Mrs. Malecha Reads!

 by Shakirah Bourne Genre:  Fantasy Josephine and her father have been figuring out life on their own ever since her mother died.  She is desperate to make the school's cricket team because she thinks it will bring some happiness back to her father.  But tryouts go badly and now a beautiful woman has shown up who seems to hold a strong power over her father.  Josephine has never liked the idea of her father finding someone new, but this new girlfriend seems to be up to something.  Josephine is determined to figure out the mystery and make sure she and her father live happily ever after.

 by Sam Hay Genre:  Fantasy All Evie wants to do is to be able to spend more time with her parents by helping them out in their new diner.  But every time she tries to help, she ends up making a mess or causing a problem.  The diner has to look its best so that when the judge for the best cafe in Lime Bay comes, they will win first place and give their business a boost.  When Evie makes a wish, 3 fairy tale princess agents suddenly appear and start to make changes.  They had a hard time listening to Evie so the changes that they want to make are not necessarily the changes Evie wants.  Can Evie get rid of the agents in time for their diner to be judged?

 by Naomi Schihab Nye Genre:  Realistic Fiction Aref is discovering all kinds of things about his new home in the United States.  He is nervous about how different life is, but he is happy that he can be with both his mother and father again.  Aref is making new friends and getting to know his new state of Michigan and is especially excited about seeing his first snowfall and his parents have promised that they will get him a pet - a turtle, his favorite animal.  As life in the United States starts to feel more comfortable, Aref realizes that things would be perfect, if only his grandfather, Sidi, would have the courage to come and visit so that Aref could show him all of the things he is learning about his new country.  Will Aref be able to convince Sidi to come for a visit?