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Classics every kid should read!
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The GiverThe Giver by Lois Lowry
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $1.65
Excellent dystopian novel. Makes kids stop and appreciate what they have and how we live. Has a dark side and is pretty serious but for mature students, it's a winner. AR 5.7
A Taste of BlackberriesA Taste of Blackberries by Doris Buchanan Smith
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Realistic fiction. A story of friendship and loss. AR 4.0
The Whipping BoyThe Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman
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A morality tale of the haves and the have nots. AR 3.9
Bridge to TerabithiaBridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
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A classic story of friendship and fantasy. AR 4.6
Misty of ChincoteagueMisty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
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One of MY favorites from my childhood. AR 5.3
The Hundred DressesThe Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
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A story of imagination and hope. AR 5.4
Charlotte's WebCharlotte's Web by E. B. White
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AR 4.4
James and the Giant PeachJames and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
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AR 4.8
The Mouse and the MotorcycleThe Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
Buy used from: $4.61
AR 5.1