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EllRay Jakes Series (age 7-10)
by Sally Warner
friendship ... school
Publisher comments: EllRay Jakes is tired of being bullied by fellow classmate Jared Matthews. But when EllRay tries to defend himself, he winds up in trouble. Then his dad offers him a deal: If he stays out of trouble for one week, they'll go to Disneyland! EllRay says he can do it. But saying it and doing it are two very different things.
title: EllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken
title: EllRay Jakes Is Not a Rock Star
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Nora and the Texas Terror (age 7-10)
by Judy Cox
friendship ... family
Publisher comments: Nora is trying to be a good sport about having cousin Ellie's family as long-term guests now that her uncle has lost his job. However, her brash cousin Ellie, the Texas Terror, is taking over Nora's life. Nora not only has to share her room with Ellie and Fuzzy, her frightening pet tarantula, but Nora ends up having to share her desk at her overcrowded school as well. It isn't until a dangerous storm and a school project about family history brings the girls together that Nora learns how to see things from Ellie's perspective.
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Absolutely Lucy (age 7-10)
by Ilene Cooper
animals ... friendship
Publisher comments: Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, hes so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures and friendships, too!
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Pinky and Rex Series (age 7-10)
by James Howe
adventure ... friendship
Publisher comments: Pinky has twenty-seven stuffed animals, and Rex has twenty-seven dinosaurs. They have everything the same, and that's the way it should be with best friends. So what do they do when there's only one pink dinosaur in the museum gift shop, and they both want it? Could Pinky's pesky little sister Amanda have the answer?
title: Pinky and Rex
title: Pinky and Rex Go To Camp
title: Pinky and Rex and the Bully
title: Pinky and Rex and the New Baby
title: Pinky and Rex and the Perfect Pumpkin
title: Pinky and Rex and the Double-Dad Weekend
title: Pinky and Rex and the Mean Old Witch
title: Pinky and Rex and the New Neighbors
title: Pinky and Rex and the Spelling Bee
title: Pinky and Rex and the School Play
title: Pinky and Rex Get Married
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Slam Dunk Saturday (age 7-10)
by Jean Marzollo
friendship ... sports ... school
It's almost time for Slam Dunk Saturday, and Billy is practicing like crazy for the Shoot-Out Contest. Will he beat Chad--who's huge, rude, and the best player in school? This play-by-play story reveals an important message about friendship.
The Magic Attic Club Series (age 7-10)
friendship ... fantasy
Publisher comments: Five young girls prove that they can do and be anything ... anywhere! (With the help of their magic mirror, of course.)
title: The Secret of the Attic by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN
title: Trapped Beyond the Magic Attic by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN
title: Alison Goes for the Gold by Catherine Connor F CON
title: Alison on the Trail by Catherine Connor F CON
title: Alison of Arabia by Nina Alexander F ALE
title: Alison Rides the Rapids by Nina Alexander F ALE
title: Alison Saves the Wedding by Catherine Connor F CON
title: Alison Walks the Wire by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN
title: Cheyenne Rose by L. E. Williams F WIL
title: Cowgirl Megan by Tricia Magraw F MAG
title: Heather and the Pink Poodles by Marion Engle F ENG
title: Heather Takes the Reins by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN
title: Heather at the Barre by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN
title: Heather Goes to Hollywood by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN
title: Heather, Belle of the Ball by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN
title: Island Rose by L. E. Williams F WIL
title: Keisha Discovers Harlem by Zoe Lewis F LEW
title: Keisha Leads the Way by Teresa Reed F REE
title: Keisha the Fairy Snow Queen by Teresa Reed F REE
title: Keisha to the Rescue by Teresa Reed F REE
title: Keisha's Maze Mystery by Lauren Benson F BEN
title: Megan and the Borealis Butterfly by Nina Alexander F ALE
title: Megan in Ancient Greece by Susan Korman F KOR
title: Megan's Balancing Act by Susan Korman F KOR
title: Megan's Masquerade by Trisha Magraw F MAG
title: Downhill Megan by Trisha Magraw F MAG
title: Princess Megan by Tricia Magraw F MAG
title: Rose Faces the Music by L. E. Williams F WIL
title: Rose's Magic Touch by Nina Alexander F ALE
title: The Ghost of Camp Whispering Pines by Susan Korman F KOR
title: The Jewel of the Sea Cruise by Susan Korman F KOR
title: Three Cheers for Keisha by Teresa Reed F REE
title: Viva Heather by Sheri Cooper Sinykin F SIN
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Meet Posy Bates (age 7-10)
by Helen Cresswell
family ... friendship
The adventures and misadventures of a little girl, Posy Bates, who desperately wants a dog or cat for a pet.
sequel: Posy Bates Again!
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Mean, Mean, Maureen Green (age 7-10)
by Judy Cox
friendship ... school
With help from Adam, a boy in her third grade class, Lilley gains enough confidence to stand up to the school bus bully, Mean Maureen Green.
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Lila on the Landing (age 7-10)
by Sue Alexander
friendship ... identity
Lila, always the last to be chosen for games by the other children, earns their interest and acceptance by creating her own imaginative activities on the landing of her apartment house.
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Alison's Puppy (age 7-10)
by Marion Dane Bauer
friendship ... animals
All Alison wants is a puppy for her birthday.
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The William Problem (age 7-10)
by Barbara Baker
friendship ... school
Third grade is looking grim for Liza. She's stranded next to creepy William Spear in the worst homeroom, and her "best friend" is suddenly snobby. Liza's happy to have Bridget as a friend--until Bridget makes friends with William. And Liza has to make a choice.
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A Dog on His Own (age 7-10)
by Mary Jane Auch
humor ... friendship ... animals ... adventure
Catalog: After a daring escape from the animal shelter, Pearl, Peppy, and K-10 -- so named because he is one step above all the other canines -- explore the outside world while moving from one adventure to another.
