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All of a Kind Family
by Sydney Taylor

ISBN 0440400597 (0-440-40059-7)
Softcover, Random House Childrens Books

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There's something to be said for a book that makes you wish you'd been part of a poor immigrant family living in New York's upper east side on the eve of World War I. Sydney Taylor's time-honored classic does just that. Life is rich for the five mischievous girls in the family. They find adventure in visiting the library, going to market with Mama, even dusting the front room. Young readers who have never shared a bedroom with four siblings, with no television in sight, will vicariously experience the simple, old-fashioned pleasures of talk, make-believe, and pilfered penny candy. The family's Jewish faith strengthens their ties to each other, while providing still more excitement and opportunity for mischief. Readers unfamiliar with Judaism will learn with the girls during each beautifully depicted holiday. This lively family, subject of four more "all-of-a- kind" books, is full of unique characters, all deftly illustrated by Helen John. Taylor based the stories on her own childhood family, and the true-life quality of her writing gives this classic its page-turning appeal. (Ages 9 to 12) [via]
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Andersen's Fairy Tales
by Hans Christian Andersen, Sheila Greenwald, Pat Shaw Iversen, Greenberg, Joanne (AFT)

ISBN 0451529375 (0-451-52937-5)
Softcover, New Amer Library Classics

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Originally published in 1991, this collection of classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger, has been expanded -- three stories added -- and completely redesigned.
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The Black Cauldron
by Lloyd Alexander

ISBN 0440227437 (0-440-22743-7)
Softcover, Random House Childrens Books

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In the imaginary Land of Prydain, where "evil is never distant," it has become imperative that the Black Cauldron, chief implement of the diabolical Arawn, be destroyed. In this cauldron Arawn has created his terrible army of deathless warriors from the stolen bodies of the slain. For each of those chosen to journey to Arawn's domain, the quest has a special meaning, and to Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, the adventure becomes a glorious opportunity to wear his first sword and prove himself a man among men.

From the Trade Paperback edition. [via]
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The Book of Three
by Lloyd Alexander

ISBN 0440407028 (0-440-40702-8)
Softcover, Random House Children's Books

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The tale of Taran, assistant pig keeper, has been entertaining young readers for generations. Set in the mythical land of Prydain (which bears a more than passing resemblance to Wales), Lloyd Alexander's book draws together the elements of the hero's journey from unformed boy to courageous young man. Taran grumbles with frustration at home in the hamlet Caer Dallben; he yearns to go into battle like his hero, Prince Gwydion. Before the story is over, he has met his hero and fought the evil leader who threatens the peace of Prydain: the Horned King.
What brings the tale of Taran to life is Alexander's skillful use of humor, and the way he personalizes the mythology he has so clearly studied. Taran isn't a stick figure; in fact, the author makes a point of mocking him just at the moments when he's acting the most highhanded and heroic. When he and the young girl Eilonwy flee the castle of the wicked queen Achren, Taran emotes, "'Spiral Castle has brought me only grief; I have no wish to see it again.' 'What has it brought the rest of us?' Eilonway asked. 'You make it sound as though we were just sitting around having a splendid time while you moan and take on.'" By the end, Alexander has spun a rousing hero's tale and created a compelling coming-of-age story. Readers will sigh with relief when they realize The Book of Three is only the first of the chronicles of Prydain. --Claire Dederer [via]
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- The Book of Three: ISBN 0440407028 (0-440-40702-8)
  Softcover, Random House Children's Books
Chasing Vermeer
by Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist

ISBN 0439372976 (0-439-37297-6)
Softcover, Scholastic Prof Book Div

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In the classic tradition of E.L. Konigsburgs From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, debut author Blue Balliett introduces readers to another pair of precocious kids on an artful quest full of patterns, puzzles, and the power of blue M&Ms. Eleven year old Petra and Calder may be in the same sixth grade class, but they barely know each other. Its only after a near collision during a museum field trip that they discover their shared worship of art, their teacher Ms. Hussey, and the blue candy that doesnt melt in your hands. Their burgeoning friendship is strengthened when a creative thief steals a valuable Vermeer painting en route to Chicago, their home town. When the thief leaves a trail of public clues via the newspaper, Petra and Calder decide to try and recover the painting themselves. But tracking down the Vermeer isnt easy, as Calder and Petra try to figure out what a set of pentominos (mathematical puzzle pieces), a mysterious book about unexplainable phenomena and a suddenly very nervous Ms. Hussey have to do with a centuries old artwork. When the thief ups the ante by declaring that he or she may very well destroy the painting, the two friends know they have to make the pieces of the puzzle fit before its too late!
Already being heralded as The DaVinci Code for kids, Chasing Vermeer will have middle grade readers scrutinizing art books as they try to solve the mystery along with Calder and Petra. In an added bonus, artist Brett Helquist has also hidden a secret pentomino message in several of the books illustrations for readers to decode. An auspicious and wonderfully satisfying debut that will leave no young detective clueless. --Jennifer Hubert [via]
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The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories
by H. C. Andersen, Erik Christian Haugaard

ISBN 0385019017 (0-385-01901-7)
Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books

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Translated by Erik Hougaard, this is the only version available in trade paperback that presents the fairy tales exactly as Andersen collected them in the original Danish edition in 1874. His notes accompany the text. [via]
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- The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories: ISBN 0385058675 (0-385-05867-5)
  Hardcover, Doubleday
- The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories: ISBN 0385019017 (0-385-01901-7)
  Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books
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The Complete Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
by H.C. Andersen, Lily Faowens

ISBN 0517092913 (0-517-09291-3)
Hardcover, Random House Value Pub

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Here are all 159 tales written by Hans Christian Anderson, the master Danish storyteller, accompanied by illustrations from Arthur Rackham, Hans Richter, and other. These cherished tales include:

" "The Little Mermaid"

" "Thumbelina"

" "The Emperor's New Clothes"

" "The Snow Queen"

" "Ib and Little Christina"

" "The Princess and the Pea" [via]
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Dragon Rider
by Anthea Bell, Cornelia Funke

ISBN 0439456959 (0-439-45695-9)
Hardcover, Scholastic

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It's a fantasy, it's long, and it's got dragons in it. Dragon Rider is bound to be another hit book from Cornelia Funke! Ever since the popularity of bestselling fantasies The Thief Lord and Inkheart went global a few years ago, legions of fans have demanded more books from the German author than she can reasonably hope to write each year. So, re-discovering this hefty, earlier novel from 1997 was a logical development--and her keenest readers will devour it as before.

Aimed at slightly younger readers than her previous novels, despite its massive five hundred pages, Dragon Rider is about a brave young dragon called Firedrake who embarks upon a dangerous journey to the Rim of Heaven in the Himalayas--a magical place where silver dragons can rest easy, free from the threat of destruction by mankind and their only hope of sanctuary. The key to its location is a map rendered by a rat who is a master cartographer.
Firedrake is joined on his quest by Ben, an orphaned boy, and Sorrell--a wise-cracking Brownie that is an odd, but ingenious, grumpy kind of fairy. Their journey is not a straightforward one by any means. Created by an alchemist called Petrosius Henbane in 1424, Nettlebrand (a malevolent creature covered in impenetrable gold plates) is their biggest threat--he is intent on destroying them. Nettlebrand is aided by Twigleg, a homunculus who has stowed away in Ben's bag and who is feeding reports on their progress back to his master.

Their exciting encounters are many... It is easy to forgive the narrative's excessive length when readers are gorging on such a wonderfully inventive and readable story from an author who has her readers in the palm of her hand on every page. (Age 9 and over) --John McLay [via]
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- Dragon Rider: ISBN 0439685133 (0-439-68513-3)
  Hardcover, Chicken House/Scholastic
- Dragon Rider: ISBN 0439456959 (0-439-45695-9)
  Hardcover, Scholastic
Dragon Rider
by Cornelia Funke

ISBN 0439743362 (0-439-74336-2)
Hardcover, Scholastic

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Fairy Tales
by H.C. Andersen, W. Heath Robinson, Reginald Spink

ISBN 0679417915 (0-679-41791-5)
Hardcover, Everymans Library

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Sixteen tales including "Little Claus and Big Claus," "Father's Always Right," and "The Goblin and the Grocer." [via]
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- Fairy Tales: ISBN 067030557X (0-670-30557-X)
  Hardcover, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Viking Press
- Fairy Tales: ISBN 0679417915 (0-679-41791-5)
  Hardcover, Everymans Library
Fairy Tales
by Milo Winter, H.C. Andersen, Valdemar Edward Paulsen

