Pioneer Elementary Accelerated Reader
Titles F-G-H

Title Author Level Points Description # pages Book in Library
Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt, The MacLachlan, Patricia 5.7 4 Story of an endearing, clever girl and the relationships she encounters on her way to growing up. 136 Y
Fairy Rebel, The Banks, Lynne Reid 4.2 3 A rebellious fairy named Tiki, already in trouble for breaking the rule against wearing jeans, risks the further wrath of the fairy queen by trying to fulfill a human's special request for help. 118 Y
Faith Ringgold Turner, Robyn Montana 7.1 1 A portrait of the African-American woman artist and writer. 32
Faithful Friend, The San Souci, Robert D. 5.2 0.5 A retelling of the traditional tale from the French West Indies in which two friends, Clement and Hippolyte, encounter love, zombies, and danger on the island of Martinique in the West Indies. 33 Y
Falcon's Feathers, The Roy, Ron 3.3 1 Josh and his two friends look for the person who stole a peregrine falcon from its nest. 87 Y
Family Apart, A Nixon, Joan Lowery 5.4 7 When their mother can no longer support them, six siblings are sent by the Children's Aid Society of New York City to live with farm families in Missouri in 1860. 162
Family Under the Bridge, The Carlson, Natalie Savage 4.7 3 An old hobo befriends a homeless French family. 97 Y
Fanny's Dream Buehner, Caralyn 3.7 0.5 Fanny Agnes is a sturdy farm girl who dreams of marrying a prince; but when her fairy Godmother doesn't show up, she decides on a local farmer instead. 30 Y
Fantastic Mr. Fox Dahl, Roald 4.1 1 Mr. Fox saves his family and his animal friends when he outsmarts three farmers who are hunting him. 90 Y
Far North Hobbs, Will 5.3 9 Gabe Rogers and his roommate from boarding school find themselves stranded in Canada's Northwest Territories and need to learn to depend on each other for survival. 214 Y
Farm (Field Trips), The Kallen, Stuart A. 3.6 0.5 This book describes the crops, animals, equipment, and routine life on a family farm. 24
Farm Kids (Farm) Hansen, Ann Larkin 4 0.5 This book describes aspects of life on the farm such as the abundances of space, the need for safety, the importance of work, and the value of clubs, projects, and fairs. 32
Farm Machinery (Farm) Hansen, Ann Larkin 4.9 0.5 This book introduces various kinds of agricultural machinery, describes some of their major parts, and explains how these machines are used on the farm. 32
Farmer Boy Wilder, Laura Ingalls 5.2 9 Almanzo Wilder's boyhood on his father's farm in upper New York state, a century ago. 372 Y
Farmer Brown Goes Round and Round Sloat, Teri 3.2 0.5 A twister strikes Farmer Brown's farm and mixes the animals all up, so that the cows oinked, sheep clucked, hens brayed, and his hound neighed. 28 Y
Farmers (Farm) Hansen, Ann Larkin 4 0.5 This book discusses what farmers do and how their work has changed and continues to change over the years. 32
Fat Cat Sat on the Mat, The Karlin, Nurit 1.9 0.5 Rat tries to get the fat cat off the mat and back to his usual resting place in the vat. 32 Y
Fear Place, The Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds 5.4 5 Despite the strained relationship between them, Doug must overcome his fear in order to search for his missing brother. 118 Y
Feathers and Fools Fox, Mem 4.1 0.5 A modern fable about some peacocks and swans who allow the fear of their differences to become so great that they end up destroying each other. 29
Felita Mohr, Nicholasa 3.6 2 The everyday experiences of an eight-year-old Puerto Rican girl growing up in a close-knit, urban community. 112 Y
Fellowship of the Ring, The Tolkien, J.R.R. 6.1 29 It is up to Frodo and his faithful servant Sam with a small band of companions to carry the Ring of Power to the one place it could be destroyed, while avoiding the Ringwraiths. 423 Y
Ferret in the Bedroom, Lizards in the Fridge Wallace, Bill 4.4 4 Liz fears that all the animals her zoologist father keeps in the house could prevent her from becoming class president. 132 Y
Figure in the Shadows, The Bellairs, John 4.8 5 Entertaining occult novel in which chubby Lewis unlocks the supernatural powers in a magic amulet. 155 Y
Finders Keepers for Franklin Bourgeois, Paulette 2.8 0.5 Someone lost a camera. Should Franklin try to find the owner after finding it? 29 Y
Finding Buck McHenry Slote, Alfred 3.5 6 Eleven-year-old Jason, believing the school custodian Mack Henry to be Buck McHenry, a famous pitcher from the old Negro League, tries to enlist him as a coach for his Little League team by revealing his identity to the world. 250 Y
Finding the Titanic Ballard, Robert D. 4 0.5 Describes the voyage of the Titanic, the accident that caused it to sink, the rescue of those who survived, and discovery of the wreck. 48 Y
Fire (Disaster Discovery) Conlon, Laura 4.7 0.5 Brief text examines the disastrous effects of uncontrollable fires, methods of fire extinction and prevention, and ways to protect people during a fire. 24 Y
Fire Station (Field Trips), The Kallen, Stuart A. 3.8 0.5 This book briefly describes what goes on at a fire station and the work of fire fighters. 24
Firebirds (Great American Muscle Cars) Ethan, Eric 4.8 0.5 This book surveys the history of the Pontiac Firebird and its designs, engines, performance, and costs. 24
First Four Years, The Wilder, Laura Ingalls 5.8 4 Frontier homesteading is a rough but rewarding experience, as the hardy Wilder family can testify. 135 Y
First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha, The Alexander, Lloyd 5.2 7 After paying a silver penny to encourage a magician to perform in the town square, a carpenter's helper is conjured to a strange place where the people call him King of Abadan. 213 Y
Fish Face Giff, Patricia Reilly 2.7 1 Emily's new schoolmate, who has displaced her as fastest runner in her class, is also a thief. Nobody knows but Emily, and she's not sure that anyone will believe her. 75 Y
Fisherman Bats (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, Pamela J. 4.1 0.5 Learn all about the Fisherman Bat. Find out where they live, how they see in the dark, and how they find food. 21 Y
Fishing Spiders (Spiders Discovery) Martin, Louise 4.6 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of two kinds of fishing spiders, the North American Dolomedes Triton and the European Argyroneta. 24 Y
Five Chinese Brothers, The Bishop, Claire 4.4 0.5 Five Chinese brothers take turns saving each other's lives when one is accused unjustly of a crime. 44 Y
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree Christelow, Eileen 1.7 0.5 Five little monkeys sitting in a tree discover, one by one, that it is unwise to tease Mr. Crocodile. 32 Y
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew Sidney, Margaret 7.9 13 For the five poor Pepper children, life is very hard until Jasper King tumbles into their lives. 290
Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll Branley, Franklyn M. 3.3 0.5 An introduction to thunderstorms that will make them interesting rather than scary. 32 Y
Fledgling, The Langton, Jane 5 6 Georgie's fondest hope, to be able to fly, is fleetingly fulfilled when she is befriended by a Canada goose. 182 Y
Floods (A True Book) Sipiera, Paul/Diane 4.2 0.5 Explains the importance of water to life on Earth, how flooding occurs, and some of its most devastating consequences. 48 Y
Floods (Nature's Fury) Meister, Cari 4.5 0.5 This book discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of floods, floods of the past, and ways to survive them. 32
Florida Stone, Lynn M. 8 3 Illustrated introduction to Florida's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Flossie and the Fox McKissack, Patricia C. 3.2 0.5 A wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened. 29 Y
Fluffy Saves Christmas McMullan, Kate 2.5 0.5 Fluffy the class guinea pig shares the Christmas party at school, goes home for the holiday with Jasmine, and meets Santa twice. 30 Y
Flunking of Joshua T. Bates, The Shreve, Susan 5.1 2 Joshua thinks he will be in the third grade forever, until he meets Mrs. Goodwin, a very surprising teacher. 90 Y
Flutterby Cosgrove, Stephen 4.3 0.5 In a tale of being proud of who you are, Flutterby discovers it's great being a tiny horse with wings. 28
Fly Away Home Bunting, Eve 2.7 0.5 A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal and trying not to be noticed, is given hope when he sees a trapped bird find its freedom. 32 Y
