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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Inside the Secret Garden Inside the Secret Garden Carolyn Strom Collins,Tasha Tudor,Christina Wyss Eriksson *The Secret Garden*, Frances Hodgson Burnett's timeless story, has been cherished by generations of readers ever since it was first published in 1912. Now, in this beautifully illustrated volume, … OL14872329W
J.R.R. Tolkien J.R.R. Tolkien Edward Willet Examines the personal life and literary career of the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. OL15038028W
Demigods and Monsters Demigods and Monsters Rick Riordan,Leah Wilson The #1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson series--including The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, and The Battle of the Labyrinth--features a twelve-year-old dyslexic boy… OL15177696W
Picture yourself writing drama Picture yourself writing drama Barbara A. Tyler "Useful tips and writing prompts show young writers how to use images to inspire drama writing"--Provided by publisher. OL16261225W
Political issues in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series Political issues in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series Dedria Bryfonski The overwhelming popularity of the Harry Potter books has prompted many people to ask: Why are they so popular among children? In addition, many of those who have probed the Harry Potter books for de… OL17763873W
The creativity project The creativity project Colby Sharp "Book advocate Colby Sharp presents more than forty beloved, award-winning, diverse and bestselling authors and illustrators in a creative challenge! Colby Sharp invited more than forty authors and i… OL19740236W
Writing with Rosie Writing with Rosie Patricia Reilly Giff In a humorous and entertaining guide, two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff breaks down the process of writing fiction into steps, all while trying to cope with the constant dist… OL20035575W
Fairy tales from Hans Andersen Fairy tales from Hans Andersen Hans Christian Andersen Many of these stories for children are famous the world over. 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Ice Maiden', 'The Red Shoes', 'The Snow Queen', 'Thumbelina', 'The Steadfast Tin … OL25483W
It's raining, it's pouring It's raining, it's pouring Sarah Pooley A collection of stories, poems, and activities appropriate for rainy days. OL2853583W
A student's guide to T.S. Eliot A student's guide to T.S. Eliot Naomi E. Pasachoff "An introduction to the work of T.S. Eliot for high school students, which includes relevant biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and litera… OL35181W
Call It Courage Call It Courage Armstrong Sperry Mafatu has been afraid of the sea for as long as he can remember. Though his father is the Great Chief of Hikueru - an island whose seafaring people worship courage - Mafatu feels like an outsider. A… OL4785050W
A reading guide to Sarah, plain and tall by Patricia MacLachlan A reading guide to Sarah, plain and tall by Patricia MacLachlan Danielle Denega Discusses the writing, characters, plot and themes of this 1986 Newbery award-winning book. Includes discussion questions and activities. OL5757109W
A reading guide to A reading guide to Amy Griffin Discusses the writing, characters, plot and themes of this 1996 Newbery Honor Book. Includes discussion questions and activities. OL6033081W
A reader's guide to Richard Wright's Black boy A reader's guide to Richard Wright's Black boy Maurene J. Hinds "An introduction to Richard Wright's novel Black Boy for high school students, which includes relevant biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, … OL8515821W