The Muffin Fiend -- by Daniel Pinkwater (Author) (Book - Child)
"From Pinkwater we expect the pure wackiness of a mind given to bizarre bolts of imagination. Absurdities and a few gaps in logic aside, we get it in spades. Someone is stealing all the muffins in...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Juvenile Homicide -- by Elissa Benedek, Dewey Cornell (Authors) (Book)
"Divided into parts covering clinical, forensic and dispositional issues. Includes case studies. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)"--(www.appi.org)
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
The Good-Hearted Youngest Brother -- by Emoke de Papp (Author) (Book - Child)
"The age-old theme of the youngest son befriending creatures who in return help him fulfill his quest is stunningly illustrated here. The clarity of the jewel-tone pictures illuminates the familiar...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Let's Talk Facts About Eating Disorders -- by American Psychiatric Association (Author) (Book)
"Each Let's Talk Facts About pamphlet contains an overview of the illness, its symptoms, and the illness's effect on family and friends. A bibliography and list of resources make them ideal for...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
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
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Street Talk -- by Ann Turner (Author) (Book - Child)
"A child's perspective of the city, its people, places, and activites provide the focus for these 29 original poems. Highlights of the zoo, the museum, the park, and memorable people such as the...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Words by Heart -- by Ouida Sebestyen (Author) (Book - Child)
"Lena can recite the Scriptures by heart. Hoping to make her adored Papa proud of her and to make her white classmates notice her 'Magic Mind,' not her black skin, Lena vows to win the Bible-quoting...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Child of the Morning -- by Barbara Corcoran (Author) (Book - Child)
"Susan joins a summer theater group, but fears she will have one of her odd spells, a result of undiagnosed epilepsy, while on stage." 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)
Abel's Island -- by William Steig (Author) (Book - Child)
"One summer day, newlywed Abel and Amanda are out for a picnic in the woods when they are caught in a sudden storm. As they take refuge in a cave, a wind stoops up Amanda's scarf, and Abel foolishly...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)