Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Five New Chapter Books

The Penderwicks On Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall
The four Penderwick sisters are faced with the unimaginable prospect of their widowed father dating, and they hatch a plot to stop him.

The Willoughbys by Lous Lowry
In this tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, the four Willoughby children set about to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny.

Lacrosse Firestorm by Matt Christopher
Michael Donofrio's taking revenge after his chances of becoming the league's top scorer were sabotaged. This latest installment in Matt Christopher's bestselling series combines all the lacrosse action and myster his fans crave.

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix
When thirteen-year-old friends Jonah and Chip, who are both adopted, find out that they were discovered on a plane that appeared out of nowhere, full of babies, with no adults on board, they realize that they have uncovered a mystery involving time travel and two opposing forces, each trying to capture them.

Annie And Simon by Catharine O'Neill
This book recounts four adventures of Annie, her big brother, Simon, and their dog, Hazel.

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