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Title	Author	Reading Level	Length	Other	Description
S.O.R. Losers	Avi	Ages 9-12	2 Cassettes, 2 hours		When a team of misfit, non jock seventh-grade soccer players is formed, the school's reputation for no losses is shattered. Hoping that their parents will agree "to fold" the team altogether, the players strive for an all-losing season.

Shabanu	Suzanne Fisher Staples	Young Adult	5 Cassettes, 6.45 Hours		When eleven-year old Shabanu, the daughter of a nomad in the Cholistan Desert of present-day Pakistan is pledged in marriage to an older man whose money will bring prestige to the family. She must either accept the decision, as is the custom, or risk the consequences of defying her father's wishes.

Shadow Over Second	Matt Christopher	Ages 4-8	1 Cassette, 1 hour		Believing that his batting successes are the result of his diligent superstitious rituals, Nicky Chong refuses to listen to his mother and his coach until he is "jinxed" right before an important game.

Shiloh	Phyllis Reynolds Naylor	Ages 9-12	2 Cassettes, 2 hours		A young boy saves a mistreated dog by facing down a bullying adult and standing on principles he knows are right - in the face of laws that may be wrong. Narrated in a believable rural southern voice, the reminiscence engages the reader's sympathy. "Credible plot and characters, a well-drawn setting, and nicely paced narration." -The Horn Book, Inc.

Short & Shivery Stories	Robert D. San Souci	Ages 9-12	4 Cassettes, 5 hours		Robert D. San Souci, acclaimed for his retellings of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and other favorite works, brings his storyspinning skill to hair raising tales from the Brothers Grimm, Nathaniel Hawthorne and many more. This collection of spooky stories from around the world is sure to bring gleeful shudders to young and old alike.

The Snow Goose	Paul Gallico	Ages 9-12	2 Cassettes, 2 hours		Gallico writes a curious story involving not only the Snow Goose, the Canada bred wanderer of the airways, but also a couple and their travels. Gallico's masterpiece about a crippled artist's daring rescue of British soldiers stranded at Dunkirk during World War II is an unforgettable story certain to be enjoyed and cherished by readers for years to come.

Soup	Robert Newton Peck	Ages 9-12	2 Cassettes, 2 hours		Life is full of fun and adventure when you have a friend like Soup. This is the first of a series of Peck's autobiographical novels about growing up in Vermont in the 1920s. The young actor, Amon Purinton gives realistic expression of Robert and Soup's adventurous mischief and feelings. Audiences of all ages will identify with Soup. Adults will feel nostalgic. Young listeners will feel like part of the gang and may seek other titles in the series.

Stone Fox	John Reynolds Gardiner	Ages 9-12	1 Cassette, 1 hour	New York Times Outstanding Children's Book	Ten-year-old Willy needs to win the big dogsled race in order to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm, but that means beating the huge, Indian-mountain man, Stone Fox. "Gardiner's description of the race and sudden climax (based on legend) is fast-paced and enveloping." -School Library Journal.

The Story of Kwanzaa	Donna L. Washington	Ages 4-8	1 Cassette, .25 hours		On December 26, many African Americans begin the week-long celebration called Kwanzaa, a Swahili word that means "first fruits". Donna L. Washington’s lyrical book is the perfect introduction to this contemporary celebration and its seven principles, which include unity, purpose, and creativity.

Stranded	Ben Mikaelsen	Ages 9-12	6 Cassettes, 7.75 hours		A compelling, emotionally satisfying novel of a young girl's determination to do the right thing and to prove herself to her peers and her parents. When Koby, who lost her foot in an accident at the age of eight, aids a mother whale about to give birth, she sets off a chain of events that changes the course of her life forever.

Sweet Friday Island	Theodore Taylor	Young Adult	3 Cassettes, 4.25 hours		Sweet Friday Island, an uninhabited island off the coast of Baja, California, seems to be the perfect vacation spot. Peg and her father have prepared for their vacation for months. However, it is not long before the island becomes a terrifying death trap in this riveting tale of survival by the acclaimed author of The Cay.