Helen Plum Library

A misfit girl and her brother attend summer camp, where they struggle with primitive plumbing, snobby tentmates, and boys-versus-girls competitions

In the mid-1970s Sunny Lewin is back, star of her personal show, facing the prospect of Middle School, and dealing with the problems of her somewhat dysfunctional family--in particular her older brother, Dale, who has been sent off to a military academy because of his delinquent behavior

"March Hare wants to be the fastest and furriest racecar driver around. But first, this rabbit racer will have to prove his skill at the speedway, on the streets, and in the desert. With pedal-to-the-metal illustrations and full-throttle action, March is sure to be a winner!"--Page facing t.p

When his little sister is kidnapped for her magical powers, Bucky Orson goes on a strange journey to find her, uncovering his town's painful history and a conspiracy that will change it forever

"Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily heads back into the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's loyal followers, where she learns his darkest secrets. The stakes, for both Emily and Navin, are higher than ever" --

J the tadpole is ready for a relaxing weekend morning in Lilypad City, but his big sister, K, has other plans--an epic road trip in a car of her own design

With a refreshing blend of humor and truth, FoxTrot reminds us that while a family might seem normal on the outside, there could be a perpetually hungry pet iguana on the inside. 2007 Reuben winner Bill Amend delivers the hilarious, the cool, and the hilariously uncool, all wrapped up in Some Clever Title, the 42nd FoxTrot book. --Publisher

"After a surprise attack at sea, Cucumber finds himself in the Ripple Kingdom, home to white sand, blue waves--oh yeah, and the giant, terrible squid monster holding Almond and Sir Carrot captive. Can our so-called 'legendary hero' rescue his companions from the nefarious Splashmaster? Nah, probably not"--

When Jacob is born, Samantha is excited to have a little brother, but Jacob quickly grows into a loud, chaotic, and seemingly unstoppable force. His diagnosis with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is shared by millions of kids, so why does Samantha's unruly homelife feel so uniquely difficult? As Samantha struggles to understand and survive Jacob's daily shenanigans, shared moments of lighthearted fun remind her of the value of loving...

"Fitz and Cleo are and feeling artistic! Siblings (the closest), ghosts (the friendliest), best friends (the tightest), cat owners (Mister Boo approves!), and now bandmates (only the gnarliest!), these two know how to keep spirits high and the good times rolling!"--Back cover