Fiction
Adams, Douglas, 1980, The Hitchhiker's Guide to
the Galaxy
The hilarious journey of Arthur Dent and his friend Ford Prefect, a space
hitchhiker, who escape from earth seconds before it is demolished and
travel to a variety of galactic civilizations while gathering information
for a hitchhiker's guidebook.
Adams, Richard, 1974, Watership Down
Follow the epic Tolkienesque adventures of Fiver, Hazel, and a ragtag
lapin band. Rabbits will never seem the same again.
Anonymous, 1971, Go Ask Alice
The painful diary of a young girl when she accidentally falls into the
contemporary drug scene.
Atwood, Margaret,1986, Handmaid's Tale
Offred, a handmaid living in a near-future time, endures life in a society
in which women able to bear children are used for procreation.
Avi, 1993, Blue Heron
A solitary blue heron becomes a symbol of strength and peace for 13-year-old
Maggie when she discovers a change has come over her father and his
new family.
Avi, 1992, Nothing but the Truth
It's against regulations to hum the national anthem in school. Philip
decides to disobey the rule, and the whole nation watches what happens.
Bachman, Richard, 1979, Long Walk
Of the 100 boys who begin a grueling marathon walk, 99 will die--and
one will have his every wish granted. Or will he?
Bauer, Joan, 1999, Rules of the Road
Seventeen-year-old Jenna's job at crusty Mrs. Gladstone's shoe store
leads to her driving Mrs. Gladstone across country to Texas to prevent
a company takeover.
Block, Francesca Lia, 1990, Weetzie Bat
Lanky lizards! Punk teens Weetzie and Dirk search for love in a modern
fairy tale that is funny, moving, and unlike any book you've read before.
Bloor, Edward, 1998, Tangerine
Is Tangerine, Florida, like the Bermuda Triangle? A sinkhole swallows
the middle school, lightning strikes repeatedly, underground fires
burn endlessly--and all newcomer Paul Fisher wants to do is play soccer,
despite his thick glasses, his parents' indifference, and his evil
brother.
Brooks, Bruce, 1985, The Moves Make the Man
As Jerome, a black athlete, shares his skills and interest in basketball
with Bix, a white baseball player, their friendship grows and the game
becomes a reflection of both their lives.
Brooks, Terry, 1986, Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold!
In a funny fantasy adventure, disillusioned sorrowing widower Ben buys
a magic kingdom for $1,000,000 only to find a run-down castle operated
by a motley group of inept courtiers.
Card, Orson Scott, 1985, Ender's Game
Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, a young genius in Battle School, where
he is training to fight the alien Buggers, has to put his skills to the
ultimate test much sooner than he expected.
Childress, Alice, 1973, Hero Ain't Nothin but a
Sandwich
Benjie, a 13-year-old in Harlem, cannot face the reality of his drug
addiction or the realization that someone cares for him.
Cooney, Caroline B. 1993, Flight #116 Is Down
A 747 crashes on the grounds of her family's estate, and 16-year-old
Heidi, alone and terrified, pulls herself together to help rescue the
survivors.
Cormier, Robert, 1979, After the First Death
Ben tries unsuccessfully to balance his father's betrayal and his own
failure after a busload of children is hijacked by a group of ruthless
terrorists.
Cormier, Robert, 1988, Fade
One boy in each generation of the Moreaux family inherits the power--and
the curse--of invisibility.
Cormier, Robert, 1977, I Am the Cheese
A victim of amnesia, and under the influence of drugs administered by
mysterious and unidentified questioners, teenager Adam searches through
haunting memories that must not be recalled or revealed if he is to
survive.
Cormier, Robert, 1974, The Chocolate War: A Novel
"Sweets" abound at Trinity High while a schoolmaster feasts on his
students' fear--a bitter story of one student's resistance and the high price
he pays.
Crutcher, Chris, 1992, Athletic Shorts: 6 Short
Stories
Tales of love, death, bigotry and heroism are of real people with the
courage to stand up to a world that often puts them down.
