| Louis Sachar |
Small Steps (age 10+) sequel to: Holes humor , mystery , friendship |
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Holes (age 10+) humor , mystery , friendship | |
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Sideways Stories From Wayside School (age 8-11) humor , school | |
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Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger (age 8-11) sequel to: Sideways Stories From Wayside School humor , school | |
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Wayside School is Falling Down (age 8-11) sequel to: Sideways Stories From Wayside School humor , school | |
| Angie Sage |
Magyk (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action |
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Flyte (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action | |
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Physik (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action | |
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Queste (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action | |
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Syren (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action | |
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My Haunted House (age 7-10) in: Araminta Spookie Series humor , spooky , mystery | |
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The Sword in the Grotto (age 7-10) in: Araminta Spookie Series humor , spooky , mystery | |
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Frognapped (age 7-10) in: Araminta Spookie Series humor , spooky , mystery | |
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Ghostsitters (age 7-10) in: Araminta Spookie Series humor , spooky , mystery | |
| S. F. Said |
Varjak Paw (age 9-12) adventure , action , spooky , magic |
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The Outlaw Varjak Paw (age 9-12) sequel to: Varjak Paw adventure , action , spooky , magic | |
| Graham Salisbury |
Calvin Coconut: Zoo Breath (age 7-10) in: Calvin Coconut school , adventure , humor |
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Calvin Coconut: The Zippy Fix (age 7-10) in: Calvin Coconut school , adventure , humor | |
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Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven (age 7-10) in: Calvin Coconut school , adventure , humor | |
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Under the Blood-Red Sun (age 10+) war , identity , friendship , historical | |
| Felix Salten |
Bambi: a Life in the Woods (age 9-12) nature , animals , growing up |
| Brandon Sanderson |
Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (age 8-11) adventure , fantasy , humor |
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Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones (age 8-11) sequel to: Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians adventure , fantasy , humor | |
| Susan Saunders |
The Green Slime (age 9-12) in: Choose Your Own Adventure Series authorship , action , adventure |
| Ruth Sawyer |
Roller Skates (age 9-12) adventure |
| Laura Amy Schlitz |
The Night Fairy (age 7-10) adventure , survival , fantasy |
| Gary D. Schmidt |
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy (age 10+) bigotry , friendship , historical |
| Gary Schmidt |
The Wednesday Wars (age 10+) school , humor , growing up , historical |
| Roni Schotter |
F Is for Freedom (age 9-12) historical , friendship |
| Maxine Rose Schur |
Samantha's Surprise: a Christmas Story (age 8-11) in: Samantha: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical |
| Virginia Frances Schwartz |
4 Kids in 5-E and 1 Crazy Year (age 9-12) letters/journal , humor , school , authorship |
| Jon Scieszka |
Spaceheadz (age 8-11) in: Spaceheadz Series school , science fiction , humor |
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SPHDZ Book 2 (age 8-11) in: Spaceheadz Series school , science fiction , humor | |
| Ouida Sebestyen |
Words by Heart (age 9-12) family , bigotry , historical |
| Tor Seidler |
The Wainscott Weasel (age 8-11) nature , friendship |
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Gully's Travels (age 9-12) voyages/journeys , humor , animals | |
| George Selden |
The Cricket in Times Square (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise |
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Tucker's Countryside (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise | |
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Chester Cricket's Pigeon Ride (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise | |
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Harry Cat's Pet Puppy (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise | |
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The Genie of Sutton Place (age 10+) magic , fantasy | |
| Brian Selznick |
The Invention of Hugo Cabret: a Novel in Words and Pictures (age 9-12) the arts , mystery , math/science/technology , historical |
| Kate Seredy |
The White Stag (age 9-12) voyages/journeys , historical , folklore |
| Anna Sewell |
Black Beauty: the Autobiography of a Horse (age 9-12) historical , animals |
| Phyllis Shalant |
The Great Cape Rescue (age 7-10) in: The Society of Super Secret Heroes magic , friendship , school , humor |
| Margery Sharp |
Miss Bianca (age 9-12) sequel to: The Rescuers adventure |
| Janet Shaw |
Meet Kaya: an American Girl (age 8-11) in: Kaya: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical |
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Changes for Kaya: a Story of Courage (age 8-11) in: Kaya: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Kaya and Lone Dog: a Friendship Story (age 8-11) in: Kaya: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Kaya's Escape!: a Survival Story (age 8-11) in: Kaya: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Kaya's Hero: a Story of Giving (age 8-11) in: Kaya: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Meet Kirsten: an American Girl (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Changes for Kirsten: a Winter Story (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Happy Birthday, Kirsten!: a Springtime Story (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Kirsten Learns a Lesson: a School Story (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Kirsten Saves the Day (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
