BOOKS by Patricia Reilly Giff

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1	Lily's Crossing more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Lily is looking forward to her upcoming summer vacation at the beach, but then World War II arrives, and everything changes. Her father goes overseas to fight, and Lily is left at home with her bossy grandmother. Her concern for her father's safety is made more difficult by the fact that her best summer friend is moving away, and the only kid in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Pictures of Hollis Woods more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Hollis Woods has run away from almost every foster home she's ever been placed in. When she is sent to live with Josie, a quirky but elderly artist, Hollis wants to stay. But Josie grows more forgetful, and Hollis fears Social Services may take her away and move Josie to a home. Hollis won't let anyone separate them--she's escaped the system ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Nory Ryan's Song more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff As they struggle to stay alive through the Great Potato Famine in Ireland, the three young Ryan sisters fight to keep their family together. Since their mother passed away many years ago and their father had to go to sea, they must rely on each another to survive. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.05! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	December Secrets more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Emily Arrow learns a lesson about friendship when her class participates in a month-long "secret friends" project. Occasional b&w drawings accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Candy Corn Contest more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Richard "The Beast" Best really wants to win the class contest of guessing how many candy corn are in the jar on their teacher's desk. However, before Richard can stop himself, he is opening the jar and eating some of the candy. Will Richard's selfish act ruin the contest for everyone? Occasional b&w illustrations accompany the text. Part of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
6	Maggie's Door more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff This novel set in the 1840s follows the adventures of Nory Ryan who, along with her friend Sean, is immigrating from famine-striken Ireland to her sister's new home in the United States. Told in alternating chapters by both Nory and Sean, this story is based on the author's own family history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Eleven more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff 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 ... see all copies from $4.92! new only from $9.89! \| SVS
8	Fish Face more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Emily Arrow befriends Dawn Tiffanie Bosco, a new student at the Polk Street School. When Emily discovers that Dawn has a very bad habit, she tries to warn her fellow classmates, but no one will believe her. Occasional b&w illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Rat Teeth more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Fifth-grader Cliffie is nicknamed Rat Teeth by his classmates because his two front teeth stick out. To make matters worse, Cliffie must also deal with his parents' divorce and the fact that his strikeout cost his class the win in a school-wide baseball game. Will life ever improve for Cliffie? Occasional b&w illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions
10	Fourth-Grade Celebrity more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Fourth-grader Casey Valentine is tired of being compared with her popular older sister, so she decides to become famous--in her own way. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
11 view cover	Willow Run more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff In this moving companion to the Newbery Honor Book "Lily's Crossing," Meggie Dillon's life has been turned upside down by World War II. Meggie's father announces the family is moving to Willow Run, Michigan, where he'll work nights in a factory building planes that will help fight the enemy in Europe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.67! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	House of Tailors more books like this by P Giff The two-time Newbery Honor winner draws upon her own family history for this new novel. Thirteen-year-old Dina Kirk leaves Germany to join her uncle's family in 1870s Brooklyn. Having worked in her family's dressmaking business, Dina turns her back on sewing. But looking for a job leads her right back to sewing--and to her future. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Look Out, Washington, D.C.! more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff In this entry in the Kids of the Polk Street School series, the class takes a trip to Washington, D.C. B&w illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Richard faces the trials and stigmas of being left back in school. This is the first in a lighthearted series about typical schoolroom situations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Clue at the Zoo more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Dawn is faced with the mystery of a possibly poisonous notebook that she finds in the zoo. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99!
16 view cover	Purple Climbing Days more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff When Mrs. Miller, the meanest substitute teacher at the Polk Street School, discovers that Richard "The Beast" Best is afraid of climbing the ropes for gym class, she orders him to meet her in the gym after school. What could Mrs. Miller have in mind for "The Beast?" Occasional b&w drawings accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.12! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Pickle Puss more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Friends Emily Arrow and Dawn Bosco get into an argument when both of them want to adopt the stray cat they've found. The two decide that whoever reads the most books before the month's end gets to keep the cat. Determined to win the contest, Emily finds herself tempted to cheat. Occasional b&w drawings accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	All about Stacy more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Stacy Arrow tries to decide what to add to her "About Me" collection for her school project. Occasional b&w illustrations accompany the text. This is an entry in the New Kids at the Polk Street School series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.82!
19 view cover	Case of the Cool-Itch Kid more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Dawn is happy to be at summer camp, until her shell mirror and favorite pin disappear. She's forgotten her detective kit, but she decides to investigate anyway. She receives a surprising offer of help, and discovers a new friend. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Spectacular Stone Soup more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff In this entry in the New Kids at the Polk Street School series, Stacy Arrow tries to become a more helpful person. Occasional b&w illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.51! \| SVS
21 view cover	Gift of the Pirate Queen more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Sixth-grader Grace, her mother dead and her only sister ill with diabetes, learns to be brave like the pirate queen Grace O'Malley, whom her Irish cousin says she resembles. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $71.38! \| first editions
22 view cover	Riddle of the Red Purse more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff When amateur detective Dawn Brosco finds a red purse in the school yard, she is surprised when three different people claim ownership. Will Dawn be able to identify the one true owner of the purse? Occasional b&w illustrations accompany the text. Part of the New Kids of the Polk Street School series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| first editions
23 view cover	Shark in School more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Matthew Jackson is dreading the first day of school. He hasn't done the required reading and knows only one of his classmates--his sort of weird female neighbor, J.P. When school starts, Matthew notices that the other kids make fun of J.P., so he quickly drops her despite the fact that she helped him with his summer reading. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $75.02! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Left-Handed Shortstop more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff When a classmate boasts that Walter Moles is a fantastic shortstop, Walter himself is confused--he knows he's a terrible baseball player. Will Walter be able to find his way out of an upcoming school baseball challenge or will he play and risk disappointing his classmates--and embarrassing himself? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $64.11! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Next Year I'll Be Special more books like this by Patricia Reilly Giff Marilyn dreams of next year when she'll be in the second grade class of the delightful Miss Lark, far away from her present teacher the mean Miss Minch. Cartoon-style illustrations accompany Marilyn's predictions for the future which include being selected board washer and door monitor and receiving a Valentine's Day card from every student in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $169.36! \| first editions \| SVS

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