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| 9-12 | Sabin, Francene | Amelia Earhart : Adventure in the Sky | @AMAZON |
| 10 Up | Sachar, Louis
[Resource File] |
HOLES | @AMAZON |
| 8-12 | Sandburg, Carl [Resource File] | Rootabaga Stories
More Rootabaga Stories |
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| 9-12 | Say, Allen [Bio 2] | The
Inn-Keeper's Apprentice Teachers
Notes
Note: See Special Book Section for 4-8 Allen Say Books |
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| 9-12 | Schaefer, Jack (1907-1991)
[Resource File] |
Old Ramon | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Scieszka, Jon [Resource File] | Summer Reading Is Killing Me! | @AMAZON |
| 10-13 | Scott, Elaine | Secrets of the Cirque Medrano [1904 an orphaned girl is sent to Paris to live with relatives who own a cafe frequented by Picasso and a group of artists and writers. She is fascinated with Cirque Medrano (circus)./This is Picasso's Blue Period.] Learn more/Teacher's Guide | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Seidler, Tor | The Dulcimer Boy (2003) [a journey of self discovery]
The Tar Pit A Rat's Tale Mean Margaret [the foibles of self-centeredness ] Terpin [the power and consequences of speaking the truth] Brothers Below Zero [Sibling Rivalry] |
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| 8 Up | Selden, George
(1929-89)
Garth Williams (1912-96) Illustrator |
Harry Kitten
and Tucker Mouse
The Cricket in Times Square [Lesson Plan] [summary/activities/study of crickets |
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| 9-12 | Selznick, Brian | The Invention of Hugo Cabret [Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.] | @AMAZON |
| 8-12 | Sepulveda, Luis | The Story of the Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her To Fly | @AMAZON |
| 7-12 | Shannon, George | More
Stories to Solve: Fifteen Folktales from Around the World
Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World More True Lies: 18 Tales for You to Judge |
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| 10-14 | Shipton, Paul | The Pig Scrolls by Gryllus the Pig [mythology and an heroic pig]
The Pig Who Saved the World by Gryllus the Pig |
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| 10-12 | Shreve, Susan Richards | Ghost Cats | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Silberberg, Alan | Pond Scum [Smart, original, humorous story excellent for discussions about the balance of an ecosystem and the various animal groups.] And, don't pull the wings off flies! | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Sills, Leslie | Inspirations
: Stories About Women Artists
Visions : Stories About Women Artists |
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| 9-12 | Singer, Marilyn | Circus Lunicus | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Smith, Robert Kimmel | The War With Grandpa [Resource
File]
Chocolate Factory [Lesson Plan Activities] |
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| 9-12 | Lemony Snicket | A Series of Unfortunate Events [Who is Lemony Snicket? Bio, FAQ and more] | |
| 10-13 | Sonnenblick, Jordan | Drums, Girls, And Dangerous Pie [sibling with cancer, family dynamics, hope, friendships] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Speare,Eliz.George | The
Sign of The Beaver [Teacher's
Guide]
The Bronze Bow The Witch of Blackbird Pond [Teacher's Guide] [Web based Thematic Unit] |
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| 9-12 | Spinelli, Eileen | Summerhouse Time [Every year a rented pink cottage full of family, swapping stories, and riding waves mean Summerhouse Time for Sophie—or does it?] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Spinelli, Jerry
[Resource File] [See Newbery] |
Smiles to Go [What is a stargazer, skateboarder, chess champ, sister hater, best friend,science geek, control freak so afraid of in this great big universe? (2008)
Milkweed: A Novel [Nazi-occupied Warsaw/orphan/struggle for survival] Loser [about human spirit, the importance of failure, "hero."] Stargirl [what it means to be a human being] Love, Stargirl (2007) [Change, Loss, Growing Pains, Being true to oneself] The Library Card Wringer [Peer Pressure] Crash [bullying jock/brutal pranks/there's more to life than new sneaks] Knots in My Yo-Yo String: The Autobiography of a Kid Maniac Magee [Maniac confronts small town racism, tries to find a home where there is none and attempts to soothe tensions between rival factions on the tough side of town] 1991 Newbery Medal |
