 Man in the Iron Mask
008469 Moby-Dick
037070 Oliver Twist
022803 Peter Pan
036271 Phantom of the Opera
036311 Pinocchio
039910 Pollyanna
039911 Prince and the Pauper
039912 Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
037073 Red Badge of Courage
037076 Robinson Crusoe
035371 Secret Garden
037080 Story of King Arthur & His Knights
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037081 Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr.
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039924 Swiss Family Robinson
039926 Three Musketeers
037029 Time Machine
035375 Treasure Island
037035 Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
039928 War of the Worlds
037086 White Fang
039931 Wind in the Willows
EACH AUDIO SET . . . . . . . . . 9.95
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028589 ☼20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
048318 ☼Adventures of Huck Finn
048319 ☼Adventures of Tom Sawyer
028599 ☼Black Beauty
028602 ☼Little Princess
028612 ☼Little Women
048320 ☼Secret Garden
048321 ☼Swiss Family Robinson
048322 ☼Treasure Island
028614 ☼White Fang
DK Classics Books and CDs (2-8)
These sets feature retellings of the classics that
maintain the original flavor and the high-interest
plots while making them more accessible to
young students by shortening them as well as
adapting the language to more modern vocabulary. Each story is printed in a book with colorful illustrations on every page and narrated on
CD so you can experience the story as a listener,
a reader, or both. The book also includes facts
and photographs about things mentioned in the
story (i.e. street lamps, workhouses, and other
facets of London in the mid 1800’s accompany
the story of Oliver Twist) in the margins as well
as a few full pages of additional background and
historical information with pictures and captions
appearing before and after the story. The books
are softcover and slightly smaller than the standard 8.5” x 11” size. – Melissa
EACH SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
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042236 Black Beauty
042251 Heidi
042260 Oliver Twist
042262 Pinocchio
Kingfisher Epics (3-6)
Epic stories come alive through these highly
readable adaptations. The Iliad tells the tale of
the Trojan War and how it began even before
Queen Helen left King Menelaus of Sparta for
the handsome Paris, a Prince of Troy. The
Odyssey takes place where and when the
Iliad leaves off, describing the misfortunes
that plague the Greek warrior Odysseus as he
makes his way home to Ithaca after the war.
These entertaining stories feature large print and
numerous black and white illustrations. ~ Anh
5.95
026098 Beowulf
001417 Iliad
001419 Odyssey . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.75
007592 Story of Robin Hood
Great Classics for Children (3-8)
These wonderful hardcover books bring classic stories to younger readers. The books have
been carefully condensed and adapted from the
original works to maintain the flavor and wellknown phrases of the books while also making
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them a bit easier to read for a younger audience.
Each one features fairly long chapters, but with
large (generally page-sized) black and white
illustrations on each spread as well as a large
font size. The books also include an introduction to the characters in the book as well as an
informative page about the author at the end
of the book. Perfect for young readers or for
reading aloud, these will captivate and entertain
children before they’re ready for the original
works. – Melissa
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
3.50
042219 Black Beauty
042221 Little Women
042222 Moby Dick
042223 Peter Pan
042226 Wizard of Oz
Graphic Classics (3-AD)
These graphic novels (in a comic book style)
transform the original text of classic novels into
colorfully illustrated versions of the stories. The
artwork is impressive, and though the text takes
the form of speech bubbles and text boxes, the
editors and writers have done a decent job of
capturing the style and maintaining the plots,
language, and themes of the original stories. The
books also contain extras like brief biographies
of the original authors, a list of each author’s
important works, a glossary, and an index. With
full-color pages throughout, these graphic novels are great introductions to literature for junior
high and high school students, and they will
captivate younger readers as well. Each book
about 48 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
7.25
048258 ☼Beowulf
045987 Gulliver’s Travels
010090 Jane Eyre
011211 Journey to the Center of Earth
010192 Julius Caesar
011224 Kidnapped
048260 ☼Midsummer Night’s Dream
045988 Odyssey
015657 ☼Robinson Crusoe
045989 Romeo and Juliet
010235 Three Musketeers
015658 ☼White Fang
The Whole Story (3-AD)
Although classics have a “timeless” quality,
putting them in context can enhance the reading. This is the premise of this series, which is a
series of complete, unabridged classics punctuated by illustrations, photographs, and information to give you the “whole story.” Now we can
take in a little history, geography, cultural study,
architecture and science study as we read, and
come away with a better understanding of elements, people, and places in the story. The
books have durable, perfectbound covers, substantial glossy pages, and contain fascinating,
colorful “asides” on virtually every page.
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008978 Call of the Wild . . . 19.99 14.25
008982 Little Women . . . . . 18.99 13.50
008985 White Fang . . . . . . 18.99 13.50
Usborne Classics (4-8)
Oftentimes children are turned off of great
literature simply because they see the works
as too hard for them to read and understand.
Unfortunately, the feeling often persists until
adulthood, with many excellent stories never
having been read. Since much of great literature involves a great story, Usborne doesn't
know why younger children can't enjoy the
story without tripping through archaic and
advanced vocabulary. These classics are retold
in and modern and age-appropriate language for
today's young readers. Each is formatted like
a chapter book, and includes black-and-white
illustrations, as well informative introductions to
acquaint them with the work, and notes on the
story and characters. - Jess
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015683 Huckleberry Finn
032360 Moby Dick . . . . . . . . 6.99
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028453 Tale of Two Cities
028454 Tales of King Arthur
014411 Tom Sawyer
033499 True Sea Stories
Aladdin Classics
Simon & Schuster offers complete and
unabridged copies of many of the world's best
classics. Each book additionally includes a
Reading Group Guide which provides a brief
synopsis, discussion questions, and suggested
activities. ~ Enh
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024444 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
024446 Black Beauty
024447 Call of the Wild
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024450 Heidi
024451 Hound of the Baskervilles
016877 Just So Stories
024458 Pollyanna
021919 Prince & the Pauper
036938 War of the Worlds
021960 White Fang
024465 Wizard of Oz
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024455 Little Women . . . . . . 7.99
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024461 Robinson Crusoe
039841 Swiss Family Robinson 7.99
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001340 Uncle Tom's Cabin
024466 Yearling
Sterling Classics (6-AD)
This series offers beautiful, unabridged editions
of numerous classic books for your personal
library. Each one features a hardcover with an
illustrated paper slipcover, an attached ribbon
bookmark, occasional black and white illustrations, high-quality paper, clear and easy to read
print, and several questions for discussion at the
end of the book. The books are a bit larger than
digest sized.
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007866 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
007900 Black Beauty
007919 Call of the Wild and White Fang
046191 Christmas Carol
048856 ☼Dracula
008024 Frankenstein
046192 Grimm’s Fairy Tales
008043 Gulliver’s Travels
008074 Heidi
008160 Journey to the Center of the Earth
008184 Jungle Book
008313 Little Women
022792 Peter Pan
002692 ☼Stories of Edgar Allan Poe
008325 Story of King Arthur and His Knights
008347 Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Wordsworth Classics (7-AD)
Wordsworth classics are complete, unabridged
editions of timeless literature and poetry offered
at a very affordable price. Each one is delightfully illustrated and carefully reprinted to appeal
to the general public while preserving its high
quality. Some of the most popular novels to
study in school, such as Uncle Tom's Cabin and
Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers, include
more in-depth, insightful introductions as well
as helpful notes in the back of the book to offer
readers definitions or background to words or
phrases appearing in the text. ~ Steph
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031608 Aeneid . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
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031610 Andersen's Fairy Tales 4.99
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031611 Anna Karenina . . . . . 7.99
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031612 Anne of Green Gables 5.99
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031614 Best of Sherlock Holmes
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031615 Call of the Wild &
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031616 Case-Book of Sherlock
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031617 Child's Garden of Verses
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Complete Works of William
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Frankenstein, or The
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Gulliver's Travels . . . 4.99
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Histories . . . . . . . . . 7.99
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Hound of the Baskervilles
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Iliad . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
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Journey to the Centre
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Jungle Book . . . . . . . 4.99
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King Solomon's Mines
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Little Prince . . . . . . . 4.99
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Midsummer Night's Dream
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Moby Dick . . . . . . . . 5.99
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O. Henry: 100 Selected
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Phantom of the Opera
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Pickwick Papers . . . . 6.99
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Prince . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
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Return of Sherlock Holmes
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Selected Poems of Christina
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Silas Marner . . . . . . . 4.99
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Tales from King Arthur
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Tales of the Arabian Nights
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Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry
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Twelfth Night . . . . . . 4.99
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Twenty Thousand Leagues
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Uncle Tom's Cabin . . 5.99
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War and Peace . . . . . 7.99
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Dover Classics
Dover Children’s Thrift Editions (3-7)
Children’s Thrift Editions feature great story
collections in easy-to-read type and at a great
price. These are considered "thrift" editions
because the margins are generally narrower,
and binding and paper are possibly of slightly
lower quality than full price editions. All volumes are paperback. Folk and fairy tales add
a fun dimension to any history or geography
study! ~ Rachel P.
020869 African Folk Tales . . . 1.50
1.25
048697 ☼African Myths & Folk Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
Collection of 38 African folk tales, including
Creation, Dog & the Leopard, Why Chickens
Live with Man, and more. Woodcut illustrations and an African pronunciation key are
included. 189 pgs, pb.
004108 Adventures of Don Quixote
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1.65
011640 Aladdin & Other Favorite Arabian
Night Stories . . . . . . 3.00
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A collection of six classic Arabian Nights stories including “Aladdin and the Wonderful
Lamp” and “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”
020904 Chinese Fairy Tales . . 2.00
1.65
021467 Fav.Celtic Fairy Tales 3.00
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021473 Favorite Greek Myths 2.00
1.65
022958 N. Amer. Indian Tales 2.50
2.05
023015 Peter Rabbit & 11
Other Tales . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
Dover Evergreen Classics (5+)
Evergreen Classics are unabridged, inexpensive, and feature easy-to-read type for younger
readers. If you’re looking for unabridged classics with no “frills,” these are your most economical bet! pb.
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013021 Alice in Wonderland
013467 Black Arrow
005889 Black Beauty
013468 Brothers Grimm Favorite Fairy Tales . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
005890 Captain’s Courageous
005783 East o’ the Sun and West o’ the
Moon
038760 Eight Cousins
013496 Fables of Aesop
013037 Favorite Sherlock Holmes
Detective Stories
030523 Five Children and It
021987 Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
013045 Heidi
013531 Jewish Fairy Tales
013535 Jo’s Boys
005891 Jungle Book
013050 Just So Stories
005893 Kidnapped
013538 King Arthur: Tales from the Round
Table
030627 Little Lord Fauntleroy
013562 Little Men
005894 Little Women
015187 Old-Fashioned Girl
024658 Pollyanna
013608 Racketty-Packetty House and
Other Stories
005903 Railway Children
005904 Robin Hood
013082 Story of the Amistad
024245 Ten Tales from Shakespeare
013624 Tom Sawyer, Detective
024685 Wonder Book
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011916 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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005860 Alice in Wonderland 2.00
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017559 All's Well That Ends Well
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005862 Antigone . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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046244 Arms and the Man . . 2.50
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017564 Around the World in 80 Days . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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046091 Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man . . . . 2.50
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005864 Beowulf . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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001205 Call of the Wild . . . . 2.00
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005855 Christmas Carol . . . . 1.00
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015008 Deerslayer . . . . . . . . 5.00
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004118 Doll's House . . . . . . 1.50
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004119 Dr. Faustus . . . . . . 2.00
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005917 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 1.50
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004296 Dubliners . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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005931 Ethan Frome . . . . . . . 1.50
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048698 ☼Far From the Madding Crowd . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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017602 Favorite Tales from the Arabian Nights . . . . . 6.95
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032301 Five Great Comedies by Shakespeare . . . . . . . 5.00
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021545 Four Great Histories by Shakespeare . . . . . . . 5.00
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005933 Frankenstein . . . . . . 2.00
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001724 Gift of Magi & Other Stories . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
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004122 Gold Bug, Other Tales 2.50
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017611 Great Expectations . . 3.50
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038776 Grimm’s Fairy Tales . 3.95
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005942 Gulliver’s Travels . . . 3.50
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019898 Hamlet . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
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019900 Heart of Darkness . . 1.50 1.25
006602 Harriet Tubman: Moses of Her People . . . . . 6.95
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002288 Henry the Fifth . . . . 2.50
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005951 Iliad . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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026225 Imitation of Christ . . 2.50
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032311 Inferno . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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046529 Invisible Man . . . . . . 2.00
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030623 Jane Eyre . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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032313 Journey to the Center
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005953 Julius Caesar . . . . . . 2.00
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017621 Jungle (Sinclair) . . . . 3.00
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022566 Kim . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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005956 King Lear . . . . . . . . . 1.50
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046246 Kreutzer Sonata and
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Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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Life on the Mississippi
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Love's Labour's Lost
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Mabinogion . . . . . . . 3.00
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Macbeth . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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☼Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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Merchant of Venice . 2.00 1.65
Midsummer Night's Dream
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Misanthrope . . . . . . . 2.00
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Moby Dick . . . . . . . . 5.00
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My Antonia . . . . . . . 3.50
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Odyssey . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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Oedipus Rex . . . . . . 1.50
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Othello . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
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Peter Pan . . . . . . . . 3.00
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Phantom of the Opera 3.50
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Plato Six Great Dialogues
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Pride and Prejudice . 3.00
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Prince and the Pauper 3.00
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Pygmalion . . . . . . . . 2.00
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Red Badge of Courage 2.00
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Rhetoric . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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Republic . . . . . . . . . 3.00
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Rights of Man . . . . . 3.00
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Rime of the Ancient
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Robinson Crusoe . . . 3.50
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Romeo and Juliet . . 1.00
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Scarlet Letter . . . . . . 3.50
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Scarlet Pimpernel . . . 3.50
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Silas Marner . . . . . . . 2.50
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Song of Hiawatha . . 3.50
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Song of Roland . . . . . 2.00
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Song of the Lark . . . . 3.50
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Tale of Two Cities . . 3.50
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Taming of the Shrew 1.50
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Tempest . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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Three Musketeers . . . 5.00
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Favorite Stories . . . . 3.50
2.95
Treasure Island . . . . . 2.00
1.65
Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Sea . . . . 3.50
2.95
U.S. Constitution . . . 3.50
2.95
Uncle Tom's Cabin . . 4.00
3.25
Utopia . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
Vicar of Wakefield . . 3.00
2.50
004238
023451
046094
006132
006133
017683
006135
046093
Vindication of the Rights
of Women . . . . . . . . 3.00
Virgil's Eclogues and
Georgics . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Walden . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
War of the Worlds . . 2.50
White Fang . . . . . . . 2.50
Wit and Wisdom of the
American Presidents . 2.00
Wuthering Heights . . 3.50
Young Goodman Brown
& Other Short Stories 2.00
Dover Giant Thrift Editions (3-AD)
033427 Anna Karenina
033430 Brothers Karamazov
033435 David Copperfield
033449 Idylls of the King
033450 Ivanhoe . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
046534 Old Curiosity Shop
032319 Paradise Lost
2.50
2.50
2.95
2.05
2.05
1.65
2.95
1.65
4.05
4.95
christian fiction
Series
Animal Friends (PK-3)
Children of all ages will delight in these
charming and wholesome books. The author,
Janette Oke, brings to life the most beguiling
animal friends that even the smallest children
can relate to and immediately fall in love with.
These short stories hold important lessons about
life that your children can learn from. Oke's
warm and inviting style of writing will capture
your children's attention, and the soft, colorful
illustrations will help them imagine their animal
friend in the midst of their adventures and misadventures. About 75 pgs, pb. - elise
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.75
000458 Little Pig
Hiram the piglet is born into a very competitive family. Hiram and his brother,
Hawkins, spent most of their time vying
for first place in the litter. This competitive
spirit often led them into more trouble than
they could handle, as they learn the consequences of being disobedient. Who would
Girl pick for her project? Will Hiram and
Hawkins ever learn to get along?
000490 Prodigal Cat
This charming tabby cat is a playful kitten,
a snobby house cat, and a caring animal
nurse all in one. Read along as she goes
through three different owners and three
different identities to teach your children a
lesson that they will truly grasp.
000504 Spunky's Diary
This energetic puppy keeps a diary to record
his daily life with the Dobsons. Spunky's
delightfully funny escapades include getting
lost, going to school, and attending church
for the first time. His experiences will warm
your heart and bring a smile to your face.
☼Meghan Rose Series (1-4)
Young girls will eat this series up! It’s about a
young girl named Meghan who deals with issues
that are relatable to young children, like desires
and materialism. Meghan’s an only child, but
she has lots of close friends at school who often
play a part in her stories. She’s pretty close to
her parents and grandparents, and often gets
her wisdom from them. She’s a funny, smart
kid who readers should be able to relate to and
enjoy, who always learns that God can help
out in any situation. The stories are pretty easy
to read with simple vocabulary and short paragraphs, so kids can enjoy them independently
or together with parents. The back of each book
includes a short study guide that lists a few discussion questions to make sure readers caught
the lesson taught in the book. It also gives a few
easy activities to do like make cookies, make a
paper crown, etc. All in all, this is a fun little
Christian series that young girls will appreciate.
By Lori Z. Scott, about 84 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.75
002536 All Dressed Up
002563 Has a Secret
002575 Has Ants in Her Pants
008928 Is Out of This World
008948 Is Tickled Pinkish Orange
002580 Knows it All
002626 On Stage!
002681 Takes the Cake
☼Bill the Warthog Mysteries (2-5)
Personally, I never would have thought to
combine components like Sherlock Holmes,
Bible devotions, and a cartoon warthog into
one element, but it somehow works. This
series is about an intelligent private-eye warthog named Bill. With his human assistant, a
teenager named Nick, Bill solves all kinds of
puzzles and crimes that are brought to him. The
short stories have a definite Sherlock quality to
them, but with more humor added. This special
warthog isn’t just a detective, though; he’s also
a Christian, and often draws Biblical lessons
from each mystery. It’s an interesting combination that is entertaining, head-scratching, and
provides great Biblical lessons. Each book has a
different theme, but all the mysteries are written
at the same level, so the books don’t have to be
read in any particular order. Some of them are
more Christian-focused than others; for example, the Bogus Mind Machine has almost every
mystery correlate to a reference in Proverbs,
while other books are more just your typical
mystery books with some mention of biblical
principles. Entertain kids, allow them to test out
their mystery-solving skills, and give them some
biblical insight with this fun series by Dean A.
Anderson. Each is about 110 pgs, pb and has
answers and explanations at the end. ~ Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.95
001074 Attack of the Mutant Fruit
001132 Bogus Mind Machine
001137 Full Metal Trench Coat
001148 Guarding the Tablets of Stone
☼Imagination Station Series (2-6)
My family has enjoyed John Avery Whitaker
in the Adventures in Odyssey radio shows
for several years. Imagine my delight when I
learned that Focus on the Family has expanded
the tales of Mr. Whitaker in this new series, The
Imagination Station! These highly enjoyable
stories transport children back in history. If your
child is unfamiliar with Adventures in Odyssey,
you may want to begin with the first book in
this series, as it explains the imagination station
to readers.
The first book, Voyage with the Vikings, takes
students to Greenland in the year 1000, where
they meet Eric the Red. He is angry about the
new God, and they have the opportunity to
show him the peace of Christ. Please note,
there are references to idol worship and animal
sacrifice, in keeping with the culture of the
time. In the second book of the series, Attack at
the Arena, Patrick and Beth are transported to
Ancient Rome. Beth is enslaved to the emperor
and Patrick spends time with wise monk named
Telemachus. They are reunited; however, it is
in the infamous Roman arena. Through their
adventures they learn that the greatest love of
all is found in a man willing to lay down his life
for his friend. Each book contains slightly larger
font, making it easier for young readers. They
also contain an Imagination Station puzzle at
the back of the book. Black and White illustrations. SC. 111-117pgs. ~Deanne
3.75
048864 Voyage with the Vikings (#1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95
049093 Attack at the Arena (#2)
029292 Peril in the Palace - (#3)
029298 Revenge of the Red Knight (#4)
001197 Quest for the Temple of Truth (#5)
Orphans Journey Series (3-7)
Based on a true story about a young boy
that rode the orphan trains in the early 1900s,
this series follows the four Cooper siblings, all
orphaned at a young age. Through the worst of
circumstances, the Coopers place their faith in
God, and they try their hardest to stick together
and stay strong, even though they know it is
unlikely that a family would be willing to take
all of them in. However, God may have just
the family for them out there in the Western
prairie lands.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
7.50
028156 Looking for Home (#1)
028158 Prairie Homestead (#3)
028155 Across the Border (#4)
Concord Cunningham: The Scripture Sleuth
Series (3-7)
You may be asking right now, "What is a
Scripture Sleuth?" Well, a Scripture Sleuth is
one who solves mysteries using the Bible! That
is just want Concord Cunningham does! These
delightful books are full of fun mysteries that
you participate in solving. After Concord has
asked all his questions and heard all the facts,
there is usually something that sounds familiar.
Like something else he has heard before. That's
when he gets out his trusted Bible, looks at his
concordance (hence his name!), and finds the
answer to the mystery! The best part is that he
doesn't give you the answer right away. He
just gives you the scripture reference so you can
look up the verses and see if you can solve the
mystery on your own! After you think you have
it all figured out you can flip to the back to read
the solution to the mystery! The mysteries, written by Mathew Halverson, are very creative and
tricky! There are twelve mysteries in each book.
At the back, there are also some great tips on
how to use your own concordance to solve your
own mysteries in life! Maybe someday you too
can be a Scripture Sleuth! - elise
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95
5.95
003139 Book 1
003137 Book 3
003138 Book 2
035447 Book 4
043498 Book 5
Elijah Creek & The Armor of God Series (3-7)
Lena Wood’s The Severed Head is the first
adventure of friends Elijah, Robbie, Reece, Mei,
and Skid in the Elijah Creek series. The junior
high students stumble upon spooky old armor
in an abandoned church near Camp Mudjokivi,
the nature camp where Elijah lives. After the
armor is stolen and trust is broken, Elijah finds
himself surrounded by mystery, and he must
solve the puzzle to discover the truth and repair
his relationships with his friends. In each of
the following books, the friends find themselves
again on the hunt to recover the armor, one
piece at a time.
Elijah’s friends are diverse (Reece uses a cane,
Mei speaks Japanese, Skid is a Christian, and
Robbie is a talented actor), and their adventure
provides the reader with a good example of different people working together for a common
goal. The restoration of damaged trust is also
seen in the group’s interaction. Truth is a major
theme in The Severed Head—the difference
between truth, half-truth, and plain old lies.
Other themes such as respect and persistence
are prevalent in the novel, and are good platforms for discussion of these values in real life.
A personable narrator and fresh and funny dialogue make these novels a fun read for students.
At 180+ pages each and with meaningful extras
like maps, translations of Greek and Japanese
words (as found in The Severed Head), and
Bible verses linked to events in the story, the
Elijah Creek series is full of mystery and meaning. ~ Rachel D.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.95
041026 Severed Head (Book 1)
041020 Ancient Omen (Book 2)
041025 Raven’s Curse (Book 3)
041024 Path of Shadows (Book 4)
041023 Haunted Soul (Book 5)
041021 Angel of Fire (Book 6)
007567 Carpet of Bones (Book 7)
Library Builders
1183
Golden Inheritance Series (3-AD)
Ladd Family Adventures Series (3-7)
With shark encounters, exploding volcanoes,
airplane crashes and more, a day spent in
Hawaii with the Ladd family is nothing short of
an adventure. Young readers will find themselves captivated by Lee Roddy’s suspenseful
writing tactics and eager to flip from one page
to the next. Each book includes a glossary of
Hawaiian words. 120-160 pgs, pb.~ Tasha
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.45
042732 Secret of the Shark Pit #1
042726 Legend of Fire #2
042727 Mystery of the Island #3
042723 Dangerous Canoe Race #4
042733 Secret of the Sunken Sub #5
042728 Mystery of the Wild Surfer #6
042731 Peril at Pirate’s Point #7
042735 Terror at Forbidden Falls #8
042724 Eye of the Hurricane Book #9
042729 Night of the Vanishing Lights #10
042722 Case of the Dangerous Cruise #11
042730 Panic in the Wild Waters #12
042725 Hunted in Alaskan Wilderness #13
042734 Stranded on Terror Island #14
042736 Tracked by the Wolf Pack #15
☼Adventures of the Northwoods Series (3-8)
Billed as a character-building series for reluctant to gifted readers, these stories are set in
the early 1900’s of Minnesota, Wisconsin,
and Michigan. The historically accurate novels
focus on a girl named Kate whose father has
died. When her mother remarries a farmer and
Kate inherits two step-brothers and moves to
a more rugged area, she dreads her new life.
Throughout the novels, however, Kate adjusts
to wilderness life and comes to love her new
family, who are always involved in something
interesting. She becomes especially close to her
brother Anders, who is also featured in all the
books, so the series is enjoyable to both girls
and boys. Each book includes some kind of
mystery, with adventure (and sometimes danger)
along with themes of God’s love and provision,
dealing with peer pressure, family relationships,
and the need for love and forgiveness. By Lois
Walfrid Johnson, about 118 pages, pb. ~Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.45
048775 Disappearing Stranger Book 1
048776 Hidden Message Book 2
048774 Creeping Shadows Book 3
048778 Vanishing Footprints Book 4
048777 Trouble at Wild River Book 5
Trailblazer Books (3-8)
Historical fiction books based on the lives of
Christian heroes. Using actual incidents and
facts from the lives of these men and women
of faith, the storylines center around a fictional
young person who interacts with the Christian
hero. Many of the stories are through the eyes
of a young male, making this a good choice for
those with a young boy beginning longer chapter books. See Reading section for descriptions,
order numbers and prices.
1184
Library Builders
Teddy's Button (1-5)
This great story of character and love shows
how a childlike faith and a steadfast desire to
serve the Lord can overcome hate and envy.
Teddy's father died in a war and Teddy's prized
possession is a button his mother gave him from
his father's uniform.
When a new girl moves to town and makes
fun of Teddy and his button, Teddy lashes out
in anger. But when Teddy talks with his pastor
and decides to enlist in the Lord's army, Teddy
starts to learn how to return love for hate. His
continuing struggles and earnest desire to do as
Jesus commands has an impact on people in the
community and provides an unforgettable lesson in service and forgiveness. ~ Jerry
022336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90
6.75
Jessica's First Prayer & Jessica's Mother (4+)
Within this book are two of the most touching and heart-stirring stories I've ever read.
Jessica's First Prayer is the story of a poor street
girl who befriends "Mr. Dan'el," the owner of
a coffee stall. Through this friendship, Jessica
learns about God and how to pray, and she
begins attending church. The author, Hesba
Stretton, brought me to tears as I read about
the hardships little Jessica has to go through
and how the kindness of a few people made a
difference in her life as the true nature of God
was revealed to her. Jessica's Mother is a continuation of the first story, as Jessica's mother
returns to claim the daughter she abandoned
years earlier. What lengths will they have to
go to rescue Jessica's mother from her Godless
life? What will become of Jessica as she is torn
between her love for her mother and her love
for Mr. Dan'el and her Heavenly Father? These
two stories in this paperback book are each fifty
pages in length, and they are perfect for children
and adults of all ages. - elise
031008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90
6.75
Cassy (3-AD)
This moving story by Hesba Stretton is about a
young Christian girl named Cassy who lives in
the 1870s. Cassy runs away from her abusive
stepmother and finds shelter in the forest with a
disabled dwarf named Simon. Simon is shunned
by everyone he knows, but the love and acceptance he finds from Cassy surprises him. Cassy
leaves the forest to find her fortune in London,
but the cold and indifferent city doesn’t hold
what she expects. This is a great story about
sharing Christ’s love and trusting in Him. 118
pgs, pb.
041541 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90
6.75
Andy Man (Golden Inheritance Book #10)
(3-AD)
Andy is an independent man, uh… boy, that
is. As an orphan, he is ready to set out on his
own and make a way for himself. With little
money in his pocket, honest Andy is fortunate
to befriend a middle-aged gentleman who takes
him to his cottage in the country to be his handy
man. The two bachelors set up house, but will
it last? Will Andy’s new friend let him stay? Pb,
173 pgs. – elise
044596 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95
7.75
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Patricia St. John Books (4-7)
These books by Christian writer Patricia St.
John are well-written and spiritually uplifting
stories. Recommended in Honey for a Child’s
Heart and Books Children Love, we think they’ll
be fitting additions to your library. Please also
see our Reading section for study guides to
accompany these books. Please note that all of
the books below are revised editions by Mary
Mills and are written for grades 4-7.
003904 Rainbow Garden . . . 6.99
4.50
An 11-year-old girl seeks “fullness of joy.”
003905 Secret at Pheasant Cottage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
A young girl who has been raised by her
grandparents begins a search for her father.
012937 Star of Light . . . . . . . 6.99
4.50
Hamid, a poor north African boy who saves
his little blind sister from being sold as a
beggar, and Jenny, a rich English girl, search
for the true light.
003908 Tanglewood’s Secret . 6.99
4.50
The story of a willful girl left in the hands
of her aunt in England while her parents are
missionaries in India.
029407 Tanglewoods’ Secret DVD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 12.95
010020 Tanglewood's Secret & Treasures of the Snow DVD . . 24.99 21.50
003910 Treasures of the Snow 7.99
5.15
When the town bully causes Annette’s
brother to become crippled, she does all
she can to get revenge and make the bully’s
life miserable. However, when the children
begin to experience repentance and forgiveness, their lives truly change. Revised by
Mary Mills, the book is 240 pgs, pb.
This popular book is also available in an
unabridged version on MP3 audio CD, read
by Pamela Garelick. It is on one disc, runs
approximately 6.5 hours, and has tracks
every 10 minutes and by chapter. ~Rachel
024353 MP3 CD . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
041167 Treasures of the Snow DVD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 17.25
Director Mike Pritchard, color, 107 mns.
005049 Twice Freed (6-AD) . 8.99
7.15
This novel is set in ancient Greece and tells
the fictionalized story of Onesimus, a runaway slave whose story is included in the
New Testament book of Philemon. It begins
when Onesimus is a child and shows the
struggles he faced as a slave. As he grows
and eventually escapes slavery, he is constantly faced with new Christians coming
into his life, and he even becomes close
with Paul. Though he resists Christianity,
Onesimus eventually embraces Christ and
returns to his master to ask for forgiveness
for running away. Romance plays a part in
the book, as Onesimus struggles for freedom
so he can marry a woman he first met in his
childhood. With adventure, characters from
the Bible, and events that easily could have
happened, this book is entertaining as well
as touching. 222 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
003913 Where the River Begins
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.30
Uplifting story about a boy from a troubled
family who gets involved with a street gang.
Desperate, he goes to live with a farm family who had befriended him, and discovers
the source of Christian life.
Wilderking Trilogy (4-8)
This fantasy adventure with Biblical undertones
will be a welcome addition to the family library.
It centers on a 12-year-old shepherd boy named
Aidan, who dreams of going on wild quests like
his ancestors. Set in the kingdom of Corenwald,
Aidan’s life takes a dramatic turn when a man
of questionable sanity prophesizes that Aidan
will become the man who restores Corenwald
to its former glory. From that point on, the story
is full of adventure, daring, friendship, and virtue as Aidan faces many quests and challenges
and progresses from a simple shepherd boy to a
national hero. By Jonathan Rogers, each book
225+ pgs, hc. ~Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.97
6.50
000260 Bark of the Bog Owl – Book 1
In this opening book, the prophecy about
Aidan is delivered, he meets Dobro the
swamp dweller, begins his first adventure,
fights a large man to save an army (in a plot
strikingly similar to David and Goliath), and
eventually goes to live with King Darrow.
000272 Secret of the Swamp King – Book 2
In the second book, Aidan is living in the
king’s court and has become best friends
with the prince. He’s learning a lot and
growing stronger, but the king grows jealous
of him and sends him on a dangerous quest
through a fatal swamp.
000280 Way of the Wilderking – Book 3
In the final book in the trilogy, Aidan returns
home after 3 years in the swamp to find that
an army of his followers has risen while he
was away. Aidan refuses to use his army to
overthrow King Darrow, but when enemies
threaten to invade, Aidan begins to realize
he may have to after all.
Living Forest Series (4-AD)
Author Sam Campbell offers readers a delightful
peek into the often-hidden wonders of nature
– and of human nature as well - in his charming accounts of life in the woods of Northern
Wisconsin. From spring to late fall, Sam spends
each year on an island woodland, called “The
Sanctuary,” in Northern Wisconsin. Each year
holds its own surprises and adventures as Sam
and his companions adopt orphan animals and
raise them, interact with the wild creatures of
the forest, and observe the behavior of the many
inhabitants of the forest with the changing of
the seasons. Each book incorporates humorous and touching tales of particular animals, a
deep appreciation of God’s beautiful creation,
astutely-written observations of the woodland
animals, and reflections on human nature. In
How’s Inky? Sam writes about how he and his
companions adopt a fawn, a baby woodchuck,
two raccoon kits, and a tiny porcupine and raise
them to adulthood, learning more than they ever
imagined along the way. In Too Much Salt
and Pepper, Mr. Campbell again adopts porcupines – this time two of them, which bring both
havoc and hilarity to the cabin as they grow up.
Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo… and Still-Mo shares
Sam and his wife Giny’s experiences raising
five small, rambunctious squirrels at the cabin.
Tippy-Canoe and Canada Too details Sam and
Giny’s further adventures on Lake Sanctuary,
while On Wings of Cheer introduces Cheer
the red-winged blackbird, a large bear, and
another summer spent in the Sanctuary. Moose
Country focuses on the woodland adventures
of Hi-Bub, a young boy that frequently tags
along with Sam and Giny Campbell. The
Seven Secrets of Somewhere Lake takes readers along on another summer at the Sanctuary,
with Sam and Giny taking in another fawn, a
baby fox, a puppy, and a baby skunk, as well
as a visit with a mountain lion. Loony Coon
introduces a mischievous, fun-loving raccoon
that wreaks more havoc and laughs than most
other animals the Campbell’s have fostered.
Fiddlesticks and Freckles focuses on a summer
with the Campbell’s adopting two fawns. In
Beloved Rascals, Sam details the best – and
the worst – of the most troublemaking animals
he’s encountered. Sweet Sue’s Adventures and
Calamity Jane differ slightly in format than the
other volumes. These two titles were written
primarily for younger children and feature simpler, easier-to-read language and many more
illustrations and photographs. Both of these
titles make an effort to show younger readers
how and why woodland animals behave like
they do, with the focus more on the animals in
the stories, and less on their caretaking humans.
Sweet Sue’s Adventures focuses primarily on the
skunk and skunk behavior, while Calamity Jane
details the adventures of a lively raccoon family. Highly entertaining and hard to put down, I
wish we would have found these when we were
younger! – Jess
7.95
034373 How’s Inky? (#1) . . . 7.00
6.30
034380 Too Much Salt & Pepper (#2)
034196 Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo… (#3)
034379 Tippy Canoe & Canada Too (#4)
034377 On Wings of Cheer (#5)
034376 Moose Country (#6)
033490 7 Secrets of Somewhere Lake (#7)
034375 Loony Coon (#8)
034197 Fiddlesticks & Freckles (#9)
033501 Beloved Rascals (#10)
034378 Sweet Sue’s Adventures (#11)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
6.30
034194 Calamity Jane (#12) . 7.00
6.30
034374 Living Forest Books 1-12 Set
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.00 65.00
☼Terrestria Chronicles (5-7)
This allegorical series takes readers to a
magical, medieval land of dragons, castles,
enchantresses, knights, princesses, etc., but the
overall meaning behind the stories is to show
young readers how to serve the real King and
lead a worthy life. The series follows a young
boy named Josiah who, in the first novel, is a
slave to Terrestria’s perpetual bad guy, Argamor.
Josiah is saved and adopted by King Emmanuel,
and throughout the series goes on quests as he
tries to grow to be more like the King. Full of
adventure and suspense, the books also contain
Biblical doctrine that’s fairly easy to pick out,
so they’re great for family devotions or Bible
class, or just high-quality reading enjoyment.
As Josiah goes on quests such as delivering a
pardon to a trapped prisoner, battling to recover
a crown that was stolen, and building a castle
for some endangered villagers, readers will be
encouraged to live as the child of the King, be
a witness for the King, and make sure the King’s
business is always their priority. This really
is an action-packed, character-building series
that kids will enjoy. Each book is written by Ed
Dunlop, about 180-200 pgs, pb.
Dunlop also developed a guide for parents,
teachers, or students themselves. This guide
is great if you’re trying to get the most spiritual value out of the books. For each of the
seven books in the series, it provides a review
that summarizes the spiritual insights found in
the book, asks short-answer/multiple-choice
type questions about events in the book, asks
deeper questions about events to really get
readers thinking about the spiritual concepts,
lists Scripture reference for further study along
the topic of the book, and gives fun ideas for
each book like acting out scenes, having deeper
discussions about issues, various craft projects,
etc. There are many review/questions pages for
each book, so they’re covered quite well. The
guide is 116 pgs, spiral bound.
If you enjoy the adventurous books in this
series, you should also check out the Tales from
Terrestria series, which aren’t about Josiah, but
are books that each feature a stand-alone story
from the medieval land of Terrestria.
8.75
048692 Sword, the Ring, and the Parchment – Book 1
048925 Quest for the Seven Castles – Book 2 . . . . . . . . . 7.99
7.75
048691 Search for Everyman – Book 3
048683 Crown of Kuros – Book 4
048684 Dragon’s Egg – Book 5
048686 Golden Lamps – Book 6
048687 Great War – Book 7
048693 Visits to Terrestria Guide
5.95
Library Builders
1185
☼Tales from Terrestria (5-7)
Like the popular Terrestria Chronicles, this
companion series takes place in the medieval
land of Terrestria and the stories are allegories
that will encourage readers to explore and grow
in their Christian faith. These are stand-alone
books that can be read in any order, but all are
full of adventure and lessons. See individual
titles for specific descriptions. By Ed Dunlop,
pb. ~Rachel
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
8.75
048689 Quest for Thunder Mountain – (#1)
Gavin’s career as a minstrel comes to an
abrupt end, but then he discovers that King
Emmanuel has plans for him. With a few
friends, he endeavors to complete a dangerous quest on a mysterious mountain, not
knowing if he’s going to find the King or if
he’s walking into a trap. Shows the wonder
and importance of doing the will of God.
203 pgs.
048685 Golden Dagger – (#2)
Two goat herders free a young nobleman
from the Windstone castle dungeon, and
they embark on a dangerous journey together. With a missing prince, an impending
invasion, and a quest to find the true king of
Cheswold in time to save the kingdom, this
book also shows the importance of obeying
the Word of God rather than relying on the
flesh, 207 pgs.
048690 Return of the Dagger – (#3)
Amid surprising opposition, 16-yearold Prince Eristan has become the king
of Cheswold. Now he has to deal with a
looming invasion, a kidnapped princess,
and a cryptic message about a lion in the
Forbidden city. Emphasizes the importance
of having a servant’s heart. 204 pgs.
048688 Isle of Dragons – (#4)
When 16-year-old Joel, son of a peasant
fisherman, receives an invitation to the mysterious and renowned Dragon Tournament,
he is thrilled and secretly attends. By the
time he learns the trouble he’s gotten himself into, Joel is forced to become a slave
and is trapped in a hostile land, hoping
somehow his father will come rescue him.
Encourages young people to listen to the
right voices. 201 pgs.
Shining Sword (5-8)
Not just the story of opposing forces battling a
millennium ago, but the tale of spiritual warfare
that has continued since the Fall. Young Lanus,
a new recruit, has a lot to learn, especially
about putting on the full armor of the King. The
setting of the book is medieval military, but the
message of the book is obviously spiritual. An
exciting biblical allegory for young readers.
While it is written at a 5th-6th grade reading
level, this is a great read-aloud for all ages. Pb,
154 pgs.
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☼Song of the Trumpet (5-8)
This sequel to The Shining Sword follows
fourteen-year old orphan girl Akara and her
adventures throughout Broad Valley in the Land
of Man. After she saves Wenk the Wanderer
from drowning, he gives her a mysterious gift—
a small silver trumpet that makes not a sound.
However, the trumpet, seemingly broken and
useless, brings her much peace, comfort, and
contentment, and seems to change her entire
person. Soon, the trumpet’s significance will be
revealed as she must escape the orphanage and
the Tall Woman, and as she endures under pressure to serve the Dark Power. Will the trumpet
help her discover her history? In The Song of
the Trumpet, the trumpets symbolize prayer,
and the different ways the characters use them
can be related to different prayers in the spiritual warfare of today’s world. 213 pgs, pb. By
Charles G. Coleman. ~ Rachel D.
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Elsie Dinsmore Books (5-10)
This series tells the fictional story of Elsie
Dinsmore, a young lady coming of age in the
late 1800’s. The books were bestsellers in their
time, and have garnered quite a following in our
time as well. In the series, Elsie grows from the
tender age of eight to womanhood, all the while
presenting a wonderful role model for young
girls to follow. Her faith and obedience to God
are consistently portrayed, as are the Christian
values of patience, long-suffering, love, and
diligence. Although my girls say Elsie is “too
perfect,” exposure to such an ideal is characterbuilding. We are, after all, to “Be imitators
of God,” and look to Jesus as our example.
Although we can never attain that ideal, it gives
us a goal to work toward. Similarly, the character of Elsie supplies a standard of behavior for
girls and young ladies intended to inspire and
help build character in them.
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
7.75
005659 Elsie Dinsmore (#1)
005664 Elsie’s Holidays at Roselands (#2)
005663 Elsie’s Girlhood (#3)
005667 Elsie’s Womanhood (#4)
005665 Elsie’s Motherhood (#5)
005662 Elsie’s Children (#6)
005666 Elsie’s Widowhood (#7)
005668 Grandmother Elsie (#8)
010358 Elsie’s New Relations (#9)
010359 Elsie at Nantucket (#10)
010360 The Two Elsies (#11)
010361 Elsie’s Kith and Kin (#12)
Elsie Dinsmore Audio CDs
Just what Elsie fans have been waiting for:
Elsie on audio CD! The volumes are unabridged
readings of the first three Elsie books. They
include an introduction and a short biography
of Martha Finley, written by Richard "Little Bear"
Wheeler and read by Doug Phillips. The narrator is a homeschool father, Bill Potter, who with
his expressive and different character voices
brings the Elsie books alive. With beautiful covers, these would make great gifts! ~ Genevieve
EACH VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 19.95
010466 Elsie Dinsmore
010468 Elsie’s Girlhood
010484 Elsie’s Holiday
Mildred Keith Books (5-10)
This series is as a companion series to the Elsie
Dinsmore books. The Keith Family is related
to the Dinsmores, but this series pre-dates the
other by several years. Many find these books
more believable, as Mildred has sins to overcome and doesn't seem as "perfect" as Elsie.
Each Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
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020706 Mildred Keith (Book 1)
16-year old Mildred moves with her parents
and siblings to the Indiana frontier.
020705 Mildred at Roselands (Book 2)
Mildred joins her uncle, Arthur Dinsmore
Sr., on a trip to Roselands and meets Elsie
Dinsmore.
020703 Mildred and Elsie (Book 3)
Mildred discourages the advances of two
suitors before marrying Charlie Landreth.
020708 Mildred's Married Life (Book 4)
Mildred and Charlie are proud parents of a
baby boy.
020704 Mildred at Home (Book 5)
Mildred's sister welcomes a daughter and
Mildred's brothers head out west.
020707 Mildred's Boys and Girls (Book 6)
The Landreths harbor fugitive slaves but fear
the approaching Civil War.
020709 Mildred's New Daughter (Book 7)
Orphans come to live in America and
become close to Mildred.
Mandie Collections (5-12)
The Mandie novels, written by Lois Gladys
Leppard, seem destined to become classics.
Mandie (the main character who was born in
1888) is a smart, half Native American girl who
lives in North Carolina and is orphaned in the
first novel. The stories are very adventurous and
usually suspenseful. Mandie and her friends
solve mysteries of all kinds and often learn some
valuable life lessons that are based on Biblical
truths. Best read in chronological order, these
novels are available in these combined volumes, which each contain five of the original
books. 500+ pgs, pb. ~Rachel
EACH VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 10.95
012568 Volume One
Mandie and the Secret Tunnel, Mandie
and the Cherokee Legend, Mandie and the
Ghost Bandits, Mandie and the Forbidden
Attic, and Mandie and the Trunk’s Secret.
009919 Volume Two
Mandie and the Medicine Man, Mandie and
the Charleston Phantom, Mandie and the
Abandoned Mine, Mandie and the Hidden
Treasure, Mandie and the Mysterious Bells.
009907 Volume Three
Mandie and the Holiday Surprise, Mandie
and the Washington Nightmare, Mandie
and the Midnight Journey, Mandie and the
Shipboard Mystery, Mandie and the Foreign
Spies.
009893 Volume Four
Mandie and the Silent Catacombs, Mandie
and the Singing Chalet, Mandie and the
Jumping Juniper, Mandie and the Mysterious
Fisherman, Mandie and the Windmill’s
Message.
009824 Volume Five
Mandie and the Fiery Rescue, Mandie and
the Invisible Troublemaker, Mandie and the
Angel’s Secret, Mandie and the Dangerous
Imposters, Mandie and Her Missing Kin.
Lamplighter ClassicS (5-AD)
Boys of Grit Who Became Men of Honor
Children and adults will be inspired when they
read these stories about boys who overcame
great misfortunes, trials, and overwhelming
circumstances to become great and honorable
men.
021317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 14.50
Always in His Keeping
Based on a true story during the time of John
Wesley. A brother and sister, who are stolen as
infants, struggle to find their true identity and
the faith to rest in God, who sometimes allows
the righteous to suffer.
021315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 13.95 Boys of Grit Who Changed the World
More stories of boys who overcome incredible
obstacles to achieve success and honor. Hans
Amy and Her Brothers (7-AD)
The four Howe children are left as orphans in Anderson, Samuel Morse, Robert Fulton, and
a town that is new and strange to them. Amy, Joseph Haydn are just a few of the boys covered
the eldest, is kind, caring, affectionate, and a in this motivational book.
rock in hard times in spite of her slow, limp- 021318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 14.50
ing motion. Pick is the oldest brother and he
is full of hopes and dreams for a better life. Boys of Grit Who Never Gave Up (7-AD)
Anyone can start something, it's those who
Will comes next, and he is helpful, thoughtful,
cheery, and industrious. Harriet is the baby sis- stick with it and persevere that become great.
ter, and she adores all of her siblings and brings This book shares the incredible stories of boys
them all great joy. They lost their father when who kept trying despite the odds or the opinions
they were all very young and now the meager of those around them and succeeded. Read
money that was left behind has run out and about the perseverance of Henry Ford, William
they are learning how to make it on their own. Carey, Louis Pasteur, Booker T. Washington,
Sacrifice is the order of the day. Will takes the and 14 other boys who didn't give up and thus
role of provider and works hard to earn what he became great men.
can. Through the many trials and tribulations 032616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 15.50
they face, Amy leads her family in the ways
of the Lord and relies on her Heavenly Friend Buried in the Snow (7-AD)
Jacques’ father takes the cows and goats up
to provide for their daily needs. I was brought
to tears as I read about how God answered her into the Jura Mountains every spring for them to
prayers in wonderful and amazing ways. You graze in the rich fields so he can make cheese
too will laugh, cry, and rejoice with the Howe to support his family. While there, he lives a
family in this 120 page, hardcover book.~ elise solitary lifestyle in their little chalet high on the
032614 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 13.95 mountainside. He always comes back early in
the fall well before the fierce winters hit, but it
is now late in the fall, and there is no sign of
Beggar's Blessing
A true story from the 1800s about a little girl Jacques’ father. Fearing the worse, Jacques and
who sacrificed her savings for a starving beggar. his elderly grandfather begin the voyage up the
Full-color illustrations will capture the hearts of mountain to check on his father. The adventure
children as they learn that sacrifice is the corner- begins as unforeseen events take place and lives
are endangered by extreme weather conditions.
stone for surprising blessings.
021316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 13.95 This book by Franz Hoffman is a brilliant story
of extreme courage, extraordinary patience,
deep love, and undying faith. 116 pgs. – elise
The Bird’s Nest (5-AD)
It is rare to find a book with stories of charac- 032617 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 12.95
ters that are full of truth and Godly virtue. This
beautiful, 123 page, hardcover book is filled The Captive (4-AD)
Sixteen-year-old Anselmo is returning home
with four such stories. The Bird’s Nest is a story
of a poor shepherd boy who refuses to show a from school when he is kidnapped by Algerian
lovely bird’s nest to the crowned prince because pirates. He is taken to Algiers, where he is
of a promise he made to a friend. In the end, bought by an old Jewish man who sells him
his noble character is rewarded and his morals to a rich Muslim family as a house servant.
are passed on to the next generation. The next Throughout Anselmo’s terrifying experience,
story, The Diamond Ring, features a correspon- he never loses his pious confidence in God.
dence of letters between an orphaned brother Anselmo trusts that He will turn what others
and sister who by God’s grace are taken care mean for evil to good, and he shares this truth
of immeasurably better than they ever could and the beauty of the Gospel with his fellow
have hoped for due to their kind nature and prisoners and everyone he comes in contact
gracious deeds. The Mother’s Gift tells of how with. God does indeed use Anselmo for good;
a gifted Bible reunited a brother and sister who greater good than he could ever imagine. This
had been separated under unforeseen circum- story teaches how the marks of a true Christian
stances. These three stories by Christoph Von can cross all cultural boundaries. 84 pgs.
Schmid are full of wisdom and truth in regards 032618 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 11.50
to Christian character, and the lessons within
will greatly bless your family. However, there is Clean Your Boots, Sir?
In this captivating story you will meet a brave
one more jewel within this book by an unknown
author. The Boy Who Would Not Take a little boy who cares for his ailing father and two
Shilling highlights a young boy who amazes all baby brothers. As a shoeshine boy, the little
by his kind and upright nature. A wonderful he makes each day is just enough to meet their
book full of Christian principles for your whole basic needs until a small act of honesty changes
his life forever.
family to enjoy. – elise
032615 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 12.95 021320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 12.95
Cross Triumphant (7-AD)
Prepare to be ushered into the turbulent world
in Jerusalem where Roman and Hebrew cultures
collide and conflict. Only 17 years have passed
since the death of Jesus, and much is yet to
come to pass. Here we meet young Phannias
who is destined to be the priest that his blood
line demands. However, he struggles with his
destiny as deep within his mind the question
echoes, "Who was this Jesus of Nazareth?" The
award-winning author, Florence Kingsley, portrays the chilling events that climax at the devastating destruction of the temple in Jerusalem.
In the midst of this tribulation, Christians were
filled with hope and were able to overcome evil
with good. This novel is hardcover, 364 pages,
and rich in Biblical history. ~ Elise
034422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 16.95
Daring Deeds (4-AD)
My family really enjoys reading books and
watching movies based on the lives of Christian
missionaries. The thing that I have observed in
nearly every one of these stories is the passion
and purpose with which these remarkable people have pursued the lost. That people would
risk their lives to bring the gospel to the likes of
murderers, thieves and cannibals is a thought
that both awes and inspires me. This collection
of short stories highlights the work of twelve
missionaries between the years of 1738-1916,
and their most risky ventures for the sake of
spreading the good news. 126 pgs, hardcover.
024016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 12.95
The Giant Killer (2-5)
The Roby family is about to be infiltrated by
the Probyn twins. Adolphus and Constantine
Probyn have been sent to the Roby’s quaint
home for private tutoring. The Roby children,
Alex, Bertha, and Laura, are initially glad to
have them arrive. However, after only a day, it
is quite clear that battle lines have been drawn
between the children. Mrs. Roby walks into
the midst of one of these beginning battles,
and instead of taking notice of the conflict; she
sits them down and reads them a story about a
Giant-killer. In this allegorical story, the great
knight Fides must travel through enemy land to
slay any giant that should oppose him on the
way in order to receive their great reward. Fides
must overcome Giant Sloth, Giant Selfishness,
Giant of Untruth, Giant Hate and Giant Pride in
order to save the Fair Gratitude from the slough
of forgetfulness. The lessons hidden within this
story have a powerful effect on the fictional children, and it will impact your children as well.
Written in 1888 by A.L.O.E., 173 pgs. – elise
037870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 15.50
Golden Thread
There was once a kingdom that existed near
the treacherous Hemlock forest where an evil
king and his followers dwelt. Citizens knew that
only those who held the golden thread could
wander past the boundaries of the kingdom
and return safely. It's a fearful thing to lose
one's way, especially in the dark forest. No one
knows this better than Prince Phillip, who must
learn the lessons of the golden thread if he is
ever to return.
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Hedge of Thorns
Based on a true story about a little boy who
will do almost anything to find out what is on
the other side of a hedge of thorns. Enticed and
frustrated, a child is about to learn the hard way
why boundaries are a necessary part of God's
plan for his life.
021322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 11.50
Lincoln, and many others to catch a glimpse
of mothers who shaped such greatness. An
enchanting experience as you enjoy portions of
history rarely revealed.
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The White Knights (7-AD)
As they take up the challenge of the knights
of times past, "To ride abroad redressing human
wrongs," three modern-day boys discover the
great rewards of self-sacrifice and service.
032630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 14.50
Rosa of Linden Castle
In this unique Von Schmid classic, a daughter's
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love for her condemned father will inspire children of all ages to see that though it was meant Spirit Flyer (5-AD)
House of Love (7-AD)
"Once there was a magical bicycle that found a
Young Doris Avery’s life has crumpled around for evil, God can turn it for the good.
her. She never knew her father, her mother has 021332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 14.50 boy," begins this series full of suspense, adventure, and excitement. The first book begins with
just passed away, and she is being sent as a
John Kramar finding an old, rusty Spirit Flyer
servant to a family in Waverly Ridge. The Lane Sir Knight of the Splendid Way (7-AD)
family has taken Doris in not out of charity, but Although his path is filled with temptations, the bicycle at the dump. However, this is no ordiout of a desperate attempt to help their beautiful young knight strives to keep his eyes on the goal nary bicycle, as it has powers beyond the imagidaughter Aurelia rise from the lowly life on their as he travels through the journey of life. Despite nation! The author, John Bibee, keeps everyone
farm to a life of riches and splendor. Aurelia’s the opinions of those who tell him the battle is on the edge of their seats as John comes into
mother, Abigail Lane, is bound and determined not worth fighting and the enticement of remov- conflict with the menaces of the Cobra Club,
to get her daughter to the top and make sure ing his armor, he follows the call by the King to an evil representative of Goliath Toys, and the
Doris stays in her lowly position, despite the travel the Splendid Way and keep his heart pure darkness of the Deeper World which threatens
to take everything he loves from him in the
fact that Doris is much more talented and intel- in hope of reaching the City.
ligent than Aurelia. Doris is only able to make it 032626 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 18.95 small town of Centerville. As John learns the
mysteries associated with the Spirit Flyer, he
through each day by reminding herself that she
will one day “dwell in the house of the Lord” ☼Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince (7-AD) learns more about himself and how to defeat
Young Prince Hubert is selfish, demanding, the dark forces taking over his small town.
which she fondly calls “the house of love.”
Luckily, the townspeople soon take notice of and unmanageable. The King is worried about Continue on with the whole series and you will
Doris’ pleasant disposition, beautiful singing his son’s behavior and fears the Prince will not find more secrets, history, conflicts, magic, and
voice, and sharp mind, and they work to help be able to rule the kingdom. The King’s good even adventure as the story unfolds. Join John
her shine in spite of her dismal situation. This friend, Sir Malcom, has an ingenious plan – Kramar as he is armed only with the Spirit Flyer
274 page book by Elizabeth Cheney will touch to take Prince Hubert to a place where he is to overcome the forces of darkness again and
your heart and teach you about perseverance, simply known as Hugh, a peasant boy. Hugh’s again. Overall, these fictional books make up
Godly kindness, and God’s blessings to those fine silks are replaced with rough work clothes, a great series to teach your children Christian
and instead of a castle, he lives in a cottage. As values and morals. The "magic" in these comes
who love Him and follow after Him. – elise
032619 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 16.95 Hugh lives the life of an ordinary boy, he learns from the "Three Kings," and the evil forces John
valuable life lessons from the widow of the for- often faces are in the form of snakes. The many
est. 221 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
parallels between the Bible and these books will
Joel: Boy of Galilee
This is a story about a crippled boy who must 048153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 15.50 teach children even more about the struggles we
face in our lives as Christians. - elise
decide whether to hold on to the Healer of
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
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Nazareth or the traditions that foster bitterness Stephen: A Soldier of the Cross
This sequel to Titus tells about the deserts 031028 Magic Bicycle (#1)
and revenge.
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protective brother find themselves the target of 031029 Only Game In Town (#3)
desert thieves. After hearing reports of miracles 031025 Bicycle Hills (#4)
Lamplighter
This story will take you on a spiritual journey being performed in Jerusalem, they find them- 031027 Last Christmas (#5)
that will inspire you to live your Christian life selves in the midst of the greatest, most life- 031031 Runaway Parents (#6)
with a higher level of integrity and excellence. changing event in history. Readers will find 031030 Perfect Star (#7)
Mystery, suspense, and plenty of examples of themselves engulfed in the intense drama that 031026 Journey of Wishes (#8)
Christian integrity and honor will grip the heart unfolds at the foot of the cross.
021333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 16.95 Inheritance Cycle Series (6-12)
of any believer who reads this masterpiece.
While hunting in the forest, fifteen year old
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Three Weavers
farm boy Eragon discovers a blue stone, and
Fathers and daughters will take a journey back he hopes to trade it in for food for the winLittle Lamb
This story will teach readers that all things do to Camelot and learn the unforgettable lessons ter. However, before he can make a trade,
the stone hatches a beautiful sapphire colwork together for good to those who love God. of virtue and vice.
Parents and children will be filled with captivat- 021337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 10.50 ored dragon. From there on, Eragon’s life is
changed as he finds himself pitted against the
ing suspense as they taste and see that the Lord
Empire and destined to take up the mantle of
is the God of the impossible.
021326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 13.95 True Stories of Great Americans for Young the Dragon Riders. In Eldest, Eragon travels to
Americans
Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training
The seldom heard stories of George Washington, in magic and swordsmanship, while his cousin
Mary Jones and Her Bible
A true story of a little girl whose strongest Robert E. Lee, Patrick Henry, and many more Roran fights an impossible battle back home in
desire in life is to possess her own Bible. will inspire and challenge young readers to Carvahall. In Brisingr, Eragon and his dragon
face more adventures as they travel beyond the
Through hard work, determination, prayer, value the past and guard against the present.
faith, and even a twenty-five mile barefoot walk, 021338 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 18.95 Empire in their quest to rid the land of tyranny.
Written by homeschooled Christopher Paolini
Mary will do whatever it takes to obtain a copy
after graduating from high school at 15, this is
of the Word of God.
one of my favorite series of all time! A spell021328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 13.95 White Dove
Filled with the intrigue of knights, nobles, binding fantasy awaits you! 768-1016 pgs, pb.
thieves, and robbers, this story will draw parent 016011 Eragon (Book 1) . . . . 6.99
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Mothers of Famous Men
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Take a step back in time and visit with the and child to the precipice of honor, nobility, 007443 Eldest (Book 2) . . . . 12.99
007440 Brisingr (Book 3) . . 14.99 11.50
great mothers of great men. Read about Mrs. sacrifice, and the meaning of true friendship.
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Kingdom Series (7-AD)
Capturing the attention of the young and the
old, this is one series that you will find hard
to put down. Its pages are filled not only with
knights, swords, quests and everything else
that makes a medieval tale great, but are saturated with biblical allegory. Through a storyline
involving the Dark Knight and his plan to sabotage the King’s attempt at restoring his kingdom,
the reader will discover a much deeper message
- the story of Christ. As you continue to read
the series you will begin to see how the medieval tale represents the spiritual warfare we face
today, future events, and the end times when
the Prince will be victorious. Chapter discussion questions and answers are included in back
of each book. All are soft cover, approx. 120150 pages; by Chuck Black. We also offer the
books in exciting, unabridged audio CD format.
Entertainingly read by Andy Turvey and Dawn
Marshall, the CDs feature multi-voice dramatization and occasional (but limited) background
music and sound effects. Each audiobook comes
on 3 CDs, run time is 3-4 hours. - Tasha
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029380 Kingdom’s Dawn (#1)
029382 Kingdom’s Hope (#2)
029381 Kingdom’s Edge (#3)
029369 Kingdom’s Call (#4)
029383 Kingdom’s Quest (#5)
029390 Kingdom’s Reign (#6)
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049014 Kingdom’s Dawn CDs
049016 Kingdom’s Hope CDs
049015 Kingdom’s Edge CDs
049013 Kingdom’s Call CDs
049017 Kingdom’s Quest CDs
049018 Kingdom’s Reign CDs
Dragons in Our Midst (7-AD)
My first thought upon reading the back of the
first book in this series? Something similar to,
"What on earth?" After the first chapter though, I
decided that Bryan Davis was an excellent writer. As far as I know, this is his first novel, and
it comes off very well. Much of its allure is suspense, but I enjoyed it the second time through
anyway. The language is clean, and several of
the characters are Christian as well (all good
things). As for character development, it is done
fairly well, though the odd phrase or action will
seem peculiar. The plot is highly odd: Merlin
was a prophet of God, and Dragons once
existed. Many were slain by one of King Arthur's
knights, and the rest sought Merlin's help to
be transformed into humans. Unfortunately,
Sir Devin, the bad guy, finds out about it and
hunts them down, one by one, until only one is
left. But that isn't the main focus: the focus is
on that one dragon's child and his friend, who
are both half-breeds. Billy Bannister, the hero,
has developed the much-toted "flame-breath"
of dragons, while his friend Bonny Silver has
wings. Together, they constantly have to fight
off the slayer and unravel Merlin's prophecies,
while learning lessons of friendship, faith, and
courage. At this time, I haven't read the other
books in the series - but it won't be long! ~ Mark
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000509 Raising Dragons - Book 1
000311 Candlestone - Book 2
000455 Circles of 7 - Book 3
034736 Tears of a Dragon - Book 4
Oracles of Fire (7-AD)
Taking place both before and after the Dragons
in our Midst tetralogy, these three works provide
the background for the stories of Bonnie and
Billy. From the fall of man through the betrayal
of the dragons in the time of King Arthur, these
spiritually-minded books answer all the questions and tell the story that the original series
hinted at. The author does weave his story
through biblical events and includes magic in
his books, but unlike most other fiction, here
it’s crystal clear – God gives those who serve
Him their power, whereas the other gain it from
a darker source. As well written, intriguing, and
action-filled as Bryan Davis’ previous works,
these make for an incredibly interesting read.
~ Mark
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001096 Eye of the Oracle (#1)
Beginning with the world shortly after the
fall and laying out the past of both Billy
and Bonnie, Eye of the Oracle tells you the
entire history of the dragons. Moving from
character to character and age to age, this
details events and people (and dragons, as
well) that were never sufficiently explained
in the first series.
000377 Enoch’s Ghost (#2)
Picking up where Dragons in Our Midst
ended, this book tells the story of Walter,
Ashley, Karen, and Thigocia as they search
for their loved ones. But there’s no end to
evil; this time, it takes the form of giants
deep beneath the earth’s surface. They can
only be stopped by dragons, but with only
two left in the world, where will deliverance
come from?
009844 ☼Last Of the Nephilim (#3)
Book three in the Oracles of Fire series,
Last Of the Nephilim begins where Enoch’s
Ghost ends. One lie allows the Nephilim,
an ancient race of giants, to invade Second
Eden. Earth and Hades have merged, and
Enoch raises an army to battle the Nephilim.
Dragons face off against the giants, and a
battle breaks out that could be the end of
everyone in Second Eden. Billy and Bonnie
join the forces of good, but the most powerful Nephilim of all has risen from the dead,
and no one knows whether he will fight for
good—or evil.
049815 ☼Bones of Makaidos (#4)
Dragon Trilogy (7-AD)
Amara is a world filled with peril. All kinds of
creatures, creatures not intended to inhabit it,
roam freely. Evil exists in the form of the wizard
Risto and, ultimately, in the Pretender himself.
But it’s spreading. Risto desires unhatched
meech eggs for himself, using the life within to
fuel a spell. Kale, a young village girl, finds herself inexplicably drawn towards minor dragon
eggs. Revealed to be a dragon keeper, Kale
must become a knight of Paladin and continue
forward, thwarting the efforts of evil. Written by
Donita Paul, the Christian parallels are strong,
especially in the aspects of creation, redemption, and in the person of Paladin. An excellent
fiction read for teens. All books are softcover.
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Kale, a village slave, stumbles across a cave
containing a meech dragon egg. She must
carry the egg until it hatches, but more
than that, she must save the egg that Risto
has already stolen. And to do that, she and
her newfound friends must make the dangerous journey to the Bogs to find Wizard
Fenworth, who can aid them. 340 pgs.
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Kale, a new dragonkeeper, begins her training under Wizard Fenworth to realize her
true potential. But Risto is still after the
meech eggs, and the only person who can
once again thwart his plans is Kale. 356 pgs.
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Bardon, companion of Kale during her last
adventure, is about to begin his time of solitude before becoming a knight in Paladin’s
army. But things start off badly, as the cabin
he’s staying in is occupied. Granny Kye and
her granddaughter N’Rae are already there
and seeking his help for a quest – to find
the lost knights, imprisoned years ago by the
wizard Risto. 400 pgs.
Christy Miller Collections (8-AD)
Christy Miller’s whole life changes when she
goes to live with her aunt for the summer. She
makes lots of new friends, meets a great guy,
and finally understands what it means to accept
Christ into her heart and life. This Christian
fiction series of books takes readers through
Christy’s journey of life, her ups and downs,
friends, decisions and more. Teenage girls will
be able to identify with her problems, excitements, relationships, heartaches and challenges.
Each volume contains 3 books of the Christy
Miller series. This was a favorite series of my sisters and I when we were growing up. ~ Megan
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Stories Worth Re-Reading (PK-AD)
This book is filled with 72 classic stories that
are not only entertaining but warm your heart
and give encouragement. It was put together
to provide youth with stories worth reading.
These stories bring to life incidents of history,
missionary effort, and home and school experiences. The book is composed of collections
from the Indian Journal, Sunday School Times,
Fleming and Revell, D.L. Moody, The Pansy,
Youth’s Companion, Presbyterian Journal, and
many others. It includes such titles as Their
Word of Honor, The Doctor’s Cow, Giants and
Grasshoppers, A Gold Medal, and The Man
that Died for Me. These worthwhile stories will
become a treasure in your home and be read
over and over again. ~ Rachel S.
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If you are looking for stories that promote truth,
friendship, hard work, and noble character and
are geared to attract and entertain boys, then
this is the book for you. The thirty-four classic stories in this book were compiled from a
four-volume set titled Sabbath Readings. The
stories were originally gathered from Methodist,
Lutheran, and Presbyterian church papers in the
1870’s and were found in nearly every orphanage in our land during that time. The book
includes one hundred illustrations to complement the stories. Tiger and Tom, Stand by the
Ship, A Picture of God, and If You Are Only
Honest are among the many endearing, enter- GEORGE MACDONALD
taining, and character building stories included
in this wonderful book. ~ Rachel S.
Golden Key and Other Stories (6-AD)
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This book contains a selection of stories from
celebrated fantasy writer George MacDonald.
Tiger and Tom Audio Book CDs (PK-8)
Editor Glenn Sadler has compiled MacDonald’s
This unabridged audio recording of the popular best short stories in this volume of excellent
book is narrated by Karina Snyder. It includes 4 fairy tales that will delight young and old. The
CDs and runs a total of 223 minutes.
following four tales are included: The Golden
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Shadows, and The Gifts of the Child Christ. Full
of adventures, enchantments, and love, these
King’s Daughter and Other Stories for Girls stories inspired C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
(4-8)
and continue to entertain readers to this day.
This book is a collection of 46 classic tales Several black and white illustrations included,
that entertain girls while teaching them valuable 166 pgs, pb.
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set entitled Sabbath Readings and comes complete with illustrations. These stories, which Light Princess and Other Stories (6-AD)
were originally gathered from church papers
Here’s yet another great collection of stoin the 1870’s include such titles as The King’s ries from the famed fantasy writer, George
Daughter, Confide in Mother, Susie’s Prayer, MacDonald. This set includes five stories. “The
I Shall Not Want, and The Dangerous Door. Light Princess” is the tale of a cursed princess
If you’re looking for entertaining stories that who has no gravity. “The Giant’s Heart” is about
promote truth, friendship, hard work, and noble two children who get lost in Giantland and
character, consider this one. ~ Rachel S.
must find a giant’s heart to make him release
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young boy named Colin who struggles with
fairies his whole life. “Port in a Storm” is a love
King’s Daughter Audio Book CDs (PK-8)
story about a man who earns his wife’s hand by
This unabridged audio recording of the popular producing 12 bottles of port, and “Papa’s Story”
book is narrated by Karina Snyder. It includes 4 is a Scottish Christmas story of sorts. Each tale
CDs and runs a total of 216 minutes.
includes one black and white illustration. Read
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how they inspired writers like C.S. Lewis. 172
pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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Have you ever wanted to tell your children one
of the encouraging, old time stories that your
parents told you as a child? Well, this book is Wise Woman & Other Stories (7-AD)
composed of stories selected from four out of This is a collection of four short stories from an
print books. The best of the best was selected author by the name of George MacDonald. You
from the Scrapbook Stories, Golden Grains may not have heard of this man before, but many
volumes 1 and 3, and Lost Jewels to fill this authors you do know credit him with being the
book with nearly 40 classic stories. Every story grandfather of their genre. Such famous authors
has an important lesson designed to build good as C.S. Lewis, Madeline L'Engle, W.H. Auden,
character. Some of the titles include Grumbling Charles Williams, and J.R.R. Tolkien were all
Tommy, School Sickness, Always the Bible, The influenced by George MacDonald, who, C.S.
Sensitive Plant, and The Wanderer’s Prayer. Lewis says, writes allegorical and mythopoeic
Whether you want to retell these stories from fantasy "…better than any man." The stories are
your childhood or perhaps read them for the first fun to read, and include several illustrations.
time, you will find encouragement and old-time 172 pgs, pb. ~ Zach
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Enchantment (5-7)
These stories will appeal to your children's
imagination while directing their hearts and
minds toward truth and integrity! Twenty-one
stories were specially selected for this volume,
as each one draws on the power of your imagination to take you to many magical places and
direct you towards God's light! God is the one
who gave us our imaginations, and the storytellers featured in this book, such as: George
MacDonald, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian
Anderson, and others, will utilize your Godgiven imagination to give you many treasures
from the land of enchantment. The stories
within this book are broken down into six parts:
Fairy Gifts, Magical Wishes, Clever Heroes,
Just Rewards, Nature's Wonders, and Heavenly
Marvels. At the end of this 304 page, paperback
book, there is a message to parents and teachers
from the editors regarding why we need fairy
tales and fantasy. There is also a quotation
collection on great thoughts about faerie and
fantasy, as well as information on the authors
featured in the book. Great for independent
reading, family story hour, or classroom use! A
study guide (#032782) is also available in the
study guides & books section of the Reading/
Literature section of our catalog. Prepare to be
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Lightlings (1-6)
R.C. Sproul wrote this allegorical storybook
about a group of small, glowing, fairy-like
creatures called Lightlings who follow the same
basic path as humanity. A grandpa tells the
story to his grandson, who is afraid of the dark.
The Lightlings sin against their Creator and
run away into a dark forest, where they live in
complete darkness. However, when one of the
Lightlings has a child who is also the son of their
Creator, light starts to enter their world again.
The grandpa explains how the Lightlings story
is basically the story of our redemption through
Jesus. The back of the storybook also includes
discussion questions with Scripture references
to help children understand the deeper meaning
of the story, although it is also pretty clear from
the grandpa’s explanation. Colorful pictures
illustrate the storybook. 40 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
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Something to Sing About (3-7)
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☼Runt (3-9)
As Carson Hunt knows, being small isn’t fun.
He’s a teenager and the smallest of his friends.
Even the dog he’s allowed to get is the runt of
the litter. He works at becoming the best woodsman, tracker, and hunter around to make up for
his stature, but he still feels sorry for himself,
even though his parents keep telling him that
I Am David (5-AD)
An inspiring story of courage and character,
this novel begins when David, a twelve year old
boy who has lived all of his life in a concentration camp, is given the opportunity to escape.
With only a few provisions, he struggles to
reach Denmark, where he can have a new life
of freedom. Besides this physical journey, David
also embarks on a spiritual journey as he comes
to realize his need for help and ultimately is
shown the full grace of God. ~ Steph
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Christy (7-AD)
☼Pinocchio’s Quest (4-6)
"When I left my city home to be a teacher at
Here’s another reader from Christian Liberty a backwoods mission, I dreamed of adventure.
