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Escape!
by Ben BovaWhen Danny Romano is sentenced to the Juvenile Health Center for an indeterminate sentence, all he can think of is escaping. But this place isn't like any jail he has ever been in. There are no guards, no barbed wire, but the place is escape proof. Will Danny learn to work hard and get out into the real world the right way with a job, and a clean record, or will he try to beat the computer Specks and try to escape?
Tom Swift and His Cosmotron Express (Tom Swift Jr. #32)
by Victor AppletonIn the biggest, fastest spaceship ever designed by Swift Enterprises, Tom Jr. plans to make a grand tour of the planets in the solar system. But a group of criminal scientists bent on conquering the universe are out to steal Tom's magnificent Cosmotron Express and destroy the young scientist and Swift Enterprises. Determined to foil the fiendish plot, Tom and his pal Bud Barclay locate the enemy's fortress laboratory but are captured. The boys make a daring escape, only to be faced with an even more grim challenge in their next encounter with the enemy. Pursued on their phenomenal interplanetary journey, they become the target of VIPER'S frightening weapon, the enormous Orb. How Tom, using his revolutionary device the Spider Crab, thwarts the feared, vicious leader of VIPER and his evil followers climaxes this gripping story of scientific combat.
A Lemon and a Star
by Elizabeth Choate SpykmanA sense of adventure and the thrill of outwitting the grown-ups are driving forces in the lives of the four Cares children. Theodore, at thirteen, can be bossy and mean, and the others find ways to rebel against him. To ten-year-old Jane her big brother is both a tower of strength and a source of endless frustration and outrage. Eight-year-old Hubert can bring forth amazing nuggets of insight, and five-year-old Edie is always scrambling to keep up with the others and ready to tattle to Nurse or Father. Because their mother is dead and their father is often away from home, the Cares children have the freedom to hatch their schemes and fight their battles with little interference. Theodore catches a fox and hides it in the woodshed; Jane and Hubert sneak away for a day in the city; the boys train their ponies for a real steeplechase over the fields. When the drugstore in town is robbed, they all set to work to apprehend the burglar. The novel portrays very real children and their world of nearly a century ago.
Fat Girl Dances With Rocks
by Susan StinsonIt's the summer of drinking and driving, disco and diets, fake IDs and geology, and fat 17-year-old Char is wondering if she is animal, vegetable, or mineral. What does it mean when your best friend French-braids your hair, kisses you on the lips, and leaves town? Char gets a summer job in a nursing home, and meets people with bodies and abilities as various as the textures of the rocks her friend Felice collects. Fat Girl Dances with Rocks is a novel about the many shapes of beauty: the fold of a belly, the green swelling of seedlings, the sharp edges of granite, obsidian, and flint. Fat Girl Dances with Rocks is a coming of age story. It is a coming out story, and for Char, it is a story of coming into her own body - all the way to the edges of her skin.
Sea Gold (Rick Brant, # #3)
by John BlaineToday's pioneers find their frontiers in the tremendous achievements of modern science. Rick Brant is no exception and his interest in electronics, as readers of The Rocket's Shadow and The Lost City well know, often leads Rick and his friend Scotty into adventures both amazing and perilous. This summer the boys decide to get jobs at the new sea mine plant where minerals are being extracted from sea water. From the start they encounter inexplicable opposition to their plan - opposition that seems to have a peculiar element of personal malice. In spite of this they manage to land jobs at the plant, but it soon becomes apparent that not only is the sea mine being systematically sabotaged but that also the unknown enemies are determined to liquidate Rick and Scotty themselves. Finally, after Rick foils a murderous attempt on their lives, the boys are fired - for their own good. But Rick and Scotty sense that the climax of the diabolical plot is not far off and refuse to stay fired. Sea Gold is a trigger-paced story in which the mounting suspense culminates in a surprise ending that will catch the reader off guard and gain a new host of friends for this brand-new electronic series.
Stairway to Danger (Rick Brant, # #9)
by John BlaineIn the ninth Rick Brant book, a famous mobster known as Soapy Strade gets in a hit-and-run accident with Rick's sister Barby, injuring her. Rick vows to hunt him down and the chase soon leads to an abandoned amusement park, adjacent to a scientific laboratory engaged in cybernetic experiments. In the climax of the book, Rick and Scotty battle Soapy Strade in the long-abandoned amusement park, but even the help of an intelligent robot doesn't seem to be enough to win the battle...
The Secret of Skeleton Island (Ken Holt, # #1)
by Bruce CampbellIn one of the most tense and exciting series books ever written, the young Ken Holt must elude the clutches of a dangerous ring of car thieves and at the same time rescue his kidnapped father. The action begins in Chapter 1 when Ken Holt is kidnapped, and doesn't let up a bit until the last chapter. This is one of the best Ken Holt books and is an example of why many think so highly of this series.
