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The Gold Cadillac
by Mildred D. Taylor (Newbery Author)
48 pages
An African American family contends
with suspicion and outright racism when they drive
through the Jim Crow South in a flashy new car. "In
simple language, [Taylor] manages to capture both
the ugliness of segregation and the strength and dignity
it took to fight it. Her tale is a powerful one, gently
told." —The New York Times Book Review
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Little House Boxed Set
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
160–384 pages
Join Laura and her family on nine pioneer
adventures! 5 Newbery Honor winners.
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and the Old West.
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Marvin Redpost #8: A Magic Crystal?
by Louis Sachar
96 pages
Marvin's new friend Casey has a crystal,
which she claims has had magic powers ever since it
was struck by lightening. Thought Marvin is skeptical,
when Casey offers him some wishes, he decides to test
the crystal out. Whether by magic or coincidence,
Marvin's wishes come true, including an impulsive,
angry wish to stop Casey herself from talking. Marvin's
frantic quest to undo the effects of the wish will
keep readers laughing in this entertaining—and
believable—chapter book.
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Things Not Seen
by Andrew Clements
256 pages
When Bobby wakes up and finds himself
invisible, he and his new blind friend try to find
out what caused his condition and how to reverse it.
"The earnest and likable 15-year-old narrator is the
principal thing not seen in Clements's fast-paced
novel . . . the author spins a convincing and affecting
story, giving Bobby's feeling of helplessness and
his frustration with his parents an achingly real
edge." —Publishers Weekly
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The Time Bike
by Jane Langton (Newbery Author)
192 pages
In this fantastic adventure, Eddy is
disappointed when his uncle gives him an old-fashioned
bicycle—until he discovers that the bike can
travel through time. "A whimsical and enthralling
book." —Publishers Weekly
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The Whipping Boy
by Sid Fleischman
96 pages
Jemmy, an orphan living at court, has
an unpleasant job: whenever Prince Brat gets into
trouble, it's Jemmy who has to take the beating. Jemmy
plans his escape, but Prince Brat beats him to it,
running away and taking Jemmy with him. When the boys
get mixed up with some dangerous outlaws, they find
that they need each other to survive. Role reversals,
run-ins with dangerous outlaws, and plenty of twists
and turns make for an enthralling read that's sure
to win new fans for this award-winning author.
Newbery Medal winner.
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