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The Infinity Ring Series by various authors...
Jump through time and try to save the world!
The 39 Clues series by ????
One great mystery; 10 volumes; different authors. Find the books; solve the riddles; log-on the internet; and maybe you can inherit the world's greatest power from the Cahill family! (But wait! There's more! This 10-volume series now has 11 volumes with the latest book Vespers Rising by Rick Riordan! Can they do that? And now includes spin-off series...it just goes on and on and on and on)
Secrets of Droon series by Tony Abbott
Travel to the World of Droon…sort of Magic Tree House meets Narnia.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
If you’ve read all of the Wimpy Kid and Big Nate books and need a goofy book with a good ending, try this one.
The End of the Beginning by Avi
Avi at his funniest, if you like that sort of thing. The sequel is A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing.
The Calder GameThe Wright 3; and Chasing Vermeer (series) by Blue Balliett
Readers will find themselves drawn into the Art mysteries of friends Calder, Petra, and Tommy in this masterful series that builds puzzles to sculpt stories which exhibit the best of ‘help solve the problem’ plots. Don't forget the pentominoes!
Tales of the Frog Princess series by E.D. Baker
Everyone is turning into animals!
Cinderella Smith series by Stephanie Barden
Prone to losing your shoes? Try this modern-take on a familiar magical story.
The Sherlock Files by Tracy Barrett
Help solve the unsolved cases left behind by the great Sherlock Holmes! There are now three books in this exciting, mysterious series.
The Brixton Brothers by Mac Barnett
Steve Brixton becomes a detective just like his favorite book characters as this series attempts to be the new Hardy Boys.
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
How did Peter Pan get to be Peter Pan? This novel nicely explains the events fitting well with the original JM Barrie book as well as the Disney movie. Lots of action, danger, humor, and mystery. This book is followed by several others expanding the adventures.
Franny K. Stein by Jim Benton
Mad-scientist Franny K. Stein finds the joy in science through the spooky, creepy, and hilarious-y.
The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin
After reading Blue Balliett’s series (above) and Rankin's Westing Game and Konigsburg’s Mixed-Up Files, try to tackle this brainteaser book (website included) which turns a simple treasure hunt into a dangerous mystery.
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
While on holiday with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother. Updating the classics of Little WomenThe Railway Children, and The Secret Garden, Birdsall creates a summer vacation read about the perfect summer vacation. Sequel titled The Penderwicks on Gardam Street.
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M. M. Blume
Tired of being stuck at home? This book will satisfy the explorer in the reader. With her parents often away for work, eleven-year-old Cornelia finds life in New York City to be boring and lonely...until she means her new neighbor and hears about her adventures growing-up and traveling around the world.
Cochula's Journey by Virginia Pounds Brown
See Alabama history through the eyes of Cochula, a Native American who meets Hernado De Soto in the 1540s. Lots of blood and hardships in this exciting historical fiction!
The Lambkins by Eve Bunting
Always listen to that voice inside you that warns of danger. Kyle Wilson wishes he had when he finds himself kidnapped by a crazy, old woman who shrinks her artistic victims to "the size of a Coke bottle." Creepy, scary, fun--as Kyle and the other captives search for a way out of this nightmare.
Me, Tarzan by Betsy Byars
One of the funniest books around, it is sure to get everybody doing that Tarzan yell….
Blood on the River: James Town 1607 by Elisa Carbone
Historical-fiction set in James Town, Virginia, and based on Samuel Collier, page to Captain John Smith. Great details make the reader feel like they are living the adventure.
The White Mountains by John Christopher
Good science-fiction can stand the test of time; so it is with this series from the 1960s. Will Parker and his friends struggle to escape from the alien Tripods here to enslave the humans of Earth.
No Talking by Andrew Clements
The author of Frindle creates another perfect school story—a contest of the 5th grade class known as the “Unshushables” to see which group can say the fewest words during a 48 hour period. Fun story that also provokes ‘discussion’ on the power of words.
