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Puppy Patrol Series (age 8-11)
by Jenny Dale
mystery ... animals
Catalog: Neil must try to unravel a mystery when he reunites lost dog Jason with its owners, only to have an angry man turn up claiming the dog was stolen from him.
title: Homeward Bound
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Mishmash Series (age 8-11)
by Molly Cone
humor ... animals
Publisher comments: Mishmash is a very friendly dog. When he moves like a cyclone into Pete's heart, his family's new house, and the neighbor's gardens, life will never be the same! But when Mishmash's well-intentioned enthusiasm leads to messy garages and ruined gardens, it's too much for the grownups to tolerate. Pete realizes Mish must go. How he finds a new home for Mish and gives his favorite teacher a wonderful gift all in one accidental gesture makes for a hilarious, lovable story.
title: Mishmash
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BAG
National Velvet (age 8-11)
by Enid Bagnold
animals ... enterprise
The timeless story of spirited Velvet Brown and her beloved horse has thrilled generations of readers, and will continue to captivate new fans. Fourteen-year-old Velvet is determined to turn her untamed horse into a champion and personally ride him to victory in the world's greatest steeplechase, the Grand National.
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A Bear Named Trouble (age 8-11)
by Marion Dane Bauer
adventure ... family ... animals ... nature
Based on a true story, this novel is the story of a young boy in Alaska who sets out to get even with the wily bear cub that has accidentally killed the boy's favorite animal.
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Lady Lollipop (age 8-11)
by Dick King-Smith
princesses ... animals
Publisher comments: Lollipop is no ordinary pig. According to her young trainer, Johnny Skinner, she's the smartest pig in the entire kingdom. When people stare into Lollipop's bright, intelligent eyes, it somehow changes them for the better. But can Lollipop win over the spoiled Princess Penelope - and her not-so-pig-friendly parents, the King and Queen?
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WAL
The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa (age 8-11)
by Bill Wallace
traditions ... animals
Don Franklin's dog, Frank, is a bloodhound, so he can smell when something's wrong. And a lot seems to be wrong in Don's family. Mom and Dad are worried about money, especially with Christmas right around the corner and the threat of the mine closing. Don's worried because he's just discovered how dangerous Dad's job in the mine is. And they're all worried about getting Don's little sister, Susan, what she wants for Christmas, when she won't tell anyone but Santa Claus what it is. It looks as if Christmas might not be all that merry at the Franklins' house.
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Winter Pony (age 8-11)
by Jean Slaughter Doty
adventure ... animals
Ginny is looking forward to a fun winter with her new pony Mokey, which includes learning to drive a sleigh under the close supervision of Michael, but when Ginny and her friend Pam decide to hitch up Mokey and take the sleigh out on their own, they find themselves in danger.
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Different Dragons (age 8-11)
by Jean Little
family ... animals
Ben is apprehensive about staying over at his Aunt Rose's house while his parents are away. But with the promise of a big surprise, Ben reluctantly agrees to at least give it a try. Only, when the surprise arrives, it is not what Ben expects at all. At the door is a labrador retriever named Gully. The only problem is that Ben is afraid of dogs. Dogs jump at people, bite people, and even kill people! And even though Gully seems friendly, Ben decides he will never be friends with a dog. But when Ben finds himself alone with Gully in a scary situation, he starts to rethink his fear. Perhaps he will be able to survive the whole weekend at Aunt Rose's with Gully running around after all.
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Me, My Goat and My Sister's Wedding (age 8-11)
by Stella Pevsner
family ... humor ... animals
Doug and his friends keep their pet goat a secret from their families, but before long, sightings of the high-spirited animal occur at very inappropriate places.
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Champ (age 8-11)
by Marcia Thornton Jones
friendship ... animals ... sports
Riley is awful at sports. He wants to quit the baseball team, but his dad won't let him give up. So when one bad swing brings a three-legged dog into his life, Riley feels like he's been thrown a curveball. How can he take care of a dog and make his dad proud? Champ is a former champion show dog. But when the accident that leaves him with Riley also leaves him with three legs, this dog has to learn some new tricks. Can Champ show Riley that winning doesn't always mean coming in first? Together, Riley and Champ make a great team, but not everyone thinks so. Could they be separated?
