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Book: Bridge to Terabithia

By Katherine Paterson

Honest, moving story of friendship and loss.

Review date: 12/26/2006

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Book: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

By C. S. Lewis

Classic Narnia chronicle has Christian themes.

Review date: 12/8/2005

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Book: The Princess Bride

By William Goldman

Fast-paced fun, but more intense than the movie.

Review date: 5/7/2006

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Book: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Powerful penultimate book mines Voldemort's past.

Review date: 7/16/2005

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Book: Coraline

By Neil Gaiman

Creepy tale isn't for sensitive children.

Review date: 5/5/2004

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Book: Millions

By Frank Cottrell Boyce

Multifacted tale hits the mark with wit, depth.

Review date: 11/7/2005

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Book: Because of Winn-Dixie

By Kate DiCamillo

This poignant novel is one of the best around.

Review date: 2/28/2005

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DVD: The Secret Garden

Movies on DVD

Great book, great adaptation.

Release date: 8/13/1993

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Book: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

By Robert C. O'Brien

A compelling mix of fantasy and science fiction.

Review date: 8/18/2003

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Book: The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1

By Philip Pullman

A violent fantasy, with elements of mystery.

Review date: 7/20/2005

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