We the Children by Andrew Clements
Never having written a bad book, Clements wins with a series about Ben Pratt working to save his historic school from…
Nest for Celeste: a Story about Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home 
by Henry Cole
Love looking at The Invention of Hugo Cabret? This historical fiction about a mouse and Audubon has the same magic.
The Wish List by Eoin Colfer
The author of the Artemis Fowl series tries a different approach in this bizarre novel. After 14 year-old Meg Finn dies, she gets a last chance to return to Earth to determine her afterlife. She's not a bad kid, but neither is she a good kid--her even tally leaves her fate uncertain. She returns to help Lowrie McCall complete his life's Wish List. Lots of humor with a deep moral theme.
Victory by Susan Cooper
Enjoy time travel in this historical fantasy where present-day Molly finds her life intertwined with that of Sam, a young boy who served with Admiral Lord Nelson aboard the HMS "Victory" a century ago. Great details that answer seafaring questions about Clipper ships and how they got food, dealt with rats, and conducted warfare without armor.
Lion Boy by Zizou Corder
Here I go, judging a book by its cover. The lion on the cover makes me think animal story set in deep Africa. No way! This is a futurist book in London with a boy who 'scientifically' can speak to all members of the cat family--and then his parents are kidnapped and he must travel with a circus (hence the lions) to save his world and our world. Great series!
Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin
By the author of Click, Clack, Moo; Diary of a…worm, fly, and spider, this farmyard mystery involves a staring chicken and a search-and-rescue dog. A great beginning chapter book.
Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis With the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement in Bham, any book by CP Curtis is appropriate…this title, feeling like a spinoff of Bud, Not Buddy (my favorite kid's book ever!), is about “a family on a journey to a place called wonderful.” A beautiful and mighty story.
The Conch Bearer by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
If you like The City of Ember series and the Lord of the Rings books and Bollywood movies, this is the one to read next! A quest to save the world! (Follow this book with its sequels—The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming and Shadowland.)
The Sacrifice by Kathleen Benner Duble
This excellent historical fiction based upon family research by the author tells the story of 2 young sisters caught in the insanity of the witch hunts of 17th century Salem. Abigail is not only confused by the place of women in the community, but how someone proves they are not a witch. While readers will recoil at the horrible filth depicted in the jail scenes, they will cheer at the strength and courage of Abigail which brings about change in a community controlled by fear.
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Read the book/series before seeing the movie--and you will know why the chose this book for a movie. Lina and Doon try to find a way to save their city before the power goes out forever and there is no more light. If you like The Giver by Lowry, you will like this one, too.
Hank the Cowdog series by John Erickson
I really don’t recommend that you read this book; you should go to the Homewood Public Library and checkout these books-on-CD. Read by the author, these books have the best dog voice in the library! As the head of ranch security, Hank runs a tight (and funny) ranch.
Bad Dreams by Anne Fine
The scariest book in our library! Imagine the new girl in the class can tell what will happen in a story just by touching the book. Hope she never touches this book or she might be scared to death!
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan
Orphan Will becomes an apprentice to the mysterious Ranger Halt and works to protect the Kingdom of Araluen.
Brotherband Chronicles series by John Flanagan
And when you finish Ranger’s Apprentice continue the excitement with this companion series…
Lowji Discovers America by Candace Fleming
Join Lowji as he spends his summer adjusting to his move from India to Illinois. This is a great family read aloud that will inspire interesting adventures during the "I'm bored with summer" days.
Inkheart  by Cornelia Funke
What happens when book characters escape from the pages of the books and walk around the world with us. (Followed by Inkspell and Inkdeath.)
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
"There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife."
And that is Chapter One of the 2009 Newbery Medal winning book. This magical author of many other creepy books, including Coraline, outdoes himself with this masterpiece of cemetery-life.
My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Summertime is a great time to fantasize about running away to the woods. This classic gives the realistic details of a young boy who spends a year living alone in the Catskill Mountains. This is the book that triggered many students to become lifelong readers.
Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs
Help 12-yr-old Teddy solve the mysterious death of Henry the Hippo at his parents’ safari land. Many authors are great at describing things so well, you can really SEE them; or they are great at describing things so well, you can really HEAR them; but Gibbs is so great at describing...Whoa! What’s that smell?
Charlie Joe Jackson series by Tom Greenwald
Middle-Schooler Charlie Joe tries to find the shortcut to academic success…
Theodore Boone series by John Grisham (yes, THE John Grisham of adult law novels) Teenager Theodore Boone shares his knowledge of the law to help his friends solve their problems.
Genius Files—Mission Unstoppable by Dan Gutman
How did you spend your summer vacation? Compare yours to the adventures of Coke and Pepsi McDonald in this new series by the author from our Virtual Author Day 2011.
My Weird School (series) by Dan Gutman
Enjoy the zany antics of the students and teachers at Ella Mentry School!
The Heroic Adventure of Hercules Amsterdam by Melissa Glenn Haber
This is the perfect follow-up when you finish reading the Gregor the Overlander series by Suzanne Collins. Three-inch-high Hercules finds a better life with the mice inside the walls of his house.
Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Haddix is author of the popular Among the Hidden series about futuristic population control and the new series The Missing about historical time-travel. Running, however, takes you back in time--then back to the future. Jessie is confused when her mother tells her to meet her at the 'forbidden' rock later that evening; then even more confused when her mother tells her that it is not the 1840s but 1995, and Jessie must put on these things called jeans and find a thing called a telephone. Seems they don't live in a regular village, but in a historical museum, and there is medicine to help the children who are dying of diptheria--but for some reason the scientists behind the glass walls won't save them. It is up to Jessie.
Flush by Carl Hiassen
In this book by the author of Hoot and Scat, new characters Noah and Abbey work to prove that a local floating casino is illegally dumping their bilge tanks into the protected waters around their Florida Keys home.
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm
Turtle goes to live with cousins in Key West during the Great Depression—a mystery with a touch of the Little Rascals.
Squish by Jennifer Holm (another Graphic Novel series by the author of Babymouse) Amoeba Squish uses the lessons of his comic book hero Super Amoeba to survive life in school.
Operation Yes! by Sara Holmes
A different and dynamic teacher uses improvisation to teach some important lessons in compassion.
Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe
Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vegetable vampire. This title is the first in a 7 book series that continuously combines humor and horror to the delight of young readers.
Warriors series by Erin Hunter
Cats of various Clans face tests of loyalty and seek to solve the mysteries of the prophecies.
Check out the website: http://www.warriorcats.com/
Redwall series by Brian Jacques 
Fans of Warriors and Gregor the Overlander will enjoy this series about ancient Redwall Abbey and the mice sworn to defend it.
Neville by Norton Juster
From the creator of The Phantom Tollbooth...my second favorite picture book of 2011!
Ballpark Mysteries by David Kelly
Sports fans will enjoy solving baseball mysteries with Mike and Kate.
Melonhead series by Katy Kelly
Get the giggles with Lucy Rose’s friend ‘Melonhead’ as he tries to stay out of trouble!
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
My Number One Favorite New Picture Book of 2011!!
Ready, Freddy series by Abby Klein
Sort of the boy-cousin to Junie B. Jones, this series tells the humorous adventures of first-grader Freddy Thresher.
Dragon Keepers series by Kate Klimo
If you have always known you were destine to have an adventure, this is the series for you!
Swindle series by Gordon Korman
Gordon Korman, like Andrew Clements, can’t write a bad book! With over 100 books published, Mr. Korman writes series that are not too long. Here you can join Griffin Bing and his team to solve some tough mysteries—including being swindled out of a $1,000,000 baseball card! Mr. Korman also has adventures on climbingMt.Everest, finding sunken treasure, and several volumes in the 39 Clues series.
Theodosia by R.L. LaFevers
Theodosia Trockmorton fights the evil forces of the Serpents of Chaos as they attempt to take over the world. Thank goodness, Theodosia can read the signs from the ancient artifacts that her parents collect for the London museum.
Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai
Another book on my summer 2012 reading list: this is a poetic look at life in 1975 when a young girl moves from Vietnam to Alabama! This strong girl presents the tough changes of moving from one crisis to another. Should provide for interesting discussion.
Friendship Doll by Kirby Larson
The amazing story of 58 Friendship Dolls sent from Japan to the US in 1927—full of history, mystery, and something special. Read the book, then contact the Birmingham Public Library to see one of the real dolls!
Super Chicken Nugget Boy by Josh Lewis
With comparisons to Shredderman, this series has a ‘normal’ student step up to save the day from mutant bullies.
Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin/James Dean
This is the picture book everyone needs to sing! Look and listen to the Internet tie-in.
Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything by Lenore Look
Make room again Junie, Judy, and Clementine because here comes Ruby Lu! Ruby finds life challenging as she adjusts when her aunt and uncle and deaf cousin, Flying Duck, move from China to live with her. This book follows Ruby Lu’s debut in Ruby Lu, Brave and True and we hope to see much more of this crazy little girl.
Rules by Cynthia Lord
Winner of the 2007 Newbery Honor, this semi-autobiographical novel of the author’s family depicts the complex life of 12-year-old Catherine and her younger, autistic brother David. New and old friendships; new and old rules—Catherine just wants a normal life. Capturing different points of view, this touching novel will spark discussion of what is normal.
Heat by Mike Lupica
Cuban immigrant, Miguel ‘Michael’ Arroyo, is the greatest pitcher in Little League, but on his quest to the Little League World Series he is hampered by the lack of a birth certificate to prove he really is only 12 years old. With just enough tension to give this book an exciting edge, Heat is the perfect (baseball) story.
A Dog’s Life: The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin
Squirrel, a stray puppy, tells her life story, from her nurturing mother and brother to making her own way in the world, facing busy highways, changing seasons, and humans both gentle and brutal. A heart wrenching narrative that is perfect for dog-lovers everywhere.
11 Birthdays series by Wendy Mass
Amanda and Leo, best friends born on the same day, have a fight and do NOT spend their 11th birthday together. Amanda and Leo, best friends born on the same day, have a fight and do NOT spend their 11th birthday together. Amanda and Leo, best friends born on the same day, have a fight…Will a time-loop have them repeat the horrible day forever?
Wonder Horse by Emily Arnold McCully
A great picture book about a horse taught by a former slave to recognize letters and numbers! Great summer project!
Mythomania series by Kate McMullan
These updated versions tell the “real” stories of the Greek myths…by the author of Dragon Slayers’ Academy fame.
Capture the Flag by Kate Messner
Help retrieve the stolen US flag that inspired the writing of the Star Spangled Banner! (Follow up with Hide and Seek…Book 2)
Zen Shorts by Jon Muth
Ah, to wake up and find a storytelling panda in the backyard! This picture book will prompt many deep discussions.
The Leanin' Dog by K. A. Nuzum
A great dog book! Dessa Dean has just lost her mother. While a dog could never take her place, this injured stray might be just the friend she (and her dad?) needs to get through this difficult time.
The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester by Barbara O’Connor
What would you do if you found a submarine? Get in and explore, of course, just like Owen and his buddies!
East by Edith Pattou
To save her family, a young woman journeys to a distant castle on the back of a great white bear who is under a cruel enchantment. A wonderful fairy tale that you will not want to end.
Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson
Take a vacation to the darker side of Disney as five young teens hired as models for theme park guides find themselves pitted against Disney villains and witches that threaten both the future of Walt Disney World and the world as a whole. Best for older children who like crazed automatons and recognize that It’s a Small World is for the young and innocent. A couple of sequels keep the adventures rolling.
Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce
Jumping from comic strip to chapter book, Nate Wright is a successful and funny companion to the Wimpy Kid series.
Clementine series by Sara Pennypacker
Move over Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody because eight-year-old Clementine is the new girl on the bookshelf!  Clementine works on friendships and several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building—all the while wondering where the gifts are in the Gifted Ed program.
