New Releases by Patricia Reilly

Patricia Reilly is the author of Pictures of Hollis Woods (2008), In the Dinosaur's Paw (2008), December Secrets (2008), Lazy Lions, Lucky Lambs (2008), Eleven (2008).

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Pictures of Hollis Woods

release date: Dec 30, 2008
Pictures of Hollis Woods
This Newbery Honor book about a girl who has never known family fighting for her first true home “will leave readers . . . satisfied” (Kirkus Reviews). A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of the Century Hollis Woods is the place where a baby was abandoned is the baby’s name is an artist is now a twelve-year-old girl who’s been in so many foster homes she can hardly remember them all. When Hollis is sent to Josie, an elderly artist who is quirky and affectionate, she wants to stay. But Josie is growing more forgetful every day. If Social Services finds out, they’ll take Hollis away and move Josie into a home. Well, Hollis Woods won’t let anyone separate them. She’s escaped the system before; this time, she’s taking Josie with her. Still, even as she plans her future with Josie, Hollis dreams of the past summer with the Regans, fixing each special moment of her days with them in pictures she’ll never forget. Patricia Reilly Giff captures the yearning for a place to belong in this warmhearted story, which stresses the importance of artistic vision, creativity, and above all, family.

In the Dinosaur's Paw

release date: Dec 24, 2008
In the Dinosaur's Paw
It''s the first day back to school after winter vacation, and Richard Best is off to a bad start. Who ever heard of a January without any snow? And as usual, he has already forgotten something--the ruler Ms. Rooney had told him to bring for dinosaur day. Luckily Richard finds a ruler in his desk--with a dinosaur''s initials--and he''s sure the ruler is special. And then he finds out it has magic powers. All his wishes begin to come true: Snow stars falling, he remembers to do his homework, and the bully Drake Evans gets sick. But now with Drake sick in bed, Richard begins to worry. His only hope is the magic ruler--but it''s gone. What will help him?

December Secrets

release date: Dec 24, 2008
December Secrets
Emily is stuck with crybaby Jill Simon as her "secret Pal" to be kind to for the whole month of December.

Lazy Lions, Lucky Lambs

release date: Dec 24, 2008
Lazy Lions, Lucky Lambs
The children in Ms. Rooney''s room are supposed to be writing about real people, but writing is Beast''s worst subject.

Eleven

release date: Dec 24, 2008
Eleven
Sam is almost 11 when he discovers a locked box in the attic above his grandfather Mack’s room, and a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. There are lots of other words, but Sam has always had trouble reading. He’s desperate to find out who he is, and if his beloved Mack is really his grandfather. At night he’s haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. Who can he trust to help him read the documents that could unravel the mystery? Then he and the new girl, Caroline, are paired up to work on a school project, building a castle in Mack’s woodworking shop. Caroline loves to read, and she can help. But she’s moving soon, and the two must hurry to discover the truth about Sam.

Soccer Song

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Soccer Song
A lively soccer story by the award-winning Patricia Reilly Giff

Willow Run

release date: Feb 13, 2007
Willow Run
Meggie Dillon''s life has been turned upside down by World War II. Meggie''s father has announced that they must help the war effort and move to Willow Run, Michigan, where he''ll work nights in a factory building important war planes that will help fight the enemy in Europe. Willow Run will be the greatest adventure ever, Meggie thinks. There she meets Patches and Harlan, other kids like her from far-off places whose parents have come here to do their part in the war. And there she faces questions about courage, and what it takes to go into battle, like Eddie, and to keep hope alive on the home front.

Fish Face

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Fish Face
Making friends with the new girl in her class is hard for Emily after she replaces Emily as the fastest runner and steals her lucky unicorn.

Maggie's Door

release date: Sep 13, 2005
Maggie's Door
We will dance on the cliffs of Brooklyn. Maggie’s Door is the story of the journey from Ireland to America told by both Nory and her neighbor and friend Sean Red Mallon, two different stories with the same destination—the home of Nory’s sister Maggie, at 416 Smith Street, Brooklyn, America. Patricia Reilly Giff calls upon her long research into Irish history and her great powers as a storyteller in this deeply involving, riveting stand-alone companion novel to Nory Ryan’s Song.

A House of Tailors

release date: Jan 01, 2004
A House of Tailors
When thirteen-year-old Dina emigrates from Germany to America in 1871, her only wish is to return home as soon as she can, but as the months pass and she survives a multitude of hardships living with her uncle and his young wife and baby, she finds herself thinking of Brooklyn as her home.

All the Way Home

release date: Apr 08, 2003
All the Way Home
It’s August 1941, and Brick and Mariel both love the Brooklyn Dodgers. Brick listens to their games on the radio in Windy Hill, in upstate New York, where his family has an apple orchard; Mariel, once a polio patient in the hospital in Windy Hill, lives in Brooklyn near the Dodgers’ home, Ebbets Field. She was adopted by Loretta, a nurse at the hospital, and has never known what happened to her own mother. Someday, somehow, she plans to return to Windy Hill and find out. When a fire destroys their orchard, Brick’s parents must leave the farm to find work. They send him to live in Brooklyn with their friend Loretta, even though Brick knows that their elderly neighbors need his help to pick what’s left of the apples. The only good thing about Brooklyn is seeing the Dodgers play–that, and his friendship with Mariel. Maybe, together, they’ll find a way to return to Windy Hill, save the harvest, and learn the truth about Mariel’s past.

