Kids
 Frederick
Leo Lionni
A Caldecott Honor Book. This now modern classic tells the story of a little field mouse who gathers words instead of hay, and dreams instead of berries. His is a story "about the glory of the human spirit," says Bruno Bettelheim. more
 The Gum Chewing Rattler
Joe Hayes with illustrations by Antonio Castro L.
When Joe Hayes was a boy, he chewed lots of bubblegum. His mom got so mad—the gum in his shirt pocket made a terrible mess in the wash! But one wad of bubblegum just happened to save Joe from a rattlesnake's bit. Really! more
 Bridge to Terabithia
Katherine Paterson
A Newbery Medal winner. Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke form an unlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia. There they rule as king and queen, until a terrible tragedy occurs that helps Jess understand just how much he has learned from Leslie. more
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Educational & creative
 The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science. A complete reference guide to physics, chemistry, and biology with recommended websites. Richly illustrated and up-to-date, this 370+ page book is appropriate for middle school and up. more
 Picture Words, Flash Cards by
School Zone
Helps young children learn basic words, for ages 4 to 6. 53 picture cards, 1 game card, 1 reference card, and 1 parent card, which can help parents suggest many games to aid learning. more
 Perplexors (Level C), Logic Puzzles for a Sharper Mind Puzzlers for kids aged 11 to 12. Teachers will love this series created by MindWare. As students use the clues to cross out possibilities, they see information organizing itself into a sensible pattern. The series is available for grades 3 through 9. more
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Young adults
 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Sherman Alexie with art by Ellen Forney.
Winner of the National Book Award, 2007. Junior is a budding cartoonist growing up on a Spokane reservation who is picked on by everyone but his best friend. When Junior leaves the rez to attend an all-white school, he is labeled a traitor to his people. Despite this, he attacks life with a wit and humor he did not know he had. more
 The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Brian Selznick. 2007 Caldecott winner.
Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station. When he comes to know an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who sells toys, Hugo's undercover life and his most precious secret are put in jeopardy.
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 Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
Gabrielle Zevin
After a nasty fall, Naomi realizes that she has no memory of the last four years and finds herself reassessing every aspect of her life. more
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