What’s New at the Cross Reference Library? The Dead Sea Squirrels!!!

Squirreled Away - Ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael’s dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the US, hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! 

Boy Meets Squirrels - Michael can’t leave Merle and Pearl to be discovered by his parents (or the cat), so they stow away in his backpack. At school, they meet Edgar, the bully who’s been after Michael for years. Can Merle and Pearl use ancient wisdom learned from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount to help Michael face his enemy? Or will Michael get into a stinky situation when he tries to take care of the problem his own way? 

Nutty Study Buddies - One boy trying to avoid his math homework plus one skating rink plus two ancient squirrels equals a failed test, a second chance, and a lesson learned. The always hilarious (and sometimes helpful) Merle and Pearl Squirrel teach 10-year-old Michael that a little hard work can go a long way.