Barrows, Annie.  Ivy and Bean. J Fic Barrows
When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected.

Blume, Judy.  The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo.  JPB B J FIC Blume
Freddy hates being the middle one in the family until he gets a part in the school play.

Bunting, Eve. Reggie. J FIC Bunting
Eight-year old Alex is determined to keep the toy mouse he finds tied to a balloon, even after posters appear asking for its return, but when his dog Patch disappears, Alex discovers what it is like to lose something you love more than anything.

Byars, Betsy Cromer.  Boo's Dinosaur. J Fic Byars
When young Boo is followed home by a dinosaur that only she can see, it causes a bit of trouble for her older brother, Sammy.

Cameron, Ann.   The Stories Julian Tells.  J FIC Cameron
Relates episodes in seven-year-old Julian's life which include getting into trouble with his younger brother Huey, planting a garden, what he did to try to grow taller, losing a tooth, and finding a new friend.

DiCamillo, Kate.  Mercy Watson to the Rescue.  J Fic DiCamillo
When Mr and Mrs. Watson sing Mercy a happy morning song, she feels as warm inside as buttered toast. But when the lights go off, Mercy is so scared she gets in bed with the Watsons.

Fleischman, Sid.  McBroom's Zoo.  J FIC Fleischman
The McBrooms start a zoo with the Sidehill Gouger, Desert Vamooser, Silver-tailed Teakettler, and other rare animals left behind by a passing tornado.

Giff, Patricia Reilly.  The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room.  J PB G
Held back for a year in second grade, Richard can't seem to help getting into trouble, until he gets really interested in reading and helps his class in a special way.

Greene, Stephanie.  Moose crossing. J Fic Greene
Moose is excited when the sign "Moose Crossing" is put up, but he finds that tourists and fans can be exhausting.

Greenwood, Pamela D.  What About My Goldfish?  J FIC Greenwood
Jamie worries about moving to another city, but with the help of his dog and pet goldfish, he adjusts to his new home.

Hallem, J.   The Super Electrics . J Fic Hallem
A group of friends forms a basketball team, coached by one of their mothers, but when they become frustrated over losing every game they play, one girl decides to cheat.

Haas,  Jessie. Jigsaw Pony.  J FIC Haas
Twins Kiera and Fran have never agreed on anything but when their dream comes true and their father surprises them with a pony, they must learn to work together to care for their new pet.

Hurwitz, Johanna.  Busybody Nora.  J FIC Hurwitz
Relates the adventures of an inquisitive little girl who lives in a large apartment building in New York with her parents and little brother Teddy.

Jacobson, Jennifer Richard.  Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle.   J FIC Jacobson
Andy Shane hates school, mainly because of a tattletale know-it-all named Dolores Starbuckle, but Granny Webb, who has taken care of him all his life, joins him in class one day and helps him solve the problem.

Kerrin, Jessica Scott.  Martin Bridge sound the alarm! J Fic Kerrin
Martin's back in two more stories. He gets a new babysitter and learns that dancing isn't all bad. In the second story, Martin and his friend Stuart find themselves locked in a toy store with no way out.

Kline, Suzy.  Horrible Harry and the Green Slime.  J FIC Kline
Follows the school activities of second-graders, Harry and Doug, as they participate in a secret mission to celebrate "Charlotte's Web," learn how to make green slime, and put on a skit warning about the dangers of smoking.

Lord, Beman.  The Perfect Pitch. J FIC Lord
A Little League baseball player who has trouble controlling his pitches meets an unusual man in the woods who gives him some magical help.

O'Neill, Catharine.   Annie and Simon. J Fic O'Neill
Recounts four adventures of Annie, her big brother, Simon, and their dog, Hazel.

Peterson, John.  The Littles.  JPB P
The Littles, a family of six-inch high people who live in the walls of an old house, begin to worry when the new residents bring a cat.  Enjoy other title in this series.

Quackenbush, Robert M.  Stage Door to Terror.  J FIC Quackenbush
In Paris to visit an old friend, Miss Mallard becomes involved in one of the most terrifying cases of her career centering around the disappearance of her friend's granddaughter and the long-ago theft of a fabulous jewel.

Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman.  The Pizza Monster.  J FIC Sharmat
Wealthy secret agent Olivia Sharp helps depressed Duncan find a friend.

Ziefert, Harriet.  Worm Day.  J FIC Ziefert
Mr. Rose brings his science class a cooler full of worms so that they can study the animals' characteristics first hand.
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