A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray

I finished reading this excellent dog story at Long Lake during one of our recent hot days! Ann Martin is an author many upper elementary and middle school students will recognize. She is the author of the 2003 Newbery Honor book, A Corner of the Universe. She also writes the Baby-Sitter's Club books.
In A Dog's Life you meet Squirrel, a stray puppy. This book is her life story, from puppyhood to adulthood. Squirrel remembers her first home - an abandoned shed. After her mother disappears, she and her brother, Bone, leave the safety of their home and venture out into the world. They bravely cross highways with cars whizzing by and scavenge through trash cans for food. Bone is found and taken in by a family, leaving Squirrel to fend for herself.
If you are a dog lover you have to read this book and see what happens to Squirrel!

The Lightning Thief

Are fantasy and mythology your "thing"? If so, you have to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riodan! The Greek gods are alive and well in New York City. Percy (Perseus) Jackson, the main character, is a half-blood. He is the son of Poseidon, the Sea God, and a mortal woman.
As the story begins Percy is kicked out of yet another boarding school. He returns home to New York City for the summer. As he and his mother set out on a beach holiday, they find themselves chased by a strange creature. This "creature" turns out to be the minotaur!! With the help of a boarding school friend, Grover -- who just happens to be a satyr, he escapes to Camp Half-Blood. Here he finds other half-bloods. Read this exciting adventure book. You will meet Hades, Zeus, other assorted Greek heroes, and many MONSTERS!!!!!

The Lightning Thief

Are fantasy and mythology your "thing"? If so, you have to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riodan! The Greek gods are alive and well in New York City. Percy (Perseus) Jackson, the main character, is a half-blood. He is the son of Poseidon, the Sea God, and a mortal woman.
As the story begins Percy is kicked out of yet another boarding school. He returns home to New York City for the summer. As he and his mother set out on a beach holiday, they find themselves chased by a strange creature. This "creature" turns out to be the minotaur!! With the help of a boarding school friend, Grover -- who just happens to be a satyr, he escapes to Camp Half-Blood. Here he finds other half-bloods. Read this exciting adventure book. You will meet Hades, Zeus, other assorted Greek heroes, and many MONSTERS!!!!!