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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Ages 10–14

Ages 9–12

The War That Saved My Life

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Ages 9–12

Safe

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

Ages 9–12

Ages 9–12

Ages 9–12

Because of Mr. Terupt

Ages 9–12

Ages 9–12

The Warden and the Wolf King

Andrew Peterson

Ages 9–13

Safe

The Monster in the Hollows

Ages 9–13

Ages 9–13

The Wingfeather Saga: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

Ages 9–13

Ages 10–13

Ages 10–13

Ages 9–12

Ages 10–13

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–13

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