[bksvol-discuss] interesting children's books
- From: "Jamie Yates, CPhT" <jamieyates@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Bookshare Volunteers <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:34:11 -0800 (PST)
These were some interesting looking books in Billy's book order this month,
that are not on Bookshare. Just in case anybody is interested in scanning them
. . .
ARROW BOOK CLUB:
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (I ordered this one and will scan it)
Elijah of Buxton - Christopher Paul Curtis (the cover says it is the Newbery
Medal Winner)
Elijah was born into freedom in a town of runaway slaves. But what happens
when he makes a dangerous journey down South? 352 pages
Knee Knock Rise - Natalie Babbit
A Newbery Honor book. What is that mysterious roar on top of the mountain?
Egan's going to find out what's really up there! 128 pages
Totally Crushed - Eliza Willard
Phoebe has a crush on Sam . . . but Sam likes Annabel. Will a boy really
come between the two best friends? 160 pages
The Golden Compass - Pan and the Prisoners of Bolvangar
64 pages
The Golden Compass - Iorek and the Gyptian Alliance
64 pages
The Golden Compass - The Golden Monkey and the Duel of the Daemons
64 pages
Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman - Tracey West
When a rash of mysterious disappearances and thefts threatens to ruin the
Serenity Falls Sesquicentennial Celebration, there is only one girl ready to
solve the mystery? Roxy Hunter! Relive all the action, friendship, and spooky
surprises of Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman in our junior novel
featuring 8 glossy color pages of photos from the TV movie. 128 pages
Tunnels - Roderick Gordon
Will discovers a strange underground world! Can he free its citizens from
their cruel leaders . . . and find his missing father, too?
480 pages
Red Moon at Sharpsburg - Rosemary Wells
It's 1862. The Union Army is advancing on Shenandoah Valley, and India and
her family are caught in the crossfire! Will they survive?
256 pages
Bella at Midnight - Diane Stanley
Move over, Cinderella! It's up to spunky Bella to savethe prince . . . and
the entire kingdom, too! 288 pages
The Looking Glass Wars - Frank Beddor
Guess what? Wonderland is real! This mixed-up version of the famous story
reveals the magical word of Alyss Heart! 384 pages
Ark Angel - Anthony Horowitz
A kidnapping, a mysterious billionaire, and a hotel in outer space! Join teen
superspy Alex Rider on his out-of-this-world mission! 336 pages some mature
language
How to Spell It - Harriet Wittels
Look up words the way you think they're spelled . . . and see if you're
right. A must have reference. 336 pages
Is that a dead dog in your locker / by Todd Strasser 192 pages
and
Is that a sick cat in your backpack? / by Todd Strasser 208 pages
The Tardy boys deal with a smelly dog, a sick cat . . . and an alien invasion.
Harriet Tubman: Secret Agent - Thomas Allen
Find out how Harriet Tubman and other African Americans risked their lives to
spy for the Union Army . . . and free the salves! 192 pages
Hachiko Waits - Leslea Newman
Hachiko's owner died, but the dog still waits for him at the train station
every day for ten years. A pwoerful story of loyalty and love. 96 pages
Warriors - James Harpur
From Aztecs to Zulus, meet history's most fearless and terrifying fighters.
32 pages
Secrets of a Civil War Submarine - Sally M. Walker
Why did the H.L. Huntley disappear? How was it found more than 100 years
later? Get the story on this legendary submarine. 112 pages
The Usborne Introduction to the First World War
Learn all about the first war to affect every corner of the world. Facts
about battles, weapons, heroes and more. 136 pages
Epidemics & Plagues - Richard Walker
How does a plague get started? How do you find a cure? Learn all about
history's biggest epidemics. 64 pages
Crandall's Castle - Betty Ren Wright
Charli's impulsive uncle, Will Crandall, decides to buy the town's abandoned,
possibly haunted castle and fix it up as a bed-and-breakfast, but Charli and
Sophia, a clairvoyant orphan who has come to stay with the Crandall family,
know his plan is somehow dangerous. 192 pages
The Ghost's Grave - Peg Kehret
What Josh thought would be the dullest summer of his life, spent with his
eccentric great-aunt, turns chilling when he meets the ghost of a coal miner
killed in a mine explosion. Willie has been waiting years for some kind soul to
dig up his leg and rebury it with the rest of him?only then will he be at
peace. Josh agrees to do the grisly deed, but when he digs in the old cemetery,
he finds more than Willie?s leg bones! Who buried the box of cash in the grave,
and why? How far will that person go to get the money back? The Ghost?s Grave
is a deliciously spooky adventure from a master of suspense. 224 pages
Guardians of Ga'Hoole: Exile (book 14)
The Striga, former dragon owl from the Middle Kingdom beyond the Unnamed Sea,
has come to stay at the great tree. He has earned the trust of all by saving
Bell, Soren's owlet, from Nyra, and he grows daily closer to the young king
Coryn, with whom he seems to share a strange bond. The Striga senses the power
of the ember hidden in Bubo's forge and draws it closer. As his power waxes, he
accuses the Band of treason and produces flimsy evidence to support his
abominable claim. And so the Band is exiled, strengthening the Striga's hold
over Coryn.