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Hoofbeats Series (age 8-11)
by Kathleen Duey
historical ... animals
Orphaned at age six and taken in by a heartless couple, nine-year-old Katie Rose spends her days doing chores and dreaming of going west to find her Uncle Jack. Then Mr. Stevens brings home an unbroken Mustang, and Katie's world changes. Katie is drawn to the horse's wildness, and he seems to sense her need for companionship. So when Katie learns that the Stevenses plan to join the expansion West ... without her or the Mustang ... she makes a desperate decision to go on her own. And she will not leave the Mustang behind.
title: Katie and the Mustang
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BYA
The Midnight Fox (age 8-11)
by Betsy Cromer Byars
family ... animals
Tom is horrified when his parents tell him he is to stay on Aunt Millie's farm while they are away on a trip. When he arrives, he finds the farm every bit as strange and uncomfortable as he feared - that is, until the appearance of the black fox.
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Dolphin Diaries (age 8-11)
by Ben M. Baglio
letters/journal ... animals ... adventure
Jody McGrath's dream adventure--a trip around the world with her family, studying dolphins--is threatened by unforeseen circumstances, including a surprise passenger and a sudden storm.
title: Into the Blue
title: Under the Stars
title: Dancing the Seas
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KIP
How the Camel Got His Hump (age 8-11)
by Rudyard Kipling
animals ... folklore
Once upon a time, when the world was new-and-all, Man turned to the animals for help--to the horse for carrying, the dog for fetching, the ox for plowing. But the camel refused to do a lick of work, haughtily replying Humpf! to all requests. The other animals complained of the inequity to the Djinn of all the Deserts, who used his powerful magic to punish the lazy camel.
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There's an Owl in the Shower (age 8-11)
by Jean Craighead George
family ... animals ... nature
Borden's father, Leon, was a logger in the old-growth forests of California. That is, until the spotted-owl lovers interfered. One day, frustrated by his father's unemployment, Borden sets out on a mission of revenge against the spotted owl but returns home with a half-starved owlet instead. The family soon discovers that the owlet, whom Borden names Bardy, loves to take showers and watch late-night TV. Only after the whole family has fallen in love with Bardy do they realize that the conflict between nature and human industry is not so easily resolved.
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Beauty (age 8-11)
by Bill Wallace
animals ... family
Unhappy about his parents splitting up and moving with his mother to Grandpa's farm, eleven-year-old Luke finds comfort in riding and caring for a horse named Beauty.
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Lassie Come-Home (age 8-11)
by Eric Knight
adventure ... animals
A collie undertakes a 1000-mile journey in order to once again meet her former master at the school gate.
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Black Gold (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
animals ... sports
No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows Black Gold would be great if he was his rider! Finally, Jaydee gets his wish. And Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it would be time for the most important race in America. Did they really have what it takes to win? Black Gold's inspirational story proves that the power of love and dedication can make any dream come true.
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Thimble Summer (age 8-11)
by Elizabeth Enright
historical ... adventure ... magic ... animals
When Garnet finds a silver thimble in the sand by the river, she is sure it's magical. But is it magical enough to help her pig, Timmy, win a blue ribbon on Fair Day?
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Sheep (age 8-11)
by Valerie Hobbs
adventure ... animals
After a fire destroys the farm where he was born, a young border collie acquires a series of owners and learns about life as he seeks a home and longs to fulfill his life's purpose of shepherding sheep.
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Charlie Muffin's Miracle Mouse (age 8-11)
by Dick King-Smith
humor ... enterprise ... animals
After many unsuccessful attempts, lonely mouse farmer Charlie Muffin finally breeds a green mouse, finds true love, and wins the Best of Show at the Grand Mouse Championship Show.
