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Better Nate than Ever

Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle Nate lives in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, PA where he leads a very gray existence, not the technicolor one of his dreams.  His parents have their own troubles and a rocky … Continue reading

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Under the Egg

Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald Often a treasure hunt begins with a series of clues to be followed.  You follow the clues and of course, you get the treasure.   Under the Egg supplies a bit of a twist, since … Continue reading

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Stir It Up: A Novel

Stir It Up: A Novel by Ramesh Ganeshram Anjali works in her family’s roti shop, turning out island dishes from Trinidad. But for her, cooking is not a job, it’s a passion.  She takes the traditions and flavors of her Indo-Caribbean … Continue reading

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Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh Harriet is going to be a writer.  Her investments in this future career include playing the game “Town” repeatedly (which sounds like one of the dullest games on earth) and spying on people.  The … Continue reading

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Liar and Spy

Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead Seventh grade is working out be as unpleasant for Georges as it is for most kids. His father lost his job which meant that they had to move out of their house and into … Continue reading

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The Wish

The Wish by Gail Carson Levine Wilma is experiencing the utter misery that comes with being unpopular in middle school. Before she meets the old lady on the train, she’s had a few opportunities to make friends, but nothing has … Continue reading

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The Cricket in Times Square

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden In a subway station in Times Square, there is a newsstand owned by the Bellini family.  They do not sell many papers and the young son, Mario, must work late at night … Continue reading

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More All-of-a-Kind Family

More All-Of-A-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor It is nothing short of tragic that the All-of-a-Kind Family series is out of print.  I have the whole set, carefully guarded since childhood, but it is just so sad that they are so … Continue reading

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