Kids Find New Friends in Kane Miller Books for Summer Reading

Anna Hibiscus Series Book 1, Anna Hibiscus Atinuke 978-1-935279-73-0 $5.99 Ages 5-9 Anna Hibiscus lives with her whole family in a wonderful house where there's always somebody to laugh and play with. Warm, loving multi-generational family Daily life in modern Africa Highly acclaimed read aloud or read alone Universal childhood emotions

Jack Russell: Dog Detective Series Book 1, Dog Den Mystery Darrel and Sally Odgers 978-1-933605-94-4 $4.99 Ages 7-10 Follow the adventures of the dogged and intelligent Jack Russell, the dog with a nose for crime! Eleven short, snappy mysteries Clues, maps and "jack facts" Deductive reasoning and logical thinking Humor and wit

Pet Vet Series Book 1, Cranky Paws Darrel and Sally Odgers 978-1-935279-01-3 $4.99 Ages 7-11 Animal Liaison Officer Trump's job at Pet Vet Clinic is to help sick animals. All the patients are interesting, but some more than others! Five engaging and lively animal stories Pet care facts Short sentences, manageable chapters Reluctant reader appeal

The Wickit Chronicles Series Book 1, Ely Plot Joan Lennon 978-1-933605-84-5 $5.99 Ages 7-12 Pip thinks growing up in a medieval abbey, surrounded by nothing but monks and hundreds of miles of swamp, is pretty boring. That is, until the day he meets Perfect, a small stone gargoyle who's amazingly alive. Historical fantasy Appealing to both boys and girls Humor, mystery and suspense True picture of medieval life

Extreme Adventures Series Book 1, Crocodile Attack Justin D'Ath 978-1-935279-32-7 $5.99 Ages 8-12 With a talent for attracting danger, Sam Fox is an expert at getting himself into (and out of) the most extreme situations. Courageous young hero Exotic settings Non-stop thrills Six fast-paced stand-alone titles

Chloe & Levesque Mystery Series Book 1, Over the Edge Norah McClintock 978-1-935279-67-9 $5.99 Ages 11+ Teenaged Chloe Yan is adjusting to life in small town, not to mention a new stop dad who happens to be the chief of police! And somehow she keeps finding herself involved in ... murder! Sassy, independent, first-person narrator Engrossing, intricate murder mysteries Authentic characters and relationships A modern "Nancy Drew" for today's 'tweens and teens.