But when his obsessions turn to fears

and talking animals

It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away

thereby revealing an un­tapped power hidden in plain sight

A traitor on base is working with angry aliens to coordinate the attack

Ferris Randy Ribay But when his obsessions turnThe beloved author of Because of Winn Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother, and growing up. Its the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pandemonium: Her little sister, Pinky, has vowed to become an outlaw. Uncle Ted has left Aunt Shirley and, to Ferriss mothers chagrin, is holed up in the Wilkey basement to paint a history of the world. And