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6,100	0	Grade 9 UpThis anthology, the third volume in the series, contains 19 short stories by some of the top writers in this genre. Nancy Springer opens the volume with a story of a precocious young princess with a gift of discernment who unearths the controlling power of the moon goddess hidden in a golden ring. Nancy Farme...	[ 6069 ]	Test
6,101	16	Affectionately drawn . . .The colors are clear and loud and the pictures fairly burst from the page. -- Booklist[These] charming animals will energize any storytime. A delight. -- School Library JournalPatricia Polacco currently resides in Michigan, where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Li...	[ 2243, 4828, 6068, 6126, 6308, 6327, 6362, 6378, 10475, 15741, 15749, 15790, 15809, 16259, 16278, 16299, 16313, 16317, 16322, 16405, 16468, 16529, 16542, 16550, 17579, 18018, 18046, 18340, 26095, 26724, 27280, 28107, 28958, 34031, 51584, 54567, ...	Train
6,102	2	John Herman has written the books Labyrinth, One Winter’s Night, and Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag.Diane Dillon was born in Los Angeles in 1933. She met her future husband, Leo, when they were both studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York in 1953. They married in 1957 and became...	[ 968, 5494, 16041, 60390 ]	Train
6,103	0	Peck is in his element here. [S]o vivid is the telling of every event, conversation, and emotion. Best of all, the dry wit and unpretentious tone make the storys events comical, its characters memorable, and its conclusion unexpectedly moving.Booklist, starred reviewRICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinoi...	[ 1621, 3668, 5347, 5686, 5863, 6000, 6034, 6082, 6111, 6120, 6189, 6191, 6265, 6306, 6451, 6537, 6615, 6680, 6829, 6835, 6905, 6937, 9633, 12484, 12837, 13205, 13821, 17050, 17212, 55053 ]	Train
6,104	2	"[Gives] a lively sense of the third-grade classroom and playground . . . with a conflict that builds to a tense climax." (Booklist)Suzy Kline, the author of nineteen previous Horrible Harry books and four books about Song Lee, lives in Willington Connecticut with her husband, Rufus. Suzy and Rufus have been married fo...	[ 5270, 5283, 5316, 5327, 5329, 5334, 5340, 5634, 5638, 5646, 5651, 5654, 5675, 5682, 5683, 5976, 6057, 6153, 6349, 6488, 6564, 6573, 6618, 6693, 6727, 6745, 6792, 6886, 6940, 6942 ]	Validation
6,105	7	Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was born in Ireland and attended Trinity College in Dublin. He joined the Irish Civil Service, then became involved in the theater. He wrote seventeen books.; Title: Bram Stocker's Dracula: The Graphic Novel	[ 20194 ]	Train
6,106	2	Rich Wallace lives in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.; Title: Technical Foul: Winning Season	[ 3351, 6000, 6219, 6224, 6401, 6412, 6858, 6915, 10821, 10826, 10886, 11583, 13496, 13503, 13514, 16715, 19290, 27752, 40477, 45001, 51308, 58616, 58692, 74967 ]	Train
6,107	2	Grade 8 Up–After spending most of her childhood moving from town to town, Nicole is glad to be settled in one place to finish high school. When she starts daydreaming about marrying her boyfriend after graduation, her parents decide that she needs to broaden her horizons. They sign her up for the Students Across ...	[ 6050, 6065, 6095, 6158, 6161, 6172, 6187, 6272, 6312, 6314, 33510, 35085, 43502, 54789, 65437 ]	Train
6,108	2	"This lively novel thoughtfully examines friendships that cross magical boundaries and explores how love can strengthen and save us."School Library Journal"Imogene and Maxine are fully-drawn characters, and the plot builds steadily toward the end."Children's Literature"Readers always know what to expect in a de Lint fa...	[ 10387 ]	Test
6,109	14	"This inspired treatment of an age-old tale communicates plenty about love."Alison Jackson is the award-winning artist who created the BBC TV series Double Take and the internationally acclaimed Schweppes advertising campaign. After studying sculpture and then Fine Art Photography at the Royal College of Art in London,...	[ 5560 ]	Train
6,110	2	Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood. -- Parents Magazine; Title: Spot Goes to the Circus	[ 4534, 4849, 5806, 5957, 6044, 6761, 13085, 16298, 16515, 25371, 48070 ]	Train
6,111	2	“Cummings has created a multifaceted story that is as much about the families and life in the Chesapeake as it is about a prank gone awry. Brady’s bighearted cousin Carl, his supportive father, and the anguished Mrs. DiAngelo are particularly well-developed characters who are pivotal in Brady’s unders...	[ 2699, 3796, 4121, 4226, 4266, 6080, 6191, 6584, 6661, 6678, 6699, 6794, 11041, 13510, 14101, 14425, 16627, 17050, 21391, 21778, 22839, 22958, 23676, 40938, 44448, 45965, 45980, 55053 ]	Train
6,112	2	The story is sure to elicit giggles . . . and perhaps a bit of sympathy for their teachers as well. -- School Library JournalRhonda Greene is a children's author and former learning disabilities teacher. Greene who has won the School Library Journal Best Book, American Booksellers "Pick of the List," Children's Book Co...	[ 3061, 5385, 10106, 11705, 12031, 15331, 16061, 16069, 18583, 24230, 24866, 46243, 48591 ]	Train
6,113	2	Carol Fenner lived in Battle Creek, Michigan, before she passed away in 2002.; Title: Snowed in with Grandmother Silk	[ 675, 1825, 5190, 5434, 5484, 10059, 10139, 11178, 11350, 15100, 15269, 15915, 16093, 27201, 38257 ]	Train
6,114	2	"It's all quite preposterous and lots of laughs, and so are the cartoon illustrations."--Publishers Weekly.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Robert Kimmel Smith was 8 years old when he read his first book--a book that moved him enough to make him cry. It turned out to be a life-defining event, because after that ex...	[ 528, 675, 1337, 2317, 2518, 4528, 5902, 6121, 9639, 12582, 12775, 14198, 14203, 14204, 14209, 14246, 14248, 15250, 16991, 18083, 18136, 18216, 18880, 19317, 22101, 23002, 25118, 26209, 27642, 27903, 32786, 34949 ]	Train
6,115	2	"A satisfying family story that will appeal to animal lovers everywhere." —Booklist"I write for children. Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am too. So I tell them stories about a boy and a falcon, a girl and an elegant wolf pack, about owls, weasels, foxes, prairie dogs, the alpine tund...	[ 1337, 2401, 4401, 4421, 4441, 4528, 4589, 4593, 5288, 5708, 6191, 6301, 6651, 6680, 10343, 13510, 14240, 16676, 18086, 18138, 20770, 20983, 20996, 21069, 28285, 47387 ]	Test
6,116	2	"This is a great read-aloud with sounds and words that encourage active participation.... A charming story to calm those pre-school jitters."Jonathan London is the creator of twenty-five books about lovable and enduringly popular Froggy.  He is also a poet and a novelist. Jonathan and his wife live in Graton, Cali...	[ 637, 3109, 3112, 5440, 5454, 5469, 5498, 5535, 5552, 5585, 5616, 5908, 6020, 6033, 6151, 6243, 6344, 6433, 6541, 6557, 6563, 6597, 6625, 6741, 6936, 8271, 9473, 15209, 15472, 16893, 18483, 18493, 18823, 18952, 19399, 19435, 23245, 25365, 42...	Train
6,117	2	Byars shows how delightful middle-grade mysteries can be. -- BooklistBetsy Byars began her writing career rather late in life. "In all of my school years, . . . not one single teacher ever said to me, 'Perhaps you should consider becoming a writer,'" Byars recalls. "Anyway, I didn't want to be a writer. Writing seemed ...	[ 6094, 6203, 6231, 26537 ]	Train
6,118	2	A touching love letter to all the kids who wish they didnt stand out quite so much. -- Publishers WeeklyMike Reiss lives in Los Angeles. David Catrow lives in Springfield, Ohio.; Title: The Boy Who Looked Like Lincoln	[ 1661, 1678, 6738, 32019, 40443, 60379 ]	Train
6,119	2	Praise for Travel Team:In a story every bit as exciting and tear-jerking as any novel or movie in its genre Hoosiers, Mighty Ducks, The Bad News Bears Danny gets his chance at glory. Lupica . . . has the knowledge of the game and the lean prose to make this a taut, realistic story not just about the game but about hear...	[ 2173, 2184, 2900, 3351, 3355, 3363, 3635, 3647, 6000, 6191, 6225, 6290, 6401, 6402, 6412, 6413, 6430, 6485, 6518, 6567, 6575, 6584, 6604, 6712, 6822, 6869, 6877, 6915, 7560, 8630, 10313, 11583, 15839, 19141, 21391, 21637, 21638, 21778, 5454...	Validation
