BIAL, Raymond

Gr 5–7—In the Roscoe, Indiana, of 1959, girls don't have names reserved for boys, they don't wear jeans, they would never defy a teacher's orders; they prefer jump rope over marbles-and of course, girls would never use profanity (nor would anyone)...

Gr 4—6—Bial introduces man's best friend and informs readers about the poor treatment that many of them receive from puppy mills, backyard breeders, pet stores, and some owners...

Gr 5—7—Hank Cantrell and his "not-quite-trusty" sidekick, Clifford Hopkins, team up again in these stories set in the mid-century Midwest...