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Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes 
by Anna Kemp
One morning while Daisy was eating breakfast a rhino strolls into the kitchen.  Yes, that's right!  A rhino as big as a bus and as purple as a plum---and also hungry.  So Rhino takes a chomp of Daisy's pancake and goes upstairs, but when Daisy calls out to her mom and dad for help, they, as usual, are too busy to listen.  Meanwhile Rhino makes himself at home, but every time Daisy tries to get her parents' attention, they say, "Can't you see we're busy?"  So Daisy and Rhino become friends; they play and eat together, but Mom and Dad still don't notice...until the pancakes run out.  How can Daisy get her parents' attention and what will happen to Rhino?  A heartwarming story of family and friendship with delightful colored illustrations by Sara Ogilvie for ages 4 to 8.  (Simon & Schuster, $16.99). 
 
 Woof: A Bowser and Birdie Novel 
by Spencer Quinn
If you're 8 to 12 years old, a dog lover, and enjoy a suspenseful mystery, Woof will be a great summer read for you.  When 11-year-old Birdie and her grammy go to the animal shelter to pick out a pet for Birdie's birthday, they come home with Bowser and find that Black Jack, the prize-winning marlin that's been mounted on the wall of Grammy's Louisiana bayou country fish and bait shop since 1945 has been stolen.  Then a rumor comes to light that an old pirate's map for buried treasure was stuffed into Black Jack when it was prepared for hanging.  So begins an adventure for Birdie and Bowser to find Black Jack and the treasure map.  Secrets and old family feuds fill this hilarious story with laughable moments from Bowser's loyal yet rambunctious behavior, adding the small town characters that will take young readers to the very last page.  Humans rarely get dog treats, but this suspense "tail" is one good treat; and told in Bowser's voice with an unsolved ending that makes it looks like there will be more Bowser and Birdie tales to come.  Quinn is also the author of the popular adult Chet and Bernie Mystery Series featuring a detective and his crime-solving canine sidekick.  (Scholastic Press, $16.99).
Off the Page 
by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer
Oliver is a prince literally transported into the real world by Delilah from the pages of her favorite fairy tale.  She wished for a miracle-- a miracle that appeared to be perfect until there were complications.  Oliver must take the place of Edgar as a regular boy, while Edgar agrees to return as Oliver into the pages of Delilah's favorite book, but then the plans turn upside down.  This romantic novel for young adults is filled with humor, adventure, and magical relationships and is a witty commentary about life.  Is there a way for everyone to live happily ever after?  Off the Page can be read as a stand-alone novel or as a companion to this mother-daughter team's first YA novel, Between the Lines.  Ages 12 and up, looking for a fairy tale ending, will find this enjoyable summer reading.  (Delacorte Press, $19.99). 
A Handful of Stars
by Cynthia Lord
10-year-old Lily lives in Maine with her French-Canadian grandparents in an apartment above their general store.  When Lily's blind dog, Lucky, slips from his collar and runs away into the blueberry bogs near the store, Salma Santiago catches Lucky when she feeds him a sandwich from her lunch bag.  Salma's parents are migrants who work the fields during the blueberry-picking season.  The girls' chance meeting forms a friendship when Salma's artistic creativity transforms Lily's summer as they share painting bee houses to sell in order to raise money for Lily's plan to save Lucky's eyesight.  When Salma decides to enter the summer Blueberry Queen pageant, the girls must face truths about friendship and belonging.  The author's theme tackles questions of prejudice and friendship, loss and love.  Ages 8 to 12 will enjoy this tender story about early adolescent needs.(Scholastic Press, $16.99).  
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