Press, plus a corresponding 36-page color- I wasn't ready for the real challenges of life in
ing book. This is a good version of the story these mountains. I'd have given up, if not for
of Pinocchio, the wooden boy who longs to the children. I came to Cutter Gap to teach,
become human. The story offers solid Biblical but they show me everyday I'm here to learn."
messages in addition to the moral ones. The Christy Huddleston leaves her life of privilege
book contains some colorful illustrations and a and ease at the young age of 19 to teach at a
map of Italy that shows where Pinocchio’s story school in the Smoky Mountains. Her faith is
was set. 210 pgs, pb ~ Caryl
severely tested by her pupils, the love of two
049113 Pinocchio’s Quest . . 12.95 10.25 men, and the curious customs of the wild moun049114 Coloring Book . . . . . 2.00
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Grandpa’s Box (4-8)
these people and the simple life that she leads
Marc and Amy’s grandfather is a kind, elderly in the heart of God's country. Christy touches
man who loves spending time with his grand- the heart as it is based on the life of author
children and telling them stories. Marc seems Catherine Marshall's mother. This moving story
obsessed with battles and war, so grandpa offers is beautifully told and it will appeal to readers
to tell them about the biggest battle that’s ever of all ages. ~ elise
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is full of carvings that remind him about important points in the war, and begins to tell the Flower of the Family (7-AD)
story. Of course, the battle Grandpa is talking
Written in the 1800s by Elizabeth Prentiss,
about is the one between God and Satan. As he author of Stepping Heavenward (see descriptakes out figures from his box and explains how tion), this book is another story for girls. It
the war has progressed, readers will see how shares the story of Lucy, the second child of
different characters in the Bible played a part ten born into a poor family. Although the
in battles and how God’s plan of redemption family lives in poverty, their faith in God is
can be seen throughout all Scripture, from the strong and their house is filled with love. Lucy
Fall to key Old and New Testament stories to works tirelessly to help her mother by caring for
Jesus rising from the dead. This book provides a the younger children and working around the
very entertaining and thought-provoking way of house, although her desire is to continue her
retelling the Biblical story of redemption to kids. schooling at a more advanced level. Just when
By Starr Meade, 286 pgs, pb.
it seems that life can get no harder, Lucy’s uncle
045112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 10.80 ends a long-standing feud with Lucy’s mother
and enters their lives with a plea for forgiveness
The Basket of Flowers (4+)
and a longing to help. We are introduced to
Young Mary is well known for both her love Lucy as a young lady not yet sixteen, and when
and her love of flowers. One day the Countess the book ends she is well into her years as a
invites her to bring some lilies for her daughter. woman. 208 pgs. – Melissa
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and Mary is often invited over to spend time
with her. When she is invited for Amelia's ☼The Shack (7-AD)
birthday, Mary is determined to bring something I am not a huge fan of fiction writing, but I read
truly wonderful for a gift. Her father crafts a this book about a year ago and truly enjoyed it.
beautiful basket, which Mary fills with her best I took it with me on a trip for Rainbow Resource
flowers. Amelia is delighted with the gift, but and found myself reading every chance I could.
the day is spoiled when a ring turns up missing I had never read a book quite like this one.
and Mary is blamed. Although Mary professes
“The Shack” is about one man’s struggle with
her innocence, it seems that she was the only understanding his life and the role of God. As
one who could possibly responsible. She and he wrestled with the questions, I found myself
her father are banished, and they must find looking with a new perspective at some of the
another place to make a living. Mary's faith attributes of God. The main character, Mack,
is tested throughout many trials and struggles, has suffered tragedy in the loss of his youngest
and in the end, her good character is rewarded. daughter and can’t seem to get out of the funk.
Although children younger than the 4th grade One day he receives a strange message inviting
may not be as inclined to read this, it could be him to ‘the shack’ – the place his daughter was
read aloud to children of all ages.
killed. The note was signed ‘Papa,’ his wife’s pet
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God made him exactly like He wanted. Later,
when his sheriff father calls upon him to help in
an emergency, he begins to realize God’s plans
are perfect after all. Set in an earlier period with
dusty roads, small-town sheriffs, and country
living, the book has a Tom Sawyer feel to it with
lots of outdoor adventure and fun. This would
be a good book to read as a family. By Rick
Boyer, 200 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
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just to see what kind of person would toy with
another’s emotions in such a way, only to meet
and spend the weekend with the Holy Trinity.
It took me a bit to wrap my head around the
characters as described in the book, because I
had just never thought about them in the way
described. How do I picture God, Jesus, and the
Holy Spirit? If I could give them character qualities, what would they be, and what would they
be like? These questions have sparked some
great conversation and further Bible study. It is
important to remember that this book is fiction,
and the author’s goal wasn’t to be ‘theologically
correct.’ The author of this book, Wm. Paul
Young, has had seminary training, but at this
time in his life has no affiliation with organized
religion. He wrote this book for his children to
help explain some of the characteristics and
mysteries of God.
‘The Shack’ describes the Trinity in human
terms that might make God more reachable
to some; and even if you don’t agree with the
theology of the book, it will cause you to think
about what you do believe, and maybe think
about God in a different way. ~ Donna
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Finding God in the Shack (7-AD)
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Ben Hur (8-AD)
Subtitled A Tale of Christ, Ben Hur is in
essence a picturesque novel of the life and
eventual conversion to Christianity by Judah
Ben-Hur, heir of a rich orthodox Jewish family. Many have seen this story played out on
the cinema screen; fewer have read this deeply
moving original narrative. Prepare to have your
imagination taken captive as you read this story
of betrayal, revenge, and salvation. 382 pgs,
pb. - elise
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Stepping Heavenward (8-AD)
This classic book written in the 1800s by
Elizabeth Prentiss is unique in several ways.
First, although it is fictional, it is written in
journal form, giving it a profoundly intimate
feel. Secondly, the honest internal struggles of
the main character help the reader to relate to
the book. The "journal" starts when Katherine,
at age 16, starts writing her entries. Her temper, striving, apathy, and regret of the past days
are all plainly stated. It is interesting to follow
Katherine though great, life-impacting events
and their aftermath, during which she laments
her selfishness and seeks a greater love for God.
The book follows her through trials and triumphs in sickness, marriage, and children. You
get to witness Katherine "grow-up" emotionally
and spiritually as she learns over time to love
and trust God. This timeless classic is worthy
reading for teens and adults. ~ Jerry
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Adventures in Odyssey (1-AD)
This well known series from Focus on the
Family consists of CDs from the popular radio
program. Animated videos are available as
well. For those of you who aren't familiar with
the series, it is centered in a small "main-street"
type of town called Odyssey. An older, wiser
gentleman (and inventor) by the name of John
Avery Whitaker, "Whit" for short, owns an
establishment that is part ice cream parlor and
part science & history museum of sorts. Whit
has several employees, friends and frequent
customers who make up the main characters of
the stories.
Many episodes consist of one or more characters facing a challenge or dilemma whereby they
come to Whit for advice. Whit typically points
them to a Bible passage or story to help them
learn how to handle the situation. Whit is usually not preachy, but helps guide the situation
along so that the character needing help really
"gets" the lesson.
Other episodes have one or more children
going through the Imagination Station, a kind
of time machine, which transports them into a
period from the Bible or American History.
There is a lot of humor in this series for kids
and adults. While I have fast-forwarded a little
through a few episodes that have some brothersister squabbles which present less than ideal
family examples, my family has greatly enjoyed
listening to Odysseys together. They definitely
make "car time" go by faster. Each episode is
about ½ hour long. - Jerry
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028362 1 Adventure Begins
028694 2 Stormy Weather
028364 3 Heroes
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028641 5 Daring Deeds, Sinster Schemes
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031586 7 On Thin Ice
031582 8 Beyond Expectation
011715 9 Just in Time
011765 10 Other Times, Other Places
011667 11 It’s Another Fine Day
011666 12 It All Started When
011617 13 At Home and Abroad
010431 14 Meanwhile in Another Part
of Town
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028655 16 Flights of Imagination
028673 17 On Earth as It Is in Heaven
028700 18 A Time of Discovery
028679 19 Passport to Adventure
028670 20 A Journey of Choices
028710 21 Wish You Were Here
028633 22 Changing Times
028704 23 Twists and Turns
028685 24 Risks and Rewards
028643 25 Darkness Before Dawn
028625 26 Back on the Air
028687 27 Search for Whit
028708 28 Welcome Home
028690 29 Signed, Sealed, and Committed
028698 30 Through Thick and Thin
028645 31 Days to Remember
028661 32 Hidden Treasures
028706 33 Virtual Realities
028666 34 In Your Wildest Dreams
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42 No Way Out
43 Along the Ride
44 Eugene Returns
45 Lost & Found
46 Date with Dad & Other Calamities
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48 Moment of Truth
49 Sky’s the Limit
50 Best Small Town
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We personally own a lot of these books.
Many of them are among our children’s all-time
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are voracious readers. There’s such variety in
this line - they run the gamut from biography
to fantasy, but consistently enrich. It is indisputable that every book you read becomes a
little part of you. Knowing this, we want to
be careful not to fill our children’s heads and
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material. Many of our customers are Christian
homeschoolers, as we are. Even among this
group, parents differ in the degree of restriction
or criteria they apply in selecting materials they
consider appropriate for their children, depending upon their particular convictions in this
area. However, we feel confident that even the
most convicted parent would have no qualms
about this thoroughly Christian series. While
books in the Light Line have a “strong Christian
message,” they are not “preachy.” Rather, they
skillfully entertain while presenting that message, with vivid characters and strong, exciting
story lines. The biographies are among the best
my children have read - they have been particularly stirred by With Daring Faith, the story of
missionary Amy Carmichael. Series are listed
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☼Welcome to Whit’s End CD
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Adventures in Odyssey Complete Collection
DVD (K-6)
A collection of four video episodes on DVD:
Last Days of Eugene Meltsner, Escape from the
Forbidden Matrix, Caves of Qumran, Race to
Freedom. Extra features includes behind-thescenes featurettes and nine all-time favorite
radio adventures. ~ Jerry
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270975 ☼Benjamin’s Sling
This touching picture book tells the story of
the Nativity through the eyes of a shepherd
boy, Benjamin. His father had died nobly
defending his flock of sheep, and Benjamin
misses him terribly. For comfort, he keeps
the sling his father made for him close by
– a sling that can be used to defend against
enemies, in the same way that David used a
slingshot to kill the giant. Benjamin’s older
shepherd companion tells him that trusting in Yahweh is what helped David win
his battle, not a mere slingshot. Benjamin
is not entirely convinced – until an angel
appears with news of Christ’s birth, and
Benjamin visits the manger to see baby
Jesus. By Eileen M. Berry. Beautiful photography (with a “painterly” touch) by Craig
Oesterling. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
Truth Chronicles (PK-6)
This delightful Adventures in Odyssey audio
CD set includes eleven stories that focus on the 120170 Chickadee Winter
Jack doesn’t think he will ever get used to
power of God’s truth. The stories are entertainthe wintry cold and snow at his grandparing and adventurous, while subtly (and not so
ents house. It's so different from the bronze
subtly) teaching good values. Here Am I focuses
beauty of New Mexico where he is from.
on Christian Worldview, The Truth Be Told is
about absolute truth, The Science Club features
intelligent design, Three in One teaches about 046912 Cranky Blue Crab (P)
Follow Crusty the Crab as he sets out to find
the Trinity and natural order, In My Image
adventure in Sea Meadow. Will it “cure”
focuses on false gods, Kidsboro (in three parts)
his unhappiness and boredom?
is about responsible self-government, Stepping
Stones (in two parts) is about the founding of
America, and The Final Call teaches about
compassion for others. Great stories with great
lessons. A 16-page discussion guide is included.
There are 4 CDs in all with a total running time
of over 5 hours. ~Rachel
046203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 17.95
Farmer Dillo Series
062893 Pocket Change
These colorful story books are about an armaFive fables about very remarkable animals.
dillo named Farmer Dillo. Join him as he tries
to decide what color to paint his barn, hunts for 106401 Roses on Baker Street
his missing chickens, and puts his farm back
Danae’s parents are missionaries in France,
into shape by doing some much needed repairs.
but they come back to the U.S. for a year
Books are a great way to teach colors, shapes
to rest. They move in to a house on Baker
and counting skills. All have bright, full-color
Street, and Danae goes to school, but nothillustrations, simple sentences and cute storying is the same. Danae misses all the roses,
lines. Receive all three with the purchase of the
lace, and friends in France. Her father tells
Three-Book Set. 24 pgs, pb. - Tasha
her to look for the roses here, and even
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.00
though Danae is left wondering what he
228395 Paints His Barn
means, she finds her roses.
249342 Counts His Chickens
257865 Shapes Things Up
069005 Spelling Window
268706 Three Book Set . . . . 23.97 15.25
Shelly doesn’t understand why her sister
enjoys signing to their hearing-impaired
187963 Gardener's Gold Ring
neighbor through the “spelling window”.
When an elderly gardener loses his wedding
ring, he searches the fields for it but find
050310 They Didn’t Use Their Heads
nothing. He plants a vegetable garden for
A humorous story line that makes an excelhis wife to show her that he still loves her
lent case for good behavior.
and is sorry he lost the ring. Months pass,
and then one day, the wife in turn creates a
052209 Wait and See
wonderful surprise for her husband.
Can you tell what the object in the photo
is? Sometimes, when you look too closely,
063693 Grandpa’s Gizmos
things might not be what they seem. Color
Grandpa Winslow has all kinds of fascinatphotos and rhymes get children to observe
ing gadgets in his backyard. One is so
closely and think about what they “see.”
special, it’s hard to share.
045435 If Everybody Did
What would it be like if everyone did as he
pleased? Amusing portrayals of the consequences if everybody did.
209817 Little Bear Set of 7 . 55.93
34.95
108902 Nantucket Cats
This group of cats living in Nantucket have
a schedule they keep, but they never stray
far from the big clock. Find out why in this
charming book, which will also encourage
kids to tell time.
110627 No Pets Allowed
Percy stares up at the “No Pets Allowed”
sign in his apartment building and wishes
for the hundredth time that pets were
allowed. Later, while doing his spelling
Percy is still wishing for a pet. When he
spells his first word, the fun starts and suddenly Percy agrees with the sign.
088377 Once in Blueberry Dell
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Blueberry Dell is expecting a visit from the
High Prince, so the mayor, Lady Mole,
Printer Mole, and others try to outdo each
other in preparing the best of everything.
But when compassionate Happy Mole wants
to take time to help a humble traveler, the
“proper” residents scold him. They send
him and the traveler away.
Mice of the Herring Bone Series (1-2)
This fantasy series features Charles and Oliver,
two brave seafaring mice who search for treasure, rescue endangered crews, capture the
feared pirate sea dogs, and more in five exciting
adventures.
058537 Mice of the Herring Bone
After Charles and Oliver are accidentally
loaded onto a ship of pirate dogs, they
overhear plans to steal the Queen’s gold.
Many adventures follow as the two mice try
to help rescue the treasure.
080556 Mice of the Nine Lives
A sequel to Mice of the Herring Bone. Can
Charles and Oliver find the Queen’s ship
that has been pirated?
092312 Mice of The Seven Seas
Charles and Oliver don’t want to join
Admiral Winchester on an expedition to find
the legendary Great Continent of the South.
But they just can’t let the terrible Captain
Craig and his pirate sea dogs bring disaster
to the brave sailors on Her Majesty’s ship.
113092 Mice of the Westing Wind Book 1
Charles and Oliver are able to relax knowing the pirate sea dogs are in jail. But when
they hear of the dogs' escape, they’re back
to capture the dogs and return them to Her
Majesty.
113084 Mice of the Westing Wind Book 2
Charles and Oliver are stranded on an island
where they meet many friends, and reinforce their determination to catch the sea
dogs. But how will they leave the island?
211755 Mice Books Set . . . 44.95 28.00
Includes all five books above.
Starting Line
These 12 storybooks in a bag provide enjoyable reading for the very early stages of reading.
Can be used as a supplement to first grade readers for children who need an easier start in first
grade. - Melissa
109363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95 13.75 Mice of the Herring Bone DVD
Now the exciting tale of mice Charles
and Oliver and their sea-faring, treasure-saving
adventure is available on DVD. The story is
Books for Ages 6-7
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 8.99
5.75 animated in an iconographic style (like the
filming of colorful, cartoon still pictures) with
(except noted)
a dynamic soundtrack. An additional feature is
the optional read-along track, which displays
the words on the screen so viewers can read the
FIG STREET KIDS SERIES
This fun series is about a young boy named story as they watch it. The DVD is widescreen
Tommy who lives on Fig Street, with two friends and runs about 53 minutes. If you’re planning
named Howie and Zack. He is active and is to enjoy the book as well as the DVD, we also
always meeting new people and doing typical offer a package that includes both. Book is 106
little boy things. The stories usually contain a pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
14.95
little twist at the end, and there’s always a valu- 249375 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . able lesson to learn. These are short-chapter 256214 DVD w/ Book . . . . 21.79 13.75
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books that have 80-90 pages, with a few black
and white illustrations scattered throughout.
199505 Tommy’s Clubhouse
239038 Buttercup Hill
Tommy and his two friends start an excluA cute story about two rabbits, Mrs. Fleet
sive club for boys in Tommy’s clubhouse.
and her son Hopkin, who love flowers and
After a few different clubs, different names,
sunshine. They do their best to cheer up
and different rules, the club ends up with a
their neighbors at the bottom of the hill who
reputation of helping neighbors.
don’t want sunshine or help. A short-chapter
204248 Tommy’s Rocket
book with full-color illustrations on every
Tommy wants to win first prize in the school
few pages. 48 pgs, pb.
history fair, but when a really smart new
kid moves to town and Tommy’s dog runs
113100 Escape
away, things start to look bleak.
Seven-year old Charlie finds a bead one day
211771 Tommy’s Race
on his way home from school. His friends
Tommy and his club members make friends
say it’s worthless, but Charlie likes it and
with William, who uses a wheelchair.
takes it home to store in his treasure box.
They compete in field day contests at the
But when he and his family run from the
park and enlist the town’s support in raisRebel Soldiers, his bead is the primary key
ing money to buy a wheelchair for a poor
to their escape.
Kenyan boy with polio.
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218461 Haiku on Your Shoe
It is Taka's first day of school in a new
country. His family moved from Japan and
he is very shy and still learning to speak
English. Jeremy notices Taka spends a lot of
time alone so he invites him over. Inspired
by the haiku and origami they are studying
in school, Jeremy keeps trying to befriend
Taka. Will they ever become friends?
046904 A King for Brass Cobweb
Chipmunk ventures from his comfortable
forest home to seek a king who is wise,
brave, and true.
229203 Looking for Home
This moving book tells the story of Liz and
Micah, a brother and sister who move from
a farmhouse they love to a small apartment.
While their parents search for a new house,
they make do with the apartment. They
begin to love their new home and especially
a neighbor named Grandma Jan, an elderly
women who also moved to the apartments
from a farm. 75 pgs, pb.
037358 On Yonder Mountain
Sarah Goodwin can hardly wait for her first
year of school to begin. She thinks she’ll
find a friend at last. But when she reaches
the school house, she gets an unwanted
surprise. Sarah tackles her problems with
determination, but sometimes determination
doesn’t help. Sarah learns to seek help and
ends up giving as much as she receives.
057596 Pulling Together
In this touching story, young Matthew
decides to make a personal sacrifice in the
hopes that his action will enable his family
to keep their horses.
057885 Question of Yams
Children catch a glimpse of the courage required by some to call themselves
Christians. When Kuri’s father defies the
traditions of his culture to serve God, Kuri is
frightened. Will God keep them safe?
265629 Ram for Isaac . . . . . . 7.99
5.00
This book relives the story of Abraham’s
tested faith through the eyes of his son,
Isaac. What could he have possibly been
feeling? Was his faith being tested as well?
This is one author’s opinion on how Isaac’s
journey to Mt. Moriah may have gone. 26
pgs, pb. - Tasha
Take-Along Stories
087221 Take-Along Stories 1 . 21.95 13.75
16 stories in a bag.
182196 Take-Along Stories 2 . 21.95 13.75
10 stories in a bag.
1194
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Books for Ages 7-9
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 8.99
(except as noted)
5.75
021782 These are My People
Although diminutive in stature and unable
to become a “certified” missionary, Gladys
obediently followed God’s call to become a
missionary to the Chinese. Her determination, courage, and faith are a vivid example
of a life pleasing to God.
183244 Adoniram Judson: God's Man in
Burma
This life story of Adoniram Judson follows
him from childhood and youthful unbelief
to trust in Jesus Christ and service on the
mission field of Burma.
115022 Buenos Dias, Carlitos 7.99
5.00
Mr. Scarecrow needs the right clothes to
wear, and Carlitos has the job of getting him
dressed. But the changing weather keeps
Carlitos hopping! Join Carlitos as he does
his best to take care of a good friend - and
have your own adventure learning Spanish.
180455 Buenas Tardes, Carlitos!
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.00
Sequel to Buenos Dias, Carlitos, this storybook by Melody Moore Holmes returns
the reader to Carlitos’ world. This time, he
must prepare for the arrival of some special
company. His friends pitch in to help him
get his work done on time. The story is
sometimes in English, sometimes in Spanish
and teaches simple Spanish vocabulary for
household chores and the names of animals.
Full-color, 32 pgs, pb.
119743 Captain’s Hat . . . . . . 9.99
6.25
A young Brazilian boy, Pedro, and his
American friend, Spud, explore the Big
River, romp through the tangled green
jungle, and discover a huge dark ship in the
sand. During all their rollicking adventures,
Pedro dreams of becoming a sea captain,
and finally, as he develops the qualities
of a leader, earns the honor of wearing a
Captain’s hat.
034405 Captive Treasure
A runaway favorite here. When Carrie’s
family passes through Indian territory on
their way west, Carrie is taken captive.
Without her family, Carrie must rely totally
on the Lord for strength and courage.
044404 Carolina’s Courage
An inspiring story about the bravery and
courage of a little pioneer girl as she learns
the true meaning of sacrifice.
107797 Case of the Dognapped Cat
Dogs have been mysteriously disappearing
from Mark’s small town-so the Crimebusters
team get’s right to work. But their clues
lead nowhere, and their carefully planned
stakeout turns into a nightmare. This case
looks impossible...until Samson shows up.
187955 Case of the Sassy Parrot
The Crimebusters face a new challenge
when Maria visits her grandmother and finds
out someone has broken into her shop. The
hardest part of the case will be determining
who their friends and enemies are. Will a
giant python and a back-talking parrot help,
or will they give the detectives away?
196873 Fanny Crosby: Queen of Gospel
Songs
Though God did not bless her with the ability to use her eyes, He did bless her greatly
with the use of her mind and the English language. Blind from the time of her infancy,
this story tells of her journey to discovering
and using her talent - to the tune of more
than eight thousand hymns!
070458 Mystery of Pelican Cove
In this sequel to Treasure of Pelican Cove,
Jimmy and his dog are puzzled by a strange,
dark shadow they see in the water one
night. Can they discover what it is?
235507 Nix
This short-chapter book by Penny McKnight
is a fictional story about a young Jamaican
boy’s life in his village. He comes under
the care of Christian missionaries, and just
when his future starts looking bright, a terrible encounter threatens to ruin his dreams.
From home to school to church, and even to
prison, Nix learns that God never lets him
go. 96 pgs, pb.
269662 ☼No-Fuss Christmas
Sueker is a young girl living with foster parents in Oklahoma during the Great Depression.
Christmas is coming, so she wants a big tree,
candy and presents. Most of all, she wants her
older brother (who lives far away) to visit her at
her foster home. But in tough economic times,
most people have no money for celebrating or
traveling. Sueker’s foster parents tell her that
nothing is impossible with God, but she finds
that hard to believe. Will there be a Christmas
for Sueker and her family after all? Charcoal
illustrations included. By Susan Kirby. 98 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
102731 Pelts and Promises
Willie B. is Jamie’s best friend, but his latest
great idea has landed them in trouble. Even
though they think up a plan to set things
right, Jamie still worries. Sure enough,
after Dog has her puppies, everything goes
wrong. The boys learn what it means to
keep a promise and what really means the
most to them.
180281 Rosa Ia Osa . . . . . . . 7.99
5.00
Ocho, nueve, ¡diez! ¡Ya vamous! It's hide
and seek -the Spanish way! Rosa and her
friends invite you to join their party. Come
along, and you'll learn how to count to ten
in Spanish, find objects in the hidden picture, and complete two dot-to-dot pictures.
A handy English/Spanish dictionary at the
back of the book will help you translate the
sentences you don't understand.
080564 Sarah Whitcher’s Story
Little Sarah wanders away from her family’s
cabin and deep into the forest. Dangers lurk
everywhere. Will the settlers find her?
031484 Some Summer!
Finally, summer’s here. Oh, no! Aunt
Essie has decided to come and visit. Will
Charlie’s plans for summer be ruined?
269019 Sticky Flies, Whirling Squirrels, and Plucky Ducks
Contains a collection of 31 fables from
around the world, including Greece, China,
Russia, and more. Each story’s moral or
maxim appears at the end in italics.
043182 Treasure of Pelican Cove
While everyone is busy searching for treasure, Jimmy’s dog Blackie mysteriously disappears. Where did he go?
091710 Treasure Keeper . . . . 9.99
6.25
What makes a treasure a treasure? And
what makes a big person? Marcos has no
trouble with the first question. But the other
one? That’s harder. In this unusual story,
Marcos and his goats meet adventures that
yield him many treasures and surprise him
with a discovery about himself.
Books for Ages 9-12
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 8.99
(except noted)
5.75
Arctic Missionary Series
113902 Mik-Shrok
Steve and Liz Bailey arrive in Alaska with
virtually nothing and discovering the older
missionary they were supposed to meet has
had an accident. They decide they will stay
and witness to the Eskimos, but it is obvious
they’ll need a lot of help. They keep trusting
in the Lord and all the Eskimos keep watching to see what their God will do.
190926 Charlie
Treacherous journeys, false religions, and
a disturbing newcomer make witnessing
in the village a difficult chore. The Bailey
family and their beloved dog persevere,
however, and overcome great odds to share
the Word of God. 147 pages.
194886 77 Zebra
This book tells the continuing story of missionaries Steve and Liz Bailey from the book
Charlie. They return to their tribe in the
Alaskan wilderness, this time with a small
plane. The plane aids them in their effort
to spread the Word and help the Alaskan
people but it also lands Steve and Charlie in
trouble when a storm threatens their lives.
Arby Jenkins Series
099622 Arby Jenkins
Worries! The last seven weeks before graduation from sixth grade are full of worries
for Arby. It’s bad enough to have to deal
with the Honor Address and one-armed Mr.
Watson and the Pacific War. It gets worse
when his best friend, Ray, comes down with
the chicken pox. And what in the world is
he going to do about Spring Ball?
106138 Arby Jenkins, Mighty Mustang
Arby’s troubles at summer camp begin when
he is separated from his best friend and has
to share a wagon-shaped bunk-house with
Stuart, the kid who called him “Four Eyes”
on the bus. Then one day Arby catches
Stuart breaking the camp rules, and life
suddenly gets much tougher. This sequel
to Arby Jenkins captures with humor and
insight the perils of growing up.
106195 Arby Jenkins, Ready to Roll
Arby thinks he’s all set for junior high, but
right away he runs into dragons. That’s
what his homeroom teacher calls selfishness and fear and pride. And just as he gets
started on some serious dragon slaying, he
has to face the suspicion that someone else
wants to share his hero, Mr. Watson.
126607 Arby Jenkins Meets His Match
Arby's plans for seventh grade have gone up
in smoke. As if that wasn't enough trouble
for one year, his grandma has fallen in love
with Mr. Watson, Arby's next-door neighbor; and Arby's best friend, Ray Sanchez,
has enrolled at Hope School. Arby tries
to reason his way through his problems
until he realizes his best thoughts lead him
straight to the wrong conclusion every time.
117390 Stuart’s Run to Faith
Arby’s friend Stuart hates going to school at
the Christian Academy and thinks his grandmother is too “preachy.” As his problems
pile up, Stuart begins to worry about God.
What will Stuart learn about friendship, and
will he finally accept God’s love?
209825 Set of all 5 . . . . . . . 44.95 28.00
The Bracken Series
These books form a fantasy trilogy set in the
Kingdom of Bracken. In The Bridge, Princess
Rosalynn helps to save the kingdom. In Crown
and Jewel, the young princess inadvertently
discovers a plot to remove her father from the
throne. In The Two Collars, Krea, a seven-yearold slave, finds herself involved in a conflict
between her country and Bracken. As she gains
her freedom from the collar of slavery, she discovers another collar she must learn to wear.
030148 The Bridge
032300 The Crown and the Jewel
033175 The Two Collars
Colton Cousins Adventure Series
128017 Daniel Colton Under Fire
Numerous questions haunt the mind of
Daniel Colton as his family makes the
journey west. Can he prove himself a
real frontiersman? After several adventures,
Daniel realizes that pleasing God is his most
important duty, and as a result, he wins the
respect of many on the wagon train.
128025 Daniel Colton Kidnapped
Daniel Colton finds his faith tested as his
family settles into their new life in California.
When his wayward relative Charles tries to
convince him to do some business favors,
Daniel realizes that although doing right can
be costly, honoring God and staying in His
will is worth the price.
127993 Suzannah Strikes Gold
The Colton family hits the westward trail
again in Book 3. Trying to catch up with
Suzannah’s wayward brother-in-law lands
the Coltons in the middle of the California
Gold Rush. The resourceful Coltons open
up a popular restaurant for hungry miners
and buy a cabin as Suzannah plans a way
to free herself and her family, from the gambling Charles Herrington forever.
128009 Suzannah and the Secret Coins
Angry voices announce the beginning of
12-year-old Suzannah Colton’s journey from
the security of Alexandria into the western
wilderness. She is determined to keep her
pouch of gold coins a secret from her gambling brother-in-law on the long and dangerous journey to Missouri.
209809 Set of 4 Above . . . . 35.96 22.50
Mountain Adventure Series
110031 Iceland Adventure
Michael and Merry travel to Iceland with
Uncle Tony. In the midst of exploring
Iceland, they help him to solve a mystery.
194563 American Haven
The exciting tale of a brother and sister who
leave their parents in London and move
to America with their uncle to escape the
dangers of World War II. They make their
home in a lovely New England village and
find excitement in some nearby mountains.
Shortly, the characters discover that climbing mountains isn't always fun and can be
dangerous. A lost person and a dangerous
search make the children all the more grateful for their safe and comfortable new home.
The Peabody Adventure Series
This series continues the adventures of the
Derwoods and their friends that are introduced
in Derwood, Inc. While each story is a standalone novel, your children will probably want
to read them all!
027458 Derwood, Inc.
Peggy and Jack Derwood try to piece
together the mysterious events that take
place in their normally uneventful home
town of Peabody, Wisconsin. It all starts on
a school field trip to a mattress factory....
Jack and Penny are soon in over their heads!
030155 A Dangerous Game
Scruggs Grady, town “bully”, gets caught up
in an international spy ring. Will he be able
to find his way home to Peabody?
031070 Treasure in the Yukon
This adventure finds Scruggs and Jack
together in the Yukon, searching for lost
gold.
032706 Courage by Darkness
Mild-mannered Jean Derwood (half-sister
of Penny and Jack), is the heroine in this
adventure/mystery story.
034629 Llamas on the Loose
Penny, Jack and Scruggs team up in an effort
to help Doc Erickson on his new llama farm.
But who’s trying to make trouble for Doc and why?
044164 Abandoned
The entire Peabody gang is stranded in
the wilderness of New England. Struggling
against injury, the elements, and evil doers,
it seems like the gang has too many odds
stacked against them this time. Can prayer
and working together get them out alive?
129601 Set of 6 Above . . . 53.94 33.95
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Sherlock Jones
Jasper Jones may just be a kid, but he's also
quite the detective. Along with the help of his
friend, Penny Gordon, "Sherlock" stumbles into
and cleverly solves the incredible schemes of
crooks. If only the local law enforcement would
learn to listen to Jasper the cases would be a
lot easier!
215707 Assassination Plot
The first book in the series begins with Jasper
and Penny accidentally stumbling onto a
plot to assassinate the state’s Christian governor. When they try to alert the authorities,
nobody believes them, and they have to
take matters into their own hands. See how
Jasper uses his imagination and earns his
nickname “Sherlock” in this intriguing book.
116 pgs.
215715 Willoughby Bank Robbery
Jasper and Penny return in this sequel that
again puts their Christian beliefs and intelligence into action. This time they are witnesses to a bank robbery and must find the
thieves in order to clear the name of one
their friend. Fighting gossip and convincing
adults of the truth is quite the struggle for
“Sherlock” and his sidekick. 96 pgs.
215723 The Missing Diamond
This third book in the Sherlock Jones Junior
Detective series teaches valuable lessons
about valuing God, friends, and family more
than money. When Sherlock and Penny
make a new friend at school, Lisa Diamond,
they are surprised and pleased to learn she
is a millionaire and a Christian. When she
is kidnapped, they must use all their brainpower and computer technology to get her
safely home again. 110 pgs.
045898 Best of Friends
Katie Crawford wants to make friends with
the pretty new girl in town and teaches the
true meaning of friendship.
Young Refugee Series
200261 Escape to Liechtenstein
Alone in the middle of a war, 12 year old
Hans and 9 year old Gretchen aid a young
Jewish boy in his escape from the Nazis.
Their long dangerous journey takes them
through two hundred kilometers of Austrian
countryside, hunted by the Nazis with every
step. They risk everything, but in the end
they gain more than they hoped for.
200220 The Search for the Silver Eagle
Continuing to run from the Nazi Gestapo,
Hans, Gretchen, and their father are no
longer safe in Switzerland. They must keep
moving. Their friends in the military help as
they can, and soon the family is in France,
but things don't stop there - they are soon
involved in grand rescue plans on an international scale.
200329 Incredible Rescues
Number three in the Young Refugee Series,
this adventurous book by Ed Dunlop tells
the fictionalized story of 14-year-old Hans
and his younger sister as they trust in the
Lord during a dangerous time. They help
a Swedish diplomat, Raoul Wallenberg,
save Jews from the Nazis in Budapest during the closing days of WWII. A tribute
to Wallenberg, this book shows that one
person can make a difference. 176 pgs, pb.
031229 A Father’s Promise
Set in Poland during World War II, this
book portrays the courage and hope of a
young boy persecuted because of his Jewish
heritage (though not a Jew), and separated
from his father. It is also a story about the
coming of age of a young man as he faces
dangers and struggles for survival in his wartorn country. My girls all really enjoyed this
inspiring tale of a young person with courage, conviction, and faith.
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031492 Brave the Wild Trail
Josh goes along on a cattle drive through
Florida’s dangerous wilderness.
192401 Children of the Storm
This book tells the true story of a young girl
growing up in the midst of persecution in
Soviet Russia. She watches her Christian
family face loss of jobs, humiliation, imprisonment, and court trials. As she sees doors
close for those who remain faithful, she
must decide for herself how much she is
willing to sacrifice for her faith.
237222 Choctaw Code
Set in the Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory
(Oklahoma), just before 1900, this is the
story of a teenage boy named Tom, whose
father works for the railroad. In his first
weeks in Indian territory, Tom befriends a
Choctaw named Jim Moshulatubbee. But
what happens to their friendship when Jim is
sentenced to death by his people? 122 pgs.
269126 Far Journey
Horace, a young mouse who has grown
to mousehood, has an amazing talent that
sends him and his friends to the second
floor of the humans’ office building. But
each time he crosses the border into human
domain, he places his colony at risk. Join
Horace as he defends his home and searches for his long lost mother.
238956 Feather
This is an adventurous tale about a future
time when plagues and wars have made
technology, writing, and modern civilization a thing of the past. Blen raiders kidnap
a frightened girl named Feather and take
her far from her village. Her Woban clan
searches for buried tools and technology
from the Old Times in order to save Feather
and themselves. 224 pgs, pb.
257261 Forbidden Gates
Nathan is the son of a temple moneychanger, and he knows that only Jews are allowed
into the temple’s inner court. Any Gentile
found in the temple is killed, yet Nathan
chooses to lead a young Gentile who is
seeking God into the temple. From that
moment, a long chain of events ensues
and intertwines with the Biblical accounts
found in Acts 6 and 7 that leaves Nathan
to struggle with his Jewish heritage and the
words spoken by those who are followers of
Jesus. Pb, 98 pgs. – elise
274977 ☼Ira Sankey: Singing the Gospel
This biography about Ira Sankey, the gospel
singer who traveled and worked with D. L.
Moody, is a great introduction to an often
forgotten Christian hero. This man’s story is
pretty adventurous, as he traveled America
and Europe to sing the gospel to thousands
of people at a time, and bring revival and
encouragement. Ira and his family faced
great trials (even the Great Chicago Fire),
but he persisted in his ministry with Moody
and his belief that music could change lives.
By Kelley Bruss, 150 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
028316 Jenny Wren
A shy young girl is afraid of what she will
find in her new foster home.
209486 The Lost Prince of Samavia
Marco is only 12, but he is years beyond
his age. He has never seen his homeland
of Samavia, as he has traveled across the
European continent all his life with his
father, Loristan, and their servant, Lazarus.
Samavia lies in ruins as two warring parties
fight over the crown, the crown that rightfully belongs to the Lost Prince. It is said that
for the past five hundred years, the royal
line of Samavia has been in hiding, bound
by the oath of the Forgers of the Stone. The
Lost Prince waits for just the right moment
to assume his rightful position as King of
Samavia. Marco and his father take up their
dying country's cause and dream of seeing
its secret king crowned. A dangerous plan
takes father and son on different journeys.
342 pgs, abridged pb. ~ Elise
023523 Medallion
A fantasy story about a young prince who
struggles to regain his throne and prevent
the demise of his kingdom. Along the way,
he learns many lessons about true leadership from a friend of his father.
072108 Mountain Born
A wise old shepherd teaches Pete how to
care for the black lamb that becomes his
special pet.
183509 Mystery of the Indian Carvings
Julie visits her uncle on Bartlett Island, only
to find that one of his valuable artifacts
has disappeared. A persistent reporter is
causing problems and Julie begins to hear
bumps in the night. Julie's biggest concern
is whether or not she can confide in a
mysterious woodcarver who lives deep in
the forest.
078220 The Next Fine Day
Set in the town of Chilham, England. Kent
feels like a nobody until he meets an artist who has come to paint the herons of
Chilham. Little did he know that the
encounter would change his life forever.
082685 Peanut Butter Friends in a Chop
Suey World
Amy feels out of place in Taiwan where her
family has moved to begin missionary work.
Other children laugh at her, everything is
strange, and even attending the Chinese
church becomes an ordeal. The only place
she really feels at home is at her Englishspeaking school with her “peanut butter”
friends.
079830 A Place for Peter
In this sequel to Mountain Born, Pete struggles with new responsibilities and the threat
of rattlesnakes on the hill as he tries to earn
his father’s trust.
239046 Pollyanna
This is an abridged version of the tale about
orphaned 11 year-old Pollyanna. She goes
to live with her wealthy aunt, bringing happiness to the entire community with her
“Glad Game” and her philosophy of happiness. Written by Eleanor H. Porter, this
abridgement is by Dawn L. Watkins and
Reverie Collins. 216 pgs, pb.
252908 Princess & the Goblin
This is the abridged edition of the George
MacDonald classic. 191 pages.
262444 Railway Children (Abridged)
After their father is mysteriously taken away,
three siblings move from their beautiful villa
to a tiny house near a busy railroad. They
meet a stranded boy in a tunnel and experience many adventures but they can’t help
but wonder about their father and if they’ll
ever see him again. 184 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
046136 Renegade in the Hills
Josiah Eagle desperately tries to avoid capture by the greedy rancher on his tail.
257485 River of Danger
Young-Wolf is a young Seneca boy who
clings to the old ways. He sees white men
as liars and thieves and he desires to join an
elite band of fighters lead by the chief warrior, Captain. However, Samuel Kirkland, a
missionary, comes to visit the tribe and ruins
his plans, causing Young-Wolf to spy on
Kirkland as he desires to find a fault in him
worthy of death. However, his observations
cause him to wonder if Samuel Kirkland’s
stories of Hawenio, the Great Good Voice,
could be true. pb, 114 pgs – elise
244699 Sarah’s Long Ride (Piper Ranch)
Sent to live with her uncle, Sarah struggles
to make herself at home. Recently her
mother passed away and Sarah is not only
left full of grief but also finds herself without
a riding partner for the upcoming Bandicoot
100. Will Sarah find a partner and develop
the endurance needed for the upcoming
race? More importantly, will Sarah find
the endurance she needs to keep living life
without the presence of her mother? 173
pages, pb. ~ Tasha
042887 Secret of the Golden Cowrie
Aunt Laura’s puzzling secret turns into an
adventure for Connie, who learns patience
and reliance on God.
031443 Sheriff at Waterstop
Waterstop needs cleaning up, and Bret
knows that Pa is the man to do it.
256560 Shield
In this prequel to Medallion, it is a few
generations before Prince Trave is born,
and his ancestors are involved in a lengthy
war between two kingdoms. A forest girl
named Innera finds a dying soldier in the
who is carrying the king’s shield. With his
final words, he gives Innera a message and
says she must deliver it. Innera, her grandmother, and other noble characters risk their
lives to bring an end to the long war.
257253 Silent Road to Rescue
Based on actual events, this novel tells of a
Chinese boy and his family who flee China
when the Japanese invade. Kwei Er helps
his uncle and the missionary Eric Liddell
transport wounded Chinese to the hospital
on his trusty mule. Through his adventures
and talks with Liddell, Kwei Er learns about
the source of true courage. By Denise
Williamson, 106 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
117382 Songbird
In old Williamsburg, Truxton Pilcher helps
his father and brothers in the foundry, but
when a pompous silversmith is severely
burned by accident, Truxton’s father is
imprisoned and faces death for maiming.
His only hope is a pardon that cannot be
granted. Songbird is infused with suspense
and shows well the love of a young boy
for his father, whose fate depends solely
on God.
102517 Tales from Dust River Gulch
Sheriff J.D. Saddlesoap, a “fine-looking
mustang,” faces down a passel of outlaws
and solves a heap of problems to keep Dust
River Gulch a dandy place to live. J.D.
tolerates no trouble, but his heart is tender,
especially toward a beautiful filly named
Rosie. Humor and action make these stories
inviting to even the most reluctant readers.
193086 More Tales from Dust River Gulch
Further tales of Sheriff Saddlesoap are
included in this fun book. Like the first
book, this one is composed of several stories
about J.D. and his adventures in the wild
Old West. A talkative lawyer, a catering
disaster, and a batty ball game are but a few
of the challenges the sheriff faces in these
new tales.
103325 Thunderbird Gold
When Calvin visits his cousin Eric in northern Canada, he makes a fascinating friend,
Willis, a young Ojibwa Indian guide.
Calvin, Willis, and Eric join in a canoe
trip to study Indian pictographs, and before
long, they’re plunged into a mystery that
leads them into breathless adventure and the
bittersweet unraveling of an ancient Ojibwa
legend.
106484 Trouble at Silver Pines Inn
Treasure is what’s on Nick’s mind when he
get’s to Silver Pines Inn, but all he finds is
trouble. He makes a bad beginning with his
grandfather. He earns a scolding from an
important guest. And he spoils his brother’s
fishing - all on the same day.
200709 Two Sides to Everything
Josh's Mom is recovering from a car accident, so he goes to New Zealand while
she learns to walk again. He has quite the
experiences there at school and with his
Uncle Hamish.
257857 Understood Betsy
When Elizabeth Ann is orphaned as an
infant, Aunt Frances swoops in to save her
from all harm - and most especially from the
dreaded Putneys, their rough New England
cousins. For the first nine years of her life,
Aunt Frances coddles, shelters, and coos
over Elizabeth Ann until she is one pale,
thin, nervous little girl. Unfortunate circumstances force Elizabeth Ann to be sent away,
and with no other choice, where can she go
except to the one place Frances has wanted
so desperately to keep her away from?
Once she recovers from the initial shock of
her new country lifestyle, Elizabeth Ann (or
Betsy as she is called by her no-nonsense
northeastern relatives,) comes to enjoy her
exciting new life. Then one day, an unexpected letter comes from Aunt Frances stating that she will be coming to take Elizabeth
home. Now Betsy must make a difficult
decision: return with Aunt Frances to avoid
hurting the only mother she’s ever known,
or remain with her dear Putneys on their
beloved farm? (This is an abridged version
of Understood Betsy with 140 pages. See
index for original.) ~ Rachel P.
257998 Where I Belong
Miu is only six years old when she is taken
from her family and sold into slavery.
Abraham (from the Bible) buys her, and
she becomes a slave to Sarah and Hagar.
Throughout the years that Miu spends in
Abraham’s camp, she slowly learns the
difference between her Egyptian gods and
Abraham’s God. At first she can’t understand why a loving God would let bad
things happen to her and the people around
her, but she gradually begins to discover
the joy of giving your life to God. This book
provides a unique way of looking at the
story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar and is
also a sweet story about a young girl coming
to know God. By Rebecca Kenney, 106 pgs,
pb. ~Rachel
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124255 The Year of Abi Crim
Abi is certain that this year in the sixth grade
will be her best school year yet. But Abi is
taken aback when her teacher, Mr. Doyle,
has to leave because of a family emergency,
and then a new girl outdoes her on the
violin. Even worse, she discovers an ugly
streak of racism in her classmates. This was
the year she was going to be the best of the
best. Can she face these challenges in a
way that will honor her Savior?
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261057 Beyond the Smoke
After his family is killed by Comanche raiders, seventeen-year-old Bryan has no choice
but to make it on his own. In his efforts to
find home again, his path is bogged down
by unforeseen troubles. Whether it is a
violent slave owner disrupting his journey
or a sheriff bent on making trouble for him,
Bryan discovers the path set before him is
not an easy one. Instead of giving up hope,
he holds tight to his mother’s Bible, sticks
to his integrity, and braves the struggles of
the Wild West. Written by Terry W. Burns.
145 pgs, pb. - Tasha
264564 Brain Games
Every year, high school students from
Judson Christian School compete in the
Superbrain Games (an educational trivia
contest) against all the schools in their area.
However, they haven’t come close to beating the public schools since the 1960s when
Maggie Thistle led her team to victory. Miss
Thistle is now a teacher at Judson. She is up
for retirement and would like nothing else
than to win the championship one more
time. Unfortunately, no students have even
applied to play! As she struggles to round
up a team (she succeeds and their personalities add a lot to the story) and train them to
be winners, she’s suddenly diagnosed with
cancer and must decide which course to
take. With a focus on Christ throughout, this
is a very motivating and entertaining story.
By Sharon Hambrick, 122 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
097857 Camp Sierra Secret
Lynette is sure her father is sending her off
to Camp Sierra just to be rid of her. She
decides to exist through the summer, aloof
and untouched, as much of a stranger when
she leaves as when she arrives. But her
daring nature and reluctant friendship with
Trevor draw her toward one revelation after
another, eventually opening the deepest
secret of all.
256818 Careful Enough?
In his last year of high school, an opportunity is presented to Daniel to spend most of
the next year in China with his family – as
missionaries in a country where that is not
legal. As if dealing with the change in culture and language was not enough of a transition already, Daniel finds that he and his
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family must come to grips with many new
things – being careful about what you say
in public, having friends who might possibly
be spies, and government agents who might
take you “away” for questioning. How will
Daniel handle himself?
109835 Danger Follows
Jill Wyman’s trip with her parents across
the South Pacific begins as an exciting sailboat adventure. But before long, several
unexplained incidents give it frightening
undertones. “Who is following them?” Jill
wonders. “And why?”
080572 Dust of the Earth
A sharecroppers son works hard to build a
successful life - but still has an emptiness in
his heart. As the years pass, he learns the
real meaning of success.
225656 Ellanor’s Exchange
Young Ellanor is sent to London in the early
1600s to find a nobleman to marry so her
rich family can have a title. Carriages, balls,
palaces, and elegance aren’t all that awaits
Ellanor, though. While she struggles to keep
her identity and marry for happiness, she
becomes wrapped up in political plots and
dangerous scenarios where her very life is
threatened. 196 pgs, pb.
063701 False Coin, True Coin
Cissy Nidd doesn’t know who to believe her father, maker of counterfeit coins, or
John Bunyan, the prisoner who dares to
speak of a loving God.
117374 For God and His People: Ulrich
Zwingle & the Swiss Refomation
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Plots, rioting mobs and the executioner's
sword threatened Zwingli and his supporters, but he sought to be a faithful shepherd
to his flock in reforming the church in 16th
century Switzerland.
108951 Foundling
One cold morning in January 1644, Willy four years old - is abandoned on the porch
of a parish church in London. The parish
constable finds him, and Willy begins a
journey that requires him to rely on his
natural ingenuity and his early training in
order to survive.
244012 Gunner’s Run: WW II Novel
When nineteen year old Jim Yoder, a World
War II B-24 waist gunner, finds himself
alone in enemy territory, will he find faith in
the God he turned his back on so long ago?
215 pgs. ~ Enh
031062 Hawk That Dare Not Hunt by Day
Historical fiction by Scott O’Dell. Tom
Barton and his uncle help William Tyndale
smuggle newly translated Bibles into
England.
048561 Hue & Cry
In this sequel to The Journeyman, Jared’s
deaf daughter befriends a young Irish immigrant who has stolen a horse.
055673 In Search of Honor
Set in Paris during the French Revolution. A
young man struggles to free himself from his
own prison of bitterness.
192088 Jewel Cases (7-12)
This book is composed of five mystery
stories. Each one includes cunning thieves
who attempt to outwit shrewd investigators.
The traditional mystery telling style and the
intricate plots of the stories will captivate
readers.
047787 Journeyman
Jared is small and slight and considered
“odd.” When he becomes the apprentice
of a journeyman painter, his life is changed
forever.
260349 Kiriath’s Quest
Since the royal family can’t provide the
demanded ransom, Prince Kiriath undertakes a dangerous mission to rescue his
father, the king, from the evil Grishnaki
to prevent a disastrous war. Kiriath begins
to doubt himself as the ransom deadline
approaches. By Rick Barry, 200 pgs pb.
070466 Men of Iron
To challenge the King’s champion means
certain death. Does Myles Falworth dare
to risk ordeal by battle to regain his family’s
honor?
244137 Moose
This book by Deb Brammer tells the story
of Cody, the only boy in his church youth
group until Moose, his crude friend from
school, becomes a Christian and starts
attending. Cody is working with him, but
Moose has a bad home life and still swears
and struggles with smoking. When the youth
group attends an outdoorsy Bible camp,
Cody is scared Moose won’t fit in and may
even get thrown out. At first things go as
Cody feared, but God softens the hearts of
the campers and opens their eyes to their
hypocrisy. 132 pgs, pb.
034637 Morning Star of the Reformation
The story of John Wycliffe, who dared to
pursue his vision of an English Bible for the
common man.
212167 The Mystery at 31 New Inn
Dr. John Thorndyke and his new assistant
Dr. Jervis have been asked to look into
the not-so-mysterious death of Mr. Jeffrey
Blackmore by his nephew who thinks there
may have been foul play. However, as
Thorndyke maneuvers his way though a
labyrinth of clues, nothing seems to be
coming together. Will the mystery at 31
New Inn prove in the end to be "Thorndyke
proof?" First published in 1921, author R.
Austin Freeman shares medical knowledge
and scientific reasoning that are still used by
today's forensic scientists. 218 pgs.
052191 Night Flight
In this sequel to The Stolen Years, set in
New Jersey, Kelly puzzles over the mysterious happenings in the Pine Barrens. Kelly,
a new Christian, experiences problems and
doubts, but finally learns to trust in God.
080481 Nothing Daunted: The Story of
Isobel Kuhn
Biography of a girl whose search for God
leads her to become a missionary in the
wilderness of southwest China.
264549 Old Man in the Corner
Fans of Sherlock Holmes and other armchair
detectives will enjoy this book which focuses on solving several crimes in 19th-century
Britain. Polly is a tough reporter who thinks
there’s nothing to be done about unsolved
crimes, but then she meets an old man in
the corner of a tea shop who arrogantly
tries to convince her that logical thinking
can solve any crime. As the old man unties
intricate knots in a string, the two bicker
back and forth in the shop, eventually
unraveling many unsolved mysteries. This
is an abridged collection of detective stories
originally published in 1909. By Baroness
Orczy, 184 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
254987 Out of Darkness
Miracles? Do they really exist? As Elhanan,
a Jewish schoolboy, finds his mother ill he
seeks answers about the rumored healer.
Joined by Amplias, a blind beggar, this is
one quest that will lead to Jesus of Nazareth
in a way that neither could have anticipated. By Alicia Petersen, pb, 177 pgs.
122085 Out of Hiding
In the steamy jungles of Mexico a mission
trip is threatened by opposition. The village
missionary is missing, and turmoil deepens
when there is dissension among the team
members. Ashton Cook comes face to face
with Judah Ewen and her own bitterness.
183475 Over the Divide
When circumstances take a drastic turn on a
difficult wilderness trip in Montana, fifteenyear-old Jacy and her father begin to realize
that God is trying to draw them to Himself.
219337 Professor Van Dusen: The
Thinking Machine
Professor Van Dusen, A.K.A. the Thinking
Machine, is an amazingly smart intellectual who is the main character in all the
stories. He uses “simple” logic to find hidden treasure, solve crimes, escape from
jail, and more. With his love of common
sense and the complicated mysteries he
solves, the Thinking Machine will be adored
and respected by readers and logic-lovers.
Includes 10 mysteries in all. 194 pgs.
185561 Red House Mystery
Far from the whimsical tales of the Hundred
Acre Wood, A.A. Milne brings to The Red
House Mystery all the suspense of a classic whodunit - an unexpected visitor, a
mysterious murder, a secret passageway,
a beautiful woman and a suspicious valet.
But when a guest at the inn becomes
a self-appointed "Sherlock Holmes," and
acquires his own personal "Dr. Watson,"
some intriguing evidence comes to light!
208116 Regina Silsby's Secret War
The Sons of Liberty have dumped Boston's
tea into the harbor, and the "Red Coats"
are looking to dispose of those defiant
townsfolk. However, the British plans are
continually spoiled by the haunting spirit
of Regina Silsby, a woman who has been
dead for over thirty years! Author Thomas J.
Brodeur artfully brings this story to life with
his gift for historical detail. You will want to
read this book in one sitting to follow the
exciting trail of events. 248 pgs, pb.
227454 Regina Silsby’s Phantom Militia
This Christian fiction novel tells the story of
Rachel and Sarah, two young cousins who
become heroes during the Revolutionary
War. Using the Red Coats’ superstitions
about ghosts against them, the girls scare
the British army and gain valuable information for the Rebel side. Reliance on God and
prayer are a few of the Christian elements
included. 268 pgs, pb.
094045 Rivers of Judah
When Judah’s family moves into town,
Rebekah doesn’t know about the river in
Alaska that holds the key to his past. And
she doesn’t know that a roaring rock river
in Silver Canyon Park will be linked with
Judah’s life and her own need for God. She
only knows that her church is in deep trouble, and in spite of God’s promises, she isn’t
sure how it can possibly work out for good.
126599 Way of Escape
A companion book to The Rivers of Judah.
When Brenna’s parents die in a car crash,
she and her rebellious brother go to live
with their uncle who is a preacher. With
his help and the help of his family, Brenna
is eventually able to deal both with her grief
and her brother.
270728 ☼Silent
It’s been a challenging year for 17-year-old
Nikki. She’s a busy high school senior, she
has to decide on a Christian college soon,
and her parents’ relationship is falling apart.
When threatening emails are sent to the
teachers at her high school, Nikki wonders
if she has the courage to help a local detective uncover the person behind the threats.
Only her faith can help Nikki face the danger that lies ahead. Please note: the end of
the book has a (non-fatal) school hostage/
shooting scene. By Rebecca Kenney.
199315 Seventh One
Tom loved dogs. Just a young boy when
he got his first one, he was well into his
sixties when Una became his seventh dog.
Each one was special to him in a different
way, and through them all he learned many
lessons. The story about his seventh dog is
different from them all.
196477 The Slide
The great outdoors is the backdrop for this
story of a teenager trying to come to terms
with a father who, after years of complete
separation, wants to be involved in her and
her mother's lives once again. It's a journey of forgiveness and reconciliation, and it
could lead to a lot of changes.
117275 Snow
New in school (and this isn’t her familiar
school for the blind), Stephanie Teale knows
she can count on being teased because of
her handicaps. What she doesn’t count on
is finding a friend like Nathan Ewen. And
Rebekah. And Judah. “Normal” kids, but
they call themselves Christians. They talk
about being accepted by God and even
used by him. Are they for real?
216366 Snow Blind
This moving book tells the story of Dakota,
a homeschooled boy who lives and works
at Black Trails with his sister and father.
His father owns the wilderness resort, and
Dakota plans on taking over the business
someday. However, his father has been
acting weird lately, and a businessman has
been looking at the resort and making recommendations that make Dakota nervous.
Add snowmobiles, being trapped in the
snow, and reliance on God to the story, and
you’ve got an exciting read. 108 pgs, pb.
063321 Sound Friendships
Honey, a Hearing Dog, and Willa find a
new world of independence and security.
204875 Sparrow Alone
Mala, called Sparrow, and her brother
Abdon struggle to survive after the death of
their parents. Mala sews for the wives of
wealthy Roman aristocrats, and watches in
dismay as Abdon turns to a life of crime. In
the midst of her sorrow and loneliness, the
whole village is rocked by the transformation of one of its residents at the hands of the
healer from Nazareth. Mala tries to make
sense of it all, while praying continually to
Jehovah. In the end she witnesses the most
significant day in all of history and because
of it, life would be forever changed.
044412 The Stolen Years
David is determined to recover his family’s
silver pistols and overcome his grandfather’s
bitterness.
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124487 The Theft
Mike Prickett is a nice Christian kid. He's
a star player on the varsity tennis team, and
he's got two great friends, Scott, and Carlos.
But he's not much for studying history. And
if he fails the history final, he's off the team.
When the original for the history exam turns
up missing, Mike knows exactly what happened to it. But with everything else that's
going wrong, how can he confess?
094433 The Triumph of Truth: Life of
Martin Luther . . . . . 11.99
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The tempestuous days of the Reformation
come to life in this account of the life
and times of Martin Luther. The author, a
famed Christian historian of the last century,
weaves with flair and drama the inspiring
tale of the great reformer. “We will not
fear,” wrote Luther, “for God has willed His
truth to triumph through us.”
258004 What About Cimmaron?
Mount Saint Helens erupts, causing Sarah’s
family to evacuate their farm, leaving behind
their chickens, cows, dog, and Cimmaron –
Sarah’s beloved horse. From that moment
on, Sarah questions God and how he could
cause such a terrible thing to happen. Since
God doesn’t seem to care, Sarah decides to
take matters into her own hands to go back
to the farm and ensure Cimmaron’s safety.
Can Sarah’s faith in God be restored in the
midst of painful tragedy? Pb, 83 pgs. – elise
901784 Wine of Morning . . . 7.95
7.50
This story centers around Joel, called
Barabbas – thief, murderer, revolutionary –
the man on whose cross the Son of God was
crucified. Who was this man? What was he
really like? Why did the crowds call for his
release when Pilate offered them Jesus? Did
he come to understand the meaning of the
life and death of the One who took his place
on the cross? Characters in the greatest
drama of history leap from the pages of this
book – Stephen, King Herod, the Apostle
Paul, Pontius Pilate, the chief priests, and
the Pharisees. Exciting and true to scripture!
106245 Wings of Gold
There’s nothing easy about earning a marine
pilot’s wings - Sam Walker knows that. But
he’s not prepared for a platoon sergeant
who calls him a religious fanatic. How can
he find the courage to witness for Christ in
such an atmosphere? Maybe it would be
safer just to keep his mouth shut.
033167 With Daring Faith
This wonderful biography of Amy
Carmichael reveals her strong faith in God
as she determines to rescue children from
India’s temples.
190223 Zoli’s Legacy . . . . . . 9.99
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Based on the life of Young Zoltán Galambos,
a Hungarian caught in the chaos after WWI.
Combines two books. In Book 1, Zoli
battles poverty, his father’s displeasure, and
his own pride in order to get an education.
In Book 2, WW II engulfs Zoli’s loved ones,
and he must make a life-changing decision.
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The White Stallion (3-5)
Gretchen's great-great-grandmother had a
fascinating story to tell. This tale was passed
on through Gretchen's grandmother to her
mother, and now to her. It is the story of the
White Stallion who saved her life. It was 1845
and three families were emigrating out west.
They traveled in covered wagons drawn by four
horses. Gretchen and her family were in the
last wagon, and Mother and Father sat on the
driver's seat. The children were inside with the
household goods. Because it was so hot in the
wagon, Gretchen asked to ride on their horse
Anna for a while. Gretchen's father lifted her
onto the mare and tied her securely so that she
would not fall off. When Gretchen falls asleep
and the wagon's axle breaks, she drifts off, far
from her family. Only a miracle can save her
from harm and reunite her to her family - the
magic of the White Stallion.
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Sneaky Pony Series (K-2)
Catherine Corey Keegan Dana (more commonly known as Keeker) has the same dream as
little girls everywhere - she wants her very own
pony. Keeker has lots of pets, but no pony to go
for rides on and share all her secrets with. She
dreams of the day that she will meet her perfect
pal. Little does Keeker know, when a Shetland
Pony named Plum comes along, that ponies
have minds of their own – and they sometimes
like to do sneaky naughty things to their little
girls! Join Keeker and Plum as they learn to get
along and have all sorts of adventures together!
040181 Keeker and the Sneaky Pony
(Bk 1) . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
040180 Keeker and the Horse Show
Show-Off (Bk 2) . . . . 3.95
3.25
040182 Keeker and the Springtime
Surprize (Bk 4) . . . . . 4.99
3.95
016529 Keeker and the Pony Camp
Catastrophe (Bk 5) . . 4.99
3.95 Marguerite Henry Books (3-7)
016501 Keeker and the Not-So-Sleepy
Hollow (Bk 6) . . . . . 3.99
3.25
Album of Horses
015425 Keeker and Crazy, Upside-Down
Twenty of the most common breeds, including
Birthday (Bk 7) . . . . . 4.99
3.95
the Arabian, Shetland pony, Thoroughbred, and
Clydesdale, are highlighted through unusual
and little-known facts, anecdotes, and illustraBilly and Blaze (1-4)
A classic series of stories about the adventures tions.
of a young boy and his horse. The books con- 000800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.75
tain wholesome material for the young reader,
and if your child is not a horse lover when he Marguerite Henry Treasury of Horses
This book combines three popular novels by
starts the series, he may be soon!
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75 Marguerite Henry that rank among the greatest
horse stories ever told. Misty of Chincoteague,
002382 Billy and Blaze
Justin Morgan Had a Horse, and King of the
004577 Blaze & the Forest Fire
Wind are all included. 528 pgs, pb.
004583 Blaze and Thunderbolt
023201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 12.95
004584 Blaze Shows the Way
EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
Misty of Chincoteague
004578 Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony
Story centering on two children yearning for
004580 Blaze and the Lost Quarry
a horse - a certain, special horse and her foal,
004582 Blaze and the Mountain Lion
Misty. A good telling, describing a special
022538 Blaze Finds the Trail
relationship between horse and human. Also
available is a 2 hour, unabridged audio CD read
by Edward Herrmann.
001534 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
022572 Audio CD . . . . . . . 14.99 10.50
☼Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa (1-4)
Join perky little cowgirl Kate and her faithful
companion, Cocoa the cowhorse, who often
has a mind of his own! The two enjoy a fun
relationship as Kate tries to get things done
and Cocoa is distracted by his hunger, thirst
or things around him. In the end, they always
work things out so that they both are satisfied.
The conversation between them is always cute
and funny, and kids will enjoy following them
on their adventures. There is not much text on
each page, perfect for young readers, and the
words are accompanied by hilarious illustrations. Pb, approximately 40 pgs. ~ Megan
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
4.50
007225 Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
048979 …Horse in the House
007286 …Partners
007302 …Rain or Shine
007329 …School Days
007338 …Spring Babies
Stormy, Misty’s Foal
Story of Misty’s offspring, Stormy, born during
a hurricane. Sequel to Misty.
009526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague
Another Misty sequel about a Chincoteague
orphan colt.
009527 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Misty’s Twilight
The newest of the Marguerite Henry books,
continuing the story of Misty and her offspring.
000810 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
King of the Wind
Story of the Godolphin Arabian, ancestor of
the famous racehorse Man o’ War. A Newbery
Medal winner.
020969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Breyer Horse Collection Series (3-8)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
027312 Little Prince - Story of a Shetland
Pony
027317 Samirah’s Ride - Story of an Arabian Filly
027318 Wild Blue - Story of a Mustang Justin Morgan Had a Horse
Appaloosa
Story of the first known American-bred Morgan horse.
004183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Mustang, Wild Spirit of the West
Story about the woman who crusaded to
protect the wild mustangs of the West, “Wild
Horse Annie.”
000813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley
From the author of Misty of Chincoteague
comes another great book for the horse lover.
Molly Moore dreams of her one seemingly
impossible hope: to have a horse. And not just
any horse; it has to be special-and fast enough
to beat her neighbors’ horse. On her birthday
she receives a wonderful surprise! But Molly is
a little disappointed; she ends up with an old
mare. Another surprise awaits Molly, though
- an unexpected baby mule she names Brown
Starlight Series (3-9)
Sunshine. - Megan
Miranda is twelve years old and in love with
004346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.25
a big black stallion named Starlight. She has a
connection with him that no one else has and is
Brighty of Grand Canyon
A lone little burro roams his home in the just dying to make him her own. This six-book
Grand Canyon, but his affinity for company, series will captivate young horse-lovers as they
often in the form of people with flapjacks, experience all the joy and pain right along with
gets him mixed up in more adventures than he this young girl and the horse she loves.
ever counted on. After his friend dies, Brighty ~ Megan
8.95
(named after the Bright Angel Creek) is kind of EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
on his own. He does have one other friend that 004107 Miranda and Starlight (#1)
he summers with and who is willing to help out 004253 Starlight's Courage (#2)
– as long as nobody tries to make him do any- 004175 Starlight, Star Bright (#3)
thing he doesn’t want to do! Brighty ends up in 004278 Starlight's Shooting Star (#4)
scrapes with cougars and mountain lions, meets 004171 Starlight Shines for Miranda (#5)
President Teddy Roosevelt, and even helps 004109 Starlight Comes Home (#6)
with the search for the murderer of his friend. 043566 Gift Pack . . . . . . . . 60.00 43.95
All six revised-edition titles are packaged in
Through it all his huge heart, antics, and unique
a handsomely illustrated, open-faced box,
character will keep readers smiling. ~ Megan
making this the perfect gift for the horse
001882 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
adventure lover in your family!
White Stallion of Lipizza
A young boy named Hans dreams of one day ☼Danny’s Dragon: Story of Wartime Loss
working with the famed stallions of Lipizza. (3-8)
Ten-year-old Danny has received devastating
Coming from a family of bakers, he is discouraged from ever becoming a rider. Amazingly, news: his dad was killed in Iraq. Danny’s comhe is invited to watch the extraordinary Ballet of panion through his grief is his horse, Dragon.
Lipizzaners from the Imperial Box, and his life Danny imagines that his horse is a magical
is changed. With authentic details about the dragon he rides on to search for his father in
skillful training of both horse and rider, the story the desert and bring him home. With the supshares about Hans and his beloved Lipizzan port of his family and the companionship of his
stallion, Borina. Black and white illustrations horse, Danny goes through the stages of grief
and slowly begins to reconnect with his family,
are included. 112 pgs. ~ Rachel S.
010820 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99 10.95 make new friends—and heal. By Janet Muirhead
Hill. Illust by Pat Lehmkuhl and Peter Ore. 189
pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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002173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
8.25
True Horse Stories (3-7)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
6.25 Come on Seabiscuit! (3+)
One of my greatest finds at a library book024483 Little Squire: The Jumping Pony
sale was an old worn-out copy of this book.
024514 Miskeen: The Dancing Horse
It was one of my favorite books as a kid, and
it still is. Seabiscuit, a thoroughbred, was a
descendent of the famous horse, War Admiral.
Wildwood Stables Series (3-7)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.35 While he didn't have the sleek look and great
confirmation of his ancestor, he had the heart
002355 #1 - Daring to Dream
of a champion. People of all ages will love this
002358 #2 - Playing for Keeps
heartwarming story of the colt as he goes from
002391 #3 - Racing Against Time
an abusive beginning to shattering records at
002399 #4 - Learning To Fly
race tracks across the country. ~ Megan
002400 #5 - Stealing the Prize
023417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 11.95
002414 #6 - Taking the Leap
Black Stallion Series (4-7)
Boys and girls alike will revel in the adventures
of this well-written series. Full of excitement,
wild horses, shipwrecks, plane crashes, neckand-neck races, and more, readers will be sitting on the edge of their seats. Above all, the
true bond between horses and humans is always
evident. pb. ~ Megan
5.00
001370 Black Stallion (#1)
Alec Ramsey is on his way home from a two
month trip to see his uncle in India. On
the ship, he meets the Black Stallion – the
wildest and most beautiful horse he has ever
seen. When a horrific storm tears the boat
to pieces, the stallion pulls Alec to the shore
of an uninhabited desert island. Will Alec
ever be able to befriend and tame him? Will
he be able to channel the stallion’s speed
into racing?
036583 Black Stallion Returns (#2)
The rightful owner of the Black Stallion
comes to claim him, and Alec is devastated. He is determined to buy him from
the Arabian chieftain, so he travels to the
deserts of Arabia. There he encounters
many adventures including clan rivalries,
great races, and more.
008759 Son of the Black Stallion (#3)
The owner of the Black Stallion, in his gratitude to Alec, gifts him with the first offspring
of the Black Stallion. Although this beautiful horse is fast, powerful, and graceful,
there is something a little disturbing about
him. Will Alec ever be able to tame him?
036599 Island Stallion (#4)
Meet Steve Duncan as he travels to the
mostly undiscovered Azul Island with his
friend Pitch. People only know of a small
plain, sheer cliffs, and scrawny horses on
the island, but both Steve and Pitch feel that
there is something more to it. When they
see a magnificent giant red stallion on the
cliffs, they know they have to find a way to
the interior.
036578 Black Stallion and Satan (#5)
Although the Black Stallion’s son, Satan, is
sweeping the world of horse racing, Alec
still misses the once-in-a-lifetime bond he
shared with the Black Stallion. When Alec
receives a letter saying the Black is now his,
he is ecstatic. Should he retire his beloved
stallion to his breeding farm, or does the
Black have what it takes to race against his
son?
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008167 Black Stallion’s Blood Bay
Colt (#6) . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
The Black Stallion is proving himself through
his breeding with this little missile! Full of
champion bloodlines through his dam and
the fiery spirit of the Black Stallion, this little
guy could be the talk of the racing circles.
036601 Island Stallion’s Fury (#7)
Steve Duncan gets to return to his beloved
Flame on Azul Island for a whole two
months of the summer! Looking forward to
endless days of exploring, hanging out with
Pitch, and spending time with his horse,
Steve doesn’t realize the dangers that could
come to their little island paradise if someone discovers them.
036586 Black Stallion’s Filly (#8)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
Alec and his friend and mentor, Henry
(who handles the training and racing of
their horses), have yet another challenge
when they get hold of the Black Stallion’s
first filly, Black Minx. Will they be able to
overcome her poor manners stemming from
two years of spoiling? Will she be able to
compete against much bigger colts in the
Kentucky Derby?
036584 Black Stallion Revolts (#9)
When the Black Stallion starts to revert to
some of his wild habits, Alec decides it’s
time to take him away for a vacation out
west where he can run on hundreds of
acres. They get more than they bargained
for when the plane has to make an emergency crash landing leaving Alec with amnesia
and the Black running wild! Will they ever
find each other and their way home?
008385 Black Stallion’s Sulky Colt (#10)
When in training for a huge harness race,
Bonfire (the Black Stallion’s son) is involved
in a horrific accident. Bonfire is fine physically, but mentally he is spooked and no
longer wants to race. Will he be able to get
over his fears in time for the big race?
036600 Island Stallion Races (#11)
Alone on his paradise island, Steve daydreams about someday racing Flame.
Suddenly, events are rapidly changing!
Steve hears voices on the island, but he
didn’t think any human would have been
able to find him here. Through the strangers that he meets, he is able to take Flame
to the International Cup race – but all Flame
wants to do is fight! Will Steve be able to
get him under control? Is any of this really
happening?
036585 Black Stallion’s Courage (#12)
It seems everything is going wrong – their
foaling man has to be fired, the barn burns
down, the insurance policy has lapsed –
and now Alec Ramsey finds he has to come
up with $100,000 to rebuild. With only
Black Minx out on the racing circuit, Alec
feels he needs to double his odds and brings
the Black out of retirement. Does he still
have what it takes to win?
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036582 Black Stallion Mystery (#13)
While trying to decide whether or not
to keep racing the Black, Alec stumbles
upon three yearlings who have an uncanny
resemblance to him. Could the Black’s sire
still be alive although everyone thought him
dead? This question leads Alec and Henry
on a long and very dangerous chase to Spain
and Arabia to find some answers.
