Books, Books, and More Books: A Parent and Teachers Guide to
Contemporary Adolescent Literature Lu Ann Brobst Staheli Slide 2 A
is for Aarrgh! It is the stone age, and Mog discovers language. He
names everything he sees. Soon the other people recognize the
significance of words and history is changed forever. MG+ William
J. Brooke Slide 3 All That Remains These three stories have teens
who must deal with the "remains" of a recently deceased loved
one--an aunt who died of AIDS, a fathers ashes to spread on the
golf course, and a boy who must carry out the wishes of his dead
uncle. HS Bruce Brooks Slide 4 The Amah Twelve-year-old Amy Chin
finds family responsibilities interfering with ballet practice
after her mother gets a job. Soon Amys life becomes closer to that
of the step-sister role she dances as her mother focuses on
Stephanie, the beautiful Cinderella. Amy fears losing her role, her
friends, and her mother before her mother's job is through. MG+
Lawrence Yep Slide 5 Among the Hidden In Lukes world, it is against
the law to have more than two children. Thirds will be killed and
the parents punished if they are found. Luke is a Third. MG+
Margaret Peterson Haddix Slide 6 Among the Imposters Luke has been
placed in a school, given a new name, and told to blend in. But
how? He doesnt know where his classes are and cant figure out the
rules. Will he be able to help other third children? MG+ Margaret
Peterson Haddix Slide 7 Angus, thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Georgia Nicolson, a British teen, tells about her search for a
boyfriend and her first forays into kissing. The boy she likes has
another girlfriend, and Georgias best friend gets in the way. HS
Louise Rennison Slide 8 Artemis Fowl Artemis Fowl is not a nice
boy. In fact, Fowl is the perfect name for him and his plan to
steal the riches of the fairie kingdom. His plan doesnt work out as
well as he expects when he kidnaps Holly of LEPrechan. MS+ Eoin
Colter Slide 9 As Ever, Gordy Gordy doesnt want to move back to his
old hometown where everyone knows his history, including knowing
about his fathers alcoholism. But he must. Will he return to his
old ways? MS+ Mary Downing Hahn Slide 10 Because of Winn-Dixie
Ten-year-old Opal Buloni and her father, the Preacher, have just
moved to Naomi, Florida, when Opal rescues an ugly dog at the
Winn-Dixie store. Adopting the store name as the dogs name, Opal
finds they need each other. She learns to love the dog as a
replacement for her missing mother and a father who has become
distant. The two of them collect an odd assortment of friends and
learn to deal with life. Upper Elementary+ Kate DiCamillo Slide 11
The Beet Fields True-to-life story of author Gary Paulsen who left
home at age 16 to work with the migrants and as a carny. This
coming of age tale reads like a novel. HS Gary Paulsen Slide 12
Beware, Princess Elizabeth Elizabeth is the daughter of King Henry
VIII and wife Anne Bolyn, whom he had beheaded. Although third in
line for the crown, Elizabeth fears for her life by the hands of
her brother Edward VI and sister Mary, both who know they will wear
the crown. MG+ Carolyn Meyer Slide 13 Breaking Rank When Baby,
Thomas Fairbairn, breaks the Clans rules and takes an achievement
test, he finds himself moved from Special Ed to Honors classes.
Casey Williardson will be his tutor. Jr.High+ Kristin D. Randle
Slide 14 Brians Return A follow-up novel to the Hatchet series.
