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BUL
The Sword in the Tree (age 7-10)
by Clyde Robert Bulla
historical ... knights/castles/dragons ... folklore
Within the sturdy walls of Weldon Castle, young Shan dreams of becoming a great swordsman like his father. Then one fearsome night, an estranged uncle arrives at the castle with a treacherous plan. When his father disappears, Shan and his mother must flee. Can Shan ever return to reclaim his rightful place as heir?
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ZOL
The Beautiful Christmas Tree (age 7-10)
by Charlotte Zolotow
traditions ... friendship ... folklore
Publisher comments: Mr. Crockett is neither handsome nor fashionable, but he knows a secret...all things need love and care. With years of attention and patience, he transforms his shabby brownstone into an elegant home and brings a scrawny, neglected tree to life, teaching his critical neighbors that beauty can be found in unexpected places.
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RYA
Airy Fairy Series (age 7-10)
by Margaret Ryan
folklore ... fantasy ... humor
Everybody knows that fairies are charming little creatures, dainty, pretty, and tidy. Airy Fairy is different. Young readers who make her acquaintance soon realize that she does have charm, but dainty? Tidy? Not Airy Fairy! Kids will laugh as they read these stories about the messiest fairy in town.
title: Magic Mess!
title: Magic Muddle!
title: Magic Mischief!
title: Magic Mistakes!
title: Magic Mix-Up!
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LEW
Storm Boy (age 7-10)
by Paul Owen Lewis
folklore ... adventure ... nature
A story drawn from Haida Indian literary tradition in which a boy falls from his canoe into a world of eighteen-foot tall humanlike creatures who welcome him and eventually return him to his village.

LM Nixon Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:32 2012
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