Tracey West

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

In Barksdale Academy (in the town of Barksdale) most canines strive to be Best in Show; Nova, Duke, Harley, and Peanut have never won anything, but this year Nova is determined to get her pack to pass their agility exam--even though Duke is aftraid of the high ramp, Harley just wants to chase squirrels, Peanut can not make it through the hoops, and Nova herself gets so excited she keeps knocking the whole practice course over.

The Underdogs

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Absolutely Truly

David Guterson

Social Studies

Snow Falling on Cedars

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How many other ten-year-olds have gray hair? Or the smell of fire that hangs around them all the time? Or a father who went mysteriously missing years ago? Penelope's mother and grandmother don't seem to think that any of this is weird.
But when Penelope's mother has an accident has to stay in the hospital, Penelope discovers the secret her mother has been keeping from her all this time. Her hair isn't really gray, but a bright flaming red! And that's only the beginning of the magic that will enter her life. Magic that will give her flight and and speak to her in the most unexpected ways 
What are those strange powers? And could they lead her back to her father? Penelope is going to find out. And she won't stop until she finds the tangled, magical truth about who she really is.

All The Colors of Magic