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The Mouse of Amherst
by Elizabeth SpiresWhen a mouse named Emmaline takes up residence behind the wainscoting of Emily Dickinson's bedroom, she wonders what it is that keeps Emily scribbling at her writing table throughout the day and into the night. Emmaline sneaks a look, and finds that it's poetry! Inspired, Emmaline writes her own first poem and secretly deposits it on Emily's desk. Emily answers with another poem, and a lively exchange begins. In this charming and fanciful introduction to Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Spires demonstrates the power of poetry to express our deepest feelings. Included are eight of Dickinson's most loved poems, with seven corresponding poems by Emmaline that are sure to bring out the poet in any child.
The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
by Richard PeckNewbery Award-winning author Richard Peck is at his very best in this fast-paced mystery adventure. Fans of The Tale of Desperaux, A Little Princess, and Stuart Little will all be captivated by this memorable story of a lovable orphan mouse on an amazing quest. The smallest mouse in London's Royal Mews is such a little mystery that he hasn't even a name. And who were his parents? His Aunt Marigold, Head Needlemouse, sews him a uniform and sends him off to be educated at the Royal Mews Mouse Academy. There he's called "Mouse Minor" (though it's not quite a name), and he doesn't make a success of school. Soon he's running for his life, looking high and low through the grand precincts of Buckingham Palace to find out who he is and who he might become. Queen Victoria ought to be able to help him, if she can communicate with mice. She is all-seeing, after all, and her powers are unexplainable. But from her, Mouse Minor learns only that you do not get all your answers from the first asking. And so his voyage of self-discovery takes him onward, to strange and wonderful places.
The Mouse's Terrible Halloween
by True Kelley Steven LindblomOn Halloween, the mouse family, Mums, Dad, Emily, and Fred have adventures picking a pumpkin, deciding on their costumes and going to parties. One party is especially out of this world! A fun, surprising, read alone or aloud book for ages 6-9. Some pictures are described.
The Mouse, The Mole, and the Magnificient, Moss-Covered House
by Stirling C. Donna WashingtonWritten by Stirling C. and illustrated by Donna Washington, this beautifully illustrated backwards-and-forwards book tells the charming story of how Milly the Mouse and Morton the Mole each live their lives in separate homes within the same magnificent, moss-covered hill. Children can read Milly’s story going forward, and Morton’s story going backward, until the two new friends meet in the middle.
The Mousechildren and The Famous Collector
by Warren FineThe book begins: When we discovered the mousehole, we discovered the mousehole house, where mousefamilies live who won't always be mousefamilies. We discovered everything at least once, and made new things up. Inside the town, we discovered gardens. This story is those things we discovered, this story is those things we made up. In the mousehole house, we invented many rooms, where new mousechildren were born in the dark. Follow the fantastic metamorphosis of two mousechildren, who eventually sing: "Saw freed caw low saw sale..."
The Mousewife
by Rumer GoddenFrom the book: The mousewife goes about her duties just like all the other mice. Life is simple; survival is a matter of finding flannel scraps and tart crumbs, and contentment is there for the asking. Why, then, does the mousewife yearn for more? Creeping into a cage one day to gather some peas, the mousewife is frightened by the fluttering of wings. Thus begins the first of many encounters she has with the wild turtledove, the creature who longs for freedom. Based on a story in Dorothy Wordsworth's diary: "The Mouse and the Dove." Includes picture descriptions. Other books by Rumer Godden are available from Bookshare. This file should make an excellent embossed braille file.
The Mud Flat Mystery
by James StevensonWhat's inside the box? It's a quiet morning in Mud Flat when Hobart the deliveryman delivers a large, mysterious package to Duncan's porch. With Duncan away on vacation, the neighborhood is wild with curiosity. What could be inside? is it food? Should they guard it? Can the residents of Mud Flat wait for Duncan to get home and open the box, or will their curiosity get the best of them?
