The Ring of SolomonBy Jonathan Stroud
Wise-cracking djinni Bartimaeus finds himself at the court of King Solomon with an unpleasant master, a sinister servant, and King Solomon's magic ring.
The Dark Game: True Spy StoriesBy Paul B. Janeczko
Describes the contributions and techniques of American spies over the course of the past two centuries, recounting dramatic missions while profiling such historical figures as anti-slavery spy Elizabeth Van Lew and the "Choctaw code talkers."
Star CrossedBy Elizabeth C. Bunce
In a kingdom dominated by religious intolerance, sixteen-year-old Digger, a street thief, has always avoided attention, but when she learns that her friends are plotting against the throne she must decide whether to join them or turn them in.
The 10 p. m. QuestionBy Kate De Goldi
Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons has a quirky family, a wonderful best friend, and a head full of worrying questions that he shares with his mother each night, but when free-spirited Sydney arrives at school with questions of her own, Frankie is forced to face the ultimate ten p.m. question.
The ReplacementBy Brenna Yovanoff
When the creatures under the hill want him back, Mackie Doyle must decide where he belongs and what he wants.
Lafayette and the American RevolutionBy Russell Freedman
Presents a biography about the French nobleman who assisted the American colonists in their struggle for freedom from England during the Revolutionary War.
Cloaked in RedBy Vivian Vande Velde
Presents eight twists on the traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood, exploring such issues as why most characters seem dim-witted and what, exactly, is the theme.
Three Black SwansBy Caroline B. Cooney
When sixteen-year-old Missy Vianello decides to try to convince her classmates that her cousin Claire is really her long-lost identical twin, she has no idea that the results of her prank will be so life-changing.
Digital Photo Madness! 50 Weird and Wacky Things to Do With Your Digital CameraBy Thom Gaines
Offers an introduction to digital photography and fifty inventive activities including instructions for creating pop art and a "trapped-in-the-computer" screen saver.
Tell Us We're HomeBy Marina Budhos
Three immigrant girls from different parts of the world meet and become close friends in a small New Jersey town where their mothers have found domestic work, but their relationships are tested when one girl's mother is accused of stealing a precious heirloom.