Crutcher, Chris, 1990, Chinese Handcuffs
A winning triathlete's need to understand his older brother's suicide
is complicated by memories and daring challenges.
Crutcher, Chris, 1996, Ironman
When he calls his teacher an asshole in class, Bo is forced to attend
an anger management program, where he learns to deal with his real
problem--his cruel father.
Crutcher, Chris, 1983, Running Loose
Louie takes a stand against his coach and playing dirty football, falls
in love, and loses his girlfriend in a fatal accident--all in his senior
year.
Crutcher, Chris, 1994, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
When the horrific truth about Sarah's past is revealed, only her true
friend Eric ("Moby") Calhoun can help her come to terms with
her family and plan for her future.
Cushman, Karen, 1995, Catherine, Called Birdy
Fighting fleas, unsuitable suitors, and her mother's attempts to make
a lady of her, Catherine writes in her diary about her frustrations
with her life as a young noblewoman in medieval times.
Cushman, Karen, 1996, The Midwife's Apprentice
Beetle, a homeless girl, is found in a dung heap and apprenticed to the
village midwife in this sensitive 14th-century tale set in England.
Deuker, Carl, 1990, On the Devil's Court
Seventeen-year-old Joe Faust must decide if it's worth selling his soul
to the devil for one perfect season of basketball.
Dickinson, Peter, 1990, Eva
After a violent auto accident, 13-year-old Eva wakes up in a hospital
to find she must learn how to live as a chimpanzee.
Draper, Sharon M., 1996, Tears of a Tiger
High-school senior Andy Jackson is overcome by guilt after his best friend
dies in an automobile accident that happened when Andy was driving
drunk.
Farmer, Nancy, 1997, A Girl Named Disaster
When her family arranges her marriage to a cruel man with three wives,
Nhamo escapes by canoe to seek a better future.
Farmer, Nancy, 1995, The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm
When General Matsika's three children are kidnapped after they leave
the safety of their armed compound, their mother hires the best detective
team available in 2194 Zimbabwe--the appropriately named mutant partners--the
Ear, the Eye, and the Arm.
Fleischman, Paul, 1994, Bull Run
Sixteen individuals voice their hopes and fears in this interwoven collage
of "snapshots" set during the first battle of the Civil War.
Fleischman, Paul, 1999, Whirlygig
After killing a girl when driving drunk, Brent Bishop learns a lot about
himself and life when he's forced to pay for his crime by traveling
to the four corners of the U.S. to build whirligigs in her memory.
Gallo, Donald (ed.), 1984, Sixteen: Short Stories
by Outstanding Writers for Young Adults
School, friendship, family, and love are all found within this unusual
collection of humorous and serious short stories.
Garden, Nancy, 1982, Annie on My Mind
Lisa and Annie meet at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, fall in
love, and then find that a public declaration is too threatening to
their friends and relatives.
Gurney, James, 1993, Dinotopia: A Land Apart from
Time
A newly discovered, illustrated journal reveals life on the lost island
of Dinotopia, where shipwrecked human survivors work and play in harmony
with dinosaurs.
Guy, Rosa, 1979, Disappearance
Released from jail in the custody of the Aimsley Family, Imamu Jones
immediately becomes a prime suspect when Perk, their youngest daughter,
disappears.
Guy, Rosa, 1973, The Friends
Rejected by her classmates because she "talks funny," Phyllisia
Cathy, a young West Indian girl, is forced to become friends with poor,
frazzled Edith, the only one who will
accept her.
Hesser, Terry Spencer, 1999, Kissing Doorknobs
Tara struggles to live with her obsessive-compulsive behavior, but before
her condition is diagnosed, her relationships with family and friends
begin to crumble.
Hobbs, Will, 1992, Downriver
Fifteen-year-old Jesse and other rebellious teenage members of a wilderness
survival team abandon their adult leader, steal his van and rafts,
and run the dangerous whitewaters of the Grand Canyon.
Hobbs, Will, 1997, Far North
Stranded in the Canadian wilderness, two boys endure a brutal sub arctic
winter of bear, wolf, and moose attacks while they repeatedly struggle
to escape.
Hurwin, Davida Wills, 1996, A Time for Dancing
Seventeen-year-old best friends Juliana and Samantha share a passion
for dance, for life, and for each other--then Jules is diagnosed with
cancer and must travel a path Sam cannot follow.
Kindl, Patrice, 1995, Owl in Love
Girl by day, owl by night, 14-year-old Owl Tycho finds life is complicated--not
only by a crush on her science teacher, but also by the presence of
a deranged boy in the woods.
Klause, Annette Curtis, 1991, The Silver Kiss
Feeling alienated from everyone during her mother's terminal illness,
Zoe comes under the spell of Simon, a vampire doomed to live until
he avenges the death of his mother 300 years earlier.
Koertge, Ron, 1988, The Arizona Kid
Working one summer at a racetrack, living with his gay uncle, and falling
madly in love make wimpy, short, tenth-grader Billy Kennedy more self-confident
and wiser in the ways of the world.
Laird, Elizabeth, 1993, Kiss the Dust
It's Iraq, and Tara's family are Kurds. "He" has put out the
word, and they must flee for their lives.
Lowry, Lois, 1994, The Giver
When he turns 12, Jonas is given his life assignment from the committee
of elders--to become the receiver of memories from far-past times--and
discovers the horrible secret that his society has hidden for the "safety
and happiness" of its citizens.
Magorian, Michelle, 1982, Good Night, Mr. Tom
A badly battered and frightened young boy evacuated from London during
World War II fills an empty void in the heart of a dour old man.
Mahy, Margaret, 1984, The Changeover: A Supernatural
Romance
With the help of an older boy who loves her, Laura "changes over" into
a witch to fight the evil forces that are attacking her little brother.
Marsden, John, 1996, Tomorrow, When the War Began
When they return from a wilderness camping trip, Ellie and her friends
are shocked to discover Australia has been invaded and soon find fighting
and surviving have become their way of life.
McCaffrey, Anne, 1977, Dragonsinger
With the help of Master-harper, Menolly and her fire lizards overcome
the prejudice against a woman's becoming a harper the planet Pern.
McDonald, Joyce,1998, Swallowing Stones
Depression, guilt, and fear plague Michael's dreams after a stray bullet
from his rifle kills a man.
McKinley, Robin, 1978, Beauty: A Retelling of the
Story of Beauty and the Beast
Fantasy and romance are beautifully blended in an evocative, much-expanded
version of the classic fairy tale.
McKinley, Robin, 1982, Blue Sword
Harry Crewe, bored with her dull and sheltered life, finds new magic,
love, and her destiny as a woman warrior when kidnapped by a handsome
king who has mysterious powers.
Myers, Walter Dean, 1988, Fallen Angels
Seventeen-year-old Richie Perry's stint in Vietnam brings home to him
the agony and futility of war as he learns to kill and watches his
comrades die.
Myers, Walter Dean,1981, Hoops
Lonnie and the rest of his Harlem ghetto basketball team learn the fine
art of playing and winning like pros from Cal, who once was one.
Myers, Walter Dean,1997, Slam
"Slam" Harris is a talented basketball player whose dreams of fame
and fortune in the NBA can come true--if he can control his anger.
Myers, Walter Dean, 1993, Somewhere in the Darkness
Jimmy is shocked when an unexpected visitor turns out to be his father,
who has been in prison for eight years and now wants Jimmy to drive
with him to Chicago.
Nelson, Theresa, 1995, Earthshine
Twelve-year-old Slim must face the truth that her beloved, irreplaceable
father is dying from AIDS.
Nix, Garth, 1997, Sabriel
Sabriel makes a desperate quest through the Gates of Death to free her
necromancer father from the strengthening powers of the spirits of
the dead.
O'Brien, Robert C., 1975, Z for Zachariah
In a peaceful valley, two survivors of an atomic holocaust are brought
together--one a self-sufficient young girl, the other a killer bent
on killing again.
