Erica S. Perl

A young boy explains to the mailman that his family consists of ninety-three members, including his parents, sisters, and an assortment of pets.

Zelly Fried wants a dog more than anything, so at the urging of her grandfather, during the summer before sixth grade she takes care of a "practice dog" made out of an orange juice jug to show her parents that she is ready for the responsibility, even though she is sometimes not entirely sure about the idea.

"Fun, factual information about sharks. from the Truth Or Lie series."--

After getting a job at a vintage clothing shop and quickly bonding with two older girls, fifteen-year-old Veronica finds herself making bad decisions in order to keep their friendship.

The unlikely friendship of Arnold and Louise--a big bear and a chatty chipmunk--is tested when Louise claims to be able to predict the future.

Persuaded by his energetic best friend Louise the chipmunk, sleepy Arnold the bear postpones hibernation to do what Louise calls "fun winter things."

"Arnold wants to celebrate the start of the cozy autumn season indoors. Louise does not. How can they celebrate fell if they're not celebrating together?"--

Arnold, a bear who likes to collect things, reluctantly lends one of his treasures to best friend Louise the chipmunk, who oftens loses things.

"It's Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family's new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. So now they have no menorah, candles, dreidels, or, well, anything! Luckily, their neighbors are happy to help, offering thoughtful and often humorous stand-in items each night. And then, just as Hanukkah is about to end, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea:...