Great Books For You!

F Ard

Ardagh, Philip Green Men of Gressingham

Adventure

Tom Dashwood looks forward to becoming a knight but on his way to start his training, he is kidnapped by Robyn-in-the-Hat and the Green Men of Gressingham, a band of outlaws who are protesting unfair taxes.

F Bax

Baxter, Linda River of Amber

Historical Fiction

Sasha and his friends fear what the future will bring under Hitler's rule.

F Bax

Baxter, Linda River of Ice

Historical Fiction

Sasha and his mother try to find a way to escape World War II-era Russia to join the rest of their family in America.

F Bre

Breslin, T. Starship Rescue

Science Fiction

Marc lives with a band of Outsiders on a distant planet but when he tries to finda way to outwit the planet's evil leader, he encounters a problem with someonehe thought he could trust.

F Bri

Brin, Susannah Alien Encounter

Science Fiction

Leon and his friends thought they were enjoying their final camping trip together before they all left for different schools, but after they see a UFO, theyknow that they will be connected forever.

F Bri

Brin, Susannah Ken and the Samurai

Fantasy

Young Ken Brady, determined to reach the master level of his Samurai computer game, is pulled into the world of feudal Japan by one of the game's characters.

F Bun

Bunting, Eve Spying on Miss Muller

Historical Fiction

At Alveara boarding school in Belfast at the start of World War II, thirteen-year-old Jessie must deal with her suspicions about a teacher whose father was German and with her worries about her own father's drinking problem.

F Cat

Catling, Patrick Chocolate Touch

Fantasy

A boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate.

F Chi

Childs, Rob Time and Again

Science Fiction

Thanks to a mysterious old watch, Becky and her twin brother Chris travel back in time, but the novelty soon wears off as they see the consequences of their interference in past events.

F Chr

Christopher, Matt Hockey Machine

Sports

Abducted by a "fan" and forced to become a member of a professional junior hockey team, thirteen-year-old star center Steve Crandall quickly realizes thathe must play not only to win but to survive.

F Chr

Christopher, Matt Tough to Tackle

Sports

Disappointed at first by not being large enough to make quarterback, Boots discovers that there is as much challenge in playing tackle.

F Chr

Christopher, Matt Wheel Wizards

Sports

Angry and unhappy because he is now in a wheelchair and apparently no longer able to play basketball, twelve-year-old Seth is amazed to discover wheelchair basketball and finds that his life is not over after all.

F Cle

Clements, Andrew Frindle

Realistic Fiction

When he decides to turn his fifth-grade teacher's love of the dictionary aroundon her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events thatquickly moves beyond his control.

F Cle

Clements, Andrew Jacket

Realistic Fiction

An incident at school forces sixth grader Phil Morelli, a white boy, to become aware of racial discrimination and segregation, and to seriously consider if hehimself is prejudiced.

F Clo

Clover, Peter Dead Cool

Fantasy

Sammy's new pet, a parrot named Polly, is quite boring, but the friends she attracts--another parrot and a ghostly pirate crew--prove to be very exciting.

F Dah

Dahl, Roald Fantastic Mr. Fox

Animal

Three farmers, each one meaner than the other, try all-out warfare to get rid ofthe fox and his family.

F Dah

Dahl, Roald Magic Finger

Fantasy

Angered by a neighboring family's sport hunting, an eight-year-old girl turns her magic finger on them.

F Dah

Dahl, Roald Twits

Fantasy

The misadventures of two terrible old people who enjoy playing nasty tricks and are finally outwitted by a family of monkeys.

F Dan

Danziger, Paula Make Like a Tree and Leave

Comedy

Sixth-grader Matthew gets into trouble at home and at school, spars with his older sister, and helps save an elderly friend's property from the hands of a developer.

F Dec

DeClements, Barthe Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You

Realistic

Helen fears that lack of improvement in her reading may leave her stuck in thesixth grade forever, until a good teacher recognizes her reading problem.

F Den

Denman, K.L. Mirror Image

Realistic Fiction

Thirteen-year-old Sable is reluctantly paired up with Lacey for an art project, but their mutual dislike for one another begins to soften as the two begin to getto know each other better.

F Dod

Dodd, Quentin Princess of Neptune

Science Fiction

Middle-schooler Theora Theremin and her brother Verbert find themselves whisked from the shores of hometown Lake Philodendron to an intergalactic beauty contest on Neptune.

921 Clarkson

Fisher, Doris Kelly Clarkson

Biography

A biography of singer and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, providing information about her early life and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future.

F Gar

Gardiner, John Stone Fox

Animal

Little Willie hopes to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm with the purse from a dog sled race he enters.

