Books for Young Adults

	The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley Aerin is the only daughter of the king of Damar but she seems to be the only one in the royal family without any trace of kelar or magic talent. But when she finds an old book on dragon-lore and befriends a crippled war stallion, she starts on the path to becoming Aerin Fire-Hair, Dragon Killer. Also try: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley, author Patricia Wrede, author Lloyd Alexander
	Lord Brocktree by Brian Jacques In another tale from Redwall, the mountain fortress of Salmandastron has been overrun by vermin hordes and a new Badger lord is needed. Badger Lord Brocktree gathers an army of squirrels, hares and shrews to take it back from a crazed and powerhungry wildcat. Also try: other Red Wall books by Brian Jaques, Watership Down by Richard Adams
	The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden This is the story of how Chester Cricket fell asleep in a lunch basket and found himself in New York City. Chester meets Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse and becomes a boy's friend. Also try: The Rescuers by George Selden, author E.B. White
	The Boggart by Susan Cooper The Boggart is a happily mischievous creature who lives in a rundown old castle. But when the castle is inherited by Canadians, the Boggart finds himself accidentally transported across the ocean. Boggarts and technology don't mix well and the children must find a way to send him home. Also try: Susan Cooper's other books, author Joan Aiken
	The Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder This is the story of Laura Ingalls, her family, and the little cabin on the edge of the Big Woods where they lived in 1871. Pioneer life was hard but there were also exciting times like Ma slapping a bear, maple syrup candy in the snow, and the first trip to town. Also try: the other Little House books, Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink, The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
	The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha by Lloyd Alexander Lukas is a rascal who is always on permanent vacation. But one day when a traveling magician dares him to put his head in a bucket of water, everything changes. Suddenly he washes up on the shore of a strange land where he is declared King. And that is only the start of his adventures. Also try: Lloyd Alexander's other books, author Robin McKinley, author Patricia Wrede