Nate the Great and the Phony Clue -- by Marjorie Sharmat (Author) (Book - Child)
"Early one morning, a torn slip of paper with the mysterious letters V I T A appears on Nate the Great's doorstep. He and his faithful dog, Sludge, set off to solve this latest mystery. Against...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
"B" Is for Betsy -- by Carolyn Haywood (Author) (Book - Child)
"Betsy experiences an interesting first year in school and looks forward to summer vacation at her grandfather's farm." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Carp in the Bathtub -- by Barbara Cohen (Author) (Book - Child)
"Leah and her brother hatch a plan to save the Passover carp from the cooking pot. A classic!" From Editorial Review
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Drinking Gourd: A Story of the Underground Railroad -- by F.N. Monjo (Author) (Book - Child)
"The stars of the Big DIpper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the underground railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party--or will...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Our Mutual Friend -- by Charles Dickens (Author) (Book)
"When the body of John Harmon, the dust-heap's expected heir, is found in the Thames, fortunes change hands surprisingly, raising to new heights "Noddy" Boffin, a low-born but kindly clerk who becomes...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
It Takes a Nation: A New Agenda for Fighting Poverty -- by Rebecca Blank (Author) (Book)
"In this impeccably researched book, Rebecca Blank demonstrates that government aid has been far more effective in reducing poverty than most people think. It Takes a Nation argues that federal,...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Mystery of the Plumed Serpent -- by Barbara Brenner (Author) (Book - Child)
"Elena and Michael Garcia are twins who have keen noses for mystery. The clues they discover lead them to ancient Mexican treasure. CHildren will be caught up in this fast-paced mystery that is well...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Sword in the Tree -- by Clyde Bulla (Author) (Book - Child)
"After his father is reported dead and his wicked uncle takes over the castle, eleven-year-old Shan hides his father's precious sword and after escaping with his mother, makes his way to King Arthur's...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
How I Hunted the Little Fellows -- by Boris Zhitkov (Author) (Book - Child)
"Fascinated by the life-like miniature of a steamer on his grandmother's shelf, a young boy becomes convinced that there are little people inside and ignoring the admonition not to touch, decides to...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Little Koala -- by Suzanne Noguere (Author) (Book - Child)
"Follows a little koala in Australia from its birth to separation from its mother when a year old." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)