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Second sight: stories for a new millennium
Par Avi. 1999
Eight short stories about the beginning of a millennium, by such authors as Madeleine L'Engle, Richard Peck, Natalie Babbitt, and…
Michael Cadnum. In Avi's "Oswin's Millennium," a stable boy in 999 fearfully awaits the arrival of Satan. In Peck's "The Three-Century Woman," an elderly woman conducts a television interview. For grades 6-9. 1999Altogether, one at a time
Par E. L Konigsburg. 1971
Four short coping stories. In "Inviting Jason" Stan learns something about dyslexia; in "The Night of the Leonids" Lewis spends…
time at grandmother's; in "Camp Fat" Clara learns to love herself; and in "Momma at the Pearly Gates" Momma copes with prejudice. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1971The quiet little woman: three enchanting Christmas stories
Par Louisa Alcott, C. Dudash, Louisa Alcott. 1999
Stories by Alcott from the 1870s. In The Quiet Little Woman, thirteen-year-old Patty, an orphan, dreams of being adopted but…
is placed as a servant in the large Murray household. Through Aunt Jane's intervention on Christmas day, the Murrays begin to appreciate Patty's loving nature. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999A long way from Chicago: a novel in stories
Par Richard Peck. 1998
In eight short stories an old man reminisces about the week each summer he and his little sister spent with…
his grandmother. Joey likes the train ride and his feisty, independent grandmother, who tells "whoppers," fishes, and shoots a shotgun. For grades 6-9Tall tales: six amazing basketball dreams
Par Charles Smith. 2000
Six short stories about action on the basketball court. In "What Jo Did," "Jo" outperforms the big boys and really…
surprises them by being a girl. In "Walk Softly," the players respect Big John's jump shot even more after his sunglasses are accidentally knocked off, revealing his blindness. For grades 4-7. 2000Tomorrowland: ten stories about the future
Par Michael Cart. 1999
In honor of the new millennium these ten short stories by noted authors describe visions of past and future times.…
In James Cross Giblin's "Night of the Plague" a young monk in the year 1000 ponders the night sky and the end of the world. For grades 6-9. 1999Through the flames (Left Behind: The Kids #3)
Par Tim Lahaye, Jerry Jenkins, Jerry Jenkins, Tim LaHaye. 1998
In this sequel to Second Chance (DB 53123), Ryan wants to prove his worth to Judd, Vicki, and Lionel. So…
he sets out to discover what really happened to Lionel's Uncle André. In the process, he runs afoul of the law and puts his friends in danger. For grades 5-8. 1998Seven short stories in which young people make difficult decisions as they learn to think for themselves. In "What's Inside,"…
a thirteen-year-old must act under pressure to save his cousin from shooting himself. In "Fortune Cookie," a boy faces his first birthday since his parents were divorced. While in the title piece, a boy wishes he could find a cure for unhappiness. For grades 6-9The underground (Left Behind: The Kids #6)
Par Tim Lahaye, Jerry Jenkins, Jerry Jenkins, Tim LaHaye. 1999
The Young Tribulation Force plans to publish a newspaper for their fellow classmates, even if it is illegal. Their ingenious…
method of distribution makes it available to every student. But one of them is called to pay the price. Sequel to Nicolae High (DB 53126, BR 13706). For grades 5-8. 1999Nicolae High (Left Behind: The Kids #5)
Par Tim Lahaye, Jerry Jenkins, Jerry Jenkins, Tim LaHaye. 1999
Vicki, Judd, Lionel, and Ryan face new challenges in their reopened schools--now known as Global Community Middle School and Nicolae…
Carpathia High. Because carrying Bibles has been outlawed, they must decide to obey the rules or speak the truth. Sequel to Facing the Future (DB 53125, BR 13705). For grades 5-8. 1999Fear games (The nightmare Room Ser. #No. 1)
Par R. L Stine. 2001
April Powers is one of twelve top students invited to an isolated Caribbean island for two weeks. Besides attending talks…
by visiting celebrities, they will participate in a Life Games competition for a large cash prize. But the group also faces an unanticipated evil challenge. For grades 5-8. 2001Camelot: A Collection Of Original Arthurian Tales
Par Jane Yolen, Winslow Pels. 1995
Several authors provide ten stories and one song about the legend of King Arthur, some humorous, some historical, and some…
tragic. Anne McCaffrey writes about a search for horses to enrich the bloodlines of the king's horses. Terry Pratchett offers a scientific explanation of the sword in the stone. For grades 3-6Second chance (Left Behind: The Kids #2)
Par Tim Lahaye, Jerry Jenkins, Jerry Jenkins, Tim LaHaye. 1998
Now Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are facing the decision of whether or not to accept Christ and his forgiveness.…
Lionel, confronting the possibility that his Uncle André may try to kill himself, rushes to Chicago to save him. Sequel to The Vanishings (DB 53122). For grades 5-8. 1998The secret box
Par Gayle Pearson. 1997
Five interconnected stories about two girls and their sixteen-year-old brothers. In the title story, Taylor Finch receives a secret box…
for her twelfth birthday, but thinks the thirty-four steps to open it are too much trouble--until she realizes she has some secrets she wants to hide. For grades 4-7Facing the future
Par Jerry Jenkins. 1998
With the people responsible for the death of Lionel's uncle behind bars, Lionel, Judd, Vicki, and Ryan can turn their…
attention to events they may face during the Tribulation. Their main concern is the identity of the Antichrist. Sequel to Through the Flames (RC 53124, BR 13704). For grades 5-8. 1998Curses, Inc: and other stories
Par Vivian Velde. 1997
Ten funny, scary stories about magic spells and their consequences. In the title story, Bill finds a curse site on…
the Internet but learns what you wish for doesn't always come true. In "Witch-Hunt," Lyssa is caught reading Satanic bibles. For grades 6-9Here there be unicorns
Par Jane Yolen. 1994
This collection of eight poems and ten stories relates tales of the well-known mystical beast in both medieval and traditional…
settings. The story "Unicorn Tapestry" was inspired by two famous unicorn tapestries, the Hunt of the Unicorn and the Lady with the Unicorn. For grades 4-7 and older readersHere there be witches
Par Jane Yolen. 1995
Collection of seven poems and ten stories about witches, wizards, and warlocks. In the poem "The Magic House," Hansel and…
Gretel knew they should have taken a hint from "chocolate doorknobs, / and windowpanes striped with mint." Also includes a Native American tale. For grades 4-7 and older readersA sunburned prayer
Par Marc Talbert. 1995
Because his grandmother is dying of cancer, Eloy decides to make the seventeen-mile Good Friday march to appeal for a…
miracle. Defying his mother, Eloy joins the stream of people on the highway traveling to the holy site. He gains a new friend and new insights along the way. For grades 5-8Christy's choice (Christy Ser. #No. 6)
Par C Archer. 1996
When Christy receives an offer to teach in her hometown of Asheville, she makes a decision that stands to affect…
her entire future. During a train wreck on her return to Cutter Gap, Christy experiences a life-changing insight that clarifies her destiny. Sequel to The Proposal (BR 10900). For grades 5-8