Books for Intermediate Readers 2009
The Bill Martin Jr. Big Book of Poetry
This amazing collection of poems, dedicated to the memory of a much-loved children’s book author, features diverse illustrations by award-winning picture book artists.
Avi
A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing
Edward the ant spends a lot of time and energy coaching his pal Avon the snail in the fine art of writing, and the results are hilarious!
Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta
Ballots for Belva: The True Story of a Woman's Race for the Presidency
Despite the fact that only men can cast votes in the United States in 1884, Belva Lockwood becomes the first woman to officially receive votes in a presidential election.
Barrows, Annie
Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter
Excited about the prospect of making twenty dollars, the new babysitter quickly learns that looking after Bean and her best friend, Ivy, may be more trouble than it’s worth.
Batten, Mary
Please Don’t Wake the Animals: A Book About Sleep
For an alternative bedtime read, try this colorful nonfiction title that explores the many different ways that animals sleep.
Berne, Jennifer
Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau
This French-born writer, inventor, and explorer uses books and underwater films to share his love of the oceans and to alert the world to the dangers of pollution.
Brown, Don
All Stations! Distress!: April 15, 1912: The Day the Titanic Sank
Although nearly one hundred years have passed since the “unsinkable” Titanic hit an iceberg and went down, the story is still fresh—and riveting.
Bryant, Jen
A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
Wander through the pages of this book the way poet William Carlos Williams explored the woods as a child, stopping to marvel at the beauty of sights, sounds, images, and words.
Cowley, Joy
An elegant snake and an exuberant lizard are a most unlikely pair of friends in this collection of stories.
Cuffe-Perez, Mary
A small band of Canada geese, accustomed to the comforts of life in a suburban pond, experience danger and hardship
DiTerlizzi, Tony
In this tale filled with action and excitement, a little rabbit has the giant task of proving to his community that not all dragons are as dangerous as they look.
Fradin, Dennis Brindell
Burr and Hamilton's Deadly War of Words
Can you believe this true tale? In 1804, the vice president and the secretary of the treasury stand facing each other on the edge of a New Jersey cliff, ready to draw their pistols and fight to the death.
Friedman, Laurie
Not sure if she will like Camp Blue Lake or not, first-time camper Mallory gives it a chance and ends up looking forward to next summer.
Gauthier, Gail
A Girl, a Boy, and Three Robbers
When the neighborhood’s most-feared siblings try to steal Hannah’s cat, it is up to her and best friend Brandon to break from the pretend quests they usually plan and set out on a real one to rescue the feline.
Gay, Marie-Louise and David Homel
On the Road Again!: More Travels with My Family
Adventures abound in this story of Charlie and his traveling family as they spend an exciting year in a tiny village in the south of France.
George, Jean Craighead
The well-known author of over 100 books about nature has written this fascinating picture book about the importance of wolves to the ecology of Yellowstone National Park.
Gifford, Peggy Elizabeth
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Writing Thank-You Notes
The only thing keeping Moxy from a trip to Hollywood to visit her father is a stack of thank-you notes; but with so many to write and too many things to distract her, she has to come up with a clever way to get them all done—and fast.
Guiberson, Brenda Z
Follow a mother polar bear and her two cubs for an entire year as they hunt for food, dig shelters in the snow, and travel over sea ice in an effort to survive the hostile arctic environment.
Hiscock, Bruce
Ookpik: The Travels of a Snowy Owl
Soft and delicate watercolors illustrate the extraordinary journey of a snowy owl across vast landscapes of Canada and the United States.
Hoestlandt, Jo
A heartwarming series of letters between Annabelle and her great-grandmother remind us that people young and old have much to learn from one another.
Isadora, Rachel
Filled with bold colors and wildly vibrant African patterns, this new version of a classic fairytale is saturated with excitement.
Jackson, Ellen
Every year at Thanksgiving, the president of the United States issues an official pardon for one lucky turkey, a tradition prompted by Abe’s love for animals.
Jenkins, Steve and Robin Page
Sisters & Brothers: Sibling Relationships in the Animal World
Can you imagine having 700 brothers and sisters? Find out the similarities and differences between animal siblings and their human counterparts in this book filled with fun facts and paper collage illustrations.
Kerley, Barbara
Teddy Roosevelt, our country’s twenty-sixth president, has a small problem, and her name is Alice!
Layton, Neal
Accused of stealing the school’s supply of oranges, it is up to Oscar and his best (and very smelly) friend, Fox, to save his reputation.
Lewis, Maggie
Rule number one at Outlook Musical Camp is to have fun, and Morgy quickly finds it especially easy to follow.
Lisle, Janet Taylor
Three young kittens are abandoned by the side of a busy highway and miraculously survive. Will the other strays welcome these lucky newcomers?
Look, Lenore
Alvin Ho Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
This quirky second-grader has many fears, but with help from his friends and family and a belief in superhero powers, he faces his obstacles head-on.
Markle, Sandra
Up-close photography and engrossing text illustrate the life cycles of a variety of arachnids from around the world.
Marsden, Carolyn and Thay Phap Niem
After his seaside village is nearly destroyed by a tropical storm, young Tinh discovers that it is the simple things in life that matter most: nature, family, and faith.
Martin, Patricia
Lulu Atlantis and the Quest for True Blue Love
In four overlapping stories, Lulu and her best friend Harry, a top-hatted spider, set out on a series of adventures to find the meaning of True Blue Love.
McGhee, Alison
Julia Gillian (and the Art of Knowing)
Unable to finish a book that she fears will have an unhappy ending, Julia Gillian finds comfort in her family, friends, and St. Bernard, Bigfoot.