036579 Black Stallion and Flame (#15)
The Black Stallion finally meets his equal
when the plane he and Alec are on has to
crash land in the sea. The Black and Alec
are separated, and the Black leads the small
band of horses from the plane to the safety
of Azul Island. Once there, he and Flame
are about to go head to head when they
have to team up against a common enemy.
Will they be able to overcome the odds?
Will the Black ever be reunited with Alec?
036581 Black Stallion Challenged (#17)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
The Black Stallion is reunited with his equal,
Flame, when Steve Duncan decides to bring
him to the United States to race. Never
before has the Black been challenged like
he is now – not only is Flame an extremely
fast horse, but Steve has the motivation of
needing money to try to buy Azul Island.
How will it turn out when the Big Two race
against each other?
036587 Black Stallion’s Ghost (#18)
Although they are supposed to be on a
bit of a vacation, Alec and the Black as
always are drawn into an adventure. On a
morning ride through the Everglades, they
meet up with a beautiful gray mare and a
strange man. Circumstances prevent Alec
from leaving, and he worries what this
strange man has in store for them. Full of
unexplainable phenomena, crazy men, and
superstition, readers will wonder if they will
ever get out of this tangle unscathed.
008065 Black Stallion and the Girl (#19)
In the racing world full of men, Alec isn’t
sure that Pam Athena has what it takes.
She has come to the farm to apply for a job
when Alec and Henry can’t handle all of the
work. She seems to have a gift communicating to the horses, and soon everyone is
enchanted by her. Will Pam be the right
person for the job?
008781 Young Black Stallion (#21)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Sure, now readers know about all the great
successes of the Black Stallion, but how
about the story of his childhood – all of the
events and challenges that molded him into
a champion? This book takes readers to the
early days of the Black Stallion in Arabia
– his early promise, robbery attempts, and
surviving in the wild.
028615 Horse-Tamer: A Black Stallion
Story . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
5.00
Written by Walter Farley, this title is one of
the least-known books in the Black Stallion
story. In fact, the Black Stallion himself
only makes a small appearance. In this
book, readers are taken back to the times
before automobiles when people depended
on horses for transportation. While most
people knew how to ride and drive horses,
they knew very little about training them or
fixing behavioral issues. Henry Dailey tells
Alec the story of his boyhood days, how
he went to live with his older brother, Bill
Dailey, a carriage-maker that cared very
much about horses. He took great pains to
help enlighten people he met about how to
treat horses and how to get the best from
them. Traveling far and wide as a horse
tamer, Bill and Henry face many adversities,
from a con man who makes them have to
fight for their reputation to the worst of the
worst horses to train. pb, 137 pgs. – Megan
~~~~~~~~
☼Orange Slipknot Book (4-7)
An engaging story about a young boy named
Ben who lives on a ranch and wants to grow
up to be a cowboy, just like his dad. Poor Ben
has never gotten along with the ranch owner,
and he seems to always be getting himself into
trouble. Ben has to learn some difficult lessons
about responsibility as a result of some of his
foolish ideas. One of the few horse books I’ve
read that is geared toward young boys, there
are many good lessons to be gleaned from this
book. A curriculum guide (#047083) is also
available; see the Reading/Study Guides section
of our catalog. pb, 177 pgs. ~ Megan
047082 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
8.95
Winnie the Horse Gentler (4-7)
Winnie Willis has a gift with horses that she
inherited from her mother. Despite the success
she enjoys in that area, the rest of her life isn't
as easy. She blames herself for her mother's
death and struggles to rebuild her relationship
with God. Join Winnie in her adventures, taming horses and teaching them to trust again, just
as she is once again learning to lean on God.
~ Megan
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
034260 Wild Thing (#1)
034248 Eager Star (#2)
034247 Bold Beauty (#3)
034256 Midnight Mystery (#4)
034258 Unhappy Appy (#5)
034251 Gift Horse (#6)
037806 Friendly Foal (#7)
037805 Buckskin Bandit (#8)
036580 Black Stallion Box Set 26.00 19.75
This set contains 4 of the popular Black
Stallion books: Black Stallion (#1), Black
Stallion Returns (# 2), Black Stallion Revolts
(# 9), and Black Stallions Ghost (# 18).
Starlight Animal Rescue (4-7)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
029331 #1 Runaway
029344 #2 Mad Dog
029365 #3 Wild Cat
029371 #4 Dark Horse
4.50
Morgan Horse Series (4-7)
Heather Richardson dreams (literally) of owning her own Morgan horse. It’s her favorite
breed in the whole world, and she feels a
special bond with them. When she gets a job
at a small Morgan farm, she is on top of the
world – especially when she finds out that the
gorgeous black stallion she’s been dreaming
about resides there! Throughout this series,
Heather Richardson has many adventures with
her beloved Morgans and makes lots of friends
along the way. Approx. 200 pgs, pb. ~ Megan
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
9.75
043995 Annie: Mysterious Morgan Horse
004911 Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan
Horse
004913 Frosty: The Adventures of a Morgan
Horse
046417 Rimfire: Barrel Racing Morgan Horse
004914 Robin: The Lovable Morgan Horse
004915 Rusty: The High-Flying Morgan
Horse
Horses of Half Moon Ranch (4-7)
EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
028515 Wild Horses # 1
028471 Rodeo Rocky # 2
028429 Crazy Horse # 3
028459 Johnny Mohawk # 4
028464 Midnight Lady # 5
028514 Third-Time Lucky # 6
Wa-Tonka! Camp Cowboys (4-8)
023393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95
4.75
7.50
Black Beauty (4-9)
Black Beauty lives in England in the 19th
century and after falling on hard times, his
loving owners of are forced to sell him.
Autobiographical in style, this book gives an
account of a horse's experiences at the hands of
many owners - some of them sensitive, gentle
riders who treated him kindly, others who are
cruel drivers who inflicted lasting injury. By
Anna Sewell, 245 pgs, pb.
001164 Scholastic Classic . . . 3.99
2.95
2.95
☼Chancey of the Maury River (4-9)
Chancey, an orphaned albino Appaloosa, has
many years of hardship before finding a family
that truly loves him and appreciates his talents.
Told through Chancey’s eyes, this uplifting story
of second chances tells how this brave horse
changed the lives of two children forever. By
Gigi Amateau. 246 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
049109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.25
☼Great Horse Stories (5-AD)
This collection contains fifteen short horse
stories by some of the best authors in the genre.
The collection begins with an abridgment of
Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty (from the Young
Folks’ Edition), followed by “Her First Horse
Show” by David Gray; “Adventure of Silver
Blaze” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; “Brogue”
by Saki, “Maltese Cat” by Rudyard Kipling, and
ten others. Compiled by James Daley. 232 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
049137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.75
Adventures of Uncle Wiggily (PK-AD)
Come along but be quick. Uncle Wiggily, the
gentleman rabbit, has much to do and much
to see. This timeless rabbit started off in the
imagination of Howard Garis but found its way
to paper in the year 1910. Ever since, stories of
Wiggily have captured the hearts of many generations. With the opening of the cover you will
discover 19 of Uncle Wiggily Longear’s most
popular adventures. Read along as this rabbit
repeatedly saves himself and others from dangerous encounters by the use of his wit, thinking
skills and other various virtues that make him a
most memorable character. Louis Wisa supplies
☼Golden Filly Series (7-12)
With so many choices for horsey-fiction when the book with colored versions of the original
you are a younger or tween reader, sometimes illustrations. 92 pgs, hc. ~ Tasha
it feels like loving horses is something you’re 014864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 10.50
supposed to outgrow! If you are like me, however, and looking for something a little more Aesop’s Fables for Children With CD (PK-AD)
If you’re a fan of Aesop’s fables, you’ve come
grown up to read, with Christian content and
a great storyline, you’ll love this series. It was to the right place. This book contains 147 of
one of my favorites when I was a teenager with Aesop’s treasured tales, including Ants and the
a passion for horses and a voracious appetite for Grasshopper, Fox and the Lion, Wolf in Sheep’s
reading. This series follows a 16- year old girl Clothing, and many more! Full color period
named Trish as she becomes a jockey, helps illustrations appear on every page, bringing the
train horses on her family farm, struggles with tales to life. At the end of each fable, a brief
her father’s battle with cancer, juggles school maxim appears in italics, emphasizing the moral
and riding and grows into a responsible and of the story. An hour long audio CD features
God-fearing adult. Many readers will identify narrations of 42 of the most popular tales from
with Trish’s struggles and choices, her diffi- the book (with page references). Illus. by Milo
culties that she faces and how she chooses to Winter. 112 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
handle them. And through it all are the horses 046514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99 10.50
she loves as she trains, rides, foals and more.
The ten book set has been conveniently and
economically combined into two thick 600+
page collections. ~ Megan
EACH COLLECTION . . . . . . . 14.99 11.75
023395 Collection 1
023412 Collection 2
MORE GOOD BOOKS... (Alphabetically)
This is such a large section of our catalog
that we decided to split it up by reading level.
Obviously there is some cross-over between the
grades, but this way you can browse the section corresponding to your child's reading level
for reading material. The books are arranged
alphabetically within each section - if you are
looking for a specific title, feel free to use the
alphabetical index located in the back of our
catalog.
Akimbo and the Crocodile Man (2-5)
Akimbo is a young boy who lives in the heart
of Africa. When a man visits and says he’d like
to tag some of the local crocodiles for research,
Akimbo is thrilled that he is allowed to follow the man and observe his work. However,
when the man gets attacked, it’s up to Akimbo
to brave crocodile-infested waters and other
African dangers to get the man some help. An
adventurous story that shares about the habitats
Primary Grades (PK-3)
and habits of crocodiles, this book is perfect for
younger readers because of its short chapters
☼Abracadabra! Magic with Mouse and Mole and exciting plot. Black and white illustrations
are scattered throughout. By Alexander McCall
(K-3)
The two best friends from the popular book Smith, 68 pgs, pb.
7.50
Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole are back in 028056 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
this sequel that continues to show the value and
work in a true friendship. This time, the pair Albert (K-3)
Every morning, Albert sticks his hand outside
have tickets to go see a magic show. However,
when the magician makes a mistake, Mole gets the window to check the weather. If the weather
very depressed that magic isn’t real. It’s up to is right, he’ll go on a walk. But day after day,
his friend Mouse to cheer him up, and he does he finds some excuse to stay inside - until one
so by showing the magic that is in nature all morning when two small cardinals teach him a
around them. The story is told in short sentences big lesson about life. ~ Anh
5.35
with large, easy-to-read font, and colorful pic- 019191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
tures adorn each page. By Wong Herbert Yee,
All in a Day (PK-3)
48 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
4.95
048142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.75 047698 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
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Amish Year (PK-3)
This pleasantly illustrated softcover book follows Lizzy, a young Amish girl over the course
of a typical year in Old Order Amish life.
You’ll feel as though you’ve been transported to
another era – a time when life was simpler and
quieter, as you read about spring planting and
cleaning, summers spent playing softball and
making hay, harvesting and canning in the fall,
and a good ‘ol toboggan ride on a crisp winter’s
day. Along the way, you’ll learn a little bit
about Amish customs, traditions and celebrations. Although the suggested age range for this
book is preschool through third grade, this book
is an excellent starting point for anyone wishing
to learn more about the Amish. – Rachel P.
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Bears (PK-2)
In just 27 words, author Ruth Krauss tells a
charming, rhyming story about bears - on the
stairs, under chairs, stepping in squares…everywheres! Illustrations by Maurice Sendak feature
Max, the boy in the wolf suit from Where the
Another Celebrated Dancing Bear (PK-3)
Wild Things Are. 24 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
A cute story by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk about 045801 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 10.95
two bears who are friends in Russia. One
dances for the Moscow Circus and one works at Bears on Hemlock Mountain (1-3)
the hospital. The one at the hospital is jealous When his mother sends him over the mountain
of the dancing bear, but the dancing bear begins on an errand, Jonathan dawdles at his aunt’s
to give him lessons and soon they both enjoy house, then crosses the mountain at night - the
twirling around and dancing. Intricate etchings mountain that people say has no bears. Also
illustrate the story on every page. 32 pgs, hc.
available is a 30 minute, unabridged audio CD
040850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95 14.95 read by William Dufris.
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Ask Mr. Bear (PK-3)
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There was once a boy named Danny, who had
quite a predicament. One day, Danny's mother
had a birthday, and Danny asked himself,
"What shall I give my mother for her birthday?"
Danny asked the Hen, and the hen offered an
egg, but mother already had an egg, so the hen
accompanied Danny to help him. Everyone
wants to help - but they have nothing mother
doesn't already have and time is running out!
Danny goes to the forest to ask Mr. Bear. He
has the perfect idea - it's immaterial, priceless,
and very, very special!
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there he was on the wide road. He meets many
other animals which pose adventure and danger
until he finds himself lost! How will he ever
find his way back home?
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☼Among the Meadow People (K-5)
First published in 1901, this charming collection of animal-themed stories was written by
a kindergarten teacher to entertain her class.
Twenty-eight imaginative stories about birds,
insects, and other small creatures that live in the
meadow contain insights into their daily lives
and moral lessons. Some of the stories included
are “Butterfly That Went Calling,” “Lazy Snail,”
“Contented Earthworms,” and “Mosquito Tries
to Teach His Neighbors.” Period pen and ink
illustrations appear on the first page of each
story. By Clara Dillingham Pierson. 124 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
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8.75 Ballad of Lucy Whipple (PK-6)
From the author of Catherine, Called Birdy
and The Midwife’s Apprentice comes this novel
☼Anatole and the Cat (PK-3)
Anatole is a mouse with the best job in the about a spirited young girl trying to find her
world: he is Vice President in Charge of Cheese place in the strange land out West in the midTasting at Duval’s Cheese Factory, in Paris! The 1800s. pb, 218 pgs. -Enh
4.50
people at the factory are unaware that their 044168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
mysterious cheese taster is a mouse, so M’sieu
Duval thinks nothing of bringing his pet cat Bear Called Paddington (PK-3)
Paddington is a little brown bear who has
to the factory. Now poor Anatole must act to
protect his job—and his life. This cute, funny emigrated from Peru and is found on the railstory has charcoal illustrations with blue and way platform of Paddington Station by Mr.
red accents (the colors of the French flag). A and Mrs. Brown. Taking the sign found around
Caldecott Honor Book. By Eve Titus; illus by Paddington’s neck to heart, the Browns decide
to let Paddington stay with them. The famPaul Galdone. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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5.50 ily quickly learns, however, that Paddington’s
curiosity and inquisitive nature have a knack for
getting him into trouble despite his good intenAndy and the Lion (PK-4)
Andy loves lions. He checks a book out from tions. Life in the Brown household is definitely
the library about lions, his grandfather tells him more exciting thanks to the many exploits of
stories about lions, and lions are all Andy can Paddington! An unabridged reading of this great
story, read by Stephen Fry, is also available. The
think about.
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4.95 reading comes on two audio CDs and runs 2
hours, 40 min. ~ Enh
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Angelo (K-3)
Old Angelo loves his work - he uses plaster 016691 Audio CD . . . . . . . 17.95 12.95
to fix crumbling walls. One day, he rescues 003951 More About Paddington
Audio CD . . . . . . . 17.95 12.95
an injured pigeon while restoring a church. If you enjoyed all the misadventures in the
Returning the favor, the pigeon keeps Angelo
original, you’ll enjoy this follow-up where
company throughout the long renovation. A
Paddington’s adventures in the Browns’
touching story of friendship by Macaulay.
house continue. As he tries to take a family
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photo, decorate his bedroom, play in the
snow for the first time, go Christmas shopAngus Lost (PK-2)
ping, and more, the lovable, accident-prone
Told and pictured by Marjorie Flack, author of
teddy bear is sure to get into all kinds of
Angus and the Ducks and Angus and the Cat.
scrapes. This is a complete and unabridged
When winter came, Angus grew tired of the
reading of the original book by Michael
same yard and the same house and the same cat
Bond, lively read by the talented British
and all the same things he knew all about. He
actor Stephen Fry. Two CDs run about 2.5
was curious about other places and other things,
hours total. ~Rachel
so one day Angus slipped through the gate, and
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The Bee Tree (PK-3)
When Mary Ellen gets bored of reading, her
grandpa decides it's time to find a bee tree
instead. As they run after a bee to follow it to its
honey, they are joined one by one by excited
townspeople who also want to go to the bee
tree. They all enjoy the savory snack, and Mary
Ellen finds something else just as sweet as the
delicious honey.
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Big Green Pocketbook (PK-3)
A little girl and her mom, pocketbooks in hand,
take the bus into town to run some errands. At
each place they visit, she receives something to
put into her big green pocketbook. At night,
when she is looking for her new crayons, she
realizes her bag is gone and she must have left
it on the bus. Hopefully the pocketbook is not
gone for good!
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Big Sister & Little Sister (PK-3)
“Once there was a big sister and a little sister,”
begins this lovely story. The big sister takes
care of the little sister, helping her cross the
street, making her stay on the sidewalk when
they played, and even comforting her when
she cried. One day the little sister grew tired
of being taken care of and told what to do.
She ran off to the meadow to be by herself. A
frantic search by the big sister and the revealing of the little sister from her hiding spot leads
these sweet young girls to realize that they can
both take care of one another. The charming
illustrations are soft pencil drawings in muted
pinks and greens. A wonderful story teaching
children to love, care for, and treasure one
another. 24 pgs, pb. – elise
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Biggest Bear (K-2)
This is a cute story about a boy named Johnny
and the problems his pet bear causes. At first,
Johnny is determined to hunt down a bear so
he can hang the skin on his barn like all his
neighbors, but things change when he befriends
the small cub he finds. Unfortunately, the bear
grows quickly and begins to take food from the
other animals, ruining crops, and even disturbing neighbors. Johnny tries to get the bear to
return to the forest, but it just keeps coming
back to Johnny. It looks like he might have to
shoot a bear after all! The story is told with a
few sentences on every other page and illustrated with black and white drawings. ~ Rachel S.
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☼Butterfly Lion (2-6)
Bertie is a young boy living in Africa who rescues an orphaned white lion cub. Bertie and the
cub become best friends. Then Bertie is sent to
boarding school in England and the lion is sold
to a circus. Can Bertie and the lion’s friendship
last across the miles? How will Bertie handle
the challenges of boarding school? Charcoal
illustrations appear throughout the book, and
the back contains supplementary educational
material: top ten lion facts, tips for surviving
in the wild, instructions for making pinecone
bird feeders, a pet care quiz, and more. There’s
even a recipe for safari flapjacks! By Michael
Morpurgo. 144 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Blueberries for Sal (PK-3)
In this charming story, we travel along to
Blueberry Hill to pick sun-ripened blueberries.
Sal's mother wants to take the berries home to
can them so the family may enjoy them during
the winter months. Sal brings along her small
tin pail to help, however, she ends up eating
more than she picks! On the other side of the
hill, Little Bear and his mother are eating blueberries to grow big and fat for the long, cold
winter. Both Sal and Little Bear sit down to
enjoy the scrumptious berries, and when they
get up to find their mothers, they each mistake
the other's mother for their own! The soft
humor and delightful ending is perfect for any
young child, and the detailed blue and white
illustrations perfectly accent the story. Pb. A
read-along book and CD set are also available,
which includes the book plus an audio CD. The
CD includes the narrated story and fun activities. - elise
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Button Box (PK)
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Brave Irene (1-3)
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The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto
(Step Into Reading) (1-3)
This easy to read book shares the true story
of Balto with young readers. The exciting text
is accompanied by lots of colorful illustrations.
48 pgs.
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
In board-book edition for the youngest child,
this is the beloved classic by Bill Martin Jr. The
pages are super-thick and durable, and the
illustrations by Eric Carle are vibrantly colorful,
interesting, and original. "Brown Bear, Brown
Bear, What do you see? I see a red bird looking
at me. Red Bird, Red Bird, What do you see?"
This one should definitely bring back some
memories!
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Chair for My Mother (K-4)
Every night, the daughter, mother, and grandmother put all of their change into a huge jar.
When the jar is full, they are going to go out and
buy a big, comfortable, fat, soft armchair. Their
house burned up in a fire, and all their couches
and nice chairs are gone. When they moved,
people brought them kitchen tables and chairs
and curtains and food and even a bed. But
there is no good place for Mother to sit when
she comes home from work tired. Day by day,
the jar fills up until it is time to go out and find
the perfect chair.
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Chanticleer and the Fox (K-2)
Adapted from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury
4.25 Tales. Chanticleer is a beautiful rooster, with
a voice to match. All is well in his life until
he dreams that he is carried away. Choosing
to ignore the dream, he falls under the spell of
Canada Geese Quilt (2-5)
A new baby is on the way and Ariel wants to flattery and is captured by a fox.
5.75
make something of her own for her new brother 011784 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
or sister. Grandma is going to make a quilt and
she suggests Ariel draws up the design. Shortly
thereafter, Grandma has a stroke, and Ariel’s ☼Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat (PK-3)
Chin Yu Min is the proud, haughty wife of
world is turned upside-down. Will Grandma
ever get better? What can she do to help? This a wealthy Chinese government official. She
is a lovely chapter book for any early reader takes her prosperity for granted and is rude and
to help understand the effects of sickness and unkind to her servants and the beggars in the
aging, and how unconditional love can have a community. When her husband dies, she sinks
into poverty and is forced to make her own
huge impact in such circumstances. – elise
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3.55 living, but even this change in circumstances
does not prompt her to treat others with respect.
One day, she meets a ginger cat who helps her
catch fish. Chin Yu Min takes care of the cat,
Caps for Sale (1)
This is a tale about a peddler, but not any ordi- learns the meaning of friendship, and discovers
nary peddler - this one carries his hats balanced that true riches come not from material things,
on his head! After he walks a while, he decides but from the way you treat others. By Jennifer
to take a rest underneath a tree. Just to be sure, Armstrong; illus by Mary Grandpre. 32 pgs,
he checks that all of the caps are there and in pb. ~ Lisa
5.50
place before he takes a nap. When he wakes 002055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
up, he feels refreshed, rested, and happy… until
he realizes his caps are all gone! Wherever did
Chores Chores Chores! (PK-3)
they go?
“Chores! Chores! Chores! What a bore, bore,
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bore!” We all know it’s not fun washing the
windows, vacuuming the carpet, dusting and
doing all those other tasks that quickly launch
Carrot Seed (PK-3)
This story is a great inspiration for those who us into boredom. We also know it’s something
believe despite others' constant doubt. This that is a normal part of life and has to be done.
little boy plants a carrot seed and everybody In Chores Chores Chores! Salina Yoon, the
tells him it will not come up. Because the little author, uses catchy, easy-to-read text and large
boy's faith is stronger than the negativity of oth- illustrations to demonstrate how doing your
chores leads to a positive end result. So if you
ers, he does not get discouraged.
000854 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 are having trouble getting your little one to do
chores, try having them read this book. ~ Tasha
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☼Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster (1-3)
Jigsaw Jones is a seven-year-old boy with a
special knack for solving mysteries. For a dol- Christmas Carol (2-5)
The whole family can gather around and
lar a day, Jigsaw and his partner, Mia, are on
the case – searching for clues, piecing together enjoy this retelling of the classic story - and the
evidence, and helping kids solve their problems. gorgeous illustrations, too! The original story
Like an Encyclopedia Brown for the younger set, has been adapted to picture book format, with
readers can try to solve the mystery themselves care taken to retain the flavor of the original
before Jigsaw does. In this first installment of language. Nearly every page features a detailed
the Jigsaw Jones Mystery series, Jigsaw helps illustration in the style of storybook illustrations
his friend Wingnut find his missing hamster, from a century ago – so the kids will have to
Hermie. By James Preller; illustrated by R.W. crowd around or sit on your lap to see all the
good stuff! 60 pgs, pb.
Alley. 76 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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☼Chrysanthemum (PK-4)
Chrysanthemum is a young mouse who begins
her first day of school filled with excitement.
Her feelings soon change to embarrassment
at roll call, when the other kids giggle upon
hearing Chrysanthemum’s long, unusual name.
“It scarcely fits on your name tag!” “You’re
named after a flower!” tease the kids. Poor
Chrysanthemum hates her name now, but her
parents reassure her that her name is beautiful.
Chrysanthemum is still not convinced—until a
music teacher with an equally fascinating and
unusual name comes to her defense. By Kevin
Henkes. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
Color Kittens (PK-K)
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Once there were two color kittens, Brush and
Hush, with green eyes. They liked to mix and
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (PK-2)
make colors by splashing one color into anothFarmer Brown dislikes the fact that his cows er. They had many buckets of color to splash
love to type. He really dislikes the notes they around with, and out of these colors they would
leave asking for electric blankets for the hens make all the colors in the world. However,
and themselves. When he refuses, they go on they had no green. They wanted green paint
strike. This causes Farmer Brown to type his because nearly every place they liked to go was
own notes in response, starting negotiations green! As they try to make green paint, they
which lead to a very humorous result! This accidentally discover some new colors along
Caldecott Honor winner features adorable illus- the way! By Margaret Wise Brown, author of
trations that add to the hilarity and enjoyment of "Goodnight Moon." Illustrated by Alice and
the story. Available in hardcover or as a board Martin Provensen.
book. ~ Steph
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6.15 Corduroy (PK-2)
☼Dad, Jackie, and Me (K-3)
Set in Brooklyn, New York during the 1947
baseball season, this story is told from the viewpoint of a young boy who is a huge Dodgers
fan. This season is unique because the Dodgers
have Jackie Robinson—the first Negro player in
Major League baseball—on their team. As the
boy attends Dodgers’ games with his deaf father
and teaches him the finer points of baseball, he
learns about discrimination, tolerance—and victory. Vivid watercolor illustrations nostalgically
capture the era of the 1940s, and an author’s
note in the back explains how he based parts of
the story on his childhood. By Myron Uhlberg;
illust by Colin Bootman. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Diary of a Worm (PK-AD)
Kids of all ages (and adults, too!) will love
this delightful, colorful Diary of a Worm. Join
Worm in his friendship with Spider, insights on
the pros and cons of being a worm, interactions
with his family, school projects, and much
more. You'll laugh at the comical illustrations
and explanations of his school dance ('"You
put your head in. You put your head out. You
do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself
about." That's all we could do!'), art projects,
and career plans. A must-have for your child's
library! ~ Megan
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with green overalls, waits for someone to take
him home. When a little girl who shows great Dinosaur Tamer (PK-4)
interest in buying Corduroy is not allowed by 012229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 12.15
her mother, Corduroy is saddened. Will anyone ever want this determined little bear? This ☼Dooby Dooby Moo Board Book (PK-2)
classic storybook is available independently or Return to Farmer Brown’s farm—and get reacwith an accompanying audio CD that includes quainted with his precocious animals—with this
professional narration of the entire book as well hilarious story by the author of “Click, Clack,
Moo: Cows That Type.” Farmer Brown knows
as some additional songs. ~ Enh
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018797 Book w/ CD . . . . . . . 9.99
7.25 hears strange sounds from the barn. “Dooby,
dooby, moo…Fa la, la, la baaaa…Whacka,
Country Bunny & the Little Gold Shoes (PK-4) whacka quack…” The cows, sheep, duck, and
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show! How will they do? How will they handle
Farmer Brown? Most importantly, will Duck win
Courage of Sarah Noble (Dalgliesh) (1-3)
Eight-year-old Sarah must learn to be brave first prize—the trampoline he has his heart set
when she accompanies her father to the wilder- on? ~ Lisa
6.15
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PK-3)
Grandpa has a bedtime story for his grandchildren - a very tall-tale. Grandpa tells of a place
far far away where it rains orange juice, and the
wind blows in hamburgers. Can you imagine
living in a place like that? Where you never
buy any food, you get it all from the weather.
Grandpa explains how at first the people are
very happy with this, but suddenly the weather
changes and overcooked broccoli and brussel
sprouts start falling. As the weather changes
again, the food starts to get too big. What will
the people do? Will the weather ever change family.
back to what is was before?
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Clown of God (PK-AD)
“Many, many years ago, in Sorrento there lived
a boy named Giovanni who had no mother and
no father. He dressed in rags and begged for his
food and slept in doorways. But he was happy,
and he could do something wonderful. He
could juggle.” This is how the old French legend begins. This clown who made people smile
his whole life is sure to make you smile as well!
Your heart will be warmed with the miracle at
the end of the story as Giovanni does his last
performance before a statue of Our Lady and the
Christ Child. Tomie dePaola is the author and
illustrator, and he has painstakingly reproduced
this old story as close to its original telling as
possible. Accompanied by Renaissance-inspired
watercolor paintings that are full of vibrant color
and cartoon-like characters. – elise
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Cut From the Same Cloth: American Women
of Myth, Legend, and Tall Tale (1-8)
Many people grow up hearing legends and
tall tales about men like Paul Bunyan, Pecos
Bill, and Johnny Appleseed, but how many of
these stories feature a woman in the lead? Tall
tales about women are hard to come by, but
this great collection features 15 stories from
American folklore that the author has unearthed
so people can read about larger-than-life female
characters. With figures such as Bess Call who
can lift an ox over her head with one hand, Old
Sally Cato who ran inside the mouth of a giant
and stabbed its insides, and Pohaha, a native
American who became a war chief and protected her whole tribe, readers of both genders
will enjoy the legendary tales in this book. Black
and white illustrations accompany the stories.
By Robert D. San Souci, 140 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
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☼Dragon’s Hoard (The Hall of Doors) (2-4)
Twelve-year-old Kennan and nine-year-old
Beth are siblings who have taken shelter from the
rain in their family’s barn. As they look around,
they notice a small door they have never seen
before. They open the door, which leads to a
long hallway filled with even more doors. The
children find a crinkled poem on the floor, with
a promise of a great treasure. Kennan and Beth
work up their courage and open a golden door
with a painting of a red dragon flying over a
mountain on it—and they step through to a great
adventure. By Rebecca Gilleland. Illus by Mary
Duban. 64 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Duchess Bakes a Cake (1+)
This amusing story tells about the attempt of a
duchess to bake a cake. Though the cook tries
to help her, she waves her away, wanting to
make her "lovely light luscious delectable cake"
all on her own. Find out what she puts into
her cake, and if it's really worth it's taste. The
whole story is told in such lighthearted rhymes
that everyone will enjoy it and the illustrations.
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Duck! Rabbit! (PK-1)
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Emperor's New Clothes (K-3)
The Emperor himself, his court, and his clothes
(or lack of them!) are as ridiculous as only the
master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen can
make them. A wonderful classic treasure for any
bookshelf, brought together with the spirit and
color of Virginia Lee Burton's illustrations
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The Emperor's New Clothes (PK-3)
Retold by Ned Bustard, this is the classic story
of the emperor who was too proud to admit
the truth. Two devious "weavers" come to the
emperor and announce that they can make the
emperor a garment out of exquisite material,
only visible to those who are wise and fit for
their job. The emperor jumps at the chance
for a new garment, and now the weavers aren't
the only ones spreading deceit. Fully illustrated
with colorful pictures.
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Each Peach Pear Plum (PK-3)
"Each Peach Pear Plum, I spy Tom Thumb,"
and so the delightful rhyme begins, with the
adorable illustration on the facing page hiding
the named fictional character. Every other page
continues the rhyme; along the way children
will discover Cinderella, Mother Hubbard, the
Three Bears, and other fun nursery characters
hiding amongst the pages.
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3.55 Empty Pot (K-3)
This classic Chinese tale is told with simple text
and colorful illustrations. When the emperor
The Egyptian Cinderella (K-4)
This book is an interesting twist on the needs to choose a successor, he thinks of a test
Cinderella story we all know so well. Rhodopis to see who will rule the kingdom after his death.
is a Greek girl stolen by pirates and sold into He hands out special seeds for all the children
slavery. She was treated poorly by the other ser- in the kingdom to plant. Ping is a young florist
vants because she looked different from them. who just knows he can grow the best flower. As
They were jealous of her fair hair and green the year progresses and nothing grows in Ping's
eyes. Rhodopis made friends with the animals flowerpot, Ping must decide whether or not to
instead. Sometimes when her chores were fin- bring his empty pot to the emperor. 32 pgs. ~
ished she would dance for her animal friends. Rachel S.
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is, he gives her a pair of golden slippers. One
day while doing the washing in the river her
slipper is stolen by a Falcon, who just happens Everybody Bakes Bread (PK-3)
to drop it in the lap of the Pharoah Amasis. One rainy Saturday afternoon, Carrie finds herWhen Amasis sees the beautiful slipper he takes self baking bread with her mom and her brother,
it as a sign from the gods that he must find the Anthony. When Carrie’s mom sends her out on
owner of the slipper and make her his Queen. a special errand, Carrie is treated to a bunch of
Written by Shirley Climo. Illustrated by Ruth yummy breads from around the world. Recipes
included. pb, 36 pgs. -Enh
Heller. 28 pgs, pb. - Stephanie A.
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Ella Enchanted (2+)
This book tells of young Ella's quest to break
the spell bestowed on her at birth by a thoughtless fairy. 238 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel P.
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Emeka’s Gift (PK-3)
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Emily (K-3)
This fictionalized storybook tells of a little
girl who lives across the street from Emily
Dickinson. The little girl is curious about Emily
and wonders why she never leaves her house
or sees people when they visit. When the little
girl’s mother is invited to go to Emily’s house to
play the piano, she tags along in hopes of seeing
the mysterious woman. While her mother plays
in the parlor, the little girl sneaks upstairs and
exchanges words and gifts with her reclusive
neighbor. This is a cute story, with detailed,
full-color illustrations, that also gives a glimpse
into the reclusive life of Dickinson. 34 pgs, pb.
~ Rachel
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5.50
☼Favorite Nursery Rhymes from Mother
Goose (PK-K)
This collection of nursery rhymes is a favorite
of my daughters. The oversized 10 ¾” x 12
¼” hardcover book is richly decorated with
phenomenal illustrations to accompany the
lyrical text. The book contains 45 loved and
well-known nursery rhymes including “Jack and
Jill,” “Humpty Dumpty,” “Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star” and many more. An index of titles
is included in the front as well as an index of
first lines in the back. Your children will never
tire of looking at the pictures and hearing their
favorite nursery rhymes. hc, 100 pgs. ~ Megan
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Finest Horse in Town (PK-3)
A long time ago in a village in Maine, two
sisters owned a general store. Not very much is
known about them, but an old watchmaker from
the town remembered that they had a beautiful carriage and the finest horse in town. Who
could’ve taken care of the horse while the sisters
ran the store all day? Could it have been the
sneaky horse trader, a friendly man crippled by
a logging accident, or a pair of well-mannered
children?
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Five Chinese Brothers (PK-4)
There are five Chinese brothers who look
exactly alike - but they are not exactly alike; in
fact, each one is quite unique. The first one can
swallow the sea. The second one has an iron
neck. The third brother can stretch and stretch
and stretch his legs, and the fourth brother
can not be burned. The fifth one can hold his
breath for as long as he wants. When a little
boy persuades the first brother to take him fishing, an accident occurs and the first brother is
sentenced to be executed. He goes to bid his
☼Extraordinary Ernie & Marvelous Maud (2-5) family goodbye and then returns to the execuTen-year-old Ernie Eggers is thrilled when he tion - or does he?
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becomes Extraordinary Ernie after school on
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and all day Floss (1+)
Saturday! His excitement dampens, however, Floss, a young Border collie, has a special talwhen he discovers that his sidekick is a talk- ent for playing soccer. But now she has a new
ing sheep named Maud. However, Maud is home purpose, to be a good sheepdog. Can she
no ordinary sheep—and neither are the other remember her training even when she’s tempted
superheroes that Ernie works with. There’s Super to play ball with the farmer’s children? ~ Anh
5.25
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Housecat Woman. This funny, original story
contains black-and-white cartoon illustrations. ☼Frederick (PK-AD)
Winter is coming, so the field mice are workBy Frances Watts. Illust by Judy Watson. 66
ing hard to gather food – corn, nuts, wheat and
pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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4.95 straw. All except Frederick. Instead of gathering
food, Frederick sits pensively, gathering sun
rays, colors, and words for dark winter days.
Winter arrives, and Frederick does have someFables of Aesop (PK-AD)
Aesop is revered for his short stories, which thing to contribute – he is a poet! Charming
illustrate morals and values. This book contains construction paper-style illustrations grace the
twenty of his most memorable parables includ- pages of this Caldecott Honor Book. Instructions
ing The Lion's Share, The Frogs Desiring a King, for making your own paper mouse are included
in the back. By Leo Lionni. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
and The Lion and the Mouse. 194 pgs.
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Goodnight Moon (PK-K)
Follow the little bunny as he recognizes all the
things in the green room and how he tells them
goodnight. The full-page colored illustrations
make this timeless book easy for young children
to follow along with as you read. This book promotes the learning of everyday items and colors.
By Margaret Wise Brown. 30 pgs, pb.
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saw the aphids and wanted them for breakfast.
Uh oh… the friendly ladybug was willing to
share, but the grouchy lady bug wants them for
herself. A fight is about to ensue… but wait!
The grouchy ladybug backs down, claiming the
other ladybug isn't big enough. She goes on
trying to find somebody her own size to pick
on - and finally meets her match.
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5.75
Gossie & Friends: Four Board Books in a Box
(PK)
Meet Gossie, a bright yellow gosling with
some fantastic gosling buddies – Gertie, Ollie
and Peedie! These colorful board books feature very cute illustrations of the goslings and
their farmyard friends accompanied by simple
text that children love. This set contains four
board books: Gossie, Gossie & Gertie, Ollie,
and Peedie. Each book highlights one gosling (although the others will usually make an
appearance!) and introduces readers to the
unique personalities of each one. Your young
children will ask you to read these books over
and over again. ~Megan
Gardener (K-3)
This touching children’s story is set in 1935- 018758 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 13.75
36. When Lydia Grace’s parents fall on hard
times, Lydia Grace is sent to live with her stoic Grandfather's Journey (PK-3)
This is a touching picture book about three
uncle for a bit. Lydia Grace loves to garden,
and although she knows she will be working in generations of a Japanese family who are torn
her uncle’s bakery, she hopes to find some room between a love for the land of California and
and time for her plants as well. The sweet text a love for the mountains and villages of Japan.
is given in the form of short letters that Lydia The author shares how he knows and underGrace writes (first to her uncle and then back stands his grandfather now that he has experihome to her parents and Grandma), and each enced the same emotion of leaving his home in
spread of pages is beautifully illustrated. A Japan and settling in California - and the strong
and constant desire to be in both places at once.
Caldecott Honor book. ~ Melissa
004985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50 32 pgs, pb. ~ Zach
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Giant Jam Sandwich (PK)
Four million wasps have invaded the town of Grass Sandals (K-3)
This is the story of Basho, a 17th century
Itching Down. The residents’ solution? Build
a giant jam sandwich to trap the wasps! This Japanese poet who wrote journals of his many
hilarious tall tale, told in rhyming verse, has travels. Grass Sandals follows Basho on such
delighted readers for over 35 years. Story and a journey. Illustrations are based on ten haikus
pictures by John Vernon Lord, with verses by that are interspersed throughout the book. ~
Anh
Janet Burroway. Board book, 26 pgs. ~ Lisa
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Gullywasher (1-4)
Gullywashers, or thundershowers, were just
one of the many dangers that vaqueros, or cowboys, faced on the range. When a young girl
asks her grandfather about his days as a vaquero, he manages to spin quite a yarn. Includes a
page-by-page Spanish translation.
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6.25
Freight Train (PK-3)
This book takes you on a colorful journey
through a day in the life of a freight train. It
whizzes by, leaving trails of each car bleeding
through the air at full speed. Chugga, chugga.
Whooo, whooooo!! Brilliantly illustrated by
Donald Crews. A Caldecott honor book.
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4.95
Frindle (1-3)
A creative fifth-grader named Nick is known
for his lighthearted way of livening up the
school. After a lesson in the origin of words in
the English language, Nick decides to create his
own word and begins calling a pen a frindle.
Soon everyone in school is using the term, and
it even spreads to the whole town. His teacher
gets upset, but there’s nothing Nick can do to
stop the new word from spreading across the
country. This is a very charming, funny story
with occasional black and white illustrations.
106 pgs, pb.
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4.75
Giggle, Giggle, Quack Board Book (PK-2)
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5.55
Gingerbread Boy
This is the classic tale we all know by Paul
Galdone. A lonely old couple had no boys
or girls of their own, so the little old woman
decided to bake a gingerbread man. She never
thought he would come alive, hop out of the
oven, and run away! He leads all of the townspeople (who believe gingerbread men were
meant to be eaten) on a wild goose chase.
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Good Morning, Chick
This is a cute story about an egg. Then, surprise! A chick emerges from the egg all yellow,
round, fluffy, and golden. He meets a few
animals and makes some discoveries about the
world around him. The mother hen protects
the chick and comforts him after he has a little
mishap. Illustrations on the right pages are fullpage, bright, and adorable.
002108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
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Grouchies (PK-3)
With rhyming text and full-page illustrations,
this is the perfect way to teach your child
about the “grouchies”. The storyline takes you
through the day of a little boy who chooses to
be grouchy in an attempt to get his way. When
this doesn’t work out for him, he is left feeling unhappy. His parents explain to him that
everyone gets grouchy sometimes and suggest
different things he can do to control it. A note
to parents by Mary Lamia, PhD concerning
grouchiness in children can be found at back
of book. By Debbie Wagenbach; 28 pgs, pb.
- Tasha
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The Grouchy Ladybug
A friendly ladybug flew in from the left. It
saw a leaf with many aphids on it and decided
to have them for breakfast. (Aphids are very
small insects which suck the juice from leaves,
causing the leaves to die. Ladybugs protect
the plants by eating the aphids.) Just then, a
grouchy ladybug flew in from the right. It too
☼Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
(K-3)
Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo.
Every day, Hachiko would meet his owner, Dr.
Ueno, at the Shibuya train station as he returned
home from work. Sadly, Dr. Ueno dies, but this
does not stop Hachiko from returning to the
train station every day for almost ten years –
faithfully waiting for his master to return. This
touching true story features Japanese watercolor
illustrations and additional background material explaining how Hachiko became famous
during the 1930’s, with Japanese traveling from
throughout the country to pet the loyal dog. A
bronze statue of Hachiko was erected at the
train station in his honor, one year before his
death. By Pamela S. Turner; illustrated by Yan
Nascimbene. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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5.35
Harold & the Purple Crayon (PK-3)
"One evening, after thinking it over for some
time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the
moonlight." So begins Harold's story - he takes
his purple crayon and begins to draw his adventure. Eventually, he gets tired and is ready to go
to bed, but he can't find his window. Although
he draws a lot of windows, he just can't seem
to get to his - will he be able to find his window
so he can go to bed?
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Harry the Dirty Dog (1-4)
Harry hates getting baths, so when it's that
time again he grabs the scrub brush and runs out
of the house. Instead of getting clean, he plays
all around the town and gets quite dirty. A little
worried that his family will think he ran away
for good, he returns home, but he is so dirty that
his family doesn't even recognize him. Harry
will have to think of a way to prove to them
that he is their dog, and not just some stranger.
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4.95
Have You Seen My Duckling? (PK-3)
Mother duck is missing one of her babies.
"Have you seen my duckling?" she asks the bird,
the turtle, the beaver, and the fish. No one has but if you look closely, the little one is there the
whole time! It's difficult when mother has seven
others to watch out for. A friend in the pond
helps mother out so she can sleep peacefully
tonight. A Caldecott Honor winner.
002109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
Jolly Postman or Other People’s Letters (PK-3)
This delightful children’s book was my absolute favorite when I was younger! The book
follows the Jolly Postman on his route as he
delivers mail to familiar fairy tale characters –
and joins them for tea at every stop. The adorable book features double-sided envelope pages
that contain real letters, postcards, cards and
ads, so that readers can pull out the mail, read
it, and place it back in the envelope. Help the
Jolly Postman deliver a letter to Baby Bear from
Goldilocks, a postcard from Jack to the Giant,
Hundred Dresses (1-5)
Wonderfully illustrated, this book by Eleanor an ad for witch supplies to the Wicked Witch
Estes holds an important lesson to teach. Join and more! Written in rhyming verse accompaPeggy and Maddie as they learn the lesson nied by wonderful full-color illustrations, this
book is a must-have for your home library. 25
behind Wanda and her Hundred Dresses.
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (PK-3)
One of our all-time favorite books (and most
requested to be read!) for younger children. The Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express (1-4)
hilarious antics of the mouse and boy as the Looking for a true story about a heroic girl? This
mouse goes full-circle from cookie to cookie book by Margaret Wetterer is a good example.
and all that’s in between. The tables are turned It tells of Kate Shelly, a teenage girl who saved
on the patient little boy as he is exhausted try- two men and a trainload of people in Iowa in
ing to keep up with the “needs” of the mouse 1881. A terrible storm caused a great flood and
(maybe this helps children understand how par- destroyed a train bridge near Kate’s house. One
ents feel sometimes!). We use the library heav- engine had already gone into the water, and
ily, but sometimes you meet a book that you just Kate saved two men from that disaster. Then
she struggled through the storm to stop the
have to keep. This is definitely one of them!
010086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 12.25 Midnight Express before it reached the wrecked
bridge. Detailed, color illustrations complement
this exciting story, and short, simple sentences
Island of the Skog (PK-3)
Tired of city life, a pack of mice heads out to and large font make it readable for younger kids.
sea. When they reach a tropical island, they Measures 5.75” x 8.5”, 48 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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has an inhabitant. According to their books,
this is the island of the Skog. Unsure of what a
Skog is, they start bombarding the island with Katy and the Big Snow (PK-3)
Katy was a beautiful red crawler tractor. She
cannons. When the creature is unmasked, they
realize that it is not wise to jump to conclusions! was very big and very strong and could do many
The intricate illustrations are as entertaining as things. On a day when the snow is piling up to
the story itself, packed with semi-hidden, often the second story windows and the whole town
humorous details about the mice and their daily has emergencies all over, can she still save the
activities. Story and pictures by Steven Kellogg. day? From Virginia Lee Burton, also author of
The Little House, Mike Mulligan and his Steam
32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
028798 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 Shovel, and Choo Choo comes this story of
duty, determination, and strength.
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☼Jack Crow Said Hello (1-5)
One day, Josh’s grandfather brings him a black
crow that is too young to fly. Josh names the
bird “Jack Crow” and spends the summer taking Katy No-Pocket (PK-3)
By the same illustrator as Curious George, H.
care of him. He also teaches the crow to say
“Hello!” Meanwhile, Josh and his neighbor- A. Rey, comes this story about a mother kangahood friends form a baseball team, which they roo who is in despair because she has no pocket
call “The Crows.” A fun, charming story about to carry her son, Freddy. All of the other mother
friendship, adventure, and responsibility. By kangaroos have pockets to carry their young in,
Lynn Sheffield Simmons; illus by Willie Lopez. but not Katy. Very sadly, she goes around asking all of the animals who don't have pockets
109 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
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9.25 how they carry their babies. She asks Mrs.
Crocodile and Mrs. Monkey, and she observes
the lions and the birds, but none of them give
Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? (PK-1)
The lyrical text and high spirited illustrations her an answer. As a last resort, she wakes up
will take you and your child into a day in the the wise old owl who is asleep in a dead tree.
life of Jesse Bear. Jesse is a young bear that has He tells her where to go to find a solution to her
to decide what he will wear in the morning, the perplexing problem.
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to find out what he wears isn't always what
you think it will be! With simple sentences and Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie (Roop) (1-3)
While her father is away, Abbie must keep
repetitive use of simple words, this is a great
book for beginning readers while also being a her promise to care for her family and keep the
lighthouse lights burning.
wonderful bedtime story.
5.75
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5.50 019887 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
(PK-2)
Making an apple pie is simple, really. Just go
to the store, buy the ingredients, mix them up,
and bake. What if the store is closed though?
Your quest for ingredients could take you to
Italy, Jamaica, and even Sri Lanka - if you want
the finest supplies. An amusing storyline with
colorful illustrations.
000761 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
☼King’s Chessboard (PK)
In ancient India, a powerful king insists on
rewarding a wise man who had performed a
valuable service for him. The wise man simply
requests that the king give him one grain of rice
for the first square on his chessboard; then, on
the next day, two grains of rice for the second
square; then four grains of rice for the third
square, and so on (so that each square contains double the grains of rice as the previous
square). The king knows that his chessboard has
sixty-four squares, but he is too proud to ask the
wise man how much rice that is in total. The
king agrees to the request. As the days pass and
the daily rice amounts multiply, it doesn’t take
long for the king to realize that it will be impossible to fulfill the wise man’s request—by the
thirty-second day, he has already given away
thirty-two tons of rice! Will the wise man release
the king from his request before he exhausts his
supply? By David Birch; illus by Devis Grebu.
32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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4.95
Kitten’s First Full Moon (PK-2)
Kitten stands on the porch one evening and
sees her first full moon. She mistakes it for a
bowl of milk and tries to reach it with all her
might. First she tries licking the “bowl,” but
she ends up with bugs on her tongue. Then she
tries leaping towards the moon, but she tumbles
down the stairs instead. What’s a poor kitten to
do? Charming charcoal pencil illustrations grace
this Caldecott-Medal-winning book. By Kevin
Henkes. 32 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
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Lassie Come Home (1-8)
This classic story by Eric Knight tells about
a boy named Joe and his beloved collie in
northern England. Lassie is Joe’s best friend but
is also a very beautiful dog that many wealthy
people are interested in buying. At first Joe’s
family resists but the family is poor and must
eat, so Lassie is eventually sold (without Joe’s
knowledge). The ensuing struggle for Lassie and
Joe to reunite is heart-wrenching, adventurous,
and touching. 248 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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5.50
Lentil (PK-1)
Lentil just wanted to sing so badly - but whenever he tried, the most horrible croak-like sound
came out. He had an idea one day to get a
harmonica and teach himself how to play. Soon
he could play well, and he played everywhere
and all down the streets - past the finest house
which belonged to the great Colonel Carter; by
the library, which was a gift of the great Colonel
Carter; through the Carter Memorial Park; and
on and on. As you know by now, Colonel
Carter is a very important, generous, respected
town figure. When he comes back to town
after two years, everybody is excited except the
grouchy Sneep. When Sneep tries to sabotage
the welcome-home festivities, can Lentil save
the day?
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Mailing May (PK-4)
May is excited about visiting Grandma. She
only lives 75 miles away, but the only way to
get there is to take the train through the rugged
mountains of Idaho. Unfortunately, train tickets
cost the same as a day of Pa’s pay, and they
can’t afford to send May. When May learns
that she will not be able to visit Grandmother
Mary as promised, she is heartbroken. When
May is awoken early in the morning the next
day, she knows that something has changed.
Read to find out the unusual route May takes to
Grandmother’s.
Human ingenuity is an amazing talent that is
bound only by the imagination. The story of
Mailing May is a real life testament of this wonderful ability. ~Enh
025024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
Little Bear's Visit (PK-3)
This fun series of colorful storybooks tells
us more about the bear family that we were
introduced to in the classic story of Goldilocks
and the Three Bears. It focuses mainly on Little
Bear, following him through various adventures.
Detailed illustrations enhance each book and
bring the fun stories to life. ~ Rachel S.
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2.95
clears the plates, brings the food out to the
customers, and feeds the leftovers to the homeless outside. The restaurant is small, but people
love the pizza so much they come from all over
town and stand in a long line just to eat there.
Nino gets a business proposition which changes
everything. This appears to be a good thing, but
is it really?
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Little Engine That Could
The classic children's story of a small but
determined engine. When a train carrying
toys, games, and food bound for little children
suddenly comes to a stop and cannot go any
farther, the toys search for a kind train to carry
them to their destination. Many trains come
by, but none are willing to help. Finally, along
comes the kind little blue engine. Although she
is a very small engine, she is also eager to help
and so she agrees to try and pull the toys over
the big mountain to the kids. She is small in stature and strength, but has a lot of determination.
Will she be able to pull the load over the mountain to the happy children on the other side?
029835 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.50
The Little Rabbit (PK-3)
One Easter, Sarah discovered that in her basket was a little, soft white rabbit with long ears
that were pink inside and a tiny, wiggling pink
nose. She loved her new friend very much and
named her Buttercup. Sarah took good care of
Buttercup and brought her food and fresh water
everyday. She took her out to meet all of her
friends, and they loved Buttercup, too. Over
the next few months, Buttercup grew bigger and
bigger and was ready to have babies of her own.
One morning, Sarah looked into the hutch and
saw seven baby rabbits in the nest. When they
start growing bigger, Sarah needs to find a place
for them. What will she do?
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2.55
Little House (PK-3)
Once there was a little pink house built in the
country on a hill with a brook and trees and
lots of flowers. The little house loved watching
the children play and the seasons change. She
could see the lights of the city in the distance,
and it made her wonder what it would be like to
live there. The city grew closer and closer to the
little house until it had all but swallowed her up.
The little house didn't like this much; she was
very sad as she daydreamed of the old days on
her hill with the trees and the flowers. Will anyone save the little pink house? Will she ever get
to see the trees and flowers again? 40 pgs, pb.
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Little Red Lighthouse & Great Gray Bridge
This is the most proud lighthouse that ever
was. It was built on the sharp point of the shore
by the Hudson River. Behind it lays New York
City, and all of the incoming boats depend on its
light, which serves as an alarm that says, "Stay
away!" If it wasn't for the lighthouse, the boats
would all crash up ashore. Every night at dusk
a man comes, keys in hand, to turn on the gas
so the lighthouse can do its job. Gradually, a
bridge is being built right next to the lighthouse,
and in the midst of a storm, the fog rolls in. It
grows later and later, and the man with the keys
still has not come. What will happen when the Mama, Do You Love Me? (PK-2)
boats come in and there is no light?
This colorful board book is a wonderful tale of
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5.95 a mischievous Eskimo girl who tries to push the
limits of her mother’s love. She soon realizes
that nothing she does will ever make her mother
Little Red Hen Book w/ CD (PK-K)
stop loving her. Barbara Lavallee’s outstanding
This classic storybook by Paul Galdone tells illustrations complete this timeless story. 24 pgs.
about a very productive hen and a very lazy cat, ~ Alysia
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other animals cry, “Not I,” when the hen asks
who can help. The satisfaction the hen gets from
eating her cake teaches the lazy animals, and Marshmallow (PK-3)
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includes a high-quality CD with the story read
aloud for young listeners.
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Little Island (PK-4)
From the author of "Goodnight Moon,"
Margaret Wise Brown, comes the tale of a little
island and how it is always changing with the
seasons. One day a little cat comes to the island
for a picnic and learns a secret.
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Little Mouse, Red Ripe Strawberry, Big Hungry
Bear (PK-2)
The cutest thing about this book is the fact that
the narrator is interacting with the characters.
"Hello, little Mouse. What are you doing?" The
illustration is of the mouse walking over to a
nice big strawberry with a ladder. "Oh, I see.
Are you going to pick that red, ripe, strawberry?"
The mouse grows scared when the narrator asks
if he's heard about the big hungry bear, and
I'm sure you would too! Rumor has it the big
hungry bear loves strawberries and can even
sniff out where newly picked ones are. Now
that the mouse has picked the strawberry… what
will he do?!
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Little Nino's Pizzeria (PK-2)
This is a great story about a father and a son
who own a pizzeria. Nino, the dad, makes the
best pizza in the world, and Tony is the best
helper in the world. He kneads the dough,
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Magic Fish (K-3)
There was once a poor fisherman who lived in
an old hut by the sea with his wife. One day
when he is out fishing he catches a magic fish
claiming to be a prince. Learning this fact, the
fisherman does the right thing and lets him go.
However, when his wife finds out, she orders
him to go back to the sea and make a wish for
her. Her reluctant husband does as she asks many times, for his wife does not stay happy for
long. Eventually, the poor fisherman and his
wife must pay the price for being so greedy. An
easy-to-read folktale adapted by Freya Littledale
with pictures by Winslow Pinney Pels.
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Make Way for Ducklings (K-2)
Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are looking for the perfect
place to raise a family. They select a quiet spot
on an island in a river in Boston. Although it is
a little bit of a walk, it is still close enough for
them to go to the Public Garden Park and see
their favorite policeman, Michael, who feeds
them peanuts. Soon Mrs. Mallard lays eight
eggs, which hatch into eight adorable ducklings.
One day Mr. Mallard decides to venture down
the river, and he tells Mrs. Mallard to meet him
at the park in exactly one week. Mrs. Mallard
teaches the little ducklings how to swim, dive,
stay away from danger, and walk in a straight
line, and then they are off to the park to meet
their father. Mrs. Mallard leads them to the
riverbank and off they march to the park. Will
they get through the busy town safely?
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May I Bring a Friend? (PK-4)
"The King and Queen invited me to come to
their house on Sunday for tea. I told the Queen,
and the Queen told the King, I had a friend I
wanted to bring." So goes this story of a young
boy frequently invited to dine with the King and
Queen. He accepts their invitations, always
asking if he can bring a friend, which may be
in the form of a giraffe or a bunch of monkeys!
No matter who his friend is, the King and Queen
always answer that "Any friend of our friend is
welcome here." This rhyming, lively story is
further enhanced by bright illustrations.
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Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
(PK-2)
Watch Miss Bindergarten get ready for kindergarten as you learn the letters of the alphabet
with this charming picture book. Watch Adam
Krupp wake up, Brenda Heath brush her teeth,
Ursula Crewe tie her shoe, and more. Each student’s name begins with a different letter of the
alphabet, and each student is a different animal
that represents their letter, too. For example,
Adam is an alligator, Brenda is a beaver, and
Kiki is a kangaroo! By Joseph Slate, illust. by
Ashley Wolff. 40 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (PK-1)
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Anne are a remarkable team. Mike is so faithful to his steam shovel that even the new and Miss Nelson is Missing (K-4)
The kids in classroom 207 were acting up
improved gasoline, electric, and diesel shovels
do not interest him. Soon, Mike and Mary Anne again. The students were throwing spitballs,
find themselves without work. To prove that flying paper planes, whispering, making funny
Mary Anne is still able to work with the best faces, and even refusing to do their lessons!
of them, Mike makes a proposal to the town of When Miss Nelson does not show up for class
Popperville. He and Mary Anne will dig the cel- the next day, the children are thrilled. That is,
lar for the new town hall in one day or it's free until their new teacher Miss Swamp shows up.
of charge. When a glitch prevents the task from Where is Miss Nelson? Will she ever come
being completed, it looks like Mike and Mary back to the kids in 207? ~ Enh
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Miss Rumphius (PK-3)
Mary Anne in Popperville forever. ~ Enh
When Miss Rumphius was not Miss Rumphius
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yet, but only Alice, her grandfather always told
her that in addition to her dreams, she had to
also make the world a more beautiful place.
Millions of Cats (PK-1)
This is a classic child’s storybook by author/ Miss Rumphius fulfills her two dreams of travillustrator Wanda Gag. It tells the story of an eling to far away places and then retiring to a
elderly couple searching for a cat. Unable to place by the sea, but she wonders what she
choose between all of the available cats in the can do to fulfill the third goal of beautifying the
world, they bring home millions and billions. world. "After all," she thinks in her house by
How the couple comes to have just one cat to the sea, "it is already so beautiful." What can
call their own is a tale that has been loved for she possibly do?
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cover, and paperback binding. 32 pgs.
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Miss Suzy (PK-5)
Kindhearted Miss Suzy loved her tiny house
placed at the top of a rather tall oak tree. The
Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook (PK-5)
Milly-Molly-Mandy! Serving quite a dandy! gray squirrel would spend her days cooking and
cleaning and her nights sleeping under the stars.
This selfless girl is fast and small, running
errands and doing business for all. In this large Life seemed all as it should be until one day a
print storybook, Mandy always has something band of red squirrels climbed the rather tall oak
to do: doing jobs, starting businesses, throw- tree, entered the tiny house and kicked poor,
ing parties, winning things! So join the adven- kindhearted Miss Suzy out. Seeking shelter in
ture with Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends, a dollhouse, Suzy finds the pleasure of meeting
because there’s never a dull day with them. 183 six toy soldiers. Read to find out how Miss Suzy
and the soldiers come together and help each
pgs, hc. ~ Janine
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Miriam Young and illustrated by Arnold Lobel
(creator of the Frog and Toad series). 40th
Anniversary Edition, hc. ~ Tasha
Minstrel in the Tower (Skurzynski) (2-4)
When their mother falls ill, Roger and Alice 043030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95 11.63
seek to find an uncle they never knew they had.
The children show determination and persever- Mitten (PK-3)
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the
ance in finding their true heritage.
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one, woodland animals will find it and crawl
in. First a mole climbs in, then a badger, and
then many other animals, each one larger than
Mirette on the High Wire (PK-4)
Mirette's mother owns a boardinghouse in the last. How many animals will fit inside the
Paris, and Mirette helps with the chores. The mitten? This charming picture book has a folk
boardinghouse is well-known, and many famous art quality and is full of visual details faithful
people come to stay there. When Mirette meets to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story
Bellini, a retired tight-rope walker, she knows comes. Adapted and illustrated by Jan Brett. 30
pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
she'll never again be happy on the ground.
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McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre Farm
(PK-AD)
Newbery medal-winning author Sid Fleischman
introduces us to the hilarious tall tales of Josh
McBroom, his wife and their eleven young'uns.
Josh McBroom will tell you about his "wonderful
one-acre farm" with top soil so rich he can grow
nails and wind so strong it makes rabbits fly. But
still Josh McBroom "would rather live in a tree
as tamper with the truth." 63 pgs, pb. ~ Alysia
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Moffats (K-3)
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Molly’s Pilgrim (2-5)
Discover the true meaning of Thanksgiving
right along with Molly, a Russian refugee.
Molly doesn’t look like the other children at
school and her English isn’t very good, making
her the subject of much teasing. To make matters worse, her mother makes her doll for their
Thanksgiving project look more like a Russian
refugee than a New England Pilgrim. However,
that tiny little doll is exactly what she needed
to show her classmates that she is a modern
day Pilgrim, too! The detailed pencil artwork
beautifully portrays the main points of the tale.
A thought-provoking story that would be great
to read aloud to your children and discuss. Pb,
28 pgs. – elise
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Monster at the End of This Book (ages 3+)
The best books written to entertain young children have to contain text that is somewhat interactive, an interesting storyline, and a problem
situation that most children can identify. This
book must have had all the ingredients, because
it was one of our absolute favorites when we
were very young. Throughout the book, Grover
(of Sesame Street fame) continues to panic
because the title suggests that there is going to
be a monster waiting for him at the end of the
book. He attempts various constructions to halt
the "page-turning" that will inevitably bring the
monster closer, and as the pages are turned,
the book turns into a bigger and bigger mess.
Of course, the end is a surprise for kids, and
continues to delight them every time the story is
read. If you don't have this Little Golden Book
already, I highly recommend it - may yours
become as dog-eared as ours! - Jess
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Mother Carey’s Chickens (PK-8)
Need a charming tale to read aloud to your
family? This story of a loving, serving, nurturing family will be a wonderful story to meet
that need! Kate Douglas Wiggins, well-known
author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, has
put together a heart-warming story of the Carey
family. The story imparts timeless principles
of discipline, unconditional love, Christ-like
gentleness, parental authority, and obedient,
loving children. While this family undergoes
unspeakable hardships, they rally together and
find strength in one another. A great story of a
model family that will inspire everyone in your
family! pb, 349 pgs. – elise
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Mr. Gumpy's Motor Car (PK-3)
Mr. Gumpy decides to go for a ride in his car.
Just when he starts his journey, he finds everyone wants to hop in. The children, rabbit, cat,
dog, pig, sheep, chickens, calf and goat all pile
in, and it turns out to be a tight fit. Everything
goes along smoothly until it starts to rain. They
all learn that cooperation is required in order to
solve some problems.
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Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present (PK-3)
As Mr. Rabbit is just resting by the road, a little
girl comes by. "I need your help," she says. It
is her mother's birthday, and she needs a gift
for her. "What does she like?" Mr. Rabbit asks.
"She likes red," says the little girl. "Red," said
Mr. Rabbit. "You can't give her red." So begins
the task of finding the perfect gift for her mother,
which turns out to be quite a lovely present.
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“Tim,” as Jorge makes friends with an American
boy. With each poem translated in both English
and Spanish, this heartwarming book would
make a great read for English speakers learning
Spanish and hoping to understand the perspective of immigrant peoples in America, or for
Spanish speakers in the United States learning
English and adapting to the culture here. A
must-read for families raising culturally sensitive
children to share love in a diverse country and
world. ~ Rachel D.
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My Shadow (PK-2)
“I have a little shadow that goes in and out
with me/And what can be the use of him is more
than I can see.” This classic poem by Robert
Louis Stevenson is charmingly portrayed in this
picture book. Illustrator Glenna Lang creates
a visual narrative for the poem by depicting a
young girl’s dream of walking in the forest at
night with her stuffed animals - with her shadow
for company! 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
Mrs. Katz and Tush (PK-2)
8.25
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every other day. Larnel doesn't know her very
well, only that she is a sad widow. Larnel Napping House Board Book (PK-3)
This is a perfect bedtime story because… it's
decides to bring her kitten, and their friendship
begins. Larnel spends many afternoons with about going to bed! The kids will be sleepy in
Mrs. Katz and her new cat, Tush, eating kugel no time. "There is a house, a napping house,
and listening to Mrs. Katz's stories of Poland, where everyone is sleeping." The dreaming
child wants to cuddle up with snoring granny
her late husband, and Jewish traditions.
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5.50 on a cozy bed, and soon so does the dozing
dog and the snoozing cat! Is there room for
everybody? In board-book edition.
My Father’s Dragon (1-6)
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Gannett. In it, a child tells a story about an
adventure his father had when he was just a
boy. The boy is nice to a stray cat, who in turn Native American Animal Stories (1-5)
Explore the relationships between humans,
tells him about a baby dragon that is trapped
on Wild Island, which is next to the Island of animals and nature with this rich collection
Tangerina. The boy decides to go to the island of Native American animal stories. This book
and rescue the dragon, and he braves apes, contains 24 short stories representing regions
boars, tigers, alligators, and more to do so. and tribes from all over North America. Each
He uses a few items he brought in his sack to story contains black and white illustrations and
outwit and reason with the animals and eventu- is grouped under a theme, such as Creation,
ally makes it to the baby dragon. This silly and Celebration, and Survival. The front of the book
funny story is accompanied by descriptive and contains a tribal map of North America, and the
amusing black and white sketches. Technically back contains a glossary and pronunciation key,
a chapter book, the story is perfect to read aloud tribal nation descriptions, and a bibliography
to younger children or for young readers to containing other versions of Native American
enjoy themselves. Text is large and easy to read animal stories for further reading. 135 pgs, pb.
and almost every other page displays an illustra- ~ Lisa
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tion. 88 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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New Coat for Anna (Harriet Zeifert) (1-3)
In the aftermath of World War II, Anna and
My Friend Rabbit (PK-2)
Rabbit always means well, but wherever he her mother show resourcefulness, patience, and
goes, trouble seems to follow. This is a cute sacrifice while providing Anna with a new coat.
5.50
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between Rabbit and Mouse. 2003 winner of the
Night of the Moonjellies (1+)
Caldecott Medal. pb, 32 pgs. -Enh
One morning Mark finds a mysterious blob of
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jelly on the beach. He slides it into a bag of seawater and takes it with him to work to show his
☼My Name Is Jorge On Both Sides of the
grandmother. She promises him a surprise later,
River (2-4)
This book of illustrated poems is told from the and they leave the bag by the sink while they
perspective of Jorge, a boy trying to learn how to work their food stand. As his grandma and uncle
live in America without forgetting his homeland fill orders, Mark refills the straws, napkins, and
in Mexico. Jorge’s struggles and successes are condiments. After a busy day of work, they
documented through poems such as “Why Am close up the stand, and Mark's grandmother
I Dumb?” where Jorge laments failing English takes him to a boat. The owner drives out to sea,
reading tests when he always got perfect scores and Mark receives his beautiful surprise.
on reading tests in Mexico—in Spanish, and in 011069 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 10.35
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Night the Bells Rang (2-5)
Set during World War I in Vermont, young
Mason is finding school to be a challenge. He
wishes he could get Aden to stop bullying him.
Mason also finds it a struggle to get along with
his younger brother and help with the chores
around the farm. Amidst all this, the war rages
on, and Aden is sent off to battle. But is Mason
really glad to have Aden gone? By Natalie
Kinsey-Warnock; illust. by Leslie W. Bowman.
76 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Numbers Dance: A Counting Comedy (PK-2)
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Oh, A Hunting We Will Go (PK-2)
The amusing lyrics to this classic children's
song are brought to life with hilarious illustrations. Author John Langstaff has put together
"some of the most popular stanzas, both old and
new" to bring a few good laughs to anyone who
sings along. Make this song even more humorous by making up your own truly funny lyrics.
Piano and guitar accompaniment are in the back
of the book.
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An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (PK-AD)
“Many years ago, up among the New Hampshire
hills lived Farmer Bassett, with a house full of
sturdy sons and daughters growing up about
him.” So begins this delightful holiday story. It
is the day before Thanksgiving, and the whole
family is preparing for the feast! However, sad
news comes that Grandma is ailing, and Farmer
and Mother Bassett quickly depart to care for
her. The children are left to manage the farm,
and the older daughters decide to take charge of
preparing the Thanksgiving meal without their
mother. This touching story is filled with many
mishaps that will bring a smile to your face and
good deeds that will inspire your whole family.
This little book by Louisa May Alcott (author of
Little Women) is a wonderful story to read to
your children on Thanksgiving day or just for a
good read. 62 pgs, pb. – elise
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Old Hat/New Hat (PK-1)
Sometimes what you think you need is something you already have. In this story, bear notices how beat-up his hat looks and decides to go
to the hat store to find a new one. When he
gets there, it turns out to be more difficult than
he thought to find exactly what he is looking for.
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The Old Man and His Door (PK-2)
In Spanish, the words for "door" and "pig" are
very much alike - "puerco" and "puerta." So, it's
not really el viejo's (the old man's) fault when
he misunderstands his wife. Although he's
unsure why she wants him to bring a door to the
barbecue, he dutifully takes the door and makes
his way to their friends' house. On the way, the
door comes in handy several times, but what
will his wife say when she sees it?
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Olivia (PK-2)
Olivia is a young pig with talent, lots of energy,
and a bit of a theatrical flair. This book gives
you a glimpse into Olivia’s life, including her
daily routine and some special trips to the beach
or museum. Classic red, black, and white illustrations complement the text perfectly. hc.
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Ox-Cart Man (Donald Hall) (1-3)
1980 Caldecott Medal winner about the value
of hard work and cooperation in a farm family
as they seek to provide for themselves.
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A Pair of Red Clogs (K-3)
Oh, the wonder of nice, clean new shoes!
When Mako's mother takes her to get a new pair
of clogs for school, she looks at all the lovely
colors before choosing a beautiful, shiny red
pair. She is so pleased with the way they look
and the wonderful noise they make as she walks
along. While playing a game with her friends,
Mako cracks one of her beautiful clogs, and she
quickly grows disenchanted with them. Is Mako
desperate enough for a new pair that she will do
something dishonest? hc.
On Market Street (PK-3)
With the coins she brought to spend, this girl 023958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 14.35
purchases something beginning with each letter
of the alphabet. She starts with apples, and buys Papa Piccolo (PK-2)
This is a cute story about a tomcat getting a
things from hats to playing cards, and lastly,
zippers. Each page is a wonderful illustration family. Set in Venice, readers get a little taste
of several kinds of each of the items she chose of Italy, from the Italian words used by the cats
from. Pictures by Anita Lobel, words by Arnold and the gondoliers, to the Venetian architecture
depicted in the colorful, attractive illustrations.
Lobel, this is a Caldecott honor book.
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4.95 31 pgs in a large format, hc book. ~ Zach
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One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest (2-4)
Learn about rain forest ecology and a young Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom
boy’s struggle to preserve his tropical homeland (K-3)
Young Hannah is a slave on a southern planwith this beautifully-written, simple chapter
book. Author Jean Craighead George is an expe- tation. One evening, Papa and Hannah run
rienced nature writer who vividly brings to life away towards freedom. Their journey is long
the daily activities that occur among the plants, and treacherous, but they have something preanimals, and their habitat. Detailed black and cious to help guide them on their way north: a
white illustrations also appear throughout the patchwork quilt that Mama sewed before she
died. The quilt contains coded pattern mesbook. 66 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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3.65 sages that help direct runaway slaves along the
Underground Railroad. This colorful picture
book decodes the quilt patterns as Hannah and
☼Owl and the Pussycat Boardbook (PK-1)
“The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a her father make their journey to Canada. By
beautiful pea-green boat.” This charming board Bettye Stroud; illust. by Erin Susanne Bennett.
book tells the classic children’s poem of two 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
6.00
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sea. Delightfully detailed illustrations capture
the underwater sea life as well as Owl and Patrick’s Dinosaurs (PK-3)
Pussycat’s travels. By Edward Lear and Jan Brett. When Patrick spends the day with his brother,
all he can think about is dinosaurs. He thinks he
32 pgs. ~ Lisa
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5.75 sees them at the zoo, while riding the bus home,
and even looking into his second story bedroom
window. Are the dinosaurs still around, or is
Owl Moon (PK-3)
Poetically written and full of stunning water- Patrick’s imagination getting the best of him? 32
color illustrations, Caldecott Medal winner Owl pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
5.35
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Owls in the Family (1-3)
Farley Mowat's funniest book tells the adventures of Wol and Weeps, two owls from
Saskatchewan who shake up a whole neighborhood, turn a house upside down, and outsmart
Mutt, the dog hero of The Dog Who Wouldn't
Be. Wol brings dead skunks to the family dinner
table and terrorizes the minister, the postman,
and the French teacher. Weeps is a comical
bird, afraid of everything except Mutt, and he
never does learn how to fly. Here is the heartwarming story of how a boy named Billy finds
Wol and Weeps and unwittingly adds two new
members to his family.
