Too Far Away To Touch
Zoe's favorite uncle, Leonard, takes her to a planetarium and explains that if he dies he will be like the stars, too far away to touch, but close enough to see.
FIC
year: 1995
copies: 5
call number/section: FIC
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My Two Uncles
Elly's grandfather has trouble accepting the fact that his son is gay.
FIC
year: 1995
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
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Uncle Carmello
David's opinion of gruff Uncle Carmello changes when he takes David on a tour of Boston's Little Italy.
FIC
year: 1993
copies: 3
call number/section: FIC
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The Mailbox
When twelve-year-old Gabe tries to hide his uncle's death from the local authorities, he is not prepared for what happens when this secret is discovered.
FIC
year: 2008
copies: 31
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 790
Rabbit Food
Uncle Bunny, who has been summoned to make sure that John joins his fellow rabbits in eating lots of vegetables, reveals a surprising dislike for carrots.
FIC
year: 2001
copies: 7
call number/section: FIC
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Wild Things
Stubborn, self-reliant, eleven-year-old Zoe, recently orphaned, moves to the country to live with her prickly half-uncle, a famous doctor and sculptor, and together they learn about trust and the strength of family.
FIC
year: 2009
copies: 14
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 890
subjects: self-reliance, trust, orphans, uncles [X], cats, family life, sculptors, human-animal relationships, human-animal relationship, family, pets, animals, families
The Stupids Take Off
In an attempt to avoid a visit from Uncle Carbuncle, the Stupids fly off in their airplane and visit several other relatives who are just as stupid as they are.
FIC
year: 1989
copies: 4
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 330
subjects: humorous stories, stupid family (fictitious characters), uncles [X], flight, stupid family (fictional characters), humorous fiction
Zero's Slider
While trying to ask Uncle Pete to coach for the Peach Street Mudders, Zero discovers that he can throw a slider when there's a big bandage on his injured thumb.
FIC
year: 2010
copies: 19
call number/section: FIC
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The Hanukkah Of Great-uncle Otto
Joshua and his great-uncle Otto discover a new meaning in the celebration of Hanukkah when they try to build a menorah like a special one Otto lost during the Holocaust.
FIC
year: 1984
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
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Henry And Mudge And The Tall Tree House
Henry is excited when his Uncle Jake builds him a tree house but worries that his dog Mudge will not be able to enjoy it with him.
FIC
year: 2003
copies: 87
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 310
subjects: henry (fictitious character : rylant), mudge (fictitious character : rylant), tree houses, dogs, uncles [X]
Seven Kisses In A Row
Emma learns to accept "different strokes for different folks" when her aunt and uncle come to take care of her and her brother.
FIC
year: 2006
copies: 35
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 500
The Journal Of Wong Ming-chung
A young Chinese boy nicknamed Runt records his experiences in a journal as he travels from southern China to California in 1852 to join his uncle during the Gold Rush.
FIC
year: 2000
copies: 40
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 650
Angelina And Henry
While on a camping trip with Uncle Louie, two young mice named Angelina and Henry become lost in the woods until the "fit and fearless" Angelina saves the day.
FIC
year: 2006
copies: 30
call number/section: FIC
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subjects: angelina (fictitious character : holabird), mice, camping, uncles [X], angelina (fictional character : holabird), courage
Sailing With The Wind
A young girl discovers the ocean's majestic character when she joins her uncle on a sailing trip.
FIC
year: 1990
copies: 6
call number/section: FIC
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Gumption
When Peter goes on an African adventure with his beloved Uncle Nigel, who hopes to spot a rare gorilla, the oblivious Nigel urges Peter on by telling him to have gumption, while Peter keeps his eyes open and uses his ingenuity.
FIC
year: 2010
copies: 10
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 320