Bud, Not Buddy
by Christopher Paul Curtis

Follow along with the adventures of Bud, a motherless boy searching for his father. Set during the Great Depression, this book is sure to leave its reader laughing out loud at its lovable main character.
The BFG
by Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Sophie is stolen out of her bedroom window by the BFG, the Big Friendly Giant. Follow them, as they go on many adventures together.
Danger on Midnight River
by Gary Paulsen

Daniel, a young boy taunted by his peers, suddenly finds himself in a situation where he is faced with a decision. After a van accident with his enemies, he must choose between saving himself and helping them too. This story is a page turning adventure!

The Good Dog                                                                                

by Avi

Follow loyal McKinley, a dog, through his many adventures. He takes good care of his human pup, Jack and Jack's family, as well as all of the other dogs in Steamboat Springs. Join McKinley as he meets Lupin, a wolf, who is trying to encourage the dogs to rejoin the wolves and live freely in the wilderness. What will McKinley and the other dogs decide to do?

 
Ramona's World                                                                                       

by Beverly Cleary

Fourth grader, Ramona Quimby, has high hopes for an exciting school year! When she gets to school, however, things don't turn out exactly as she would have liked. She needs to work on her spelling and she has to be in class with perfect Susan. Even at home, she is always worried about being a good role model for her new bay sister. Luckily, Ramona's best friend Daisy is there to make her feel better... even if she does help her get into a jam! If you like funny stories, this is a book for you!

 
Babe and Me

by Dan Gutman

If you are a baseball fan or a history buff, then this is a great book for you! Follow the adventure of Joe Stoshack, a young baseball fan who wants to find out if Babe Ruth really did call his shot in the famous 5th inning of Game Three of the 1932 World Series. What's the best way to find out? Travel back in time using baseball cards of course! Along the way, you will meet famous ball players, hang out with the Great Bambino, and witness some history up close.