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JoCoLibrary - Kids - William Allen White 2013-14 Grades 6-8

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Dragon Castle
Dragon Castle By Bruchac, Joseph (Book - 2011) YA FICTION Bruchac Joseph 11/2011 Available in some locations Holds: 1 on 41 copies

Annotation:Young prince Rashko, aided by wise old Georgi, must channel the power of his ancestor Pavol the great, and harness a magical dragon to face the evil Baron Temny after the foolish King and Queen go missing.

Hidden
Hidden By Frost, Helen (Book - 2011) YA FICTION Frost Helen 10/2011 Available in some locations

Annotation:When fourteen-year-olds Wren and Darra meet at a Michigan summer camp, both are overwhelmed by memories from six years earlier when Darra's father stole a car, unaware that Wren was hiding in the back.

HIDDEN [juvenile Book on CD]
HIDDEN [juvenile Book on CD] By FROST, HELEN (Book) XX(1198244.1) On order Availability details

Annotation:When fourteen-year-olds Wren and Darra meet at a Michigan summer camp, both are overwhelmed by memories from six years earlier when Darra's father stole a car, unaware that Wren was hiding in the back.

Dead End in Norvelt
Dead End in Norvelt By Gantos, Jack (Book - 2011) J FICTION Gantos Jack 09/2011 Available in some locations Holds: 1 on 43 copies

Annotation:In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.

Dead End in Norvelt
Dead End in Norvelt By Gantos, Jack (Audiobook CD - 2011) J CDAUDIO FICTION Gantos Jack Available in some locations

Annotation:In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.

Take Me to the River
Take Me to the River By Hobbs, Will (Book - 2011) YA FICTION Hobbs Will 03/2011 Available in some locations

Annotation:When North Carolina fourteen-year-old Dylan Sands joins his fifteen-year-old cousin Rio in running the Rio Grande River, they face a tropical storm and a fugitive kidnapper.

Take Me to the River
Take Me to the River By Hobbs, Will (Audiobook CD - 2011) YA CDAUDIO FICTION Hobbs Will 10/2011 Available in some locations

Annotation:When North Carolina fourteen-year-old Dylan Sands joins his fifteen-year-old cousin Rio in running the Rio Grande River, they face a tropical storm and a fugitive kidnapper.

Take Me to the River
Take Me to the River By Hobbs, Will (eBook - 2011) Check availability »

Annotation:When North Carolina fourteen-year-old Dylan Sands joins his fifteen-year-old cousin Rio in running the Rio Grande River, they face a tropical storm and a fugitive kidnapper.

Small as An Elephant
Small as An Elephant By Jacobson, Jennifer (Book - 2011) J FICTION Jacobson Jennifer 05/2011 Available in some locations Holds: 2 on 39 copies

Annotation:Abandoned by his mother in an Acadia National Park campground, Jack tries to make his way back to Boston before anyone figures out what is going on, with only a small toy elephant for company.

Small as An Elephant
Small as An Elephant By Jacobson, Jennifer (Audiobook CD - 2011) J CDAUDIO FICTION Jacobson Jennifer 08/2011 Available in some locations

Annotation:Abandoned by his mother in an Acadia National Park campground, Jack tries to make his way back to Boston before anyone figures out what is going on, with only a small toy elephant for company.

Drawing from Memory
Drawing from Memory By Say, Allen (Book - 2011) J BIO SAY A. Say 09/2011 Available in some locations

Annotation:Allen Say tells the story of how he became an award-winning artist, illustrator, and author. Part memoir, part graphic novel, part narrative history, presents a complex look at the real-life relationship between a mentor and his student. With watercolor paintings, original cartoons, vintage photographs, and maps.

Bluefish
Bluefish By Schmatz, Pat (Book - 2011) YA FICTION Schmatz Pat 11/2011 Available in some locations Holds: 1 on 8 copies

Annotation:Everything changes for thirteen-year-old Travis, a new student who is trying to hide his illiteracy, when he meets a sassy classmate with her own secrets and a remarkable teacher.

Bluefish
Bluefish By Schmatz, Pat (Audiobook CD - 2011) CDAUDIO YA FICTION Schmatz Pat 07/2011 All copies in use Availability details

Annotation:Everything changes for thirteen-year-old Travis, a new student who is trying to hide his illiteracy, when he meets a sassy classmate with her own secrets and a remarkable teacher.

Bluefish
Bluefish By Schmatz, Pat (eBook - 2011) Check availability »

Annotation:Everything changes for thirteen-year-old Travis, a new student who is trying to hide his illiteracy, when he meets a sassy classmate with her own secrets and a remarkable teacher.

Okay for Now
Okay for Now By Schmidt, Gary D. (Book - 2011) YA FICTION Schmidt Gary Available in some locations Holds: 2 on 40 copies

Annotation:As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends, an abusive father, and a louse for an older brother, Doug Swieteck has all the stats stacked against him until he finds an ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage.

Okay for Now
Okay for Now By Schmidt, Gary D. (Audiobook CD - 2011) YA CDAUDIO FICTION Schmidt Gary Available in some locations

Annotation:As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends, an abusive father, and a louse for an older brother, Doug Swieteck has all the stats stacked against him until he finds an ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage.

Okay for Now
Okay for Now By Schmidt, Gary D. (eBook - 2011) Check availability »

Annotation:As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends, an abusive father, and a louse for an older brother, Doug Swieteck has all the stats stacked against him until he finds an ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage.

The Silver Bowl
The Silver Bowl By Stanley, Diane (Book - 2011) YA FICTION Stanley Diane 05/2011 Available in some locations Holds: 1 on 42 copies

Annotation:From the age of seven when she became scullery maid in a castle, Molly has seen visions of the future which, years later, lead her and friend Tobias on an adventure to keep Alaric, the heir to the throne, safe from a curse.

The Silver Bowl
The Silver Bowl By Stanley, Diane (eBook - 2011) Check availability »

Annotation:From the age of seven when she became scullery maid in a castle, Molly has seen visions of the future which, years later, lead her and friend Tobias on an adventure to keep Alaric, the heir to the throne, safe from a curse.

The Running Dream
The Running Dream By Van Draanen, Wendelin (Book - 2011) YA FICTION VanDraan Wendelin 07/2011 All copies in use Availability details Holds: 4 on 41 copies

Annotation:When a school bus accident leaves sixteen-year-old Jessica an amputee, she returns to school with a prosthetic limb and her track team finds a wonderful way to help rekindle her dream of running again.

The Running Dream
The Running Dream By Van Draanen, Wendelin (Audiobook CD - 2011) CDAUDIO YA FICTION VanDraan Wendelin 12/2011 Available in some locations

Annotation:When a school bus accident leaves sixteen-year-old Jessica an amputee, she returns to school with a prosthetic limb and her track team finds a wonderful way to help rekindle her dream of running again.

The Running Dream
The Running Dream By Van Draanen, Wendelin (eBook - 2011) Check availability »

Annotation:When a school bus accident leaves sixteen-year-old Jessica an amputee, she returns to school with a prosthetic limb and her track team finds a wonderful way to help rekindle her dream of running again.

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The books nominated for the William Allen White award for the 2013-14 school year for grades 6-8. This award winner is selected annually by the students of the state of Kansas. CK/04/13


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