Betsy Byars
2) Tornado
Author
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
As they wait out a tornado in their storm cellar, a family listens to their farmhand tell stories about the dog that was blown into his life by another tornado when he was a boy.
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
At the first annual meeting of WOOF--Words of Our Friends--assorted dogs preserve their heritage by sharing tales of canines throughout history, including Abu, who ruled all of Egypt except for one pesky cat, and Zippy, who simply must find the squeaky toy.
4) The SOS file
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The students in Mr. Magro's class submit stories for the SOS file about their biggest emergencies, and then they read them aloud for extra credit.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
When Sammy must spend weeks alone with his grandfather, he learns that the old man isn’t quite as boring as he thought . . .When his parents leave for Detroit, Sammy is left alone with his out-of-touch grandfather in a dull, creaky house. All Sammy wants to do is run away to rejoin his folks. But Grandpa’s world holds a few surprises, including a majestic crane found in the woods with a broken wing. Sammy finds himself seeing his grandfather’s...
8) Little Horse
Author
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Little Horse falls into the stream and is swept away into a dangerous adventure and a new life.
10) My dog, my hero
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
A panel of three judges has to decide which dog out of eight finalists deserves to win the title of My Hero.