F Goo

Goodhart, P. House with No Name

Mystery

When his family moves to a remote house in the woods that has stood empty for years, Jamie feels there is something very strange about the place, but soon makes friends with Colin who has lived nearby for years and years.

F Gut

Gutman, Dan Homework Machine

Realistic

Four fifth-grade students--a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker--as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surroundinga computer programmed to complete homework assignments.

F Hau

Hautman, Pete Snatched

Mystery

Too curious for her own good, Roni, crime reporter for her high school newspaper, teams up with Brian, freshman science geek, to investigate the beating and kidnapping of a classmate.

F Hic

Hicks, Betty I Smell Like Ham

Realistic Fiction

Nick tries to maintain his sense of integrity as he works to succeed on the school basketball team, adjust to his new stepmother and little "dorky" stepbrother, and deal with peer pressure from his friends.

F Hoo

Hooper, M. Genie

Fantasy

Fudge finds a genie in the box she bought at a yard sale and plans to use it fora few odd jobs and a birthday present for her father, but her sister and the genie's misinterpretations make it more difficult than she had imagined.

F Joh

Johnson, David Trapped in Space

Science Fiction

Stranded when their shuttlecraft crash lands while they are helping to explorea new planet, teen siblings Sammi and Jak are saved from deadly plants by intelligent beings who communicate primarily through shared feelings.

F Las

Lasky, Kathryn Outcast

Fantasy

Exiled from the Pure Ones, Nyroc flies alone to the great tree, and in order to prove his worth the flies to The Beyond the Beyond seeking a legendary relic.

F Sme

Smedman, Lisa Creature Catchers

Fantasy

Twins Kenneth and Candace get a chance to walk in the shoes of their "creature catcher" uncle, who collects unicorns, fire-breathing salamanders, and other amazing animals for the Londinium Zoo, when a newspaper holds acreature catching contest for kids.

F Lub

Lubar, David Punished

Realistic

Logan and his friend Benedict are playing tag in the library when a mysteriousman punishes him for his disrespect by making him speak only in puns.

F Lun

Lunn, Janet Double Spell

Mystery

Strangely attracted to an antique doll, twelve-year-old twins buy the toy and soon find themselves haunted by powerful and tragic memories of ancestral twins who had also been owners of the doll.

F Mac

Macphail, Catherine Get That Ghost to Go!

Fantasy

When a ghost begins haunting Duncan, turning his life upside down and ruining his cool image, he and his best friend Markie turn to the class "nerd," whose plan for getting rid of the ghost comes at a steep price.

F Mas

Masters, Anthony Biker City

Adventure

When his father disappears from their desert wasteland home where water is scarce, Todd must search for him while braving the elements and evading gangs of outlaw bikers.

F Mer

Mercati, Cynthia King Christian Club

Historical Fiction

Liese, Niels, and Stefan band together to form the King Christian Club duringWorld War II.

F Mer

Mercati, Cynthia Light in the Sky

Historical Fiction

A French girl tries to rescue an American pilot who has been shot down over Nazi-occupied France.

F Mit

Mitchelhill, Barbara How to be a Detective

Mystery

Young detective Damian Drooth decides to share his sleuthing knowledge withkids at school who then take to the streets in search of crime, but when the trainees hit the dog show, things start to get hairy.

F Mit

Mitchelhill, Barbara Case of the Pop Star's Wedding

Mystery

Young detective Damian Drooth insists on going along when his mother is hired to cater his favorite pop singer's wedding reception, and it proves fortunate that he is there when he witnesses the theft of a diamond necklace.

F Mit

Mitchelhill, Barbara Spycatcher

Mystery

Young Damian Drooth goes after an industrial spy when a local inventor reveals that his ideas are being stolen from the shed where he works, perhapsby another inventor who has no ideas of his own.

F Mit

Mitchelhill, Barbara Case of the Disappearing Daughter

Mystery

Young Damian Drooth puts his newly-acquired detective skills to the test whenthe daughter of a wealthy movie director is kidnapped from the set.

F Orm

Orme, David Space Pirates

Science Fiction

The crew of the Nightstar is on a cargo mission in deep space when their ship is attacked by space pirates.

F Osb

Osborne, Mary Pope Land of the Dead

Classic

A retelling of part of the Odyssey in which Odysseus and his fleet continue their journey and encounter giant cannibals, a beautiful witch, and the Land of the Dead.

F Osb

Osborne, Mary Pope One-Eyed Giant

Classic

A retelling of the battle between Odysseus and the Cyclops in Homer's ancientepic "The Odyssey."