6,120	2	"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find." Booklist, starred review"With its multicultural themes and well-told WWII history, this will appeal to a wide audience." Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Bruchac's gent...	[ 2699, 6604, 6915, 6923, 7560, 8569, 12837, 13821, 14339, 23321, 35927, 41063, 44911, 44912, 45642, 45866, 49836, 53232, 55229, 61020, 74934, 74967 ]	Validation
6,121	2	"Danziger reaches out to a younger audience in this funny, touching slice of third-grade life, told in the voice of a feisty, lovable heroine."Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at th...	[ 669, 675, 2360, 4425, 4522, 5327, 5334, 5340, 5671, 5921, 6021, 6049, 6058, 6114, 6125, 6156, 6197, 6232, 6239, 6364, 6373, 6437, 6469, 6519, 6714, 6722, 6864, 6868, 7194, 7607, 10245, 10583, 13475, 14203, 14204, 15100, 15250, 17240, 18186,...	Train
6,122	2	Gr. 5-8. Johns has concocted a wonderful character in 12-year-old Hannah West, who wanders the street, closely observing her surroundings. Adopted from China as an infant, Hannah and her adoptive mother, an artist, earn their way by house-sitting, with Hannah making extra money as a dog walker and errand runner. While ...	[ 6128, 6139, 6183 ]	Train
6,123	2	Highly suspenseful. -- Kirkus ReviewsPeg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat.Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American ...	[ 2173, 3668, 4129, 4259, 4326, 5323, 5645, 5669, 5749, 5870, 6180, 6330, 6347, 6355, 6501, 6539, 6584, 6661, 6712, 6825, 10053, 10089, 14935, 15001, 17769, 20831, 21391, 21527, 22834, 22930, 22958, 23002, 23034, 23035, 25921, 25922, 25945, 372...	Train
6,124	0	"A rewarding tale that highlights a lesser-known aspect of American's pioneer story." --School Library Journal"A must for young history buffs." --Kirkus Reviews"Short chapters, simple sentences, and James' pencil sketches make this an appealing choice for newly independent readers." --BooklistGordon C. James also illus...	[ 6138, 6328, 6446, 10401, 36570 ]	Train
6,125	2	Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling nov...	[ 675, 2359, 2425, 5710, 5902, 6049, 6121, 6186, 6197, 6239, 6364, 6373, 6437, 6519, 6714, 6722, 6864, 10099, 12850, 14150, 14204, 15100, 18018, 18145, 18466, 18508, 19139, 19198, 19215, 19223, 19240, 19292, 21760, 24362, 26201, 26492, 28003, 2...	Train
6,126	2	This is sure to elicit delighted cries of Eeeewwww! from young audiences. -- Kirkus ReviewsStudying in the United States and Australia, Patricia Polacco has earned an MFA and a PhD in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icon...	[ 4250, 4671, 6068, 6101, 6308, 6327, 6362, 6378, 6805, 7111, 7174, 9581, 11661, 14018, 15321, 15364, 15393, 15461, 15543, 15741, 15749, 15790, 15809, 16042, 16062, 16069, 16259, 16278, 16284, 16299, 16313, 16317, 16322, 16330, 16347, 16356, 1639...	Validation
6,127	0	The summer that Patty Bergen turns twelve is a summer that will haunt her forever. When her small hometown in Arkansas becomes the site of a camp housing German prisoners during World War II, Patty learns what it means to open her heart. Even though she's Jewish, she begins to see a prison escapee, Anton, not as a Nazi...	[ 4434, 5229, 5657, 5697, 5995, 6120, 7667, 8631, 12837, 13036, 14631, 17212, 22834, 24386, 54632 ]	Train
6,128	2	This follow-up to Hannah West in the Belltown Towers (2006) finds the 12-year-old Chinese adoptee and her mom house-sitting a houseboat and a dog. It seems idyllic, with beautiful water and cute houseboats, and there's the excitement of a television series filming in the community, which brings some inconveniences but ...	[ 6122, 6139, 6183 ]	Test
6,129	2	Neal Shusterman is an award-winning author and screenwriter.  He lives in Southern California with his four children.IF LOOKS cOuLD KILL…“So…you’re not going out with her again?”“No,” was all he said, and offered no explanation. But now I was curious. I remembered what she...	[ 6131, 6726, 49223, 51847 ]	Train
6,130	2	Wolff s cheerful scenarios are laugh-out-loud funny and wonderfully detailed. . . . -- School Library JournalJoseph Slate, a native West Virginian, has always loved to paint and write. Mr. Slate is professor of art emeritus at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he taught for 30 years. He now lives in Silver Spring,...	[ 625, 2500, 2698, 2772, 2901, 3336, 3681, 3863, 5486, 5510, 5607, 5897, 5952, 6031, 6257, 6315, 6382, 6720, 6724, 10106, 12263, 12850, 15150, 16793, 18438, 18583, 18613, 20343, 21109, 21980, 24005, 24710, 25237, 28164, 31862, 31912, 44897, 459...	Train
6,131	2	Neal Shusterman is an award-winning author and screenwriter.  He lives in Southern California with his four children.; Title: Red Rider's Hood (Dark Fusion)	[ 6129, 6726, 51847 ]	Train
6,132	2	This is young adult fiction at its best. "School Library Journal" review for "Just Listen"H Grief, fear, and love set the novel s pace, and Macy s crescendo from time-bomb perfection to fallible, emotional humanity is, for the right readers, as gripping as any action adventure. "School Library Journal", starred review ...	[ 6510, 54806 ]	Test
6,133	2	A riveting first novel. (School Library Journal)Sue Corbett is the daughter of Irish immigrants and grew up in a Long Island neighborhood very similar to the one depicted in 12 Again. Ms. Corbett has worked as a journalist for fifteen years in Missouri, South Carolina, Florida and, now, Virginia, where she lives with h...	[ 2382, 4408, 6136, 6485, 6497, 6568, 6581, 6584, 6829, 8631, 8657, 9243, 9633, 10152, 14209, 14257, 14425, 21391, 22839, 23676, 62565, 67407 ]	Train
6,134	2	Audiences looking for a loud-and-clear message that love, not looks, defines a family should find that Carlson delivers. -- Publishers WeeklyNancy Carlson is an accomplished childrens book author and illustrator who has published more than 60 books. She is one of the few people who knew back in kindergarten what she wa...	[ 625, 2209, 4392, 4788, 5376, 5512, 6230, 6284, 10278, 10339, 10443, 10722, 11636, 11682, 20733, 23823, 25131, 26219, 27068, 31414, 31694, 32724, 35075, 36509, 39044, 42649, 42759, 42965, 43149, 43301, 53727, 55642, 59837, 61518, 62655, 62676, 6...	Train
6,135	11	This [is an] inventive, funny, suspenseful, and exciting book. . . . -- School Library JournalJohn Fardell works as a freelance cartoonist, illustrator, designer and occasional puppeteer. A regular contributor to Viz (he is the creator of "The Modern Parents" and "The Critics" among others), his work has also appeared ...	[ 10134, 16477, 53541 ]	Test
6,136	2	Sally Gardner grew up and still lives in London. Being dyslexic, she did not learn to read or write until she was fourteen and had been thrown out of several schools, labeled unteachable, and sent to a school for maladjusted children. Despite this, she gained a degree with highest honors at a leading London art college...	[ 6133, 6473 ]	Train
6,137	0	Tedd Arnold was born in Elmira, New York, and grew up in a family of six with three brothers. He and his wife, Carol, started their family in Tallahassee where Tedd worked as a commercial illustrator. Carol, a Kindergarten teacher, drew Tedd's attention to children's books. Their first son, Walter, inspired his breakth...	[ 829, 4000, 4204, 4250, 4623, 5413, 5474, 5527, 5568, 5624, 6028, 6064, 6086, 6238, 6751, 7705, 8516, 10106, 10404, 11661, 12631, 13180, 13553, 15364, 15393, 15838, 15915, 16061, 16362, 17544, 17692, 22624, 22633, 24710, 25152, 26728, 26936, 2...	Validation
6,138	0	"The book gives readers a kid's-eye view of important happenings and reminds them that history is something that is in the making." --Booklist"This accessible, lively, and heartfelt chapter book reades like a memoir and makes a perfect introduction to an extraordinary time when regular people, even ten-year-old girls, ...	[ 3512, 4129, 4546, 5674, 5680, 5995, 6114, 6120, 6124, 6200, 6223, 6328, 6362, 6388, 6446, 6631, 6680, 6743, 6829, 6905, 8354, 8358, 8359, 10117, 10377, 10401, 11397, 13183, 14199, 15245, 15257, 16061, 16344, 16991, 17432, 17700, 20486, 22104,...	Train
6,139	2	Linda Johns lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: Hannah West in the Center of the Universe	[ 6122, 6128, 6183 ]	Test
6,140	2	David A. Adler is the author of more than 175 childrens books, including the Young Cam Jansen series. He lives in Woodmere, New York.; Title: Young Cam Jansen and the Substitute Mystery	[ 566, 673, 1944, 3466, 4756, 5266, 5284, 5294, 5313, 5334, 5672, 5728, 5865, 5899, 5902, 5947, 6049, 6059, 6156, 6242, 6258, 6268, 6293, 6366, 6410, 6458, 6471, 6487, 6514, 6566, 6583, 6722, 7047, 7078, 12675, 18022, 18033, 18072, 18164, 1...	Train
6,141	0	"Nonstop action and lots of laughs" (School Library Journal).Multiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor...	[ 5926, 5933, 5941, 5960, 5961, 5996, 6008, 6087, 6159, 6337, 19125, 47386, 48567, 48684, 48711 ]	Train
6,142	2	Tanith Lee is one of the leading fantasy authors working today. She has written over 50 novels and short story collections, among them the bestselling Flat Earth Series. She has won the World Fantasy Award numerous times as well as the August Derleth Award.; Title: Piratica: Being a Daring Tale of a Singular Girl's Adv...	[ 6341 ]	Train
6,143	2	Sarah Darer Littman is the critically acclaimed author of Backlash, Want to Go Private?; Life, After; Purge; and Confessions of a Closet Catholic, winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award. When she’s not writing novels, Sarah is an award-winning columnist for the online news site CTNewsJunkie. She teaches creative ...	[ 6661, 14240, 21391, 22855, 45905 ]	Validation
6,144	1	The art . . . shines with holiday cheer . . . and everyone will enjoy singing along. -- BooklistSusan L. Roth is the author and illustrator of many beautiful books for children. To create the collages for her books, Ms. Roth uses papers from sixteen baskets in her studio, which are lined up by color.Susan L. Roth is th...	[ 10064, 13720, 14412, 17571, 18723, 19226, 22308, 22797, 23270, 31707, 32507, 42312, 53570, 62174, 67514 ]	Train
6,145	13	...this bedtime story will soothe and captivate both young and old. -- Kirkus Reviews; Title: Niccolini's Song (Picture Puffin Books)	[ 1046, 41412 ]	Train
6,146	2	"Seeing the world from Humphrey's standpoint is mighty satisfying." --Kirkus Reviews"The theme of friendship is as pervasive as the title implies, making this chapter book a charming read-aloud." --School Library JournalChristopher Award winner Betty G. Birney lives in Los Angeles, California.Her web site is full ...	[ 1280, 3512, 3647, 6058, 6289, 6338, 6527, 6529, 6661, 6665, 6708, 6791, 6801, 6855, 6868, 6871, 6874, 6892, 6902, 6917, 6932, 6951, 9639, 10106, 14223, 17307, 18498, 18983, 22627, 22883, 22886, 23002, 26487, 31931, 32824, 35749, 41604, 45642,...	Train
6,147	0	The sixties may have come to other parts of North Carolina, but with Mama pregnant again, Daddy struggling to find work, and nine siblings underfoot, nobody in the holler has much time for modern-day notions. Especially not twelve-year-old Livy Two, aspiring songwriter and self-appointed guardian of little sister Gentl...	[ 25767, 25787 ]	Train
6,148	11	"Tension and adventure hold taut on every page." --School Library Journal"A fun, fanciful adventure, smart and inventive, just like Charlie." --School Library Journal"Followers of the trilogy will revel in the Dickensian finale, awhirl with revelations, reunions, and resolutions." --BooklistZizou Corder is Louisa Young...	[ 6017, 22834 ]	Train
6,149	7	"The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story. Rather than creating a host of strange creatures and magical powers, Flanigan concentrates on character, offering readers a young protagonist they will care about and relationships that develop believably ov...	[ 6170, 6246, 6324, 6426, 6432, 6482, 6503, 6576, 6580, 6631, 6659, 6664, 6689, 6698, 6705, 6711, 11452, 16676, 22834, 25579, 32824, 42672, 45279, 51435, 51565, 52251, 54587, 55371, 55444, 58164 ]	Test
6,150	2	Zweibel and Catrow have created a faultless piece of bibliotherapy for children working through loss. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)Alan Zweibel lives in Los Angeles, California. David Catrow lives in Springfield, Ohio.; Title: Our Tree Named Steve	[ 380, 1117, 3733, 4006, 4625, 4671, 4797, 4826, 5479, 6068, 6245, 6247, 6759, 7127, 7237, 7369, 7640, 9581, 10599, 10920, 11104, 11222, 11912, 15396, 15415, 16147, 16202, 16344, 16454, 16542, 17535, 17700, 20787, 21344, 22211, 22830, 24247, 24...	Test
6,151	2	Children will love listening to and reading along with the funsounding text. (Childrens Literature)Jonathan London is the creator of twenty-five books about lovable and enduringly popular Froggy.  He is also a poet and a novelist. Jonathan and his wife live in Graton, California. Frank Remkiewicz h...	[ 1554, 4020, 4361, 4559, 4769, 4844, 5395, 5440, 5454, 5469, 5498, 5535, 5552, 5560, 5585, 5616, 5908, 6020, 6033, 6116, 6243, 6344, 6433, 6541, 6557, 6563, 6597, 6625, 6741, 6936, 10106, 15370, 15987, 16347, 16371, 16406, 16893, 17495, 1849...	Train
6,152	2	"Using authentic voices that will draw in both strong and reluctant readers, Volponi writes a taut novel, avoiding didactism and deftly balancing the drama and passion on the basketball court with each boys private terror and anguish." Booklist, starred reviewPaul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young...	[ 2047, 2266, 6271, 6316, 6423, 6486, 6584, 6604, 6712, 7560, 8630, 10421, 11041, 21391, 21523, 21778, 22636, 22958, 25602, 46191, 47745, 48051, 51684, 55053, 55120 ]	Test
6,153	2	Kline does a good job of maintaining a sense of adventure and a hint of danger. . . . -- School Library JournalSuzy Kline, the author of nineteen previous Horrible Harry books and four books about Song Lee, lives in Willington Connecticut with her husband, Rufus. Suzy and Rufus have been married for thirty-eight years....	[ 5270, 5283, 5316, 5327, 5329, 5334, 5340, 5634, 5638, 5646, 5651, 5654, 5675, 5682, 5683, 5976, 6057, 6104, 6349, 6488, 6564, 6573, 6618, 6693, 6727, 6745, 6792, 6886, 6940, 6942, 17490 ]	Train
6,154	0	"Fritz draws the readers into scenes from her youth in the turbulent China of the mid-twenties. . . . A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling." --Booklist, starred review"Told with an abundance of humor--sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent--the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personal...	[ 594, 1621, 1704, 4345, 4400, 4423, 4820, 4841, 5191, 5209, 5238, 5241, 5966, 5967, 5995, 6212, 6511, 6905, 7335, 7342, 8483, 9638, 10321, 11138, 12462, 12484, 12490, 13205, 15038, 18318, 24247, 25579, 27196, 28962, 28979, 28980, 28981, 28991,...	Train
6,155	2	...this picture book promises a silly story and delivers it with style. (Booklist)Thor Wickstrom and Lynn Plourde are the team that created two other well-received books about Mrs. Shepherd's class. Mr. Wickstrom lives in Hancock, Massachusetts.; Title: Pajama Day (Picture Puffin Books)	[ 1956, 2629, 4861, 31175, 47858, 52055, 55418, 72656 ]	Test
6,156	0	David A. Adler (www.davidaadler.com and www.camjansen.com) is the author of more than 175 children’s books. Before becoming a children’s book author, he taught math and science, and completed master’s degrees in marketing and economics. He lives in Woodmere, New York. Joy Allen (www.joyallenillustrati...	[ 675, 1293, 2360, 2436, 3186, 3789, 4153, 5299, 5313, 5334, 5340, 5865, 5899, 5902, 5921, 5924, 5947, 5970, 6036, 6049, 6058, 6085, 6121, 6214, 6242, 6263, 6349, 6469, 6514, 6690, 6722, 6821, 6845, 6886, 6917, 6995, 10582, 12769, 12889, 13...	Train
6,157	2	Real characters, intelligent dialogue and an energetic plot come together in this engaging story. -- Kirkus ReviewsCathy Cassidy has been writing ever since she can remember. She went to art school in Liverpool, England, before getting a job as fiction editor at a British teen mag–where she loved every minute of ...	[ 5772 ]	Test
