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Smile

Smile by Raina Telgemeier In sixth grade, Raina is not looking forward to getting braces. But then a freak accident turns what was going to be a routine procedure into an ongoing dental hell.  And so, Raina’s journey through middle … Continue reading

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Ivy & Bean

Ivy & Bean by Annie Barrows Unsurprisingly, Ivy & Bean is super cute.  There’s a reason the series is so terribly popular. Bean’s mother keeps urging bean to play with her neighbor Ivy, but Bean is not interested.  Mischievous Bean … Continue reading

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The Teashop Girls

The Teashop Girls by Laura Schaefer Thirteen year old Annie gets a job in her grandmother’s tea shop (Does that violate some type of child labor law?)  Soon after she starts work there, she learns that the shop is in … Continue reading

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Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List

Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan Having read and thoroughly enjoyed Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares I was excited to pick up Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List.  I expected more of the … Continue reading

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