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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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The Arthur Series (age 7-10)
by Stephen Krensky
school ... friendship
Arthur and his friends deal with school, friends, and family...just like you!
title: Arthur Accused!
title: Arthur and the Big Blowup
title: Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher
title: Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest
title: Arthur and the Lost Diary
title: Arthur and the Perfect Brother
title: Arthur and the Poetry Contest
title: Arthur and the Popularity Test
title: Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club
title: Arthur Makes the Team
title: Arthur Rocks With BINKY
title: Arthur's Mystery Envelope
title: Binky Rules
title: Buster Baxter, Cat Saver
title: Buster Makes the Grade
title: Buster's Dino Dilemma
title: Buster's New Friend
title: Francine, Believe it or Not
title: Francine the Superstar
title: King Arthur
title: Locked in the Library!
title: Muffy's Secret Admirer
title: The Mystery of the Stolen Bike
title: Who's in Love With Arthur?
title: Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher
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The Arthur Series (age 7-10)
by Marc Brown
school ... friendship
Arthur and his friends deal with school, friends, and family...just like you!
title: Arthur Accused!
title: Arthur and the Big Blowup
title: Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher
title: Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest
title: Arthur and the Lost Diary
title: Arthur and the Perfect Brother
title: Arthur and the Poetry Contest
title: Arthur and the Popularity Test
title: Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club
title: Arthur Makes the Team
title: Arthur Rocks With BINKY
title: Arthur's Mystery Envelope
title: Binky Rules
title: Buster Baxter, Cat Saver
title: Buster Makes the Grade
title: Buster's Dino Dilemma
title: Buster's New Friend
title: Francine, Believe it or Not
title: Francine the Superstar
title: King Arthur
title: Locked in the Library!
title: Muffy's Secret Admirer
title: The Mystery of the Stolen Bike
title: Who's in Love With Arthur?
title: Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher
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The World According to Humphrey (age 7-10)
by Betty Birney
animals ... school ... friendship
Humphrey, pet hamster at Longfellow School, learns that he has an important role to play in helping his classmates and teacher.
title: The World According to Humphrey
title: Friendship According to Humphrey
title: Trouble According to Humphrey
title: Adventure According to Humphrey
title: Summer According to Humphrey
title: School Days According to Humphrey
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Emmaline and the Bunny (age 7-10)
by Katherine Hannigan
friendship ... animals
Publisher comments: Emmaline lives in a very tidy town, but Emmaline is not tidy. Emmaline likes to hop, hop, hop and holler, "Hoopalala!" And, more than anything, Emmaline wants a bunny. Orson Oliphant is mayor of the town. He is very tidy. Orson Oliphant does not like hopping and hollering. And, more than anything, Orson Oliphant does not like animals. He has banished them all, including bunnies. But there is still one special, secret place in town where animals can hop and fly and be free—a place where there is a bunny. Is there a way for Emmaline to have a bunny of her own?
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Cory Coleman, Grade 2 (age 7-10)
by Larry Dane Brimner
school ... friendship
Catalog: Seven-year-old Cory Coleman's birthday party is ruined by the class bully, who turns out not to be such a bully in the end.
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The Pain and the Great One Series (age 7-10)
by Judy Blume
friendship ... family
Catalog: A six-year-old (The Pain) and his eight-year-old sister (The Great One) see each other as troublemakers and the best-loved in the family.
title: The Pain and the Great One
title: Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One
title: Going, Going, Gone with the Pain and the Great One
title: Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One
title: Friend or Fiend? with the Pain and the Great One
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Third Grade is Trouble (age 7-10)
by Barbara Baker
friendship ... school
Catalog: Liza is convinced third grade is going to be great until she gets to school that first day and everything starts going wrong.
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Butterfly Buddies (age 7-10)
by Judy Cox
school ... friendship
Publisher comments: The new girl in Robin's third-grade class is way cool. Zoey speaks French, has pierced ears, and wears tap shoes to school. Robin is dying to be her best friend. But how can she when she's so ordinary? When Miss Wing makes Zoey and Robin partners for the butterfly project, Robin has her big chance. To make sure that she doesn't blow it, Robin adds a few flourishes, like rhinestone glasses shaped like a cat's eyes. Who cares if she has trouble seeing through them? But what will happen if Zoey or Miss Wing find out she's faking?
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The Curious Adventures of the Abandoned Toys (age 7-10)
by Julian Fellowes
friendship
Publisher comments: When Doc the bear arrives at the dump from his former home in a children’s hospital, he’s not sure what kind of life awaits him. But the friends he finds there are determined to make his new home a welcoming one. In the gentle, classic style of The Velveteen Rabbit, the toys discover what it’s like to live on their own.
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The Jamie and Angus Stories (age 7-10)
by Anne Fine
humor ... adventure ... friendship ... short stories
Publisher comments: The moment Jamie sets eyes on Angus in the toy shop, with his silky coat and forlorn gaze, he knows they belong together. On Christmas morning, the two are united at last, and the coveted Highland bull becomes Jamie's constant companion, through an ill-fated run-in with the washing machine, Uncle Edward's jump-training sessions, a stay at the hospital, and three more amusing adventures from Britain's Children's Laureate.