O'Brien, Tim, 1991, Things They Carried
In these candid short stories based on O'Brien's Vietnam experiences,
pictures, heartaches, dreams and terror are the things soldiers in
Vietnam carry.
Orr, Wendy, 1998, Peeling the Onion
Anna struggles to recover her health and her life after a car accident
shatters her body and leaves her brain damaged.
Paterson, Katherine, 1980, Jacob Have I Loved
While growing up among the "water people" on an island off
the coast of eastern Maryland during the 1940s, Louise searches for her
identity and fights the jealousy she feels toward her talented, fragile,
and beautiful twin sister.
Paterson, Katherine,1992, Lyddie
Unable to pay off the debt on the family farm, feisty, single-minded
Lyddie survives the dangers of the textile mills in 1840s Massachusetts,
determined not to forfeit her dreams.
Paulsen, Gary, 1999, Soldier's Heart
After facing the reality of fighting in the Civil War, Charlie realizes
that war is hell on earth--both mentally and physically.
Plath, Sylvia, 1971, The Bell Jar
During a queer, sultry summer in New York, Esther Greenwood works as
a junior editor on MADEMOISELLE, quarrels with her mother and boy friend,
and is gradually aware of her descent into madness.
Potok, Chaim, 1967, The Chosen
Two Jewish boys growing to manhood in Brooklyn discover that differences
can strengthen friendship and understanding.
Pullman, Philip, 1997, The Golden Compass
With the aid of friends, witches, and armored polar bears, 12-year-old
Lyra fights the evil that is stealing children and conducting horrible
experiments on them.
Pullman, Philip, 1987, The Ruby in the Smoke
Sally, 16 and an orphan, must find her way through a maze of 19th-century
villains to claim her inheritance and her independence.
Rowling, J.K.,1999, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's
Stone
With only a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead as a clue to his true
identity, Harry Potter, by a twist of fate, leaves his unloving foster
family for a life of wizardry and celebrity.
Sachar, Louis, 1999, Holes
Stanley Yelnats is sentenced to Camp Green Lake, where he finds a treasure
and puts an end to a long-running curse on his family.
Sleator, William, 1974, House of Stairs
Five 16-year-old orphans find themselves alone in an experimental nightmare
where stairs and landings stretch as far as the eye can see and a weird
red light trains them to dance for their food.
Spiegelman, Art, 1992, Maus: A Survivor's Tale II:
And Here My Troubles Began
This graphic novel, the sequel to MAUS, recreates Vladek and Anja's agonizing
struggles to survive in the concentration camp.
Staples, Suzanne Fisher, 1990, Shabanu: Daughter
of the Wind
Torn between allegiance to her family and her growing independence and
strength, Shabanu tells the story of her life as a member of a nomadic
tribe in the Pakistani desert.
Stewart, Mary, 1970, The Crystal Cave
Merlin, the base-born son of royalty in 5th-century Britain, uses magic
to outwit his enemies until he sets the stage for the birth of Arthur,
the future king.
Tan, Amy, 1990, The Joy Luck Club
Chinese American daughters find conflict, love and connection with their
mothers, who are haunted by their early lives in China.
Voigt, Cynthia, 1985, Runner
Bullet, a 17-year-old cross country runner, finds that compromise is
sometimes necessary if an athlete is going to be the best.
White, Robb, 1972, Deathwatch
Ben's hunting expedition for bighorn sheep becomes a deathwatch in the
desert -- with hope of survival 45 minutes away.
Wolff, Virginia Euwer, 1994, Make Lemonade
High-school student LaVaughn, determined to earn money for college, baby-sits
for Jolly, an unwed teenage mother of two, and matures in the process.
Woodson, Jacqueline, 1999, If You Come Softly
Jeremiah, who is white, and Ellie, who is African American, feel an immediate
connection and then must cope with the reactions to their relationship
by the people
around them.
