Annie loves to chat with her big, much older brother, Simon, and involve him in her adventures, such as her practice session as a hairdresser, toppling over in a canoe, and getting stung by a bee. Simon is always there for Annie and forever patient and caring, despite his sister's sometimes annoying characteristics. This story is an excellent easy reader about sibling relationships, featuring four episodes in the lives of Annie and Simon.

Similar authors: Cynthia Rylant

Similar books: Henry and Mudge series

Reviewed by: nrz

Date read: 12/01/2008

ISBN: 0763626880

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Reader Comments
Mr. Patient Simon
Commenter: Kasey, age 7
I really liked Annie and Simon. it reminded me of me and my older brother. I'm like Annie and he's like Simon. We even tried some of the things in the book!

Twelve-year-old Larkin and her friend, Lalo, find a baby in a basket. The baby's unexpected arrival and her family's decision to keep Sophie until her mother's return helps the family deal with a recent, yet unspoken of, loss of their own. A wonderfully written book about the power of words, not just what is said but more importantly what is left unsaid.

Similar books: I See the Moon (C. B. Christansen), Charlotte's Rose (A. E. Cannon)

Awards won: ALA Notable Children's Book

Reviewed by: BK

Date read: 08/10/1995

ISBN: 0385311338

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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and Sad...
Commenter: Matt, age 10
Well... it was a very good book,but really sad during the end. Also it is funny,happy,and adventurous. To read this book you need at least somewhat of knowledge of world war 2.It really helped me!

Darcy Stevens begins having second thoughts about babysitting for the three bratty Foster kids. They are really a handful and on top of that a strange car has started following her. She is smart enough to keep a stranger claiming to be from the gas company out of the house, but there is little she can do when three men break into the Foster house and kidnap her and the three small children. This book contains suspense and excitement as Darcy matches wits with the kidnappers in an attempt to save herself and the Foster kids.

Similar books: What Could Go Wrong? (Willow Davis Roberts), Jennifer the Jerk Is Missing (Carol Gorman), The Kidnappers (Willow Davis Roberts)

Awards won: Mark Twain Award Winner

Reviewed by: BD

Date read: 06/01/1996

ISBN: 0449701778

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Babies
Commenter: Ashley, age 11
It was a funny and exiting book
The Big Escape
Commenter: Lauren, age 12
I really thought this book was good even though a few more detail could have been added. She had her handfuls with the Foster kids but she's a really good multitasker.

Mandy White is a good, quiet girl ... and a target for the bad girls in her school. Mandy is so tired of being bullied that she doesn't even want to go to school. While at home one day, Mandy meets Tanya, who is bigger and tougher than any of the bad girls at school. Tanya is fun and colorful and, best of all, likes to spend time with Mandy. But Mandy's mom is worried about Tanya's wild side ... and Mandy starts to get nervous herself when she gets involved in some of Tanya's more dangerous schemes.

Reviewed by: mph

Date read: 10/23/2004

ISBN: 0385729162

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Shortly after Opal and her father, a preacher, move to Florida. Opal finds a dog at the Winn-Dixie supermarket. A big, ugly, dog she calls Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, her father tells Opal ten things about her missing mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the local librarian, and Gloria Dump, and Otis, who plays the guitar for the animals in his pet shop.

Similar books: Summer of Riley, Missing May, Shiloh

Awards won: 2002 Rebecca Caudill Nominee, 2000 Parent's Choice Winner

Reviewed by: KT

Date read: 9/26/2002

ISBN: 0763607762

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Reader Comments
Prrrrrfect
Commenter: Alana, age 10
This book is pawfect!
Dog-gone Good
Commenter: Emma, age 10
WINN-DIXIE IS A DOG ANY PERSON WOULD LOVE! IF YOU READ THIS BOOK YOU WILL LOVE IT
One of My Favorites
Commenter: Katie, age 11
I really like dogs and the author is a good writer
Windixie the Brave
Commenter: Lauryn, age 10
My favorite part was when Opal was in the market when she found the dog. She was being creative when she named Winn-Dixie Winn-Dixie.
The Best Book
Commenter: Olivia, age 11
this book is just a great story of a girl that really has a wounderful life. when winn dixie comes, well, he just brings her another life filled with friends.
Sweetie Pie's Reaction to Animals Out of Cages
Commenter: Rose, age 8
I like the part when Sweetie Pie Thomas says 'I seen all them animals out of there cages and keeping real still.That man's magic.'
Dog Lovers!
Commenter: Sydney, age 10
If you love dogs, you'll love this, book.