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Sneaky Pony Series (age 7-10)
by Hadley Higginson
friendship ... adventure ... animals
Publisher comments: Meet Catherine Corey Keegan Dana (everyone calls her Keeker). What she wants most of all is a pony. Meet Plum. Plum is a Shetland pony (who's known to be a teeny bit sneaky). She rarely, if ever, thinks about little girls. She certainly doesn't want one. When Plum moves to Keeker's farm, Keeker faces the challenge of winning a pony's trust and friendship. And when Plum and Keeker find themselves lost in the woods, they learn that working together is the best way to get out of a fix.
title: Keeker and the Sneaky Pony
title: Keeker and the Horse Show Showoff
title: Keeker and the Sugar Shack
title: Keeker and the Springtime Surprise
title: Keeker and the Pony Camp Catastrophe
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Angelina's Diary Series (age 7-10)
by Katharine Holabird
the arts ... friendship ... letters/journal
Publisher comments: Now starring in her very own chapter book series, Angelina Ballerina has her first sleepover with her friends, but there is a big audition the next morning. Angelina finds out happens when mouselings stay up too late.
title: The Best Sleepover Ever!
title: A Very Special Secret
title: The Bridesmaid Ballet
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Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic (age 7-10)
by Emily Jenkins
friendship ... adventure ... short stories
Publisher comments: Lumphy is a stuffed buffalo. StingRay is a stuffed stingray. And Plastic... well, Plastic isn't quite sure what she is. They all belong to the Little Girl who lives on the high bed with the fluffy pillows. Together is best for these three best friends. Together they look things up in the dictionary, explore the basement, and argue about the meaning of life. And together they face dogs, school, television commercials, the vastness of the sea and the terrifying bigness of the washing machine.
sequel: Toy Dance Party: Being the Further Adventures of a Bossyboots Stingray, a Courageous Buffalo, and a Hopeful Round Someone Called Plastic
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Dinosaur Trouble (age 7-10)
by Dick King-Smith
adventure ... friendship ... bigotry
Publisher comments: All pterodactyls know that flying dinosaurs are superior, and all apatosauruses know that any dinosaur with only two legs is surely second-class. Nosy, a pterodactyl, and Banty, an apatosaurus, become great friends even though their parents have forbidden them to play together. With Nosy’s fast flying and Banty’s smarts, the two take on the biggest predator on the Great Plain, and conquer their parents’ prejudices in one great adventure.
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The Paint Brush Kid (age 7-10)
by Clyde Robert Bulla
friendship ... the arts
Uncle Pancho is about to lose his house! Gregory and his friends love Uncle Pancho. He isn't really anyone's uncle; he's their friend. When he begins to tell the story of his life, Gregory has an idea. He will paint the story of Uncle Pancho's Life . . . and maybe, just maybe, the painting will help save Uncle Pancho's house.
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Wings (age 7-10)
by Christopher Myers
identity ... friendship
Ikarus Jackson, the new boy in school, is outcast because he has wings. But his resilient spirit inspires one girl to speak up for him in this thought provoking story about celebrating individuality.
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I Hate Company (age 7-10)
by P. J. Petersen
humor ... family ... friendship
When his mother offers to share their apartment temporarily with an old friend and her three-year-old son, Dan finds himself resenting the loss of space, privacy, and peace and quiet.
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Brothers (age 7-10)
by Yin
historical ... bigotry ... friendship
Having arrived in San Francisco from China to work in his brother's store, Ming is lonely until an Irish boy befriends him.
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The Society of Super Secret Heroes (age 7-10)
by Phyllis Shalant
magic ... friendship ... school ... humor
Upon entering fourth grade, Finch and his friends think they must stop playing superheroes, until they discover that their game might become real through a magical cape, and the Society of Secret Superheroes is born.
title: The Great Cape Rescue
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Say Something (age 7-10)
by Peggy Moss
friendship ... school
At this school, there are some children who push and tease and bully. Sometimes they hurt other kids by just ignoring them. The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day something happens that shows her that being a silent bystander isn't enough. Will she take some steps on her own to help another kid?
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The Puppy Place Series (age 7-10)
by Ellen Miles
friendship ... animals
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They have a puppy of their own named Buddy, but they also foster dogs that need help finding new homes.
title: Goldie
title: Snowball
title: Shadow
title: Rascal
title: Buddy
title: Flash
title: Scout
title: Patches
title: Pugsley
title: Noodle
title: Princess
title: Maggie and Max
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Naughty Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Lucy Mayflower
humor ... friendship ... magic
Ping has played the biggest practical joke EVER! But has she gone just too far this time? And now the Tooth Fairy is missing. Maybe Ping can get herself out of serious trouble by bringing her back? But it will mean going on a daring mission!
title: Spells and Smells
Flower Fairy Friends (age 7-10)
friendship ... magic ... fantasy
The flower fairies meet adventure with grace and elegance.
title: Almond Blossom's Mystery by Cicely Mary Barker F BAR
title: Blackthorn's Changing Seasons by Bla F BLA
title: Buttercup and the Fairy Gold by Pippa LeQuesne F LEQ
title: Candytuft's Enchanting Treats by Kay Woodward F WOO
title: A Fairy's Work Is Never Done by Fai F FAI
title: A Flower Fairy Springtime Dance by Cicely Mary Barker F BAR
title: Jasmine's Starry Night by Kay Woodward F WOO
title: Lavender's Midsummer Mix-up by Kay Woodward F WOO
title: Lily's Seaside Adventure by Cicely Mary Barker F BAR
title: Merry Fairy Holidays by Pippa LeQuesne F LEQ
title: Poppy's Perfect Home by Pippa LeQuesne F LEQ
title: Rose Plays Hide and Seek by Ros F ROS
title: Rose's Special Secret by Kay Woodward F WOO
title: Strawberry's New Friend by Pippa LeQuesne F LEQ
title: Sweet Pea's Precious Promise by Pippa LeQuesne F LEQ
title: Tansy's New Petals by Cicely Mary Barker F BAR
title: Wild Cherry Makes a Wish by Pippa LeQuesne F LEQ
title: Willow's Underwater World by Kay Woodward F WOO
title: Zinnia's Magical Adventure by Pippa LeQuesne F LEQ
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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!
sequel: Relax, Max
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A Girl, a Boy, and a Monster Cat (age 7-10)
by Gail Gauthier
animals ... friendship ... humor
Sam's house would have been the perfect place for Brandon to go after school. The big-screen TV is on all the time, and Sam is a boy. Instead, Brandon's mom sends him to Hannah's, where he is forced to play imaginary games in which Hannah is always the hero. Even the cat, Buttercup, gets more exciting roles than Brandon. Then a new neighbor moves in with a tiny dog who is actually quite fierce. He gives Hannah lots of material for games, but when Buttercup defends her territory with some malicious tactics, reality becomes much more exciting than fiction.
