7 stories about the ups & downs of family life.Squashed in the Middle (Gr. K-2) By Elizabeth Winthrop, illustrated by Pat Cummings Pat Cummings (born July 11 1956) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6-foot-9½ center with an accurate shooting touch, Pat Cummings spent the most productive stretch of his 12-year career with the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks, averaging better . Henry Holt, 2005; 32 pages; $16.95. Everyone assumes they know what Daisy wants until she makes her intentions impossible to ignore. Share this plight of the middle child with fellow "squashed" kids. Bad Baby (Gr. 1-4) By Ross MacDonald. Roaring Brook, 2005; 32 pages; $16.95. Babyzilla wreaks havoc on her brother's world in this humorous look at sibling rivalry sibling rivalry Psychology The intense, emotional competition among siblings–brothers and/or sisters that pits one against the other to obtain parental affection, approval, attention, and love. See Cain complex. Cf Oy child, Sibling relational problem. . Over-the-top art and ironic text allow kids to use humor to vent their feelings. Each Little Bird That Sings (Gr. 3-6) By Deborah Wiles wile n. 1. A stratagem or trick intended to deceive or ensnare. 2. A disarming or seductive manner, device, or procedure: the wiles of a skilled negotiator. 3. Trickery; cunning. . Harcourt, 2005; 272 pages; $16. Comfort Snowberger's family runs a funeral home, but she still finds herself unprepared when she experiences loss. A sensitive exploration of the grieving process. Out of Order (Gr. 4-7) By Betty Hicks. Roaring Brook, 2005; 176 pages; $15.95. When families blend together, the birth order of stepsiblings often changes. This hilarious play-by-play details how innocent mistakes can make for a meltdown. Harry Sue (Gr. 6 and up) By Sue Stauffacher. Knopf, 2005; 304 pages; $15.95. The smart-mouthed daughter of convicted felons tries to survive humiliation and heartache in this bittersweet bittersweet, name for two unrelated plants, belonging to different families, both fall-fruiting woody vines sometimes cultivated for their decorative scarlet berries. tale that reflects the reality of many American children. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My Brother's Keeper Brother's Keeper was a band from Erie, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1994 by members of a number of other local bands, they became the backbone of the Erie hardcore scene. Alongside bands like xDisciplex A.D. (Gr. 6 and up) By Patricia McCormick. Hyperion, 2005; 192 pages; $15.99. In this moving story, Toby valiantly tries to hold his family together when he discovers his brother is into drugs. The Cloud Chamber (Gr. 7 and up) By Joyce Maynard. Atheneum ath·e·nae·um also ath·e·ne·um n. 1. An institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning. 2. A place, such as a library, where printed materials are available for reading. , 2005; 288 pages; $16.95. Nate's family falls apart after his father's suicide attempt, but the real tragedy in this powerful novel is their unwillingness to talk about it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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