Fly the Unfriendly Skies (Strange Matter) Engle, Marty M. 4.5 2 Abducted from an airplane, twelve-year-old Morgan Taylor and his older sister find themselves aboard an alien spacecraft. 119
Flying Angels, The Hubbard, Coleen 5.5 3 Adela is excited to perform with the Flying Angels, the vaulting team to which her sisters belong, but her pride makes her quit when she falls while dismounting from her horse. 123
Flying Fox Bats (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, Pamela J. 4.2 0.5 Learn all about the Flying Fox Bats. Find out where they live, how they see in the dark, and how they find food. 21 Y
Foot Book, The Seuss, Dr. 0.6 0.5 Text and pictures tell about many kinds of feet--front feet, back feet, red feet, black feet, slow feet, quick feet, trick feet, sick feet. 27 Y
Forgotten Door, The Key, Alexander 5 5 Jon must find the secret passage to his own peaceful world, through which he fell into this one. 140 Y
Fortune Telling Green, Carl 5 1 Fortune tellers claim to have a special gift or power to see into the future. Many people believe, but most scientists dismiss these gifts. What do you believe? 48
Fortune-Tellers, The Alexander, Lloyd 4.6 0.5 A carpenter goes to a fortune teller and finds the predictions about his future coming true in an unusual way. 27 Y
Four Good Friends Hillert, Margaret 0.7 0.5 A retelling of a Bremen-Town musicians folktale in very simple language. 31 Y
Fourth-Grade Celebrity Giff, Patricia Reilly 5.6 3 Casey Valentine resents being compared to her popular older sister and decides that she will make herself over. 117 Y
Fox and the Stork, The McDermott, Gerald 1.8 0.5 This story is a retelling of the La Fontaine fable in which a stork finds a way to outwit the fox that tricked him. 16 Y
Fox at School Marshall, Edward 2.2 0.5 Fox just couldn't believe his ears. He was going to be the handsome prince in the school play. 48 Y
Fox in Socks Seuss, Dr 2.1 0.5 A series of tongue-twisting verses beginning with fox in socks. 61 Y
Fox on Stage Marshall, James 2.1 0.5 Fox makes a film for Grannie, takes part in a magic show, and puts on a play. 48 Y
Fox on the Job Marshall, James 2 0.5 Fox tries to earn the money for a new bicycle from several different jobs. 48 Y
Fox Steals Home, The Christopher, Matt 4.5 4 Already troubled by his parents' divorce, Bobby Canfield is further distressed when he learns that his father, who coached him in running bases, intends to move away. 178 Y
Foxes for Kids/Fox Magic for Kids Schuler, Judy 4.8 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of five different kinds of foxes which live in North America. 48
Framed in Fire Patneaude, David 3.8 5 When his stepfather conspires to keep thirteen-year-old Peter at a mental institution, Peter begins to piece together secrets about his past with the help of his younger brother's strangely prophetic dreams. 214 Y
Francine, Believe It or Not Brown/Krensky 3.2 1 Muffy is so sure that Francine can't be nice for a whole week that she bets her Princess Peach watch on it. Francine struggles to keep her cool while Arthur and his friends push her to the limit. 58 Y
Frankenstein and Other Stories of Man-made Monsters Kudalis, Eric 4.1 0.5 Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster which escapes and comes to an unhappy end. Includes information about the original story, different movie versions, and the scientific aspects behind the story. 48 Y
Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias Dadey/Jones 3.7 1 A fun-filled horror adventure story. 57
Frankenstein Doesn't Slam Hockey Pucks Dadey/Jones 4 1 There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the large man coaching the new hockey team really be Frankenstein's monster? 76
Frankenstein Moved in on the Fourth Floor Levy, Elizabeth 3.4 1 Sam and Robert are convinced that their new neighbor is the real Frankenstein. 57 Y
Franklin and the Thunderstorm Bourgeois, Paulette 2.5 0.5 Franklin decides to learn more about the weather because he is afraid of storms. 30 Y
Franklin and the Tooth Fairy Bourgeois, Paulette 2.6 0.5 Franklin's friends are being visited by the tooth fairy. He feels bad that he has no teeth to lose. 29 Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt Osinski, Alice 7.7 2 Follows the life and career of America's thirty-second President, who led the country through the Depression and was elected to four terms in the White House. 89 Y
Franklin Fibs Bourgeois, Paulette 2.7 0.5 Jealous of what his friends can do, Franklin fibs about his own abilities. 29 Y
Franklin Goes to School Bourgeois, Paulette 2.9 0.5 It is the first day of school for Franklin, but his teacher knows how to make it a wonderful day. 29 Y
Franklin Has a Sleepover Bourgeois, Paulette 2.6 0.5 Franklin can't wait for his best friend Bear to arrive for their first sleepover. 29 Y
Franklin in the Dark Bourgeois, Paulette 2.5 0.5 Franklin, a turtle afraid of crawling into his dark shell, learns a lesson about fear from his mother. 29 Y
Franklin Is Bossy Bourgeois, Paulette 2.2 0.5 Franklin the Turtle learns that no one likes a bossy friend. 29 Y
Franklin Is Lost Bourgeois, Paulette 2.6 0.5 A turtle's story of wandering too far is a lesson in safety and security. 29 Y
Franklin Is Messy Bourgeois, Paulette 2.8 0.5 Franklin learns to be neat and organized in this story about being messy. 29 Y
Franklin Pierce Simon, Charnan 8.8 2 Examines the life of the New Hampshire politician who became the fourteenth President of the United States and fought for strong states' rights and less federal authority. 89 Y
Franklin Plays the Game Bourgeois, Paulette 2.8 0.5 Franklin discovers the rewards of practice and teamwork when it comes to soccer. 29
Franklin Rides a Bike Bourgeois, Paulette 2.6 0.5 Franklin has a hard time learning to ride a bike. 29 Y
Franklin Wants a Pet Bourgeois, Paulette 2.5 0.5 Franklin proves he's ready to care for a pet. 29 Y
Franklin's Bad Day Bourgeois, Paulette 2.5 0.5 Franklin has a bad day, and it doesn't get better until he realizes how to fix the problem. 29 Y
Franklin's Christmas Gift Bourgeois, Paulette 3.1 0.5 Franklin and his classmates join together and participate in a toy collection at Christmas time. 290 Y
Franklin's Halloween Bourgeois, Paulette 2.7 0.5 Franklin can't wait for the costume party because it is Halloween. 29 Y
Franklin's New Friend Bourgeois, Paulette 2.7 0.5 Franklin learns that even if people are different, they can still be a friend. 29 Y
Franklin's School Play Bourgeois, Paulette 3 0.5 Franklin has to learn how to get over his stage fright. 29 Y
Franklin's Secret Club Bourgeois, Paulette 3.2 0.5 Franklin discovers a hideaway and decides to start a secret club. 30
Franklin's Valentines Bourgeois, Paulette 2.9 0.5 Franklin learns what friendship is all about. 29 Y
Freaky Friday Rodgers, Mary 4.4 4 A day of revelations and fresh insights as Annabel Andrews, thirteen, wakes up to discover she has turned into her mother. 145 Y
Freckle Juice Blume, Judy 3.1 0.5 Andrew wants freckles more than anything else and uses a "freckle juice" recipe with hilarious results. 47 Y
Frederick Lionni, Leo 3.1 0.5 Frederick, an apparently lazy mouse, has a special surprise for the mice who thought he should have been storing up supplies for the winter. 27 Y
Free at Last Bullard, Sara 8.9 6 An illustrated history of the Civil Rights Movement and those who died in the struggle. 103 Y
Freedom Knows No Color Schraff, Anne 4.2 3 Julian risks his life to escape slavery. But when he's finally free, he finds out that freedom does not guarantee equality. 118
Freeze Frame Bricker, Sandra D. 4.2 1 One of the pictures Brad developed has a clue to a murder. 45 Y
Freight Trains (Transportation Library) Richardson, Adele D. 3.2 0.5 This book describes early models, major parts, and the workings of freight trains. 24 Y
Freshwater Dolphins (Checkerboard) Prevost, John F. 4.2 0.5 Discover more about the Freshwater Dolphin. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 23 Y
Friend for Dear Dragon, A Hillert, Margaret 0.8 0.5 A boy and his pet dragon make friends with their new neighbors, a girl and her unicorn. 31
Friend for Little Bear, A Horse, Harry 2.2 0.5 A toy bear alone on a tiny island learns that all things that he has pulled from the sea the wooden horse is the most important. 30
Friend Like That, A Slote, Alfred 3.3 4 When eleven-year-old Robby takes drastic steps to stop his widowed father from developing a new love interest, his friend Beth has to step in and help him come to terms with the situation. 152
Friends Ada, Alma Flor 3.9 0.5 The story of friendship and neighbors working together. 16 Y
