Lisa Bledsoe's Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780399231872 | The Earth Giant | MELVIN BURGESS | When Peter and his sister discover a giant extraterrestrial hidden beneath the earth, they become friends and conspirators despite the tremendous risks involved. | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers |
| 9780399241802 | The Elf Of Union Square | Jan Carr | Disgusted with the cleanliness and kindness of the new-and-improved Union Square Park, Hiram the Elf decides to use his mischief to get the folks fighting again in order to bring it back to the good old dirty days filled with chaos. | Putnam Juvenile |
| 9780590459433 | The Great Trash Bash | Loreen Leedy | The animal citizens of Beaston discover better ways to recycle and control their trash. | Scholastic |
| 9781338541687 | The Greatest Adventure | Tony Piedra | "Eliot's grandfather, El Capitan, has retired from the sea, and after listening to his grandfather's stories, Eliot is ready for an adventure--so they set out together to find one they can share."--. | |
| 9780670016624 | The Last Kids On Earth And The Zombie Parade | Brallier, Max | After The Monster Apocalypse, Jack Sullivan Has Been Having An Awesome Time Living In A Tree House With His Three Best Friends. But When Zombies Start Mysteriously Disappearing, Jack And His Friends Suspect That An Extremely Evil Force Is At Work-- | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| The Last Mapmaker | ||||
| 9780590414272 | The Magic School Bus | Joanna Cole | A special field trip on the magic school bus gives a look at major parts of the body and how they work. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781602185746 | The Magic School Bus, Inside the Human Body | Cole | ||
| 9780064405058 | The Magician's Nephew (Rpkg) (Narnia) | C. S. Lewis | HarperTrophy | |
| 9781250196729 | The Midnight Children | Dan Gemeinhart | The #1 New York Times and Indie bestseller!From Dan Gemeinhart, the acclaimed author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, comes an extraordinary story about a family of runaways who take up residence in a small town, and the outcast boy who finds his voice and his people―perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Kate DiCamillo."Dan Gemeinhart’s best yet and that’s saying something." ―Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of The Bridge HomeIn the dead of night, a truck arrives in Slaughterville, a small town curiously named after its windowless slaughterhouse. Seven mysterious kids with suitcases step out of the vehicle and into an abandoned home on a dead-end street, looking over their shoulders to make sure they aren't noticed.But Ravani Foster covertly witnesses their arrival from his bedroom window. Timid and lonely, Ravani is eager to learn everything he can about his new neighbors: What secrets are they hiding? And most mysterious of all...where are the adults?Yet amid this shadowy group of children, Ravani finds an unexpected friend in the warm and gutsy Virginia. But with this friendship comes secrets revealed―and danger. When Ravani learns of a threat to his new friends, he must fight to keep them safe, or lose the only person who has ever understood him.Full of wonder, friendship, and mystery, The Midnight Children explores the meaning of "home," what makes a family, and what it takes to find the courage to believe in yourself.* "A story of fierce friendship, bravery, loyalty, and finding―or making―a place to belong." ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Equal parts Kate DiCamillo and Shirley Jackson, this book is unlike anything else I've ever read―you will love it." ―Jonathan Auxier, New York Times-bestselling author of Night Gardener and Sweep: the Story of a Girl and her Monster | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| 9780763625894 | The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane | Kate DiCamillo | A timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo, complete with stunning full-color plates by Bagram Ibatoulline, honors the enduring power of love.Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely.And then, one day, he was lost.Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again. | Candlewick |
| 9781481460019 | The Misadventures Of Max Crumbly 1: Locker Hero (1) | Rachel Renée Russell | Meet Max Crumbly in this series from #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renée Russell!Max Crumbly is about to face the scariest place he’s ever been: South Ridge Middle School.There’s a lot that’s great about his new school, but there’s also one big problem—Doug, the school bully whose hobby is stuffing Max in his locker. If only Max could be like the hero in his favorite comics. Unfortunately, Max’s uncanny, almost superhuman ability to smell pizza from a block away won’t exactly save any lives or foil bad guys.But that doesn’t mean Max won’t do his best to be the hero his school needs! | Aladdin |
| 9780590415262 | The Mud Pony | A poor boy becomes a powerful leader when Mother Earth turns his mud pony into a real one, but after the pony turns back to mud, he must find his own strength. | Scholastic Inc. | |
| 9780394815008 | The Phantom Tollbooth | Norton Juster | “Comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet.” --Phillip Pullman, New York Times bestselling author of His Dark MaterialsWith almost 5 million copies sold in the 60 years since it was published, generations of readers have journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic.Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason.Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams! | Random House childrens books |
| 9781602185579 | The Reef | Sopris West Educational Services Cambium Learning | Cambium Learning, Sopris West Educational Services | |
| 9780545665858 | The Secret of Midway | Steve Watkins | When Anderson and his friends discover a trunk full of old military memorabilia, the ghost of a World War II sailor visits them, asking for help to solve a seventy-year old mystery. | |
| The Tale Of The Manderin Ducks | ||||
| The Teeny Tiny Women | ||||
| 9781452128726 | The Templeton Twins Make A Scene: Book 2 | Ellis Weiner | With its kid-perfect humor and dynamic illustrations, Book 1 of the hilarious Templeton Twins series left young readers clamoring for more. And now with Book 2 in paperback, readers will once again revel in drama, silliness, and suspense as the twins (and their ridiculous dog) plot to thwart the dastardly Dean brothers in order to save their father's invention as well as their father (and the dog). Oh yes, there is sure to be another recipe. This time for guacamole. Or is it coleslaw? | Chronicle Books |
| 9780374479558 | The Treasure | Uri Shulevitz | Three times a voice comes to Isaac in his dreams and tells him to go to the capital city and look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace. Feeling a little foolish perhaps, but determined to see for himself if the dream is true, Isaac sets out on his long journey. What he finds makes a surprising and heart-warming ending to this retelling of a well-known folk tale. In a few words, Cadelcott Medal winner Uri Shulevitz draws a man who is innocent enough to have faith in a dream, and wise enough to understand the greatest reward of all. Isaac's solitary journey, his arrival at hte vast city, and his discovery there are all enriched by Mr. Shulevitz's beautifully detailed illustrations, which masterfully capture the spirit of the original tale while keeping it simple enough for the very youngest reader. The Treasure is a 1980 Caldecott Honor Book and a 1979 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year. | Square Fish |