It's a Baby, Andy Russell
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When she was ready to leave, Tamika looked at Andy and Rachel and said, “This is the hardest part, saying good-bye to you.”
Andy bit his lower lip. He didn’t want to cry.
“You don’t have to say good-bye to us,” Rachel said. “We’ll see you in school.”
“That’s right,” Andy said.
Then he remembered what his father had told the woman at the hospital. “And even if you’re not living here,” Andy added, “you’re still like a member of our family.”
It was difficult for Andy to see Tamika ride off, but she was going home.
When Andy came into the house he realized that in the past two days, so much had changed. Tamika had gone home. He had saved his pets from Aunt Janet when he really didn’t have to. And he had become an older brother.
Andy was glad he was growing up—he just didn’t want to grow up too fast. Being nine was just fine. Right then, Andy thought it was the very best age of all.
Read the other books in the Andy Russell series!
The Many Troubles of Andy Russell
Escaped gerbils, wrong answers in school, and a tough situation with his best friend—Andy’s got all sorts of problems! And things won’t be settling down anytime soon, thanks to a big secret his mother reveals.
Andy and Tamika
Things just keep going wrong for poor Andy Russell. How could those gerbils have escaped again? And how can he pay attention at school with a new baby brother or sister on the way? Maybe his best friend, Tamika, can help him stay out of trouble.
School Trouble for Andy Russell
Substitute teachers can mean only one thing...BIG trouble. When his classmates’ tricks land Andy in the principal’s office, he’s got to prove his innocence before it’s too late!
Parachuting Hamsters and Andy Russell
An exciting weekend in the big city with Tamika and her aunt doesn’t go quite as Andy expected. Who wants to go to stuffy restaurants, art museums, and the ballet? And who is dropping hamsters off the top of Aunt Mandy’s building? Andy is determined to find out!
Andy Russell, NOT Wanted by the Police
Something is going on at the Perlmans’ empty house next door. Now it’s up to Detective Andy Russell to prove to his family—and to the police—that he’s not making it all up (really!).
About the Author
DAVID A. ADLER is the award-winning author of more than a hundred and fifty books for young people, including his popular Cam Jansen series. He lives on Long Island, New York.
About the Illustrator
LEANNE FRANSON has illlustrated numerous children's books, including Andy Russell, NOT Wanted by the Police by David A. Adler. She lives in Montreal, Canada.