Tim has a big problem. A big, tall problem named Jon.
Jon always teases Tim. Then Tim gets the idea to start
the Annoying Team. With the help of other kids who
hate being picked on, Tim can bug Jon back. But will
being annoying ever get . . . annoying?
Billy Getten really wants a dog. He’s so dog
crazy that he eats dog biscuits! But Billy’s
parents won’t give in. They say he’s too
irresponsible. Then Billy meets the dog of his dreams.
Can Billy convince his parents that he’s ready
for a pet before the most wonderful dog in the world
gets adopted by someone else?
“This short chapter book offers good role models;
strong, three-generational family relationships; and
a smooth message about friendship. The soft, expressive
black-line drawings will help draw readers.”—Booklist
Uncle Pancho is about to lose his house! Gregory and
his friends love Uncle Pancho. He isn’t really
anyone’s uncle—he’s their friend.
When he begins to tell the story of his life, Gregory
has an idea. He will paint the story of Uncle Pancho’s
Life . . . and maybe, just maybe, the painting will
help save Uncle Pancho’s house.
When nine-year-old Gregory experiences several upsets
in his life, he responds by creating a fantastic chalk
garden on the charred walls of a burned-out factory
behind his house. As his garden grows and flourishes,
Gregory finds a voice through his art and, for the first
time, is able to find his own place in the world.
Publishers Weekly called it "a gem of
a book...a story that goes straight to the heart."
Deep in the Alaskan wilds, 9-year-old Rachel dreams of
owning and racing a sled dog one day. When her father,
who breeds and races huskies, gives her the runt of the
litter, Rachel names the puppy Silver and sets out to
prove he's a champion.
"The writing is
smooth at a low reading level. Effectively planned appeal
for transitional readers."--Bulletin, Center
for Children's Books.
In 2000, Gloria Whelan won the National Book Award
for Young People's Literature for Homeless Bird.
Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he’s so shy, he
has trouble making friends. But that changes when he
gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike
Bobby, Lucy isn’t shy at all. And to his surprise,
she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures—and
friendships, too!
“Depicted with humor and realism. . . . The respectful
attention given to their peer’s difficulties and
progress will be much appreciated by newly and almost
independent readers.”— Bulletin, Center
for Children's Books
