September 8, 2009
When Firestar’s grandchildren, Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, and Jayfeather, finally discover who their true parents are, there are dire consequences for ThunderClan and the Warrior Code.
Illustrations and simple text describe the back ends of various animals.
October 3, 2008
Teens -The further adventures of Eragon and his dragon Saphira as they continue to aid the Varden in the struggle against the evil king, Galbatorix.
Gr. K-3 After moving to Mars with his family, Davey complains of being bored until he begins exploring the planet with his dog Polaris and uncovers a most unusual “treasure.”.
Gr. 2-4 Third grader Robin has a series of mishaps as she tries to become best friends with Zoey, her partner for a class project on raising butterflies. Includes butterfly care tips.
April 28, 2008
Gr. 3-5 Summary: Recounts the further escapades of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third as he continues his Viking training during which he escapes from a boatload of Roman soldiers and searches for his kidnapped dragon.
Gr. PreS-2 So freeze, fuzzies—take cover, critters—’cause Kate and Jim McMullan’s ravenous reptile has just one thing on his mind: dinner.
Gr. Teens Summary: After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids’ mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals….
April 21, 2008
Grades 4 & up Summary: Firestar’s grandchildren–Lionpaw, Hollypaw, and Jaypaw–progress in their training to become warrior cats and are drawn for different reasons to the mountains and the Tribe of Rushing Water.
K-Gr. 3 Summary: A boy sends off for “Professor Swami’s Super Slime” to use as his science fair project and then has to cope with the funny disaster that follows.
April 14, 2008
Gr. 7 & Up Summary: In the late nineteenth century, when Conor Broekhart discovers a conspiracy to overthrow the king, he is branded a traitor, imprisoned, and forced to mine for diamonds under brutal conditions while he plans a daring escape from Little Saltee prison by way of a flying machine that he must design, build, and, hardest of all, trust to carry him to safety.
Gr. K-2. Summary: Jack describes the kind of car he would build–one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea. (Monarch winner, Stories in rhyme)
Gr. 3 & up Summary: The enduring friendship between a dog and a robot is portrayed in this wordless graphic novel.
April 7, 2008
Gr. 5-8 Summary: Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.(Humorous stories)
Gr. 4-6. Summary: In Georgia during the summer of 1976, Gabriel, a white boy who is being bullied, and Frita, an African American girl who is facing prejudice, decide to overcome their many fears together as they enter fifth grade. (Race relations)
GR. K- 2. Summary: A young farm girl tries to catch her favorite chicken, until she learns something about the hen that makes her change her ways. (Humorous stories)
