Travis and Arliss find an old yeller dog. The book is about the adventures that they had.

Awards won: Newbery Honor Book 1957

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 11/19/2009

ISBN-10: 0060115459

ISBN-13: 9780060115456

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Ollie is inside his egg. He refuses to hatch. Gossie and Gertie have been waiting for weeks, but Ollie still won't come out of his egg. Will Ollie ever emerge? This book's small size and simple text make it a great choice for beginning readers.

Similar books: Gossie by Olivier Dunrea; Gossie & Gertie by Olivier Dunrea; Ollie the Stomper by Olivier Dunrea

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 6/24/2010

ISBN-10: 0618339280

ISBN-13: 9780618339280

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Joel's friend Tony is always talking him into doing risky things. Joel likes to be more cautious, but he has to admit that Tony is an exciting friend to have. When Tony wants to climb the bluffs at Starved Rock State Park, however, Joel thinks Tony has gone too far. Someone died climbing the bluffs last year. When Tony stops at the river on the way to the park, Joel thinks he can avoid disaster if they stop to swim instead. Joel doesn't realize that Tony cannot swim and that the river has powerful currents. When the worst possible outcome occurs, it's up to Joel to face the consequences. How can he admit what happened when he promised, on his honor, that he would be responsible? The book handles difficult and potentially upsetting subject matter, and may be a title that families will want to discuss together.

Awards won: Newbery Honor 1987

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 2/24/2010

ISBN-10: 0899194397

ISBN-13: 9780899194394

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Struggling with his feelings of inadequacy and his failure to make the basketball team at his school, seventeen-year-old Joe Faust finds himself actually considering trading his soul for one perfect season of basketball.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 031606727X

ISBN-13: 9780316067270

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Mr. and Mrs. Green do everything together. They perform scary magic tricks, bake and eat lots and lots of cookies, make delicious desserts, and build new inventions. But whatever they do, or wherever they go, Mr. and Mrs. Green will always be together. Read this delightful 4th book in the series following the adventures of our alligator friends, Mr. and Mrs. Green.

Similar authors: Arnold Lobel

Similar books: Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel; Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker; Lucky Days with Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker; More Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/22/2009

ISBN-10: 0152057625

ISBN-13: 9780152057626

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