The Two Thousand Pound Goldfish -- by Betsy Byars (Author) (Book - Child)
"Warren Otis wants to be a horror movie director, so he spends a lot of time making up monster moview in his head. He's really beginning to enjoy his latest creation--starring Bubbles, an innocent...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
A Book for Jodan -- by Marcia Newfield (Author) (Book - Child)
"When Jodan learns that her parents are separating she wonders what can be done to keep them together and if she is to blame for their decision." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Teaching Problem Students -- by Jere Brophy (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Draws on on scholarly and professional literature to suggest ways in which elementary and middle school teachers can help difficult students succeed at school. Discussion includes general principles...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Oh Boy, Babies -- by Alison Herzig (Author) (Book - Child)
"A photo essay of a class in infant care given to fifth and sixth boys with the help of mothers and real babies." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
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)
Across Five Aprils -- by Irene Hunt (Author) (Book - Child)
"Narrator Terry Bregy adopts an appropriately boyish tone for his reading of Across Five Aprils By Irene Hunt, A Newbery Honor Book in 1965. Bregy compels readers to hear young Jethro Creighton's...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Jump Ship to Freedom -- by James Collier (Author) (Book - Child)
"In 1787, a fourteen-year-old slave, anxious to buy freedom for himself and his mother, escapes from his dishonest master and to find help in cashing the soldier's notes received by his father...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Golda Meir Story -- by Margaret Davidson (Author) (Book - Child)
"A biography of Golda Meir, whose childhood memories of Russia helped her work to establish the independent state of Isreal." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Almost a Hero -- by Clyde Bulla (Author) (Book - Child)
"A boy who grows up in a harsh orphanage returns to it as a young man, determined to revenge himself on those who caused his suffering, only to find his feelings have changed." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
