Frank Carlson Library

Rick becomes friends with the popular new boy, Jake Garrett, football player and host of superlative parties, and in the process discovers the true nature of his schoolmates and uncovers the mystery of Jake's past.

"Hazel doesn't like to make waves. Middle school is hard enough without causing more trouble, right? She's happy just eating lunch in the library with her BFF, writing secret haikus, and taking care of an adorable rescue tortoise. But then Hazel discovers a list that rates the girls at her middle school based on their looks -- started by her best friend's older brother. She knows she has to do something, and she can't do it alone. The wave she'll...

"Ollie the Obedient Ostrich's experience demonstrates that it pays to follow rules and obey laws. When some of the AlphaPets tease him for being a 'goody-two-shoes', Ollie fells embarrassed and decides to change his ways. He flaunts several health and safety rules with disastrous results. In the end, all the AlphaPets realize just how important rules can be."--Prelim.

"Philomena needs new glasses. Her sister Audrey wants some, too. Pretty soon, Nora Jane is feeling the pressure to get a pair of specs, as well. The one-upmanship escalates from there with the three sisters learning that not everyone needs the same things"--