Fiction (Updated! March 2010)
Max Quigley: Technically Not a Bully
Roy, James
Max Quigley is definitely not a wimpy kid. He’s not really a bully, but he is not happy when his mom makes him work together with his geeky classmate Triffin Nordstrom, a.k.a. Nerdstrom. Max lets Nerdstrom know in the meanest of ways that they are not going to be friends. Or are they?
Leaving the Bellweathers
Venuti, Kristin Clark
What would you do if your great-great-great grandfather promised that your family would serve a really crazy family in exchange for saving his life 200 years ago? That’s what happened to poor Tristan Benway, who is working as a butler for the nuttiest family on earth. Tristan plans to run away and expose all the dirt on the Bellweathers, but then they find out about his plan! A hilarious set of events unfolds as he tries to escape – will he ever get free?
Classics (Updated! March 2010)
The Westing Game
Raskin, Ellen
This Newbery Medal winner is perfect for mystery lovers. After the death of the secretive millionaire Sam Westing, various tenants of the Sunset Towers are told that they have been named as beneficiaries of his estate. They must compete in groups of two to figure out who murder Sam Westing using clues each team receives. The team who correctly identifies the murder gets his money. If you like the 39 Clues series, you are sure to enjoy The Westing Game.
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Cleary, Beverly
The lure of a motorcycle is just too much for a clever young mouse named Ralph. Having always dreamed of escape, Ralph gets his chance when he sees a toy motorcycle that belongs to a young boy named Keith. Ralph and Keith become friends and find themselves in all sorts of exciting situations that require their bravery!
Picture Books (Updated! March 2010)
How Do You Wokka-Wokka?
Bluemle, Elizabeth
What is wokka-wokka? It is the way you dance. A boy asks each of his neighbors to show how they wokka-wokka as he dances down the street. Each person has their own style. Do any match yours?
Jeremy Draws a Monster
McCarty, Peter
Instead of going outside to play, Jeremy decides to draw a monster in his room. However, he did not expect his drawing to come to life as a rude, demanding monster. Jeremy does his best to keep up with the monster’s wishes. How is he ever going to get rid of this pest?
Informational (Updated! March 2010)
The Kids’ Guide to Military Vehicles
Bolt Simons, Lisa M.
From tanks to fighter jets to submarines to unmanned, this book talks about all kinds of vehicles used by the US military today. Bright, bold photos are featured on every page. Fun facts and military word meanings are highlighted throughout. No matter which branch is your favorite, you will see all the high-tech ways the military moves.
Never Smile at a Monkey: And 17 Other Important Things to Remember
Jenkins, Steve
Not only should you never smile at a monkey, but you shouldn’t pet a platypus either! Why not? Kids can find out in this stunningly illustrated book, which shows the risks of close encounters with the less cute and cuddly animals. This will interest older kids who are fascinated with creepy facts about animals.
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