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- 00047280 abstract "Thirteen-year-old Donnie is so upset over her parents' divorce that she gets into increasingly serious trouble at school and does not recognize how much her older sister is hurting as well.".
- 00047285 abstract "Rhyming text and illustrations celebrate the pleasures of fall, from turning leaves and apple picking to pumpkins and Halloween.".
- 00047294 abstract "Laura leaves her strict parents' Georgia plantation to spend the summer with her Quaker aunt and uncle, discovers their home is a stop on the Underground Railroad, and hatches a dangerous plan to accompany a pregnant slave to her husband and freedom.".
- 00047297 abstract "A collection of short stories and poems written by and about young women in sports.".
- 00047298 abstract "Seaman, Meriwether Lewis's Newfoundland dog, describes Lewis and Clark's expedition, which he accompanied from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean.".
- 00047299 abstract "Alfred, a pug, is made to feel inferior by a cat, a parrot, and the other neighborhood dogs, until a new dog moves in next door and helps Alfred to realize he is fine just the way he is.".
- 00047300 abstract "A small cat reminisces about events that took place around the manger where it was sleeping on the night the baby Jesus was born.".
- 00047301 abstract "The stories of three peddlers are told to Donal O'Donnell and his wife one stormy night and begin to heal their hearts, broken by the death of their son.".
- 00047303 abstract "Snowed in after sharing Christmas with Grandma, a houseful of relatives settles in for the night.".
- 00047366 abstract "A young girl thinks that Wayne is a pest, until she gets to know him better.".
- 00047368 abstract "Illustrations and simple text describe the events of a baseball game.".
- 00047369 abstract "Alex learns a lesson about telling the truth when he thinks he has lost the money his mother gave him to buy milk.".
- 00047370 abstract "Messy Bessey learns a lesson about sharing when she cleans out her closet.".
- 00047371 abstract "When the Corner Kids decide to clean up a dump to make it a playground, Alex's bossy ways hamper their progress.".
- 00047372 abstract "A child and a dog fight for space on the same chair.".
- 00047376 abstract "William does not join the other children in playing games on the playground because he is waiting for his turn to ring the bell at the end of recess.".
- 00047385 abstract "When Mom and Dad are too busy to talk and to listen, a boy and his grandmother enjoy conversations and spending time together.".
- 00047401 abstract "When Glenna gives away a packet of flower seeds, it sets off a chain of kind events among her neighbors.".
- 00047404 abstract "It is a very busy day at Wood Green Animal Shelter, where the workers take care of a variety of animals that need their help.".
- 00047405 abstract "Piggy and Dad have fun with drawings, the bathtub, sandwiches, and bedtime.".
- 00047423 abstract "A young girl expresses her feelings about herself and the world around her through dance.".
- 00047455 abstract "An illustrated version of the Christmas carol about the procession to Bethlehem and a poor boy's offer to play his drum for the Christ Child.".
- 00047456 abstract "A group of mice have some problems when they put on a play to commemorate the first Thanksgiving, but everything works out all right in the end.".
- 00047470 abstract "Brenna is able to deal with the death of her parents and her crushing load of grief when she is directed to the word of God by her uncle, who is a preacher.".
- 00047490 abstract "When her beloved baby sister dies suddenly, nine-year-old Anna keeps a journal of her feelings and makes a scrapbook of photographs and other reminders. Includes blank pages for making one's own scrapbook.".
- 00047491 abstract "Because of his ugly and awkward appearance, a duckling is ostracized by other animals.".
- 00047541 abstract "In Depression-era Philadelphia, when eleven-year-old David is too ill to attend school, he is tutored by the unique and adventurous Aunt Annie, whose teaching combines with his imagination to greatly enrich his life.".
- 00047562 abstract "Gabby discovers that cheating at tee-ball is not the best way to win.".
- 00047564 abstract "The Corner Kids all have different ideas about how to use a big box, but then they find that working together is the best idea of all.".
- 00047565 abstract "Three J has the opportunity to cheat in a contest to win a new bike and must decide what to do.".
- 00047566 abstract "Gabby takes a pretty sparkle thing from the market without paying for it and must face the consequences.".
- 00047580 abstract "A fictional account of the 1839 revolt of Africans, led by Cinque, against their Spanish captors aboard the slave ship Amistad, and their subsequent arrival in the United States, where they were tried for piracy.".
- 00047619 abstract "Although he fears being in the water, sixteen-year-old Dain is determined to be a professional lobsterman, despite pressure from his older brother and widowed mother that he attend college instead, and despite the fact that someone is sabotaging his lobster traps.".
- 00047651 abstract "When Mother fires the housekeeper life becomes difficult for the entire Vo family, Vietnamese immigrants to France in 1964, but eight-year-old Véro and her twelve-year-old brother, Philippe, work together to try to convince Mother to rehire her.".
- 00047652 abstract "Anxious to fit in at his new school and make friends, fifth grader Brendan tries to avoid his embarrassing mother who loves to make a spectacle of herself.".
- 00047653 abstract "Unsure about her upcoming marriage and eager to see what lies beyond the walls of Prague's Jewish quarter in 1778, fifteen-year-old Rivka Lieberman takes great risks to venture outside, where her many new experiences include friendship with a Christian boy.".
