books and reading

Mysteries abound as memory-erased Owen Conners, boy magician Kiel Gnomenfoot, and their half-fictional friend Bethany confront secrets, stolen memories, hidden clues, surprising twists and endings, and some very familiar faces.

Except for reading the Kiel Gnomenfoot magic adventure series, Owen's life is boring until he sees his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the school library and he learns that Bethany is half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, a fictional character.

A little librarian and her three assistant owls help the animals of the forest find what they need, whether it is access to the activity room to play music, a friend to help them discover the happy ending of a book that starts out sad, or a library card so they can finish a book at home.

From the World War II firebombing of Dresden to the distant planet called Tralfamadore, follow Billy Pilgrim in his pilgrimage toward hope.

A determined elephant creates his own book box and discovers all the magic and fun of books and reading.

When a dragon has a temper tantrum, no one can tame him, except for a little boy with a good book.

When an angry monster barges into the library thinking it is an all-you-can-eat buffet, Oskar and his bear save the day.

Discusses how reading has changed with modern technology and how some of the skills of full concentration have been lost.

Duck is trying to enjoy a relaxing vacation, but with each turn of the page, the reader causes some calamity.

Andy and Terry are trying hard to write their next book but they are constantly distracted by the many animals and special rooms in their thirteen story treehouse.