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The Wild Robot

age 8+

Robot vs. wilderness in poignant survival tale.

By Peter Brown

(2016)

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Warriors Series

age 9+

Cat clans mirror human issues in popular series.

By Erin Hunter, Cherith Baldry, Kate Cary, Tui T. Sutherland

(2003)

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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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The One and Only Ivan

age 8+

Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla.

By Katherine Applegate

(2012)

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

age 12+

Still one of the greatest American novels.

By Mark Twain

(1885)

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The Circus Ship

age 5+

Odd shipwreck tale comes on a little strong.

By Chris Van Dusen

(2009)

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Treasure Island

age 10+

The granddaddy of kids' adventures -- a classic.

By Robert Louis Stevenson

(1883)

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The Quest Begins: Seekers, Book 1

age 10+

Slow start to series about talking bears on quest.

By Erin Hunter

(2008)

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The Complete Tales & Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh

age 5+

Beloved, classic stories and poems in one volume.

By A. A. Milne

(1996)

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Hatchet

age 11+

Hold on tight for an intense tale of survival.

By Gary Paulsen

(1987)

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Stormbreaker: Alex Rider Adventures, Book 1

age 11+

British teen spy saves England in thriller!

By Anthony Horowitz

(2005)

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The Cay

age 9+

Powerful shipwreck story has anti-racism message.

By Theodore Taylor

(1987)

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Where the Red Fern Grows

age 9+

Tearjerker about country boy and his hound dogs.

By Wilson Rawls

(1961)

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Watership Down

age 11+

Thinking person's bunny story will appeal to kids.

By Richard Adams

(1972)

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Shiloh

age 9+

In taut, unforgettable drama, nothing is simple.

By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

(1991)

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

age 9+

Attention to detail makes adventure satisfying.

By E. L. Konigsburg

(1977)

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The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1

age 9+

A cliff-hanging orphan adventure wrapped in black humor.

By Lemony Snicket

(1999)

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Holes

age 10+

Humorous and moving story has an edge.

By Louis Sachar

(2000)

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

age 10+

Smart girl learns to survive alone in compelling adventure.

By Scott O'Dell

(1960)

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