ISBN 0528821679 (0-528-82167-9)
Hardcover, Rand McNally

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Fairy Tales
by Tiina Nunnally, Jackie Wullschlager, H.C. Andersen

ISBN 0670033774 (0-670-03377-4)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA

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A gawky, dreamy boy, Hans Christian Andersen grew up to become a profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. Andersen gave us the now standard versions of some traditional folk tales as well as original stories that have enchanted generations of readers. To commemorate the bicentennial of his birth, Viking will publish a new translation of thirty of his extraordinary tales, illustrated with Andersens own paper cuts. From the exuberant early stories such as "The Tinderbox" and "The Emperors New Clothes" through poignant masterpieces such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling," to darker, more subversive later tales written for adults, the stories here are endlessly experimental, humorous and irreverent, sorrowful and strange. Tiina Nunnallys sparkling new translation capturesfor the first time in Englishthe vibrancy of Andersens voice. Compiled by Andersens biographer Jackie Wullschlager, who also contributes notes and a captivating introduction, this volume will be a major literary event that will dazzle readers young and old. [via]
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- Fairy Tales: ISBN 0670033774 (0-670-03377-4)
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Fairy Tales and Legends
by H.C. Andersen, Rex Whistler

ISBN 0370010388 (0-370-01038-8)
Hardcover, Bodley Head

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Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
by Hans Christian Andersen, Isabelle Brent, Neil Philip

ISBN 0276428307 (0-276-42830-7)
Hardcover, Reader's Digest Association (Canada)

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"The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" is a magnificent collection of 40 of his most magical works, including "The Little Mermaid", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Tinderbox" as well as lesser-known delights such as "The Shepherdess and The Chimney Sweep", "The Teapot and The Goblin at the Grocer's". Unlike many other dull and stilted translations, this collection of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales captures the freshness and sparkle of Andersen's original Danish text. Beautifully illustrated with exquisite watercolours and edged and picked out in sumptuous gold, the "Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" is a book for both young and old to treasure and the perfect gift for children. The "Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" begins with an introduction that sets Andersen in the context of earlier and contemporary storytellers and those he has influenced, such as J. K. Rowling. This biographical introduction provides a fascinating account of 'the fairytale of my life' as Andersen described it, backed up with photographs and Andersen's own artworks. The publication date of the "Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" is set to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Andersen's birth. [via]
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- Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen: ISBN 0276428307 (0-276-42830-7)
  Hardcover, Reader's Digest Association (Canada)
Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
by Kay Nielsen

ISBN 0517624834 (0-517-62483-4)
Hardcover, Random House Value Pub

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Fairy Tales Of Hans Christian Andersen
by Neil Philip, H.C. Andersen, Isabelle Brent

ISBN 0670859303 (0-670-85930-3)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA

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A new collection of beloved tales that have been popular for more than a century features twelve favorite stories, including ""Thumbelina,"" ""The Princess and the Pea,"" and ""The Ugly Duckling."" [via]
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Green Eggs and Ham
by Seuss

ISBN 0375834958 (0-375-83495-8)
Softcover, Random House Childrens Books

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This timeless Dr. Seuss classic was first published in 1960, and has been delighting readers ever since. Sam-I-am is as persistent as a telemarketer, changing as many variables as possible in the hopes of convincing the nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be savored. He tries every manner of presentation with this "nouveau cuisine"--in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, with a goat, on a boat--to no avail. Then finally, finally the doubter caves under the tremendous pressure exerted by the tireless Sam-I-am. And guess what? Well, you probably know what happens, but even after reading Green Eggs and Ham the thousandth time, the climactic realization that green eggs and ham are "so good, so good, you see" is still a rush. As usual, kids will love Dr. Seuss's wacky rhymes and whimsical illustrations--and this time, they might even be so moved as to finally take a taste of their broccoli. (Ages 4 to 8) [via]
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Green Eggs and Ham: With Fabulous Flaps and Peel-Off Stickers
by Dr. Seuss, Aristides Ruiz

ISBN 0375810889 (0-375-81088-9)
Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books

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Young fans of the unflappable Sam-I-am will be pleased as punch to discover the plethora of flaps to lift in this 10-page board book version of the Dr. Seuss classic. Sam-I-am does his very best to convince a more finicky Seuss character to try this rather unusual delicacy.
Would you? Could you? In a car?
Eat them! Eat them! Here they are.
You may like them. You will see.
You may like them in a tree!

