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The Baby-Sitter's Nightmare : Tales Too Scary to Be True

Kristin Gilson, Phoebe Gloeckner

Paperback (Trophy Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)

A collection of horror stories, supposedly true, that have been favorites at sleep-overs and Halloween parties, including "Don't look under the bed"

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And Now Miguel

Joseph Krumgold, Jean Charlot

Paperback (Ty Crowell Co, June 1, 1984)

A young Mexican boy realizes that most of his problems and aspirations arise from his being the middle child of the family

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A Stranger Came Ashore

Mollie Hunter

School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, April 6, 1977)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Stories about the haunting powers of certain creatures called the Selkie Folk prove true for the Hendersons when they offer shelter to a young man who supposedly survived a shipwreck.

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Dolphin Treasure

Wayne Grover, Jim Fowler

School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, June 5, 2001)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Wayne is searching for buried treasure sunk with a Spanish galleon off the Florida coast when a storm arises and his dolphin friend comes to his rescue.

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Good Night, Maman

Norma Fox Mazer

Paperback (HarperCollins, May 1, 2001)

Dearest Maman,I keep all my letters to you in my notebook under my pillow. One day, when we're together again, I'll give them to you, and we'll sit and read them....In June 1940, twelve-year-old Karin Levi's world is torn apart as the German army occupies Paris. Karin, her older brother, Marc, and their maman must flee, seeking safety wherever they can find it. But Maman falls ill and is unable to travel, forcing Karin and Marc to leave her behind. When Marc manages to obtain two coveted places aboard a ship bound for America, the distance between them grows even greater. Will Karin ever see her beloved maman again?

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Drive-By

Lynne Ewing

School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Dec. 20, 1997)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Twelve-year-old Tito, while helping to care for his little sister, struggles to find his way during the aftermath of his brother's death in a gang-related shooting.

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The Last Payback

James VanOosting

Paperback (Trophy Pr, Sept. 1, 1998)

When Dimple Dorfman's twin brother Dale is shot to death, she is determined to find out what really happened, and when the evidence points to Dale's best friend Ronnie, she sets out to seek revenge. Reprint.

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Along Came A Dog

Meindert DeJong, Maurice Sendak

School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 24, 1980)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A suspense story for young readers revolves around a little red hen and the homeless dog who appoints himself her protector.

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Stealing Home

Mary Stolz, Pat Cummings

Paperback (HarperCollins, June 8, 1994)

When Thomas's Great-Aunt Linzy writes that she's coming for a "visit," Grandfather and Thomas have the sinking feeling her visit might last a lifetime. In this sequel to Storm in the Night and Go Fish, Stolz unveils the mixed blessings of having a long-lost relative move in, and all the love that can shine through if you know the secret to being a true family. "Stolz scores with finesse in this masterful book that really hits home." —SLJ.

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The Noonday Friends

Mary Stolz, Louis Glanzman

School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Oct. 19, 1971)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When trouble strikes at home, Franny finds herself quarreling with her best friend, Simone.

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Dork In Disguise

Carol Gorman

School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Aug. 8, 2000)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Last year Jerry Flack was a dork. This year, at a new school in a new town, he's decided to begin his new life as a ""Cool Guy.

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The Chicken-Fried Rat: Tales Too Gross to Be True

Cylin Busby, Ravenblond Studios, Phoebe Gloeckner