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Faerie Warsby Herbie Brennan Youth Fiction BRENNAN Troubled by family problems, Henry finds his life taking a whole new dimension when he and his friend, old Mr. Fogarty, become involved with Prince Pyrgus Malvae who has been sent from the faerie world in order to escape the treacherous Faeries of the Night. (Gr. 5 and up) Check out the author's web site to travel between the Faerie Realm and Earth. |
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My Teacher is an Alienby Bruce Coville Youth Fiction COVILLE Susan can tell that her new substitute teacher is really weird. She doesn't know how weird until she catches him peeling off his face--and realizes Mr. Smith is really an alien! Now it's up to Susan and her friends to get rid of the extraterrestrial visitor. Can they save the sixth grade from a fate worse than math tests? Read this and other fantasies by Bruce Coville to find out. |
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Akiko on the Planet Smoo by Mark Crilley Youth Fiction CRILLEY Ten-year-old Akiko has an unexpected adventure when she is whisked away to a distant planet and put in charge of the rescue mission that must search for the kidnapped Prince Froptoppit. Lots of humor and each chapter ends in a cliff hanger. So far Akiko has gone on nine adventures with more to come, check out the Akiko adventures! (Gr 3-7) |
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Half Magic by Eager Edward |
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House of the Scorpionby Nancy Farmer Youth Fiction FARMER In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the young clone of El Patron, the 142-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire, Opium, nestled between Mexico and the United States. Winner several awards including "Young People's Choice." (Gr. 6 and up) |
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Tunnels by Roderick Gordon Youth New Book Shelves GORDON When Will Burrows and his friend Chester embark on a quest to find Will's archaeologist father, who has inexplicably disappeared, they are led to a labyrinthine world underneath London, full of sinister inhabitants with evil intentions toward "Topsoilers" like Will and his father. (Gr 5-9) |
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Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Youth Fiction HADDIX Born third at a time when having more than two children per family is illegal and subject to seizure and punishment by the Population Police, Luke has spent all of his 12 years hiding. Gazing through an air vent, he spies a child's face at a window after the family of four has already left for the day. Is it possible that he is not the only hidden child? (Grs. 5 and up) |
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The Seeing Stone by Kevin Crossley-Holland Youth Fiction HOLLAND The year is 1199 and on the borders of England and Wales young Arthur de Caldicot waits impatiently to grow up and become a knight. One day his father's friend Merlin gives Arthur a shining black stone, and in it he starts to see stories of his namesake, King Arthur. Lots of details about chivalry and the crusades as well as the legend of King Arthur in this trilogy. (Grs. 5 and up) |
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Into the Wild by Erin Hunter Youth Fiction HUNTER For generations, four clans of wild cats have shared the forest. When their warrior code is threatened by mysterious deaths, a house cat named Rusty may turn out to be the bravest warrior of all. There are currently eight books in the popular "Warriors" series. (Gr. 5 and up) |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Youth Fiction IRVING Paintings by Grandma Moses's great-grandson make a striking match for Irving's classic story of strange goings-on in a small town in the Hudson Valley. Though greatly condensed, the plot remains intact; Ichabod Crane, the gangly schoolteacher, is driven out of Sleepy Hollow by a pumpkin-headed horseman.* A favorite ghost story for campfires and Halloween. |
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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Youth Fiction L'ENGLE Father is missing! His top secret job as a physicist for the government has taken him away - but where? - and how? Meg and her younger brother set out with their friend Calvin on an exciting adventure through time and space to search for him. This is the first of four books with the Murry family and their friends. (Gr. 5 and up) (Audio books available in CD and MP3 formats. Or check out the movie version.) |
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Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Youth Fiction LEVINE Against a bold tapestry of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella's spirited account of her quest to break the curse is a funny, poignant, and enchanting tale about an unforgettable heroine who is determined to be herself. Check out the audio book on CD or catch the movie version. A Newbery Honor Book. (Gr. 4-8) |
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The Giver by Lois Lowry Youth Fiction LOWRY Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community, The Giver. Jonas learns about the pain of living in an environment that is "without color, pain, or past." Jonas must make some difficult decisions when he discovers a terrible truth about his community. Newbery Award Winner. (Gr. 5 and up) |
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Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull Youth Fiction MULL When Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents' estate, they discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures and that a battle between good and evil is looming. The differences of opinion between Kendra and Seth create some humorous moments along with the adventure. There are three volumes of Fablehaven stories and a a fourth is expected in 2009. (Gr. 4 and up) |
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The Desperate Mission by Jude Watson Youth Fiction STAR WARS After Obi-Wan is betrayed by Anakin, Obi-Wan raises Luke Skywalker on the remote planet of Tatooine. Later, Obi-Wan discovers that at least one Jedi has survived the destruction of the Jedi Order by the Empire. Obi-Wan must make a difficult choice between staying on Tatooine with Luke or going to the heart of the Empire to find the Jedi. This is the first of six books in the Last of the Jedi series from Star Wars. |
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The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart Youth Fiction STEWART After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. The adventure continues in The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey. (Grs. 4-9) |
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The Amulet of Samarkandby Jonathan Stroud Harry Potter fans, check out more fantasy books.
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