To which the exasperated doubter replies:
I would not,
could not, in a tree.
Not in a car!
You let me be.

On every page readers will find sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps behind which reside the familiar characters and lines of the unique 1960 classic--except for the last page. Here, blank spaces lurk behind the flaps, just waiting to be filled in with peel-off pictures from the accompanying sheet of silly stickers. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter [via]
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- Green Eggs and Ham: With Fabulous Flaps and Peel-Off Stickers: ISBN 0375810889 (0-375-81088-9)
  Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books
Hans Andersen
by H. C. Andersen, Michael Foreman, Erik Christian Haugaard

ISBN 0385133642 (0-385-13364-2)
Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books

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Hans Andersen, His Classic Fairy Tales
by Michael Foreman, Erik Christian Haugaard, H.C. Andersen

ISBN 0575021888 (0-575-02188-8)
Hardcover, Gollancz

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Hans Christian Andersen the Complete Fairy Tales and Stories
by H. C. Andersen, Virginia Haviland

ISBN 0385189516 (0-385-18951-6)
Softcover, Anchor Books

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Translated by Erik Hougaard, this is the only version available in trade paperback that presents the fairy tales exactly as Andersen collected them in the original Danish edition in 1874. His notes accompany the text. [via]
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- Hans Christian Andersen the Complete Fairy Tales and Stories: ISBN 0385189516 (0-385-18951-6)
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Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales
by Hans Christian Andersen, Val Biro

ISBN 0517227185 (0-517-22718-5)
Hardcover, Random House Value Pub

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Charming color illustrations in this gorgeous volume bring the classic stories of Hans Christian Andersen to life, including:

" "The Wild Swans"
" "The Emperor's New Clothes"
" "The Ugly Duckling"
" "Thumbelina" [via]
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- Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales: ISBN 0517227185 (0-517-22718-5)
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
by Laura Joffe Numeroff, Felicia Bond

ISBN 0590402331 (0-590-40233-1)
Softcover, Scholastic Paperbacks

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"If you give a mouse a cookie..." you'll never be able to resist any future requests, especially if he's as cute as the diminutive plush ornament included with this special miniature edition of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Decked out in removable red overalls with a detachable Santa hat and candy-cane-covered boxer shorts, the life-sized mouse holds a big (for him), detachable chocolate chip cookie in his paw. The tiny hardcover book is just the right size for small human hands, and loses none of its appeal in miniature. What a perfect holiday gift for devotees of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's delightfully silly If You... series! And while you're celebrating the holidays, don't miss their popular Christmas title, If You Take a Mouse to the Movies. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter [via]
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- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: ISBN 0590718851 (0-590-71885-1)
  Softcover, Scholastic
- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: ISBN 0590402331 (0-590-40233-1)
  Softcover, Scholastic Paperbacks
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The Long Patrol
by Brian Jacques

ISBN 0441005993 (0-441-00599-3)
Softcover, Berkley Pub Group

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As young Tammo dreams of joining the Long Patrol--the legendary army of fighting hares that serves the Lady Cregga Rose Eyes, Ruler of Salamandastron--the brutal reality of a battle with Damug Warfang's mighty battalion of savage Rapscallions fast approaches.
Brian Jacques has proved time and time again his ability to transport readers into a world of fantasy and adventure that many writers of adult books would love to emulate. The Long Patrol certainly proves the point yet again, but distinguishes itself by being perhaps the very best of all the Redwall books so far. Relying less and less on the old, familiar Redwall characters and more and more on the ingenuity and passion of younger blood, The Long Patrol will certainly win Jacques a fresh following while continuing to delight his existing army of fans. --Susan Harrison [via]
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- The Long Patrol: ISBN 039923165X (0-399-23165-X)
  Hardcover, Putnam Pub Group
- The Long Patrol: ISBN 0441005993 (0-441-00599-3)
  Softcover, Berkley Pub Group
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Mossflower
by Brian Jacques

