Susan Troutt

Caleb and Shallow, a heartwarming story for anyone who has ever owned a dog or wanted one, tells of the trusting friendship and unconditional love between a boy and his dog. Shallow prides himself on being the boss, which turns out to be his downfall. Twelve-year-old Caleb, who has persevered through trials of his own, rescues Shallow from near death and nurses him back to health. But Caleb's troubles are just beginning, and they are all because of his new best friend, Shallow.

The Missing Persons List is a gripping story of survival, unforgettable in its content, and compelling in the moral decisions it presents. When thirteen-year-old Devon is dropped off at the wrong bus stop, he finds himself on a strange, lonely road. Call your father, says the driver, but Devons cell phone is dead. He hopes his father will come looking for him, but even if he knew where to look, theres been an accident, and he cant rescue Devon. In the face of hardships and danger, Devon struggles to survive and realizes he must rely upon courage and ingenuity to find his own way home.