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Dear Max (age 7-10)
by Sally Grindley
friendship ... authorship ... humor ... letters/journal
When nine-year-old Max writes a fan letter to his favorite author, Max has no idea what's in store for him. Told through hilariously illustrated letters and postcards, this book tells the story of an unlikely friendship.
sequel: Bravo, Max!
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Donavan's Word Jar (age 7-10)
by Monalisa DeGross
school ... authorship
When the jar that Donavan keeps his word collection in fills up, he finds a special way to give his words away and get something wonderful in return.
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The House of Wisdom (age 7-10)
by Florence Parry Heide
voyages/journeys ... authorship
Ishaq, the son of the chief translator to the Caliph of ancient Baghdad, travels the world in search of precious books and manuscripts and brings them back to the great library known as the House of Wisdom.
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Legend of -- the Worst Boy in the World (age 7-10)
by Eoin Colfer
family ... authorship
Every Saturday, while helping polish the lens of the lighthouse his grandfather tends, nine-year-old Will tells a tale he hopes will top Grandad's, but Grandad always wins until Dad reminds Will of a long-forgotten escapade with his brother.
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Thea Stilton Series (age 7-10)
by Thea
authorship ... mystery ... adventure
Publisher comments: Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea is taking the publishing world by storm in this fabumouse tale packed with action, mystery, and friendship.
title: Thea Stilton and the Mountain of Fire
title: Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code
Geronimo Stilton Series (age 7-10)
authorship ... mystery ... adventure
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!
title: The Christmas Toy Factory by Chr F CHR
title: A Cheese-Colored Camper by Che F CHE
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Geronimo Stilton Series (age 7-10)
by Geronimo Stilton
authorship ... mystery ... adventure
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!
title: Attack of the Bandit Cats
title: Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House
title: The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid
title: Four Mice Deep in the Jungle
title: I'm Too Fond of My Fur!
title: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
title: Merry Christmas, Geronimo
title: The Mona Mousa Code
title: Paws Off, Cheddarface!
title: Red Pizzas for a Blue Count
title: The Mysterious Cheese Thief
title: A Very Merry Christmas
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The Search For Delicious (age 7-10)
by Natalie Babbitt
voyages/journeys ... authorship ... adventure
The Prime Minister is compiling a dictionary, and when no one at court can agree on the meaning of ``delicious,'' the King sends his twelve-year-old messenger, Gaylan, to poll the citizenry. Gaylan soon discovers that the entire kingdom is on the brink of civil war, and must enlist help to define ``delicious'' and save the country.

Juana Briones Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:27 2012
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