Friendship, The Taylor, Mildred D. 4.1 1 Four children witness a confrontation between an elderly black man and a white storekeeper in rural Mississippi in the 1930s. 53 Y
Friesian Horses Schrenk, Hans-Jorg 5.7 0.5 The book is a study of Fresian Horse and their beauty. 48
Frindle Clements, Andrew 5.4 2 When Nick Allen decides to turn his fifth-grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, he cleverly invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control. 105 Y
Fritz and the Beautiful Horses Brett, Jan 3.4 0.5 Fritz, a pony excluded from the group of beautiful horses within the walled city, becomes a hero when he rescues the children of the city. 31 Y
Frog and Toad Are Friends Lobel, Arnold 2.9 0.5 Follow the friendship of Frog and Toad and their adventures in the woods. 64
Frog and Toad Together Lobel, Arnold 2.9 0.5 Five further adventures of two best friends, Frog and Toad, as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery. 64 Y
Frog Prince Continued, The Scieszka, Jon 3.2 0.5 After the frog turns into a prince, he and the Princess do not live happily ever after and the Prince decides to look for a witch to help him remedy the situation. 28 Y
From Path to Highway Gibbons, Gail 3.9 0.5 A history of the Boston Post Road to the present day. 28 Y
From Seed to Plant Gibbons, Gail 3.4 0.5 Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce. 30 Y
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Konigsburg, E.L. 4.7 5 Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from home and take up residence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 162 Y
Frontier Fort on the Oregon Trail, A Steedman, Scott 6.2 1 Explores the lives of pioneers, traders, and Native Americans on the western frontier in the nineteenth century. 45 Y
Frozen Dinners (Strange Matter) Barnes, Johnny Ray 4.3 2 Left alone in the mountain home of their uncle during a blizzard, three children struggle against an attack by abominable snowmen who attempt to break into the house. 118
Frozen Face, The Schraff, Anne 4 3 Only Laura can see Todd Smith. Why has he sought her out, and what dark secret will his presence reveal? 109
Frozen Fire Houston, James 4.9 5 Determined to find his father who has been lost in a storm, a young boy and his Eskimo friend brave wind storms, starvation, wild animals, and wild men during their search in the Canadian Arctic. 149 Y
Fudge-a-Mania Blume, Judy 3.3 3 Pete describes the family vacation in Maine with the Tubmans, highlighted by the antics of his younger brother Fudge. 147 Y
Funny Little Woman, The Mosel, Arlene 3.6 0.5 Delightful retelling of Japanese tale in which a woman goes underground, finds a magic rice-paddle, and grows exceedingly rich. 36 Y
Furman v. Georgia: The Death Penalty Case Herda, D.J. 10.2 3 Examines the court case that dealt with the death penalty. 95 Y
Gaffer Samson's Luck Walsh, Jill Paton 4.7 4 James' difficulty in adjusting to a new school and life in the Fens, is further complicated by the request of an elderly neighbor to find his lucky piece, a task which puts James in some danger. 118 Y
Galaxies (A True Book) Sipiera, Paul P. 5.5 0.5 Examines what a galaxy is, the different types that exist, their structures, and some facts learned from the study of galaxies. 48 Y
Galaxies (Universe) Welsbacher, Anne 4.9 0.5 This book presents a brief discussion of the properties of galaxies, including the Milky Way and others. 24
Gammage Cup, The Kendall, Carol 5.9 8 Fantasy about a new race of little people. 283 Y
Gardener, The Stewart, Sarah 3.9 0.5 A series of letters relating what happens when, after her father loses his job, Lydia Grace goes to live with her uncle in the city but takes her love for gardening with her. 30 Y
Gargoyles Don't Drive School Buses Dadey/Jones 3.6 1 Could the new bus driver who looks just like a statue on top of the old library really be a living gargoyle? 66
Gathering of Days, A Blos, Joan W. 6.7 5 When Catherine's mother dies in childbirth and her father decides to remarry, Catherine must face painful changes. 144 Y
Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon Mukerji, Dhan Gopal 6.5 6 Gay-Neck, a carrier pigeon, is trained by his owner and has many courageous and spirited adventures over the housetops of an Indian village, in the Himalayas, and finally on the French battlefield on World War I. 191 Y
Genies Don't Ride Bicycles Dadey/Jones 3.6 1 The Bailey School students are on the trail of a real genie. 69
Gentle Ben Morey, Walt 4.8 8 Danger and excitement as young Mark Andersen struggles to save his friend, Ben, the big brown bear. 191 Y
George and Martha Marshall, James 2.7 0.5 Two hippos teach each other how to behave with grace under pressure. 46 Y
George and Martha Back in Town Marshall, James 2.1 0.5 Though their friendship is often tested, George and Martha survive with a sense of humor. 46 Y
George and Martha Rise and Shine Marshall, James 2.1 0.5 Five brief episodes about two friends, George and Martha, who happen to be hippopotamuses. 47 Y
George Washington Kent, Zachary 7.5 2 Traces the life of the Virginia surveyor, soldier, and plantation owner who became the first president of the United States. 89 Y
George Washington's Breakfast Fritz, Jean 4.1 0.5 George W. Allen, namesake of George Washington, wants to learn everything about the first president, especially what he ate for breakfast. 40
Georgia Kent, Zachary 8.5 3 Illustrated introduction to Georgia's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Gerald Ford Sipiera, Paul P. 8.6 2 Examines the life of the first President to be sworn into office as a result of his predecessor's resignation. 89
German Shepherds (Dogs) Kallen, Stuart A. 3.7 0.5 Discover the German Shepherd; learn how to feed and care for them and about their special habits and needs. 21
Getting Near to Baby Couloumbis, Audrey 5.1 6 Thirteen-year-old Willa Jo and her younger sister come to terms with the death of their family's baby while staying with their Aunt Patty and Uncle Hob. 211 Y
Getting Something on Maggie Marmelstein Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman 4.2 2 After Thad embarrasses Maggie and she retaliates by embarrassing him even more, he plots revenge. 101 Y
Gettysburg Kantor, MacKinlay 7.4 5 Describes the bloodiest engagement of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, and its impact on the people in that part of Pennsylvania. 149 Y
Ghost Boy, The Schraff, Anne 3.2 2 A ghostly figure is haunting Tricia's lonely cabin. 117
Ghost Brother Adler, C.S. 4.2 5 Wishing to be like his older but dead brother, who often materializes to give Wally advice and support, Wally enters a skateboarding competition and finally gains the confidence to be himself. 150 Y
Ghost Cadet Alphin, Elaine Marie 5.5 6 Twelve-year-old Benjy, in Virginia visiting the grandmother he has never met, meets the ghost of a Virginia Military Institute cadet who was killed in the Battle of New Market in 1864 and helps him recover his family's treasured gold watch. 182 Y
Ghost Camp Stine, R.L. 3.1 3 Harry and Alex are dying to fit in at Camp Spirit Moon. 118 Y
Ghost Canoe Hobbs, Will 5.9 8 Nathan, fishing with the Makah in the Pacific Northwest, finds himself holding a vital clue when a mysterious stranger comes to town looking for Spanish treasure. 193 Y
Ghost Hunters Deem, James M. 6.6 3 Accounts of people who have studied, investigated, or experienced ghostly activity. 112
Ghost in the Desert Brin, Susannah 3.9 1 Carter and Denise become close enough to share a dangerous secret and team to solve an old murder case. 64 Y
Ghost in the Family, A Wright, Betty Ren 4.2 2 While visiting his friend Jeannie's eccentric Aunt Rosebud in a boarding house that may be haunted, ten-year-old Chad comes across a mystery involving a missing diamond bracelet. 92
Ghost in the Window, A Wright, Betty Ren 5.5 5 A man who died in a car crash after allegedly stealing $50,000 from a bank tries to communicate with the family through Meg's dreams. Sequel to A Secret Window. 152
Ghost Next Door, The Stine, R.L. 3.7 3 Hannah's new neighbor keeps disappearing in the oddest ways. Is Hannah being haunted by the ghost next door? 124 Y
Ghost of the Jedi Whitman, John 4.7 4 Tash, Zak, and Uncle Hoole are on the run from Imperial Scientist Borborygmus Gog. The only place to hide is on Nespis 8, but it is haunted by a ghost of a Jedi. 130 Y
Ghost Town at Sundown Osborne, Mary Pope 3 1 Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to the wild west, where they experience excitement and danger and try to solve a riddle. 73 Y