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☼Pecos Bill: A Tall Tale (PK-AD)
Pecos Bill is not your typical cowboy. He was
raised by coyotes, he invented cattle roping and
rodeos, and he even tamed a wild group of cowboys known as the Hell’s Gulch Gang! Despite
these accomplishments, Pecos Bill has two more
goals to achieve: winning the hearts of Lightning
and Slewfoot Sue—the wildest horse and the
wildest woman in the West! A witty and hilarious tall tale. Story and illustrations by Steven
Kellogg. 44 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Peter’s Chair (PK-3)
Peter notices that everything that was his when
he was a baby is being painted pink for his new
baby sister. He doesn’t like this, so when he
spots his old blue chair, he takes it and decides
to run away. He doesn’t get to far when he
realizes something and decides to go home and
paint the chair pink. By Ezra Jack Keats.
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Pinocchio (2-AD)
Many people forget that this popular movie
is actually based on this classic novel by Carlo
Collodi. The details and lessons in the book are
greater than those in the movie, and Pinocchio
is much more rebellious, naughty, and lazy.
He does eventually begin to think about others
before himself and is finally transformed from a
small wooden puppet into a real boy. Perfect
for reading aloud to younger kids, this novel is
composed of short chapters and includes black
and white sketches on every few pages. This
is a complete and unabridged edition and is
the one recommended for use with the Veritas
Comprehension Guide. 262 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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The Pig in the Pond (1-7)
This is the story of Neligan's Pig. One hot and
dusty day, Neligan went into town. The pig sat
next to the cool pond in the hot sun all day,
but she didn't go in because pigs don't swim.
Soon, the pig forgets that pigs don't swim and
she takes a big splash into the water - and she's
not the only one! This book, written by Martin
Waddell, is perfect for young children who love
animals. As you read aloud, you can encourage
the children to chime in on the many words,
phrases, and animal sounds repeated throughout the story. The illustrations have a fun watercolor texture, and each page has a lot of activity
Paul Bunyan (PK-2)
One of the most memorable tall tales, this and excitement portrayed to keep your children
story tells the tale of Paul Bunyan, the largest, engaged in the storyline. 30 pgs, pb. - elise
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else, for that matter!). Paul proves to be quite a
handful in his growing up years, and when he Play With Me (PK-3)
turns 17 he sets off to cross the country with A little blonde girl goes out in the woods early
the best lumbering crew available. Follow Paul one morning to find someone to play with her.
Bunyan and his men on his amusing adventure She encounters some of the creatures that live
of clearing the land and searching for untamed in the woods and asks them to play, but they all
country, creating the Great Lakes and the Grand run away. Disappointed by this she sits down
Canyon along the way! Fully illustrated with by the pond, but she soon figures out what she
extremely colorful, busy pictures. Written and needs to do to get the creatures to play with her.
A Caldcott Honor Book by Marie Hallets.
illustrated by Steven Kellogg.
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Poky Little Puppy (PK-3)
Little puppies are not supposed to dig under
fences, but despite many warnings the Poky
Little Puppy continues his ventures beyond the
boundary lines. This is the story of how Poky
and his siblings discover that obeying the rules
just might be better than losing their nightly desserts. A Little Golden Book Classic kids are sure
to love. ~ Tasha
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Raft (1-AD)
This book is a wonderful celebration of nature
and a great read aloud or read alone. It evokes
wonderful memories of childhood and strikes a
particular chord if you have a love-affair with
rivers, woods, or both. What promises to be
a lonely, boring summer for Nicky turns into
an unexpected summer-long adventure that
transforms him into both nature lover ("river rat")
and budding artist. The author leaves mystery
a mystery to leave you wondering....and has
you reveling in each new discovery. It'll have
your kids running outside with sketchbook and
crayon in hand. The artwork is wonderful - capturing the warmth of summer and the hazy mists
of sunrise on the river. This is one you'll be glad
to add to your library and read again and again.
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Polar Express (PK-2)
This beautifully illustrated picture book by
Chris Van Allsburg is quickly becoming a favorite family holiday classic. One Christmas Eve,
the Polar Express train makes a stop at a young
boy’s front door and invites him to make a trip
up to the North Pole for an unforgettable journey. Caldecott Medal winner. hc. -Enh
045803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95 14.50 The Rag Coat (PK-4)
Minna would love to go to school, but she
has no winter coat. When the Quilting Mothers
Pumpkin Runner (PK-4)
Joshua is an old Australian sheep rancher find out, they determine that she will have a
who prefers to run around his 10,000-acre coat by wintertime. As they quilt scraps of
ranch rather than drive a Jeep. Fueled by his cloth together, Minna gets to hear about all of
favorite food, pumpkins, he can run just about the wonderful stories attached to the old, worn
anywhere. When he learns about a race from out clothes they came from. Every day she runs
Melbourne to Sydney, he decides to enter. But home, eager to see how her "coat of many colhow will Joshua fare against much younger ors" is coming along. Minna can't wait until she
racers? It’s not long before the jeers turn into can share the coat with her classmates on her
"sharing day," but her classmates have a very
cheers. Inspired by a true story. ~ Anh
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Put Me in the Zoo (PK-3)
“Oh! They would put me in the zoo, if they
could see what I can do!” This unique creature
wants nothing more than to be put in the zoo,
but his two new friends show him that there is a
better place for him and his amazing “spotting”
talents. A great book for beginning readers! 61
pgs, hc. – elise
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R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet (PK-3)
This book provides a creative combination of
introductory poetry in the context of the alphabet. Each letter of the alphabet is associated
with a unique literary term, tool, or technique
and is presented in a down to earth, easily
understandable manner. Author Judy Young
then demonstrates the use of the term or technique through a cleverly crafted original poem.
For example, the letter “L” introduces a catchy
limerick about “The Ballerina” while the letter
“O” talks about onomatopoeia through a poem
entitled “The Ears of an Elephant.” Full color
illustrations, hc. -Enh
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entries are basic rhymes and jingles like This
Little Pig, Little Miss Muffet, Yankee Doodle,
and dozens more. There are also a few finger
game chants, rope-skipping rhymes, countingout rhymes (similar to eeny-meeny-miny-moe),
and hand-slapping games. Accompanying the
rhymes are classic illustrations by Maud and
Miska Petersham, which add color and charm
to the memorable poems. 64 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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Rosie's Walk (PK-3)
Rosie the hen leaves the chicken coop and
goes for a quiet walk across the yard, around
the pond, over the haystack, past the mill, and
onward. Little does she know, she has a certain
sly someone following her around. Someone
who seems hungry for dinner! "Rosie's itinerary graphically illustrates the concepts "over,"
"under," "around" and "through," and her safe
return to the henhouse in time for dinner associates home with security in a reassuring way. A
great read-together book.
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Roxaboxen (PK-6)
This two-time winner of the Caldecott Medal
is a story about Roxaboxen, a real town in the
minds of a few children who grew up in Yuma,
Arizona. This small patch of desert ground with
a few rocks, pieces of broken glass, and discarded crates is brought to life magically by the
words and illustrations of Alice McLerran and
Barbara Cooney. Roxaboxen is easy to relate
to because we all had these imaginary places as
children and know how exciting and real they
were to us. The character Frances, who was
eighty when the story was written, was brought
back to Roxaboxen and even helped recount the
tale to make this story possible. - Sue
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Raising Sweetness (PK-3)
Sweetness is a little girl, one of eight orphans
adopted by the sheriff. The orphans love their
new pa, but his housekeeping skills leave something to be desired. Sometimes they wonder if
it would be easier if there were a Ma around.
Then one day, a letter arrives, but nobody in the
household knows how to read! Sweetness sets
out for school so she can learn what the letter
says. Could it be the answer to their prayers?
This hilarious story with a southern drawl is
sequel to Saving Sweetness. By Diane Stanley; Runaway Bunny (1)
Little bunny suddenly decides to leave home
illus. by G. Brian Karas. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
029011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 and tells his mother of his plan. His mother
challenges every way little bunny contrives of
to accomplish the task. Little bunny soon realRoadwork Board Book (PK-K)
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5.25 izes that the strength of a mother's love is an
extremely powerful force and decides that he
☼Rodney Robbins and the Rainy-Day Pond likes being exactly where he is. ~ Enh
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(PK-1)
After a particularly big rain, there is now a pond
outside of Rodney’s neighbor Mr. Hamilton’s
house. The pond is taking over the neighbor- Saint Valentine (PK-3)
This lovely book shares the story of the poor
hood, and something must be done! The folks
in the neighborhood have been trying and trying physician named Valentine who lived in ancient
to get someone from the city to fix it, but no one Rome and helped the sick of that city without
has paid much attention—until Rodney and Mr. thought of gain for himself. Valentine was a
Hamilton come up with a creative solution that Christian at a time when persecution was high,
but he nonetheless would pray to God to heal
has the whole town talking.
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5.00 each of his patients. Eventually martyred for his
faith, it is said that Valentine sent a short note
Rooster Crows: Book of American Rhymes and to a young blind girl from his prison cell before
his execution and her sight was restored. This
Jingles (PK-K)
The little poems and ditties in this book book shares this legendary story in a simple and
brought childhood memories rushing back into straightforward way. The unique thing about
my mind. You should definitely get this book this book is the colorful mosaics that illustrate
for your kids so they can learn and appreciate the story beautifully. Retold and illustrated by
the rhymes that generations of American chil- Robert Sabuda, 32 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
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The Salamander Room (2-4)
Any child who likes creepy and crawly creatures will love this book about little Brian, who
finds a salamander in the woods. Brian wants
the little salamander to come and live with him.
Soon, he is dreaming how he can make his
bedroom the perfect salamander home for his
new friend. This is a perfect story to read before
bedtime, as the storyline is simple, yet descriptive, and your child's imagination will quickly
go to work figuring out how they can turn their
bedroom into the perfect home for their wildlife
friends. As you turn each page, the colorful and
detailed illustrations morph Brian's bedroom
from an ordinary room to an extraordinary forest
habitat for the salamander. 20 pgs, pb. - elise
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☼Salt in His Shoes (PK-3)
Michael Jordan grew up to become a 6’6”
NBA superstar, but when he was a boy, he was
one of the shortest players on his neighborhood
team. When Michael expresses his frustrations
to his mother, she tells him he will grow taller if
he sprinkles salt in his shoes and says a prayer
every night. For several months, Michael does
just that—but he doesn’t seem to be growing
any taller. Could it be size is not as important
as practice, dedication, and hard work? This
inspiring story was written by Deloris Jordan,
Michael’s mother. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt (PK-3)
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Saving Sweetness (PK-3)
Sweetness is a little girl who lives in an orphanage in a dusty old town out West. One day,
she decides to run away because she is tired of
having to scrub the floor with a toothbrush. So
Mrs. Sump, who runs the orphanage, calls the
sheriff to look for Sweetness. But every time the
sheriff catches up with the little girl, she manages to get away. Will Sweetness have to return
to the orphanage? This funny story is a prequel
to Raising Sweetness. By Diane Stanley. Illus.
by G. Brian Karas. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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☼Six-Dinner Sid (PK-3)
Sid is one lucky cat. He lives at six different
addresses, so he has six different owners and
gets six dinners every night! Sid is well-fed and
content, and he enjoys getting six times the
affection and attention. That is, until he gets sick
and has to go to the vet six times! What will Sid
do now? By Inga Moore. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Snowflake Bentley (PK-AD)
While most farmers get up at dawn to tend
to their animals and land, William A. Bentley
got up to photograph early morning dew dripping form leaves and hanging from the delicate
strands of a spider web. But most of his life was
spent photographing another form of moisture snow. From the time Bentley was a young boy
until his death, he was fascinated with snow.
Although most of his friends and neighbors
thought he was wasting time, he devoted most
of his time and money to studying snowflakes.
He experimented over and over again to find
a way to photograph snowflakes before they
melted or evaporated so that people could
appreciate them. It is he who first took note
of the snowflakes' unique hexagonal shape, as
well as the fact that no two are the same - the
reason for which he also discovered. This book
of his life and work reads like a storybook, but
tells the true story of a man who had a passion
for his work. Additional facts about Bentley are
shared in the margins, to complete the picture
of the man now known simply as "Snowflake
Bentley". hc.
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Stone Soup (PK-3)
When three hungry soldiers arrive in the village,
the people quickly hide their food, because they
fear strangers and they are selfish. The soldiers
ask at each door for some food, but no one has
any to spare for them. Rather than complain,
the soldiers declare they will have to make stone
soup, if anyone can at least loan them a large
pot. Well, this is a strange thing indeed, so
one of the villagers quickly brings them a pot.
They fill it with water and add three stones.
The villagers are so amazed, they are quick to
volunteer additional ingredients at the soldiers'
request, and thus eventually everyone enjoys a
fine meal fit for a king - all from a few stones!
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Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening
(PK-4)
Robert Frost's classic, beautiful poem is wonderfully illustrated with soft, snowy pictures.
hc.
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Stories from Around the World (K-6)
All around the world there are stories being
told; stories that teach and stories that just entertain. This book holds seventeen stories from
sixteen different cultures. The stories are from
foreign countries such as Scandinavia, Africa,
China, Iraq, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.
Meet the Great Greedy Beast from Africa, the
heavenly elephant from Sri Lanka, and the lucky
teakettle from Japan. Each story is filled with
unique and charming characters and includes
a great life lesson. Features lovely black-andwhite ink drawings, 160 pgs, pb. - elise
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Snowy Day (K-1)
One day Peter wakes up and there is snow
covering everything! He gets all bundled up
and heads outside for an adventuresome day in
the snow. Before he goes inside for the day,
he stows a snowball in his pocket. When he
checks his pocket before bed the snowball is
gone, and Peter is sad. Then he dreams that
all of the snow melted over night, but when he Storm in the Night (PK-2)
Grandfather, Thomas, and the cat, Ringo, find
wakes up there is even more snow.
themselves
in the middle of a storm, where all
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the lights have gone out. They're trying to figure
out what to do because they can't see enough
Socks (2-5)
A cute book about a little kitten named Socks to read and the electricity is out, so they can't
who is a spoiled, happy cat until a new baby watch TV either. Grandfather decides to tell
joins the family. Because of the lack of atten- Thomas of a tale about when he was a little boy
tion he receives, he gets into all kinds of (often and a storm he found himself afraid in. He tells
humorous) trouble. Luckily, Socks discovers the of how his bravery took over when he realized
new baby is a great friend before he gets into that his little dog, Melvin, was all alone outside
too much trouble. A great look at life with a and that he had to put his fear aside to venture
baby from a cat’s point of view. 158 pgs, pb, by out and rescue him. Written by Mary Stolz and
beautifully illustrated by Pat Cummings.
Beverly Cleary.
4.95
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Song and Dance Man (PK-3)
This cute book is filled with colorful, full-page
illustrations and a charming story that kids will
find appealing. Three grandchildren go to visit
their grandfather, who used to be a vaudeville
performer. He takes them up to the attic, breaks
out some of his old props and tap shoes, and
puts on a delightful show for them. This is a
sweet story that will also help kids relate to their
grandparents’ time and teach them about the art
of vaudeville. By Karen Ackerman, 32 pgs, pb.
~Rachel
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Story about Ping (PK-4)
Ping is a little duck living with his 50+ relatives
on a boat on the Yangtze River. Every day the
ducks leave the boat to swim and hunt for food,
and at night the master calls them all back. Ping
is always careful not to be the last duck back up
the little bridge into the boat, for the last duck
always gets a spank upon the back. One day
Ping gets careless, and too afraid to take his
punishment, he decides to hide instead of joining his family on the boat.
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Story of Ferdinand (PK-1)
It’s a classic story that children love. Ferdinand
is a big, strong bull who likes flowers more than
fighting, resting more than running, and sitting
more than stomping. However, an unseen bee
changes things in the blink of an eye, right when
the scouts are looking for the meanest, toughest
bull to take to the Madrid bullfight. Now what
will Ferdinand do? This classic storybook is
available independently or with an accompanying audio CD that includes professional narration of the entire book. - Zach
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They Were Strong and Good (1-6)
Though written for the author's own parents,
this book is a fine tribute to all of the early
mothers and fathers in America. While most of
them did not become great or famous, many of
them were strong and good and lived a hard life,
raising children and doing the best they could.
Accompanied by wonderfully detailed black
and white illustrations, this is a simply written,
moving book. hc.
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Three Bears (PK-3)
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Tikki Tikki Tembo (PK-3)
"Do not play around the well," a Chinese
mother tells her sons, who don't always listen
to her. Sure enough, one day they are playing
by the well and Chang, the second born son,
falls in. His brother runs to tell his mother, who
sends him for help, and Chang is soon rescued.
The boys stay away from the well for a while,
but they return one day and the honored first
son falls into the well. Chang runs to tell his
mother that Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari
bari ruchi-pip peri pembo - which is his brother's honorable name, as the cherished firstborn
- has fallen into the well, but the long tiresome
name is so hard to keep repeating, Chang begins
to worry they will not make it in time! Also
available in a book and CD set, read by actress
Marcia Gay Harden.
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff (PK-3)
The classic tale of the family of three billy
goats who go on a journey to find the meadow
full of grass and daisies so they can eat and eat
and get fat. Of ourse, at the bridge they meet
an unexpected obstacle - the troll who was as
mean as he was ugly - and just about as hungry. Time of Wonder (1-3)
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Will the billy goats be able to outsmart him?
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Timothy Goes to School (PK-3)
Timothy is excited about starting school—until
Three Little Kittens (PK-3)
Read about three little kittens that lost their he meets Claude. Claude always wears the best
mittens in this Mother Goose Classic. By Paul clothes, gives the right answers, and has the
most friends. Will Timothy ever enjoy school?
Galdone. 32 pgs, pb.
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5.35 Could it be he’s not the only student having
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8.25 problems with his seatmate? By Rosemary
Tale of Custard the Dragon (PK-3)
Wells. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
Includes two audio readings of the book—
Belinda is a brave little girl. Most of her pets
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4.25
one with and one without page-turn signals.
are as well - her cat Ink, her mouse Blink, and
Lively music and sound effects are included.
her dog Mustard are all very brave. Belinda’s pet
dragon Custard, however, is anything but brave!
To Market, to Market (PK-2)
How does Custard, the realio, trulio, cowardly Three Little Pigs (PK-3)
This is a witty little story about what happens
Three little pigs set off to build homes out of
dragon react when a pirate climbs into Belinda’s
window? Find out in this classic picture book straw, wood, and brick. See how they fare in when you bring home all the animals from the
from 1936. By Ogden Nash, illust. by Lynn this classic tale. The audio comes in two ver- market. The pig’s in the kitchen, the lamb’s on
sions, with and without page turn signals, and the bed, the cow’s on the couch, and there’s a
Munsinger. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
duck on her head! The hen’s in the cupboard,
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5.35 the goose is there too, the goat’s in the closet,
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Ten, Nine, Eight (PK-K)
she do? Anne Miranda writes with light rhyme,
A heart-warming bedtime story that teaches
while Janet Stevens illustrates pages full of visual
your child to count down from ten. Follow Three Names (PK-2)
Great-Grandfather says he was young once humor - a trout leaping from a bucket, a pig
along with a father and daughter as they count
while they are getting ready to go to bed. A - a hundred years ago, but that's not true. He snout burrowing into a bag of potato chips, and
had a four-legged, white-pawed, long-snouted a lamb in a dishwasher among other things.
Caldecott Honor Book by Molly Bang.
5.35
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just appeared and nobody knew what his name
was, so they each called him something differ☼There’s No Such Thing as a Dragon (PK-2)
One morning, Billy Bixbee wakes up to find a ent. Throughout the story, Three Names is there Tornado (1-4)
So how did a dog end up with the name
kitten-sized dragon in his room. When he tells through all of the seasons, and even at school.
his mother, she insists “There’s no such thing as Great-Grandfather tells the story of this beloved "Tornado"? Because that's how he arrived.
a dragon!” The dragon keeps growing and grow- dog to his great grandson in this tale written When a family waits out a tornado in their celing, eventually filling the entire house! Still, by Patricia Maclachlan and accompanied by lar, farmhand Pete tells of the dog that came
to his own family when he was a child - via a
his mother insists that dragons aren’t real. This Alexander Pertzoff's watercolor illustrations.
4.95 tornado. The dog's strange arrival isn't the only
classic, humorous story has delighted readers for 000756 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
unusual thing about this dog - Pete helps pass
thirty-five years. By Jack Kent. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
the waiting time with stories of the dog doing
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5.50 Three Pigs (PK-3)
This unique storybook offers an interesting card tricks, saving a turtle's life, and the rivalry
twist to the traditional Three Pigs story. Though between Tornado and the cat. This 49-pg chilit starts normally with the wolf huffing and puff- dren's book is an enjoyable read. ~ Zach
3.65
ing, the pigs then escape the storybook and 025043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
wonder through empty pages, coming across
other fated characters from common fables and
pulling them to safety as well. When the pigs are Tough Boris (PK-2)
Boris von der Borch is a pirate with a reputaready, they return to the third pig’s brick home
with their new friends, and the wolf doesn’t tion of being mean, but by the end you might
seem to be much of a threat anymore. Detailed, get a different picture of him. This book has
colorful illustrations help fill this book with lots some text, but it is actually more of a picture
of fun. By David Wiesner, 40 pgs, hc. ~Rachel book. Illustrations by Kathryn Brown.
5.35
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Tacky and the Winter Games (PK-3)
These cute children’s books feature a unique
penguin named Tacky who doesn’t quite fit in
with the rest of the pretty penguins. He’s not
graceful and quiet; instead, he does cannonballs and sings rowdy songs. Even though Tacky
seems like an outcast sometimes, the other penguins come to realize he’s nice to have around,
even if he is a bit different. In this book, Tacky’s
usual mishaps may keep the group from winning
a medal. The book features colorful illustrations
and a cute story that is fun to read. By Helen
Lester, pb. ~Rachel
046633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
5.35
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Travels With My Family (2-5)
This cute book features a family who spends a
lot of time vacationing. The son likes vacationing but wishes his parents didn’t always take
them to the remote places they seem to enjoy so
much. Told from his point of view, the book is
basically a collection of stories about their rambling vacations, taken primarily in their non-airconditioned car. The trips range from surviving
a hurricane in Maine to seeing an alligator in a
Florida swamp to blowing a tire in the middle of
the New Mexican desert. Overcoming boredom
and many little dangers, the adventurous family
ends up having quite the time. Semi-short chapters and the kid’s point of view make this perfect
for beginning chapter readers. By Marie-Louise
Gay and David Homel, 120 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
006587 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
5.95
Tree is Nice (2)
A wonderful little book to remind us of all the
things a tree is good for and how often we take
small, pleasant things for granted. The simple
beauty, the shade, and the fun a child can have
in a tree house or on a tire swing hanging from a
branch. With each season, the tree changes and
does different things for us. Written by Janice
May Udry and illustrated by Marc Simont, this
book has won The Caldecott Medal.
002411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
☼True Story of the 3 Little Pigs (K-3)
Are you an open-minded person who likes to
hear both sides of a story before you take a side?
Do you ever wonder how different the story of
the three little pigs would be if you heard it
from the wolf’s perspective? Well, the answer
to that question is… very different. You might
even think those unfriendly pigs had it coming.
You may find yourself feeling pretty sorry for
that wolf, who is forever made out to be a bad
guy, in all those versions of this tale. Turns out
he was just looking to borrow a cup of sugar so
he could make his grandmother a birthday cake.
And he might have had a bad cold. But did he
intentionally knock over houses? No, those pigs
just didn’t build them right and when he had to
sneeze, he had to sneeze. What if the house
falling, or the fear of the wolf (not based on
anything, of course) killed the pig, and the wolf
just happened to find them like that? Waste not,
want not, right? This hilarious story gives you
a whole new perspective on the whole episode.
And as an added bonus, you can flip the book
over and read it again… in Spanish. If you can
read Spanish, that is! pb, 56 pgs (28 pgs each
version). ~ Megan
023588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.50
Truman's Aunt Farm (PK-2)
Truman finds a mysterious box on his doorstep
that turns out to be a gift from his Aunt Fran.
When he realizes it's the ant farm he wanted,
he excitedly sends in for the ants and receives
the wrong kind! Truman learns the best ways to
feed his aunts and keep them occupied, and he
decides maybe aunts aren't such a bad thing to
be in excess of! They are strong, happy, charming, and clever. He writes his Aunt Fran with
appreciation and requests to keep the aunts
coming, but eventually he runs out of room and
something must be done.
000760 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
5.35
Ugly Duckling (K-5)
022133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
5.35
Uncle Jed’s Barbershop (K-5)
I may be turning 30 this year, but I still have
a soft spot for a really good children’s book.
You know the kind I mean - the sweet, tugat-your heartstrings storybooks with endearing
characters, inspiring themes and rich, colorful
illustrations. As soon as I picked up Uncle Jed’s
Barbershop, I knew I had found just such a
book. Winner of the Coretta Scott King award,
this lovely picture book tells the heartwarming tale of a young girl named Sarah Jean who
grows up admiring her Great-Uncle Jed for his
kindness and tenacity.
An African-American man living in the South
during the height of racial segregation, Jed dares
to dream the American dream of owning his
own business. He knows it will take years of
saving to realize his aspirations, and he works
diligently as a traveling barber in the meantime.
Despite ensuing setbacks including paying for
Sarah Jean’s emergency surgery and the loss of
his savings at the onset of the Great Depression,
Uncle Jed undauntedly presses on towards his
goal. At last, at the age of 79, Jed is finally able
to open his shiny new barbershop, and all his
loyal customers turn out for the grand opening.
Prepare to be inspired by this story that celebrates family and community, and teaches the
value of triumphing over obstacles in pursuit of
a dream. 33 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel P.
043029 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
7.75
☼Uncle Wiggily’s Story Book (PK-2)
Children growing up in the first half of the
20th Century were familiar with Uncle Wiggily,
the “bunny rabbit gentleman” who entertained
children with funny, amusing stories. This collection contains thirty-six Uncle Wiggily stories
introducing readers to a lively cast of children
and animal characters, including Nurse Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy (a muskrat housekeeper), Baby
Bunty (a rabbit), Grandpa Goosey Gander, and
others. There are stories about holidays, animals, childhood diseases, animals, recreation,
and more. Delightful black and white period
illustrations appear throughout the text. By
Howard R. Garis. 247 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
048787 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 12.15
Velveteen Rabbit (3-4)
One Christmas morning, the little Boy receives
a sawdust-filled velveteen rabbit. Just another
addition to the Boy's already massive collection
of toys, Rabbit is quickly forgotten and overlooked. When a stroke of random luck "reunites"
the Boy and Rabbit, they quickly become an
inseparable pair. The velveteen rabbit finally
begins to understand what Skin Horse means
when he talks about being "real." Then one day,
the Boy comes down with scarlet fever. Happy
when the fever breaks and the Boy is well
enough to play again, Rabbit, who stayed by the
Boy's side all throughout his illness, learns that
he must be destroyed. Read to find out the fate
of this much-loved rabbit. ~ Enh
007756 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
2.95
Velveteen Rabbit w/ Audio CD (PK-3)
Adapted for younger readers, this storybook
tells about the beloved stuffed Rabbit who
yearns to become real through the love of his
owner. With colorful, detailed illustrations,
the book is perfect for young readers and readalouds. Written by Margery Williams and illustrated by Elizabeth Miles, the captivating book is
32 pgs, pb. Also included in this set is an audio
CD with two tracks; one reads the entire story
with page-turn signals and one reads it without.
The story is beautiful narrated by Emily Bauer
and includes some music that complements the
reading. Each track runs about 13 minutes. This
set provides a great way to share this classic
children’s tale with your kids. ~ Rachel
030331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
7.50
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (PK-3)
A little caterpillar is born and begins his journey of trying to satisfy his enormous appetite.
Each day he eats more and more, until he's
no longer a little caterpillar. This classic story
by Eric Carle is illustrated by his characteristic,
colorful collages. Board book.
004170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99
7.95
Very Last First Time (PK-3)
Hunting for mussels on the frozen sea floor is
a common practice in Eva’s Inuit village. Ever
since she was a little girl, she has accompanied
her mother below the icy surface in hopes to
gather enough to fill their buckets. This year is
different, though. This year Eva must go alone.
Join her as she collects mussels for eating and
races to finish before the tide comes in. Written
by Jan Andrews with colored illustrations by Ian
Wallace. 28 pgs, hc. - Tasha
Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole (K-3)
Looking for a book that shows what friendship 006621 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95 12.75
is all about? Or how about a book that is just
downright cute? If so, this book is just right for Voices in the Park (PK-3)
Two parents from different families each take
you. Together Mouse and Mole demonstrate
what it takes to build a true friendship simply their child and dog to the park. The story of
by putting the other one’s needs before their what happens in the park is told from four
own. Throughout the book both Mouse and viewpoints: the mother, her son, the father,
Mole make mistakes in their relationship but are and his daughter. Charming, whimsical illustraquick to make things right again. The actions of tions abound in this picture book. By Anthony
each character give the book the same flavor as Browne. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
5.95
that of the Frog and Toad series. This book will 025341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
not only bring joy to your child but you can take
joy as well knowing a much needed educational Wagon Wheels (1-3)
The children face a harsh Kansas winter, a
message is being brought to them through the
prairie fire, and a lengthy separation from their
turning of each page. 46 pgs, pb. ~ Tasha
023491 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.75 father. By Barbara Brenner.
019892 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
2.95
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Adventures of Tom Sawyer (5-7)
Tom Sawyer is the orphaned rascal who loves
adventure and hates rules. Superstitious and
devious, Tom gets into plenty of trouble on his
own, but throw in a real-life murder, buried treasure, and getting lost in a cave during a Sunday
school picnic and you've got real adventure.
Two paperback editions are available. The
Scholastic edition provides an introduction by
Jean Craighead George and boasts 319 pages.
The unabridged Puffin Classics Juvenile edition
has an introduction by Richard Peck, occasional
b & w illustrations, a glossary, and historical
background material. 320 pgs, pb.
010516 Scholastic Edition . . . 4.99
3.65
046433 Puffin Juvenile Ed. . . 4.99
3.55
Walking with Henry: Based on the Life and
Works of Henry David Thoreau (PK-3)
Follow Henry David Thoreau as he walks
through the wilderness. Each right hand page
contains a beautifully painted landscape scene,
while the left hand page describes Thoreau’s
travels in simple prose. The final page of the
book contains fifteen quotes from this famous
nature writer’s works. A great way to introduce
Thoreau to a young audience. By Thomas
Locker. 32 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
044166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 13.05
When I Was Young in the Mountains (PK-2)
The story of a content young girl growing up
in the mountains with her brother and grandparents. The text offers a gentle look into her
simple life and joys, well illustrated by wonderful pictures.
000774 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
☼Wanda’s Roses (K-2)
One morning, Wanda notices a bare and
thorny bush in the empty corner lot. Convinced
it’s a rosebush, she does all she can to make
roses bloom. She works hard, cleaning up
the lot and watering and tending to her plant.
Weeks go by and no roses grow—which is
no surprise to the grown-ups, who long ago
dismissed it as a thornbush. However, Wanda
is determined to grow a rose garden, no matter what! An optimistic tale that celebrates the
power of community. By Pat Brisson. Illust. by
Maryann Cocca-Leffler. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
047334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95
7.75
Who Took the Farmer's Hat? (1)
The Farmer lost his hat and is looking all
over for it! He's asked just about every animal
nearby where his hat has gone to, but all of the
animals have mistaken his hat for something
else. Wait until you see what has happened to
it! By Joan L. Nodset, pictures by Fritz Siebel.
002228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
Wee Gillis (PK-2)
This classic storybook is about a young boy
named Wee Gillis who lives in Scotland.
Everyone on his mother’s side is a Lowlander
and everyone on his father’s side is a Highlander.
Wee Gillis enjoys both ways of life, so when his
uncles start pressuring him to pick a permanent
home, he can’t make up his mind. Luckily,
another unexpected option comes along, which
allows Wee Gillis to make his own way in the
world. Detailed black and white drawings that
take up every other page and the simple, easyto-read text have made this a favorite for both
kids and adults. By Munro Leaf, 70 pgs, hc.
~Rachel
007489 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 12.25
Abel’s Island (3-5)
Read about the adventures of Abel, a mouse
who must learn to survive alone on a deserted
island after he is swept away from his wife during a rainstorm. Does he have what it takes to
find his way back home? Will he ever see his
wife again? Black and white illustrations are After the Dancing Days (5-9)
It's been a year and a half since thirteen-yearincluded throughout the book. 119 pgs, pb. ~
old Annie has seen her father, but finally the
Lisa
028050 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50 Great War is over and he is coming home.
As she waits for him at the train station, she
Adventures of Don Quixote Thrift Edition (3-6) is suddenly confronted with the realities of a
Greatly influenced by the many books he has distant war when she watches lines of crippled
read on the rules of chivalry, Don Quixote and soldiers disembark. Although relieved to find
his “squire” Sancho Panza embark on a series of her father, who is a doctor, unharmed, she is
outrageous adventures that are often the result puzzled at his choice to continue working with
of Quixote’s wild imagination. Among others, the injured soldiers rather than settling back in
they meet a mighty lord (the innkeeper) and at the local hospital. Everyone else, including
fight against the giants (the windmills). While her mother, seems to be in a hurry to forget
specifically geared for a younger audience, this the war, especially after glamorous Uncle Paul
abridged version by Argentina Palacios provides was killed. Although Annie continues to grieve
a well-rounded sampling of the adventures for her uncle, and is haunted by visions of
Quixote encounters in Cervantes’s original. 59 the wounded soldiers, she finds herself drawn
to the hospital where her father works. As
pgs, pb. ~ Enh
004108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65 she befriends several recovering soldiers, she
unravels the mystery of her Uncle Paul's death,
and discovers how much the gift of time and
friendship means to those who were indeed
"lucky" enough to come home. By Margaret I.
Rostkowski, 217 pgs. - Jess
026589 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
We're Going on a Bear Hunt (PK-K)
This delightful story shows a family of four
frolicking through the forest and plains, searching for a bear. Their fun journey suddenly gets
exciting when they find a bear and have to
quickly retrace their steps to get home safely.
Varying landscape drawings in black-and-white
and color illustrate the storybook, and the
simple, large font, repeating text is great for
beginning readers. The story comes in a paperback 10.5" x 9.5" size or a durable board book
measuring 6" x 5". ~ Rachel S.
016900 Paperback . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.15
001893 Boardbook . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.55
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Where the Wild Things Are (PK-3)
Max runs around the house getting into all
kinds of mischief until his mother calls him
“Wild Thing!” and he is sent to his room without
supper. As Max sits in his room, it turns into a
forest and he comes to a private boat and sail
through a day and some weeks and even a year
to where the wild things are. He becomes king
over all the wild things until all he wants to be
Adventures of Tom Sawyer CDs (3-AD)
is… home.
Experience the exciting story of Tom Sawyer
000863 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95
6.50
with this high-quality audio edition of the book.
The complete, unabridged novel by Mark Twain
Whistle for Willie (PK-3)
Peter wants to whistle for his dog Willie, but is read by Patrick Fraley, who is great to listen to
he has never whistled before. He practices all and even uses 36 different “voices” to add fun
day, trying everything to get a whistle to come and individuality to the characters. Comes on 6
out. Will Peter ever get it? By Ezra Jack Keats. CDs and runs a total of 7 hrs, 40 mins. ~Rachel
001362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 041735 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 21.75
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (1-3)
049653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.95
African Folk Tales Children’s Thrift (3-7)
This book holds a collection of 18 unabridged,
authentic African fables, recorded as they were
told by tribal members of Nigeria and other
cultures. The print is easy to read, and 19 illustrations are included. This selection of stories
was reprinted from West African Folk Tales and
More West African Folk Tales and includes stories like “The Man with Seven Dogs” and “Story
of a Farmer and Four Hyenas.” 60 pgs, pb.
020869 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
Middle School Books (4-6)
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No
Good, Very Bad Day (3-6)
Alexander is having a very bad day. He woke
up with gum in his hair, the dentist found a
cavity in his tooth, and his mom served lima
beans for dinner! This classic children’s book
has charming black and white illustrations. By
Judith Viorst; illust. by Ray Cruz. 28 pgs, pb.
~ Lisa
030597 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.15
Ali and the Golden Eagle (5-AD)
In the land of barren desert and isolated villages, Wayne Grover befriends a whole village
with a single gift - a golden eagle. This village
in Southwest Saudi Arabia is isolated from most
of the outside world, and training their falcons
to hunt is an important part of their lives. This
is an amazing, true story of how one boy trains
the golden eagle brought by Wayne and has
success with the bird beyond anything anyone
ever imagined. 150 pgs of absolutely riveting,
easy-to-read story. ~ Zach
025636 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99
9.95
Alice in Wonderland (5-AD)
Lewis Carroll invites you to go with Alice
down the rabbit hole. Follow the white rabbit as he's in a hurry for the queen's game of
croquet, recite Old Father William with the
mushroom-perching caterpillar, find out why
the mock turtle is so full of sorrow, and attend a
mad tea party. Wonderland is a fantasy world
of nonsense, overflowing with contradiction and
absurdity. Read how Alice manages to discover
her identity and shrink and grow while she
struggles to make sense of her kooky environment. Contains original illustrations by John
Tenniel. Both versions are unabridged, but the
design and layout of the Evergreen Classic edition is more appealing to younger readers.
005860 Dover Thrift . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
2.95
029302 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 19.25
This complete and unabridged reading of
Lewis Carroll’s classic story brings the wonder of Wonderland to life as Alice meets all
the various inhabitants of the curious world
and tumbles through her adventure. Read by
actor and award-winner Jim Dale, the story
runs 2 hours, 57 minutes and comes on 3
CDs. ~Rachel
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland/Through the
Looking Glass (3-AD)
This Wordsworth Classic Edition includes
two unabridged tales from Lewis Carroll. In
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice falls
down a rabbit hole and enters Wonderland,
where she encounters such characters as the
White Rabbit, the Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat, The
Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, and more. In the
sequel, Through the Looking Glass and What
Alice Found There, Alice wonders what life is
like on the other side of a mirror and then is
transported into that wacky world, where she
reunites with some old friends and meets some
new characters like Tweedledee, Tweedledum,
Humpty Dumpty, and the Jabberwock. These
are two adventure-filled stories about Alice that
are loved by readers of all ages. 288 pgs, pb.
011928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
All Alone in the Universe (5-8)
If you’ve enjoyed Criss Cross, by the same
author, you will want to read this companion,
which feels more like a prequel. Debbie is the
sole main character in this novel, and she struggles with a long-lasting friendship that appears
to be drying up. She drifts about, feeling aimless and rejected, puzzling over her mother’s
ability to make friends with the oddest people,
and worrying that she’ll never find another best
friend. Meanwhile, she puzzles over a dissolving neighborhood family, makes friends with a
gardener, and tentatively begins to spend time
with potential new friends her age. Like Criss
Cross, this book has an episodic feel to it, with
lots of the author’s drawings built into every
story. 198 pgs, pb. – Jess
003417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
All-of-a-Kind Family (4-AD)
Follow the adventures of one Jewish immigrant
family living in the upper east side of New
York City during the turn of the 20th century.
Although they live a simple life, the five girls Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie (and
later baby Charlie!) find adventure in everything
they do from visiting the market and the library
to performing routine chores in their own home.
These loveable characters share a strong family
bond and delight in celebrating both Jewish holidays and everyday adventures together. This
is the first book in the wholesome, enjoyable,
well-written series by Sydney Taylor.
025502 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
5.00
All Sail Set (5-AD)
A story set on the Flying Cloud, a clipper ship
built by Donald McKay, as it attempts on its
maiden voyage to go around the horn of Africa
and make the trip from New York to California
in record time. Following Enoch Thacher, a
young boy in desperate need of money, as he
signs on to the crew, the rich sea-talk and vivid
detail make you feel like you’re there. Pictures
grace the pages here and there, helping your
imagination along a bit. The race to get to
California during the gold rush is real, as was
the ship, so you feel grounded in reality while
following the young man’s exploits. 171 pgs.
~ Mark
006520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 10.95
Along Came a Dog (4-8)
This book by Maurice Sendak shares a moving story about a red hen, a black dog, and a
farmer. The dog comes to the farm in the spring,
just when the red chicken needs help protecting
her eggs. The dog and chicken become friends,
although they don’t always get along. The
farmer wants to kill the dog, or at least drive
him off the farm, because he wrongly believes
the dog has killed some of his chickens. The dog
must hide from the farmer while protecting the
hen and her eggs. The story is suspenseful and
touching, with an ending full of reconciliation
and friendship. 172 pgs, pb.
026596 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
4.35
Amber on the Mountain (3-7)
There's something beautiful about the mountain ways, but the mountain is a lonely place
for little Amber. One day, Anna arrives with
her father, who is going to build a road up the
mountain. Even though Amber is shy, she musters up the courage to say "hey" to Anna one day
in a meadow on the mountainside. Amber and
Anna become fast friends, and Anna decides to
teach Amber how to read. Amber has always
wanted to be able to read; however, there isn't a
school way up on the mountainside. With a lot
of determination and hard work, Amber is able
to read Anna's book about the princess spinning
gold. Anna then has the notion to teach Amber
how to write; however, the road is finished and
Anna and her family go home. Amber decides
to continue learning on her own. Can she find a
way to keep their friendship strong? This lovely
story is written by Tony Johnston and beautifully
illustrated with paintings by Robert Duncan. 30
pgs, pb. - elise
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4.95
Amos Fortune, Free Man (Elizabeth Yates)
(5-7)
The 1951 Newbery Medal Winner. Born a
prince in Africa, Amos Fortune believes he must
live to serve his people. Although captured and
brought to the United States as a slave, Amos
never forgets his high calling. In spite of his
circumstances, Amos lives his life as a testimony
to freedom - the freedom that can only come
from faith in God.
002481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
… And Now Miguel (3-8)
This coming-of-age story chronicles 12-yearold Miguel’s quest to be invited on the family
sheep drive to the mountains with the rest of the
men. Miguel’s family has raised sheep in New
Mexico for generations. As he explains it, “In
our family there is always one thing, and that is
the sheep. …Everything comes and goes. Except
one thing. The sheep.” As Miguel’s year comes
and goes, he decides the way to be accepted
as a man is to be the best sheep farmer he can
be - even if it means cutting school to look for
lost sheep, sweeping the shearing shed, taking
care of the sheep and numbering sheep to keep
track of them. When his father doesn’t seem
to respond to his efforts, he prays to the patron
saint of farmers, San Ysidro, for a miracle.
When Miguel’s family receives that bad news
that causes his wish to come true, he struggles
with the possibility that his wish caused misfortune. If he does go on the sheep drive now,
how can he enjoy it? A Newbery Medal winner
by Joseph Krumgold, 246 pgs, pb.
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Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl (4-10)
An unforgettable, stirring first-hand account
of the Holocaust, as you read Anne’s diary
and share her innermost thoughts, dreams, and
fears.
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4.75
Apple and the Arrow (3-8)
The legend of William Tell has survived for
more than seven hundred years. This fascinating book, with both color and black-and-white
illustrations, tells the story from Walter's point
of view. Walter is William's son who has the
apple shot off his head. That's not the biggest
danger Walter faces, though, as he and his
father struggle for the freedom of their family, their village, and their country. See how
Switzerland was born in this intriguing story that
has been past down for generations.
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Around the World in 80 Days (5-AD)
Published by Living Books Curriculum, this
unabridged Jules Verne classic is enhanced with
bolded vocabulary words (keyed to a glossary
in the back) and plenty of period illustrations.
This book also includes a map showing the
eighty-day journey of Phileas Fogg, a timeline
of the days, events and places featured in the
novel, and a biography of the author. 298 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
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Aurie’s Wooden Leg (3-7)
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6.25
Baby Island (5-9)
By the author of Caddie Woodlawn, this book
shares the story of two sisters caught up in an
unusual adventure. Mary, 12, and Jean, 10,
are headed to Australia to live with their father.
When their ship begins to sink, Mary and Jean
hurry to help some of the passengers they've
met with their babies. As circumstance would
have it, Mary and Jean manage to make it to a
lifeboat with four babies, and then their lifeboat
is cast off for fear there isn't enough time to
load more passengers. Mary and Jean do their
best to keep the babies safe and happy while
their lifeboat bobs around in the sea, and it is
a relief when they land on a little island. They
promptly name the island "Baby Island," but it
isn't all fun and games - they need food, water,
and shelter, and it's not easy with four babies in
their care. 160 pgs.
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Ballet Shoes (3-8)
I came across this novel at a library book sale
when I was younger, and I read it many times!
The heroines, Pauline, Petrova and Posy, are
three orphans who have been adopted by “Great
Uncle Matthew” (often referred to as G.U.M.),
a famous fossil hunter. Although he has been
gone exploring the world for years, the three
girls are growing up at his estate under the care
of Nana, their old nurse, and Sylvia, G.U.M.’s
great-niece. With funds finally running low,
Sylvia and Nana decide to take in boarders,
and teach the girls at home. Fortunately, two
doctors and a dance instructor come to board,
and while the doctors volunteer to teach the
girls, the dance instructor suggests that they join
the Children’s Academy of Dancing and Stage
Training, which will train them for free, then
take a percentage of their pay when they are
working. The girls apply themselves seriously
to their work, each developing talents in different areas. However, the question remains, will
G.U.M. ever return, and will Pauline, Petrova
and Posy become famous performers? 234 pgs,
pb. By Noel Streatfield. – Jess
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☼Bambert’s Book of Missing Stories (5-8)
In a large town, there is a small man named
Bambert. Beset by health problems and many
failed attempts to fix his spine, he is forced to
live an almost hermit-style life with his friend,
Mr. Bloom. Because of all these complications,
Bambert is very short and hardly leaves their
shared house. His true gift is writing, although
people only offer him jobs that exploit his crippling shortness. One day, he comes upon his
Book of Dreams and decides to separate the
stories and send them each out on folded hot-air
Japanese tea-lights to the world. He determines
that they should go out to their own part of
the world and find their own characters. As
Bambert receives each story back, he rewrites
them, replacing characters and settings according to where they were returned from. He feels
that this vastly improves the original story lines,
almost completely changing them.
There are 11 stories underlying the main work,
and throughout and in every story are colorfully
drawn pictures describing the scenes. The book
is very well-written and engaging, though at
times a little sad. I found the underlying displays of friendship and kindness on the part of
Mr. Bloom a maturing and inspirational example for the reader. 110 pages, pb. - Stephen
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Bandit’s Moon (4-8)
Newberry Medal author Sid Fleischman presents his readers with a captivating book about
an unlikely pair who come together in search
of two very different things. Set in the time of
the California Gold Rush, Annyrose desires to
reunite with her brother who set out for golddigging territory. Never did she think the man
to help her would be the West’s most famous
outlaw, Joaquin Murieta. In exchange for his
help Annyrose teaches Murieta how to read and
aids him in his search for justice. Join them as
they learn about friendship and face the adventures of the West. Pages include occasional
black/white illustrations. 184 pgs, pb. – Tasha
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Banner in the Sky (5-12)
Josef Matt, the only man to ever try to conquer
this last summit of the Alps, met his end in the
pursuit. Now his son, Rudi, dares to complete
the same task in memory of his father. Setting
off with his father's red shirt, Rudi must courageously pass through the same chasm that took
his father's life and finish the rest of the challenging climb in order to plant the shirt at the
top of the peak. ~ Steph
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Barry The Bravest Saint Bernard (3-4)
The Swiss Alps can be a dangerous place;
travelers can get lost in the snowstorms or even
buried in avalanches. During the days when
travel through the mountains was accomplished
on foot or by horse, the Saint Bernard Monastery
located high in the mountains in Switzerland
raised Saint Bernard dogs to help these travelers.
In the most extreme cases, the dogs were used
to find those buried under avalanches. The most
famous of the dogs was named Barry. During his
lifetime, Barry saved more than forty lives. Learn
about the many feats and accomplishments of
Barry, and how his memory is still honored
today. ~ Enh
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☼Bat 6 (5-7)
The year is 1949, and the sixth-grade girls
of Barlow and Bear Creek Ridge are excited
because they finally get to play in the annual
softball game—the Bat 6. This novel follows
the rival teams as they practice and prepare for
the big game. The book is unique because it
tells the story entirely from the perspectives of
each of the girls on the two teams, switching
between different “voices” of girls from different
backgrounds. Also significant is the fact that a
Japanese-American girl, Aki, is a player on the
Bear Creek team, something that is difficult for
some people to accept given the prejudices of
the post-World War II era. 230 pgs, pb. By
Virginia Euwer Wolff. ~ Lisa
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☼Bearstone (3-7)
This award-winning book is the story of Cloyd,
a fourteen-year-old Ute boy with a bad history
who is running out of chances. After running
away from the group home for Native American
boys, he’s sent to work on a Colorado farm for
old rancher Walter Landis. Cloyd settles in to
life on the ranch and finds a friend in Walter.
One day, Cloyd finds a mysterious green stone
carving of a bear, which he takes as a sign
because of the significance of the bear to the
Ute people. After he discovers Walter has
agreed to let men on his land hunt for bear,
Cloyd explodes and nearly ruins everything
when he destroys Walter’s peach trees in his
rage. Walter gives Cloyd one last chance to
redeem himself by helping open up the old
man’s abandoned mine. What ensues will test
Cloyd to the end of his abilities, his character,
and his loyalty. 154 pages, pb. By Will Hobbs.
~ Rachel D.
048306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Beat the Story Drum, Pum-Pum (2-6)
Five rhythmic Nigerian folktales retold and
illustrated by Ashley Bryan. All of the stories are
about animals and the conflicts between them
with some very valuable lessons included. In
Hen and Frog, Hen prepares for a storm while
Frog is unhelpful and overconfident. What
happens when the tables turn and Frog needs
Hen's help? In Why Bush Cow and Elephant
are Bad Friends we learn the meaning of the
proverb "When two big ones fight, it is the grass
that suffers." In The Husband who Counted the
Spoonfuls, a man named Tagwayi has a horrible
habit which offends others and makes it impossible to keep a wife. Will he overcome this
and leave his life of loneliness behind? Some
animals were not meant to be friends- they were
meant for meals. In Why Frog and Snake Never
Play Together, Frog and Snake are best friends
until they find out they are not supposed to be.
If they were never told of this, would Snake's
predatory instincts eventually take over anyway?
How Animals Got Their Tails is a story about
how Raluvhimba, god of the Bavenda, created
the animals. Black, yellow and red woodcutlike illustrations augment the stories.
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Ben and Me (4-8)
According to Amos the mouse, he was the one
who helped Benjamin Franklin accomplish all of
his great deeds! All along, he sat up in Ben's fur
cap, dictating, advising, and observing. Amos
walks us through inventions such as the Franklin
Stove, electricity, and the lightning rod. We
also see the onset of the Revolutionary War,
where Franklin travels to France to ask for their
financial support. There, Amos attends many
dinners, negotiations, and meetings, while
working on a revolution of his own. He meets
Sophie, an aristo-rat, and learns that her seven
children are locked up in a cell and her husband
was banished to the U.S. Amos knows he must
help, so he calls upon Thomas Jefferson's rat,
Red, and some troops of his own, which culminates into quite a spectacle on the night of a
fancy ball at the French Court. Be braced for
funny moments in Ben and Amos's experiments
with electricity, Ben's swim, and the conspiracy
of the Declaration of Independence - I bet you
didn't know that the words were stolen from
mice! This a fun, light-hearted way to learn
some of our nation's history through the eyes of
a furry friend. By Robert Lawson.
008282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.25
Because of Winn-Dixie (4-AD)
India Opal Buloni is a ten-year old, lonely
preacher's daughter who has just moved to
Naomi, Florida, with her father. She doesn't
have any friends yet, but she is very independent
and likable. Right at the beginning of the book
she happens upon a dog in the grocery store and
quickly takes him into her home and her heart,
naming him "Winn-Dixie" in a moment of quick
thinking. The dog seems to mark a turning
point, and soon after the adoption she begins
making friends and getting to know people. He
seems to have a knack for making people like
him, despite his less than attractive appearance.
India makes friends, gets a job, and starts to care
about all the people around her… all because of ☼Beowulf: A Hero’s Tale Retold (3-6)
Winn-Dixie. A Newbery Honor award winner.
Gorgeously illustrated with detailed pen018720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.25 and-ink illustrations, this retelling of Beowulf
is simplified for younger readers. The classic
tale of the Anglo-Saxon warrior and his defeat
of the monster Grendel had been adapted to
use only Anglo-Saxon words still present in our
language, but it nevertheless retains the “flavor”
of the original work. By James Rumford. 48 pgs,
hc. ~ Lisa
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Belle Prater's Boy (5-10)
A cross-eyed, poor, twelve-year-old country Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Robinson) (4-6)
boy moves in with his grandmother after his
The annual Christmas pageant was safe and
mother, Belle Prater, mysteriously disappears. routine until the Herdmans, the worst kids in the
He lives next door to his cousin, who happens history of the world, blackmail their way into all
to be the town beauty. Though the cousins the main parts. What happens when kids who
appear to be very different from each other, they have never heard the story of Christmas interpret
soon become best friends and realize they have it for their new church? The audio version is
much in common. They spend most of their unabridged and performed by Tony Award wintime together and have adventures at church, ning actress Elaine Stritch. Two discs; run time
at school, and in the mountains around their is 90 minutes. Perfect for trips “over the river
home. The boy is funny and smart and impress- and through the woods” or for nights together
es his cousin with his outlook on life. She by the fire this Christmas. ~ Rachel D.
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ten over her own father's death. They help each 024578 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 12.95
other through family problems and eventually
Loretta Swit stars in this touching and
discover the truth about Belle. ~ Rachel S.
humorous Christmas story based on the
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book. 60 min.
The BFG (3-7)
Sophie’s adventure begins when a giant suddenly snatches her out of bed in the middle of
the night. Ideas of what he could possible want
race through her head until she lands on the only
logical explanation – dinner. Luckily, Sophie is
wrong, and soon discovers that her abductor is
actually a giant known as the Big Friendly Giant
(BFG), a “non-human bean eating giant.” His
fellow mates, however, are not so nice and feast
on unsuspecting children. When Bonecruncher,
Fleshlumpeater and the other giants decide to
satisfy their appetites in England, Sophie and
the BFG decide they must stop them at once.
Will Sophie and the BFG succeed? With black
and white illustrations and words that only the
young at heart will appreciate, Roald Dahl
presents his readers with a unique story sure to
please. 208 pgs, pb. – Tasha
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Big Red (5-9)
Danny and his father live in the Wintapi
wilderness on the edge of Mr. Haggin's estate.
When Danny sees the Irish setter for the first
time, he affectionately names him Red. Red
is a show dog that belongs to the wealthy Mr.
Haggin, but soon Danny and Red are inseparable. Haggin quickly recognizes the mutual
affection between dog and boy, and he offers
Danny a chance to care for Red and learn about
show dogs. Mr. Higgins allows Danny to keep
Red in his care at his home in the woods, but
this turns out to be a terrible mistake when Red
is forced to face the many dangers that lurk deep
in the heart of the wild. ~ Enh
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Big Wave (2-6)
This 57-page book will teach readers to appreciate how wonderful life can be. It tells the story
of two Japanese friends and how their lives are
changed when a large wave wipes out the village that one of them lives in. As they struggle to
overcome their sorrow, they learn that it is only
in the presence of danger that people can learn
to be brave. Add some romance and humor,
and you have a book guaranteed to please.
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Black Star, Bright Dawn (4-8)
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Blackthorn Winter (5-7)
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☼Blue Willow (5-8)
First published in 1940, this classic Newbery
Honor Book tells the story of Janey Larkin, a girl
whose father is a migrant worker. Janey’s family moves often, following the crops from farm
to farm. Her most prized possession is the blue
willow plate from her early childhood home,
which she dimly remembers. Janey longs for
the day when her blue willow plate—and her
family—can once again set down roots in a real
home. By Doris Gates. 172 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
048565 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
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☼Book of Three (4-7)
Step inside the mysterious, mythical country
of Prydain, with its castles, glistening swords,
beautiful landscapes, and brave heroes. Inspired
by Welsh mythology, this book tells the story of
Taran, who is the Assistant Pig-Keeper of Hen
Wen, Prydain’s only oracular pig. When the pig
escapes, Taran goes out to look for her, but he
finds himself up against challenges beyond his
imagination. He discovers that the Horned King
is on the loose and King Arawn is gathering forces of evil. He must warn his people before it’s
too late! First in a series. By Lloyd Alexander.
190 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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5.50
Boy of Old Prague (4-7)
In sixteenth-century Prague, a young serf,
Tomas, steals a chicken from his master’s
kitchen to feed his starving family. Caught, the
Christian Tomas is sentenced to servitude in
the Jewish ghetto. Tomas is terrified of working for the Jews, whom he has been taught to
hate and fear from an early age. Fortunately,
he soon realizes that the Jewish people are
human beings just like himself, and he discovers
greater friendship and kindness than he has ever
known. Simple black and white illustrations
appear throughout the story. By Sulamith IshKishor. Illust. by Ben Shahn. 92 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Boy’s King Arthur (3-12)
Sidney Lanier wrote this rousing collection of
tales, and they are republished here with omission of some minor passages and introductory
matter. The great stories of Arthur, Launcelot,
Guenevere, Tristram, Gareth, Galahad,
Percival, and the Holy Grail are all included.
With adventure, love, knights, fair ladies, gallant battles, and ideals of courage, honesty, and
loyalty, the stories are sure to please. Told in
the style and language of the original, the stories are enhanced with an insert of 15 full-color
illustrations by N.C. Wyeth. Readers will love
the age-old drama and romance of this book.
Broken Blade (5-7)
This historical fiction novel tells the story of 322 pgs, pb.
13-year-old Pierre, a boy from Montreal in 020896 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 12.25
1800. Pierre’s father is injured, and Pierre is
forced to take over his job so his family can sur- By the Great Horn Spoon (4-6)
When your aunt is in jeopardy of losing her
vive the cold Canadian winter. Pierre becomes a
voyageur for the North West Company and must house and having to fire all of her employees,
canoe a shipment of furs to Grand Portage and there's only one thing left to do - head for the
back again. Conditions are harsh with treach- California gold fields. Twelve-year-old Jack
erous waters, bloodied hands, and the men’s and the family butler Praiseworthy do just that.
cruel teasing over the 2400 mile trip through the From Boston to California, follow the advenFrench Canadian wilderness. This adventurous tures of this delightful pair as they seek to gain
coming-of-age story is well-written and focuses the funds needed to save the family home. ~
on an obscure aspect of Canadian history. By Zach
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5.25
William Durbin, 164 pgs, pb.
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Cabin Faced West (2-6)
Life was hard and friends were few for a young
Bound for Oregon (5-7)
Load up your covered wagon and join the girl in western Pennsylvania, but a visit from
Todd family as they journey from their comfort- General George Washington makes a lasting
able Arkansas home to the great unknown along impression. A true story handed down from
the Oregon Trail. With only a guide book and generation to generation until being published
their strong faith in God, the Todd family tackles by author Jean Fritz.
4.95
the dangerous two thousand mile journey with 002446 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
courage and a pioneering spirit. Through the
eyes of Mary Ellen, we see and experience the Caddie Woodlawn (5-6)
Caddie is an adventurer, a tomboy, imaginadifficulties of the Todd family as they encounter
rough terrain, broken down wagons, cholera, tive and brave. But is she brave enough to save
swollen river beds, and hostile Indians. In spite her family from an Indian massacre? Will she
of all this, nothing will stop them from their have to leave behind the life she loves when
dream of a homestead in the bountiful Oregon Father inherits an estate in England?
4.95
territory. This book is a great fictional introduc- 004912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
tion to life on the historical Oregon Trail. It is 028745 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . 19.98 15.95
Starring Emily Schulman, Season Hubley,
a great read and is full of concrete historical
James Stephens, Trey Parker, Betsy
information to accompany any study of the wild
Townsend, Victor DiMattia and Nick
Western Frontier and the pioneers who settled
Ramus. Running time is 105 minutes.
it. The author, Jean Van Leeuwen will draw
any reader into the story with the details of life
along the Oregon Trail. You can also track the Calico Bush (5-AD)
It is 1743, and Marguerite Ledoux is aboard
Todd family's progress chapter-by-chapter with
the use of the illustrated map provided on the the Isabella B. from France to the New World.
first two pages. Will the Todd family make it to Both of Marguerite's parents have passed away
Oregon before winter hits? 167 pgs, pb. - elise and she was orphaned by the age of 12, left in
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4.25 the care of nuns at a convent until the Sargent
Borrowers (3-6)
Underneath the kitchen floor is the tiny world
of the Borrowers - Pod and Homily Clock and
their daughter, Arrietty. Only Pod is allowed to
venture into the house above, because the danger of being seen by a human is too great. Yet
Arrietty won't listen. There is a human boy in
the house above and Arrietty is desperate for a
friend. The charm and magic of Mary Norton's
writing convinces children and grown-ups alike
that Borrowers really do exist.
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family took her in as a Bound-Out girl. As a
Bound-Out girl, Maggie (as she is now called)
takes care of the Sargent children and help with
the meals and other house chores in exchange
for meals and shelter. The long boat ride there
was a treacherous one, where she lost the
only family she had left, her grandparents. As
Marguerite and the family of strangers finally
near their home-to-be on the coast of Maine,
they are shocked to find the house burned down
by Indians. Marguerite and the Sargents build a
new log cabin, praying that it and the family will
be unharmed. Meanwhile, Marguerite develops
a close friendship with Hepsa Jordan, a kind,
wise, elderly woman who lives on Sunday
Island. Marguerite witnesses a year's worth of
struggle and fear, but she has become so close
to the children that when Mr. Sargent offers to
break the 6-year contract and give her an early
leave to go up to Quebec with the French, she
faces a very difficult decision. Rachel Field
writes an award-winning book about a young
girl who never ceases to amaze those who come
to know her with her tremendous amounts of
bravery, grit, and strength.
027699 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
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Call of the Wild (5-AD)
Buck enjoys life as the pampered family dog
of Judge Miller. When Manuel, the gardener's
helper, secretly steals Buck to be sold, the civilized lifestyle that Buck grew up under no longer
exists. It is the height of the Klondike gold rush,
and dogs like Buck are in high demand as sled
dogs. In a time and place when survival is an
everyday battle, Buck must adapt to a lifestyle
where primal instincts are the key to survival.
The Signet Classic Edition not only includes the
unabridged novel with an introduction by Alex
Kershaw, but presents several of London’s other
works including “Diable,” “An Odyssey of the
North,” “To the Man on Trail,” “To Build a
Fire,” and “Love of Life.” This edition has 180
pgs, pb. ~ Enh
038063 Signet Classic . . . . . . 4.99
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Call it Courage (4-10)
Polynesian boy sets out alone in a canoe to
conquer his fear of the ocean and to live up to
his name Mafatu, or Stout Heart.
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4.25
Capyboppy (3-6)
Young Bill Peet is an animal collector and his
room is full of frogs, spiders, toads and harmless
snakes. One spring he decides he would like to
add to his collection with a large boa snake. His
parents and younger brother are not in agreement with this, so Bill chooses a capybara, a
large rodent that looks a lot like a guinea pig.
At first no one in the family is to sure about their
new pet. But it takes no time at all for everyone
to fall in love with Capyboppy, a name Bill's
mother gave the capybara. Capyboppy gets to
play in the backyard and swim in the pool and
even lay on mother's lap while sitting with the
family in the evening. Until one day Capy starts
making a "mud wallow" in the backyard and
the family soon realizes Capy doesn't fit on the
couch with mother like he use to. What will the
Peet family do and what will happen to Capy?!
62 pgs.
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6.75
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch (Latham) (5-7)
1956 Newbery Medal winner. This is the true
story of Nathaniel Bowditch, who becomes an
indentured servant at the age of twelve when his
father apprenticed him to a chandlery after his
mother died. This ends his dreams of attending
Harvard. Through hard work and perseverance,
Nat continues his studies on his own. Was
Nathaniel destined to be a bookkeeper all his
life, or could he find a way to better use his
skills in mathematics? His discoveries in the
field of navigation are put to the test when Nat
becomes captain of his own ship.
007700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
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Cat Who Went to Heaven (3-9)
An ancient Japanese artist paints a masterpiece, which has been commissioned by the
village temple. While he paints, a little cat
watches. The artist draws a snail, a swan,
and a horse, all animals who have received
the blessing of Buddha. At last, moved by the
watching cat, he paints the cat into the picture
and is rewarded by a special Buddhist miracle.
This timeless fable of a cat that changes the life
of a poor artist has become a classic since its
first publication in 1930. This black-and-white
illustrated edition brings to life the magic and
wonder of the Buddhist legends. 73 pgs.
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4.75
Castaways of the Flying Dutchman (4-8)
I’m not quite sure what else could have been
packed in to this adventure – it already has a
shipwreck, a ghost ship, mystery, buried treasure, and an immortal boy! The hero is a mute
boy, who is mistreated by his step-family until
he runs away. After an altercation with his stepbrothers lands him in the harbor, the boy grabs
a rope and hauls himself up onto the side of a
departing ship – the “Flying Dutchman”. When
he is discovered, the greedy cook snatches
him up as a galley boy and puts him to work.
While the crew is rough and cruel, the captain,
who has an ulterior motive for this trip, is an
iron-tough disciplinarian who distrusts his crew
entirely. While it seems that the poor boy –
named Nebuchadnezzar by the crew – has
simply traded one sad existence for another,
a scrappy dog that finds its way onto the ship
at port brings him companionship. Tensions
mount as the captain forces the ship around the
Horn, despite loss of some crew and violent
weather. When the mutinous tension hits the
breaking point, intervention comes from a surprising place, and the ship and remaining crew
are destined to share a ghastly eternal fate. Will
Neb and his dog, Den be destined to wander
the world with the crew, or will they escape
the same punishment? With an abundance of
plot twists and fast-paced action, you’ll feel like
you’ve read several books after you finish this
one! This was probably the best piece of young
adult fiction I had the opportunity to read last
year (please note however, there is one instance
of “damn” by one of the villains). By Brian
Jacques (author of Redwall); 356 pgs, pb.
036476 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.75
Catherine, Called Birdy (5-9)
The 14-year old daughter of a knight, Catherine
records daily events from her perspective in her
diary. This humorous piece of historical fiction
shares what life was like during the medieval
times for an ordinary girl - if you can call
Catherine ordinary. Full of spunk and stubbornness, Catherine writes of the various ploys and
schemes she uses to ward off those her father
wishes to betroth her to. The common villagers
have a say in who they marry, why can't she?
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4.95
Castle in the Attic (4-6)
Mrs. Phillips has been with William and his
family since he was born. Now that he is old
enough to take care of himself, the homesick
Mrs. Phillips tells William that she will be going
back to England to her family. William is sad to
see Mrs. Phillips leave but, he is excited about
the present she has given him, a model castle
complete with drawbridge, moat, courtyard,
stable, armory, knight, and more. Along with
the castle comes the tale behind it. It is said that
the Silver Knight, thrown out of his kingdom by
the enemy, is destined to one day come back
to life to reclaim his land. When the tiny silver
knight comes to life in William's hand, a land of
dragons, wizards, and magic is revealed. ~ Enh
005029 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
Cay (5-8)
A young boy comes of age while shipwrecked,
blinded and stranded on an island with a black
man named Timothy. Despite being instilled
with racial prejudices, he learns to overcome
them and even admire Timothy's wisdom and
survival skills.
007684 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
☼Champ (5-9)
This cute story of perseverance and friendship
focuses on an un-athletic boy named Riley.
He feels like he’s constantly disappointing his
father, despite striving to make him proud.
When he inadvertently causes an accident that
costs a champion show dog one of its legs, Riley
thinks it will be another disappointment for his
dad. However, when Riley saves the dog from
being put to sleep and begins training him for
an agility competition, he begins to understand
what being a real winner is all about. By Marcia
Thornton Jones, 188 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
049081 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.35
Chester Cricket’s Pigeon Ride (3-8)
Chester Cricket’s home came down with a
crash! His rotten old stump was not sturdy
enough to withstand the weight of two stout
old ladies. His friends work hard to get him out
safe and sound, and then they work even harder
to help him find a new home. Author George
Seldon will amuse you with this charming
story as Chester moves in with John Robin who
throws loud all-night parties, Donald Dragonfly
whose twig is too small, and Henry and Emily
Chipmunk who are too tidy. As he moves in
with one neighbor after another, nothing works
out quite right and it is beginning to look like
all hope is lost. Will Chester every have another
place to call his very own? 143 pgs, pb.
009187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.95
A Child's Garden of Verses (4-AD)
These 64 poems a masterly evocation of childhood from the pen of Robert Louis Stevenson,
who also wrote Treasure Island and Kidnapped.
The poems are full of delightful irony, wit and
the fantasy worlds of childhood imagination,
and they introduce for the first time The Land
of Nod. They are also touched with a genuine and gentle pathos at times as they recall a
world which seems so far away from us now. A
Wordsworth Classic.
031617 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
☼Children of Noisy Village (3-6)
Join acclaimed Swedish storyteller Astrid
Lindgren (author of the Pippi Longstocking
books) on a visit to three farms in the Swedish
countryside. Everyone calls the group of farms
“Noisy Village” because six spirited children
live there. Nine-year-old Lisa, her older brothers
Karl and Bill, and their friends Olaf, Britta, and
Anna embark on many humorous adventures
that give readers a peek at Swedish customs—
including crayfishing in the summer, “dipping
in the pot” at Christmastime, and “nutting” for
the New Year. Ilust by Ilon Wikland. 124 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
001570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.25
Christmas Carol / Dickens (4-AD)
This classic story tells the tale of a miserly,
selfish, miserable man named Scrooge. He
hates Christmas and all it stands for until one
Christmas Eve when something eerie happens.
Three ghosts appear, showing him Christmas
past, present, and future. They give him one
last chance to change into the person he should
be and appreciate Christmas. Contains a new
introduction by Karen Hesse. 122 pgs.
001042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
3.25
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (3-4)
A young boy finds a ticket to a special visit
to the Willie Wonka Chocolate Factory. This
book provides a good foundation for discussion on greed/covetousness vs. humility and
acceptance.
008922 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 ☼Clay Marble (5-9)
Cambodia is a dangerous, war-torn place in
1980, where 12-year-old Dara lives with her
family. The family flees Cambodia and arrives at
a refugee camp on the Thai-Cambodian border,
but the shelling and fighting separated Dara
from her family. Now Dara must bravely set
out to find her family and survive in the brutal
Charlotte’s Web (3-7)
Fern keeps her father from killing Wilbur, a conditions of a country at war. Author Minfong
runt pig. Later, when Wilbur is full-grown, Ho was inspired to write this story based on
Charlotte the spider saves Wilbur from the experiences and observations he obtained while
butcher knife and brings him county-wide noto- working at an international relief agency at the
Thai-Cambodian border. 163 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
riety. A beloved classic by E.B. White.
5.25
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Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
(4-12)
This is the classic novel about a man named
Hank, who is knocked unconscious in the gun
factory where he works and wakes up in Britain
at the time of Camelot. Though he is at first
imprisoned and sentenced to death, his “futuristic” ways soon earn him safety and adoration.
He introduces all kinds of modern ideas and
processes to the medieval era, earning praise
from some and hatred from others. Readers will
love this humorous and satiric novel, written
by the great Mark Twain. We offer two editions
of the novel. The Dover Thrift Edition includes
no extra frills and is 268 pgs, pb. The Penguin
Classics Edition includes a 15-page introduction
by Justin Kaplan, as well as 46 of the original
black and white illustrations. It is 410 pgs, pb.
~Rachel
046523 Dover Thrift Edition . 3.50
2.95
003624 ☼Penguin Classics Edition
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7.25
☼Crazy Lady (5-8)
Maxine’s nickname is the “crazy lady.” She’s
eccentric, she dresses strangely, and she has a
son, Ronald, with special needs. Maxine and
Ronald have been neighborhood outcasts for
years. Meanwhile, Vernon has his own problems. His mother is dead and he’s struggling
to pass his classes in school. Vernon and his
friends tease “crazy lady” and Ronald without
a second thought. When Vernon actually gets
to know these neighbors, he realizes that they
deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
By Jane Leslie Conly. 180 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
048722 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
Cross-Country Treasure Hunt (and the Mystery
That Followed) (4-8)
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Cricket in Times Square (4-6)
Chester Cricket from Connecticut is accidentally transported to New York in a picnic basket. Alone and afraid in a strange city, Chester
is befriended by Harry and Tucker, a cat and
mouse, who help him adjust to city life and
discover his amazing musical talent that brings
success to a failing subway station newsstand.