The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
When her baby brother is snatched to another world, Tiffany teams up with the little blue fighting Wee Free Men to travel afar, rescue him, and save the world from a fairy invasion. Great voices!
I Was a Rat! by Philip Pullman
Pullman is author of the Golden Compass series, but this book is straight from the fairy tale pages of Cinderella. When everyone (thing?) turns back to their original form at midnight, one little boy insists that he is supposed to be a rat. What will the townsfolk do with the magic gone wrong?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan
When Percy Jackson learns that he is the modern, half-blood son of the Greek god Poseidon, his life becomes a fantastic quest to save the world.  Full of action, adventure, and Greek mythology!
Red Pyramid series by Rick Riordan
What Percy Jackson does for Greek mythology, Riordan's new series will do for Egyptian mythology...but you already figured that out from the title. Continue the Kane Chronicles with Bk 2: The Throne of Fire.
Jake Ransom series by James Rollins
In this new series being compared to Percy Jackson, Jake and Kady get transported back in time (several times) and must solve ancient, mythical mysteries to survive. I think they sound like super-Jack-and-Annie books!
J.K. Rowling
Don’t be a muddled muggle! 
Capital Mysteries series by Ron Roy
After finishing the Magic Tree House series, move over to Ron Roy. After finishing his A to Z Mysteries, jump into this adventure with K.C. and Marshall. Great if you are visiting Washington DC…or just want a virtual trip there!
Sideways Stories from Wayside School series by Louis Sachar
The funniest book by Sachar will make you look at school in a whole new way. Sachar also wrote Holes and its pseudo-sequel Small Steps.
Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage
Get lost in medieval royalty--baby switching, the end of the Royal line, wizards, bad guys. No wonder the books in this series are so fat!
Night of the Howling Dogs by Graham Salisbury
Using the facts of an actual Boy Scout camping trip caught in the 1975 earthquake and following tsunami on Hawaii’s Big Island, Salisbury uses science, Hawaiian folklore, and survival skills to create an adventure to rival the intensity of Paulsen’s Hatchet. Perfect for the Scout (Boy or Girl) in your family.
The Tilting House by Brad Sanderson
Josh Peshiks’ new house has floors that tilt at a 3° angle, rats that talk, and a ‘dead’ body in the crawl space.
Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series by Brandon Sanderson
One Mrs. Woodruff’s favorite books! Alcatraz Smedry awakens on his 13th birthday to discover that his seemingly ‘broken’ life is all part of a magical plan to save the world from the Evil Librarians. Full of humor and action, you won’t be able to stop at the chapter breaks—but the author has planned for that! And there are sequels! Go Evil Librarians!
Nicky Deuce Welcome to the Family series by Steven R. Schirripa and Charles Fleming
Spending time at Grandma's house takes on a new look, when Nicholas suspects his uncle is tied to criminal activity!
A Drowned Maiden's Hair A Melodrama by Laura Amy Schlitz
Set in the early 20th Century, young Maud is thrilled at long last to be adopted...only to find that she has been chosen to be part of the family's business--a seance scham. Excellent for those who like creepy books by showing the means to faking the mystery.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel in Words and Pictures by Brian Selznick
(Caldecott Winner 2008)
Travel back to 1931 within the walls of the Paris train station to meet twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan, who maintains the station clocks and keeps a mechanical secret bigger than his undercover life.  Winner of the Caldecott Award 2008 for outstanding illustrations in a children’s book, this title redefines the chapter book.
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
Another kinda-picture-book sensation by the creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Two stories that seem miles apart are brought together through the magic of illustration.
Shooting Kabul by N.H. Senzai
My favorite chapter book of 2011-2012! This intense, beautiful, and special story will stay with you for a long time. In the summer of 2001, Fadi’s family decides to escape the dangers of Afghanistan. While climbing on the truck that will sneak them across the border, Fadi’s little sister drops something and lets go of his hand. The truck drives off. Based on the real-life adventure of the author’s husband, this is the story of how the family works to rescue the baby sister who was left behind. (And the shooting part? A camera…with film…is an important character in this novel.)