Ghost Witch Wright, Betty Ren 3.9 2 Strange animals lurk in every corner of Jenny's new home. 103 Y
Ghosts and Poltergeists Meier, Gisela 5.2 1 Examines evidence supporting the existence of ghosts and poltergeists. 48 Y
Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips Dadey/Jones 3.4 1 When potato chips begin forming secret messages on the floor of Aunt Matilda's house, there must be a ghost behind this spooky business. 67
Ghosts I Have Been Peck, Richard 5.7 9 Teenager, Blossom Culp, discovers that she has the gift of Second Sight, but that she is powerless to change the course of history. 214 Y
Ghosts in the Gallery Wallace, Barbara Brooks 6.2 7 When eleven-year-old Jenny arrives at her grandfather's house but is not recognized as one of the family because of a servant's intrigue, the young orphan endures a difficult fate. 136
Ghosts of Mercy Manor, The Wright, Betty Ren 4.8 5 Twelve-year-old Gwen, an orphan who comes to live with the Mercy family, discovers that the house is haunted by the ghost of a sad-looking young girl and is determined to solve the mystery behind her appearances. 172 Y
Ghosts of the Deep Cohen, Daniel 7 3 Strange encounters with creatures from the deep--or are they ghosts? 103 Y
Ghosts of War, The Cohen, Daniel 6.5 3 A collection of ghost stories inspired by wars throughout history. 95 Y
Ghosts, Hauntings and Mysterious Happenings Emert, Phyllis 6.3 3 Contains dozens of true tales whose unanswered questions have baffled people for years. 117 Y
Ghouls Don't Scoop Ice Cream Dadey/Jones 3.7 1 The Bailey School Kids think the new worker at Burger Doodle is a ghoul spying for vampires. 66
Giant Jam Sandwich, The Lord, John Vernon 3.8 0.5 When Itching Down is invaded by wasps, the townspeople figure out an ingenious way to deal with the problem. 32 Y
Giant Pandas (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5.5 0.5 This book provides an introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of giant pandas. 24 Y
Giants and Wild, Hairy Monsters Gentle/Perry 4.4 0.5 This book examines the existence of mythical and fictional monsters that are big and hairy, including King Kong, the Abominable Snowman, and Sasquatch. 24
Giants Don't Go Snowboarding Dadey/Jones 3.8 1 There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the large man giving snowboarding lessons really be a giant lurking on Ruby Mountain? 76
Gideon v. Wainwright: Free Legal Counsel Sherrow, Victoria 9.8 2 Account of the court decision over the right of legal representation. 86 Y
Gift of Changing Woman, The Seymour, Tryntje 6.1 1 An account of Apache girls' coming-of-age ceremonies gives readers a model for life's changes. 32
Gift of the Pirate Queen, The Giff, Patricia Reilly 5 4 Grace O'Malley has difficulty adjusting to her mother's death and helping her sister with her diabetes. Then Cousin Fiona visits from Ireland and inspires her with wonderful stories about an earlier Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen. 164 Y
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman 2.8 0.5 A small boy's reluctance to move west from his home in New York City is increased by his wild imaginings. 28 Y
Ginger Pye Estes, Eleanor 6 9 The disappearance of a new puppy named Ginger and the appearance of a mysterious man in a mustard yellow hat bring excitement into the lives of the Pye children. 306 Y
Gingerbread Heart, The Schraff, Anne 4.4 3 Jelena learned one thing from the war in her Bosnia homeland: Friends can become your worst enemies. Could she ever learn to trust her new American classmates? 114
Gingerbread Man, The Schmidt, Karen 2.6 0.5 The gingerbread man outruns everybody until he meets up with the wily fox. An Easy To Read Folktale. 31 Y
Gingerbread Man, The Smith, Annette 2.3 0.5 The traditional story about the gingerbread cookie who get out-smarted by a crafty fox. 32
Gingerbread Man, The Aylesworth, Jim 2.7 0.5 A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox. 28
Giraffes (A True Book) Lepthien, Emilie U. 5.4 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics and habits of these long-necked African animals. 48 Y
Giraffes (African Animals Discovery) Stone, Lynn M. 4 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the giraffe. 24 Y
Giraffes (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and future of the tallest land animal, the giraffe. 24 Y
Girl Called Al, A Greene, Constance C. 3.8 3 Plump, bespectacled Al moves into the apartment house, bringing nonconformity and friendship with her. 127
Girl Who Cried Monster, The Stine, R.L. 3.6 3 Lucy likes to tell monster stories, and everyone she knows is tired of them. Then she discovers a real monster, and no one believes her. 137 Y
Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, The Goble, Paul 4.1 0.5 Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free. 27 Y
Girl with the Silver Eyes, The Roberts, Willo Davis 5.3 7 Katie's silver-colored eyes and her ability to communicate with animals start a suspense-filled search for others like herself. Excellent, believable science fiction. 198
Girls Know Best 2: Tips on Life & Fun Stuff to Do Roehm, Michelle 6 6 Thirty-eight different girls give advice on specific issues including sisters, school, passing notes, adults, divorce, baby-sitting, boys, sports, drugs, and personal appearance. 160
Girls Know Best 3: Your Words, Your World Monson-Burton, Marianne 6.5 4 In this book, twenty-four girl authors share their unique insight with girls everywhere. They give readers a chance to find out about starting a band, staging a play, or just being a little more creative while mopping the floor. 153
Girls Know Best: Advice to Girls from Girls on Just About Everythi Roehm, Michelle 6.2 7 More than forty girls from around the country write on issues ranging from redecorating bedrooms and overcoming shyness to analyzing dreams. 154
Girls Who Rocked the World Welden, Amelie 8.1 5 This book tells stories of thirty-three girls who were younger than twenty years of age when they changed the history of the world through amazing accomplishments. 117
Girls Who Rocked the World 2 Roehm, Michelle 8.2 9 This book focuses on the accomplishments of several females, inspiring others to "rock the world." 152
Give Us a Great Big Smile, Rosy Cole Greenwald, Sheila 3.8 1 Rosy's tenth birthday is a disaster when she learns that she is going to be the unwilling star of her uncle's next book. 76
Giver, The Lowry, Lois 5.7 7 The Elders of the Committee choose Jonas to be the person responsible for receiving and keeping all the memories of the past--a huge task for this exceptional boy. 180 Y
Giving Tree, The Silverstein, Shel 2.6 0.5 An apple tree shares all it has with a boy from the time he is very young until he is very old. 35 Y
Glass Slippers Give You Blisters Auch, Mary Jane 4.4 5 Kelly's involvement in helping design a production of her junior high school's drama club, spurred on by encouragement from her artistic grandmother, helps her discover her own artistic identity. 169 Y
Glorious Flight Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot, The Provensen, Alice/Martin 2.6 0.5 A biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Bleriot XI, which crossed the English Channel in 37 minutes in the early 1900s. 39 Y
Glove of Darth Vader, The Davids, Paul/Hollace 6.7 2 Within the evil empire, the surviving imperial warlords have been fighting among themselves for power. No one knows who will seize control, and now a new threat awaits the alliance. 82
Gnome from Nome, The Cosgrove, Stephen 4.7 0.5 The gnome and an otter find that love and friendship can keep you warm. 28 Y
Go Eat Worms Stine, R.L. 3.7 3 Todd is obsessed with worms, and he even keeps a worm farm in his basement. Suddenly, worms show up in the worst places: In bed, in homework, and in food. 119 Y
Go Fish Stolz, Mary 4.4 1 After spending the day fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Grandfather, eight-year-old Thomas has a quiet evening on the porch hearing more about his African heritage. 73 Y
Go to Sleep, Dear Dragon Hillert, Margaret 0.9 0.5 After reading a book about medieval times, a boy falls asleep and dreams that he is in a medieval setting where he finds a big egg out of which a baby dragon hatches. 31
Goblins Don't Play Video Games Dadey/Jones 4.2 1 There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the new computer teacher really be the Master Goblin from Melody's video game? 82
