Friday, August 28, 2009

Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash, by Wendy VanDraanen




Thirteen-year-old Sammy Keyes lives illegally in the Senior Highrise with her Gram. While sneaking up the fire escape to Gram's apartment, she surprises an old man sneaking down the fire escape. Before the man dies of an apparent heart attack, he begs Sammy to get rid of a large amount of cash he is carrying. She doesn't exactly follow his directions, and becomes involved in another mystery.

Football Genius, by Tim Green


Troy White is a sixth -grader with an unusual gift. He is able to predict upcoming football plays with uncanny accuracy. He gets an opportunity to help his favorite team, the Atlanta Falcons, who are experiencing a losing season. How can he convince the team to recognize his talents? If you love football, you will love this fast-paced book.