001754 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
Cricket In Times Square CDs (PK-6)
The classic children’s story of Chester the
loveable cricket is now available in this
unabridged audio format, read delightfully by
Tony Shalhoub. Listen to the heartwarming tale
of adventure and friendship in the car, at home,
or wherever you may be. Contained on two
CDs, the story runs about 2.5 hours. ~ Rachel
026100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 11.35
Crispin: The Cross of Lead (5-9)
Set in England shortly after the Bubonic Plague,
this is the tale of a young boy whose past is
shrouded in mystery. He is declared a wolf's
head, meaning anybody can kill him on sight.
He has no idea why. To make matters worse,
he is captured and forced into servitude by a
mad man named Bear, who strangely enough
encourages Crispin to think for himself. Large
print makes it easy to read. ~ Mark
027922 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.75
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Library Builders
Crispin: At the Edge of the World (5-9)
In Crispin: Cross of Lead, the book ends with
Bear and Crispin’s narrow escape from the dungeon at Great Wexly. Although lighthearted,
they begin their next adventure chased again
– by member’s of Bear’s brotherhood, suspicious that he’s given names during his captivity.
They flee into the forest, but Bear is wounded.
Fortunately they are found by an old hag and a
young girl with a cleft lip, who nurse Bear back
to health. When tragedy strikes again, Bear and
Crispin find themselves running, this time with
the girl, Troth. As they journey from the coast
to the sea, and then to France, they struggle to
find places to stay and people they can trust.
With Bear’s health fading, Crispin now finds
himself in charge… and is desperately afraid to
steer their little company wrong. By Avi, 234
pgs, pb. – Jess
021263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
Daughter of the Mountains (4-12)
Momo, a young girl whose adventures take
place in the last years of the British rule in
India, has wanted a red-gold Lhasa Terrier
puppy since she first saw one at her Buddhist
monastery. When her dream finally comes true,
it is short-lived because a band of robbers steals
the valuable dog and escapes to the mountains.
Momo is determined to get her dog back and
dangerously follows the robbers through the
Great Trade Route across the mountains. In this
adventurous tale, Momo’s courage and faith in
Buddha see her safely through. Black and white
illustrations included. 192 pgs, pb.
004061 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
☼Dear Austin: Letter from Underground
Railroad (5-8)
Set in 1853, this gripping novel consists of letters written by eleven-year-old Levi to his older
brother Austin. Levi is anxious to join the rest
of his family in Oregon, but for now he must
remain in Pennsylvania with his guardian, Miss
Amelia, and his friend, Jupiter, the son of a former slave. When Jupiter’s sister is captured by
slave traders, the two boys embark on a dangerous journey south to find her. They encounter
Harriet Tubman along the way, and they realize
that Miss Amelia and some of Levi’s neighbors
are part of the Underground Railroad. By Elvira
Criss Cross (5-9)
Reading this book is like catching snippets of Woodruff. 137 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
4.75
a soap opera – the vantage point changes from 002136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
character to character, allowing the reader to
catch bits and pieces of the action. Easygoing in Dear Mr. Henshaw (3-7)
This book is good for modeling diary/letter
pace and very funny in places, the novel follows
a group of teenagers through the spring and writing. It is about a young man from a broken
summer, while they slowly change and “rear- home who keeps a diary in which he pretends
range” growing towards adulthood. Debbie to write to Mr. Henshaw, his favorite writer.
loses her necklace, struggles with a crush, and This provides him with an outlet for expressing
makes a new, much older friend – with a hand- things that trouble him, as well as dreams and
some grandson. Hector discovers a yearning aspirations. By Beverly Cleary.
4.50
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his goal, taking lessons in the church basement from Pastor Don. Debbie and Hector’s Delfino’s Journey (5-7)
other friends, neighbors and families float in 049508 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 12.95
and out of the chapters, all playing memorable
parts. The story comes full circle at the end, Dewey - The True Story of a World-Famous
when Debbie’s necklace reappears. Unique Library Cat (3-7)
5.25
in format, the novel incorporates the author’s 048719 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
illustrations and photos throughout, building
them into the story. Although in one sense a Doctor De Soto (PK-AD)
Welcome to the world of Doctor De Soto, a
coming-of-age story for the group of friends,
it’s also a whimsical read that feels as lazy as a clever mouse-dentist whose renown has spread
summer day gone by. Please note that although throughout the entire animal kingdom! While
there aren’t any inappropriate situations, there his gentle touch and professional demeanor
are several instances of mild swearing (pgs. 71 certainly have something to do with his popuand 199). A Newbery Medal Winner by Lynne larity, most notable are his inventive methods
enabling him to treat animals of virtually every
Rae Perkins, 338 pgs, pb. – Jess
046321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 size and kind. Every kind, that is, except for
"cats and other dangerous animals," (the reason
for this exception likely being that a devoured
Dark Frigate (4-10)
Circumstances force Orphan Philip Marsham dentist is no dentist at all). Doctor De Soto
to leave London, and he joins the crew of the and his wife-assistant hold fast to this rule
Rose of Devon, a frigate bound for the shores until one day when a miserable fox shows up
of Newfoundland. When the ship is taken over on their doorstep, begging for relief from his
by a group of “gentlemen of fortune” picked rotten bicuspid. Moved to pity at the animal's
up from a wreck, Philip finds himself turning pain, the munificent mice agree to admit the
towards a life of pirating adventures. If you formidable fox. The fox manages to remain on
enjoyed the likes of Stevenson’s Treasure Island, his best behavior while conscious, but once the
Charles Boardman Hawes’ Dark Frigate should De Soto's administer anesthesia in preparation
be right up your alley. A Newbery Medal win- for the periodontal procedure, Mr. Fox falls into
unconsciousness and his medicated mutterings
ner. 246 pgs, sc. -Enh
027288 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.25 betray his intent to eat the mice in payment for
services rendered. When the wily fox "comes
to," he learns that he must return to the dentist's
office the next day to receive his replacement
tooth, and so he decides to postpone the wicked
deed. That night, the doctor and his wife lie
awake worrying for their safety. Read and find
out about the plan they concoct in hopes of
"outfoxing" their ungrateful patient. 28 pgs, pb.
~ Rachel P.
024575 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.95
Doll People (3-7)
Eight year old Annabelle Doll has lived in a
doll house for over 100 years. She is so lonely,
until one day when a new plastic toy friend
moves in next door. The two of them find
Annabelle's Aunt Sarah's old secret diary. Aunt
Sarah went missing from the doll house about
45 years ago. The two embark on an adventure
out into the world to try and unravel the mysterious disappearance of Annabelle's aunt. The
outstanding pencil drawings by Brian Selznick
have a way of drawing you into the story. This
is an ALA Notable book by Ann M. Martin and
Laura Godwin, pb. 273 pgs.
010455 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.75
Dolphin Adventure (3-7)
Imagine you're diving off the Florida coast,
and three dolphins swim up to you - two parents
and a baby. The baby is bleeding from a hook
embedded in its back and a fishing line wound
around its tail, and it will probably die if it
doesn't receive help. The parents have brought
their baby to you hoping you can help. What
do you do? This is the true story of one diver's
incredible experience. This 70-page book is a
fun and easy read. ~ Zach
026686 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.65
Dragon of Lonely Island (3-6)
When Hannah, Zachary and Sarah Emily
find out they are to spend their summer at
their great-aunt Mehitabel’s house on remote
Lonely Island, they have mixed feelings about
the arrangements. However, their interest is
peaked when great-aunt Mehitabel sends them
a letter with a key for the tower room and a hint
to explore Drake’s Hill. There, in a secret cave
they discover a secret lair of a three-headed
dragon named Fafynr. During each visit, the
children are entreated to an enchanting story
by one of the three heads that teaches a valuable moral lesson. A spectacular fantasy book
that your children will want to read again and
again! – elise
002131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.25
Emily’s Runaway Imagination (3-7)
This lighthearted book is about a young girl
named Emily. She is growing up on a farm in
Oregon with her mom and dad before the automobile age. Emily’s spunky mom always teases
Emily about her vivid imagination, but when
Emily proposes that a library be built in their
small town, her mom readily agrees. With funny
stories and easy to read text, this book is a joy
to read. Black and white sketches are scattered
throughout the book. 222 pgs, pb, by Beverly
Cleary. ~ Rachel
026632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
Encounter (3-7)
This fictional account offers the unique
perspective of Columbus and his men’s first
encounter with the Native Americans through
the eyes of a young Taino boy. Illustrations conEast o' the Sun and West o' the Moon
This is a collection of 10 Norwegian fairy tales tain some nudity. pb, 28 pgs. -Enh
5.35
by George Webb Dasent. Titles include Why 027471 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
the Sea is Salt, The Twelve Wild Ducks, and
☼Esio Trot (3-7)
Shortshanks. 97 pgs.
Mr. Hoppy is a retired man who is in love
1.65
with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver, but Mrs. Silver
lavishes all of her affection, time, and attention
☼Eight Hands Round (3-8)
Patchwork quilts were a staple of early upon her pet tortoise, Alfie. Mr. Hoppy is too
American households, but what did all those shy to ask Mrs. Silver over for tea, so he comes
patterns and symbols mean? This book takes up with a plan to get her attention—with the
readers through the alphabet, explaining the his- help of Alfie! A funny, eccentric story by Ronald
tory and meaning behind 26 different patchwork Dahl. 62 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
4.25
quilt symbols. You will learn about patterns 047702 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
such as the buggy wheel, eight hands round (a
dance), Jacob’s ladder, maple leaf, underground
railroad, Yankee puzzle, and more. Each page Family Apart (4-7)
Thirteen year old Frances Mary Kelly, along
contains a colorful example of the quilt pattern
alongside a paragraph explaining the history and with her four brothers and sisters, feels alone
meaning behind the symbol. By Ann Whitford and betrayed. Their widowed mother sent them
Paul. Illus by Jeanette Winter. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa west on the orphan train to St. Joseph, Missouri
047446 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 in 1856. Although she made the ultimate sacrifice because she can not take care of them,
the children don’t understand. The children
are split up, and Francis Mary must pretend
to be a boy in order to look after her youngest
brother. Her adventures soon entangle her in the
Underground Railroad. Was this really the best
decision their mother could have made?
025520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
5.00
Dolphin Treasure (3-7)
A sequel to the book Dolphin Adventure, the
dolphin the diver saved is still around, the ever
faithful companion of the man who pulled the
hook out of his back. Now the dolphin gets the
chance to return the favor, in this unusual - but
true - story of a treasure hunt that goes wrong.
Lost at sea during a storm, the diver does not
know the way back to shore, and is adrift into
the night. Then the sharks come, and the diver
is sure the end has come - until his friends, the
dolphins, turn up. An exciting, easy-to-read,
64-page book. ~ Zach
☼Elijah of Buxton (5-8)
026687 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.65
Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton,
Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near
The Door in the Wall (de Angeli) (4-10)
the American border. Elijah is the first child in
1950 Newbery Medal winner. Set in medieval the settlement to be born free, so he grows up
England, a young boy named Robin desires to without the firsthand experiences of slavery that
learn the ways of knighthood, but falls ill and his parents and the other settlers had to endure.
loses the use of his legs. A kindly monk shows Most of the other people just see Elijah as a “frahim how even someone who cannot walk is gile” boy who’s scared of snakes and talks too
needed.
much. Everything changes when a former slave
007300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50 steals money from Elijah’s friend, who has been
saving up to buy his family out of captivity down
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (5-AD)
South. Elijah bravely sets out to catch the thief,
The good Dr. Jekyll's suddenly strange behav- encountering obstacles, danger, and challenges
ior alarms some of his friends, and the horrible along the way. The back of the book includes
crimes of the evil Mr. Hyde scandalize the com- biographical information about the author, as
munity. Only after the doctor's disappearance well as information about the real Buxton settledo his friends discover the depth of his terrible ment that inspired the story. A Newbery Medal
experiments and the dangers of a man trying to Winner. By Christopher Paul Curtis. 341 pgs,
release his own dark nature.
pb. ~ Lisa
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3.25 048821 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.25
Family Under the Bridge (2-6)
Armand is an old hobo who lives under a
bridge in Paris. One day just before Christmas,
a struggling mother and her three children walk
into his life. What can one old man do to make
their Christmas wish come true?
007698 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.50
Favorite Greek Myths Children’s Thrift Edition
(3-7)
This collection of stories includes a variety of
popular Greek tales and myths, retold for young
audiences by Bob Blaisdell. With easy-to-read
print and six full-page illustrations, this is a
great way to introduce the writings of Homer,
Hesiod, Sophocles, Aeschylus, and more to
young students. Six main stories recount tales
of the ancient gods and titans, Hercules, the
Argonauts, the Trojan War, the wanderings of
Odysseus, and various other heroes and monsters. 88 pgs, pb.
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Library Builders
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From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E.
Frankweiler (4-6)
When Claudia Kincaid decides to run away
from home to teach her parents a lesson, she
has it meticulously planned out. She will go to
the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art,
and she will take her younger brother Jamie.
Claudia's plan goes exactly as expected, and
she and Jamie find themselves on the greatest
adventure of their lives. Will Claudia and Jamie
be able to solve a mystery that even the experts
can't? ~ Enh
5.50
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (4-8) 002428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
This classic book by Margaret Sidney shares 021742 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 15.50
Unabridged audio CD read by Jill Clayburgh.
the story of the five Pepper children and their
Runtime approx. 3.5 hrs.
mother, Mrs. Pepper, who struggle to live after
their father dies. The poor family is always
cheerful and hopeful that better times are com- The Gammage Cup (4-10)
ing soon. One day the children make friends In Minnipin, everything is just so. There is no
with the son of a wealthy gentleman who will fighting or fear. The buildings all look the same,
change their lives forever. The cute, humorous, with traditional green doors. Everyone keeps
and memorable children in the book fill the busy with work. Houses are kept tidy, and
story with adventure and fun. Two editions are women wear brown-weave dresses with brown
available. The Charming Classics edition comes sashes and green cloaks. However, there are a
with a necklace holding a golden charm, 290 few people who don't quite fit in with the rest of
the Minnipins. Curley Green wears clothes with
pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
015638 Charming Classics . . . 7.99
6.15 bright hues and has a red door and is always
003032 Dover . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
4.95 painting - and not in the traditional style, either.
Gummy the poet writes poems - not in the traditional format - and is always coming and going
Five True Dog Stories (3-5)
All dog owners know that their dogs are special by boat (most Minnipins do not travel). Lastly,
- but imagine if you owned a dog as incredible there is Walter the Earl, who does nothing but
as one of these real-life canines! Here readers dig in his yard for a treasure only he believes
will meet Dox, the first real police dog; Grip, a exists. To the rest of the Minnipins, this group
pick-pocketing trickster; Wolf, who devoted his is called the "Oh, thems," but Muggles (who is
life to protecting and saving other dogs; Barry, not an "Oh, them" but sometimes wears a bright
a big dog that rescued people in the mountains; orange sash) becomes increasingly interested in
and Balto, the brave sled dog that saved the them and the different opinions they possess.
people of Nome, Alaska. These incredible, Eventually, Muggles and her new friends are
dramatic tales of smart and brave dogs will even banished from the village for disagreeing with
the leaders. When Minnipin is endangered by
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group rescue the very people who have cast
them out? This is an imaginative, fascinating
☼Fly Away Home (5-8)
This novelization by Patricia Hermes is based story. 283 pgs.
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and her father show a family of orphaned geese
the way home. Fly Away Home tells the story
of Amy Alden, a girl who brings home a nest
of goose eggs to hatch. When the newborns
hatch, they “imprint” on Amy, following her
everywhere. Amy and her father realize they
must take on the responsibility of teaching the
geese to migrate from Canada to North Carolina
for the winter. This touching tale was inspired
by the life of Bill Lishman, the Canadian artist
who really did teach geese to fly. A section on
the making of the movie is included in the back. Gentle Ben (4-7)
Mark Andersen and his family live in the
Based on the screenplay written by Robert Rodat
Alaskan wilderness. Since the death of his older
and Vince McKewin. 156 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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5.95 brother Jamie, the lonely Mark has created a
most unusual friendship. Mark has secretly
befriended Ben, an Alaskan brown bear who
Freak the Mighty (5-AD)
This book tells the story of the development of has been chained up since he was a six month
an unlikely friendship between Maxwell Kane old cub. When Ben's owner decides to sell
and Kevin Dillon. Max is a “slow” but kind- him, Mark pleads with his father to buy him.
hearted kid whose large size sets him apart from Although reluctant because he believes Ben can
other kids his age. Kevin is an extremely intel- never really be "tamed," Mr. Andersen finally
ligent kid whose small size due to a physical agrees as it may be the one way to save Mark
disability also sets him apart. These two quickly from the same death that claimed Jamie. Is
become fast friends who are inseparable until Mark's life in danger (as many fear) or does a
true, genuine friendship exist between the two?
tragedy strikes. pb, 169 pgs.
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Five Children and It (5-9)
This fantasy tale by Edith Nesbit has been
loved by children for years. It tells the story of
five siblings who uncover a sand fairy named
Psammead as they are trying to dig to Australia.
He must grant the children wishes every day, but
the wishes disappear at sunset. Complications
arise, and the children have many adventures
and scares. Fun is had and lessons are learned
in this enchanting and magical classic.
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Ginger Pye (4-AD)
Jerry Pye and his family are quite interesting
characters. His father, Mr. Pye is known as "The
Bird Man," because of his expertise on birds.
Jerry's sister aspires to also be a "Bird Man," er,
woman. Jerry's love of dogs draws him to Mrs.
Speedy, who is selling fox-terriers. As long
as he can find a way to make a dollar by six
o'clock the next evening, a puppy will be his.
Jerry, Rachel, and their Uncle Bennie all pitch
in to make Jerry's dream possible, and they end
up being able to get the dog, whom they name,
Ginger. The plot soon thickens when a mysterious man, dubbed "The Unsavory Character
in the Yellow Hat," starts to lurk around. On
Thanksgiving Day, Ginger tragically disappears.
Meanwhile, the Pye children try not to give up
hope as they search for their beloved dog.
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Girl of the Limberlost (5-12)
This book by Gene Stratton-Porter has captivated readers for generations. It tells the story
of Elnora Comstock, an independent girl who is
rejected by both her classmates and her mother. She finds peace amid nature in Indiana’s
Limberlost Swamp and collects moths to pay for
her schooling. A friendship with a young man
who shares her joy in nature leads to a romance
rooted in shared interest and mutual respect.
338 pgs, pb.
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Giver (Louis Lowry) (4-10)
Another Newbery Award (1994) winner from
the author of Number the Stars. A remarkable
coming-of-age story about a young man who
overcomes his society. Set in a "utopian" or
"dystopian" (depending on your point of view!)
society which is extremely regulated and controlled, Jonas is selected for the very special
job of becoming the Receiver of Memory in this
story about a community of the future. When
Jonas realizes, however, what has been lost
and what the price of conformity is, he makes a
daring decision that will forever change his life.
Our whole family read and discussed this book,
finding it an excellent starting point for frank
discussion of individuality and responsibility vs.
security and homogeneity. Jonas is chosen to
be the Receiver of Memory for his community.
As he becomes aware of the choices his world
has made, he is faced with a difficult decision.
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☼Gold-Lined Box (5-AD)
Set in Maryland during the War of 1812, this
historical fiction novel tells the story of the war
through the eyes of 16-year-old Matilda O’Neill.
Matilda bravely sets out to a British warship
to rescue her father from Admiral Cockburn’s
clutches. When Admiral Cockburn promises
to release Matilda’s father, he gives her a goldlined snuffbox as a token of his pledge. This
exciting book is full of adventure and details
about daily life during that time period – and
yes, Matilda O’Neill was a real person who
rescued her father. Author’s notes provide additional details about the true events that inspired
this novel, and a bibliography is included for
further reading. By Marjory Hall. 216 pgs, hc.
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Golden Goblet (4-8)
More than anything else, Ranofer wants to be
a master goldsmith, just as his father had been.
Unfortunately, he is kept from this dream by
a tyrannical half-brother named Gebu, who
beats Ranofer and forces him to apprentice in
the stonecutting shop. A chance of liberation
comes unexpectedly one day as Ranofer snoops
through a mysterious chest hidden in Gebu's
room. There, in a dark corner of the chest,
Ranofer discovers a golden goblet - one so magnificent he recognizes it as being from one of
the great tombs in the City of the Dead. Ranofer
realizes that if he can prove Gebu guilty of theft,
he will be free of him - free to finally pursue his
passion of gold-smithing. But Ranofer must be
careful, for fear of what Gebu might do to him
if he knew his half-brother had discovered his
shady secret. 248 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel P.
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Gone Away Lake (4-AD)
Eleven-year old Portia Blake can't think of a
more enjoyable way to spend her summer days
than exploring the countryside with her cousin,
and best friend, Julian. Things get even more
exciting when they discover a swamp and what
looks to be an abandoned house. As it turns
out, the house is inhabited by two eccentric but
loveable people, Mrs. Minnehaha Cheever and
her brother, Mr. Pindar Payton. As the summer goes on, Portia and Julian learn about the
swamp, now called Gone-Away Lake, and the
adventures Aunt Minnehaha and Uncle Pin had
when they were children. ~ Anh
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Grain of Rice (3-6)
One day each year, the Emperor of China
opens his courts so that even the humblest of
his subjects may come into his presence. It is
on a day such as this that Pong Lo; the son of a
simple farmer, kneels before him and makes a
strange request. He asks for the princess' hand
in marriage! "Absurd!" thinks the Emperor.
"Anyone knows a peasant cannot marry a
princess." But Pong Lo is no ordinary peasant.
When illness befalls the lovely princess, Pong
Lo comes to her rescue with a potion that saves
her life. This wins the Emperor's favor and he
offers Pong any reward he chooses - except, of
course the Princess. Pong Lo simply requests a
single grain of rice, doubled every day for one
hundred days. Thinking the request to be harmless enough, the Emperor orders it done. Before
long, however, the Emperor, (with the help of
his mathematician) discovers that before the one
hundred days are up, the clever Pong Lo will be
the richest man in all of China, richer even than
the Emperor himself! 65 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel P.
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Great and Terrible Quest (5-AD)
Set in the Middle Ages, this adventure story
introduces readers to a young boy, Trad, a
quick-witted orphan who risks his life to care
for a wounded knight who is on a quest but
can’t remember what he is searching for. This
exciting story is full of adventure and mystery
while emphasizing positive themes of duty,
honor and friendship. By Margaret Lovett. 187
pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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☼Great Gilly Hopkins (3-8)
Eleven-year-old Gilly Hopkins has been in the
foster care system her entire life. She’s a tough,
brash, and unmanageable girl, and she’s already
in her third foster home in less than three years.
She’s not too happy about being sent to live with
the Trotters—who are the strangest family she’s
lived with yet. When she develops a plan to get
her real mother to rescue her, it doesn’t work
out the way she planned. (Some mild swearing
appears in the novel.) A Newbery Honor Book.
178 pgs, pb. By Katherine Paterson. ~ Lisa
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Hatchet (4-10)
Lost and alone in the wilderness after a plane
crash, Brian must survive with only a hatchet
given to him by his mother.
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☼Heart of a Chief (5-8)
Chris Nicola is a sixth-grade boy who lives on
the Penacook Indian Reservation. He attends
school in town, where fitting in with non-Native
American classmates is always a challenge. At
school, he’s been selected to lead a group project about the controversial topic of using Indian
names for sports teams. Chris’s home life is full
of difficulties, too. His mother is dead, his father
is battling alcoholism, and the Penacook are
divided over whether or not to build a casino on
a tribal island. A sensitive, insightful portrayal of
a boy caught between two cultures. By Joseph
Bruchac. 153 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Great Turkey Walk (3-8)
This humorous Wild West adventure is about
15-year old Simon Green. Simon just can’t do
well in school, but then he makes a plan that
he hopes will lead to a fortune. Financed by
his teacher and accompanied by a loyal drover,
his dog, four mules, and a wagon-load of corn,
Simon tries to herd one thousand turkeys from
Missouri to Denver, where meat is scarce and Heidi (5-8)
Heidi's Aunt Detie, who has been looking
fetches a high price. A very funny and entertainafter the orphaned child, is eager to accept a
ing novel by Kathleen Karr. 200 pgs, pb.
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5.25 job in Germany. She does not want to take
Heidi along, so Heidi is sent to live with her
grandfather high in the Alps. Much too soon,
The Great Wheel (4+)
Conn knows his destiny is to travel west and to however, the carefree lifestyle Heidi finds with
ride the greatest wheel ever built. Aunt Honora her grandfather is taken away when her aunt
predicted this on his twelfth birthday, and she’s comes back for her and demands that Heidi go
usually right about these things. Leaving Ireland to live with a crippled girl named Clara to be her
behind at eighteen, he travels first to New York companion. Heidi soon, however, comes to
and then to Chicago, where he helps build the love Clara as a dear friend, and when she finally
first Ferris Wheel for the 1893 World’s Fair. A manages to get back to her home in the Alps,
she is able to share her joy with her new friends
1957 Newbery Honor book. ~ Anh
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6.75 in life-changing ways Unabridged, available in
several different “classics” series. ~ Enh
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Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates (4-8)
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adapted to very difficult living conditions. When
Hans was just five, his father was in a work Helen Keller (3-7)
Herein lies the classic true story of Helen
accident that left him mute and dumb. Hans's
mother struggles to make ends meet and there Keller, written by Margaret Davidson. Learn
is barely enough money for food. The Brinker about an unbelievably determined girl whose
family is convinced that the money they laid life in this world was a dark, quiet struggle
aside while father was still alive was stolen. before the day her teacher, Annie Sullivan,
Then, Hans pleads for help from the great Dr. joined her. Though Helen and Annie got off to
Boekman. From there, the Brinker family's lives a rough start, it didn't take long for a miracle to
are transformed, and Hans discovers a way to happen - Helen finally grasped that everything
transform Dr. Boekman's life in turn. Written had a name and a meaning, and she was no
by Mary Mapes Dodge in story format, this longer trapped in her own world. Annie taught
book educates much about the Dutch peoples, her words by signing into her hand, and Helen
their habits, their land, lives and architecture. listened with her palm. When she was twelve
However, as your child reads, they will not years old, she stubbornly decides that despite
even realize they are learning because they are her challenges, she was going to go to college.
following a great many different and interesting Teacher and student spent the next six years in
characters on their journeys and anticipating the intensive study so that by the time Helen was
eighteen she would be prepared. She was - she
great ice skating race.
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on to dedicate her life to helping others. She
This Dover edition has no extra frills and
visited injured soldiers from World War II who
larger print. 276 pgs, pb.
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didn't want to go on, and she spoke all over
Editor Susan Shwartz provides a biography
the country and sometimes overseas. She was
of the author, a foreward, and an afterward.
always up for adventure and had a deep appreSmaller print. 244 pgs, pb.
ciation for the written word and good friends.
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language. Larger print, some captioned
black and white illustrations. Edited by
Kathryn Lindskoog. 224 pgs, pb.
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House of Tailors (4-7)
Dina is so jealous! Her older sister, Katharina,
has been invited by her uncle in America to
come and live with his family. America seems
so exciting and exotic compared to the drudgery of the sewing in her family’s tiny shop in
Breisach, Germany. And with the war against
France going on, Dina is trapped indoors, which
of course means more sewing! One day after
sneaking across the river to trade patterns with
her friend one day, she is mistaken as a spy and
hunted by the German army. With no place
to hide her, Mother and Katharina decide to
send Dina to America instead. Dina sets off for
Holes (4-10)
Sentenced to hard labor digging holes for a America, sure that she is done sewing forever.
crime he did not commit, the protagonist learns When she arrives, her uncle is shocked by
to have faith in himself in this sad and funny the substitution, and because Dina is not old
enough to go into service as a maid, he decides
Newbery award winner.
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5.50 that she must take in sewing to support herself.
Tired of sewing, she rebels, but when things
get rocky, she sews just to earn enough money
to earn her passage back home. Through trials
and a little bit of luck, she eventually begins to
find her place – and possibly even a career in
Brooklyn. And maybe, just maybe, it involves
sewing. 148 pgs, pb; by Patricia Reilly Giff.
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Henry Reed Inc (4-8)
Twelve-year old Henry Reed is full of great
ideas and schemes. Sure, lots of weird things
happen, but nothing is ever his fault, right?
Readers of all ages will get caught up in his
adventures, money-making plans, and crazy
ideas. This book by Keith Robertson is very
entertaining and well-written and features black
and white line illustrations drawn by Robert
McCloskey. Fantastically fun reads for the
whole family. 239 pgs, pb. ~ Megan
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Homer Price (3-7)
What do you do if you can't fix a broken
doughnut making machine with tons of batter
inside? What do you do after there are more
than a thousand doughnuts and they just keep
coming? What do you do if a rich lady has lost
her diamond bracelet and it is inside of one of
the doughnuts? If you're Homer Price, then
your uncle has left you alone in the middle of
this crisis and you have to find a way out of
it! But that won't be a problem, because he's
handled a skunk, four bank robbers, a 6' ball of
string, and helped 100 families find their homes
in the new subdivision where all 100 houses
look exactly alike. - Melissa
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Hope Was Here (5-12)
Hope is a young teenage waitress (abandoned
by her mother) who loves her job but is forced
to move from New York City to a small town in
Wisconsin. She and her aunt work at a diner,
but the job becomes much more when they
become close friends with the diner owner, who
is dying from cancer. The owner decides to run
against a corrupt mayor, and Hope and her aunt
are happy to help out. Hope begins to find herself in love and her aunt just may be falling in
love with the kind diner owner. It’s a fast-paced,
bittersweet story with memorable characters. By
Joan Bauer, 186 pgs, pb.
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5.75
House of Sixty Fathers (5-9)
Separated from his family as the Japanese
invade China, young Tien Pao must make
his way across China to search of his family.
Enduring numerous hardships, he is eventually
rescued and taken to an American bunker housing 60 soldiers. As luck would have it, it was
Tien Pao who had rescued one of their own
from behind enemy lines. Can they return the
favor and help Tien Pao find his parents and
baby sister? A Newbery Honor Book. ~ Anh
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ter’s life through his own eyes - what it was like
to watch Velázquez paint, to accompany him
on the errands of the King, and to learn to paint
in secret by watching his master’s technique,
as such work was forbidden to slaves. Little is
known for certain about Velázquez and Juan’s
relationship, but the author does a wonderful
job drawing from what is known to create this
enjoyable Newberry Medal book with a bittersweet ending. 180 pgs, pb. – elise
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This unabridged story is read by awardwinning narrator and actor Johanna Ward
with colorful and vivid voices and accents,
bringing it to life in a new way for readers
and listeners. Run time is about five hours.
Please note that MP3-CD will only play on
CD players adapted for MP3 format.
Iggie’s House (3-7)
Winnie misses her best friend, Iggie, who has
moved to Tokyo. Winnie is excited when the
Garbers, who have three kids, move into Iggie’s
old house. She is eager to show them what a
good neighbor she is, and she wants to become
friends. The Garbers are black, though, and not
everyone in the neighborhood is welcoming. By
How to Eat Fried Worms (4-6)
Billy can’t seem to resist a dare. When his Judy Blume.117 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
4.75
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worms, he agrees but only if he can eat the
worms any way he wants and if he doesn’t have In Search of a Homeland: The Story of the
to eat them all at once. With the money he’ll Aeneid (4-AD)
win, Billy can afford to buy that mini-bike he’s 023601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 14.50
always wanted. Slathered with ketchup and
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
mustard, how bad could it be? ~ Anh
Shirley Temple Wong has difficulty adjusting
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to life in America in 1947. She and her mother
have come from China to join her father in
Hunchback of Notre Dame (3-AD)
This classic 1831 novel by Victor Hugo tells NewYork. Even though she’s happy to have her
a dramatic story about a deformed bell-ringer, family together again, it’s hard to adopt a new
a beautiful gypsy, an obsessed priest, a vaga- language and a different way of life. When
bond, and a soldier. Set amid the riot, intrigue, she discovers baseball and learns about Jackie
and pageantry of medieval Paris and a stunning Robinson (the first black American to play in the
cathedral, this tale of heroism, adventure, and major leagues), she begins to understand how
love is a gripping story that remains a thrilling America is truly a land of opportunity.
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and memorable read. 448 pgs, pb.
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Incredible Journey (4-8)
Two dogs and a cat - three loyal friends.
I Am Regina (5-8)
This captivating book is based on a true story When the animals' owners have to leave for an
of a young girl who is kidnapped by Indians extended length of time, Luath, Bodger, and Tao
during the French and Indian War. Her father go to live with John Longridge until their family
and brother are killed and she is separated from returns. During this time John leaves to go and
the rest of her family, not knowing if they are stay at a cabin for two or three weeks with his
alive. At first she hates the people who have brother, and his neighbors are going to care for
taken her, killed her family, and destroyed her the animals. John leaves on his trip, and the
home. But as the years pass, she learns to speak animals, sensing the fact that they are alone, set
the Indian tongue and adopt their ways. The off for home by instinct. A misunderstanding
Indians become her family, but she can't stop leads Mrs. Oakes to the belief that he has taken
thinking about her mother and wondering if she the animals with him, and so she is unaware
that the animals are on their own. Luath, the
will ever see her again. ~ Rachel S.
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4.95 younger dog, is the unspoken leader of the
group, leading the other animals straight west
and towards home. Bodger is a much older
I, Juan de Pareja (5-9)
What would it be like to be the slave of the dog, and his already weary body tires fast. Tao,
great Spanish painter Diego Velázquez? To the cat, helps Luath look out for Bodger against
grind his paints, stretch his canvases, and clean the many trials they will face in the open wilderhis paint brushes every day? This fictional novel ness. Are the three friends up against more than
by Elizabeth Borton de Treviño gives a creative they can handle in their nearly 300 mile journey
look into the life of Juan de Pareja, the slave of across the Ironmouth Range in Canada? - Mel
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Indian in the Cupboard (Banks) (5-7)
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When Omri puts a toy Indian in an old medi- 025619 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
cine cabinet, it comes to life. What begins as
Journey to Jo'burg: South African Story (4-7)
fun turns out to have serious repercussions.
Thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger
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brother Tiro have lived their whole lives in their
small South African village with their younger
Invention of Hugo Cabret (3-6)
The year is 1931, and 12-year-old orphan sister, aunt, and grandmother. Mother works
Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a busy Paris far away in the big city of Johannesburg to suptrain station. Hugo’s uncle has disappeared, port them, visiting when she can. When their
so Hugo takes over the responsibility of caring young sister becomes very ill, Naledi decides
for the station’s clock. He hopes his missing that she and Tiro must find Mother before it
uncle won’t be noticed so that he can continue is too late. Although Johannesburg is 300
to work on his secret project that binds him to miles away, Naledi and Tiro set out on foot to
his late father. Inspired by the life and works find their mother. Their journey is more eyeof film maker Georges Méliès, this is not quite opening then they could have ever imagined,
your traditional children’s novel. It is also part as they witness police pass raids, strict segregagraphic novel / silent film with over 284 pages tion between blacks and whites, and see for
of original pencil drawings, photos, and movie themselves how their mother and newfound
stills taking over the storytelling at times. 2008 friends live in the city. Author Beverley Naidoo
has written a suspenseful and understandable
Caldecott Medal winner. hc, 533 pgs. -Enh
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life is like for children and families under these
circumstances. - Jess
Invisible Man (4-12)
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tific fantasies ever written, this classic by British
author H.G. Wells was first published in 1897. Julie of the Wolves (5-9)
When Julie's father is drafted, Aunt Martha
It tells the story of a scientist who discovers
a way to make himself invisible. At first, his takes the motherless Julie into her home. Her
adventures are comedic, but soon he discovers father then disappears on a hunting trip, so she
the terror that can be unleashed with his power. makes her home with Martha until she is thirteen
and promised in marriage to an Eskimo boy.
110 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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1.65 She realizes, however, that she is not prepared
for marriage, and after her teenage husband,
succumbing to peer pressure, threatens (and
Island of the Blue Dolphins (O’Dell) (4-8)
The 1961 Newbery Medal Winner. When tries unsuccessfully) to force himself on her,
disaster strikes, Karana’s people leave their she runs away to the tundra. (Please note that
island home to begin a new life across the sea. younger readers may find this scene disturbing.)
But Karana is left behind and must learn to sur- As she adjusts to life in the frozen wilderness,
vive many years alone while keeping alive the she becomes dependent upon a pack of wolves
for her survival. Confused because her world is
hope of an eventual rescue.
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5.35 changing and with it the customs of her people,
Julie must choose between living in the past and
facing the future. By Jean Craighead George;
170 pgs, pb. A Newbery Award winner.
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Jungle Book
The story of Mowgli, an orphan boy who is
raised in the jungle by a family of wolves after
a tiger attacked his parents. Although his life
is in constant danger of the dreaded tiger Shere
Khan, Mowgli is protected by his adoptive family and learns the ways of the jungle from Baloo,
a bear and Bagheera, a black panther. 151 pgs.
2.50
James and the Giant Peach (4-10)
From the fantasy genre, this story is about a
boy who grows a giant peach. As he explores
it, he meets a cast of unusual characters. After
several adventures, James lives in the peach
stone in Central Park and has many friends.
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4.95 Just David
David, his father, and their music have been
living a secluded life in the mountains for most
Jo's Boys (5-AD)
Continuing the saga of Jo March Bhaer, this of David’s ten years. David’s father knows he is
story reveals what has become of her classmates dying, and he takes David from the mountains
of Plumfield ten years later. Revisiting the boys back to the valley and the villages - intendfinds Nat, a conservatory student in Boston; love ing to give him back to the world. Orphaned
sick Tom studying medicine, rebellious Dan, David and his violin have a profound influence
back from the California mines; and Emil, the on the lives of those around him as he adjusts
sailor home from the sea. Now grown and scat- to the world he did not know. Though people
tered around the world, the "little men" forever ask and wonder about this mysterious boy; he,
his father, his violin, and his manner remain a
remain "Jo's Boys." 284 pgs.
2.50 mystery until the very end. Written by Eleanor
Porter, author of Pollyanna. 213 pgs, hc., with
a number of illustrations. ~ Zach
Journey (3-6)
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Just So Stories (3-8)
A collection of unforgettable animal tales from
one of the world’s greatest storytellers, Rudyard
Kipling. Tales include “How the Whale Got
His Throat,” “How the Camel got His Hump,”
“The Elephant’s Child,” “The Beginning of the
Armadillos,” “How the First Letter was Written,”
“The Cat that Walked by Himself,” and several
more. Both versions are unabridged. - Rachel S.
016877 Aladdin Classic . . . . . 5.99
4.75
2.95
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World (3-5)
Justin’s sisters are fed up with him, and his
hardworking widowed mother is at the end of
her rope. As the youngest child and the only
boy in the family, Justin refuses to do his chores
or keep his room clean, insisting that it’s “women’s work.” Fortunately, Grandpa steps in, and
invites Justin to come spend some time with
him at his ranch. It’s not quite the same at the
ranch now that Grandma has passed away, but
as Justin spends time with Grandpa, he realizes
that Grandpa, the man he admires most, cooks,
cleans, and maintains the ranch extremely well,
without even complaining. Justin also discovers his family’s history and how his grandfather
became a rancher, instilling a new pride in
him for his family and their legacy. A simple
story with great character-building aspects and
a patient, loving “Grandpa” who always knows
what to do. 122 pgs, pb. – Jess
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Katy (3-8)
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King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table (4-7)
12 legendary tales from the days of noble
King Arthur appear in this inexpensive thrift edition. Some of the exciting adventures included
are The Drawing of the Sword, The Sword of
Excalibur, and How the Round Table Began.
An Evergreen Classic. 174 pgs.
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2.95
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round
Table (4-AD)
Relive the famous legends of King Arthur and
his Knights in this book. The medieval stories
include tales of honor, bravery, battles, and
adventures. Black and white drawings illustrate
the book.
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King Midas: The Golden Touch (4)
We all could tell the tale of King Midas and his
golden touch from our childhood; but not nearly
as beautifully as Charlotte and K.Y Craft do in
this well-written, elegantly illustrated children’s
storybook. King Midas loves his gold more than
anything but his daughter. Thus, when he has a
wish, he asks that everything he touch turns to
gold. So happy is he until he reaches to hug his
daughter and she turns solid gold at his touch!
You will appreciate the gorgeous illustrations
which adorn every page as you read this engaging account of one king’s thoughtless decision.
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King Solomon’s Mines (3-AD)
This adventure story by H. Rider Haggard was
one of the best-selling novels of the nineteenth
century and has remained popular through generations. Set in darkest Africa, the book shares
the story of Allan Quatermain and his band of
English treasure hunters who search for legendary diamond mines. Full of suspense, terror,
discovery, and some supernatural adventures,
the book tells of heroes who overcome many
difficulties and, in the process, defeat a tyrant
and restore a king to his throne. With treks
through the desert, battles with natives, witch
doctors, loyal African warriors, last-minute rescues, and incredible wealth, this book is sure
to amaze and entertain readers. Complete and
unabridged, 176 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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☼King’s Equal (3-6)
Many years ago, a dying king promises to make
his son, Prince Raphael, heir to the kingdom.
There’s a catch, however—the king requires
that the vain prince marry a woman who is his
equal in beauty, intelligence, and wealth. A
search throughout the kingdom proves fruitless,
as the proud prince is unable to find anyone
who measures up to his standards. One day,
a lovely woman named Rosamund appears at
the palace. Prince Raphael thinks he has found
his wife, but what does Rosamund think? By
Katherine Paterson. 57 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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3.65
Kira-Kira (5-9)
This heartbreaking yet inspiring novel tells the
story of Katie Takeshima and her family. Her
Japanese family sells their restaurant in Iowa and
moves to Georgia to work in a chicken hatchery. With their parents working double shifts in
horrible conditions, Katie and her siblings are
left alone to fend for themselves against loneliness and prejudice. Katie’s older sister Lynn is
the encouraging backbone of the family, but
when she develops a deadly disease, it’s up to
Katie to remind her family of all the good things
Lynn showed them. An unforgettable story
about life and death. 244 pgs, pb.
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5.50
Kitchen Knight: A Tale of King Arthur (4-AD)
There are many tales of bravery and chivalry, of battles and adventures surrounding King
Arthur and his knights. One such tales is of Sir
Gareth of Orkney, retold here as the Kitchen
Knight. An unknown young man turns up at
King Arthur's court with three requests; the first
is for food and shelter for a year, at the end of
which the two other requests will be asked.
These last two requests find him on an adventure to rescue a proud lady's sister from the
most fearsome and perilous knight alive. How
does he handle himself in battle? How does
he handle himself under the scorn of the proud
lady? How does he handle himself in the final
big test? The full-page illustrations are bright
and colorful, and the language goes well with
the genre of the story. Pb, 32 pgs. ~ Zach
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The Light at Tern Rock (2-6)
Ronnie comes home from school excited about
the upcoming Christmas pageant. There’s a
stranger in his house talking to his Aunt Martha.
The stranger turns out to be Mr. Flagg, the keeper of the lighthouse at Tern Rock. He convinces
Ronnie’s aunt to tend to the lighthouse where
she and her late husband lived and worked
for fourteen years. She agrees on one condition – Mr. Flagg has to promise to return by the
fifteenth of December so they can be home for
the Christmas festivities. The two weeks fly by
for Ronnie and his Aunt as they settle nicely into
the routine of taking care of the light, completing schoolwork, and managing other various
jobs. However, the fifteenth comes and goes
with no sign of Mr. Flagg. As the days creep
closer to Christmas, it is becoming very clear
that Mr. Flagg has broken his promise. Will
they miss Christmas at home? This Newbery
Honor book by Julia Sauer is a Christmas classic
Kite Rider (5-6)
Be swept back into thirteenth-century China your whole family will love! 62 pgs, pb. – elise
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as you read about the adventures of Haoyou, a 036494 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
twelve-year-old boy who becomes a kite rider
with the Jade Circus. Experience adventure, Little Lord Fauntleroy (4-10)
This classic rags-to-riches story will enthrall
betrayal and sacrifice in this story by Carnegie
Medal winning author Geraldine McCaughrean. readers with its charm and humor. When a
seven-year-old boy is whisked away from the
307 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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4.95 New York streets to a stately English home
and told he is to inherit a fortune, he is at first
stunned. Soon, however, Fauntleroy learns to
Lad: A Dog (4-7)
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5.75 enjoy his wealth and use it wisely. By Frances
Hodgson Burnett, author of A Little Princess and
The Secret Garden. Unabridged. ~ Rachel S.
Lantern in Her Hand (5-AD)
3.55
You will meet young Addie Mackenzie in 1854 011997 Penguin Classic . . . . 4.99
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as she takes you on the adventure of her life 030627 Evergreen Classic . . . 2.50
from eight years old until the time people refer
to her as "Old Addie Deal." Addie's family was Little Princess (4-AD)
Drawing from her own personal experiences,
very well off until her father lost everything in a
bad investment. While Addie dreams of having author Frances Hodgson Burnett uncharacteristiher old life back, she passes up the opportunity cally reverses the popular theme of rags-to-riches
and chooses a life of a pioneer. Addie endures in A Little Princess. Young Sara Crewe is forced
the hard times of frontier life and raises her chil- into a life of poverty when her father declares
dren to pursue the ambitions that were once her bankruptcy. Sara's life immediately changes.
Once a privileged student at Miss Minchin's
own. 251 pgs, pb.
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4.95 Select Seminary for Young Ladies, Sara is now
forced into a life of servitude. Despite this all,
Sara continues to be the caring girl who knows
Leepike Ridge (3-8)
Although this lively adventure calls to mind that with the right attitude she can remain a
Tom Sawyer and Indiana Jones, it has a sto- princess at heart. Unabridged. ~ Enh
3.95
ryline all its own that begs to be read cover to 011998 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.99
cover. It all begins with a refrigerator delivery
to the lonely house perched on and chained to ☼Local News (5-12)
a huge rock by the foot of a mountain. 11-year- This collection of thirteen short stories portrays
old Thomas Hammond is a little confused about the everyday lives of Mexican-American young
why his mother left him the box and packaging people living in California’s Central Valley.
to “play with,” but nonetheless, he kicks the You’ll meet Estela, aka “Stinger,” who rules the
box and tosses a thick sheet of foam down to racquetball court (and Jose’s heart); Robert, who
the creek. Angry that his teacher is courting rises to the challenge in a school play; Alma, a
his widower mother and coming to dinner that thirteen-year-old girl going trick-or-treating for
night to boot, he makes a game of throwing the last time, and others. These touching, funny,
debris at the floating foam. When Tom goes to universal stories about growing up will make
bed that night, overwhelmed with the fact that you smile – and in some cases, say: “That’s
his teacher proposed to his mother, he sneaks happened to me!” A list of Spanish words and
out of the house for some fresh air and acciden- phrases is translated in the back. By Gary Soto.
tally embarks on an underground journey that 148 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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logical wonders, and some other underground
castaways. But since Tom can’t exactly swim
back out the way he came, how will he get back
above ground and clear his “missing person”
status? By N.D. Wilson, 224 pgs, pb. ~ Jess
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5.50
The Kite Fighters (4-7)
Young-sup has a natural talent for handling
kites, just as his brother Kee-sup has a talent for
making them. It is 1473, and the ruler of Korea
just happens to be a boy-king who is as enthusiastic about kite flying as the two brothers.
Kee-sup is charged with making a kite worthy of
a king. The king would like to compete in the
New Year’s kite festival, but he knows it would
inhibit the other contestants so he asks Youngsup to fly in his place. With so much at stake,
can Young-sup, who has never competed, beat
the reigning champion? ~ Anh
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4.50
Long Way from Chicago (3-AD)
Grandma Dowdel is not your average grandmother. She’s a large, intimidating woman who
wears men’s clothes, isn’t afraid to use her shotgun, and is as wily as a snake. So it’s with some
trepidation that Joey and his younger sister Mary
Alice travel to southern Illinois every August to
visit her. Grandma’s sleepy little town is shaken
up by that very character, but the kids can never
quite figure out ahead of time what she may be
up to. As they are dragged along on all sorts
of adventures, they gain admiration for their
grandma and a sense of adventure. You will
too, as you get an “inside peek” at adventures
from hosting a wake for the (ambiguously) dead
“Shotgun Cheatham,” snagging a free biplane
ride at the county fair, and selling “genuine”
Lincoln items to save a neighbor’s house from
being torn down. Recommended for ages 8+,
I bet the whole family will enjoy this hilarious,
fast-paced book, especially as a read-aloud!
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The Lost Baron (5-AD)
Some people collect wheat pennies. Some
people think its good luck to pick up a penny
on the street. But this penny causes nothing
but trouble: The Lucky Penny, a solid gold
Roman penny, found wrapped in a parchment
that speaks of great misfortune if it is ever lost.
And lost it is, and the medieval Baron who
held it suddenly vanishes, to be replaced by
his distant cousin, a cousin who is dissatisfied
with his own estate. And so it unfolds: a strange
plot revolving around Martin, Rosamund, Basil
(the cousin), and several others in 13th century
England. ~ Mark
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Love That Dog (3-7)
This unique novel is somewhat more of a poem
than a novel. In it, a boy named Jack writes
about how he doesn’t want to write poetry,
but he inadvertently ends up writing poems.
He writes about well-known poems his class is
reading, why he doesn’t think he can write poetry, and about his beloved dog named Sky. It’s
a cute story, and the text is presented in poetry
format. The back of the book contains various
famous poems that Jack referenced in his own
writing. By Sharon Creech, 106 pgs, pb.
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4.50
☼M.C. Higgins, the Great (3-7)
M.C. is a young African-American boy living in
the hills of rural Southern Ohio. His family has
always been proud of their home near Sarah’s
Mountain, but their unspoiled wilderness is
now covered with strip mines and spoil heaps.
M.C. fears for his family’s safety and dreams of
escape, but his family does not want to leave.
A Reading Group Guide with discussion questions is included. A Newbery award winner. By
Virginia Hamilton. 271 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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5.50
Maggie’s Door (3-7)
Starving, weak and separated from one another, Nory and Sean have the same dream: reaching Maggie’s door. Join their journey as they
face the harshness of the Irish Potato Famine,
seek passage to America, and attempt to reunite
with their family. To heighten the suspense each
character’s story is told separately alternating
from chapter to chapter. The reader will not
only find the power of love and strength of the
human spirit within the pages, but through vivid
imagery will be able to glimpse the hardships
brought on by the famine. Written by Patricia Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (5-AD)
Transport young readers back to the days of
Reilly Giff. pb, 158 pgs. ~ Tasha
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5.00 Robin Hood, Little John, Friar Tuck, and the
rest of the Merry Men. From hanging out in
Sherwood Forest to robbing from the rich and
giving to the poor, the book is full of exciting
Mama's Bank Account (5-7)
Based on her own childhood memories of and romantic adventures for all ages. We have
growing up in San Francisco, author Kathryn two editions available, both with the original
Forbes introduces us to the delightful character text by Howard Pyle. The Sterling edition is
of Mama, the mother of a Norwegian immigrant hardcover, 334 pgs, and includes a sprinkling of
family growing up in San Francisco during the black and white illustrations by Scott McKowen,
early 1900s. Despite the many obstacles that along with 15 book club questions. The Dover
are thrown her way, Mama always manages to edition is 296 pgs, pb, and features the original
make the best out of it and conquer the situ- illustrations by Howard Pyle. Whichever edition
ation. She is an extremely resourceful person suits your needs, readers will enjoy this classic
who leads her family through such trying finan- tale of adventure and heroism. ~ Rachel
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cial times as paying for Papa's expensive opera- 009793 Sterling Edition . . . . . 9.95
8.95
tion (without ever having to dip into the mystery 008238 Dover Edition . . . . . 10.95
bank account!). Mama's Bank Account is a
heart warming tale about a loving mother who Messenger (5-9)
From Lois Lowry comes this novel that serves
always unconditionally puts her family first. First
published in 1943, this book was the inspiration as a companion to her popular books The Giver
behind the successful play, movie, and televi- and Gathering Blue; it continues the story of
some of the characters from those earlier books.
sion show “I Remember Mama.” ~ Enh
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8.25 Matty is a young boy who serves as a messenger
between Village (a future “utopian” society) and
other communities. He is guided by the Seer,
who is the father of Kira (from Gathering Blue).
Mary Poppins (3-AD)
“Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine When the Village decides to close itself to outgo down!” Okay, so there isn’t any singing and siders, Matty must take one last message to the
dancing in the book by P.L. Travers. In fact, if surrounding, somewhat hostile, communities
you’ve only ever seen the movie, be prepared and convince Kira to return with him. Matty
to be introduced to the REAL Mary Poppins, has a secret, supernatural power that he uses to
who in actuality is terse, demanding and sharp- sacrifice himself and help heal others. This is a
spoken. Although her personality isn’t “sugary- great book to read on its own, but is especially
sweet,” you will come to adore her and the meaningful if you have read the first two books.
many lessons she has for the Banks children as Includes a discussion guide. 180 pgs, pb.
6.95
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Please note that this is a reprint of the classic,
and the “Bad Tuesday” chapter of the book has Miracles on Maple Hill (4-AD)
Virginia Sorensen has acquired the prize,
been revised to be more culturally sensitive. A
great classic that is truly “supercalifragilisticex- "Most Distinguished Contribution to American
pialidocious”! (Okay, so that isn’t in the book Literature for Children," with this fine work.
either, but I couldn’t resist!) 209 pgs, pb. – elise When Marly's father returns from the war, he is
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5.35 a different man. However, with a few days "syruping" out in the country, the treasured aspects
of his personality begin to reappear. Near Maple
Hill, Marly's family spends most of their time
Master Puppeteer (5-AD)
This is another well-written novel from author with the neighbors, the Chrises. Mr. Chris has
Katherine Paterson. Set in feudal Japan, times so much to teach about syrup-making, plants,
are rough, especially for peasants who can't flowers, and animals, and Marly quickly comes
afford to buy food. Afraid of being a bur- to regard him affectionately. Since their short
den, young Jiro, the son of a puppet-maker, stays at Maple Hill are doing father so much
leaves home and becomes an apprentice at the good, the family is faced with the decision to
nearby puppet theater. What is the connection reside there permanently. Marly considers all
between Yoshida, master of the puppet theater; the miracles she has witnessed there as valid
Saburo, a Robin Hood-like figure who steals rice reason to stay. This is a wonderful story about
from the rich to give to the poor; and Jiro's own family relationships, neighborly friendship, and
all of the beauty that nature bears. It is a story
father? ~ Anh
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Miss Hickory (3-9)
Miss Hickory, a prim little doll made out of
an apple twig and a hickory nut head, finds
herself abandoned in the garden when her
young owner leaves her there, then departs to
the city for the winter. When she leaves her
little cabin to see for herself, Chipmunk takes
over her house, eating her stores of berries.
Worried about surviving through the winter, she
allows Crow to guide her to a nest in an apple
tree, which she carefully defends from Squirrel,
who lives at the base of the tree and keeps an
eye on her tasty-looking head. Left to her own
resources, she learns how to gather wild food,
sew some new clothes, and waits for the spring
to arrive in the company of the garden, barn and
woodland critters. When spring arrives, will she
return to the life of a doll, or will she find she
has a new purpose? A Newbery Medal winner
by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey, 124 pgs, pb. – Jess
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (3-6)
This is a delightful story about a woman who
has hair down to her knees so that children can
comb it or braid it, but she usually wears it in
a knot on the top of her head. When she was
little, she always dreamt about an upside-down
house, but her kitchen and bathroom are right
side up. How can you cook on an upside
down stove? You'll know even more about
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle if you read the first chapter,
because it is everything you wanted to know
about her. As you read the following chapters,
you'll notice a pattern. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has
a cure for everything! Very effective, funny, and
clever cures at that! For every problem, she
has a solution: The Won't-Pick-Up-Toys Cure,
The Answer-Backer Cure, The Radish Cure,
The Never-Want-To-Go-To-Bedders Cure, The
Slow-Eater-Tiny-Bite-Taker Cure, and lastly, The
Fighter-Quarrelers Cure.
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Missing May (4-6)
Twelve-year-old Summer has been raised by
her elderly Uncle Ob and Aunt May in West
Virginia for the past six years. Aunt May has
always been an avid gardener, while Uncle Ob
enjoys creating unusual whirligigs. Now Aunt
May has died, and Summer and her uncle must
find a way to go on living while keeping May’s
memory alive in their hearts. This first person
narrative, told from Summer’s perspective, is
a Newbery Medal winner. An “After Words”
bonus section at the end of the book contains
biographical information about the author, facts
about West Virginia, instructions for making
Whirligigs and May’s vegetable soup, and
author Cynthia Rylant’s Newbery acceptance
speech from 1993. 89 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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A Murder for Her Majesty (5-9)
When eleven year-old Alice Tuckerfield witnesses the murder of her father, she goes to York
to find help. She fears for her own safety as well,
so when a group of choir boys jokingly hide her
within their ranks, she plays along, learning to
live amongst them and finding pleasure in singing. However, she quickly realizes that the man
responsible for the death of her father is very
close by… ~ Steph
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Morning Girl (3-7)
In alternating chapters, this book tells the
story of twelve-year-old Morning Girl and her
younger brother, Star Boy. Their vivid narratives
describe life on a Bahamian island in 1492 right before the first European settlers began to
arrive. By Michael Dorris. 74 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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3.65
Mr. Popper's Penguins (5-8)
Mr. Popper has always been a dreamer.
Although he dreams of traveling to exotic places
(particularly the polar regions of the North and
South Poles), the house painter has never been
out of his hometown of Stillwater. Then one
day, a package from Antarctica brings him a
surprise (in the form of a penguin of course!) that
will change his life forever. Follow the Popper
family as they grow from a family of four with
one pet penguin to a family of four with a dozen
show-biz loving penguins. A Newbery Honor
book, 140 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
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5.25
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (4-8)
The rats under the rosebush tell Mrs. Frisby,
the mouse widow, about their escape from a
laboratory where experimentation had made
them literate, and of her brave husband’s death.
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Nory Ryan’s Song (3-7)
Nory is a cheerful girl, full of life and always
singing. The year is 1845, and times are tough
for the Irish. There is already little food, and a
terrible disease is blackening the potato crops.
Many of Nory’s neighbors have already been
put out of their homes by the uncompassionate
Lord Cunningham. Can Nory and her younger
brother Patch survive? ~ Anh
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5.50
Number the Stars (Lois Lowry) (5-7)
The 1990 Newbery Medal Winner. As the
Nazis begin arresting the Jewish people of
Denmark, Annemarie Johansen and her family
work to keep their Jewish friends and neighbors
safe.
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Old Curiosity Shop (4-AD)
Set in Victorian England, this story tells of
a young girl named Nell and the grandfather
who cares for her. Like in many Dickens’ novels, times are tough and the characters have
to struggle to survive. Though initially living
behind the poor shop they own, the shop is
soon lost to gambling debts, and the destitute
pair roam the countryside. As they search for a
new home and a place to belong, the varied and
memorable characters they meet are what make
this story great. A sentimental, adventurous, and
ultimately bittersweet tale by Charles Dickens.
452 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
Mutiny on the Bounty (5-AD)
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During the absence of his father, Travis, the
demonstrates an extraordinary feat of seamanship, as the crew navigated across 4,000 miles oldest son at 14, attempts to maintain the family
of sea lacking adequate supplies or even a com- farm in post-Civil War Texas.
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My Side of the Mountain (5-6)
An account of Sam’s adventures as he lives
alone on his grandfather’s mountain for a year.
Sam lives in the trunk of a tree, catches and Onion John (3-8)
Onion John is well-known around the town
trains a falcon, and makes his own clothing.
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English and he “shops” at the dump, he is friendly to everyone, does yardwork for residents, and
grows the best onions in town. Twelve yearold Andy discovers he can understand Onion
John’s jumbled speech, and they become fast
friends. Andy quickly gains notoriety for being
Onion John’s “translator,” and his friends are
fascinated by Onion John’s fanciful ideas, like
leading a town procession to make it rain or
cooking up a special stew to “get gold out of
North American Indian Tales Children’s Thrift the moon.” Andy’s father, however, is worried
about Onion John’s influence. As Andy’s father
(3-7)
Adapted from legends collected by a noted kicks off a town-wide campaign to help improve
ethnologist in the Lake Superior region in Onion John‘s life, Andy sees that it mirrors his
1839, these stories will delight lovers of Native father’s own desire for Andy to improve his own
American myths. This is a Dover republica- future as well. A great father-son coming-of-age
tion of seven stories from American Indian story and Newbery Medal Winner by Joseph
Fairy Tales, with thirty illustrations and easy to Krumgold. Pb, 248 pgs. - Jess
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Peter Rabbit Children’s Thrift Classics (3-7)
This Dover edition includes a collection of
unabridged animal stories from Beatrix Potter.
Twelve of the most popular Potter stories are
featured, including “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,”
“The Tale of Two Bad Mice,” “The Tale of Tom
Kitten,” “The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse,” and
many more. Fifty black and white illustrations
accompany the charming classic tales, and the
Pagoo (3-AD)
Like all of Holling C. Holling's excellent books, print is easy to read. 92 pgs, pb.
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lessly through an engaging story of a creature
living and exploring its environment, and beautiful, detailed illustrations. Pagoo takes place in
an ocean tidepool. Little Pagarus, or Pagoo, is
a newly-hatched hermit crab, no larger than a
pencil dot. His chances of survival are slim, but
he has his instinct, affectionately titled "Old Pal"
to guide him through the trials of growing up. Peterkin Papers (4-AD)
The delightful, comic escapades of the
Through the book he grows from a soft, translucent feathery being to a real hermit crab with Peterkins, a family of eight living near Boston,
claws and a shell home. Through it all, readers first appeared in 1867 in a popular children’s
will come to learn about hermit crabs, other magazine. Author Lucretia Hale helped break
tide-pool and shallow ocean-dwellers, how they new ground by writing children’s stories priinteract, and which predators little Pagoo needs marily to entertain young people rather than
to watch out for. With its intricate illustrations, to instruct or uplift them. Join the Peterkins as
personal story, and excellent blend of fact and they celebrate the Fourth of July, have a tea
fictional story, this book, first published in the party, travel, raise their ceiling to make room
'50's, surpasses any book on the subject I've for a Christmas tree, and much more. Charming
black and white illustrations (153 total) bring the
seen today! - Jess
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Out of the Dust (4-10)
Set in the dust bowl era, a tragic accident takes
the life of Billie Jo's mother. Filled with guilt
and anger, Billie slowly regains hope as rains
finally come to their farm and her father meets
a special person.
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Poppy (3-7)
Mr. Ocax, the great horned owl of Dimwood
Forest, watches over the forest and tries to
control its subjects. No one has the courage to
disobey him until Poppy, a tiny deer mouse,
boldly defies Mr. Ocax. Read about Poppy’s
adventures as she tries to lead her family to a
better life. 161 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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4.50
Prince and the Pauper (5-10)
This classic tale from Mark Twain shows the
folly of attempting to measure true worth by
outside appearance. Two identical boys switch
lives for a short time. A pampered prince finds
himself in a world of dirty beggars and dangerous thieves, while an urchin from the London
streets discovers that his private dreams have all
come true. Both of the boys experience many
adventures and learn who they are and what is
important in life. Notes are included in the back
of the book, which correlate the novel with
actual history. ~ Rachel S.
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The Princess and Curdie (5-10)
The son of a miner, and now grown to be a
miner himself, Curdie is perhaps an unlikely
hero. For certain he is good and kind, but after
all, he is just a simple miner. However, when
Curdie meets the much gossiped about great
great grandmother of Princess Irene, she entrusts
him with a difficult task. Curdie is given a companion for the journey - an odd, but ultimately
loyal creature Curdie comes to be most grateful
for. This fanciful fairy tale is a story filled with
magic and mystery. 256 pgs.
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4.95
Phantom Tollbooth (Norton Juster) (3-7)
When Milo, an uninspired 10-year-old,
drives his toy car through a magic tollbooth
into the enchanted Lands Beyond, he begins
a remarkable journey through the Kingdom of
Knowledge, where he discovers that life is exciting beyond his wildest dreams.
5.50 Princess & the Goblin
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(4-AD)
princess to a mysterious but charming silverThis Newbery Honor Book from 1938 contains Plain Girl (4-AD)
nineteen hilarious tales about cowboy Pecos This gripping tale by Virginia Sorensen tells of haired woman who gives her a magic ring to
Bill. Raised by coyotes, young Bill develops Esther, an Amish girl who is forced by the laws use in "time of trouble". Trouble turns out to be
many supernatural powers that come in handy of Pennsylvania to go to public school. Esther’s a group of devilish goblins who despise royalty
when he is challenged by man and beast in older brother Daniel had also attended the and all their descendants. Upon discovering the
his rollicking adventures. Some of the stories school, where he began to wonder about life young princess, these misshapen fiends plot to
include Pecos Bill Discovers He Is a Human, outside and left the Amish community. Esther kidnap the princess and flood the mines. Their
Pecos Bill Invents Modern Cowpunching, Pecos and her family are afraid she will make the same plans, however, are foiled, when the princess
Bill Busts Pegasus, and Pecos Bill Busts the decisions, especially when Esther becomes meets a young miner named Curdie and the two
Cyclone. Vintage black-and-white and color friends with a girl named Mary who dresses in put their heads together to outwit the mischieillustrations appear throughout the book. By pink and plays jacks. As Esther wonders about vous little people. 165 pgs.
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her brother Daniel back to the area in search
254 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
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interesting look at Amish life, family, friendship, Rabbit Hill (5-8)
When a new family is rumored to be moving
Penderwicks: Summer Tale of Four Sisters, and love. 152 pgs, pb.
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mals of the news. Everyone is curious. Would
Pollyanna (5-10)
Following the death of her father, eleven year there be children? Other animals like a dog
☼People of Sparks (4-7)
Lina and Doon emerge from their underground old Pollyanna Whittier is sent to live with her or cat perhaps? Most importantly, would the
city, Ember, to the world we know—a surface spinster Aunt Polly. Although not particularly new owners have a garden? Years have gone
world of color and light. They arrive in a small excited about the prospect, Polly knows her by since a garden has been planted at the Big
village called Sparks, and they want to bring all duty and agrees to take Pollyanna in her care. House! Read and find out about the changes
417 citizens of Ember to take refuge in the small Before too long, the carefree nature of this little experienced on the Hill when the new family
town. The people of Sparks agree to help the girl changes the lives of all those around her, moves in. ~ Enh
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clash and conflicts to arise. Soon Lina and Doon When Pollyanna is involved in a critical acciare trying to prevent a war! Sequel to City of dent, the town must work to bring joy back into
Ember. By Jeanne DuPrau. 338 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa the life of this beloved girl. Unabridged.~ Enh Racketty-Packetty House (3-6)
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Racketty-Packetty House and Other Stories
A collection of six short stories by Frances
Hodgson Burnett, author of Little Lord Fauntleroy
and The Secret Garden. 151 pgs.
2.05
Railway Children (5-8)
The lives of Mother, Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis
change forever when Father must mysteriously
leave with two gentlemen during the middle of
the night. The family must leave their home
in the London suburbs and move to a small,
isolated cottage out in the country. With all the
commotion of living in the suburbs of London,
the countryside seems so quiet! Naturally, the
children are drawn to the one and only source
of activity available to them, the railway station.
The children quickly come to spend much of
their time at the station and become involved in
the many adventures involving the railway. As
they adjust to their new lifestyle, the children
cannot help but continue to question the mystery surrounding Father's disappearance. Where
is he and will he ever return? Unabridged.
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4.05
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A remake of the 1970 screen adaptation
of E. Nesbit's beloved children's book. 1
hr, 45 min.
Ramsay Scallop (5-10)
Elenor, just 14, is already betrothed, but
Thomas has been gone for 8 years fighting in
the Crusades. When he returns, they are both
dreading their marriage. However, the village
priest requests that they travel to Spain to offer
penance for the entire village before they are
joined. Relieved, they set off on their religious
pilgrimage, and gradually their outlooks change.
011803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.75
Rascal (5-8)
Aptly named, Rascal is the latest addition to
Sterling's menagerie. Found when he is just a
baby, the raccoon grows up in Sterling's attentive care. Rascal proves to be a well-mannered
and enjoyable companion, and he and Sterling
do almost everything together. After spending
nearly a year together, Sterling's love for the
raccoon is shown when he allows him to return
to the wild. This autobiographical story is a
delight for children and animal lovers. 189 pgs.
008956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.25
☼Ravenmaster’s Secret: Escape From Tower
London (4-7)
Set in the year 1735, this adventure story takes
readers inside the infamous Tower of London.
For centuries, the Tower has held prisoners and
been the scene of executions. Forrest Harper
is the son of Hugh Harper, Ravenmaster of
the Tower. Forrest is a boy with a knack for
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understanding the magnificent dark birds he
tends with his father, but he gets discouraged
by the drudgery of his other chores. One day,
Scottish Rebels are captured and imprisoned in
the Tower. Forrest is eager to prove his courage by standing guard, but his job becomes
difficult when he realizes his prisoner is a daring girl named Maddy, who is scheduled to be
executed. Forrest and Maddy must risk their
lives to escape the Tower, encountering danger
along the way. The book includes a diagram of
the Tower of London, a history of the Tower, a
glossary, and bibliography. By Elvira Woodruff.
225 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
048833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.35
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (5-12)
At the age of ten, lively and willful Rebecca
Randall is sent from her beloved home of
Sunnybrook Farms to live with her two spinster
aunts, Miranda and Jane. Life is different in the
town of Riverboro, but Rebecca soon makes it
feel like home in her own unique way. Follow
Rebecca's transformation from a spirited little
girl to a proper young lady. ~ Enh
2.50
Red Badge of Courage (5-AD)
Henry Fleming is a recent recruit to the 304th
Regiment of the Union Army. Drawn to the
glory of military combat, Fleming nevertheless
worries about how he will react to battle. He
questions his courage and fears that he will
run from the fighting. When the regiment is
finally given orders to march, its first egagement
in conflict is met with success. Following a
brief nap, Fleming wakes to the reality that his
regiment is once again under attack. This time,
filled with a terror that he managed to avoid the
first time, Fleming flees from the line of fighting.
Telling himself he was right in fleeing and that
those who stayed behind were fools, Fleming
is filled with shame when he receives word of
the regiment’s success in holding the enemies
at bay. Upon later joining with a group of
wounded soldiers, he admits to being envious
of their wounds, their “red badges of courage.”
When Fleming finds himself in the midst of
more fighting, will he run again or will he find
the strength and courage to stay and fight? The
Red Badge of Courage is a powerful account of
a young man’s maturation to manhood from a
youthful, inexperienced soldier scared of being
in the line of fire. unabridged, pb. ~ Enh
2.95
019905 Bantam Classic . . . . . 3.95
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Red Sand, Blue Sky (5-AD)
Two years after the death of her mother, with
her father away at a conference in Canada,
young Amy Wilson finds herself on an exciting summer adventure. Accompanied by her
Aunt Caroline, Amy makes the long journey
from her home in Melbourne into the wild
Australian outback where Caroline lives. Amy
soon discovers that life in Aboriginal country is
different than the city atmosphere she is used to.
Far outside the range of television signals, Amy
must find other means of entertainment. As she
explores her new surroundings, Amy becomes
acquainted with an Aboriginal girl named Lana.
At first, the girls are wary of each other because
of the difference in their skin color and cultures.
As they get to know each other, though, they
become good friends. They spend hours playing
together and enjoying typical summer activities,
such as swimming and camping. One fateful
night, however, their summer-time fun turns terrifying, as they unexpectedly discover a vicious
thief stealing artifacts from a sacred Aborigine
site. (Note of caution: this story contains references to the spiritualism and superstitions
held by some natives of Australia’s outback.) ~
Rachel P.
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Revenge of the Whale: True Story of the
Whaleship Essex (5-AD)
A shocking tale. A gruesome tale. A tale
that is haunting in its unbelievable truth. On
November 20, 1820 the whaleship Essex is
attacked by its prey in the middle of the eastern
Pacific Ocean. Rammed by an infuriated sperm
whale, the ship goes down and the nightmare
begins for the twenty-man crew. Three months
later the survivors are picked up over 4,500
miles away – after a short stop on a sterile island
of coral, and a lifetime of unthinkable horrors.
A real page-turner, this is the true story that
inspired Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. ~ Zach
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5.75
Rifles for Watie (6-7)
Sixteen year old Jeff can’t wait to join the
Kansas volunteers and teach those Missouri
bushwackers a lesson. Loyal to the Union
cause, he thinks the rebels deserve what they
get—until he is trapped behind enemy lines.
Now Jeff must choose between a woman he
loves and his political values. Will he turn
traitor to the North or betray his new friends in
the South?