The Mugged Pug (Jack Russell: Dog Detective #3)
by Darrel Odgers Sally OdgersA mugger is assaulting the dogs of Doggeroo and stealing their collars-- which means the ranger will arrest them when he catches them with no collar or tags
The Mummy Lives!
by Mary LabattTalk about the winter blahs. Sam: Dog Detective can't find a mystery anywhere. The sheepdog sleuth doesn't know how she's going to make it through another snowy season. But things begin to heat up when her friends, Jennie and Beth, visit a museum. There they see the mummy of a pharaoh who is said to walk the earth searching for his beloved missing dog. Now Sam -- who always feels she deserves the royal treatment -- has the mummy hot on her trail. Will she be able to elude this creepy corpse as he stalks Woodford looking for his shaggy white dog?
The Mummy with No Name: The Mummy With No Name (Geronimo Stilton #26)
by Geronimo StiltonEnter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.<P><p> Halloween and Egypt and mummies . . . oh, my! I admit it, I am a 'fraidy mouse. Halloween scares me out of my fur! But this Halloween, I was heading off on an adventure in one of my very favorite places: Egypt. I couldn't wait to see the sights and soak up some sun far away from New Mouse City. What I didn't realize was that Halloween is popular in Egypt, too -- with the mummies, that is! Oh, what's a 'fraidy mouse to do?<P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. </i>
The Mumper
by Paolo Hewitt Mark BaxterSeven drinking buddies decide to buy a racehorse and embark on the journey of a lifetime in the book that inspired the film Outside Bet.It's 1985 - Thatcher is in power, Sade is on the radio and the print workers have gone on strike. A motley rabble of seven firm friends: Thimble, Gudger, O'Sh, Fred the Shoe, Dave, Alfie and Bax meet every Sunday in their favourite South London boozer for banter of the highest order and a lot of taking the mick. Then, out of the blue, one of their number receives some news which knocks him and his merry band for six. Reeling from this shock and confused about how to deal with it, the boys meet and rally in standard fashion, in the Dutchman with a few light ales and an aim to set the world to rights. One day an unknown character approaches the crew and asks them a most intriguing question...'Does anyone here want to buy a racehorse?!'From that simple but surreal question unfolds the story of seven likely lads who embark on a unique journey in the name of their mate, and what happens when they just decide to go the whole bifta.
The Murderer’s Ape
by Jakob WegeliusA captivating mystery adventure story, with gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout&‘I don't know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure. It's ingenious, it's moving, it's charming, it's beautiful, it's exciting, and most importantly the characters are people I feel I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy." - Philip PullmanSally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she's an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja's turban, this unique gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a cargo boat. A job they are offered pays big bucks, but the deal ends badly, and the Chief is falsely convicted of murder.For Sally Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival and to clear the Chief's name. Powerful forces are working against her, and they will do anything to protect their secrets.
The Murders at Reading Gaol: The Victorian Murder Mystery Series: 6 (The Victorian Murder Mystery Series #6)
by Gyles Brandreth'Fantastic! Read this within a day, couldn't put it down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Marvellous . . . with a twist at the end you will never see coming. Highly recommended' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The best place to solve a murder might be from behind bars . . .1897: The famous author Oscar Wilde is cruelly imprisoned in Reading Gaol. Unable to write, he fears he will go mad.But when a warden and the prison chaplain are found murdered, Wilde is suddenly thrown into his most difficult case yet.All the inmates were confined to their cells when each murder occurred, ruling out all the prime suspects. But Wilde is sure there is a serial killer operating undetected within the gaol . . .With limited resources and unable to trust anyone around him, he must uncover the truth before he meets the same untimely end . . .A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical locked-room murder mystery set within the dark world of Victorian prisons. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by The Murders at Reading Gaol:'What a wonderful read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is grand fun' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written and keeps you hooked all the way through' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't praise this book enough!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Fascinating story, very historical, captivating. Read this very easily and couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Murk
by Robert LettrickIn the Okefenokee Swamp grows a rare and beautiful flower with a power unlike any other. Many have tried to claim it???no one has come out alive. But fourteen-year-old Piper Canfield is desperate, and this flower may be her only chance to keep a promise she made a long time ago. Accompanied by her little brother, Creeper, her friend Tad, and two local guides, Piper embarks on the quest of a lifetime. But there's a deadly predator lurking unseen in the black water, one nearly as old as the Oke itself. Some say it's a monster. Others say an evil spirit. The truth is far more terrifying. Piper's task is simple: find the flower . . . or die trying.
