In Tails of Spring Break, the sequel to Turkey Monster Thanksgiving, Katie's pet-sitting business gets crazy and brings her a surprising new friend.  Taking care of lonely pets -- now, how hard could THAT be?  

Albert Whitman & Co., 2005, $14.95

School Library Journal says: "A quick and light story, fun to read.  The action never lags."

childrenslit.com says:  Katie and Claire first clashed in Turkey Monster Thanksgiving.  That was a great read and this one is even better.  

In Turkey Monster Thanksgiving, when her perfectionist classmate and neighbor plans a fancy Thanksgiving dinner, Katie begins to wonder if the relaxed day she, her father, and her messy little brother usually enjoy means they are not a "real" family.   Nominee for the 2006 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award .    

School Library Journal: "Deft touches of humor.   Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books: "Vivid characters, authentic dialogue, a likeable, accessible story."

>Albert Whitman & Co.,2003.  $13.95

OTHER BOOKS:

Sister in the Shadow, Atheneum, 1986. Grades 4-8.

Blue Denim Blues, Atheneum, 1984. Grades 4-8.

You can order the top two books from any bookstore or from the internet. For the others, e-mail me .