The Lost Treasure of Tuckernuck by Emily Fairlie 283 pages 9780062118905

Laurie Madison would much rather change schools to follow her best friend to Hamilton Junior High, but both her parents are Tuckernut alumni. They are passionate Tuckernut supporters -- even though the school is bleeding money and its school board wants to shut it down. Legend has it that the school's founder hid a treasure. Laurie likes a challenge and wants to prevent her nemesis, Calliope from claiming the treasure. She is joined in the search by Bud Wallace, most unpopular student (since his last year's science project on nutrition caused all sweets to be banned on school premises). They have been chosen to be this year's gerbil handlers. They have different reasons to dig into the treasure hunt and  don't really like each other, but they each have unusual strengths that help solve clues strewn about the school.Tuckernuck is not your typical school; the school mascot is a chicken and they wear silly chicken hats at school functions. Light mystery with chuckles along the way.

Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream by Jenny Han 149 pages

Clara Lee is a true believer of the importance of good luck. And luckily, she has a grandpa who is gifted at interpreting dreams. He tells her that her bad nightmare actually means that she will have good luck. She has a fabulous day at school until her luck changes and she finds herself in everyone's bad graces. Her dream is to win the Little Miss Apple Pie pageant. Her classmate tells her that she is unlikely to win because she is hardly all-American. This book will appeal to fans of Judy Moody and Clementine. Clara is a sweet heart.