Braille Book Review July-August 2009 Volume 78, 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. 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Library of Congress, Washington 2009 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 NLS renews free Mystic Seaport pass program Free passes for library patrons and their families to visit Mystic Seaport, located in Mystic, Connecticut, are vailable on request from NLS.Patrons who wish to reserve a pass should contact NLS directly: send an e-mail to jcau@loc.gov with your name, address, telephone number, and the date and day of the week you wish to visit the seaport. NLS has one pass for each day of the week (Monday through Sunday). Each pass entitles two adults and up to three children to free admission to Mystic Seaport on the day that is printed on the card. You may also request a pass by mail addressed to Mystic Pass Coordinator, Publications and Media Section, NLS/BPH, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. Postal service to NLS in Washington is subjected to security examination, so write six to eight weeks in advance. Mystic Seaport hosts a variety of events throughout the year. For more information on the seaport and its calendar of events, visit its web site at www.mysticseaport.org. 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. Walgreens Script Talk reads medicine labels Walgreens pharmacies are supplying blind and visually impaired customers with a free Script Talk machine that narrates preprinted information on medicine containers. The Script Talk machine reads the dosing instructions, patient information, side effects, refills, and prescribing physician’s name through a sensor that the Walgreens pharmacist places on the container. Script Talk is about the size of a portable CD player. It has an AC adaptor but can also run on double-A batteries. Contact your local Walgreens for more information. ### 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 True Grace: The Life and Death of an American Princess BR 17436 by Wendy Leigh 4 volumes Biography of Hollywood star Grace Kelly (1929–1982), who married Prince Rainier of Monaco. Through numerous interviews with friends and associates, the author reveals Kelly's series of love affairs, problems with her children, her husband's infidelities, and the demise of her acting career. 2007. BR 17436 ## The Most Important Fish in the Sea: Menhaden and America BR 17447 by H. Bruce Franklin 3 volumes Professor examines the economic, historic, and ecological role of menhaden—small, bony, once-abundant fish used for industrial oil, fertilizer, and animal feed. Chronicles the fish's decline along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts due to overharvesting by large-scale corporations. Describes the impact of this depletion on marine ecosystems. 2007. BR 17447 ## Mortgage Confidential: What You Need to Know That Your Lender Won't Tell You BR 17507 by David Reed 2 volumes Loan officer and author of Mortgages 101 (BR 15885) demystifies the loan process for potential homebuyers. Covers filling out mortgage applications, understanding credit reports, choosing between fixed and adjustable rates, saving money on closing costs, and refinancing. Includes tips on avoiding scams and dealing with brokers. 2007. BR 17507 ## To the Castle and Back BR 17509 by Václav Havel 4 volumes Czech statesman and writer Václav Havel, champion of democratic principles, recalls and reflects on pivotal experiences and concepts from his career. Discusses his personal battle with cancer, his marriages, and his thoughts about politics, America as a superpower, and the war in Iraq. 2006. BR 17509 ## The Blind Need Not Apply: A History of Overcoming Prejudice in the Orientation and Mobility Profession BR 17510 by Ronald J. Ferguson 2 volumes Provides historical context of the conflict between the professionals in the orientation and mobility (O and M) field and organizations of blind people. Examines the basic assumptions underpinning their different approaches to preparing O and M instructors. Considers ways these differences have shaped policies and practice. 2007. BR 17510 ## The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy—and Why They Matter BR 17511 by Marc Bekoff 3 volumes Award-winning biologist uses evidence from neurological and behavioral studies to argue that animals have feelings. Provides accounts of fun-loving mice, pleasure-seeking iguanas, angry baboons, and other creatures to demonstrate how emotions drive social interaction. Urges a reassessment of animal treatment in zoos, laboratories, and farms. Foreword by Jane Goodall. 