Going for the Gold Lowell, Melissa 4.1 3 Jill is going to a famous figure-skating training center in Colorado, but the training is much tougher than Jill had expected. 118 Y
Going Home Bunting, Eve 2.7 0.5 Although a Mexican family comes to the United States to work as farm laborers so that their children will have opportunities, the parents still consider Mexico their home. 29 Y
Going Home Mohr, Nicholasa 4.4 6 Feeling like an outsider when she visits her relatives in Puerto Rico, eleven-year-old Felita tries to come to terms with the heritage she always took for granted. 192
Gold Cadillac, The Taylor, Mildred D. 4.1 1 Two Black girls living in the North are proud of their family's beautiful new Cadillac, until they take it on a visit to the South and encounter racial prejudice for the first time. 43
Golden Bird, The Stolp, Hans 4 1 Engaged in a losing battle with cancer, ten-year-old Daniel is comforted by many people but finds his greatest solace in the visits of a phoenix-like golden bird and its vision on rebirth and renewal. 55
Golden Compass, The Pullman, Philip 7.1 19 Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subjects of gruesome experiments in the Far North. 399 Y
Gone-Away Lake Enright, Elizabeth 5.3 7 Julian and Portia spend an unforgettable vacation when they discover an abandoned summer colony. 256 Y
Good Earth, The Buck, Pearl S. 6.8 19 Flood, drought, pestilence, and revolution are interwoven into a universal story of man's destiny. 260 Y
Good Job, Little Bear Waddell, Martin 2.1 0.5 Little Bear does a good job of climbing rocks, bouncing on a tree branch, and crossing a stream, but Big Bear is always there to lend a helping hand when needed. 29 Y
Good Master, The Seredy, Kate 4.4 5 Two cousins spend an adventurous year on a ranch in the Hungarian plains. 196
Good Night, Good Knight Thomas, Shelley Moore 2.1 0.5 The Good Knight discovers three little dragons who can't fall asleep. There is no one to read to them or tuck them in. Is this a job for the Good Knight? Read this sweet, funny book and find out. 48 Y
Good Work, Amelia Bedelia Parish, Peggy 2.1 0.5 Mr. and Mrs. Rogers leave a list of chores for Amelia to do while they are gone for the day. 52 Y
Good-Bye Book, The Viorst, Judith 1.9 0.5 A child on the verge of being left behind by parents who are going out for the evening comes up with a variety of pleas and excuses. 29 Y
Goodnight Moon Brown, Margaret Wise 1.8 0.5 Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room; goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air. 30 Y
Gorillas (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5.9 0.5 This book discusses the African gorillas, their habits, and both their lowland and mountain habitats. 24 Y
Grab Hands and Run Temple, Frances 4 4 After his father disappears, twelve-year-old Felipe, his mother, and his younger sister set out on a difficult and dangerous journey, trying to make their way from their home in El Salvador to Canada. 165
Grand Canyon (Going Places) Meister, Cari 4.1 0.5 This book describes the history, geographic features, and plants and animal life of the natural wonder known as the Grand Canyon and the activities of visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park. 24
Grandfather's Journey Say, Allen 3.6 0.5 A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America, which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries. 32 Y
Grandmother for the Orphelines, A Carlson, Natalie 4.7 2 The children from the orphanage set out to find the right grandmother, but go about it the wrong way. 91
Grandpa Snored King, Susan 0.7 0.5 Noise all over the house and Grandpa Snored. 12
Grassland Mammals (A True Book) Landau, Elaine 6 0.5 Briefly describes such animals as giraffes, prairie dogs, and elephants that live on grasslands. 48 Y
Grasslands (A True Book) Stille, Darlene R. 4.2 0.5 This book examines the different types of grasslands and the plant and animal life they support. 47
Gray Whales (Checkerboard) Prevost, John F. 4.2 0.5 Discover more about the Gray Whale. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 23 Y
Great Brain at the Academy, The Fitzgerald, John D. 5.8 6 In the strict atmosphere of a Catholic boarding school, Tom Fitzgerald's fertile brain concocts hilarious trouble. 164 Y
Great Brain Does It Again, The Fitzgerald, John D. 5 5 Tom's many business ventures include operating a carnival ride, and helping a fat boy reduce. 129 Y
Great Brain Reforms, The Fitzgerald, John D. 5.1 6 Great Brain is home for the summer and is ready to reform, and that's how the trial between the kids of Adenville and the Great Brain takes place on a summer afternoon. 165 Y
Great Brain, The Fitzgerald, John D. 5.2 7 A boy genius has scheming adventures. 175 Y
Great Day for Up! Seuss, Dr. 0.8 0.5 Rhymed text and illustrations introduce the many meanings of "up." 26 Y
Great Dinosaur Hunters Green, Tamara 8.2 1 Recounts how different professional and amateur fossil-hunters discovered the remains of many different species of dinosaurs. 32
Great Dinosaur Record Book, The Fisher, Enid 7.2 1 Identifies the biggest dinosaur, the smallest, the fastest, the most intelligent, and other record-holders among these prehistoric animals. 32
Great Ghosts Cohen, Daniel 4.7 1 Nine of the world's most famous and most frightening ghost stories. 48 Y
Great Gilly Hopkins, The Paterson, Katherine 4.6 5 An eleven-year-old foster child tries to cope with her longings and fears as she schemes against everyone who tries to be friendly. 148 Y
Great Ideas of Lila Fenwick, The McMullan, Kate 4.8 4 Fifth-grader Lila has some truly amazing "Great Ideas" that get her out of and into all kinds of trouble. 118
Great Kapok Tree, The Cherry, Lynne 3.8 0.5 The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home. 30 Y
Great UFO Frame-Up, The Horton, Randy 4.5 1 Jed hates astronomy class and comes up with an idea to get out of class for the rest of the semester. 46 Y
Great White Man-Eating Shark, The Mahy, Margaret 4.8 0.5 Greedy to have the cove where he swims all to himself, Norvin, who looks a bit like a shark, pretends to be one, scaring off the other swimmers and leaving him in happy aquatic solitude--until he is discovered by an amorous female shark. 24
Great White Sharks (Checkerboard) Prevost, John F. 4.2 0.5 Discover more about the Great White Shark. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 24 Y
Great White Sharks (Shark Discovery) Palmer, Sarah 4.2 0.5 A brief description of the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the great white shark, considered to be the most dangerous shark of all. 24 Y
Great White Sharks: The Ocean's Most Deadly Killers Martin, James 5.1 0.5 The most fearsome hunter in the ocean--the great white shark. 47 Y
Greatest Heroes, The Schraff, Anne 4.6 4 Ken Sutton is a good American citizen. But he know that the war in Vietnam is wrong. When his efforts to stop it fail, where will his loyalties lie? 143
Greek Temple, A MacDonald, Fiona 7.4 1 The building of the Parthenon is re-created in a series of drawings that illustrate the steps of classical Greek design. 45
Green Eggs and Ham Seuss, Dr 1.5 0.5 It takes much effort before Sam-I-am can convince another person to try green eggs and ham. 62 Y
Greenwitch Cooper, Susan 5.3 6 Simon, Jane, and Barney discover the whereabouts of a priceless golden grail, possessed by a dreadful, vengeful power. 131 Y
Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum Dadey/Jones 3.7 1 The electrical appliances of the new secretary at Bailey School blow up. 80
Grey King, The Cooper, Susan 6.2 9 Will Stanton is swept into a quest to find the golden harp and wake the Sleepers. 165 Y
Grizzlies (A True Book) Lepthien, Emilie U. 4.5 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics and habits of the North American brown bear known as the grizzly. 48 Y
Groundhog's Horse Rockwood, Joyce 4.3 3 An eleven-year-old Cherokee sets off on a one-boy raid of a Creek town to rescue his "unusual" horse. 115
Grover Cleveland Kent, Zachary 7.6 2 Follows the life of the minister's son, who rose from being an honest city lawyer to serve two terms as American President. 89 Y
GTOs (Great American Muscle Cars) Ethan, Eric 4.9 0.5 This book surveys the history of the GTO and its designs, engines, performance, and costs. 24
Guess How Much I Love You McBratney, Sam 2.8 0.5 During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more. 28 Y
Gullifur's Travels Strickland, Brad/Barbara 4.5 4 This is a humorous tale about being shipwrecked on strange islands where giants and tiny people rule. 139