Smuggler's Reef (Rick Brant, # #7)
by John BlaineSmuggler's Reef finds Rick Brant and Don Scott tracking down a band of smugglers, operating in the north Atlantic. Using an infrared camera and sniperscope Rick traces the criminals, but each time they elude the grasp of the police: somehow the stolen goods vanish before they can be nailed. How Rick and Scotty are at last able to track down the smugglers makes for some fantastic, fast-paced reading.
The Phantom Shark (Rick Brant, # #6)
by John BlaineThis book, the sixth in the series, follows the adventures of Rick and Scotty as they travel to the Pacific Ocean with some other Spindirift scientists to map a part of the ocean. While out in the Pacific they become entangled with the fabled Phantom Shark, a vicious criminal who steals priceless pearls from divers and sells them on the black market. This Shark is bent on stopping Spindrift's mapping expedition and Rick and Scotty must find out why - and discover the real identity of the Phantom Shark.
The Wailing Octopus (Rick Brant, # #11)
by John BlaineIn the eleventh Rick Brant book, Rick and Scotty and several other Spindrift Island scientists take a vacation in the Virgin Islands to search for a sunken treasure ship. The trip runs into trouble immediately when Rick and Scotty stumble across something that someone doesn't want them to find. Soon Rick finds himself working with a top-secret U.S. Government intelligence agency to find out what his enemies want - and to simply stay alive! This book is a riveting underwater adventure that should not be missed.
Tom Swift and His Dyna-4 Capsule (Tom Swift Jr., #31)
by Victor AppletonThis is book 31 of the Tom Swift Jr. series. What are the green glowing bubble creatures that the young scientist-inventor encounters in the depths of the Pacific Ocean? How do they rescue Tom and his pal Bud Barclay from an attack by the fish men? Tom's electrifying adventures begin deep in the Mariana Trench where he has based his newest invention, the Dyna-4 Capsule, in a hunt for rare metals. A super submarine, the craft has been especially designed for deep-sea research and exploration. On orders from Washington, Tom takes time out from his own project to recover a stolen vial containing a highly destructive explosive. The top-secret mission turns into a danger-filled whale chase in the Dyna-4 and leads to a showdown with Tom's ruthless foes.
The Lost City (Rick Brant, # #2)
by John Blaine(from the book) Rick Brant meets new, exciting experiences in this latest episode of a brand-new series of thrilling electronic adventures. Readers who already have met Rick and his pal Scotty, in The Rocket's Shadow, know that they can expect one hair-raising exploit after another whenever Rick and Scotty, the young ex-marine, are involved. In this thrilling story Rick and his friend leave Spindrift Island, their home base where Rick's father heads a group of scientists working in the field of electronics, and journey to faraway Tibet to set up a moon relay by radar. Unknown enemies dog their every step, trying to thwart their purpose, and Rick and his party are at a loss to understand their sinister motives. As the boys venture deeper and deeper into the wild and mountainous regions of Tibet, the forces working against them become increasingly menacing until finally Rick and his party come close to death in the strange, forbidden city lost in the Himalayas. A whirlwind finish winds up a story of particularly timely interest, packed with action and suspense.
The Golden Skull (Rick Brant, # #10)
by John BlaineIn the tenth Rick Brant book, Rick and Scotty join Tony and Chahda to travel to an island in the Philippines. The peaceful expedition quickly turns into a battle when a corrupt official learns that the expedition hopes to recover a priceless skull made of solid gold. The official uses everything in his power to steal the skull, and the battle is waged in some of the remotest rice terraces in the Philippines. This is another Rick Brant science adventure story that you don't want to miss!
100 Fathoms Under (Rick Brant, # #4)
by John BlaineTREASURES OF ANTIQUITY, long hidden in the sea, yield at last to modern electronic inventions when Rick Brant, his pal Scotty, and Chahda, the Hindu boy, share another hair-raising adventure this time in the far Pacific, off the tiny island of Kwangara. Under the leadership of Rick's father, a famous scientist, the members of the expedition set out with their astonishing invention, the Submobile, in which they hope to conquer ocean depths as yet unplumbed and bring to light traces of a civilization hidden for centuries under 100 fathoms of water. But the irresistible lure of sunken treasure causes treachery in the crew, and age-old superstitious fear brings to a head the hostility of the island natives. Caught between these two forces, Rick and his friends find themselves facing danger equally as imminent as that of the terrific atmospheric pressure which constantly threatens their Submobile. Packed with action, suspense, and excitement, here is a story that is well equipped to take its place with The Rocket's Shadow, The Lost City, and Sea Gold.
The Caves of Fear (Rick Brant, # #8)
by John BlaineThe eighth Rick Brant book starts with Rick Brant and Don Scott receiving a coded telegram, begging for them to go to the Far East and help a friend in danger. The pair leaves for Hong Kong and quickly becomes entangled with a dangerous spy known only as the Long Shadow. The attempt to capture the Long Shadow and rescue their kidnapped friend takes them to the dark caves of Tibet, where Rick becomes hopelessly lost. What happens to him in the caves and the finale with the Long Shadow makes for an outstanding piece of reading.