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (3-7)
Floodwaters wash a little mongoose into
Teddy’s garden, and after drying him off and
giving him something to eat they become great
friends. The mongoose, Rikki-Tikki, is very
curious and goes exploring around the house
and garden. He soon comes face to face with
Nag and Nagaina, two giant cobras, who want
to kill Rikki-Tikki and Teddy’s family so they
can claim the garden and house for themselves.
Rikki-Tikki’s loyalty to his new family gives him
great courage to face these two menaces. This
story was originally written by Rudyard Kipling
and was adapted and illustrated by Jerry Pinkey.
The whimsical, watercolor illustrations are a
great companion to the text. Pb, 46 pgs. - elise
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4.95
Robin Hood (5-AD)
This is the classic tale of Robin Hood and his
band of Merry Men in Sherwood Forest. An
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2.95
024290 ☼Robin Hood: Story Behind the Legend Audio CD . . 19.95 12.95
The classic story of Robin Hood is retold in
this lively, 8 ½ hour, 7 CD set. Now a major
motion picture from Universal, this is the
unabridged recording of the novelization
by David B. Coe, which was based on the
Brian Helgeland screenplay. The story is
read by acclaimed actor Robin Sachs. ~ Lisa
Robinson Crusoe (4-8)
The classic story by Daniel Defoe about an
adventurous sailor who gets stranded on a
deserted island for over twenty years. With only
the few things Robinson Crusoe rescues from his
sinking ship, he builds a house, plants crops,
and learns to live (relatively) comfortably and
solitarily on the island. After surviving many
years of bad weather, loneliness, and other
hardships, he is finally rescued.
018507 P & R Publishing Ed. . 9.99
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This version features updated language, a
faster pace, full-page illustrations, and close
attention to the way Robinson Crusoe draws
closer to God and becomes a Christian.
Although the story has been adapted for
younger readers, as much detail as possible has been retained. Edited by Kathryn
Lindskoog. 188 pgs.
011988 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.99
3.95
This version is edited by Angus Ross, who
has corrected some of the punctuation
and spelling to make the book easier to
read. Notes on the text and a glossary are
included. 318 pgs.
006069 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 3.50
2.95
A complete and unabridged thrift edition
from Dover. 226 pgs, pb.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (5-8)
Written from the viewpoint of a nine-year old
black child in Mississippi in the depression-era
of the 1930's, this book touches on the issues
of prejudice, discrimination, and honor in the
face of indignity. The young daughter of a sharecropper is determined to maintain her dignity
as she faces the pressures and prejudices of the
Depression Era in the South.
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☼Room One: A Mystery or Two (3-7)
Ted Hammond is the only sixth grader at the
one-room schoolhouse in his small Nebraska
town. Plattsford has fallen on hard economic
times over the years, and now the school (nicknamed “Room One”) may not stay open next
year. Ted is fond of his school (and an avid
mystery fan), so one of the mysteries he is trying
to solve is how to save the school. Meanwhile,
another mystery appears when Ted sees a face
in the window of an abandoned farmhouse.
What is going on at the farmhouse? An intriguing story that captures the spirit of modern small
town life. Winner of the 2006 Edgar Allan Poe
Award. By Andrew Clements. 170 pgs, pb. ~
Lisa
048835 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes (3-5)
Sadako is a young Japanese girl with a lively
spirit and big dreams to match. Each year on
Peace Day, Sadako and her family attend the
memorial to remember those who died when
the U.S. dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima
nine-years earlier. Although Sadako wasn't
harmed in the actual bombing, she begins to
have dizzy spells. She is diagnosed with leukemia, a common tragedy in Japan resulting
from the radiation. Her best friend gives her a
golden origami crane, and reminds her of the
story that says if a sick person folds 1,000 paper
cranes, the gods will grant her wish and make
her healthy again. Sadako begins to fold the
little paper cranes and tries hard to hold on to
her faltering hope.
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School Story (3-7)
This cute book by Andrew Clements is about
two friends, Natalie and Zoe, who are in sixth
grade. Natalie writes a short novel about things
that happen at school, and Zoe is sure it is good
enough to be published. Natalie’s mom happens
to be a publisher, who has told Natalie that
she is looking for stories about kids in school.
The girls don’t want her to know the book was
written by Natalie, so they use a pen name.
Zoe acts as Natalie’s agent, and with the help
of a teacher they set up an “office” and correspond with Natalie’s mom through voice mail
and official-looking papers. Natalie is nervous
that her mom won’t enjoy the book, but Zoe is
sure there is nothing to worry about. This is a
fun story about friendship and kids believing in
themselves. 196 pgs, pb.
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Roller Skates (4-7)
When Lucinda’s mother and father leave for
Europe for a year, she goes to live with Miss
Peters, a teacher from her school and her sister,
Miss Nettie. Narrowly escaping the possibility
of having to live with her strict, busybody Aunt
Emily, Lucinda is overjoyed, and eagerly begins
her year of being an “orphan.” Most of this year Secret Garden (4-8)
is spent on roller skates, as she eagerly explores
When her parents die from an outbreak of
New York City on wheels, meeting new friends cholera, Mary Lennox must go to live with her
and enjoying whatever adventures she can find. uncle, a hunchback named Archibald Craven.
It may be 1890 and Lucinda may be only ten Not long after her arrival at her uncle's enoryears old, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t zip mous house, Mary begins hearing eerie noises
around Manhatttan with ease, making friends in the night. Mary, intrigued by the strange
with everyone from the beat cop to the doll-like sounds as well as the garden that her uncle
musician’s daughter upstairs to the junkman to keeps under lock and key, determines to unravel
the Italian immigrant boy who runs his family’s the mystery of Misselthwaite Manor. 247 pgs.
fruit stand. As the year unfolds, she embraces 005907 Evergreen Classic . . . 4.99
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says heartbreaking goodbyes to others, and
wonders what her future will bring when her Secret of the Desert Stone and the Deadly
parents arrive home again. A Newbery Award Curse of Toco-Rey (3-7)
Winner. By Ruth Sawyer, 186 pgs, pb. ~ Jess 007767 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
7.75
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Secret School (3-7)
Another inspiring and engaging novel by Avi,
and winner of a handful of children's choice
book awards, this is one that is definitely hard
to put down. Determined and resourceful Ida
Bidson dreams of being a teacher someday, and
with 8th grade examinations approaching, and
a good year on the farm last year, it just might
be possible to convince her parents to let her
attend high school in the city. But when an
unexpected turn of events forces the teacher of
their one-room schoolhouse to return home, the
school board decides not to find a replacement
until the next year, and expecting the children
to repeat the year. Ida is distraught at the idea
of repeating 8th grade, and her dreams of being
a teacher, already on shaky ground, may bite
the dust. Unless… they can find a way to finish the school year themselves. Will Ida's first
teaching job be a success or enough to make her
reconsider? And can she still complete her own
studies while teaching the other students their
lessons, AND helping out with the farm work?
And how long can they keep a "secret school"
a secret in the valley where gossip spreads like
wildfire? Definitely a page-turner, as well as an
inspiring story where a girl who refuses to let go
of her dreams doesn't mind a lot of challenging
work to get there. - Jess
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Shades of Gray (4-9)
Will Page is the sole survivor of his family.
His father and brother were killed in the Civil
War, and his mother and two sisters died of
illness. Following his mother’s instructions, he
leaves home to live with his aunt and uncle.
But he thinks his uncle is a coward and a traitor
to their people for refusing to fight in the war.
Gradually, circumstances force Will to realize
that his assumptions may be false, and that his
uncle may not be the coward he thought. 152
pgs, pb. ~ Mark
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Shadow of a Bull (4-6)
Manolo Olivar is the son of the greatest
matador in Spain. Everyone expects him to be
a bullfighter, and now, at eleven, he must fight
his first bull. The only problem is that Manolo
is afraid of bulls…and cars, and heights. In
fact, Manolo isn't a very brave boy at all. See
if he finds the courage to fight with honor and
become a matador like his father or if life takes
him down another road. A glossary of bullfighting terms is included. 151 pgs. ~ Rachel S.
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Shadow Spinner (4-9)
Every night, Shahrazad must tell the Sultan
an interesting story or he will have her killed.
Many have heard this tale of the woman who
tells a thousand and one stories, but this book
adds a new twist. After almost 1,000 nights, she
is running out of stories. Marjan, Shahrazad's
friend, must try to find new and interesting
stories for her to tell to the Sultan. To do that,
she must sneak from the palace and pull stories
from strangers to bring back to Shahrazad. As
she searches for stories, she suddenly becomes
the center of a more surprising story than she
ever could have imagined. 219 pgs. ~ Rachel S.
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Shadrach (3-8)
Young Davie wants a little black rabbit so
badly! His grandfather has promised him a rabbit at the end of the week, and Davie can hardly
wait. His father built a hutch in the barn, and
Davie already has the straw and food ready. He
sits in the barn and waits, trying to be patient
and then finally the day arrives. He takes very
good care of his new pet. Then it goes missing
and Davie panics!! Will he ever be able to find
his little black rabbit? 182 pgs, pb.
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Shakespeare Stealer (5-9)
Widge, a poor orphan, is commanded by
his frightening master to watch Shakespeare's
Hamlet and write down the entire play word
for word. Widge works himself into the theatre
where Shakespeare's cast rehearses and performs, and is taken in by the actors, who treat
him as one of their own. As he secretly copies
the lines, he begins to wonder if pleasing his
master is worth betraying his new friends. See
how Widge discovers such things as friendship,
family, and home while getting an inside look
of the Shakespearean era. 216 pgs. ~ Rachel
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Shakespeare’s Scribe (5-12)
In this sequel to The Shakespeare Stealer by
Gary Blackwood, the orphan Widge is now an
actor with Shakespeare’s acting troupe. When
an outbreak of the Black Plague closes the
Globe Theatre, the whole company sets off on a
tour of England. A mysterious man appears who
claims to know something about Widge’s father,
which, along with the deadly plague, threatens
to tear apart Widge’s life of friends, love, and
acting. 266 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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☼Shakespeare’s Spy (5-12)
In this sequel to Shakespeare Stealer and
Shakespeare’s Scribe, the orphan-boy-turned
actor, Widge, is told by a fortune-teller that he
will “come into a fortune.” Widge is puzzled
by this message, but he is more concerned with
finding out who is stealing from the company.
Things are disappearing, and unfortunately the
members of the company suspect Widge. To
clear his name and prove his innocence, Widge
assumes the role of a spy in an attempt to solve
the mystery and catch the thief. An intriguing, suspenseful story full of authentic details
and events from Elizabethan England. By Gary
Blackwood. 281 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Sherwood Ring (5-AD)
Sixteen year-old Peggy Grahame has no idea
what to expect when her dying father sends
her back to upstate New York to live with his
brother Enos. Because the brothers have been
estranged for so long, all Peggy knows is that
Enos lives in the family’s ancestral estate, Restand-be-Thankful, built when the first Grahames
came over from Scotland in the 1700’s. On her
way to Rest-and-be-Thankful, Peggy runs into
Pat Thorne, a scholar who is trying to investigate his own ancestors who were active in the
Revolutionary War. Both are puzzled when
Uncle Enos refuses to talk to Pat, and sends
him away, forbidding him to come back or ever
speak to Peggy again. As Uncle Enos is apparently too busy to spend time with Peggy, she
spends her days alone in the library or wandering the grounds. When the very sociable family
ghosts (recognizable from the huge oil paintings
around the house) start appearing and telling
their stories of the Revolutionary War times, she
is drawn into their stories, the mystery of Pat’s
relatives, and her uncle’s strange behavior and
resolves to get to the bottom of it all. A blend of
historical fiction, mystery and suspense, this is
an absorbing story that would also make a great
read-aloud. 266 pgs, pb. – Jess
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Sing Down the Moon (Scott O’Dell) (4-10)
Fifteen-year-old Bright Morning tells the story
of the forced migration of the Navajos from their
original homeland. A Newbery Honor book.
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Shiloh (Phyllis Reynolds Naylor) (5-7)
1992 Newbery Medal winner. When Marty
finds a lost beagle, he tries to hide it from his
family and its real owner, a man known to mistreat his hunting dogs.
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Slave Dancer (5-AD)
Young Jessie Bollier is depressed by his meager
surroundings, by the poverty of his small family,
supported by his mother's sewing. As a result,
he spends as much time as possible roaming
the docks streets of 1840 New Orleans, playing
his fife for sailors and bystanders to earn a few
coins every day. When his mother sends him
on an errand to his aunt's, however, his habit of
taking the winding "long way home" lands him
in deep trouble as he is kidnapped and hauled
off to a slave ship. While the ship is filthy and
the crew rough, but he is most horrified by his
new job - he must play his fife to "exercise" the
slaves up on deck, to ensure that they don't lose
their muscle tone and energy during the horrific
sea voyage. As the voyage progresses, he rebels
as much as possible, yearning only to go home
to his dingy apartment, and constantly seeking a
way to escape. Newbery Award Winner. - Jess
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Shipwrecked!
The True Adventures of a
Japanese Boy (4-8)
Based on a true story, this is the incredible
tale of Manjiro Nakahama, a Japanese boy who
was essentially exiled from his own country
due to a tragic shipwreck and the isolationist
policy of Japan during the 1840’s. After being
rescued by an American whaling boat, Manjiro
becomes the first Japanese person to ever enter
the U.S and eventually plays a key role in
opening Japan’s ports to American ships. This
well-written work by author Rhoda Blumberg
is also beautifully illustrated with Japanese ink
drawings. ~ Anh
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Single Shard (5-12)
Tree-ear is a homeless orphan. He has spent
months secretly observing master potter Min
and dreams of someday making beautiful pottery. One day, he accidentally breaks a pot. To
pay for the damage, he goes to work for Min.
This story takes place in twelfth-century Korea.
Winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal. ~ Anh
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Sir Gibbie (4-8)
Sir Gibbie only becomes Sir Gibbie through
a terrible event - the death of his father. His
mother has been dead for a number of years,
and a father who divided his time between making shoes and drinking whiskey did not leave
Gibbie with a good foundation for life. Even so,
his heart of gold and honest character help to
get him through the times of trial and pain. Set
in Scotland over a hundred years ago, Gibbie's
self-sacrificing turns out to be the best way he
could help himself. 217 pgs, pb.~ Zach
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Song of the Swallows (4-6)
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Sounder (4-10)
The struggle for survival of a poor sharecropper
family and their loyal coonhound.
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Sign of the Beaver (Speare) (5-7)
Twelve-year-old Matt is left alone in the Maine
wilderness to take care of the cabin until his
father and the rest of the family return. But
after a series of mishaps leaves him injured and
without food, Matt must learn to depend on a
tribe of neighboring Indians for help.
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Starry Messenger (3-8)
Subtitled "A Book Depicting the Life of a
Famous Scientist, Mathematician, Astronomer,
Philosopher, Physicist Galileo Galilei." Written
and beautifully illustrated by Peter Sis, this
visually-appealing book describes the life and
work of the courageous man who changed the
way we view the galaxy. The author weaves
full-page illustrations with very readable text,
and journal-like, handwritten entries about happenings throughout his life. ~ Alysia
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Stone Fox (3-4)
Ten year old Willy lives on a potato farm with
his grandfather in Wyoming. They enjoy each
other's company and live a fairly routine life.
Then one morning, Grandfather fails to wake
Willy up like usual. Willy finds Grandfather very
sick, but according to the doctor, Grandfather is
as healthy as can be. Apparently, he has simply
lost the will to live. Willy can not figure out
why until one day they have a surprise visitor.
Willy learns that the property taxes on the farm
have not been paid for over ten years, and they
are in danger of losing the farm. Although the
townspeople encourage Willy to sell the farm,
he instead decides to enter the National Dogsled
Race in hopes of paying the taxes with the prize
money. His main competitor is Stone Fox, a
man who has never lost a race in his life. It
is literally a fight to the death as Willy races to
save Grandfather's farm. ~ Enh
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Story of the Amulet (5-10)
This complete and unabridged edition of the
classic novel tells the story of four children who
rescue a magic fairy from a pet shop. She leads
them to half an amulet. This amulet has the
power to bring the children anywhere, anytime
to help them search for the other half. Once
the amulet is put together, it will give them their
hearts' desire. Magical fantasy and misunderstandings combine in this classic time travel
adventure. ~ Rachel S.
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Summer of the Monkeys (5-7)
A humorous, fictional account of a boy in
Oklahoma in the late 19th century who learns
about love, responsibility, and what it means to
put first things first.
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Sword in the Tree (4+)
Shan and his family live happily in Weldon
Castle - until Shan's uncle shows up at the gates.
Although he is wounded, he soon heals and
becomes an unpleasant guest to have around.
When Shan's father disappears, Shan and his
mother know they must escape before something happens to them. But when Shan has to
prove that he is the true heir to Weldon Castle,
will he have the proof he needs?
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Story of the Treasure Seekers (3-8)
First published in 1899, this children’s classic
tells the story of the six Bastable children, who
are determined to restore their family’s fortune
after their mother dies and their father’s business fails. The children have many memorable
adventures, from digging for treasure to publishing their own newspaper, being detectives, Tale of Despereaux (3-AD)
This novel by Kate DiCamillo tells the story
and more. By E. Nesbit, author of The Railway
of the unlikely mouse hero, Despereaux. This
Children. 242 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
Story of Beowulf (5-12)
4.25 especially small, big-eared mouse seems to be
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a constant disappointment to the other mice in
but students often find the original text hard to
the castle where they live. However, through
read. This masterfully retold version uses sim- Stowaway (5-9)
This story describes the voyage of Captain his intelligence and bravery, Despereaux gains
pler prose to share the stories of Beowulf’s epic
battles with dragons and Grendel the ogre in a James Cook from 1768 to 1771 as recorded his independence, faces rats in dungeons, saves
more readable way that is even great for reading in the journal of 11-year old Nicholas Young, a princess, and earns the respect of the mice,
aloud to younger kids. By H.E. Marshall, the a stowaway on board the H.M.S Endeavor. rats, and even humans. A well-written, thoughtstory stays true to the original while making it Captain Cook’s secret mission is to discover provoking tale that is sure to captivate readers of
and claim new territory in the name of England. all ages. 270 pgs, pb.
more accessible to readers. 54 pgs, pb.
6.00
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Story of Doctor Dolittle (3-8)
Thimble Summer (4-8)
Once well-visited, well-liked, and well-off, Strawberry Girl (5-8)
It's the early 1900's, and the Boyers have just This story of the happy childhood summer of a
Doctor Dolittle begins to lose patients as a result
of his many pets. He does not really care, for he moved to the Florida backwoods. It's not easy girl on a Midwestern farm shows how much joy
isn't worried about money and he likes animals to get their new life of the ground. They have a and happiness can come from "ordinary" things
better anyway. His parrot, Polynesia, who can notion to grow strawberries and sweet potatoes like family and nature. Garnet has found a silspeak English, teaches Dr. Dolittle to speak her and oranges to sell. The neighbors scoff at ver thimble by the river and she is convinced it's
language, and eventually he can communicate their ideas, saying that they can't grow anything magical because of all the wonderful things hapwith all animals. He soon becomes an animal in Florida. Birdie Boyer, just ten-years-old, pening to her. These wonderful things include
doctor instead, and he becomes quite rich again is convinced that they can, if only they could her family adopting a brother, her pig winning a
as word spreads of amazing success. Soon even keep everyone else's animals away from their ribbon at a carnival, and the general beauty of
wild animals are showing up at his door for crops! This isn't there only problem though. the outdoors. Garnet's joy from simple living is
help, and Dr. Dolittle never turns anyone away. The weather is unpredictable with unbearable sure to captivate readers. A few black and white
When he acquires a crocodile, his business heat, droughts and cold snaps that threaten drawings illustrate the book. ~ Rachel S.
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again comes to a screeching halt and his money their crops. The most worrisome problem is the 019789 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
dwindles to the point where the animals know neighbors next door, the Slaters, who seem to
he can not keep feeding them. Quite out of the be waiting for any reason to start a feud. The
blue, a sparrow comes with a message. There Boyers hold their ground while trying to have a Tikta’liktak: An Inuit-Eskimo Legend (4-AD)
This book will transport you to the heart of the
is a terrible sickness spreading among the mon- positive impact on the Slaters.
4.50 cold Arctic, where life is harsh and uncertain.
keys in Africa. Will the doctor come to help? 002480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
One day, the young Eskimo hunter Tikta’liktak
Though he has no money, Dr. Dolittle has such
is out hunting to provide for his starving family.
compassion for animals that this can't stop him
After a successful hunt a huge crack opens in
from getting to Africa. He takes his favorite Stuart Little (3-7)
People don't like most mice, but then again the ice and Tikta’liktak finds himself drifting out
animals with him (as well as the crocodile, who
wants to return to his homeland) and sets off Stuart Little isn't like most mice. He was born to to sea. This perilous situation forces Tikta’liktak
on an extraordinary adventure. An amusing, a family of humans in New York City. Although to draw upon the vast knowledge his father has
entertaining story children will love to read his family loves him very much despite his taught him, as he jumps from one drifting ice
themselves or have read to them. Both versions somewhat obvious mouse appearance, life is island to another to make it to a small island,
a little difficult for Stuart. Simple things like builds himself various shelters, hunts food,
below are unabridged, pb.
027341 Yearling Edition . . . . 6.50
5.00 brushing your teeth and turning on lights are mends clothes, battles wild beasts, and makes
030639 Dover Edition . . . . . . 3.95
3.25 quite the process for Stuart. He is a very good plans to make it back to the mainland. Author
natured mouse and doesn't mind the trouble, James Houston retells and illustrates this legendbut not surprisingly he has many adventures. ary saga in a way that vividly portrays the realiThe Story of Joan of Arc (5+)
This Dover children’s thrift edition tells the His most dangerous adventure begins when his ties of life in the desolate yet beautiful Arctic.
fascinating 15th century story of Jeanne d’Arc, a good bird friend, Margalo, turns up missing. This sixty-three page paperback book not only
young farm girl who is called to lead the French Stuart sets off on his own for the first time in his tells the story of one man’s will to survive, but
army in the fight to free their country from the life, determined to find his friend. 144 pgs, pb. reveals the courageous hearts of these spirited
people who inhabit the far North. – elise
By E.B. White; illustrated by Garth Williams.
English.
8.25
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Toothpaste Millionaire (4-8)
This fun story by Jean Merrill tells about two
friends, Rufus and Kate, who make millions of
dollars by starting a toothpaste business. The
friends are young teenagers when Kate moves
to town and eventually becomes friends with
Rufus. Though Rufus is only trying to make a
tube of toothpaste for less money than buying
one, the business that results provides jobs for
dozens of people and makes them both rich.
This is a fun read that also teaches about free
enterprise, with themes of honesty, equality,
and ingenuity. 90 pgs, pb.
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Treasure Island (5-AD)
Generations have enjoyed this captivating tale
of young Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver, the
one-legged pirate rascal. With pirates, sailing,
pirate loot, treachery, murder, and a talking parrot, this ultimate pirate tale portrays characters
that will stay with you long after you’ve finished
the book. Please see series’ descriptions earlier
in this section. - Rachel S.
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008973 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.99
3.95
006128 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 2.00
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Trumpet of the Swan (2-6)
Sam Beaver is a young boy who loves nature,
and unlike most little boys, has a deep respect
for it. Although he lives in Montana, Sam is
camping in Canada. He discovers a pair of
trumpet swans building a nest on a lake. He
observes them carefully, and comes to visit after
their eggs have hatched. Trumpet swans may
be the most glorious breed of birds. Besides
being marvelously beautiful, they also have the
ability to trumpet joyously. Well, all of them
except for Louis. When the father swan brings
over his children to show off to Sam, all of them
give him a polite beep, except for Louis, who
can't beep or make any other sound and instead
just tugs on Sam's shoelace. When fall comes,
the family flies south to Montana. Here Louis
decides that he must learn to read and write so
he can better communicate. He finds Sam and
begins attending school with him. Louis falls
in love with a beautiful swan named Serena,
but not even his education compensates for his
inability to trumpet his love. Then his father
finds him a real brass trumpet. Will Louis
be able to use the musical instrument to win
Serena's love? 272 pgs, pb. By E.B. White;
illustrated by Fred Marcellino.
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Library Builders
Tuck Everlasting (4-8)
If you've ever wished you could live forever,
this original novel might leave you questioning
that wish! When Winnie decides to run away
from her overbearing family and her spotless,
sterile house, she has no idea she's about to
meet a family that accidentally became immortal. No sooner does she stumble on one of the
sons (and a handsome one, too) than she is
scooped up by the rest of the family and hustled
away so they can convince her to keep their
horrible secret - and protect the spring that produces this "magic" water from greedy opportunists. When she hears their story - the story of the
strange spring, how none of them have aged for
a hundred years, and how their immortality is
more a curse than a blessing for the poor family, she wants to do everything she can to help
them. Unfortunately, a stranger has caught a
whiff of the mystery and will do anything to get
possession of the woods so he can market this
amazing immortality elixir. How can Winnie
and the Tuck family protect their secret without
everyone in the village finding out? - Jess
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Up a Road Slowly (5-AD)
Young Julie struggles daily with the fact that
life is not fair. Her mother passed away when
she was young, so she and her brother live with
her severe Aunt Cordelia in the country, while
her older sister Laura remains at home with their
father. Julie knows that Aunt Cordelia, both
their guardian and their teacher, has a soft spot
for her brother, while remaining rather aloof to
Julie. However, after her brother Chris goes
away to school, Julie is left alone with Aunt
Cordelia – an arrangement that will last for a
decade. As the years go by and Julie grows up,
she struggles to accept the change that comes
with her sister’s marriage, her father’s new love
interest and eventual marriage, and in her own
first experiences with love. Through it all, she
and her aunt come to appreciate and lean on
each other in good times and in bad. A beautifully written coming-of-age story. 198 pgs, pb.
Twenty-One Balloons (4-12)
A Newbery Award-winner by Irene Hunt.
When Professor Sherman leaves San Francisco, 046154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.25
he intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean in a
hot air balloon. However, a strange coinci- View from Saturday (3-7)
dence lands him on a legendary island, which Noah, Nadia, Ethan, and Julian are four friends
contains millions of diamonds, and weird inhab- who call themselves The Souls. Every Saturday
itants with fantastic balloon inventions. The afternoon, they meet for tea. This is not unusuprofessor is forced to stay on the island, and al, except that they are sixth-graders. For an
he struggles to find a means of escape. This unknown reason, the four are chosen by their
humorous and fantastic tale will get any reader's teacher to represent Epiphany Middle School in
imagination going. Dozens of black-and-white an academic bowl. Can this unique team beat
sketches illustrate the book.
the slightly older competition? This Newbery
013568 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 Award winning book by E.L. Konigsburg is definitely an enjoyable read. ~ Anh
Understood Betsy (5-7)
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Little Elizabeth Ann lives a sheltered life
(though she doesn’t know it) under the care of Voyages of Doctor Doolittle (5-12)
her over-protective guardian, Aunt Frances. She
Tommy Stubbins loves animals and dreams
is well cared for, but she has become fearful of often of traveling abroad. Tommy found a little
everything, self-absorbed, and a hypochondriac squirrel with a broken leg. He is not sure how
(all by the age of nine!). Her sweet aunt, of to help it until one day, by chance he hears of
course, meant her no harm. She was the first a doctor of sorts, one who can speak to and
to offer to take care of her when her parents care for animals. Tommy gets to meet Doctor
passed away, if only to save the dear child from Doolittle and all the animals that live with him.
her other kin; especially those dreadful Putney Go on the adventures of Tommy and Doctor
cousins in Vermont. Since Elizabeth and her Doolittle as they travel abroad and Tommy tries
aunt were so close (in fact she felt as if she was to master the animal languages. ~ Megan
the only one who understood her), it was only a 019790 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
matter of time before her opinion of the Putney’s
rubbed off on Elizabeth. Elizabeth’s life is turned Walk Two Moons (5-9)
upside down when her aunt is no longer able
This heartwarming, bittersweet novel by
to care for her. Next thing she knows, she is Sharon Creech has two stories woven into one.
on a train to the dreaded Putney farm! Here Sal, a teenage girl who loves the country life, is
begins the many of “Betsy’s” adventures in New on a trip with her grandparents and tells them
England. Surprisingly, life in Vermont with her a story about her friend Phoebe who lives in a
country cousins wasn’t as bad as she imagined it city. As she tells the funny story of energetic,
to be. In fact, her new found independence and imaginative Phoebe and how her mother disapstrength are invigorating. Aunt Frances writes peared, the reader also learns about Sal’s life
to tell her she is coming to take her back, forc- and the tragedy of her own “missing” mother.
ing Betsy to make a difficult choice. 178 pgs, Full of both humor and sadness, this book is not
pb. – elise
to be missed.
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4.95
☼Wanderer (5-7)
13-year-old Sophie hears the sea calling to
her, promising adventure and discovery. Sophie
joins her three uncles and two cousins as they
set sail for England. One of her cousins, Cody,
isn’t sure he has what it takes to prove himself
to his father and the rest of the crew. Through
Sophie’s and Cody’s travel logs, we learn about
the daily routines and challenges of life at sea,
as well as stories of their families’ pasts. This
Newbery Honor book beautifully and poetically
evokes the rhythms and routines of life at sea.
By Sharon Creech. 305 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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4.95
Water Sky (5-AD)
Lincoln Noah Stonewright is sent on a trip from
his native Boston into the icy cold of Barrow,
Alaska. Lincoln is excited about being reunited
with his Uncle Jack, who had left him and
gone off to the arctic to convince the Inupiat
that whale hunting is wrong. However, when
Lincoln stops receiving letters, he begins to
worry and is determined to clear up the mysteries behind Jack's disappearance. What Lincoln
doesn't expect are the many people he meets
along the way, and the many lessons he learns
about the Eskimo way of life and humanity in
general. Barrow has not had a whale in two
years. They say that the whale will solve all the
problems and bring happiness to the Eskimo
people. When the people tell Lincoln that there
is a whale that has chosen to give himself to
him, he is faced with a very difficult situation.
He must be the one to kill the whale, yet he
cannot imagine doing so. By Jean Craighead
George, who also authored the award-winning
novel, "Julie of the Wolves."
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Wednesday Wars (5-9)
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Westing Game (4-10)
A Newbery Medal-winning mystery that you
can all solve together.
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Wheel on the School (5-6)
When a schoolchild writes an essay about
storks, the whole community becomes involved
in helping to bring the birds to their little village.
By Meindert DeJong.
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White Stag (5-8)
This Newbery Medal-winner tells the story of
the Huns and the Magyars and their generationslong hunt for a homeland, led by a mythical
white stag. The tale begins with Nimrod, the
Mighty Hunter, saddened by the hunger that is
affecting his people, and unsure where to lead
them. After a sacrifice and a dramatic sign of
four eagles, Nimrod announces that his sons,
Hunor and Magyar will lead the people west to
a new land of plenty. Nimrod dies that night,
and his sons, now dubbed the “Twin Eagles of
Hadur” bury him, then lead their people westward, on a journey that will take many years,
and result in the division of the Huns and the
Magyars, with the Huns pushing further to the
West, eventually under the fearless leadership of
Attila. A dramatic and lyrical story that would
make a terrific read-aloud just for enjoyment or
with your history studies. By Kate Seredy, 96
pgs, pb. – Jess
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Who Owns the Sun? (3-12)
No one owns the sun, because the sun is too
large and too great for one person to own. No
one owns the stars because they are too far
away for anyone to own. No one owns the
wind, because it is a wanderer that visits everyone and every place. These are simple truths
that Big Jim shares with his son. However, Big
Jim's son's life is turned upside down when he
learns that one of earth's most beautiful things
can be "owned." This touching story was written
and illustrated by Stacy Chbosky when she was
only 14 years old when she won the "National
Written and Illustrated By…Awards Contest for
Students" in 1987. 27 pgs, pb. ~ Elise
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Wind in the Willows (4-7)
As the story begins, we meet Mole, who grows
tired of his thorough spring cleaning and can't
resist a break to enjoy the spring weather above
his den. He ambles along, enjoying the sunshine and the busyness of the other animals
until he comes to the river, which entrances
him with its sights ands sounds; he has never
seen a river before. Water Rat finds him in
this state, introduces himself, and they instantly
become friends. Rat then invites Mole on a
picnic, where he is introduced to Rat's other
river-dwelling friends. From that point on,
Mole accompanies his river friends on all sorts
of adventures, from a venture in the Wild Wood
to see Mr. Badger, to an ill-fated road trip with
Mr. Toad's gypsy cart, to a mission to stop Mr.
Toad from tearing up the highways and scattering frightened animals with his new motor car.
A delightful, whimsical read where each animal
has a proper and unique personality, this is a
great read-aloud! Unabridged; please note there
are a couple of potentially offensive words.
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Where the Red Fern Grows (Rawls) (4-8)
Billy wants a pair of hunting dogs more than
anything. After working and saving for two
years, Billy’s dream of owning two coon hounds
comes true. But getting his dogs is only the
beginning of his adventures hunting coons along
the river bottoms of the Ozarks. Billy learns the
value of hard work, patience, and persistence in
this story and, eventually, understands how God
can use all things - even a pair of hunting dogs
- to answer the prayers of his family.
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5.50 Witch of Blackbird Pond (4-10)
Historical fiction set in Puritan colonial
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Connecticut. Kit arrives unannounced to live
with stern Puritan relatives whom she has never
Whipping Boy (4-10)
Newbery Medal winner about a prince and an met and befriends an outcast Quaker woman
accused of witchcraft. Newbery Medal winner.
orphan who run away together.
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Witch of Blackbird Pond CDs (5-AD)
This Newbery Medal winner by Elizabeth
George Speare is also available in this
unabridged audio CD. Read by Mary Beth Hurt,
the novel is presented on 5 compact discs and
runs about 6 hours, 30 minutes.
028801 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 23.25
Wolves of Willoughby Chase (4-9)
I devoured all of Joan Aiken's books when
I was younger, and this one was no exception. I loved the story about Bonnie and her
cousin Sylvia, who overcame depressing and
odd events with cooperation, cheerfulness, and
faith. The story begins in the deep of winter,
with Bonnie expectantly awaiting the arrival of
her cousin Sylvia. Although the troublesome
wolves of that region cause some trouble with
the train, Sylvia arrives and Bonnie, who is aching for a friend, is sure they will have a wonderful time. Unfortunately, soon their guardian and
school teacher Miss Slighcarp, a distant "cousin"
arrives as well to watch over them and the
household while their parents leave on a cruise
to improve Bonnie's mother's health. Miss
Slighcarp hardly waits until the parents are gone
to wreak havoc on the household, send the
"spoiled brats" away, and try and discover how
to get her hands on Bonnie's father's fortune.
The cousins must go to great lengths to restore
Bonnie's house and to find their father's lawyer,
in a distant city, to help them. - Jess
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☼Wonderful Winter (3-8)
Sir Robin Wakefield is a lonely orphan boy
who lives with his three aunts in sixteenth century England. One day he finds an adorable lost
puppy, but his aunts refuse to let him keep it.
Robin runs away from home, taking the puppy
with him. He arrives in London, where he
meets up with a troop of Shakespearean actors.
Learn about the day-to-day life of a young
Shakespearean actor as Robin takes to the stage.
Delightful black and white illustrations bring
the period to life. By Marchette Chute. Illus. by
Grace Golden. 248 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
046315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 11.75
Wonderful Wizard of Oz (3-6)
Kids of all ages will enjoy this edition of L.
Frank Baum's classic story of The Wonderful
Wizard of Oz which contains the original
illustration in their true colors, done by W.
W. Denslow. Enjoy the tale of Dorothy, Toto,
Auntie Em, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly
Lion, and even the Wicked Witch of the West
all over again as you read to your kids. ~ Megan
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Wrinkle in Time (5-9)
Meg and Charles Wallace, along with their
friend, Calvin, search for their scientist father.
Traveling through space, they finally find him
on the planet of Camazotz. How will they rescue him from his evil captors?
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Year Down Yonder (5-8)
Whether or not you’ve read Long Way from
Chicago, you’re sure to love the sequel just as
much. In A Year Down Yonder, Mary Alice
isn’t just visiting – she’s going to live with
Grandma Dowdel until her family can “get on
their feet again.” It’s 1937 and her father has
lost his job, which means her family has had
to move out of their apartment. Joey is now
in the Civilian Conservation Corps out West,
so for the first time, Mary Alice has to brave
Grandma Dowdel by herself. She travels by
train to Grandma’s tiny town with her cat
Bootsie, and her radio - her last link to civilization as she knows it. As soon as she hops off
the train, Grandma marches her to the high
school to get enrolled, where Mary Alice gets
picked on and stared at because she’s from the
“big city.” Although rough at first, Mary Alice
soon makes friends and even finds love as she is
dragged along on all kinds of crazy adventures
with Grandma. She also comes to know and
respect Grandma a little more. Winner of the
2001 Newbery Medal, I think this book is just
as good – if not better than its precursor, and
begs to be read out loud! By Richard Peck, 130
pgs, pb. – Jess
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Year of Miss Agnes (3-AD)
When ten year old Frederika learns that there is
to be a new teacher coming, she does not count
on her staying for very long. In the four years
since school began in her remote Alaskan village, no single teacher has stayed for more than
a full year. More often than not, the teachers
tend to leave before the school year has even
finished! Under Miss Agnes's instruction, the
kids find themselves enjoying their lessons and
learning more than ever before. Is she here to
stay or will the harsh Alaskan lifestyle drive Miss
Agnes to leave like all those before her? ~ Enh
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Junior High-Adult Books (7-AD)
1001 Arabian Nights (6+)
There is nothing that makes King Shahryar happier than his own dear wife. He and his brother,
King Shahzaman, often exult in the wonderfulness of their wives. But one day, King Shahryar
finds his wife has removed the veil from her
face and is holding hands with the stable boy.
Overcome with anger at her betrayal, he kills
them both with his sword. That same day, he
goes to visit his brother. There he discovers
that his brother's wife has also betrayed him,
as she shined her eyes upon the palace cook.
They too, were put to death. The brothers console each other and conclude, "All women are
fickle!" However, King Shahryar grows lonely,
and he is just a little frightened of the dark. He
comes up with a solution to his problem, which
greatly troubles his wise royal Wazir. Every
morning, the king marries a young lady who
keeps him company through the night, and each
morning his executioner beheads her before she
can stop loving him. In this manner, the king
passes one thousand nights. By this time, he has
gone through one thousand women, and the
Wazir is running out of noblewomen. Fearful for
his own two daughters, the Wazir tries to send
them away. But his oldest daughter instead asks
to be taken to the king so that one other woman's life is spared. As cunning as she is beautiful, Shahrazad comes up with a plan to delay
her execution. She hints at the wonderful story
she would have told the king the next night, and
he orders the execution to reconvene the next
morning. That night, she weaves a wonderful
story for him. But when dawn comes, she has
not yet finished the tale. In this way, she passes
999 nights at the palace. This book contains 33
wonderful Arabian tales, as well as the clever
Shahrazad's own story. - Melissa
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (9-12)
Fleeing from an abusive father, Huckleberry
Finn joins up with a runaway slave. Together
the two fugitives float down the Mississippi
River, encountering trouble at every turn.
004203 Puffin Classic . . . . . . 4.99
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Includes a short biography but no introduction; 386 pgs, pb.
Adventures of Robin Hood (6-AD)
This complete and unabridged classic tale by
Roger Green will bring the great English legend
to life. Robin Hood is a champion for the poor
and oppressed against the cruel Prince John
and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Hiding out in
Sherwood Forest, he emerges time and time
again to outwit his enemies and rob from the
rich to give to the poor. Several black and white
sketches illustrate the book. 295 pgs.
012013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.55
After the War (7-AD)
Ruth Mendenberg is facing the aftermath of
World War II and the Holocaust without her
family and as an oppressed race. As she finds
her way back to her Uncle Moishe's house, the
last place she and her family lived, Ruth meets
the maid. She is wearing Ruth's mother's dress
and insensitively breaks the news that she has
seen no one in Ruth's family. Ruth realizes that
she has nobody and she is without a home, so
she goes to the city hall to try to find out if anyone in her family has registered. Again, there is
no trace of any relatives. Ruth has now become
hopeless and grown callous because of all of the
tragedy she has endured. Her only hope now is
a stranger, Saul, who finds her as she is leaving
the city hall. Saul has been checking constantly
with the Jewish Agency to see who registers and
to find others in any way he can. He brings Ruth
to a house for refugees and says that he needs
her in Palestine to help build a Jewish homeland. Ruth agrees, because she has nothing else
to do, but also because the task involves helping
twenty orphan children that need to be helped
from over the border into Czechoslovakia to
Austria. Ruth embarks on a journey where she
faces many challenges and meets new people.
Can the new people she meets nudge her to
open up again - to feel, to cry? Will she ever
find any of her family? Will she make it to safety
and to freedom, where she will no longer feel
outcast and discriminated against?
027697 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.25
1984 (9-AD)
This classic by George Orwell made phrases
like “Big Brother” and “Thought Police” part of
our national vocabulary. It’s a haunting tale of
conformity and identity set during a time when
the government controls not only information,
but individual thought and memory as well.
A common man, Winston Smith, joins an
underground brotherhood that fights against
the Republic – he’s an enemy of the state. The
novel follows his rebellion, imprisonment, torture, and re-education. It’s a compelling book
full of subtle (and not so subtle) warnings about
the power of government and the importance Alas, Babylon (9-AD)
Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze (5-12)
When a telegram from his brother arrives,
A great novel that tells the story of a young of personal freedom. A haunting and thoughtRandy Bragg is the only one who knows what
Chinese boy from the country who is appren- provoking read. 294 pgs, pb.
ticed for seven years to a coppersmith in the 039424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 10.75 the mysterious closing words "Alas, Babylon"
mean. He knows that it is about to turn
huge city of Chungking. The city is not a safe
everyone's life upside down, including his.
place in the 1920's, but Young Fu's excitement Across Five Aprils (6-10)
Unforgettable story of young Jethro Creighton, Randy's brother, an operative in the Strategic Air
tends to outweigh his fear. Amid taunts from
his coworkers, living on the streets, and fight- who comes of age during the turbulent years of Command, promised years ago to use this signal
to let Randy know if the Russians or another
ing off beggars and soldiers, he slowly gains the Civil War.
4.25 country were about to attack. Now, the hour
confidence and learns the ways of the city. 021689 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
has come, and the bombs are on their way.
His eagerness to help others and many acts of
Ultimately, this is the story of a small town in
courage earn him many friends and more good
Florida, and its inhabitants who struggle to surfortune than he thought possible. ~ Rachel S.
vive in the wake of a nuclear Holocaust which
019791 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
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threatens the whole country. By Pat Frank.
Note: Contains some inappropriate language.
Zia (4-8)
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All Creatures Great & Small (8-AD)
This charming and often comical collection of
stories has long been a favorite in my family.
A keen observer of both animals and people,
Herriot has a knack for relaying even the most
ordinary event, such as the birthing of a calf,
in the most extraordinarily entertaining manner. In this, his first book, James quickly learns
that life as a veterinary surgeon in the rugged
Yorkshire Dells is a far cry from the clinical
setting of vet school. Things, it seems, almost
never go “by the book” for Jim, resulting in
some zany situations. From the tales of Tricki
Woo, the overfed Pekingese, to Charlie Dent’s
hostile pig, All Creatures Great and Small will
have you in stitches from start to finish. Please
note that there is a peppering of mild swear
words throughout the book, as Herriot’s writing
remains true to the local vernacular. ~ Rachel P.
041750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.99 12.15
And Then There Were None (9-AD)
Although I have read dozens of Agatha
Christie's mind-twisting mysteries, I have to
admit that this is one of my absolute favorites.
Here, I'll give you the setup, and see if I can't
get you hooked, too. As the novel opens, ten
people, all strangers from various walks of life
are traveling to Indian Island, a private island off
the coast of Devon. Each has a letter of invitation from the new owner of Indian Island, calling
each guest there for either business or pleasure.
However, as they finally arrive at the house on
the barren island, they are greeted only by the
caretakers of the house - the mysterious owner
is nowhere to be found! Their initial confusion
is replaced by shock as they are informed by a
mysterious voice on a gramophone record that
they are all there for the same purpose - to serve
a death sentence for their supposed crimes.
And so it goes, one by one, the guests are found
murdered and suspicion mounts against each of
the remaining guests. Can those still living discover the murderer - or leave the island - before
it is too late for them all? - Jess
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Anna Karenina (8-AD)
Leo Tolstoy's classic, unabridged novel about
the title character and those who impact her life.
Though the story takes place in "simpler times"
in the late 19th century, their lives are anything
but. We are introduced to a network of people
who struggle with love, faith, life, the state of
Russia's affairs, and strife. Like most women in
those times, Anna Karenina married young, to
a distinguished, upstanding citizen of the community. However, when she meets the charming, handsome Vronsky she is lured astray.
Although happy to be with Vronsky, Anna’s
life becomes less than desirable as her husband
refuses her request for a divorce and she is
continually scorned by society for her adultery.
Anna Karenina not only captures the lives and
times of late nineteenth-century Russia, but also
challenges the reader to think on many moral
and philosophical issues.
Meanwhile, goodnatured Levin, though prestigious and educated,
chooses the country life and seeks a good wife.
He has known Kitty since she was a young girl,
and as she is now a woman, he starts to see her
in a marriageable light. Early on, he is turneddown. However, his goodness and decency
are eventually rewarded and his questions of
faith are answered. Both books below are
unabridged versions.
033427 Dover Giant Thrift . . 5.00
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031611 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 7.99
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Antigone (9-12)
Written by Sophocles, this novel continues the
legacy of Oedipus, focusing on the fate of his
children. Two of his sons fought a vicious battle
and were killed. When their uncle, Creon,
takes the throne, he decrees that the brothers
are to be left unburied and unmourned. When
their sister breaks this law, she is condemned to
be sealed in a cave and left to die. The main
plot of the story is in the revenge the gods take
on Creon for this harsh ruling.
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Andersen's Fairy Tales (7-AD)
The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New
Clothes, and The Little Match Girl are all nestled
within this collection of over forty of Andersen's
most popular stories. Hans Christian Andersen
is the best-loved of all tellers of fairy tales. This
book is delightfully illustrated in black-andwhite by Charles Thomas and William Heath Antigone (9-AD)
This play is based on Sophocles’ Antigone
Robinson. A Wordsworth Classic.
031610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95 but was actually written by Jean Anouilh (a
popular 20th-century French playwright) and
translated by Barbara Bray. It focuses more on
Animal Farm (9-AD)
This classic political satire by George Orwell Antigone herself than the original play does,
attaches the idea of totalitarian government and is more contemporary in nature. First
using farm animals as characters. The animals performed in Nazi-controlled France, the play
try to run the farm on their own and create a uses Antigone’s heroic resistance to oppression
paradise of progress and equality, but certain to symbolize resistance to tyranny in general.
animals (namely the pigs) begin to take control Risking both death and losing the fiance she
and take away freedoms. With great parallels to loves, Antigone defies orders and tries to bury
many governments, this book is a must-read. A her brother. The book includes the complete
few complete and unabridged editions are avail- emotional play, discussion of Anouilh’s life
able. The Signet Classic Edition has a preface by and work, a summary of the plot, commentary
on different aspects of the play, notes on parts
Russell Baker and is 144 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
016003 Signet Classic Edition 9.99
7.25 of the play that provoked controversy in Nazicontrolled France when it was first performed,
040713 50th Anniversary Edition)
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9.25 and discussion questions. 76 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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Antony and Cleopatra (7-AD)
In this Shakespearean tragedy, the great Mark
Antony must choose between his duty to the
Roman Empire and his decadent life with
Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. When Pompey’s
forces continue to grow in strength during
Antony’s absence from Rome, the other members of the triumvirate, Octavius Caesar and
Lepidus, urge for Anthony’s return from Egypt.
Upon his return, Antony and Octavius argue,
and it is soon decided that Antony will marry
Octavius’s sister in order to solidify their loyalty
to one another and to Rome. When Antony later
returns to Egypt and Cleopatra, the alliance is
broken and war breaks out between these two
proud men. ~ Enh
000639 Wordsworth Classic . 4.99
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The Wordsworth Classic edition includes an
insightful introduction, a list of suggested
readings for further research, insightful notes
providing deeper understanding, and a glossary of unfamiliar terms. Unabridged, 157
pages, pb.
Arms and the Man (9-AD)
George Bernard Shaw wrote this comedic play
about love and war in 1894, yet it continues to
be his most performed play around the world.
It takes place during the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian
War and features a heroine named Raina who is
engaged to Sergius, a war hero. During the war
Raina hides another man named Bluntschli in
her home, but he leaves before Sergius returns
from battle. Upon his return, Sergius himself
seems more interested in the servant girl then
in Raina, but when Bluntschli returns for a visit
and seems romantically interested in Raina,
Sergius threatens him with a duel. Full of humor
and romance, this play is a sure hit. Complete
and unabridged version, 56 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
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Around the World in 80 Days (9-12)
Taking place in the Victorian era, this novel
tells of the adventures of the quiet Phineas Fogg.
Phineas, an Englishman, has bet half his fortune
on the wager that he can circle the globe in just
eighty days – a ridiculous notion in those days.
It’s no easy task for Phineas and his manservant
– they must use a full array of transportation
methods to get through their many comical
adventures and around the globe. Not helping
matters is a devious detective determined to
slow them down. ~ Melissa
A Bantam Classic Edition is also available,
which is complete and unabridged like the thrift
edition and includes 194 pgs, pb.
017564 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 3.50
2.95
000186 Bantam Edition . . . . . 4.99
3.95
7.25
Bacchae and Other Plays (10)
This book contains the following four plays
by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides:
Ion, Women of Troy, Helen, and Bacchae. His
plays cover themes such as religious skepticism,
the roles of women, and the destructiveness of
war—issues that are timeless and still relevant to
modern readers. Footnotes are keyed to explanatory notes in the back of the book. Translated
and with an introduction by Philip Vellacott.
249 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Barefoot Heart (10-AD)
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Beowulf (4-AD)
Well known as one of the greatest heroic
poems in Old English, Beowulf recounts the
tales and adventures of the character with the
same moniker. In the first adventure, Beowulf,
a young nobleman from southern Sweden,
comes to the aid of the King of Denmark by
fighting the monster Grendel. In the second
tale, after 50 years of peaceful rule, Beowulf is
called upon to fight the dragon that has been
terrorizing his country. Thought to be written sometime between the late 7th and early
11th centuries, the original author is unknown.
However, there are many different versions
available; see below for a few of these.
005864 Thrift Edition (9-AD) . 2.50
2.05
This unabridged version from Dover was
translated by R. K. Gordon. 64 pgs, pb.
007269 Perennial Classics (4+) 9.99
7.25
Translated by Frederick Rebsamen, this version was updated to more closely emulate
the poetic rhythm of the Old English manuscript. In addition to the verse translation,
the book provides insightful historical background, literary analysis, and even genealogies of key characters. This Perennial
Classics edition is also the version used with
the Veritas Grade 4 History program. - Anh
008660 Beowulf: A New Telling (4-7)
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Author Robert Nye's interpretation of the
Anglo-Saxon epic in straightforward, understandable language for young readers. He
has taken the original poem, and has retold
it in a more familiar story format. 103 pgs.
034727 New Verse Trans (9+)13.95 9.95
In this edition, the 3100+ lines of the
poem are presented side-by-side in Old
English and modern English. The highly
readable, modern translation is done by
author Seamus Heaney, the 1995 laureate
for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Heaney
also writes the introduction, which provides
historical background and some analysis of
the poem. - Anh
041931 Dual-Lang. Ed. (9-AD)15.95 12.25
For those who want to truly dig in to the
classic English poem about Beowulf and
his three battles with monsters, this edition
by Howell D. Chickering, Jr. provides all
you need. It includes an informative introduction about the poem’s plot, themes,
structure, and style, a guide to reading the
poem aloud as it was originally intended to
be, notes on its background, critical commentary, and more. The poem is presented
in Anglo-Saxon Old English on left-hand
pages and the modern English translation
on right-hand pages. The back of the book
contains translations of many Old English
words into modern English, so students can
translate eight of the most famous passages
into modern English on their own. This edition will give students a deep understanding
of the first major poem in English literature.
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Best of Father Brown (7-AD)
Father Brown has a knack for understanding
the innermost thoughts and motivations of man.
This talent serves him well for his work with the
church, but also gives him an edge in solving
crimes that leave other detectives puzzled. This
collection contains 15 of the best-loved Father
Brown mysteries. ~ Anh
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The Best of Sherlock Holmes (7-AD)
There is something magical about the character
of Sherlock Holmes. He is known and loved all
over the world. The image of the tall, thin man
with a cape, carrying a magnifying glass and
wearing a deerstalker is recognized immediately. He is the international icon for the detective, the crime-solver and the righter of wrongs.
Since their publication, the stories of Sherlock
Holmes have never been out of print; they
are available in almost every language in the
world and there are even versions in Pitman's
shorthand and Braille. The Best of Sherlock
Holmes is a collection of twenty of the very
best tales from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fifty-six
short stories featuring the arch-sleuth. Basing
his selection around the list of the author's own
twelve personal favorites, David Stuart Davies
has added a further eight stories to Doyle's
"Baker Street Dozen," creating a unique volume
which distills the pure essence of the world's
most famous detective. A Wordsworth Classic.
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Bound (7-AD)
In ancient China, dainty feet were considered
beautiful. Girls often bound their feet to keep
them from growing - but not Xing Xing. She can
read and write, and she does not want her feet
bound. After the death of her father, Xing Xing
all but becomes a servant to her stepmother and
stepsister. What does fate have in store for this
Chinese “Cinderella”? ~ Anh
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4.95
Brave New World (7-AD)
A satirical novel about the future. Author
Aldous Huxley philosophizes about the direction that society and the human race is headed
(written back in 1932). The story is not one
that leaves much hope for mankind. Certainly,
as far as a Christian perspective is concerned,
the author’s postulations are very hard to read
about because of their very strange combination of totalitarian government and ever-present
feel-good drugs and sex. Throughout his life,
Huxley read a lot about mysticism, and it comes
through in his writings. Please note: We are
stocking this book only because it is a recommended resource for other items in our catalog,
not because we consider it a wholesome novel.
268 pages. ~ Zach
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Bridge to Terabithia (6-8)
The 1978 Newbery Medal winner by Katherine
Paterson. When Jess befriends Leslie, the new
girl at school, she opens up a world of imagination for him. Together they create a secret kingdom called Terabithia where Leslie is queen and
Jess learns to be king. Only after tragedy strikes
does Jess realize what he has learned from
Leslie about facing his fears. A complete and
unabridged reading of the story, performed by
Robert Sean Leonard, is also available. It comes
on four CDs and runs about 4 hrs.
Billy Budd (9-AD)
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The classic short novel is said to be parable of
good versus evil, a commentary on how society Bronze Bow (6-9)
ruins basic morality, and even a retelling of the
The 1962 Newbery Medal winner. Angry
Christ story, but on top of it all, it’s simply an and vengeful at the death of his parents, Daniel
entertaining read. It’s about an orphaned sailor bar Jamin joins an outlaw band pledging to do
named Billy Budd who is loved by everyone all he can to rid the land of the hated Romans.
except one fellow sailor, who is determined to But Daniel’s life is changed after an encounter
ruin him. A very dramatic read.116 pgs, pb. with a wandering teacher from Nazareth named
~Rachel
Jesus. Could he be following the wrong leader?
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3.00 256 pgs, pb. By Elizabeth George Speare.
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The Black Arrow (7-AD)
The crown of England is up for grabs amidst
the War of the Roses. Two battling sides fight Brothers Karamazov (7-AD)
for power and honor - the House of Lancaster
By the author of Crime and Punishment, The
and the House of York. In the beginning of the Brothers Karamazov was Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s
story, old Appleyard is cast down by a single last complete work before his death. Based
black arrow in his back. The men take the color on three brothers and their less than loving
black as a bad omen, noticing an inscription in father, this novel, as in many of Dostoyevsky’s
the arrow bearing the name of the archer, John works, revolves around a murder and its many
Amend-All. Now the men seek revenge, as intricacies. Geared towards the more advanced
well as the crown of England. By Robert Louis reader, The Brothers Karamazov is a profound
Stevenson, author of Kidnapped and Treasure literary work that will force the reader to explore
Island. Two unabridged versions available.
many moral, philosophical, and theological
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3.00 issues. This book is based on the unabridged
2.50 publication of the Constance Garnett translation, and is a large-print thrift edition. 718 pgs,
Black Horses for the King (7-AD)
pb. ~ Enh
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Bud, Not Buddy (6-8)
Bud is a young black boy growing up during
the Great Depression. His mother died when
he was six, and Bud has been moving between
the orphanage and foster homes for the last four
years. He finally has enough and decides to try
and find his father. He doesn't know very much
about him, but Bud thinks he has enough clues
in the posters which belonged to his mother. A
Newbery Medal Winner. 243 pgs.
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Bulfinch’s Greek and Roman Mythology (9-12)
Combining the works of such literary greats
as Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other classical
authors, this book holds a collection of Greek
and Roman myths, as well as numerous stories
of the Norse mythology, medieval tales, and
Oriental fables. The stories are lively versions
merging favorite variations into a single coherent retelling. ~ Melissa
017575 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 3.50
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Call of the Wild & White Fang (7-AD)
The Call of the Wild and White Fang are world
famous animal stories. Set in Alaska during the
Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890's, The Call
of the Wild is about Buck, the magnificent crossbred offspring of a St. Bernard and a Scottish
Collie. Stolen from his pampered life on a
Californian estate and shipped to the Klondike
to work as a sledge dog, he triumphs over his
circumstances and becomes the leader of a wolf
pack. The story records the "decivilization" of
Buck as he answers "the call of the wild," an
inherent memory of primeval origins to which
he instinctively responds. In contrast, White
Fang relates the tale of a wolf born and bred in
the wild yet civilized by the master he comes to
trust and love. The deeper resonance of these
stories derives from the author's use of the myth
of the hero who survives by strength and courage. A Wordsworth Classic.
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☼Canterbury Quintet: A Reader-Friendly
Edition (10-AD)
Experience five of Chaucer’s most popular
stories from his Canterbury Tales: The General
Prologue, Miller’s Tale, Pardoner’s Tale, Wife
of Bath’s Tale, and the Nun’s Priest Tale. This
version of Canterbury Tales is different from the
other editions that we carry because the text
is presented entirely in Old English—but with
modernized spelling. This keeps the text true
to what Chaucer originally wrote, but makes it
much easier for students to understand. For a
comparison, the opening lines of the Prologue
in Old English were originally written thus:
Whan that Auerylle with his shoures soote/
The droghte of March hath perced to the roote/
And bathed euery veyne in swich lycour… This
book presents this same passage with modernized spelling as follows: When that April
with his showers soot/ The drought of March
hath pierced to the root/ And bathed every
vein in such liquor…(Now, isn’t that easier to
understand?). For additional help, brief modern
“translations” of archaic words and phrases
appear in the margins, and footnotes located at
the bottom of the pages provide more detailed
explanations that assist in understanding passag-
es of Chaucer’s text. Other features in the book
include a biography of Chaucer and an alphabetical glossary of selected vocabulary words.
Edited by Michael Murphy. 176 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Canterbury Tales (Puffin Classics) (5-AD)
This Puffin Classics edition retells Geoffrey
Chaucer’s original tales, but they have been
adapted by Geraldine McCaughrean for younger
readers. Unlike many adapted versions, this one
has chapters and still retains the feel of the original stories, just with simpler language. Thirteen
of the original tales are included: The Knight’s
Tale, The Miller’s Tale, The Nun’s Priest’s Tale,
The Reeve’s Tale, The Scholar’s Tale, The Wife
of Bath’s Tale, The Pardoner’s Tale, Sir Topas,
The Franklin’s Tale, The Magistrate’s Tale, The
Canon’s Yeoman’s Tale, The Friar’s Tale, and
The Merchant’s Tale. This is a great retelling of
a medieval classic. 114 pgs, pb.
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Captain's Courageous
When Harvey, a rich young boy, is swept overboard from an ocean liner, he plunges head-first
into a brand-new life. Washed up aboard a
small fishing schooner, Harvey is treated as one
of the crew. Compelled by the captain to earn
his keep, Harvey learns the value of an honest day's work. By Rudyard Kipling. Evergreen
Classic: 158 pgs. Bantam Classic: 160 pgs;
includes bibliography.
2.95
029350 Bantam Classics . . . . 3.95
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The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (7-AD)
Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the best-known
of all fictional characters. He became a largerthan-life figure after the short stories in Strand
Magazine first chronicled his extraordinary
deductive powers. As well as being fast-paced
detective stories, the Sherlock Holmes adventures provide a fascinating glimpse into 1890's
London. This volume contains the short story
series Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes, The
Valley of Fear (a sinister novella which appeared
Canterbury Tales (6-AD)
in 1914-15), His Last Bow: The War Service of
This classic by Geoffrey Chaucer begins by Sherlock Holmes, and the last twelve stories The
giving details about a group of people who are Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes.
journeying to Canterbury. All these different 031616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
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kinds of people share stories, and these tales
are captured here to show readers how different Catch 22 (9-AD)
people lived and thought in medieval England.
Author Joseph Heller provides this satirical
A knight tells about courtly love, a cheerful wife novel on the nature of warfare through the expeshares an Arthurian legend, a dirty cook is full of riences of the main character Yossarian, a bomimpolite anecdotes, and a variety of other great bardier pilot stationed on the fictional island of
and diverse tales are told. ~ Rachel
Pianosa during World War II. pb, 463 pgs.
036475 Coghill translation . 10.00
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Nevill Coghill has translated Chaucer’s work
into vivid modern English verse that retains
Catcher in the Rye (7-AD)
the flavor and richness of the original 14thThis classic book provides a not-so-typical
century edition. A discussion of Chaucer’s
coming of age tale of Holden Caulfield, who
life and works and notes on the translation
narrates his own (fictional) story. The story
are also included. 504 pgs, pb.
begins with Holden in psychiatric care, and
041940 Enriched Classic . . . . 5.95
4.50 the narrative basis of the novel comes from the
Includes all 23 tales in a translation that is
teenager’s recollection of his life events since
more readable than the old English style
the previous Christmas. The reader follows
but still retains the feel of the original.
Holden through his expulsion from school to his
Translated by R.M. Lumiansky, this edition
bouts of delusion (and the many other experialso includes a helpful introduction, critical
ences in between) that triggers Holden’s nervous
analysis of the tales, and two tales (“General
breakdown and ultimate leads to his placement
Prologue” and “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale”) in
in psychiatric care. Since its first publication in
Middle English as well. 432 pgs, pb.
1951, The Catcher in the Rye has repeatedly
opened doors to debate and controversy (it has
been known to be banned from schools, librarCanterbury Tales in Modern English (7-AD)
ies, bookstores, etc). Many attribute this to the
A selection of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury fact that it is a novel of “radical social opinion”
Tales, first in English of the late 14th century (as it centers around issues such as profanity,
and then also in English of the modern day. If sexual exploration, vulgarity, and more) even
you want to read any of the nine tales (Prologue, though it was written during a conservative time
Knight's Tale, Miller, Wife of Bath, Merchant, in American history. Although often criticized,
Franklin's Tale, Pardoner, Prioress, and Nun's the book provids a critical look at the many
Priest's Tale) in the old English style, the intro- problems and concerns facing the American
duction is a guide explaining Chaucer's lan- youth in the 1950s and society’s attitude of the
guage, the vowel sounds, spelling consonants, resulting human condition. By J.D. Salinger,
grammar, vocabulary and the like. If, however, 224 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
modern English is more your style, you will 024218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
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find each tale translated into that, too. Each
facing page is the same page of the tale, only it Cheaper by the Dozen (6-9)
is in modern English. The choice is up to you.
A loving and hilarious memoir of a family
~ Zach
caught between traditional values and pioneer000651 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75 ing studies on time management. This classic
is sure to strike a chord in the hearts of homeCanterbury Tales (CliffsNotes) (9-12)
schooling families everywhere.
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Children of the River (9-AD)
Sundara is a Cambodian girl, who at the age
of thirteen must flee from her country, leaving
behind her family and the life she had known.
She travels to America with her aunt and uncle
to start a new life. Once in America she not only
has to learn a new language and try to fit in at
school, she must also follow her family’s traditional customs and strict guidelines. Sundara
agonizes daily over the loss of her family, which
she may never see again. After four years in
an Oregon High School she meets Jonathan,
an American boy whom her family forbids her
to see. It is a struggle for her wanting to have
happiness and a new life in America without
betraying her family and their customs. 213 pgs,
pb. - Stephanie A.
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Count of Monte Cristo (9-AD)
Edmond Dantès is just nineteen years old
when his whole life is changed forever. On the
day of his wedding to his true love, Edmond
is unfairly arrested and unjustly sentenced to
solitary confinement in the notorious Château
d'If. Over the course of the 14 years Edmond
is imprisoned, he learns many things from a fellow prisoner, including the location of a great
treasure. Following the death of his friend,
Edmond makes a daring escape and is soon on
his way to the island of Monte Cristo to find the
treasure. After becoming a self-made count,
Edmond begins weaving his plans of revenge
for those involved in his imprisonment. The
epitome of patience, Edmond has perfectly
planned and crafted the proper revenge due
each man, and these things he brings about over
the space of many years, as well-timed as they
are well-planned. This book is a riveting novel,
well-written and rich in plot and language.
We have two versions of this classic, a shorter
abridged version that is 580 pgs (a Tor Classic),
and a larger, unabridged version that is 1462
pgs (a Modern Library Classic).
031447 Modern Library Classic 14.00 10.50
024364 Tor Classic (abridged) 4.99 3.75
Chinese Cinderella (6-8)
Based on the true story of author Adeline
Yen Mah, this book recounts the touching tale
of growing up unwanted in twentieth-century
China. Because her mother died after giving
birth to her, Adeline grows up with her family telling her she is bad luck. This real-life
Cinderella story captures the many struggles of a
young girl trying to win the love, affection, and
understanding of her family. pb, 205 pgs. -Enh Crucible (9-12)
Based on real people and situations of the
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time, this classic play by Arthur Miller covers
the witch hunts and trials surrounding 17th
century Salem, Massachusetts. Although dramatic license was taken in the writing of this
play, the fundamental sense of fear and hysteria experienced during the period is captured
through the accusation and trial of Elizabeth
Proctor. Written in 1953, Miller also used the
Crucible as a critique of the hysteria encouraged
by Senator Joseph McCarthy's "witch-hunts" for
communist sympathizers in the United States
The Chosen (7-AD)
Set in the 1940s in Brooklyn, New York, this during the times. ~ Enh
9.25
powerful novel explores many themes through 008924 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00
the tale of two Jewish sons, Danny and Reuven,
and their fathers. The unique relationships Cyrano de Bergerac: Heroic Comedy in 5 Acts
between the sons, the fathers, and each son (9-AD)
This classic French play by Edmond Rostand
with his father provide an interesting backdrop
on which Chaim Potok skillfully weaves the tells a story of the noble soldier Cyrano, who is
issues of religion, adolescence, conflict, father- a kind man and a great leader who thinks he’ll
never be loved because of his large, deformed
ing, loyalty, and love.
025503 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
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women he himself loves by telling him the
poetic words he should use in wooing her.
Christmas Carol Special Edition (9-AD)
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5.95 He spends his whole life living honorably and
putting his own desires last. This is one of my
favorite plays because it has both comedy and
Cold Sassy Tree (8-AD)
048141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.95 10.50 tragedy and is like Romeo and Juliet, The Three
Musketeers, and Beauty and the Beast comCollected Works G.K. Chesterton incl Father bined. You’ll love it. Translated from French by
Lowell Bair, 224 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel S.
Brown (6+)
3.50
Arguably the second most famous detective 043866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
in English literature after the famed Sherlock
Holmes, the character of Father Brown is an
ordinary Catholic priest whose power of intu- ☼Dark in the City of Light (8-AD)
ition greatly supports his uncanny crime solving This historical fiction novel takes place in Paris
ability. Although the characters are “menaced around the time of the Franco-Prussian War, in
by sinister, seemingly supernatural forces,” 1870. Though the main characters are fictional,
their behaviors in the end always “prove to be many real events, figures, and descriptions are
rationally explicable.” This book contains the included in the book, and the characters blend
twenty-five Father Brown mysteries by author G. right into this realistic setting for an entertainK. Chesterton published before the Great War of ing, and historically insightful, read. The story
focuses on an Austrian family living in Paris.
1914. 461 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
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dies, the husband, Baron Harsanyi, takes over
her mercury mines. Deciding whether to give
the supply to France or Prussia could very well
change the outcome of the upcoming war. This
looming decision plunges the rest of the family
into a world of deceit, political conspiracies,
and danger. The book splits off into three storylines, one following the father as he makes
this decision, one following the son as he is
unwillingly convinced to become active in the
military, and one following the daughter as she
falls in love and remains mostly oblivious to the
dangers surrounding her family. The book seems
long in parts, but it’s also very mysterious and
somewhat suspenseful, since you’re never quite
sure who the bad guys really are. Definitely one
of the most captivating books I’ve seen about
this era and its often-forgotten European war. By
Paul Robertson, 414 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
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Day No Pigs Would Die (Peck) (9-12)
As a Shaker boy growing up on a Vermont
farm, Robert Peck learns about love and death
and what it means to be a man.
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Death of a Salesman (9-12)
This play by Arthur Miller was first performed
in 1949 and has been extremely popular ever
since. The majority of the play takes place in
Willy Loman’s (the main character) house and
yard, although there are some scenes in the
places he travels to. Willy is a failing traveling salesman who has a passionate dream for
success and achieving the classic “American
dream.” Struggling to support his wife and
two boys, Willy is somewhat of an unrealistic
dreamer. There’s a bit of humor in the play,
but overall, it’s a drama that ends rather tragically. There are about five main characters and
thirteen characters in all. The book presents the
play in standard play format and is 140 pgs, pb.
~ Rachel
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Death on the Nile (7-AD)
Considered by many to be Agatha Christie’s
finest mystery, Death on the Nile finds detective Hercule Poirot, in the middle of what
appears on the surface to be a crime of passion. Gorgeous young heiress Linnet Ridgeway
appears to have it all – money, looks, and social
position. However, when she sets her sights
on her best friend Jaqueline’s beau, she gains
a new husband and an enemy. While Linnet
and her prize enjoy a honeymoon cruise down
the Egyptian Nile, the couple is accompanied
by a diverse cast of characters also on the
steamship, including Jaqueline herself, who is
doggedly following the couple. Late one night
on the steamer, Jackie shoots Linnet’s husband
in a fit of passion. While he is only wounded,
everyone is shocked to learn the next morning
that Linnet has also been shot – fatally. With
a limited group of suspects, shifting stories and
airtight alibis, this simple “crime of passion”
may be one of Poirot’s toughest cases yet. 420
pgs, pb. – Jess
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☼Decameron (11-AD)
In the summer of 1348, the Black Death ravaged the city of Florence, Italy. Seeking refuge
from the Plague, ten young Florentines (seven
ladies, three men) escape to the countryside
and tell one hundred stories in ten days. These
amusing tales are about love, infidelity, adventure, jealousy, religion, humor, and twists of
fate. G.H. McWilliam provides a lively translation from Boccaccio’s original Italian. The book
begins with a table of contents, notable for its
synopsis of each tale instead of bare story titles.
Next are a preface and detailed introduction by
the translator, which provide background information about Boccaccio and his works. A bibliography is also included for further research.
After the Decameron’s stories are presented,
the back of the book contains extensive notes
by the translator (explaining obscure references
from the stories), maps of Italy and Europe, an
index to the stories, and an index to the translator’s introduction and notes. 909 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
003595 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 10.75
Dicey’s Song (9-AD)
This second book in the celebrated Tillerman
series by Cynthia Voigt continues the moving
story of the four Tillerman children who were
abandoned by their mother. The children have
finally found a home on their grandmother’s
rundown farm. Dicey has difficulty adjusting to
the fact that she no longer has to be the caretaker for her family and can now enjoy her own
childhood. But as Dicey experiences the trials
and pleasures of her new life, the past comes
back to haunt her and she learns just how painful letting go can be. 359 pgs. ~Rachel S.
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Divine Comedy (6-12)
Dante’s divine comedy is considered to be one
of the greatest literary works of the Middle Ages.
It is divided into three books – Hell, Purgatory,
and Paradise. Dante describes in the first person
his travel through the three realms. His guide
through Hell and purgatory is the poet Virgil.
Their journey through Hell begins on Good
Friday, where they begin the descent into the
depths of Hell and ends with their escape from
Hell on Easter Sunday. The second part of the
divine comedy is Purgatory, which describes
their climb up the Mount of Purgatory, which
consists of nine levels. Dante learns things
about himself in each level which change him
into a different and better man, enabling him
to begin the ascent to Heaven. In book three,
titled Paradise, Dante is guided by his beloved
Beatrice. In this book he continues his search
for spiritual enlightenment, which he finally
experiences in the presence of God. A glossary
is included with the first book. Included in the
second and third books are notes, a glossary,
appendices, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. The introduction and translation
are by Dorothy L. Sayers. The third book’s
translation was finished by Barbara Reynolds
after the death of Dorothy L. Sayers in 1957.
pb, 346 pgs, 388 pgs and 400 pgs respectively.
– Stephanie A.
036477 Part 1: Hell . . . . . . 14.00
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036478 Part 2: Purgatory . . 12.00
8.50
036479 Part 3: Paradise . . . 14.00
9.95
A Doll's House (9-AD)
Henrik Ibsen's most famous play is here in this
72 page book. At the time of its publication,
this play raised quite a few eyebrows because
of its statements about the unequal institution of
marriage. The main character, Nora, is treated
as though she is an empty-headed child by her
patronizing husband, Torvald. However, Nora
is a lot smarter and stronger than she lets on.
We see her in the beginning secretly disobeying
her husband's rules, and then ultimately she
asserts herself, much to the shock of her husband. Meanwhile, we are introduced to various
other characters who unintentionally lend Nora
a hand in her transformation.
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Don Quixote (9-AD)
Follow Don Quixote and his faithful squire
Sancho Panza through the Spanish countryside
as this middle-aged gentleman turned errant
knight seeks to uphold the chivalrous ideas he
has read so much about in his prized books.
Driven by his desire to serve the lady of his
dreams, a peasant girl named Dulcinea Del
Toboso, Quixote encounters many exciting and
grand adventures during his travels. Despite
Quixote’s seemingly crazy ways, it is clear that
he is sincerely dedicated to upholding his chivalrous ideals no matter the situation. ~ Enh
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Wordsworth Classic is translated by Peter
Motteux. Paperback, 765 pgs.
036480 Penguin Edition . . . 14.00
9.95
Translated by John Rutherford, this edition includes an introduction by Roberto
Gonzalez Echevarria, and is 1024 pgs, pb.
Dr. Faustus Thrift Edition (9-AD)
Author Christopher Marlowe’s best-known
play, Dr. Faustus tells the story of a German
doctor who “sells his soul to the devil in
exchange for knowledge and power.” Faustus
encounters Lucifer, dueling angels, the Seven
Deadly Sins, the spirit of Alexander the Great,
and much more; will he ultimately find salvation? Unabridged, 56 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
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Dubliners Thrift Edition (9-AD)
Dubliners is a collection of fifteen short stories written by author James Joyce about life in
Dublin, Ireland in the early 1900s. Although
its initial publication was met with great reluctance because of its strong focus on the lives
of Dublin’s poor as well as its unhappy central
themes of death and disease, today Dubliners
provides a valuable glimpse into the history of
Ireland. 152 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
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Eight Cousins (Evergreen Classics) (8-AD)
First published in 1875, this Louisa May Alcott
classic introduces readers to Rose Campbell, a
shy orphan who is sent to live with her six aunts
and seven male cousins. At first, poor Rose
is quite overwhelmed; how could a delicate
young lady, fresh from boarding school, get
used to living in such a spirited home? It is the
arrival of Uncle Alec that changes everything.
He insists that Rose get out of the parlor and
into the sunshine! Her newfound freedom helps
her to bloom as she enjoys one adventure after
the other with her fun loving and mischievous
cousins. 218 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Emma (7-AD)
This novel is one of Jane Austen's most characterized works. Emma Woodhouse is the lovely,
lively, willful, and fallible heroine. Emma's
governess finds happiness as a bride to a kind
and well-off local gentleman, and Emma flatters
herself to think that she alone secured the marriage and that she possesses a special talent for
"match-making." From there we find an entertaining sequence of comic missteps and misunderstandings as Emma tries to find a suitable
husband for her friend, Harriet Smith. As Emma
blunders her way through the mysteries of her
social world, Austen evokes for her readers a
cast of unforgettable characters and a detailed
portrait of a small English village undergoing a
historical transition. A wonderful comedy and
romance for all to enjoy. ~ Elise
033440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
Emma (7-AD)
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☼Enter Three Witches: A Story of Macbeth
(7-AD)
This suspenseful spin on Macbeth is told from
the viewpoint of fourteen year-old Lady Mary,
daughter of the Thane of Cawdor but legal ward
of Lord and Lady Macbeth. Unfortunately,
Mary finds herself in a precarious situation
when her father joins forces with “the traitorous MacDonwald.” After the battle is over,
Mary is left without a father, home or future
husband and loses her favor with the Macbeths.
Although Mary fears for her future, she quickly
realizes that Lord and Lady Macbeth have set
their sights on larger prey… King Duncan. As
the castle descends into a sickly cloud of evil,
Mary must decide who to trust, and how to
make her escape. This suspenseful read does
a terrific job of setting an eerie, unsettling
mood and is sure to interest readers to tackle
Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Please note that there
is quite a bit of violence and also a mysterious
child born out of wedlock (not Mary’s) that is
left to die outside of the castle. 296 pgs, pb.
By Caroline B. Cooney.
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☼Esperanza Rising (6-9)
This moving book, set at the time of the Great
Depression, shows what life was like for many
Mexican immigrants. It tells the story of a
young teenager named Esperanza who is born
to wealth and privilege on a ranch in Mexico.
Disaster hits and she is forced to move to
America with her mother and find jobs working
in the fields. She’s not used to manual labor
and the lack of respect she receives, but when
her mother gets sick and Esperanza begins to
understand her new life, she rises to the challenges and impresses everyone. 262 pgs (plus a
few more with notes from the author, a recipe,
and a craft idea), pb. ~Rachel
048269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.25
Ethan Frome (9-12)
Married to an older woman and enduring a life
of poverty, Ethan Frome finds himself trapped
in a loveless, depressing relationship. When
a younger cousin of his wife arrives to help
around the house, Ethan finds himself falling in
love with her. When she returns his affections,
they search for a way that they can be together.
An ironic twist of fate ends this tale not quite so
happily ever after. ~ Melissa
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Fahrenheit 451 (9-AD)
In Guy Montag's day, books aren't for reading,
they're for burning. Guy is a fireman, and it is
his job to track down people who are hiding
books and burn them. Houses are fireproof
now, and Guy doesn't even know that firemen
used to stop fires instead of start them. One
night Guy meets a strange girl, who thinks,
something Guy is not used to at all. She tells
him about things from the past, things her uncle
has told her and Guy has never heard. At first
it just makes Guy uncomfortable, but eventually
his curiosity drives him to do the unthinkable read books, and ask questions. 190 pgs.
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Fallen Angels (9-12)
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Far From the Madding Crowd (Dover Thrift
Edition) (9-AD)
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Favorite Sherlock Holmes Detective Stories
This volume contains eight suspenseful, exciting mysteries by Arthur Conan Doyle. Follow
the adventures of everyone's favorite gumshoe
in A Scandal in Bohemia, The Redheaded
League, and The Adventure of the Speckled
Band and five other intriguing tales.
An
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This edition includes an introduction by the
Entertainments (9-12)
author’s husband instead of the typical one
After being betrayed by his wife, the king
from the author, black and white illustrabegins marrying a woman every day so she can
tions by Scott McKowen scattered throughkeep him company and then executing her the
out the book, 15 thoughtful questions about
next morning before she can betray him. One
the text at the end of the book, 216 pgs, hc.
of his wives, Scheherazade, begins telling the
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king marvelous stories and hinting at the one
for the next night to avoid this fate. This book
includes six favorite tales, including “Sinbad the
Seaman,” “Aladdin,” “Ali Baba and the Forty Friend at Midnight (6-9)
The title of this excellent teen novel is based
Thieves,” and “Judar and his Brethren.”
017602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
5.75 on Luke 11:5-13, where Jesus asks the crowd if
they would go to a friend’s home at midnight
and ask him for bread to feed friends who had
Fierce Wars and Faithful Loves (9-12)
An exploration of the first book of The Faerie arrived, a concept that Lily, the main character,
Queene, Edmund Spenser’s epic fantastical struggles with for most of the novel. As the story
poem which became the model for Tolkien and begins, Lily receives a call from an unknown
Lewis, and a book which almost no one reads. number, and discovers that her divorced father
This modern translation will undoubtedly be has just dropped her brother Michael off at the
receiving more attention from the coming gener- Baltimore airport and driven away. With her
ation of classically-minded and educated young mother and the rest of the family gone for the
homeschoolers. Spelling is deftly modernized day, Lily feels she has no choice but to fly to
and obscurities are explained in clever asides the airport, and fly back with Michael. Burning
which both cue the reader towards the right with anger, she collects her brother, who makes
response and contribute to making this a fasci- her promise not to tell the rest of the family what
nating and very doable literature study. ~ Janice happened. As Michael settles into the family
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anger. When the minister preaches about “the
☼Fire Next Time (9-AD)
First published in 1963, this classic by African- friend at midnight,” all Lily can remember is that
American author James Baldwin evokes his her brother was left in a strange airport, without
early life in Harlem and examines the causes that friend. As Lily struggles to understand forof racial injustice in American society. In his giveness, and the possibility of having a “friend
essay, Baldwin gives examples of the prejudice at midnight” this is a powerful, realistic story
encountered by blacks in the early days of the that chronicles the journey from deep injury
civil rights era, and he pleads with the country to healing and forgiveness. 184 pgs, pb. By
to “end the racial nightmare.” He argues that Caroline B. Cooney. – Jess
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blacks and white “deeply need each other” for 046166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
America to realize its national identity. 106 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
048242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
9.25 Gathering Blue (6-AD)
In the harsh, primitive world where Kira lives,
the weak are killed because they are considered
Frankenstein (9-AD)
When thinking about monsters or scary stories, useless. This is bad news for Kira, because
of course Frankenstein jumps to mind. Read the she has a twisted leg. She was saved at birth
original novel by Mary Shelley to see why this because of her mother, but now her mother is
tale has become a classic. It tells the story of gone. Will the powerful council spare her life a
Victor Frankenstein and the being he created second time? And will she ever find out about
and brought to life. It’s a creepy story that also the mysteries that surround her? I really didn't
has underlying themes of loneliness, ethics, and want to put this book down to write the descripsocial consciousness. We offer several complete tion, it was so interesting and well-written.
and unabridged versions of the classic, which What will become of her when the village
are republications of the 1831 edition and women want to use her home as a playpen
include the original introduction by the author. and cast her out of the village? Is there hope
All are great editions worthy of adding to your of surviving beyond the borders of the hostile
village? By Lois Lowry, this is a companion to
library. ~Rachel
1.65 the Newberry Award Winner The Giver. ~ Mark
022829 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
5.75
A no-frills edition that includes the full text,
166 pgs, pb.
046722 Puffin Classics . . . . . 4.99
3.55
Gift of Magi & Other Short Stories Thrift Ed.
Includes a one-page biography about the
(9-AD)
author, has fairly large, easy-to-read print,
Many are familiar with O. Henry’s wonderful
and is 282 pgs, pb.
038064 Signet Classics . . . . . 4.95
3.50 short story, Gift of the Magi. But did you know
he wrote many other short stories as well? This
Has fairly small print, includes a forward
book features 16 of his greatest tales, including
by Walter James Miller and an afterword by
Green Door, Voice of the City, Ransom of Red
Harold Bloom, 212 pgs, pb.
000915 Wordsworth Classics . 4.99
3.95 Chief, While the Auto Waits, and many more.
The table of contents identifies each work’s year
Includes an introduction by Dr. Siv Jansson
of publication and the original volume in which
and simple notes throughout the text that
it first appeared. 89 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
explain several obscure or outdated refer001724 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
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ences, 176 pgs, pb.
☼Glory Field (7-12)
From eighteenth-century Sierra Leone to present-day Harlem, this book tells the story of the
Lewis family. This remarkable African-American
family has endured slavery, prejudice, freedom,
triumph, and love through nine generations.
The book begins with a family tree diagram, followed by six stories, each featuring members of
the Lewis family in a different time and place.
You will meet men and women that worked on
a South Carolina plantation in 1864; a woman
coming of age in Chicago in the 1930’s; and
a talented athlete trying to succeed during the
Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. An interview with the author is included in the back
of the book, which provides insight into this
intergenerational novel. By Walter Dean Myers.
375 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Gold Bug and Other Tales (7-AD)
Recognized as a prolific writer of the great
American Gothic horror story, Edgar Allan Poe’s
collection of such short stories is quite extensive. This book is a collection of nine of his
most popular ones. Included in this collection
are Ligeia, The Fall of the House of Usher, The
Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Masque of the
Red Death, The Pit and the Pendulum, The TellTale Heart, The Gold Bug, The Black Cat, and
The Cask of Amontillado. Pb, 121 pgs. -Enh
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2.05
The Good Earth (9-12)
Hailed as a universal tale, this is the story of
Wang Lung, a poor farmer. The book begins
on Wang Lung's wedding day. Because he has
little money, his only option for a wife is to buy
a slave woman from the great House of Hwang.
He goes to fetch his wife, O-lan, who turns
out to be a plain, quiet, hardworking wife who
bears several children. Wang Lung aspires to
own as much land as possible, for land does not
lose its value. Throughout their appallingly hard
times, Wang Lung remains obsessed with owning land, eventually becoming quite wealthy.
However, he has failed to impress his ethics to
his sons, and as his health begins to fail in his
old age, his hard work seems to have been in
vain. A startling, realistic portrayal of the poor
peasant farmer in early 20th century China.
418 pgs.
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4.95
☼Good Ol’ Cowboy Stories (9-AD)
This collection of cowboy stories will awe
and inspire you. Based on cowboys both real
and imagined, the stories are accompanied by
gorgeous full-color western paintings by artist
Jack Terry. Will Rogers, Pecos Bill, John Stetson,
Roy Rogers, Bill Picket, and Buffalo Bill Cody
are some of the cowboys featured. There is a
biography of Will Rogers’ life (and a list of his
famous quotes), stories about cowboys risking
their lives to fulfill their duties, stories of finding love on the range, and a biography of Bill
Mason, a cowboy who turned his life over to
the Lord. Quotes from famous cowboys and
cowboy prayers are included in the text as well.
Other gems include a cowboy glossary, chuck
wagon etiquette, and an explanation of the cowboy’s wardrobe. 48 pgs, hc. ~ Lisa
000620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 13.25
Grapes of Wrath (7-AD)
This classic by John Steinbeck tells of the Dust
Bowl migration during the Great Depression.
While every other chapter gives background
and follow the movements of the migrants as
a whole, the other chapters chronicle the fictional Joad family's long, discouraging exodus to
California after they are driven off of their homestead. They have a handbill from California
which reads: "Pea Pickers Wanted in California.
Good Wage All Season. 800 Pickers Wanted."
This handbill gives the family hope through their
hard trip to California, and they read it again
and again. But over time, the Joad's lose hope
as they see more and more families, all waving
similar handbills, all poor and broken down, all
headed to California on highway 66. There the
Joads begin to understand the hopelessness of
their situation - and that of all migrant workers.
001358 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 11.50
Great Expectations (7-12)
Pip first meets Estella when he is seven years
old. Although the wealthy and beautiful young
girl treats Pip terribly, he is captivated and determined to win her over. This is difficult for the
orphaned boy, but the unexpected news that
Pip has a secret benefactor allows for him to go
to London to get the training of a young gentleman. Suddenly, Pip becomes a man of great
expectations whose course in life has changed
forever. ~ Enh
3.95
This edition includes an introduction and
notes by John Bowen and a few black and
white illustrations, 410 pgs, pb.
038065 Signet Classic . . . . . . 4.99
3.55
This edition includes an introduction by
Stanley Weintraub and is 496 pgs, pb.
Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told (7-AD)
Read about man’s best friend in thirty-six dog
stories! With stories ranging from 1930 through
the present day, this eclectic collection will
introduce you to all kinds of dogs: sled dogs,
hunting dogs, family pets, movie stars and
more. Most of the stories in this collection are
by renowned writers like Jack London, Willie
Morris, and Ray Bradbury. Each story is prefaced by a short introduction, which helps set
the scene and place the story (or chapter) in
context when it is part of a longer work. Edited
by Patricia M. Sherwood. 317 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
003296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 13.75
Gulliver’s Travels (7-AD)
Jonathan Swift’s classic satirical narrative was
first published in 1726. As a parody travel-memoir, it reports on extraordinary lands and societies whose names have entered the English language - notably the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput,
the giants of Brobdingnag, and the Yahoos in
Houyhnhnmland, where talking horses are the
dominant species. It spares no vested interest
from its irreverent wit, and its attacks on political and financial corruption, as well as abuses
in science, continue to resonate in our own
times. We offer a few editions, all of which are
unabridged paperbacks.
005942 Dover Thrift Ed . . . . 3.50
2.95
This edition has no extra frills, fairly small
print, and 240 pgs.
040724 Puffin Classics . . . . . 4.99
3.55
This edition features a short introduction
about the author, larger print, and 346 pgs.
031626 Wordsworth Ed . . . . 4.99
3.95
The Wordsworth Edition has an annotated
table of contents, an introduction and notes
by Doreen Roberts. 288 pgs, pb.
Hamlet (9-12)
Upon seeing the ghost of his recently deceased
father, Prince Hamlet is told by the spectral
figure that he was murdered by his brother
Claudius. At his father’s request, the young
Prince of Denmark dedicates his life to avenging his father’s murder. His indecision and his
madness - feigned or real - result in his tragic
downfall. Filled with belligerent confrontations
and poignant soliloquies, Hamlet provides all
the elements of a classic Shakespearean tragedy.
019899 Bantam Classic . . . . . 4.99
3.95
019898 Thrift Edition . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
No frills edition, 122 pages, pb.
041922 CliffsComplete . . . . 10.99
8.75
Features complete text of the play with a
☼Great Gatsby Audio CDs (7-AD)
running glossary and CliffsNotes study aids.
From BBC Audio comes The Great Gatsby,
unabridged and narrated on four audio CDs.
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece of literature is
read by Alexander Scourby, actor of stage and Heart of Darkness (9-12)
Based on author Joseph Conrad’s firsthand
screen and narrator of over four hundred audiobooks. The Great Gatsby is a story of glamour experiences, Heart of Darkness tells of character
and the selfish indulgences of East-coast elite Charlie Marlow’s physical and psychological
in the Roaring 20’s, as seen through the eyes journey while working for the Company, a
of Nick Carraway, neighbor to the most ami- Belgian trading company concerned with orgaable, affluent—and mysterious—man in town, nized trade in the Congo region of West Africa.
Gatsby. Nick’s relationships with and observa- Considered his “most famous, finest and most
tions of Gatsby, the Buchanans, Jordan, and the enigmatic story”, Heart of Darkness reveals
other socialites expose the magic and the hope Conrad’s view that corruption and despair are
of the American Dream—as well as its falseness at the heart of human existence. Unabridged,
and shortcomings. A great rendering of this pb. ~ Enh
019900 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 1.50
1.25
American Classic. ~ Rachel D.
3.50
028402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 14.50 019901 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.95
Great Gatsby (9-12)
In this classic American novel of the Roaring
Twenties, Nick Carraway moves East after coming home from World War I and finds himself
living among the idle rich. As Nick surveys the
reckless lives and relationships of high society,
he is repeatedly drawn to one man who believes
in and seems to embody the American Dream:
Jay Gatsby. But in the end, Nick finds that the
god of materialism brings only moral emptiness
and destruction.
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Henry the Fifth Thrift Edition (7-AD)
Written during a time of strong patriotism
in late sixteenth century England, this play
by Shakespeare was quite popular at the time
because of its portrayal of King Henry V as the
“greatest of English Kings.” It depicts Henry as
a focused ruler who has transformed from an
unruly adolescent into a fierce and dedicated
leader whom ultimately is successful in his quest
to unite the kingdoms of England and France.
Unabridged, pb, 105 pgs. ~ Enh
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2.05
Hiding Place (6-12)
A family sympathetic to the Jews does what
it can to help during Hitler’s reign of terror.
The famous testimony of the faith of Corrie Ten
Boom and her sister as they endure the cruelty
and hardships of living in a Nazi concentration
camp during World War II.
011984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
6.25
024580 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 17.25
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High King (9-12)
When Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in
Prydain, falls into the evil Arawn’s hands, Taran
and his friends seek to retrieve it.
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5.50
Hound of the Baskervilles (9-AD)
Proclaimed as the best detective of all time,
this adventure takes Sherlock Holmes to the
Devonshire home of the Baskervilles.
Sir
Charles Baskerville has been found dead, with
no apparent cause of death, despite the look of
terror frozen on his face. Holmes is brought in
to investigate, as years ago a hound-like beast
was rumored to have killed another one of the
Baskervilles. As Holmes and Watson begin to
investigate, howls from the edge of the mire
may signal another vicious legendary hound.
Both are unabridged; Wordsworth Edition also
includes "The Valley of Fear". ~ Melissa
005943 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 2.00
1.65
031628 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.99
3.95
Huguenot Garden (6-10)
In 1685, France was not a friendly place
to those who called themselves Huguenots.
Protestant families, like the Martineau family of this story, faced many persecutions, as
King Louis XIV tried to root out all forms of
Protestantism in France. Forced to flee and to
hide, where can these persecuted families go to
simply worship God openly? ~ Zach
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9.75
Humorous Stories and Sketches (8-AD)
Loaded with satire and classic American
humor, Humorous Stories and Sketches will
without a doubt amuse its readers. Compiled
within are eight of Mark Twain’s most entertaining pieces of work: The Notorious Jumping Frog
of Calaveras County, Journalism in Tennessee,
About Barbers, A Literary Nightmare, The
Stolen White Elephant, The Private History of
a Campaign that Failed, Fenimore Cooper’s
Literary Offences, and How to Tell a Story.
Each piece is between 5-20 pages. 74 pgs, pb.
~ Tasha
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Idylls of the King (7-AD)
Idylls of the King is Alfred Lord Tennyson’s
interpretation of the famed Arthurian legends.
Tennyson recounts the tales of Camelot by tracing the birth of the king; his encounter with
Guinevere and the quest for the Holy Grail; the
founding, fellowship, and decline of the Round
Table; the king’s death, and much more. The
Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction examining the publication history of the
Idylls, a chronology, list of resources for further
reading, and extensive explanatory notes. 371
pgs, pb. The Dover Giant Thrift Edition simply
contains the text of the poem (no “extras”) and
is 298 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
003610 ☼Penguin Classics Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 10.75
033449 Dover Giant Thrift Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4.05
Inferno (9-AD)
Dante Alighieri’s Devine Comedy takes you
on a journey through the three levels of the
Roman afterlife – Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
The first part of the journey, as captured in
The Inferno, takes Dante and his guide (the
ghost of Virgil) through the nine levels of Hell.
Encountering many historical and mythological
figures along the way, the journey ends with
Dante returning to Earth on Easter morning
after having seen history’s three greatest sinners
(Judas, Cassius, and Brutus) at the hands of
Lucifer. This version published by Dover has
been translated by the famed nineteenth-century
poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 240 pgs,
pb. ~ Enh
032311 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 3.50
2.95
4.25
Inferno of Dante: New Verse Translation
(9-AD)
Robert Pinsky translated this edition of Dante’s
Inferno, and it’s an accurate verse translation
that captures the poetry and visionary imagery
of Dante’s original writing. It takes the reader on
a journey through nine levels of hell with all the
power and wonder that Dante intended. In this
edition, the original Italian from Dante is provided on the left-hand page and then Pinsky’s
English translation is given in stanzas on the
right-hand page. With notes by Nicole Pinsky
and a forward by John Freccero, this bilingual
edition makes the classic story even more enjoyable. 356 pgs, pb.
Importance of Being Earnest (7-AD)
8.95
This witty and lighthearted play by Oscar 010207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Wilde is a comic masterpiece. Performances
of this comedy have brought joy to audiences Ivanhoe (7-AD)
worldwide, and today you can have this play A century after the Battle of Hastings, England
come to life in your own home. The book is remains a kingdom that is torn apart by hatred
in script format, complete with stage cues so between the Normans and Saxons. On his way
you may reenact the play with your children, or back from the Crusades, Richard the Lionsimply read along and use your imagination to Hearted is determined to reclaim his throne
put the characters on the stage. The play begins from his brother Prince John. Disinherited by his
in Algernon Moncrieff's London flat, where father Cedric the Saxon because of his loyalty
the main character Jack (whose city name is to Richard, the Norman king, Ivanhoe is returnErnest) has proposed to dear, sweet Gwendolen. ing to England to reclaim his birthright and the
However, this simple proposal soon reveals to hand of his lady love Rowena. Follow the lively
Gwendolen's mother, Lady Bracknell, that Jack adventures of these two characters as they fight
is not on her list of eligible young men as a suit- to regain what is rightfully theirs. ~ Enh
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quickly goes to work interviewing Jack to see
explanatory notes. 434 pgs, pb.
if he might be a good suitor for her daughter.
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good for Jack; however, one piece of the puzzle
Penman, a glossary, notes on outdated refis missing. Jack does not know his blood-line,
erences. 510 pgs, pb.
as he was found in a black leather hand-bag in
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tions from Lady Bracknell, it is clear that Jack
Blair, 440 pgs, pb.
must find some relations, more importantly
his parents, before he will ever be allowed
Gwendolen's hand in marriage. Continue on Jane Eyre (9-AD)
When first published in 1847, Jane Eyre was
with the story as it twists and turns towards the
surprising ending. Unabridged paperback, 54 ahead of its time due to its remarkable portrayal
of a thinking and feeling woman rich in indipages. - elise
The Signet Classics Edition of this book is viduality and passionate in her desire for a full
also available, which consists of an introduc- life. The heroine, Jane, was poor and plain, as
tion about the author and his works by Sylvan she possessed neither great beauty or captivating
Barnet, the complete play, and, as a special charm. However, you will find her metamortreat, includes Wilde’s first successful comedy phosis from a frustrated, lonely orphan into a
Lady Windermere’s Fan and his melodrama compassionate, self-confident woman as Jane
herself recounts the physical and moral oppresSalome. This edition is 204 pgs, pb.
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with the story as she tells of her employment as
governess at Thornfield Hall, and of the admiration and love she develops for her employer. In
the end, we see Jane's eventual evolution from
a broken child to a whole woman. Bronte’s
famous heroine displays a beautiful and personal trust in God and his providence.
The Dover Edition includes the original preface
to the 2nd and 3rd editions and is 422 pgs, pb.
The Wordsworth Classics Edition includes an
introduction by Dr. Sally Minogue and is 410
pgs, pb. The Signet Classic Edition of the classic novel is also available, which includes an
introduction by Erica Jong and is 468 pgs, pb.
030623 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 3.50
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This movie is very well done, featuring fine
acting, likeable characters, an engaging
plot, and beautiful scenery. Color, running
time is 228 minutes.
Johnny Tremain (Esther Forbes) (6-8)
1944 Newbery Medal winner. When a crippling accident leaves Johnny Tremain unable
to continue working as a silversmith, he finds
himself caught up in the struggle for American
Independence and witnesses the start of the War
for Independence.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth (7-AD)
When Professor Lidenbrock finds written evidence that there is a way into the Earth’s core,
he and his nephew Axel set off across Iceland to
find the extinct volcano that will lead them to
the center of the Earth. During the course of their
journey, they encounter a number of remarkable
phenomena that reveals “a living past that holds
the secrets of the origins of human existence.”
Author Jules Verne is well known for his “fantasy” stories in which many aspects have come
true since his death, but this novel is his most
unrealistic work. pb, unabridged. ~ Enh
032313 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 3.00
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031630 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.99
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036602 Bantam Classic Ed. . . 3.95
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This Bantam Classic includes the complete and unabridged story of Professor
Lidenbrock and his journey to the center of the earth. This edition includes an
introduction by science fiction writer Kim
Stanley Robinson sharing a biography of
Jules Verne, a discussion of the genre he
wrote in, and background information on
this book. 212 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
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The Bantam Classic version includes the
whole play, revised with modern spelling
and punctuation. This edition also includes
an insightful introduction, an essay on the
play in performance, a list of source material, up-to-date annotated bibliographies, and
a list of key passages worth remembering.
000638 Amsco Edition . . . . 16.67 15.95
The Amsco edition has large, readable type
and a reader’s guide written by teachers that
features explanations and provides questions and activities to bring out the details
of plot, characterization, theme, style, and
vocabulary.
The Jungle (9-AD)
This novel is a vivid portrayal of "Packingtown,"
the busy, dirty stockyards of Chicago and the
immigrant workers who live and work there.
The immigrants have flocked to the New World
from many different countries with visions of
a better life, and instead they end up literally working themselves to death and disease
in a jungle of human suffering. The novel
primarily follows the story of Jurgis Rudkis, a
young, freshly married Lithuanian immigrant
who arrives full of life and vitality and is transformed into a callous, hard man after facing the
harsh reality and injustices of the workingman at
the turn of the century.
000190 Bantam Classic . . . . . 5.95
4.75
017621 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 3.00
2.50
Kim Thrift Edition (7-AD)
This unabridged novel by Rudyard Kipling is
the author’s final (and some would argue best
and most famous) book. It tells the story of Kim,
a poor orphan in British-ruled India who is half
Irish and half Indian. He must find his identity in
an ever changing world, and he begins to follow
a monk from Tibet for inspiration. Though he is
young, he learns to blend into many kinds of
society and trains as a spy for the British secret
service. An amazing adventure story that also
shares about other cultures. 230 pgs, pb.
022566 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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King John & Henry VIII Combined Vol. (7-AD)
This volume houses two of Shakespeare's
literary masterpieces. The stories of King John
and Henry VIII are presented with modern
spelling and punctuation and accompanied by
several additional features - interesting introductions, textual notes, passages on the sources
Shakespeare used in writing these plays, essays
on these two plays in performance, and memorable lines from each work.
000649 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
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King Lear (9-12)
Typical of Shakespearean tragedy, this play is
full of disappointment, injustice, and cruelty.
Perhaps one of Shakespeare’s darkest plays
ever written, the plot involves a monarch who
is betrayed by his daughters, robbed of his
kingdom, and goes mad from the pressures and
disappointments surrounding him. Although
certainly devoid of much happiness, this book
is nonetheless written with a certain magnificence. The Dover Thrift Edition includes a few
definitions beneath the unabridged text and has
118 pgs, pb.
005956 Thrift Edition . . . . . . 1.50
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The Jungle Book (7-AD)
The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the
human foundling adopted by a family of wolves.
It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger
Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents; and
of the friendship between the man-cub and
Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the King Solomon’s Mines (6-AD)
sleepy brown bear, who instruct Mowgli in the 048505 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99
Laws of the Jungle. This edition contains many
of the original drawings by Rudyard Kipling's
father, and includes Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Kipling's
wonderful story of the duel between the mongoose and Nag the cobra; as well as Toomai
of the Elephants; The White Seal; and Her
Majesty's Servants. A Wordsworth Classic.
031631 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
Kidnapped (6-12)
Young, poverty-stricken David has just lost his
father and must go to his uncle for assistance.
David learns that he is actually quite wealthy,
as his uncle has been witholding his fortune.
Just as his life seems to be taking a turn for the
better, David finds himself kidnapped and on
board a ship, headed for a life of slavery. With
Julius Caesar (7-12)
the help of a daring rebel, David escapes, only
The first of Shakepeare’s Roman history plays, to get mixed up in a desperate adventure where
Julius Caesar tells the tale of the conspiracy to he is suspected of murder and hunted across
overthrow Rome’s dictator Caesar and the tragic the Scottish moors. This classic adventure is
sequence of events following the assassination. set in Scotland after the Jacobite rebellion, and
005953 Thrift Edition . . . . . . 2.00
1.65 will have readers on the edge of their seats from
This edition is unabridged, pb, 78 pgs.
cover to cover. Unabridged. Available from
038068 Pelican Edition . . . . . 7.00
4.95 several different versions. ~ Rachel S.
This edition is slightly edited by William
011996 Scholastic Classic . . . 3.99
2.95
Montgomery, includes an introduction by
3.75
Douglas Trevor and contains notes describ043268 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 16.50
ing unfamiliar terms beneath the text. 114
This Masterpiece Theatre production is in
pgs. pb.
full color and runs 150 minutes.
12.50
Kite Runner (9-AD)
This debut novel by author Khaled Hosseini
presents an incredibly powerful story of the
lives of two young friends. Set in Afghanistan
in the 1970s and later in America, the storyline
provides great insight into Afghan culture and
traditions while weaving an intimate account of
the many intricate relationships among family
and friends. The book includes a reader’s guide
with suggested questions for deeper analysis.
Please note the recommended grade range for
this book due to the adult nature of the contents.
371 pgs, pb. -Enh
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Kon-Tiki (9-AD)
This classic by Thor Heyerdahl tells the
remarkable true story of Heyerdahl and his small
five-man crew that sailed from South America to
the Polynesians in 1947. The remarkable thing
about this voyage is that it was completed on
a nine-log raft with no modern conveniences
used to construct or sail. Heyerdahl was trying
to prove that Polynesians may have originated
in South America and then sailed 4,300 miles
across the Pacific Ocean to settle hundreds
or thousands of years ago. He was intrigued
by Polynesian folklore about a mythical hero
named Kon-Tiki who came from distant lands to
start a civilization and decided to prove his theory that ancient people easily could have sailed
across oceans to migrate. The three months the
crew spent in the open water is full of exploration, storms, whales, sharks, and more. This
exciting story is so full of daring, courage, and
adventure that it’s almost hard to believe it’s
a true story. A 48-page readers’ supplement is
included in the middle of the book that gives
an ultra-condensed version of the story and
includes black and white photographs from the
actual voyage. A fascinating book and great
library builder. 240 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
034110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.25
Kreutzer Sonata and Other Short Stories
(9-AD)
This inexpensive Dover Thrift edition collects
three excellent short stories written by Leo
Tolstoy (who is more known for his rather large
works like War and Peace and Anna Karenina).
Included are “The Kreutzer Sonata,” “The Death
of Ivan Ilych,” and “How Much Land Does a
Man Need?” These interesting stories are a great
introduction to Tolstoy’s writing. 140 pgs, pb.
046246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
La Vita Nuova (9-AD)
Often seen as an introduction to Dante’s The
Divine Comedy, this smaller book focuses on
his love of Beatrice, who leads him to heaven
in the third Divine Comedy book. Dante loved
Beatrice in real life, and this is a collection of
poems and sonnets inspired by her. Interspersed
with the poems are commentaries and an
autobiographical narrative that records when
and why he wrote them, as well as discussing the literary aspects of the pieces, like why
he wrote or formatted them in a certain way.
Marking a turning point in European poetry,
this unabridged book includes 42 short chapters
with commentaries on 25 sonnets, 1 balata, and
4 songs. By Dante Alighieri (translated from the
Italian by D.G. Rossetti), 48 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
046247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
Last of the Mohicans (7-AD)
This popular novel takes you deep into the forests of upper New York State during the French
and Indian War. With the war underway,
we are introduced to Hawkeye, a courageous
woodsman, and his two loyal Mohican friends,
Chingachgook and Uncas. After a massacre
at a colonial settlement, two pioneer sisters
are kidnapped by some Iroquois tribesmen. In
the midst of one of the bloodiest battles of the
war, Hawkeye and his two friends rescue the
sisters and try to lead them to safety, but instead
they find themselves in the midst of a tragic
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confrontation between rival war parties. This
imaginative and innovative adventure gives any
reader a spine-tingling picture of treacherous
and unforgettable American frontier life, as well
as a look at a vanishing people and the end to
a way of life in the eastern forests. Both below
are unabridged versions. - elise
3.25
This no-frills edition is 336 pgs, pb.
036604 Bantam Classic . . . . . 4.95
3.95
This edition includes an 8-page introduction
and a biography of James Fenimore Cooper.
408 pgs, pb.
Le Morte d'Arthur (9-AD)
This edition of Malory’s Le Morte d’ Arthur has
been updated and made more readable by Keith
Baines. Now you can read the classic tales of
King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table,
Sir Launcelot, and others without stumbling
through the archaic, 15th-century text. 512
pgs. - Jess
029843 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
5.75
Life on the Mississippi (9-12)
Mark Twain’s fictional characters Huckleberry
Finn and Tom Sawyer knew all about life on
the Mississippi River. This book is a narrative
of Twain’s own days spent navigating the river,
including the sights along the way – from riverside town feuds, to life in Vicksburg during
the Civil War. Written in the same lighthearted
style as his fictional works, this account of
Twain’s own life will be enjoyed by his many
fans. ~ Melissa
017628 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4.05
Light in the Forest (7-8)
A white boy, raised by Indians, is forced
against his will to return to his family.
001790 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
5.50
Little Men
Taking up where Little Women left off, this
heartwarming sequel finds irascible Jo married
with a family of her own. In this second installment, Jo and her beloved Professor Bhaer open
their home to educate three young boys, includLegend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle ing business-minded Tommy and wild mischiefThrift Edition (9-12)
maker Dan. 300 pgs.
Two favorite stories by Washington Irving 013562 Evergreen Classic . . . 4.99
4.05
are combined into this single volume. In The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the slightly naïve but The Little Prince (7-AD)
likable schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, must face This is a classic tale of equal appeal to children
the legend of the Headless Horseman, who is and adults. On one level, it is the story of an
said to linger about Sleepy Hollow. In Rip Van airman's discovery of the Little Prince, a small
Winkle, a rather lazy man falls asleep in the boy from another planet who has stories of
mountains and awakens twenty years later to intergalactic travel. On the other hand, it is a
find himself in a much changed world.
thought-provoking allegory of the human condi006015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05 tion. First published in 1943, the year before
the author's death in action, this new translation
Les Misérables (9-AD)
contains Saint-Exupery's delightful illustrations.
Tumult and turmoil reign supreme in post- A Wordsworth Classic.
Napoleonic France, and in that setting an ex- 031633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
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convict endeavors to redeem himself. Through
the myriad of characters in the story, we come Little Women (7-AD)
into contact with many different facets of
Indulge yourself in the classic heartwarmhumanity from poverty, ignorance and brutality, ing story of Little Women. Follow the lives of
to adventure and a tale of love. We offer two the closely bonded sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and
editions of this classic by Victor Hugo. ~ Rachel Aimee, as they grow up, move away, and marry.
018854 Penguin Classic . . . 13.00
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This unabridged edition was translated and
girls face the many challenges life throws their
includes an introduction by Norman Denny;
way. Both versions below unabridged.- Megan
it is 1232 pages, softcover.
002434 Bantam Classic . . . . . 3.95
3.25
008940 Enriched Classic . . . . 6.95
4.95 005894 Evergreen Classic . . . 4.50
3.75
This Enriched Classic is slightly edited and
This unabridged edition contains the origiincludes some "bonuses" including backnal classic as well as “Good Wives,” or
ground information about the book, histori“Little Women Part 2.”
cal context notes, an outline of key themes
and plot points, explanatory notes, critical
analysis, discussion questions, and more.
630 pgs, pb.
Let the Circle Be Unbroken (10-AD)
In this sequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My
Cry, author Mildred D. Taylor returns us to the
Mississippian Logan family during a tumultuous
time in America’s past. Cassie is a few years
older and she, the Logans, and other black
neighbors and friends stand up for their right to
vote, keep their homes and land, and just be
treated decently by society in the early 1930’s.
A great story of courage, love, and preserving
honor while overcoming prejudice. 394 pgs,
pb. ~ Rachel
018859 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.75
Lord of the Flies (7-AD)
During a nuclear war, a mixed group of proper
and civilized British boys are stranded on a
jungle island. They struggle to establish order
and rules within their little world, but the result
is chaos and death.
010518 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
7.25
Lost World (8-AD)
008392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
7.25
Gregory takes him to a meeting of anarchists,
held in a secret location. In an exciting turn of
events, Mr. Syme finds himself elected to the
Council of Seven, the elite group of anarchists
responsible for plotting major trouble. Terribly
intimidated by Sunday, the massive leader of
the group, Mr. Syme tries to keep his identity
under wraps – not an easy thing to do when you
start to suspect other members of the council
are also on your side – or are they? A brilliant
novel with so many plot twists you might fall
off the edge of your seat! 210 pgs, pb. By G.K.
Lysistrata and Other Plays (7-AD)
Step back into ancient Greece with these Chesterton. – Jess
7.25
three plays by Aristophanes. Lysistrata and 028372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
the Acharnians involve defeating the political
establishment. The Clouds satirizes Athenian
philosophers and Socrates. An introduction and
footnotes are provided that help place these
plays in historical and cultural context. 241 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
046149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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Maniac Magee (6-8)
A town divided by racial distrust and misMabinogion Thrift Edition (9-AD)
Translated by Lady Charlotte E. Guest from the understanding is united by the legendary feats
Red Book of Hergest, Maginogion is a collection of a homeless boy in this modern tall tale. A
of twelve Welsh tales thought to date back to the Newbery Award winner.
5.25
beginning of Celtic civilization. Maintaining a 008286 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
mixture of fact and fiction and history and fantasy (primary characteristics of Celtic literature), Men of Iron (7-AD)
When Myles Falworth was eight years old,
these stories encompass a wide range of subject
matter including destiny, magic, chivalry, love, a series of events changes his life forever.
Ultimately culminating with his father being
and betrayal. 209 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
004125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50 charged with treason, the Falworth name is disgraced. Will Myles succeed in restoring honor
to the family name? Much depends on his trainMacbeth (9-AD)
This Shakespearean tragedy tells the tale of ing for knighthood. This classic coming of age
Macbeth’s ascension to the Scottish throne fol- tale, first published in 1892, continues to be a
lowing a series of prophecies made by a group favorite among all as it clearly teaches many
of witches. Filled with deceit, treachery, and virtuous qualities such as chivalry, courage,
murder, this dark drama captures Macbeth’s loyalty, steadfastness, and generosity. There
transformation from a man of honor and integ- is also an unabridged audio edition of this title
rity to a man destroyed by his greed and treach- available, which is read aloud by the notable
Robert Whitfield and runs about 7 hours. It
ery. Set in 1000 A.D. Scotland. ~ Enh
006039 Dover Thrift . . . . . . . 2.00
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5 CDs with tracks every 3 minutes, and in MP3
This bare-bones edition is 82 pgs, pb.
038071 Pelican Edition . . . . . 6.00
4.25 format, which is on 1 disc and has tracks every
10 minutes and by chapter. ~ Enh
Slightly edited with an introduction by
024242 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
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Stephen Orgel; also includes notes describ024141 ☼CDs . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 26.25
ing unfamiliar terms beneath the text, and
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is 98 pgs, pb.
005053 Wordworth edition . . 4.99
3.95
Merchant of Venice Edition (9-12)
When Bassanio desires to court the wealthy
Man in the Iron Mask (7-AD)
This classic by Alexandre Dumas is the last heiress Portia, he asks his merchant friend
novel he wrote featuring D’Artagnan and the Antonio for a loan so that he may do so in
Three Musketeers. With a young, unloved king style. As Antonio’s money is tied up in this own
on the throne, strain between the Musketeers, a ventures, he is not able to provide the loan and
mysterious prisoner at the Bastille, and a dark suggest that they secure a loan from the monsecret, the novel is bursting with adventure, eylender Shylock. Shylock agrees on the loan
suspense, fast-paced action, and even a bit despite a long-standing grudge against his nemof romance. The Wordsworth Classics Edition esis Antonio, but on a condition that may very
includes an introduction and notes by Keith well cost Antonio his life if the loan defaults.
This powerful play by Shakespeare captures the
Wren; 632 pgs, pb.
027259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50 drama and suspense surrounding the Merchant
of Venice.
3.95
Man Who Was Thursday (9-AD)
1.65
Although written over a hundred years ago, 019902 Thrift Edition . . . . . . 2.00
The Dover Thrift Edition is 88 pgs, pb.
this tale of intrigue and anarchy offers more
4.25
twists and turns than any current spy movie. It 038072 Pelican Edition . . . . . 6.00
This edition is slightly edited with an introis at a garden party that Mr. Syme, an underduction by A.R. Braunmuller, includes
cover detective, becomes acquainted with Mr.
notes describing unfamiliar terms beneath
Gregory, a self-proclaimed anarchist. When
the text; 104 pgs, pb.
Mr. Syme doubts his “passion” for anarchy, Mr.
Love’s Labour’s Lost (9-12)
One of Shakespeare’s earliest forays into
the genre of comedy, this play features King
Ferdinand, who decides to adopt a strict standard of study and celibacy, and persuades his
three noblemen to also pledge these guidelines.
The true test comes with the unexepected
entrance of a French princess and her three
lovely attendants. ~ Melissa
017633 Thrift Edition . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
Metamorphosis (7-AD)
This classic narrative poem by the Roman poet
Ovid describes the creation and history of the
world in fifteen books. Completed in the year
8 AD, this mock-epic was written in dactylic
hexameter—the same form as other great heroic
poems (such as Iliad, Odyssey, and Aeneid).
Metamorphosis is one of the most popular
works of mythology, and it had a great influence
on medieval writers, Shakespeare, and others.
The book features a new translation by Charles
Martin, along with an introduction by Bernard
Knox. The back of the book contains notes that
explain the historical and cultural significance of
footnoted passages, and a handy “persons and
places” index lists significant people and places
in bold, followed by a definition and book and
line reference. 598 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
046209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 12.25
Metamorphosis (9-AD)
One morning, Gregor Samsa wakes up and
finds that he has been transformed into a giant
bug. Due to his horrendous appearance, he is
isolated from the outside world. Even his own
family begins to ignore his existence. Although
this story is fairly short, no more than 60 pages,
the rest of this 200 page book contains explanatory notes to the text, letters by author Franz
Kafka, and numerous critical essays. ~ Anh
025860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
4.75
A Midsummer Night's Dream (7-AD)
Over the centuries, A Midsummer Night's
Dream has proven to be one of the most popular
of Shakespeare's comedies, frequently revived
in the theatre. If you want gritty realism, you'll
find little of it in this play. Instead, there are
fairies, autocrats, rural buffoons, and a bizarre
mixture of ancient and modern of what is supposedly the legendary Grecian past and rural
Elizabethan England. It's a surrealistic world in
which the magic wielded in the inner action
extends onwards and outwards to what probably
was a real-life wedding. The supernatural and
the mundane and the illusory and the substantial are all brilliantly blended. Love is treated as
tragic, poignant, absurd and farcical.
031634 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.99
3.95
Unabridged, this edition is 128 pgs, pb.
006046 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 1.50
1.25
This “no frills” edition is unabridged and
inexpensive.
038073 Pelican Edition . . . . . 6.00
4.25
Slightly edited with an introduction by Russ
McDonald, includes notes describing unfamiliar terms beneath the text; 90 pgs, pb.
Midwife’s Apprentice (7-AD)
Survival in medieval England is a struggle
for Brat, who hungers for food, a home, and
respect. One day she is unexpectedly taken in
by a midwife as a source of cheap labor. Does
Brat, who ultimately renames herself Alyce,
have what it takes to be a midwife’s apprentice?
An author's note at the end provides additional
information on midwifery in the Middle Ages.
Please note that there are two instances of offensive language (pgs 9 and 38), and the midwife,
who is no saint, is engaged in an affair with the
married baker. 1996 Newbery Award Winner.
By Karen Cushman, 122 pgs, pb. - Anh
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Miracle Worker (6-12)
Following a bout of scarlet fever during infancy, Helen loses her senses of hearing and sight.
Helen grows up to be an extremely frustrated
child who realizes that she is different from
those around her. When Annie Sullivan comes
to help Helen, she is determined to introduce
the world to a child that no one else could
reach. William Gibson's The Miracle Worker
is a powerful play that captures the real life
struggle and success of Helen Keller. ~ Enh
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Misanthrope (9-AD)
This comedy by the French playwright Molière
satirizes human behavior to a tee and draws
attention to hypocritical nature of mankind
towards its own. Based on the translation by
Henri van Laun. Unabridged, 52 pgs. -Enh
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Moby Dick Thrift Edition (7-AD)
Herman Melville’s great American novel Moby
Dick epitomizes the classic struggle of man
versus nature. When Captain Ahab loses his
leg during a whaling venture, his thirst for vengeance drives him to relentlessly search for the
legendary great white whale. A fatal encounter
awaits one of them. Interspersed with many
facts about the nineteenth century whaling
industry, this novel depicts the many exciting
and somewhat unpredictable adventures of life
at sea. 452 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
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Includes an introduction by Elizabeth Renker
and is 556 pgs, pb.
☼Mockingbird Parables (7-AD)
Take one of the greatest novels ever written –
To Kill a Mockingbird. Examine the characters
for the Christian parable and Gospel message
that their behavior provides. Then write those
parables “in modern language, unobscured
by religious dogma.” That’s what author Matt
Litton has endeavored to do for you, and I’d
say he succeeded. Examples of the 10 parable/
chapters include “The Parable of Boo Radley:
Discovering Our Divine Mysterious Neighbor”
and “The Parable of Atticus Finch: The Model
of Christian Courage.” In the Boo Radley parable, the author draws a comparison between
Boo Radley and God. The novel begins with
the mysterious question, “Who is Boo Radley?”
Each of us is faced with the question, “Who is
God?” Just as Boo Radley pursues a relationship
with the children in the story, God pursues a
relationship with us. Just as Boo Radley leaves
gifts and clues about his identity, God leaves us
blessings and clues (including His Word) that tell
us about Him. What a charming and wonderful
way to explore God and His desired relationship with us! The book ends with parable study
questions – thought-provoking questions to lead
your students to Christian self-examination and
self-improvement. For an example, “What are
some practical ways you might go about caring
for those in your own neighborhood?” or “How
can you respond more clearly to your obligation
to tell the truth?” This would make a great companion for a study of the novel, and it’s inspirational reading for anyone. 233 pgs, pb ~ Caryl
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Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works
(9-AD)
Jonathan Swift may be best known for writing
Gulliver’s Travels, but many people (including myself) think his best writing can be seen
in his shorter works and essays, which are full
of satire, fun, and political undercurrents. This
inexpensive collection includes five unabridged
republications of his most famous works including A Modest Proposal, The Battle of the Books,
A Meditation upon a Broomstick, A Discourse
Concerning the Mechanical Operation of the
Spirit, and An Argument Against Abolishing
Christianity in England. Though the pieces were
written in the late 1600s to early 1700s, they
have remained popular to students of English
literature and have become classics. 60 pgs,
pb. ~Rachel
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This edition includes an overview of
Shakespeare’s life, an introduction by the
editor, David L. Stevenson, dramatic criticism from past and present critics, a comprehensive stage and screen history of
notable actors and productions, and notes
defining unknown terms. 166 pgs, pb.
Murder in the Cathedral (9-AD)
Written by T.S. Elliot, a Nobel Prize for
Literature winner, the topic of this play is the
murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury in
1170. ~ Anh
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Murder on the Orient Express (9-AD)
By renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie,
this is one of the many featuring her clever
detective character Hercule Poirot. Hercule is
on a train bound for Paris, the Orient Express.
There are around fifteen other passengers, and
one of them is of particular interest. He is found
murdered in his compartment on the same night
the train is stopped in its tracks by a snow drift.
Unable to continue, the train and its occupants
are stranded for an unknown period of time,
during which Hercule investigates the crime and
interviews his fellow passengers, for it is clear
that the murderer has not left the train. 322 pgs.
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Moonshiner's Son (6-AD)
By the same author as Shades of Gray, this
book focuses on twelve-year-old Tom Higgins,
who has the misfortune to be a moonshiner's
son, during the Prohibition. Although Tom tries
to be a good apprentice to please his inattentive father, he becomes torn when a preacher
comes to the mountain community to drive
out the "evils of liquor." Although it's exciting
to watch his father evade and argue against
the preacher and law enforcement, when a an
alcohol-related tragedy occurs, it's time for him
to decide on his own what is right. By Carolyn My Antonia (9-12)
Jim Burden, an orphaned boy sent to live with
Reeder, 206 pgs. ~ Alysia
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daughter of Bohemian immigrants, meet on the
Nebraska prairie as young children. Jim harbors
The Moves Make the Man (7+)
13-year old Jerome has just found out he’ll romantic feelings for Antonia, but nothing ever
be the only black kid attending Chestnut Street develops as different paths cause them to spend
Junior High School when it becomes integrated most of their lives apart. Jim goes on to become
in the fall. But Jerome’s not worried. He’s a successful lawyer, while Antonia's life is full
smart, confident, and really good at basketball. of trying hardships. Jim continues to think of
He’ll get along at Chestnut, even if a lot of Antonia throughout his adulthood, and the life
people are not happy to have him there. It’s story of this strong, resilient pioneer woman
lonely until Jerome meets Bix, a white boy with unfolds as Jim gathers bits and pieces of her
plenty of problems of his own. Their friendship story from mutual acquaintances. ~ Enh
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5.75 Mysterious Affair at Styles (8-AD)
Every great detective in literature must make
his debut, and it is in this mystery that Agatha
Christie’s distinctive Hercule Poirot makes his.
Much Ado About Nothing (9+)
Set in the quiet town of Messina, Italy, the Mr. Hastings, who eventually plays Watson
respected nobleman Leonato is preparing for the to Poirot’s Sherlock, is spending his sick leave
return of his friends from war. Upon their arriv- with his old friend John Cavendish at Styles,
al, Claudio quickly falls in love with Leonato’s John’s estate. While he enjoys the slow pace
daughter Hero, and Benedict and Beatrice of the country, and the family’s companionship,
(Leonato’s niece) secretly fall in love under trouble is brewing. John’s mother, a wealthy
a mutual pretense of dislike for one another. and generous woman, has recently married a
When the trouble-causing Don John creates suspicious man nearly twenty years her junior.
mischief for these young couples, will they fall With the family fortune at stake, and the rest of
the family dependent on the matriarch for their
victim to his efforts or will love sustain them?
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early one morning, John’s mother dies a violent
This edition is referred to as the most
death behind locked doors. Although poison
student-friendly Shakespeare on the maris suspected, key pieces of evidence are missket. It includes comprehensive explanatory
ing. Mr. Hastings immediately draws his friend
notes placed on pages facing the text of the
Hercule Poirot into the case. With every family
play; vivid introductions; and clear, modmember under suspicion and a set of puzzling
ernized spelling and punctuation; enabling
circumstances, can they identify the true murcontemporary readers to understand the
derer and keep the family fortune out of the
Elizabethan English. 240 pgs, pb.
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Name of the Rose (12-AD)
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☼Necessary Roughness (6-12)
This novel tells of a young Korean high school
student whose life takes a turn for the worse
when his parents and twin sister move from L.A.
to a small town in Minnesota, where they’re the
only Asians. Things were already tense between
Chan and his fairly traditional Korean father,
but the move makes things worse.. There’s no
soccer team at the school, so, with the prompting of a new friend, Chan tries out for football
and becomes a kicker. Far from relieving his
problems, the racism and violence he faces just
escalates. With other dramatic family events,
this is a sober novel that deals with feeling like
an outsider, family allegiance, racism, and the
unpredictability of life. Please note that there
are some racial slurs and mild swearing in this
book. By Marie G. Lee, 228 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
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☼Never Cry Wolf (6-12)
Internationally-acclaimed author Farley Mowat
has received praise for Never Cry Wolf from
many and varied sources, the Wall Street
Journal and New York Herald Tribune among
them. Never Cry Wolf is the true story of
Mowat’s adventure in the Artic studying wolves
to try and understand why the wolves were killing caribou. During Mowat’s years in the Artic,
he discovered that the wolves were really of
no real threat to caribou or man, contrary to
what many bureaucrats would say. Considered
a classic of nature writing, this is an engrossing,
engaging work that provides insight into the
often misunderstood wolf. ~ Rachel D.
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Nine Tailors (7-AD)
Many homeschoolers are familiar with Dorothy
Sayers because of her writings concerning education, and many know her for creating the
Peter Wimsey mysteries. This Sayers novel is
considered by many to be in the top five mystery
novels of all time. It takes place in an English
village and is full of memorable characters like
the arrogant and finicky detective Lord Peter
Wimsey, his faithful servant Bunter, a rector at
the local church, the French wife of a thief, and
many other assorted odd characters. The writing
is witty and filled with dry humor, and all the
elements of a classic mystery exist. With a missing emerald necklace, shady townspeople, and
secrets hidden in the rings of church bells, this
novel will keep you entertained and guessing
until the surprising and satisfying conclusion.
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No Promises in the Wind (7-AD)
Fifteen year old Josh is facing trials that seem
far removed from our time, but were very real to
many people during the Great Depression. He
has a deep love for music and is very talented,
and he and his friend Howie find an escape
when they play together. However, they only
get to practice some days after school, for times
are hard and Josh's family was forced to sell
their piano to pay for food and other necessities.
After Josh's father loses his job, his depression
turns to anger, which he often directs at Josh.
Between his mother ironing clothes all day and
Josh delivering papers for three hours every
morning, the family has barely enough to keep
themselves fed. After an especially hurtful fight,
Josh decides to leave home, and he and Howie
quickly form a plan to travel around as musicians. Josh's fragile ten-year old brother, Joey,
hears of their plans, and he is determined to
accompany them, despite Josh's firm objections.
An unforeseen tragedy strikes the trio, and their
lives are changed forever. This hardship sparks
a deeply moving trail of tears, shame, guilt,
sickness, responsibility, and struggle to survive.
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October Sky (7-AD)
During the late 1950s, life in Coalwood, West
Virginia revolved around the coal company. A
boy’s future almost certainly lay in working in
the mines. But times are changing, and the
Russians have just launched Sputnik, beating
the U.S. in the race to reach space. 14-year
old Homer Hickam, whose father is a manager
at the mine, can’t help but dream of building
rockets. This memoir and story, originally published under the title Rocket Boys, also inspired
a motion picture by the same name. ~ Anh
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☼Nothing But the Truth (9-12)
Can you imagine being suspended from school
for singing along to “The Star-Spangled Banner”
in homeroom? That’s what happens to ninth
grader Philip Malloy when he rebels against a
teacher he dislikes by humming and singing the
words to the national anthem. His crime? Failing
to observe the school’s policy of observing the
national anthem in respectful silence. Philip
is unprepared for the national media attention
that follows, and he is surprised that his actions
would strike a nerve with so many people. This
documentary-type novel is fictional (although
incidents like this have happened) and the story
is told from different characters’ points of view,
via letters, diaries, memos, and discussions. By
Avi. Author Q & A and discussion questions
included. 177 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Oedipus Rex (9-AD)
Written around 430 BC, this classic play by
Sophocles is considered by many to be the
greatest Greek tragedy ever written. In the
story, King Oedipus discovers that he has
inadvertently killed his father and married his
mother. The play’s use of dramatic irony heightens the impact of the tragic events that unfold
throughout the course of the play. Translated by
Sir George Young. 54 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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O Henry: 100 Selected Stories (7-AD)
These short stories all have a little bit of humor
and irony from them. There is the story about a
woman who sells her hair to buy a Christmas
present for her husband, who then gets her an
expensive comb set that she had been wishing for. Another story tells of a homeless man
wandering the street, doing all sorts of things to
get arrested so he may be sent to jail and have
shelter for the winter, but he has no success.
When he comes upon a beautiful church he is
so inspired that he decides to turn his life around
and go get the job he was once offered, when
out of the blue he hears a policeman's voice and
is arrested. The characters are diverse, such as
a hypocritical cosmopolite who asserts that he
is much too worldly to have an attachment to
anywhere on the planet, yet when somebody
cuts down his hometown, he creates a scuffle.
There is also a story from a dog's perspective
about how he has grown tired of the name
"Lovey," and being coddled and confined to a
small apartment with a large lady who tries to
pass time all day. At the end, he is overjoyed
when a man takes him away and names him
"Pete." Each of the stories are fast reads because
they are not overblown in detail or lengthy
description. Each episode shares some ideas
about life and offers some thoughtful messages.
A Wordsworth Classic.
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Of Mice and Men (7-AD)
George and Lennie are two very different men
trying to make a life for themselves. George is
a small man with a quick temper, and Lennie
is a huge man but with the brain of a small
child. The two have been traveling together for
quite some time. Lennie often gets the two into
trouble, and George is quick to point out that
life would be easier if he could travel without
Lennie. But he told Lennie's Aunt Clara that
he would take care of Lennie, and nearly every
single day George tells Lennie the story of how
they are going to have their own ranch someday, unlike other guys. Lennie is obsessed with
small animals and George always tells him that
he can take care of the rabbits, which excites
Lennie to no end. But Lennie's strength and
lack of intelligence get the two men into trouble
time and again, until George can no longer pay
the consequences for Lennie.
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Old-Fashioned Girl (6-AD)
Leaving the safety of the country and venturing
into the city, young Polly Milton goes to stay in
the home of her wealthy cousins. It doesn’t take
her long to realize she doesn’t exactly belong
and occasionally finds her cheeks aglow at the
way of city life. Her cousins Fanny and Tom
prove goodhearted, but their upbringing is slowly leading them on the path of becoming spoiled
brats. Can Polly’s good nature and contentment
of doing things “old-fashioned” turn them from
what seems their already set fate and bring
much needed joy to this family? The second
half of the book is set six years later when Polly
returns to the city once more in hopes of being a
music instructor. Chaos enters the scene as Mr.
Sydney, who holds Fanny’s interest, takes up a
liking for Polly. Could it be that Polly feels the
same way? Or will she soon discover the one
for her is closer than she thinks? ~ Tasha
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Old Man and the Sea
A classic story of an old Cuban fisherman who
demonstrates great personal strength, loyalty
and endurance. When he hooks a giant marlin
- his first “catch” in weeks, it takes him far out
to sea, testing his courage, skill and stamina. By
Ernest Hemingway.
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Oliver Twist (Charles Dickens) (11-12)
An orphan from birth, Oliver finds himself
a naive youth in London’s seedy slums with
depraved villains as associates. Will his basic
good nature overcome their influence or is he
doomed to hang with them? The Wordsworth
edition contains period black and white illustrations, an introduction, notes and a glossary;
373 pgs, pb. The Sterling edition is hardcover
and contains discussion questions; 449 pgs. The
Dover Thrift edition is “no frills,” 346 pgs, pb.
000828 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 5.99
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Once and Future King (9-AD)
Everyone has heard of Camelot and King
Arthur, Kay and Merlyn, and Guenever and
Lancelot. This epic tale will introduce you to
the other less familiar characters of King Arthur's
time - Gawain and Gaharis, King Pellinore and
Morgan le Fary, and a long list of other characters entwined in this fantasy masterpiece.
Contains The Sword and the Stone, The Queen
of Air and Darkness, The Ill-Made Knight, and
The Candle in the Wind. 639 pgs.
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Outsiders (9-AD)
First published in 1967, this book by S.E.
Hinton emerged as a popular book for older
teenagers and young adults and has remained
popular for 40 years. It tells the story of teenagers growing up in a dangerous city, with two
warring groups of boys: the greasers and the
Socs (richer society kids). Ponyboy, the main
character, is a teenage greaser who lives with
his older brothers after his parents’ deaths. He’s
younger than the rest of the gang, but they
accept and protect him. When a friend accidentally kills a Soc while protecting Ponyboy,
the two try to outrun the revenge and violence
that follows them. It’s a heartbreaking but
moving story about two different gangs and
the pain they cause each other. Please note:
violence, teenage smoking, and general “street
life” themes are present throughout the story.
180 pgs, plus an an interview with the author
and discussion questions, pb.
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Paradise Called Texas (6-8)
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Paradise Lost (9-AD)
Inspired by the widely celebrated epic poems
from centuries before, John Milton set out to
write his own great epic. Originally planning
a theme around the Arthurian legends, Milton
instead found inspiration in the Book of Genesis
and in classical mythology. Centering on the
“fall of Adam and Eve and their restoration
to God’s favor,” this covers the time from the
rebellion of Satan and his followers to Judgment
Day and is filled with references from the famed
tales of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Virgil’s Aeneid,
Othello (9-AD)
This play by the great Shakespeare tells the and Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. pb.
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takes the life of his wife and ultimately that of 029816 Penguin Classic . . . 12.00
his own as the result of a spiteful plot headed by
the villain Iago. Unabridged, pb, 91 pgs. -Enh Pearl (6-AD)
Kino is a poor pearl diver like his father and
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his grandfather before him, but he lives in a
quiet contentment with his wife Juana and their
Otto of the Silver Hand / Pyle (7-AD)
When Otto’s mother dies shortly after child- baby son. When his son is stung by a scorpion,
birth, his father sends Otto to live with the the doctor refuses to see him because Kino has
monks in the monastery. Finally allowed to no money to pay him. That afternoon when
return home at age 12, Otto finds himself in the Kino dives, his wife prays that he will find a
midst of a bloody feud with a rival noble family. great pearl so they can pay for a doctor. Kino
When Otto is captured by the enemy, his father does indeed find a large pearl as "perfect as the
willing sacrifices his life for that of his son. First moon," and it seems that the baby is healed
published in 1888, Otto of the Silver Hand con- almost simultaneously. Kino begins to think of
tinues to captivate readers today with its tales of all that he can do with the money he will get
from the pearl, but when he goes to sell it the
medieval chivalry. 170 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
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is worth. When people try and steal the pearl,
Kino reacts with a vengeance, and his wife begs
Our Town (9-AD)
Welcome to life in the small, placid New him to get rid of the pearl and its evil. But the
Hampshire town of Grover's Corner. Throughout longer it is in Kino's possession, the harder it is
this three-part play, we learn details about the for him to give the pearl up. - Melissa
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there. Their lives unfold before your eyes as
they grow up, fall in love, get married, have Phantastes (7-AD)
children and pass away. It sounds like a simple This classic work by George MacDonald takes
play; however, the playwright, Thorton Wilder, the reader on an adventure into fairyland, a
makes an important and life-changing point place where you will confront tree spirits, travel
in this American classic. This deeply mov- to the fairy queen’s palace, and search for the
ing, Pulitzer Prize-winning play is renowned spirit of the earth. Includes an introduction by
throughout the world, and is frequently per- C.S. Lewis, who was heavily influenced by
MacDonald’s work. 185 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
formed on the stage. 181 pgs, pb. ~ Elise
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Phantom of the Opera (9-12)
Recently made into a movie, this novel and
theatrical renditions have spellbound audiences
for years. A young singer with an enchanting
voice is loved by two men – a friend from her
childhood and the “opera ghost.” This tale of
love, passion, fear, violence and mystery ends
with a shocking and tragic conclusion.
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☼Pigman (8-12)
This classic story has entertained teens since
it was first published in 1968. Told in alternating chapters by sophomores John and Lorraine,
this novel tells the story of two teens and their
unusual friendship with a lonely old man, Mr.
Pignati (aka “Pigman”). A vivid, realistic story
that shows that friendship can grow in the most
unlikely of places. An author Q & A is included
in the back. By Paul Zindel. 166 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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☼Praise of Folly (11-AD)
Erasmus of Rotterdam is one of the greatest
figures of the Renaissance humanist movement. Written in 1509 to amuse his friend Sir
Thomas More, Praise of Folly contains a dazzling mixture of fantasy and satire as it abandons
medieval pieties in favor of a new vision of an
individual’s potential. The work is narrated by a
personification of Folly, dressed as a jester, who
celebrates youth and pleasure as he mocks the
theologians of the day. Erasmus’ wit, humor,
and wisdom made the book a success, but of
course it had its fair share of critics as well.
Erasmus’ Letter to Maarten van Dorp was written in 1515 in response to his critics. This volume contains an extensive introduction by A. H.
T. Levi, which discusses Erasmus’ life and the
significance of his work; a bibliography; Praise
of Folly; Letter to Maarten van Dorp; annotations; and an index. Translated by Betty Radice.
188 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
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Pride and Prejudice (9-AD)
When Charles Bingley, a young but wealthy
nobleman, moves into a nearby estate, it is
cause for much excitement, especially for the
Bennet family (with five unmarried daughters).
Charles takes an immediate liking to the oldest daughter, Jane, but the true romance and
story revolves around the headstrong second
daughter, Elizabeth. Charles’s friend Mr. Darcy
finds himself gradually enticed by Elizabeth’s
wit and charm (though the two are initially cold
and unreceptive towards each other). Perhaps
the most famous of Jane Austen’s novels, Pride
and Prejudice provides an entertaining look into
19th century English country life and into one
of literature’s most famous courtships. We offer
several editions of this popular novel, which are
all paperback and unabridged. ~ Enh
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Slightly larger font than the above, 352 pgs.
5.75
Includes a chronology of Austen, introduction, notes explaining outdated or unfamiliar words in the book, and is 436 pgs, pb.
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The Prince (9-AD)
Originally written during the 16th century,
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote this handbook for the
Medici after their return to power in Florence.
Although written to advise the Medici on how
they should rule and exercise their power, the
original ideas and content of this book remain
just as pertinent to areas of our world today.
6.15
This edition was translated by C. E. Detmold
and includes an introduction by Lucille
Kekewich. It has been carefully edited and
also includes eight appendices of further letters and writings Niccolo Machiavelli wrote
which are not included in the Penguin version (#030409). 143 pgs, pb.
041928 Penguin edition . . . 10.00
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This edition was translated by George Bull,
and is 114 pgs, pb.
Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver (6-12)
Eleanor of Aquitaine has been waiting in
heaven for about eight centuries to be reunited
with her second husband, Henry II of England.
Finally, the day has come when Henry will
be judged for admission. While Eleanor waits
impatiently, three people who were close to her
in life come to comfort her. As the four reminisce together, Eleanor is distracted from her
worry and readers get to see pieces of her life.
This is a great fictional account of an extraordinary woman who was front and center in a
remarkable period in history and whose accomplishments have had an important influence on
society through the ages. 200 pgs. - Rachel S.
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☼A Raisin in the Sun (8-AD)
First produced in 1959, this landmark play by
Lorraine Hansberry was the first play by a black
playwright to win the New York Drama Critics
Circle Award. A Raisin in the Sun portrays the
experiences of the Youngers, a black family
living on the South Side of Chicago. As the
Youngers struggle to improve their financial situation and realize their dreams, they deal with
issues ranging from generation clashes to the
civil rights and women’s movements. An introduction by Robert Nemiroff provides historical
background on this American classic. 151 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
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Rhetoric Thrift Edition (7-AD)
A student of the Greek philosopher Plato,
Aristotle would ultimately become one of the
most influential Greek philosophers himself. A
man well known for his philosophies on various
topics such as science, politics, and history,
Aristotle disagreed with Plato’s thinking on the
subject of rhetoric. While Plato considered
rhetoric to be a “practice of flattery and artifice
with little relationship to truth,” Aristotle defined
rhetoric to be “the study of the means of persuasion” and regarded the art of rhetoric as a
legitimate skill that can be studied. Aristotle’s
Rhetoric is a definitive analysis on the topic and
provides his methodology on combining the
tools of persuasion for an effective presentation
in both oral and written form. Divided into three
Redwall (Brian Jacques) (7-12)
Redwall Abbey is under attack, and the former parts, this book covers the speaker, the audiplace of refuge must become a ready fortress. ence, and the speech itself. 171 pgs, pb. ~ Enh
2.95
Matthias, Constance, and other mice and friends 033461 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
of Redwall prepare, but can they defeat Cluny
and his army of rats? Bent on capturing Redwall
to make his own, Cluny will stop at nothing to
win his prize. A well-written fantasy adventure,
this is first in a series of books about Redwall.
002401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
6.50
Republic (9-12)
What is justice? This writing of Plato’s concerns itself primarily with this question, written
in dialogue form of Plato talking to his students.
Another central theme is Plato’s allegory of the
what he believes is the role of a philosopher in
society. 277 pgs. ~ Melissa
020741 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
Return of Sherlock Holmes (7-AD)
This work is actually comprised of two books:
The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Return
of Sherlock Holmes. In The Hound of the
Baskervilles, Holmes and his faithful sidekick
Dr. Watson work to uncover the mystery surrounding the Baskerville black hound amid
arising suspicions and fears following the death
of the Sir Charles Baskerville. In The Return
of Sherlock Holmes, author Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle revives the much beloved character of
Sherlock Holmes following his apparently fatal
encounter with his nemesis, Professor James
Moriarty, in this collection of thirteen new
☼Queen Sheba’s Ring (6-AD)
King Solomon’s Mines is probably the most adventures. A Wordsworth Classic. ~ Enh
3.95
popular book written by Henry Rider Haggard, 031640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
but I think this one is more adventurous,
action-packed, and fast-paced. It’s about four
Englishmen (a doctor who is searching for
his son who was kidnapped years before, an
elderly professor who loves ancient artifacts, an
engineer/captain escaping a failed romance and
looking for treasure, and a rascally soldier-type
figure who’s helpful in a pinch) who journey ☼Return of the Native (9-AD)
across the vast African wilderness in the late This 1878 classic by the great novelist Thomas
1800’s. They’re attempting to help a young Hardy tells the story of Egdon Heath, the wild,
princess who claims to be a descendant of the haunted Wessex moor whose life intersects with
Queen of Sheba by bringing enough dynamite a diverse cast of characters from different social
to destroy the idol that keeps her people from backgrounds. The “native” in the story is Clym
prospering. Though they each have their own Yeobright, who returns home from Paris. His
reasons for embarking on the dangerous quest, cousin, Thomasin; her fiancé, Damon Wildeve;
treasure, glory, and success may not be worth and the wild, willful Eustacia Vye are the main
the dangers they end up facing. With lots of characters in a story of doomed love and alienadventure and a great early Egyptian/African ation. Includes an introduction by Alexander
setting, this story will be enjoyed by young and Theroux and a reading group guide. 426 pgs,
pb. ~ Lisa
old. 298 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
6.95
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Pygmalion (9-12)
While the title of this novel may not be familiar, most people would recognize the musical
version, My Fair Lady. When Professor Henry
Higgins accepts a bet that he can transform an
unrefined cockney flower seller into a young
lady, he doesn’t count on also falling in love
with her. The brilliant dialogue and appealing
plot have made this comedy one of the most
popular of all time. ~ Melissa
006067 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
Rhetoric & Poetics of Aristotle
Two of Aristotle’s greatest works, translated
and available in one volume. Rhetoric has been
translated by W. Rhys Roberts and Poetics by
Ingram Bywater.
