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Best Family Stories for Middle Graders

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Book: Morning Girl

By Michael Dorris

Lyrical historical fiction with a knockout punch.

Review date: 8/13/2004

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Book: Baby

By Patricia MacLachlan

A grieving family finds an abandoned baby.

Review date: 8/5/2004

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Book: The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt

By Patricia MacLachlan

Minna grows up with odd friends and relatives.

Review date: 8/5/2004

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Book: A Long Way from Chicago: a Novel in Stories

By Richard Peck

A hilarious look at summer in the country.

Review date: 4/25/2005

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DVD: Loser

Movies on DVD

Frustrating and annoying and tedious. A mess.

Release date: 7/21/2000

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Book: Inside Grandad

By Peter Dickinson

Magical story about a boy and his grandfather.

Review date: 4/27/2004

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Book: The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts

By Richard Peck

Funny, fascinating, and exquisite historical tale.

Review date: 10/20/2004

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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: Harry Sue

By Sue Stauffacher

Passionate tale of child enduring trials of Job.

Review date: 8/22/2005

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Book: On the Wings of Heroes

By Richard Peck

Funny, poignant life on home front during WWII.

Review date: 1/6/2008

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