| Laurie Calkhoven |
Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (age 8-11) adventure , war , historical |
| Ann Cameron |
Julian, Secret Agent (age 7-10) in: The Julian Series family |
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Julian, Dream Doctor (age 7-10) in: The Julian Series family | |
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Julian's Glorious Summer (age 7-10) in: The Julian Series family | |
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The Stories Julian Tells (age 7-10) in: The Julian Series family | |
| Eleanor Cameron |
The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet (age 8-11) voyages/journeys , humor , science fiction |
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Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet (age 8-11) sequel to: The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet voyages/journeys , humor , science fiction | |
| Truman Capote |
A Christmas Memory (age 7-10) traditions , friendship , folklore |
| Elisa Carbone |
Blood on the River: James Town 1607 (age 10+) historical |
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Stealing Freedom (age 10+) bigotry , adventure , voyages/journeys , historical | |
| Elisa Lynn Carbone |
Storm Warriors (age 9-12) bigotry , historical , family |
| M. V. Carey |
The Three Investigators in the Mystery of the Flaming Footprints (age 8-11) in: Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators Series mystery |
| Patrick Carman |
The Dark Hills Divide (age 9-12) in: The Land of Elyon Series adventure , magic , voyages/journeys , fantasy |
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Beyond the Valley of Thorns (age 9-12) in: The Land of Elyon Series adventure , magic , voyages/journeys , fantasy | |
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The Tenth City (age 9-12) in: The Land of Elyon Series adventure , magic , voyages/journeys , fantasy | |
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Into the Mist (age 9-12) in: The Land of Elyon Series adventure , magic , voyages/journeys , fantasy | |
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The Black Circle (age 9-12) in: The 39 Clues historical , action , adventure , mystery | |
| Isobelle Carmody |
Little Fur: the Legend Begins (age 8-11) in: Little Fur Series adventure , fantasy , nature |
| Joan Carris |
Wild Times at the Bed and Biscuit (age 7-10) adventure , enterprise , animals |
| Lewis Carroll |
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (age 8-11) math/science/technology , brilliant protagonist , poetry , fantasy |
| Mary Casanova |
Jess (age 8-11) in: American Girl Today Series enterprise , growing up |
| Patrick Skene Catling |
The Chocolate Touch (age 8-11) folklore , humor |
| Rebecca Caudill |
Did You Carry the Flag Today, Charley? (age 7-10) school |
| Marsha Wilson Chall |
Mattie (age 7-10) friendship , family , humor |
| Gabrielle Charbonnet |
Snakes Are Nothing to Sneeze At (age 7-10) family , animals |
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Tutu Much Ballet (age 7-10) family , growing up | |
| Lynne Cherry |
The Dragon and the Unicorn (age 7-10) fantasy , knights/castles/dragons , nature |
| Grace Chetwin |
Gom on Windy Mountain (age 10+) in: Tales of Gom in the Legends of Ulm Series magic , adventure , fantasy |
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The Riddle and the Rune (age 10+) in: Tales of Gom in the Legends of Ulm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Crystal Stair (age 10+) in: Tales of Gom in the Legends of Ulm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Starstone (age 10+) in: Tales of Gom in the Legends of Ulm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
| Ruth Chew |
Witch's Broom (age 8-11) fantasy , magic |
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The Would-Be Witch (age 8-11) mystery , spooky | |
| Lauren Child |
Utterly Me, Clarice Bean (age 8-11) mystery , school , humor |
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Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now (age 8-11) sequel to: Utterly Me, Clarice Bean mystery , school , humor | |
| Gennifer Choldenko |
Al Capone Does My Shirts (age 10+) disability , growing up , historical , family |
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Al Capone Shines My Shoes (age 10+) sequel to: Al Capone Does My Shirts disability , growing up , historical , family | |
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Notes From a Liar and Her Dog (age 10+) family , growing up | |
| Mary Blount Christian |
Goody Sherman's Pig (age 8-11) humor , historical |
| John Christopher |
The Prince in Waiting (age 9-12) in: The Sword of the Spirits Trilogy voyages/journeys , science fiction , adventure |
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Beyond the Burning Lands (age 9-12) in: The Sword of the Spirits Trilogy voyages/journeys , science fiction , adventure | |
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The White Mountains (age 10+) in: The Tripods Series adventure , action , science fiction | |
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The City of Gold and Lead (age 10+) in: The Tripods Series adventure , action , science fiction | |
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The Pool of Fire (age 10+) in: The Tripods Series adventure , action , science fiction | |
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When the Tripods Came (age 10+) in: The Tripods Series adventure , action , science fiction | |
| Matt Christopher |
