Owen lives in a small, rural village with his brothers, parents, and strange but wise Uncle Lorne. Whenever the Skye boys, Owen, Leonard, and Andy, get together, they have a knack for turning simple events into full-blown adventures.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0888995067

ISBN-13: 9780888995063

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Jackson and his friend, Goat, make up a series of treasure hunts for each other. They set out, armed with maps and clues, to outsmart one another with disastrous and hilarious results.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0060208864

ISBN-13: 9780060208868

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Who doesn't like contests? Shark and train are ready to battle to the finish in this exciting picture book. Who will win at selling lemonade? How about basketball, or playing piano?

Awards won: Monarch Award

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 5/17/2011

ISBN-10: 0316007625

ISBN-13: 9780316007627

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When 11-year old Fadi escapes Afghanistan with his family, his 6-year old sister is accidentally left behind. Fadi knows it was his fault, and tries to find a way to rescue his sister. He makes new friends, and some enemies, at his new school in San Fransisco. When he learns about a photography contest, he realizes his camera just might be the answer to his family's dilemma.

Awards nominated: 2013 Rebecca Caudill Nominee

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 4/30/2012

ISBN-10: 144240194X

ISBN-13: 9781442401945

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Mike loves to pretend that he's Sir Mike, a dragon fighter. Join him as he stalks a dragon in this simple, picture-heavy beginning reader. Watch for the surprise at the end! This rhyming story is a great choice for young people who like to pretend. (Reading Level: 1.4)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 01/13/2011

ISBN-10: 0516248626

ISBN-13: 9780516248622

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