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Louis Sachar's characters take Small Steps

The sequel to Holes by Louis Sachar is Small Steps. After being at a Juvenile Correctional Facility called Camp Green Lake in Holes, Armpit is taking small steps to get his life back on track. He's going to...

13 Little Blue Envelopes takes readers around the world

Seventeen-year-old Ginny went on an adventure. When her Aunt Peg died, she left Ginny 13 envelopes. Each envelope contained instructions on how to retrace Aunt Peg's steps.After receiving the envelopes, Ginny flew from New York...

Among the Hidden is about a dystopian society

Luke is a third child. The Population Law where he lives allows each family to have two children. Luke's older brothers, Matthew and Mark, can go out and lead normal lives. Luke has to stay inside his house...

Kit Saves the Day is action packed

American Girl Kit Kittredge is longing for an adventure in Kit Saves the Day: A Summer Story. Her older brother Charlie is working with the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC, at the Glacier National Park in Montana. The CCC was...

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Twelve-year-old Prosper and his five-year-old brother Bo have run away from their aunt's home. They are living with three children named Hornet, Riccio, and Mosca at the Star Palace in Venice. The Star Palace...

The Homeless Bishop by Joseph F. Girzone

Carlo was an archbishop in Italy who wanted to learn more about the treatment of poor people. He asked the pope for permission to live as a homeless person. Since he would have been recognized in Italy, he decided to...

Kit's Surprise: A Christmas Story by Valerie Tripp

Kit Kittredge is looking forward to decorating the Christmas tree and eating waffles on Christmas Eve. However, she is not looking forward to the parts of Christmas that cost money. Kit's best friend Ruthie gives Kit her old...

Holes by Louis Sachar

Stanley was convicted of stealing a pair of tennis shoes. Instead of going to jail, he was sent to Camp Green Lake for 18 months. Camp Green Lake is a Juvenile Correctional Facility. At Camp Green Lake, Stanley has to...

The Baby Planner by Josie Brown

The Baby Planner is available at a St. Paul Public Library. In this novel written by Josie Brown, 37-year old Katie is a baby planner. She helps parents get ready for the arrival of their newborn.Katie has several...

Kit Learns a Lesson: A School Story by Valerie Tripp

Life isn't easy for nine-year-old Kit Kittredge in Kit Learns a Lesson: A School Story. This historical fiction book can be purchased at the American Girl store at the Mall of America. It can also be...

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