Gulliver's Travels (Unabridged) Swift, Jonathan 13.5 25 Gulliver travels to fantastic lands to discover very different cultures and their peculiarities. 345 Y
Half and Half Kim, Kenneth H. 3.7 1 Nicky doesn't feel like he fits in at school but learns a lot about himself and his family after joining an all-Chinese team. 51 Y
Hallo-wiener, The Pilkey, Dav 3.2 0.5 All the other dogs make fun of Oscar the dachshund until one Halloween when, dressed as a hot dog, Oscar bravely rescues the others. 30 Y
Hammerhead Sharks (Checkerboard) Prevost, John F. 4 0.5 Discover more about the Hammerhead Shark. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 24 Y
Hammerhead Sharks (Shark Discovery) Palmer, Sarah 4.3 0.5 Describes the appearance, habitat, and behavior of the three main kinds of hammerhead sharks. 24 Y
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons Rinaldi, Ann 4 9 A fictionalized biography of the eighteenth-century African woman who as a child was brought to New England to be a slave, and after publishing her first poem when a teenager, gained renown throughout the colonies as an important black American poet. 336 Y
Hannah Whelan, Gloria 4.3 1 Hannah, a blind girl living in Michigan in the late nineteenth century, doesn't go to school until a new teacher comes to board at their house. 63 Y
Hansel and Gretel Lesser, Rika 4.3 0.5 A poor woodcutter's children, lost in the forest, come upon a house made of bread, cakes, and candy, occupied by a wicked witch who likes to have children for dinner. 32 Y
Happy Birthday to You! Seuss, Dr. 3.1 0.5 Describes a birthday celebration in Katroo presided over by the Birthday Bird. 51 Y
Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo De Groat, Diane 3 0.5 Gilbert is invited to Lewis' birthday party, but the boys are not friends. Before the party, Gilbert's mother wisely substitutes a cool toy for the frying pan Gilbert wants to give Lewis. 32 Y
Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon Hillert, Margaret 0.8 0.5 A youngster is delighted with his birthday present, especially when it helps him do things such as toast marshmallows. 32 Y
Happy Birthday, Dear Duck Bunting, Eve 2.8 0.5 Duck's birthday gifts from his animal friends are wonderful but cannot be used away from the water, a problem eventually solved by the arrival of his last gift. 28 Y
Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Shaw, Janet 4 1 On a Minnesota farm in the mid-1800s, the hard-working members of the Larson family find time to celebrate Kirsten's tenth birthday. 52 Y
Happy Birthday, Molly! Tripp, Valerie 3.5 1 When an English girl comes to stay at Molly's during World War II, she and Molly learn to bridge their differences and ultimately enjoy a wonderful, mutual birthday party. 57 Y
Happy Birthday, Samantha! Tripp, Valerie 3.7 1 A ten-year-old girl discovers the modern delights of turn-of-the-century New York City when she travels there with her grandmother. 56 Y
Happy Birthday, Thomas! Awdry, W. 1.1 0.5 Thomas the train engine thinks that all the other engines are too busy to help him celebrate his birthday, but he is in for a surprise. 29
Happy Easter, Dear Dragon Hillert, Margaret 0.9 0.5 A boy and his dragon celebrate Easter by enjoying spring flowers, coloring eggs, hunting for Easter eggs, and going to Church. 31 Y
Harriet the Spy Fitzhugh, Louise 4.5 8 Harriet's notebook of her feelings about classmates and neighbors is found by her classmates. 298 Y
Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! Fox, Mem 2.3 0.5 When a young girl has a series of mishaps at home one Saturday, her mother tries not to lose her temper, but does not quite succeed. 30
Harry Goes to Day Camp Ziefert, James 1.5 0.5 An early reader about going to day camp. 29 Y
Harry S. Truman Hargrove, Jim 7.9 2 Traces the life and political career of the statesman from Missouri, who became President of the United States following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945. 89 Y
Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm Nolen, Jerdine 3.8 0.5 A child ventures out in the middle of the night to see how Harvey Potter grows his wonderful balloons. 29 Y
Harvey's Horrible Snake Disaster Clifford, Eth 4.4 3 When Harvey's cousin brings a snake to his house for the weekend, Harvey knows he's headed for disaster. 108 Y
Hat, The Brett, Jan 2.6 0.5 When Lisa hangs her woolen clothes in the sun to air them out for winter, the hedgehog, to the amusement of the other animals, ends up wearing a stocking on his head. 28
Hatchet Paulsen, Gary 5.7 7 After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends 54 days in the wilderness, learning to survive initially with only the aid of a hatchet given to him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce. 195 Y
Hattie and the Wild Waves Cooney, Barbara 4.6 0.5 A young Brooklyn girl from a wealthy German American Family dreams of becoming an artist. 34 Y
Haunted Cabin Mystery Warner, Gertrude Chandler 4 2 The Alden children travel on a Mississippi paddle wheel steamer to visit an old family friend in his cabin near Hannibal, Missouri, and try to discover who is responsible for the mysterious activities near the house. 121 Y
Haunted Clubhouse, The Leavitt, Caroline 4 4 Wishbone, Joe, Samantha, and David set out to prove that the clubhouse is not haunted that someone is just trying to scare them away. 142
Haunted Fort, The Dixon, Franklin W. 5.6 5 A long-distance telephone call from Chet Morton's uncle summons Frank and Joe Hardy and their staunch pal Chet to a summer art school located near old Fort Senandaga, which is reputed to be inhabited by a ghost. 176 Y
Haunted Hotel, The Roy, Ron 3.4 1 When the guests of the Shangri-la Hotel are scared away by a white-haired female ghost, Dink and his friends investigate the mystery. 87 Y
Haunted Mask II, The Stine, R.L. 3.3 3 Steve Boswell will never forget Carly Beth's Halloween mask. It was so gross, so terrifying. 124 Y
Haunted School, The Stine, R.L. 3 3 A boy moves to a new school and everyone is strangely grey. 117 Y
Haunting of Hawthorne, The Schraff, Anne 3.8 3 Is talented, charming newcomer Basil really a mysterious avenger? 125
Have You Seen Hyacinth Macaw? Giff, Patricia Reilly 3.6 3 Junior detective Abby Jones and her pal Potsie become involved in a series of lighthearted adventures. A great story for all those young readers who love a mystery. 134 Y
Hawaii McNair, Sylvia 8.5 3 Illustrated introduction to Hawaii's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Hawk, I'm Your Brother Baylor, Byrd 3.6 0.5 Lyrical storybook with spacious illustrations and poetic text. 42 Y
Hawks for Kids/Hawk Magic for Kids Matteson, Sumner 5.4 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of hawks in general, and of the Cooper's Hawk in particular. 48
Haymeadow, The Paulsen, Gary 5.4 6 Fourteen-year-old John comes of age and gains self-reliance during the summer he spends up in the Wyoming mountains tending his father's herd of sheep. 195 Y
Headless Cupid, The Snyder, Zilpha Keatley 5.3 8 The four Stanley children are amazed and enchanted when Amanda and her crow come to live with them . . . but is she really a witch? 203
Headless Ghost, The Stine, R.L. 3.2 2 Everyone knows that Hill House is haunted by a boy with no head. 113
Hear That Whistle Blow Schraff, Anne 5 3 The Great Depression is smothering America, and Hack Proctor has to put his dreams of becoming a doctor aside to help his parents. 119
Heckedy Peg Wood, Audrey 3.2 0.5 Seven children are turned into seven types of food, and only their mother can break the spell. 29 Y
Hedgehogs in the Closet Carris, Joan 4.2 4 Unhappy with his family's move to England, eleven-year-old Nick slowly begins to thrive in the very British setting of his new home and school. 186
Heidi Spyri, Johanna 8.2 16 An orphan sent to live with her grandfather learns to love both the old man and the Swiss Alps and becomes homesick when she goes to the city to be a companion to an invalid. 295 Y
Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle MacDonald, Betty 5.2 4 Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle cures a show-off, crybaby, bully, whisperer, and slowpoke. 125 Y
Hello, My Name Is Scrambled Eggs Gilson, Jamie 4 4 In this sequel to Harvey, the Beer Can King, Harvey attempts to Americanize the son of a Vietnamese family who has moved to his town. 159 Y
Henny-Penny Ziefert, Harriet 1.5 0.5 The adventure of Henny-Penny on her way to tell the king the sky is falling and the characters she meets on the journey. 30 Y