- 00047690 abstract "Although Cackle Cook's pet monster hates gathering the ingredients, from ape hair to zombie clump, for her world-famous monster stew, he loves to eat it.".
- 00047720 abstract "Sidney says that swimming is dumb to disguise the fact that he is afraid, but with the help of his friends and an understanding instructor, he learns that swimming can be fun.".
- 00047739 abstract "Orphaned by the death of their parents and bereft by the sudden death of their older brother Tom, nine-year-old Frances and three-year-old Harry are comforted by Tom's ghost, who helps them in difficult situations at home with their aunt and uncle and at school.".
- 00047776 abstract "Under the Paris Opera House lives a disfigured musical genius who uses music to win the love of a beautiful opera singer. The characters are portrayed as cats.".
- 00047780 abstract "An exquisitely beautiful young man in Victorian England retains his youthful and innocent appearance over the years while his portrait reflects both his age and evil soul as he pursues a life of decadence and corruption. Illustrated sidebar notes provide historical background to the text.".
- 00047815 abstract "Introduces the life cycle of a dragonfly, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult dragonfly.".
- 00047826 abstract "On a visit to Cincinnati from rural Kentucky during the Great Depression, Aunt Millie impresses Kit with her money-saving cleverness. Includes information on life in America during the Great Depression.".
- 00047922 abstract "Fourteen-year-old Harry Potter joins the Weasleys at the Quidditch World Cup, then enters his fourth year at Hogwarts Academy where he is mysteriously entered in an unusual contest that challenges his wizarding skills, friendships and character, amid signs that an old enemy is growing stronger.".
- 00047928 abstract "In medieval England, fourteen-year-old Terence finds his tranquil existence suddenly changed when he becomes the squire of the young Gawain of Orkney and accompanies him on a long quest, proving Gawain's worth as a knight and revealing an important secret about his own true identity.".
- 00047952 abstract "A rhyming celebration of ancestry and of the diversity that flourishes in this country.".
- 00047953 abstract "With her adventurous sister Meryl suffering from the grey death, meek and timid Princess Addie sets out to find a cure.".
- 00047954 abstract "The sights, sounds, and smells of a busy Chinese take-out restaurant are seen through the eyes of the owner's young son.".
- 00047955 abstract "Long ago in Germany, an old woman cleans her house and decorates her Christmas tree, hoping that this year she will witness some special Christmas Eve magic.".
- 00047957 abstract "Three-year-old Elisa's new rag doll goes along on the adventures she and her seven-year-old brother Russell have with friends and family in their apartment building and outside.".
- 00047958 abstract "Fourteen-year-old Georgia continues her diary in which she records her misadventures trying to reclaim the attention of seventeen-year-old Robbie, while coping with her friends, family, and dog-like cat Angus at the same time.".
- 00047959 abstract "Five-year-old Russell goes to nursery school and has various adventures which show he is growing up, but sometimes he wishes he could still stay home like his baby sister.".
- 00047960 abstract "Six-year-old Nora and her four-year-old brother have fun with each other and with the neighbors in their apartment building.".
- 00047961 abstract "Amelia Bedelia misunderstands what her employer wants her to do, and ends up campaigning for the office of mayor.".
- 00047995 abstract "In this version of the traditional tale of the young boy who climbs a beanstalk, Jack searches for his father, falls in love with Flora, and learns the value of real treasure.".
- 00047997 abstract "Lame and suddenly orphaned, Kira is mysteriously removed from her squalid village to live in the palatial Council Edifice, where she is expected to use her gifts as a weaver to do the bidding of the all-powerful Guardians.".
- 00048003 abstract "Lynet, a feisty young woman, journeys to King Arthur's court in order to find a champion to rescue her beautiful older sister, and she is joined in her quest by a clever dwarf and a bold kitchen knave, neither of whom are what they seem.".
- 00048004 abstract "After several years at King Arthur's court, Terence, as Sir Gawain's squire and friend, accompanies him on a perilous quest that tests all their skills and whose successful completion could mean certain death for Gawain.".
- 00048053 abstract "A little boy decides to skip his very first day of school, because on the first day one doesn't know anything, but on the second, one knows everything.".
- 00048065 abstract "Tee is happy to find that the ancient Egyptian box she inherits holds a spirit who will serve her, until she notices changes in her servant's appearance and behavior.".
- 00048133 abstract "A compilation of folktales from twenty different cultures, each of which contains elements suited to storytelling for young children.".
- 00048168 abstract "A child experiences the colors and textures of fall. Includes nature activities to do during that season.".
- 00048187 abstract "An old man and his pet flea have wonderful times together until the townspeople think he is talking to himself.".
- 00048188 abstract "The Kerrigan family travels to England with their photojournalist father, and the siblings make a new friend.".
- 00048224 abstract "Gordie loves his third grade teacher, but sharing a locker with a girl instead of his best friend and trouble with a school bully may ruin his best year ever.".
- 00048225 abstract "When Megan must collect twenty-five insects for a school project, her little brother's interference and a classmate's teasing make the task difficult, and reveal that she does not know either of them as well as she thought.".