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The Mallory Series (age 7-10)
by Laurie B. Friedman
humor ... friendship ... family ... school
When eight-year-old Mallory moves to a new town, and a new school with new friends, nothing will be the same again.
title: Back to School, Mallory
title: Mallory on the Move
title: Mallory vs. Max
title: Mallory versus Max
title: Campfire Mallory
title: Honestly, Mallory!
title: Mallory on Board
title: Mallory in the Spotlight
title: Mallory Goes Green
title: Happy New Year Mallory!
title: Step Fourth, Mallory!
title: In Business With Mallory
title: Happy Birthday, Mallory!
title: Heart to Heart With Mallory
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Nikki and Deja (age 7-10)
by Karen English
friendship ... school
When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her but find the results not what they expected.
Disney Fairies (age 7-10)
friendship ... fantasy
In Never Land's fairy kingdom, Pixie Hollow, magic is a part of everyday life as fairies enjoy friendship and adventure.
title: Beck and the Great Berry Battle by Laura Driscoll F DRI
title: Beck Beyond the Sea by Kimberly Morris F MOR
title: Lily's Pesky Plant by Kirsten Larsen F LAR
title: The Trouble With Tink by Kim Thorpe F THO
title: Vidia and the Fairy Crown by Laura Driscoll F DRI
title: Dulcie's Taste of Magic by Gail Herman F HER
title: Fira and the Full Moon by Gail Herman F HER
title: Fira and the Full Moon by Lar F LAR
title: A Masterpiece for Bess by Lara Bergen F BER
title: Prilla and the Butterfly Lie by Kitty Richards F RIC
title: Rani in the Mermaid Lagoon by Lisa Papademetriou F PAP
title: Tink, North of Never Land by Kiki Thorpe F THO
title: Silvermist and the Ladybug Curse by Gail Herman F HER
title: Fawn and the Mysterious Trickster by Laura Driscoll F DRI
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Mattie (age 7-10)
by Marsha Wilson Chall
friendship ... family ... humor
Mattie's adventures include selling her little brother, finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for an obnoxious classmate, and cutting her brother's hair.
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A Christmas Memory (age 7-10)
by Truman Capote
traditions ... friendship ... folklore
A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them.
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The Seven Treasure Hunts (age 7-10)
by Betsy Cromer Byars
adventure ... humor ... friendship
Two boys make up a series of treasure hunts for each other, with disastrous and hilarious results.
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A Snowman on Sycamore Street (age 7-10)
by C. B. Christiansen
friendship
Angel, Chloe, and Rupert build a snowman and spend the winter helping one another and playing together.
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Lucy on the Loose (age 7-10)
by Ilene Cooper
friendship
When Bobby Quinn got a beagle puppy for his eighth birthday, his whole life changed. But now Lucy's taken off after a fat orange cat, and no one in the neighborhood has seen her anywhere. What will Bobby do if his best friend is gone for good?
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Ivy Plus Bean Series (age 7-10)
by Annie Barrows
realistic ... humor ... friendship
Publisher comments: The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide, Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other.
title: Ivy + Bean
title: Ivy + Bean: No News Is Good News
title: Ivy + Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go
title: Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record
title: Ivy + Bean Doomed to Dance
title: Ivy + Bean What's the Big Idea?
title: Ivy and Bean Bound to be Bad
title: Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter
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Ginger Brown the Nobody Boy (age 7-10)
by Sharon Dennis Wyeth
friendship
Ginger's summer at her grandparents' home in the country is enlivened by the appearance of a sad little boy who calls himself Nobody.
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The Red Balloon (age 7-10)
by albert Lamorisse
friendship ... magic
A young boy finds a red balloon with a mind of its own floating across the skies of Paris. A magical book that has become an enduring children's classic, The Red Balloon is the story of a young boy and his best friend--a bright red balloon.
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Lassie Come-Home (age 7-10)
by Rosemary Wells
friendship ... animals
A collie undertakes a 1000-mile journey in order to once again meet her former master at the school gate. Retelling of Eric Knight's classic tale.
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Mary Marony Series (age 7-10)
by Suzy Kline
friendship ... school
Second grader Mary Marony faces school with a stuttering problem, and the courage to overcome it.
title: Mary Marony, Mummy Girl
title: Mary Marony Hides Out
title: Mary Marony and the Snake
title: Mary Marony and the Chocolate Surprise
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Juliet Fisher and the Foolproof Plan (age 7-10)
by Natalie Honeycutt
humor ... friendship ... identity
Juliet always tries to be perfect, but all the kids hate her. But when Lydia Jane starts sharing her desk, Juliet learns to have fun.
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The Open Road: From the Wind in the Willows (age 7-10)
by Kenneth Grahame
adventure ... fantasy ... friendship
Follows the adventures of the irrepressible Toad as he goes off in a horse-drawn caravan unwillingly accompanied by Rat and Mole.
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It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeee! (age 7-10)
by Jamie Gilson
friendship ... animals ... school
Patrick, the new boy in Richard's class, is always causing trouble, but his work on a science project about bats helps him make new friends.
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Hawk Hill (age 7-10)
by Suzie Gilbert
friendship ... nature ... animals
Pete moves to a new town and discovers a rehabilitation center for birds of prey.
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Virtual Cody (age 7-10)
by Betsy Duffey
friendship ... school
and his classmates in the third grade are having fun reporting on the origin of their names, until Cody finds out that his parents named him after a dog.
