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Only One Woof (age 7-10)
by James Herriot
realistic ... animals
Catalog: Gyp, a cheerful but always silent sheep dog, startles everyone with uncharacteristic behavior during the championship sheep dog trials.
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The Quigleys Series (age 7-10)
by Simon Mason
realistic ... adventure ... family ... humor
The adventures and misadventures of the four members of the Quigley family--Mum, Dad, Lucy, and Will.
title: The Quigleys
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Ivy Plus Bean Series (age 7-10)
by Annie Barrows
realistic ... humor ... friendship
Publisher comments: The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide, Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other.
title: Ivy + Bean
title: Ivy and Bean Bound to be Bad
title: Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter
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The Magic Squad and the Dog of Great Potential (age 7-10)
by Mary Quattlebaum
realistic ... animals
After visiting the Humane Shelter, ten-year-old Calvin wants to help every dog there but finds it an almost impossible job.
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Junie B, First Grader Series (age 7-10)
by Barbara Park
realistic ... humor ... school
Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant. 'Cause first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children.
title: Junie B First Grader (at Last!)
title: Junie B First Grader: Toothless Wonder
title: Junie B First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha!
title: Junie B First Grader: Cheater Pants
title: Junie B First Grader: Boo! and I Mean It!
title: Junie B First Grader: Boss of Lunch
title: Junie B First Grader: Dumb Bunny
title: Junie B First Grader: One-man Band
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Junie B. Jones Series (age 7-10)
by Barbara Park
realistic ... humor ... school
Junie is the bestest, funniest kindergartener ever.
title: Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
title: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
title: Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
title: Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday
title: Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime i.e. Valentine
title: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
title: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
title: Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl
title: Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl
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Dear Whiskers (age 7-10)
by Ann Whitehead Nagda
letters/journal ... realistic ... friendship
Jenny is initially discouraged when her second grade pen pal turns out to be a new student from Saudi Arabia who does not speak English very well, but as she works with her they slowly develop a true friendship.
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The Stink Series (age 7-10)
by Megan McDonald
realistic ... enterprise ... friendship ... humor
Meet Judy Moody's little brother Stink. Whether he's corresponding with candy companies to get free samples or drawing special inspiration from a visit to the Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum, Stink Moody is always up to something.
title: Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers
title: Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
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Judy Moody Series (age 7-10)
by Megan McDonald
realistic ... friendship ... humor
Publisher comments: "Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood." Judy also has an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns a very special class project, she really gets a chance to express herself! The mercurial Judy Moody will delight any kid who's known a bad mood or a bad day--and managed to laugh anyway.
title: Judy Moody
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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
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Herbie Jones Series (age 7-10)
by Suzy Kline
realistic ... school
Join Herbie for his antics in the third grade, in class, on field trips, on the playground.
title: Herbie Jones
title: What's the Matter With Herbie Jones?
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``B'' is for Betsy (age 7-10)
by Carolyn Haywood
realistic ... school
Betsy is scared about going to first grade, but it turns out school is a great place. She learns about tadpoles and the true meaning of Thanksgiving, makes new friends, and has more fun than she'd ever imagined.
sequel: Betsy and Billy
sequel: Betsy and the Boys
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Pee Wee Scouts Series (age 7-10)
by Judy Delton
adventure ... realistic
Join Molly Duff and Troop 23 of the Pee-Wee Scouts for fun and adventure.
title: Cookies and Crutches
title: Camp Ghost-Away
title: Blue Skies, French Fries
title: Eggs With Legs
title: Fishy Wishes
title: Grumpy Pumpkins
title: Peanut-Butter Pilgrims
title: The Pooped Troop
title: Rosy Noses, Freezing Toes
title: All Dads on Deck
title: Bad, Bad Bunnies
title: Bookworm Buddies
title: Computer Clues
title: Greedy Groundhogs
title: Halloween Helpers
title: Lucky Dog Days
title: Moans and Groans and Dinosaur Bones
title: Pedal Power
title: Pee Wee Jubilee
title: Pee Wee Pool Party
title: Pee Wees on First
title: Pee Wees on Parade
title: Pee Wees on Skis
title: Piles of Pets
title: Planet Pee Wee
title: Sky Babies
title: Sonny's Secret
title: Spring Sprouts
title: Stage Frightened
title: Super Duper Pee Wee!
title: Teeny Weeney Zucchinis
title: That Mushy Stuff
title: Trash Bash
title: Tricks and Treats
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My Dog, Cat (age 7-10)
by Marty Crisp
realistic ... friendship ... animals
It's bad enough being a boy with a girl's name, but now Abbie's dog is making him a target for bullies. He's worried about being seen with his aunt's ``sissy'' dog... but feisty Catullus proves that big isn't necessarily better!
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Marvin Redpost Series (age 7-10)
by Louis Sachar
realistic ... humor
Marvin Redpost faces school, friends, and family situations with curiosity and humor.
title: Marvin Redpost: a Flying Birthday Cake
title: Marvin Redpost: Class President
title: Marvin Redpost: Is He a Girl?
title: Marvin Redpost: a Magic Crystal?
title: Marvin Redpost: Alone in His Teacher's House
title: Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at Birth?
title: Marvin Redpost: Super Fast, Out of Control
title: Marvin Redpost: Why Pick on Me?
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Kids of the Polk Street School Series (age 7-10)
by Patricia Reilly Giff
realistic ... school
The kids at the Polk Street School are a lot like you: they go to class, make friends, and learn a lot about life along the way.
title: All About Stacy
title: The Candy Corn Contest
title: Beast and the Halloween Horror
title: Count Your Money With the Polk Street School
title: Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year
title: Fish Face
title: Green Thumbs, Everyone
title: In the Dinosaur's Paw
title: Lazy Lions, Lucky Lambs
title: Look Out, Washington, D.C.!
title: Monster Rabbit Runs Amuck!
title: Next Stop, New York City! : the Polk Street Kids On Tour
title: Oh Boy, Boston! : the Polk Street Kids On Tour
title: Pet Parade
title: Pickle Puss
title: Purple Climbing Days
title: Say "Cheese"
title: Snaggle Doodles
title: Sunny-Side Up
title: The Valentine Star
title: Turkey Trouble
title: Wake Up, Emily, It's Mother's Day
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Jenny Archer Chapter Books (age 7-10)
by Ellen Conford
realistic ... humor
Jenny Archer has a knack for trying new things, and getting into unexpected trouble.
title: Jenny Archer to the Rescue
title: A Job For Jenny Archer
title: Jenny Archer, Author
title: Can Do, Jenny Archer
title: Get the Picture, Jenny Archer?
title: Nibble, Nibble, Jenny Archer
title: What's Cooking, Jenny Archer?
title: A Case for Jenny Archer

Duveneck Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:27 2012
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