Zeely -- by Virginia Hamilton, Symeon Shimin (Authors) (Book - Child)
"Geeder's summer at her uncle's farm is made special because of her friendship with a very tall, composed woman who raises hogs and who closely resembles the magazine photograph of a Watutsi queen." ...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Come Sing, Jimmy Jo -- by Katherine Paterson (Author) (Book - Child)
"Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson tells the story of Jimmy Jo, and 11-year-old country music singer. When Jimmy Jo's talent brings fame to his family, he suddenly becomes a target for fans--and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Night Swimmers -- by Betsy Byars (Author) (Book - Child)
"Wither their mother dead and their father working nights, Retta tries to be mother to her younger brothers." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Talk With Teens About Feelings, Family, Relationships, and the Future: 50 Guided Discussions for School and Counseling Groups -- by Jean Peterson (Author) (Book - Parent/Child)
"Fifty guided discussions on mood swings, anger, sadness, sexual behavior, violence, dating, career choices, and more help students share their feelings and concerns and know they are not alone."...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Tom's Midnight Garden -- by Philippa Pearce (Author) (Book - Child)
"Tom is furious. His brother, Peter, has measles, so now Tom is being shipped off to stay with Aunt Gwen and Uncle Alan in their boring old apartment. There'll be nothing to do there and no one to...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Tales of Pan -- by Mordicai Gerstein (Author) (Book - Child)
"Thirteen stories of the silly, delightful mythological god Pan and his family are compiled in this picture book. When Pan is born, his distinguishing curly horns, beard and goat legs frighten away...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
White Mountains -- by John Christopher (Author) (Book - Child)
"Young Will Parker and his companions make a perilous journey toward an outpost of freedom where they hope to escape from the ruling Tripods, who capture mature human beings and make them docile,...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The House of Dies Drear -- by Virginia Hamilton (Author) (Book - Child)
"A huge, old house with secret tunnels, a cantakerous caretaker, and buried treasure is a dream-come-true for 13-year-old Thomas. The fact that it's reputedly haunted only adds to its appeal! As soon...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Wild Children -- by Felice Holman (Author) (Book - Child)
"'A powerful story of children left homeless after the Russian Revolution,' declared PW, reviewing this award-winner by the gifted poet and author. Holman's novel is rooted in actual events and,...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Young and Female -- by Pat Ross (Author) (Book - Child)
"Vivid excerpts full of wit and courage from the lives of a group of American women. Shirley MacLaine.--Shirley Chisholm.--Dorothy Day.--Emily Hahn.--Margaret Sanger.--Althea Gibson.--Edna...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
