Braille Book Review July-August 2008 Volume 77, Number 4 _Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly in large- print,braille, and computer diskette formats and distributedfree to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists braille magazines and books available through a network of cooperating libraries. The braille edition also lists recorded books, giving abbreviated annotations. News about library services is featured in both editions. The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles recently added to the national collection, which contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of books in the national collection, readers may ordercatalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries. Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer requests for special materials. Readers can receive _Braille Book Review_ and other information through the Internet by accessing the the NLS home page at http://www.loc.gov/nls. To order books or for subscription changes, contact your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent to Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. Library of Congress, Washington 2008 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Braille Magazines ### In Brief The following information is reprinted from an issue of NLS Flash, a newsletter created to bring current information on NLS progress in digital technology to patrons, library staff, and other interested individuals. NLS Flash April 2008 volume 4 issue 1 Patrons test digital talking books and system The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) recently conducted its final test of the digital talking-book system with patrons. User comments, which are now assisting NLS to identify areas for modification before manufacturing begins, were both positive and helpful. Fifty blind patrons of the Connecticut State Library tested a mix of standard and advanced digital talking-book players and the system over a three-week period. “My experience testing the digital player was rewarding,” said Connecticut field test participant Bruce Woodward. “The machine was easy to use and lightweight.” Participants also appreciated the players’ compact size, speed, pitch restoration, the ability to index, and the bookmark feature, which allows readers to pick up reading right where they left off. Advanced players were tested by fifty patrons from the NLS download pilot group. Testers appreciated the enhanced sound quality, tone, volume responsiveness, and the players’ variable speed capability. “From opening the box to downloading and reading that first book—all was intuitive, effortless, and fun,” said download participant Deborah Kendrick, an Ohio-based journalist. All patrons used the machines in everyday settings as they normally would. NLS has now collected comments and suggestions from all participants and is evaluating results. Consumers and network librarians hear digital implementation plans Consumers, network librarians, and state librarians who serve on the Digital Transition Advisory Committee were given demonstrations of the new digital players, flash cartridges, and duplication equipment when they met at NLS Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28. Senior engineer Michael Katzmann demonstrated production models of both the basic and advanced players and talking-book flash cartridges so that each member could experience the players features and instructions. As members inserted cartridges, the players announced machine status. When they pressed keys, such as “rewind” and “fast-forward,” the room echoed with instructions. Proposals for manufacturing the player and flash cartridges are currently being evaluated and an award is expected within thirty days, Katzmann said. Newsstand The following announcement may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. The item mentioned, however, is not part of the NLS program, and its listing does not imply endorsement. AFB guide to assistive technology products for sale AFB Press, the publishing arm of the American Foundation for the Blind, has released the 2008 AccessWorld Guide to Assistive Technology Products. The 2008 edition includes detailed profiles of more than 280 products for people who are blind or visually impaired, including 30 new items. The publication offers evaluations of cell phones, PDAs, Global Positioning Systems, screen readers, braille printers, CCTVs, and other items. Features include a comprehensive guide to buying accessible cell phones, a list of evaluations from AFB’s technology magazine AccessWorld, and a resource section with manufacturer names and contact information. The AccessWorld Guide is for sale in paperback and as an ASCII text file on CDROM for $34.95. Free online access to the Guide is provided with a print or CDROM purchase. Online-only access to the Guide is available for $19.00. To order call 800-232-3044 or visit www.afb.org/store. ### _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Note:_ For the information of the reader, a notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some strong language." Adult Nonfiction His Oldest Friend: The Story of an Unlikely Bond BR 16600 by Sonny Kleinfield 2 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter portrays the relationship between Margaret Oliver, a ninety-three-year- old New York City nursing home resident, and Elvis Checo, a young Dominican Republic immigrant hired as Margaret's companion by her daughter. Depicts how the arrangement evolved into genuine friendship as they shared stories and laughs. 