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	The Girl Who Threw Butterflies Mick Cochrane (2009) , 177 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Death and Grieving Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction Sports
Request this book from the Library Molly misses her dad's smile and his attention. Most of all, she misses playing baseball with him. Ever since he died she has been horribly lonely. Her mother is distant and her friends don't know what to say to her. Only her best friend Celia has stayed close. When Molly decides to try to play baseball instead of softball, the reactions are mixed. Celia is behind her but her mother wants her to play softball. The other boys on the team are not sure what to make of her. But Molly has a secret weapon: the knuckleball. Not many people can throw that pitch, and almost no one can hit it. But is it enough to help Molly make the team, and help her stay close to her dad? Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Bystander James Preller (2009) , 223 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Eric is the new kid in town, trying to figure out how he's going to make it in a new school. When the popular Griffin offers friendship, Eric accepts, even though there is something not quite right about him. Eric soon begins to see the real Griffin: a bully and a thief and has to make up his own mind about what it means to do the right thing. Librarian review written by Sarah Write a review of this book

	A Season of Gifts Richard Peck (2009) , 164 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Humor New Books Realistic Fiction Winter Holidays
Request this book from the Library The last thing Bob wanted was to move to a creaky old house at the very end of town. At least they have an indoor bathroom. They also have a crazy neighbor. If their house was creaky, Mrs. Dowdel was about ready to fall over. Then there is Mrs. Dowdel herself. While Bob tries to stay as far away as possible, his youngest sister falls in love with Mrs. Dowdel. Soon she is wandering around acting as strange as Mrs. Dowdel. But then Bob finds himself hog tied in Mrs. Dowdel's outhouse. Rather than make a fuss, Mrs. Dowdel helps him down, and helps him get even. As the holidays approach, Bob and his family begin to form a different picture of crazy old Mrs. Dowdel and of the town itself. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Al Capone Shines My Shoes Gennifer Choldenko (2009) , 288 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Disability/Special Needs Historical Humor Neighborhoods / Communities New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library In this sequel to Al Capone Does My Shirts, Moose, Natalie, and all the Alcatraz kids are back, and this time, Al Capone wants a favor for getting Natalie into a private school. Can Moose do what Al wants without anyone else figuring it out? There could be trouble if he does, and bigger trouble if he doesn't! Learn a bit more about what life was like on Alcatraz Island in 1935, from baseball games to escape attempts! Librarian review written by Becker Write a review of this book

	The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis Barbara O'Connor (2009) , 150 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Popeye is bored. Lying in his bed and listening to the rain fall, he desperately wishes for an adventure. When a huge RV breaks down just across the road from his house, Popeye is thrilled. Especiallly when five kids tumble out. It turns out there is a boy his age in there. Elvis is different from anyone Popeye knows. When he and Elvis go for a walk to the creek, they find a small boat with a message inside. They begin following the creek further a little each day. The messages keep coming. Who could be sending them? Will they find out before the RV is free and Elivis has to leave? This is just the small adventure Popeye had been waiting for. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Stagecoach Sal: Inspired by a True Tale Deborah Hopkinson (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Historical New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Sal has been riding the stagecoach with her Dad from the time she was little. Not only can Sal help with the passengers, but she can also sing. Her voice keeps the travelers happy and helps her father with the long, bumpy trips. Sal has never actually driven the stagecoach. When her father is injured, Sal takes over his job. Soon Sal is driving that stagecoach everywhere alone. When Sal gets word of a robber who might try to steal her load, Sal is not afraid. She has a great way of keeping Poetic Pete from getting his way. Once again, Sal's singing will save the day. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Duck for Turkey Day Jacqueline Jules (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Multicultural New Books Realistic Fiction Winter Holidays
Request this book from the Library Everyone in Tuyet's class is very excited about Turkey Day. They make pine cone turkeys and sing Thanksgiving songs. Tuyet is not as excited. Her family is not having turkey for Thanksgiving. They are having duck. Normally, Tuyet loves duck, but not on Thanksgiving! When her mom refuses to make anything else, Tuyet decides to hide her secret. After Thanksgiving, Tuyet reluctantly admits that her family had duck instead. Imagine her relief when she learns that her friends all had different things to. Maybe a duck is not too bad for Turkey Day after all. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Also Known as Harper Ann Haywood Leal (2009) , 243 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Families Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Harper is a poet. More than anything, she wants to read her poems at the County Poem Contest. Last year, Harper's dad refused to sign the permission slip. This year, her daddy is gone. But before she can turn in her slip, Harper's mom looses their apartment. Soon Harper and her brother are living with their mother in a hotel. Since Harper's mom has to work two jobs, Harper can not even go to school. She has to stay with her brother. While at the hotel, Harper and Hemingway meet other children who are homeless. While Harper really wants to help her mom, what about school? What about her poems? Harper's new friends help her realize her dream of sharing her poems in a most unexpected way. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	The Storm in the Barn Matt Phelan (2009) , 201 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Environment / Ecology Graphic Historical Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Jack is a courageous 11-year old boy in this haunting graphic novel set in Kansas at the height of the Dust Bowl in 1937. While his family struggles, Jack fights fantastical apparitions which make him wonder what is reality and what is "dust dementia." The Storm in the Barn is a compelling, tense tale where love triumphs hardship. Librarian review written by Laurie Ann Write a review of this book It is desperate on the plains of Kansas. There has been no rain for what seems like forever. The Dust Bowl is driving people away from their homes and farms. Jack Clark's family is barely hanging on. His sister is probably dying from dust pneumonia. Jack is being bullied at school. On his way home one day, the bullies come after him. Jack runs into a neighbor's barn to hide. Inside, he sees something frightening. Jack runs for home. He tries to tell his dad about the figure, but his dad does not believe him. Somehow, Jack knows that the mysterious figure has something to do with the terrible conditions. He decides to face down the figure and fight for his family. Librarian review written by Lisa Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Wild Things Clay Carmichael (2009) , 240 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Animals Families Feelings Friendship Multigenerational New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library This is the story of learning to trust and finding your family. Zoe is an orphan who basically raised herself, even before her mother died. She's sent to live with Uncle Henry, who is a famous heart surgeon turned withdrawn sculptor. He tries to relate to Zoe, but his moods can't always be relied on. Zoe tries to make friends with a stray cat who roams near the house, but Mr. C'mere, as she calls him, has his own issues with people. Eventually, Zoe, Henry, and various friends and neighbors from their small North Carolina town come together and form their own circle of people to rely on, all well-drawn and interesting characters you'll wish you could sit down for dinner with. Librarian review written by Becker Write a review of this book

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