An illustrated notebook of definitions, diagrams, key concepts, and mnemonic devices geared to help middle school students learn about reading, writing and the English language.

Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.

Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself; he's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. She left him with only a letter, which he has never opened.

"In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what"--

A little boy named Sam discovers the many unexpected ways in which a love of reading can come in handy, and sometimes even save the day.

The Cat in the Hat takes Young Cat in tow to show him the fun he can get out of reading.

Tyrone and his friends rule the school except for the library, which he thinks is boring until strange happenings during story hour change his mind.

Newbery Medalist Spinelli has concocted four humours, heartbreaking, and over-the-top short stories - all connected by a magical blue library card - with surprises that will appeal to young adolescent readers.

From "Peter Pan" to "The Wind in the Willows," a chimpanzee finds himself inside a different classic tale each time he visits the library.

While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tomas finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library.