The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
ISBN 006440630X EAN 9780064406307 Harper Paperback 
(13 and up) WB Price: $10.95
"Like Cushman's 1995 Newbery Honor Book, "Catherine, Called Birdy", this novel is about a strong young woman in medieval England who finds her own way home. . . . From the first page, (readers) are caught by the spirit of the homeless, nameless waif . . . (who) gets the village midwife to take her in, names herself Alyce, and learns something about delivering babies. . . ".--ALA "Booklist", starred review. 1996 Newbery Medal Winner. "School Library Journal" Best Books of the Year, 1995. ABA Pick of the Lists, 1995. A 1996 ALA Notable Children's Book. A 1996 ALA Best Books for Young Adults.19.35 cms L x 13 cms W (0.09 kgs) 128 pages

The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill
ISBN 0618759255 EAN 9780618759255 Houghton Paperback (10 to 13) WB Price: $10.95
Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower doesn't set out to become a millionaire. He just wants to save on toothpaste. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, Rufus develops a step-by-step plan with help from his friends, classmates, and math teacher. By the time he reaches the eighth grade, Rufus makes more than a gallon - he makes a million! 20.88 cms L x 14 cms W (0.18 kgs) 129 pages 

The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
ISBN 0380600129 EAN 9780380600120 Camelot Paperback 
WB Price: $10.95
Book Description: It all starts with a birthday present Omri doesn't even want -- a small plastic Indian of no use to him at all. But when an old wooden cupboard and a special key bring the unusual toy to life, Omri's Indian becomes his most important secret: precious, dangerous, wonderful, and above all, magical.19.4 cms L x 13.2 cms W (0.15 kgs) 229 pages

The Elevator Family by Douglas Evans
ISBN 0440416507 EAN 9780440416500 Yearling Paperback (10 to 13)
WB Price: $8.95
For the Wilson family, only the best will do! So when they arrive at the San Francisco Hotel and discover that there are no regular vacancies, they decide to stay in the place that suits them best of all: a room that has its ups . . . and its downs -- a room called Otis. The Wilsons check in to the hotel elevator!For three whole days, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, and their 10-year-old twins, Winslow and Whitney, ride to all the floors, happily greeting startled guests who happen to drop in. There's a weary traveling salesman of kids' fads; a British rock group with a funny name; a lovesick bellhop; a society lady and her pampered poodle; and a slew of other surprising visitors. These "fantabulous" guests make the Wilsons' stay unforgettable, but it's the zany and compassionate Wilsons who'll be remembered long after they check out of Otis. 19.38 cms L x 13 cms W (0.07 kgs) 87 pages

The Giver by Lois Lowry
ISBN 0440237688 Laurel Paperback 208 pgs (13 to 18)
WB Price: $11.50 
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. 

Everything On A Waffle by Polly Horvath
ISBN 0312380046 EAN: 9780312380045 Square Fish  Paperback (11 to 14) WB Price: $11.95
This Newbery Honor Book tells the story of 11 -year-old Primrose, who lives in a small fishing village in British Columbia. She recounts her experiences and all she learns about human nature and the unpredictability of life after her parents are lost at sea.Readers will know right from the start that the narrator of" Everything on a Waffle" is going to tell her story straight and pull no punches. Primrose's parents have been lost at sea, but she believes without an iota of doubt that they are still alive, somewhere. She moves in with her Uncle Jack, but feels generally friendless. Her only real refuge is a local restaurant called The Girl on the Red Swing, where the owner, Miss Bowzer, serves everything on waffles -- except advice and good sense, which come free of charge and are always reliable. Food in general plays an important role in Primrose's journey toward peace and understanding (a recipe dictated in her unmistakable voice is appended to each chapter), and readers will eagerly cheer her on through this funny, bittersweet novel. Awards: Newbery Honor Book, An ALA Notable Book,A "Boston Globe- Horn Book Honor Book, A Parents' Choice Gold Award Book.19.41 cms L x 13.46 cms W (0.15 kgs) 154 pages

The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
ISBN 0140074317 EAN 9780140074314 Puffin Paperback 
(11 to 13) WB Price: $25.95
Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Then, through the pages of an ancient, mysterious book, he discovers the enchanted world of Fantastica, and only Bastian himself can save the fairy people who live there. 19.66 cms L x 12.9 cms W (0.26 kgs) 377 pages

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
ISBN 0345514408 EAN: 9780345514400 Bantam Paperback (13+) 
WB Price: $11.95
A phenomenal #1 bestseller that has appeared on the "New York Times bestseller list for nearly three years, this memoir traces Maya Angelou's childhood in a small, rural community during the 1930s. Filled with images and recollections that point to the dignity and courage of black men and women, Angelou paints a sometimes disquieting, but always affecting picture of the people--and the times--that touched her life. 17.42 cms L x 10.92 cms W (0.15 kgs) 289 pages

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break by Lensey Namioka
ISBN 0440415993 EAN 9780440415992 Laurel Paperback
(10 to 13) WB Price: $10.95
Third Sister in the Tao family, Ailin has watched her two older sisters go through the painful process of having their feet bound. In China in 1911, all the women of good families follow this ancient tradition. But Ailin loves to run away from her governess and play games with her male cousins. Knowing she will never run again once her feet are bound, Ailin rebels and refuses to follow this torturous tradition. As a result, however, the family of her intended husband breaks their marriage agreement. And as she enters adolescence, Ailin finds that her family is no longer willing to support her. Chinese society leaves few options for a single woman of good family, but with a bold conviction and an indomitable spirit, Ailin is determined to forge her own destiny. Her story is a tribute to all those women whose courage created new options for the generations who came after them. 17.37 cms L x 10.49 cms W (0.08 kgs) 160 pages