6,158	2	Grade 7-10–Cat's mother has remarried, forcing her family to move from Scottsdale, AZ, to Boston, where the teen can't seem to make connections. She hates the weather, she refuses to resume her old sport of diving, and her friends are dropping off the map. Then her best friend, Sabrina, offers up a summer trip to...	[ 6050, 6065, 6095, 6107, 6161, 6172, 6187, 6272, 6312, 6314, 22879 ]	Validation
6,159	0	[The time warp trioÆs] tongue-in-cheek humor makes for laugh-out-loud reading. School Library Journal, starred reviewMultiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenan...	[ 2174, 5926, 5933, 5941, 5960, 5961, 5967, 5996, 6008, 6087, 6141, 6337, 11397, 16991, 17740, 19331, 25579, 48629, 48711, 50639 ]	Train
6,160	2	A charming book that harks back to the era of milk home delivery...(School Library Journal, starred review)Carol Foskett Cordsen lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Douglas B. Jones lives in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.; Title: The Milkman	[ 16112, 20374, 21060 ]	Validation
6,161	2	Eva Apelqvist grew up in Stockholm, Sweden. She came to the United States as an exchange student her senior year in high school, and met her future husband three days before going home to Sweden. Eva loves the English language and its many possibilities. She enjoys seeing new places, eating new things, trying new sport...	[ 6050, 6065, 6095, 6107, 6158, 6172, 6187, 6272, 6314 ]	Train
6,162	2	Kieran Scott lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey.; Title: I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader	[ 6000 ]	Train
6,163	2	Andrew Clements is the author of such popular novels as Things Not Seen and Frindle. He lives in central Massachusetts. Janie Bynum is the author-illustrator of Altoona Baboona, Otis, and Pig Enough. She lives in Michigan.; Title: Slippers at Home	[ 21014 ]	Validation
6,164	2	This udder-ly charming book is worth some story-hour crowing. -- The Horn BookKaren Rostoker-Gruber lives in Branchburg, New Jersey. Paul Rtz de Tagyos lives in New Rochelle, New York.; Title: Rooster Can't Cock-a-Doodle-Doo	[ 2461, 26405, 59268 ]	Validation
6,165	0	...Vesper is as plucky as ever in this splendid addition to a solid series. (Booklist, starred review)Born on January 30, 1924, in Philadelphia, storyteller Lloyd Alexander spent his childhood filling his imagination with fantasies about other lands and eras. For ten years of his writing career, Alexander wrote for adu...	[ 5653, 5655, 45355 ]	Train
6,166	0	[An] inviting introduction to an extraordinary artist and her bestknown work. -- Publishers WeeklyJane Johnson lives in London, England.; Title: The True Story of Peter Rabbit: How a Letter Became a Beloved Children's Classic	[ 4947, 20955 ]	Train
6,167	2	Carlsons characteristic paintings are filled with bright colors and homey details...(School Library Journal)This year illustrator and author Nancy Carlson published her 44th children's book. Her specialty is teaching kids to feel good about themselves and others.Kids, parents, teachers and even book critics think...	[ 1876, 2618, 3863, 4606, 5376, 5390, 5510, 5607, 6382, 6554, 6724, 15139, 18613, 31363, 49637, 52539 ]	Validation
6,168	13	Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author ofCharlie and the Chocolate Factory,Matilda,The BFGand many more brilliant stories. He remains the Worlds No.1 storyteller.Find out more at roalddahl.com.; Title: The Witches: a Set of Plays (Roald Dahl's Classroom...	[ 6184, 42124, 45459, 61592 ]	Train
6,169	2	Clive Cussler has written a magical tale for children who are just beginning to read chapter books on their own. (Parent Paper)Clive Cussler is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, most recently The Spy and Lost Empire. He lives in Arizona.; Title: The Adventures of Vin Fiz	[ 6496, 12063, 13515, 18474 ]	Train
6,170	7	will's vivid world will entice fantasy readers who are drawn by the line of high adventure. (Booklist)John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Ranger’s Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband ...	[ 6149, 6246, 6324, 6426, 6432, 6482, 6503, 6576, 6580, 6659, 6679, 6686, 6689, 6691, 6698, 6705, 6711, 15769, 16676, 16906, 19678, 22883, 51435, 51678, 51847, 51922, 51983, 55371, 55444, 58164 ]	Train
6,171	2	Rich in application and enjoyment. (School Library Journal)[A] terrific introduction to the life cycle of plants and a good choice for young gardeners everywhere. (Kirkus Reviews)Monica Wellingtonwas born in London and lived in Switzerland and Germany as a child.She has written and illustrated many books for young chil...	[ 1533, 2423, 2470, 2639, 3660, 3773, 4000, 4005, 4006, 4040, 4568, 4782, 4883, 5462, 5936, 6030, 6748, 7350, 7357, 7361, 8488, 9563, 10270, 10337, 12671, 15007, 16147, 16222, 16464, 18747, 19399, 20817, 21042, 22365, 23725, 24454, 24541, 27854...	Validation
6,172	2	"I had no idea that any girl-type YA novels were this well written. Good book!" -- Daniel Pinkwater, Author of The Neddiad and NPR commentatorAimee Ferris spent five sun-soaked years in the Caribbean, where she trained dolphins, swam with whale sharks, transplanted sea turtle eggs, did well over a thousand SCUBA dives ...	[ 6050, 6065, 6095, 6107, 6158, 6161, 6187, 6272, 6312, 6314 ]	Train
6,173	2	Exquisitely drawn. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)Strong voice, lively dialogue, humor and important themes make this a winner. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)K. L. Going lives with her family in the Hudson Valley area of New York State. Since graduating from college she has worked as an adult literacy tutor, a ti...	[ 1704, 2999, 4129, 6485, 6551, 6631, 6661, 6680, 6811, 6829, 6853, 6893, 6919, 6923, 6937, 7423, 8569, 11084, 12462, 13510, 13690, 14264, 15048, 16344, 16627, 17050, 17212, 21093, 21391, 21498, 22718, 22811, 23676, 24522, 28973, 35858, 37947, ...	Train
6,174	5	A delightful fractured version of The Gingerbread Boy. . .(Booklist)Lisa Shulman lives in Sebastopol, California. Rosanne Litzinger lives in Beverly Hills, California.; Title: The Matzo Ball Boy (Picture Puffin Books)	[ 1829, 4000, 4870, 4884, 5487, 5893, 5900, 6329, 15803, 15826, 16146, 16406, 16420, 18549, 18725, 19226, 20755, 20788, 20790, 21026, 21438, 22163, 22228, 22759, 23270, 24943, 25278, 27713, 28445, 31578, 31650, 31707, 34889, 36594, 37822, 37872, ...	Train
6,175	2	This simple but powerful picture book speaks to . . . every child. (School Library Journal)Mary Ann Rodman lives in Georgia. E. B. Lewis has won a Coretta Scott King Award as well as a Caldecott Honor. He lives in New Jersey.; Title: My Best Friend	[ 1028, 3345, 4250, 4363, 4383, 5384, 5512, 5611, 6388, 6414, 6534, 6743, 6837, 6858, 6905, 9948, 10572, 11546, 11937, 11977, 12490, 15257, 15370, 16061, 16344, 16347, 19538, 19662, 21109, 21503, 21546, 23734, 24710, 25368, 26805, 27246, 31931, ...	Validation
6,176	0	Readers will practically feel the heat rising from the pages...(Booklist)Jean Van Leeuwen is the author of more than fifty children's books, including picture books, Easy-to-Read books, and middle-grade fiction. Ms. Van Leeuwen now lives in another small town north of New York City with her husband, Bruce Gavril. She h...	[ 541, 566, 673, 1293, 1396, 3466, 4633, 4689, 4721, 4729, 4751, 4807, 5257, 5272, 5294, 5298, 5309, 5342, 5345, 5641, 6007, 6013, 6016, 6345, 6390, 6995, 15292, 18470, 18914, 26417, 27756, 32824, 36243, 36313, 48162, 55869 ]	Train
6,177	0	The best family entertainment in years. (USA Today)John R. Erickson and Gerald L. Holmes both live in Perryton, Texas.; Title: The Case of the Most Ancient Bone #50 (Hank the Cowdog)	[ 64204 ]	Train
6,178	13	Action-packed! (Kirkus Reviews)Anthony Horowitz (anthonyhorowitz.com) is a world-renowned screenwriter for film and television, having received multiple awards. And he is, of course, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider novels, which have become bestsellers the world over, spawned a...	[ 49961 ]	Train
6,179	11	Susan Guevara is the two-time winner of the Pura Belpr Award for Illustration for Chatos Kitchen and Chato and the Party Animals. About Chatos Kitchen, School Library Journal said, Guevaras striking illustrations enrich the text with delightful, witty details. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.; Title: Chato Goes Cruis...	[ 5932 ]	Train
