Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths. Sequel to: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K.Rowling

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.

Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2):by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.

Virtual Vampires of Vermontby J. Rand

When Mike and his friend Hayley Winthrop are suddenly pulled into his home computer, they find themselves in a world all its own--a virtual world, where things are not what they appear to be. When Mike and his friend Hayley Winthrop are suddenly pulled into his home computer, they find themselves in a world all its own--a virtual world, where things are not what they appear to be.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K Rowling

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.

The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White

A voiceless trumpeter swan named Louis, attempting to win the love of a beautiful swan named Serena, learns to play a trumpet stolen for him by his father, and then finds himself far from his wilderness home when he sets out to become a trumpeter and pay his father back.

My Life as a Book by Janet Tashjian

Dubbed a "reluctant reader" by his teacher, twelve-year-old Derek spends summer vacation learning important lessons even though he does not complete his summer reading list.

The Doll People by Ann Martin and Laura Godwin

A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house for one hundred years is taken aback when a new family of plastic dolls arrives and doesn't follow The Doll Code of Honor.

The Christmas Genie by Dan Gurman

The students in a fifth-grade class at Lincoln School in Oak Park, Illinois, must learn to work together quickly when a meteorite crashes into their classroom and the genie inside grants them a Christmas wish--if they can agree on one within an hour.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Baba Yaga and the Wise Doll Retold by Hiawyn Oram

A little girl with the advice of her wise doll, escape a terrifying witch and her toads.

Falling In by Frances O'Roark Dowell

Middle-schooler Isabelle Bean follows a mouse's squeak into a closet and falls into a parallel universe where the children believe she is the witch they have feared for years, finally come to devour them.

Paws Off, Cheddarface! by Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton, reporter and editor for "The Rodent's Gazette" in New Mouse City, finds himself fighting for control of his life and livelihood when a look-alike impostor tries to take over the newspaper.

Strawberry Hill by Mary Ann Hoberman

In this historical fiction book, ten-year-old Allie's family moves from urban New Haven to rural Stamford, Connecticut, in the midst of the Great Depression.

Mickey & Me : a Baseball Card Adventure by Dan Gutman

When Joe travels back to 1944, he meets the Milwaukee Chicks, one of the only all-female professional baseball teams in the history of the game.

The Babysitting Wars (Candy Apple Series #6) by Mimi McCoy

Kaitlyn is the top babysitter in Marshfield Lake...until super-sitter Nola moves to town and starts stealing Kaitlyn's clients away. Now this isn't just babysitting, it's war! The Ultimate Babysitting Gig, at the house of the richest family in town, is at stake. How far will Kaitlyn go to defend her turf?

Virtual Vampires of Vermont by Jonathan Rand

When Mike and his friend Hayley Winthrop are suddenly pulled into his home computer, they find themselves in a world all its own--a virtual world, where things are not what they appear to be.

Any Which Wall by Laurel Snyder

In the middle of an Iowa cornfield, four children find a magic wall that enables them to travel through time and space.

The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3) by Jeff Kinney

Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.

Superfudge by Judy Blume


Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother Fudge. This is part of the popular Fudge series.

Shelter Dogs : Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays by Peg Kehret


Tells the stories of eight stray dogs that were adopted from animal shelters and went on to become service dogs, actors, and heroes.

Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne

Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie find a magic tree house, which whisks them back to an ancient time zone where they see live dinosaurs. This is book #1 in the popular Magic Tree House series.

A Wizard from the Start: the Incredible boyhood & amazing inventions of Thomas Edison by Don Brown

A picture book biography that introduces young children to the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

Wishworks, Inc. by Stephanie S. Tolan


When he is granted his wish for a dog from Wishworks, Inc., third-grader Max is disappointed to find that his new pet is nothing like the dog in his imagination.

Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy by Steve White


A graphic account of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 which marked the beginning of U.S. involvement in World War II, along with background information, brief profiles of key commanders, and a glossary of terms.

A Little Shopping by Cynthia Rylant


Rosie, Lily, and Tess, three cousins who are living together with their aunt, decide to make a miniature flower shop just like Aunt Lucy's real shop, and give it to her as a gift.

