1. Because of Winn-Dixie By Kate DiCamillo With Winn-Dixie, a loveable stray dog, at her side, ten-year-old Kate makes new friends and realizes there is much in her life to be thankful for. She even helps her father see the bright side of their lives. FShelf DiC72

2. The Kite Fliers By Linda Sue Park The Kite Fliers is set in Korea about two brothers who are each good at different things. Can they work together to win the New Year Kite Competition? FShelf Par77

3. Lizard Meets Ivana the Terrible By C. Anne Scott Lizzie hates the idea of being the new girl. When she gets paired up with Ivana, an unusual girl with crazy hair, she thinks things can’t get any worse. Could it be things get better with a new friendship? FShelf Sco79

4. Frindle By Andrew Clements Two boys annoy their teacher when they decide the word pen is just not good enough anymore. To them, a pen becomes a frindle. Imagine their surprise when frindle becomes a word around town. FShelf Cle71