While searching for a glimpse of a rare Spinosaurus rumored to be in Rocky Creek, Miggy discovers an even-rarer Dragon Stone.
Is the stone's magical power really meant for Miggy alone? Even if the very existence of the Clan is in danger? How brave can a cave girl be?
"In this early chapter book with unexpected depth, Miggy experiences an ethical dilemma when she wonders if it is right to keep (the Dragon Stone's) power to herself." ~ Kirkus Review
"Fans of the first "Magice Treehouse" book or the "Dinosaur Cove" series will enjoy this imaginative chapter book. The cartoon dinosaur with loads of teeth on the cover will entice readers, as will the map and roster of characters." ~ School Library Journal
The World According to Kaley CyberPals According to Kaley
Visit KALEY'S KORNER for more information--and lots of fun stuff with Kaley and the gang! (Look here.)
Junior Library Guild Selection (both) Finalist for the Benjamin Franklin Award. (World) Texas Horned Toad Tale List (World)
New Hampshire Gate City Book Award List (World)
West Virginia Children's Book Award List (CyberPals)
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"Frequently Funny" ~ Booklist
"Laugh out loud hoot of a read . . . narrated by a girl you'll wish was real. Kaley is the girl you want to be your daughter's best friend. Perfect for girls between 4th and 6th grades." ~ Epinions.com
"Smart, funny, vulnerable, and energetic, Kaley's notebook is a first-rate read, and that's a FACT. I love love love love this book." ~ Cynthia Leitich Smith
"What do you get when you ask a very imaginative girl to write a history essay? A funny, partly factual, partly personal spin on world history. Filled with doodles and personal insights, this chapter book is fun to read and fun to look at. Kaley's creativity runs wild on these notebook pages." ~The Red Balloon Bookseller
Darby Creek Publishing ISBN: 1-58196-039-5 ISBN: 1-58196-051-8
The Friendship of Milly and Tug
"It is rare for a mouse to be a cat's best friend," said Tug.
"That is right," Milly agreed. "A mouse is usually a cat's best dinner."
Five easy-to-read stories about an unusual friendship between a cat and a mouse.
A Junior Library Guild selection Children's Literature Choice Book Los Angeles Times' Recommended Book New York Public Library's "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing" Winner (tie) of the Muse Medallion from the Cat Writers' Association for "Best Book of the year featuring a cat"
"Milly, a cat, and Tug, a mouse exemplify the difficulties of getting along with others. They compete in a spelling bee, practice a play, tell stories, and write a book describing how they met. The characters and their childlike actions will appeal to young readers and the pen-and-ink illustrations enhance the story." ~ School Library Journal
"This story of an unusual friendship will be a great read-aloud for preschoolers. The simple story line paired with pen and ink drawings make this an excellent gift for the beginning reader." ~ Children's Literature
Henry Holt Illustrated by Jennifer Danza ISBN: 0-80505-935-0
All the students in Brittany Mackle's class have birthdays in June, July, or August. Brittany hates hearing her class called the "babies of the third grade."
Cover of the French edition
"Regan captures the classroom ambiance and Brittany's tiff with her best friend believably." ~Booklist
"Populated with agreeable characters. Readers will enjoy celebrating historical birthdays with Miss McKellip's class." ~School Library Journal
"Realistic characterization and amusing plot details add up to a satisfying story." ~ Kirkus
Henry Holt Redfeather Book Illustrated by Susan Guevara
When Angie Wu is given a set of six Trouble Dolls from Guatemala, the dolls really do make her troubles go away--or at least they do at first. But soon, Angie has far more troubles than she has dolls.
Oklahoma Book Award Finalist
Maryland Children's Book Award nominee
"The catchy title and strong effort to depict a realistic, multi- cultural world help to make this book stand out from the crowd." ~ School Library Journal
"Subtly demonstrates the idea that magical thinking is a poor substitute for initiative and self-reliance." ~ Kirkus "The appeal of magical solutions and charms is right on target for elementary school readers who often feel the need of help from powers greater than their own. Angie's troubles will strike a sympathetic chord. Her struggle is nicely developed. Her recognition that events were coincidental and not controlled by the dolls will make adults comfortable with the story's resolution." ~ Booklist
"Angie and her friends are realistic, her library research is incorporated smoothly and humorously into the peer-group plot, and it's nice to have an easy middle-grade school story with a twist." ~Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Henry Holt Redfeather Book Illustrated by Michel Chesworth
After my brother's home burned down, he found this copy of Trouble Dolls, burned around the edges, but with the autograph still there: "May all your troubles be small ones."
The Peppermint Race
If Tony sells more bags of peppermints than any other 4th grader, he'l not only raise more money for books for the new library, but he'll have his choice of prizes. Tony has his heart set on the candy-apple-red guitar. Can he outell the awful, ambitious Veronica and win the great peppermint race?
"This easy-to-read chapter book should appeal to children who have found themselves trying to sell items for the PTA and running into similar difficulties. The characters are well drawn and there are good family ties shown between Tony, his mother, and his uncle. The single-parent household is not a primary issue, which is refreshing. The attractive, humorous illustrations are well placed" ~ School Library Journal
"An entertaining first chapter book dramatizes what it's like selling candy door-to-door for a good cause. Kids will enjoy the lively storytelling. They'll recognize Tony's feelings of intense competition and will enjoy his discovery of unexpected generosity, in others and in himself." ~ Booklist
Henry Holt Redfeather Book Illustrated by Anna Dewdney
