Evans, Douglas, (1996) The Classroom at the End of the Hall, New York, New York: Scholastic Inc. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 3-4. A collection of nine stories about the weirdest classroom in the school.

Farley, Walter, (2002) The Black Stallion's Ghost, New York, New York: Random House. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 5-6. Alec and the Black Stallion confront a Haitian curse in the Everglades. This book is part of a series.

Fitzpatrick, Judy, (2000) Lily and the Wizard Wackoo, Markham, Ontario: Scholastic Inc. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 2-3. Princess Lily tricks a bumbling wizard into teaching her magic.

Gantos, Jack, (2000) Joey Pigza Loses Control, New York, New York: HarperTrophy. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 4+. Joey Pigza tries to become involved in his previously absent father's life, but this process is not helped by his ADHD and his father's alcoholism. Deals with difficult issues in a sensitive manner. This book is part of a series.

Haddix, Margaret Peterson, (2000) Among the Hidden, New York, New York: Alladin Paperbacks. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 6+. The story of two shadow children, ostracised individuals, and their attempt to reenter society.

Holt, Kimberly Willis, (1999) When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, New York, New York: Henry Holt and Company. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 6+. Two best friends have an interesting summer when they befriend the star of a travelling sideshow, the fattest boy in the world.

Howe, James, (2002) It Came from Beneath the Bed!, New York, New York: Scholastic Inc. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 3+. The story of a dog who writes a horror story, with a little help from his uncle. This book is part of a series.

Hunter, Bernice Thurman, (2001) Lamplighter, Toronto, Ontario: Scholastic Canada Ltd. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 5-7. The story of a boy who must make his own living in 19th century Ontario.

Hunter, Bernice Thurman, (2001) The Runaway, Toronto, Ontario: Scholastic Canada Ltd. Genre: Fiction. Will appeal to grades 5-7. A boy that lives in an orphanage sets off in search of his mother.