Brian realizes he will never fit into society again and goes on a
quest to find his real destiny. MG+ Gary Paulsen Slide 15 Bud, Not
Buddy Christopher Paul Curtis Bud's mother died without telling him
who his father was, but he thinks she left a clue --a flier
advertising a performance by Herman E. Calloway, bass player for
the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. Bud decides to find him,
following the Hooverville Camps, escaping a monster infested
woodshed, stealing a vampire's car, Bud is determined to know the
truth and won't let anything stop him, even Herman E. Calloway
himself. MG+ Slide 16 Burning Up Macey goes to an inner city school
where she is caught in a freak fire. Austin, rescues her then
becomes her boyfriend until his grandfather interferes because
Macey will not stop her research about Mr. Sibley, the first black
teacher. Macey's own experience with fire, a death, and the town's
reluctance to discuss the barn fire sparks her interest. She must
find the truth, no matter who it hurts. Jr.High+ Caroline B. Cooney
Slide 17 Carolina Autumn Carolina faces a new school year with
unresolved issues from the past. Her sister and father are gone
forever, her mother doesn't connect with her anymore, and her best
friend seems determined to steal Carolina's first boyfriend. She
sees her anger, pain and loss through the lens of her father's
camera and the letters she writes to her sister. Carolina must save
herself. MG+ Carol Lynch Williams Slide 18 Cecil in Space
Seventeen-year-old Cecil Rowe looks forward to summer vacation and
getting his drivers license. But things dont work out the way he
expects. Jr. High+ Sid Hite Slide 19 Chasing Redbird Zinny Taylor
goes in search of a lost trail which leads away from her homes in
Bybanks, Kentucky. But the farther she goes, the more she learns
about her family and herself. MG+ Sharon Creech Slide 20 Choosing
Up Sides The sign of the devil. Thats what Pa, the preacher, calls
being left- handed. And baseball? Its the devils game. So what is
Luke Bledsoe to do? Hes both a lefty and a great pitcher, but Pa
cant know his skill. Jr. High+ John H. Ritter Slide 21 Christmas in
Heaven Honey De Loach lives in Heaven, Florida, population six,
until movie-star Miriam Season arrives, bringing her daughters,
Christmas and Easter. Honey wants a friend, but Honey, her brother
Willie-Bill, and Taylor Hiatt (who claims Honey is his true love)
have been the only kids. Easters clothes, nose ring, and manners
fascinate Honey, but not as much as they intrigue Willie-Bill.
Honey turns to Christmas, who seems embarrassed by her family, is a
talented singer, and wants to meet the Reverend Gaynor T. McKenna,
Honey's grandfather. This new family will bring change, but will
the change be for good? Jr. High+ Carol Lynch Williams Slide 22
Cinderellis and the Glass Hill Elliss brothers call him
Cinderellis, after his flying powder produced a messy result in the
chimney. Princess Marigold, whose father is always gone on quests,
wishes she had a real friend besides her cat, Apricot. Now her
father wants to marry her off to whoever can ride a horse up the
glass hill. Upper Elementary+ Gail Carson Levine Slide 23 Claras
War A refreshingly different look at Jewish life in a concentration
camp, where the children continue to make friends, learn, and
perform a childrens opera. Upper Elementary+ Kathy Kacer Slide 24
Cliff-Hanger The Landon family is ready to leave for Mesa Verde
where Mrs. Landon must investigate a cougar attack, when the call
comes for a new foster child placement. MG+ Gloria Skurzynski and
Alane Ferguson Slide 25 The Cookie Company Alex Grindlay thinks he
is the unluckiest boy alive, especially when he receives a fortune
cookie on his 13 th birthday that takes him on an adventure out of
this world. Upper Elementary+ Ross Venokier Slide 26 Crush The
Sweetheart Stomp for Valentines Day is just around the corner.
These short stories tell of several couples who are preparing for
the special evening. Jr.High+ Ellen Conford Slide 27 Dancing in the
Cadillac Light Jaynell Lambert loves to pretend to drive. Its the
summer of 1968 when Grandpa moves in and Jaynell has to watch him.
Grandpas been acting crazy, buying that Cadillac and wandering off.
MG+ Kimberly Willis Holt Slide 28 Diary of a Monsters Son Bradley
has no mother. But he thinks his father, the monster, is the
greatest. Bradley hopes to someday be just like himsharp teeth,
hairy physic, and getting everyone to do exactly what you ask.
Upper Elementary+ Ellen Conford Slide 29 Dont You Dare Read This,
Mrs. Dumphrey School work isnt as important to Tish as what is
happening at home. She cares for her younger brother Matt since her
abusive father has returned and Mom has lost interest in the kids.
Jr. High+ Margaret Haddix Peterson Slide 30 Drummers of Jericho
Jewish Pazit joins the marching band in her new home town, but she
feels uncomfortable when her band director wants the band to march
in the shape of a cross. Jr. High+ Carolyn Meyer Slide 31 Enders
Shadow Bean is unnaturally intelligent for his age, which is the
only thing that allows him to escape the streets and eventually end
up in Battle School. Despite his brilliance, however, Bean is
doomed to live his life as an also- ran to the more famous and in
many ways more brilliant Ender. MG+ Orson Scott Card Slide 32
Esperanza Rising Esperanza's father dies and her uncle wants to
force her mother to marry him. Her mother refuses, so she and
Esperanza move from family wealth in Mexico to a farm labor camp in
California. When her mother comes down with Valley Fever, Esperanza
takes charge of their survival. A brooding labor strike and the
Depression endanger her success. Esperanza must learn that life
never deals the hand we expect. MG+ Pam Munoz Ryan Slide 33 Give a
Boy a Gun The scene is all too familiar. A high school dance filled
with students and teachers, two angry boys with guns. Why does it
happen? This blend of fiction with non-fiction seeks the answer.
