Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up By: Melissa Thomson

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age Recommendation:  Grade 1-3

Keena and her best friend Eric are set to begin grade 2.  Keena is excited because she and Eric are going to be in the same class.  They are even building a homework hut out of a big box so they can do their homework together. Unfortunately, just before school begins a letter arrives telling Keena that the school is creating a boys' and girls' class, so she and Eric will be separated.  When school starts, Keena is very happy with her wonderful new teacher.  This doesn't stop Keena from finding ways to get into mischief.  This is a fun read that children in grade 1 and 2 would especially enjoy.