Engdahl, Silvia Louise. Enchantress from the Stars.
How do legends come to be? This book tells the tale of two civilizations coming in contact. To Elena the world is science and techology. To Georyn these visitors are the stuff of legend and fairy tale. How will the Enchantress change the history of his world?
This book is more appropriate for an older reader who can follow a complex plot and comprehend the themes behind the story. For those readers it should be an enjoyable and thought provoking read.
Rinaldi, Ann. The Education of Mary.
In 1832, slavery is illegal in Conneticut but racism remains in other forms. This book tells the story of Prudence Crandall's school for "misses of color". Mary Harris and her sister Sarah were students at her school. This book tells the stories of the struggles Mary faced to get her education and the motives behind the characters involved in the abolitionist movement, the Underground Railroad and the early civil rights battles. It is a well written and interesting book.
In 1832, slavery is illegal in Conneticut but racism remains in other forms. This book tells the story of Prudence Crandall's school for "misses of color". Mary Harris and her sister Sarah were students at her school. This book tells the stories of the struggles Mary faced to get her education and the motives behind the characters involved in the abolitionist movement, the Underground Railroad and the early civil rights battles. It is a well written and interesting book.
Rinaldi, Ann The Fifth of March Harcourt c1993 333 pages
A story set in Boston at the time of the Boston Massacre. Rachel, an indectured servant to John and Abigail Adams, tells her story of living in Boston in pre Revolutionary days. She befriends a British soldier, Matthew Kilroy, which eventually costs her her postion but gains for her the place in life she was looking for.
A story set in Boston at the time of the Boston Massacre. Rachel, an indectured servant to John and Abigail Adams, tells her story of living in Boston in pre Revolutionary days. She befriends a British soldier, Matthew Kilroy, which eventually costs her her postion but gains for her the place in life she was looking for.
Hobbs, Will Jackie's Wild Seattle Harper Trophy c2003 197 pages.
Shannon and Cody are sent to live with their Uncle Neal for the summer while their Mom and Dad are working for Doctors Without Borders. The story follows their many adventures with Uncle Neal at a wildlife center called Jackie's Wild Seattle.
Shannon and Cody are sent to live with their Uncle Neal for the summer while their Mom and Dad are working for Doctors Without Borders. The story follows their many adventures with Uncle Neal at a wildlife center called Jackie's Wild Seattle.
Toad Rage
Gleitzman, Morris Toad Rage Yearling c2001
Animal fantasy. Set in Australia the main character is a cane toad named Limpy. He sets off to find out why humans hate cane toads and to prove to them toads are really lovable.
Animal fantasy. Set in Australia the main character is a cane toad named Limpy. He sets off to find out why humans hate cane toads and to prove to them toads are really lovable.
Roberts, Willo Davis Jo and the Bandit Atheneum c1992 185 pages.
Set in the 1860's in Texas, Jo and her brother are sent to live with their uncle. Their stagecoach is robbed by a gang who continues to make trouble for the people in Muddy Wells. Jo meets and tries to help one gang member change his ways. Interesting read, good characters...
Set in the 1860's in Texas, Jo and her brother are sent to live with their uncle. Their stagecoach is robbed by a gang who continues to make trouble for the people in Muddy Wells. Jo meets and tries to help one gang member change his ways. Interesting read, good characters...
McAllister, M.I. Urchin of the Riding Stars Hyperion c2005 282 pages
The Mistmantle Chronicles Book One
Urchin, a tiny squirrel, abandoned but then rescued and raised in a colony of animals must fight the evil trying to take over his new home. A tale of heroes and villians...exciting...Redwall fans will be interested in this series.
The Mistmantle Chronicles Book One
Urchin, a tiny squirrel, abandoned but then rescued and raised in a colony of animals must fight the evil trying to take over his new home. A tale of heroes and villians...exciting...Redwall fans will be interested in this series.
Among the Hidden, Haddix, Margaret Peterson , Aladinn c 2000 153 pages.
Luke , one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police tells of his life of hiding. Until one day he sees another third child and by meeting her his life is changed forever. The first of the Shadow Children Series.
For Junior High
The libray also has book two, Among the Impostors and book three, Among the Betrayed.
Luke , one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police tells of his life of hiding. Until one day he sees another third child and by meeting her his life is changed forever. The first of the Shadow Children Series.
For Junior High
The libray also has book two, Among the Impostors and book three, Among the Betrayed.
Lisle, Janet Taylor Black Duck Philomel Books, c2006. 249 pages.
Set in Newport, R.I. during Prohibition. Ruben and his best friend and their families were caught up in the rum-running of the Prohibition. He relates his story to David Petersen who is tring to become a reporter. His story centers around the boat, the Black Duck and her crew.
Set in Newport, R.I. during Prohibition. Ruben and his best friend and their families were caught up in the rum-running of the Prohibition. He relates his story to David Petersen who is tring to become a reporter. His story centers around the boat, the Black Duck and her crew.
Foreman, Lelia Rose. Shatter World.
This is a story of space-age pilgrims who leave a world of war to find a peaceful place. Rejoice and her family are among the group who find themselves in a strange world inhabited with some strange creatures. It takes some getting used to and some imaginative work! Rejoice and her brother miss their old home but slowly get used to the new home.
This is a story of space-age pilgrims who leave a world of war to find a peaceful place. Rejoice and her family are among the group who find themselves in a strange world inhabited with some strange creatures. It takes some getting used to and some imaginative work! Rejoice and her brother miss their old home but slowly get used to the new home.
Gray, Dianne E. Together Apart.
The "Schoolchildren's Blizzard" of January 12, 1888 caught many children in Nebraska out in the weather on their way home from school. Hannah and Isaac helped each other survive the storm but were unable to save her brothers. This book tells the story of two teenagers and an entire town trying to deal with the effects of that terrible storm. Based on the real experiences of children in the Midwest, it is a piece of historical fiction that junior high readers will enjoy
The "Schoolchildren's Blizzard" of January 12, 1888 caught many children in Nebraska out in the weather on their way home from school. Hannah and Isaac helped each other survive the storm but were unable to save her brothers. This book tells the story of two teenagers and an entire town trying to deal with the effects of that terrible storm. Based on the real experiences of children in the Midwest, it is a piece of historical fiction that junior high readers will enjoy
Klise, Kate Regarding the Fountain Avon Books c1998 138 pages.
The drinking fountain at DC Middle School has a leak and must be fixed according to the principal, Walter Reed.Certain school board members do not think so. Follow the adventures at DC middle School through the letters from the students, principal and the artist hired to fix the fountatin. a very funny read.
The drinking fountain at DC Middle School has a leak and must be fixed according to the principal, Walter Reed.Certain school board members do not think so. Follow the adventures at DC middle School through the letters from the students, principal and the artist hired to fix the fountatin. a very funny read.
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