2005. BR 16600 ## The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Right Nutritional Track BR 16937 by William Sears and James Sears 3 volumes Family of medical professionals discusses nutrition for children and ways to prevent obesity and ill health. Includes tips for choosing healthy foods, teaching children to grocery shop, and introducing new foods to the family. Discusses good carbohydrates and fats, answers questions about nutrition, and includes recipes. 2006. BR 16937 ## The Poison Paradox: Chemicals as Friends and Foes BR 16938 by John Timbrell 4 volumes British toxicologist explores both the harmful and the beneficial effects of synthetic and natural chemicals. Details the absorption and processing in the human body and exposure risks of specific substances such as illicit drugs, medicines, pesticides, environmental contaminants, industrial and household chemicals, and food additives. 2005. BR 16938 ## Blind Rage: Letters to Helen Keller BR 16939 by Georgina Kleege 2 volumes A blind professor, author of Sight Unseen (BR 12149), pens letters to the deceased Helen Keller and probes for the private feelings be-hind Keller's idealized public image. Kleege expresses admiration for Keller but criticizes her as an unrealistic model. Speculates about Keller's love life and personal emotions. 2006. BR 16939 ## George Mason: Forgotten Founder BR 16942 by Jeff Broadwater 4 volumes Biography of landowner, lawmaker, and influential member of the Virginia gentry, George Mason (1725–1792). Emphasizes Mason's authorship of Virginia's Declaration of Rights and the state's constitution. Explains his opposition to ratifying the U.S. Constitution because of the absence of a bill of rights. 2006. BR 16942 ## Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes BR 17092 by Kerry Emanuel 3 volumes Professor explains the atmospheric forces that cause tropical storms and explores the influence of such weather on human history and the arts. Discusses weather systems and forecasting and recounts remarkable historic storms including the 1935 Florida Labor Day hurricane and the seventeenth-century storm that inspired Shakespeare's play The Tempest. 2005. BR 17092 ## What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful! BR 17144 by Marshall Goldsmith 3 volumes Corporate executive coach specializing in leadership development discusses twenty workplace behaviors associated with success that can hinder further advancement. Examines the pitfalls of passing judgment, making excuses, playing favorites, and not listening, among others, and offers a systematic approach to correcting flaws. Includes anecdotes and case studies. 2007. BR 17144 ## Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know—and Doesn't BR 17162 by Stephen Prothero 4 volumes Professor traces the rise and fall of religious knowledge in America and recommends that the study of the historical and cultural role of religion be returned to school curricula. Covers the core tenets of the world's major religions and the differences among them. 2007. BR 17162 ## Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes behind the Veil BR 17213 by Deborah Rodriguez 2 volumes Michigan hairdresser recounts her experiences as founder and director of the Kabul Beauty School, Afghanistan's first modern beauty academy, which she opened in 2002 after the fall of the Taliban. Describes how she taught, befriended, and empowered her students despite financial problems, language barriers, and cultural misunderstandings. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17213 ## Heavens to Betsy! And Other Curious Sayings BR 17232 by Charles Earle Funk 2 volumes Offers explanations for many of the expressions used in everyday speech that originated in various periods of English and American history. Covers such sayings as "to turn the tables,""in the doghouse," "raining cats and dogs," "other fish to fry," and "knock on wood." 1955. BR 17232 ## The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future BR 17234 by Vali Nasr 3 volumes Middle East scholar discusses the schism between Shias and Sunnis in the Muslim world. Provides cultural and historical context for their traditional hostility in order to explain the animosity between Iran and Saudi Arabia and the reasons each branch of Islam seeks dominance in the Middle East. 2006. BR 17234 ## The Dance of Molecules: How Nanotechnology Is Changing Our Lives BR 17235 by Ted Sargent 2 volumes Professor provides an overview of nanotechnology, the science of engineering materials at atomic and molecular levels. Describes applications in medicine (growing replacement organs), in the environment (developing alternative energy sources), and in information technology (advancing computer and communication science). For senior high and older readers. 2006. BR 17235 ## The Living White House BR 17250 by Betty C. Monkman 2 volumes Former White House curator pens an updated edition of this celebration of the executive mansion in its various roles since 1800: office of the commander-in-chief, home to the first family, and historic residence. Describes two hundred years of daily routines, state occasions, weddings, funerals, and renovations. 