James and the Giant Peach -- by Roald Dahl (Author) (Book - Child)
"When poor James Henry Trotter loses his parents in a horrible rhinoceros accident, he is forced to live with his two wicked aunts, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. After three years he becomes "the...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
The Hundred Dresses -- by Eleanor Estes (Author) (Book - Child)
"Wanda Petronski lives way up in shabby Boggins Heights, and she doesn't have any friends. Every day she wears a faded blue dress, which wouldn't be too much of a problem if she didn't tell her...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Ramona and Her Father -- by Beverly Clearly (Author) (Book - Child)
"Second grade is not turning out the way it should for Ramona Quimby. Her dad has lost his job, her mom has found a full-time job, and her big sister Beezus has "reached a difficult age." In her...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
My Robot Buddy -- by Alfred Slote (Author) (Book - Child)
"For his tenth birthday, Jack wants a robot so he'll have someone to play with." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Ruthie's Rude Friends -- by Jean Marzollo (Author) (Book - Child)
"Ruthie is the only kid from earth on Planet X10 in this humorous science fiction." From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Jumanji -- by Chris Allsburg (Author) (Book - Child)
"When Judy and Peter find a board game in the park, they take it home, hoping to alleviate their boredom. One live lion, an erupting volcano, and a dozen destructive monkeys later, the children are no...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Very Angry Day That Amy Didn't Have -- by Lawrence Shapiro, Charles Brenna (Authors) (Book - Child)
"Margaret and Amy are two girls in the same class who are coincidentally both having a very difficult day. While Amy finds ways to solve the various problems she encounters, Margaret always makes...
Ages 4 years - 10 years.
Superfudge -- by Judy Blume (Author) (Book - Child)
"Nothing is simple for 12-year-old Peter. His younger brother, Fudge, is bad enough. Now there's a new baby on the way, and his family is moving to Princeton for a year. "A genuinely funny story . . ....
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)
The Moves Make the Man -- by Bruce Brooks (Author) (Book - Child)
"A black boy and an emotionally troubled white boy in North Carolina form a precarious friendship." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
