The Truth about Rats, Rules & Seventh Grade (ages 8-12)
My dad is allergic to animals, so the most exciting pet we ever had was a goldfish. I loved dogs though, and used to try to make friends with every stray in the alley.
*Parent's Choice Gold Medal
*Best Books, Center for Children's Books
Holding at Third (ages 10-14)
I grew up playing baseball. Our school had a great cinder playground with a chain-link fence that marked the end of centerfield and the beginning of the railroad tracks. Our principal sternly forbid us to retrieve balls hit over the fence—but of course we’d post a look–out and boost somebody over the fence everytime.
*CBC/IRA Children's Choice
*Bank Street College Best Books
The Dragons of Spratt, Ohio (ages 8-12)
This book is set in one of my favorite places, the International Center for the Preservation of Wildlife. I was so happy when it was translated into Chinese. Two fabulous dragon covers! I must be the luckiest writer ever.
*Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice
*Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice