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How to Be Cool in the Third Grade (age 7-10)
by Betsy Duffey
friendship ... school
When Robbie York is marked as a target by a bully at school, he decides that the only way to survive the third grade is by being cool.
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Cody Unplugged (age 7-10)
by Betsy Duffey
friendship ... school
Concerned that his television and video habits have gotten out of hand, Cody's parents send him to Camp Bear where he learns to experience real life rather than virtual reality.
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Albertina the Practically Perfect (age 7-10)
by Susi Fowler
friendship
Molly and her best friend spend a summer building a tree house, but their project and their friendship nearly end when Albertina proves to be less than perfect.
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Caitlin's Holiday (age 7-10)
by Helen Griffith
humor ... friendship
When her new doll comes alive, Caitlin's delight turns to frustration as the doll displays a nasty temperament.
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The Best-Laid Plans of Jonah Twist (age 7-10)
by Natalie Honeycutt
friendship ... school
Busy third grader Jonah Twist must endure giving a school report on elephant seals with the bossy Juliet Fisher, while worrying that his new kitten may have eaten his older brother's hamster. Sequel to "The All New Jonah Twist."
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The All New Jonah Twist (age 7-10)
by Natalie Honeycutt
friendship ... school
Jonah's efforts to survive the third grade are complicated by the new boy in class, who has the potential for either becoming a friend or beating him up.
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Ghost Trap: a Wild Willie Mystery (age 7-10)
by Barbara Joosse
friendship ... mystery ... spooky
When Wild Willie's best friend Kyle moves back to the neighborhood the boys suspect that Kyle's new house is haunted.
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The Losers Fight Back: a Wild Willie Mystery (age 7-10)
by Barbara Joosse
friendship ... mystery ... sports
With some help from his detective partner King Kyle in Cleveland, Wild Willie and his friend Lucy figure out how to turn their soccer team into winners.
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Wild Willie and King Kyle (age 7-10)
by Barbara Joosse
friendship ... mystery
Willie and his best friend, Kyle, who has moved to Ohio, start a detective agency, and their first case is to spy on the girl who has moved into Kyle's old house.
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Triffic, the Extraordinary Pig (age 7-10)
by Dick King-Smith
friendship ... humor ... animals
An amusing tale of a piglet who teaches animals and humans what really matters most.
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Ballet Slippers Series (age 7-10)
by Patricia Reilly Giff
the arts ... friendship ... growing up
Rosie and her dance class perform their favorite parts, and learn a lot about growing up along the way.
title: Dance With Rosie
title: Rosie's Nutcracker Dreams
title: Rosie's Big City Ballet
title: Starring Rosie
title: A Glass Slipper for Rosie
title: Not-So-Perfect Rosie
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LEV
Third Grade Bullies (age 7-10)
by Elizabeth Levy
friendship ... school
Being short and having moved four times in the last three years makes Sally defensive, so although she tries to help a classmate stand up to two bullies, she gets off to a bad start in her new school.
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MOO
Don't Be Afraid, Amanda (age 7-10)
by Lillian Moore
friendship ... nature
Having entertained her country penpal Adam in the city, town mouse Amanda overcomes her fear of the country to visit him among the pleasures and dangers of nature. Sequel to "I'll Meet You at the Cucumbers."
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I'll Meet You at the Cucumbers (age 7-10)
by Lillian Moore
friendship
Adam and Junius, two country mice, go for a visit to the city, where Adam despairs when his dear friend admits he might like to stay.
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The Clementine Series (age 7-10)
by Sara Pennypacker
friendship ... humor ... school
Clementine notices everything...especially when adults would prefer her not to. This chapter book finds her sorting through all kinds of trouble, in her own hilarious way.
title: Clementine
title: The Talented Clementine
title: Clementine's Letter
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PIN
Solo Girl (age 7-10)
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
math/science/technology ... friendship
Although she is good at math, Cass wishes that she could jump rope as well as the group she watches in her new neighborhood.
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REG
The Friendship of Milly and Tug (age 7-10)
by Dian Curtis Regan
friendship
Milly the cat and her friend Tug the mouse challenge each other to a spelling contest, argue about who is a better actor, and have other adventures.
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ROD
The Next-door Dogs (age 7-10)
by Colby Rodowsky
friendship ... animals
Although terrified of dogs, nine-year-old Sara forces herself to face a Labrador retriever and a dalmatian in order to help her next-door neighbor, who has fallen and broken her leg.
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SCH
The West Side Kids (age 7-10)
by Ellen Schecter
friendship ... enterprise
Eight-year-old Luz Mendez is determined to turn a run-down vacant lot into a garden like the one her grandmother had in Puerto Rico, but she must convince her neighbors to help.
title: The Big Idea
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WIL
When Jane-Marie Told My Secret (age 7-10)
by Gina Willner-Pardo
friendship ... humor
Carolyn and Jane-Marie are best friends. That means they share everything: gymnastics and snacks after school, jokes, and secrets. But then Jane-Marie tells Carolyn's secret, and nothing is the same anymore.
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WIL
Secret Pal Surprises (age 7-10)
by Suzanne Williams
friendship ... school
Jake, a new big kid in Tommy's third grade class, is Tommy's secret Valentine's Day pal, but Tommy suspects that instead of giving presents Jake is taking things from other students.
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ROS
M and M series (age 7-10)
by Pat Ross
friendship ... family
Mandy and Mimi are twins, learning about life, just like you!
title: M and M and the Bad News Babies
title: M and M and the Big Bag
title: M and M and the Halloween Monster
title: M and M and the Haunted House Game
title: M and M and the Mummy Mess
title: M and M and the Super Child Afternoon
title: Meet M and M
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NAY
Roxie and the Hooligans (age 7-10)
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
humor ... friendship ... adventure ... survival
What do you do if you're buried in an avalanche? Roxie Warbler knows what to do in all kinds of situations. And she's learned it all from her favorite book: Lord Thistlebottom's Book of Pitfalls and How to Survive Them. But there's one situation Roxie doesn't know how to handle and that's dealing with Helvetia's Hooligans, the meanest band of bullies in school. Then Roxie and the hooligans are stranded together on a desert island, the hideout of a couple of criminals on the lam. Can five kids, armed with only a load of survival tactics and a little bit of teamwork, vanquish the villains and find their way home?
