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Tight times

Hazen, Barbara Shook


A small boy, not allowed to have a dog because times are tight, finds a starving kitten in a trash can on the same day his father loses his job. Useful for teaching the Inferring strategy.
Date Published:1983

The day of Ahmed's secret

Heide, Florence Parry.


"A Mulberry Paperback book." A young Egyptian boy describes the city of Cairo as he goes about his daily work and waits for the evening to share a special surprise with his family.
Date Published:1990

Something beautiful

Wyeth, Sharon Dennis.


When she goes looking for "something beautiful" in her city neighborhood, a young girl finds beauty in many different forms. Useful for teaching the Inferring strategy.
Date Published:1998

Wolf island

Godkin, Celia


When a family of wolves is removed from the food chain on a small island, the impact on the island's ecology is felt by the other animals living there.
Date Published:2006

How many days to America? : a Thanksgiving story

Bunting, Eve, 1928-


Refugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to America where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving. Useful for teaching the inferring strategy.
Date Published:1988

The Wednesday surprise

Bunting, Eve, 1928-


On Wednesday nights when Grandma stays with Anna everyone thinks she is teaching Anna to read.
Date Published:1989

Chrysanthemum

Henkes, Kevin


Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.
Date Published:1991

Sylvester and the magic pebble

Steig, William, 1907-2003.


In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock -- but then, he can't hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again.
Date Published:2005

Amelia's road

Altman, Linda Jacobs, 1943-


Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home. Useful for teaching the Questioning strategy and the Visualizing strategy.
Date Published:1993

Where are you going, Manyoni?

Stock, Catherine


A child living near the Limpopo River in Zimbabwe encounters several wild animals on her way to school. Useful for teaching the Inferring strategy.
Date Published:1993

Smoky night

Bunting, Eve, 1928-


When the Los Angeles riots break out in the streets of their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother learn the values of getting along with others no matter what their background or nationality.
Date Published:1994

Mirette on the high wire

McCully, Emily Arnold


Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini, a guest in her mother's boarding house, not knowing that he is a celebrated tightrope artist who has withdrawn from performing because of fear. Useful for teaching the inferring strategy.
Date Published:1992

The lotus seed

Garland, Sherry.


"Voyager books." A young Vietnamese girl saves a lotus seed and carries it with her everywhere to remember a brave emperor and the homeland that she has to flee. Useful for teaching the inferring strategy.
Date Published:1993

Holes

Sachar, Louis, 1954-


As further evidence of his family's bad fortune, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.
Date Published:2000

The hybrid prince

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Umber, a carefree youngest sibling, is forced into the role of protector after a tragedy sends him and his sister fleeing. On a hidden island of dragons with troubled pasts, he uncovers dangerous secrets and must decide whether to become the hero they need.
Date Published:2026

Plants vs. zombies. 19, Dream a little scheme

Tobin, Paul, 1965-,


Zomboss hopes to hypnotize humans, using their dreams, into liking and approaching zombies instead of fearing them and running away. Brainwashed and dream-influenced citizens galore need Crazy Dave, his army of powerful plants, his genius niece Patrice, and neighborhood friend Nate to steer them in the correct direction--away from zombies!
Date Published:2021

Plants vs. zombies. 21, Impfestation /

Tobin, Paul, 1965-


The unthinkable happens when Chestbeard . . . asks for help! Pirates would rather walk the plank than ask for help, and they do not like walking the plank! With a seemingly endless infestation of zombie imps aboard his ship, Chestbeard sails to Neighborville Harbor and enlists Patrice, Nate, and Crazy Dave in clearing out the impfestation!
Date Published:2023

I survived the Japanese tsunami, 2011

Ball, Georgia,


A massive earthquake and devastating tsunami hit Japan while Ben is visiting his late father's hometown, pulling Ben's family apart and leaving him stranded in a strange country during an epic disaster.
Date Published:2025

I survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919

Ball, Georgia,


When the massive metal tank filled with sticky brown molasses that rises up over her crowded North End neighborhood explodes, young Carmen must fight for her life, as a tsunami of molasses rushes through the streets.
Date Published:2025

I survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944

Ball, Georgia,


Paul Colbert’s French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn’t seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers a secret resistance movement―and he learns the Allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul’s help. This is Paul’s chance to make a difference. Soon he finds himself in the midst of the largest invasion in history. Can he do his part to turn horror into hope?
Date Published:2024

Paul Colbert’s French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn’t seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers a secret resistance movement―and he learns the Allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul’s help. This is Paul’s chance to make a difference. Soon he finds himself in the midst of the largest invasion in history. Can he do his part to turn horror into hope?

Date Published:2024