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Gr 2-4 This third book in the series will appeal to readers who are almost ready for full chapter books. Ike and his friend Buzzy want to build a tree house in a willow in an open field but can't seem to agree on any aspect of the project, so they go home angry with one another. Ike then de...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Threat of a tornado provides structure and suspense to the first of these two finely tuned chapter books about big brother Ike and younger sister Mem, first met in The Bird Shadow. For two nights running, Ike keeps himself awake watching old movies on TV, just in case a tornado comes and he has to wake the family. Not only does he nod off in school, prompting a trip to the doctor, but by the time the tornado does hit, on the third night, Ike is fast asleep. Jennings gets much mo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More