2007. BR 17511 ## Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife BR 17514 by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin 3 volumes A journalist in her forties, dismayed by her unreliable memory, chronicles her journey in pursuit of an agile brain. She interviews experts in the fields of physiology, psychology, and sociology to explore such factors as sleep, stress, diet, exercise, medication, and genetics. 2007. BR 17514 ## Pilgrim at Tinker Creek BR 17537 by Annie Dillard 2 volumes Author contemplates the metaphysics of nature in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains during the seasons of a year. Combines meditations with scientific observations, philosophy, and introspection. Pulitzer Prize. 1974. BR 17537 ## In Search of Wagner BR 17563 by Theodor Adorno 2 volumes A German philosopher examines the influence of Richard Wagner's music on Nazi culture. Provides musicological analyses of Wagner's scores and production techniques. Also reflects on Wagner's social character and ideological impulses. Translated in 1981 by Rodney Livingstone. 1938. BR 17563 ## Dog Years: A Memoir BR 17586 by Mark Doty 2 volumes Award-winning poet recalls experiences with his beloved retrievers, Arden and Beau. Describes how they helped him through his grief after his partner's death and how, in turn, he cared for them as they aged. Reflects on the lessons learned about life, loss, and unconditional love. Some strong language. 2007. BR 17586 ## Saving Daylight BR 17596 by Jim Harrison 1 volume Tenth collection of verses by poet and novelist Jim Harrison. Poems range from rants to meditations focusing on the beauty and mystique of the physical world, aging, war, small towns, God, life's wonders, and the nature of time. Some selections appear in both English and Spanish. 2006. BR 17596 ## Katz on Dogs: A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with Dogs BR 17621 by Jon Katz 3 volumes Believing that the majority of owners do a poor job of training dogs, Katz, the author of Katz on Dogs (BR 17621) and New Work of Dogs (BR 14833), describes the techniques he has found to work best. Discusses dog selection and multidog households. 2005. BR 17621 ## How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live like Everyone Else BR 17636 by Michael Gates Gill 2 volumes White sixty-something Gill describes his despair over being let go from his high-powered New York advertising job. He explains how gratitude for an unexpected employment offer he received at a Starbucks led him to job satisfaction as a barista and coffee master alongside younger black coworkers. Some strong language. 2007. BR 17636 ## The Heartless Stone: A Journey through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire BR 17692 by Tom Zoellner 4 volumes Reporter exposes the inner workings of the diamond industry. Recounts his travels to remote, sometimes dangerous locations on six continents where he encountered diamond smugglers, miners, geologists, jewel polishers, and chemists. Investigates poverty and civil war associated with gemstone production and the influence of the secretive De Beers cartel. 2006. BR 17692 ## Flowers: How They Changed the World BR 17694 by William C. Burger 3 volumes Botanist explores the role of flowering plants in nature and in human history. Discusses biological basics and ways floral diversity protects against disease and ensures species survival. Emphasizes flowers' importance as an energy and food resource and as the basis of agriculture, enabling civilization to flourish. 2006. BR 17694 ## On Top of Spaghetti . . . Macaroni, Linguine, Penne, and Pasta of Every Kind BR 17711 by Johanne Killeen and George Germon 3 volumes Award-winning chefs present dozens of recipes for pasta dishes using fresh ingredients such as vegetables, legumes, herbs, tomatoes, seafood, poultry, meat, rabbit, eggs, and cheese. Includes sections on baked ziti and shells, lasagna, and fresh pasta. Gives tips on gauging portion size and knowing when noodles are properly cooked. 2006. BR 17711 ## My Maggie BR 17723 by Richard King 2 volumes Chicago sportscaster's tribute to Maggie, his wife of thirty-two years. He recalls her fears, courage, and ultimate zest for living while battling childhood hearing loss, progressive blindness, melanoma, breast cancer, and the ovarian cancer that killed her at age fifty-three. 2007. BR 17723 ## QuickFacts: Bone Metastasis; What You Need to Know—Now BR 17728 by American Cancer Society 1 volume Concise guide to metastatic cancer in bones—cancer that has spread from a primary site to the bones. Discusses the risk factors and causes for the disease as well as prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. 