How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse by Cressida Cowell, 244 pages

Hiccup's best friend is dying from the deadly and always fatal Vorpentitis. He has less than a day to find the cure and faces pretty much impossible odds. But with the help of old and new friends, this unlikely hero might just pull it off.

How to Speak Dragonese by Cressida Cowell, 225 pages

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is back and just as much an unlikely Viking as before. His dragon Toothless has been captured by the Romans, there's a bloodfeud between his clan and another, and an old foe has returned. What's a not so heroic hero to do?
This is a great juvenile series, funny, sweet and tons of fun to read. Toothless has to be my favorite characters, I love reading his dialogue.

"V" for Victory by Kate William, 199 pages

The Sweet Valley High cheerleaders are going to the nationals! Although Jessica Wakefield and Heather Mallone have declared a truce as cocaptains, Jessica is determined that this time the spotlight will be hers alone. But Jessica soon learns Heather is the least of her problems. Sweet Valley High's biggest rival is Heather's old squad, and even Jessica is shocked by their low-down tricks. When Heather flubs her big routine, Jessica suspects that there's more behind it than nerves. Does someone have a secret hold on Heather? Jessica and her twin sister, Elizabeth, are locked in a battle of wills, and Ken Matthews and Todd Wilkins are desperate to make peace. Will the boys' meddling help them make up-or will love for the same guy tear Elizabeth and Jessica apart forever?

Dearest Friend, A Life of Abigail Adams by Lynne Withey, 369 pages

Abigail Adams was in the very midst of the Revolution and the early stages of American history as the wife of John Adams. She not only ran the family and their farms so he could serve the government, she also was John's sounding board and helped with his political career. Abigail was very much for women's education and early rights, while strongly believing in a woman's place in the home, struggling to walk that fine line that women still struggle with today. John and Abigail's marriage was for love, and that strong love continued their whole life, even with the multiple and long separations because of John's political career. Abigail Adams was a fascinating woman and I'm even more interested in seeing the outstanding HBO documentary about the Adams' now. This book also gave me an intriguing look behind the scenes at the founding of our country, leaving me even more amazed that we not only survived those early years but that we're still going strong.

The Pom-Pom Wars by Kate Williams, 193 pages

Jessica Wakefield has started her own cheerleading squad! Determined to outdo obnoxious Heather Mallone, the new captain of the official team, Jessica is going to make sure that the Sweet Valley cheerleaders don't get to the state competition without her. Secretly holding her marathon cheerleading practices, Jessica prepares to show up her old team in front of the whole school-in the greatest cheer-off ever! Elizabeth Wakefield's secret diary isn't so secret anymore! Furious with Elizabeth, Jessica tells Todd Wilkins her sister's most scandalous secret: Elizabeth once had a sizzling romance with Ken Matthews, Jessica's new love!

Jessica Quits the Squad by Kate William, 195 pages

Jessica Wakefield finally meets her match when beautiful Heather Mallone moves to town. Not only is Heather glamorous and popular, but she's also the best cheerleader Sweet Valley High has ever seen! She has big plans for the squad, including stealing Jessica's role as captain. Outraged at the idea of sharing the spotlight, Jessica starts the biggest feud in cheerleading history! Elizabeth Wakefield should be happy that Jessica is falling in love with Ken Matthews, but instead she tries to keep them apart. Is Elizabeth really in love with her boyfriend, Todd Wilkins-or is she harboring a secret passion for Ken?

Operation Love Match by Kate William, 199 pages

Bruce Patman's parents are getting divorced, and Elizabeth Wakefield has promised Bruce that her twin sister, Jessica, an expert in matters of the heart, will help get the Patmans back together. But just how much can Jessica do? When Jessica reads in her horoscope that everything in her life is about to go wrong, she's skeptical. But then she finds that all her plans-including arranging for Bruce's parents to fall madly in love again-aren't working. Bruce is beginning to wish Jessica would butt out, and Jessica is beginning to wish she had never been born! Will Jessica be able to keep Elizabeth's promise to Bruce and not destroy the Patmans' marriage for good?