029595 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
Rights of Man (7-AD)
A loyal supporter of the American and
French Revolutions, Thomas Paine wrote Rights
of Man in 1791 as a response to Edmund
Burke’s Reflections of the Revolution in France.
Shocked and outraged by Burke’s writing which
denounced the principles behind the French
Revolution, Paine wrote Rights of Man as an
answer to Burke’s attack. Driven by his pursuit
for social justice, the Rights of Man tell of Paine’s
political philosophy regarding democracy and
equality and provides many compelling arguments for social change. A critic of the hereditary, monarchial government, Paine believed
“the rights of man” had its origin in nature and
were not given through another man’s authority. Although they are benefits many of us take
for granted today, Paine was one of the first to
argue for ideas such as free education, old age
pensions, social security, minimum wage, and
welfare benefits. Unabridged. ~ Enh
004182 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 3.00
2.50
Rime of the Ancient Mariner (9-12)
Features not only the well-known poem, but
over 20 others by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
006068 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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The Road From Home (9-AD)
David Kherdian's award-winning book about
Veron, a young Armenian girl living in a small
Turkish village amidst the massacres around
1915, on the heels of World War I. Life was
very good, beautiful, and secure for nine-yearold Veron, who greatly enjoyed her family and
other simple things in life. She never imagined
things to be any other way until the day her
family and other Armenians were forced to
evacuate Azizya. This day would mark only
the beginning of years of unspeakable horrors
and struggle that she is about to face. Though
she faces great loss, pain, and hunger, Veron is
a young woman who was made to endure all of
the challenges she would encounter. Through
dark times, without denying her true feelings,
she also maintains an optimistic outlook and
forgets her personal sorrows by brightening the
lives of others. Though several situations take
place in her crucial adolescent age that threaten
to separate her from her Armenian roots and her
Christian faith, she remains strong and hopeful.
029105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
Scarlet Letter (Hawthorne) (9-12)
An American classic. Hester Prynne, Roger
Chillingworth, and Arthur Dimmesdale are
caught in a web of sin and deceit. Each holds
his own key to peace and happiness, but will
the paths chosen lead to salvation, or more
bitterness? Hester Prynne, outcast from Puritan
society, is made to wear a scarlet “A” for the
rest of her life. Tormented by guilt and the
ostracization of her neighbors, Hester refuses
to reveal the identity of the father of her child.
012404 Bantam Classic . . . . . 3.95
3.25
Includes the author’s preface to the 2nd
edition and a very short biography on the
author, 248 pgs, pb.
038075 Signet Classic . . . . . . 3.95
2.95
Includes an introduction by Brenda
Wineapple, an afterword by Regina Barreca,
and an early Hawthorne short story that
shares elements with The Scarlet Letter. 274
pgs, pb.
Scarlet Pimpernel (9-12)
Set in the French Revolution, when members
of the noble class were considered enemies and
executed by beheading. The Scarlet Pimpernel,
a daring Englishman, becomes a hero to those
condemned, saving them from the guillotine.
Chauvelin has vowed to end his meddling, but
first he must discover the identity of the elusive
Scarlet Pimpernel. (Note: Some inappropriate
language.)
002450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
3.95
Romeo and Juliet (9-12)
Shakespeare’s famous play about a love “too
rash, too unadvised, too sudden,” and its tragic
outcome. When Romeo and Juliet see each
other for the first time, it is love at first sight.
Distraught when they discover they are from
feuding families, they nevertheless decide to
marry in secrecy. When a series of misunderstandings ensue, Romeo and Juliet ultimately
fall victim to an unfortunate fate. Arguably one
of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. pb. -Enh
019907 Bantam Classic . . . . . 4.99
3.95 Scottish Seas (7-12)
The Ayton family calls the east coast of
019906 Thrift Edition . . . . . . 1.00
0.85
Scotland home, in particular, the village of
The thrift edition is 92 pgs, pb.
Auchmithie. Much has to be endured in the
year 1707; life is not easy when one must contend with the sea, bandits, myths, brothers, and
animals. As the story unfolds, we see young
Mac Ayton growing through these trials and
maturing in his faith. 153 pgs. ~ Zach
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9.75
Rozencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (7+)
Read the story of Hamlet through the lives of
two not-so-important characters. If you’ve read
Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, you might not even
remember Rozencrantz and Guildenstern. At
least, I hardly remembered their roles. However,
as you read through this play by Tom Stoppard,
you will be introduced to these two men who,
on the surface, may have seemed insignificant
in Shakespeare’s play, but if you look deeper,
you see that they played a significant role. These
humorous characters are highlighted in this
book while Hamlet’s dramatic saga is occurring
in the background. You will enjoy their interactions with Hamlet and their take on what is
happening. Even this re-telling of Hamlet from a
different viewpoint cannot change the inevitable
fate of these two characters. Reading this play
in its original format (complete with stage cues)
is entertaining and challenging. Stoppard’s writing style is much like Shakespeare’s; however,
Stoppard is kind enough to spare you from
trying to decipher the Old English writing style
- this play is presented in a more contemporary
English language. Pb, 126 pgs. – elise
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The Sea Wolf (7-AD)
This famous sea story, authored by Jack
London, opens with a disastrous shipwreck.
Humphrey Van Weyden, a gentleman aboard
one of the two colliding ships, is swept overboard and picked up by Wolf Larsen, the
overbearing captain of the seal-hunting vessel
Ghost. Refusing to take him ashore, Larsen
instead makes "Hump" a cabin boy, where he is
forced to work hard for the first time in his life
in order to survive. Life aboard the vessel under
the highly intelligent but ruthless Captain Wolf
is told from the perspective of Van Weyden as
he struggles to survive through the dangers of
working for the captain, storms, and mutiny,
falls in love with another castaway, and encounters other adventures at sea.
017666 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
Secret Sharer & Other Stories (8-AD)
This Dover thrift edition holds three powerful
stories written by Joseph Conrad: “The Secret
Sharer,” “Youth: A Narrative,” and “Typhoon.”
004302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
☼Separate Peace (9-AD)
This classic bestseller tells the story of two
friends who are roommates at a New England
boys’ boarding school during the early years of
World War II. The narrator, Gene, is lonely and
introverted, while his friend Phineas is a handsome, daredevil athlete. The boys are very different, but their friendship remains true as they
go through the ups and downs of adolescence in
a world that is changing around them. A quintessential coming of age novel. By John Knowles.
204 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
048308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
9.25
Sense and Sensibility (9-AD)
Published in 1811, Jane Austen's classic work
introduces readers to sisters Marianne and Elinor
Dashwood, the former romantic and emotional;
the latter more even-tempered and practical.
As they socially mix with area gentry, they are
caught up in the elaborate games and schemes
of these upper-class singles to marry "sensibly"
for both wealth and happiness. As luck would
have it, however, in the midst of the flirtations,
play-acting, and romantic walks in the park, the
sisters find themselves falling for the men that
are all but sensible to pursue. - Jess
005088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
A Severe Mercy (9-AD)
Sheldon Vanauken writes his true life story
about the life-altering time span from his college
years into his thirties. We meet Sheldon as he
introduces his character from the third-person
point of view, exploring Glenmerle, his childhood home in New Jersey. It was there that he
came to his first large revelation and decision
about love. He resolved after some contemplation that emotions are feelings, and feelings
are a feminine thing, so life would not be as
full without them. When he is presented with
the person that he will love forever, he fully
envelops himself in the relationship. Shortly
thereafter, the point of view shifts from thirdperson to first person as Sheldon invites us into
his life as he first meets Jean Davis, or, "Davy." It
is literally love at first sight, and Davy becomes
Sheldon's one great love. We follow them in
their relationship where early on their ideals
are pagan, centered around beauty. They build
a life at Oxford that grows more Christian, and
ever more literary, philosophical, and theological. Their lives at Oxford become entrenched
in religion where they begin to question if it is
indeed possible to be an intellectual, thinking
individual and still have a faith in the indefinable at the same time. They grow closer to their
Christian friends and to God and meet all differ-
ent types of people who believe slightly different
things. Their homestead, dubbed "The Studio,"
becomes a place where circles of people meet
and exchange ideas. Notably, this is also a
forum in which literature is shared, specifically
many of C.S Lewis's books. While Sheldon is
contemplating faith, he writes C.S Lewis and is
shocked to get a response. It doesn't take long
for the two to develop a close intellectual and
spiritual bond first through exchanged letters
and later on in person. In fact, this book contains 18 letters by C.S. Lewis. After a few years
at Oxford, Sheldon is offered a teaching job in
the U.S. and the couple moves back. It takes
them a while to adjust, but Sheldon and Davy
find comfort in each other until an untimely
tragic end. Sheldon finds that love and faith are
the two necessary ingredients in life and continues to look for support in God.
026666 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 10.25
Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind (7-AD)
Although life isn’t easy in the harsh Cholistan
Desert of Pakistan, Shabanu loves the beauty of
the desert and the camels that her family raises. Impulsive, stubborn, and adventurous, she
would much rather be taking care of the camels
she loves than the housework she loathes. She
often gets her wish, as she has no brothers to
help her father with the camels. However, she
is constantly chastised for her lack of obedience and warned about everything that must
change when she becomes a proper Muslim
woman. With all the attention on her older
sister Phulan and her wedding, Shabanu is in no
hurry to grow up. She continues to prove her
worth with the camels, saving a newborn camel
after its mother is killed, helping train camels
to “dance,” and even accompanying her father
on a camel-trading trip. As Phulan’s wedding
approaches, the family makes plans to join the
bridegroom and his family. Without warning,
Phulan’s bridegroom is killed, and she “inherits”
Shabanu’s intended husband, Murad, whom
they both like. Shabanu is promised instead to
a wealthy landowner who is much older than
she – both because he can offer a good bride
price, and to keep his murderous relative from
trying to take Murad’s inherited land. Shabanu
knows the arrangement is attractive because it is
a convenience to the family, but she is resentful.
She’s lost her intended husband and will lose
her way of life – what can she do? A Newbery
Award winner. By Suzanne Fisher Staples,
240 pages. Please note there are some violent
scenes. Discussion questions appended. – Jess
009155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
Shane (Jack Schaefer) (7-12)
Shane rides into town and saves the day for a
Western homesteading family, and serves as a
hero figure for a young boy.
004998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
She Stoops to Conquer (9-AD)
This charming comedy by playwright Oliver
Goldsmith was first performed in 1773. In this
story, a young lady poses as a servant girl to
win the heart of a young gentleman who is too
shy to court ladies from his own class. Plenty of
humor and satire abound in this classic play. 63
pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
046251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
Short Stories (Wharton) (9-AD)
Edith Wharton was a late 19th and early 20th
century author who wrote about the affluent
social circles to which she belonged. In her
works, she satirizes and critiques the social
conventions of her day. This collection contains
seven of her best short stories, including Souls
Belated, The Pelican, and The Muse’s Tragedy.
124 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
046095 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
Song of Roland (9-AD)
This famous French tale, written by an unknown
poet, shares the story of Charlemagne’s army,
which was ambushed in a remote Pyrenean
pass in the year 778. Symbolic of the struggle
between Christianity and paganism, the dynamic, bitter tale of the battle and Roland’s honorable last stand is captivating as well as effective
in illustrating the code of chivalry that existed in
medieval France. We carry three different editions of this classic tale. ~ Rachel
1.65
Translated by Leonard Bacon, this edition
includes a briefe introduction. 128 pgs, pb.
041929 Penguin Classic . . . 14.00
9.95
Translated by Dorothy Sayers, this edition includes a 50-page introduction that
describes aspects of the poem and the time
period it took place in. 206 pgs, pb.
036498 Penguin Classic (Burgess)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00
7.95
Translated by Glyn Burgess, this edition
includes a 25-page introduction that breaks
down the story and examines the history
behind it. It also includes a large portion
of the story in its original French. Used in
Veritas Omnibus II, 220 pgs, pb.
Silas Marner (9-AD)
When Silas Marner is framed by his best friend
and wrongly accused of theft, he also loses the
girl he loves to that same man. Heartbroken and
grieved, the weaver moves to a new town and
becomes a recluse, transferring his affections to
the gold he receives and hoards in return for
his work. After living in bitter solitude for many
years, his life is changed when he becomes the
guardian of Eppie, a cheery little orphan girl
who shows him love and hope again.
This unabridged classic by George Eliot is
available in a few editions. The Dover Thrift
Edition is an unabridged but slightly corrected
republication of the first edition and is 152 pgs,
pb. The Signet Classics Edition, which has an
introduction by Frederick R. Karl, is 184 pgs,
Song of the Lark (Giant Thrift Edition) (7-AD)
pb.
This moving novel tells the story of Thea
006093 Dover Thrift . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
038076 Signet Classic . . . . . . 3.95
2.95 Kronborg, part of a large family and daughter
of a preacher, who wants to be a musician in
a time when women are expected to stay at
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (6+)
A rich tale of one of King Arthur's most noble home and care for the family. It’s a coming-ofknights, Sir Gawain. This tale is full of warriors, age novel in which Thea defies the limitations
romance, battles, and many other adventures. of her gender and social class to become an
Also housed in this volume are two other works, international opera star. Written by one of the
Pearl, and Sir Orfeo. An unknown medieval leading American authors of the twentieth cenpoet originally wrote all 3 of these stories, but tury, Willa Cather, the book is unabridged, with
these retellings by J.R.R. Tolkien bring the sto- memorable characters and an important mesries to life while retaining the artistic language. sage about equality. 314 pgs, pb.
2.95
012051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
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The Slopes of War (7-AD)
Gettysburg was a peaceful, ordinary little market town until the armies of Northern Virginia
and the Potomac met there in battle. Through
the fictional characters of Buck Summerhill, a
private in the Union Army; his cousins Custis
and Mason Walker, who are Confederates; and
Buck’s widowed mother and younger siblings,
residents of Gettysburg; this novel provides an
accurate portrayal of the famous battle and of
the consequences that followed.
032527 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
4.50
Song of Hiawatha (9-AD)
This famous, epic poem by Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow tells the story of Hiawatha, a young
brave with magic moccasins, who loves nature
and talks to animals and tries to bring peace
to his people. The poem follows his life,
through his childhood and adolescence to his
marriage and his children, then through the
death of loved ones, famine, and eventually
his own death. It’s an adventure-filled, moving
poem, wherein Hiawatha uses his supernatural gifts and his bravery to help the people he
loves. This classic is regarded as a masterpiece
of American literature, combining romance
and idealism with a tranquil, natural setting.
Unabridged, 142 pgs, pb.
023433 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
Sophocles I (8-AD)
This book includes three complete Greek tragedies written by Sophocles that center around
the legend of Oedipus. The text has been translated by David Grene and Richmond Lattimore
and is very readable. The stories are given in
the original play format, with a list of characters
given before each play. Plays include Oedipus
the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone.
An eight page introduction analyzes the plays
and discusses the life of Sophocles a bit. 212
pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
037400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 10.75
Sophocles: Oedipus Cycle (11-AD)
This is a combined volume of Sophocles’
Oedipus trilogy, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at
Colonus, and Antigone. The trilogy centers first
on Oedipus, the King of Thebes, and recount
his downfall, his exile and death. Antigone, the
final book in the series of tragedies focuses on
the fate of Oedipus’ children as they carry out his
legacy. These epic plays have a modern translation by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald. A
brief commentary by the translators appears
after Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone. An
index of names, presenting a brief description of
the people and places noted in the plays is also
included. 257 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel P.
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Story of the Amistad
This fast-paced book tells the dramatic story of
the 1839 voyage of the schooner Amistad and
her cargo of Africans bound for slavery in the
New World. It's a true tale of mutiny on the
high seas when the Africans, lead by Cinque, a
young African farmer, revolt and seize control
of the ship. The liberated Africans then start for
home, but instead of reaching Africa, they wind
up in New England. The results of these events,
and the trial that ensued became front-page
news. Were Cinque and the others rebellious
slaves and mutineers? Were they property that
must be returned to its rightful owners? Or,
were they simply honest men and women trying
to regain their freedom? 113 pgs.
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The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (7-AD)
Nearly everyone has seen the musical The
Sound of Music, which is the most successful
musical of all time. The musical comes from
the true story of the Trapp family. This book
was written by Baroness Maria Augusta Trapp,
detailing her arrival at the Trapp house, the
months she spent there as a tutor (anxiously
awaiting the day when she could return to the
nunnery), her romance with the baron, and the
family's escape from Nazi-occupied Austria to
freedom in America. Read the real story of the
woman who brought music back into the life of
a grateful family.
000192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 10.25
Swiss Family Robinson
Observing how fascinated his children were
with the story of Robinson Crusoe, Johann
Wyss, a pastor in Bern, Switzerland, decided to
create his own Robinson - one with a family just
like his own, in order to entertain and instruct
his sons. Years later, Johann's son, Johann
Rudolf Wyss, who had become a librarian and
professor of philosophy, convinced his father to
allow him to complete and edit the charming
story. It was first published as the Swiss Family
Robinson in 1813 and has since been a favorite
of adults and children alike. Unabridged.
039841 Aladdin Classic . . . . . 7.99
6.15
61 chapters, 553 pgs pb. Includes reading
group guide at end of book.
036621 Bantam Classic . . . . . 4.95
3.95
This unabridged edition is also based on the
W.H.G. Kingston translation, the version
recommended for use with Total Language
Plus and Progeny Press study guides. 44
chapters, 338 pgs, pb.
4.05
This version is also based on the W.H.G.
Kingston translation, used by many study
guides. It provides the same content at a
lower price if you don't mind if the page
numbers may not match up exactly with the
guide. 44 chapters, 326 pgs, pb.
008328 Sterling Classic . . . . . 9.95
7.25
Hardcover, black/white illustrations, and
concluding questions. 61 chapters, 335 pgs.
001778 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.99
3.95
35 chapters, 192 pgs, pb.
049032 ☼Puffin Classic . . . . 4.99
3.55
Contains an introduction by Jon Scieszka, a
biographical author file, a list of characters,
discussion questions, activities, a “Did You
Know?” page, and a glossary. 486 pgs, pb.
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Swiss Family Robinson (6-8)
048572 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
5.50
Tale of the Cid and Other Stories of Knights
and Chivalry (7-AD)
021582 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
8.25
Tale of Two Cities (Charles Dickens) (9-12)
Imprisoned by the French aristocracy for many
years, Dr. Manette is finally released and joins
his daughter Lucie in London. There they meet
accused traitor Charles Darnay, who narrowly
escapes charges of treason. Darnay falls in love
with Lucie Manette and they marry. But, as the
fires of revolution sweep across France, all three
return to Paris where they are caught up in the
chaos. Only an act of supreme sacrifice can
save Darnay from certain doom.
002425 Bantam Classic . . . . . 4.95
3.95
Includes an afterword by Stephen Koch and
is 416 pgs, pb
5.75
Includes an introduction and notes by
Richard Maxwell, along with the original
illustrations by H.K. Browne, and is 488
pgs, pb.
Tales from King Arthur (8-AD)
Be swept away into the romantic world of
long ago. Arthurian tales have been passed
down through history, and Andrew Lang has put
together this selection of tales for all to enjoy.
As you read along you will be enamored by
a young boy being crowned king, the Knights
of the Round Table performing heroic deeds,
the quest for the Holy Grail, and the fight for
Guinevere's heart. Black-and-white illustrations
throughout the book add to the richness of the
tales. 141 pgs, pb. - elise
031645 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
Tales of the Arabian Nights (7-AD)
Deceived by his beloved wife, Sultan Schahriar
is certain that deep down, all women are as
deceitful as his wife. The Sultan decides that
the world is better off without all these wicked
women and his solution to the problem: marry
a new bride every evening and have her killed
in the morning. When the grand-vizir’s own
daughter Scheherazade asks to marry the Sultan,
he is reluctant to hand his daughter over, but her
amazing gift of weaving enchanting tales such
as Aladdin and his magic lamp and Sindbad
the Sailor work to captivate the Sultan so that
he spares her life evening after evening to hear
more of these wonderful stories. Comprised
of over 30 captivating folk and fairy tales, this
book is a great choice for a quick before-bedtime read! Wordsworth Classic. ~ Enh
031646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
3.95
☼Tartuffe and Other Plays (12-AD)
This collection contains seven plays by the
great French author Moliere, including Tartuffe,
School for Wives, School for Husbands, Critique
of the School for Wives, Ridiculous Precieuses,
Versailles Impromptu, and Don Juan. Translated
and with an introduction by Donald M. Frame.
Includes a foreword by Virginia Scott which
places the seventeenth century playwright in
historical context. 408 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
003646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
5.75
Tempest (9-12)
Prospero, a magician, and his lovely daughter,
Miranda, live on an enchanted island, which
they inhabited after being forced to leave their
homeland. Their servants are their only company – Ariel, an invisible sprite, and Caliban, a
witch’s large son. Their daily existence is upset
by the arrival of a shipwrecked crew, among
whom is a handsome prince. This final work of
Shakespeare is marked by all of the classic elements of a good play – timeless lines, a complex
plot, and a joyous ending. ~ Melissa
006124 Thrift Edition . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
Ten P’s in a Pod (8-AD)
In the days before 15-passenger vans, before
30-foot long travel trailers or motor homes could
be seen cruising the interstate, even before there
where many interstate highways, an extended
road trip was an undertaking of immense proportions. Especially when the family involved
consisted of parents and eight children! This is
the amazing and encouraging story of a family
on a mission – a mission of evangelism that
takes them on more than a million miles of
North American roads in the 1950s and ‘60s.
Along the way they will have to deal with truant officers (as they home school in a day and
age when most people have never even heard
of such a thing); have faith that a handful of
coins will feed the family each day; and witness
to hundreds and thousands of people through
their messages, music, and other talents. It is an
inspiring true story of a family that wholeheartedly embarks upon a journey that sets them
apart as a unique and unusual tool of Almighty
God. This well-written, often humorous book
is a great story of faith and unity for the whole
family. 198 pgs, hc. ~ Zach
035409 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 14.95
041166 Audiobook CDs . . . 30.00 19.95
6-CD set runs 415 minutes and is read by
author. Includes a bonus CD with music
and Scripture used by the Pent family.
Their Eyes Were Watching God (10-AD)
029100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
7.25
Things Fall Apart (10-AD)
This milestone in African literature was written by Chinua Achebe and published in 1958.
It gives a truthful look at tribal life in Nigeria
before and after the coming of colonialism.
It tells about the violence, suffering, and war
that existed but also shares a sense of tradition, ritual, and social unity. The main story is
about a village leader named Okonkwo who is
controlled by fear of failure and weaknesses.
Colonialism comes to Umuofia and forever
changes the culture Okonkwo has grown up
with. It’s a rather depressing but accurate look at
what the transition from tribal life to colonialism
was like. A glossary of Ibo words and phrases is
included. 214 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
009368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00
8.50
Through the Looking Glass (Carroll) (9-AD)
And What Alice Found There is the subtitle to this charming sequel to Lewis Carroll's
infamous Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Once again, the heroine Alice finds herself in
a fantastic world after she ventures through the
looking glass over the mantel in the drawingroom. In this strange and exciting lookingglass land, everything is reversed and the
scenery is a larger-than-life chess game full of
live chessmen, kings and queens, and strange
mythological creatures. Before Alice knows it,
she has become a pawn in a bizarre game of
chess, along with famous nursery rhyme figures
such as Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledee and
Tweedledum, and the White Knight. Try every
chess move for yourself as the book goes along
(a handy diagram is included for the chesschallenged, such as myself). This unabridged,
paperback edition is a delightful tale for children
of all ages. This whimsical fantasy contains
memorable poetry, including the often quoted
"Jabberwocky," along with fifty black-and-white
original illustrations by John Tenniel. Together,
they help to make this cherished story come to
life right in your hands. - elise
006126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
2.05
The Time Machine (7-AD)
The unabridged, classic tale of time travel
adventure by H.G.Wells. In the onset of the
story, the man dubbed "The Time Traveler," is
showing his friends the miniature version of the
life-sized travel machine that he is working on.
As an editor, psychologist, narrator, and other
friends second-guess and debate with him, the
time traveler has answers for all of their questions. Just how is time travel possible? It seems
as though his friends are merely pretending to
understand, as the concept is much too mindblowing for any of them. The Time Traveler
gives them a taste of what happens when one
time travels and sends his miniature on a trip.
Before all of their eyes, it disappears! It still
doesn't seem believable. What happens in
a couple days when they are all at The Time
Traveler's house, waiting to meet him for dinner, and there's no sign of him? He eventually
appears, looking as if he were run over by a
truck, and he has plenty of stories to tell. It
turns out he just finished the real time machine
and went on his very own incredible journey
far, far into the future. Will his respected, wise
colleagues finally accept his story as true?
000952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
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006127 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 2.00
1.65
Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn (7-AD)
This edition is a nice package of both stories,
and I recommend reading them back-to-back
as they compliment one another so well. In
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, you will see
life through the eyes of an energetic boy named
Tom Sawyer. As you read, you will enjoy a
summertime of adventure, pranks, punishments,
villains, and young love. In Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn, you will see life through the
eyes of a boy who nobody wants. Join him and
his friend Jim (a runaway slave) as they float
down the Mississippi River on their raft as they
mature into young men. These two lighthearted stories will bring a smile to your face; however, do take caution as there is a large amount
of crude racial language used. Unabridged, pb,
396 pages. A Wordsworth Classic. - elise
031648 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Twelfth Night (9-AD)
Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most
popular comedies. Revolving around the main
ideas of “mistaken identities and unrequited
love,” this play explores the complicated, intermingled relationships among the main characters of Orsino, Olivia, Viola, and Cesario.
Several editions are available. ~ Enh
031649 Wordsworth Ed. . . . . 4.99
3.95
Edited by Cedric Watts, this edition includes
an introduction by Watts as well as additional notes on the play and a word glossary. 128 pgs, pb, unabridged.
038079 Pelican Edition . . . . . 7.00
4.95
This edition is slightly edited with an introduction by Jonathan Crewe, and includes
notes describing unfamiliar terms beneath
the text; 92 pgs, pb.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
(7-AD)
The classic novel by Jules Verne is reprinted
in this thrift edition, complete and unabridged.
Probably Verne’s best work, the novel tells
exciting stories about a deep-sea submarine that
explores the deepest parts of the ocean. With
underwater exploration, sunken ships, giant
squids, cannibals, Atlantis, and many adventures, the book has provided entertainment and
inspiration for generations. Memorable characters like Captain Nemo, Ned Land, and the
Professor captivate readers, as does the famous
Nautilus (the submarine). The inspiration for
many science fiction writers, as well as numerous films, this book will be enjoyed by children
and adults alike. 270 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
Trial (Thrift Edition) (9-AD)
2.95
Written in 1914 and published posthumously 023447 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
in 1925, this dark novel by Franz Kafka tells the
tale of Josef K., a young man who is arrested Uncle Tom’s Cabin (8-AD)
This controversial novel by Harriet Beecher
for a crime he didn’t commit. Throughout his
ordeal, Josef K. is subjected to nonsensical rules Stowe remains an American classic. The story
and bureaucracy, raising timeless issues about focuses on Uncle Tom, a long-suffering slave,
the role of government and the nature of justice. and provides a glimpse into the harsh history
Translated by David Wyllie. 165 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa of slavery in America. It also shows how Tom’s
046252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
2.95 love for people and faith in Christ helped him
through a harsh and unfair life. All the editions
listed below are unabridged versions. ~ Rachel
001340 Aladdin Classic . . . . . 6.99
5.50
Troilus and Cressida (7-AD)
This edition includes a reading guide with a
Set during the later years of the Trojan War,
few discussion questions, and a few recomShakespeare’s play tells the story of Troilus, a
mended activities. 696 pgs, pb.
Trojan prince, and Cressida, the daughter of a
3.25
Trojan priest who has defected to the Greek side. 032330 Dover Thrift Ed . . . . 4.00
Includes the original preface, but no other
This play is classified as one of Shakespeare’s
extras. 380 pgs, pb.
tragedies, and its characters constantly question
7.25
values—including hierarchy, honor, and love— 038080 Penguin Classic . . . 10.00
This edition includes an introduction by Ann
that were important during their time (and are
Douglas and is 630 pgs, pb.7.75
still important today). Introductory material at
the beginning of the book provides background
information about the theaters of Shakespeare’s Utopia (9-AD)
time, as well as historical information, publica- This classic work by Sir Thomas More was first
tion information, and more. Helpful footnotes published in 1516. In this work, More envisions
appear throughout the text of the play, providing a patriarchal island kingdom where there was
“translations” and further explanations of dif- religious tolerance, all goods were communityficult words. The play is 140 pgs, plus 49 pgs of owned, and there was no violence, sexual
discrimination or vice. Available versions are
introductory material. pb. ~ Lisa
046151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
5.75 described below. ~ Lisa
046253 Dover Thrift . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
This inexpensive edition is an unabridged
version of the standard translation. 85 pbs,
Trumpeter of Krakow (9-12)
pb.
Joseph and his family have given their word to
6.15
protect the Great Tarnov Crystal and now may 030466 Norton Critical Edtn . 7.99
This edition was translated and edited by
have to give their lives to keep the oath.
Robert M. Adams and is 134 pgs pb.
002056 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.75
Tom Sawyer, Detective
In this lesser-known tale of Tom Sawyer and
Huck Finn, the two boys arrive in Arkansas to
find Tom's Uncle Silas pursued by two dangerous thugs. Overjoyed at the chance to try out
their new mail-order detective kit, Tom and
Huck embark on a rollicking adventure wherein
the boys get involved with stolen diamonds,
meet a mysterious stranger, find a body in a
shallow grave, and learn that Uncle Silas has
confessed to a murder he didn't commit! 71
pgs. An Evergreen Classic.
013624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
To Kill a Mockingbird (7-12)
1962 Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction. Scout
and Jem Finch witness prejudice in the depression-era South when their father, a lawyer,
defends a black man accused of rape. By Harper
Lee, 376 pgs, pb.
013819 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.95
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Vicar of Wakefield (9-12)
The only novel by Oliver Goldsmith, this book
is nonetheless a masterful story of an unworldly
vicar whose faith is not dependent upon good
circumstances. Full of wisdom, charm, and
comedy, this tale has been a classic since it was
first published in 1766. ~ Melissa
028408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
Vindication of the Rights of Women Thrift
Edition (10-AD)
This book by Mary Wollstonecraft is considered to be the first great manifesto of women’s
rights and is a must read for anyone interested in
the history of the women’s rights movement or
feminism. In it, Wollstonecraft fights for equality, and especially equality in education, arguing that it is differences in education, not biological inferiorities that make women less intelligent and more emotional. The basis for many
feminist arguments are included, but be aware
that the book is not written from a Christian
perspective and may include arguments and
statements that do not parallel the views of some
Christians. This is the complete and unabridged
book, which was originally published in 1792
and has been republished here in this pb thrift
edition. 202 pgs. ~ Rachel
004238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
Virgil Eclogues and Georgics (7-AD)
This book contains two of Virgil’s most revered
poems, translated into English for easy reading.
This thrift edition comes at a great price and
includes the complete unabridged translation of
both the Eclogues and the Georgics by James
Rhoades. The Eclogues is the story of simple
shepherds struggling with unrequited love while
tending their flocks amid the civil war following Julius Caesar’s assassination. The Georgics
rejoices in Italy and the country’s beauty, values
of rustic piety, pleasures of family life, and the
vitality of the Italian people. Two great poems in
one handy book. 100 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
023451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
Walden; Or, Life in the Woods (9-AD)
Henry David Thoreau was a 19th century environmentalist who built a cabin on the shores of
Walden Pond outside Concord, Massachusetts.
For two years and two months (during 18451847), Thoreau lived in his cabin, where he
lived simply and aimed to be self-sufficient. He
farmed, observed nature, surveyed, and wrote
in his journal. This classic of the American
Romantic period expresses the spirit of New
England Transcendentalism through accounts
of Thoreau’s daily life, detailed nature writing,
and meditations on society, government, human
existence, and more. 216 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
046094 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
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War and Peace (7-AD)
Considered one of the world’s greatest masterpieces, Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, provides
an in-depth view of Russian society during
the times of the Napoleonic Wars. Although
this book introduces the reader to over 500
characters, the story mostly centers on the
three aristocratic families of the Bezukhovs, the
Bolkonskys, and the Rostovs; and chronicles
their lives during the tumultuous times of the
early nineteenth century. Written from Tolstoy’s
point of view that history cannot be altered and
that man can do nothing to influence it, this
book readily displays Tolstoy’s mastery as an
author in the face of his unconventional historical perspective. A whopper of a paperback at
964 pgs. A Wordsworth Classic. ~ Enh
031652 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
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Where the Broken Heart Still Beats (7-AD)
When Cynthia Ann Parker was just a young
girl, Comanche Indians raided her family's
fort, plundered their belongings, left some of
her family for dead, and captured her and two
siblings. In 1860, 25 years after the capture,
Cynthia now goes by the name, Naduah, is married to a Comanche warrior chief and has three
children. She doesn't remember anything before
the People took her. So when she is captured by
Texas Rangers and U.S cavalry troops and taken
to some of her surviving relatives to live, she
experiences great grief. The Parker family labels
Cynthia Ann and her daughter as "savages" and
want to change their ways back to those of
white people. The only Parker who seems to
understand and befriend her is twelve-year-old
Lucy. Cynthia Ann wants nothing more than to
be reunited with her real family and does not
want to alter her ways, nor does she want Prairie
Flower, her infant daughter, to lose her culture.
Grandfather promises that he will take Cynthia
Ann to visit her family, but war breaks out,
making it impossible. Will Cynthia Ann ever be
reunited with her husband and other children?
The story is based on a real person; however,
author Carolyn Meyer develops fictional Lucy,
which she uses to help tell the story.
026542 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
5.95
White Fang (7-12)
Classic story of a wolf-dog who struggles with
his identity and eventually becomes a partially
domesticated pet who is loved and accepted by
a human family. Much of the book is told from
The War of the Worlds (9-AD)
Although not a new idea today, interplanetary the point of view of the wolves. Black and white
travel was an original idea at the time H.G. illustrations scattered throughout the book.
3.55
Wells wrote this title. Horrifying readers in its 018536 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
day, The War of the Worlds is an imaginative
account of hostile creatures from Mars invading ☼Wish You Well (8-AD)
Set in the 1940s in rural Virginia, this moving
Earth. Moving about in metal contraptions, they
leave behind a trail of destruction as they plow novel evokes the struggles of a family trying
down buildings and anything else in their path to overcome tragedy. Twelve-year-old Lou(isa)
with deadly heat rays, making humans desper- and seven-year-old Oz are sent from New York
ate to simply survive. Their sudden appear- City to their great-grandmother Louisa’s Virginia
ance and seemingly indestructible bodies leave farm after a car accident kills their father and
humans utterly bewildered, with little hope of leaves their mother in a coma. The children are
ridding themselves of these terrifying creatures ill-prepared for the rugged Appalachian lifestyle,
and their grandmother finds herself in a legal
from Mars.
006132 Dover Thrift Ed. . . . . 2.50
2.05 battle to save her land from industrial interests.
With patience, perseverance, and love, the family adapts to their new life and even has some
Warriors Don't Cry (7-10)
A stirring account of the forced integration of triumphs among the sorrow. A letter from the
Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas by author (with photos of his family), a reading
group guide, and suggestions for getting started
one of the "Little Rock Nine."
009582 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95 in genealogy are included. By David Baldacci.
420 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
048309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99
9.95
Watership Down (9-AD)
I remember reading this classic in high school
and initially despising the book. Thankfully, by
the end, I came to really appreciate and love Wit and Wisdom of the American Presidents
the novel and its various levels of meaning. (9-12)
On the surface, the book is about a society of "Few men have virtue enough to withstand the
rabbits who are forced to flee their home while highest bidder." "An honorable defeat is betit’s being destroyed by a land developer. They ter than a dishonorable victory." These quotes
travel the English countryside, dodging all kinds by George Washington and Millard Fillmore,
of danger, looking for a safe place to live. With respectively, are just two of over 400 quotes
themes of freedom, survival, the need for a from American presidents contained in this
home, acceptance of different cultures, ethics, book. The book is arranged chronologically by
and human nature, the story about a group of president, and gives the life dates, years of presirabbits is surprisingly entertaining and moving. dency, and party affiliation of each chief executive from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
476 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
1.65
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Wonder Book (7-AD)
A collection of author Nathaniel Hawthorne's
retelling of 6 well known tales in Greek mythology. As fictional narrator Eustace Bright recounts
the tales of "The Golden Touch," "The Three
Golden Apples," "The Gorgon's Head," The
Chimaera," The Paradise of Children," and "The
Miraculous Pitcher," you will meet the such
characters as King Midas, Hercules, Medusa,
and Pandora. Although dramatic license was
taken in the retellings (the "classical" aspects
of the legends may not be well preserved),
this book nonetheless remains a good way to
introduce children to several of the best known
heroes and monsters of Greek mythology.
024685 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
2.50
Words by Heart (7-10)
Lena can recite the Scriptures by heart.
Hoping to make her beloved papa proud of her
and to make her white classmates notice her
"Magic Mind" instead of her black skin, Lena
vows to win the Bible-quoting contest, but
winning does not bring Lena what she expects.
Instead of honor, violence and death erupt and
strike the one she loves most dearly. Lena, who
has believed in vengeance, must now learn
how to forgive. "A many-layered book. Ouida
Sebestyen has wrapped story in poetry, wrapped
me with it, too, caught me and held me, made
me feel." - Cynthia King, The New York Times.
001990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50
4.25
Wuthering Heights (9-12)
This classic novel by Emily Bronte tells of
the great and terrible love between Catherine
Earnshaw and Heathcliff. As a young boy,
Heathcliff is adopted by Catherine’s father and
falls in love with Catherine. When Mr. Earnshaw
dies, Catherine’s brother bullies Heathcliff until
he leaves their home. Catherine marries another
man and even has a child, and Heathcliff
assumes she has forgotten him. He returns years
later, a bitter though wealthy man, and begins
to take unthinkable revenge for his childhood of
abuse and neglect. The lonely English moorland
where the novel takes place, characters that
are violent, sweet, and memorable, and a love
story that is as tragic as it is genuine make this a
must-read classic. This Wordsworth Classic edition is complete and unabridged, with a twenty
page introduction discussing the author and
analyzing the novel. The Thrift Edition includes
the complete, unabridged text first published in
1847. Both are 248 pgs, pb.~ Rachel
005160 Wordworth Classic . . 4.99
3.95
006135 Thrift Edition . . . . . . 3.50
2.95
023594 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 21.75
Yearling (Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings) (9-12)
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1939. Set in
the backwoods of Florida, it’s the story of lonely
12-year-old Jody Baxter’s relationship with his
father, his love for his pet fawn, and his passage
from boyhood to manhood.
019908 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
4.95
Young Goodman Brown and Other Short
Stories (9-AD)
Nathaniel Hawthorne was a 19th Century
New England writer known for his suspenseful
tales. This book contains seven of Hawthorne’s
best short stories, including Young Goodman
Brown, Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment, and The
Birthmark. 111 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
046093 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
1.65
Coloring books / paper dolls
My Own Eric Carle Coloring Books
Now you can enjoy Eric Carle's classic stories
coupled with your colorful pictures! These
coloring books look like the originals except
for one big difference - instead of Eric's eyecatching collages, the pictures are waiting to
be colored in by you! There is even room next
to the author information for you to paste your
own picture and write your own short bio.
JOKE BOOKS
Enjoy! - Melissa
031870 Very Busy Spider . . . 5.99
4.25
bob phillips joke books
Bob Phillips specializes in good, clean jokes 031871 Very Hungry Caterpillar
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4.25
the whole family can enjoy. If you're looking for a lot of laughs, check out one of these joke
books for an entertaining read.
World's Greatest Good Clean Joke Book
“Sign on the cafeteria: Shoes required to eat
in the cafeteria.’ Someone wrote below that:
Socks can eat wherever they want.” You and
your children will delight in the collection of
poems in this volume. Did you hear about the
party next week? We have to go dressed in the
color of our husbands’ hair,” explained Mrs.
Jones. “Oh, dear!” replied Mrs. Smith, “I had
better not go!”
020275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
4.05 Listen & Color Books (PK-5)
These entertaining coloring-book-and-CD sets
allow you to listen to beloved children poems
Awesome Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids (3-8)
109 pages of hilarious knock-knock jokes. and fairy tales as you color! Favorite Poems
Some take some thinking to figure out, while for Children has 84 favorite poems to listen
others are a breeze! “Knock, Knock. Who’s to, and 39 scenes to color from the delightthere? Lionel. Lionel who? Lionel eat you if you ful verses. While coloring, you can listen to
come too close.” Or “Knock, knock. Who’s timeless favorites such as Eugene Fields, "Little
there? Gladys. Gladys who? Gladys not snow- Boy Blue," "Three Little Kittens" by Eliza Lee
ing.” These are just a couple examples of the Follen, and "Mary's Lamb" by Sara Josepha
knock knock jokes your kids will tell and retell! Hale. Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales has
035671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
4.05 40 illustrations of scenes from eight of his most
popular tales. The CD contains the complete
version of the first three tales you color, "The
Nutty Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids (3-8)
111 more pages of humorous knock-knock Ugly Duckling," "The Princess and the Pea,"
and "The Little Mermaid." The CDs are tucked
jokes for kids to enjoy.
014745 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
4.05 away inside the back cover of each paperback
coloring book. The illustrations in both books
are perfect for markers, colored pencils and
Jolly Jokes for Older Folks (AD)
A collection of jokes geared toward people sharp crayons to color in all the details. Ideal
with life experience. Jokes range from a multi- for travel or as an English or reading activity for
tude of topics including old age, the advantages younger children. ~ elise
5.75
of being male, church bulletin bloopers and EACH BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
more. You won’t find a dull moment here! 170 033453 Favorite Poems for Children
033454 Hans Christian Anderson Fairy Tales
pgs, pb. ~ Tasha
042486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
4.90
Dover Literature Coloring Books
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These delightful quality coloring books depict
☼Hilarious Adventures of Mish and Mash many ready-to-color illustrations from classic literature. Many of the coloring pages are
(3-8)
Mish and Mash are two monsters with a sense accompanied by adapted text from the story.
of humor! Join them as they present hundreds 32-48 pgs.
3.25
of funny, kid-friendly jokes in this colorfully EACH COLORING BOOK . . . . 3.95
illustrated book. There are knock-knock jokes 027433 Arabian Nights
and short “punchline” jokes (i.e. “What did the 038753 Beowulf
mom corn say to the baby corn? Where’s your 005383 Black Beauty
pop corn?”). There are also riddles, puzzles, 000515 Christmas Carol
optical illusions, tongue twisters, and other fun 030452 Favorite Fairy Tales
activities that go beyond ordinary joke books. 013961 Great Fairy Tale Illustrations
For example, there are rebus puzzles to decode, 005877 Great Scenes from Shakespeare's
Plays
messages you have to hold up to a mirror to see, match-the-punchline-to-the-joke activities, and 044085 Real Mother Goose
even instructions for drawing Mish and Mash. 013087 Treasure Island
038805 Velveteen Rabbit
158 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa
049034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
7.25 020853 War of the Worlds
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Dover Paper Dolls from Literature (PK+)
Like the historical paper dolls from this publisher, these high-quality paper dolls include
glossy, full-color cardstock dolls and paper
clothes. There are several outfits for each doll,
and occasionally, other accessories as well.
The dolls and outfits and detailed and realistic,
ready for hours of play. Dolls and clothes must
be carefully cut out to be used, but then will
be ready to act out any of your favorite scenes.
5.75
013489 Curious George
Includes Curious George doll and 48 fullcolor customes, including a pirate, fireman,
Indian chief, farmer, boy scout and more!
046525 Fairy Tale Weddings Paper Dolls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
8.25
Includes famous couples and characters
from popular fairy tales like Cinderella,
Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast,
The Frog Prince, The Princess and the Pea,
and Thumbelina. Each bride has her regular
outfit (included on the paper doll itself) and
her wedding dress, most of the rest of the
characters have no additional outfits.
046526 Favorite Storybook Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
4.95
Includes one girl paper doll with a wardrobe
of 8 different costumes the girl can use to
dress up like famous characters from her stories: Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Alice
from Alice in Wonderland, Becky from Tom
Sawyer, Mary from The Secret Garden,
Wendy from Peter Pan, Anne from Anne of
Green Gables, Heidi from (you guessed it!)
Heidi, and Pollyanna from Pollyanna.
013513 Great Characters of Shakespeare
Join actors Richard and Elizabeth as they
make their stage debut as characters from
one of William Shakespeare's immortal
plays. 30 costumes, complete with tights
and doublets, ruffled collars, caps, tartans,
floor-length robes, and elegant fur-trimmed
gowns represent 15 of Shakespeare's bestloved plays. Brief synopses of the plays
are included, allowing you to produce your
very own Shakespearean drama!
002767 Little Women . . . . . . 5.95
4.95
Features paper dolls of Meg, Jo, Beth, and
Amy and 16 different mid-Victorian outfits
to dress them in. Many of the outfits are
based on scenes from the novel.
031585 ☼Peter Pan . . . . . . . 9.99
8.25
013604 Pride and Prejudice
8 paper dolls include Elizabeth, Jane and
Lydia Bennet; Mrs. Bennet; Mr. Bingley, Mr.
Darcy; Lady Catherine; and Mr. Wickham.
It is apparent that the illustrator received her
inspiration from the motion picture, as the
48 period costumes depicted here closely
resemble those seen in the movie.
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Little House Paper Dolls: Big Woods Collection
The whole family’s here - Laura, Mary, Ma, Pa,
Baby Carrie, even Jack the bulldog. All dolls
are made of sturdy cardstock. Several authentic
19th-century outfits are included for each character (except Jack!). There are also two pullout
scenes: one of the cozy room inside the Little
House; the other of the garden.
020291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99
8.75
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Little Women Sticker Paper Dolls (PK-8)
These beautiful paper dolls bring to life the poignant story of the Little Women. Whether your
favorite character is the sensible Meg, vivacious
Jo, compassionate Beth, or artistic Amy, you are
sure to fall in love with these irresistibly charming dolls. Reusable sticker wardrobes feature
sleepwear, skirts and blouses, lacy pinafores,
and dresses for special occasions. 61 delightfully colored stickers also include an array of
accessories such as hair ribbons, belts, hats,
scarves, and toys. ~ Rachel
013575 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
4.95
Storybook Princess Sticker Paper Doll
032328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
1.25
AUDIOBOOKS / STORY TELLING AUDIOS
Frog and Toad Audio Collection (PK-AD)
Frog and Toad books have long been loved
by children and now you can enjoy all four of
the charming stories in this lovely audio format.
The author, Arnold Lobel, reads all four of his
books: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and
Toad All Year, Frog and Toad Together, and
Days with Frog and Toad. These are complete
and unabridged readings that will be enjoyed
over and over again. Comes on two CDs and
runs about 90 min. ~ Rachel
016738 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 12.95
Classic Children’s Book & Audio Sets (PK-3)
Professionally narrated audios help bring
your favorite characters from popular children’s
stories to life! You and your children will find
these dramatic readings, complete with music,
sound effects, and page turn signals, a highly
enjoyable experience. Read along with Mike
Mulligan, Curious George, and many more!
Please note that most sets now contain CDs.
EACH SET BELOW . . . . . . . . . 9.99
7.25
040412 Caps for Sale
016763 Frog and Toad Together
040414 Goodnight Moon
040417 Little Bear
018867 Madeline
040421 Runaway Bunny
018877 Story of Ferdinand
EACH SET BELOW . . . . . . . . 10.99
8.25
039031 Curious George Goes Camping
039032 George & Martha
039033 Giant Jam Sandwich
017326 Gingerbread Boy
012683 Katy & the Big Snow
017352 Little House
017355 Little Red Hen
043802 Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
038258 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shove
017357 Miss Nelson Is Missing
017379 Three Billy Goats Gruff
HarperCollins Unabridged Audiobook
016665 Amelia Bedelia . . . . 14.99
016691 Bear Called
Paddington . . . . . . . 17.95
016708 Bridge to Terabithia 25.95
016738 Frog & Toad Collection
Vol 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
003951 More Paddington . . 17.95
016830 Sarah, Plain and Tall 25.95
016847 Winnie-the-Pooh . . 22.00
CDs
10.95
12.95
18.95
12.95
12.95
18.95
15.95
Jim Weiss Story Telling CDs (PK-AD)
Sit back and enjoy a good listen with master
storyteller Jim Weiss. A true artist at both composition and vocals, Jim pumps life into classics
and tales ranging from humorous to historical.
We've received accolades from homeschoolers
and reviewers across the nation, not to mention
the numerous prestigious awards these products have garnered. After listening to several
sample tapes, we heartily agree! Great for road
trips, sick rooms, or just a quiet time of sharing
together, put on your imagination and one of
these CDs, and lose yourself for an hour or so in
a great adventure or lighthearted tale.
EACH CD (except noted) . . . 14.95 11.50
026518 American Tall Tales
002469 Animal Tales
003250 Arabian Nights
048508 ☼Best Love Stories in Song & Dance
046312 Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.95 26.50
010298 Celtic Treasures
043774 Coll. Rudyard Kipling’s Just So
Stories
007501 Egyptian Treasures: Mummies/Myths
030823 Famously Funny!
007899 Fairytale Favorites
007503 Galileo and the Stargazers
048509 ☼Giants! A Colossal Collection of Tales and Tunes
046313 Good Luck Duck
007864 Good Night (Bedtime)
007911 Greek Myths
010300 Heroes in Mythology
010819 Jewish Holiday Stories:
Chanukah, Purim, Passover
046314 Julius Caesar and The Story
of Rome
007888 Jungle Book
007870 King Arthur and His Knights
037705 Masters of the Renaissance
001784 Mystery! Mystery!
016970 Prince and the Pauper
016972 Queen's Pirate: Elizabeth I and Sir
Francis Drake
003254 Rip Van Winkle/Gulliver
035566 Romeo and Juliet
007913 Shakespeare for Children
003255 She & He: Adventures in
Mythology
007859 Sherlock Holmes for Children
003256 Tales From Cultures Far and Near
003257 Tales From the Old Testament
043777 Tale of Two Cities Audio
010818 Tell Me A Story!
035565 Thomas Jefferson’s America CD
003258 Three Musketeers & Robin Hood
043778 Treasury of Wisdom Audio
037706 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
026520 Uncle Wiggily's Storybook
Christianaudio Audiobooks (PK-AD)
030547 Andersen’s Fairy Tales Audio on 6 CDs . . . 21.98 18.75
030548 Don Quixote Audio on 4 CDs . . . . . . . . . . 18.98 16.25
030560 Wonderful Wizard of Oz Audio on 4 CDs . . . . 5.98
5.25
Focus on the Family Radio Theatre CDs
Wow! Movies on CD! With a full cast of
actors and realistic sound effects, these audio
versions of the classics are faithful to the original
stories - unlike some of their movie counterparts. Great for summer travel or listening to
as a family on one of those blustery winter evenings. Audio sets come attractively packaged
with information about the author, the theatre
cast, and a summary of the story.
I listened to one on the way to an exhibit.
The quality of the production and recording are
first-rate; even in the cab of a truck at highway
speeds, hearing the story clearly was not a problem. The stories are very well done.
EACH CD SET (except noted) 14.97 10.75
039999 Amazing Grace . . . 39.97 28.95
028621 At Home in Mitford 34.97 26.50
034244 At the Back of the North Wind
014849 ☼Ben Hur
014851 Billy Bud, Sailor
011195 Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom
026411 Chronicles of Narnia Complete Set . . . . . 39.99 28.95
014853 Father Gilbert Mysteries:
Soul in Torment
Healing/Secrets
Play's the Thing
037259 Father Gilbert Mysteries: Silver Cord/In Memoriam
033164 Hiding Place
009973 Legend of Squanto
012755 Les Miserables
011716 Luke Reports (Complete V1-V4) . . . . . . . . . 49.97 35.95
014241 ☼Screwtape Letters 39.99 28.95
Blackstone Audiobooks (PK-AD)
Listen to these wonderful recordings by
Blackstone Audiobooks as you cook, clean,
exercise, or drive! Each audio recording is a
direct reading from the unabridged book. The
readings are wonderfully acted out by the actor
or actress that is reading, as their dramatic
interpretations bring to life the many different
characters, and their use of tone helps you feel
exactly what the character is feeling. So, if
you don't have time to read the book for yourself, pop in one of these audiobooks and let it
read the book for you! Or, you can buy the
unabridged book and have your child silently
read along with the recording. No matter how
or where you use the audiobooks, you are guaranteed hours of listening enjoyment! Although
most of the audiobooks below are in CD format,
some are available in MP3 CD format. MP3
CDs can be played on a computer or on an
MP3-compatible CD player. - elise
041392 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
013899 Adv. of Huck. Finn . 23.95 15.75
010377 Adventures of Sherlock
Holmes . . . . . . . . . 32.95 21.50
010381 Adventures of Sherlock
Holmes MP3-CDs . . 29.95 19.50
010282 Adv. of Tom Sawyer 19.95 12.95
010564 Aeneid . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
010283 Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
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048271
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015743
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Animal Farm . . . . . 14.95
9.95
Anne of Avonlea . . 24.95 16.25
Anne of Grn Gables 24.95 16.25
Anne of the Island . 24.95 16.25
Around the World in . 80 Days . . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
Beowulf . . . . . . . . 14.95
9.95
Bronze Bow . . . . . 19.95 12.95
Canterbury Tales . . 29.95 19.50
Christmas Carol - 3 CDs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 17.75
Christmas Carol . . . 14.95
9.95
☼Elsie Dinsmore . . 55.00 35.75
☼Elsie Dinsmore MP3-CD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
☼Elsie’s Womanhood76.00 49.75
☼Elsie’s Womanhood MP3-CD . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
Five Little Peppers And How
They Grew - 6 CDs 55.00 35.75
Five Little Peppers And How
They Grew MP3 CD 29.95 19.50
Frankenstein, or the Modern
Prometheus . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
☼Gulliver’s Travels . 29.95 19.50
Hans Brinker MP3-CD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
Heart of Darkness . 19.95 12.95
Hiding Place . . . . . 19.95 12.95
Homer Box Set: Iliad and Odyssey . . . . . 29.95 19.50
House at Pooh Crnr 27.00 17.95
Huck Finn & Tom Sawyer
Among Indians . . . 35.95 23.50
Jane Eyre . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
☼Jo’s Boys . . . . . . . 90.00 58.95
☼Jo’s Boys MP3-CD 29.95 19.50
☼Joan of Arc . . . . . 99.00 64.75
☼Joan of Arc MP3-CD29.95 19.50
Johnny Tremain . . . 19.95 12.95
Journey to the Center of the Earth . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
Justin Morgan Had a Horse . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 11.25
Kim . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
☼Little Women . . . 123.00 80.50
☼Little Women MP3-CD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95 29.50
Merry Adventures of Robin Hood . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
Moby-Dick . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
Now We Are Six (Winniethe-Pooh) . . . . . . . . . 9.95
6.50
Oliver Twist . . . . . . 32.95 21.50
Otto Of The Silver Hand
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 15.75
Peter Pan . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
Pilgrim’s Progress . . 29.95 19.50
Pilgrim’s Progress MP3 CD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 16.25
☼Pride and Prejudice90.00 58.75
☼Pride and Prejudice MP3-CD . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
Quo Vadis . . . . . . . 123.00 80.25
Quo Vadis MP3-CD 44.95 29.25
Railway Children . . 55.00 35.75
Railway Children MP3-CD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
Red Badge of Courage19.95 12.95
Robinson Crusoe . . 19.95 12.95
Scarlet Letter . . . . . 19.95 12.95
Shane . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
Silas Marner . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
010498 Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll
and Mr. Hyde . . . . . 19.95 12.95
010532 Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde MP3-CD 19.95 12.95
014283 Swiss Family Robinson 29.95 19.50
041400 Tale of Troy . . . . . . 24.95 16.25
014299 Tale of Two Cities . 34.95 22.75
048890 ☼Tales From Shakespeare
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00 58.95
048891 ☼Tales From Shakespeare MP3-CD . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
010573 Three Musketeers . . 39.95 25.95
024308 Tom Sawyer . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
024319 Tom Sawyer MP3 CDs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
014304 Treasure Island . . . 16.95 11.25
013408 Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under The Sea . . . . 19.95 12.95
015759 ☼Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea . . . . 81.00 52.95
015763 ☼Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea MP3-CD29.95 19.50
010553 Uncle Tom’s Cabin 24.95 16.25
010559 Uncle Tom’s Cabin MP3-CDs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95 29.25
041401 War of the Worlds . 19.95 12.95
004048 ☼Watership Down 39.95 25.95
004057 ☼Watership Down MP3-CD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 19.50
041402 When We Were Very Young
(Winnie-the-Pooh) . . 9.95
6.50
013414 White Fang and Call Of
The Wild . . . . . . . 19.95 12.95
014337 Wind in the Willows 16.95 11.25
014340 Winnie-the-Pooh . . 24.00 15.75
013418 Winnie-the-Pooh Audio
Set – 8 CDs . . . . . . 24.95 16.25
Features the unabridged readings of Winniethe-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When
We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six.
The stories and poems are read by Peter
Dennis. 8 CDs, 10 hours of playing time.
Naxos Audiobook CDs (6-AD)
Read by a variety of experienced voices,
each of these audio books combines classic
literature with classical music to bring you
hours of engaging listening. The books have
been abridged for reading, and a few, including Canterbury Tales, have been abridged and
modernized as well. Each feature contains 2,
3, or 4 CDs, as reflected by the different prices.
031159 Adventure of Sherlock Holmes V 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.98 17.75
031160 Aeneid . . . . . . . . . . 28.98 22.50
031161 Call of the Wild . . . 22.98 17.75
031162 Canterbury Tales I . 22.98 17.75
031163 Canterbury Tales II . 22.98 17.75
031169 Gulliver's Travels . . 22.98 17.75
031170 Iliad . . . . . . . . . . . 22.98 17.75
005997 Jane Eyre . . . . . . . . 17.98 13.95
031172 Moby Dick . . . . . . . 28.98 22.50
031174 Pilgrim's Progress . . 28.98 22.50
031175 Pride and Prejudice 22.98 17.75
031176 Red Badge of Courage28.98 22.50
041600 Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Other
Stories . . . . . . . . . . 17.98 13.95
041602 Tale of Troy . . . . . . 17.98 13.95
Coral Island MP3 Format CD (PK-AD)
027196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 17.95
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YOUR STORY HOUR AUDIOS (PK-AD)
Don’t waste that valuable educational time
in the car. Use it for character development,
learning history, or just for good entertainment. Originally designed for a radio audience,
these stories are professionally written, enacted,
recorded and produced, complete with music
and sound effects. Stories are from the Bible,
history, literature and everyday life. Albums
generally contain 12 half-hour cassettes. Join
Uncle Dan, Aunt Sue and Aunt Carole for
inspiring excitement and entertainment.
Kid’s Favorites
This set includes fourteen great characterbuilding stories that are Your Story Hour’s most
popular tales from the Adventures in Life Series.
Through the stories about young children and
teenagers facing different trials and adventures,
listeners will learn about answered prayer, love,
loyalty, courtesy, God’s watchful care, honesty,
faithfulness, peer pressure, and so much more.
This set contains four CDs.
037527 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 17.95
Patterns of Destiny - Album 7
Joan of Arc, John Bunyan, Albert Schweitzer,
George Mueller, Florence Nightingale, Clara
Barton, Louis Pasteur, Dwight L. Moody, John
Wanamaker, George W. Carver, Keith Argraves.
017161 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 34.95
Patterns of Destiny Activity Book
Like the Heritage of Our Country Activity Book
listed above, this large activity book , this large
activity book provides lots of corresponding
worksheets for the Patterns of Destiny album.
012770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50
Adventures in Life CDs
See description in our Bible section.
EACH ALBUM . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
034357
#1 - Album 8
034358
#2 - Album 9
034359
#3 - Album 10
034360
#4 - Album 11
34.95
Great Stories Albums on CD
See description in our Bible section.
EACH VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 17.95
Your Story Hour Biographical CDs (PK-AD)
027873 Volume 1
027877 Volume 5
These audio stories are about people who 027874 Volume 2
037524 Volume 6
contributed to our society in various ways. 027875 Volume 3
037526 Volume 7
Running time for each story is between 48 and 027876 Volume 4
041766 Volume 8
56 minutes.
EACH SINGLE CD . . . . . . . . . 5.95
3.95
034367 H-1 to H-5 CDs . . . 29.75 19.95
MOVIES
This set includes the first five audios from
We have selected a small sampling of videos
the Heritage of Our Country Album. With
that are used in various curriculums or that we
two 30-minute stories per disc, you’ll hear
carry study guides for. We own some of these
the stories of Columbus planning his voyage,
and have watched them countless times (espethe early Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving,
cially the Anne of Green Gables and Anne of
the story of the US flag, Benjamin Franklin,
Avonlea sets). We hope you enjoy them also.
Abraham Lincoln giving the Gettysburg
Address and an additional Lincoln-themed
Learning With the Movies (all ages)
story. An entertaining way to learn about
Constantly asked for educational movie recearly American history. ~ Rachel
ommendations which could be incorporated
034362 H-8: Thomas Alva Edison CD
into different areas of study, former actress Beth
Featuring "Thomas Edison" and "Edward Bok Holland has created this extensive resource to
Story."
help her fellow homeschoolers utilize films in
034363 H-9: Alexander Graham Bell CD
the classroom. The guide is organized chronoFeaturing, "Alexander Graham Bell Part 1" and logically, offering suggestions for films relating
"Part 2."
to time periods beginning with Bible times and
034361 H-10: The Wright Brothers CD
stretching through the 1900's. Additional listFeaturing "Bicycles & Kites" and "Partners in ings are arranged by category, including music/
Flight."
arts, biographies, a large family films section,
034365 P-7: Louis Pasteur CD
sports, science/nature, literature, etc. In each
Featuring, "Solving the Riddle" and "Man section, the individual recommendations are
against Microbe."
organized alphabetically. Along with each title
034366 P-8: Louis Pasteur CD
is the year the film was made, a cast list, a rating
Featuring, "Mad Dogs" and "The Strange Case done on a scale devised by the author, a sumof Moody," "Watch and Spy."
mary of the movie in which the author provides
general information as well as her personal
Heritage of Our Country - Album 6
opinion and any objectionable material parColumbus, Pilgrims, the U.S. flag, Benjamin ents may need to consider, and in what format
Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Walter Reed, the movie can be found (DVD, video, or TV).
Booker T. Washington, Thomas Edison, This guide contains tons of film suggestions for
Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright Brothers, just about any area of study you would like to
Charles Lindbergh.
supplement. Spiral bound, 174 pgs. - Melissa
017160 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 34.95 001913 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 27.95
Heritage of Our Country Activity Book
Keyed to each story in Heritage of Our
Country, this 3-ring binder is crammed with fun
things to do. It includes puzzles, fun activities,
and coloring pages that correspond to the stories. Includes story line and answer key.
012769 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50
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Family Guide to Classic Movies (PK-AD)
The shortage of truly "family" movies is one that
plagues nearly every family today. We normally
have a pizza night on Saturday, and it's the job
of whoever runs in to town to pick up a movie,
too. Well, nobody likes that job - it's just so
hard to find a movie that everyone can enjoy!
The author of this guide had a similar problem
finding movies to share with the family, so with
the guidance of his uncle, a classic film buff,
he started exploring the movies of the "classic"
Hollywood era. To his surprise, he found most
of the movies entertaining, interesting, and often
even uplifting, with a positive moral and life lessons. Receiving a positive response from friends
and family, he put together this guide to over
500 movies from the 1930s to 1960s to help
everyone find great family movies. The movies
are organized alphabetically, and each entry
features information such as the year, if it was
in color, the film studio, the genre, the writers
and director, as well as a synopsis of the storyline and any awards won. He also included an
alphabetical listing of biographies of some of
the biggest stars, so those of us young'uns that
don't have the foggiest clue who Errol Flynn is
can look it up. If you dread trips to the video
store, you might want to turn back the clock and
give this one a try. A Parent's Choice award
winner. - Jess
029700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95 10.95
Anne of Green Gables (PK-AD)
Anne Shirley is an outspoken, adventurous
orphan with a temper as fiery as her red hair which she loathes. When a misunderstanding
lands Anne on the doorstep of Matthew and
Marilla Cuthbert, she falls in love with them and
their home at once. In Anne of Green Gables,
Anne arrives at the Cuthberts, where she'll have
to convince them to let her stay, despite the
misadventures she constantly gets herself into.
In the sequel, Anne has matured - although she
is still quite outspoken and adventurous! - into
a young woman. Anne has moved away from
Green Gables and is teaching at a school for
girls. In the Continuing Story, Anne moves to
New York, where she meets city life head on.
Her story also follows the war effort in Europe,
and eventually Anne ends up once again on
Prince Edward Island.
EACH DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 21.50
017145 Anne of Green Gables DVD
017146 Anne of Avonlea DVD
017143 Anne of Green Gables Continuing
Story DVD
Little House on the Prairie Series DVDs
Originally airing thirty years ago in 1974, the
television adaptation of the Little House books
was loved by viewers of all ages, and people
continue to enjoy the reruns today. My sisters
and I always used to watch episode reruns,
and we very much enjoyed seeing the whole
Ingalls family personified on film, and watching
the adventures of the pioneer family and their
struggles to make a life for themselves on the
prairie. We offer you here several complete
seasons of the Little House television series on
DVD, along with selected special episodes on
DVD. Each complete season features over 20
episodes and is about 20 hours in length, while
the series pilot and special run 90-95 minutes.
024978 Series Pilot . . . . . . . 14.98 12.95
026502 Christmas DVD . . . . 9.98
8.50
EACH SEASON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
024979 Season 1
030815 Season 7
024981 Season 4
030816 Season 8
030814 Season 6
034789 Season 9
Little House on the Prairie Movie Box Set
Although the beloved television series ended
in 1983, Pa, Ma, Mary, Laura, and friends
returned to the screen in three made-for-TV
movies, which are all included in this souvenir
set. Titles include Look Back to Yesterday, Bless
All the Dear Children, and The Last Farewell.
An interview with Melissa Gilbert, a documentary on the making of the films, and more extras
are also included in the set. Includes five DVDs
with a total running time of seven hours.
003397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
Get to the Point Magnetic Bookmarks (K-AD)
These reusable bookmarks are great for marking your place in student texts, teacher editions,
and even regular books you’re reading. I use
them myself because I dislike bulky bookmarks
and don’t want to dog-ear all my novels. Each
thin magnetic marker slips over a page and the
magnetic pull is strong enough so it connects
to itself through the page (usually just connects
through a single page, not multiple). The markers are about .5” tall and 2” long (so 1” on each
side of the page). It’s great to be able to mark
a page and know that the marker won’t slip or
come out. The magnetic markers even come
to a point on the end, so you can point to the
exact line that you want to come back to. These
functional magnetic bookmarks are great for a
variety of uses. Available in a set of 8 or in a
box of 25, each with a variety of bright colors.
~Rachel
026807 Set of 8 . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
3.25
004176 ☼Box of 25 . . . . . . . 6.95
5.50
Gone with the Wind DVD (5-AD)
Based on Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize
winner, David Selznick’s Gone with the Wind
tells the story of the classic Civil War romance
between Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh) and
Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). “Originating from
restored picture and audio elements, this is
Gone with the Wind’s sharpest and most visually splendid home edition yet.” Color, 238
minutes. ~ Enh
007880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 ☼Book Darts (K-AD)
Mark your spot with Book Darts—no more
bent corners, paper clips, or sticky tabs! These
☼Secrets of Jonathan Sperry DVD (PK-AD)
God has ingrained in each of us a desire to ingenious metal tabs slide over the edge of the
make an impact on our world and to know that page to securely hold your place. The 1” tabs
our life does matter to others. Told through the are made of thin metal that won’t harm the
eyes of twelve year-old Dustin, this delightful pages, and they’re shaped like arrow “pointers”
family film will inspire your entire family to so you can unobtrusively mark specific lines of
make those small decisions that have eternal text. These durable, reusable tabs come in an
impact! Dustin spends his summer mowing the assortment of colors per set (copper, silver, and
lawn of an elderly man from his church, and gold). Choose from a package of 18 tabs or a set
through this experience he learns the value of of 50 tabs contained in tin. ~ Lisa
3.95
friendships, forgiveness, and the effects of a 004165 Sleeve of 18 . . . . . . . 4.95
6.25
life truly lived for God. Family members of all 004169 Tin of 50 . . . . . . . . . 7.95
ages will be encouraged to look at their own
circle of influence and how they may positively Time to Read Digital Clock and Bookmark
impact others for Christ. My family laughed, (K-AD)
This little bookmark serves a dual purpose—
rejoiced and even cried as we watched Dustin
learn about what truly matters in life. 96 min. keeping your place (in the book) and keeping
the time! This 3” rigid plastic clip bookmark has
~Deanne
000169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 18.95 a small digital clock displaying the current time.
(Note: it is not a timer.) It runs on a standard
watch/electronic 1.55v battery. ~ Lisa
EACH BOOKMARK . . . . . . . . 3.95
3.25
INCIDENTALS
045447 Blue
045448 Purple
Animal Bookmarks
These fun bookmarks are both practical and DoodleMarks (PK-AD)
6.50
cute! More durable than normal paper book- EACH DOODLEMARK . . . . . . 7.99
marks, these hard plastic bookmarks clip onto 049703 Jungle Fun
the pages of books to effectively hold your 049704 Lil’ Lady Bug
place. They are shaped like the animals/bugs 049705 Wild Racer
they picture, brightly colored, and up to 4" long.
Most of the bookmarks (with the exception of
the ladybug and the bee) come in 2-3 assorted
colors. Unfortunately, we cannot fulfill specific
color requests, but if you order more than one of
a particular style, we will assort. Everyone will
want to use these bookmarks!
EACH ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
0.95
030729 Alligator
023868 Ladybug
023863 Bee
023869 Lizard
030730 Big Cats
030731 Monkey
023864 Bookworm 035494 Octopus
023865 Butterfly
022947 Owl
023866 Cat
035495 Penguin
035493 Dog 030732 Teddy
022945 Elephant
033605 Shark
023867 Frog
022949 Turtle
022946 Horse
Book Lights
Lightwedge Original LED Book Light
This sleek book light is much different than the
traditional book light. It's made from opticalgrade acrylic lenses and are flat sheets that
cover an entire book page. Two bright LED
lights are housed in the handle of the sheet,
which hangs out the side of the book. The light
is directed through a tapered lens so all the light
is distributed brightly and evenly on the page
where you need it. None of the light escapes to
bother disturb others around you, and the LED
lights don’t get hot. Simply lay the lens directly
on the page and read through it. This version is
available in black, measures 9.25” x 6.5” x .5”,
and is designed for use with hardcover books
and trade paperbacks. Requires 4 AAA batteries, which are not included. ~ Rachel
025298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95 27.95
Lightwedge Paperback LED Book Light
This book light is identical to the Lightwedge
Original LED Book Lights (see description) but is
a bit smaller so they’re easier to use with smaller
mass-market paperback books. It comes in
black, measure 7.5” x 5.25” x .5”, and require
4 AAA batteries, which are not included.
025611 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 19.95
Lightwedge Soft Cases
This padded, custom-fit soft case zips around
the LightWedge book light to protect the acrylic
lens when the light is not in use. The case
is black and there are two sizes, one for the
Original LED Book Light for hardcovers and
trade paperbacks and one for the Paperback
LED Book Lights.
025923 Original Size . . . . . . 8.95
7.25
025924 Paperback Size . . . . . 7.95
6.50
Spike LED Black Book Light
This is a great book light, especially if you get
tired of readjusting your light as you read. You
slide the light onto your book cover, as close to
the spine as possible. The flexible neck of the
light can be adjusted however you wish, and it
holds the light head with 2 bright LEDs in place
over the page. A light-weight and hassle-free
book light that requires 1 AAA battery, which
is not included.
026036 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 10.50
Reading Light - Black Flex Neck LED
This versatile reading light can go anywhere.
It has a large circular clip that can be attached
to books, laptops, workstations, and more. It
has a flexible metal neck that’s easy to adjust to
shine light wherever you need it. The movable
neck holds the light head with 2 bright LEDs
to light up the darkness. As a bonus, the light
head can fold into the thick clip for easier storage. Requires 2 CR2032 batteries, which are
included.
024987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
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