Herbie Jones (no relation to Junie B., but equally funny) and his best friend Raymond are determined to get out of the lowest reading group in their third grade class.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0399211837

ISBN-13: 9780399211836

Check the library catalog

Today, Herbie Jones starts second grade. The day is off to a good start when he has a secret breakfast of ice cream in a waffle cone. Then, he meets a new boy on the way to school. When the new teacher arrives, Herbie gets a surprise. Will second grade be smooth sailing? Join Herbie on his first day of second grade. If you enjoy this one, read other Herbie Jones books.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 12/31/2009

ISBN-10: 0399226656

ISBN-13: 9780399226656

Check the library catalog

Pee Wee doesn't want to go to her 8th grade graduation, she doesn't want to wear a dress new or used and she really doesn't want to go to the high school next year. What she really wants is to work with her brother Jake in their garage. After all, the paved road should be coming right past their place into town and automobiles are becoming more and more popular so business should pick up. But then the town hires a new, not to mention young and pretty, librarian and Pee Wee's world is turned upside down.

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 12/13/2011

ISBN-13: 9780142409084

Check the library catalog

Is a fly a pest or pet? Read this funny and engaging story to find out! A little boy by the name of Buzz needs a pet for the Amazing Pet Show. Will a fly do?

Similar books: Horray for Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold; Fly High Fly Guy! by Ted Arnold; There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy! by Ted Arnold

Awards won: Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book 2006

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 8/3/2009

ISBN-10: 0439853117

ISBN-13: 9780439853118

Check the library catalog

When Wren and Darra are eight years old, Darra's father stole a minivan that belonged to Wren's mother. Wren's mother was paying for gas while Wren was in the van listening to the radio. Wren hides so that Darra's father doesn't see her and then ends up locked in their garage. This novel in verse alternates between how each girl experienced the carnapping in such a way that the reader can feel empathy for both Darra and Wren. Both girls end up attending the same summer camp. Will the awkwardness that they feel towards one another ever go away?

Reviewed by: JB

Date read: 5/31/2011

ISBN-10: 0374382212

ISBN-13: 9780374382216

Check the library catalog