<blockquote><font class=bk_anno> Variety is the keyword in this month’s selections for middle grade readers, from the compelling historical novel, <i>Chains</i>, by Laurie Halse Anderson, to the heartwarming and sometimes hilarious debut <i>Autumn Winifred Oliver Does Things Different</i>. As Christmas approaches, youngsters will also enjoy K.A. Nuzum’s <i>The Leanin’ Dog</i>, the poignant story of a young girl and the unexpected pal who helps to salvage her holiday. </font></blockquote>1970-01-01T00:00:00+00:00Bookletters2008-11-08T23:00:00-06:00Heartland Library Cooperative - Children's Chapter Books for Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:01:53 ESTChildren's Chapter Books <p> <blockquote><font class=bk_anno> Variety is the keyword in this month’s selections for middle grade readers, from the compelling historical novel, <i>Chains</i>, by Laurie Halse Anderson, to the heartwarming and sometimes hilarious debut <i>Autumn Winifred Oliver Does Things Different</i>. As Christmas approaches, youngsters will also enjoy K.A. Nuzum’s <i>The Leanin’ Dog</i>, the poignant story of a young girl and the unexpected pal who helps to salvage her holiday. </font></blockquote> <p> FEATURING: <a href="http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showdetail.html?sid=6419&isbn=9780786855841">The Runaway Dolls</a>, Ann Matthews Martin . . . <a href="http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showdetail.html?sid=6419&isbn=9780060530921">The Graveyard Book</a>, Neil Gaiman . . . <a href="http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showdetail.html?sid=6419&isbn=9781416957973">The Last Invisible Boy</a>, Evan Kuhlman . . . <a href="http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showdetail.html?sid=6419&isbn=9780375855719">The Diamond of Darkhold</a>, Jeanne DuPrau . . . <a href="http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showdetail.html?sid=6419&isbn=9780439866286">Inkdeath</a>, Cornelia Funke . . . <p><a href="http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showfab.html?sid=6419&qlname=NLCC">Children's Chapter Books</a>