The SOS File [Paperback]

Have you ever needed to call 9-1-1, but you couldn't get to a phone? Have you ever needed to run, but your legs were like spaghetti? Have you ever needed to yell help! but your throat was dry with fear?

Laugh, cry, and panic with Mr. Magro's class as they listen to twelve exciting SOS tales

Throughout the year, twelve of Mr. Magro's students have written about their biggest emergencies and tucked them into the SOS file. Now it's time to read the stories out loud and try to guess whose contribution has not earned extra credit. Sit back and enjoy twelve humorously illustrated stories that are sure to keep your heart thumping.

The SOS Fileis a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

The mother daughter trio behindMy Dog Heroare back with a more creative conceit to tie stories together. . . .this collection will be a hit with its target audience and is perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. Howard's illustrations are spot-on funny and frightening as usual. An excellent package. Kirkus Reviews

[T]he stories will inspire thought and discussion about the different kinds of crises that may touch our lives. The accessible format, lively tellings, and diverse characters may also appeal to reluctant readers older than the target middle-grade audience. Booklist

Betsy Byarsis a recipient of the Newbery Medal, and her two daughters,Laurie MyersandBetsy Duffey, are also well-known authors of a number of successful middle-grade novels. Their first collaboration was the popularMy Dog, My Hero, illustrated by Loren Long. Ms. Myers's previous book with Holt isLewis and Clark and Me.

Arthur Howard, an illustrator of note, is best known as the illustrator of the Mr. Putter and Tabby series by Cynthia Rylant. He has also written and illustrated three picture books of his own, includingWhen I Was Five, an ABA Pick of the Lists. HelC,