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| 9UP | Spires, Elizabeth | The Mouse of Amherst [Emily Dickinson] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Staples, Suzanne Fisher | Shabanu:
Daughter Of The Wind
Dangerous Skies |
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| 7-10 | Stadler, Alexander | Julian Rodriguez: Episode One: Trash Crisis on Earth [First Officer Julian Rodriguez has seen his share of injustices during his time on Earth, disguised as an eight-year-old boy. he's denied his preferred midday nutrition capsule (lunch), then he's face with a day of standardized testing at his education center (school). Then he must face his archenemy—Evilmami who wants him to take out the trash. (graphix/comic)] | @AMAZON |
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9-12 |
Stanley, Diane [See also Art Section and Picturebooks] | A Time Apart
Joan of Arc [Learn more about Joan of Arc] |
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| 10-12 | Stauffacher, Sue | Harry Sue [Harry Sue Clotkin is tough. Her mom's in the slammer and she wants to get there so they can be together. But it's not so easy to become a juvenile delinquent when you've got a tender heart. Excellent riveting read as a symbol of the resilience of children] | @AMAZON |
| 10-13 | Steer, Dugald A. | Dragonology: Field Guide to Dragons (Ologies) Twelve intriguing mini models in the most deluxe field guide yet — an irresistible hands-on resource for devoted dragonologists!
Dragonology Code-Writing Kit (Ologies) Learn the keys to cracking secret codes — and use cool stationery to send missives to your friends. The Dragon's Eye: The Dragonology Chronicles, Volume One |
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| 9-12 | Steig, William | Abel's Island | @AMAZON |
| Stevenson, Robert
L.
[Learn About N.
C. Wyeth]
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Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Kidnapped Treasure Island [Interdisciplinary Curriculum on Pirates] |
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| 10 Up | Stewart, Paul | Muddle Earth [Joe Jefferson was an ordinary schoolboy from ordinary Earth. But something strange happened and now he's Joe the Barbarian—fearless warrior-hero, summoned by Muddle Earth's leading wizard* to slay ogres, wrestle dragons, and bravely confront villains.) | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Stone, Phoebe | All the Blue Moons at the Wallace Hotel | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Sturtevant, Katherine | At the Sign of the Star | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Talbert, Marc | The Trap [cycles of life, revenge, coming of age] | @AMAZON |
| 10-13 | Tate, Eleanor E. | A Blessing in Disguise | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Taylor, Theodore | The Boy Who Could Fly Without a Motor
The Cay [Lesson Plan Activities] A Sailor Returns [relationship with grandparent] |
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| FAM | Thomas, Marlo | Free to Be ... You and Me and Free to Be ... A Family | |
| 10 Up | Townley, Roderick | The Great Good Thing
Into the Labyinth [sequel] |
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| 9-12 | Trumbauer, Lisa | Practical Guide to Dragons [Lavishly illustrated guide showcases the wide array of fantastic dragons encountered on the world of Krynn. Sindri Suncatcher–wizard’s apprentice–opens up his personal notebooks to share his knowledge of these awe-inspiring creatures, from the life cycle of a kind copper dragon to the best way to counteract a red dragon’s fiery breath. | @AMAZON |
| All
9-12 |
Ungerer,
Tomi
[Resource File] |
Crictor
No Kiss For Mother |
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| 10-14 | Voight,
Cynthia
[See Newbery] [More Lesson Plans] |
Dicey's
Song [Teaching,
Learning, and Archetypes]
Homecoming Come A Stranger The Runner A Solitary Blue |
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| 8-12 | Webb, Dave | Slinky Inkermann and The Crazy Contest | |
| 9-12 | Weik, Mary Hays | The Jazz Man | @AMAZON |
| 7-10 | Wells, Rosemary | Wingwalker [1933 Oklahoma/Depression/Dust Bowl/help-wanted: wingwalker] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Whelan, Gloria | Homeless Bird | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | White, E. B. | The
Trumpet of the Swan
Note: See Special Book Section for Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little Ages 4-8 |
