Storm Rescue by Laurie Halse Anderson

Sunita and her friends volunteer during the summer at Dr. Mac's veterinarian clinic. When a hurricane dumps heavy rains in their town and flooding occurs, the friends prove their love and dedication to the animals at the clinic. Their resourcefulness and bravery are tested when both doctors are out of the office on calls and an emergency arises. Do they wait for one of the doctors to return to the clinic, or take matters into their own hands to save a cat from a flooded area during an evacuation? You'll enjoy this fast-paced adventure and appreciate the helpful hints at the end of the book about having a pet emergency plan during a natural disaster.

Mary Margaret, Center Stage by Christine Kole MacLean

If you like Judy Moody, you will love this funny character who is constantly getting herself into messes. Mary Margaret is certain that she will get the part of Cinderella in the community play. When the director gives the part to "perfect" Ellie, Mary Margaret can't believe it. She tries to find a way to take over the part herself. Her plans range from secretly trying to infect Ellie with a cold, to trying to convince her that being the star of a play is so nerve-wracking that she just might forget her lines and ruin the play. There are several near disasters during the play. You'll have to read the book to find out how Mary Margaret saves the day.

Zoobreak by Gordon Korman

The kids from Gordon Korman's book Swindle are on another quest to right a wrong. Samantha's capuchin monkey, Cleo, is missing. After a school field trip to a floating zoo, Samantha finds Cleo among the animals aboard. The owner, Mr. Nastase, claims that the monkey's name is Eleanor, and he has a bill of sale to prove it. Samantha is certain that the monkey is Cleo, and is also upset at the horrible conditions in which the animals live. Griffin, who always has a plan, creates "Operation Zoobreak." It's simple. Each of the friends will use their particular talent to help rescue Cleo from the "floating dungeon." Can a group of eleven-year-olds sneak on board and rescue Cleo? Enjoy the humor and excitement as they try to pull off this mission.

Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade, by Henry Winkler

What's a guy to do if he suspects that at the next parent conference his teacher, Ms. Adolf, is going to suggest that Hank be kept back in fourth grade? Hank and his friends hatch a zany plan to keep his parents away from the conference. All he has to do is win a radio contest, the prize being an out of town rock concert on the same day as the parent conference. Can he win the contest? Can he convince his parents to go? Will he remain in fourth grade for another year? Full of fun and humor, the seventh book in the Hank Zipzer series will keep you laughing at Hank's everyday problems and how he copes with them.