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Keeping corner
Par Kashmira Sheth. 2007
Gujarat, India; 1918. As a Brahmin who becomes a child widow, twelve-year-old Leela must remain, or "keep corner," in her…
family's house for one year. During this time she takes to heart Gandhi's teachings about social change and struggles for the opportunity to continue her education. For grades 6-9. 2007Stumptown kid
Par Carol Gorman. 2007
Holden, Iowa; 1952. Eleven-year-old Charlie Nebraska, whose father died in the Korean War, improves his baseball game with the help…
of Luther Peale, who played in the Negro Leagues. Charlie also learns the meaning of both racism and heroism. For grades 5-8. 2005The President's daughter
Par Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. 2006
1901. Fictionalized account of ten-year-old Ethel, who describes her family's adventures in the White House after her father, Theodore Roosevelt,…
becomes president of the United States. She talks about their pets, her schooling, and being in the news. For grades 4-7. 2004The kidnapped king (A to Z Mysteries, Stepping Stone Book)
Par Ron Roy. 2000
When his parents, the king and queen of Costra, are kidnapped, Prince Samir "Sammi" Bin Oz comes to America to…
hide out with Dink's family. Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose promise to keep him safe--but then Sammi disappears too! For grades 2-4. 2000A house of tailors
Par Patricia Reilly Giff. 2006
Thirteen-year-old Dina is homesick when she arrives at her uncle's home in America from Germany in 1871. But her work…
as a seamstress brings her a friend and develops her talent. As Dina grows closer to her uncle's family and overcomes hardships, Brooklyn becomes her home. For grades 4-7. 2004The adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great (Knights' Tales Ser. #1)
Par Gerald Morris. 2008
Relates the tales of brave Sir Lancelot. In "The Knight in Shining Armor" Lancelot, heading for King Arthur's court, must…
defend himself against sixteen knights in turn before he realizes that he has entered a jousting tournament. For grades 3-6. 2008The dowry: a novel of Ireland
Par Walter Keady. 2006
Ireland, 1946. Kieran McDermott considers moving to England to earn money to buy his father's farm and marry Brideen Conway.…
Meanwhile, Brideen conspires to trade dowries among her eager-to-wed friends. Father Donovan, who secretly loves Brideen, has his own schemes. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006The hooded hawke: an Elizabeth I mystery (Elizabeth I Mysteries Ser. #Bk. 9)
Par Karen Harper. 2007
England, 1569. Queen Elizabeth Tudor and her court, which includes Francis Drake, are traveling in the countryside to escape the…
London summer when archers attack them and kill the queen's falconer. Elizabeth and her herbalist, Meg Milligrew, investigate the crime--suspecting political rivals, Spanish enemies, and even the queen's relatives. 2007Dear Emma
Par Johanna Hurwitz. 2002
New York City, 1910. Eighth-grader Dossi, a Russian Jewish immigrant, writes to her Vermont friend Emma, whom she met on…
a Fresh Air Fund vacation, as told in Faraway Summer (BR 11930). Dossi describes her new brother-in-law, the diphtheria epidemic, and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. For grades 5-8. 2002The Picts & the martyrs: or, Not welcome at all (Swallows And Amazons Ser.)
Par Arthur Ransome. 2002
Nancy and Peggy have their hopes for a glorious holiday-without-parents dashed when their stern great-aunt arrives, uninvited, to supervise them.…
The girls hide their houseguests, Dick and his sister Dorothea, in a cabin in the woods. Sequel to Missee Lee (DB 32694, BR 17529). For grades 4-7. 1943Lily's crossing
Par Patricia Reilly Giff. 1997
In the summer of 1944, Lily goes to Rockaway Beach, New York, with her grandmother. There Lily meets Albert, a…
young Hungarian refugee orphan who fled from the Nazis. When Lily tells lies to impress Albert, there are unexpected consequences. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor. 1997Star in the storm
Par Joan Hiatt Harlow. 2000
1912. Twelve-year-old Maggie's Newfoundland dog, Sirius, is a valued member of her family. But all non-sheepherding dogs are outlawed, so…
Maggie hides Sirius. When a steamship founders during a storm, Maggie must decide whether to send Sirius to rescue passengers or keep him safely hidden. For grades 3-6. 2000The silver donkey
Par Sonya Hartnett. 2004
France, World War I. An English army deserter, blinded by war and clutching a small silver donkey good-luck charm, is…
discovered in the woods by two young sisters. He relates four tales about donkeys while the girls arrange his return home across the Channel. For grades 5-8. 2004Jackie Robinson
Par Glenn Stout. 2006
Biography of the first African American to play for a major league baseball team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. Recounts how Jackie…
Robinson (1919-1972) broke the race barrier in 1947 when segregation dominated American sports. Depicts his talent, belief in racial equality, and strength of character. For grades 4-7. 2006Once upon a Marigold
Par Jean Ferris. 2004
When Christian was six, he ran away to live with a troll in a cave where he was happy inventing…
things. Eleven years later he meets Princess Marigold, whom he has loved from afar, and discovers a plot against her and her father. For grades 5-8. 2002When my name was Keoko
Par Linda Sue Park. 2002
Thirteen-year-old Tae-yul and his younger sister, Sun-hee, take turns recounting what happened to their family in Korea while under Japanese…
occupation during World War II. As the Japanese tried to suppress Korean culture, even people's names were changed--Sun-hee was called Keoko. For grades 6-9. 2002Lewis and Clark and me: a dog's tale
Par Laurie Myers. 2002
Seaman, a Newfoundland dog, describes his journey with his master Meriwether Lewis during the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark expedition across…
the continent to the Pacific Ocean. Tells of encounters with beavers, deer, bison, and Indians while exploring the wilderness. For grades 3-6. 2002Summer of the war
Par Gloria Whelan. 2006
Michigan, 1942. With their parents working for the war effort, Mirabelle and her siblings travel to live with their grandparents…
on Turtle Island. Fourteen-year-old Belle is resentful when her more sophisticated fifteen-year-old cousin Caroline joins them, but during the summer they become real family. For grades 6-9. 2006Dale Earnhardt, Sr
Par Glenn Stout. 2007
Biography of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. (1951-2001), who died in a crash during the Daytona 500. Discusses his career…
and some of his major races. Describes the racing style and technique that made him a champion. For grades 4-7. 2007Color of the sea
Par John Hamamura. 2006
Hawaiian Isamu "Sam" Hamada, a descendant of a samurai, falls in love with Keiko after moving to California to help…
his remaining family in Hiroshima. Both are caught between cultures when World War II breaks out. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Alex Award. 2006