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The Annoying Team
By Ilene Cooper
Tim has a big problem. A big, tall problem named Jon. Jon always teases Tim. Then Tim gets the idea to start the Annoying Team. With the help of other kids who hate being picked on, Tim can bug Jon back. But will being annoying ever get . . . annoying?
The Boy Who Ate Dog Biscuits
By Betsy Sachs
Billy Getten really wants a dog. He’s so dog crazy that he eats dog biscuits! But Billy’s parents won’t give in. They say he’s too irresponsible. Then Billy meets the dog of his dreams. Can Billy convince his parents that he’s ready for a pet before the most wonderful dog in the world gets adopted by someone else? “This short chapter book offers good role models; strong, three-generational family relationships; and a smooth message about friendship. The soft, expressive black-line drawings will help draw readers.”—Booklist
The Paint Brush Kid
By Clyde Robert Bulla
Uncle Pancho is about to lose his house! Gregory and his friends love Uncle Pancho. He isn’t really anyone’s uncle—he’s their friend. When he begins to tell the story of his life, Gregory has an idea. He will paint the story of Uncle Pancho’s Life . . . and maybe, just maybe, the painting will help save Uncle Pancho’s house.
The Chalk Box Kid
Written by Clyde Robert Bulla
When nine-year-old Gregory experiences several upsets in his life, he responds by creating a fantastic chalk garden on the charred walls of a burned-out factory behind his house. As his garden grows and flourishes, Gregory finds a voice through his art and, for the first time, is able to find his own place in the world. Publishers Weekly called it "a gem of a book...a story that goes straight to the heart."
Silver
Written by Gloria Whelan
Deep in the Alaskan wilds, 9-year-old Rachel dreams of owning and racing a sled dog one day. When her father, who breeds and races huskies, gives her the runt of the litter, Rachel names the puppy Silver and sets out to prove he's a champion. "The writing is smooth at a low reading level. Effectively planned appeal for transitional readers."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. In 2000, Gloria Whelan won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature for Homeless Bird.
Absolutely Lucy
Written by Ilene Cooper
Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he’s so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn’t shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures—and friendships, too! “Depicted with humor and realism. . . . The respectful attention given to their peer’s difficulties and progress will be much appreciated by newly and almost independent readers.”— Bulletin, Center for Children's Books

 

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