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In pursuit of the proper sinner (Inspector Lynley Ser. #10.)
Par Elizabeth George. 1999
Inspector Thomas Lynley's search for clues to connect a suicide and several murders provides him with multiple suspects. Lynley's longtime…
partner Barbara Havers works extra hard in hopes of redeeming her reputation lost in Deception on His Mind (DB 44764). Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 1999Playing for the ashes (Inspector Lynley Ser.)
Par Elizabeth George. 1994
Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers are assigned the murder case of cricket star Kenneth Fleming. Separated…
from his wife, Fleming was living with his doting former teacher, Miriam Whitelaw, and having an affair with Gabriella Patten. In a parallel story, Whitelaw's daughter, now dying of a debilitating disease, describes her own wild youth. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. BestsellerHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter Ser. #2)
Par J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré. 1999
Despite a warning not to return to Hogwarts for his second year of wizardry studies, Harry shows up. But Harry…
is in danger from the opened Chamber of Secrets as well as from his would-be protector. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (DB 47260). Bestseller. For grades 4-7Summerland
Par Michael Chabon, William Joyce. 2002
Eleven-year-old Ethan Feld, the least gifted ballplayer on Clam Island, is recruited to be a hero and defend the ferishers…
in Summerland against giants, goblins, and a tough baseball team. He is assisted by his resolute friend, Jennifer T. Rideout, and assorted creatures. For grades 5-8 and older readers. Bestseller. 2002The reluctant suitor
Par Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. 2003
Lady Adriana Sutton and Colton Wyndham were betrothed as children by their parents. Opposed to his father's plans, Colton left…
for the Napoleonic wars. He returned to find Adriana a charming and lovely young woman. His decision to marry her leads to some surprising discoveries. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003Jack and Jill: From the Original Publisher
Par Louisa Alcott, Jane Dyer, Louisa Alcott. 1999
Jack and Jill are the best of friends and when they are severely injured in a sledding accident they become…
even closer. With the help of Jack's mother, the two are provided with many amusements to pass the Christmas season. But will Jill ever walk again? For grades 5-8Falling up: poems and drawings
Par Shel Silverstein. 1996
A collection of brief and humorous poems featuring silly situations and a gallery of zany characters. You will see the…
world from "a different angle" as you meet the Terrible Toy-Eating Tookle, attend the "Rotten Convention," and visit Hungry Kid Island. For grades 2-4 and older readers. BestsellerLe royaume du Nord: roman / [3], Miséréré (Pocket #11074)
Par Bernard Clavel. 2001
The vile village (A Series of Unfortunate Events #7)
Par Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist, Michael Kupperman. 2001
Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and…
has the children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (DB 51769). For grades 4-7. Bestseller. 2001Awake and dreaming (Guests of War Trilogy, The)
Par Kit Pearson. 1996
Theo, who lives in near poverty with her irresponsible waitress mother in Vancouver, escapes into books and fantasies about the…
perfect family. Just as things get really bad, Theo receives magical help from a ghost and, for a while, becomes part of just such a family. For grades 4-7A year down yonder
Par Richard Peck, Steve Cieslawski. 2000
During the 1937 recession fifteen-year-old Mary Alice from Chicago is sent to live with feisty Grandma Dowdel in rural Illinois.…
There she learns about small-town ways and grows to love her grandmother. Sequel to A Long Way from Chicago (DB 50305, BR 12129). For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. Bestseller. 2000Frindle
Par Andrew Clements, Brian Selznick. 1996
In the fifth grade Nick has his first difficult class--language arts with Mrs. Granger. He and his classmates decide to…
"beat her at her own game" by inventing a new word. They begin calling their pens "frindles," even though it means being on detention every day. For grades 3-6Mad about Madeline: the complete tales (Madeline)
Par Ludwig Bemelmans. 1993
A collection of all six rhymed stories about Madeline. The first--published in 1939--introduces Madeline, the smallest of twelve girls who…
live together in Paris with Miss Clavel. She has various adventures involving animals, gypsies, travel, a boy called Pepito, and a magical Christmas. For grades K-3. 1961Petits contes de ruse et de malice (Billochet Légendes Ser.)
Par Cécile Gagnon. 1999
Un recueil de cinq excellents contes folkloriques peu connus, sans diable, où le trompeur est trompé par plus fin que…
lui. Des récits bien racontés et illustrés avec soin, dans des styles différents. [SDMThe two princesses of Bamarre
Par Gail Levine. 2001
Until Princess Meryl was struck with the Gray Death, Princess Addie had always been afraid of everything. Now Addie battles…
specters, gryphons, ogres, and dragons while seeking a cure for her sister. Along the way, she fulfills an ancient prophecy. For grades 5-8. Bestseller. 2001Ira sleeps over
Par Bernard Waber. 1972
Ira is delighted with his first invitation to spend the night at his friend Reggie's house, until his mischievous older…
sister asks if he is taking along his teddy bear. For preschool-grade 2. 1972Un bisou coquelicot
Par Marie-France Comeau. 2022
Aly spends Remembrance Day with her great-grandfather. The latter is all dressed up, beret on his head and medals lined…
up on his veteran's chest. Cling, clang, cling... One medal at a time, Aly discovers what her grandfather experienced in Normandy, the origin and meaning of the poppy and the importance of this day.Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Level 2)
Par Peggy Parish, Fritz Siebel. 1992
When Amelia Bedelia shows up for her first day of work as a housekeeper, her new employer, Mrs. Rogers, gives…
her a list of things to do and drives away. Amelia is puzzled by the instructions but follows them anyway. She dresses the chicken in a little outfit, dusts the furniture with dusting powder, and cuts up the towels to change them. For grades K-3A wild, wild hanukkah
Par Jo Gershman. 2023
On the first night of Hanukkah, the door flies open and a perky polar bear walks into the house, shaking…
the snow from his fur. On the second night of Hanukkah, two crusty, crying crocodiles peel onions, followed the next night by three toothy tigers who've come to pluck potatoes from a sack. Every night more wild animals join the party, singing, making latkes, and spinning dreidels. As Hanukkah comes to an end, the stars twinkle, and the candles burn out. Then it's time for bedQuel est mon superpouvoir?
Par Aviaq Johnston. 2019
« Nalvana habite avec sa maman dans une petite ville où l'hiver est toujours plus long que l'été. Elle adore…
se déguiser en superhéros et rêve de découvrir quel est son superpouvoir. Car Nalvana a l'impression que tous ses copains ont des superpouvoirs. Elle a des amis super rapides (qui gagnent toujours les courses), des amis super habiles (qui construisent toutes sortes de belles choses), et des amis qui réussissent un million d'autres trucs. Nalvana finira-t-elle par découvrir quel est son super pouvoir? »