Fiction Reviews: 5 to 12

The Case of the Cat with the Missing Ear: From the notebooks of Edward R. Smithf

The Case of the Cat with the Missing Ear: From the notebooks of Edward R. Smithf

Scott Emerson
Illustrator:  Viv Mullett 
Fiction
For ages 8 to 12
Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2011   ISBN: 978-0689876158
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A Bride for Anna's Papa: A story of Finnish Immigration

A Bride for Anna's Papa: A story of Finnish Immigration

Isabel R. Marvin
Historical Fiction
For ages 8 to 12
Milkweed Editions, 2004   ISBN: 978-1571316509
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The Cobble Street Cousins: A Little Shopping

The Cobble Street Cousins: A Little Shopping

Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator:   Wendy Anderson Halperin 
Fiction  Series
For ages 7 to 9
Simon and Schuster, 2000   ISBN: 978-0689817090
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish

Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish

Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator:  Arthur Howard 
Fiction  Series
For ages 6 to 9
HMH Books for Young Readers, 2006   ISBN: 978-0152054434
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Heroes Don't Run

Heroes Don't Run

Harry Mazer
Historical Fiction  Series
For ages 9 to 12
Simon and Schuster, 2009   ISBN: 978-1416933946
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The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate

The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate

Jacqueline Kelly
Fiction
For ages 9 to 12
Henry Holt, 2015   ISBN: 978-0805097443
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Cody and the Fountain of Happiness

Cody and the Fountain of Happiness

Tricia Springstubb
Illustrator:  Eliza Wheeler 
Fiction
For ages 8 to 10
Candlewick Press, 2015   ISBN: 978-0763658571
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Below

Below

Meg McKinlay
Fiction
For ages 9 to 12
Candlewick Press, 2013   ISBN: 978-0763661267
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Adventures with Waffles

Adventures with Waffles

Maria Parr
Illustrator:  Kate Forrester 
Fiction
For ages 8 to 10
Candlewick Press, 2015   ISBN: 978-0763672812
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Half a Chance

Half a Chance

Cynthia Lord
Fiction
For ages 9 to 12
Scholastic Press, 2016   ISBN: 978-0545035347
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Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question

Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question

Martha Freeman
Fiction
For ages 9 to 12
Simon and Schuster, 2017   ISBN: 978-1481472647
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Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie

Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie

Julie Sternberg
Illustrator:  Matthew Cordell 
Fiction
For ages 5 to 7
Amulet Books, 2011   ISBN: 978-0810984240
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Edward's Eyes

Edward's Eyes

Patricia MacLachlan
Fiction
For ages 9 to 12
Simon and Schuster, 2009   ISBN: 978-1416927440
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The Trouble with Jeremy Chance (Historical Fiction for Young Readers)

The Trouble with Jeremy Chance (Historical Fiction for Young Readers)

George Harrar
Historical Fiction
For ages 9 to 12
Milkweed Editions, 2007   ISBN: 978-1571316691
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train

Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train

Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator:  Arthur Howard 
Fiction  Series
For ages 6 to 8
HMH Books for Young Readers, 2000   ISBN: 978-0152023898
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