New JUNIOR FICTION in January
Updated February 6, 2006
New copies in the NARNIA Series:

The Magician’s Nephew, by C.S. Lewis. Uncle Andrew sends Polly
and Diggory to Narnia. When they accidentally awaken an evil sorceress,
they are sent on a quest to stop her before she destroys the world.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. Lucy and her
siblings step through a magic wardrobe to find Narnia, which buried
under the evil enchantment of the White Witch. They join Aslan in the
fight to free Narnia from her power.

The Horse and His Boy, by C.S. Lewis. Two runaways meet and join
forces to escape their harsh lives. They soon find themselves in a battle
to free Narnia.
 Prince Caspian, by C.S. Lewis. A prince denied his rightful throne
gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. The battle will decide the fate of an
entire world.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by C.S. Lewis. As the king and his companions embark on a voyage
to take them beyond unknown lands, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined.

The Silver Chair, by C.S. Lewis. Narnia is in peril, and only Eustace and Jill can help. Aslan sends them
to find Prince Rilian, heir to the throne.

The Last Battle, by C.S. Lewis. During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not
an invader from without but an enemy from within.
More Fantasy:

Lily Quench and the Magicians’ Pyramid, by Natalie Jane Prior.
When Queen Dragon vanishes, Lily fights alone to uncover the
mysteries of the magicians’ pyramid.

Lily Quench and the Hand of Manuelo, by Natalie Jane Prior.
People are disappearing, government equipment is being stolen and
destroyed, and the miners are in revolt against General Sark’s Black
Squads. Lily goes underground to find out what Manuelo may have
to do with things.

Lily Quench and the Search for King Dragon, by Natalie Jane Prior. King Dragon has been located
after being missing for thousands of years. Can Lily defeat her enemies and give Queen Dragon her last
chance at happiness.
Mary Kate and Ashley:

The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley: The Case of the US Space Camp Mission, by Carol
Thompson. The NASA Space Shuttle is covered in hundreds of mysterious holes—and it’s up to the
twins to find out why.

The New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley: The Case of the Wild Wolf River, by Judy Katschke.
Jason White Eagle needs help catching a thief on his ranch.

The New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley: The Case of the Surprise Call, by Melinda Metz.
Singing dragons…giant bunnies…mysterious phone calls. Find out what these things have in common.

Full House Sisters: Once Upon a Mix-up, by Carol Ellis. Join the Full House sisters in another
adventure!
Sports

Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time, by Lisa Yee. Stanford is used to being
a hero on the baskeball court and to just getting by in class. But when he
flunks English, he has to trade basketball camp for summer school. Life is
officially over.

Airball: My Life in Briefs, by L.D. Harkrader. Kirby Nickel can’t
actually play basketball. But when he finds out that the team will get to
meet his hero retiring NBA star Bret McGrew, he knows he must make
the team. Then there’s the coach’s wacko plan to play in “stealth” (i.e.
invisible) uniforms. Yikes!
ANIMAL stories

Warriors: Fire and Ice, by Erin Hunter. Fireheart is a ThunderClan warrior cat now, but his troubles
are far from over. The RiverClan grow restless, the WindClan is weak and being threatened, and
Fireheart faces imminent battle as well as betrayal from within his own clan.

Warriors: Forest of Secrets, by Erin Hunter. Fireheart is determined
to find out the truth about the mysterious death of brave
Thunderclan warrior cat Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he
uncovers secrets that might be better hidden.

The Mistmantle Chronicles: Urchin of the Riding Stars, by M.I.
McAllister. A magical night. An orphaned squirrel with a powerful
destiny. A treacherous couple determined to seize the throne. An
epic adventure filled with drama, suspense, and heroic deeds.

Snugglepot Cuddlepie, by May Gibbs. An Australian classic. Join
the gumnut heroes, Mr. Lizard, and Mrs. Bear on their adventures.

Heartland: Tomorrow’s Promise, by Lauren Brooke. Heartland Horse Ranch’s story continues.
Daniel loves his horse, Amber, but he is cold to everyone else. Can Amy help Daniel conquer the
show circuit?
Others:

Sixth Grade Secrets, by Louis Sachar. Laura Sibbie starts a secret club called “Pig City.” She collects
embarrassing secrets from her members as “insurance.” Then Gabriel starts a rival secret club.

The Barn, Avi. Ben is a gifted student, but when his father becomes ill he strives to do the one thing that
will please him so much he’ll want to live.

Rockett’s World: Who Can You Trust?, by Lauren Day. Rockett Movado is the new girl, and she’s got
some embarrassing scoop about popular Nicole. Should Rockett keep the secret or tell all?