ISBN 0441005764 (0-441-00576-4)
Softcover, Berkley Pub Group

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Brian Jacques's superb Redwall series truly captures the finest in storytelling tradition and combines it with the ultimate in upbeat, catch-your-breath adventure. Mossflower tells the story of Martin the Warrior, who finds himself trespassing on the land of Verdagua, King of a Thousand Eyes, as he lies sick and near dying. With his last strength, Verdagua is struggling to make a decision on who should replace him as ruler of Mossflower Country. As Martin and his newfound friend and fellow prisoner Gonff become embroiled in the battle against Verdagua's ruthless daughter, Tsarmina, a bloody fight between good and evil ensues.
Stunning landscapes, brilliant characterization, masterly plots, and a wicked sense of humor unite in this epic tale of derring-do and the triumph of good over evil, making it one of the most addictive and memorable books that anyone is ever likely to read. --Susan Harrison [via]
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
by Betty MacDonald, Hilary Knight, Richard Bennett

ISBN 0397317123 (0-397-31712-3)
Hardcover, Harpercollins Childrens Books

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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has been wildly popular with children and adults for over 50 years. Children adore her because she understands them--and because her upside-down house is always filled with the smell of freshly baked cookies, and her backyard with buried treasure. Grownups love her because her magical common sense solutions to children's problems succeed when their own cajoling and yelling don't. For the child who refuses to bathe, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle recommends letting her be. Wait until the dirt on her body has accumulated to half an inch, then scatter radish seeds on her arms and head. When the plants start sprouting, the nonbather is guaranteed to change her mind about that bath.
Hilary Knight's (Eloise, Sunday Morning) delightful pictures provide lively, droll accompaniment to Betty MacDonald's refreshing stories. Whether Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is curing Answer-Backers or Slow-Eater-Tiny-Bite-Takers, her remedies always work like a charm. More than one parent over the years has surreptitiously turned to Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle when Dr. Spock failed to come through. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter [via]
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- Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle: ISBN 0397317123 (0-397-31712-3)
  Hardcover, Harpercollins Childrens Books
The Owl Service
by Alan Garner

ISBN 0345290445 (0-345-29044-5)
Softcover, Random House Publishing Group

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In the attic of an old house in a Welsh valley, Gwyn discovers a plate with an abstract design on it that can be traced into an owl, an owl that disappears when no one is looking. Reprint. Winner of the Carnegie Medal. [via]
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Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Ericsson Lindgren, Louis S. Glanzman

ISBN 0670557455 (0-670-55745-5)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA

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Pippi is an irrepressible, irreverent, and irrefutably delightful girl who lives alone (with a monkey) in her wacky house, Villa Villekulla. When she's not dancing with the burglars who were just trying to rob her house, she's attempting to learn the "pluttification" tables at school; fighting Adolf, the strongest man in the world at the circus; or playing tag with police officers. Pippi's high-spirited, good-natured hijinks cause as much trouble as fun, but a more generous child you won't find anywhere.
Astrid Lindgren has created a unique and lovable character, inspiring generations of children to want to be Pippi. More than anything, Pippi makes reading a pleasure; no child will welcome the end of the book, and many will return to Pippi Longstocking again and again. Simply put, Pippi is irresistible. (Ages 9 to 12) [via]
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- Pippi Longstocking: ISBN 0670557439 (0-670-55743-9)
  Softcover, Live Oak Media
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  Hardcover, Penguin Group USA
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Ramona Quimby, Age 8
by Beverly Cleary