Lily's Crossing

release date: Nov 13, 2001
Lily's Crossing
This “brilliantly told” (New York Times) Newbery Honor Book gives readers a sense of what it was like to be on the American home front while our soldiers were away fighting in World War II. As in past years, Lily will spend the summer in Rockaway, in her family’s summer house by the Atlantic Ocean. But this summer of 1944, World War II has changed everyone’s life. Lily’s best friend, Margaret, has moved to a wartime factory town, and, much worse, Lily’s father is going overseas to the war. There’s no one Lily’s age in Rockaway until the arrival of Albert, a refugee from Hungary with a secret sewn into his coat. Albert has lost most of his family in the war; he’s been through things Lily can’t imagine. But soon they form a special friendship. Now Lily and Albert have secrets to share: They both have told lies, and Lily has told one that may cost Albert his life.

Happy Birthday, Anna, Sorpresa!

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Happy Birthday, Anna, Sorpresa!
Simple Spanish lessons are incorporated into this story about Sarah''s surprise birthday party for Anna.

Kidnap at the Catfish Cafe

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Kidnap at the Catfish Cafe
Assisted by her cat Max, sixth grader Minnie starts up her new detective agency by investigating a kidnapping and a thief who will steal anything, even a hot stove.

A Glass Slipper for Rosie

release date: Jan 01, 1997

Good Dog, Bonita

release date: Jan 01, 1996
Good Dog, Bonita
Attending an art show with artist Senora Sanchez, where she is featured in one of the artist''s paintings, Sarah is dismayed when Senora Sanchez''s dog runs away in the middle of everything, setting off a search through New York City.

Pet Parade

release date: Jan 01, 1996
Pet Parade
Ms. Rooney''s class must decide which of their pets to bring to school for Pet Week.

Ronald Morgan Goes to Camp

release date: Jan 01, 1995
Ronald Morgan Goes to Camp
Ronald Morgan is afraid he won''t get a medal at camp because he''s not especially good at swimming or running or singing, but on Medal Day he discovers what he is really good at.

Look Out, Washington, D.C.!

release date: Jan 01, 1995
Look Out, Washington, D.C.!
Wow! Washinton, D.C.! Ms. Rooney''s whole class gets to go on a two-day trip to the nation''s capital. They''ll see all kinds of great sights--the Washington Monument, the National Air and Space Museum, the zoo, and lots more. But when the day of the trip comes, things don''t turn out right for Emily. She gets stuck with a yucko partner. Not only that, but she''s forgotten something very important. How will she ever have fun on this trip? Luckily, there are plenty of surprises in store for Emily and the rest of the Polk Street Kids that make this trip an unforgettable one. Plus, at the end of the story, there''s a kids'' guide to all the best museums, government buildings, monuments, and other sights in Washington, DC.

The Great Shamrock Disaster

release date: Jan 01, 1993
The Great Shamrock Disaster
When the uniforms borrowed for the St. Patrick''s Day Parade turn out to be too old and too big, Michelle Swoop tries to find a way to save the day for the Lincoln Lions Band.

Monster Rabbit Runs Amuck!

release date: Feb 01, 1991
Monster Rabbit Runs Amuck!
When Beast tries to move the huge rabbit on wheels onto the stage for the spring assembly, it falls over and rolls away. Can he get it back where it belongs in time for the big show?

Wake Up, Emily, It's Mother's Day

release date: Jan 01, 1991
Wake Up, Emily, It's Mother's Day
Emily Arrow needs to think of a good Mother''s Day present to give to her mother.

Matthew Jackson Meets the Wall

release date: Jan 01, 1991
Matthew Jackson Meets the Wall
Matthew''s family move from New York to Ohio is difficult enough as they leave behind good frinds and memories, but the disappearance of their cat and a neighbor boy so tough he''s called the "Wall" add to Matthew''s anxieties.

Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year

release date: Oct 01, 1990
Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year
Ms. Rooney asks her students to make New Year''s resolutions and Emily promises "to do better"--at everything. But can she keep such a challenging resolution?

Ronald Morgan Goes to Bat

release date: Jan 01, 1990
Ronald Morgan Goes to Bat
Although he can''t hit or catch, Ronald Morgan loves to play baseball.

Loretta P. Sweeny, where are You?

release date: Jan 01, 1990
Loretta P. Sweeny, where are You?
Abby Jones and Potsie spend their vacation looking for Cindy, who''s in danger of falling victim to Loretta P. Sweeny on the Fourth of July.

Rat Teeth

release date: Dec 02, 1989
Rat Teeth
Fifth-grader Cliffie feels that nothing has been right in his life since his parents got their divorce and his front teeth began growing out over his lower lip.

Fourth Grade Celebrity

release date: Aug 02, 1989
Fourth Grade Celebrity
Tired of being compared with her popular older sister, Casey decides she will make herself over.

Garbage Juice for Breakfast

release date: Jan 01, 1989
Garbage Juice for Breakfast
Her camp''s treasure hunt gives Dawn Bosco another chance to put on her Polka Dot Private Eye hat and do what she loves best--hunt for clues.

Watch Out! Man-Eating Snake

release date: Jan 01, 1988
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