6,180	2	Peg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat.Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American Library Association, the Internationa...	[ 5323, 5645, 5669, 5870, 6021, 6123, 6301, 6330, 6347, 6355, 6435, 6497, 6501, 6536, 6539, 6680, 6825, 6829, 6905, 7610, 9663, 10089, 12491, 13340, 13510, 14425, 16433, 16676, 17212, 18014, 18084, 21601, 21698, 21751, 22268, 23002, 23035, 2592...	Validation
6,181	13	The subtle shadings of dePaolas illustrations are executed with considerable elan. (Publishers Weekly)Tomie dePaola lives in New London, New Hampshire.; Title: Mr. Satie and the Great Art Contest (Picture Puffin Books)	[ 15946 ]	Test
6,182	2	Infused with emotion and information. (Children?s Literature)Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring o...	[ 4038, 4369, 6248, 6278, 6285, 6320, 6326, 6335, 6336, 6340, 6385, 6389, 6422, 6447, 6456, 6543, 6804, 12840, 13477, 13547, 19356, 23045, 24832, 29620, 29791, 45836, 45854, 45922, 49836, 58745, 62181, 62750, 75203 ]	Train
6,183	11	Linda Johns lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: Hannah West on Millionaire's Row	[ 6122, 6128, 6139 ]	Validation
6,184	13	Roald Dahl(1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was...	[ 6168, 14252, 16600, 18960, 42124, 45477, 61592, 61596, 67166, 72301 ]	Train
6,185	1	Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, in 1908. At an early age, he received a trumpet as a gift from his father. He practiced obsessively and eventually joined a California dance band. After graduating from high school, he ventured to New York City to study art under the tutelage of Joan Sloan and Harry Wickey...	[ 3930, 4461, 5348, 5349, 5351, 5353, 5359, 5365, 5366, 5367, 5373, 5375, 5378, 5379, 5387, 5449, 5479, 5507, 5542, 5611, 5918, 6071, 6075, 6212, 6222, 6228, 7342, 8539, 9563, 10059, 10099, 10139, 10269, 11254, 12043, 13723, 15017, 15621, 159...	Validation
6,186	2	Praise for Judy Blume and the Fudge books: “Each [Fudge book] is packed with wacky earthy disasters that are her trademark and that children love to read about . . . Judy Blume has a knack for knowing what children think about and an honest, highly amusing way of writing about it.” —The New York Times...	[ 2274, 2359, 2360, 3587, 3635, 3905, 4260, 4425, 4544, 6000, 6211, 6229, 6235, 6593, 13048, 13732, 14194, 14195, 14198, 14203, 14209, 14244, 14252, 14258, 18152, 18188, 18510, 18564, 18572, 18600, 22883, 23002, 27903, 37620, 47491, 51951, 52159,...	Train
6,187	2	Grade 6-10A summer in Rome for a prestigious study program is cramping 17-year-old Kelly's style: b-o-r-i-n-g roommates, tight quarters, lots of work. Where are those Prada shopping sprees and gorgeous Italian guys she'd figured on? Then, along comes hunky California surfer Joe, who's into staying out late and partying...	[ 6050, 6065, 6095, 6107, 6158, 6161, 6172, 6272, 6312, 6314 ]	Train
6,188	2	Donald J. Sobol was the author of the highly acclaimed Encyclopedia Brown series and many other books. His awards include a special Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for his contribution to mystery writing in the United States, and the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers’ Choice Awar...	[ 4172, 5966, 5974, 6202, 6214, 6217, 6229, 6235, 6237, 6252, 6254, 6269, 6276, 6279, 6310, 6321, 6494, 6502, 6588, 6593, 6658, 6795, 12575, 12581, 16904, 19711, 22534, 23413, 23428, 23434, 23519, 23551, 23571, 23581, 26485, 26526, 26545, 26579...	Validation
6,189	0	[A] fresh, genuinely funny picture of an earnest yet hapless teen . . .(BCCB)David Lubar is the author of many popular novels for young readers, including Hidden Talents and Dunk. He has also published many short stories in young adult anthologies. He lives in Pennsylvania.; Title: Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie	[ 6489, 6604, 6664, 6929, 12837, 13036, 17928, 43502, 45443, 65061 ]	Validation
6,190	2	Praise  for Agnes Parker . . .Happy Camper?“Camp culture forces the friends to confront racial prejudice, loyalty and a blooming interest in boys. Realistic dialogue and smart characters offer a richness and depth without sacrificing some serious fun. The campfire is bright and warm when shared with Agnes an...	[ 5992 ]	Validation
6,191	2	Mike Lupica is one of the most prominent sportswriters in America and is the recipient of the prestigious Damon Runyon Award for excellence in journalism. His longevity at the top of his field is based on his experience and insiders knowledge, coupled with a provocative presentation that takes an uncompromising look at...	[ 2332, 2595, 3351, 3363, 3726, 6000, 6119, 6225, 6290, 6401, 6402, 6406, 6412, 6413, 6430, 6485, 6518, 6567, 6575, 6584, 6604, 6712, 6822, 6835, 6869, 6877, 6923, 7593, 10703, 10821, 10826, 12676, 13510, 14203, 15839, 21391, 23002, 23010, 25...	Train
6,192	2	Madonna's recording career has spanned more than two decades and she is recognized as one of the most successful and influential artists of modern times. She has recorded more than 20 albums and appeared in 18 movies. She has also written six picture books for children, starting with the international bestsel...	[ 6275, 6287, 6295, 6297, 6299, 6317, 6353, 6415, 25745, 25753, 25765 ]	Validation
6,193	1	A delight for young mateys. -- Kirkus ReviewsA poetic feast that will enchant readers of all ages. -- Childrens LiteratureAmy Walrod lives in Massachusetts.; Title: This Little Pirate	[ 5893 ]	Train
6,194	15	Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 2...	[ 1774, 3797, 12737, 14084, 15843, 15879, 16129, 16254, 16326, 16586, 19464, 27557, 36596, 49586, 51549, 58495, 62690, 62877, 68190 ]	Train
6,195	1	Rhonda Greene is a children's author and former learning disabilities teacher. Greene who has won the School Library Journal Best Book, American Booksellers "Pick of the List," Children's Book Council Showcase Book awards, among others. She is known for When a Line Bends . . . A Shape Begins, Push! Dig! Scoop!: A Const...	[ 1829, 2632, 5494, 6329, 6981, 8254, 9006, 10576, 14018, 14412, 15826, 16146, 16187, 16406, 16420, 16536, 18426, 18517, 19226, 20788, 21026, 21438, 22067, 22163, 22759, 23683, 27092, 31707, 33680, 44920, 45952, 45973, 49045, 50463, 51787, 51962, ...	Train
6,196	18	“The second title in Krull’s Giants of Science series meets, and perhaps even exceeds, expectations set by the debut, Leonardo da Vinci (BCCB 7/05). Krull and Newton are a match made in heaven: she with her flair for capturing the flaws and foibles of the mighty, and he with his razor-sharp mind and abysmal...	[ 5330, 6334, 6889, 12240, 12805, 12816, 18546, 18588, 18631, 18734, 19026, 19071, 19125, 19141, 19159, 22370, 22402, 27402, 29878, 30586, 41339, 49223, 49603, 49958, 59952, 72484 ]	Test
6,197	2	Entertaining and satisfying, this is a first purchase, whether or not the rest of the series is owned.ö (School Library Journal)Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior h...	[ 541, 1353, 5334, 5340, 5694, 6049, 6058, 6114, 6121, 6125, 6223, 6239, 6282, 6349, 6364, 6373, 6414, 6437, 6519, 6714, 6722, 6864, 10572, 12526, 12837, 13001, 14111, 14203, 14204, 14244, 15101, 15250, 17956, 18083, 18145, 18188, 18486, 18561,...	Train
6,198	2	A clever, humorous story in rhyme. (School Library Journal)Suzanne Collins lives in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Mike Lester lives in Rome, Georgia.; Title: When Charlie McButton Lost Power	[ 1565, 2010, 3495, 3630, 4250, 4907, 5512, 11275, 11571, 13695, 13741, 16092, 16171, 16202, 16550, 16905, 17544, 17718, 19692, 22069, 22319, 26914, 26995, 28065, 28790, 28997, 31862, 32579, 36938, 38306, 39446, 41526, 43801, 43904, 44534, 45068, ...	Test
6,199	4	Fun for storytime or for one-on-one sharing . . . . A great choice. -- School Library JournalMelanie Hope Greenberg is self-taught, and is the award-winning creator of sixteen books for children. Many of her books feature the unique aspects of urban life. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Good Morning, Digger	[ 353, 664, 1276, 15136, 29342, 52602, 64021, 64820, 68163 ]	Train

