ARG |
Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes
(age 9-12) by Manlio Argueta magic ... folklore ... short stories Catalog: When the magic dogs who live on the volcanoes of El Salvador and protect the villagers from harm are pursued by wicked lead soldiers, they are aided by two ancient volcanoes. |
FLE |
The McBroom Tall Tales Series (age 9-12) by Sid Fleischman short stories ... humor McBroom tells hilarious tall tales about the old time farm life. title: McBroom and the Beanstalk title: McBroom Tells a Lie title: McBroom Tells the Truth |
HEN |
The Ransom of Red Chief
(age 9-12) by O Henry short stories ... humor It seemed like a good plan. Kidnap the banker's kid. Hold him for ransom. So what went wrong? Little Johnny is on the warpath in The Ransom of Red Chief. |
PEC |
A Long Way From Chicago
(age 9-12) by Richard Peck humor ... historical ... family ... short stories Join Joey and his sister Mary Alice as they spend nine unforgettable summers with the worst influence imaginable--their grandmother! |