Sally Grindley
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Chris struggles to cope with his older brother Wills's ADHD, especially after Wills begins hanging around with a bad crowd and Chris, aware of his illegal activities, feels he must hide the misdeeds from their recently-separated parents.
13) Dear Max
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
As Max--who is almost ten--and his favorite author, D.J. Lucas, exchange letters, the two writers help each other with their new books and develop a special friendship.
15) Polar Star
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Follows a mother polar bear and her two cubs from their birth to a dangerous encounter with a hungry male bear, describing how the mother protects her offspring until they can fend for themselves.
19) Who is it?
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
The reader is asked to identify fairy tale heroes and villains from clues in the text and illustrations.
20) Shhh!
Author
Publisher
Joy Street Books
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
While touring an intriguing castle, the reader is warned not to wake the giant. Features lift-the-flap illustrations.