Best of
Chapter-Books

1999

I Choose You


Tracey West - 1999
    With Pikachu at his side he sets off to capture and train every Pokemon he can find. Ash is determined, but there is one huge problem, Pikachu won't listen to a single thing Ash says.

Little Bo


Julie Andrews Edwards - 1999
    Julie Andrews Edwards's best-selling book, Little Bo, is packaged with a read- along audio by this famous Broadway voice -- the perfect gift for Christmas.

Hank the Cowdog giftset


John R. Erickson - 1999
    Go on four fun-filled adventures with everyone's favorite fearless pooch, including "The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog, " "The Further Adventures of Hank The Cowdog, " "It's a Dog's Life" and "Murder in the Middle Pasture." Illustrations throughout.

Absolutely Lucy


Ilene Cooper - 1999
    In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures—and friendships, too! In this heart warming story of a boy and beagle's friendship, Ilene Cooper begins the series that has charmed young readers and dog lovers alike.

Tales of Edgar Allan Poe


L.L. Owens - 1999
    Includes The Tell-Tale Heart, The Oval Portrait, Morella, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, and Some Words with a Mummy.

The Heavenly Village


Cynthia Rylant - 1999
    Now repackaged with an updated look and feel. "This is a special book... it will move young readers. " -- Booklist, starred reviewHere is Cynthia Rylant's most memorable writing yet -- a spiritual novel about the wonders of life and the afterlife. In this book, a series of touching vignettes, she paints a moving picture of the stopping place between heaven and earth -- and in the process, she reminds us that life is an extraordinary gift, and that those we love are never really far away.

Best-Loved Children's Stories


Publications International - 1999
    Contents: The Ant and the Grasshopper The Twelve dancing princesses The Brave little tailor The City mouse and the Country mouse Saint George and the Dragon The Golden Goose Demeter and Persephone George Washington and the Cherry Tree Thumbelina A Brer Rabbit story Androcles and the Lion The Brownie of Blednock Icarus and Daedalus The Wild Swans Ali Baba Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Gulliver's Travels The Nightingale Rip Van Winkle

Gotta Have God: Ages 6 9


Diane Cory - 1999
    Each age-based book, for boys ages 2-5, ages 6-9, and ages 10-12, includes devotions and activities designed to help boys understand how they can grow to be strong Christian men. Over 100 devotionals in each book

The Scripture Sleuth


Mat Halverson - 1999
    The Word of God is sufficient to meet all our needs. Finding the answers requires at least a basic knowledge of the Bible. The concordance is a topical index of key words that lead a scholar to appropriate Bible verses. It is a valuable tool to finding answers in the Word of God.Concord Cunningham is a boy who has discovered this tool and uses it to solve mysteries in his community. His success brings him acclaim, and a reputation as a Scripture Sleuth. Readers will be challenged to solve the mysteries without the advantage of a concordance, but Concord Cunningham will reveal the source of the answer in Scripture. This is the first of a series.

The Bunnicula Collection: Three Hare-Raising Tales in One Volume


James Howe - 1999
    Collection of 3 storiesBunniculaHowliday InnBunnicula Strikes Again!

Rex to the Rescue (Toy Story 2)


Justine Korman Fontes - 1999
    

The Wreck of the Ethie


Hilary Hyland - 1999
    Ethie sets sail for St. John's Harbor, but a violent winter storm casts the steamship onto the rocky cliffs of northwest Newfoundland, threatening the passengers' survivalNinety-two passengers and crew, all eager to be reunited with family for the holidays, are now at the mercy of the stormy sea. Seeing the wrecked ship off the coast, a fishing family sends their dog Skipper, a hardworking and courageous Newfoundland, to brave the icy and dangerous waters to carry a lifeline from the sinking ship to shore.In this minute-by-minute fictionalized account of the S.S. Ethie's dramatic voyage, Hillary Hyland vividly brings the adventure to life, showing the spirit of survival amongst the passengers and crew, as well as the strength and determination of a poor fishing family and their courageous dog to save those ninety-two souls.

Birds of Prey: A Look at Daytime Raptors


Sneed B. Collard III - 1999
    Watts Library "TM" spans all subjects, including animals, space, American Indians, U.S. history, geography, cutting-edge sports, and more!