Deet has always known that he's different from other people: he just doesn't like the same things they do. He's worlds apart from his parents, whose common sense is nonexistent: to them, sense means buying a red Corvette when you've already run out of money. Deet keeps his life together because he's organized and efficient. When his dad is caught with drugs, arrested, and put in jail, Deet doesn't know how to hold it together anymore.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 5/14/2010

ISBN-10: 1416914005

ISBN-13: 9781416914006

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Like a typical 16-year old, Amal has a crush on a cute boy, likes giggling and eating junk food with her friends, and fights with her parents. She is also an Australian-born Muslim Palestinian and has decided to wear the hijab, the Muslim head-scarf, full time. What will her classmates say? What color scarf best sets off her eyes? Both questions are equally important to Amal. Thought-provoking and funny at the same time, this first novel examines faith, culture, and serious teen issues with style and wit.

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 10/26/2009

ISBN-10: 0439919479

ISBN-13: 9780439919470

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Three funny, sweet and easy to read stories about a frisky dachshund and a stuffed bear. The two best friends share very gentle adventures. You may also enjoy- Dog and Bear: Two's Company and Dog and Bear: Three to Get Ready.

Similar books: Frog and Toad series

Awards nominated: Monarch Award Nominee 2011

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 4/9/2010

ISBN-10: 1596430532

ISBN-13: 9781596430532

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Ever since her best friend moved away, things have been hard for Erika. She loves her family's three dogs, but since a field trip last year, a popular girl named Kyla has been making fun of her for them. Kyla said their family's van smelled, and after that she called Erika's house a 'dog house.' After that, everyone started calling Erika 'dog girl,' and it wasn't a compliment. Erika's hopeful that things might be different this year in sixth grade. Her best friend is still gone, but there's a cool new girl in class named Mercedes who doesn't know yet about Erika's status as 'dog girl.' Can Erika find a way to make friends with Mercedes before Kyla turns Mercedes against her?

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 4/30/2010

ISBN-10: 1551433605

ISBN-13: 9781551433608

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Sam is a loveable dog who enjoys fetching, swimming, and singing late at night. Will Sam ever learn when and where to do all of his favorite things? This is a delightful book for all dog lovers and beginning readers.

Similar authors: Cynthia Rylant

Similar books: Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant; Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel; Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/6/2009

ISBN-10: 0803715315

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