Mrs. Smith's Favorite Books: 1. Prydain series (Book of Three, ...) by Lloyd Alexander 2. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling 3. Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo 4. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis Some Books Recommended by Mrs. Smith: 1. Stop that Train! by Geraldine McCaughrean (historical fiction) 2. Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett (mystery) 3. Missing May by Cynthia Rylant (contemporay life) 4. Ratastrophe Catastrophe by David Lee (fantasy) 5. The Jacket by Andrew Clements (contemporary life) 6. Silk Umbrellas by Carolyn Marsden (contemporary life) 7. Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins (fantasy) 8. Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan (contemporary life) 9. Diary of a Fairy Godmother by Esme Raji Codell (fantasy) 10. Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors by Jenny Nimmo (fantasy) 11. Christopher Mouse by William Wise (fantasy) 12. Out of the Dust (historical fiction) 13. The Prince of the Pond (fantasy) 14. Sahara Special 15. Younguncle 16. Tiger Rising