F Osb

Osborne, Mary Pope Return to Ithaca

Classic

Retells part of Homer's Odyssey in which Odysseus, with the help of the goddess Athena, plans to get revenge on those who have plagued his wife andson during his absence.

F Osb

Osborne, Mary Pope Sirens and Sea Monsters

Classic

Retells the part of Homer's "Odyssey" in which Odysseus meets Circe and struggles against the Sirens and Scylla and Charybdis.

F Per

Perrin, Randy Time Like a River

Fantasy

Margie Belzer, desperate to save her mother who is dying from an unknown cause, undertakes a mysterious journey to the past to speak with a Chinese man who may be able to shed some light on her mother's condition, and returns to discover the truth about the circle of time.

F Pet

Petti, Ken A Light from Within

Fantasy

Zenda enters the Aurora Academy and learns that she will have to help six people with her aura sight and kani gift (the ability to communicate with plants)before the term ends.

F Pet

Petti, Ken Test of Mirrors

Fantasy

On the planet Azureblue, thirteen-year-old Zenda is able to find the three musings from her broken gazing ball and can attend the Gazing Ball ceremonythat will reveal her personal gifts.

F Pet

Petti, Ken The Astral Summer

Fantasy

Having retrieved all the pieces of her gazing ball and learned that she has twopowers--kani and aura sight, Zenda goes on a retreat led by her friend Persuaja to learn the value of her talents and the responsibilities that accompany them.

F Pow

Powell, J. Big Brother at School

Science Fiction

The principal at Lee's school has been doing some strange things, and Lee isafraid that there is going to be an alien abduction.

921 Lennon

Preszler, June John Lennon

Biography

John Lennon, from his early life in Liverpool, England to his death in New YorkCity in 1980.

F Pru

Prue, Sally James and the Alien Experiment

Science Fiction

When James is abducted by aliens, he undergoes some drastic changes but although his super powers make him the most popular boy at school, they cause him more problems than he had bargained for.

F Pul

Pullman, Philip I was a Rat!

Fantasy

A little boy turns life in London upside down when he appears at the house of alonely old couple and insists he was a rat.

F Pur

Purkiss, S. Ghost School

Fantasy

Although he is supposed to be learning to scare people, a young ghost who attends the Anne Boleyn Secondary School discovers a different way to haunthumans.

F Rob

Roberts, Rachel Circles in the Stream

Fantasy

Kara, Emily, and Adriane are all drawn to a secret place deep in the woods and to the magic hidden there. They discover a portal to a magical world, fromwhich strange and wondrous creatures are emerging but the evil the animals are trying to escape may have followed them.

921 Pujols

Savage, Jeff Albert Pujols

Biography

Profiles the life and achievements of Albert Pujols, discussing his childhood in the Dominican Republic, amateur career, and Major League Baseball success.Includes photographs, highlights, a glossary, and resources.

921 Sorenstam

Savage, Jeff Annika Sorenstam

Biography

Profiles Annika Sorenstam, who has won more tournaments in the past ten years than any other woman golfer.

921 Patterson

Savage, Jeff Carly Patterson

Biography

Presents a biography, in simple text with photographs, of gymnast, Carly Patterson, who won a gold medal in the all-around competition in the 2004 Olympic games in Athens and helped the United Stated win silver.

921 Mirra

Savage, Jeff Dave Mirra

Biography

Profiles Dave Mirra, who is famous for doing high-flying tricks on a BMX bicycle.

921 Ortiz

Savage, Jeff David Ortiz

Biography

A short biography of major league baseball player David Ortiz describing his childhood in the Dominican Republic, his education, and making it in the big leagues.

921 Wade

Savage, Jeff Dwyane Wade

Biography

Tells the life story of basketball player Dwyane Wade, describing his childhoodin Chicago and rise to stardom with the Miami Heat.

921 Manning

Savage, Jeff Peyton Manning

Biography

Tells the life story of quarterback Peyton Manning, describing his admiration ofhis father, a New Orleans Saints quarterback; his college football years; his charity work; and the Indianapolis Colts' 2007 Super Bowl victory.

921 Hawk

Savage, Jeff Tony Hawk

Biography

Describes the life of skateboarder Tony Hawk, including early years, awards, and family life.

F Sch

Schraff, Anne Don't Look Now or Ever

Mystery

Jennifer Diaz is observing the phases of the moon for her science project when she witnesses a fight on the street between two of her classmates, andwhen one of the boys disappears, she must decide whether to tell the truth about what she saw.

F Sch

Schraff, Anne Shadow on the Snow

Mystery

Huong Ngo, a Vietnamese boy who has immigrated to the U.S. with his parents, learns the sad truth about an alleged wildman who lives in the forestwhen he is forced to call upon the man for help to free his friend from a dangerous cave.

