As he tries to come to terms with his mother's death, Vernon finds solace in his growing relationship with the neighborhood outcasts, an alcoholic and her retarded son

Crazy Lady!

Teen & Young Adult

Conly, Jane Leslie

Literature & Fiction

Harpercollins Childrens Books

Vernon learns a few lessons about a mother's love for her son, when he joins the neighborhood in ridiculing Maxine, the local outcast, and her retarded son. By the author of Rasco and the Rats of NIMH.

Harpercollins

Rasco, a feisty little rat, sets out to find Thorn Valley and join the Rats of NIMH, but his boastful rambunctiousness alienates the others until a new danger threatens the valley

Racso and the Rats of Nimh

Children's Books

O'Brien, Robert C.

Animals

‘Racso, a brash and boastful little rodent, is making his way to Thorn Valley, determined to learn how to read and write and become a hero. His bragging and lies get him off to a bad start, but a crisis gives him the opportunity to prove his mettle. A worthy successor [to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, a Newbery Medal winner by the author's father].' 'BL. 
 1986 Children's Editors' Choices (BL) Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1986 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) 1986 Children's Books (NY Public Library) Best Science Fiction/Fantasy 1986 (VOYA)

Racso and the Rats of NIMH

Lost in the North Woods, Margaret and her shy, mute brother, R-T, are saved and nurtured by the rats of NIMH, but a return to civilization could mean the end of the world of NIMH should the children divulge the secret of their rescue

R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of N I M H

R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of Nimh

‘Racso, a brash and boastful little rodent, is making his way to Thorn Valley, determined to learn how to read and write and become a hero. His bragging and lies get him off to a bad start, but a crisis gives him the opportunity to prove his mettle. A worthy successor [to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, a Newbery Medal winner by the author's father].' 'BL. 
1986 Children's Editors' Choices (BL) Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1986 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) 1986 Children's Books (NY Public Library) Best Science Fiction/Fantasy 1986 (VOYA)

When Margaret and her younger brother, Artie, get lost in the woods on a family camping trip, they are rescued by rats -- the superintelligent rats of NIMH. Taken into the rat's community, the children are safe for the time being. But winter is coming. Margaret and Artie have to get back home. And when they do, they must protect the rats who have helped them. Everything depends on their silence... but it's hard to evade questions forever. Children's Choices for 1991 (IRA/CBC)VOYA's Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror 1990Parenting Honorable Mention, Reading Magic Award

R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH

Increasingly alienated from his widowed father, Vernon joins his friends in ridiculing the neighborhood outcasts'Maxine, an alcoholic prone to outrageous behavior, and Ronald, her retarded son. But when a social service agency tries to put Ronald into a special home, Vernon fights against the move.
1994 Newbery Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1994 (ALA) 1994 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) 1994 Young Adult Editors' Choices (BL) 1994 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library) Young Adult Choices for 1995 (IRA)

Crazy Lady! (Trophy Newbery)

On their own... Frankie, Earl, and Angela aren't excited about spending the summer with Aunt Lula while their dad's away. But they have no idea just how bad it will be. When Lula disappears, the kids have no food, no money-- and no one to take care of them. 
Someone has to take charge. Since Earl is the oldest, he feels responsible. His older cousin, Wayne, shows him how to steal bikes. It's a great way to make money, and Earl is desperate. But stealing bikes is not all Wayne does. And when he asks Earl to join him in a new money-making scheme, Earl is torn. It feels bad, but he needs the money. And no one is watching...

While No One Was Watching

Growing Up & Facts of Life

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Crazy Lady!

Crazy Lady!

Racso and the Rats of Nimh

Racso and the Rats of NIMH

R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of N I M H

R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of Nimh

Racso and the Rats of NIMH

R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH

Crazy Lady! (Trophy Newbery)

While No One Was Watching