Jr. High+ Todd Strasser Slide 34 Guts Hatchet, The River, Brians
Winter, and Brians Returnall are popular books with adolescents.
But, what do you know about the truth behind these novels? Paulsen
takes the readers into his own life experiences, just like Brians.
MG+ Gary Paulsen Slide 35 Habibi Liyana is not sure how she feels
about her familys move to Jerusalem. She has lived her whole life
in St. Louis, Missouri. Her family in the West Bank are strangers
and they speak another language. Can she adjust? Jr. High+ Naomi
Shihab Nye Slide 36 Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone Harry
Potter learns he is a wizard and soon finds himself off at Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardy where he makes friends and
discovers secrets from his past. Upper Elementary+ J. K. Rowling
Slide 37 Heaven Eyes When Erin and January run away from Whitehall,
they find a strange girl with a mysterious past. Who is she? Where
did she come from? Jr. High + David Almond Slide 38 Holes Stanley
Yelnats, like his family throughout history, finds himself in the
wrong place at the wrong time. A stroke of bad luck lands him at
Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center for boys, where he
serves time for the theft of a pair of old tennis shoes. Stanley
didnt do it, but he accepted the punishment, thinking going to camp
might be fun. However, this camp isnt anything like what Stanley
expected. MG+ Louis Sachar Slide 39 Homeless Bird 13 year old Koly
is married to a sickly boy, but she must now remain with his family
who only wanted the marriage for her dowry. How can she escape her
fate without dishonoring her family? Jr. High+ Gloria Whelan Slide
40 Hope Was Here Hope knows all there is to know about being a
waitress, and shes good at it. When she and her Aunt Addie move to
Madison, Wisconsin, from New York City, its the love of the diner
that lets Hope make one more move. She makes friends, becomes
involved in running a mayoral campaign, and gets to know Braverman.
Not bad for a girl once named Tulip who has never had a real home.
Jr.High+ Joan Bauer Slide 41 I Was a Rat One day he was a rat. The
next, a little boy. What happened? Bob, the cobbler, and Joan, a
washwoman, set to find out when they meet this child they take into
their home. Upper Elementary+ Philip Pullman Slide 42 If You Come
Softly Miah and Ellie knew they would fall in love the moment they
saw each other in the crowded hallway at school. But she is Jewish,
and he is black. Will their worlds keep them apart? Jr High+
Jacqueline Woodson Slide 43 Janeys Girl Claire and her mother visit
her grandmother, and Claire begins to discover her mothers secret
past. Can Claire help set things right between her mother and the
father she never knew? Jr. High+ Gail Friesen Slide 44 Joey Pigza
Loses Control Now that Joey is on his meds, he finally has his ADHD
under control. Life is steady with Mom, and Joey is feeling good.
Then he visits his estranged father for the summer and sees what it
would be like to be an adult out of control. Joey doesnt want to
hurt his dads feelings, or grow up like him. Dad takes away Joeys
meds, so Joey must make some grown-up choices. Jr. High+ Jack
Gantos Slide 45 Kits Wilderness Kits family live with his aging
grandfather in a coal mining town. He discovers his name on the
headstone of several children killed years ago in a cave-in. Kit
meets others who share names with the dead children. John Askew
urges him to participate in a ritual game of Death. Jr. High+ David
Almond Slide 46 The Last Book in the Universe Why read when you
have mindprobe needles which shoot images directly into your brain?
Books dont exist anymore, but Spaz has heard of them. When he meets
Ryter, he begins to know more. Jr. High+ Rodman Philbrick Slide 47
The Likes of Me Feelings of being outcast due to living with a
possible murderer, living in a northern logging community, and
being a Chinese albino bring the main character into her first
discovery of romance and the outside world. HS Randall Beth Platt
Slide 48 Losers, Inc. Ethan is a loser. When social outcast Lizzie
the Lizard starts writing love poetry about him, Ethan knows life
cant get much worse. He might lose his best friend, Julius, over
his beautiful student teacher, Ms. Gunderson. Upper Elementary+
Claudia Mills Slide 49 Love That Dog The story of a young boy who
discovers himself through the poetry his teacher uses in class and
the writing she requires him to do. The story is told through
poetry, modeled from the authors she reads. Upper Elementary+
Sharon Creech Slide 50 The Maze Rick feels endangered at the youth
detention center where he has been sent, and decides to escape. He
stows away on a truck that lands him in the Canyonlands area of
Utah. More danger awaits him there. MG+ Will Hobbs Slide 51 Memory
Boy Miles and his family must leave home and begin a new life in
the wilderness after a chain of volcanic explosions cause chaos.
