 | Anne of Green Gables (Signet Classics) by L. M. Montgomery
Buy new: $4.95 / Used from: $0.01 If you like this one, there are seven additional books about Anne. Also try L.M. Montgomery's short stories and the "Emily" series.
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 | The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $8.00 / Used from: $0.56 After reading this one, try the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy
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 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) by J. K. Rowling
Buy new: $17.60 / Used from: $10.77 Book 1 of 7. All of the Harry Potter books are also available in other languages, such as Spanish, French, etc. Also available as audio books on CD.
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 | The Secret Garden (HarperClassics) by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Buy used from: $0.95 After this one, you may want to also read "A Little Princess", also by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
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 | Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01 The first of a ten book series. Some titles are out of print.
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 | The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $5.99 Also adapted into a film, of the same title, available on VHS.
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 | Dominic by William Steig
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $3.10 Author also known for his simpler picture books, appropriate for Level 1 or 2 students.
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 | Marguerite Henry Treasury of Horses (Boxed Set): Misty of Chincoteague, Justin Morgan Had a Horse, King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $6.86 This author is known for her animal stories, primarily about horses.
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 | Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
Buy new: $3.99 / Used from: $0.01 One of the best horse stories of all time.
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 | The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew, Book 1) by Carolyn Keene
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $3.43 The first in a series of 56 mystery stories. Perfect for girls ages 9 and up.
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 | The Tower Treasure/The Secret of the Old Mill/The Haunted Fort (Hardy Boys 1, 3 & 44) (Classic Collection, Volume 1) by Franklin W. Dixon
Buy new: $11.04 / Used from: $0.96 A few titles in a 58 book series. Perfect mystery stories for boys ages 9 and up.
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 | The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set by C. S. Lewis
Buy new: $29.70 / Used from: $13.45 A wonderful series, which Disney has adapted for the big screen.
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 | The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain) by Lloyd Alexander
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $1.43 The first in the "Chronicles of Prydain" series. Disney based the film "The Black Cauldron" on some of these titles. Great for fantasy readers.
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 | A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning: Or, Orphans! (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01 The first in a series of 13 books.
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 | Meet Felicity: An American Girl : 1774 (The American Girls Collection, Book 1) by Valerie Tripp
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $0.01 Just one of the American Girls historical characters. There are nine different six-book series about different girls growing up in America from colonial times to the 1970's. A fun way to learn about American history.
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 | The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
Buy used from: $0.35 recommended for ages 11 and up.
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 | The Story of My Life - By Helen Keller by Helen Keller
Buy new: $0.99 A wonderful autobiography of a truly inspiring woman.
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 | Little Women (Signet Classics) by Louisa May Alcott
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $1.32 The first of Louisa May Alcott's trilogy of the March sisters. Recommended for students ages 11 and up.
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 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Signet Classics) by L. Frank Baum
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.55 The first in Baum's wonderful Oz series. Some of the titles in the series are out of print.
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 | White Fang and The Call of the Wild (Signet Classic) by Jack London
Buy new: $4.95 / Used from: $0.01 Two wonderful dog stories.
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 | Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard
Buy new: $6.50 / Used from: $0.01 The first in a trilogy about an Irish setter dog.
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 | Old Yeller (HarperClassics) by Fred Gipson
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01 One of the best dog stories ever written. If you like it, read the sequel "Savage Sam". Both books were made into films by Walt Disney.
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 | 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01 A sequel is also available called "The Starlight Barking".
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 | The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $4.95 A very moving story for all animal lovers.
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 | Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery (Bunnicula) by Deborah Howe
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $1.43 The first in a series of Bunnicula stories. Great for mystery readers.
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 | Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers
Buy new: $10.15 / Used from: $1.10 The first of four books about an enchanting Nanny. Inspired the Disney film.
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 | The Wind in the Willows (Signet Classics) by Kenneth Grahame
Buy new: $5.95 / Used from: $1.50 A funny animal tale. Also, try "The Reluctant Dragon", by the same author.
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 | Rascal (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) by Sterling North
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.84 A wonderful true story about a boy and his pet raccoon.
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 | By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01 A hilarious story about the California Gold Rush. Great for rising 6th graders.
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 | SOS Titanic by Eve Bunting
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01 A nice historical fiction story about the sinking of the Titanic.
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 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.24 If you enjoy this, next read "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator". Roald Dahl also wrote "James and the Giant Peach" and "The BFG". All of his children's stories are wonderful.
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 | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Barnes & Noble Classics) by Lewis Carroll
Buy new: $5.95 / Used from: $0.79 Two classic children's stories that have been enjoyed for generations.
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 | The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $13.99 This book contains all three hilarious Pippi stories of the Swedish orphan, who lives without adults in her home, Villa Villekula with her horse and her pet monkey, Mr. Nillson.
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 | A. A. Milne's Pooh Classics Boxed Set by A. A. Milne
Buy new: $18.21 / Used from: $12.49 Fun poems that chronicle the tales of Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.
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 | Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales (Potter) by Beatrix Potter
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $17.95 Contains all 26 of the adorable animal tales by Beatrix Potter, starting with the Tale of Peter Rabbit. Great for Level 1 and 2 students.
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 | Charlotte's Web/Stuart Little Slipcase Gift Set by E. B. White
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $11.53 Both wonderful stories by E.B. White, which have both been made into films. Great for Level 1 and 2 students.
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 | D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri D'Aulaire
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $5.09 Great for rising 5th graders or students interested in Greek mythology. The D'Aulaires have also written wonderful historical biographies that would be great for 4th graders studying Colonial times.
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 | Mad About Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $9.90 Contains all the Madeline stories. Great for level 1 and 2 students.
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 | Eloise: The Ultimate Edition by Kay Thompson
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $3.19 You'll absolute love the adventures of Eloise, all included in this book. Great for level 1 and 2 students.
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 | Wayside School Boxed Set: Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School is Falling Down, Sideway Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Buy new: $12.22 / Used from: $10.54 All three hilarious books about Wayside School. Recommended for level 1 and 2 students, ages 8 and up.
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