Lizard Magic -- by Daniel Pinkwater (Author) (Book - Child)
"When left to take care of himself, a young boy becomes involved with a community of intelligent lizards who tell him of a little known invasion from outer space." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Hawk, I'm Your Brother -- by Byrd Baylor (Author) (Book - Child)
"Determined to learn to fly, Rudy adopts a hawk hoping that their kinship will brin him closer to his goal." From Card Catalog
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
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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)
Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade -- by Barthe DeClements (Author) (Book - Child)
"This winner of 13 state 'children's favorite' awards shows Jenny and her friends as they struggle through elementary school injustices." From Publishers Weekly
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Al(exandra) the Great -- by Constance Greene (Author) (Book - Child)
"Her best friend's family helps cushion the blow when Al must sacrifice a summer visit to her father's farm in order to take care of her sick mother in New York City." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Home Is Where Your Feet Are Standing -- by Patricia Windsor (Author) (Book - Child)
"Convinced that the mysterious and troublesome events in the family cottage are due to his 'poltergeist disease,' ten-year-old Colin decides to take matters into his own hands." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
What I Really Think of You -- by M.E. Kerr (Author) (Book - Child)
"The daughter of charismatic Christians and the son of a television evangelist come to terms with their families and faiths." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Freaky Friday -- by Mary Rodgers (Author) (Book - Child)
"When I woke up this morning, I found I'd turned into my mother. There I, in my mother' bed, with my feet reaching all the way to the bottom, and my father sleeping in the other bed. I had on my...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Book of Three -- by Lloyd Alexander (Author) (Book - Child)
"The tale of Taran, assistant pig keeper, has been entertaining young readers for generations. Set in the mythical land of Prydain (which bears a more than passing resemblance to Wales), Lloyd...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
