Jack's New Power : Stories from a Caribbean Year (Jack Henry Adventures (Paperback)) (Follow link for full details & reviews)

Jack Henry, the hero of Heads or Tails, returns in this new collection of stories. Jack and his offbeat family have relocated to Barbados, but even in a tropical paradise, Jack is plagued by misadventure.
           Reading level: Ages 9-12

North America and the Caribbean (Bramwell, Martyn. World in Maps.) (Follow link for full details & reviews)

Text and maps present the location, topography, climate, population, industries, religions, languages, and currency of North America and the Caribbean.

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Timothy of the Cay (Follow link for full details & reviews)

An exiting book about Philip, a blind boy, stranded on a small cay with a black man named Timothy. Months later Phillip is rescued, but Timothy is not able to come along. Phillip goes on home then is sent to New York were he tries to regain his vision. While Phillip fights to get his vision back Timothy's life story is told. This book could be enjoyed by people of all ages.
               (Ages 12 and older)

The Cay (Follow link for full details & reviews)

An award-winning novel that remains a powerful classic of prejudice, love, and survival.

The Cay has a clear message that friendship is colorblind; it is also a terrific adventure story.

(Ages 12 and older)

Deep (Follow link for full details & reviews)

In alternating voices, two wildly different girls share the story of one incredible adventure. two opposites, light and dark, shallow and deep, come together when naive Birdie is kidnapped by a charming but utterly ruthless modern-day pirate.

Reading Level: Ages 12 to 15