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William Steig - Doctor De Soto

Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work. With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and ...

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Latest review by ssjakira1 May 27, 2012

"I remember a lot of the children’s books I read when I was a kid. Doctor De Soto was one..." Read full review

Katherine Paterson - Jacob Have I Loved

<H4 ALIGN=CENTER>Blood and Water</H4><P>Sara Louise Bradshaw knows that she should be proud of her beautiful twin Caroline. But how can ...

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Latest review by momofdaughters Apr 5, 2013

""Jacob Have I loved" was the book we discussed for our homeschool book club this month. It too..." Read full review

Nancy Farmer - The House of the Scorpion

In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the young clone of El PatrGon, the 142-year-old leader of a corrupt drug ...

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Latest review by youngkwonbae Apr 18, 2008

"If any of us remember reading Brave New World in School as a student, and they liked it, then they s..." Read full review

Russell Freedman - Lincoln: A Photobiography

In this 1988 Newbery Medal Book, Freedman tells the story of Abraham Lincoln with photographs and prints, providing a vivid look at the life and ...

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Latest review by artemis8 Mar 4, 2012

"I've already liked Lincoln and when I saw Lincoln: A Photobiography was available on Kindle I was in..." Read full review

Eleanor Estes - The Hundred Dresses: Literature Mini-Unit Reading/Thinking Skills

In winning a medal she is no longer there to receive, a tight-lipped little Polish girl teaches her classmates a lesson. Includes a note from the ...

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Latest review by artemis8 Sep 28, 2012

"I enjoy reading Caldecott winner books one. We recently read the book that was the winner in 1944, T..." Read full review

Laura Ingalls Wilder - Little Town on the Prairie

Pa's homestead thrives, Laura gets her first job in town, blackbirds eat the corn and oats crops, Mary goes to college, and Laura gets into trouble ...

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Latest review by kairosdreaming Nov 16, 2010

"I'm now starting to get into my favorite books of the Little House on the Prairie series. For..." Read full review

Marguerite Henry - King of the Wind: Learning Through Literature

Sham and the stable boy Agba travel from Morocco to France to England where, at last, Sham's majesty is recognized and he becomes the "Godolphin ...

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Latest review by iamirene Jan 14, 2002

"This is a wonderful and delightful book about the original Arabian who's bloodlines have carried on..." Read full review

Scott O'Dell - Island of the Blue Dolphins: Teacher Guide Grades 5-6

Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving ...

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Latest review by wordwalker Apr 28, 2002

"Be careful who you trust with your true name. Karana is twelve years old when a ship fu..." Read full review

Paul Fleischman - Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices

A collection of poems describing the characteristics and activities of a variety of insects.

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Latest review by jo.com Mar 31, 2001

"The Prelude This book needs an introduction in my opinion before the review so here it..." Read full review

Esther Forbes - Johnny Tremain

A young apprentice silversmith growing up in Boston during the Revolutionary War becomes involved with famous patriots.

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Latest review by tgregoryt Feb 4, 2008

"This book won an award way back in 1944 &#150 the Newbury Award, which is awarded to the best childr..." Read full review

Lloyd Alexander - The High King

In the final part of the Prydain Chronicles, the forces of good and evil meet in an ultimate confrontation, which determines the fate of Taran, the ...

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Latest review by Greatpilgrim Jun 23, 2001

"It&#146s ironic that the very last book in the series should be the best one. I enjoy reading ending..." Read full review

Carl Hiaasen - Hoot

Unfortunately, Roy’s first acquaintance in Florida is Dana Matherson, a well-known bully. Then again, if Dana hadn’t been sinking ...

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Latest review by Javelina Jul 28, 2005

"After reading &#147Skinny Dip&#148, I wasn&#146t sure if I wanted to read another book by Carl Hiass..." Read full review

Jean Craighead George - Julie of the Wolves: Literature Guide

A story of adventure and survival, JULIE OF THE WOLVES takes readers into the life of a 13-year-old Eskimo girl named Miyax. Having run away from a ...

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Latest review by pestyside Sep 27, 2008

"Books challenged by parents or organizations often surprise well-read adults and in reviewing the li..." Read full review

Patricia Reilly Giff - Lily's Crossing

During a summer spent at Rockaway Beach in 1944, Lily's friendship with a young Hungarian refugee causes her to see the war and her own world ...

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Latest review by donnamr Aug 10, 2000

"Lily lies. She admits it. Not monumental lies, but lies none the less. But what happens when she t..." Read full review

Eloise McGraw - The Moorchild

Mirroring feelings typical to those of a child entering adolescence, THE MOORCHILD deals with issues of identity, family love, genetic heritage, and ...

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Latest review by Redlass Jun 9, 2004

"Dear Saralinda:* There are many reasons stories appeal to us. It might be because they make us laugh..." Read full review

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