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Squids (Nature's Children)
by James KinchenIntroduces the physical features, habits and natural environment of squids and their relatives.
The Green Book
by Jill Paton WalshPattie and her family are among the last refugees to flee a dying Earth in an old spaceship. And when the group finally lands on the distant planet which is to be their new home, it would seem that the four-year journey has been a success. But as they begin to settle this shining world, they discover that the colony is in serious jeopardy. With supplies dwindling, Pattie and her sister decide to take the one chance that might make life possible on Shine.
Dragon Slayer (Beowulf)
by Rosemary SutcliffOnly Beowulf, foremost among warriors has the courage and strength to fight Grendel the man-wolf. In this re-telling of the Anglo-Saxon legend, the author recounts Beowulf's terrifying quests against Grendel, the hideous sea-hag and his fight to the death with the monstrous fire-drake.
A Chance Child
by Jill Paton WalshCreep finds a dilapidated boat on the canal, climbs aboard and journeys downstream, in the hope of leaving his troubled family life behind. Strangely enough, he travels back in time in the middle of the nineteenth century, to a world where children work long, dangerous hours in coal mines and cotton mills. In the present day, Creep's half brother, the only one who ever cared for Creep, is anxiously searching for him.
Celine
by Brock Cole"Show a little maturity", he said, which she's doped out to mean: Pass all your courses, avoid detention in all crimes and misdemeanors, don't get pregnant. Celine's father left her with these instructions. She's not too worried about the last two, but she'll fail English unless she rewrites her Catcher in the Rye essay. And she keeps being interrupted by Jake, the neighbor's boy, who's been dumped on her for the weekend.
The Emperor's Winding Sheet
by Jill Paton WalshFamished, terrified, exhausted, a boy drops from the tree in which he has hidden just as Constantine, last Emperor of the Romans, is about to receive his crown in a monastery garden. By this accident, Piers Barber, a shipwrecked young seaman from Bristol, England, now renamed Vrethiki ("lucky find"), becomes an unwilling talisman to the Emperor, for it has been prophesied that if there is even one person who is at his side when he takes the crown, stays with him always, the City will not perish. This is the story of the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and of the siege that marked the end of the proud, ancient Byzantine Empire. Corrupt, driven by bigotries, jealousies, and natural vanities, the City nevertheless commanded such bravery and loyalty as the world has seldom seen. Through the darkening months, Vrethiki is brought out of his sullen despair as he lives in the midst of a heroism and treachery, dogged endurance and blazing faith. And in time he comes to see the City as a vision worth dying for and the Emperor as his own true lord.
La Primera Nevada de Clifford
by Norman BridwellOriginally published in English as Clifford's First Show Day
For Pete's Sake
by Linda VervilleChelsea can't figure out what is wrong with Pete the new pup. He runs into things, can't tell the difference between night and day, can't understand he is getting in trouble. Eventuallly the family discovers that Pete is blind and deaf, and then they realize he is special in spite of his disabilites. For young kids and old too.
Addy Learns a Lesson: A School Story (An American Girl #2)
by Connie PorterAddy Walker and her mother arrive in Philadelphia to begin life as free people. Everything is new to them in the big city. <P><P>Addy is most happy about two changes. She has a friend for the first time, Sarah, and she goes to school, where she learns to read and write. <P>In school, Addy sits next to Harriet. Harriet is smart, wealthy, and popular, and Harriet has the life that Addy thought freedom would bring her. Addy hopes to be Harriet's friend and Sarah's friend. But Addy ends up having to make a choice. <P>As a result, she learns about real friendship and real freedom.
I'll Fix Anthony
by Judith ViorstA little brother thinks of the ways he will some day get revenge on his older brother
Miss Happiness and Miss Flower
by Rumer GoddenEngland is the last place Nona Fells wants to be. No one asked her if she wanted to leave sunny India to live in a chilly English village with her aunt's family -- and her cousin, Belinda, just hates her! But when two dainty Japanese dolls arrive at Nona's doorstep, everything begins to change. Like Nona, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower are lonely and homesick, so Nona decides to build them their own traditional Japanese house. Over time, not only does Nona create a home for the dolls, but one for herself as well. Images are described.
Little Plum
by Rumer GoddenWhen Gem moves into The House Next Door, Nona and Belinda think she's stuck up and vow to have nothing to do with her. But the beautiful Japanese doll in her window soon attracts their attention. They name her Little Plum because of the plum blossom decorating her clothes - but unlike Nona's Japanese dolls, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower, Little Plum seems sad, unloved and uncared for. Will the three girls - and the three dolls - ever become friends?
The Paper Dragon
by Marguerite W. DavolA humble artist agrees to confront the terrifying dragon that threatens to destroy his village.
The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
A Return to Christmas
by Chris HeimerdingerUntil he was three years old, Artemus Holiday and his twin brother, Andrew, had shared the adventures of life together. But when young Artemus lost his brother in a terrible tragedy on Christmas day, the magic of the Christmas season seemed forever shrouded by a cloud of sadness and despair. But miracles have been known to happen during this time of year. . . . This heartwarming Christmas story follows the lives of two eleven-year-old heroes-the weary and cynical Artemus and an outcast named Chess, a homeless con-artist with a heart of gold. Through a simple twist of fate, these boys will find themselves swept into the adventure of a lifetime--one that takes them beyond their wildest imaginings.
Charlie Brown's All-Stars
by Charles M. SchulzCharlie Brown must decide what to do when his baseball team is offered new uniforms--but only if Charlie kicks Snoopy and the girls off of the team.
That Girl Lucy Moon
by Amy TimberlakeLucy Moon is the kind of girl who loudly supports animal rights - during hunting season. She wears a woven cap made of hemp in support of third world workers.
The Coming of the Pilgrims, Told from Governor Bradford's Firsthand Account
by E. E. Smith Robert MeredithPersecuted in England, the Pilgrims escaped first to Holland and then to America, where they conquered many dangers to settle the Plymouth Colony. For grades 3-5.
Lola Rose
by Jacqueline WilsonJayni Fenton once lived with her mother, father and younger brother, until her mother won the lottery. Her father used to hit her mother whenever he lost his temper, but suddenly hits Jayni when she confronts him about his beatings.