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Grade 9 UpThis anthology, the third volume in the series, contains 19 short stories by some of the top writers in this genre. Nancy Springer opens the volume with a story of a precocious young princess with a gift of discernment who unearths the controlling power of the moon goddess hidden in a golden ring. Nancy Farme...

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Affectionately drawn . . .The colors are clear and loud and the pictures fairly burst from the page. -- Booklist[These] charming animals will energize any storytime. A delight. -- School Library JournalPatricia Polacco currently resides in Michigan, where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Li...

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John Herman has written the books Labyrinth, One Winter’s Night, and Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag.Diane Dillon was born in Los Angeles in 1933. She met her future husband, Leo, when they were both studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York in 1953. They married in 1957 and became...

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Peck is in his element here. [S]o vivid is the telling of every event, conversation, and emotion. Best of all, the dry wit and unpretentious tone make the storys events comical, its characters memorable, and its conclusion unexpectedly moving.Booklist, starred reviewRICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinoi...

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"[Gives] a lively sense of the third-grade classroom and playground . . . with a conflict that builds to a tense climax." (Booklist)Suzy Kline, the author of nineteen previous Horrible Harry books and four books about Song Lee, lives in Willington Connecticut with her husband, Rufus. Suzy and Rufus have been married fo...

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Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was born in Ireland and attended Trinity College in Dublin. He joined the Irish Civil Service, then became involved in the theater. He wrote seventeen books.; Title: Bram Stocker's Dracula: The Graphic Novel

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Rich Wallace lives in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.; Title: Technical Foul: Winning Season

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Grade 8 Up–After spending most of her childhood moving from town to town, Nicole is glad to be settled in one place to finish high school. When she starts daydreaming about marrying her boyfriend after graduation, her parents decide that she needs to broaden her horizons. They sign her up for the Students Across ...

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"This lively novel thoughtfully examines friendships that cross magical boundaries and explores how love can strengthen and save us."School Library Journal"Imogene and Maxine are fully-drawn characters, and the plot builds steadily toward the end."Children's Literature"Readers always know what to expect in a de Lint fa...

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"This inspired treatment of an age-old tale communicates plenty about love."Alison Jackson is the award-winning artist who created the BBC TV series Double Take and the internationally acclaimed Schweppes advertising campaign. After studying sculpture and then Fine Art Photography at the Royal College of Art in London,...

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Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood. -- Parents Magazine; Title: Spot Goes to the Circus

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“Cummings has created a multifaceted story that is as much about the families and life in the Chesapeake as it is about a prank gone awry. Brady’s bighearted cousin Carl, his supportive father, and the anguished Mrs. DiAngelo are particularly well-developed characters who are pivotal in Brady’s unders...

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The story is sure to elicit giggles . . . and perhaps a bit of sympathy for their teachers as well. -- School Library JournalRhonda Greene is a children's author and former learning disabilities teacher. Greene who has won the School Library Journal Best Book, American Booksellers "Pick of the List," Children's Book Co...

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Carol Fenner lived in Battle Creek, Michigan, before she passed away in 2002.; Title: Snowed in with Grandmother Silk

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"It's all quite preposterous and lots of laughs, and so are the cartoon illustrations."--Publishers Weekly.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Robert Kimmel Smith was 8 years old when he read his first book--a book that moved him enough to make him cry. It turned out to be a life-defining event, because after that ex...

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"A satisfying family story that will appeal to animal lovers everywhere." —Booklist"I write for children. Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am too. So I tell them stories about a boy and a falcon, a girl and an elegant wolf pack, about owls, weasels, foxes, prairie dogs, the alpine tund...

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"This is a great read-aloud with sounds and words that encourage active participation.... A charming story to calm those pre-school jitters."Jonathan London is the creator of twenty-five books about lovable and enduringly popular Froggy.  He is also a poet and a novelist. Jonathan and his wife live in Graton, Cali...

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Byars shows how delightful middle-grade mysteries can be. -- BooklistBetsy Byars began her writing career rather late in life. "In all of my school years, . . . not one single teacher ever said to me, 'Perhaps you should consider becoming a writer,'" Byars recalls. "Anyway, I didn't want to be a writer. Writing seemed ...

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A touching love letter to all the kids who wish they didnt stand out quite so much. -- Publishers WeeklyMike Reiss lives in Los Angeles. David Catrow lives in Springfield, Ohio.; Title: The Boy Who Looked Like Lincoln

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Praise for Travel Team:In a story every bit as exciting and tear-jerking as any novel or movie in its genre Hoosiers, Mighty Ducks, The Bad News Bears Danny gets his chance at glory. Lupica . . . has the knowledge of the game and the lean prose to make this a taut, realistic story not just about the game but about hear...

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"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find." Booklist, starred review"With its multicultural themes and well-told WWII history, this will appeal to a wide audience." Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Bruchac's gent...

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"Danziger reaches out to a younger audience in this funny, touching slice of third-grade life, told in the voice of a feisty, lovable heroine."Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at th...

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Gr. 5-8. Johns has concocted a wonderful character in 12-year-old Hannah West, who wanders the street, closely observing her surroundings. Adopted from China as an infant, Hannah and her adoptive mother, an artist, earn their way by house-sitting, with Hannah making extra money as a dog walker and errand runner. While ...

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Highly suspenseful. -- Kirkus ReviewsPeg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat.Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American ...

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"A rewarding tale that highlights a lesser-known aspect of American's pioneer story." --School Library Journal"A must for young history buffs." --Kirkus Reviews"Short chapters, simple sentences, and James' pencil sketches make this an appealing choice for newly independent readers." --BooklistGordon C. James also illus...

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Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling nov...

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This is sure to elicit delighted cries of Eeeewwww! from young audiences. -- Kirkus ReviewsStudying in the United States and Australia, Patricia Polacco has earned an MFA and a PhD in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icon...