2008. BR 17728 ## Belles on Their Toes BR 17729 by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey 2 volumes 1924. Life takes a dramatic turn in the Gilbreth house upon Dad's death. Mother establishes herself as head of the engineering/motion-study business, while the twelve children try to keep the family together. Sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen (BR 00353). 1950. BR 17729 ## Wolf: Legend, Enemy, Icon BR 17751 by Rebecca L. Grambo 1 volume Explores the evolution of the wolf-human relationship. Covers early civilizations' reverence of the wolf, the wolf as a symbol of evil in the Middle Ages, and its near extinction in modern times. Describes the wolf's life cycle and its predatory nature, which incites both fear and admiration in humans. 2005. BR 17751 ## Roots: The Saga of an American Family BR 17794 by Alex Haley 7 volumes Traces seven generations of the author's family history from 1767 when Kunta Kinte is captured in the Gambia, West Africa, and transported to Virginia as a slave. Chronicles Haley's ancestors' resettlement in Tennessee following the Civil War, recounts his birth in 1921, and describes his genealogical research. Some violence. Pulitzer Prize. 1974. BR 17794 ## Man's Search for Meaning BR 17798 by Viktor E. Frankl 2 volumes Viennese psychiatrist Viktor Frankl (1905–1997) recounts his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, where he developed his doctrine of logotherapy. Argues that individuals can overcome suffering not through pleasure but through the discovery and pursuit of meaningful purpose. First published in German in 1946. 2006. BR 17798 ## ### Adult Fiction Hawaii BR 17263 by James A. Michener 11 volumes Account of the Hawaiian Islands from their creation by volcanic process to statehood in 1959. Reconstructs the merging of Hawaii's disparate inhabitants by relating fictional tales of eleventh-century Polynesians, American missionaries including Abner Hale and his wife, and Chinese and Japanese settlers. Some violence and some strong language. 1959. BR 17263 ## A Fall from Grace: A Charlie Peace Mystery BR 17408 by Robert Barnard 2 volumes Inspector Charlie Peace, his wife Felicity, and father-in- law Rupert move to the village of Slepton Edge. Rupert, who is fleeing rumors of inappropriate relationships with young girls, becomes involved with teenage drama student Anne Michaels and winds up dead. Charlie investigates the murder suspects—including Felicity herself. Some strong language. 2007. BR 17408 ## Dead Man's Folly: A Hercule Poirot Mystery BR 17448 by Agatha Christie 2 volumes (Reissue) Mystery writer Ariadne Oliver hosts a murder hunt at her Devon estate, complete with mock clues, victim, and killer. Suspicious of the players and fearing a real crime will occur, Ariadne summons detective Hercule Poirot to oversee the festivities—and the ensuing murder investigation. 1956. BR 17448 ## Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues BR 17461 by Linda Berdoll 6 volumes Derbyshire, England; 1800s. Elizabeth Bennet Darcy and her husband Fitzwilliam, deeply in love newlyweds, are settling into their household routine at Pemberley. Elizabeth copes with her sisters' complaints while Darcy deals with a vengeful young man who might be his illegitimate son. Some descriptions of sex. 2004. BR 17461 ## Five Skies BR 17520 by Ron Carlson 2 volumes Three men share their life stories while working on a construction project in rural Idaho. Carpenter Arthur Key, who left California after a betrayal, and Ronnie Panelli, charming but shiftless, are led by ranch foreman Darwin Gallegos—angry at man, God, and life. Strong language. 2007. BR 17520 ## The Tenderness of Wolves BR 17574 by Stef Penney 3 volumes Canadian wilderness, 1860s. The day her adopted seventeen- year-old son Francis disappears, Mrs. Ross discovers her neighbor's murdered corpse. The community suspects Francis of the crime. Mrs. Ross leaves her husband and sets out with half-Indian William Parker to find the teen. Some violence. Costa Book of the Year. 2006. BR 17574 ## Talking to the Enemy: Stories BR 17578 by Avner Mandelman 1 volume Nine stories about the Israeli experience. In "Terror" a father beats the son who fails to stand up for his five- year-old brother, thus instilling the precept that, right or wrong, family comes first, even before justice or fear. Strong language and some violence. Sophie Brody Medal. 2005. BR 17578 ## Stoner BR 17585 by John Williams 2 volumes In the early twentieth century, William Stoner's father, a poor farmer, sends him to study agronomy at the University of Missouri. Instead, the younger Stoner embraces English literature and academe. A destructive marriage, undistinguished career, and doomed love affair with a younger woman send the professor into solitude. 