| Arthur Ransome |
Swallows and Amazons (age 9-12) sequel to: Swallows and Amazons Series friendship , family , voyages/journeys , adventure |
| Ellen Raskin |
The Westing Game (age 10+) humor , mystery |
| 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 | |
| Teresa Reed |
Keisha Leads the Way (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy |
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Keisha the Fairy Snow Queen (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Keisha to the Rescue (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Three Cheers for Keisha (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ann Rinaldi |
Amelia's War (age 10+) war , family , historical |
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My Heart is on the Ground: the Diary of Nannie Little Rose, a Sioux Girl, Carlisle Indian School, Pennsylvania, 1880 (age 8-11) in: Dear 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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The Red Pyramid (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 | |
| Diane Roberts |
Puppet Pandemonium (age 8-11) the arts , friendship |
| 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 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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The Absolutely True Story ... How I Visited Yellowstone park With the Terrible Rupes (age 9-12) humor , mystery | |
| Keith Robertson |
Henry Reed's Think Tank (age 9-12) in: Henry Reed Adventures realistic , adventure , humor , enterprise |
| 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 | |
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My Brother Louis Measures Worms: and Other Louis Stories (age 8-11) short stories , humor | |
| Joanne Rocklin |
Strudel Stories (age 8-11) traditions , folklore , short stories , historical , family |
| 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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The Shifting Sands (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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Dread Mountain (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Maze of the Beast (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Valley of the Lost (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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Return to Del (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 |
| S. Jones Rogan |
The Daring Adventures of Penhaligon Brush (age 8-11) princesses , fantasy , adventure |
| Michael Rosen |
A Thanksgiving Wish (age 7-10) family , traditions |
| Lillian Hammer Ross |
Sarah, Also Known as Hannah (age 8-11) voyages/journeys |
| 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 | |
| Ron Roy |
The Canary Caper (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery |
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The Talking T. Rex (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Vampire's Vacation (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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A Thief at the National Zoo (age 7-10) in: Capital Mysteries mystery | |
| 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 | |
| Cynthia Rylant |
Gooseberry Park (age 8-11) friendship , humor |