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Out From Boneville

BONE #1: Out From Boneville by Jeff Smith My prior knowledge of the Bone series is this:  The school librarian at my K-4 elementary school had a sign hanging by her desk saying that students who wished to take out … Continue reading

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Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin Van Draanen Sammy loves looking out her Gram’s window with binoculars, even if it is kind of boring most of the time. But one day, when she’s checking out the Heavenly Hotel, … Continue reading

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The Case of the Spooky Sleepover: A Jigsaw Jones Mystery (#4)

The Case of the Spooky Sleepover (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, # 4) by James Preller Like Encyclopedia Brown, Jigsaw has his own detective business.  So when popular kid Ralphie has a problem, he turns to Jigsaw.  An is Ralphie’s problem ever … Continue reading

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Nate the Great on the Owl Express

Nate the Great on the Owl Express by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat & Mitchell Sharmat I’m afraid I needed a bit of a palate cleanser after reading You, so I went with Nate the Great. There are approximately 8 bajillion Nate … Continue reading

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Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker

Stink and The Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald This is definitely a book for the candy-minded.  It starts in a candy store filled with all sorts of amazing treats.  Stink’s sister Judy begs him to buy her some candy, … Continue reading

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Rabbit Race

Rabbit Race by Ben M. Baglio Rabbit Race is part of the Animal Ark series which is a huge hit among third grade animal lovers.  And since there are about a trillion of them, the trick is usually getting students … Continue reading

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Cam Jansen: The Basketball Mystery

Cam Jansen: The Basketball Mystery by David Adler Cam and her friend Danny are headed to a basketball game. It is the coach’s last game, and will be followed by a party.  Many guests are there to honor the coach, … Continue reading

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