(3) 4-6 Sparkle Spa series. Sisters Aly and Brooke are excited to get an intern for the kids' spa they run--that is, until they find out it's mean girl Suzy. Suzy has some good ideas, but when she hijacks a party she goes too far. This fifth entry has nice continued emphasis on running a business, responsibility, and teamwork as well as dealing with difficult people.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(3) 4-6 Sparkle Spa series. Fifth grader Aly and third grader Brooke open a kids' salon in the back of their mother's nail salon, and it quickly becomes popular (Glitters). In Puppy Tails they hold a successful polish-a-thon to raise money for an animal shelter. The sisters are smart and business-savvy, and this light, creative series focuses on hard work, volunteerism, and family. Pedicure instructions are included. Review covers these Sparkle Spa titles: All That Glitters and Purple Nails and Puppy Tails.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(3) 4-6 Sparkle Spa series. Fifth grader Aly and third grader Brooke open a kids' salon in the back of their mother's nail salon, and it quickly becomes popular (Glitters). In Puppy Tails they hold a successful polish-a-thon to raise money for an animal shelter. The sisters are smart and business-savvy, and this light, creative series focuses on hard work, volunteerism, and family. Pedicure instructions are included. Review covers these Sparkle Spa titles: All That Glitters and Purple Nails and Puppy Tails.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(3) 4-6 Sparkle Spa series. When another nail salon opens near the kids' salon fifth grader Aly and third grader Brooke run, the girls get creative to retain their customers, especially as the Fall Ball approaches (Makeover). Brooke breaks her arm, and Aly finds that managing new employees isn't easy (True Colors). The innovative sisters learn about business rules and partnerships in these breezy installments. Pedicure instructions included. Review covers these Sparkle Spa titles: Makeover Magic and True Colors.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(3) 4-6 Sparkle Spa series. When another nail salon opens near the kids' salon fifth grader Aly and third grader Brooke run, the girls get creative to retain their customers, especially as the Fall Ball approaches (Makeover). Brooke breaks her arm, and Aly finds that managing new employees isn't easy (True Colors). The innovative sisters learn about business rules and partnerships in these breezy installments. Pedicure instructions included. Review covers these Sparkle Spa titles: Makeover Magic and True Colors.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(3) 4-6 Alec Flint, Super Sleuth series. Illustrated by C. B. Canga. Alec's class is studying Christopher Columbus. An exhibit at the local museum would help, but it, and Alec's art teacher, have gone missing. Following in his police officer father's footsteps, Alec and his partner Gina are on the case. Smartly combining a crime drama with some American history, this book succeeds in being both entertaining and informative.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray