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By Lauren Tarshis

Dexter has always wanted to chase a tornado, and he finally gets the chance to. However, when the tornado starts heading toward Joplin, Dexter's bravery is tested.

This series allows readers to learn about tragedies and natural disasters in story form, rather than just facts.

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning

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By Lemony Snicket

This is the first book of A Series of Unfortunate Events. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire become orphans, and are sent to live with the evil Count Olaf, who attempts to steal their inheritance.

These stories present dark themes, but instill a passion of reading by encouraging reading in order to find answers to problems.

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By Erin Hunter

This is the first book of the Seekers series. Three bears are separated from their families as cubs, but are joined together by a shape-shifting grizzly bear cub that leads them on an amazing, perilous adventure toward a future they can't imagine.

This series is perfect for animal lovers because it is told entirely from the perspective of the bears.

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By: Rick Riordan

This is the first book of The 39 Clues series. Amy and Dan Cahill find out their family is one of the most powerful in human history and they search for the source of their family's power, which is hidden around the world in the form of 39 clues.

This series is perfect for young readers who love action, adventure, and mystery because they will follow Amy and Dan on their search for the 39 clues!

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Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark

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Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark

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By: Mary Pope Osborne

Annie and Jack discover what seems like an ordinary tree house, but they are taken to a prehistoric past! They must figure out how to get home before they become a dinosaur's dinner.

This series is perfect for readers who want to learn about history and the world, but want a magical twist as well!

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By: Ron Roy

🤬 is so excited to meet his favorite author, Wallis Wallace, but he never shows up! 🤬 teams up with his friends Josh and Ruth Rose to find out where the famous author has gone.

This book is perfect for kids who like to solve puzzles because clues are given that allow readers to solve the mystery before the characters do.

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The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide

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The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide

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By: Tony DiTerlizzi

This is the first book of the Spiderwick Chronicles. After their parents' divorce, Jared, Simon, and Mallory go to move into a mansion belonging to their great aunt, but they discover they are not alone when they find an old book filled with pictures of fantastic creatures.

This series draws readers in and allows them to explore a fantasy world that can't be seen with the naked eye.

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

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By: C.S. Lewis

This is the first of the seven Chronicles of Narnia books. Digory and Polly discover the magical world of Narnia through a secret passage, and encounter good and evil before returning home.

Along with allowing readers to explore an alternate world, it incorporates life lessons and values that are perfect for young Christians