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Rise of the Golden Cobra: A Novel for Young Adults
by Henry T. AubinThis historical novel set in ancient Egypt follows the adventures of a young scribe in his pharaoh's court. The book has action, political intrigue, and rich historical details. For ages 11 and up.
Bloopers, Botches and Blunders: Life's Hall of Shame
by Allan ZulloFrom the thief who dropped a 600-pound safe on himself, to Goldie Hawn spilling wine all over Sly Stallone at a dinner attended by George Bush, Sr., the anecdotes in this little book are interesting, to say the least.
The Story Of Britain: Magna Carta
by C. Walter HodgesA history of the Magna Carta, describing how the "Great Charter" allowed Britain to become "a government of laws, and not of men." The Story of Britain series.
In the High Valley (Katy #5)
by Susan CoolidgeThe final book in the Katy series focuses on Clover and Elsie as they make their homes in the High valley in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Follow their simple life that brings joy to all who visit! This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's finesse to Oscar Wilde's wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim's Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.
A Return to Christmas
by Chris HeimerdingerUntil he was three years old, Artemus Holiday and his twin brother, Andrew, had shared the adventures of life together. But when young Artemus lost his brother in a terrible tragedy on Christmas day, the magic of the Christmas season seemed forever shrouded by a cloud of sadness and despair. But miracles have been known to happen during this time of year. . . . This heartwarming Christmas story follows the lives of two eleven-year-old heroes-the weary and cynical Artemus and an outcast named Chess, a homeless con-artist with a heart of gold. Through a simple twist of fate, these boys will find themselves swept into the adventure of a lifetime--one that takes them beyond their wildest imaginings.
Hard Luck Horse
by Fern G. BrownWhen Cristi's favorite riding school horse starts going blind from cancer, she can save him--but only by paying for his operation with the money she had hoped to use to buy him.
The Gandhi Story, In His Own Words
by Mahendra MeghaniM. Meghani: "For years it has been my earnest desire that these two books may be read widely all over the world, especially by the young generation. But their great length made it difficult... The lapse of copyright in Gandhi's writings (2008) made it possible for me to attempt a combined condensation of the two volumes. Both were written... in the 1920s in Gujarati and translated into English... Now the condensations too are available in both languages."<P>Born in Mumbai and educated in Bhavnagar, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Mahendra Meghani left Columbia University and settled in India to live a lifestyle congruent with his values. Inspired by Gandhi to a life of voluntary simplicity and service, this son of the legendary Gujarati poet Shri Jhaverchand Meghani -- named by Gandhi as the national poet of India -- carried forth his father's legacy to bring world literature to Gujaratis, and Gujarati literature to the world.<P>To these ends Mahendra became a translator, editor, bookseller, and publisher, and shifted the cultural narrative of his community with Lokmilap -- his innovative publishing co-operative making quality reading accessible to the poorest.<P>An octogenarian in 2009, his and his father's dream of replicating their bookstore in every district of Gujarat hasn't yet materialised, though Bookshare may have helped advance it a few paces.
Find the Miracle (Watching Alice #4)
by Daniel Parker Lee MillerTom Sinclair is on the run--wanted for murder and kidnapping. Disturbing messages from the mystery person known as "Watching Alice" continue to taunt him. And each new clue he uncovers further obscures the truth about his girlfriend's disappearance.
The Fire (Losing Christina Ser. #3)
by Caroline B. CooneyChristina knows the Shevvingtons have left a trail of hollowed-out, lost girls in mental hospitals across the country, and she has seen the secret files that prove it. But the Shevvingtons are determined to destroy the evidence -- and Christina. This time, they'll use fire. They stuff her pocketbook full of matchbooks, scribble flames over her class notes -- anything they can do to make it look like Christina is obsessed with fire and a danger to herself and others. With summer vacation and safety just weeks away, Christina must make one last desperate attempt to keep her sanity -- and her life.
Linda's Homecoming
by Phyllis A. WhitneyFrom the moment Manhattanite Linda Hollis arrived in the small town of Cedarhill, she knew she was in for the roughest summer of her life. Why did her widowed mother have to remarry a stuffed-shirt from a hick town -- complete with ready-made family who didn't like Linda any more than she liked them? There was beautiful, sullen Babs, who always made sure she got what she wanted -- including the one interesting male in town. And Roddy, a little terror who did everything he could to make Linda feel unwelcome. And Martin Stevens himself, so different from her own vital, exciting father... That summer would be filled with arguments, rivalries, crises -- and some very important discoveries about life, love and the joy and pain of growing up.
Mystery of the Angry Idol
by Phyllis A. WhitneyWhile spending the summer in Connecticut, Jan helps solve an old family mystery involving an ancient Chinese idol.
Finding H.F.
by Julia WattsAbandoned by her mother and raised by her loving but religiously zealous grandmother, 16-year-old Heavenly Faith Simms (H.F. for short) has never felt like she belonged anywhere. When she finds her mother's address in a drawer, she and her best friend, Bo, an emotionally repressed gay boy, hit the road in Bo's scrap heap of a car and head south. Their journey through the heart of the American South awakens both teens to the realization that there is a life waiting for them that is very different from what they have known and that the concept of family is more far-reaching than they had ever imagined.