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KIN
Mysterious Miss Slade (age 8-11)
by Dick King-Smith
humor ... animals ... friendship
When eight-year-old Patsy and her younger brother befriend their old neighbor and her many animals, the children help the mysterious lady change her life. All the village children think Miss Slade is a witch. Perhaps it's the patch on her eye. Or maybe it's the ancient caravan she lives in, surrounded by six dogs, six cats, several goats, and a lot of chickens. But Jim and Patsy Reader know better. To them, Miss Slade is the eccentric neighbor who lets them ride her donkey, shares her lunch of chips and cookies, and makes them laugh out loud. But Miss Slade is still a mystery to Jim and Patsy. Why does she speak like an aristocrat? And where did she get that gold sovereign? It turns out Miss Slade does have a secret after all...one that brings trouble when discovered. Luckily, she has some friends...human and canine...who can help.
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KIN
The Water Horse (age 8-11)
by Dick King-Smith
animals ... folklore ... fantasy
In 1930, on the coast of Scotland, eight-year-old Kirstie finds a large egg which hatches into an unusual sea creature, and as he grows her family must decide what to do with him.
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KIP
The Jungle Book: the Mowgli Stories (age 8-11)
by Rudyard Kipling
folklore ... animals ... short stories
Selected stories from Kipling's two "Jungle Books" chronicle the adventures of Mowgli, the boy reared by a pack of wolves in an Indian jungle. Also includes "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi."
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Harry's Mad (age 8-11)
by Dick King-Smith
adventure ... animals
Harry's legacy from his great-uncle, a talking parrot, proves to be a much more exciting gift than he ever imagined.
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The Cat Who Went to Heaven (age 8-11)
by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth
animals ... folklore ... the arts
Catalog: A little cat comes to the home of a poor Japanese artist and, by humility and devotion, helps to bring about a miracle.
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Harvey's Marvelous Monkey Mystery (age 8-11)
by Eth Clifford
humor ... animals ... mystery
Catalog: Harvey finds himself embroiled in a mystery when a monkey appears at his bedroom window in the middle of the night.
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Harvey's Horrible Snake Disaster (age 8-11)
by Eth Clifford
animals ... family
Catalog: When ten-year-old Harvey is visited by his cousin Nora, trouble is bound to ensue, and this year's episode with snakes is no exception.
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Animal Ark Pets Series (age 8-11)
by Ben M. Baglio
adventure ... animals
Mandy and James don't just work with animals at the Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, they love their pets, too.
title: Kitten Crowd
title: Rabbit Race
title: Chick Challenge
title: Duckling Diary
title: Pony Parade
title: Guinea Pig Gang
title: Doggy Dare
title: Hamster Hotel
title: Spaniel Surprise
title: Pet's Party
title: Dachshund in Danger
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Animal Ark Series (age 8-11)
by Ben Baglio
animals ... adventure
Meet Mandy, the daughter of two veterinarians who own the Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital. Whenever an animal is in trouble, Mandy and the vets at the clinic are there to help.
title: Kittens in the Kitchen
title: Pony on the Porch
title: Puppies in the Pantry
title: Goat in the Garden
title: Sheepdog in the Snow
title: Piglet in a Playpen
title: Ponies at the Point
title: Owl in the Office
title: Lamb in the Laundry
title: Kitten in the Cold
title: Bunnies in the Bathroom
title: Hamster in a Handbasket
title: Squirrels in the School
title: Guinea Pig in the Garage
title: Shetland in the Shed
title: Dolphin in the Deep
title: Foals in the Field
title: Dog at the Door
title: Horse in the House
title: Pony in a Package
title: Puppy in a Puddle
title: Tabby in the Tub
title: Pup at the Palace
title: Mare in the Meadow
title: Cats at the Campground
title: Hound at the Hospital
title: Terrier in the Tinsel
title: Hamster in the Holly
title: Raccoons on the Roof
title: Hedgehogs in the Hall
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Christopher Mouse: the Tale of a Small Traveler (age 8-11)
by William Wise
adventure ... friendship ... animals
After being sold to an unscrupulous pet store owner, a young mouse lives with several owners and has many adventures, before ending up with an appreciative family.