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WAR
Super Emma (age 7-10)
by Sally Warner
friendship ... school
Third-grader Emma becomes a reluctant heroine when she defends a friend from the class bully.
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MON
Get Ready for Gabi Series (age 7-10)
by Marisa Montes
humor ... friendship ... school
With her friends and familia by her side, Gabi is ready for anything--sort of. Maritza Gabriela Morales Mercado (Gabi for short) has big problemas. Her worst enemy, Johnny Wiley, is driving her crazy. He makes fun of her name. He picks on her friends. And now Gabi has to spend an entire month working with him on a school project! Gabi is so upset she can't even talk straight. Her English words keep getting jumbled up with her Spanish words. Now she's speaking a crazy mix of both, and no one knows what she's saying! Will Gabi ever make sense again?
title: A Crazy Mixed-up Spanglish Day
title: Who's that Girl?
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KOL
Mole and Shrew Series (age 7-10)
by Jackie French Koller
friendship
Shrew proves to be a good friend to Mole in all the situations they encounter together.
title: Mole and Shrew
title: Mole and Shrew are Two
title: Mole and Shrew All Year Through
title: Mole and Shrew Have Jobs to Do
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RYL
The Cobble Street Cousins Series (age 7-10)
by Cynthia Rylant
friendship
Nine-year-old cousins Rosie, Lily, and Tess make a neighborhood newspaper celebrating all their friends on Cobble Street.
title: The Cobble Street Cousins: Some Good News
title: Summer Party
title: In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
title: Wedding Flowers
title: Special Gifts
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HER
Max Malone Series (age 7-10)
by Charlotte Herman
enterprise ... friendship
Max and his sidekick, Gordy, never run out of schemes...but will they succeed?
title: Max Malone Makes a Million
title: Max Malone the Magnificent
title: Max Malone and the Great Cereal Rip-off
title: Max Malone, Superstar
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COH
Second-Grade Friends (age 7-10)
by Miriam Cohen
school ... friendship
Catalog: Jacob worries a lot. If only he knew how much his friends from second grade really like him!
sequel: Second Grade--Friends Again!
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CLE
Jake Drake Series (age 7-10)
by Andrew Clements
friendship ... school
Kidalog: Jake Drake takes on bullies, boring classes, science fairs, and more!
title: Jake Drake, Bully Buster
title: Jake Drake, Class Clown
title: Jake Drake, Know-it-all
title: Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet
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DAH
Esio Trot (age 7-10)
by Roald Dahl
humor ... friendship
Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, but her heart belongs to Alfie, her pet tortoise. Then, one day Mr. Hoppy comes up with a brilliant idea to win her heart--involving 140 tortoises, an ancient spell, and a little bit of magic.
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DAD
Triplet Trouble and the Pizza Party (age 7-10)
by Debbie Dadey
friendship
When Mr. Parker promises his second-grade class that they will win a pizza party if they behave themselves, Sam fears that the irrepressible Tucker triplets will spoil everything, especially when Alex Tucker decides to throw her own party.
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BUL
Shoeshine Girl (age 7-10)
by Clyde Robert Bulla
enterprise ... friendship ... growing up
Determined to earn some money, ten-year-old Sarah Ida gets a job at a shoe shine stand and learns a great many things besides shining shoes.
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BEA
The Flimflam Man (age 7-10)
by Darleen Baile Beard
enterprise ... friendship
On a scorching July day in 1950, a fabulous fat man drives into Wetumka, Oklahoma. F. Bam Morrison is selling tickets to Bohn's United Circus Shows, and the townspeople are buying...all, that is, except old man Swank, who says F. Bam Morrison is a two-faced weasel. Smitten with Morrison, ten-year-old Bobbie Jo Hailey...and mean Clara Jean Knox, whom she befriends...unwittingly joins the effort to bamboozle Wetumka. When Bobbie Jo realizes her mistake, Morrison is on his way out of town, leaving her disappointed but intact, and greatly enriched by her relationship with the flimflam man.
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CAR
The Family Under the Bridge (age 7-10)
by Natalie Savage Carlson
family ... friendship
This is the delightfully warm and enjoyable story of an old Parisian named Armand, who relished his solitary life. Children, he said, were like starlings, and one was better off without them. But the children who lived under the bridge recognized a true friend when they met one, even if the friend seemed a trifle unwilling at the start. And it did not take Armand very long to realize that he had gotten himself ready-made family; one that he loved with all his heart, and one for whom he would have to find a better home than the bridge.
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BER
The Berenstain Bear Scouts (age 7-10)
by Stan Berenstain
friendship ... school ... humor
The Berenstain Bears take on scouting, in their own hilarious way.
