Asch, Frank. Star Jumper: Journal of a Cardboard Genius. Kids Can Press, 2006. To escape his annoying little brother, Alex designs and builds a spaceship entirely of cardboard, duct tape, and old items from the basement. Series Author Website 

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    Clements, Andrew. The Landry News.  Author Website       

    DiCamillo, Kate. Because of Winn-Dixie. Candlewick, 2000. India Opal Buloni, age10, describes her first summer in Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog, Winn-Dixie. Newbery Honor Book Author Website      image www.thereadingnook.com

   Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper

 Holm, Jennifer.  Baby Mouse# 1: Queen of the World.  Random House Books for Young Readers, 2005. When Babymouse hears about Felicia Furrypaws’s exclusive slumber party, she desperately wants to be invited. Will her best friend, Wilson, forgive her if she misses their monster movie marathon? Series, Graphic Book Author Website      image www.amazon.com

     McDonald, Megan. Judy Moody Around the World in 8 ½ Days. Candlewick, 2006. Judy Moody’s new friendship causes problems with her old friends as they try to work together on a school project. Series     Author Website                     image www.judymoody.com 

     Pennypacker, Sara. Clementine Hyperion, 2006. While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight-year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building. Series  image www.hyperionbooksforchildren.com

    Scieszka, Jon. Oh Say, I Can't See. Penguin, 2005. Samantha, Joe, and Fred -- the Tme Warp Trio -- show us another version of what happened on the night General George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware. Series   Author Website

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