Fiction Books

Digby O'Day in the Fast Lane, Hughes, Shirley ISBN: 9780763673697

Hang on to the wheel for the first of three adventures from a dynamic mother-daughter pair, beloved author Shirley Hughes and talented illustrator Clara Vulliamy. Digby O'Day and Percy are best friends. This daring canine duo can find adventure anywhere even entering an All-Day Race Digby is sure he can win, especially with Percy as his co-driver. But when the race starts and Digby and Percy are quickly left in the dust, it seems like they don't stand a chance. They meet peril after peril, a car that breaks down (and slides back to the edge of a cliff ), a near miss with an oncoming train, and worst of all, Digby's archenemy, Lou Ella, who is also in the race and will stop at nothing to win. In a day full of twists, turns, thrills, and surprises, anything can happen. Who will come out ahead? And will Lou Ella get her comeuppance?

Henry and Ribsy, Cleary, Beverly ISBN: 9780812427394

At last, Henry Huggins's father has promised to take him fishing, on one condition. Henry's dog, Ribsy, has been in all sorts of trouble lately, from running off with the neighbor's barbecue roast to stealing a policeman's lunch. To go on the fishing trip, Henry must keep Ribsy out of trouble -- no chasing cats, no digging up lawns...and no getting anywhere near little Ramona Quimby, the pest of Klickitat Street.

Noni Is Nervous, Hartt-Sussman, Heather ISBN: 9781770493230

A unique hardcover picture book for two to five year old's, this is the story of a lovely little girl who is nervous about many things. Noni finds a way to control her nerves and work through her anxiety, making life much more bearable for everyone Noni is nervous about playdates, and global warming, and most of all, about the first day of school. Her parents are worried too, and even her brother is a little wary. But Noni finds a friend, someone a little more outgoing than herself, and discovers that through friendship, she can belong and succeed in a world that once filled her with dread. The story is a universal one about the power of friendship and belonging, delightfully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Genevieve Cote.

Sarsaparilla Sue and the Sassmouth, Barnett, Julie L. ISBN: 9781936688869

Sarsaparilla Sue is not your ordinary girl. She's smart, mannerly and thoughtful. So it's not terribly surprising that Sarsaparilla is also an amateur scientist in her room-in her spare time. But what comes out of her mouth after one of her experiments surprises everyone Her snarky retorts and seemingly selfish sassing are out of control and she intends to find out why And she had better hurry It's back to the science books for Sarsaparilla, where she is destined to meet none other than the Sassmouth