The Band seeks refuge in distant forests and enlists the help of old friends,
but every action they take is construed as further treason, and agents of the
Striga - former Guardians - hunt them mercilessly, until for safety sake the
band itself must separate. They devise as system of messages and alarms and so
communicate despite their isolation. Old friends, loyal family and allies help
devise a plan to shake the hold the Striga has on Coryn and to free the young
king and the tree from this new, insidious tyranny. It will take courage,
daring and wisdom, but the Band will meet the new challenge - for the sake of
the king, and the Great Ga'Hoole Tree. 224 pages
No More Homework! No More Tests! - Bruce Lansky
More than 50 hilarious poems about cafeteria food, missing homework, and
more. 80 pages
Wolf by the Ears - Ann Rinaldi
Harriet Hemings, rumored to be the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Sally
Hemings, one of his black slaves, struggles with the problems facing her--to
escape from the velvet cage that is Monticello, or to stay, and thus remain a
slave. 272 pages
Mine Eyes Have Seen - Ann Rinaldi
In the summer of 1859, fifteen-year-old Annie travels to the Maryland farm
where her father, John Brown, is secretly assembling his provisional army prior
to their raid on the United States arsenal at nearby Harpers Ferry. 288 pages
The Second Bend in the River - Ann Rinaldi
In 1798 Rebecca, a young settler in the Ohio territory, meets the Shawnee
called Tecumseh and later develops a deep friendship with him. 279 pages
The Misadventures of Maude March - Audrey Couloumbis
Orphan sisters Sallie and Maude run away, dress up as boys, and become
outlaws. 304 pages
The Ravenmaster's Secret - Elvira Woodruff
It's 1735. Will Forrest betray the king and break his friend out of prison?
240 pages
The Liberation of Gabriel King - K. L. Going
Can Gabe and his best friend Frida find the courage to stand up to the
bullies . . . and to the town's racism? 160 pages
Midnight Library: I Can See You (book 7) - Damien Graves
Michael thinks there's no harm in playing outside after nightfall. He is
gravely mistaken.
Jake and Brandon are identical twins. They might be identically doomed.
Carrie receives a free gift when she purchases a magazine. She's about to have
serious issues.
Welcome to the place where sunlight goes to die. Welcome to The Midnight
Library.
Midnight Library: Deadly Catch (book 19) - Damien Graves
Adam and David go canoeing. Trouble awaits them in the water. The hungry kind
of trouble.
Katie screams when she sees a mouse. And another one. And another one. And
another one.
Kelly pursues a dream role in the school play. Offstage, her life is becoming a
nightmare.
Don't panic. On second thought, do panic. Welcome to The Midnight Library.
Midnight Library: End Game (book 11) - Damien Graves
In this book, we hear the story of the evil twin sister; we meet Simon, who
can't stop playing his destructive computer game, even when he realises that
it's real ...and Juliet, who's receiving text messages from a boy who died over
a year ago ...
Midnight Library: Liar (book 5) - Damien Graves
This is the fearful fifth instalment of the Midnight Library collection,
compiled from the darkest, most dusty shelves of Nick Shadow's bookroom ...
In this book, we find out what happens when Lauren tells more lies than she
should, the consequences of travelling without paying, and experience a deadly
game of wink murder ...
Boys in Control - Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The Malloy girls are blackmailing the Hartford boys with embarassing photos.
