A secret world of their ownJess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid, a new girl, boldly crosses over to the boy's side of the playground and outruns everyone.That's not a...more
Whether they're hanging from a tree, or kicking in a pool, or sliding into home plate, grubby, sunburned, scraped, and sandy legs are the sure sign that every kid's favorite season has arrived. Tongue-tripping verse and bright, lively watercolors capture the spirit of endless summer days.