Zero's Slider (age 7-10) in: Peach Street Mudders Series growing up , friendship , sports |
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The Hit-Away Kid (age 7-10) in: Peach Street Mudders Series growing up , friendship , sports | |
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Shadow Over Second (age 7-10) in: Peach Street Mudders Series growing up , friendship , sports | |
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The Catcher's Mask (age 7-10) in: Peach Street Mudders Series growing up , friendship , sports | |
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All-Star Fever (age 7-10) in: Peach Street Mudders Series growing up , friendship , sports | |
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Football Fugitive (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Master of Disaster (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Lacrosse Face-Off (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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The Winning Stroke (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Stealing Home (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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The Spy on Third Base (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Soccer Duel (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Slam Dunk (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Skateboard Tough (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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The Reluctant Pitcher (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Prime Time Pitcher (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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No Arm in Left Field (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Man Out at First (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Making the Save (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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The Kid Who Only Hit Homers (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Johnny Long Legs (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Goalkeeper in Charge (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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The Diamond Champs (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Crackerjack Halfback (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Centerfield Ballhawk (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Center Court Sting (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Catcher With a Glass Arm (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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Baseball Pals (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
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The Lucky Baseball Bat (age 8-11) in: Matt Christopher's Sports Series realistic , friendship , sports | |
| Scott Ciencin |
Windchaser (age 9-12) in: Dinotopia Series friendship , fantasy |
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Lost City (age 9-12) in: Dinotopia Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Return to Lost City (age 9-12) in: Dinotopia Series friendship , fantasy | |
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The Explorers (age 9-12) in: Dinotopia Series friendship , fantasy | |
| Sandra Cisneros |
The House on Mango Street (age 10+) short stories , growing up , identity |
| Ann Nolan Clark |
Secret of the Andes (age 10+) historical , identity |
| Beverly Cleary |
Beezus and Ramona (age 8-11) humor , realistic , family |
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Ramona the Pest (age 8-11) sequel to: Beezus and Ramona humor , realistic , family | |
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Ramona the Brave (age 8-11) sequel to: Beezus and Ramona humor , realistic , family | |
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Ramona and Her Father (age 8-11) sequel to: Beezus and Ramona humor , realistic , family | |
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Ramona and Her Mother (age 8-11) sequel to: Beezus and Ramona humor , realistic , family | |
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Ramona Forever (age 8-11) sequel to: Beezus and Ramona humor , realistic , family | |
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Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (age 8-11) sequel to: Beezus and Ramona humor , realistic , family | |
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Ramona's World (age 8-11) sequel to: Beezus and Ramona humor , realistic , family | |
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Henry Huggins (age 8-11) adventure , animals , realistic | |
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Henry and Beezus (age 8-11) sequel to: Henry Huggins adventure , animals , realistic | |
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Henry and Ribsy (age 8-11) sequel to: Henry Huggins adventure , animals , realistic | |
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Ribsy (age 8-11) sequel to: Henry Huggins adventure , animals , realistic | |
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Henry and the Paper Route (age 8-11) sequel to: Henry Huggins adventure , animals , realistic | |
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Henry and the Clubhouse (age 8-11) sequel to: Henry Huggins adventure , animals , realistic | |
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle (age 8-11) adventure | |
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Ralph S. Mouse (age 8-11) sequel to: The Mouse and the Motorcycle adventure | |