2007. BR 17250 ## Her Way: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton BR 17267 by Jeff Gerth and Don Van Natta Jr. 6 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporters analyze Hillary Clinton's personal and public life, including her years in Arkansas, the White House, and the U.S. Senate and as a 2008 presidential candidate. Authors conducted interviews and researched documents to portray Clinton's legislative career, faith-based social activism, and marriage. 2007. BR 17267 ## How to Prevent Your Stroke BR 17280 by J. David Spence 2 volumes Neurologist's guide to reducing the risk of stroke up to 75 percent. Discusses causes and warning signs of cardiovascular disease. Stresses the importance of quitting smoking, having a diet and exercise plan, taking medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol, and undergoing surgery to widen narrow arteries. Includes recipes. 2006. BR 17280 ## Love and Louis XIV: The Women in the Life of the Sun King BR 17291 by Antonia Fraser 5 volumes Royal biographer, author of The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England (BR 15910), researches the life of French king Louis XIV (1638–1715). Highlights the influence of his pious mother; his wife, first cousin Maria Teresa of Spain; and his mistresses, including the governess of his illegitimate children. 2006. BR 17291 ## QuickFacts: Lung Cancer, What You Need to Know—Now; Non- Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer BR 17346 by American Cancer Society 2 volumes Comprehensive guide to two forms of lung cancer—small cell and non-small cell. Covers risk factors and causes, prevention and detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, and posttreatment care. Includes resources. 2007. BR 17346 ## Clapton: The Autobiography BR 17352 by Eric Clapton 3 volumes Autobiography of rock musician Eric Clapton (born 1945), who performed with the Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith before going solo in 1974. Describes his childhood in rural England, rise to stardom, alcohol and drug addictions, affairs and marriages, and personal road to recovery. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17352 ## On My Journey Now: Looking at African-American History through the Spirituals BR 17356 by Nikki Giovanni 1 volume Poet explains traditional spirituals from the viewpoint of the original singers—Africans in bondage—and their children. Points out the songs' universal meanings and ways they illustrate the challenges of slaves dealing with their captivity. Includes complete lyrics for quoted spirituals. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2007. BR 17356 ## ### _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Note:_ For the information of the reader, a notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some strong language." Adult Fiction The Fatal Fashione: An Elizabeth I Mystery BR 16544 by Karen Harper 2 volumes London, 1566. Someone has murdered the royal household's starcher. Elizabeth Tudor goes undercover with the help of her herb mistress Meg Milligrew to expose the culprit desperate enough to kill for a monopoly in the new starch industry. 2006. BR 16544 ## The Colonel's Daughter BR 16601 by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles 2 volumes In 1954 soldier George West falls for colonel's daughter Josella Grace, unaware of her tragic past. Jo leaves George and for a decade wanders Great Britain, taking various jobs and lovers. Only when George helps Jo confront her heartache do they realize their love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. BR 16601 ## Yellow Line BR 16654 by Sylvia Olsen 1 volume Vince's rural Canadian high school—like the rest of his village—is divided by race. Tension arises when Vince's friend Sherry starts dating Native American Steve and Vince becomes interested in Steve's cousin Raedawn. Events lead Steve to stand up for equality. Uncontracted braille. For senior high readers. 2005. BR 16654 ## The Mammoth Hunters: Earth's Children, Book 3 BR 16855 by Jean M. Auel 7 volumes Ice Age Europe. Eighteen-year-old Ayla, ostracized by the "flathead" clan that reared her, allies with the mammoth- hunting Mamutoi. Attended by her lover Jondalar, Ayla gradually wins acceptance through her powers as a healer. Sequel to The Valley of Horses (BR 16780). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1985. BR 16855 ## Rabbit at Rest BR 16872 by John Updike 5 volumes Fifty-five-year-old retiree Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom is winding down just as his wife, Janice, finds new strength and purpose. Midlife sex and death issues are complicated by their son Nelson's expensive cocaine habit. Sequel to Rabbit Is Rich (BR 16731). Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Pulitzer Prize. 1990. BR 16872 ## The Janissary Tree BR 17160 by Jason Goodwin 3 volumes Istanbul, 1836. Court eunuch Yashim Togalu has orders from Sultan Mahmut II to find out who is killing military cadets. He scours the city, suspicious that the outcast Janissary corps soldiers are planning an insurrection. Violence and strong language. