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	American Girl. Bk 2, Julie Tells Her Story Megan McDonald (2007) , 91 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Behavior / Anger and Conflict Resolution Divorce and Remarriage Families Feelings Friendship Historical Realistic Fiction Sports
Request this book from the Library I think this book is gratifying. Julie has a report to do about everyone in her family. But Julie is afraid to do it because her family is divorced. But then she breaks her arm. Read the book to find out what happens next. Kid review written by Gabrielle, Age 8 Write a review of this book

	American Girl. Bk. 3, Happy New Year, Julie Megan McDonald (2007) , 76 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Diversity Divorce and Remarriage Families Feelings Friendship Multicultural Realistic Fiction Winter Holidays
Request this book from the Library I think this book is great. The book is about Julie and her best friend Ivy. Julie's parents are divorced so she only gets to see Ivy once a week. One week Ivy invited Julie to celebrate Chinese New Year. Read the book to find out what happens next. Kid review written by Gabrielle, Age 8 Write a review of this book

	A Greyhound of a Girl Roddy Doyle (2012) , 0 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Adults & Parents Category: Death and Grieving Families Fantasy Ghosts Humor New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library From acclaimed author Roddy Doyle comes a lovely and deceptively simple story about family, love, life, death, and the power of memory. While this book is a short, quick read, it holds an unforgettable message that is well worth sharing with the entire family. This honest multigenerational story focuses on twelve-year old Mary, a sassy but smart preteen, her mother Scarlett, who ends every sentence with an exclamation point, her grandmother Emer, who is slowly fading in her hospital bed, and Emer's mother Tansey, a ghost who died young. Tansey has come back to help Emer cross over, and Mary and Scarlett come along for the ride on a midnight road trip into the past that helps Emer come to terms with her long life, and ultimately, with her death. By turns funny, touching, heartbreaking, and uplifting, this book is a standout for its keen characterization, snappy dialogue (complete with Irish dialect and nuances), and its universal message of the importance of family and memories in shaping our personalities and our lives. Librarian review written by Gigi Write a review of this book I love this book.It's shows feeling and Passion. Kid review written by Jasmine Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Angel of The Battlefield Ann Hood (2011) , 0 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Community Helpers Divorce and Remarriage Families Fantasy Feelings Historical Moving
Request this book from the Library When Masie and Felix's parents divorce, the twelve-year-old twins reluctantly move from New York City to Rhode Island with their Mom. Their new home is a mansion that once belonged to their great aunt but is now owned by the local preservation society. Living in a historic mansion sounds exciting but the family is restricted to the small, hot servant's quarters. Expecting their new life in Rhode Island to be boring, the twins are in for a surprise when they discover a secret room that transports them to the year 1836, where they meet a young Clara Barton. A short epilogue provides an account of Clara Barton's life and many contributions during the Civil War and after. Ann Hood's new series will appeal to Magic Tree House fans who are looking for a more challenging read. Librarian review written by Rachel Write a review of this book

	Black Star, Bright Dawn Scott O'Dell (1988) , 134 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Adults & Parents Category: Action Adventure Animals Families Multicultural Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Bright Dawn, an Eskimo teen, lives happily with her parents and dogs in a remote Alaskan sea village. Bright Dawn's father Bartok treats her like a son. While the other village women stay home, Bright Dawn drives the dog sled and hunts bearded seals on the ice with Bartok. Then Bartok is recruited to race in the Iditarod, the famous Alaskan dog sled race that runs over 1,150 miles from Anchorage to Nome. Bright Dawn helps her father and the dogs train for the race until Bartok is injured. Then Bartok insists that Bright Dawn take his place in the Iditarod and she agrees. When Bright Dawn begins the race, she accepts advice and help from an experienced musher named Oteg. Bright Dawn and her dogs, lead by Black Star, bravely face many threats including moose attacks and below freezing snow blizzards. As Bright Dawn continues the race, she learns that she must depend upon her own mind, her dogs, and especially Black Star in order to survive. (Recommended for families, Book on CD.) Librarian review written by Elizabeth Write a review of this book

	39 Clues 7: The Viper's Nest Peter Lerangis (2010) , 176 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Action Adventure Families
Request this book from the Library It was fun Kid review written by marcos, Age 6 Write a review of this book

	Miracles on Maple Hill Virginia Sorensen (1956) , 180 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Award Books Families Historical
Request this book from the Library It was a heartwarming book. I loved the characters. Kid review written by A Kid, Age 9 Write a review of this book

	The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett (2010) , 368 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Classics Families
Request this book from the Library I think this book was when a little girl found a scret garden and started to take care of it.She made everything come to life.And the little girl was locked up in her room and had her ant and a servant take care of her.She taken care of her ant because her mom and dad had died in a earthquake.I read the book and watched the movie.That's why i know all this information about this book. Kid review written by Andrianna A., Age 11 Write a review of this book

	My Brother Charlie Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete (2010) , 40 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: African-American Disability/Special Needs Families Feelings
Request this book from the Library Charlie has a twin sister but only he is autustic. They don't let this get in the way of their love for each other or things they do with each other they just deal with it. Charlie seems like he is a really nice smart guy. Kid review written by Aric, Age 9 Write a review of this book

	Crunch Leslie Connor (2010) , 336 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Environment / Ecology Families Neighborhoods / Communities New Books
Request this book from the Library Dewey Marriss is planning on running his family's side business, the Bike Barn, on summer break. His father and mother have taken off for a quick trip. Dad's a trucker. But there is a fuel shortage and his parents are stuck up north and can't get home. That leaves Dewey and his older sister Lil to watch his brother Vincent and the twins. Now that people can't drive, business is booming and Dewey is overwhelmed. How will he finish all those repairs when people desperately need their bikes? To top it off, it seems someone is stealing parts from the barn. Who is it? When will his parents make it home? A great tale of community helping each other out in troubled times. Librarian review written by Kristi Write a review of this book

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