Jones, Diana Wynne, Archer's Goon,
324 pages.
Howard comes home to find the Goon sitting in the Sykes' kitchen. The Goon demands words from Howard's father in payments of back taxes. Howard discovers that the town is being run by seven wizards as he attempts to get the Goon out of his house and free his family.
Frederick, Heather Vogel, The Education of Patience Goodspeed,
Simon & Schuster c2004 0-689-86411-6. A continuation of Patience Goodspeed's adventures set in the mid 1800's.Patience and her brother Tad are sent to Rev. Wiggin's school for safe keeping . She must deal with Aunt Anne and Fanny Starbuck and learn what it means to be a lady in the 1800's.
Simon & Schuster c2004 0-689-86411-6. A continuation of Patience Goodspeed's adventures set in the mid 1800's.Patience and her brother Tad are sent to Rev. Wiggin's school for safe keeping . She must deal with Aunt Anne and Fanny Starbuck and learn what it means to be a lady in the 1800's.
Frederick, Heather Vogel, The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed,
Simon & Schuster c2002,
0-689-84851-X After their mother's death, Captain Goodspeed brings Patience and her brother Tad aboard his whaling ship.Patience uses her mathematical ablitites to stop a mutiny. Setting 1800's. Stong female character and a good read.
Simon & Schuster c2002,
0-689-84851-X After their mother's death, Captain Goodspeed brings Patience and her brother Tad aboard his whaling ship.Patience uses her mathematical ablitites to stop a mutiny. Setting 1800's. Stong female character and a good read.
Wrede, Patricia, Dealing with Dragons,
Harcourt, c1990, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles book 1, 212 pages, 0-15-2229000-0. Princess Cimorene nver fit the mold of the typical princess and always wanted to do what was not done. She finally leaves home and volunteers to be the dragon, Kazul's princess . she is very happy taking care of Kazul and doing what is not expexted of a princess. she saves the dragons from the plot of the wizards to take over. Dynamic characters and interesting plot make it an enjoyable read.
Harcourt, c1990, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles book 1, 212 pages, 0-15-2229000-0. Princess Cimorene nver fit the mold of the typical princess and always wanted to do what was not done. She finally leaves home and volunteers to be the dragon, Kazul's princess . she is very happy taking care of Kazul and doing what is not expexted of a princess. she saves the dragons from the plot of the wizards to take over. Dynamic characters and interesting plot make it an enjoyable read.
Collins, Susan, Gregor the Overlander,
First book in the series. Gregor and his sister Boots fall into the Underland through the laudry room. He is the warrior who must save the Underland from the rats. He encounters roaches, bats, rats, spiders, and humans. He goes on a quest with all of the above to save his father who had fallen int the Underland two years before. good plot and action.
First book in the series. Gregor and his sister Boots fall into the Underland through the laudry room. He is the warrior who must save the Underland from the rats. He encounters roaches, bats, rats, spiders, and humans. He goes on a quest with all of the above to save his father who had fallen int the Underland two years before. good plot and action.
Taylor, Theodore, Teetoncey , Harcourt,c1974 0-15-205298-4 Book 1 Cape Hatteras Trilogy.
Set inthe Outer Banks in the late 1800's. Ben O'Neal who lives with his mother, Racheal rescues an English girl, the sole survivor of a shipwreck. The book details Ben's life as he copes with Teetoncey'a trama and his feelings about the sea. 191 pages.
Set inthe Outer Banks in the late 1800's. Ben O'Neal who lives with his mother, Racheal rescues an English girl, the sole survivor of a shipwreck. The book details Ben's life as he copes with Teetoncey'a trama and his feelings about the sea. 191 pages.
Whelan, Gloria. Chu Ju's House: Harper Trophy 2004. 227 pages.
Fourteen-year-old Chu Ju runs away from home and sacrifices her own future to save her baby sister being sent away. For tradition says only a son can bring honor to a household and the law says only two children per family. While on the run she earns food and shelter and wonders if she will ever see her family again.
Fourteen-year-old Chu Ju runs away from home and sacrifices her own future to save her baby sister being sent away. For tradition says only a son can bring honor to a household and the law says only two children per family. While on the run she earns food and shelter and wonders if she will ever see her family again.
Oppel, Kenneth, Airborn, Haper Collins, c2004 0-06-053182-7. 501 pages. Matt is a cabin boy on a dirigible which in this fantasy rule the airways. His ship finds a balloonist who mumbles something about cloud cats before he dies. The story invloves Matt and the granddaughter of the ballooist trying to find out what he meant. A believable alternate world with a lot of excitement. Michael L Printz, School Library Journal Best Book, ALA Notable Book, ALA top ten best book for young adults.
Schmidt, Gary, Lizze Bright and the Buckminster Boy. Clarion Books, c2004 0-618-43929.
Turner moves with his family from Boston to a new church in Maine where his father is the minister. Turner befriends an African American girl, Lizze, which causes trouble for him and his family. An interesting story and characters which makes the reader want to find out what happens to Tuner and Lizzie.
Turner moves with his family from Boston to a new church in Maine where his father is the minister. Turner befriends an African American girl, Lizze, which causes trouble for him and his family. An interesting story and characters which makes the reader want to find out what happens to Tuner and Lizzie.
Carman, Patrick, Beyond the Valley of Thorns( The Land of Elyon bk 2). Orchard Books, c2005 0-439-79640-7 Alexa continues her adventures and once again leaves Bridewell through the tunnel in the library. She joins her old friends and meets some new ones to try to defeat the forces that threaten Bridewell.
Carman, Patrick. The Dark Hills Divide(Land of Elyon Bk 1) Orchard Books, c2005 0-439-75843-2. Alexa Daley goes beyond the walls built by Warvold to the forest and the Dark Hills. She finds enchantment and discovers some outlaws are planning to invade the city.She must find out who the spy in Bridewell is and report to the council. A 250 page mysteryand fantasy.
Wilson, Diane L. Black Storm Comin' Simon & Schuster c2005. 291 pages. This story follows the life of Colton Weston and his family as they make thier way to Sacramento fromthe East. along the way Colton's father abondons the family and Colton is left to make sure they make it to their destination. Colton takes care of his family and comes to terms with who he is and how people relate to his family. Historical fiction, Pony express-fiction, Slavery-fiction, Frontier and Pioneer Life-fiction, United States-history-1815-1861-fiction
Uchida, Yoshiko. A journey to Topaz: a story of the Japanese-American evacuation.
HeydayBooks, c 1971. 149 pages. Historical fiction A story of Yuki and her family as they face the struggles of dealing with the Japanese evacuations of WWII. Based on the life of the author Yoshiko Uchida. An ALA notable book.
HeydayBooks, c 1971. 149 pages. Historical fiction A story of Yuki and her family as they face the struggles of dealing with the Japanese evacuations of WWII. Based on the life of the author Yoshiko Uchida. An ALA notable book.
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