(3) 1-3 Silver Street Farm series. Illustrated by Katharine McEwen. It's a busy time at the city farm: friends Meera, Gemma, and Karl and manager Flora are getting ready for the Christmas Eve grand opening. There are escaped sheep and turkeys to track down, animal thieves to catch, and preparations for the party to complete. Davies introduces some new (human and animal) characters in this lively, easy-to-read, amusingly illustrated follow-up to Welcome to Silver Street Farm.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(3) 1-3 Silver Street Farm series. Illustrated by Katharine McEwen. Friends Meera, Gemma, and Karl want to start a farm. They’ve found the perfect location (an abandoned train station) and acquired some animals--but the city is threatening to demolish the station to build a parking garage. Will the children be able to save the farm? A feel-good start to a new series, with lighthearted pen and watercolor illustrations.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter