Operation Redwood

When Julian Carter-Li becomes ill, he is sent by his school to the office of his wealthy, bullying uncle with whom he lives. There he sees email from a Robin Elder degrading the man for being a moron and world class jerk, and he quickly becomes fascinated with this spirited person. Drawn to both the forest and Robin's, his new friends, family, Julian embarks on a campaign to save the trees, and the children take up residence in the Elder family's tree house. With his friend Danny and Robin, he faces down his uncle to save the forest. Fast paced and full of fun, the story captures the excitement and satisfaction of defeating a large corporation. The resolution reminds readers that everyone, no matter how large or small, can take action on issues that are important to them.–Chris Shoemaker, New York Public Library

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War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

A powerful tale of war, redemption, and a hero's journey.
In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again? ~Amazon

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The Last Leopard, by Lauren St. John

Martine, her grandmother, and her best friend, Ben, are off to Zimbabwe to help her grandmother's friend, Sadie, run a hotel in the Matobo Hills. But when they arrive, Martine realizes that Sadie's got serious trouble. Someone wants to run Sadie off of her land and is willing to stoop to any means necessary. Not only that, but hunters and treasure seekers are overrunning Sadie's property in hopes of capturing Khan - a legendary giant leopard. Can Martine and Ben help Sadie and save Khan before it's too late?

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Ghost Dog Secrets by Peg Kehret

Ghost Dog Secrets, by award-winning author Peg Kehret, deftly weaves ethical dilemmas and contemporary issues such as bullying and animal abuse into a suspenseful story. While rooting for Ra, the abused German shepherd, and the ghost dog, readers will ponder, along with Rusty, the gray areas of right and wrong: Is it ever okay to lie, steal, sneak out at night and keep secrets from one's parents? 

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Welcome!

Welcome to the 2011-2012 Book Companions Book Club! This year we will be reading a variety of books filled with adventure, mystery, humor, history, and a spectrum of emotions. We are very excited to introduce the Book Companions Blog to our Book Club this year. We hope you will use this blog to find information, and connect with one another about the reading. We look forward to a great year of literature and discussion! See you at our first Book Club meeting!