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Best Friendship Stories for Ages 8-9

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Book: The Report Card

By Andrew Clements

Nora uses her genius to protest testing, grades.

Review date: 9/7/2004

Age 8+

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Book: Lunch Money

By Andrew Clements

Delightful page-turner with rock-solid values.

Review date: 7/4/2005

Age 8+

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Book: Donuthead

By Sue Stauffacher

Lighthearted but heartfelt look at serious issues.

Review date: 8/23/2005

Age 8+

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Book: Moon of Two Dark Horses

By Sally M. Keehn

Haunting tale set during the Revolutionary War.

Review date: 2/24/2004

Age 9+

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Book: The School Story

By Andrew Clements

Enchanting tale will leave readers grinning.

Review date: 11/3/2003

Age 9+

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Book: Snap: A Novel

By Alison McGhee

Delicate story of impending death of a loved one.

Review date: 8/23/2005

Age 9+

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Book: Donutheart

By Sue Stauffacher

Funny, moving, loving portrait of a neurotic boy.

Review date: 11/12/2006

Age 9+

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Book: Eleven

By Patricia Reilly Giff

Poignant tale of dyslexic seeking his past.

Review date: 4/16/2008

Age 9+

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Book: Eggs

By Jerry Spinelli

Offbeat, moving tale of coping with grief.

Review date: 8/12/2008

Age 9+

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