The Garden of Abdul Gasazi -- by Chris Allsburg (Author) (Book - Child)
"Sometimes that very thin line between illusion and reality is not clearly defined as we would like it to be. It certainty wasn't the day that Alan Mitz stumbled into the garden of Abdul Gasazi. For...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
How You Were Born -- by Joanna Cole (Author) (Book - Child)
"Revised in 1993, this photo-essay describes a baby's conception, fetal development and eventual birth. PW called Miller's photographs 'models of sensitivity and frankness.'" From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries: Poems for Children and their Parents -- by Judith Viorst (Author) (Book - Child)
"If you've ever had trouble apologizing or keeping a secret, had a crush or a broken heart, there's a poem here for you! Written with humor and understanding, Judith Viorst's poems are certain to...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Homecoming -- by Cynthia Voigt (Author) (Book - Child)
"Abandoned by their mother, four children begin a search for a home and an identity." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Ace Hits the Big Time -- by Barbara Murphy (Author) (Book - Child)
"Horace Hobart is the new kid on the block in New York City and he's scared. His sister warns that the scary Purple Falcon Gang is going to cream. He puts on his wild uncle's dragon jacket, covers a...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Incline -- by William Mayne (Author) (Book - Child)
"Mason's adjustments to his first job and first love are further complicated when the entire village begins to challenge his father's integrity." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Preacher's Kid -- by Rose Blue (Author) (Book - Child)
"When her father, a minister, supports a school busing issue, Linda finds herself examining her own beliefs and friendships." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Adolescent Development: The Essential Readings -- by Gerald Adams (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Adolescence as a stage in development is a period of great change and emotional development together with both social and intellectual transformations. Adolescent Development: The Essential Readings...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
Playing Beatie Bow -- by Ruth Park (Author) (Book - Child)
"Abigail Kirk finds herself transported back to the late nineteenth century and becomes embroiled in the family life of the Bows. The Bows will not let her return home believing that she is 'the...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Robin Hood: His Life and Legend -- by Bernard Miles (Author) (Book - Child)
"Chronicles the life and adventures of Robin Hood who, with his band of followers, lived as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest dedicated to fight against tyranny." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
