Sunset Island Dixie's First Kiss by Cherie Bennett

Book #2
So it seems we will be going backwards through the series.
Dixie is the narrator & she's from Mississippi. She has big news about why the boys she, Tori, and the twins met in the last book haven't called - they have been sick. She then notices Ethan & how cute he is. So the twins are tied to Sam, and Ethan is tied to Emma to show how this really does connect with the other series. Dixie has Asthma that's why she tells us her parents are super strict, but this summer she's staying with a cousin, Molly Madison, who I believe is mentioned in the main series. Then she gives us a fashion rundown, but I won't repeat all 4 details, let's just say early '90s. And of course they are all sooo different.

Granite by Susan Butcher

I bought this at the Iditarod Headquarters when we were there in August. Expect several reviews to follow. This is Susan's story about Granite, her lead dog when she won the Iditarod the first time, as well as winning many other races together. I wasn't aware that Granite was the "runt" of the litter. I'd be curious to know if that's true or meant to be dramatic. I thought the part about the moose atttack was handled well. It's a children's story that includes what was a horrifying event. It was sad to realize at the end that both Granite and Susan are no longer with us. I guess he was needed to go ahead and help prepare her silver harness team.
Also, the illustrations are wonderful.