Sabertooth Mountain (Dinotopia Series)
by John VornholtFor years, sabertooth tigers have lived in the Forbidden Mountains, apart from humans and dinosaurs alike. Now an avalanche has blocked their way to their source of food, and the sabertooths are divided on what to do. The only hope for a peaceful solution lies with Redstripe, a sabertooth leader, and Cai, a thirteen-year-old boy. This unlikely pair embarks on a treacherous journey out of the mountains. But they are only a few steps ahead of a human-hating sabertooth and his hungry followers - in a race that could change Dinotopia forever...
R.I.O.T.: Righteous Invasion of Truth
by Ron Luce CarmanThis is a manual for teens to use to cause a R.I.O.T. in their own part of the world. Carman wants Christian young people to reach out to the lost world.
Sticks and Stones: The Troublesome Success of Children's Literature from Slovenly Peter to Harry Potter
by Jack ZipesThese essays emphasize the curious status of children's literature as one defined, produced, and marketed by adults.
Nothing But The Truth: A Documentary Novel
by AviPatriotism or practical joke?<P><P> Harrison, NH -- Ninth-grade student Philip Malloy was suspended from school for singing along to The Star-Spangled Banner in his homeroom, causing what his teacher, Margaret Narwin, called "a disturbance." But was he standing up for his patriotic ideals, only to be squelched by the school system? Was Ms. Narwin simply trying to be a good teacher? Or could it all be just a misunderstanding gone bad -- very bad? What is the truth here? Can it ever be known?<P> Heroism, hoax, or mistake, what happened at Harrison High changes everything for everyone in ways no one -- least of all Philip -- could have ever predicted.<P> Newbery Medal Honor book
City of Dreams (Hero Book #1)
by Stephen R. Lawhead Ross A. LawheadFrom the Book Jacket: History revolves around the life of a peasant born in the Middle East more than 2000 years ago. But what if that never happened.. .until now? Imagine a world... ...still waiting for a saver... In City of Dreams, Special Agent Alex Hunter is assigned to infiltrate a radical terrorist organization. Instantly, Hunter is thrust into a treacherous web of power-crazed politicians, rabid religious fanatics, murderous street gangs, and a secret plot to overthrow ICON-the iron-fisted world government. At the center of the conspiracy lies a dark riddle: the horrific murder of a vagabond prophet called Washer John. Hunter's only clue lies in the true identity of a wandering miracle-worker from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. When he gets too close to the truth, Hunter finds himself the prime target of an assassin's bullet.. .and the nightmare begins. Cunning and resourceful, Hunter's efforts to save himself bring him to the brink of the most important discovery of his life. Danger, suspense, intrigue, and betrayal come to a breathtaking climax in this action-packed first book of the 1HERO novel trilogy. stephen R. lawhead is a best-selling author of mythic history and imaginative fiction, having sold over five million books worldwide. His works include Byzantium, the five-part pendragon cycle, and the award-winning song of albion series. Stephen makes his home in Austria with his wife, Alice. His website is www.stephenlawhead.com. Ross lawhead studied screenplay writing for film and television at Bournemouth University in England. He is the cowriter and penciler of the "Hero" comic book series as well as this series.
That Certain Feeling (Sweet Dreams #186)
by Sheri Cobb SouthSweet Dreams romance for ages 11 and up.
Seeds of Hope: The Gold Rush Diary of Suzanna Fairchild (Dear America)
by Kristiana GregoryA fictional account in diary form of fourteen-year-old Suzanna's life with her father immediately following the sudden death of her mother in an accident. She tells how her mother's death changed the course of her life and the lives of her sisters by sending them out into the dangerous world of the gold mining camps.
The Journal of Jesse Smoke: A Cherokee Boy, Trail of Tears, 1838 (My Name is America Series)
by Joseph BruchacA teenage boy tells in a fictionalized diary of his trials and tribulations on the what became known as the Trail of Tears. <P><P> There is amazing detail and emotion portrayed by the native american author. This is well researched historicallly accurate historical fiction.
Please Stop Laughing At Me: One Woman's Inspirational Story
by Jodee Blanco"No one should have to endure being teased, bullied, or abused. Cruelty violates a person's sense of self and others... Let them know they are not alone in their struggle. Be compassionate, supportive, and strong." from the Author.
My Face to the Wind: The Diary of Sara Jane Price, A Prairie Teacher (Dear America)
by Jim MurphySarah Jane Price keeps a diary as a promise to her late father, the former school teacher in Broken Bow Nebraska. She accounts her struggle to gain acceptance as the new teacher even though she is so young. She tells of the harshness of the weather, her trials at balancing relationships between herself and her pupils as well as herself and the rest of the townspeople.