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The Crossover

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander I can’t help feeling that if more books were like The Crossover more kids would become and stay readers. This book is easy to read. I don’t mean that in the sense of it being a … Continue reading

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King of the Wind

King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry Before there were million part series books about horses like Pony Pals and Horse Diaries and Canterwood Crest, there was Marguerite Henry.  Most famous for Misty of … Continue reading

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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham Oh how shamefully I admit to you that even selecting this book made me cringe with memories of enforced high school summer reading lists. I never did have to read it in … Continue reading

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg Claudia is a planner and when she decides to run away from home, she not only hand picks which sibling is lucky enough to accompany her, but … Continue reading

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin Minli and her parents live in the shadow of the Fruitless Mountain.  Their village is poor and they work hard for the little rice they have.  Minli’s father fills her head … Continue reading

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Ginger Pye

Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes Do you see how cute the cover is?  And that this is a Newbery winner?  Good.  That may carry you through as you are skimming the first six chapters.  I wish I were kidding, but … Continue reading

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