New Releases by Karen Pokras Toz

Hey New York! Are you ready for Nate Rocks? Fifth grader Nathan Rockledge has been counting down the days-and meals-until his class trip to New York City. Now that the big event is finally here, he can barely stand the excitement. After all, isn't this what being a fifth grader is all about? Oh sure, his Mom is one of the chaperones, his annoying sister Abby is tagging along, and that know-it-all classmate, Lisa, will be there as well. However, none of that matters. Not when he'll be with his best friends, Tommy and Sam. While seeing the sights, his teacher wants his class to take notes, but Nathan has other ideas. With paper and pencil in hand, Nathan prefers to doodle, transforming himself into Nate Rocks, boy hero. Amid ninja pigeons to fend off, aliens to attack, and the baseball game of the century to save, will Nate Rocks be able to save the day one more time?

Nate Rocks Is At It Again . . . According to Nathan Rockledge, fifth grade has plenty of perks. Oh sure, there's more work and that know-it-all, Lisa Crane, is still around - but, there's a lot to look forward to as well: a laser tag birthday party, baseball at recess, and even a cool Halloween dance. Of course, all of that means nothing without the biggest perk of all . . . the class trip to New York City in the spring. If Nathan's class can raise enough money to go, that is. Give Nathan paper and a pencil and watch as his imagination turns him into Nate Rocks, hero and fifth grade super star. With adventures abound, Nate saves the day time and again. But will Nate be able to save the fifth grade trip? Join Nathan, his hilarious family, and his friends, as he rocks the school in another fun Nate Rocks adventure.

From the Award Winning Author of Millicent Marie is Not My Name Ballet and baking pies - these are two of twelve year old Georgie Harris' favorite things. When her parents decide to move closer to her grandmother's nursing home, Georgie quickly learns the bad news: dance lessons are too expensive in this new town. Georgie spends most of her time baking pies to bring to her grandmother at the Willow Lakes Nursing Home. There she meets Eve, who inspires Georgie with stories of having danced with a world famous Russian ballerina many years ago. As Georgie and Eve's friendship evolves, their tales intertwine in this feel good story showing dreams really can come true.

"When Millie's younger brother finds her diary on her computer, he decides to publish it as a blog for the entire world to see....in the mist of all the mayhem, Millie/Amanda discovers she is suddenly Springside Elementary's most sought after sixth-grade mystery gossip and advice columnist"--P. [4] of cover.

With fourth grade finally winding down, 10-year-old Nathan is looking forward to a fun and relaxing summer at home with friends. That is, until his mom decides that he has to go to overnight camp with his annoying older sister. When his best friend, Tommy, decides to tag along, Nathan thinks maybe his summer won't be so bad. Amongst color war competitions, a flaky counselor, and a bully named "No-neck," Nathan turns to his trusty sketchpad, transforming himself into Nate Rocks. His speedboat ready for action, Nate saves the day time and again from the perils of floods, snakes, ghosts and even the most wanted criminals.

Life as a fourth-grader can be a challenge for ten-year-old Nathan Rockledge as he copes with school, family, and friends-- but with sketchpad in hand, Nate navigates these perils to emerge as Nate Rocks, whose quirky and imaginative adventures come to life.