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Cover art for HAILEY TWITCH AND THE CAMPGROUND ITCH
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011
by Lauren Barnholdt, illustrated by Suzanne Beaky

"This wholly satisfying trek embodies the a typical Hailey-ism: "very fun and funny." (Fantasy. 6-9)"
Hailey Twitch's excitement turns sour when her teenage sister's demanding friend joins the family on a weekend getaway. Read full book review >
Cover art for MARTY MCGUIRE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011
by Kate Messner, illustrated by Brian Floca

"Believable and endearing characters in a realistic elementary-school setting will be just the thing for fans of Clementine and Ramona. (Fiction. 7-10)"
When the promised land of third grade does not pan as promised, Marty McGuire finds herself playing a completely new role. Read full book review >
Cover art for PENELOPE CRUMB
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 2, 2012
by Shawn K. Stout, illustrated by Valeria Docampo

"Fans of Clementine and Ramona will cheer as new friend Penelope finds what she is looking for. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Penelope Crumb's large nose links her to her mysterious grandfather, who, it turns out, is not Graveyard Dead. Read full book review >
Cover art for AMBER BROWN IS TICKLED PINK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2012

"Fully faithful to the voice Danziger gave Amber Brown, this visit with an old friend will totally satisfy readers. (afterword by Danziger's niece, "the real Amber Brown") (Fiction. 7-11)"
Amber Brown fans will rejoice; against all odds, their favorite protagonist is back. Read full book review >