Colum, Padraic.  The Six Who Were Left in a Shoe.   J FIC Colum
After her children grew up, the old woman who lived in a shoe went away, leaving six animals behind in the shoe. They go together in search of a new home, and find one with another old woman who has a house just like the one they left.

Conford, Ellen.  The Frog Princess of Pelham.  J FIC Conford
When a kiss from Danny turns Chandler, a wealthy but lonely orphan, into a frog, Danny's humorous attempts to change her back into a human land the pair on a television talk show.

Disch, Thomas M.  The Brave Little Toaster : a bedtime story for all appliances.  J FIC Disch
Feeling abandoned by their beloved master, a vacuum cleaner, tensor lamp, electric blanket, clock radio, and toaster undertake a long and arduous journey to find him in a faraway city.

Du Bois, William Pène.  Otto in Texas:  The Adventures of Otto.  J FIC Du Bois
Otto the giant dog visits Texas, where he discovers a dinosaur skeleton and a tunnel used by oil rustlers.

Etchemendy, Nancy.  The Power of Un.  J FIC Etchemendy
When he is given a device that will allow him to "undo" what has happened in the past, Gib Finney is not sure what event from the worst day in his life he should change in order to keep his sister from being hit by a truck.

Grahame, Kenneth.  The Open Road : From The Wind in the Willows. J FIC Grahame
Follows the adventures of the irrepressible Toad as he goes off in a horse-drawn caravan unwillingly accompanied by Rat and Mole.

Hildick, E. W.  The Dragon That Lived Under Manhattan.  J FIC Hildick
Jimmy finds a prince who has come to rescue a shy, loveable, dragon hiding out in the subway tunnels of Manhattan.

Howe, James.  Mister Tinker in Oz.   J FIC Howe
Dorothy leads Ezra Tinker, an inventor from the moon, to the Land of Oz to save the life of Tik-Tok, the mechanical man.

Hunter, Mollie.  Day of the Unicorn.  J FIC Hunter
A young boy's daydream transforms him into the fearless Sir Dauntless and he sets out to capture a unicorn that has magically escaped from a tapestry at Crag Castle.

Johnston, Joe.  The Adventures of Teebo : A Tale of Magic and Suspense.  J FIC Johnston
Teebo the daydreaming Ewok finds the peace of his village destroyed when Vulgarr the Dulok reports that Teebo's sister Malani has been stolen by the giant Grudakk.

Lear, Edward.  The Four Little Children Who Went Around the World.  J FIC Lear
Four children start around the world on a green-spotted boat and return on the back of a rhinoceros.

Leichman, Seymour. The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures.  J FIC Leichman
When the jester's son sings for the sad common people, his songs turn into beautiful pictures in the air which bring happiness; but when he sings for the contented, self-centered king and noblemen, his songs turn into pictures of great sadness.

Norton, Mary.  Poor Stainless; A New Story About the Borrowers.  J FIC Norton
Tragedy is feared when the youngest of a family of miniature people is discovered missing.

Primavera, Elise.  The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls. J Fic Primavera
In order to save the town of Sherbet, four girls with very little in common become involved with some people and events that seem to bear a resemblance to "The Wizard of Oz."

Rodda, Emily.  Rowan of Rin.  J Fic Rodda
Because only he can read the magical map, young, weak, and timid Rowan joins six other villagers to climb a mountain and try to restore their water supply, as fears of a dragon and other horrors threaten to drive them back.

Scieszka, Jon.  See You Later, Gladiator.  J FIC Scieszka
Joe, Fred, and Sam demonstrate some of their favorite professional wrestling moves, including the "Time Warp Trio Blind Ninja Smackdown," when they're transported to ancient Rome and forced to fight as gladiators in the Colosseum.

Singer, Isaac Bashevis.  The Fearsome Inn.  J FIC Singer
Two witches, who practice their evil trade on lost travellers, are banished through the wisdom of a student of the holy cabala, and the power of his magic chalk.

Spurr, Elizabeth.  Mrs. Minetta's Car Pool.  J FIC Spurr
Every Friday, when Mrs. Minetta, who is no one's mother, drives the carpool, the car, instead of going to school as usual, heads for the beach or some other equally wonderful place.

Tregarthen, Enys.  The Doll Who Came Alive.  J FIC Tregarthen
An English girl loves her wooden Dutch doll so much that it comes to life.
 

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