The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room -- by Patricia Giff (Author) (Book - Child)
"Held back for a year in second grade, Richard can't seem to help getting into trouble, until he gets really interested in reading and helps his class in a special way." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Grandpa, Me, and Our House in the Tree -- by Barbara Kirk (Author) (Book - Child)
"A small boy and his grandfather share a special relationship despite the old man's illness." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Spook Birds -- by Eve Bunting (Author) (Book - Child)
"Larry witnesses some mysterious goings-on at his rich grandmother's house when the stuffed birds in her glass case suddenly come alive." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Mean Jake and the Devils -- by William Hooks (Author) (Book - Child)
"Over the years Mean Jake has several run-ins with Big Daddy Devil, Devil Junior, and Baby Deviline." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
An Insect's Body -- by Joanna Cole (Author) (Book - Child)
"Examines the common house cricket and shows why its body is ideally suited for survivaly." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Blowfish Live in the Sea -- by Paula Fox (Author) (Book - Child)
"Carrie's half-brother Ben has long felt rejected by his father until, on a strange visit in Boston, he is able to see that hsi father really needs him." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Julie of the Wolves -- by Jean George (Author) (Book - Child)
"Miyaz, like many adolescents, is torn. But unlike most, her choices may determine married, Miyax runs away from her husband's parents' home, hoping to reach San Francisco and her pen pal. But she...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Dorp Dead -- by Julia Cunningham (Author) (Book - Child)
"Youngsters...will like this spine-tingling horror story and its hero who can't spell." From School Library Journal
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Are You There, God? - It's Me, Margaret -- by Judy Blume (Author) (Book - Child)
"Judy Blume and her character Margaret Simon were the first to say out loud (and in a book even) that it is normal for girls to wonder when they are ever going to fill out their training bras. Puberty...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Rabbit Hill -- by Robert Lawson (Author) (Book - Child)
"New folks are coming to live in the Big House. The animals of Rabbit Hill wonder if they will plant a garden and thus be good providers." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