Henry and Beezus Cleary, Beverly 4.6 4 Accompanied by friend Beezus, bubble-gum tycoon Henry schemes to get a bike of his own. 192 Y
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps Rylant, Cynthia 2.6 0.5 Henry worries about what will happen to his big dog Mudge during their visit to his grandmother's house in the country. 40 Y
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend Rylant, Cynthia 2.4 0.5 A wet weekend is transformed by a family project. 40 Y
Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night Rylant, Cynthia 2.2 0.5 Henry, his big dog Mudge, and his parents go on a quiet camping trip to Big Bear Lake, enjoying the clean smell of trees and wonderful green dreams. 40
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind Rylant, Cynthia 2.3 0.5 A big storm frightens Mudge the dog, and Henry comes to the rescue. 40 Y
Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days Rylant, Cynthia 2.8 0.5 In the winter, Henry and his dog Mudge play in the snow, share a family Christmas dinner, and gather around a crackling winter fireplace. 48 Y
Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon Rylant, Cynthia 2.3 0.5 In the autumn, Henry and his big dog Mudge watch the leaves turn, meet with some Halloween spooks and share Thanksgiving dinner. 48 Y
Henry and Ribsy Cleary, Beverly 4.6 3 Henry Huggins and his dog, Ribsy, go fishing and end up as wet as the huge salmon they try to catch. 192 Y
Henry and the Paper Route Cleary, Beverly 5.3 4 His heart set on having a paper route, Henry Huggins is sidetracked by various interesting and funny distractions. 192 Y
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg Johnson, D.B. 2.1 0.5 While his friend works hard to earn the train fare to Fitchburg, young Henry Thoreau walks the thirty miles through woods and fields, enjoying nature. 29 Y
Henry Huggins Cleary, Beverly 4.7 3 Third grader Henry Huggins acquires a flea-bitten but charming dog named Ribsy. 155 Y
Henry Reed, Inc. Robertson, Keith 5.5 8 Fourteen-year-old Henry Reed and his friend Midge Glass turn Grover's Corner, New Jersey, upside down when they open a research business. 239
Henry Reed's Baby-Sitting Service Robertson, Keith 5.1 6 Back in Grover's Corners, N.J. for the summer, Henry and his partner Midge establish a baby sitting service and find a disappearing child and a peacock among their charges. 204
Henry's Awful Mistake Quackenbush, Robert 2.4 0.5 Henry the Duck tries all sorts of methods to rid his kitchen of an ant before his guest comes to supper. 42 Y
Henry's Important Date Quackenbush, Robert 2.8 0.5 Due to circumstances beyond his control, Henry arrives at Clara's birthday party just before he thinks it will end. 48 Y
Herbert Hoover Clinton, Susan 8.2 2 A biography of Herbert Hoover, mining engineer, millionaire businessman, director of food relief in Europe after World War I, Secretary of Commerce, and thirty-first President of the United States. 89 Y
Herbie Jones Kline, Suzy 3.5 2 Herbie is elated at being promoted from the lowest reading group in his third- grade class, but it means leaving his best friend behind. 95 Y
Hercules Doesn't Pull Teeth Dadey/Jones 3.7 1 Could the dentist really be Hercules, the strongest man in the world? 70
Here We Go Round the Year Moncure, Jane Belk 1.8 0.5 Twelve little teddy bears describe the weather and activities with each month of the year. 31 Y
Hero and the Crown, The McKinley, Robin 7 15 A return to the kingdom of Damar where the girl-warrior, Arien, wields the power of the Blue Sword. 227 Y
Hey! Get Off Our Train Burningham, John 2.4 0.5 At bedtime, a young boy takes a trip on his toy train and rescues several endangered animals. 43
Hey, Al Yorinks, Arthur 2.1 0.5 Al and his dog, tired of life in their one-room apartment, are taken to bird paradise by a big purple bird. 26 Y
Hidden Children, The Greenfeld, Howard 6.7 5 The true stories of Jewish children who survived the Holocaust by hiding their ethnic identity. 111 Y
Hidden Staircase, The Keene, Carolyn 5.5 6 Nancy is off to solve another case, this time in a haunted house. 182 Y
Hide-and-Seek Word Bird Moncure, Jane Belk 1.2 0.5 This book uses simple vocabulary to depict Word Bird's game with Papa. 32 Y
High King, The Alexander, Lloyd 6.1 11 When the sword of Dyrnwyn falls into the hands of Arawn Death-Lord, Taran and his friends raise an army to march against him. 304 Y
High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat...Angel Food Cake, The Willard, Nancy 4.2 1 As she is preparing a special angelfood cake for her mother's birthday, a girl is surprised by three angels who have dropped in for a taste. 52 Y
Hippopotamus (African Animals Discovery) Stone, Lynn M. 3.9 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the hippopotamus. 24 Y
Hippos (Creative Ed.) Brust, Beth Wagner 4.4 0.5 This book describes the two different types of hippos, how they swim, what they eat, and how they live in herds. 24 Y
Hit-Away Kid, The Christopher, Matt 3.8 1 Barry McGee, hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, enjoys winning so much that he has a tendency to bend the rules; then the dirty tactics of the pitcher on a rival team give him a new perspective on sports ethics. 60
Hitty: Her First Hundred Years Field, Rachel 7.1 11 Hitty is a doll of great charm and real character whose memoirs are full of her thrilling adventures on land and sea. 207 Y
Hobie Hanson, You're Weird Gilson, Jamie 4.5 5 No matter what Hobie does on his summer vacation, Molly Bosco always seems to be there. 169
Homeless Bird Whelan, Gloria 5.3 5 When thirteen-year-old Koly enters into an ill-fated arranged marriage, she must either suffer a destiny dictated by India's tradition or find the courage to oppose it. 216 Y
Homer Price McCloskey, Robert 6.6 4 Ingenious young Homer Price captures thieves, solves mysteries, and helps people in trouble. 149 Y
Homer Sweet Homer Jablonski, Carla 4.5 4 Wishbone gets kidnapped and his favorite tree is in danger of being bulldozed. He imagines himself as Odysseus as he struggles to return to his homeland. 143
Homesick, My Own Story Fritz, Jean 5.1 6 Autobiography of Jean Fritz, illustrated with drawings and photographs, covering her life from her birth in China to the present. 163
Hoof Beat Bryant, Bonnie 4.8 4 Lisa has been hired to write "Hoof Beat," a weekly column about riding for the local paper. 133
Hooples' Horrible Holiday, The Manes, Stephen 4.2 4 Alvin Hoople travels with his family to spend Thanksgiving at his grandparents' house, where a power failure and the most unusual turkey ever create a memorable holiday visit. 121
Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! Seuss/Prelutsky 3.8 0.5 The students of Diffendoofer School celebrate their unusual teachers and curriculum. 36 Y
Hooray for the Golly Sisters! Byars, Betsy 2.4 0.5 In continued adventures, May-May and Rose take their traveling road show to more audiences. 64 Y
Hooway for Wodney Wat Lester, Helen 3.1 0.5 All his classmates make fun of Rodney because he can't pronounce his name, but it is Rodney's speech impediment that drives away the class bully. 32 Y
Hop on Pop Seuss, Dr. 1.5 0.5 Pairs of rhyming words are introduced and used in simple sentences, such as "Day, Play. We play all day. Night. Fight. We fight all night.'" 64 Y
Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores Howe, James 2.6 0.5 Three mice friends learn that the best clubs include everyone. 29 Y
Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise Kline, Suzy 2.9 0.5 When their teacher ends up in the hospital, the members of class 2B find a way to include her in their holiday celebration. 54 Y
Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom Kline, Suzy 2.8 1 On the last day of second grade, Song Lee's party at the local amusement park forces Harry to face his fear of elevators when he is expected to ride the Drop of Doom. 58 Y
Horrible Harry and the Dungeon Kline, Suzy 3.1 1 It's almost summer vacation and the students in room 2B are having trouble concentrating on their butterfly project until a frightening-looking new teacher comes to supervise the suspension room. 58 Y
Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding Kline, Suzy 2.9 0.5 As Valentine's Day approaches, the students in room 2B are preoccupied with the kickball and a possible wedding between Horrible Harry and Song Lee. 52 Y
