| Ellen Raskin |
The Westing Game (age 10+) humor , mystery |
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Figgs and Phantoms (age 10+) illness/loss , family | |
| Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings |
The Yearling (age 10+) nature , growing up , animals |
| Wilson Rawls |
Where the Red Fern Grows (age 9-12) tragedy , adventure , animals , illness/loss |
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Summer of the Monkeys (age 10+) historical , animals | |
| Philip Reeve |
Larklight: Or the Revenge of the White Spiders! Or to Saturns Rings and Back! a Rousing Tale of Dauntless Pluck in the Farthest Reaches of Space (age 10+) in: The Larklight Series science fiction , action , adventure |
| Dietlof Reiche |
I, Freddy (age 8-11) in: The Golden Hamster Saga humor , adventure , brilliant protagonist |
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Freddy in Peril (age 8-11) in: The Golden Hamster Saga humor , adventure , brilliant protagonist | |
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Freddy to the Rescue (age 8-11) in: The Golden Hamster Saga humor , adventure , brilliant protagonist | |
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The Haunting of Freddy: Book Four in the Golden Hamster Saga (age 8-11) in: The Golden Hamster Saga humor , adventure , brilliant protagonist | |
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Freddy's Final Quest: Book Five in the Golden Hamster Saga (age 8-11) in: The Golden Hamster Saga humor , adventure , brilliant protagonist | |
| Randall Reinstedt |
One-Eyed Charley, the California Whip (age 9-12) historical |
| Kathryn Reiss |
Riddle of the Prairie Bride (age 9-12) in: American Girl History Mysteries historical , mystery |
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The Strange Case of Baby H (age 9-12) in: American Girl History Mysteries historical , mystery | |
| Seymour Reit |
Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution (age 9-12) war , historical , action , adventure |
| Kitty Richards |
Prilla and the Butterfly Lie (age 7-10) in: Disney Fairies friendship , fantasy |
| Conrad Richter |
The Light in the Forest (age 10+) identity , historical , family |
| Ann Rinaldi |
Amelia's War (age 10+) war , family , historical |
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The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce: a Pilgrim Boy, Plymouth 1620 (age 8-11) in: My Name Is America Series war , identity , letters/journal , historical | |
| Rick Riordan |
The Lightning Thief (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure |
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The Sea of Monsters (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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The Titan's Curse (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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the Battle of the Labyrinth (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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The Last Olympian (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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The Demigod Files (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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The Maze of Bones (age 9-12) in: The 39 Clues historical , action , adventure , mystery | |
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Vespers Rising (age 9-12) in: The 39 Clues historical , action , adventure , mystery | |
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The Red Pyramid (age 10+) sequel to: The Kane Chronicles fantasy , adventure , action | |
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The Throne of Fire (age 10+) sequel to: The Kane Chronicles fantasy , adventure , action | |
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The Lost Hero (age 10+) sequel to: Heros of Olympus Series folklore , fantasy , adventure , action | |
| John Ritter |
The Boy Who Saved Baseball (age 9-12) enterprise , humor , sports |
| Willo Davis Roberts |
Don't Hurt Laurie! (age 8-11) family |
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The Girl With the Silver Eyes (age 9-12) brilliant protagonist , science fiction | |
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The View From the Cherry Tree (age 9-12) action , mystery | |
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The Minden Curse (age 9-12) mystery | |
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More Minden Curses (age 9-12) sequel to: The Minden Curse mystery | |
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Scared Stiff (age 9-12) family , mystery | |
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Megan's Island (age 9-12) family , mystery | |
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Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job (age 8-11) mystery , adventure | |
| Barbara Robinson |
The Best School Year Ever (age 8-11) humor , school |
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (age 8-11) traditions , humor | |
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The Best Halloween Ever (age 8-11) traditions , school , humor | |
| Nancy Robinson |
Wendy and the Bullies (age 8-11) friendship , school , humor |
| Thomas Rockwell |
How to Eat Fried Worms (age 8-11) realistic , friendship , school , humor |
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How to Fight a Girl (age 9-12) growing up , friendship | |
| Emily Rodda |
Rowan of Rin (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons |
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Rowan and the Ice Creepers (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Rowan and the Travelers (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Rowan and the Zebak (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons | |
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The Charm Bracelet (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Flower Fairies (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Third Wish (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Last Fairy-Apple Tree (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Magic Key (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Unicorn (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Star Cloak (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Water Sprites (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Peskie Spell (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Rainbow Wand (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Forests of Silence (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Lake of Tears (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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City of the Rats (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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Cavern of the Fear (age 9-12) in: Deltora Shadowlands Series adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Isle of Illusion (age 9-12) in: Deltora Shadowlands Series adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Shadowlands (age 9-12) in: Deltora Shadowlands Series adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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Dragons Nest (age 9-12) in: Dragons of Deltora Series adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Shadowgate (age 9-12) in: Dragons of Deltora Series adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
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The Sister of the South (age 9-12) in: Dragons of Deltora Series adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Isle of the Dead (age 9-12) in: Dragons of Deltora Series adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
| Mary Rodgers |
Freaky Friday (age 9-12) identity , humor , adventure , family |
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A Billion for Boris (age 9-12) sequel to: Freaky Friday identity , humor , adventure , family | |
| Michael Rosen |
A Thanksgiving Wish (age 7-10) family , traditions |
| Lissa Rovetch |
Hot Dog and Bob and the Seriously Scary Attack of the Evil Alien Pizza Person: Adventure 1 (age 7-10) in: Hot Dog and Bob Series science fiction , school , humor |
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Hot Dog and Bob and the Particularly Pesky Attack of the Pencil People (age 7-10) in: Hot Dog and Bob Series science fiction , school , humor | |
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Hot Dog and Bob and the Dangerously Dizzy Attack of the Hypno Hamsters (age 7-10) in: Hot Dog and Bob Series science fiction , school , humor | |
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Hot Dog and Bob and the Exceptionally Eggy Attack of the Game Gators (age 7-10) in: Hot Dog and Bob Series science fiction , school , humor | |
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Hot Dog and Bob and the Surprisingly Slobbery Attack of the Dogwash Doggies (age 7-10) in: Hot Dog and Bob Series science fiction , school , humor | |
| J. K. Rowling |
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic |
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
| James Roy |
Max Quigley: Technically Not a Bully (age 8-11) humor , school , friendship , brilliant protagonist |
| Ron Roy |
The Absent Author (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery |
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The Bald Bandit (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Canary Caper (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Deadly Dungeon (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Empty Envelope (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Falcon's Feathers (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Goose's Gold (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Haunted Hotel (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Invisible Island (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Jaguar's Jewel (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Kidnapped King (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Lucky Lottery (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Ninth Nugget (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Quicksand Question (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Zombie Zone (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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A Spy in the White House (age 7-10) in: Capital Mysteries mystery | |
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Who Broke Lincolns Thumb? (age 7-10) in: Capital Mysteries mystery | |
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Mystery at the Washington Monument (age 7-10) in: Capital Mysteries mystery | |
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A Thief at the National Zoo (age 7-10) in: Capital Mysteries mystery | |
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The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion (age 7-10) in: Capital Mysteries mystery | |
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The Skeleton in the Smithsonian (age 7-10) in: Capital Mysteries mystery | |
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White House White-Out (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries Super Edition Series mystery | |
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Nightmare Island (age 7-10) survival , adventure | |
| Amy Kateman Rubin |
Children of the Seventh Prophecy (age 9-12) adventure , fantasy |
| Ivy Ruckman |
In Care of Cassie Tucker (age 9-12) adventure , historical , bigotry |
| Pam Munoz Ryan |
Esperanza Rising (age 10+) identity , historical , family |
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Riding Freedom (age 8-11) adventure , historical | |
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Paint the Wind (age 9-12) family , animals , illness/loss , growing up | |
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Becoming Naomi Le n (age 8-11) identity , family | |
| Cynthia Rylant |
A Fine White Dust (age 9-12) friendship , growing up |
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Missing May (age 10+) tragedy , illness/loss , family | |
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Summer Party (age 7-10) in: The Cobble Street Cousins Series friendship | |
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In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen (age 7-10) in: The Cobble Street Cousins Series friendship | |
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Wedding Flowers (age 7-10) in: The Cobble Street Cousins Series friendship | |
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Special Gifts (age 7-10) in: The Cobble Street Cousins Series friendship |