Spirited Chapter Book Heroines (page 2)

Cover art for GOONEY BIRD AND THE ROOM MOTHER

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2005

by Lois Lowry, illustrated by Middy Thomas

"Larger than life and with a heart as big as her personality, Gooney Bird Greene will elicit gales of laughter, along with sighs of appreciation, from Suzy Kline and Junie B. Jones fans—as well as their parents—in this second winning, tongue-in-cheek outing. (Fiction. 7-9)"

The irrepressible second grader returns, as flamboyant as ever, to offer more outrageous outfits, "absolutely true" yarns and such useful vocabulary words as "ennui" and "underestimate." Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 18, 2005

QUEEN SOPHIE HARTLEY

by Stephanie Greene

Sophie's little heart is breaking, but in a funny way. Read full book review >

Cover art for CLARICE BEAN SPELLS TROUBLE

CHILDREN'S

Released: Aug. 1, 2005

CLARICE BEAN SPELLS TROUBLE

by Lauren Child

"Judy Moody and Junie B. Jones fans will happily dive into the observations of this "exceptionordinarily" entertaining middle-grader. (Fiction. 8-10)"

As utterly herself as ever, Clarice Bean Tuesday returns, to chatter on while riding an emotional roller coaster to close out her school year. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 1, 2006

THE YEAR OF THE DOG

by Grace Lin

"This comfortable first-person story will be a treat for Asian-American girls looking to see themselves in their reading, but also for any reader who enjoys stories of friendship and family life. (Fiction. 8-12)"

Being Taiwanese-American is confusing, and being the only Asian kid in your elementary school—except for your older sister—is not always comfortable. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2006

ROXIE AND THE HOOLIGANS

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

"Jolly fun. (Fiction. 7-10)"

Nine-year-old Roxie Warbler knows a lot about dangers and pitfalls and how to overcome them; she is the niece of Uncle Dangerfoot, the sidekick of Lord Thistlebottom, the world-famous adventurer and author. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: June 1, 2006

IVY AND BEAN

by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"Readers are bound to embrace this spunky twosome and eagerly anticipate their continuing tales of mischief and mayhem. (Fiction. 6-10)"

A charismatic duo makes their debut in this new chapter-book series. Read full book review >

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Spirited Chapter Book Heroines (page 2)