The Music of Dolphins (Apple Signature Edition Ser.)
by Karen Hesse“This powerful exploration of how we become human and how the soul endures is a song of beauty and sorrow, haunting and unforgettable.” —School Library Journal (starred review)A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearAn ALA Best Book for Young AdultsA Book Links Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Children’s Title for Reading and SharingMila becomes famous around the world when she is rescued from an unpopulated island off the coast of Florida. Years ago, Mila went missing from a boat crash, and she has been raised by dolphins from the age of four.Researchers teach Mila language and music. But she also learns about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promises, disappointment and betrayal.The more Mila finds out about what it means to be human, the more she longs for her home in the ocean . . . “As moving as a sonnet, as eloquently structured as a bell curve, this book poignantly explores the most profound of themes—what it means to be human . . . All together, a frequently dazzling novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Her mind and spirit shaped by the dolphins who raised her, a feral child views herself and her human captors from a decidedly unusual angle in this poignant story . . . A probing look at what makes us human, with an unforgettable protagonist.” —Kirkus Reviews“Mila’s rich inner voice makes her a lovely, lyrical character.” —VOYA Magazine
The Music of Wild Birds: An Illustrated, Annotated, and Opinionated Guide to Fifty Birds and Their Songs
by Judy Pelikan F. Schuyler MathewsOne hundred years ago, F. Schuyler Mathews, an erudite naturalist and birder, theorized that birds sing first for love of music, and second for love of the lady. To expand on his theory, he actually scored the songs of birds in the wild. His charming text and bird-by-bird annotations were compiled into a guide called Field Book of Wild Birds and Their Music. This extraordinary work has now been lavishly illustrated and adapted for a new audience. Each bird is meticulously rendered by artist Judy Pelikan in full-color illustrations that feature not only the birds, but also their nests, eggs, and feathers. And every song is represented by its written musical score, which Mathews expertly explains in a way that both musicians and non-musicians can enjoy. As Mathews points out, the music of wild birds is everywhere--in poems, children's nursery songs, as well as in the works of the great composers: the Black-billed Cuckoo's call appears near the close of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony; the Nashville Warbler's song is found in the opening bars of Rossini's Carovale, and the Meadowlark's song is remarkably like the first two bars of Alfredo's song in La Traviata. He reveals how a bird's character is reflected in its song: the Baltimore Oriole is a sharp-billed, sharp-witted character, and his remarks are as incisive and crisp as the toots of a steam whistle. And he reminds us of the words of our great poets--Wordsworth, Emerson, Sir Walter Scott--and their descriptions of the very same birds and their music. This classic, useful, and completely original guide will put a song into the heart of novice and experienced birder alike.
The Mustang (Endangered In America)
by Alvin Silverstein Virginia Silverstein Laura Silverstein NunnFrom the book: ENDANGERED IN AMERICA More than 300 kinds of North American animals are listed as endangered or threatened-at risk of dying out. But people are taking action to help them, sometimes with remarkable success. These books present the stories of some of these animals, and of the efforts to save them.