Horrible Harry and the Purple People Kline, Suzy 2.9 0.5 Horrible Harry returns to the spotlight with the purple people, mysterious beings that only he can see. 53 Y
Horrible Holidays, The Wood, Audrey 2.1 0.5 The holidays are horrible for Alf because they are the days he has to spend with his obnoxious cousin Mert. 48 Y
Horror at Camp Jellyjam, The Stine, R.L. 3.2 3 Two kids end up at a weird sports camps. 128 Y
Horse and His Boy, The Lewis, C.S. 5.8 8 A Talking Horse and a boy prince save Narnia from invasion. 241 Y
Horse and Pony Breeds Budd, Jackie 7.9 2 This book highlights beautiful and unusual breeds of horses and ponies, from tough native ponies around the world to the heavy horses that pull their weight for a living. 64
Horse and Pony Care Budd, Jackie 6.3 1 This book explains the feeding, grooming, handling, and care of horses and ponies, including some common ailments, first aid, and travel hints. 64
Horse and Pony Jumping Budd, Jackie 6.3 1 This book describes the different steps in learning how to jump when riding a horse. 64
Horse and Pony Tack Budd, Jackie 6.5 1 This book discusses saddles, bridles, bits, blankets, and other kinds of equipment used when riding and caring for horses and ponies. 64
Horse for Hannah, A Hubbard, Coleen 4.5 2 Although at first unhappy that her birthday present is a trip to England and not a horse, Hannah falls in love with and England Hackney and is distressed that she may have to leave the gentle horse behind. 121
Horse Play Bryant, Bonnie 4.6 4 Stevie overhears a conversation that tells her the riding instructor is in financial trouble. Can the Saddle Club find a way to help? 134
Horse Show Bryant, Bonnie 4.8 5 The Saddle Club is thrilled when they get to attend the American Horse Show, where they meet a young actor who they agree to teach to ride. 135
Horse Wise Bryant, Bonnie 4.8 4 The Pine Hallow Stables has decided to start a pony club, and the girls think it's a chance to improve their knowledge. 131
Horton Hatches the Egg Seuss, Dr. 3.1 0.5 When a lazy bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, she asks Horton, the elephant, to sit on her egg. He goes through all sorts of hazards until he is rewarded for doing what he said he would. 30 Y
Horton Hears a Who! Seuss, Dr. 3.3 0.5 A city of Whos on a speck of dust are threatened with destruction until the smallest Who of all helps convince Horton's friends that Whos really exist. 60 Y
Hot and Cold Summer, The Hurwitz, Johanna 4.2 3 Rory and Derek are best friends, but with everyone wanting them to include Bolivia, the new girl, their friendship might be put to the test. 158 Y
Hot-Air Henry Calhoun, Mary 3.6 0.5 A sassy Siamese cat stows away on a hot air balloon and ends up taking a fur-raising flight across the mountains. 38 Y
Hound of the Baskervilles (Unabridged), The Doyle, Arthur Conan 8.3 11 Sherlock Holmes and Watson set out to solve the mystery that had haunted the Baskerville family for years and had recently occurred again. 246
Hour of the Olympics Osborne, Mary Pope 3.3 1 The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games. 70 Y
House for Hermit Crab, A Carle, Eric 3.7 0.5 A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels. 26 Y
House for Little Red, A Hillert, Margaret 0.8 0.5 A boy and his father build a dog house together. 30 Y
House in the Snow, The Engh, M.J. 4.6 4 Benjamin and Mackie try to help seven boys that have been kidnapped and held inside a haunted house by invisible robbers who appear to have invisible powers. 132 Y
House of Dies Drear, The Hamilton, Virginia 4.8 9 This mystery concerns an African-American boy's move to Drear House, which had once played a part in the Underground Railroad. 279 Y
House of Sixty Fathers, The De Jong, Meindert 5.5 6 A young Chinese boy and his pet pig are separated from his parents when Japanese soldiers invade his country. 189 Y
House on Hackman's Hill, The Nixon, Joan Lowery 4.6 4 Jeff and Debbie make their way to the old Hackman mansion to look for a stolen Egyptian mummy that old Mr. Karsten has told them about--and for which they could get a $10,000 reward. They are soon trapped in the house with a mummy that lives! 126 Y
House on the Cliff, The Dixon, Franklin W. 5.4 5 Frank and Joe manage to escape from a hostage situation with a band of smugglers and, of course, solve another mystery. 180 Y
House That Jack's Friends Built, The Thompson, Gare 2.2 0.5 The fairy tale of the house that Jack built, with a humorous side. 16
House Without a Christmas Tree, The Rock, Gail 4.9 3 Ten-year old Addie Mills feels cheated, since year after year her father hasn't let her have a Christmas tree. What's worse, he refuses to give her a reason. Addie finds a way to make her dream come true. But what will her father say? 87 Y
Houseboat Mystery Warner, Gertrude Chandler 3.4 3 Floating down a lazy river, Benny finds a blackmail scheme in progress. 128 Y
How Animals Move Barre, Michel 6.1 1 This book describes the various methods of getting around used by different animals and why and how they move as they do. 48
How Animals Protect Themselves Barre, Michel 6 1 This book discusses some of the different ways animals provide shelter for themselves and protect themselves from predators, from bird's nests and beehives to camouflage and porcupine quills. 48
How Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail? Bailey, Linda 3.8 5 Stevie and her partner Jesse have to keep Jesse's uncle out of jail. 163 Y
How Can I Be a Detective If I Have to Baby-sit? Bailey, Linda 3.7 5 While staying with her father at a tree-planting camp in the Canadian wilderness, twelve-year-old Stevie discovers that she can combine baby-sitting with detective work. 157 Y
How Come the Best Clues Are Always in the Garbage? Bailey, Linda 3.9 5 When a thief steals money from her mom's Garbage Busters project, Stephanie, a sixth-grader, identifies herself as "Stevie Diamond, Detective" and sets off to find the culprit. 175 Y
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? Yolen, Jane 1.6 0.5 This book is brimming with humor and familiar goodnight antics. Here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime. 29 Y
How I Learned to Fly Stine, R.L. 2.9 3 Jack wanted to get back at Wilson, but things are getting scary on earth. 123
How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story Bunting, Eve 3.1 0.5 Refugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to America, where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving. 30 Y
How Much Is a Million? Schwartz, David M. 3.4 0.5 Examples from Marvelosissimo the Magician explain the concepts a million, a billion, and a trillion. 34 Y
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Seuss, Dr. 3 0.5 The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village; but much to his surprise, it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents? 50 Y
How to Eat Fried Worms Rockwell, Thomas 3.5 2 Billy accepts the challenge to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days when his friend bets fifty dollars that he cannot do it. 115 Y
How to Kill a Monster Stine, R.L. 2.9 2 Gretchen and Clark don't think things could get much worse while they are staying at Grandma and Grandpa's house. 112 Y
How Yossi Beat the Evil Urge Chaikin, Miriam 3.7 1 Yossi, a young Chassidic Jew, sings his way to triumph when the Evil Urge lands him in trouble. 42
How You Were Born Cole, Joanna 4.5 0.5 Text and photographs explain how a baby is conceived, how it grows inside a mother's womb, and how it is born. 48 Y
Howliday Inn Howe, James 4 4 While investigating the horrible howling that emanates from Chateau Bow Wow, Chester the Cat and Harold the Dog stumble on a mystery involving some suspicious disappearances and maybe murder. 195 Y
Hubble Space Telescope (A True Book), The Sipiera, Paul/Diane 6 0.5 Describes how the Hubble Space Telescope was placed into orbit and how it has brought us more information about outer space. 48 Y
Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure Peet, Bill 4.7 0.5 A riotously funny picture-book tale about how the animals come to Hubert the Lion's aid when a spark ignites his hair, sending him stubbleheaded and humiliated into hiding. 38 Y
Hucklebug Cosgrove, Stephen 3.8 0.5 Hucklebug discovers that life in bug village isn't so bad after all. 28 Y
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man McClung, Robert M. 6.2 6 A fictionalized biography of the legendary hero of the Old West, who, as a fur trapper in 1823, survived an attack by a grizzly bear. 157 Y
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