Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Itch by Michelle D. Kwasney


Delores Colchester, Better known as "itch", is devastated when her Gramps dies and her grandmother and her move to Ohio. Itch assumes she will never find another best friend. She is delighted when she meets Gwendolyn and becomes friends with her. But Itch soon discovers a secret about Gwendolyn and must "speak up" for her friend.

Grades 5 and Up.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Sarah Simpson's Rules for Living


Sarah Simpson loves to make lists. Her list making helps her deal with a year of changes as she writes lists in her journal about the changes around her. This quick read would be enjoyed by 5th graders and up.