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Best Fantasy Reads: Ages 5-8

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Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By Roald Dahl

Classic morality tale is highly entertaining.

Review date: 7/15/2005

Age 6+

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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

Age 8+

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Book: Davin

By Dan & Zaki Gordon

An exciting read-aloud.

Review date: 7/12/2004

Age 7+

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Book: The Puppy Sister

By S. E. Hinton

Joyous story about the power of family love.

Review date: 8/13/2004

Age 6+

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Book: Peter Pan

By J. M. Barrie

This classic works best as a read-aloud.

Review date: 12/2/2003

Age 8+

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