How can the boys get revenge? 160 pages
The Anybodies - N. E. Bode
Switched at birth, Fern is really from a magical family! What happens when
she goes to live with her real father? 288 pages
Searching for Sunshine (Pet Finders Club #6) - Ben Baglio
Someone stole Sunshine from the riding center! Can Pet Finders save her? 160
pages
Grim Tuesday (Keys to the Kingdom book 2) - Garth Nix
Arthur doesn't think he will ever have to return to the strange house that
nearly killed him on Monday -- the house that contains an entire world. But
Tuesday brings new challenges -- in the form of an enemy named Grim Tuesday,
who threatens the well-being of both Arthur's family and his world. Arthur must
retrieve the Second Key from Grim Tuesday in order to save everything -- an
adventure that will include stealing a Sunship, surviving a very weird work
camp, befriending a bearlike spirit, fighting the voidlike Nithlings, and
traveling to the scary Far Reaches for the ultimate showdown.
Drowned Wednesday (Keys to the Kingdom book 3) - Garth Nix
Everyone is after Arthur Penhaligon. Strange pirates. Shadowy creatures. And
Drowned Wednesday, whose gluttony threatens both her world and Arthur's.
With his unlimited imagination and thrilling storytelling, Garth Nix has
created a character and a world that become even more compelling with each
book. As Arthur gets closer to the heart of his quest, the suspense and mystery
grow more and more intense. . . .
Sir Thursday (Keys to the Kingdom book 4) - Garth Nix
On the fourth day there was war... Following their adventures in the Border
Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door.
Arthur is blocked because someone . . . or something . . . has assumed his
identity and is taking over his life. Before Arthur can take action, he is
drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect.
While Leaf tries to banish Arthur's doppleganger on earth, Arthur must survive
his basic training, avoid getting posted to the Front and work out how he can
free Part Four of the Will....
The Doll People - Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin
Annabelle's aunt disappeared from the dollhouse 45 years ago. Can Annabelle
find her? 280 pages
LUCKY BOOK CLUB:
The Chocolate-Covered Worms - Barbara Seuling
Lucy brings in chocolate covered worms for the class project. Is Robert brave
enough to eat a BIG one? 80 pages
The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon (book 11) - Mike Thaler
Snowball fights, hot chocolate, ghost stories, and more. Hubie has the best
snow day ever! 64 pages
Nighttime Too Dark to See - Todd Strasser
Peter loves his video game - until he gets trapped inside it. Eight tales to
make you shiver! 80 pages
Judy Moody Around the World in 8 1/2 Days (book 7) - Megan McDonald
When the class studies Italy, Judy gets to start her own pizza club! 176 pages
Adventures of Riley: South Pole Penguins - Amanda Lumry and Laura Hurwitz
Join Riley on a wild ride to the South Pole to save Antarctic penguins! Great
photos and science facts too.
More Perfect Than the Moon (Sarah Plain and Tall book 4) - Patricia MacLachlan
Cassie spends her days watching Grandfather and Caleb in the barn, looking
out at Papa working the fields, spying on Sarah feeding the goslings. She's an
observer, a writer, a storyteller. Everything is as it should be.
But change is inevitable, even on the prairie. Something new is expected, and
Sarah says it will be the perfect gift. Cassie isn't so sure. But just as life
changes, people change too. And Cassie learns that unexpected surprises can
bring great joy.
More Perfect than the Moon invites us back to the Witting family farm,
visited in the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall; Skylark; and
Caleb's Story. With her lyrical prose, Patricia MacLachlan writes about a
family's boundless capacity for love.
Who Conducted the Underground Railroad - Peter and Connie Roop
When slaves escaped on the Underground Railroad, they didn't buy tickets. And
they didn't even ride on a train! Do you know why it was called the Underground
Railroad? And did you know that the Civil War was not fought just to free the
slaves? This book will answer all kinds of questions about slavery and the path
to freedom! 48 pages
Listen Up! Alexander Graham Bell's Talking Machine - Monica Kulling
IT'S 1876 AND THE whole country is celebrating the 100th birthday of the
United States. The biggest party is in Philadelphia at the World's Fair, where
the latest and greatest inventions are on display for all to see. Alexander
Graham Bell is headed to the fair to demonstrate his invention - a talking
machine he calls the telephone. But will anyone come to see him at the world's
most important science fair? And more importantly, will his machine work?
