Describes hundreds of the best and most popular reads for children in grades 3-8, focusing on books published after 1990, paperback series, and classics. Gives historical background to six popular genres, and groups books under specific themes and subtopics. Concise book descriptions, notes of features, and designations of titles appropriate for older readers help refine the selection process. Dealy is former children's department manager at the Denver Public Library, and currently works as a library consultant. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)