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Kirsten's Surprise: a Christmas Story (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
| Alex Shearer |
Canned (age 10+) mystery , realistic , adventure |
| Janice Jordan Shefelman |
Spirit of Iron (age 8-11) adventure , historical |
| Margaretha Shemin |
The Little Riders (age 9-12) war , adventure , historical |
| Shel Silverstein |
The Missing Piece (age 9-12) friendship , poetry , math/science/technology |
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The Giving Tree (age 10+) growing up | |
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Uncle Shelby's Story of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back (age 7-10) adventure , humor , identity | |
| Sheri Cooper Sinykin |
The Secret of the Attic (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy |
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Alison Walks the Wire (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Heather Takes the Reins (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Heather at the Barre (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Heather Goes to Hollywood (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Heather, Belle of the Ball (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
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Viva Heather (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
| Alfred Slote |
Finding Buck McHenry (age 9-12) identity , historical , sports |
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The Trading Game (age 9-12) family , enterprise , sports | |
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C.O.L.A.R.: a Tale of Outer Space (age 8-11) adventure , science fiction | |
| Doris Buchanan Smith |
A Taste of Blackberries (age 8-11) tragedy , friendship , illness/loss |
| Robert Kimmel Smith |
Chocolate Fever (age 8-11) humor |
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The War With Grandpa (age 8-11) family , humor | |
| Roland Smith |
The Captain's Dog: My Journey With the Lewis and Clark Tribe (age 9-12) adventure , historical , animals |
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Cryptid Hunters (age 10+) adventure , action , mystery | |
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The Last Lobo (age 10+) nature , family , adventure , action | |
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Jaguar (age 10+) nature , family , adventure , action | |
| Lemony Snicket |
The Bad Beginning (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor |
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The Reptile Room (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Wide Window (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Miserable Mill (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Austere Academy (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Ersatz Elevator (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Vile Village (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Hostile Hospital (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Carnivorous Carnival (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Slippery Slope (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Grim Grotto (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The Penultimate Peril (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
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The End (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
| Alan Snow |
Here Be Monsters! An Adventure Involving Magic Trolls and Other Creatures (age 9-12) in: The Ratbridge Chronicles humor , fantasy , magic |
| Zilpha Keatley Snyder |
The Headless Cupid (age 9-12) spooky , mystery , magic , friendship |
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The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case (age 9-12) sequel to: The Headless Cupid spooky , mystery , magic , friendship | |
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Janie's Private Eyes (age 9-12) mystery | |
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The Egypt Game (age 10+) spooky , adventure , friendship | |
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The Gypsy Game (age 10+) sequel to: The Egypt Game spooky , adventure , friendship | |
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Gib Rides Home (age 9-12) identity , mystery , historical , family | |
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Gib and the Gray Ghost (age 9-12) sequel to: Gib Rides Home identity , mystery , historical , family | |
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Cat Running (age 9-12) friendship , family , historical | |
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Black and Blue Magic (age 9-12) growing up , magic | |
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The Changeling (age 10+) growing up , friendship | |
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And Condors Danced (age 10+) tragedy , historical , growing up , illness/loss | |
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The Bronze Pen (age 9-12) brilliant protagonist , humor , friendship , magic , family , authorship | |
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Song of the Gargoyle (age 10+) the arts , supernatural , adventure | |
| Donald Sobol |
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist |
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Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Treasure Hunt (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Tracks Them Down (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Sets the Pace (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
