J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/CLEARY,B
Beezus' biggest problem was her 4 year old sister Ramona. Even though Beezus knew sisters were supposed to love each other, with a sister like Ramona, it seemed impossible.

Y/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/CLEMENTS,A
The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Frindle" pens a novel about a young girl in the sixth grade who corresponds with children in Afghanistan, and the discoveries they make about their communities and themselves. Illustrations.

J/FIC/CLEMENTS,A
Of all Nick's ideas, the frindle is his most successful. It's a pen, or what used to be called a pen. Soon, much of the nation is crazy about frindles--except for Mrs. Granger, Nick's teacher, who, although she doesn't realize it, was the inspiration for the idea. …More

J/FICTION/COLLINS,S
When Gregor falls through a grate in his apartment building, he's hurtled into the dark Underland, a world that is on the brink of war. But his arrival is no accident--a prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future.

J/FIC/CREECH,S
This heartwarming tale of love, life, and friendship by the Newbery Medalist tells the story of how Granny Torrelli's warm words and secret recipes mend a rift between 12-year-old Rosie and her best friend. …More

J/FIC/DICAMILLO,K
Ten-year-old Opal describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen because of her big, ugly dog, Winn-Dixie. A Newbery Honor Book. …More

2004 Newbery Award Winner
2006 VSBA 4-6 Winner
2005 Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Grades 3-5
2004-2005 Maine Student Book Award Winner
2005 Rhode Island Children's Book Award Winner

J/FIC/DICAMILLO,K
From the author of "Because of Winn-Dixie" comes a fairy tale full of quirky, unforgettable characters, narrated by DiCamillo's trademark humor and heartbreaking poignancy. Illustrations. …More

J/MYS/DOWD,S
Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim board the London Eye. But after half an hour it lands and everyone steps off--except Salim. Where did he go? Since the police are having no luck, Ted and Kat become sleuthing partners, in this acclaimed mystery. …More

J/FICTION/ESTES,E
A story about Wanda, who wore the same faded dress to school every day but claimed to have a hundred dresses at home. This tender and lovely story has beautiful full-color illustrations that brilliantly convey the feeling and overtones of the story. Newbery Honor Book.

J/FIC/FELDMAN,J
Gil Goodson's future happiness depends on winning the Golly Toy & Game Company's ultimate competition, the Gollywhopper Games. If Gil wins, his dad has promised the family can move out of Orchard Heights--away from all the gossip that has plagued the Goodsons ever since The Incident.  Gil's been studying for months, but does he know enough to answer the trivia?  The ride of Gil's life is about to begin. …More

A determined young girl plants six bean seeds in a trash-filled lot in Cleveland and something truly magnificent grows. Thirteen different voices come together to tell one amazing story about a vacant lot that transforms a neighborhood. Illustrations. …More

J/FICTION/FLEMING,C
This hilarious story is about a spunky, funny boy from India who adjusts to his new life in suburban America.

J/FIC/GARDINER,J
Ten-year-old Willy needs to win the big dogsled race in order to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm--but that means beating the huge Indian mountain man, Stone Fox. …More

J/FIC/GUTMAN,D
Joe Stoshack's at it again, this time going back in time through baseball cards to see if Babe Ruth really predicted his legendary home run in the 1932 World Series. This third book in Dan Gutman's Baseball Card Adventure series will score high with fans of the other two--and new readers to the series will shout for more! …More

J/FIC/GUTMAN,D
When Eddie Ball finds out about the contest--a chance to win a million dollars just by sinking a foul shot at the NBA finals--he realizes it could be the end of his family's troubles. But someone is trying to sabotage his million-dollar shot. …More

J/FIC/JENKINS,E
Lumphy is a stuffed buffalo. StingRay is a stuffed stingray. And Plastic... well, Plastic isn't quite sure "what" she is. They all belong to the Little Girl who lives on the high bed with the fluffy pillows. A very nice person to belong to. With all the appeal of a classic, here are six linked stories that showcase the unforgettable adventures--and misadventures-- of three extraordinary friends. …More

J/FIC/KONIGSBURG,E
Claudia and Jamie run away from home and wind up living at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There they are privy to the introduction of a new statue and immediately are suspicious of its authenticity. 1968 Newbery Medal; Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year; ALA Notable Children's Book. …More

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/SF/L'ENGLE,M
It was a wild, stormy night when the unearthly visitor arrived to change the lives of Meg, her small brother, Charles, and their scientist mother. 1963 Newbery Medal winner.

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/LOWRY,L
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think about life before the war. But it's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching in their town.
The Nazi won't stop. The Jews of Denmark are being "relocated," so Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family.
Then Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission. Somehow she must find the strength and courage to save her best friend's life. There's no turning back now.

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FIC/MARTIN,A
A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house for 100 years is taken aback when a new family of plastic dolls arrives and doesn't follow the Doll Code of Honor. Illustrations.

J/FICTION/MCSWIGAN,M
A daring adventure based on a true story about a group of Norwegian children who smuggled nine million dollars in gold past Nazi sentries during World War II.

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/NAYLOR,P
When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight -- and also big trouble. It turns out the dog, which Marty names Shiloh, belongs to Judd Travers, who drinks too much and has a gun -- and abuses his dogs. So when Shiloh runs away from Judd to Marty, Marty just has to hide him and protect him from Judd. But Marty's secret becomes too big for him to keep to himself, and it exposes his entire family to Judd's anger. How far will Marty have to go to make Shiloh his?

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/PARK,L
In her first novel with a contemporary setting, the Newbery Medal-winning author of "A Single Shard" delivers a funny, lively story that illuminates both the process of writing a novel and the meaning of growing up American.

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/PILKEY,D
He used to be Principal Krupp, but now he's the crime-fighting, wedgie-dodging Captain Underpants. Make way for the only superhero wacky enough to tackle the evil Dr. Diaper. Illustrations.

2010 Beehive Award Winner-Children's Fiction

J/FICTION & J/PAPERBACK/PRINEAS,S
A young thief is drawn into a life of magic and adventure after picking the pocket of the powerful wizard Nevery Flinglas, who has returned from exile to attempt to reverse the troubling decline of magic in Wellmet City.  419p 

2001 Colorado Blue Spruce Award Winner

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/ROWLING,J
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/SMITH,R
Henry Green eats so much chocolate he comes down with chocolate fever. "It's all quite preposterous and lots of laughs, and so are the cartoon illustrations."--"Publishers Weekly." Full-color illustrations.

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/SPINELLI,J
Donald Zinkoff is one of the greatest kids you could ever hope to meet. He laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue lost girls in blizzards, he talks to old ladies. The only problem is, he's a loser.

J/BOOK/DISCUSSION/FICTION/WHITE,E
Beloved by generations, the story of a little girl, a precious pig and a daring spider is one of the most cherished tales of all time.