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The Kingfisher book of fairy tales
Par Vivian French. 2000
Retellings of seven cherished fairy tales: "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Fisherman and His Wife," "Beauty and…
the Beast," "The Elves and the Shoemaker," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Cinderella." For grades 3-6. 2000Vacation under the volcano (Magic Tree House)
Par Mary Osborne. 1998
Jack and Annie time travel back to Roman Empire days. Arriving in Pompeii, they need to find a special scroll…
before Mt. Vesuvius erupts and buries everything in fiery ash. For grades 2-4. 1998Tall tales
Par Tana Reiff. 1993
Seven tall tales from America, Ireland, Burma, and Syria. Includes the legendary Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill. The Irish tale…
"Oona and the Giants" tells how the wife of one giant outwits another giant. Uncontracted braille. 1993Le pays des aveugles (Folio, ISSN 0768-0732 #1561)
Par H. Wells. 1984
The handmaid's tale
Par Margaret Atwood. 1986
In the future the United States of America is the Republic of Gilead, a fundamentalist Christian theocracy. To reverse the…
declining birthrate, women are forcibly recruited to the ranks of Handmaids and are assigned to the Commanders of the Faithful, whose wives are barren. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. BestsellerThe Bremen town band
Par Brian Wildsmith. 2000
A donkey too old for farm work sets off for Bremen to sing with the town band. Along the way,…
he collects some other animals. But they change their plan after finding a house full of robbers. Adaptation of a story from the Brothers Grimm. For grades 2-4. 1999Petits contes de ruse et de malice (Billochet Légendes Ser.)
Par Cécile Gagnon. 1999
Un recueil de cinq excellents contes folkloriques peu connus, sans diable, où le trompeur est trompé par plus fin que…
lui. Des récits bien racontés et illustrés avec soin, dans des styles différents. [SDMThe little red hen
Par Paul Galdone. 1973
None of the little red hen's lazy friends will help her plant, harvest, or grind the wheat to bake a…
cake, but all of them want to eat it. Then the little red hen teaches them a lesson. For grades K-3. 1973Grimm's fairy tales: the children's classic edition
Par David Borgenicht. 1997
Seven folktales collected by the Grimm brothers. Retold here for young readers are "The Frog Prince," "Rumpelstiltskin," "The Fisherman and…
His Wife," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Musicians of Bremen," "The Brave Little Tailor," and "The Golden Goose." For grades 2-4. 1997Folktales
Par Tana Reiff. 1991
Eight folktales from around the world. Some teach a lesson, while others are just fun. Includes "Lazy Jack" from England,…
"The Man in the Moon" from China, "The Shoes of Jewels" from Vietnam, and "Stone Soup," which comes from France, Sweden, and other countries. Uncontracted braille. 1991Un été de Jessica (Science-fiction)
Par Alain Bergeron. 1978
Un excellent roman québécois de science-fiction superbement narré. Dans une ère lointaine, l'auteur a imaginé une colonie de vieux millionnaires…
qui ont acquis la planète Mars en même temps qu'une sorte d'immortalité. On imagine que les Terriens tentent d'y "amarsir" mais... Atmosphère étrange qui rappelle Bradbury. [SDMKirinyaga: a fable of Utopia
Par Michael Resnick. 1998
Ten tales of a utopian planet inhabited by former residents of Kenya. In 2123 Koriba, a European-educated witch doctor, becomes…
disenchanted with the modernization of Kenya and colonizes the planet of Kirinyaga. There he reinstates ancient customs and decides the fate of his people, while still maintaining a link to Earth. Some violence. 1998Don't read this!: and other tales of the unnatural
Par Margaret Mahy. 1998
An international collection of eleven spooky stories by such authors as Susan Cooper. In "Fingers on the Back of the…
Neck," Australian writer Margaret Mahy tells about a young boy's growing resentment of his wealthy great-grandmother's affectionate touch as they walk together on a wooden jetty. For grades 6-9. 1998The outpost
Par Michael Resnick. 2001
The Outpost, a tavern on planet Henry II, is the gathering place for heroes, villains, and adventurers from all over…
the galaxy to drink and swap tales. When the Outpost is invaded by aliens, this odd group of storytellers must join forces and fight back. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2001Endymion
Par Dan Simmons. 1996
Two hundred forty-seven years after the Fall of Hyperion (BR 08684), the WorldWeb is divided into many kingdoms, and the…
military wing of the Catholic Church is in charge. Aenea, eleven, emerges from the Time Tombs to challenge the church authorities. Raul Endymion is snatched from death to assist her. Strong language and some descriptions of sexThe people: no different flesh
Par Zenna Henderson. 1967
Six fantasy and science fiction stories about a group of benign creatures who look just like humans but have fallen…
from another planet. The settings are the canyons and mountains of the far west from pioneer to modern times. 1967The two princesses of Bamarre
Par Gail Levine. 2001
Until Princess Meryl was struck with the Gray Death, Princess Addie had always been afraid of everything. Now Addie battles…
specters, gryphons, ogres, and dragons while seeking a cure for her sister. Along the way, she fulfills an ancient prophecy. For grades 5-8. Bestseller. 2001Child of the May
Par Theresa Tomlinson. 1998
Fifteen-year-old Magda, raised by Marian the Forestwife, is seeking adventure. Her chance comes when her father allows her to dress…
as a boy in an attempt to rescue two women held hostage by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Magda's archery skills are put to the test. Sequel to The Forestwife (BR 10451). For grades 5-8La mariée mise à nu
Par Nikki Gemmell. 2007
"Une femme disparaît, laissant un journal intime qui relate son mariage au quotidien. Pour tous ceux qui la connaissaient, elle…
incarnait l'épouse parfaite, heureuse et épanouie ; mais son journal révèle frustrations et désirs inassouvis... Un roman d'une vérité troublante sur le couple, la sexualité et les relations homme femme." -- 4e de couvThe dark side of nowhere: a novel
Par Neal Shusterman. 1997
Jason Miller hates his bland, small-town life, so when the high school janitor gives him an odd glove and tells…
him his life is about to change, he is both puzzled and excited. Jason learns classmates have received the same message, and soon they all encounter bizarre experiences. For grades 6-9