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WHI
Charlotte's Web (age 8-11)
by E. B. White
friendship ... animals ... enterprise
Wilbur the pig is desolate when he discovers he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner, until his spider friend Charlotte comes up with a plan to save him.
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HEN
Brighty of the Grand Canyon (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
animals
Relates the adventures of a little burro who blazed trails through the Grand Canyon and met many famous people in the process.
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Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
animals
Molly wants a horse of her own, but when her father's mare gives birth to a mule, Molly changes her mind and raises the newborn.
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HEN
Mustang: Wild Spirit of the West (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
historical ... animals ... nature
A fictional retelling, from the point of view of Annie Bronn Johnston, of how she fought to protect the American wild horse, the mustang, from extinction because of professional killers who chased the horses for personal gain.
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Socks (age 8-11)
by Beverly Cleary
humor ... realistic ... friendship ... family ... animals
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.
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The Grand Escape (age 8-11)
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
humor ... adventure ... animals
It's a scary world out there. If only Marco hadn't read a newspaper article about a ranch and become determined to see one. If only Polo hadn't found himself longing for the mother he barely remembered as a soft-warm-wiggle-purr-milk-tongue. Then the two tabbies might have been content to remain pampered house cats forever. But when their owners leave a door open, Marco and Polo can't resist the temptation to escape to the outside world.
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Jim Ugly (age 8-11)
by Sid Fleischman
adventure ... mystery ... animals ... humor
Twelve-year-old Jake is thrown into an uneasy alliance with proud, one-man dog, Jim Ugly, when the dog's owner, Jake's father, suddenly disappears. Confident that Jim Ugly can pick up Jake's father's trail, boy and dog set out on the adventure of their lives.
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HEN
Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
animals
Movie men have come to Chincoteague to film the annual Pony Penning, and Paul and Maureen are thrilled ... until they learn that the producers want to buy their beloved Misty. Reluctantly, they agree to sell in order to send their uncle to college. But how will they ever fill the lonely place that Misty leaves behind? Finding an orphaned colt helps Paul and Maureen deal with their loss, and they soon discover that little Sea Star needs them just as much as they need him.
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Stormy: Misty's Foal (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
enterprise ... adventure ... animals
A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In the midst of the storm, Misty-the famous mare of Chincoteague-is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on... will Misty and her colt survive? This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them.
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Misty of Chincoteague (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
enterprise ... adventure ... animals
Nobody could capture the Phantom, the wildest mare on the island. Paul and Maureen had their hearts set on owning her. They worked hard to earn the money she would cost. On Pony Penning Day, Paul not only brings in the Phantom, but her newborn colt as well. Can Paul and Maureen possibly earn enough to buy them both?
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King of the Wind (age 8-11)
by Marguerite Henry
adventure ... animals
This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France and, finally, to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior Thoroughbred. Sham's speed, like his story, has become legendary.
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Because of Winn-Dixie (age 8-11)
by Kate Dicamillo
growing up ... family ... friendship ... animals
Publisher comments: Opal spends all one sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends and thinking about her mother. But because of her dog, Winn-Dixie, or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship and forgiveness can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm.
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Henry Huggins (age 8-11)
by Beverly Cleary
adventure ... animals ... realistic
Publisher comments: Henry Huggins feels that nothing very interesting ever happens to him. But from the moment a stray dog in the drugstore begs for a taste of his ice-cream cone and downs it in one gulp, everything is different. Henry names the dog Ribsy and decides to keep him. Before Henry even reaches home with Ribsy he spends all of his money, gets kicked off three buses, and enjoys a hair-raising ride in a police car. And that's only the beginning of Henry's exciting new life! See also the rest of the Henry Huggins series.
sequel: Henry and Beezus
sequel: Henry and Ribsy
sequel: Ribsy
sequel: Henry and the Paper Route
sequel: Henry and the Clubhouse

Hoover Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:31 2012
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