Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Screaming Mummies of the Pharaoh's Tomb II Screaming Mummies of the Pharaoh's Tomb II Brett Helquist,James Howe Howie the wirehaired dachshund and his friend Delilah collaborate on a novel, trying to win the coveted Newbony Award. OL11906W
Inkheart Inkheart Sonia Sander A tie-in to the film. Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can "read" fictional characters to life when one of those characters abducts them and tr… OL15057172W
Love story Love story Jennifer Echols A rival for her grandmother's inheritance arrives in college freshman Erin's creative writing class, unaware that he plays the main character in one of her steamy short stories. OL16134415W
The color of my words The color of my words Lynn Joseph issa good book sike nah my spanish teacher is making me read it so i need an english version but im not tryna pay for it. also if u rlly wanna know its about a girl who sees a whale but idk the rest … OL18155204W
Saying goodbye Saying goodbye Marie G. Lee In this sequel to "Finding My Voice," Ellen Sung explores her interest in creative writing and in her Korean heritage during her freshman year at Harvard. OL1829079W
Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirates Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirates Carolyn Crimi When the Buccaneer Bunnies receive a note from an unknown enemy, Henry researches and writes a book called "Plan for Impending Danger from the Unknown Enemy Who Wrote the Scary Note," which helps him… OL1925659W
Between the lines Between the lines Nikki Grimes A group of high school students grow in understanding of each other's challenges and forge unexpected connections as they prepare for a boys vs. girls poetry slam. Includes author's note about foster… OL19731623W
The Downstairs Girl The Downstairs Girl Stacey Lee By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady’s maid for the cruel daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice … OL20097557W
Magenta McPhee Magenta McPhee Catherine Bateson Thinking her father needs a new interest in his life after he is laid-off of work, teenaged Magenta, who envisions herself as a future fantasy author, decides to dabble in matchmaking which brings un… OL2232410W
Lily B. on the brink of love Lily B. on the brink of love Elizabeth Cody Kimmel Aspiring author and eight-grader Lily Blennerhassett hones her writing skills as her school newspaper's advice columnist while also trying to get her first crush, The Boy, to notice her. OL449621W
The savage The savage David Almond A boy tells about a story he wrote when dealing with his father's death about a savage kid living in a ruined chapel in the woods--and the tale about the savage kid coming to life in the real world. OL469104W
My map book My map book Sara Fanelli A collection of maps provides views of the owner's bedroom, school, playground, and other realms farther away. OL543005W
Nothing ever happens on 90th Street Nothing ever happens on 90th Street Roni Schotter When Eva sits on her stoop trying to complete a school assignment by writing about what happens in her neighborhood, she gets a great deal of advice and action. OL551175W
Uncharted waters Uncharted waters Leslie Bulion Jonah's lies and his secret fear of the sea threaten to ruin his month at the shore with his favorite uncle, but a grumpy marina storekeeper and an attractive young college student help turn the summ… OL5828143W
Write here, right now Write here, right now Nicole Clarke Having left her rural Iowa home for an eight-week summer internship at a New York City fashion magazine, Mel tries to cope with her new roommates and with city life as she follows her dream of becomi… OL5836935W
The book of story beginnings The book of story beginnings Kristin Kladstrup After moving with her parents to Iowa, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers a mysterious notebook that can bring stories to life and which has a link to the 1914 disappearance of her great uncle. OL5851327W
Jenny Archer, author Jenny Archer, author Ellen Conford,Ellen Conford Stymied by an assignment to write her autobiography, Jenny decides to enhance her life story by using her considerable imagination. OL69736W
Day Eddie Met the Author Day Eddie Met the Author Louise Borden Eddie is very excited when a real author comes to his school, because he has a very important question to ask her. OL74147W
Arthur Writes a Story (Arthur Adventure Series) Arthur Writes a Story (Arthur Adventure Series) Marc Brown The class homework assignment is to write a story, and everyone seems to be writing about something interesting...except Arthur. Will he find something he cares to write about or will his story be a … OL7919589W