The Ghost-Eye Tree -- by Bill Martin (Author) (Book - Child)
"The Ghost-Eye Tree tells of a young brother and sister sent by their mother to fetch a bucket of milk on a windswept night. To do so, they must pass the dread "Ghost-Eye tree," a shadowed and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
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)
The Swineherd -- by Hans Andersen (Author) (Book - Child)
"It's probably the pinnacle of cheek to revise the works of a master like Andersen, but auther/artist Hahn takes the gamble and wins. In her version, 'Hans' narrates while a motley assortment of...
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
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Special Kids in School Series (Book - Child)
"A must for every counselor, teacher, school nurse, parent or caregiver. These beautifully illustrated and fun-to-read storybooks simplify and normalize complicated childhood illnesses. When read out...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Zeely -- by Symeon Shimin, Virginia Hamilton (Authors) (Book - Child)
"Geeder's summer at her uncle's farm is made special because of her friendship with a very tall, composed woman who raises hogs and who closely resembles the magazine photograph of a Watutsi queen." ...
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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 Night Swimmers -- by Betsy Byars (Author) (Book - Child)
"Wither their mother dead and their father working nights, Retta tries to be mother to her younger brothers." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Talk With Teens About Feelings, Family, Relationships, and the Future: 50 Guided Discussions for School and Counseling Groups -- by Jean Peterson (Author) (Book - Parent/Child)
"Fifty guided discussions on mood swings, anger, sadness, sexual behavior, violence, dating, career choices, and more help students share their feelings and concerns and know they are not alone."...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Stuart Little -- by E.B. White (Author) (Book - Child)
"How terribly surprised the Little family must have been when their second child turned out to be a small mouse. Apparently familiar with the axiom that 'when in New York City, anything can happen,'...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)