MG+ Will Weaver Slide 52 Minds Eye Courtney is a new paraplegic
living in a long term care center with a two women one with
Alzheimers and the other, Elva, is blind. Elva asks Courtney to
read to her about Italy. Jr. High+ Paul Fleischman Slide 53 Mine
Eyes Have Seen Annie Brown, one of 12 children born to John Brown
and his two wives, is encouraged by her friend, Louisa May Alcott,
to write about her father just as her sister Sarah arrives with
news that the Civil War has begun. MG+ Ann Rinaldi Slide 54
Miracles Boys Three brothers, on their own after their mothers
death, discover life is more difficult than it appears to be. When
one of them gets in trouble with the law, the other two must come
to his rescue. H.S. Jacqueline Woodson Slide 55 Missing Girls
Carrie is embarrassed by her German immigrant grandmother who still
has a thick accent after 20 years. Her grandmother wants her to be
friends with Mona, an odd girl who teaches her about lucid
dreaming. Jr. High+ Lois Metzgher Slide 56 Monster Steve Harmon was
in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or was he? He is on trial for
his alleged involvement in a robbery that resulted in the death of
a storekeeper. Jr. High+ Walter Dean Meyers Slide 57 My Angelica
Sage wants nothing more than to be a romance writer like her famous
mother, nothing other than George that is. George has s crush on
Sage, too, but how can he tell her she will never be a writer? Her
romances are just plain awful. MG+ Carol Lynch Williams Slide 58 My
Louisiana Sky Tiger Ann has always wondered why she is so smart
when both of her parents are slow. Sometimes she feels she must be
the one in charge, next to Grandma. Tiger Ann must decide, go to
the big city with her aunt, or stay with her parents who seem to
need her. MG+ Kimberly Willis Holt Slide 59 The Mystery of Mr. Nice
Chet Gecko knows something is amiss at school when Principal Zero
starts being nice to him. What has happened to the principal? Is
this an imposter? Upper Elementary+ Bruce Hale Slide 60 On the
Fringe Eleven of today's finest authors contribute stories about
teens who feel isolated. The feelings are universal. The way we
cope is what makes us unique. Topics include school violence,
sexual discovery, harassment, weight issues, forgiveness, and many
more. Jr. High+ Donald R. Gallo, editor Slide 61 Over the Wall Ten
years ago, Tylers father accidentally ran over Tylers little sister
with the car, killing her and shattering the family. Tyler suffers
with anger over the loss of his sister, and his father. Baseball is
his only release. Then he loses baseball. Jr.High+ John H. Ritter
Slide 62 The Princess Diaries Mia Thermopolis thinks her life is
difficult enough before she finds out she is the princess, and sole
heir, to the municipality of Genovia. Jr. High+ Meg Cabot Slide 63
Princess in the Spotlight In addition to being forced to take
princess lessons from her grandmere, Mia wonders what life will
bring with the new baby her mother is having with Mias Algebra
teacher. Jr. High+ Meg Cabot Slide 64 Rage of Fire Set in the
beautiful Hawaii National Park, the story takes the Landon family
and a foster child to investigate the reason the nene are becoming
extinct. Hawaiian folklore adds to the story. Upper Elementary+
Gloria Skurzinski and Alane Ferguson Slide 65 Romiette and Julio
The classic tale is brought to the modern world where gangs are
real and multi-cultural romance is a risk. Set in Cincinnati, Ohio,
this tale brings humor and realism tied to the conflict central to
the Shakespeare play. Jr. High+ Sharon R. Draper Slide 66 Rules of
the Road Jenna Boller is too tall. Her sister got all the looks,
but boy, can Jenna sell shoes! When Mrs. Gladstone, the crusty
president of the company, chooses Jenna as her driver on a business
trip, Jenna goes with trepidation at driving a Cadillac and leaving
her alcoholic father behind. MG+ Joan Bauer Slide 67 Sang Spell
Josh is hitchhiking when he is picked up, beaten, and left in a
place he does not recognize, a place he cant escape. Why cant he
leave? Does he still want to after he meets Mavis? Jr. High+
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Slide 68 The Secret School In 1925,
fourteen- year-old Ida Bidson secretly takes over as teacher when
the one room schoolhouse in her remote Colorado area closes
unexpectedly. Upper Elementary+ Avi Slide 69 Seedfolks In thirteen
short stories, we learn about the formation of a multi-cultural
community, brought together by gardening on a patch of city land.