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Runaway Ralph (age 8-11) sequel to: The Mouse and the Motorcycle adventure | |
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Dear Mr. Henshaw (age 9-12) identity , friendship , authorship , letters/journal | |
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Ellen Tebbits (age 8-11) the arts , school , realistic , friendship | |
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Muggie Maggie (age 7-10) humor , school | |
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Otis Spofford (age 8-11) humor , school , realistic , friendship | |
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Socks (age 8-11) humor , realistic , friendship , family , animals | |
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Strider (age 9-12) school , friendship , growing up , letters/journal | |
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Emily's Runaway Imagination (age 9-12) historical , family , humor , enterprise | |
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Mitch and Amy (age 9-12) school , family | |
| David Clement-Davies |
The Nutcracker (age 9-12) traditions , magic , folklore |
| Andrew Clements |
Frindle (age 8-11) brilliant protagonist , realistic , school |
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The Landry News (age 8-11) authorship , realistic , school , brilliant protagonist | |
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The School Story (age 8-11) authorship , school , brilliant protagonist | |
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A Week in the Woods (age 9-12) identity , survival , adventure , school | |
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The Janitor's Boy (age 9-12) family , school | |
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Jake Drake, Class Clown (age 7-10) in: Jake Drake Series friendship , school | |
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Jake Drake, Know-it-all (age 7-10) in: Jake Drake Series friendship , school | |
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Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (age 7-10) in: Jake Drake Series friendship , school | |
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Lunch Money (age 8-11) humor , friendship , authorship , school , enterprise | |
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The Last Holiday Concert (age 8-11) enterprise , the arts , school | |
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The Report Card (age 8-11) friendship , brilliant protagonist , school | |
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Room One: a Mystery or Two (age 8-11) friendship , mystery , school | |
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No Talking (age 8-11) friendship , realistic , humor , school | |
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Things Not Seen (age 10+) science fiction , the arts , friendship , romance | |
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Things Hoped For (age 10+) sequel to: Things Not Seen science fiction , the arts , friendship , romance | |
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Things That Are (age 10+) sequel to: Things Not Seen science fiction , the arts , friendship , romance | |
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Lost and Found (age 8-11) humor , identity , school | |
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Extra Credit (age 8-11) school , friendship , identity | |
| Eth Clifford |
Harvey's Mystifying Raccoon Mixup (age 8-11) family , mystery |
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Help I'm a Prisoner in the Library (age 8-11) humor , mystery , adventure | |
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Scared Silly (age 8-11) humor , mystery | |
| Shirley Climo |
A Month of Seven Days (age 10+) war , adventure , historical |
| Esme Raji Codell |
Diary of a Fairy Godmother (age 9-12) folklore , fantasy |
| Eleanor Coerr |
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (age 8-11) war , folklore , historical , illness/loss |
| Barbara Cohen |
213 Valentines (age 7-10) school , brilliant protagonist |
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Thank You, Jackie Robinson (age 9-12) illness/loss , sports , friendship | |
| Evelyn Coleman |
Mystery of the Dark Tower (age 9-12) in: American Girl History Mysteries historical , mystery |
| Eoin Colfer |
Artemis Fowl (age 9-12) in: Artemis Fowl Series math/science/technology , mystery , adventure , science fiction , brilliant protagonist , adventure , action , fantasy |
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Half-moon Investigations (age 9-12) action , brilliant protagonist , mystery | |
| James Lincoln Collier |
Jump Ship to Freedom (age 10+) adventure , historical |
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My Brother Sam is Dead (age 10+) war , family , historical | |
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War Comes to Willy Freeman (age 10+) war , adventure , historical | |
| Ross Collins |
Medusa Jones (age 9-12) adventure , humor , school , folklore |
| Suzanne Collins |
Gregor the Overlander (age 8-11) in: Gregor the Overlander Series action , adventure , fantasy |
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Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods (age 8-11) in: Gregor the Overlander Series action , adventure , fantasy | |
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Gregor and the Marks of Secret (age 8-11) in: Gregor the Overlander Series action , adventure , fantasy | |
