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  Where the Wild Things Are

  by Maurice Sendak

  An adorable, action filled story of the bond between a child and his mother.
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  The Chocolate War: Book 1

  The Chocolate War

  by Robert Cormier

  IN 1974, AFTER SUFFERING rejections from seven major publishers, The Chocolate War made its debut. An uncompromising portrait of conformity and corruption, it quickly became a bestselling—and provocative—classic for young adults. “Masterfully structured and rich in theme; the action is well crafted, well timed, suspenseful.”— The New York Times Book Review “The characterizations of all the boys are... (more)
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  Holes: Book 1

  Holes

  by Louis Sachar

  Stanley Yelnats is sentenced to dig holes at Camp Green Lake detention center for stealing a pair of sneakers. His grandfather tells him it is because a curse of bad luck that's in the family, which all started because of his no-good, dirty, rotten, pig-stealing great-great-grandfather. Stanley starts to feel the effects of the curse in earnest as his punishment at Camp Green Lake continues. When he gets to... (more)
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  Deenie

  by Judy Blume

  A thirteen-year-old girl seemingly destined for a modeling career finds she has a deformation of the spine called scoliosis.
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  The Butter Battle Book

  by Dr. Seuss

  Illus. in full color.
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  Corduroy

  by Don Freeman

  Have you ever dreamed of being locked in a department store at night? The endearing story of Corduroy paints a picture of the adventures that might unfold (for a teddy bear at least) in such a situation. When all the shoppers have gone home for the night, Corduroy climbs down from the shelf to look for his missing button. It's a brave new world! He accidentally gets on an elevator that he thinks must be a mountain... (more)
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  Treasure Island

  by Robert Louis Stevenson

  Brilliantly conceived and splendidly executed, it is a novel that has seized the imagination of generations of adults and children alike. And as David Cordingly points out in his Introduction, Treasure Island is also the best and most influential of all the stories about pirates.
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  The Giver Trilogy: Book 1

  The Giver

  by Lois Lowry

  Jonas' world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community. When Jonas turns twelve, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
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  Charlotte's Web

  by E. B. White

  This is the story of a little girl named Fern, who loves a little pig named Wilbur — and of Wilbur's friend Charlotte, a beautiful large grey spider who lives with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of some friendly farm animals, Charlotte saves the life of Wilbur, who is Some Pig.
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  The Seven Silly Eaters

  by Marla Frazee, Mary Ann Hoberman

  Peter wants only milk, Lucy won't settle for anything but homemade lemonade, and Jack is stuck on applesauce. Each new addition to the Peters household brings a new demand for a special meal. What's a mother to do? Even though Mrs. Peters picks, peels, strains, scrapes, poaches, fries, and kneads, the requests for special foods keep coming. It isn't until her birthday arrives that a present from her children... (more)
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  Ballet Shoes

  by Noel Streatfeild

  In the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Little Princess come Noel Streatfeild’s tales of triumph. In this story, three orphan girls vow to make a name for themselves and find their own special talents. With hard work, fame just may be in the stars! Originally published in 1937.
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  The Very Hungry Caterpillar

  by Eric Carle

  Follows the progress of a little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep and turns him into a... butterfly
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  June 29, 1999

  by David Wiesner

  The lively imagination of Caldecott medalist David Wiesner forecasts astounding goings-on for a Tuesday in the not too distant future -- an occurrence of gigantic vegetal proportions.
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  Junie B. Jones: Book 1

  Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

  by Barbara Park

  Illus. in black-and-white . Meet Junie B. who tells in her own words the hilarious story of how she gets locked in school after her first day of kindergarten. "It's hard for anyone to resist Junie B."--Booklist. "It's a real hoot!"--School Library Journal. "A genuinely funny, easily read story."--Kirkus.
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  The Islander

  by Cynthia Rylant

  After his parents die and he is sent to live in British Columbia, young Daniel has a difficult time coping with his emotions, yet a magical encounter with a mermaid and the gift of a special key placed inside a shell turns his life around. Reprint. AB. K. PW.
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  Elmer

  by David McKee

  Elmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him! If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? The surprising conclusion of David McKee's comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense... (more)
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  Beardream (Aladdin Picture Books)

  by Will Hobbs, Jill Kastner

  Spring has come to the muntains, and the bears have emerged from their winter's sleep -- all but the Great Bear, who sleeps on in his den. In the Ute village, a boy called Short Tail worries that the Geat Bear will starve if he doesn't waken. So Short Tail heads off into the mountains to rouse the Great Bear. But on the way to the Great Bear's den, Short Tail too falls asleep, and slips into a magical dream in... (more)
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  Alligator Bayou

  by Donna Jo Napoli

  Talullah, Louisiana. 1899. Calogero, his uncles, and cousins are six Sicilian men living in the small town of Tallulah, Louisiana. They work hard, growing vegetables and selling them at their stand and in their grocery store. To 14-year-old Calogero, newly arrived from Sicily, Tallulah is a lush world full of contradictions, hidden rules, and tension between the Negro and white communities. He’s startled and... (more)
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  Grandfather's Journey

  by Allen Say

  Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in America and Japan, Allen Say gives us a poignant account of a family's unique cross-cultural experience. He warmly conveys his own love for his two countries, and the strong and constant desire to be in both places at once.
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  Witch Mountain: Book 1

  Escape to Witch Mountain

  by Alexander Key

  A sci-fi classic returns to print in its true, best, and original form! With renewed interest in Alexander Key's extraordinary 1968 novel, fans can dive into Escape to Witch Mountain as it was meant to be read. The powerful, thrilling story of Tony and Tia—twins joined by their paranormal gifts, on the run from evil forces that seek to suppress their forgotten pasts—is more gripping and relevant than ever. ... (more)