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A New Beginning: Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger, Book 1
age 11+
Promising spin-off series start with the first girl Ranger!
By
John Flanagan
(
2013
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Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum
age 7+
Horse guides kids on fun trip through art history.
By
Dr. Seuss
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2019
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Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet, Book 1
age 7+
Laughs, science in new Callie series for younger readers.
By
Jacqueline Kelly
(
2016
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Horrible Harry Series
age 7+
Fun tales of impish jokester's sweet adventures with pals.
By
Suzy Kline
(
1997
)
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Hank the Cowdog Series
age 7+
Ranch dog is head of security in fun cowboy-themed series.
By
John R. Erickson
(
2011
)
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The Tournament at Gorlan: Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years, Book 1
age 11+
Slow start to prequel series with stalwart characters.
By
John Flanagan
(
2015
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The Red Pencil
age 11+
Moving verse tale of girl's experience in Darfur genocide.
By
Andrea Davis Pinkney
(
2014
)
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Fly Away
age 7+
Warm, poetic family story shows sweet sibling relationship.
By
Patricia MacLachlan
(
2014
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The Legend of Diamond Lil
age 7+
Funny, clever dog-next-door mystery good for early readers.
By
Doreen Cronin
(
2012
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Charlotte's Web
age 7+
Gentle, much-loved barnyard classic delights all ages.
By
E.B. White
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1952
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The Wind in the Willows
age 7+
Timeless classic about Toad's adventures and his friends.
By
Kenneth Grahame
(
1908
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