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Best Animal Tales: Ages 7-11

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Book: A Bear Called Paddington

By Michael Bond

Delightful classic in 50th anniversary edition.

Review date: 11/3/2008

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Book: Where the Red Fern Grows

By Wilson Rawls

Tearjerker about country boy and his hound dogs.

Review date: 6/1/2005

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Book: Charlie's Raven

By Jean Craighead George

Charlie believes a raven can cure his grandfather.

Review date: 11/1/2004

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Book: Whittington

By Alan Armstrong

Clever retelling of a legend, from the cat's POV.

Review date: 2/1/2006

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Book: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

By Kate DiCamillo

Heartless toy finds love in a cruel world.

Review date: 3/13/2006

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Book: The Water Horse

By Dick King-Smith

Another sweet animal tale from Babe author.

Review date: 10/22/2007

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Book: Hurt Go Happy

By Ginny Rorby

Award-winner faces tough topic of animal testing.

Review date: 3/23/2008

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Book: One Small Step

By P. B. Kerr

Absurd premise yields a thrilling story.

Review date: 6/26/2008

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Book: Gully's Travels

By Tor Seidler

Humorous tale questions the value of loyalty.

Review date: 9/9/2008

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