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| 10-12 | White, Ruth [Interview] | Memories of Summer [family bonds]
Sweet Creek Holler Belle Prater's Boy [Teacher's Guide] Tadpole |
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| 8-12 | Wiggin, Kate Douglas (1856-1923) | Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | @AMAZON |
| 12 Up | Wilhelm, Doug | Raising the Shades [a son's confrontation with alcoholic father] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Williams, Carol Lynch | If I Forget To
Remember [battle with Alzheimer's disease]
[Teacher's Guide] |
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| 6-8 | Williams, Sherley Anne | Working Cotton
Dessa Rose |
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| 10 Up | Wilson, Nancy Hope | Mountain Pose [child and spousal abuse/forgiveness] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Winthrop, Elizabeth [Bio 2] | Castle in the Attic | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | W.I.T.C.H. Series [New 2004]
middle school, heroism and humor, friendship and family, teamwork and transformation |
The Power of Five - Book #1
The Disappearance - Book #2 Finding Meridian - Book #3 The Fire of Friendship - Book #4 The Last Tear - Book #5 Illusions and Lies - Book #6 |
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| 9-12 | Wood-Brady, Esther | Toliver's Secret | @AMAZON |
| 10-14 | Woodson, Jacqueline | The House You Pass on the Way [Interracial family/adolescent loner/racism/questions sexuality/non-graphic]
I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This [racism/friendship/abuse/loss/friendship] [CSK Award] Lena [sequel] |
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| 9-12 | Wyeth, Sharon Dennis | Vampire
Bugs: Stories Conjured from the Past [Teacher's
Guide]
A Piece of Heaven (2001) Ages 9-12 The World of Daughter McGuire [Teacher's Guide] [Identity] Something Beautiful |
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| 9-12 | Yep, Laurence | The Magic Paintbrush
The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 [based on actual events/Yep's grandfather arrived in San Francisco just one day after the 1906 earthquake.] [See Young Adult Section] |
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| Yolen, Jane
[Resource File] |
Armageddon
is Here
The Dragon's Boy: A Tale of Young King Arthur The Salem Witch Trials: An Unsolved Mystery from History [Ages7-9] See Special BookSection |
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| 8-12 | Young, Steve | Winchell Mink: The Misadventure Begins [Winchell, age 11, swaps bodies with his mystical pet turtle and unable to find his way home.] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Yumoto, Kazumi | The Friends [Teacher's Guide] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Zindel, Paul [Interview] | The
Pigman [Teacher's Guide]
A Begonia For Miss Applebaum |
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| 10-13 | Van Draanen, Wendelin | Sammy Keyes and
the Hollywood Mummy
Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary |
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| 9-12 | Wiles, Deborah | Love, Ruby Lavender [young people finding their way]
Each Little Bird That Sings [Southern coming-of-age novel. Comfort will charm young readers with her wit, her warmth, and her struggles as she learns about life, loss, and ultimately, triumph.] |
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| 9-12 | Wilson, Jacqueline | The Lottie Project [Working through change] | @AMAZON |
| 8 Up | Winterfeld, Henry (1901-1990) | Castaways in Lilliput (reissue 11/02)
Trouble at Timpetill (reissue 11/02) Mystery of the Roman Ransom (reissue 11/02) |
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| 10 Up
10-12 |
Wolfson, Jill | What I Call Life (2005) [witty and moving/another side of the foster-care]
Home, and Other Big, Fat Lies (2006) [Whitney arrives at her 12th foster home in a CA logging town/fitting-in/family/suffering school/making a difference/environment] |
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| 9-11 | Woodworth, Chris | When Ratboy Lived Next Door [1962 small town Indiana/excellent read presenting serious issues of acceptance, bullying, special education/learning disabilities, alcoholism, abusive relationships, poverty] | @AMAZON |
| 9-12 | Zimmer, Tracie Vaughn
Includes Interview and Teacher Guides |
Sketches from a Spy Tree
Reaching for Sun |
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Last Update: April 18, 2008
