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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Storm The Storm Frederick Buechner The Boston Globe calls Frederick Buechner "one of our finest writers." USA Today says he's "one of our most original storytellers." Now this acclaimed author gives us his most beguiling novel yet--a … OL12935W
The well The well A. J. Whitten Fourteen-year-old Cooper must face a monster trapped for two centuries in a well near his stepfather's Maine vineyard or risk everything that he holds dear, including his girlfriend, Megan. OL13768244W
The things a brother knows The things a brother knows Dana Reinhardt Although they have never gotten along well, seventeen-year-old Levi follows his older brother Boaz, an ex-Marine, on a walking trip from Boston to Washington, D.C. in hopes of learning why Boaz is co… OL14909463W
The face of the assassin The face of the assassin David L. Lindsey When a mysterious woman arrives at the home of Paul Bern, a forensic artist who lives in Austin, Texas, she brings him two things: a human skull that she smuggled out of Mexico and an incredible secr… OL15131508W
Big brother Mike Big brother Mike Dan Yaccarino A young boy tells why he thinks his big brother Mike doesn't like him, but then he remembers some of the nice things Mike has done for him. OL15194803W
A green desire A green desire Anton Myrer Two brothers, as different as night and day: one, charming and ruthless, buys his way into Harvard, Wall Street, and high society; the other brother remains by his mother's side and makes his way to … OL3372767W
Who will take care of me? Who will take care of me? Patricia Hermes Terrified that the death of the grandmother who was their guardian will separate them, twelve-year-old Mark decides to run away with his retarded younger brother. OL506303W
How not to start third grade How not to start third grade Cathy Hapka The first day of school becomes chaotic when third-grader Will's younger brother, Steve, arrives for kindergarten. OL568812W
Don't look now Don't look now Ed Briant Two brothers who constantly tease each other are taught a lesson in getting along. OL5719510W
Fish for the Grand Lady Fish for the Grand Lady Colin Bootman In Trinidad, two brothers try fishing in a new place, hoping to bring home a big catch for their grandmother. OL5732630W
After ever after After ever after Jordan Sonnenblick Although Jeff and Tad, encouraged by a new friend, Lindsey, make a deal to help one another overcome aftereffects of their cancer treatments in preparation for eighth-grade graduation, Jeff still cra… OL5737492W
Drums, Girls, And Dangerous Pie Drums, Girls, And Dangerous Pie Jordan Sonnenblick The life of eighth-grader Steven Alper, already complicated by his friendship with two girls and a prodigious talent for drumming, is turned upside down when his five-year-old brother Jeffrey is diag… OL5737499W
A Shred of Truth A Shred of Truth Eric Wilson In The Best of Evil, Aramis Black uncovered family secrets and historical conspiracies, hoping that his own dark past had come to certain resolution. But now, in the dark of night, he finds his broth… OL5814950W
Pumpkin town! or, Nothing is better and worse than pumpkins Pumpkin town! or, Nothing is better and worse than pumpkins Katie McKy Once, after a bountiful pumpkin harvest, as four brothers dispose of unneeded seeds, the seeds suddenly go flying with the wind and cover the town below, but the brothers think nothing more about it. OL5816298W
Catcall Catcall Linda Newbery JOSH'S FAMILY IS used to changes--but now they are hurtling into even more. Although Josh has always had an affinity with animals, it's his younger brother Jamie who falls under the all-pervading wil… OL5827141W
The Last Chance The Last Chance Darrien Lee This book was awesome I love reading this book and I will read this book again. OL6216959W
I married a communist I married a communist Philip A. Roth Radio actor Iron Rinn is a big Newark roughneck lighted by a brutal personal secret from which he is perpetually in flight. An idealistic Communist, an uneducated ditchdigger turned popular performer… OL74658W
Tommy Trouble and the Magic Marble Tommy Trouble and the Magic Marble Ralph J. Fletcher,Caldwell, Benjamin H., Jr. Five-year-old Bradley tries to help big brother Tommy earn enough money to buy a magnificent marble for his collection. OL7859227W
The color of courage The color of courage Patricia Davids Only faith sustained Lindsey Mandel after the loss of her beloved twin brother. Now a freak accident would test the U.S. Army corporal's mettle once again. Desperate to save her brother's injured hor… OL8032429W