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SCRIMGER, RICHARD
FROM CHARLIE’S POINT OF VIEW
“Charlie’s dad is accused of being the
masked thief who has been robbing
neighborhood cash machines, but Charlie
is convinced he is innocent. With his
friend Bernadette, he sets out to prove
Dad’s innocence, confronting a huge
cast of suspects….Readers will rush to
find out whodunit, but they’ll come
away with more than the answer to the
mystery; they’ll clearly grasp that people
are more than what they seem to be.”
—Booklist
Rec: BL, C, PW, SLJ, V
4 3/8 x 7 1/8 224 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240818-6 $6.99
SEREDY, KATE
THE GOOD MASTER
“From the time Cousin Kate arrives from
Budapest, having been packed off by her
father because he simply couldn’t put up
with her wild antics any longer, the story
is agog with unexpected happenings.”
—Christian Science Monitor
Rec: AN, BL, CE, CSM, E, H, HG, TE, W
Newbery Medal
4 3/8 x 7 1/8 200 pp. 1986
978-0-14-030133-5 $5.99
THE SINGING TREE
“A spontaneous, lively tale of life on a
great ranch on the Hungarian plains.”
—The New York Times “A stirring
book.” —School Library Journal
Rec: AN, NYT, SLJ
Newbery Honor
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 256 pp. 1990
978-0-14-034543-8 $6.99
THE WHITE STAG
The epic story of the migration of the
Huns and Magyars from Asia to Europe
with “the wonder of a fairy tale, the
stirring romance of heroic legend...the
color, atmosphere, and poetry of this
artist’s retelling of the story of Attila.”
(The New York Times)
Rec: AN, AS, BL, C, CE, E, H, HG, NYT, SLJ, TE, W
Newbery Medal
4 3/8 x 7 1/8 96 pp. 1979
978-0-14-031258-4 $4.99
SHERLOCK, PATTI
LETTERS FROM WOLFIE
Mark can hardly imagine life without his
dog, Wolfie. But in 1969, the Vietnam
War is still raging, and when Mark
learns that the army needs scout dogs,
he decides to send Wolfie...Inspired by
real events, this is a heartbreaking story
about sacrifice, loyalty, and the complex
meanings of patriotism. “This story will
stay with readers long after the final page
is turned.” —School Library Journal
Rec: BL, C, PW, SLJ, V
5 1/16 x 7 7/8 240 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240358-7 $6.99
SHIPTON, PAUL
BUG MULDOON
The Garden of Fear
Illustrated by Elwood Smith
“An unusual plot, interesting characters,
and an exciting adventure will keep readers
turning the pages. This book revolves
around the life of a garden detective, a
beetle named Bug. He is taken to see
the Queen Ant, who asks him to locate a
secret group of ant individualists that are
threatening the existence of the whole
colony. Although the plot begins simply
enough, unpredictable twists and turns
will keep readers guessing.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 7/8 144 pp. 2003
978-0-14-230242-2 $5.99
SIMON, SEYMOUR
THE PAPER AIRPLANE BOOk
Illustrated by Byron Barton
“The principles of flight and airplane
design are elucidated in this book of
entertaining experiments with paper
airplanes.”
Rec: AS, BL, C, CS, E, HG, LC, NS, SLJ, TE, W
—Booklist
7 1/8 x 8 7/8 48 pp. 1976
978-0-14-030925-6 $6.99
PETS IN A JAR
Illustrated by Betty Fraser
“Not only a simple how-to book for
would-be pet owners but also an on-thespot
observer’s guide to small wildlife.
Elegantly illustrated, this is a must for
young naturalists.”
—School Library JournalH
Rec: BL, CE, CS, E, H, HG, LC, NS, R, SLJH, W
7 1/2 x 9 96 pp. 1979
978-0-14-049186-9 $6.99
SMITH, CHARLES R., JR.
RIMSHOTS
Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms
“Mixing poetry, memoir, short fiction,
and photography, Smith pays a
fast-break tribute to the pleasures and
pains of b-ball....” —Kirkus “All of the
superb dual-toned photographs depict
young men. Once students and teachers
become aware of this title, it will bounce
right off the shelves.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, K, PWH, SLJ
10 x 10 32 pp. 2000
978-0-14-056678-9 $6.99
SMITH, DODI
101 DALMATIONS
Pongo the dalmatian and his wife Missis
undertake a daring expedition to rescue
their fifteen puppies from the clutches of
the vicious Cruella de Vil.
5 1/16 x 7 7/8 192 pp. 1989
978-0-14-034034-1 $5.99
SMITH, ROBERT KIMMEL
CHOCOLATE FEVER
Henry loves chocolate so much, it
practically runs through his veins. So
it comes as a shock when he suddenly
breaks out in chocolaty brown spots and
is diagnosed with...Chocolate Fever.
And, rather than be poked and prodded
by doctors, Henry runs away, starting
the adventure of a lifetime. “It’s all quite
preposterous and lots of laughs.”
—Publishers Weekly
Rec: PW, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 96 pp. 2006
978-0-14-240595-6 $4.99
SMITH, ROLAND
SEA OTTER RESCUE
The Aftermath of an Oil Spill
“Smith recounts the grounding of the
Valdez and his firsthand experiences as
part of the Seward Otter Rescue Center....Smith
provides a fascinating look at
dedicated individuals improvising tools
and techniques in a desperate attempt to
help the otters....clear action-filled color
photos....Inspirational and sobering.”
—Kirkus Includes a 10-year anniversary
update by the author.
Rec: AAAS, APR, BL, C, CE, H, HG, K, NS, R, SLJ
8 x 10 64 pp. 1999
978-0-14-056621-5 $6.99
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