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Unlocking the Air and Other Stories
by Ursula K. Le GuinAnthology of short stories about life, death, and all their caveats.
Minutes to Burn
by Gregg HurwitzIn the year 2007 the world is not what it was... Powerful earthquakes and hurricanes have left most of South America in ruins--and solar rays pouring down through holes in the depleted ozone layer can burn human flesh to a crisp in minutes. An impending global eco-catastrophe has brought a crack scientific team to a desolate island in the GalApaos--along with a ragtag squad of U.S. Navy SEALs entrusted with their protection--to position critical seismic equipment before the next wave of earthquakes hits. But there is something waiting for them all in the jungles of Sangre de Dios. A scientific phenomenon the likes of which has never been seen has evolved in the devastating heat of a killing sun. And with the world's future hanging in the balance, a desperate search for answers has suddenly turned into a terrifying war for survival--transforming scientists and soldiers alike into something they never dreamed possible: prey.
Donavan's Word Jar
by Monalisa DegrossWhen the jar that Donavan keeps his word collection in fills up, he finds a special way to give his words away and get something wonderful in return.
The Shades
by Betty BrockDuring a summer vacation, an eight-year-old boy discovers he can interact with a family of shadows that are alive, and is soon called upon to save them from evil.
Wings
by Bill BrittainWhen twelve-year-old Ian grows an unsightly pair of wings, he becomes an embarrassment to his politically ambitious father and must look for help from class outcast Anita and her eccentric mother.
Gorgonzola Zombies in the Park
by Elizabeth Levy[from inside dust jacket flaps] "Is there really a zombie in Central Park? Sam and Robert's cousin Mabel is a real pain. She managed to insult both of them before even saying hello. But Sam's plan for revenge is getting a little out of control. He told Mabel that all the statues in Central Park used to be alive before the Gorgonzola Zombie breathed on them and turned them to stone. When scary things start to happen and the sound of drums seems to follow them everywhere, Robert and Mabel are convinced it's because of the Zombie's bad voodoo. Sam thinks there must be another explanation, but then something so creepy happens that even he's a little worried. The Gorgonzola Zombie is just something he made up--isn't it?!" Pictures are described. "Elizabeth Levy's funny follow-up to DRACULA IS A PAIN IN THE NECK and FRANKENSTEIN MOVED IN ON THE FOURTH floor will delight all her fans who have been clamoring for another Sam and Robert Bamford spine-tingling adventure." Look for these books and more of Elizabeth Levy's books in the Bookshare library including: Take Two, They're Small, My Life as a Fifth Grade Comedian, The Gymnast and the Amber Brown series, and more.
Travel Far, Pay No Fare
by Anne LindberghWhen twelve-year-old Owen finds that his nine-year-old cousin has a magic bookmark, he joins her when she enters different stories in hopes of finding a way to prevent their parents' forthcoming marriage.
The Fallen Spaceman
by Lee HardingAfter crashing to earth, a giant spacesuit starts a wild rampage through a forest, endangering the lives of its small human-like alien and a curious boy who has crawled aboard.
The Truth about Unicorns
by James Cross GiblinDescribes the origins of the unicorn, including the real-life animals that inspired it, and the various myths told about unicorns throughout the world.
The Danger Quotient
by Annabel Johnson Edgar JohnsonCasey is an 18 year-old super-genius living in a small underground colony built after the earth's atmosphere was destroyed by nuclear war. The survivors of the colony are dwindling, mysteriously dying, and according to lifespan evaluations Casey will not survive to be 19. Another super-genius left Casey a recorded message as she was dying - she tells him that he must finish the time machine that she started to build, that he must go back to the past. The life of everyone in their complex depends on his doing this, although she doesn't have time to tell him why. Casey finishes the machine and makes several trips back in time where he becomes involved in the fate of one family as he visits members of three generations. He follows clues, trying to figure out where - or when - he is supposed to go, and just what it is he is supposed to do. When he finally does figure out the purpose behind his time traveling - to quote the book, it's "Like the one twist of string that unravels a whole ball into your lap..."
Outside Over There
by Maurice SendakMaurice Sendak, the master conjurer of images and words, mingles dark memories with myth, nightmares with sweet dreams and turns them all into "a profound work of art for children".--New York Times. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Glenda
by Janice May UdryGlenda the witch decides she wants to be a school girl but fails to recognize her complete lack of success in the venture. One girl in particular is suspicious, and even her pet crow observes that she is still a witch at heart.
Joining the Boston Tea Party (The Time-Traveling Twins)
by Diane StanleyLiz, Lenny, and Grandma are back for another time-traveling adventure. With the Fourth of July fast approaching, there's only one thing for them to do ... Join the Boston Tea Party! With the help of Grandma's magic hat, the twins journey back to Boston in 1773. From powdered wigs and petticoats to Indian pudding and chamber pots, Liz and Lenny get a firsthand look at life in colonial America. But best of all they actually join the "Mohawks" as they dump tea into Boston Harbor and help begin the American Revolution. Diane Stanley once again blends humor and historical detail in this exciting second installment of the Time-Traveling Twins series. Featuring word balloons packed with comedy and lots of information, and Holly Berry's inviting illustrations, this book will make readers jump at the chance to join the twins as they learn about history by living it!
Thanksgiving on Plymouth Plantation (Time-traveling Twins)
by Diane StanleyTwins Liz and Lenny, along with their time-traveling grandmother, visit Plymouth Plantation to see how the Pilgrims lived and to celebrate a big feast with the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
Cody (Wolfbay Wings #3)
by Bruce BrooksCody -- coach's kid, Wings captain, and high scorer -- plays a mean electric guitar. He and Zip (who plays drums) actually get a gig -- the night before an important early-morning hockey game. Cody knows winning the game would mean a lot for team morale. But the gig would mean a lot of money....
