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Gr 1–3—Ty's mom always drove him to school and walked him all the way to his classroom, but then his baby sister arrived. Now his oldest sister takes him to school and he has to walk in all by himself. But that's not all that has changed. His best friend, Joseph, is in the hospital, and his friend Lexie seems to prefer playing with Breezie. And worst of all, his mother forgot to pack him a Lunchable for the second-grade field trip to the Georgia Aquarium. When Ty wanders away from his c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This new series features a relatable and well-intentioned second grader who sometimes gets into predicaments, such as when he “accidentally” brings home a baby penguin from the local aquarium. Kids with younger siblings will connect with Ty’s candid descriptions of adjusting to a new baby, especially Teensy Baby Maggie’s frequent crying: “I think she’s faking. I think she likes hogging Mom all to herself.” Ty’s peers are dynamic and believable. For instance, when Ty b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More