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Christina's Ghost
by Betty Ren Wright[From The Back Cover] "The last thing Christina wants to do this summer is stay with grumpy Uncle Ralph in his old Victorian house. She's sure she'll have an awful time. But on her very first day there, Christina meets a sad, mysterious little ghost boy who seems to need her help. Soon Christina discovers the house contains a mystery that was never solved ... and that the ghost boy has something to do with it all. But how can she make Uncle Ralph help her solve the puzzle? What is the evil, chilling presence that lurks in the attic? And why is it trying so hard to frighten her away?" Many, many spooky books by this author are in the Bookshare collection. including Ghosts Beneath Our Feet, and A Ghost in the House.
A, My Name is Ami
by Norma Fox MazerAs her parents go through a trial separation, Ami stays with her father and her brother, Fred, and with the help of her supportive best friend, Mia, she comes to terms with the changes in her life.
A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence (Dear America)
by Sherry GarlandIn the journal she receives for her twelfth birthday in 1835, Lucinda Lawrence describes the hardships her family and other residents of the "Texas colonies" endure when they decide to face the Mexicans in a fight for their freedom.
The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Miner, California, 1852 (My Name Is America Series)
by Laurence Yep<P>1881. A small village in China. A new emperor. The old problems such as hunger. Uncle Precious Stone declares that he is going to The Golden Mountain. After some time for preparation, he goes. <P>A few months later, Mama and Papa receive a request to send older brother. But they send Runt! He is the younger, smaller, more intellectual brother. <P>This is an exciting adventure! Although the journal is fiction, the events it portrays are based on history (American and Chinese) and culture. A fine book for a book report!
Jonah the Whale
by Susan ShreveTo cope with the taunts of his schoolmates, lonely, overweight Jonah escapes into the fantasy of being a talk show host named "Jonah the Whale", and creates a new identity for himself.
AdventureCat Goes to School
by Susan Clymer[from the back cover] "Who sits high up on the classroom flagpole? Who leaves a mouse's head on the teacher's chair? Who curls up inside a desk and goes to sleep? Who gobbles chicken in the cafeteria? AdventureCat tells the story of her first visit to school. What a story! What a cat!" AdventureCat is brave, curious and outspoken. She even calls the teacher names! Contains frequent use of spelling changed to resemble the accent a cat would have if it could speak such as: freeeee, lifffffee, rowling, Meeeooowwwser, dogsss, cat-lamity and booooyyyy.
Adam of the Road (Newbery Library, Puffin Ser.)
by Elizabeth Gray Robert LawsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Darci and the Dance Contest (Darci Book #2)
by Martha TollesDarci never expected to get soaked by a water balloon on the second day at her new school! When the popular girls find out what Nathan did, they tell Darci to get even with him. That's a great idea, until Darci ends up getting Nathan in trouble. What Darci needs are some friends like the ones she had at her old school. When she hears about the sixth-grade Dance Contest, she hopes she'll meet some nice kids by entering it. Only problem is. Darci doesn't have a partner. Who could she possibly ask? The only boy she knows is Nathan. Could they ever be friends? No way!
Charles In Charge
by Elizabeth Faucher(From The Back Cover) Getting good grades, being best friends with wild and crazy Buddy Lembeck, dating gorgeous Gwendolyn Pierce, and taking care of three off-the-wall kids makes life pretty rough-unless you're Charles. He's in charge of it all.
The Lemonade Trick
by Scott Corbett Paul GaldoneA mysterious potion mixed by Kerby with his chemistry set has a beneficial effect on the neighborhood bully but also wreaks havoc at the Sunday School pageant.
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery
by Deborah Howe James Howe Alan DanielThis book is written by Harold. His fulltime occupation is dog. He lives with Mr. and Mrs. Monroe and their sons Toby and Pete. Also sharing the home are a cat named Chester and a rabbit named Bunnicula. It is because of Bunnicula that Harold turned to writing. Someone had to tell the full story of what happened in the Monroe household after the rabbit arrived. Was Bunnicula really a vampire? Only Bunnicula knows for sure. But the story of Chester's suspicions and their consequences makes uproarious reading. Since its first appearance in 1979, Bunnicula has been a hit with kids and their parents everywhere, selling over 8 million copies and winning numerous awards.
Something Fishy at Macdonald Hall
by Gordon KormanThe school year is getting off to a wacky start at Macdonald Hall. Everyone thinks Bruno and Boots are to blame, but this time the boys are innocent -- and they're determined to find the phantom practical joker.