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Gregor and the Code of Claw (age 8-11) in: Gregor the Overlander Series action , adventure , fantasy | |
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Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane (age 8-11) in: Gregor the Overlander Series action , adventure , fantasy | |
| Ying Chang Compestine |
Revolution is Not a Dinner Party (age 10+) family , growing up , historical |
| Ellen Conford |
Jenny Archer to the Rescue (age 7-10) in: Jenny Archer Chapter Books realistic , humor |
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A Job For Jenny Archer (age 7-10) in: Jenny Archer Chapter Books realistic , humor | |
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Jenny Archer, Author (age 7-10) in: Jenny Archer Chapter Books realistic , humor | |
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Can Do, Jenny Archer (age 7-10) in: Jenny Archer Chapter Books realistic , humor | |
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What's Cooking, Jenny Archer? (age 7-10) in: Jenny Archer Chapter Books realistic , humor | |
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A Case for Jenny Archer (age 7-10) in: Jenny Archer Chapter Books realistic , humor | |
| Jane Leslie Conley |
Racso and the Rats of NIMH (age 9-12) sequel to: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by: Robert C. O'Brien adventure , brilliant protagonist |
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RT, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH (age 9-12) sequel to: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by: Robert C. O'Brien adventure , brilliant protagonist | |
| Catherine Connor |
Alison Goes for the Gold (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy |
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Alison on the Trail (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Alison Saves the Wedding (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
| Kate Constable |
The Singer of All Songs (age 10+) in: The Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy magic , fantasy |
| Kate Coombs |
The Runaway Princess (age 10+) princesses , humor , adventure , folklore , knights/castles/dragons , magic |
| Susan Cooper |
Over Sea, Under Stone (age 10+) in: The Dark Is Rising Series folklore , action , adventure , fantasy |
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The Dark is Rising (age 10+) in: The Dark Is Rising Series folklore , action , adventure , fantasy | |
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Greenwitch (age 10+) in: The Dark Is Rising Series folklore , action , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Grey King (age 10+) in: The Dark Is Rising Series folklore , action , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Boggart (age 9-12) folklore , humor , spooky , adventure | |
| Scott Corbett |
The Great McGoniggle's Key Play (age 7-10) mystery |
| Zizou Corder |
Lionboy: the First Book in a Trilogy (age 9-12) in: The Lion Boy Trilogy action , adventure , science fiction , humor |
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Lion-boy: the Truth (age 9-12) in: The Lion Boy Trilogy action , adventure , science fiction , humor | |
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The Chase (age 9-12) in: The Lion Boy Trilogy action , adventure , science fiction , humor | |
| Steven Cousins |
Frankenbug (age 8-11) science fiction , humor , animals , school |
| Bruce Coville |
The Search for Snout (age 8-11) in: Bruce Coville's Alien Adventures humor , fantasy , science fiction |
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Aliens Ate My Homework (age 8-11) in: Bruce Coville's Alien Adventures humor , fantasy , science fiction | |
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I Left My Sneakers in Dimension X (age 8-11) in: Bruce Coville's Alien Adventures humor , fantasy , science fiction | |
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My Teacher is an Alien (age 8-11) humor , fantasy , school , science fiction | |
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My Teacher Flunked the Planet (age 8-11) sequel to: My Teacher is an Alien humor , fantasy , school , science fiction | |
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My Teacher Fried My Brains (age 8-11) sequel to: My Teacher is an Alien humor , fantasy , school , science fiction | |
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My Teacher Glows in the Dark (age 8-11) sequel to: My Teacher is an Alien humor , fantasy , school , science fiction | |
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Juliet Dove, Queen of Love (age 8-11) in: Magic Shop Series fantasy , friendship , magic , humor | |
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Jennifer Murdley's Toad (age 8-11) in: Magic Shop Series fantasy , friendship , magic , humor | |
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The Skull of Truth (age 8-11) in: Magic Shop Series fantasy , friendship , magic , humor | |
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Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher (age 8-11) in: Magic Shop Series fantasy , friendship , magic , humor | |
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The Monster's Ring (age 8-11) in: Magic Shop Series fantasy , friendship , magic , humor | |
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The Dragonslayers (age 9-12) princesses , adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
