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This book was written by NBA star Bob Lanier. Based on his life, it's about a boy named L'il Dobber who was tired of being picked on. Growing up L'il D had very big feet and the kids at school would tease him about it. Tired of being called anything but his real name, L'il Dobber and his friends decide to do something about it. Something big.

(2) "Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix" - by J. K. Rowling

In this book, which is part five of J. K. Rowling's seven-part story, Harry Potter confronts the unreliable rules of the magical world and the impotence of the authorities at Hogwarts. In this coming of age installment, Harry finds depth and strength in his friends throughout the twists and turns of the plot. Readers will race through these pages, and leave Hogwarts, like Harry, wishing only for the next train back. (scholastic.com)

(3) "And to Think That I Saw It All on Mulberry Street" -by Dr. Suess

Using rhyme, this fun Dr. Suess classic is sure to ispire the imagination of children. Marco is walking from school thinking about what he will tell his dad. Earlier his dad told him to look for interesting things. Knowing that Dad will ask him what did he see, he just cannot say it was a horse pulling a cart. The horse and cart fires Marco’s imagination, and he begins to think about all those things on he saw on Mulberry Street! But what will he tell his father? (eduplace.com)

(4) "The Drinking Gourd: A Story of the Underground Railroad" - by F. N. Manjo

Using a childlike imagination, this book introduces children to the Underground Railroad and the hardships faced during slavery. The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the underground railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the ruanways froma search party --or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed?

(5) "Teresa Witherspoon's Basketball for Girls" - by Teresa Witherspoon

Tesesa Witherspoon is a professional basketball player for the New York Liberty, a 2 time Olympian, and a 4 time All Star Guard. She is has written a book about the fundamentals of basketball and what it takes to be a good player. This book -- with lots of illustrative pictures -- is aimed at teaching younger players, but has good advice for players of any age (or gender, for that matter). (book.lowpriced.com)

(6) "Charleston Charlie" - by Ruth Miller

This is a children's activity book that introduces historic Charleston through word games, puzzles and other activities. Designed for third graders to work independently, Charlie can be enjoyed by all ages as a family activity book. (charlestonstrolls.com)

For more books to read, go to the Reading Is Fundamental Website or check back with the Lowgators for an updated list.