While learning to sail during a visit to his grandmother's at the Connecticut shore, 11-year-old Tony becomes excited about rumors of sunken treasure in the area. He does some digging on his own, and armed with his findings, - and a bit of luck - he sets sail to find it. Soon he catches a wind ...... and a whole lot more!

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0380718057

ISBN-13: 9780380718054

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Kelly's softball season is setting up to be a great one: she's a part of a talented team of long-time friends, and everyone is eager to start competing. Then life throws her a curve ball. She is transferred to another team, and instead of playing with her friends, she'll be playing on a rival team. Furthermore, her mom has started dating someone new, and he seems to think he can tell Kelly what to do. Then, a new pitch is introduced into the games. Kelly, formerly the best hitter in the league, can't hit the windmill pitch to save her life. Kelly feels like everything is falling apart. Can she pull it together and save her reputation as a player?

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 12/4/2009

ISBN-10: 0316145319

ISBN-13: 9780316145312

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Commenter: Alan, grade 2

Winnie, Vanessa, and Zoe have been best friends since Kindergarten, and do everything together: sleepovers, trips to the library, games at recess. But when ballet enters their world, and her friends enroll her in class with them, Winnie becomes worried, since she is clumsy, and would rather go to the library to read.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 061836921X

ISBN-13: 9780618369218

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Winnie-the-Pooh. Meet the whole cast of characters- Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Tigger, Kanga, and of course Christopher Robin. These friends have gentle adventures as they explore the Hundred-Acre Wood and enjoy each others' company. If you like this book, be sure to look for the sequels.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 12/9/2010

ISBN-10: 0525444432

ISBN-13: 9780525444435

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Vicky adores playing tennis. It's the only part of life where she has any talent. Still, she's not the best. So when Brenda, one of the best players on the 8th grade team, agrees to practice and play with her, it's a dream come true. This is Vicky's chance to make herself a winner. Then Reggie, Vicky's best friend, says she sees Brenda cheating during a game. Vicky is torn. Is Reggie just jealous? Or is there a darker side to Brenda?

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 12/3/2009

ISBN-10: 0395650178

ISBN-13: 9780395650172

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