Robbie and the Leap Year Blues -- by Norma Klein (Author) (Book - Child)
"Eleven-year-old Robbie must contend with his parents' joint custody and a burgeoning interest in the opposite sex in this funny, perceptive novel." From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Understanding Children's Development -- by Peter Smith, Helen Cowie, Mark Blades (Authors) (Book - Parent)
"This child development text has been widely acclaimed for its international coverage and its rigorous research-based approach. It begins by introducing the ways in which psychologists study...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
The Return of the Twelves -- by Pauline Clarke (Author) (Book - Child)
"A young boy's discovery of twelve wooden soldiers that once belonged to the Bronte children leads to an exciting adventure." From Product Description
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Tales of Pan -- by Mordicai Gerstein (Author) (Book - Child)
"Thirteen stories of the silly, delightful mythological god Pan and his family are compiled in this picture book. When Pan is born, his distinguishing curly horns, beard and goat legs frighten away...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
White Mountains -- by John Christopher (Author) (Book - Child)
"Young Will Parker and his companions make a perilous journey toward an outpost of freedom where they hope to escape from the ruling Tripods, who capture mature human beings and make them docile,...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The House of Dies Drear -- by Virginia Hamilton (Author) (Book - Child)
"A huge, old house with secret tunnels, a cantakerous caretaker, and buried treasure is a dream-come-true for 13-year-old Thomas. The fact that it's reputedly haunted only adds to its appeal! As soon...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Wild Children -- by Felice Holman (Author) (Book - Child)
"'A powerful story of children left homeless after the Russian Revolution,' declared PW, reviewing this award-winner by the gifted poet and author. Holman's novel is rooted in actual events and,...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Three Who Dared -- by Tim Cohen (Author) (Book - Child)
"Describes the activities of three young men who risked their lives to participate in the Freedom Marches and Civil Rights Movement of the early 1960's." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Childhood Speech, Language & Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know -- by Patricia Hamaguchi (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Designed for parents who suspect their child may have some type of communication problem. Explains what is considered ``normal'' for a child's development then describes symptoms of various common...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
All Things Bright and Beautiful -- by James Herriot (Author) (Book - Child)
"The world's most beloved animal doctor delightfully continues where he left off in All Creatures Great and Small with new adventures through the Yorkshire dales-- and a whole new menagerie of...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)