Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn

This was the first ghost story that I have read in many years. Now I am hooked on this author. In this book, 13 year old Ali is spending her summer babysitting for her 5 year old cousin when the two of them meet a ghost of their mothers' past. The ghost, Sissy, will not rest until she has some revenge for the life she has had to endure. Be sure to read this if you are looking for a great ghost story!

Sunny Holiday by Coleen Paratore


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sunny Holiday and her friend,Jazzy, believe every month should have a holiday included for kids to look forward to. They set out to create several new holidays. You will soon learn to love Sunny and admire the way she tackles any situation she faces.

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Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume



This is a great "little brother/big sister" story. Jake,the Pain, and Abigail, the Great One share several fun adventures includng visiting their very strange relatives who live in New York and then celebrating their cat, Fluzzy's birthday. This book will keep you laughing and wanting to read more about the Pain and the Great One.

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Slant by Laura Williams


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Thirteen year old Lauren is tired of looking "different". She divises a plan to have surgery on her eyelids to be rid of the "slant" tauntings from her peers. But when her father finds out, he forbids the surgery. The entire situation is eventually resolved and Lauren learns to like being herself.


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Moose Crossing

Moose Crossing by Stephanie Greene


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a very easy beginning chapter book. Moose & Hildy, the pig, are best friends. Moose suddenly becomes famous when a "Moose Crossing" sign is placed near his home. He soon learns that fame comes with a price.....one he doesn't wish to pay. Moose learns that friendship is more valuable than fame. There are other easy chapter books featuring these characters, Hildy the pig and Moose.


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Dog Lost

Dog Lost by Ingrid Lee


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book is based on a true story. It is a very emotional read. Mackenzie's Dad, who is verbally abusive to him, gives Mackenzie a pit bull puppy. Mackenzie loves the dog, but Mackenzie's Dad in a fit of rage dumps the dog, Cash, and that is when the real adventures begin. It all turns out fine in the end. Cash becomes known as the Wonder dog. Get ready for an emotional ride.


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