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The summer that Patty Bergen turns twelve is a summer that will haunt her forever. When her small hometown in Arkansas becomes the site of a camp housing German prisoners during World War II, Patty learns what it means to open her heart. Even though she's Jewish, she begins to see a prison escapee, Anton, not as a Nazi...

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This follow-up to Hannah West in the Belltown Towers (2006) finds the 12-year-old Chinese adoptee and her mom house-sitting a houseboat and a dog. It seems idyllic, with beautiful water and cute houseboats, and there's the excitement of a television series filming in the community, which brings some inconveniences but ...

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Neal Shusterman is an award-winning author and screenwriter.  He lives in Southern California with his four children.IF LOOKS cOuLD KILL…“So…you’re not going out with her again?”“No,” was all he said, and offered no explanation. But now I was curious. I remembered what she...

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Wolff s cheerful scenarios are laugh-out-loud funny and wonderfully detailed. . . . -- School Library JournalJoseph Slate, a native West Virginian, has always loved to paint and write. Mr. Slate is professor of art emeritus at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he taught for 30 years. He now lives in Silver Spring,...

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Neal Shusterman is an award-winning author and screenwriter.  He lives in Southern California with his four children.; Title: Red Rider's Hood (Dark Fusion)

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This is young adult fiction at its best. "School Library Journal" review for "Just Listen"H Grief, fear, and love set the novel s pace, and Macy s crescendo from time-bomb perfection to fallible, emotional humanity is, for the right readers, as gripping as any action adventure. "School Library Journal", starred review ...

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A riveting first novel. (School Library Journal)Sue Corbett is the daughter of Irish immigrants and grew up in a Long Island neighborhood very similar to the one depicted in 12 Again. Ms. Corbett has worked as a journalist for fifteen years in Missouri, South Carolina, Florida and, now, Virginia, where she lives with h...

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Audiences looking for a loud-and-clear message that love, not looks, defines a family should find that Carlson delivers. -- Publishers WeeklyNancy Carlson is an accomplished childrens book author and illustrator who has published more than 60 books. She is one of the few people who knew back in kindergarten what she wa...

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This [is an] inventive, funny, suspenseful, and exciting book. . . . -- School Library JournalJohn Fardell works as a freelance cartoonist, illustrator, designer and occasional puppeteer. A regular contributor to Viz (he is the creator of "The Modern Parents" and "The Critics" among others), his work has also appeared ...

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Sally Gardner grew up and still lives in London. Being dyslexic, she did not learn to read or write until she was fourteen and had been thrown out of several schools, labeled unteachable, and sent to a school for maladjusted children. Despite this, she gained a degree with highest honors at a leading London art college...

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Tedd Arnold was born in Elmira, New York, and grew up in a family of six with three brothers. He and his wife, Carol, started their family in Tallahassee where Tedd worked as a commercial illustrator. Carol, a Kindergarten teacher, drew Tedd's attention to children's books. Their first son, Walter, inspired his breakth...

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"The book gives readers a kid's-eye view of important happenings and reminds them that history is something that is in the making." --Booklist"This accessible, lively, and heartfelt chapter book reades like a memoir and makes a perfect introduction to an extraordinary time when regular people, even ten-year-old girls, ...

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Linda Johns lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: Hannah West in the Center of the Universe

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David A. Adler is the author of more than 175 childrens books, including the Young Cam Jansen series. He lives in Woodmere, New York.; Title: Young Cam Jansen and the Substitute Mystery

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"Nonstop action and lots of laughs" (School Library Journal).Multiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor...

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Tanith Lee is one of the leading fantasy authors working today. She has written over 50 novels and short story collections, among them the bestselling Flat Earth Series. She has won the World Fantasy Award numerous times as well as the August Derleth Award.; Title: Piratica: Being a Daring Tale of a Singular Girl's Adv...

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Sarah Darer Littman is the critically acclaimed author of Backlash, Want to Go Private?; Life, After; Purge; and Confessions of a Closet Catholic, winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award. When she’s not writing novels, Sarah is an award-winning columnist for the online news site CTNewsJunkie. She teaches creative ...

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The art . . . shines with holiday cheer . . . and everyone will enjoy singing along. -- BooklistSusan L. Roth is the author and illustrator of many beautiful books for children. To create the collages for her books, Ms. Roth uses papers from sixteen baskets in her studio, which are lined up by color.Susan L. Roth is th...

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...this bedtime story will soothe and captivate both young and old. -- Kirkus Reviews; Title: Niccolini's Song (Picture Puffin Books)

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"Seeing the world from Humphrey's standpoint is mighty satisfying." --Kirkus Reviews"The theme of friendship is as pervasive as the title implies, making this chapter book a charming read-aloud." --School Library JournalChristopher Award winner Betty G. Birney lives in Los Angeles, California.Her web site is full ...

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The sixties may have come to other parts of North Carolina, but with Mama pregnant again, Daddy struggling to find work, and nine siblings underfoot, nobody in the holler has much time for modern-day notions. Especially not twelve-year-old Livy Two, aspiring songwriter and self-appointed guardian of little sister Gentl...

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"Tension and adventure hold taut on every page." --School Library Journal"A fun, fanciful adventure, smart and inventive, just like Charlie." --School Library Journal"Followers of the trilogy will revel in the Dickensian finale, awhirl with revelations, reunions, and resolutions." --BooklistZizou Corder is Louisa Young...

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"The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story. Rather than creating a host of strange creatures and magical powers, Flanigan concentrates on character, offering readers a young protagonist they will care about and relationships that develop believably ov...

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Zweibel and Catrow have created a faultless piece of bibliotherapy for children working through loss. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)Alan Zweibel lives in Los Angeles, California. David Catrow lives in Springfield, Ohio.; Title: Our Tree Named Steve

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Children will love listening to and reading along with the funsounding text. (Childrens Literature)Jonathan London is the creator of twenty-five books about lovable and enduringly popular Froggy.  He is also a poet and a novelist. Jonathan and his wife live in Graton, California. Frank Remkiewicz h...

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"Using authentic voices that will draw in both strong and reluctant readers, Volponi writes a taut novel, avoiding didactism and deftly balancing the drama and passion on the basketball court with each boys private terror and anguish." Booklist, starred reviewPaul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young...

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Kline does a good job of maintaining a sense of adventure and a hint of danger. . . . -- School Library JournalSuzy Kline, the author of nineteen previous Horrible Harry books and four books about Song Lee, lives in Willington Connecticut with her husband, Rufus. Suzy and Rufus have been married for thirty-eight years....

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"Fritz draws the readers into scenes from her youth in the turbulent China of the mid-twenties. . . . A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling." --Booklist, starred review"Told with an abundance of humor--sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent--the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personal...

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...this picture book promises a silly story and delivers it with style. (Booklist)Thor Wickstrom and Lynn Plourde are the team that created two other well-received books about Mrs. Shepherd's class. Mr. Wickstrom lives in Hancock, Massachusetts.; Title: Pajama Day (Picture Puffin Books)

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David A. Adler (www.davidaadler.com and www.camjansen.com) is the author of more than 175 children’s books. Before becoming a children’s book author, he taught math and science, and completed master’s degrees in marketing and economics. He lives in Woodmere, New York. Joy Allen (www.joyallenillustrati...

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Real characters, intelligent dialogue and an energetic plot come together in this engaging story. -- Kirkus ReviewsCathy Cassidy has been writing ever since she can remember. She went to art school in Liverpool, England, before getting a job as fiction editor at a British teen mag–where she loved every minute of ...

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Grade 7-10–Cat's mother has remarried, forcing her family to move from Scottsdale, AZ, to Boston, where the teen can't seem to make connections. She hates the weather, she refuses to resume her old sport of diving, and her friends are dropping off the map. Then her best friend, Sabrina, offers up a summer trip to...

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[The time warp trioÆs] tongue-in-cheek humor makes for laugh-out-loud reading. School Library Journal, starred reviewMultiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenan...

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A charming book that harks back to the era of milk home delivery...(School Library Journal, starred review)Carol Foskett Cordsen lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Douglas B. Jones lives in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.; Title: The Milkman

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Eva Apelqvist grew up in Stockholm, Sweden. She came to the United States as an exchange student her senior year in high school, and met her future husband three days before going home to Sweden. Eva loves the English language and its many possibilities. She enjoys seeing new places, eating new things, trying new sport...

