Lucky Breaks

Lucky Breaks by Susan Patron with illustrations by Matt Phelan

Lucky makes a new friend, gets stuck in a well, meets up with a wild burro, discards something she didn't know was precious, and discovers the secret of the universe.

Skin Deep

Skin Deep by E. M. Crane
When sixteen-year-old Andrea Anderson begins caring for a sick neighbor's dog, she learns a lot about life, death, pottery, friendship, hope, and love.