"Reaching Dustin" by Vicki Grove
The acclaimed author of "The Crystal Garden" and "Rimwalkers" delivers a
powerful coming-of-age story about a frightened boy who finally reaches out
for help--and the caring girl who reaches back, to right a wrong and help him.
"My Louisiana Sky" by Kimberly Willis Holt
Set in the South of the 1950s, this tender coming-of-age novel explores a 12-year-old girl's struggle to accept her grandmother's death, her mentally deficient parents, and the changing world around her. "My Louisiana Sky" is filled with unforgettable characters and the importance of family & home.
"The Wild Kid" by Harry Mazer
Sammy and Kevin depend on each other for friendship and survival. Yet, Sammy longs to go home, and he's got a plan that just might save him and his friend. Mazer explores the delicate bond between two misfit kids living on their own in the woods. Twelve-year-old Sammy, who is mildly retarded, runs away from home and becomes a prisoner of Kevin, a wild kid living in the woods.
"Standing Up To Mr. O" by Claudia Mills
Twelve-year-old Maggie comes to dread biology class because her favorite teacher is insisting that she dissect a worm, an assignment that makes her feel very squeamish and awakens her to the question of animal rights. .
"Soldier's Heart" by Gary Paulsen
Eager to enlist, fifteen-year-old Charley has a change of heart after experiencing both the physical horrors and mental anguish of Civil War combat.
"Roverandom" by J.R.R. Tolkien
A dog who has been turned into a toy dog encounters rival wizards and experiences various adventures on the moon with giant spiders, dragon moths, and the Great White Dragon. "A delightful story for fans of Tolkien, fantasy, and myth, featuring the irresistible, sympathetic, and comic
Roverandom, a classic character in his own right." Shelle Rosenfeld Copyright(c) 1998, American Library Association.
"Bat 6" by Virginia Euwer Wolff
Set in a small Oregon town just after World War II, this is the powerful tale of a community shattered by its reaction to two young newcomers, Aki and Shazam. Told from 21 different points of view, "Bat 6" explores the subject of Japanese-American racial prejudice after the war.
"Raptor" by Paul Zindel
Zack and his Ute Indian friend find themselves trapped in a cave with a living
dinosaur--the deadly Utahraptor.
"The Woman in the Wall" by Patrice Kindl
Because she suffers from extreme shyness, Anna retreats into herself and her secret rooms where she attempts to remain hidden from the outside world.
"The Schernoff Discoveries" by Gary Paulsen
Harold and his best friend, both hopeless geeks and societal misfits, try to survive unusual science experiments, the attacks of the football team, and other dangers of junior high school.
This page created June 4, 1999 - updated June 16, 1999
