Alamosa Public Library

It was told that her mother turned her face to the wall and died of despair when she found she had borne a daughter instead of a son. Aerin was that daughter. But Aerin's destiny was greater than even she had dreamed-for she was to be the true hero who would wield the power of the blue sword.

Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security, bravely faces the dangers of Picket Canyon to unravel the mystery surrounding an unusual cat.

The warrior cat Clans arrive at their new home and set about exploring and fighting over the unfamiliar territory.

When Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Ann, lose their jobs to the gasoline, electric, and diesel motor shovels, they go to a little country town where they find that one new job leads to another.

Little critter imagines all the things he and his little brother will be able to do.

James, Laura, and Deborah along with their friends Kip, Lydia, and Gordy relate their experiences when the unpredictable old wishing well in the backyard continues to involve them in a variety of magical adventures.

A seven-day book of magic proves to be entertaining for five children, who must learn the book's rules and tame its magic.

This work is a fantasy children's novel that explores the concept of immortality and the reasons why it might not be as desirable as it appears to be. Doomed to -- or blessed with -- eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age is...

When "dear dragon" feels sick, he receives help from a friendly veterinarian. Includes reading activities.

Seven-year-old Juan, abandoned by his parents, lives with his grandmother in Guatemala. Because his family is so poor, his grandmother puts him to work. But when his dream of going to school comes true, Juan turns out to be a brilliant student who makes his grandmother proud.