1965. BR 17585 ## Horseplay BR 17587 by Judy Reene Singer 3 volumes Thirty-three-year-old New York teacher Judy Van Brunt leaves both job and cheating husband to work on a North Carolina horse farm. Judy finds fulfillment in grooming the animals; enjoys roommates Lenni, Diana, and Patty; and has a brush with romance. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. BR 17587 ## Salmon Fishing in the Yemen BR 17588 by Paul Torday 2 volumes When Sheikh Muhammad ibn Zaidi offers to finance the introduction of salmon into Yemen, British politicians eagerly enlist fisheries scientist Dr. Alfred Jones. Alfred, working closely with affianced land agent Harriet Chetwode-Talbot, finds his life upturned by the improbable project, which unfolds through transcripts and correspondence. 2007. BR 17588 ## Strays BR 17594 by Ron Koertge 1 volume After his parents are killed in a car accident, sixteen- year-old Ted moves into a foster home with two other boys and transfers to an inner-city school. Ted, whose parents were pet-store owners, can talk to animals but gradually learns to relate to humans. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2007. BR 17594 ## Coal Black Horse BR 17595 by Robert Olmstead 2 volumes 1863. Fourteen-year-old Robey Childs is sent by his clairvoyant mother to find his father, who is fighting in the Civil War. Robey, riding a stallion, encounters refugees, runaway slaves, deserters, and battle scavengers. At Gettysburg Robey finds his dying father and rescues an abused girl. Violence and strong language. 2007. BR 17595 ## People of the Book BR 17613 by Geraldine Brooks 3 volumes Australian book conservator Hanna Heath analyzes a Hebrew manuscript created in medieval Spain and saved from destruction in 1990s Sarajevo. Hanna's discoveries—an insect wing, salt crystals, and wine and blood stains— reveal the codex's past and the lives of its guardians. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller. 2008. BR 17613 ## Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale BR 17620 by Holly Black 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Kaye, from Tithe (BR 15101), returns to Faeryland to try to complete a nearly impossible quest that will release Roiben from the spell of the faery queen who holds him in thrall. Kaye also confesses to her mother. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 2007. BR 17620 ## The New Year's Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel BR 17646 by Jennifer Chiaverini 2 volumes During the holidays, late-in-life newlywed Sylvia recalls New Year's festivities of her youth as well as the tragic circumstances that distanced her from her sister. Determined not to repeat past mistakes, Sylvia reaches out to her new stepdaughter Amy, who disapproved of Sylvia's marriage to Amy's father Andrew. 2007. BR 17646 ## Dream When You're Feeling Blue BR 17718 by Elizabeth Berg 2 volumes Chicago, 1940s. Kitty and Louise Heaney see their boyfriends off to fight in World War II, while their younger sister Tish has fun dancing and flirting at USO events. Letters to and from loved ones reveal events at home and on the battlefront. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. BR 17718 ## Afterlands BR 17739 by Steven Heighton 3 volumes When members of the Polaris expedition become stranded on an ice floe off the coast of Greenland in 1872, Lieutenant Tyson takes charge. Initially well supplied, the crew waits for the ship's return and then, for any ship. Morale suffers and discipline erodes as chances for survival dwindle. 2005. BR 17739 ## Loveseekers BR 17740 by Dorothy Garlock 3 volumes In Sing Softly to Me Beth returns to Wyoming when she learns that her sister Sarah has multiple sclerosis—even though Sarah's brother-in-law broke Beth's heart. In Gentle Torment Lindy's estranged husband follows her to Alaska to win her back. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1981. BR 17740 ## The Thin Woman: An Epicurean Mystery; Ellie Haskell Mystery BR 17742 by Dorothy Cannell 3 volumes Ellie Simons, beautiful but overweight, hires escort Bentley Haskell to pose as her fiancé on a visit to her uncle Merlin's imposing estate. Ellie encounters unexpected romance and a treasure hunt when Merlin suddenly passes away, leaving his fortune to her and Bentley—provided that she shed sixty pounds. 1984. BR 17742 ## Ant Farm: And Other Desperate Situations BR 17765 by Simon Rich 1 volume More than fifty sketches by the former president of the Harvard Lampoon. In the title piece, an ant complains about digging tunnels and never going anywhere. In "Math Problems" a teacher creates test questions about himself. Some strong language. Uncontracted braille. 