Beast Quest: Ferno the Fire Dragon (book 2) - Adam Blade
Strange things are happening in Tom's village. First, the horses were
attacked. Then, the river dried up. Now, the last of the crops has mysteriously
burnt to the ground. Everyone is terrified. But Tom isn't afraid. He's always
dreamed of a quest-a real quest!-and vows to go to the king and bring help for
them all. But Tom soon learns that his village is not the only one in trouble.
People are in trouble all over the kingdom. Hope is nearly lost. That is, until
Tom is sent on the greatest quest of all--the Beast Quest.
The Witches - Roald Dahl
REAL WITCHES dress in ordinary clothes and look very much like ordinary
women. They live in ordinary houses and they work in ORDINARY JOBS.?
So you could be living right next door to a witch and you?d never even know it!
Luckily, this story, about the defeat of the gruesome Grand High Witch and her
evil cronies, points out the vital clues.
Ice Wreck - Lucille Recht Penner
Shipwrecked in the ice--with no rescue in sight! Read this amazing true story
of survival! 48 pages
When Harriet Met Sojourner - Catherine Clinton
Follow the lives of two brave women who escaped slavery and fought for
freedom. 32 pages
My Secret Unicorn: Friends Forever (book 10) - Linda Chapman 160 pages
My Secret Unicorn: Twilight Magic (book 13) - Linda Chapman 176 pages
Can Lauren and Twilight help a friend and save a baby unicorn?
Homeless (Vet Volunteers book 2) - Laurie Halse Anderson
These homeless cats are in trouble! What can Sunita do to save them? 144 pages
Animal Ark: Pony on the Porch (book 2) - Ben M. Baglio
When stuck-up Susan's stubbornness puts a horse in danger of his life, Mandy
steps in to save him.
Animal Ark: Shetland in the Shed (book 20) - Ben M. Baglio
Mandy is delighted to help her parents care for Polly, a friend¹s daughter,
and the girl¹s beautiful Shetland pony at Animal Ark. She is surprised,
however, to find that Polly has a deep-rooted fear of horses. Mandy and her
friends set out to help Polly get over her fear. Can they do it in time for her
to ride her pony in the spring medieval pageant?
Animal Ark: Horse in the House (book 26) - Ben M. Baglio
Mandy and James are sad that their friend Wilfred Bennett has to sell his
riding stables. Things get even worse when Sam Western turns the land into a
campsite and wants everyone to forget that the stables ever existed. Now
campers are telling stories of a ghostly horse and rider passing through the
campsite - and vanishing into the night air! Mandy and James don't believe the
spooky tales, but can they figure out what's really going on?
Animal Ark: Mustang in the Mist (Hauntings book 8) - Ben M. Baglio
It's exciting enough that Lisa and Paul Cooke, two American stunt riders,
have moved their team of mustangs to Yorkshire, England, and asked that Mandy
and James help out at their ranch. When Mandy's favorite band, the Cowboys,
show up there to film a rock video, the two friends know they're about to have
the spring break of their lives! But the day before the shoot, Cougar, the lead
mustang, develops a life-threatening illness - worrying his owners and
infuriating the video producer. Will Mandy be able to help the sick horse back
to health, despite the odds against him?
The English Roses: The New Girl (book 3) - Madonna
Will the too cool new girl steal Nicole away from her best friends? 128 pages
Jack Russell: Dog Detective The Kitnapped Creature (I believe this is book 8)
- Darrel and Sally Odgers
Should this dog detective risk everything to help a cat?
More Tales from the Classroom at the End of the Hall - Douglas Evans
Zachary's chair keeps tossing him on the floor! Nine stories about the
strangest classroom ever!
Rich Wallace - Winning Season series of books:
1 Roar of the Crowd, The
2 Technical Foul
3 Fast Company
4 Double Fake
5 Emergency Quarterback
6 Southpaw
7 Dunk Under Pressure
8 Takedown
9 Curve Ball
Do these kid athletes have what it takes to win?
Cool Careers for Girls with Animals - Ceel Pasternak
Find out what it's like to be a vet, a zoologist, a dog groomer, and more.
112 pages
Jamie in Michigan
Currently Reading - When death comes stealing : a Tamara Hayle mystery /
Valerie Wilson Wesley
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