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* "In a bold but rewarding gambit, Neri imagines the childhood friendship of Harper Lee and Truman Capote, sprinkling in bits of To Kill a Mockingbird and foreshadowing such adult events as their collaborative work on In Cold Blood-yet still making it entirely Neri's own…. The children's symbiotic relationship holds center stage. Neri doesn't shy away from their attributes: Nelle can be a bully and Tru is seen as a "sissy." But their ability to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 9
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"Filled with teachable moments that are perfect for modern-day discussions of race and justice, this is also a story about the complexities of family and choices." –Kirkus "There is also much inspiration to be found in Rosa's resilience and her determination to make something good of her life and not leave her beloved South for a "safer" part of the country. Jackson presents a raw and frank look at what growing up in the deep South during Jim...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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Young Truman Capote thought life in New York City was going to be perfect, but things didn’t work out as planned. In fact, Tru is downright miserable. So he decides to run away to Monroeville, Alabama, and the only friend he’s ever had, Nelle Harper Lee. But things don't go well there, either. Bad things seem to happen wherever he goes. The only explanation: he must be cursed.
Christmas is coming, and Tru’s only wish is...
Christmas is coming, and Tru’s only wish is...
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"an exciting narrative with a richly textured depiction of ancient Mayan society...The novel shines not only for a faithful recreation of an unfamiliar, ancient world, but also for the introduction of a brave, likable, and determined heroine." Kirkus Reviews
Set in ninth-century Guatemala, at the height of the Mayan civilization, this is the story of Eveningstar Macaw, a young girl who finds the fate of her city in her hands. When she discovers enemy...
6) Plain Girl
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"A tender and wise book, and the details of Amish living are interesting and authentic."
--Christian Science Monitor
"A moving story that will be enjoyed . . . and appreciated."--The Horn Book
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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"Many young readers will identify with the day-to-day trepidation felt by Jess, Meriwether, and the other families living on the base."
-VOYA, 3Q 4P M J
"Full of detail about Army life, Patterson's elegant prose brings readers deep inside Jess's conflicted point of view and the many stresses she is under, as she reevaluates her role as a member of a military family."
-Publishers Weekly
"Patterson poignantly depicts war's effect on those at home...
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Are you struggling to find engaging stories to read in English that are at your level of proficiency? Do you want material that's not only educational but also captivating? As an English language teacher with years of experience, I understand the importance of stories to keep learners motivated and language acquisition exciting. With that in mind, the easy readers in this series are carefully crafted to ensure accessibility. Plus, they're packed with...
9) Sable
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Tate is overjoyed when a scrawny mutt turns up in the yard one day. She even persuades Mam and Pap to let her keep Sable, named for her dark, silky fur. But before long, the dog begins to cause trouble with the neighbors and Mam and Pap decide the dog must go. But Tate doesn't give up easily . . . and neither does Sable.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
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Eleven-year-old Anna heads off to sixth grade, leaving the comfort and familiarity of elementary school behind and entering the larger, more complex world of middle school. Surrounded by classmates who have their roots all in America, Anna begins to feel out of place and wonders where she really belongs. When Anna takes a trip to China, she not only explores a new country and culture, but finds answers to her questions about whether she is more...
11) Dormia
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Introducing Alfonso Perplexon, hero of the epic fantasy tale Dormia!
Alfonso Perplexon is an unusual sleeper. He climbs trees, raises falcons, even shoots deadly accurate arrows, all in his sleep. No one can figure out why.
Then one evening a man arrives at Alfonso's door, claiming to be Alfonso's long-lost uncle Hill. This uncle tells a fantastical tale: Alfonso's ancestors hail from Dormia-an ancient kingdom of gifted sleepers-which is hidden...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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"...the prose is precise, direct, and accessible, vividly calling up the drizzly fog and green pastures of the countryside without falling victim to overwrought descriptions. Lizzie's questioning of the decision-making of the adults around her will likely appeal to young readers learning that being grown up does not necessarily translate to being wise." -Bulletin "This tale will capture the minds of middle-grade readers and leave them wanting...
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Rainbow Street Shelter volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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When Logan's dog runs away as he and his mother are moving to a new home after his parents separate, a girl named Hannah, who longs for a dog of her own, finds him.
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Rose Lee Carter volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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Rose Lee Carter, a thirteen-year-old African-American girl, dreams of life beyond the Mississippi cotton fields during the summer of 1955, but when Emmett Till is murdered and his killers are unjustly acquitted, Rose is torn between seeking her destiny outside of Mississippi or staying and being a part of an important movement.
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The Carver chronicles volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"Third grader Calvin is dealing with his next door neighbors moving away--and the school bully moving in. Meanwhile, competition at the school science fair is heating up, and Calvin must decide what to do when his data doesn't prove his theory"--
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