Cherry Ames, Mountaineer Nurse (Cherry Ames #12)
by Julie TathamCherry Ames serves the rural poor in Kentucky and stumbles upon feuds, love, and mystery.
Walk on Water (Watching Alice #2)
by Daniel Parker Lee MillerAlice's diary reveals her true, hidden reason for pursuing Tom; her secret meetings in a downtown hospital with a mysterious bed-ridden patient; and her desperation to escape her aggressive ex-boyfriend, Carter.
Wishful Thinking (Disney's Hannah Montana #16)
by Laurie McelroyWhen Miley turns down a date with Jesse McCartney because she has to finish a science project, she wishes on a shooting star that she could be Hannah Montana all the time. The next morning, Miley wakes up to a world where she's waited on hand and foot, doesn't have to worry about school, and is dating Jesse! But not only has Miley's world changed, so have her family and friends. She has a new step-mom, Jackson is never around, and Lilly and Oliver don't even know her beyond her celebrity billboard. Can things ever go back to the way they were? Plus, Hannah Montana heads to the White House to sing for the President!
Thunderhead
by Mary O'HaraKen McLaughlin's mare, Flicka, gives birth to an angry white colt that's so odd looking Ken's mother names him Goblin. But the colt has more to him that anyone knows. Is he a throwback to the Albino, or can he be the racehorse that the McLaughlins need to save their ranch from bankruptcy? Sequel to My Friend Flicka.
Owls (Nature's Children)
by Elin KelseyHow many different kinds of owls are there? What do owls eat? What is a baby owl called? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of owls. Other books in this series are available in this library.
I Know How It Feels to Fight for Your Life
by Jill KrementzThis book presents first-person accounts by fourteen children (ages seven to sixteen) who live with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities. The conditions include leukemia, spina bifida, juvenile diabetes, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and kidney failure. The stories are very positive and pubeat. Most of the children emphasize the importance of the support they have received from family and friends.
With Love from Karen
by Marie KillileaWhat happened to Karen, a little girl with cerebral palsy, in the years after her original story was published in the award-winning book "Karen."<P><P> This sequel, undoubtedly greeted with joy by all of us who loved "Karen," in one sense surpasses the first work. Karen, delightful and positive though she is, is depicted far more realistically than in the initial book, which tended to make her a bit of a picture book saint. Her struggles, decisions, and (in all honesty) unquestionable confusion with the expectations of her wonderful family are quite vividly portrayed. (As an example of the last - one wonders why Marie does not realise that much of Karen's dilemma over "walking vs wheelchair" undoubtedly stems from Marie's constant insistence on Karen's walking - she fought the idea of Karen's having a wheelchair at all earlier in the book.) The Killilea family clearly had an unusual and blessed balance - tough-minded, persistent, deeply religious, but hospitable and joyous to the point where their home seemed a favourite stopping place for all whom they knew. Yet many new questions remained unanswered. "Karen," though it did not include many extended family members at length, mentioned a large family - in "With Love from Karen," even the most special occasions include many "honorary" family members but no blood relatives.
Canada Goose (Nature's Children)
by Judy RossHow fast can a Canada goose fly? What do geese eat? What are baby geese called? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of Canada geese.
Opossum (Nature's Children)
by Laima DingwallHow is the opossum related to the Tasmanian Devil? Is an opossum bigger or smaller than a house cat? What happens when an opossum "plays dead"? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of opossums.
Chipmunks (Nature's Children)
by Merebeth SwitzerWhat's a chipmunk's home like? What do chipmunks eat? How do chipmunks survive winter? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life of chipmunks.
Porcupines (Nature's Children)
by Laima DingwallWhen do porcupines sing? What's a porcupette? Why do porcupines eat sneakers and steering wheels? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of porcupines. Other books in this series are available in this library.
Skunks (Nature's Children)
by Laima DingwallWhat makes skunks so smelly? How many species of skunk are there? Where do Skunks live? You will learn the answers to these and other questions you have about these stripped members of the weasel family.
A Report from Group 17
by Robert C. O'BrienThere were several things about the tight little community of Russians installed at Villa Petrograd that were disturbing: the sophisticated microbiological equipment, the private zoo that seemed to be unusually well supplied with primate specimens, the secrecy. But everyone knows the Russians are great animal watchers. Downstream from the Villa the city of Washington taps the Potomac for drinking water. Still, probably nothing to it. Robert C. O'Brien's exciting new novel, A Report From Group 17, takes the reader on a fantastical trip worthy of Ray Bradbury and Michael Crichton--into the intricacies of the world of DNA manipulation, gene mechanics, and the larger implications of biological warfare, espionage and counterespionage, kidnapping, and a murder that can only be called inhuman. The hero is Fergus O'Neil, a brilliant young virologist; his opposite, Helmuth Schutz, is a former Nazi scientist whose talents have now been commandeered by the Russians. The scene is Washington; the tension is extraordinary. A fast-paced tale of intrigue, science, and suspense. Born in New York City, Robert Carroll O'Brien grew up on Long Island and in Manhattan, where he attended Columbia University and the Julliard School of Music. A long-term interest in microbiology and genetics provided the background for A Report from Group 17. Earlier books by Robert C. O'Brien are The Silver Crown and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh, both published by Atheneum.