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DONOVAN'S DOUBLE TROUBLE

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
DeGross
Author's First Name: 
Monalisa
Illustrator's First Name: 
Amy
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Bates
Publisher: 
Amistad
Publication Date: 
2008

Firm friendships and a supportive family help Donavan face two big hurdles in fourth grade: understanding math and adjusting to his injured uncle's return from war.

CHICKEN FEATHERS

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Cowley
Author's First Name: 
Joy
Illustrator's First Name: 
David W.
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Elliott
Publisher: 
Philomel
Publication Date: 
2008

A talking chicken, a thieving fox, a new baby, and a 10-year-old boy star in this bucolic romp enlivened by agreeable old-fashioned pencil drawings that convey Josh's concern and affection for his world.

MASTERPIECE

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Broach
Author's First Name: 
Elise
Illustrator's First Name: 
Kelly
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Murphy
Publisher: 
Christy Ottaviano
Publication Date: 
2008

Marvin is an artist first and a beetle second. Will James' parents discover who actually drew the beautiful pictures they credit to James? This challenging, quick-paced mystery features a museum heist, a double-crossing art curator, and a little bit of history.

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