Laurel is a reporter for her school newspaper who happens upon what she believes will make an excellent news story. No one in Mr.Draper's senior math or biology classes is failing. Laurel's investigative skills lead her to all the evidence proving that cheating is going on with Mr. Draper's tests. When Laurel discovers who the leaders are of the testing scams, she is faced with a very difficult decision. Should she write the story at the cost of exposing the students responsible for the cheating? This book is part of the Orca Currents series which includes other interesting titles like, Chat Room and Wired.

Reviewed by: JB

Date read: 3/10/2011

ISBN-10: 155469275X

ISBN-13: 9781554692750

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In Victorian London, alley cat Skilley wants to escape the hard life of the streets for the comforts of an inn. He makes a home at the Cheshire Cheese Inn under the pretence of being a mouser, but Skilley has a secret. He doesn't eat mice! Instead, he prefers cheese, and the best cheese in London is served at the inn. Skilley forms an alliance with the inn's mice, but complications arise when another cat moves in. There is also a mysterious resident at the inn who needs their help to find his way home. Will Mr. Charles Dickens (who frequents the inn) be able to help sort out the impending crisis? And what happens when Queen Victoria pays a visit? Read this delightful story to find out.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 2/16/2012

ISBN-13: 9781451738131

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Commenter: Aster, grade 4

For 7th grader Tobin McCauley, life isn't easy. His mother died five years ago. Since then, his older two brothers and sister have become nearly juvenile delinquents. When his Dad is home, he only stares at the television, and his Granny desperately needs to improve her driving and people skills. Add that to the fact that Tobin is friendless and an underachiever. So when Tobin is suspended for fighting at school, it really doesn't come as a surprise to anyone. The good news, however, is through the skirmish he meets Henry and his brother Harrison who talk him into joining them in the chicken producing business. Through them and the chickens, he learns the importance of family, friends, love, and life. This book by the author of Dovey Coe is laugh-out-loud funny and a real tear-jerker, also.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0689858167

ISBN-13: 9780689858161

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The unnamed heroine just loves to chase chickens, even though Big Mama tells her it's not good. It will drive those chickens crazy, so they won't lay eggs. The chicken-chasing queen especially likes to chase Miss Hen, a beautiful, plump chicken, who is just too fast. It doesn't matter what she tries, Miss Hen is too smart to be caught. Then, one day, the heroine discovers Miss Hen's secret.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 6/15/2009

ISBN-10: 0374312516

ISBN-13: 9780374312510

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This fun, rhyming tale of chicks who just can't settle down for bed (they 'run wild' every time Mama leaves) is full of action and rhythm. Great for reading aloud, listeners will love it when Mama joins in the fun. 'In a squall of fluffy feathers, all the fowl sashay together. Mama shows them how to prance and how to do the chicken dance.' Mama's trick works, and the chicks are finally so sleepy that they have no choice but to say goodnight.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/27/2011

ISBN-10: 1442406739

ISBN-13: 9781442406735

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