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The Ghost Wore Gray (age 9-12) war , historical , spooky , mystery | |
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Space Brat (age 7-10) humor , science fiction | |
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How I Survived My Summer Vacation (age 8-11) humor , spooky | |
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Some of My Best Friends are Monsters (age 8-11) sequel to: How I Survived My Summer Vacation humor , spooky | |
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Into the Land of the Unicorns (age 9-12) in: The Unicorn Chronicles magic , fantasy | |
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The Ghost in the Big Brass Bed (age 9-12) mystery , spooky | |
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The Ghost in the Third Row (age 9-12) the arts , mystery , spooky | |
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Monster of the Year (age 8-11) humor , spooky | |
| Cressida Cowell |
How to Train Your Dragon (age 8-11) in: How to Train Your Dragon Series growing up , humor , knights/castles/dragons |
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How to Speak Dragonese (age 8-11) in: How to Train Your Dragon Series growing up , humor , knights/castles/dragons | |
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How to Be a Pirate (age 8-11) adventure , humor | |
| Judy Cox |
Third Grade Pet (age 7-10) animals , humor , school |
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Butterfly Buddies (age 7-10) school , friendship | |
| Sharon Creech |
Absolutely Normal Chaos (age 10+) authorship , family |
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Walk Two Moons (age 10+) tragedy , illness/loss , identity , growing up , friendship , voyages/journeys , family | |
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Love That Dog (age 8-11) tragedy , illness/loss , animals , authorship , school , poetry | |
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Hate That Cat (age 8-11) sequel to: Love That Dog tragedy , illness/loss , animals , authorship , school , poetry | |
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Ruby Holler (age 8-11) voyages/journeys , family | |
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Granny Torrelli Makes Soup (age 9-12) growing up , family , friendship | |
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Replay: a New Book (age 9-12) family , growing up , the arts | |
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The Wanderer (age 9-12) tragedy , identity , adventure , family , illness/loss , voyages/journeys | |
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The Castle Corona (age 8-11) fantasy , knights/castles/dragons , family | |
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Bloomability (age 8-11) identity , growing up , family , school | |
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Chasing Redbird (age 9-12) growing up , identity , family , illness/loss | |
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Pleasing the Ghost (age 8-11) illness/loss , humor , spooky , family | |
| Mark Crilley |
Akiko and the Alpha Centauri 5000 (age 8-11) in: The Akiko Series graphic novels , science fiction , action , adventure |
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Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd (age 8-11) in: The Akiko Series graphic novels , science fiction , action , adventure | |
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Akiko and the Intergalactic Zoo (age 8-11) in: The Akiko Series graphic novels , science fiction , action , adventure | |
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Akiko and the Journey to Toog (age 8-11) in: The Akiko Series graphic novels , science fiction , action , adventure | |
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Akiko on the Planet Smoo (age 8-11) in: The Akiko Series graphic novels , science fiction , action , adventure | |
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Akiko: The Training Master (age 8-11) in: The Akiko Series graphic novels , science fiction , action , adventure | |
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Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor (age 8-11) in: The Akiko Series graphic novels , science fiction , action , adventure | |
| Marty Crisp |
My Dog, Cat (age 7-10) realistic , friendship , animals |
| Gillian Cross |
The Great American Elephant Chase (age 9-12) voyages/journeys , identity , historical , adventure , humor |
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New World (age 10+) adventure , spooky , math/science/technology | |
| Christopher Curtis |
Bud, Not Buddy (age 9-12) the arts , identity , voyages/journeys , historical , family , brilliant protagonist |
|
The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 (age 9-12) historical , humor , bigotry , family | |
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Mr. Chickee's Funny Money (age 8-11) in: The Flint Future Detectives Series brilliant protagonist , mystery , enterprise , humor | |
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Elijah of Buxton (age 9-12) bigotry , adventure , historical | |
| Karen Cushman |
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (age 9-12) growing up , historical |
|
The Midwife's Apprentice (age 9-12) growing up , historical | |
| Jane Cutler |
No Dogs Allowed (age 8-11) family , humor , short stories |
| Margery Cuyler |
Weird Wolf (age 7-10) humor , spooky |
|
Invisible in the Third Grade (age 8-11) traditions , humor , magic |