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Dog Diaries: A Middle School Story
age 6+
Rafe's dog tells bouncy tale in Middle School spin-off.
By James Patterson, Steven Butler
(2018)
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It’s Not Easy Being Mimi: Mimi's World, Book 1
age 6+
Friendship tale has sweet message, some gender stereotypes.
By Linda Davick
(2018)
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Heartless
age 12+
Queen of Hearts origin story is fanciful, not too dark.
By Marissa Meyer
(2016)
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The Poet's Dog
age 6+
Talking dog helps stranded kids in gentle book about grief.
By Patricia MacLachlan
(2016)
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Nate the Great Series
age 6+
Nate solves neighborhood mysteries in fun new-reader series.
By Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
(2016)
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The Adventures of Sophie Mouse Series
age 6+
Cheerful stories about animal friends' kindness and honesty.
By Poppy Green
(2015)
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Shelter Pet Squad Series
age 6+
Upbeat, fun adventures spotlight kind, animal-loving kids.
By Cynthia Lord
(2014)
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The Story of Diva and Flea
age 6+
Beautiful art befits charming friendship story set in Paris.
By Mo Willems
(2015)
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Mummy Cat
age 6+
Mummified pet searches for his queen in lively tomb tale.
By Marcus Ewert
(2015)
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Invisible Girl
age 12+
Searing memoir of growing up in troubled family offers hope.
By Mariel Hemingway, Ben Greenman
(2015)
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Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen
age 12+
Tragic Sabriel prequel slow to start but worth the wait.
By Garth Nix
(2014)
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The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure
age 6+
Lots of laughs on the farm in fun, silly chicken tale.
By Doreen Cronin
(2014)
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Battle Magic
age 12+
Slow start to enchanting, magical battle adventure.
By Tamora Pierce
(2013)
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Martha Speaks: Shelter Dog Blues
age 6+
Lively talking-dog adventure fosters vocabulary, compassion.
By Susan Meddaugh
(2010)
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Magic Tree House Series
age 6+
Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
By Mary Pope Osborne
(1992)
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Mastiff: Beka Cooper, Book 3
age 12+
Uneven finish to exciting but violent crime/fantasy trilogy.
By Tamora Pierce
(2011)
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Sounder
age 12+
Sharecropper boy finds hope, dignity amid racism, hardship.
By William H. Armstrong
(1969)
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Bloodhound: Beka Cooper, Book 2
age 12+
Second book in fantasy series is more mature than first.
By Tamora Pierce
(2009)
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The Outsiders
age 12+
Story of ostracized kid a timeless fave of teens, preteens.
By S. E. Hinton
(1967)
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Stuart Little
age 6+
Excellent bridge from chapter books to novels.
By E.B. White
(1945)
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