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Silverwing
By Kenneth Oppel. 1997
When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in…
ways that prepare him for even greater journeys. Prequel to "Sunwing" (DC19512). Winner of the 1999 CNIB Talking Book of the Year Award. Winner of the 1998 Silver Birch Award. Grades 4-7. 1997.Sam's ride (Orca echoes)
By Becky Citra. 2009
Sam, a nine-year-old boy, is devastated when his mother drops him off for two weeks on his grandfather's ranch. Grandpa…
has a lot of rules, and Sam isn't happy about having to stay with him, but it isn't all bad - he learns to ride a horse and also discovers some surprising things about his father, who died when Sam was a baby. When Sam is forced to overcome his fear of riding in order to help rescue Grandpa, Sam grows to appreciate both his grandpa and life on the ranch. Grades 2-4. 2009.Saving Mister Nibbles (Elliot's park.)
By Patrick Carman. 2008
Salmon fishing in the Yemen
By Paul Torday. 2007
When he is asked to become involved in a project to create a salmon river in the highlands of Yemen,…
fisheries scientist Dr Alfred Jones rejects the idea as absurd. But the proposal catches the eye of several senior British politicians. And so Fred finds himself forced to set aside his research and instead figure out how to fly ten thousand salmon to a desert country - and persuade them to swim there. 2007.Sammy Keyes and the psycho Kitty Queen (Sammy Keyes mystery. #Bk. 9)
By Wendelin Van Draanen. 2004
Sammy's never been what you might call lucky, but finding a dead cat on her birthday ranks right up there…
on her list of top-ten unluckiest moments. That sets off a chain of wacky events, like getting hosed down by a crazy cat lady who blames Sammy for the death of her pet, being chased through a back alley by a guy with a cleaver, and getting thrown into the ring by a cranky pro wrestler named El Gato. All because Sammy and her friend Holly are trying to find out why cats are suddenly mysteriously disappearing in Santa Martina. Some violence. Grades 5-8. 2004.Salamandastron: a tale of Redwall (Redwall ; #5)
By Brian Jacques. 1992
When the mountain stronghold of Salamandastron, ruled with a paw of iron by Lord Urthstripe the Strong, is under siege…
from the weasel, Ferahgo the Assassin, the destinies of five creatures - Samkin and Arula from Redwall Abbey, Mara and Pikkle of Salamandastron, and Klitch, son of Ferahgo - become intertwined. Can the good creatures triumph over Ferahgo the Assassin? Grades 5-8. 1993, c1992. (Redwall ; 5)Sandeagozu: a novel
By Janann V Jenner. 1986
An animal fantasy, in the tradition of "The incredible journey." A 30-foot Burmese python and other escapees from a New…
York pet shop travel across the U.S. to the San Diego Zoo which they imagine is a paradise. 1986.Saddlebottom
By Dick King-Smith. 1985
"He will make himself useful", said Saddlebottom's proud and snobbish Mother. She meant as pork sausages for it would be…
a disgrace for a pure bred Wessex Saddleback to go through life with a saddle shaped patch on his bottom. But Saddlebottom has other ideas. Grades 3-6. 1985.Sacrament
By Clive Barker. 1996
Wildlife photographer Will Rabjohns is attacked by a six-hundred-pound female bear and slips into a coma. While he's unconscious, long-buried…
memories from his childhood return, including the evil perpetrated by Jacob Steep and Rosa McGee. Will recovers to explore unresolved issues. Some descriptions of violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1996.Rrralph
By Lois Ehlert. 2011
Rose in a storm
By Jon Katz. 2010
Rose is a working dog devoted to keeping the sheep and other creatures at Bedlam Farm out of danger. But…
as the weather grows cold, Rose senses danger - a storm unlike any she's seen. When an epic blizzard finally strikes, Rose needs all her courage to help her master save the farm. 2010.Rusty
By Joyce Stranger. 1982
Orphaned by fire, savaged by beast and man, Rusty, the red deer calf, knew little of security. Then one day…
he was rescued by the gamekeeper and given to her daughter Jeannie to aid her recovery from a car crash in which her fiancé was killed. Evoking the harsh but rewarding life of the Highlands, this story arouses equal interest in both human and animal characters. 1982.Run with the wind
By Tom McCaughren. 2005
In the Land of Sinna, Black Tip, Vickey, Old Sage Brush, Fang and the rest of the foxes who live…
around Beech Paw are in trouble. The fur companies are hunting them almost to extinction. The foxes have no choice but to set out in search of the secret of survival. Join them in their journey through city and countryside, as they rediscover what it means to be 'as cunning as a fox'. For junior high readers. 2005.Robyn looks for bears (First novels. The new series ; #16)
By H. J Hutchins. 2000
Every summer Robyn goes to her cousin's mountain Tourist Lodge near Bear Lake. This summer she's determined to make things…
a bit more exciting - she wants to see some bears, so she can have a bear story to tell her friends. She ends up having lots of fun trying, but she doesn't end up seeing any bears, except when she least expects it. Grades K-3. 2000.Revolting rhymes & Dirty beasts
By Roald Dahl. 1982
Revolting rhymes. Humorous retellings in verse of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.…
Grades K-3. 1982. Taped with: Dirty beasts. A collection of humorous poems about amazing or nasty creatures, including a flying cow, a pig who turns the tables on a farmer, and crocodiles, lions, and anteaters who delight in devouring people. Grades K-3. 1983.Rescue pup (Orca young readers)
By Jean Little. 2004
Shakespeare, a Seeing Eye puppy, is sent to the home of a troubled foster child, Tessa, whom he expects to…
love him on sight. Shakespeare soon realizes why his new owner is called 'Stoneface', and begins to teach Tessa to love. Before he knows it, Shakespeare finds himself in a variety of dangerous situations, from being attacked by Zorro, a very tough rooster, to nearly drowning in a creek. Grades 3-6. 2004.Redwall
By Brian Jacques. 1986
Fantasy about a community of mice defending their monastery against marauding rats led by the evil Cluny the Scourge. Matthias…
defers his peaceful ideals to follow his calling as successor to the renowned Martin, who long ago saved the monastery. With the help of old Methuselah, Matthias seeks to unravel a key riddle and recover Martin's lost scabbard and sword. Grades 5-8. 1986.Raven quest
By Sharon Stewart. 2003
The best flyer of all the young ravens, Tok the Skydancer, is falsely accused of murder. To reclaim his honour,…
Tok vows to reunite all ravenkind with the legendary Grey Lords. But to complete his quest, he must travel far from the Raven Mountains, into the dangerous lands. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 4-7. Winner of the 2005 Silver Birch Award. 2003.Rats on the range and other stories
By James Marshall. 1993
Eight humorous stories about an unusual assortment of animals including a rat family that vacations at a dude ranch owned…
by rat terriers, a mouse who is the housekeeper for a tomcat, and a buzzard who may or may not leave his money to the Society for Stray Cats. Companion to "Rats on the Roof and Other Stories". For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1993.Rats on the roof: and other stories
By James Marshall. 1991
Seven silly stories about some very unusual creatures. There are rats who can dance, a sheep who can't read, an…
owl who outwits a dinosaur, and a goose who mistakes her wolf neighbours for birds! Grades 2-4. 1991.