Rene H.

Rene H, another powerhouse in the Kids Department, can talk you into reading just about anything. (She has a special affinity for both Patricia Polacco and Sarah Dessen.) Rene is a proud member of a family enthusiastic about playing games, hiking and snorkeling in Hawaii, and cooking together.

Heartbeat (Paperback)

By Sharon Creech

$5.99

ISBN-13: 9780060540241
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: HarperCollins, 10/01/2005

Sharon Creech has done it again! With poignant verse, Creech has skillfully provided the reader with a window into 12-year old Annie's life. We are given an opportunity to share in Annie's thoughts, dreams and doubts as life changes around her. A quick and enjoyable read, Creech makes every word count!
---Rene

Thura's Diary (Hardcover)

By Thura al-Windawi

$15.99

ISBN-13: 9780670058860
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Viking Juvenile, 03/01/2004

Day to day life in wartime Iraq is brought to us in startling clarity through Thura's honest observations and feelings. Thura helps us understand how her life has been influenced, first by Saddam Hussein and then by war. While having to overcome stark conditions, Thura conveys a sense of hope and spirit as she pursues her dreams of an education and opportunity to lead a "normal life."
---Rene

The Dark Hills Divide (Paperback)

By Patrick Carman

$11.95

ISBN-13: 9780974228709
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Amped Radio, Inc., DBA Amped Media, 11/01/2003

Find a quiet corner and lose yourself in Alexa's quest to uncover the secrets in the Land of Elyon. Northwest author Patrick Carman weaves a page-turning tale that has it all: a feisty heroine, intriguing characters, and mysterious clues that keep you guessing until the end. First in the Land of Elyon trilogy, I am eagerly anticipating its sequel.
---Rene

Cold Sassy Tree (Paperback)

By Olive Ann Burns

$16.00

ISBN-13: 9780385312585
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Dial Press Trade Paperback, 06/01/1986

I am so glad I went back and read this book. After the first chapter I became immersed in Will Tuesday's life and family, and the scandal about to set Cold Sassy, Georgia on its ear. With deft storytelling, Olive Ann Burns invites you to experience life in a small southern town at the turn of the century.
---Rene

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