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LERAGIS, PETER
DRAMA CLUB
In the spirit of High School Musical, for
the Ridgefield High School Drama Club,
drama is more than a school play, it’s
about passion and dreams and the future.
#1: THE FALL MUSICAL ❖
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 224 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240886-5 $7.99
#2: THE BIG PRODUCTION ❖
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 224 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240887-2 $7.99
LESTER, JULIUS
LONG JOURNEY HOME
Stories from Black History
Renowned storyteller, Julius Lester
captures the essence of African-American
history in six timeless stories about slavery
that are based on historical fact.
Rec: BKL, BL, C, CE, CS, E, H, K, LC, NYT, PW, SLJH, W
National Book Award
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 160 pp. 1998
978-0-14-038981-4 $4.99
TO BE A SLAVE
Illustrated by Tom Feelings
“Julius Lester has assembled from the
words of slaves and his own pointed but
unobtrusive commentary one of the
most powerful documents to appear in
children’s literature.’’
—School Library JournalH
Rec: AN, B, BL, C, CLJ, CS, E, H, K, NYT, SLJH, T, TE, W
Newbery Honor
6 x 9 176 pp. 2000
978-0-14-131001-5
Puffin Modern Classic
$5.99
5 x 7 176 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240386-0 $5.99
See index for more titles by Julius Lester.
See index for more titles by Tom Feelings.
LEVINE, ELLEN
FREEDOM’S CHILDREN
Young Civil Rights Activists
Tell Their Own Stories
In this inspiring collection of true stories,
thirty African-Americas who were
children or teenagers in the 1950s and
1960s talk about what it was like for
them to fight segregation in the South.
“Remarkable testimonials to the the
courage and commitment of these young
people...A must for all collections.”
—School Library JournalH
Rec: BKL, BLH, BRLT, C, KH, NYT, PWH, SLJH, TE, W
6 x 9 192 pp. 2000
978-0-698-11870-6 $7.99
LEVITHAN, DAVID
MARLY’S GHOST ❖
Illustrated by Brian Selznick
When Ben’s girlfriend, Marly, dies, he
feels his life is over, so as Valentine’s Day
approaches, it makes sense that this day
leaves Ben bitter and hollow. However,
the ghost of Marly arrives to take Ben on
a journey of Valentine’s Days past, present,
and future, and change Ben forever.
“The magical realism is powerful.”
—Booklist
Rec: BL, C, K, PW, SLJ
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 176 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240912-1 $6.99
LEVITIN, SONIA
ROOM IN THE HEART
“Levitin presents a fully fleshed-out story
of the Danish Jews’ miraculous escape
from the Nazis as seen primarily through
the alternating narratives of two young
people…The dangers of the time are
never far from the surface, and the story
has immediacy because of the feelings
readers will have for the characters.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, H, K, SLJ
4 1/4 x 7 304 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240339-6 $7.99
LEVY, MARILYN
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
Thirteen-year-old Kisha’s life in an Oakland
housing project changes dramatically
when Darrell, the new director of
the community center, starts a track team
for the girls in her neighborhood.
Rec: AY, BL, C, CS, SLJ, V
4 3/16 x 6 3/4 224 pp. 1997
978-0-698-11608-5 $5.99
LUBAR, DAVID
SLEEPING FRESHMEN NEVER LIE
Starting high school is never easy. Seniors
take your lunch money. Girls you’ve
known forever are suddenly beautiful
and unattainable.The guys you grew
up with are drifting away.And you can
never get enough sleep. Could there
be a worse time for Scott’s mother to
announce she’s pregnant? “[A] solidly
enjoyable read sprinkled with laughs,
puzzles, a few groans, some oh-I-getit
nods, and generally good geeky fun
throughout.” —Bulletin of the
Center for Children’s BooksH
Rec: BL, CH, K, SLJH, VH
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 288 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240780-6 $6.99
See index for more titles by David Lubar.
LUNN, JANET
THE ROOT CELLAR
Sent to live with odd relatives, Rose Larkin
is lonely and unhappy until she discovers
an old root cellar—and stumbles
into the 1860s. There she encounters
unexpected dangers, and embarks on a
thrilling adventure that will change the
way she views her own world. A satisfying
blend of time-travel fantasy and Civil
War history, this compelling story will
delight the imagination. “A fast-paced,
readable novel.” —School Library Journal
Rec: AN, BKL, BLH, H, K, PW, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 240 pp. 1996
978-0-14-038036-1 $5.99
MADISON, BENNETT
LULU DARk CAN SEE
THROUGH WALLS
“With a flip buoyancy that bops off
the page, Lulu Dark and her buddies
tackle purse snatchers, apathetic police
detectives, society matrons, and murderers
with aplomb. Halo City is also a
big player in this book, evoking scenes
of Gotham City and all of its character.
Teens searching for a lighthearted
mystery will adore Lulu, and they will
eagerly await the next installment in the
series.” —School Library Journal
Rec: BL, C, SLJ, V
5 x 7 272 pp. 2006
978-1-59514-104-0 $5.99
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