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 2006. BR 17160 ## Tyrell BR 17163 by Coe Booth 3 volumes Fifteen-year-old Tyrell lives in a Bronx homeless shelter with his "moms" and his younger brother. Tyrell is in love with two girls and tries to make good choices to avoid ending up in jail like his father. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2006. BR 17163 ## Ethan of Athos BR 17164 by Lois McMaster Bujold 2 volumes Doctor Ethan Urquhart is chief of reproductive biology on Athos, a planet where women are forbidden. Athos's male population is spawned in artificial wombs using ovarian cultures brought by the founding fathers. But a genetic crisis forces Ethan to face women for the first time. 1986. BR 17164 ## Blindsight BR 17166 by Peter Watts 3 volumes It is 2082. Thousands of luminous alien probes surrounding Earth intercept a radio signal from an unknown source. Aboard the spaceship Theseus a misfit crew of explorers—a bionic biologist, a linguist with multiple personalities, a pacifist warrior, and their vampire leader—prepares for first contact. Strong language and some violence. 2006. BR 17166 ## The Island of Doctor Moreau BR 17169 by H.G. Wells 2 volumes Late Victorian fantasy classic in which scientific arrogance leads to horrifying consequences. In 1887 Edward Prendick is shipwrecked, rescued, and later abandoned on a mysterious island inhabited by grotesque creatures under the control of Dr. Moreau. Includes 2005 introduction by Margaret Atwood. Some violence. 1896. BR 17169 ## The Sixth Man and Other Stories BR 17171 by Bill James 2 volumes One poem and fourteen short stories dating back to the 1990s, several of which feature Detective Chief Super- intendent Colin Harpur and Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles. In the title piece the English detectives investigate the demise of a born-again factory worker. Strong language and some violence. 2006. BR 17171 ## Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment BR 17229 by Deepak Chopra 2 volumes A retelling of the Buddha's search for truth. The prince Siddhartha leaves behind his comfortable palace, becomes a wandering monk who faces many trials and much suffering, and transcends physical pain to achieve enlightenment as the Buddha. Includes a concise practical guide to Buddhism. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17229 ## Od Magic BR 17230 by Patricia A. McKillip 2 volumes Brenden Vetch has a special connection with plants and herbs that is recognized by the wizard Od. She invites Vetch to become the gardener at her wizard-training school in Kelior, where the rulers control all magic. His talent makes the king suspicious and triggers a rebellion at the school. 2005. BR 17230 ## Incantation BR 17233 by Alice Hoffman 1 volume Spain, 1500. Sixteen-year-old Estrella, raised as a Catholic, learns of her family's secret Jewish identity. When Estrella is betrayed by her best friend, who is jealous over a boy, the authorities arrest members of Estrella's family. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. BR 17233 ## When Madeline Was Young BR 17236 by Jane Hamilton 3 volumes Aaron Maciver's wife, Madeline, suffers brain damage in an accident. Aaron remarries and the couple cares for Madeline along with their children Mac and Louise. Mac recalls growing up in the 1960s and becoming a conscientious objector, while his cousin Buddy enlists. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. BR 17236 ## The Royal Ghosts: Stories BR 17239 by Samrat Upadhyay 2 volumes Nine tales set in twenty-first-century Nepal during the political turmoil caused by Maobadi rebels. In "A Refugee," a middle-class man offers a bereft young widow and her five-year-old daughter shelter in his family's apartment. His gesture of kindness ricochets to his own detriment. 2006. BR 17239 ## Kingdom Come: The Final Victory BR 17251 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins 3 volumes In this concluding volume of the Left Behind series, the Tribulation has ended. Jesus prevails over Satan and establishes a kingdom of Heaven on Earth. Sequel to Glorious Appearing: The End of Days (BR 15335). Bestseller. 2007. BR 17251 ## The Reluctant Fundamentalist BR 17252 by Mohsin Hamid 1 volume Lahore, Pakistan. Changez reminisces with an American about his time in the United States. Although a Princeton graduate with an impressive job and a wealthy girlfriend, Changez sympathized with the Islamic extremists behind the 9/11 terrorists attacks and returned home. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17252 ## The Good Guy BR 17338 by Dean Koontz 3 volumes Timothy Carrier is having a beer at a local bar when a stranger hands him an envelope full of cash to kill a woman in a photograph. Minutes later the actual hit man approaches Tim, placing him in a moral dilemma. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17338 ## Playing for Pizza BR 17339 by John Grisham 2 volumes Third-string quarterback Rick Dockery of the Cleveland Browns disgraces himself in a championship game and is fired. Dockery insists that his agent, Arnie, find him another job. When Arnie comes through, Dockery heads to Parma, Italy, where he faces culture shock. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17339 ## Withering Heights: An Ellie Haskell Mystery BR 17345 by Dorothy Cannell 2 volumes Housewife Ellie Haskell, her husband Ben, and maid Mrs. Malloy are called to Yorkshire, England, to find the missing buyer of a haunted Victorian mansion. Ben's cousin Tom won the lottery, bought the manor, and then disappeared—causing his wife and daughter to suspect former owner Lady Fiona. 2007. BR 17345 ## Amazing Grace BR 17347 by Danielle Steel 3 volumes An earthquake in California changes the lives of three women: Socialite Sarah Sloane's husband's illegal hedge- fund scheme is exposed during a power outage; singer Melanie Free volunteers at a quake-refugee camp despite the wishes of her mother and boyfriend; and Sister Maggie, a nun, falls in love. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17347 ## The Choice BR 17348 by Nicholas Sparks 2 volumes North Carolina. After just one whirlwind weekend, Gabby Holland falls hard for her new neighbor Travis Parker and must choose between him and her longtime boyfriend. Years later, a tougher choice could end the relationship between Gabby and Travis forever. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17348 ## Bungalow Two BR 17349 by Danielle Steel 3 volumes California housewife and freelance writer Tanya Harris receives her big break—the chance to write a major Hollywood screenplay. Leaving her family, Tanya heads to the Beverly Hills Hotel and mingles with stars until another surprise opportunity comes along. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17349 ## Pontoon: A Lake Wobegon Novel BR 17350 by Garrison Keillor 2 volumes When the elderly Evelyn dies, she leaves behind instructions to have her ashes put in a bowling ball—given to her by a mysterious boyfriend—and then dropped into the lake. These arrangements conflict with another Lake Wobegon woman's unusual wedding plans. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17350 ## Divisadero BR 17351 by Michael Ondaatje 2 volumes Northern California, 1970s. Sisters Anna and Claire, along with a hired hand named Coop, help their father on his ranch until a terrible event sends Anna away. But after twenty years Anna can no longer hide from her past. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller. 2007. BR 17351 ## ### Books for Children _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Children's Nonfiction Jack and the Beanstalk BR 17238 by E. Nesbit 1 volume Young Jack angers his mother by trading the family cow for a handful of colored beans, which she throws out the cottage window. The next morning when Jack sees a beanstalk reaching to the sky, he climbs it—and his adventures begin. For grades 2-4. 1908. BR 17238 ## Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow BR 17284 by Susan Campbell Bartoletti 2 volumes Traces the Hitler Youth movement's development during the period 1926 to 1945, when it indoctrinated German children and teens in Nazi ideology and loyalty to Hitler. Features personal accounts of members such as Elisabeth Vetter, who betrayed her own parents for objecting to Hitler. Violence. For grades 6-9. Newbery Honor Book; Robert F. Sibert Medal. 2005. BR 17284 ## Tiger's Story BR 17330 by Harriet Blackford 1 volume Tells about Tiger's behavior and growth from young cub to independent adult hunter. An author's note provides facts about tigers and explains why they are an endangered species. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2007. BR 17330 ## After the Dinosaurs: Mammoths and Fossil Mammals BR 17343 by Charlotte Lewis Brown 1 volume Describes ten unusual animals that lived long ago, including the woolly mammoth, the saber-toothed tiger, and the hyracotherium—the ancestor of all horses. Beginning reader. For grades K-3. 2006. BR 17343 ## The Race for Space: The United States and the Soviet Union Compete for the New Frontier BR 17344 by Betsy Kuhn 1 volume Discusses the beginning of the space age, from the Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957 to the American astronauts' moon landing in 1969, with comments on later developments. Examines the rivalry between the two superpowers and its influence on American society and government policy. For grades 6-9. 2007. BR 17344 ## Probing Volcanoes BR 17354 by Laurie Lindop 1 volume Examines the work of volcanologists, focusing on geological discoveries and eruption predictions. Discusses safety issues, instruments, and technological developments in the field, including the use of robots. Features Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, Mount St. Helens in Washington state, and Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. For grades 5-8. 2003. BR 17354 ## The Bermuda Triangle BR 17364 by Jim Whiting 1 volume Discusses the mysterious disappearances of many ships and airplanes in the geographical triangle formed by Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. Provides a chronology of strange occurrences in the area from 1492 to 2004. Offers various explanations including scientific and supernatural. Uncontracted braille. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2007. BR 17364 ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Children's Fiction The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: The Twenty-three Original Peter Rabbit Books BR 16551 by Beatrix Potter 2 volumes Collection of classic stories with animal characters by British author. Presented in chronological order with a brief note about the origins of each piece. Begins with "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," first published in 1902. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1989. BR 16551 ## The Last of the Sky Pirates: The Edge Chronicles, Book 5 BR 16555 by Paul Stewart 2 volumes Rook Barkwater's quest to become a librarian knight leads to a dangerous journey into the Deepwoods. Joining the last sky pirate, Captain Twig, to oppose the Guardians of the Night, Rook also learns more about his own past. Sequel to Curse of the Gloamglozer (BR 16152). For grades 6-9. 2002. BR 16555 ## The Black Pearl BR 16606 by Scott O'Dell 1 volume Baja California. Sixteen-year-old Ramón Salazar's misfortunes begin when he retrieves an enormous black pearl from a secluded lagoon, domain of a giant devilfish, Manta Diablo. Attempting to return the pearl, Ramón further imperils his life and his soul. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor Book. 1967. BR 16606 ## The Circus Is Coming: A Picture Parade BR 17033 by Hilary Knight 1 volume Children line the street to watch a circus parade with band music, clowns, tumbling acts, horses, floats of fantastic folks, prancing poodles, and—to make it complete—elephants, big and small. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1978. BR 17033 ## Library Lion BR 17035 by Michelle Knudsen 1 volume When a lion visits the library, Miss Merriweather's main concern is whether he is obeying the rules. All is well until an emergency arises, causing the lion to break the rule about silence. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2006. BR 17035 ## Max's ABC BR 17036 by Rosemary Wells 1 volume Join sibling bunnies Max and Ruby, who learn about the letters of the alphabet while dealing with the ants that escaped from Max's ant farm. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool- grade 2. 2006. BR 17036 ## Crossing Jordan BR 17237 by Adrian Fogelin 2 volumes Twelve-year-old Cass of Tallahassee, Florida, meets her new neighbor, African American Jemmie. Despite their families' prejudices, the two girls build a strong friendship around shared enthusiasms for running and reading. For grades 5-8. 2000. BR 17237 ## Larklight; or, The Revenge of the White Spiders! or, To Saturn's Rings and Back! A Rousing Tale of Dauntless Pluck in the Farthest Reaches of Space BR 17285 by Philip Reeve 2 volumes In an alternate Victorian England, young Arthur Mumby and his sister Myrtle, residents of Larklight, a floating house in one of Her Majesty's outer space territories, uncover a spidery plot to destroy the solar system. For grades 6-9. 2006. BR 17285 ## Whittington BR 17290 by Alan Armstrong 1 volume In this tale of talking barnyard animals, a feline descendent of Dick Whittington's cat relates his ancestor's legend. He further endears himself to the group by ridding the barn of rats. Meanwhile the animals encourage Abby to teach her dyslexic brother Ben to read. For grades 4-7. Newbery Honor Book. 2005. BR 17290 ## Everything on a Waffle BR 17295 by Polly Horvath 1 volume When Primrose's parents are lost at sea off Coal Harbour in Canada, she is cared for by a series of neighbors and relatives, including Miss Bowzer, who owns a restaurant where everything is served on a waffle. For grades 4-7. Newbery Honor Book. 2001. BR 17295 ## Frog and Toad Together BR 17329 by Arnold Lobel 1 volume Five adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Newbery Honor Book. 1972. BR 17329 ## ### Braille Magazines The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library of Congress program. Readers may obtain free personal subscriptions to these magazines. For information on the availability of specific magazines, consult the library that send you braille materials. Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly) Braille Book Review (bimonthly) Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly) Braille Music Magazine (British monthly) Conundrum (British monthly) Cooking Light (10 issues) ESPN: The Magazine (biweekly) Harper's (literary; monthly) Health Newsletters (includes Harvard Health Letter, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter, monthly) Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (monthly) Ladies' Home Journal (monthly) Martha Stewart Living (home and entertaining; 10 issues) Muse (for children; 10 issues) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) National Geographic (monthly) The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly) News (NLS quarterly) Parenting (monthly except January and July) PC World (personal computing; monthly) Playboy (monthly) Poetry (11 issues) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular) Rolling Stone (popular culture; 24 issues) Science News (weekly) Seventeen (for teens; monthly) Short Stories (British monthly) Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly) Stone Soup (children's writings; 5 issues) Update (NLS quarterly) The Washington Post Book World (weekly) The following sports schedules are also available: American Baseball League Schedule National Baseball League Schedule National Basketball Association Schedule National Football League Schedule National Hockey League Schedule Women's National Basketball Association Schedule ###