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Piper is dead-set on winning the Gypsy Club Pet Show-if only her dog could learn a few tricks!

Every club needs a clubhouse, and Piper Reed isn't going to give up until the Gypsy Club has one!

When a man joins the Navy, his family joins the Navy.

"Justine Eyre''s gentle, expressive voice is well suited to Holt''s quiet story of what it''s like to be the new kid in the neighborhood and the difficulty of dealing with life''s changes." — AudioFile Kimberly Willis Holt explores themes of divorce, acceptance, intergenerational friendship, and the power that comes with noticing in The Lost Boy''s Gift, an insightful middle-grade audiobook.There are places where you want to go and places where you want to leave. There are also places where you want to stay.Nine-year-old Daniel must move across the county with his mom after his parents’ divorce. He’s leaving behind his whole life—everything—and he’s taking a suitcase of anger with him. But Daniel is in for a surprise when he settles into While-a-Way Lane and meets his new neighbors—the Lemonade Girl, the hopscotching mailman, the tiny creatures, and especially Tilda Butter. Tilda knows how to look and listen closely, and it''s that gift that helps Daniel find his way in that curious placed called While-a-Way Lane. This title has Common Core connections.Christy Ottaviano Books

Kimberly Willis Holt''s The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas is a stunning post-9/11 companion to the National Book Award-winner When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.Decades after the Vietnam War and Toby’s life-changing summer with Zachary Beaver, Toby’s daughter Rylee is at a crossroads—her best friend Twig has started pushing her away just as Joe, a new kid from New York, settles into their small town of Antler. Rylee befriends Joe and learns that Joe’s father was a first responder on 9/11. The two unlikely friends soon embark on a project to find Zachary Beaver and hopefully reconnect him with Rylee''s father almost thirty years later.This beautiful middle grade novel is a tribute to friendships—old and new—and explores the challenges of rebuilding what may seem lost or destroyed.Christy Ottaviano Books

Kimberly Willis Holt''s The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas is a stunning post-9/11 companion to the National Book Award-winner When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.Decades after the Vietnam War and Toby’s life-changing summer with Zachary Beaver, Toby’s daughter Rylee is at a crossroads—her best friend Twig has started pushing her away just as Joe, a new kid from New York, settles into their small town of Antler. Rylee befriends Joe and learns that Joe’s father was a first responder on 9/11. The two unlikely friends soon embark on a project to find Zachary Beaver and hopefully reconnect him with Rylee''s father almost thirty years later.This beautiful middle grade novel is a tribute to friendships—old and new—and explores the challenges of rebuilding what may seem lost or destroyed.Christy Ottaviano Books A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company

A powerful new novel from the award-winning author of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.Isabel''s mother died peacefully. At least that''s what Isabel likes to think since no one will talk about the truth. But the truth has a way of revealing itself at night. Ta`Ta sleeps curled up on the floor right where Mama''s body was found. Olivia wets her bed and wakes repeatedly from nightmares, and Frank starts carving his anger into his bedroom wall. It''s up to Isabel to help her family get beyond the pain and loss—to be the keeper of the night. But who will be there for Isabel and help her through to the other side?Set on the lush island of Guam, Kimberly Willis Holt has written a painfully beautiful story about a young woman''s struggle to protect her family after suicide hits home.

A visit to Piper''s grandparents'' ranch means time for exploration and adventure!--in Kimberly Willis Holt''s Piper Reed, Rodeo Star, featuring illustrations by Christine Davenier Piper''s parents are going on vacation to France and not taking the whole family. What rotten luck! Still, Piper always looks on the bright side. The Reed sisters will be visiting their two sets of grandparents in Piney Woods, and Piper is determined to have four adventures. By working in a grocery store, listening to Tori''s scary stories, and lassoing a calf, Piper almost reaches her quota. But sometimes the best adventures are the most unexpected ones.

Tiger Ann Parker wants nothing more than to get out of the rural town of Saitter, Louisiana--far away from her mentally disabled mother, her "slow" father who can''t read an electric bill, and her classmates who taunt her. So when Aunt Dorie Kay asks Tiger to sp the summer with her in Baton Rouge, Tiger can''t wait to go. But before she leaves, the sudden revelation of a dark family secret prompts Tiger to make a decision that will ultimately change her life.Set in the South in the late 1950s, this coming-of-age novel explores a twelve-year-old girl''s struggle to accept her grandmother''s death, her mentally deficient parents, and the changing world around her. It is a novel filled with beautiful language and unforgettable characters, and the importance of family and home.My Louisiana Sky is a 1998 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award Honor Book for Fiction.

