If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries: Poems for Children and their Parents -- by Judith Viorst (Author) (Book - Child)
"If you've ever had trouble apologizing or keeping a secret, had a crush or a broken heart, there's a poem here for you! Written with humor and understanding, Judith Viorst's poems are certain to...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Words by Heart -- by Ouida Sebestyen (Author) (Book - Child)
"Lena can recite the Scriptures by heart. Hoping to make her adored Papa proud of her and to make her white classmates notice her 'Magic Mind,' not her black skin, Lena vows to win the Bible-quoting...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Come Sing, Jimmy Jo -- by Katherine Paterson (Author) (Book - Child)
"Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson tells the story of Jimmy Jo, and 11-year-old country music singer. When Jimmy Jo's talent brings fame to his family, he suddenly becomes a target for fans--and...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Preacher's Kid -- by Rose Blue (Author) (Book - Child)
"When her father, a minister, supports a school busing issue, Linda finds herself examining her own beliefs and friendships." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Borrowers Afloat -- by Mary Norton (Author) (Book - Child)
"Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is strong as ever in these handsome new paperback packages. While the...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Aesop's Fables -- by Fritz Kredel (Author) (Book - Child)
"Aesop's wisdom spills across the pages as freely as Pickney's glorious watercolors alight with the many creatures who people the tales, from fiddling, grasshoppers, and diligent ants to wily...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Westing Game -- by Ellen Raskin (Author) (Book - Child)
"For over twenty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite. It has sold over one and a half million copies. This highly inventive mystery...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The House of Dies Drear -- by Virginia Hamilton (Author) (Book - Child)
"A huge, old house with secret tunnels, a cantakerous caretaker, and buried treasure is a dream-come-true for 13-year-old Thomas. The fact that it's reputedly haunted only adds to its appeal! As soon...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Abe Lincoln Grows Up -- by Carl Sandburg (Author) (Book - Child)
"A redesigned issue of the beautifully told story of young Abe Lincoln, drawn from the early chapters of Carl Sandburg's original biography, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years." From Product...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Far and Few -- by David McCord (Author) (Book - Child)
"Gems from a contemporary poet." From Choosing Books for Kids
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)