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Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes (age 9-12)
by Manlio Argueta
magic ... folklore ... short stories
Catalog: When the magic dogs who live on the volcanoes of El Salvador and protect the villagers from harm are pursued by wicked lead soldiers, they are aided by two ancient volcanoes.
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The McBroom Tall Tales Series (age 9-12)
by Sid Fleischman
short stories ... humor
McBroom tells hilarious tall tales about the old time farm life.
title: McBroom Tells a Lie
title: McBroom Tells the Truth
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Salsa Stories (age 9-12)
by Lulu Delacre
growing up ... short stories ... family
A collection of stories within the story of a family celebration where the guests relate their memories of growing up in various Latin American countries.
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A Long Way From Chicago (age 9-12)
by Richard Peck
humor ... historical ... family ... short stories
Join Joey and his sister Mary Alice as they spend nine unforgettable summers with the worst influence imaginable--their grandmother!

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