Lists and Suggestions for Kids
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Kringle
Abbott, Tony.
In the fifth century A.D., as order retreats from Britain with the departing Roman Army, orphaned, ... More
In the fifth century A.D., as order retreats from Britain with the departing Roman Army, orphaned, twelve-year-old Kringle determines to rescue his beloved guardian from the evil goblins who terrorize the countryside by kidnapping and enslaving humans and, in the process, with the help of elves and others along the way, discovers his true destiny. Less
Chasing Vermeer
Balliett, Blue.
Also available in Overdrive. When seemingly unrelated and strange events start to happen and a prec... More
Also available in Overdrive. When seemingly unrelated and strange events start to happen and a precious Vermeer painting disappears, eleven-year-olds Petra and Calder combine their talents to solve an international art scandal. Less
On my honor
Bauer, Marion Dane.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in ... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience. Less
Sahara special
Codell, Esmé Raji.
Also available in Overdrive. Struggling with school and her feelings since her father left, Sahara g... More
Also available in Overdrive. Struggling with school and her feelings since her father left, Sahara gets a fresh start with a new and unique teacher who supports her writing talents and the individuality of each of her classmates. Less
Matilda
Dahl, Roald.
Also available in Overdrive. Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the ev... More
Also available in Overdrive. Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. Less
The lemonade war
Davies, Jacqueline.
Also available in Overdrive and in Spanish in Hoopla. Evan and his younger sister, Jesse, react very... More
Also available in Overdrive and in Spanish in Hoopla. Evan and his younger sister, Jesse, react very differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars. Includes mathematical calculations and tips for running a successful lemonade stand. Less
Ida B : --and her plans to maximize fun, avoid disaster, and (possibly) save the world
Hannigan, Katherine.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. In Wisconsin, fourth-grader Ida B spends happy hours being h... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. In Wisconsin, fourth-grader Ida B spends happy hours being home-schooled and playing in her family's apple orchard, until her mother begins treatment for breast cancer and her parents must sell part of the orchard and send her to public school. Less
A dog's life : the autobiography of a stray
Martin, Ann M.
Squirrel, a stray puppy, tells her life story, from her nurturing mother and brother to making her ... More
Squirrel, a stray puppy, tells her life story, from her nurturing mother and brother to making her own way in the world, facing busy highways, changing seasons, and humans both gentle and brutal. Less
The magnificent mummy maker
Woodruff, Elvira.
Also available in Hoopla. The mummy that Andrew creates for his fifth grade project seems to have sp... More
Also available in Hoopla. The mummy that Andrew creates for his fifth grade project seems to have special powers and helps him to understand his feelings about himself, his dead mother, and his stepbrother, who he calls Mr. Gifted. Less
Sideways arithmetic from Wayside School
Sachar, Louis.
"Everyone take out your spelling books," said Mrs. Jewls. "It's time for arithme... More
"Everyone take out your spelling books," said Mrs. Jewls. "It's time for arithmetic." Sue is so excited for her first day at Wayside School. But things at Wayside are far from normal-and Sue's teacher, Mrs. Jewls, is completely wacky. She expects the students to add and subtract words! Sue has never heard of anything so ridiculous. She knows adding apples plus oranges is impossible...or is it? Anything can happen at Wayside School. Less
The dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins : an illuminating history of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins, artist and lecturer
Kerley, Barbara.
Also available in Hoopla. The true story of Victorian artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, who built ... More
Also available in Hoopla. The true story of Victorian artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, who built life-sized models of dinosaurs in the hope of educating the world about what these awe-inspiring ancient animals and what they were like. Less