ISBN 0380709562 (0-380-70956-2)
Softcover, Harpercollins Childrens Books

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From the first day of third grade, when Ramona Quimby meets her eventual nemesis Yard Ape, life moves on at its usual wild pace--usual for the boisterous Ramona, that is. Soon she is accidentally squashing a raw egg into her hair at the school cafeteria, being forced to play Uncle Rat with her annoying young neighbor, and, worst of all, throwing up in her classroom. The responsibilities of an 8-year-old are sometimes daunting, especially in a family that is trying to squeak by while the father goes back to school. But Ramona is full of too much vim and vigor to ever be down for long.
In her second Newbery Honor Book about Ramona (the first was Ramona and Her Father), Beverly Cleary presents another slice of the Quimby family life. Author of more than two dozen children's books, Cleary has a true knack for understanding the tangle of thoughts and emotions in a child's mind and heart. Empathic, witty, and astute, she has earned many other awards, including the Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw. Alan Tiegreen's clever line drawings have charmed countless readers of Cleary's books over the years, and his style is now inextricably tied to hers. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter [via]
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- Ramona Quimby, Age 8: ISBN 0440473500 (0-440-47350-0)
  Softcover, Random House Childrens Books
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Ramona the Brave
by Beverly Cleary

ISBN 0380709597 (0-380-70959-7)
Softcover, Harpercollins Childrens Books

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Teenagers think they've got it rough. Try being a misunderstood 6-year-old! Ramona Quimby is bound and determined to be brave as she weathers first grade, her mom's return to work, and sleeping in the spooky dark all alone. But nothing seems to go her way this year. From a fierce dog on the sidewalk to a copycat in her classroom, Ramona has her hands full.
Beverly Cleary has a real knack for the subtle emotional complexities of young children. Never condescending, she sees children as real people with real feelings. For this, and for her hilarious tales of an imaginative and "spunky gal," Cleary's countless fans adore her. Winner of many awards, including the Newbery Medal, Cleary has written over two dozen books for young people. Two titles in her beloved Ramona series, Ramona and Her Father and Ramona Quimby, Age 8, were named Newbery Honor Books. Alan Tiegreen's witty and lively line drawings have graced many of Cleary's books over the decades, capturing the exuberant spirit of one of literature's favorite heroines. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter [via]
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
by Kate Douglas Wiggin

ISBN 0448172380 (0-448-17238-0)
Softcover, Berkley Pub Group

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Author Jack London wrote Kate Douglas Wiggin a letter about her classic Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm from the headquarters of the First Japanese Army in Manchuria in 1904: "May I thank you for Rebecca?... I would have quested the wide world over to make her mine, only I was born too long ago and she was born but yesterday.... Why could she not have been my daughter? Why couldn't it have been I who bought the three hundred cakes of soap? Why, O, why?" Mark Twain called Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm "beautiful and warm and satisfying."
Who is this beguiling creature? The irrepressible 10-year-old Rebecca Rowena Randall burst into the world of children's book characters (and her new life in Maine) in 1903 when storybook girls were gentle and proper. A "bird of a very different feather," she had "a small, plain face illuminated by a pair of eyes carrying such messages, such suggestions, such hints of sleeping power and insight, that one never tired of looking into their shining depths.... " Soon enough, she wins over her prim Aunt Miranda, the whole town, and thousands of readers everywhere with her energetic, indomitable spirit. This beautiful trade edition features the artwork of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm's original illustrator Helen Mason Grose, with 6 full- color plates and 32 pen-and-ink drawings. (Ages 9 and older) [via]
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
by Patricia Reilly Giff, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Barbara McClintock

ISBN 0618346945 (0-618-34694-5)
Hardcover, Houghton Mifflin

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The River at Green Knowe: Library Edition
by L. M. Boston

ISBN 0613544447 (0-613-54444-7)
Hardcover, Bt Bound

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Socks
by Beverly Cleary

ISBN 0380709260 (0-380-70926-0)
Softcover, Avon Books

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Socks is one happy cat....
He lives with a nice young couple called Brickers who play with him, pet him, feed him treats, and always have a warm lap for him to sit in. Then a new baby joins the family Suddenly, the Brickers are sharing their laps and love with Charles William, and Socks is getting into trouble. He runs from a phantom dog, wrestles with Nana's best wig, and fights Old Taylor the tomcat for his territory. But as Charles William grows, Socks discovers that he has a new friend and a new way to be a part of the family.
A purr-fectly hilarious portrait of life with a baby from a cat's point of view.
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Stories and Tales
by Hans Christian Andersen, H. W. Dulcken, A. W. Bayes

