Blume, Judy Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Series)
J FIC BLU Peter, because he’s the oldest, must deal with his little brother’s disgusting cuteness, his constant meddling into Peter’s stuff, and other grave offenses.
Berleth, Richard Samuel’s Choice
J FIC BER A fourteen-year old slave in 1776 New York faces a difficult choice when fighting between the British and the Colonists reaches his doorstep.
Christopher, Matt Dirt Bike Racer
J FIC CHR Twelve-year old Ron finds a mini bike while scuba diving and, with the help of a former pro, restores the bike and enters into a competition.
Cleary, Beverly Dear Mr. Henshaw
J FIC CLE In his letters to his favorite author, 10-year old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parent’s divorce and being the new boy in school.
Clifford, Eth Help! I’m a Prisoner in the Library
J FIC CLI Two girls spend an adventurous night inside the library during a terrible blizzard.
Coerr, Eleanor Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
J 362.7 COE Hospitalized with leukemia, Sadako races against the clock to fold one-thousand paper cranes, testing the legend that says that a sick person can become well by doing so.
Dahl, Roald The Magic Finger
J FIC DAH The Gregg family loves hunting, but their eight-year old neighbor can’t stand it. When they ignore her please for them to stop, she decides to put her “magic finger” on them.
Danziger, Paula Amber Brown is Green With Envy
J FIC DANZIGER A fourth grader must make some important decisions when her mom and new stepdad plan a move while her father makes some bad choices of his own.
DiTerlizzi, Tony The Field Guide (Series)
J FIC DITERLIZZI When the Grace children go to stay at their great aunt’s old Victorian house, they discover a field guide to fairies and other mysterious creatures.
Fleischman, Sid The Whipping Boy
J FIC FLE A bratty prince and his whipping boy inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws.
Haywood,
Caroline Eddie and the Fire Engine
J FIC HAY Eight-year old Eddie Wilson, who collects valuable property and stray animals, acquires a goat and an old fire engine.
Horowitz, Anthony Stormbreaker
J FIC HOROWITZ After the death of his uncle, 14-year old Alex Rider is coerced to continue his uncle’s dangerous work for Britain’s intelligence agency.
Howe, James Bunnicula – A Rabbit Tale of Mystery
J FIC HOW Though scoffed at by Harold the Dog, Chester the Cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire.
Hurwitz, Johanna Hot and Cold Summer
J FIC HUR Two inseparable boys learn that there is room in their friendship for another person, and it doesn’t really matter that she’s a girl.
Juster, Norton The Phantom Tollbooth
J FIC JUSTE For Milo, everything is a bore. But when a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through the gates and begins a memorable journey.
Lawlor, Laurie Addie Across the Prairie
J FIC LAWLOR Unhappy to leave her home and friends, Addie reluctantly accompanies her family to the Dakota Territory and slowly begins to adjust to life on the prairie.
L’Engle,
Madeleine A Wrinkle in Time (Series)
J FIC LENGLE It’s a wild, stormy night when an unearthly visitor arrives to change the lives of Meg, her small brother, and their scientist mother.
Lewis, C.S. The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia Series)
J FIC LEWIS When Digory and Polly are tricked into becoming part of an experiment, they set off on the adventure of a lifetime.
Lowry, Lois Attaboy, Sam!
J FIC LOW Sam is able to help his sister with the poem she is writing for their mother’s birthday, but his own efforts to create a special perfume are disastrous.
MacDonald,
Betty Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (Series)
J FIC MAC From her upside-down house, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle gives parents her marvelous cures for such diseases as Won’t-Put-Away-Toys-Itis and Answerbackism.
MacLachlan, Patricia Sarah, Plain and Tall
J FIC MAC When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their home, Caleb and Anna are intrigued by their new mother and hope that she will stay.
Manes, Stephen Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days
J FIC MAN Tired with problems with his sister, parents and classmates, a boy finds a book in the library which promises to make him perfect in three days.
Oneal, Zibby A Long Way to Go: A Story of Women’s Right to Vote
J FIC ONE A wealthy household is disrupted when 10-year old Lila’s very proper grandmother is arrested for picketing the White House in support of women’s suffrage.
Paterson, Katherine Bridge to Terabithia
J FIC PAT The life of a 10-year old boy in rural Virgini expands when he becomes friends with a new-comer to the area, who then meets an untimely death.
Peterson, John The Littles (Series)
J FIC PET Only a few inches tall, the Little’s family encounter many dangers, especially when the house cat comes their way.
Scieszka, Jon Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge?
J FIC SCIESZKA Thanks to a magical book, Fred, Sam and Joe travel through time to New York City in 1877.
Sobol, Donald
J. Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Jumping Frogs (Series)
J FIC SOBOL A boy detective solves some interesting cases including the Case of the Lawn Mower Races, and the Case of the Air Guitar.
Taylor, Theodore Trouble With Tuck
J FIC TAY A young girl trains her blind dog to follow and trust a seeing-eye companion dog.
Warner, Gertrude The Boxcar Children (Series)
J FIC WAR Four orphans take shelter in an old boxcar during a terrible storm and turn it into a safe and cozy home.
White, E.B. Charlotte’s Web
J FIC WHI The story of Fern, a little pig named Wilbur, and Wilbur’s spider-friend, Charlotte.
Wilder, Laura Ingalls On the Banks of Plum Creek
J FIC WILDER Laura and her family move to Minnesota and, while waiting for their new home to be built, must deal with a horrible flood, a freezing blizzard, and an invasion of grasshoppers.