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highly recommended
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Toby Alone
Maryana Garcia | 13 Sep 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Toby is one and a half millimetres tall.
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Banner in the Sky
Jennifer Minicus | 3 Aug 2011
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Every sixteen-year-old has a dream.
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Understood Betsy
Jennifer Minicus | 23 Jun 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
This classic story about growing-up demonstrates that human nature has not changed much in the last century.
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I, Juan de Pareja
Clare Cannon | 11 Jun 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
A sensitive fictional account of the life of Juan de Pareja, slave of the painter Velaszquez.
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The Wonder of Charlie Anne
Jennifer Minicus | 1 Jun 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Sometimes being a good friend means taking risks.
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What Katy Did Series
Tim Golden | 18 May 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Katy is a twelve year old who has an accident through her own disobedience.
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The Empty Pot
Jennifer Minicus | 12 May 2011
written for all ages | highly recommended
This simple book about personal integrity rings true.
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The Silver Branch
Tim Golden | 9 May 2011
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
Rome's control over Britain is swaying in this sequel to "The Eagle".
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Moon Over Manifest
Jennifer Minicus | 6 May 2011
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
This Newbery winner has all the makings of a modern classic.
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Noah Barleywater Runs Away
Maryana Garcia | 27 Apr 2011
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
John Boyne's new fairy tale has the marks of a true classic.
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The Bronze Bow
Jennifer Minicus | 22 Apr 2011
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Daniel, age eighteen, learns that only love is strong enough to conquer hatred.
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Dave, the Potter
Jennifer Minicus | 7 Apr 2011
written for all ages | highly recommended
Another Caldecott winner...
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Another great Spinelli story: Crash
Clare Cannon | 31 Mar 2011
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
10-15 year old boys have to read this. Teachers have to read this. And (boys, don't look), even girls should read this.
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