Vernick, Audrey

Twelve-year-old Casey lives with his father and grandfather at their family-run umpire school, and as he deals with middle school and his mother's unwelcome return, he stumbles on a sensational story that has him questioning his dream of becoming a journalist.

Twelve-year-old Casey lives with his father and grandfather at their family-run umpire school, and as he deals with middle school and his mother's unwelcome return, he stumbles on a sensational story that has him questioning his dream of becoming a journalist.

Presents advice for budding rock stars, including how to strum an air guitar, how to sneer, and how to sign autographs.

After waiting for her baby brother to arrive, and then waiting for him to learn to talk, Hazel is disappointed in his first word.

Vinnie, a "crazy-happy" dog, finds a most unlikely companion when visiting a nature preserve.

Vinnie, a "crazy-happy" dog, finds a most unlikely companion when he gets lost and winds up in a nature preserve.

Although kindergarten provides unique challenges for a young buffalo, one who follows the rules and tries his best will get along fine.

After her parents separate and her relationship with her best friend begins to fall apart, Marley desperately tries to hold onto everything she loves. She seems to be having little success, but when a beautiful boy enters the picture, Marley may have found just what she needs to embrace the present and look toward the future.

Shares the story of the Acerras and their sixteen children, who had enough members to fill every position on a baseball team.

The story of Effa Manley, the first woman to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame.