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Chasing Lincoln’s Killer

Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson This is the kind of non-fiction that kids actually want to read.  An exhilarating story, punctuated by photos and maps, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer is a page turner.  While nearly everyone is familiar with … Continue reading

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Linnea in Monet’s Garden

Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Bjork and Lena Anderson Linnea is a young girl who loves spending time with her neighbor, Mr. Bloom.  He’s gotten her interested in art, particularly in Monet’s water lilies paintings.  They travel to France … Continue reading

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The Lost Garden

The Lost Garden by Laurence Yep (1991) Yep is a serious and driven narrator.  The story of his life is relentless in the details.  Just as you are absorbing one story or part of his life he is moving on … Continue reading

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26 Fairmount Avenue

26 Fairmount Avenue (Newbery Honor Book, 2000) by Tomie dePaola Tomie dePaola is one of the best children’s book author/illustrators working.  Period.  Maybe you know Strega Nona or Oliver Button Is a Sissy.  Maybe you don’t.  But you really should, … Continue reading

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Knots in My Yo-Yo String

Knots in My Yo-Yo String by Jerry Spinelli Reading Knots in My Yo-Yo String is a bit like being caught with an uncle at a family reunion and listening to him reminisce about parts of his childhood in a wandering … Continue reading

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The Secret Soldier

The Secret Soldier: The Story of Deborah Sampson by Ann McGovern The beginning of third grade can be a difficult transition for some readers. They’re not quite ready for chapter books, not because they can’t read them, but because what … Continue reading

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