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Letter Ratings - O,P,Q,R,S,T Continued
Fiction
26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie De Paola JB PAOLA
An autobiography by the popular children's author. He describes the year before his family moved from an apartment into their new home on Fairmount Avenue. The book gives glimpses into his childhood and connects with his picture books.
Abel's Island by William Steig JFIC STE
When Abel tries to rescue Amanda's scarf, he is swept away into a torrent of water and finally lands on an island. Here the lazy and pampered Abel must take care of himself and find a way home.
Ace the Very Important Pig by Dick King-Smith JFIC KIN
Farmer Tubb's amazing pig, Ace, winds up on television for his cleverness.
Afternoon of the Elves by Janet Taylor Lisle JFIC LIS
Hillary doesn't believe the mean things she hears about Sara-Kate, and leaves her comfortable surroundings to explore the elves' village in Sara-Kate's back yard.
All About Sam by Lois Lowry JFIC LOW
Anastasia Krupnik's little brother Sam gets a chance to tell his own story about life in the Krupnik family.
Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit by Paula Danziger JFIC DAN
Amber Brown is in 4th grade. Her parents get a divorce, her best friend Justin moves away, and she gets in trouble in school (sequel to Amber Brown Goes Forth).
Babe and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure by Dan Gutman JFIC GUT
With their ability to time travel using vintage baseball cards, Joe and his father have the opportunity to find out whether Babe Ruth really called his shot when he hit the home run in the third game of the world series against the Chicago Cubs.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kae DeCamillo JFIC DIC
Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie.
Beetles, Lightly Toasted by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor JFIC NAY
A boy competes with his know-it-all cousin by creating recipes from unusual food sources and testing them on unaware friends and family.
Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary JFIC CLE
Nine-year-old Beezus Quimby has her hands full with her little sister, Ramona. Sure, other people have little sisters who bother them sometimes, but are there any in the world like Ramona?
Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson JFIC ROB
The six horrible Herdmans, the worst kids in the history of the world, cause mayhem throughout the school year. Sequel to Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
The Boy Who Owned the School by Gary Paulsen JFIC PAU
A funny book about a shy boy who doesn't like to talk to anyone or be noticed. He's flunking English and has to work on the set of the school play to get extra credit.
Catch That Pass by Matt Christopher JFIC CHR
One of a long series of books about football, baseball, hockey and other sports.
Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling JFIC CAT
The story tells of the two days after John acquired the chocolate touch — the magic that turned everything he touches into chocolate.
Coffin on a Case by Eve Bunting JMYS BON
Twelve-year-old Henry Coffin, son of a private investigator, helps a gorgeous high school girl in a dangerous attempt to find her kidnapped mother.
Dead Letter by Betsy Byars JMYS BYA
Herculeah Jones and her best friend Meat set out to crack the case of a mysterious note which she finds in the lining of a second-hand coat.
Dear Mrs. Ryan by Jennifer Jones JFIC JON
In an effort to get their mother to stop writing about them in her books, Harvey and his best friend try to make a romantic connection between her and their school principal.
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case Of Pablo's Nose by Donald Sobol JMYS SOB
America's "Sherlock Holmes in sneakers" continues his war on crime in 10 more cases, the solutions to which appear in the back of the book.
Fat Fanny, Beanpole Bertha, and the Boys by Barbara Ann Porte JFIC POR
To raise money, Bertha and Fanny decide to teach Fanny's triplet brothers to tap dance.
The Fighting Ground by Avi JFIC AVI
Jonathan learns about war the hard way when he runs away to join the American Revolution.
Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes JFIC EST
Jerry and Rachel are very proud of the dog they purchased for $1, and are puzzled and upset when they must solve the mystery of who stole Ginger on Thanksgiving Day.