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Coughing Catfish
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Evil Eye
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Humongous Pumpkin
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Ice Monster
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Magic Crystal Caper
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Really Big Disaster
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Ripoff Queen
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Runamuck Robot
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Sci-Fi Pizza
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Sinister Smoke Ring
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts And the Terrible Talking Termite
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts Ghost Versus Ghost
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts In Giant Bat Cave
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts Meet Bigpaw
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts Save That Backscratcher
title: The Berenstain Bear Scouts Scream Their Heads Off
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BER
The Berenstain Bears (age 7-10)
by Stan Berenstain
friendship ... family ... humor
The Berenstain Bears muddle their way through real-life situations, in their own hilarious way.
title: The Berenstain Bears Get Their Kicks
title: The Berenstain Bears Accept No Substitutes
title: The Berenstain Bears and Baby Makes Five
title: The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Attic Treasure
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Big Blooper
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Big Date
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Bully
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Dress Code
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Drug Free Zone
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Galloping Ghost
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Giddy Grandma
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Great Ant Attack
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Green-Eyed Monster
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Homework Hassle
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Ice Monster
title: The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Love Match
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Honey
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Nerdy Nephew
title: The Berenstain Bears and the New Girl in Town
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Red-Handed Thief
title: The Berenstain Bears and the School Scandal Sheet
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Substitute Teacher
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble With Friends
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble With Grownups
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Truth
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's
title: The Berenstain Bears and the Wheelchair Commando
title: The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday
title: The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food
title: The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Pressure
title: The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing
title: The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV
title: The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation
title: The Berenstain Bears at Camp Crush
title: The Berenstain Bears at the Teen Rock Cafe
title: The Berenstain Bears Back to School
title: The Berenstain Bears Blaze a Trail
title: The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree
title: The Berenstain Bears Cook-It!: Breakfast for Mama
title: The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings
title: The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore)
title: The Berenstain Bears Fly-It
title: The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
title: The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine
title: The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
title: The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright
title: The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies
title: The Berenstain Bears Go Hollywood
title: The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team
title: The Berenstain Bears Go Platinum
title: The Berenstain Bears Go To Camp
title: The Berenstain Bears Go To School
title: The Berenstain Bears Go To the Doctor
title: The Berenstain Bears' Haunted Hayride
title: The Berenstain Bears Help Around the House
title: The Berenstain Bears in Maniac Mansion
title: The Berenstain Bears in the Bears' Nature Guide
title: The Berenstain Bears in the Dark
title: The Berenstain Bears in the Wax Museum
title: The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
title: The Berenstain Bears Lend a Helping Hand
title: The Berenstain Bears Lost in Cyberspace
title: The Berenstain Bears' Media Madness
title: The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear
title: The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
title: The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
title: The Berenstain Bears' New Neighbors
title: The Berenstain Bears: No Girls Allowed
title: The Berenstain Bears, No Guns Allowed
title: The Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales
title: The Berenstain Bears on the Job
title: The Berenstain Bears on the Moon
title: The Berenstain Bears Phenom in the Family
title: The Berenstain Bears Ready, Get Set, go!
title: The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas
title: The Berenstain Bears' Science Fair
title: The Berenstain Bears Shoot the Rapids
title: The Berenstain Bears' Soccer Star
title: Berenstain Bears' Thanksgiving
title: The Berenstain Bears That Stump Must Go!
title: The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat
title: The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School
title: The Berenstain Bears' Trouble With Money
title: The Berenstain Bears' Trouble With Pets
title: The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
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SPI
The Bathwater Gang (age 7-10)
by Jerry Spinelli
war ... humor ... family ... friendship
Bertie's all-girl gang becomes involved in a harmless but heartfelt war with an all-boy gang, until Bertie's grandmother steps in with a perfect solution.
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SHR
The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates (age 7-10)
by Susan Shreve
humor ... friendship ... family ... school
Driving home from the beach on Labor Day, Joshua receives some shocking news from his mother: he must repeat third grade.
sequel: Joshua T. Bates in Trouble Again
sequel: Joshua T. Bates Takes Charge
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ORG
Don't Call Me Slob-o (age 7-10)
by Doris Orgel
identity ... friendship
Shrimp must decide whether to befriend the new boy in his neighborhood, who is a Croatian American, or to join the kids who make fun of his name and his accent.
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INT
The Christmas Puppy (age 7-10)
by Roberta Grobel Intrater
traditions ... family ... friendship
A mischievous dog and a lonely old man help Zach learn the true meaning of Christmas.
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HUR
Class Clown (age 7-10)
by Johanna Hurwitz
humor ... friendship ... school
Lucas Cott, the most obstreperous boy in the third grade, finds it very hard to turn over a new leaf when he decides to become the perfect student.
sequel: Teacher's Pet
sequel: Class President
sequel: School's Out
sequel: School Spirit
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HOF
Starring Grace (age 7-10)
by Mary Hoffman
friendship ... family
Grace and her friends have all sorts of adventures during their summer vacation--going to the circus, taking an imaginary safari, making friends with an elderly neighbor, and more.
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HER
Millie Cooper and Friends (age 7-10)
by Charlotte Herman
friendship ... school
Millie, a fourth-grader in 1947, struggles with her feelings and choices when her best friend seems to prefer the company of a new classmate.
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HAA
Beware the Mare (age 7-10)
by Jessie Haas
friendship ... animals ... enterprise
Gramps gets a good bargain on an apparently perfect bay mare for Lily, but because the horse is named Beware he suspects that there may be something wrong with her.
sequel: Be Well, Beware
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GIL
Bug in a Rug (age 7-10)
by Jamie Gilson
friendship ... school
Seven-year-old Richard is self-conscious when he receives a pair of purple pants from his aunt and uncle and has to wear them to school, but he is even more worried when his uncle shows up for a visit to his classroom.
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WOJ
The Beany Adventures (age 7-10)
by Susan Wojciechowski
humor ... growing up ... friendship
Beany worries about everything whether she is at home or school.
title: Don't Call Me a Beanhead!
title: Beany and the Meany
title: Beany (Not Beanhead) and the Magic Crystal
title: Beany and the Dreaded wedding
title: Beany Goes to Camp
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ROD
Not My Dog (age 7-10)
by Colby Rodowsky
animals ... friendship ... realistic
Eight-year-old Ellie desperately wants a puppy, and she's not happy when her parents tell her they're adopting a full-grown dog named Preston who belonged to a distant relative.
