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Nory Ryan's Song

by Giff, Patricia Reilly

When a terrible blight attacks Ireland's potato crop in 1845, twelve-year-old Nory Ryan's courage and ingenuity help her family and neighbors survive.

Mary Moon Is Missing

by Giff, Patricia Reilly & Cravath, Lynne Woodcock

Assisted by her cat Max and her friend Cash, Minnie tries to find Mary Moon, a valuable racing pigeon that has disappeared just before a big race.

Kidnap at the Catfish Caf_

by Giff, Patricia Reilly & Avril, Lynne

Fledgling detective Minnie rescues a cat from the back of a moving truck. Witty story with standout characters. 7 yrs+

Lily's Crossing

by Giff, Patricia Reilly

During a summer spent at Rockaway Beach in 1944, Lily's friendship with a young Hungarian refugee causes her to see the war and her own world differently.

Show Time at the Polk Street School

Plays You Can Do Yourself or in the Classroom

by Giff, Patricia Reilly & Sims, Blanche

Three plays featuring the students in Ms. Rooney's class: "The Candy Corn Contest," "The Secret at Polk Street School," and "Fancy Feet."

The Powder Puff Puzzle (Polka Dot Private Eye)

by Giff, Patricia Reilly

Dawn Bosco freezes in horror as her cat Powder Puff jumps out of her arms and into a car. Before Dawn can stop it, the car drives away. Poor Powder Puff!This i...

Laura Ingalls Wilder

growing up in the little house

by Giff, Patricia Reilly & McKeating, Eileen

A biography of the author of the "Little House" books, including the years of her marriage to Almanzo Wilder.

Love, from the fifth-grade celebrity

by Giff, Patricia Reilly & Morrill, Leslie H.

Casey enjoyed Tracy's company during summer vacation but becomes increasingly jealous of her irrepressible new friend when she joins Casey's fifth-grade class.