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Whether you’re child is at the beach in need of a book or simply sitting around the house hoping summer never ends, have them pick up one of these books to pass the time.

Big Mouth  

Deborah Halverson 

Young Shermie Thuff is a boy on a mission as he sets out to change the face of competitive eating in this tale about chasing your dreams and the importance of friendship. Although Shermie  can already stomach thirteen hot dogs in one sitting, the current world record is set at 53 3/4 dogs in 12 minutes (held by a guy who weighs only 130 lbs). Enlisting the help of his wrestling friend Gardo, Shermie sets out to slim down and improve his personal record. Yet, when his training schedule starts to take a toll on his relationships with his friends, will Shermie continue to pursue his goal or reevaluate his priorities?

Archibald’s Swiss Cheese Mountain  

Sylvia Lieberman

As most parents can attest, once rules are set, children will constantly attempt to push the boundaries. That’s one lesson Archibald Mouse learns the hard way in this book—the story of a cute mouse getting his first taste of independence as Momma Mouse allows him to venture out of their mouse hole and to the grocery store to forage for food. Archibald mouse soon discovers a towering hunk of cheese and dreams of becoming the King of Swiss Cheese Mountain, but his mother warns him that what seems easy is not always the most desirable. Archibald ignores her advice, finds himself in several predicaments, and ultimately appreciates the wisdom behind Momma’s teachings.

Grk and the Hot Dog Trail 

Joshua Doder

While on vacation in New York City, the Malt family finds themselves caught up in the theft of a Golden Dachshund statue from the American National Museum. And who better to save the day than 12-year-old Tim and his loyal dog Grk? Following both the clues and their stomachs, this dynamic boy and dog duo set out on their own dangerous NYC adventure. A bike chase, a factory break-in and break-out, a band of greedy workers, a Brooklyn actress, a Central Park security guard, and more hot dogs than you can handle all contribute to the discovery of a collection of stolen art and more trouble than Tim and Grk could ever imagine.

Snakehead   

Ann Halam

This winning combination of ancient myth and modern life follows Perseus, the half-mortal teenaged son of Zeus, on his thrilling quest to slay the horrific Medusa. Along the way, he falls desperately in love with Andromeda, a beautiful fugitive who is not what she seems. Meanwhile, the gods and the politicians are sending trouble rumbling across the sea toward Serifos and Perseus must face the knowledge that the fate of his homeland rests in his hands. Between the ensuing love story, his heroic mission, and the inevitable confrontation with the dreaded King of Serifos, Perseus has more than a mortal’s share of adventure.