Frank Carlson Library

"A hilarious and heartfelt debut novel following three generations of a boisterous family whose simmering tensions boil over when a home aide enters the picture, becoming the calamitous force that will either undo or remake this family--perfect for fans of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Evvie Drake Starts Over. When Kevin Gogarty's irrepressible eighty-three-year-old mother, Millie, is caught shoplifting yet again, he has no choice but to hire a caretaker...

"Claire is a young girl, tough-minded and independent. She isn't afraid to explore her world, which is how she encounters the old hermit Lontar. The crazy old coot is inspired by a supernatural revelation he had many years ago. He believes that if he leaves a cave where he has lived for many years, the world will be invaded by dragons. It is his conviction that he must remain in self-imposed exile until the emergence of a true hero, someone who is...

Isiah y Marco comparten su amor por el béisbol. ¿Quién va a golpear la pelota más lejos? ¿Quién va a golpear la pelota más alto? ¿De quién serála pelota que golpee el granero? A estos primos les gusta bromear y jugar, cuando es el abuelo quien está lanzando. "Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to hit the ball higher? Whose ball will hit the barn? Cousins like to tease and play,...

Bug loves doing nothing. He never gets dressed, or makes his own food, or even goes to school! But when his parents decide to stop doing everything for him, Bug soon discovers that being lazy isn't such a good idea after all... and that becoming independent is fun after all!

The sister of baseball legend Derek Jeter and an emergency-room physician share stories from their personal experiences with tragedy as well as the inspiring stories of more than two dozen people who found the courage to keep going in the aftermath of loss. Everyone has those moments in life when they're truly tested, when they wonder if they have the strength to overcome the challenges before them. Not everyone believes that they have what it takes....

"For thirty years Liz has perfectly played the part of Mrs. Thomas Lightsey, exemplary pastor's wife and mother. But maintaining appearances for the congregation and catering to her demanding husband takes a toll, and she's lost herself in meeting the expectations of others. When Thomas suddenly dies, Liz feels shock, grief, and, to her surprise, the siren song of freedom. Dare she dream of a life to call her own? Despite the resistance of her daughter,...

Hen has spread her wings and can get any job done by herself, but when Fox visits Hen, her friends step in to help without asking -- only to learn a lesson themselves.

"Dylan has an awesome friend. His friend, Poppin' Joe pops and sells popcorn. Poppin' Joe has a very fun job. It's noisy fun! Dylan learns from Poppin' Joe how to do a job you love. By sharing Dylan's story we celebrate his many strengths and abilities, Dylan has Down syndrome. Poppin' Joe has Down syndrome and autism."--Back cover.