Ivy + Bean Doomed to Dance by Annie Barrows

Meet Ivy and Bean, two friends who are destined for adventure. In this story, Ivy and Bean decide they want to take ballet lessons. Neither of them have a clear idea what is in store for them. Bean's mother agrees to the lessons on several conditions: no quitting, one performance, and no complaining.

It isn't long before Ivy and Bean believe they have made a terrible mistake. Is this what ballet is really all about?

This is a fun filled early chapter book. There are several other Ivy and Bean books from which you can also choose.

Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson

When Floss's newly married mother and step father move to Australia, Floss must decide whether she will go with them or stay with her dad. She believes her dad needs her and she doesn't want to leave her school friends. This book is written by a British author, so you get the opportunity to learn how to interpret some of our words in a different way. For example, any guesses on what "candyfloss" or "slowcoach" means?

Death Mountain by Sherry Shahan

Erin is on her way to visit her mother whom she feels has abandoned her. The first problem occurs when Erin loses her bus ticket. She then meets Mae and Levi who persuade her to join them on a hike along the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The group experiences a terrible electrical storm causing Erin and Mae to get separated from tho others. Now, the serious adventure and survival story begins. Don't miss this story! You will feel like you are there trying to survive with the girls as they experience such obstacles as hunger, freezing weather elements, and serious injuries.

The Unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech

I loved this story. It has a light humorous twist introducing Zola, a unique American girl, to an angel, who has been without a purpose. Zola is the only human who can see the angel. The plot involves Zola and the angel working and fighting with each other to accomplish an important mission.

Piper Reed Navy Brat by Christine Davenier

This book introduces us to Piper Reed, a nine year old, spunky middle child. Piper's Dad is in the Navy which means the family must move occasionally. The story is full of family fun and the experiences that come when Piper must move to a new school. You can continue to follow Piper as this is the first book in a series.

Princess Ellie to the Rescue by Diana Kimpton

This is a fun princess story in the series of Pony-Crazed Princess. Princess Ellie finally gets to learn how to take care of her own pony when a new groom, Meg, is hired by the Royal family. The story is fun and has some mystery built into it. If you like this princess story, there are lots more books here at the library about Princess Ellie.

Cam Jansen the Mystery of the Gold Coins by David Adler

Cam and her friend Eric are at the school science fair when Cam's box camera comes up missing. As Cam and Eric head out on an adventure to capture the thief, they discover yet another crime. Some valuable gold coins are missing from the coin shop. This is a fun beginning mystery story.