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The Boxcar Children

The Boxcar Children

by Warner, Gertrude Chandler

Book - 1977

Introduces the orphaned Alden family children, who make an abandoned boxcar their home, demonstrating their independence and ability to "make do". AR Level: 3.9, AR Points: 2 Introduces the orphaned Alden family children, who make an abandoned boxcar their home, demonstrating their independence and ability to "make do". AR Level: 3.9, AR Points: 2 Show less

Introduces the orphaned Alden family children, who make an abandoned boxcar their home, demonstrating their independence and ability to "make do". AR Level: 3.9, AR Points: 2 Introduces the orphaned Alden family children, who make an abandoned boxcar their home, demonstrating their independence and ability to "make do". AR Level: 3.9, AR Points: 2 Show less

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Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

by Montgomery, L. M.

Book - 2014

Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her. AR Level: 7.3, AR Points: 17 Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her. AR Level: 7.3, AR Points: 17 Show less

Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her. AR Level: 7.3, AR Points: 17 Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her. AR Level: 7.3, AR Points: 17 Show less

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The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan

by Applegate, Katherine

Book - 2012

When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. AR Level: 3.6, AR Points: 4 When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. AR Level: 3.6, AR Points: 4 Show less

When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. AR Level: 3.6, AR Points: 4 When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. AR Level: 3.6, AR Points: 4 Show less

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Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins

by Atwater, Richard

Book - 1988

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions. AR Level: 5.6, AR Points: 3 The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions. AR Level: 5.6, AR Points: 3 Show less

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions. AR Level: 5.6, AR Points: 3 The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions. AR Level: 5.6, AR Points: 3 Show less

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Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing

Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing

by Blume, Judy

Book - 1972

A fourth grade boy tries to deal with his very active brother. AR Level: 3.3, AR Points: 3 A fourth grade boy tries to deal with his very active brother. AR Level: 3.3, AR Points: 3 Show less

A fourth grade boy tries to deal with his very active brother. AR Level: 3.3, AR Points: 3 A fourth grade boy tries to deal with his very active brother. AR Level: 3.3, AR Points: 3 Show less

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The Mouse and the Motorcycle

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

by Cleary, Beverly

Book - 1990

A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. AR Level: 5.1, AR Points: 3 A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. AR Level: 5.1, AR Points: 3 Show less

A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. AR Level: 5.1, AR Points: 3 A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. AR Level: 5.1, AR Points: 3 Show less

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Help! I'm A Prisoner in the Library

Help! I'm A Prisoner in the Library

by Clifford, Eth

Book - 1979

Sisters Mary Rose and Jo-Beth Onetree spend an adventurous night trapped inside the public library during a terrible blizzard. AR Level: 4.0, AR Points: 2 Sisters Mary Rose and Jo-Beth Onetree spend an adventurous night trapped inside the public library during a terrible blizzard. AR Level: 4.0, AR Points: 2 Show less

Sisters Mary Rose and Jo-Beth Onetree spend an adventurous night trapped inside the public library during a terrible blizzard. AR Level: 4.0, AR Points: 2 Sisters Mary Rose and Jo-Beth Onetree spend an adventurous night trapped inside the public library during a terrible blizzard. AR Level: 4.0, AR Points: 2 Show less

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Matilda

Matilda

by Dahl, Roald

Book - 1988

Child genius, Matilda, applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. AR Level: 5.0, AR Points: 6 Child genius, Matilda, applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. AR Level: 5.0, AR Points: 6 Show less

Child genius, Matilda, applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. AR Level: 5.0, AR Points: 6 Child genius, Matilda, applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. AR Level: 5.0, AR Points: 6 Show less

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Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2009

Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. AR Level: 3.9, AR Points: 3 Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. AR Level: 3.9, AR Points: 3 Show less

Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. AR Level: 3.9, AR Points: 3 Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. AR Level: 3.9, AR Points: 3 Show less

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Ginger Pye

Ginger Pye

by Estes, Eleanor

Book - 1951

When the Pye family's puppy, Ginger, disappears on Thanksgiving Day, the children are convinced that he has been abducted by a stranger in a yellow hat. AR Level: 6.0, AR Points: 9 When the Pye family's puppy, Ginger, disappears on Thanksgiving Day, the children are convinced that he has been abducted by a stranger in a yellow hat. AR Level: 6.0, AR Points: 9 Show less

When the Pye family's puppy, Ginger, disappears on Thanksgiving Day, the children are convinced that he has been abducted by a stranger in a yellow hat. AR Level: 6.0, AR Points: 9 When the Pye family's puppy, Ginger, disappears on Thanksgiving Day, the children are convinced that he has been abducted by a stranger in a yellow hat. AR Level: 6.0, AR Points: 9 Show less