I Was a Teenage Fairy
by Francesca Lia BlockA feisty, sexy fairy helps a young girl heal traumas of her past.
The Magic Paintbrush
by Laurence YepA magic paintbrush transports Steve and his elderly caretakers from their drab apartment in Chinatown to a world of adventures.
Dancing with an Alien
by Mary LogueBranko: I am here. On this very green Earth. The sun shines for fourteen hours and thirty-three minutes today. The sky is blue like they said it would be. There was one boy I'd never seen before. Quite tall. Gold complexion. Foreign-looking. He watched me swim. He was with an older man. I think it was the one whose daughter disappeared a few years ago. They would give the world for love. Branko is here on Earth for only a short time. He has come on a grave mission: He must find a female. He must bring her home. What will happen to her on his planet isn't quite clear. What is clear is that without her, the planet could die. Tonia loves summer. But something is different about this summer. Her best friend is changing. Her family is fighting. And then she meets someone unlike anyone she's ever met before. This summer could change everything. When their worlds collide, it's like nothing Branko or Tonia could ever have imagined. Mary Logue spins a chilling tale of deeply felt passion that takes root in the shadow of a desperate mission. The result is a love story unlike any other.
Starbright and the Dream Eater
by Joy CowleyAs the powerful alien life force called the Dream Eater begins to spread destruction over the Earth, twelve-year-old Starbright discovers that she is the one destined to stop it.
The Time Bike
by Jane LangtonThe strangest things seem to happen to the Hall family. Now their adventure is with time itself. It starts when Eddy receives an unusually large packing crate from his uncle, Prince Krishna, containing an old-fashioned bicycle complete with wicker basket. The bike has more than that, though: It possesses the ability to travel through time! An accelerated Reader® Title
The Stones Are Hatching
by Geraldine MccaughreanAfter centuries of undisturbed slumber, the Stoor Worm -- the World Eater -- is waking. A creature of monstrous proportions and unimaginable evil, the Stoor Worm must be destroyed. Already its murderous hatchlings are bringing terror and destruction to every corner of Britain. And an odd trio--a Fool, a Maiden, and a Horse -- is desperately trying to convince one quite ordinary boy that he alone can save the world. Drawing upon the centuries-old lore of Britain's Old Magic, acclaimed novelist Geraldine McCaughrean has created a bold, original fantasy. Richly textured, this gripping tale of perilous adventure is filled with unforgettable scenes of terror, heroism, and treachery in the timeless fight between good and evil.It was from out at sea that Phelim got his first glimpse of the Stoor Worm: Alexia pointed it out to him. A mass of land thrust out into the sea, interrupting the smooth curve of the coast. Within it and behind it, the land was far higher than round about, and it had a reddish tinge to it. There was no eye, no ear, no claw, no thorny tail. It was simply a piece of land. How can you be afraid of a piece of land? Phelim, who had been expecting the fright of his life, felt absolutely nothing. The Stoor Worm was simply a morsel of legend, untrue.
The Hunting of the Last Dragon
by Sherryl JordanHigh overhead, a dragon flies on coppery wings and rains down fire and destruction. It is the last of the great beasts, bent on wreaking havoc. Everywhere it flies, it chars the medieval English countryside, turning it and its people to gray ash with its fiery breath. Despairing and terrified, the people pray for a hero to save them. Jude is no hero. But when his family falls victim to the terrifying menace, he sets out to destroy the beast, even though he knows he has no hope of succeeding. Joined by a strange, beautiful young woman from a country far beyond the sea, Jude tells his tale of the hunting of the last dragon. Nothing like it has ever been told before.
The Kiln (Fire-us Trilogy #3)
by Nancy Butcher Jennifer ArmstrongAfter a virus destroys most of the world's adult population, a band of children travels in search of an explanation for the dark mystery that forms the heart of their existence.
A Matter of Profit
by Hilari BellThe long antennae -- five feet long? six? and covered with what looked like very short fur -- swept forward, quivering in the air over Ahvren's head. It took all his self-control to keep from stepping back. Then the antennae lifted away, without touching him, much to his relief. They remained cocked forward, but relaxed oscillating slowly. Strangers in a bizarre land -- that's what Ahvren's people, the Vivitare, are. They are the conquerors, the rulers now, of the T'Chin confederacy. But Ahvren is no longer sure what that means. After spending two years fighting a brutal war on another planet, here -- where not a single shot was fired -- victory doesn't seem quite so...victorious. Ahvren welcomes the peace, but he doesn't fully trust it. How could all these people surrender so easily? Are they all cowards? Not likely. And his mistrust is not unwarranted: Rumors abound of a plot to assassinate the Vivitare emperor. But Ahvren's disdain for war is even greater than his mistrust of peace. The last thing he wants is to rejoin the emperor's fleet and conquer the next planet. So he strikes a bargain with his father. If he can uncover the plot to assassinate the emperor, Ahvren can choose his own path. It's a challenge that will take more wits than strength, and Ahvren's not sure he's up for it. But it's also the most important test he's ever faced and his success is vital. For not only does the emperor's life depend on it, so does Ahvren's. In intricate detail, Hilari Bell weaves a tale of danger and suspense that will captivate readers and draw them into this wholly imaginative world.
Millicent’s Gift
by Ann RinaldiLike all her brothers and sisters, Millicent has received a special gift from her magical family, but she quickly learns that a gift can also be a burden.