The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker


Eight-year-old Clementine, convinced that she has no talents, tries to find a way to avoid participating in the class talent show. This is the second book in the popular Clementine series.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Alien Androids Assault Arizona by Johnathan Rand

Shelby Crusado enlists her friend Joey in a quest to save Scottsdale, Arizona, and the world, when she discovers her teacher--who she long believed to be a robot--is one of a group of aliens intent on taking over the planet.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Magic School Bus: Expedition Down Under, by R. Carmy

Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus crew end up on the other side of the world when they set out on a search for the cackling kookaburra. It's a wild walk-about to Australia as they discover all the amazing animals of the outback!

Friday, May 20, 2011

The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riodan

Percy, expelled from six schools for being unable to control his temper, learns the truth from his mother that his father is the Greek god Poseidon, and is sent to Camp Half Blood where he is befriended by a satyr and the demigod daughter of Athena who join him in a journey to the Underworld to retrieve Zeus's lightning bolt and prevent a catastrophic war.

The Penderwicks, by Jeanne Birdsall

While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.

Meet Kirsten, an American girl, by Janet Shaw

:Nine-year-old Kirsten and her family experience many hardships as they travel from Sweden to the Minnesota frontier in 1854.

Across the Wide Dark Sea: A Mayflower Journey, by Leeuwen

A boy and his family endure a difficult nine-week journey across the ocean and survive the first winter at Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts.

Miss Bridie chose a Shovel, by Leslie Conner

Miss Bridie emigrates to America in 1856 and chooses to bring a shovel, which proves to be a useful tool throughout her life.

No Jumping on the Bed, by Tedd Arnold

Walter lives near the top floor of a tall apartment building, where one night his habit of jumping on his bed leads to a tumultous fall through floor after floor, collecting occupants all the way down.

Florida Fog Phantoms, by Jonathan Rand

Justin and his friend Caitlin try to discover why a mysterious, thick fog settles in the Tampa Bay area after a hurricane passes through.

Haunting in New Hampshire, by J. Rand

Hannah Bayford and her family move into their new home on Cedar Mill Street in Concord, New Hampshire, and Hannah soon begins to realize the house is haunted by spirits who will do anything to drive the family away.

Flush, by Carl Hiaasen

With their father jailed for sinking a river boat, Noah Underwood and his younger sister, Abbey, must gather evidence that the owner of this floating casino is emptying his bilge tanks into the protected waters around their Florida Keys home.

Flush, by Carl Hiaasen

With their father jailed for sinking a river boat, Noah Underwood and his younger sister, Abbey, must gather evidence that the owner of this floating casino is emptying his bilge tanks into the protected waters around their Florida Keys home.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Secrets of Droon: The Final Quest, by Tony Abbott

When the wizard Galen disappears, Eric has been forced undercover with Gethwing, and Jaffa City is on the brink of war, four friends must uncover the greatest secret in all of Droon in order to save the kingdom.

Dairy of a wimpy kid, by Jeff Kinney

Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.

Guardians of Ga'Hoole: the Capture, by Kathryn Lasky

Soren, a barn owl that is captured and taken to a special school for orphaned owls, is befriended by elf owl Gylfie and together the two set out to discover what is really going on at St. Aegolius Academy.

I don't want a posh dog, by Emma Dodd

A girl describes in rhyming text the types of dogs she does not want, and finally arrives at a dog that she can call her own.

Night of the Ninjas, by Mary Pope Osborne

The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back in time to feudal Japan where the siblings learn about the ways of the Ninja.

Midnight for Charlie Bone, by Jenny Nimmo

Charlie Bone's life with his widowed mother and two grandmothers undergoes a dramatic change when he discovers that he can hear people in photographs talking.

Let's get a pup!, said Kate, by Bob Graham

When Kate and her parents visit the animal shelter, an adorable puppy charms them, but it is very hard to leave an older dog behind.

Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll

By falling down a rabbit hole, Alice experiences unusual adventures with a variety of nonsensical characters.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Do Unto Otters, by Laurie Keller

Mr. Rabbit worries about getting along with his new neighbors, who are otters, until he is reminded of kindness and the Golden Rule.

Red Zone, Tiki and Ronde Barber

Identical twins Ronde and Tiki Barber's excitement over the approaching state championship football game turns to worry when there is a chicken pox outbreak at Hidden Valley Junior High.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Pokemon Visual Guide, Cris Silvestri & Katherine Fang

Provides a guide to the world of Pokémon, covering characters, plots, battles, and regions as depicted in the ten movies and the television series, with a special section on the life lessons contained within the game.