Lily’s Choice O-P Leveled Book Set 1

The Case of the Smiling Shark by P.J. McMahon, Leveled Books O-P

This, the second in the Freaky Joe Club series finds Conor, Timmy and Jack diving into their latest case. They have to find out who wants to keep the Ships Cove swim team from winning the charity swim-a-thon. Could it be the Sylvan Glen Sharks? And see if you can answer the burning question that left us hanging in book #1, Who is Freaky Joe?

Stella Batts: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow by Courtney Sheinmel, Leveled Books O-P

"One of the best things about having parents who own a candy store is getting to be an official Batts Confections Taste-Tester. When her dad brings home Magical Glow-in-the-Dark Chewing Gum, Stella can't wait to try it out. . . except the only thing the gum brings Stella is a lot of bad luck." She falls asleep chewing gum, and wakes up with a wad of gum stuck in her hair. Things go downhill from there. Kids love this resilient young heroine, and her authentic voice. This is the second book in a very entertaining series.

The Turtle by Cynthia Rylant, Leveled Books O-P

A thick fog has found its way up north to the lighthouse family, surrounding the cliffs and waters below. Always ready to lend a hand, the lighthouse siblings Whistler and Lila help Seabold guide small ships to land. As they overlook the foggy waters, they hear a distant voice echoing from the rocks below. Who could it be?

Me Oh Maya, A Time Warp Trio Book by Jon Scieszka, Leveled Books O-P

The on-going saga of the Time Warp Trio and their travels back and forth in time at the most unfortunate moments. This time the end up on an ancient Mayan sport court. As usual they must figure out how to get out of the bind they're in and find the magic book to return home. An enjoyable series for readers starting to feel confident reading on their own. The storyline will hook kids in. The humor and well-written dialogue will keep them reading. For more in this series search 'Time Warp Trio'.

The Mystery of Mr. Nice by Bruce Hale Most folks know him as the best lizard detective at Emerson Hicky Elementary, but it's not all knuckles and know-how with Chet Gecko. He's also got his artistic side. If it wasn't for his art, he might never have been sent to Principal Zero's office, where he stumbled onto the mystery of Mr. Nice. Because whatever you can say about Principal Zero, one thing is certain: He is not nice. Until now. Chet knows something is wrong with this picture, and he's just the gecko to solve this mystery. After all, who do you think put the art in smart aleck?