F Sci

Scieszka, Jon Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci

Humor

In their latest time travel adventure, Fred, Joe, and Sam meet Leonardo da Vinci and try to avoid becoming toilet scrubbers in a sixteenth-century Italian army.

F Sor

Sorenson, Margo Death of Lies: Socrates

Science Fiction

Kenneth and Aleesa, working on an extra credit project about Socrates, suddenly find themselves in ancient Athens, where they meet the famous philosopher and try to save his life.

F Sor

Sorenson, Margo Shatter with Words: Langston Huges

Science Fiction

Aleesa and Kenneth are inspired by the words of Langston Hughes.

F Sor

Sorenson, Margo Time Trap

Science Fiction

Enemies Kenneth and Aleesa try to stop Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinationwhen they wake up in the year 1968 while working on a research project.

F Sti

Stine, R.L. Stay Out of the Basement

Horror

Margaret and Casey become worried about their father when they meet someof the plants he is growing down in the basement.

F Sti

Stine, R.L. Who Let the Ghosts Out?

Horror

A boy suddenly finds himself haunted by the friendly ghosts of two children while being pursued by an evil being.

F Stu

Stuart, Dee Mission Sabotage

Historical Fiction

William and his friends work together to sabotage a German mission during World War II.

F Swa

Swan, Bill Corner Kick

Sports

Michael Strike learns a lesson on friendship when fellow soccer player Miriah befriends Zahir, an immigrant from the Middle East, whom Michael sees as a rival until he finds out that Zahir is an excellent chess player.

921 Depp

Thomas, William Johnny Depp

Biography

A biography of actor Johnny Depp, providing information about his early life and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future.

921 Edison

Time Life Editors Thomas Edison. A Brilliant Inventor

Biography

Presents a short biography of Thomas Edison discussing some of his many inventions which include the light bulb, phonograph, and moving pictures, andchronicles his childhood and early projects.

F Tow

Townson, H. Secret Room

Fantasy

When Adam enters a secret cupboard at his school, he is transported through time to 1942, into the middle of a World War II air raid.

F Wal

Wallace, Bill Trapped in Death Cave

Mystery

A posthumous letter referring to buried treasure convinces Gary that his grandfather did not die a natural death and, with his friend Brian, he sets out tofind both the treasure and his grandfather's killer.

F Wal

Wallace, Karen Quirky Time at Quagmire Castle

Fantasy

When Jack and Emily learn that Quagmire Castle, their beloved, crumbling home, is going to be sold, they seek help from their ghostly ancestors, who areonly too delighted to be of service.

F Wal

Walvoord, Linda Rosetta, Rosetta, Sit by Me!

Historical Fiction

In 1848, Rosetta, the nine-year-old daughter of abolitionist Frederick Douglass,becomes the only Black student at Miss Tracy's Female Seminary in Rochester, New York, and while the students are pleased she is there, the faculty is not. Includes facts about Frederick and Rosetta's lives.

F Wel

Welvaert, Scott Curse of the Wendigo

Fantasy

In 1898, Buck and Agate go into the Canadian wilderness searching for their missing parents and find themselves in the middle of a life-and-death battle with the shape-shifting Wendigo and the even more evil Coyote.

921 Frank

Woronoff, Kristen Anne Frank. Voice of Hope

Biography

Introduces the life of the teenage girl who dreamed of becoming a writer someday, but who died in a Nazi death camp without seeing her diary becomefamous around the world.

921 Teresa

Woronoff, Kristen Mother Teresa: Helper of the Poor

Biography

Presents a biographical profile of Mother Teresa, discussing her early life, hercall to help the poor and suffering, and her work in Calcutta as head of the Missionaries of Charity.

F Zuc

Zucker, Jonny Alien Attack

Science Fiction

From a boring science lecture about life on other planets, fifteen-year-old RexJones and his friends, Dave and Carl, are transported by Rex's mysterious cellphone onto the only space ship that can stop aliens from destroying planet Earth.

F Zuc

Zucker, Jonny Bombed House

Historical Fiction

During the German bombing of London in 1941, two brothers see something strange in the rubble of a neighbor's house, but no one believes them.

921 Schilling

Zuehlke, Jeffrey Curt Schilling

Biography

Tells the life story of Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, describing World Series moments and other highlights and challenges in his career.

921 Santana

Zuehlke, Jeffrey Johan Santana

Biography

A brief biography of Johan Santana, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, that profiles his childhood in his native Venezuela and desire to play in major league baseball.