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Encyclopedia Brown Carries On (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
| Gary Soto |
Off and Running (age 8-11) humor , school |
| Elizabeth George Speare |
The Sign of the Beaver (age 9-12) survival , adventure |
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The Bronze Bow (age 10+) adventure , folklore | |
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Calico Captive (age 9-12) family , war , historical | |
| Armstrong Sperry |
Call It Courage (age 9-12) adventure , survival , folklore |
| Jerry Spinelli |
Maniac Magee : a Novel (age 10+) folklore , humor , bigotry , realistic , friendship , sports |
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Loser (age 8-11) identity , realistic , school , family | |
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Wringer (age 8-11) identity , friendship , nature , growing up | |
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Eggs (age 9-12) humor , friendship , illness/loss | |
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Stargirl (age 10+) growing up , friendship , school , identity | |
| Nancy Springer |
Outlaw Princess of Sherwood: a Tale of Rowan Hood (age 9-12) in: Tales of Rowan Hood Series folklore , adventure , fantasy , identity |
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The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan: An Enola Holmes Mystery (age 10+) in: The Enola Holmes Mystery Series suspense , historical , mystery | |
| Johanna Spyri |
Heidi (age 9-12) family |
| Mary Stanton |
Road to Balinor (age 8-11) in: The Unicorns of Balinor Series princesses , magic , fantasy |
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Valley of Fear (age 8-11) in: The Unicorns of Balinor Series princesses , magic , fantasy | |
| Suzanne Fisher Staples |
The Green Dog: a Mostly True Story (age 8-11) friendship , animals |
| Rebecca Stead |
When You Reach Me (age 9-12) mystery , family |
| William Steig |
Abel's Island (age 9-12) voyages/journeys , survival , adventure |
| Barbara Steiner |
Mystery at Chilkoot Pass (age 9-12) in: American Girl History Mysteries historical , mystery |
| Carla Stevens |
Trouble for Lucy (age 9-12) historical , animals |
| Robert Louis Stevenson |
Kidnapped: the Adventures of David Balfour (age 10+) historical , adventure |
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Treasure Island (age 10+) voyages/journeys , adventure | |
| Jennifer Stewart |
If That Breathes Fire, We're Toast (age 7-10) science fiction , humor |
| Paul Stewart |
Fergus Crane (age 8-11) voyages/journeys , science fiction , school , humor , adventure |
| Trenton Lee Stewart |
The Mysterious Benedict Society (age 10+) in: The Mysterious Benedict Society Series friendship , science fiction , brilliant protagonist , adventure , school |
| Geronimo Stilton |
The Christmas Toy Factory (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure |
| R. L. Stine |
Attack of the Jack-o'-Lanterns (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky |
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Bad Hare Day (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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The Barking Ghost (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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The Blob that Ate Everyone (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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The Ghost Next Door (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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The Headless Ghost (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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It Came From Beneath the Sink! (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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Monster Blood (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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Say Cheese and Die! (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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Stay Out of the Basement (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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Welcome to Camp Nightmare (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
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Welcome to Dead House (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky | |
| Mary Stolz |
Cat Walk (age 8-11) adventure , animals |
| Jeff Stone |
Tiger (age 10+) in: Five Ancestors Series identity , adventure , action , historical |
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Monkey (age 10+) in: Five Ancestors Series identity , adventure , action , historical | |
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Snake (age 10+) in: Five Ancestors Series identity , adventure , action , historical | |
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Crane (age 10+) in: Five Ancestors Series identity , adventure , action , historical | |
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Eagle (age 10+) in: Five Ancestors Series identity , adventure , action , historical | |
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Mouse (age 10+) in: Five Ancestors Series identity , adventure , action , historical | |
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Dragon (age 10+) in: Five Ancestors Series identity , adventure , action , historical | |
| Todd Strasser |
Hey Dad, Get a Life! (age 8-11) supernatural , family , spooky |
| Noel Streatfeild |
Ballet Shoes (age 8-11) identity , the arts |
| Jonathan Stroud |
The Amulet of Samarkand (age 10+) in: The Bartimaeus Trilogy humor , adventure , action , fantasy , magic |
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The Golems Eye (age 10+) in: The Bartimaeus Trilogy humor , adventure , action , fantasy , magic | |
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Ptolemy's Gate (age 10+) in: The Bartimaeus Trilogy humor , adventure , action , fantasy , magic |