The Haunted Campground Mystery (Ghost Twins #6)
by Dian Curtis Regan[From the back cover:] "Robbie and Rebeka are twins. They have a St. Bernard named Thatch. Fifty years ago, they became ghosts! Now their house is a vacation rental. What do these ghosts do with their time? Haunt unsuspecting guests! Beka is really happy that the Mountain Adventure Club Girls are spending a night in their house before hiking to Lake Park Campground. After all, Beka used to be a MAC Girl, too. Robbie's not very happy about having a house full of girls. But then he discovers that the girls will be doing something he does like--camping! The twins and Thatch decide to join the girls and their leader on their adventures. But that's when strange things start to happen. Is Lake Park Campground haunted?!" There are Seven more books in this haunting, exciting but not too scary series about the young ghost twins Beka and Robbie and their ghost dog Thatch who must follow ghost rules listed in the back of each book. Look for #1 The Mystery at Kicking bird Lake, #2 The Mystery of One Wish Pond, #3 The Mystery on Walrus Mountain, #4 The Missing Moose Mystery, #5 The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs, #7 The Mystery at Hanover School and #8 The Mystery of the Haunted Castle
The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs (Ghost Twins #5)
by Dian Curtis Regan[from the back cover:] "Ghost Twins Robbie and Rebeka are twins. They have a St. Bernard. Fifty years ago they became ghosts! Now their house is a vacation rental. What do these ghosts do with their time? Haunt unsuspecting guests! The Shelbys are honeymooning in Kickingbird Lake and are staying in the twins' house. But their St. Bernard disappears! Alix, a girl from town, also reports a missing dog. She and her other dog (with the help of Robbie, Beka, and their St. Bernard, Thatch) set out to find the dognapper! Alix confronts him and then he locks her in the hot, airless hut with the dogs! It's up to the twins and Thatch to save Alix and the dogs! Thatch will do anything to be reunited with his one true puppy love!" RL 3 Ages 7-12 Go to the Bookshare collection to read more adventures with the Ghost Twins and their Ghost Dog in #1 The Mystery at Kickingbird Lake, #2 The Mystery of One Wish Pond, #3 The Mystery on Walrus Mountain, #4 The Missing Moose Mystery and #6 The Haunted Campground Mystery, with more to come. The Goosebumps and Apple Paperbacks books listed on the last two pages in this book are also available from Bookshare.
Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell
by Kristiana GregoryIn her diary, 13-year-old Hattie chronicles her family's arduous 1847 journey from Missouri to Oregon, along the Oregon Trail. Historical fiction.
My Dog Ate It
by Saragail Katzman BenjaminHoping to stay in fifth grade forever by refusing to hand in his homework, Danny invents creative excuses for why his homework is perpetually missing, but his teacher and her magical talking dog devise a special plan.
The Andalite's Gift (Animorphs Megamorphs #1)
by K. A. ApplegateWe never should have done it. But we needed a break, time off from the superhero stuff, a chance to act like normal kids. But now Rachel is missing and something's after us...
The Westie Winter: A Story of a West Highland Terrier (Dog Tales #2)
by Coleen Hubbard[From the back cover:] Who could say no to a puppy? Every Christmas, Kelly asks her parents for a puppy. But she never gets one. This year Kelly has a great idea. She'll get a puppy for somebody who loves dogs as much as she does -- her Grandpa Dunc, who has just moved in with Kelly's family. Kelly meets a breeder and picks the perfect puppy on her own. But suddenly Grandpa Dune starts acting strange. Could the puppy present be all wrong? Book jacket. If you love dogs, Bookshare has more books in the Dog Tales series for you. Check out #1 The Golden Year: A Story of a Golden Retriever, #3 Mountain Dog Rescue: A Story of a Bernese Mountain Dog, and #4 The Great Spaniel Escape.
Julie of the Wolves (Julie Of The Wolves Ser. #1)
by Jean Craighead George John SchoenherrNIMAC-sourced textbook
Icky Squishy Science
by Sandra MarkleFOAM AT THE MOUTH ABOUT SCIENCE! Have you ever wondered why your breath smells bad or how far you can spit? Have you ever wanted to blow up marshmallows or catapult them across a room? Are you inquisitive enough to pet a worm but too queasy to eat one? You may be surprised what this book will get you to do in the name of science. Each experiment is clearly outlined and explained so that you'll not only know how to do something neat like shoot water without a squirt gun, but you'll know why it happens, too. So clear off your kitchen counter, gather a few sample materials, and get ready to roll up your sleeves, pinch your nose, and plunge into some of the slimiest science experiments around!
Alloran's Choice (Animorphs Companion: The Andalite Chronicles, #2)
by K. A. ApplegateElfangor's journey began with a simple mission, but his fellow 'aristh' makes a discovery that takes them all to their home world.
Howling at the Hauntlys'
by Marcia Thornton Jones Debbie DadeyJust when Annie, Ben, and Jane were getting used to their spooky new neighbors, Hauntly Manor's first guest checks in. Fang Hauntly is just your average teenager -- from Transylvania!
Common Ground: The Water, Earth And Air We Share
by Molly BangFrom the Caldecott Honor author Molly Bang, author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed Sunlight Series, this is a simple story of our planet's natural resources. Through the example of a shared village green and the growing needs of the townspeople who share it, Molly Bang presents the challenge of handling our planet's natural resources. With jewel-like paintings and simple text, Bang impresses upon us the urgency of conserving and preserving our earth's limited bounty.
Book of Magic (Diadem Series #3)
by John PeelDiadem chronicles the adventures of three teenagers from very different worlds. Score is a streetwise New Yorker, Renald lives in a Medieval world where she readies herself for battle, and Pixel is confined to a one-room world of Virtual Reality. But now they all exist in the Diadem, the circuit of all worlds where their awesome purpose unfolds.