2007. BR 17765 ## Far from the Madding Crowd BR 17768 by Thomas Hardy 5 volumes Bathsheba Everdene becomes a woman of means when she inherits her uncle's farm. Her presence attracts three very different suitors: womanizing soldier Francis Troy, shepherd Gabriel Oak, and gentleman-farmer William Boldwood. The attention complicates Bathsheba's life and brings a tragedy that threatens the entire community. First published in 1874. 2000. BR 17768 ## Careless in Red BR 17786 by Elizabeth George 5 volumes Grief-stricken over the murder of his wife, Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley walks the coast for weeks on end and comes upon the body of a teenager. Sequel to What Came before He Shot Her (BR 16802). Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2008. BR 17786 ## Love the One You're With BR 17797 by Emily Giffin 3 volumes Ellen has been happily married to her best friend's brother for one hundred days when she encounters Leo, who broke her heart eight years ago because he could not commit. As they get reacquainted, Ellen's desire for Leo resurfaces. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. BR 17797 ## The Story of Edgar Sawtelle BR 17799 by David Wroblewski 5 volumes Wisconsin, 1970s. Gar and Trudy Sawtelle raise an intuitive and intelligent dog breed on their farm. One dog, Almondine, can communicate with the Sawtelle's mute son Edgar. After Gar's brother arrives, Gar dies and fourteen- year-old Edgar flees into the forest with three of the dogs. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. BR 17799 ## Someday Soon BR 17813 by Debbie Macomber 2 volumes San Francisco. Widow Linette Collins meets Cain McClellan, a childhood pal of her brother-in-law, at her sister's Christmas party. Linette discovers that Cain owns a company of mercenaries who rescue kidnapping victims. When they fall in love, Linette becomes a target. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1995. BR 17813 ## The Lost Duke of Wyndham BR 17814 by Julia Quinn 3 volumes England, 1819. Soldier-turned-highwayman Jack Audley is suspected of being the grandson of the dowager duchess of Wyndham. The duchess's companion, Grace Eversleigh, falls in love with Jack but knows that if he is the legitimate duke, they will never be able to marry. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2008. BR 17814 ## The Madonnas of Leningrad BR 17815 by Debra Dean 2 volumes Decades after surviving World War II in the basement of the Hermitage Museum in Leningrad, Marina—now in Seattle—no longer experiences the present. Marina's mind retreats to 1941, when only the love of her future husband and memorizing the paintings kept her alive. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. BR 17815 ## Owning It: Stories about Teens with Disabilities BR 17816 edited by Donald R. Gallo 2 volumes Ten tales of teens dealing with school, teachers, parents, friends, the opposite sex—and a physical or mental disability. In "See You" two legally blind classmates are bullied. "Brainiac" portrays a girl's return to college after a brain-damaging accident. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2008. BR 17816 ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Children's Nonfiction Galaxies, Galaxies! BR 17336 by Gail Gibbons 1 volume A brief history of the many galaxies in the universe and the telescopes that made their discoveries possible. Discusses stars, solar systems, light years, and galaxies of various shapes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2007. BR 17336 ## Should I Play the Clarinet? BR 17518 by Richard Spilsbury 1 volume Provides an overview of information about the clarinet. Covers its history, the way the instrument produces sound, and famous clarinet players. Discusses what is needed to play the clarinet. Includes recommended recordings for hearing classical, jazz, and klezmer music. For grades 3-6. 2007. BR 17518 ## Should I Play the Violin? BR 17519 by Richard Spilsbury 1 volume Presents the history of the violin, a stringed instrument held under the chin and played with a bow. Covers the types of music—from classical to jazz—played on it and presents famous violinists. For grades 3-6. 2007. BR 17519 ## Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More BR 18006 by Jack Prelutsky 1 volume Short poems about enjoying sports—win or lose. Celebrates trying baseball, soccer, gymnastics, ice and sidewalk skating, swimming, running in races, basketball, and karate, among others. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2007. BR 18006 ## On the Farm BR 18008 by David Elliott 1 volume Short poems about farmyard animals describe the rooster, cow, pony, dog, sheep, cat, goat, pig, snake, bees, bull, turtle, fowl, and quiet bunny. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2008. BR 18008 ## Duel! Burr and Hamilton's Deadly War of Words BR 18017 by Dennis Brindell Fradin 1 volume Account of the famous 1804 duel, when U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and former secretary of the treasury Alexander Hamilton—founding fathers and onetime friends—fired on each other. Provides background on both men and describes the fight, which left one dead and ruined the other's future. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2008. BR 18017 ## ### Children's Fiction Time to Get Dressed! BR 17333 by Elivia Savadier 1 volume Solomon wants to do everything himself, and his favorite word is "ME!" But he can't quite dress himself yet. As time runs out, his daddy helps him get ready for the day ahead. Still, Solomon has the last word. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2006. BR 17333 ## How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? BR 17334 by Margaret McNamara 1 volume When Mr. Tiffin brings in three pumpkins for a class counting project, Charlie, the smallest child in his class, chooses the smallest pumpkin. Counting the seeds by tens, Charlie's group is amazed that their little pumpkin has the most seeds of all. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2007. BR 17334 ## Paddington BR 17337 by Michael Bond 1 volume A small bear from darkest Peru is found stowed away on a train by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. They adopt the bear and name him Paddington—after the English train station where they found him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2007. BR 17337 ## Chronicles of Avonlea BR 17576 by L.M. Montgomery 2 volumes Twelve stories about residents of Prince Edward Island, home to Anne Shirley and the site of Green Gables farm. Includes the tales of Old Lady Lloyd's deep secret and the fifteen-year courtship of shy Theodora Dix. Companion to the Anne of Green Gables series. For grades 5-8. 1912. BR 17576 ## Lawn Boy BR 17582 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume A twelve-year-old boy decides to put his unusual birthday gift—his late grandfather's riding mower—to use by cutting his neighbors' lawns for money. Soon business is booming and he has his own employees, his own stockbroker, and sponsorship of a prizefighter. Uncontracted braille. For grades 5-8. 2007. BR 17582 ## Saving the Griffin BR 17584 by Kristin Wolden Nitz 1 volume On a family trip to Italy, Americans Kate and her younger brother Michael encounter a lost baby griffin in a garden. They vow to help the griffin return to his home, but keeping his existence a secret proves difficult. For grades 3-6. 2007. BR 17584 ## Dragon Slippers BR 17590 by Jessica Day George 2 volumes Poor country girl Creel persuades a shoe-hoarding dragon to give her an exotic pair of slippers, not realizing their mysterious power. Creel sets out for the king's city, where she finds work as a seamstress, meets princes, and becomes the heroine of the Dragon War. For grades 5-8. 2007. BR 17590 ## Good Enough to Eat BR 18004 by Brock Cole 1 volume When a mean ogre demands a fair maiden or else he will destroy the town, the citizens quickly choose an orphan beggar girl. But the girl manages to outwit both the ogre and the townspeople. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2007. BR 18004 ## Marshmallow BR 18005 by Clare Turlay Newberry 1 volume Oliver, a cat who wants peace and quiet, is upset when his owner Miss Tilly brings Marshmallow, a frolicsome little bunny, into the apartment. After some adjusting, Oliver adopts Marshmallow as his own kitten. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Caldecott Honor Book. 1942. BR 18005 ## The Prince Won't Go to Bed! BR 18012 by Dayle Ann Dodds 1 volume When the teeny-tiny, itty-bitty, little prince refuses to go to bed, all the people in the palace offer complicated solutions. Finally the prince whispers in his big sister's ear the simple thing he needs to go to sleep. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2007. BR 18012 ## ### 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 Book Review (weekly) The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly) News (NLS quarterly) Parenting Early Years (monthly) Parenting School Years (monthly) 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 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 ###