On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can't have it without giving something in return: the promise, which is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl's life--and a chance to change the world, for good.

After a prank gone horribly wrong-- and accidentally burning down a bowling alley with his cousin and best friend, Charlie-- Moses is sentenced to "volunteer" as a camp counselor. He needs to prove to the authorities-- and to himself-- that he isn't a worthless jerk who belongs in jail. But tragedy seems to follow Moses wherever he goes, and this time it might just stop him in his tracks. -- adapted from jacket

Cassandra has a gift. Animals can show her what they're thinking. And she's done keeping her talent a secret. In the first volume of the Cassandra: Animal Psychic series, Cassandra sets out to help pets and their people. The trouble is, other parts of Cassandra's life are changing too. Her mom has a boyfriend she really likes, but his daughter can't stand Cassandra. And Cassandra's best friend is about to leave town. Not even her trusty dog Miss Dolly...