New Kid's Books September 21st

Charlie Joe Jackson's guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald

Charlie Joe Jackson may be the most reluctant

reader ever born.  And so far, he's managed to get 

through life without ever reading an entire book from

cover to cover.  But now that he's in middle school, avoiding

reading isn't as easy as it used to be.  And when his friend

Timmy McGibney decides that he's tired of covering for

him, Charlie Joe finds himself resorting to desperate measures

to keep his perfect record intact.

The Second Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart by Kristiana Gregory

We join Abigail Stewart half a year after The

Winter of Red Snow ended, in January of 1779.  Her

father has enlisted in the Continental Army, and when a

devastating fire destroys Abby's home, she, her mother, and

siblings must make their way to Philadelphia, then on to the

Continental Army camp to be near Abby's father.  They follow the 

soldiers from one battleground to the next, dodging the British troops, and

narrowly escaping danger time and again.

The winters are brutally cold, food is scarce, and the anguish of

war is ever present.  But not all is desperate.  Abby meets many new

friends, including a young soldier named Willie Campbell. As

romance blooms, Abby wonders if the war will ever end.

Hooper Finds a Family by Jane Paley

Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose

warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible.  Hooper tells

his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake

of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York 

to meet his new family.  He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina,

his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a

city far from home.  As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns

to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels

as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood.

In a moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true

story, meet this tenacious puppy who makes an incredible

journey in search of home.

Lives of the Presidents by Kathleen Krull  & Kathryn Hewitt

Which President barked like a dog - and why did another

bark like a seal? Who threw lavish dinner parties with twenty-nine

courses - and who was so disliked that his parties were boycotted?  Which president 

had eight pairs of pants? And which liked to remove his pants (and everything else)

for a dip in the pool, expecting everyone around him to skinny-dip, too?

The presidents of the United states have been different not only

in politics, but also as people.  Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt look 

at our nation's fearless leaders with the eye of a gossipy

neighbor, dishing the dirt on bad habits, bad fashion, and

bad manners (and more than a few good thing in between).

Lives of the Presidents has long been a favorite in this popular and

solidly researched series of collective biographies.  Updated to 

include Barack Obama and George W. Bush, this acclaimed

volume is perfect for presidential buffs and trivia lovers of all ages.