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A Thanksgiving Wish (age 7-10)
by Michael Rosen
family ... traditions
Catalog: When Amanda's grandmother dies and the extended family tries to recreate her famous Thanksgiving meal, friends and neighbors pitch in to help carry on Bubbe's traditions.
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BAK
Oh, Emma (age 7-10)
by Barbara Baker
growing up ... family
Frustrated by life in a crowded housing project, Emma longs for a room of her own, but, because of family circumstances, must settle for far less.
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BLU
The Pain and the Great One Series (age 7-10)
by Judy Blume
friendship ... family
Catalog: A six-year-old (The Pain) and his eight-year-old sister (The Great One) see each other as troublemakers and the best-loved in the family.
title: Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One
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Annie and the Old One (age 7-10)
by Miska Miles
family ... illness/loss
A Navajo girl unravels a day's weaving on a rug whose completion, she believes, will mean the death of her grandmother.
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PET
I Hate Company (age 7-10)
by P. J. Petersen
humor ... family ... friendship
When his mother offers to share their apartment temporarily with an old friend and her three-year-old son, Dan finds himself resenting the loss of space, privacy, and peace and quiet.
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PFE
The Riddle Streak (age 7-10)
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
enterprise ... family
Since her older brother always wins at ping pong, checkers, and everything else, Amy decides to learn riddles in hope of finding some way she can beat him.
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FRI
The Mallory Series (age 7-10)
by Laurie B. Friedman
humor ... friendship ... family ... school
When eight-year-old Mallory moves to a new town, and a new school with new friends, nothing will be the same again.
title: Back to School, Mallory
title: Mallory on the Move
title: Mallory vs. Max
title: Campfire Mallory
title: Honestly, Mallory!
title: Mallory in the Spotlight
title: Mallory Goes Green
title: Happy New Year Mallory!
title: Step Fourth, Mallory!
title: In Business With Mallory
title: Happy Birthday, Mallory!
title: Heart to Heart With Mallory
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Tutu Much Ballet (age 7-10)
by Gabrielle Charbonnet
family ... growing up
When her grandmother comes to visit during the summer, Charlotte thinks she will be allowed to go to gymnastics camp with her best friend, but her mother and grandmother insist that she take ballet lessons instead.
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CHA
Snakes Are Nothing to Sneeze At (age 7-10)
by Gabrielle Charbonnet
family ... animals
Although he's not furry and her best friend thinks he's yucky, Annabel loves her new pet snake.
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CHA
Mattie (age 7-10)
by Marsha Wilson Chall
friendship ... family ... humor
Mattie's adventures include selling her little brother, finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for an obnoxious classmate, and cutting her brother's hair.
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HAR
Immigrant Girl: Becky of Eldridge Street (age 7-10)
by Brett Harvey
family ... historical
Becky, whose family has emigrated from Russia to avoid being persecuted as Jews, finds growing up in New York City in 1910 a vivid and exciting experience.
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Themba (age 7-10)
by Margaret Sacks
mystery ... family
Themba, a young South African boy, devises a plan to bring his father home safely after he fails to arrive on the train as expected.
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STO
Go Fish (age 7-10)
by Mary Stolz
identity ... family
After spending the day fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Grandfather, eight-year-old Thomas has a quiet evening on the porch hearing more about his African heritage.
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ROS
M and M series (age 7-10)
by Pat Ross
friendship ... family
Mandy and Mimi are twins, learning about life, just like you!
title: M and M and the Bad News Babies
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FRE
The Trouble With Cats (age 7-10)
by Martha Freeman
family ... school
After a difficult first week of third grade, Holly begins to adjust to her new school and living in her new stepfather's tiny apartment with his four cats.
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Some Frog! (age 7-10)
by Eve Bunting
school ... family
It'll take some frog to win the frog-jumping contest at Billy's school. But Billy's all set--he's got a champion jumper, a grandpa with lots of good advice, and a mom and grandma to cheer him on. Everything will be perfect--if only his dad shows up.
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CAM
The Julian Series (age 7-10)
by Ann Cameron
family
Meet Julian and Huey, and ride along as they find adventures in everyday life.
title: The Stories Julian Tells
title: Julian's Glorious Summer
title: Julian, Dream Doctor
title: Julian, Secret Agent
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SPI
The Bathwater Gang (age 7-10)
by Jerry Spinelli
war ... humor ... family ... friendship
Bertie's all-girl gang becomes involved in a harmless but heartfelt war with an all-boy gang, until Bertie's grandmother steps in with a perfect solution.
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HOF
Starring Grace (age 7-10)
by Mary Hoffman
friendship ... family
Grace and her friends have all sorts of adventures during their summer vacation--going to the circus, taking an imaginary safari, making friends with an elderly neighbor, and more.
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The Russell and Elisa Stories (age 7-10)
by Johanna Hurwitz
growing up ... family ... school
The stories of Russell, age six, and Elisa, age four, as they experience the frustrations and excitement of growing up. Now that he's six, Russell has some very important questions: If he has to wear hand-me-downs, shoulden't bigger kids wear hand-me-ups? If he can't say bad words, can he make up his own words when he's angry? If he has to get a report card, isn't it about time his parents got one to?
title: Russell Sprouts
title: Rip-roaring Russell
title: Russell and Elisa
title: "E" is for Elisa
title: Make Room for Elisa
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HOL
My Sister the Sausage Roll (age 7-10)
by Barbara Ware Holmes
family
Although she does not like having a new baby sister, Eloise keeps an eye on her while their father is away and finds herself learning to love her.
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Lavender (age 7-10)
by Karen Hesse
family
Codie is secretly sewing a blanket for her favorite aunt Alix's new baby. Will the blanket be "fully done" by the time the baby is "fully done"?
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Ruby Lu Series (age 7-10)
by Lenore Look
adventure ... family ... friendship ... realistic
Most days the best thing about being Ruby is everything. Like when she's the star of her own backyard magic show. Or when she gives a talk at the school safety assembly on the benefits of reflective tape. And then there are the days when it's very hard to be Ruby. Join Ruby Lu on her first adventure and discover your own best things about her!
title: Ruby Lu, Brave and True
title: Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything

Addison Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:24 2012
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