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Book: Flying Solo

By Ralph Fletcher

Funny, real, and powerfully moving.

Review date: 11/3/2003

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: Sahara Special

By Esme Raji Codell

A lovely, moving book about a student and teacher.

Review date: 9/21/2004

Age 9+

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Book: Firegirl

By Tony Abbott

A disfigured classmate teaches stirring lessons.

Review date: 5/28/2007

Age 9+

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Book: Stargirl

By Jerry Spinelli

A must-read for middle-schoolers to discuss.

Review date: 9/8/2003

Age 10+

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Book: The Wednesday Wars

By Gary D. Schmidt

Funny, breathtakingly poignant '60s coming of age.

Review date: 11/25/2007

Age 10+

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Book: If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period

By Gennifer Choldenko

Engrossing story of fitting in at private school.

Review date: 12/9/2007

Age 10+

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