The Happy Hackers by Sandy Lanton, illustrated by Peter Dennis is about a boy who uses his computer to set a trap for a thief. The main character is in 8th grade, but it is written at a 4th grade level for "reluctant readers" and ESL students.

Daddy's Chair by Sandy Lanton, illustrated by Shelly Haas, is a tender book, for children ages 4-8, that handles the death of a young parent with great sensitivity, focusing on the theme of remembrance. Little Michael at first denies his father's de

When her parents fought, Emily got so scared, she spilled her milk. Her little brother sat in his high chair, held his hands over his ears, and rocked back and forth. As the fighting continued, Emily hid in her safe spot under the dining room table.