- 00048231 abstract "Describes, in rhyming text and illustrations, a mother's love for her child no matter how he feels or what he does.".
- 00048243 abstract "Coco the koala and her friend Wally, a kangaroo, find music everywhere they look, even in a thunderstorm.".
- 00048244 abstract "Coco the koala leaves her mother and has trouble finding her again, but she gets help from a friendly kangaroo.".
- 00048245 abstract "A little koala meets all sorts of animals, each with a special ability, and she feels sad until her mother tells her what koalas do best.".
- 00048307 abstract "When thunder makes a young boy and his dog afraid, they decide to make as much noise as the storm.".
- 00048370 abstract "During the hard times of 1932, a poor shoe shine man gives a child his cap, gloves, and an angel made from a spool, then receives a wonderful gift in return.".
- 00048419 abstract "Retells six classic fairy tales with their traditional settings, but modern language, more focus on minor characters, and heroes and heroines who are proactive and empowered.".
- 00048437 abstract "Moving through the alphabet, a girl ponders the many different kinds of horses she will have when she gets older, from Appaloosa to zebra.".
- 00048438 abstract "A series of poems tells how two sisters help each other deal with life while their mother is working and their father has been sent to jail.".
- 00048439 abstract "Despite the trouble he has at first working on art projects at school, Fred develops into the class artist.".
- 00048489 abstract "Little Mouse, Biddle mouse has the run of the house.".
- 00048500 abstract "Roberto makes wonderful mud pies in his sandbox but declines to share his secret recipe.".
- 00048501 abstract "A boy and his family enjoy the sights of New York City, from cement sidewalks and ice skaters in the park to sparkling lights and dancing on a stage.".
- 00048508 abstract "When Hallie and her mother move to a new town after her father's sudden death, Hallie begins to spy on a troubled family living in a nearby building and her involvement helps her begin to handle her feelings of anger and grief.".
- 00048701 abstract "Eleven-year-old Les and a group of new friends form a Sugar Creek Gang like the one in their favorite books and, with God's help, try to discover who is illegally trapping possums in the county park.".
- 00048702 abstract "Eleven-year-old Les and his friends in the New Sugar Creek Gang become involved in a case of arson.".
- 00048789 abstract "Updates Aesop's fable as Bernelly, a fly-fishing instructor, is introduced to the excitement of city life by her cousin, Harriet, who then accompanies Bernelly to the peaceful countryside in search of artistic inspiration.".
- 00048907 abstract "Unable to accept the death of her policeman father, sophomore Juli Scott and her new friend Shannon are plunged into terrible danger as they follow a path of amazing clues.".
- 00049016 abstract "During the Kerrigan family's trip to Hong Kong, Duffy and her adopted siblings befriend and share their Christian faith with two orphaned children who have come to live with their Chinese grandparents.".
- 00049045 abstract "Eighth grader Jack is confused when he finds his relationship changing with his best friend, an athletic girl named Chris who has suddenly become attractive.".
- 00049050 abstract "Ten-year-old Zack gets a chance to meet the old horror film star Count Bugosi, who may or may not be a real vampire.".
- 00049053 abstract "As they live together, the relationship between a softshell turtle and a feisty little fish changes.".
- 00049125 abstract "A young Chinese boy helps his father count the warlord's vast treasures by using beads threaded on a branch. Includes a brief history of the abacus and instructions for making one.".
- 00049291 abstract "Rebekah, a fifteen-year-old Jewish immigrant arriving in New York City in 1902, almost abandons her dream of getting an education when she is forced to work in a sweatshop.".
- 00049292 abstract "Mischievous Hairy Maclary finds that he is not in the mood for the Kennel Club's obedience class.".
- 00049299 abstract "In 1902 sixteen-year-old Kristin travels with her family from Sweden to a new life in Minnesota, where she finds herself frustrated by the restrictions placed on what girls of her age are expected or allowed to do.".
- 00049369 abstract "Four brief adventures of Rosa as she imitates animals, goes to the beach, makes a sandwich, and has a birthday cake.".
- 00049370 abstract "In 1962 in South Carolina, twelve-year-old Esta is called into the ministry of Jesus and anointed with the gift of healing, but when her relatives decide to take her on a religious crusade she wonders if it is the right thing to do.".
- 00049372 abstract "After her parents treat Tilly to a treasure hunt, they all play hide-and-seek.".
- 00049373 abstract "When the small town store where they usually buy their clothes changes hands, the Kettles are in for a surprise on their annual shopping trip.".
- 00049374 abstract "Albert and his grandma have a special long-distance relationship, but when she comes to visit, it takes him a little while to overcome his shyness.".
- 00049416 abstract "Daniel liked preschool just fine, but he is not so sure he wants to go to kindergarten.".
- 00049426 abstract "In two related adventures, Travis Fox and Ross Murdock are stranded on two separate planets where they discover that the fate of those worlds, and possibly the galaxy itself, will be determined by their actions.".
- 00049442 abstract "With the help of her loyal subject, Sir Daddy, a young girl pretends to be a princess as she gets ready for bed.".