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Strudel Stories
(age 8-11) by Joanne Rocklin traditions ... folklore ... short stories ... historical ... family Imagine a cozy kitchen in another time and place. A family is baking apple strudel together. And while they work, they tell each other stories of the past. There are the boy who danced with ghosts, the apple that turned to gold, the greatest baseball moment ever, and the almost-a-disaster day. This warm and touching novel follows a Jewish family through seven generations as they brave war, immigration, and enjoy the simple pleasures of friendship, sports, and a life together. |
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SAC |
Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School
(age 8-11) by Louis Sachar humor ... short stories ... school ... math/science/technology Sideways math teasers are Buried in this hilarious collection of stories from Wayside School. |