The Mutation: The Illusion; The Prophecy; The Proposal; The Mutation (Animorphs #36)
by K. A. ApplegateVisser Three is still trying to find a way to reach the Pemalite ship that was hidden thousands of feet below the ocean's surface. The ship contains technology so advanced that it's superior to anything even the Andalites have built. And this time, the Visser plans to find the ship so he can use the power to complete Earth's invasion.Jake and the other Animorphs acquire additional deep-sea morphs in order to stop the Visser's plan. But while trying to destroy the Yeerk ship, the kids make a startling discovery: an underwater civilization. Have the kids discovered Atlantis... or is it just another trap?
The Mutts Autumn Diaries (Mutts Kids #3)
by Patrick McDonnellGrab a sweater and pick out a pumpkin—it&’s finally fall! Follow along as our dynamic duo, Earl and Mooch, enjoy the changing colors, start up a (very large) leaf collection, and select the very best Trick-or-Treat costumes. When they aren&’t busy filling their bellies with Halloween treats and Thanksgiving shnacks, Mooch and Earl show Bip, Bop and the rest of the gang that the best way to appreciate the season is with a friend.
The Mutts Spring Diaries (Mutts Kids #4)
by Patrick McDonnellIt's been a long, cold winter—Earl and Mooch are looking forward to shmelling the flowers!Spring is the season of new beginnings. The birds are singing fresh concertos they&’ve been working on all winter long. The caterpillars are dreaming of butterfly flight. And the bears could use that first cup of coffee after their three-month hibernation. Celebrate spring with the Mutts gang as they go on egg-decorating sprees, dodge playful rain showers, and welcome home the birds from their winter vacation.Check out the &“More to Explore&” section to learn about the mysteries and wonders of the birds, who are all too happy to let you know that spring is here. You&’ll find that Mooch and Earl&’s feathered friends have some surprising secrets, and you won&’t want to miss out on the springtime fun.
The Mutts Summer Diaries (Mutts Kids #5)
by Patrick McDonnellIt&’s summertime, and the living is easy, the ice cream is cold, and the temperature is so hot your brains will melt right out of your head. Mooch and Earl are eager to make the most of it, lounging in the backyard pool, building sandcastles on the beach, and exchanging knock-knock jokes with a dolphin. From whales and tsunamis to lemonade and Bermuda shorts, this Mutts collection is packed full of summer fun!
The Mutts Winter Diaries (Mutts Kids #2)
by Patrick McDonnellIt&’s wintertime for our favorite furry friends, Earl and Mooch, and they have a lot to do to get ready to hibernate: Step 1: Fill their bellies with shnacky shnacks. Step 2: Cozy up on their people&’s warm laps. Or maybe instead of hibernating, Mooch and Earl will help Shtinky Puddin&’, Bip and Bop, and the rest of their buddies enjoy the beautiful and magical winter season. Take a peek at The Mutts Winter Diaries to find out. You can help your animal friends, too! Check out the More to Explore section in the back of TheMutts Winter Diaries to find out how you can make sure winter critters stay warm and full of shnacks through the cold, snowy months.
The Mysterious Cases of Mr. Pin: Vol. I
by Mary Elise MonsellAn IRA/CBC Children's Choice Can a rock hopper penguin save Smiling Sally's Diner from extortion? Meet Mr. Pin, just arrived from the South Pole, who has a sharp eye for clues, unusual talents, and a strong taste for chocolate.
The Mysterious Cheese Thief: The Mysterious Cheese Thief (Geronimo Stilton #31)
by Geronimo StiltonEnter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.<P><p> I, Geronimo Stilton, am not a big fan of spooky things. But when the Stilton cheese began disappearing all around me, I had to do something! Could I find the mysterious cheese thief, or was I in for a big scare? Putrid cheese puffs, what an adventure!<P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. </i>
The Mysterious Fossa (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Jacqueline AdamsNIMAC-sourced textbook. An Elusive Predator. What animal is as big as a dog, as agile as a squirrel, and as deadly as a crocodile? It's the fossa — the fiercest predator you've never seen!