If you're looking for a new novel to occupy your summer, or a good part of it, look no further. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, all 566 pages, is surprising and rewarding.It's worth savoring, both ...

The Dog Who Lost His Bark is a story in two halves, says author Eoin Colfer: "In the first half the boy heals the dog, and in the second half the dog heals the boy." It's illustrated by P.J. Lynch.