Daphne's Book by Mary Downing Hahn

Daphne's Book starts out when Jessica, the main character, is asked to write a book report with Daphne, the lamest girl in the class. But, when Jessica ends up liking Daphne, secrets are revealed. Can Jessica keep these secrets about Daphne's life? Or about her sister Hope, their house, or their crazy grandmother? Will everything be ok?

I think this is a great book, so if you're interested, come on down to the library today!

Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls by Ann M. Martin

Find out what happens when best friends Claudia, Stacey, Mary Anne, and Kristy recieve weird phone calls while babysitting. You won't want to stop reading this exciting mystery. Follow these four girls on their thrilling babysitting adventures. What will happen when Claudia sees a light on in the living room? Or when Claudia and Kristy see a shadow go into the bushes? You'll be surprised by the exciting ending. If you want to find out what happens in the exciting story, read this book.

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Enter the magical world of Middle-Earth. Its inhabitants range from vicious dragons to powerful wizards. Adventure lurks in every corner. But all seems peaceful in the cozy hobbit-hole of Bilbo Baggins. Hobbits are tiny humanlike creatures that live in a sleepy country called the Shire. Bilbo Baggins prefers peace and quiet over adventure, so he isn't exactly pleased when a wizard named Gandalf offers a quest to him. But little does he know that he will be thrust headfirst into the most dangerous adventure that he will ever have.

I loved this book because I was able to understand the character, and the story kept me hooked the whole way through. There were lots of thrills and I stayed on the edge of my seat the whole time!

The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary

Do you like talking mice and motorcycles? This adventure begins when an unsuspecting boy meets a mouse and their lives are turned upside down. Be touched by their care for each other. Enjoy the thrill as Ralph speeds down the halls on many exciting adventures. Will Ralph escape the sheets or be eaten by an owl? Will he be able to save Keith?

We enjoyed this story because it is funny, exciting, and full of adventure. We know you will enjoy reading it as well!

A Dog's Life by Ann M. Martin

A Dog's Life is a story about a stray dog born in a shed with her brother. The siblings must fend for themselves until someone takes them in. Unfortunately, they soon were thrown out again. The dogs get separated after one of them is taken away. Squirrel (the girl) wanders around many towns with her new friend, Moon. Read A Dog's Life to find out what happens next.

I liked A Dog's Life because it was a sad and happy story that made me keep on reading the book.