Allen, Debbie.
Dancing in the Wings. Il. by Kadir Helson. xz
Sassy has big feet and sometime a big mouth, and the other girls says she is much too tall to ever become a ballerina.
Bunting, Eve.
How Many Days to America? Il. by Beth Peck. xz
We were out of food and water. Would our boat ever reach America?
Byars, Betsy.
The Golly Sisters Go West. Il. by Sue Truesdell. xz IR
May-May’s hair is squashed, the horse won’t dance, and they really are lost.
Calhoun, Mary.
High-wire Henry. Il. by Erick Ingraham. x (series)
Tightrope walking makes this cat a hero!
Cole, Joanna.
The Magic School Bus, Lost in the Solar System. Il. by Bruce Degen. xz (series)
Mrs. Frizzle’s class takes the best field trips.
Cuyler, Margaret.
That’s Good! That’s Bad! Il. by David Catrow. xz
Is riding around the jungle on a hippopotamus good or bad?
Jordan, Deloris.
Salt in His Shoes. Il. by Kadir Nelson. xz
He was the smallest guy on his team and very worried-Michael Jordan's actual mom tells the story of what happened.
Kasza, Keiko.
Dorothy and Mikey. xz IR
Mikey is bossy and Dorothy wants to be in charge.
Kimmel, Eric.
The Three Princes: a Tale From the Middle East. Il. by Leonard Everett Fisher. x398 K494-9
What’s worth more: a crystal ball, a flying carpet, or an orange?
Lester, Julius.
Sam and the Tigers. Il. by Jerry Pinkney. xz
Can Sam find a way to trick the tigers who want to eat him?
Lunge-Larsen, Lise.
The Legend of the Lady Slipper: an Ojibwa Tale. x398 L963
Little Flower braves a raging snowstorm to save her village.
Meddaugh, Susan.
Hog-eye. xz
Reading is really useful--especially when a wolf is trying to eat you.
Pinkney, Brain.
The Adventures of Sparrowboy. xz
Now that henry can fly like a sparrow, he can stop the neighborhood bullies.
Ransom, Candice.
Danger at Sand Cave. xz IR
When his friend becomes trapped in a cave Arly risks great danger, trying to help with the rescue.
Rosen, Michael.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Il. by Helen Oxenbury xz
“We’re going to catch a big one....we’re not scared.”
Standiford, Natalie.
Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto. Il. by Donald Cook. xz IR
Will Balto get through the snowstorm in time to stop a diptheria epidemic?
Steig, William.
Brave Irene. xz
Her ankle is twisted, the wind howls, the snow is deep, but Irene does not give up.
Tanaka, Shelley.
On Board the Titanic. Il. by Ken Marschall. x
What it was like to be on a sinking ship without enough life boats.
Teague, Mark.
The Secret Shortcut. xz
Their shortcuts, full of aliens and pirates, always make them late for school.
Van Allsburg, Chris.
Jumanji. xz
This jungle adventure board game may be more exciting than you really want.
Van Leeuwen, Jean.
Oliver and Albert, Friends Forever. xz IR
Albert, the new boy, is as tall as a third grader and knows all the answers-but is terrible at kickball.
Van Leeuwen, Jean.
Oliver and Amanda and the Big Snow. Il. by Ann Schweninger. xz IR (series)
A snow fort is easier to defend if you let your sister help.
Alexander, Lloyd.
The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen. x
Will Prince Jen, suddenly powerless, be strong enough to continue his quest?
Avi.
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. x
Not every 13-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty.
Babbitt, Natalie.
The Search for Delicious. xy
Why can’t anyone agree about what is delicious? Why are they fighting about it?
Brooks, Bruce.
Throwing Smoke. x
Co-captain Whiz is depressed enough about the team's defeats to do something drastic.
Bunting, Eve.
The Hideout. x
Andy’s in real danger when his plans to stage his own kidnapping backfire.
Cleary, Beverly.
The Mouse and the Motorcycle. xy (series)
Ralph isn’t happy with a quiet life—he wants adventure!
Davis, Deborah.
The Secret of the Seal. x
Can Kyo save his seal friend from capture by his uncle?
DiCamillo, Kate.
Because of Winn-Dixie. x
A lot of wonderful things happen to a very sad girl, all because of her big ugly dog.
Farmer, Nancy.
A Girl Named Disaster. x
11-year-old Nhamo faces drowning, starvation, and wild animals during her dangerous journey.
Fleischman, Sid.
The Whipping Boy. x
A bratty prince and his whipping boy become involved with a band of outlaws.
Gardiner, John Reynolds.
Stone Fox. x
A plucky boy competes in a dogsled race against the towering Indian, Stone Fox.
George, Jean Craighead.
Shark Beneath the Reef. x
Tomas comes face-to-face with a great shark and decides the path for his future.
Houston, James.
Frozen Fire. x
Determined to find his lost father, Matt and Kayak barely survive their Arctic search.
Kehret, Peg.
Earthquake Terror. x
After the earthquake hits, Jonathan must find a way to keep everyone alive.
Mikaelsen, Ben.
Sparrow Hawk Red. x
Penniless and barely surviving, Ricky wants to avenge his mother’s murder.
Myers, Laurie.
Surviving Brick Johnson. x
Alex decides to take karate lessons after making fun of the great big new kid in 5th grade.
Naidoo, Beverley.
Journey to Jo’burg. x
Separated from their mother by harsh conditions in South Africa, two children brave the long journey to find her.
Naylor, Phyllis.
The Fear Place. x
Doug faces a mountain lion and his fear of heights to save his older brother.
O’Dell, Scott.
Black Star, Bright Dawn. x
Bright Dawn must attempt the Iditarod dog sled race alone when her father is injured.
Paulsen, Gary.
Hatchet. x
Can 13-year-old Brian survive alone in the wilderness after his plane crashes?
Pullman, Phillip.
I Was a Rat! x
He was definitely the rattiest boy the lonely old couple ever knew.
Ruckman, Ivy.
Night of the Twisters. x
Three kids are home alone when tornadoes hit their Nebraska town.
Snyder, Zilpha Keatley.
Song of the Gargoyle. x
Tymmon rescues his abducted father with the help of a strange new companion.
Turner, Megan Whalen.
The Thief. x
Gen says he can steal anything—the Magus makes him prove it.
Webb, Sophie.
My Season with Penguins: an Antarctic Journal. x598 W368
Could you survive two months living in a tent in Antarctica?
Williams, Barbara.
Titanic Crossing. x
13-year-old Albert and his pesky sister are aboard the Titanic when it sinks.