ISBN 0415285984 (0-415-28598-4)
Softcover, Routledge

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A true classic of Western literature, Stories and Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, arguably the most notable children's writer of all, has delighted young and old for generations. This unique collection was first translated for George Routledge over 130 years ago. Completely reset, but preserving the original, beautiful illustrations by A.W. Bayes, engraved by the masters of Victorian book illustration, the Brothers Dalziel, this marvellous book will be treasured by young and old alike. [via]
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The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen
by Diana Frank, Jeffrey Frank, Vilhelm Pedersen, Lorenz Froelich

ISBN 0618224564 (0-618-22456-4)
Hardcover, Houghton Mifflin

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This new collection -- returning faithfully to the original Danish -- takes Andersen out of the nursery and places him squarely in the literary pantheon.
While Hans Christian Andersen's tales continue to seize the imagination with their singular blend of simplicity, eccentricity, and charm, readers have had to content themselves with inaccurate retellings and inadequate translations. Now Diana Crone Frank, a Danish novelist and linguist, and Jeffrey Frank, a novelist and editor at The New Yorker, offer a much-needed modern translation, brought out by Andersen's original American publisher.
In this collection are twenty-two tales that best represent Andersen's literary legacy. Here are the classics: "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelisa," and "The Princess on the Pea" among them, as well as largely unfamiliar stories like "By the Outermost Sea." Illuminating notes clarify references in the stories. And in an extended introductory essay, the Franks explore the writer and his times, placing the enigmatic and often bizarre figure of Andersen among his literary contemporaries, such as Charles Dickens and Srren Kierkegaard, with whom he crossed paths. Illustrated with the delicate and beautiful drawings that accompanied the original Danish publication, The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen is sure to delight readers of all ages.
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Summerland: Library Edition
by Michael Chabon

ISBN 0606292551 (0-606-29255-1)
Hardcover, Demco Media

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Tales and Stories from Hans Christian Andersen
by H. C. Andersen, Sven Hakon Rossel, Patricia L. Conroy

ISBN 0295959363 (0-295-95936-3)
Softcover, Univ of Washington Pr

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Stories that have delighted children and fascinated adults for over a century are the heritage of Hans Christian Andersen. This collection displays the full range of Andersen's authorship, from parable to science fiction. [via]
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Walk Two Moons
by Sharon Creech

ISBN 0330330004 (0-330-33000-4)
Softcover, Macmillan Pub Ltd

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Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle's mother has disappeared. While tracing her steps on a car trip from Ohio to Idaho with her grandparents, Salamanca tells a story to pass the time about a friend named Phoebe Winterbottom whose mother vanished and who received secret messages after her disappearance. One of them read, "Don't judge a man until you have walked two moons in his moccasins." Despite her father's warning that she is "fishing in the air," Salamanca hopes to bring her home. By drawing strength from her Native American ancestry, she is able to face the truth about her mother. Walk Two Moons won the 1995 Newbery Medal. [via]
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Weirdstone of Brisingamen
by Alan Garner

ISBN 0345290437 (0-345-29043-7)
Softcover, Random House Publishing Group

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Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls

ISBN 0440412676 (0-440-41267-6)
Softcover, Yearling Books

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Author Wilson Rawls spent his boyhood much like the character of this book, Billy Colman, roaming the Ozarks of northeastern Oklahoma with his bluetick hound. A straightforward, shoot-from-the-hip storyteller with a searingly honest voice, Rawls is well-loved for this powerful 1961 classic and the award-winning novel Summer of the Monkeys. In Where the Red Fern Grows, Billy and his precious coonhound pups romp relentlessly through the Ozarks, trying to "tree" the elusive raccoon. In time, the inseparable trio wins the coveted gold cup in the annual coon-hunt contest, captures the wily ghost coon, and bravely fights with a mountain lion. When the victory over the mountain lion turns to tragedy, Billy grieves, but learns the beautiful old Native American legend of the sacred red fern that grows over the graves of his dogs. This unforgettable classic belongs on every child's bookshelf. (Ages 9 and up) [via]
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

ISBN 037581423X (0-375-81423-X)
Hardcover, Random House Children's Books

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This collection of stories includes "The Boy Who Talked With Animals", "The Hitch-hiker", "The Mildenhall Treasure", "The Swan", "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "Lucky Break" and "A Piece of Cake". [via]
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