The Mailbox by Audrey Shafer
Twelve-year-old Gabe has finally found comfort with his uncle after being shuffled through foster-care most of his life. But on the first day of 6th grade, he comes home to find that his uncle has died. Determined to avoid moving around again, he tries to hide his uncle's death, but is not sure how to handle the unseen help he mysteriously receives. Powerful topic that is sure to spark interesting discussions.
Cryptid Hunters series by Roland Smith
Join Grace and Marty and their newly met uncle, Travis, who is a cryptozoologist--a person who studies creatures whose existence has not been proven scientifically such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster. Missing parents, Pygmies, Mokele-mbembe, and the evil Dr. Blackwood keep this adventure moving at a fast, exciting pace. Will Smith ever finish writing this series?????????????????????????????????
The Adventures of Nanny Piggins by R.A. Spratt
Move over Mary Poppins and Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, we want Nanny Piggins to babysit…
Legend of the Animal Healer series by Lauren St John
Eleven-year-old orphan, Martine, discovers she can talk to animals…and is part of a mystical prophesy.
The Green Dog a Mostly True Story by Suzanne Fisher Staples
This is the saddest book in the Edgewood library. You know what they say about a book with a dog on the cover? Well, this dog doesn't die. It is sadder than that. You have to read it to find out.For fans of Because of Winn-DixieOld Yeller, and Shiloh.
First Light by Rebecca Stead
When summer gets too hot for you, explore this science fiction adventure that takes you deep below the arctic ice of Greenland. Peter joins his parents on a global warming expedition; Thea from Gracehope seeks to escape the confines of her hidden, underworld settlement. Their worlds collide as their stories intertwine. Cool read!
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
I read this book in September of 2009. I emailed the author Ms. Stead and told her "I like to think I just finished reading the Newbery Winner 2010." And of course, I still have her email reply thanking me for giving her "a little jolt of happiness." And yes, this book is the Newbery Winner for 2010! (First time I have ever predicted correctly!) 6th grader Miranda finds that life seems to be too much like her favorite book: A Wrinkle in Time. This is an awesome book!
Emerald Atlas series by John Stephens
I’m excited about this book which is on my summer reading list! Since it is compared to Narnia, Harry Potter, AND Percy Jackson, it has got to be good.
The Chronicles of Harris Burdick edited by Chris Van Allsburg
Remember those creepy pictures in The Mysteries of Harris Burdick? The author/illustrator of Jumanji and Polar Express really shocked the book world with this picture book (but what’s the story?). Now twenty-eight years later, Van Allsburg has invited fourteen authors reveal the stories in this short-story, chapter book!
Swear to Howdy by Wendelin Van Draanen
When Mrs. Van Draanen visited Homewood several years ago, she fell in-love with how we talk. From that visit she created this funny and sad novel about the friendship between Rusty and Joey. They are two boys out for adventure. But like many novels for older children and adults, these adventures skip along until tragedy occurs. A great book for discussion.
Dragonbreath series by Ursula Vernon
Danny Dragonbreath stars in this graphic novel about a school for reptiles and amphibians…sort of the animal side to Harry Potter.
Lulu series by Judith Viorst
Lulu realizes that being nice works better than being bossy.
Ellray Jakes series by Sally Warner
Third grader Ellray tries to be good…really, he tries.
Blue Fingers: a Ninja's Tale by Cheryl Whitesel
Whitesel adds her exciting, violent, mysterious thoughts to the never-ending question: Who would beat--ninja or samauri?
Elephant and Piggie Books series by Mo Willems
Piggie and Gerald have the perfect adventures in these beginner-reader, chapter, picture books!
Hank Zipzer series by Henry Winkler
The mostly true confessions of the world’s best underachiever! Let Hank tell you himself about his funny adventures a wayward student.
The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman by Meg Wolitzer
Do you like Words with Friends? Do you like Scrabble? Then join in the competition of the Youth Scrabble Tournament!