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Wish
By Barbara O'Connor
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pudgyjeon55 starsThe dreamy sunset cover, soft and inviting, spoke to me when I was just a fourth grader with my mom's money at the school's book fair. I read it, and of course, loved it. Now, many years later, on summer break, the same book had that air that invited you to read it. And even from a more matured p...
Artemis Fowl
By Eoin Colfer
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adventure03294 starsIn Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, twelve year old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl discovers the existence of fairies living below the Earth's surface. Driven by a desire for the fairy peoples' gold, he hatches a dastardly plan to kidnap a fairy to exchange to said gold. However, the fairies, reluc...
Royalslinger (The Slinger Series)
By Graci Kim
Graci Kim is back with the final book in her exciting and fantastical Slinger duology where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life. “A mind-blowingly original fantasy adventure—Graci Kim has done it again!”—Rick Riordan, New York Times #1 best-selling author of Percy Jackson and The Olympians “A definite must-read for anyone who loves stories of found family, clever magic, and learning to embrace your true sRead book review
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2027 (NGK Almanac)
By National Geographic Kids
This New York Times bestselling, kid-favorite, parent-approved almanac is National Geographic in a book! Kids who want to know it all need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! The latest edition of this internationally best-selling almanac is brand-new and updated for 2027, featuring: interviews from the field with real National Geographic Explorersthe latest images from the James Webb Space Telescopean all-new chapter on art and creativityfascinating discoveries about animalsexpertly curatedRead book review
The Smartest Kid in the Universe
By Chris Grabenstein
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blossomreader4 starsThe Smartest id in the Universe is a great start to the brand new series by Chris Grabenstein, the author of the Lemoncello series and other amazing books. Jake is a slacker. He is a cool kid who doesn't put much effort into school. He doesn't care about academics, but that changes when he eats ...
The Drackenberg Adventure
By Lloyd Alexander
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deafgirlhistory5 starsEverything isn't that calm, neither is life when you are with Vesper Holly, her guardian Brinnie along with his wife, Mary as we all set out to Europe with a royal invitation to celebrate the diamond jubilee. But as soon as Holly got in Europe, they got in problems and battles along the way. Mary...
Wonder
By R. J. Palacio
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felicisowl5 starsWonder was a book I first read 2 years ago, and over the years, I just couldn't stop re-reading it. The kids at my school call this book "childish", "horrible," and "weird just like the kid in the book." I think just the opposite. August is a normal kid on the inside, but not on the outside. ...
Wish
By Barbara O'Connor
Read book review- pudgyjeon5 starsThe dreamy sunset cover, soft and inviting, spoke to me when I was just a fourth grader with my mom's money at the school's book fair. I read it, and of course, loved it. Now, many years later, on summer break, the same book had that air that invited you to read it. And even from a more matured p...
Artemis Fowl
By Eoin Colfer
Read book review- adventure03294 starsIn Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, twelve year old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl discovers the existence of fairies living below the Earth's surface. Driven by a desire for the fairy peoples' gold, he hatches a dastardly plan to kidnap a fairy to exchange to said gold. However, the fairies, reluc...
Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie
By Jordan Sonnenblick
Thirteen-year-old Steven has a totally normal life: he plays drums in the All-Star Jazz band, has...
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Vampirates: Empire of Night
By Justin Somper
After the surprising revelation of the Tempest family history, twins Connor and Grace face a newl...
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Goodbye Stranger (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors (Awards))
By Rebecca Stead
This brilliant, New York Times bestselling novel from the author of the Newbery Medal winner When...
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So You think you Know Harry Potter: Over 1000 Wizard Quiz Questions
By Clive Gifford
So you think you know all about Harry Potter, his friends, enemies and amazing adventures? Put yourself to the test with this fabulous quiz book, crammed with over 1000 question...
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Amber Brown Goes Fourth (Amber Brown)
By Paula Danziger
Still struggling with her parent's divorce at the start of fourth grade, Amber Brown prepares for the new school year by planning to win a new best friend at any cost. Reprint...
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Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue
By Paula Danziger
Wow! Mom's boyfriend Max has invited Amber and her mom to Walla Walla, Washington for Thanksgivin...
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Amber Brown is Green with Envy
By Paula Danziger
Having her parents live in the same town isn't working out as well as Amber had hoped. Since she'...
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Emma Moves In (American Girl: Like Sisters #1)
By Clare Hutton
Three girls. Two families. One incredible friendship pact. Emma has always loved spending time wi...
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The Tapper Twins Go to War (With Each Other)
By Geoff Rodkey
This bestselling first book in the Tapper Twins series is a hilariously authentic showcase of wha...
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Through My Eyes
By Ruby Bridges
In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal...
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