MG+ Paul Fleischman Slide 70 Seek The radio: fragments of a talk
show, a baseball game, jazz, rock, country & western, a Spanish
soap opera, the curtain calls for a grand opera, a sermon, a
newscast... a young boy's ongoing search through the airwaves for
the DJ father he never knew. Jr. High+ Paul Fleischman Slide 71
Shadow of the Hegemon For those who loved Enders Game, this novel
takes the reader beyond the war. Enders brother, Peter, and Bean
try to free the kidnapped members of Enders army. Jr High + Orson
Scott Card Slide 72 Shadow Spinner You might already be familiar
with the story of Shahrazad and her nightly stories to the Sultan
which keep her alive. What if Shahrazad ran out of tales to tell?
Enter Marjan, a crippled girl, who is herself a fabulous
storyteller. Will her story save the life of Shahrazad? MG+ Susan
Fletcher Slide 73 The Shakespeare Stealer Widge learns short-hand
then is sold to a theatrical manager who sends him to copy the new
play, Hamlet, and enable Bass to perform it without paying
royalties. Once within the confines of the Globe Theater, Widge
discovers a brave new world of friendship, fun, and backstage
intrigue. MG+ Gary Blackwood Slide 74 Shakespeares Scribe Widge is
officially a member of Chamber- lains Men as an actor. When
Shakespeare breaks his arm in a fight, Widge transcribes his play,
while the company travels England to avoid the plague. MS+ Gary
Blackwood Slide 75 Sir Galahad, Mr. Longfellow, and Me Missouri in
1938, and Emily Ann Campbell, 11, wants to leave her mark at Park
School before she moves on to middle school. Through the quiet but
firm demands of her new teacher, Mr. Van, Emily discovers how to go
about doing just that, by writing poems. Upper Elementary+ Betty
Horvath Slide 76 Skellig After Michaels sister is born with
problems, he begins to explore the abandoned garage on their new
property. What is this creature that he findsman or something not
of this world? Jr. High+ David Almond Slide 77 A Small Civil War
When the Grapes of Wrath is challenged by her community, Georgia
takes on the entire town in a fight to stop censorship. MG+ John
Neufeld Slide 78 Snail Mail No More Friends Elizabeth and
Tara*Starr have moved into the electronic age. Emails keep the
girls up to date on the events in each others lives, like
Elizabeths parents divorce and Tara*s expected sibling. MG+ Paula
Danzinger and Ann M. Martin Slide 79 Soldiers Heart In June 1861,
fifteen- year-old Charlie Goddard left his home in Minnesota to
join the Civil War. He soon discovers war is not at all what he
thought it would be. Jr. High+ Gary Paulsen Slide 80 Speak 9 th
grader Melinda Sordino has broken the social rule by calling the
police at the end of summer party. Now no one speaks to her. No one
would believe her story anyway. Jr. High+ Laurie Halse Anderson
Slide 81 Standing Up to Mr. O Maggie didnt think shed like biology,
but her teacher made its so much fun. Until, he said they would
have to dissect. Can she force herself to make the cut? MG+ Claudia
Mills Slide 82 Stargirl Weve all known someone like Stargirl, who
listens to a different drummer at her school, has her own ways to
show people she cares, and wants to be different. Perhaps too
different. MG+ Jerry Spinelli Slide 83 Stick and Whittle Melvin
Fitchett, Civil War survivor, is combing the country, looking for
his lost love. He meets Melvin Smythe, an orphan boy. They join for
a journey west that will bring them more than they bargain for. Jr.
High+ Sid Hite Slide 84 Swallowing Stones When Michael shoots his
new rifle into the air on July 4 th, he never imagines the bullet
will end up killing a man. Jenna watches as her father slumps on
the roof top, a bullet entering his body. Jr High + Joyce McDonald
Slide 85 Takeoffs and Landings After the death of their father,
Chuck and Lori seem to lose their mother who travels the country
giving motivational speeches. A summer trip opens the doors for
this family to reconnect. MS+ Margaret Peterson Haddix Slide 86 The
Tiger Rising Theres a tiger in a cage at the back lot of the hotel
where I live. I dont know why its there, but I figure it has
something to do with the hotel owner, a man Im a little afraid of.
