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by Holly Goldberg Sloan<P>Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she’ll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. <P>She hasn’t ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. <P>As Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive—one of the adults with dwarfism who’ve joined the production’s motley crew of Munchkins—and with her deeply artistic neighbor, Mrs. Chang, Julia’s own sense of self as an artist grows. <P>Soon, she doesn’t want to fade into the background—and it’s a good thing, because her director has more big plans for Julia! <P>Bubbling over with humor and tenderness, this is an irresistible story of self-discovery and of the role models who forever change us. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Short & Shivery
by Robert D. San Souci Katherine CovilleA collection of ghost stories, spooky shorts, and frightening folktales from all over the world, perfect for scary sleepovers, staying up all night, or reading alone under the covers--if you dare! "No one travels these roads after dark. Those who are found the next day, if they are still alive, will have gone mad." Chills and thrills to make your flesh crawl with fear! Turn the lights down low and grab your favorite reading chair. But first, you'd better check behind you. . . . Ghosts, monsters, murders, and madmen! These thirty stories have been collected for your reading displeasure from all over the globe, and represent the world's best scary stories and frightening folktales, featuring famous authors such as Washington Irving and the Brothers Grimm. Welcome to a chilling world of hair-raising tales! From the Trade Paperback edition.
Short & Skinny
by Mark TatulliNew from syndicated comic strip artist Mark Tatulli comes a full-color middle grade graphic novel that centers on Mark's own experience in the summer after seventh grade. As a middle schooler, Mark finds himself on the smaller side of the physical spectrum--being short AND skinny has really wreaked havoc on his confidence. So to end his bullying woes and get the girl--or at least the confidence to talk to the girl--he starts to explore bulking up by way of the miracle cures in the backs of his comics. But his obsession with beefing up is soon derailed by a new obsession: Star Wars, the hottest thing to hit the summer of 1977. As he explores his creative outlets as well as his cures to body image woes, Mark sets out to make his own stamp on the film that he loves.Mark Tatulli's graphic novel debut is a humorous and heartfelt take on body-image, finding a creative outlet, and spending a summer in the 70's. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Short Dog, Long Dog: A Book of Opposites
by Anna HrachovecA delightful way to introduce opposites to young readers from the author and creator who brought you Catside Up, Catside Down: A Book of Prepositions.Short dog, long dog,huge or tiny.Itchy on the head, orscratchy on the hiney.Curly hair, straight hair,smooth or bumpy.Going with the flow, orjumpy, jumpy, jumpy!Anna Hrachovec has created a paw-some collection of knitted dogs who find themselves in all sorts of funny situations. Short Dog, Long Dog is a real treat that introduces opposites through a rhyming text in the sweetest, silliest way! It is sure to be a fur-ever favorite!
Short John Silver: Book 1 (Pocket Heroes #1)
by Dave Woods Chris InnsWhat shall we do with the shrunken sailor?Short John Silver has a map to buried treasure but no ship to sail in. So with the help of Captain Poopdeck and his motley pirate crew, he sets out to seek his fortune. But first the scurvy sailors have to brave the deadly seven seas before they can get their hooked hands on the secret hoard!A high-seas adventure with a low-stature pirate!
Short Season
by Scott Eller[from the back cover] "Striking Out For Brad, it's always been great having an older brother like Dean--to play stickball with, to have as a buddy or just to talk to. And on the baseball field, Dean's golden glove and Brad's hitting eye can't be beat. They're more than brothers--they're a team. But Dean's been acting different lately, and Brad doesn't know why. He hardly talks to Brad anymore--all of a sudden he's just too busy. Things are bad enough, but the league play-offs are coming up, and Brad doesn't have Dean to cover for him in the outfield anymore. Brad's spent his life being part of a team--can he really make it on his own?"
Short Stories for Little Monsters
by Marie-Louise GayThe internationally acclaimed author of the Stella and Sam series has created a collection of short, funny illustrated stories.This hilarious collection of illustrated stories gives us a glimpse into the things children wonder about every day.What do cats really see? What do trees talk about? Should you make funny faces on a windy day? Do worms rule the world? Do mothers always tell the truth? Do snails have nightmares?These short stories are illustrated in vibrant watercolor and collage in cartoon style. They are rich in detail and tiny humorous subplots that will delight all little sharp-eyed monsters.Key Text Featureshumourspeech bubblespanelsCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)
Short Stories: Thinking, Writing, Reading (5th edition)
by Sandra Panman Richard PanmanShort Stories, a textbook for students in grades 7- 9, includes eight captivating stories that are used to help students understand fiction. Each chapter is about one of the elements of literature: setting, characterization, conflict and plot, point of view, and theme. Activities help students to analyze models and write an essay abut each story. The book offers many opportunities for creative expression, including the chance to write an original short story.
Short Takes: A Short Story Collection for Young Readers
by Elizabeth SegelA selection of stories focusing on pivotal events and memories of childhood features the work of Joan Aiken, Norma Fox Mazer, Robert Cormier, E.L. Konigsburg, Tricia Springstubb, Lois Lowry, Philippa Pearce, Constance C. Greene, and John Wideman.
Short and Shivery
by Robert D. San SouciRobert D. San Souci, acclaimed for his retellings of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and other favorite works, brings his story-spinning skill to hair-raising tales from the Brothers Grimm, Nathaniel Hawthorne and many more. "Wholesome and well-written."--Library Talk.
Short and Tall (Cork and Fuzz #2)
by Dori ChaconasEven though Cork is a short muskrat and Fuzz is a tall possum, they can still be best friends. Or can they? "I am older," Cork said. "I need to be taller. It is a rule." Can friendship break such rules?The gentle, humorous story in this second Cork & Fuzz title will captivate beginning readers, while the charming illustrations add just enough visual cues to help them along.
Shortcut
by David MacaulayAlbert and his trusty mare June set off early on market day to sell their melons in town and return home before dark. Is this another insignificant day in the life of a farmer? Perhaps-but look again. This is a trip kids will want to take again and again.
Shortcut
by Donald CrewsChildren taking a shortcut by walking along a railroad track find excitement and danger when a train approaches.
Shortcuts #1: Snowboarding to the Extreme
by Sigmund BrouwerKeegan, the best skier on the hill, ends up playing detective when he discovers that someone is trying to sabotage the ski team, and it looks like a pretty blonde snowboarder is involved.
Shortcuts #2: Mountain Biking to the Extreme
by Sigmund BrouwerBlake Coffey knows the mountain trails better than anyone. He practices harder than anyone. And nobody can pull the stunts he does. So winning the Summit Race seems to be a sure thing.until he finds a backpack of hundred-dollar bills along the trail during a practice run. Now it seems the sport he lives for just might kill him.
Shortcuts #3: Skydiving to the Extreme
by Sigmund BrouwerSkydiving--one mistake, and you fall like a piano.until, SPLAT! You're a blob of jam. Jeff Nichols works at a local flight school--just to pay for his skydiving. Then he hears of a plan to put his biggest rival into a 'chute roll, which he knows no skydiver has ever survived. But trying to stop it might put Jeff in an airplane at 10,000 feet--without his parachute.
Shortcuts #4: Scuba Diving to the Extreme
by Sigmund BrouwerScuba diving--there's a lot more to worry about than sharks! "I can't breathe!!!" Ian Hill spends his Florida summers helping his uncle run a dive shop. But just when he thinks it's going to be another boring summer hehind the counter, Ian hears that a recent storm has uncovered a pirate shipwreck hidden for years on the ocean floor. Soon Ian's slow summer at the scuba shop turns into a diver's nightmare.
Shortcuts (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Meredith Johnson Brian KrummNIMAC-sourced textbook. Late for School? Jemma just wants to start her school day on time. But tons of traffic—and her dad's bad "shortcuts"—might make her late.
Shortcuts (Sanity & Tallulah #3)
by Molly BrooksEverything is up in the air when the problem-solving best friends Sanity and Tallulah find themselves co-pilots on an unplanned adventure filled with action, adventure, and dangerous situations.Tallulah is great at piloting! And with her learner's permit freshly reinstated, she has the perfect opportunity to prove it: filling in on the mail route to nearby stations while all the regular pilots are out sick. It's her first big solo flight, and yeah, okay, her parking could use some work, but she's not even a little bit nervous—she's got Sanity along as copilot, plenty of old flight logs for navigation, and they'll be in radio contact with Wilnick almost the whole time. All they have to do is follow the pre-approved route and stay out of the dangerous, uncharted, explosives-littered debris cloud . . . no matter how tempting a shortcut it is. Oh, and don't cross the military blockade into the United Territories, obviously. See? No sweat!Sanity and Tallulah's pre-approved route didn't say anything about space stations exploding, enemies in need of rescue, or getting caught in the middle of a border crisis in danger of escalating into all-out war, but sometimes totally awesome pilots have to change plans on the fly, and only an excellent copilot can keep things from going completely upside down.
Shortcuts (Singularities)
by Amy BearceParker Mills has it all. She's the two-time winner of the Miss Divine Pecan Pageant, head of the eighth grade dance committee, and a secret psychic empath. Since she absorbs any strong emotion around her, Parker has committed herself to finding shortcuts to happiness. Whether acting as a tutor, a coach, or a matchmaker, Parker knows that when others are happy, she's happy. Granted, all that fixing other people's drama means her own crush has no idea how she feels, but it's still a win-win as long as her psychic methods remain a secret. At least, that was how it always worked before Mia came to town. With her mysterious past and dark cloud of depression, Mia's moods threaten to rain on Parker's happiness parade. After Parker's usual shortcuts fail—even after bringing gorgeous Josh on the scene—she is forced to kick things up a notch, or two. But when Parker's psychic powers go haywire, dangerous secrets begin to unrave …starting with her own.
Shortie Like Mine (Ni-Ni Girl Chronicles)
by Ni-Ni SimoneA YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersWhat happens when the girl everyone least expects gets the guy all the chicks want...?she can rock Apple Bottoms jeans and stilettos like nobody's business, but she's got her share of issues. It's not easy being the thickest one in her clique or hiding that her rebellious twin sister Toi is playing wifey to the neighborhood thug. And Seven is definitely not happy that she's feelin' the school's hottest baller, Josiah, especially since he's dating her high maintenance girlfriend, Deeyah. But when Deeyah decides to play Josiah and his worst enemy against each other, she'll have everyone facing off in the worst way. The question is can Seven try and set things right or does she end up trying to save herself from major heartbreak?
Shortstop from Tokyo
by Matt ChristopherWhen the new boy from Tokyo takes over Stogie Crane's position as shortstop, the two boys encounter the first of several barriers to their friendship.
Shorty
by Christine Rule Elette WheelerAllison doesn't like being tall, so her dad devises a plan which she takes to the stage in her school talent show.
Shorty
by Christine Rule Elette WheelerAllison Leslie was her real name, but nearly everyone called her Shorty. She was short. Very, very short. She was by far the shortest person in Room 6, and she was beginning to feel quite upset about it.
Shorty / Stand Tall (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Keelia Rhodes Rafa AlvarezNIMAC-sourced textbook