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Bunnicula

Bunnicula

A Rabbit Tale of Mystery

by Howe, Deborah

Book - 1979

Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire. AR Level: 4.2, AR Points: 2 Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire. AR Level: 4.2, AR Points: 2 Show less

Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire. AR Level: 4.2, AR Points: 2 Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire. AR Level: 4.2, AR Points: 2 Show less

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The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

Book - 1961

A bored young boy, Milo, drives his small electric car through a toy tollbooth and finds himself in the Land Beyond. A journey through a land where Milo l...Show more A bored young boy, Milo, drives his small electric car through a toy tollbooth and finds himself in the Land Beyond. A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom. AR Level: 6.7, AR Points: 7 Show less

A bored young boy, Milo, drives his small electric car through a toy tollbooth and finds himself in the Land Beyond. A journey through a land where Milo l...Show more A bored young boy, Milo, drives his small electric car through a toy tollbooth and finds himself in the Land Beyond. A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom. AR Level: 6.7, AR Points: 7 Show less

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

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

by Konigsburg, E. L.

Book - 1986

Claudia and her brother run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she sees a statue so beautiful, she must identify its sculptor. To find out, she...Show more Claudia and her brother run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she sees a statue so beautiful, she must identify its sculptor. To find out, she must visit the statue's former owner, the elderly Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. AR Level: 4.7, AR Points: 5 Show less

Claudia and her brother run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she sees a statue so beautiful, she must identify its sculptor. To find out, she...Show more Claudia and her brother run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she sees a statue so beautiful, she must identify its sculptor. To find out, she must visit the statue's former owner, the elderly Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. AR Level: 4.7, AR Points: 5 Show less

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

by Lewis, C. S.

Book - 2005

Four English school children find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 6 Four English school children find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 6 Show less

Four English school children find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 6 Four English school children find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 6 Show less

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Sarah, Plain and Tall

Sarah, Plain and Tall

by MacLachlan, Patricia

Book - 1985

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. AR Level: 3.4, AR Points: 1 When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. AR Level: 3.4, AR Points: 1 Show less

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. AR Level: 3.4, AR Points: 1 When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. AR Level: 3.4, AR Points: 1 Show less

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Shiloh

Shiloh

by Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds

Book - 1991

When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs. AR Level: 4.4, AR Points: 4 When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs. AR Level: 4.4, AR Points: 4 Show less

When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs. AR Level: 4.4, AR Points: 4 When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs. AR Level: 4.4, AR Points: 4 Show less

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Five Children and It

Five Children and It

by Nesbit, E.

Book - 1999

Curious to see if people on the other side of the globe walk upside down, Robert, Anthea, Cyril, and Jane start digging a hole to Australia, but before th...Show more Curious to see if people on the other side of the globe walk upside down, Robert, Anthea, Cyril, and Jane start digging a hole to Australia, but before they get too far they find a Sand-fairy called a Psammead; he grants wishes, but the wishes come undone at sunset. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 8 Show less

Curious to see if people on the other side of the globe walk upside down, Robert, Anthea, Cyril, and Jane start digging a hole to Australia, but before th...Show more Curious to see if people on the other side of the globe walk upside down, Robert, Anthea, Cyril, and Jane start digging a hole to Australia, but before they get too far they find a Sand-fairy called a Psammead; he grants wishes, but the wishes come undone at sunset. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 8 Show less

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

by Taylor, Mildred D.

Book - 1976

A Black family living in the South during the 1930s is faced with prejudice and discrimination which their children don't understand. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 10 A Black family living in the South during the 1930s is faced with prejudice and discrimination which their children don't understand. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 10 Show less

A Black family living in the South during the 1930s is faced with prejudice and discrimination which their children don't understand. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 10 A Black family living in the South during the 1930s is faced with prejudice and discrimination which their children don't understand. AR Level: 5.7, AR Points: 10 Show less

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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

Book - 1980

The story of Wilbur, the pig, smallest of the litter, who is raised by the farmer's daughter, and who finds a friend in Charlotte, the spider. AR Level: 4.4, AR Points: 5 The story of Wilbur, the pig, smallest of the litter, who is raised by the farmer's daughter, and who finds a friend in Charlotte, the spider. AR Level: 4.4, AR Points: 5 Show less

The story of Wilbur, the pig, smallest of the litter, who is raised by the farmer's daughter, and who finds a friend in Charlotte, the spider. AR Level: 4.4, AR Points: 5 The story of Wilbur, the pig, smallest of the litter, who is raised by the farmer's daughter, and who finds a friend in Charlotte, the spider. AR Level: 4.4, AR Points: 5 Show less

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Little House in the Big Woods

Little House in the Big Woods

by Wilder, Laura Ingalls

Book - 1971

A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors. A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors. Show less

A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors. A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors. Show less

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