Upper Elementary+ Kate DiCamillo Slide 87 Tiger, Tiger Burning
Bright Worried that his mother will send his grandfather to a
nursing home, Jesse accompanies grandpa into the mountains to look
for the tiger tracks Pappy claims to have seen there. MG+ Ron
Koertge Slide 88 True Believer LaVaughn wants to make her life
better and knows an education is the way to succeed. When her
friend Jody moves back into her building, she hopes she can also
have a romance in her life. HS Virginia Euwer Wolff Slide 89
Turnabout What if people could grow younger each year instead of
older? In the year 2001, nursing-home residents Melly and Anny
Beth, aged 100 and 103, are given just such an opportunity, but now
they are teenagers again, and getting younger every day. MG+
Margaret Peterson Haddix Slide 90 The Two Princesses of Bamarre Two
sistersone who hopes to go on a quest; the other content to stay at
home reciting the epic poem her sister uses as her lifes guide. The
braver of the girls falls ill with the Grey Death. Can her sister
overcome her fears to brings her the cure? MG+ Gail Carson Levine
Slide 91 The Vile Village This Series of Unfortunate Events is not
unfortunate for the reader who loves the quirkiness of author Roald
Dahl, the tone of Harry Potter, or the darkness or Artemis Fowl.
Look for the Edgar Allen Poe connections. A great read. Upper
Elementary+ Lemony Snicket Slide 92 The Watsons Go to Birmingham:
1963 Fourth-grader Kenny Watson tells the story of his family in
Flint, Michigan, in the 1960s. Harassed by his older brother,
Byron, who is mother calls the juvenile delinquent, and responsible
for his younger sister, Joetta, Kenny illustrates the everyday life
of a black family living far away from the racial unrest of the
south. But when Byron crosses the line, his parents decide to take
him to Birmingham to be straightened out by his grandmother. MG+
Christopher Paul Curtis Slide 93 Whale Talk The Tao Jones, better
known as T.J., is a swimmer without a team or a place to train. He
pieces together a ragtag group of school outcasts and takes them to
an all- night fitness center. Their goal: Letter jackets for
everyone. H.S. Chris Crutcher Slide 94 What Janie Found The
discovery that her adoptive father has been secretly supporting
Janie's kidnapper fills Janie with anger and loathing. True, Hannah
is his daughter, but long ago she abandoned her parents for a cult,
coming back only to leave a 3-year-old child with them she claimed
was their granddaughter. Jr. High+ Caroline B. Cooney Slide 95 When
JFK Was My Father When Tim moves away, Georgia adopts President
Kennedy to curb her loneliness at boarding school. Her friendship
and fantasy pair to make her life better, until November 19, 1963.
Jr. High+ Amy Gordon Slide 96 When She Was Good Em wants to break
the circle of violence and develop independence, but Pamela seems
to haunt her world. Can Em overcome her past? HS Norma Fox Mazer
Slide 97 Whirligig Brent is tired of not fitting in with the crowd.
He decides to kill himself, but instead kills a talented girl. Her
mother asks Brent to make and place whirligigs in her daughters
memory. HS Paul Fleischman Slide 98 The White Dove The time has
come for Tasha to escape, taking the child Raina with her. She
holds the hope that Marko will return and restore the republic,
removing Comnor from the throne. MG+ Lois Thompson Bartholomew
Slide 99 Wishes, Kisses and Pigs "Be careful what you wish for."
Louise calls Willie a pig at the exact moment she wishes upon a
star. The next thing she knows, Willie is gone and a pig
mysteriously appears. Feeling responsible for the transformation,
Louise determines to set things right. But how? Upper Elementary+
Betsy Hearne Slide 100 Wolf Stalker Ashley and Jacks family and
current foster child, Troy, are off to Yellowstone National Park to
investigate the reported death of a dog by a wild wolf. Upper
Elementary+ Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson Slide 101 A Year
Down Yonder Newbery Award-winning sequel to A Long Way From
Chicago. This novel takes Mary Alice to Grandma Dowdels for a year
during the depression. Grandma is up to her usual shenanigans. MG+
Richard Peck Slide 102 End of This Collection If you ever want to
know about a book title, please feel free to ask me as Im
constantly reading. Thanks!
