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I Was a Third Grade Spy (age 7-10)
by Mary Jane Auch
brilliant protagonist ... humor ... school
When Brian's dog Arful suddenly begins talking, Brian and his two friends send the dog to find out what their classmates are planning for the school talent show.
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213 Valentines (age 7-10)
by Barbara Cohen
school ... brilliant protagonist
Catalog: Wade has trouble adjusting when he is transferred to a special fourth grade class for the gifted and talented, so he plans to send himself 213 valentines signed by celebrities.
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The Legend of Spud Murphy (age 7-10)
by Eoin Colfer
school ... brilliant protagonist ... humor
When their mother starts dropping them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread boredom and the overbearing librarian, but they are surprised at how things turn out.

El Carmelo Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:28 2012
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