1. Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick.

2. Eddie Enough, by Zimmett.

3. Whoever You Are, by Mem Fox.

4. Ben King of the River by David Gifaldi, illustrated by Layne Johnson.

5. We'll paint the Octopus Red, by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen.

6. Harry and Willy and Carrothead, by Judith Caseley.

7. A Very Special Critter, by Gind and Mercer Mayer.

8. Why Does That Man Have Such A Big Nose, by Mary Beth Quinsey.