#52 Angels Watching Over Me by Michael Phillips

                                 
Katies life as a pampered, plantation owners daughter was all she had ever known.  Mayme starts out the story.  Her life has been very different. A young Slave girl, she had seen a harder, crueler life.
Both their lives were about to change forever.
First the war came, Katies' Father and Brothers went to it. Her mother had to step into unfamiliar roles to keep the plantation running. Eventually, Katie had to start picking up new tasks too. Eventually, the War came to her.
How these two girls, so different, end up together, working together to save what they have fought for, is an exciting story of bravery, friendship and faith. You will be holding your breath throughout the book as you experience it all along with them.
ASIN: B00B5JKLM2

#51 Three Lives of Tomomi Ishikawa by Benjamin Constable

                                    
This is a book different from any one you may have read before. Suicide, a quest, a strange friendship, all these intertwine into a curiously compelling story. Ben Constable and Tomomi Ishikawa are friends. They enjoy hanging out together, talking, but just friends. Then one day Tomomi slides a note under Ben's door. A strange blend of a suicide note and the beginnings of a treasure hunt. Follow along with Ben as he mourns his friend and finally decides to follow the clues to see where they lead, and maybe figure out why his friend killed herself. From Paris to New York and back again, Ben follows the clues, but begins to suspect that things are not what they seem. I won't spoil the end but you certainly aren't expecting it.
ISBN-13: 978-1451667264

# 50 Billy and the Monster Who Ate All the Easter Eggs by David Chuka

                                 
Billy and his Monster get into some more trouble, even when they are trying hard to be good. Grandma Chocalicious will not be happy when they eat the chocolate Easter Eggs! Even though they waited until Easter Morning (Sort of). Another Billy and Monster book with fun illustrations and even farts! Your early school age kid will find it hilarious!
ASIN: B00C02S3NC

# 49 If You See a Doctor by David Chuka

                                    
This fun little book  combines illustration, photographs and rhyme into a "what do you want to be when you grow up?" book. Simple, good for early school age or some preschoolers. I think my 4 year old Granddaughter would really enjoy it.
ASIN: B00AUMFZQW

#48 Awkward Owl by Shawnda Blake

                                     
Awkward Owl was really, really awkward! The more he thought about it, the more awkward he became.  A little girl finds him (after he crashed into a tree, back-side-up and bottom-side-first) she doesn't call him awkward, she just wants to be sure he's OK. A good story about how not to make fun or bully, but to help!
My 11 year old Granddaughter liked it and I think younger kids would too. Sweet illustrations. A nice little book.
ASIN: B008ZRD4J4

#47 Billy and Monster's New Neighbor Has a Secret by David Chuka

                                           
Billy and his Monster have an encounter with a new neighbor. Misunderstandings ensue, but things get straightened out. A great book for younger school age kids. Complete with farts and burps to delight any seven year old! Even my 11 year old Granddaughter thought it was pretty funny. Cute illustrations and a fun story.
ASIN: B00CJ1OEUA

#46 Grateful Me! By Cherrie Dejolde Bautista

                                     
What a fun rhyming book for school age kids! Bright illustrations, and lots of affirmations to guide youngsters on how to be grateful for what they have. My 11 yr old Granddaughter really liked it and even asked for her own copy! Anything that can teach about being thankful and encourage reading is tops in my book!
ASIN: B00CB15FWO