Ages 11–13

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Ages 9–12

Mr. Terupt Falls Again

Rob Buyea

Ages 9–12

Safe

Because of Mr. Terupt

Ages 9–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

The View from Saturday

Ages 9–12

Ages 10–13

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Mildred D. Taylor

Ages 10–14

Safe

The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

Christopher Healy

Ages 9–12

Safe

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell

Ages 10–14

Safe

Where the Red Fern Grows

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

The Boy at the Back of the Class

Ages 9–12

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

Ages 10–13

Ages 9–12

Ages 9–12

Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!

Sarah Kapit

Ages 9–12

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