Wrede, Patricia C, 1991, Dealing with Dragons
Unconventional Cimorene, fed up with her dull life as a princess, runs
away to join the dragons in this fun book that turns fairy tales upside
down.
Yolen, Jane, 1993, Briar Rose
Grandmother Gemma always told the story of Briar Rose, and after she
dies, her granddaughter discovers that Gemma was a real-life Sleeping
Beauty--a Holocaust survivor.
Non-Fiction
Angelou, Maya, 1970, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
This remarkable, poetic and frank autobiography of a black girl who grew
up in Arkansas, St. Louis and San Francisco is for mature readers.
Ashabranner, Brent, 1988, Always to Remember: The
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The story of Vietnam veteran Jan C. Scruggs's struggle to build a national
monument honoring Americans who died or are missing in the Vietnam War.
Boas, Jacob, 1996, We Are Witnesses: The Diaries
of Five Teenagers Who Died in the Holocaust
The compelling and poignant diaries of five teenagers who died during
the Holocaust tell their tragic, courageous stories.
Bodanis, David, 1986, Secret House: 24 Hours in
the Strange and Unexpected World in Which We Spend Our
Nights and Days
The microbiological drama found within a house is explored from early-morning
to late- evening.
Brooks, Polly Schoyer, 1991, Beyond the Myth: The
Story of Joan of Arc
Condemned as a witch but later canonized as a saint, young Joan, inspired
by her love of France, leads her countrymen in their battle against the
English.
Cleary, Beverly, 1988, Girl from Yamhill: A Memoir
An honest and humorous account of the Depression-era childhood and adolescence
of Beverly Cleary in Oregon, where she encountered many of the same
situations that teens do today.
Edelman, Bernard, 1985, Dear America: Letters Home
from Vietnam
In their personal letters, soldiers and civilians reveal the pain, frustration,
confusion, and anger that were part of their daily lives in Vietnam.
Freedman, Russell, 1994, Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life
of Discovery
A compelling photo-biography of Eleanor Roosevelt relates the remarkable
story of a shy, lonely girl who grows up to be a powerful force in the
fight for world peace and equality and an inspiration to millions of
people.
Freedman, Russell, 1988, Lincoln: A Photobiography
This skillfully written, appealing overview of Lincoln's life from boyhood
to death, is accompanied by carefully chosen photographs and prints.
Freedman, Russell, 1992, Wright Brothers: How They
Invented the Airplane
Freedman tells the fascinating story of how two self-taught bicycle mechanics
solve the problems that had baffled generations of scientists and engineers.
Janeczko, Paul B, 1991, Place My Words Are Looking
For: What Poets Say About and Through Their Work
Writers share their poems and give insights into
their craft and life.
McCall, Nathan, 1995, Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young
Black Man in America
McCall remembers his journey from a working-class African American neighborhood
to prison to a prestigious position on the WASHINGTON POST.
McKissack, Patricia C. and McKissack, Fredrick L.,1997, Rebels
against Slavery: American Slave Revolts
Exciting profiles of heroic men and women tell accounts of those who
rebelled against slavery in North America.
Paulsen, Gary, 1991, Woodsong
Through his dogsledding adventures in the Minnesota wilderness where
there are wolves, deep snow, and minus-30-degree temperatures, the
author comes to understand nature's ways and harrowing surprises.
Spiegelman, Art, 1986, Maus: A Survivor's Tale
In a comic book of revolutionary graphic design, a cartoonist juxtaposes
his frustration with his father's insensitivity today and his father's
desperate struggle to stay alive 40 years earlier during the Holocaust.
Stoll, Cliff, 1991, The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a
Spy through the Maze of Computer Espionage
A young astrophysicist turns detective as he embarks on the trail of
an elusive computer hacker who has managed to break into top-secret government
and military data banks.
Zindel, Paul, 1993, Pigman and Me
Zindel recounts his bizarre adventures growing up on Staten Island, when
his neighbor's father becomes his personal "pigman" and teaches
him to cope with his rootless family. |
