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.

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.

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.

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.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by JK 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.

Rabbit's Gift: A fable from China, by G. Shannon

Woodland animals, each thinking of his neighbor, share a turnip left on their doorstep.

Together in Pinecone Patch, by Thomas Yezerski

A girl from Ireland and a boy from Poland overcome the prejudices held by the residents of the small American town to which they have emigrated.

I Hate English, by Ellen Levine

This is a touching story of Mei Mei, a young immigrant girl from Hong Kong, who arrives in New York's Chinatown. With the help of her teacher, Mei Mei learns that she can have the best of two worlds by learning to communicate in two languages.

Scary stories to tell in the dark, by Alvin Schwartz

Stories of ghosts and witches, "jump" stories, scary songs, and modern-day scary stories.

Tales from the Odyssey, by Mary Pope Osborne

Presents an excerpt from Homer's Odyssey where Odysseus returns to Ithaca and finds that he must fight to regain control from those who are plaguing his family.

Juliet the Valentine Fairy, by Daisy Meadows

Rachel and Kirsty help Juliet the Valentine Fairy find the magical objects that help people get along and make Valentine's Day special after they are stolen by Jack Frost and his goblins.

Toy Dance Party, by Emily Jenkins

The toys are left in -- In which there are wonderful costumes and violence occurs -- The garbage-eating shark (which is not the same as the possible shark) -- Concerning that plump mouse Bonkers, the vacuum cleaner, and a friendship between fish -- In which there is a sleepover and somebody needs repair -- Let's do our nails.

A to Z Mysteries (series), by Ron Roy

Dink Duncan and his two friends investigate the apparent kidnapping of famous mystery author Wallis Wallace.

Kylie Jean, Hoop Queen, by Marci Peschke

Kylie Jean Carter is hopeless at basketball but still wants to win the Free Throw Tournament and become the Little Dribbler Queen.

The Doll People, by Ann Martin

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.

A Series of Unfortunate Events, by Lemony Snicket

After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.

Chicks and Salsa, by Aaron Reynolds

Soon after the chickens tire of their feed and decide to make tortilla chips and salsa, all the other animals on Nuthatcher Farm start to crave southwestern cuisine and end up planning a Mexican style fiesta.

Batman, My Frozen Valentine, by Eric Fein

Batman is forced to stop Mr. Freeze, who has never gotten over the death of his wife and plans on ruining Valentine's Day in Gotham by refrigerating the entire city.

Miss Daisy is Crazy, by Dan Gutman

Miss Daisy's unusual teaching methods surprise her second grade students, especially reluctant learner A.J.

The Green Toenails Gang, by Margarey and Mitchell Sharmat

Olivia Sharp is good at uncovering secrets, and discovers several when on a trip to Carmel, California to help a friend become a member of an exclusive club.

Basketball, by Rennay Craats

A guide to the fundamentals of basketball that covers the history, equipment, rules, positions, level of play, and superstars of the sport and includes information on diet and training for players.

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.

Miss Lazar is Bazarre, by Dan Gutman

A.J. and his friends find out what amazing things Miss Lazar, the Super Custodian at their school, can do.

Fairypedia, by Alisha Niehaus

A fictional journal in which a young girl named Jenny relates her experiences looking for fairies throughout the world with her parents and brother and provides information about the mythical beings.

Top 10 Basketball, by Barry Wilner

A collective biography of ten quarterbacks from throughout the history of the NFL which includes accounts of game action, career statistics, and more.

Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Waterson

This is a collection of cartoons about Calvin, a boy, and Hobbes, his stuffed tiger. They have many adventures together.

Hardy Boys: The Clue of the Screeching Owl, by F.W. Dixon

Frank and Joe go to the Pocono Mountains to investigate the mystery of a legendary witch who stalks Black Hollow seeking vengeance. Disappearances occur and strange screams fill the night.

The History of the Philadelphia Flyers, by John Nichols

A history of Philadelphia's winning hockey team from its first season in 1967 to the present.

Pet Trouble: Runaway Retriever, by T.T. Sutherland

Parker hadn't considered getting a dog, but when playful Merlin, the golden retriever, comes into his life, Parker is thrilled. The two are inseparable from day one--because whenever Parker tries to leave, Merlin escapes his fence or cage and follows him! Can anything make this loveable dog sit and STAY?

Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record, by Annie Barrows

Everyone in second grade seems set on breaking a world record and friends Ivy and Bean are no exception, deciding to become the youngest people ever to discover a dinosaur skeleton.

Sardine in Outer Space 2, by Emmanuel Guibert

Contains twelve cartoon stories in which young space pirate Sardine enlists the help of Uncle Yellow Shoulder and her friend Little Louie to foil the plans of Supermuscleman, a tyrant who wants all the galaxy's children to behave.

Spiderwick Chronicles Wrath of Mulgarath, by Tony DiTerlizzi

The Grace children, Jared, Simon, and Mallory square off against an evil ogre who has kidnapped their mother. They enlist help of a brownie, hobgoblin and more in their quest to reunite their family.

Leave it to Pet, by Kenji Sonishi

Nine-year-old Noboru Yamada is a responsible boy; he does the right thing and recycles his plastic orange juice bottle. What he doesn't plan on is the bottle coming back to him as Pet, a super-robot programmed to help Noboru as thanks for recycling him.