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Kieran Scott lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey.; Title: I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader

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Andrew Clements is the author of such popular novels as Things Not Seen and Frindle. He lives in central Massachusetts. Janie Bynum is the author-illustrator of Altoona Baboona, Otis, and Pig Enough. She lives in Michigan.; Title: Slippers at Home

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This udder-ly charming book is worth some story-hour crowing. -- The Horn BookKaren Rostoker-Gruber lives in Branchburg, New Jersey. Paul Rtz de Tagyos lives in New Rochelle, New York.; Title: Rooster Can't Cock-a-Doodle-Doo

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...Vesper is as plucky as ever in this splendid addition to a solid series. (Booklist, starred review)Born on January 30, 1924, in Philadelphia, storyteller Lloyd Alexander spent his childhood filling his imagination with fantasies about other lands and eras. For ten years of his writing career, Alexander wrote for adu...

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[An] inviting introduction to an extraordinary artist and her bestknown work. -- Publishers WeeklyJane Johnson lives in London, England.; Title: The True Story of Peter Rabbit: How a Letter Became a Beloved Children's Classic

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Carlsons characteristic paintings are filled with bright colors and homey details...(School Library Journal)This year illustrator and author Nancy Carlson published her 44th children's book. Her specialty is teaching kids to feel good about themselves and others.Kids, parents, teachers and even book critics think...

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Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author ofCharlie and the Chocolate Factory,Matilda,The BFGand many more brilliant stories. He remains the Worlds No.1 storyteller.Find out more at roalddahl.com.; Title: The Witches: a Set of Plays (Roald Dahl's Classroom...

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Clive Cussler has written a magical tale for children who are just beginning to read chapter books on their own. (Parent Paper)Clive Cussler is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, most recently The Spy and Lost Empire. He lives in Arizona.; Title: The Adventures of Vin Fiz

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will's vivid world will entice fantasy readers who are drawn by the line of high adventure. (Booklist)John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Ranger’s Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband ...

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Rich in application and enjoyment. (School Library Journal)[A] terrific introduction to the life cycle of plants and a good choice for young gardeners everywhere. (Kirkus Reviews)Monica Wellingtonwas born in London and lived in Switzerland and Germany as a child.She has written and illustrated many books for young chil...

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"I had no idea that any girl-type YA novels were this well written. Good book!" -- Daniel Pinkwater, Author of The Neddiad and NPR commentatorAimee Ferris spent five sun-soaked years in the Caribbean, where she trained dolphins, swam with whale sharks, transplanted sea turtle eggs, did well over a thousand SCUBA dives ...

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Exquisitely drawn. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)Strong voice, lively dialogue, humor and important themes make this a winner. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)K. L. Going lives with her family in the Hudson Valley area of New York State. Since graduating from college she has worked as an adult literacy tutor, a ti...

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A delightful fractured version of The Gingerbread Boy. . .(Booklist)Lisa Shulman lives in Sebastopol, California. Rosanne Litzinger lives in Beverly Hills, California.; Title: The Matzo Ball Boy (Picture Puffin Books)

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This simple but powerful picture book speaks to . . . every child. (School Library Journal)Mary Ann Rodman lives in Georgia. E. B. Lewis has won a Coretta Scott King Award as well as a Caldecott Honor. He lives in New Jersey.; Title: My Best Friend

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Readers will practically feel the heat rising from the pages...(Booklist)Jean Van Leeuwen is the author of more than fifty children's books, including picture books, Easy-to-Read books, and middle-grade fiction. Ms. Van Leeuwen now lives in another small town north of New York City with her husband, Bruce Gavril. She h...

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The best family entertainment in years. (USA Today)John R. Erickson and Gerald L. Holmes both live in Perryton, Texas.; Title: The Case of the Most Ancient Bone #50 (Hank the Cowdog)

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Action-packed! (Kirkus Reviews)Anthony Horowitz (anthonyhorowitz.com) is a world-renowned screenwriter for film and television, having received multiple awards. And he is, of course, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider novels, which have become bestsellers the world over, spawned a...

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Susan Guevara is the two-time winner of the Pura Belpr Award for Illustration for Chatos Kitchen and Chato and the Party Animals. About Chatos Kitchen, School Library Journal said, Guevaras striking illustrations enrich the text with delightful, witty details. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.; Title: Chato Goes Cruis...

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Peg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat.Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American Library Association, the Internationa...

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The subtle shadings of dePaolas illustrations are executed with considerable elan. (Publishers Weekly)Tomie dePaola lives in New London, New Hampshire.; Title: Mr. Satie and the Great Art Contest (Picture Puffin Books)

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Infused with emotion and information. (Children?s Literature)Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring o...

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Linda Johns lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: Hannah West on Millionaire's Row

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Roald Dahl(1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was...

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Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, in 1908. At an early age, he received a trumpet as a gift from his father. He practiced obsessively and eventually joined a California dance band. After graduating from high school, he ventured to New York City to study art under the tutelage of Joan Sloan and Harry Wickey...

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Praise for Judy Blume and the Fudge books: “Each [Fudge book] is packed with wacky earthy disasters that are her trademark and that children love to read about . . . Judy Blume has a knack for knowing what children think about and an honest, highly amusing way of writing about it.” —The New York Times...

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Grade 6-10A summer in Rome for a prestigious study program is cramping 17-year-old Kelly's style: b-o-r-i-n-g roommates, tight quarters, lots of work. Where are those Prada shopping sprees and gorgeous Italian guys she'd figured on? Then, along comes hunky California surfer Joe, who's into staying out late and partying...

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Donald J. Sobol was the author of the highly acclaimed Encyclopedia Brown series and many other books. His awards include a special Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for his contribution to mystery writing in the United States, and the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers’ Choice Awar...

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[A] fresh, genuinely funny picture of an earnest yet hapless teen . . .(BCCB)David Lubar is the author of many popular novels for young readers, including Hidden Talents and Dunk. He has also published many short stories in young adult anthologies. He lives in Pennsylvania.; Title: Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie

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Praise  for Agnes Parker . . .Happy Camper?“Camp culture forces the friends to confront racial prejudice, loyalty and a blooming interest in boys. Realistic dialogue and smart characters offer a richness and depth without sacrificing some serious fun. The campfire is bright and warm when shared with Agnes an...

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Mike Lupica is one of the most prominent sportswriters in America and is the recipient of the prestigious Damon Runyon Award for excellence in journalism. His longevity at the top of his field is based on his experience and insiders knowledge, coupled with a provocative presentation that takes an uncompromising look at...

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Madonna's recording career has spanned more than two decades and she is recognized as one of the most successful and influential artists of modern times. She has recorded more than 20 albums and appeared in 18 movies. She has also written six picture books for children, starting with the international bestsel...

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A delight for young mateys. -- Kirkus ReviewsA poetic feast that will enchant readers of all ages. -- Childrens LiteratureAmy Walrod lives in Massachusetts.; Title: This Little Pirate

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Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 2...

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Rhonda Greene is a children's author and former learning disabilities teacher. Greene who has won the School Library Journal Best Book, American Booksellers "Pick of the List," Children's Book Council Showcase Book awards, among others. She is known for When a Line Bends . . . A Shape Begins, Push! Dig! Scoop!: A Const...

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“The second title in Krull’s Giants of Science series meets, and perhaps even exceeds, expectations set by the debut, Leonardo da Vinci (BCCB 7/05). Krull and Newton are a match made in heaven: she with her flair for capturing the flaws and foibles of the mighty, and he with his razor-sharp mind and abysmal...

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Entertaining and satisfying, this is a first purchase, whether or not the rest of the series is owned.ö (School Library Journal)Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior h...

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A clever, humorous story in rhyme. (School Library Journal)Suzanne Collins lives in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Mike Lester lives in Rome, Georgia.; Title: When Charlie McButton Lost Power

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Fun for storytime or for one-on-one sharing . . . . A great choice. -- School Library JournalMelanie Hope Greenberg is self-taught, and is the award-winning creator of sixteen books for children. Many of her books feature the unique aspects of urban life. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Good Morning, Digger

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