Piper is excited to move to a new state and catch up with old friends. But the move doesn''t go as smoothly as she expected: Piper has trouble feeling accepted in her new surroundings. But then she meets Arizona Smiley. Arizona is an avid stamp collector and bowls in a league. Piper is intrigued by Arizona''s originality and before long, she wins Arizona''s affections, and the two become great friends. This move turns out to be the best one yet, and Piper is eager to spread her trademark "Get Off the Bus" catchphrase once again.

Join Piper Reed, a fearless nine-year-old, as she navigates the exciting and unpredictable life of a Navy family in Kimberly Willis Holt''s heartwarming and humorous Piper Reed, Navy Brat.Based on the author''s own childhood experiences, this story follows the spunky middle child, Piper, who has moved more times than she can count. From Texas to Guam, wherever Piper goes, adventure follows, inspired by her active imagination, free-wheeling spirit, and a bit of sister magic. Unlike her older sister, Piper loves being part of a Navy family, and unlike her little sister, Piper is no prodigy genius. Piper is Piper—fearless and full of life. Join her as she embarks on new adventures, faces challenges head-on, and learns valuable lessons about family, friendship, and growing up in a military family.

Previously published as Piper Reed, the Great Gypsy.The Gypsy Club CreedWe are the Gypsies of land and sea.We move from port to port.We make friends wherever we go.And everywhere we go, we let people knowThat we''re the Gypsies of land and sea.Piper''s dad—the Navy Chief—might be gone again, but Piper''s got plenty to keep her busy at home: new neighbors, a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and most important, the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show. Piper is determined to win, but teaching her dog Bruna tricks seems nearly impossible. Bruna is simply un-teachable! Or is she? Join Piper as she embarks on new and exciting adventures!

In Kimberly Willis Holt''s Piper Reed, Campfire Girl, the Reed family is going camping on Halloween, and Piper is determined to make it a holiday to remember. Piper and her family are going camping--nothing could be better. But when Piper finds out that the camping trip falls on Halloween, nothing could be worse! Still, catching fish, roasting marshmallows, and sleeping in a trailer are right up Piper''s alley, even if getting poison ivy is not. Get ready for another terrific adventure starring the ever-spunky, ever-loving Piper Reed.

Piper Reed''s resourcefulness is put to the test when the Gypsy Club needs a new clubhouse in this charming chapter book from award-winning author Kimberly Willis Holt.Piper Reed and her fellow Gypsy Club members are in need of a clubhouse, but raising enough money to buy one is proving to be a challenge. Never one to back down, Piper launches her own party-planning business and lands her first job throwing young Brady''s birthday celebration. With her trademark determination and a little help from family and friends, Piper is sure she can pull it off. But will everything go according to plan on the big day?Join Piper on her latest adventure in Piper Reed, Party Planner, a heartwarming story about ingenuity, friendship, and the power of community. Previously published as Piper Reed Gets a Job, this entertaining tale by Kimberly Willis Holt, featuring delightful illustrations by Christine Davenier, is perfect for young readers who enjoy early chapter books and stories about family.

The lives of four generations of one Louisiana family, woven together by a master storytellerTracing a family''s roots is like taking a journey through the years. In the case of one Louisiana family, that journey can be charted by the books they read and loved. The journey begins in 1939 with Rose, who moves with her mother and siblings from rural Texas to live with their estranged grandfather in the Louisiana bayou. Rose connects with this flavorful community through her love of books and by driving a bookmobile. Two decades later, Merle Henry, Rose''s son, is more passionate about trapping a mink than about reading, although there is a place in his heart for Old Yeller. In 1973, Merle Henry''s daughter, Annabeth, feels torn between reading fairy tales and a crush on a real-life knight in shining armor. And in the present day, Annabeth''s son, Kyle, finds himself in a bind: he hates reading, but the only summer job he can get is at the library.In her people-smart way, Kimberly Willis Holt introduces us to a Louisiana family: touching, lyrical, and always intriguing, their stories reveal the powerful connections between four generations.Part of Me is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.