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ROD
Dog Days (age 7-10)
by Colby Rodowsky
authorship ... friendship ... humor
Rosie and her babysitter's niece become friends when they discover they have a common interest in their neighbor Dawn O'Day, author of their favorite Super Dog books series.
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PET
The Littles Series (age 7-10)
by John Peterson
adventure ... fantasy ... friendship
Meet the Littles, a tiny family with a big heart.
sequel: The Littles
sequel: The Littles and the Trash Tinies
sequel: The Littles Give a Party
sequel: The Littles Go Exploring
sequel: The Littles Go to School
sequel: The Littles Have a Wedding
sequel: The Littles Take a Trip
sequel: The Littles to the Rescue
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NAG
Dear Whiskers (age 7-10)
by Ann Whitehead Nagda
letters/journal ... realistic ... friendship
Jenny is initially discouraged when her second grade pen pal turns out to be a new student from Saudi Arabia who does not speak English very well, but as she works with her they slowly develop a true friendship.
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MCD
The Stink Series (age 7-10)
by Megan McDonald
realistic ... enterprise ... friendship ... humor
Meet Judy Moody's little brother Stink. Whether he's corresponding with candy companies to get free samples or drawing special inspiration from a visit to the Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum, Stink Moody is always up to something.
title: Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
title: Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker
title: Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers
title: Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
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MCD
Judy Moody Series (age 7-10)
by Megan McDonald
realistic ... friendship ... humor
Publisher comments: "Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood." Judy also has an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns a very special class project, she really gets a chance to express herself! The mercurial Judy Moody will delight any kid who's known a bad mood or a bad day--and managed to laugh anyway.
title: Judy Moody
title: Judy Moody, M.D.: the Doctor Is In!
title: Judy Moody Declares Independence
title: Judy Moody Gets Famouns!
title: Judy Moody Predicts the Future
title: Judy Moody Saves the World
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LOO
Ruby Lu Series (age 7-10)
by Lenore Look
adventure ... family ... friendship ... realistic
Most days the best thing about being Ruby is everything. Like when she's the star of her own backyard magic show. Or when she gives a talk at the school safety assembly on the benefits of reflective tape. And then there are the days when it's very hard to be Ruby. Join Ruby Lu on her first adventure and discover your own best things about her!
title: Ruby Lu, Brave and True
title: Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything
title: Ruby Lu, Star of the Show
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KLI
Horrible Harry Series (age 7-10)
by Suzy Kline
humor ... friendship ... school
Horrible Harry of classroom 2B is known for his mischievous pranks, and his unexpected moments of insight into the elementary school experience.
title: Horrible Harry and the Green Slime
title: Horrible Harry and the Ant Invastion
title: Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise
title: Horrible Harry and the Dragon War
title: Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom
title: Horrible Harry and the Dungeon
title: Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding
title: Horrible Harry and the Locked Closet
title: Horrible Harry in Room 2B
title: Horrible Harry Moves Up to Third Grade
title: Horrible Harry's Secret
title: Horrible Harry Goes to the Moon
title: Horrible Harry Goes to Sea
title: Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion
title: Horrible Harry and the Holidaze
title: Horrible Harry and the Mud Gremlins
title: Horrible Harry and the Purple People
title: Horrible Harry at Halloween
title: Horrible Harry Takes the Cake
title: Song Lee and the "I Hate You" Notes
title: Song Lee and the Hamster Hunt
title: Song Lee and the Leech Man
title: Song Lee in Room 2B
title: Horrible Harry Cracks the Code
title: Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge
title: Horrible Harry and the Goog
title: Horrible Harry and the Green Slime
title: Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears
title: Horrible Harry and the June Box
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CRI
My Dog, Cat (age 7-10)
by Marty Crisp
realistic ... friendship ... animals
It's bad enough being a boy with a girl's name, but now Abbie's dog is making him a target for bullies. He's worried about being seen with his aunt's ``sissy'' dog... but feisty Catullus proves that big isn't necessarily better!
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CHR
Peach Street Mudders Series (age 7-10)
by Matt Christopher
growing up ... friendship ... sports
The Peach Street Mudders learn a lot about sportsmanship, and a lot about life.
title: All-Star Fever
title: The Catcher's Mask
title: Shadow Over Second
title: Stranger in Right Field
title: The Hit-Away Kid
title: Zero's Slider
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GAN
My Father's Dragon Series (age 7-10)
by Ruth Stiles Gannett
adventure ... friendship ... knights/castles/dragons
A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island.
title: My Father's Dragon
title: Elmer and the Dragon
title: The Dragons of Blueland
title: Three Tales of My Father's Dragon
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EST
The Hundred Dresses (age 7-10)
by Eleanor Estes
identity ... friendship ... school
Publisher comments: Wanda Petronski is an immigrant girl in an American school, who is ridiculed for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. When she tells her classmates that she has one hundred dresses at home, she unwittingly triggers a game of teasing that eventually ends in a lesson for all.
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BET
The Pony Pals Series (age 7-10)
by Jeanne Betancourt
adventure ... friendship ... animals
Each book finds our pals in a new equine adventure.
title: I Want a Pony
title: A Pony For Keeps
title: A Pony In Trouble
title: Give Me Back My Pony
title: Pony to the Rescue
title: Too Many Ponies
title: Runaway Pony
title: The Wild Pony
title: The Girl Who Hated Ponies
title: The Blind Pony
title: Circus Pony
title: Detective Pony
title: Don't Hurt My Pony
title: Ghost Pony
title: Good-bye Pony
title: He's My Pony
title: Keep Out, Pony!
title: Magic Pony
title: The Missing Pony Pal
title: Moving Pony
title: Ponies From the Past
title: Ponies on Parade
title: Pony-4-Sale
title: The Pony and the Haunted Barn
title: The Pony and the Missing Dog
title: Pony Problem
title: Pony-Sitters
title: The Saddest Pony
title: Stolen Ponies
title: Western Pony
title: The Winning Pony

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