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This book uses fictional characters to develop a story surrounding self-worth, morals, and character development. Students will also be able to observe the tradition of bull fights, in Madrid.

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The Story of Ferdinand | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

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This section includes books meant to develop and aid with progression of elementary students' vocabulary.

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This section includes books meant to develop and aid with progression of elementary students' vocabulary.

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This section includes books meant to assist in the development and progression of elementary students' phonological and phonemic awareness.

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This section includes books meant to assist in the development and progression of elementary students' phonological and phonemic awareness.

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This book uses descriptive writing to discuss the importance of helping others, and acknowledging and appreciating differences in characters.

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Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read.

This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan , is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This paperback edition includes a foreword by two-time Newbery-winning author Kate DiCamillo.

Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.

E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.

Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.

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Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery)

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Amazon.com: Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery): 9780064400558: E. B. White, Garth Williams: Books

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This section focuses on developing students' sense of sentence structure, spelling, and developing the message they convey through their writing.

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This section focuses on developing students' sense of sentence structure, spelling, and developing the message they convey through their writing.

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This section includes books that have a strong author's "voice" in their writing. They are meant for students to study writing style and creativity.

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This section includes books that have a strong author's "voice" in their writing. They are meant for students to study writing style and creativity.

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"Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" by: Kevin Henkes

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"Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" by: Kevin Henkes

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This book details writing from a third-person point of view, allowing students to observe writing about a character through an author's perspective.

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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse (Read Aloud in HD)

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This section focuses on further developing a student writer's organization of ideas and details in their writing.

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This section focuses on further developing a student writer's organization of ideas and details in their writing.

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This story further develops transitional writers' attention to detail and organization of non-chronological events in a storyline.

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Read-Aloud of Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

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"The Boxcar Children: Book 1" by: Gertrude Chandler Warner

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"The Boxcar Children: Book 1" by: Gertrude Chandler Warner

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This is a chapter book, allowing student writers to understand how to phrase narrative storytelling in a chronological order. This book also uses vocabulary that may bridge terminology from other pieces of reading or writing.

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Gertrude Chandler Warner (Author), L. Kate Deal (Illustrator)

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The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)

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The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (The Boxcar Children Mysteries) [Gertrude Chandler Warner, L. Kate Deal] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)

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This section includes readings meant to introduce and inspire creativity, develop students' comfortability with different genres of text.

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This section includes readings meant to introduce and inspire creativity, develop students' comfortability with different genres of text.

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This book uses fictional characters to develop a story surrounding self-worth, morals, and character development. Students will also be able to observe the tradition of bull fights, in Madrid.

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The Story of Ferdinand | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

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"The Day the Crayons Quit" by: Drew Daywait

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"The Day the Crayons Quit" by: Drew Daywait

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This book combines both multimodal learning through artwork and storytelling from multiple different points of view. It is included to inspire emergent and early writers to utilize artwork in conjunction with their writing in order to articulate their writing ideas.

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The Day the Crayons Quit - Animated Read Aloud

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"Frog and Toad Are Friends" by: Arnold Lobel

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"Frog and Toad Are Friends" by: Arnold Lobel

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This book encompasses elements of friendship, problem solving skills, and a chronological plotline.

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Let’s Read: Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel 

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This book uses different points of view from multiple diverse characters to detail a creative and descriptive fictional story. It builds on cause and effect, character development, and uses descriptive vocabulary.

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The Candymakers [Mass, Wendy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Candymakers

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This book uses fictional characters to develop a story surrounding self-worth, morals, and character development. Students will also be able to observe the tradition of bull fights, in Madrid.

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The Story of Ferdinand | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

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This book uses descriptive writing to discuss the importance of helping others, and acknowledging and appreciating differences in characters.

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Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read.

This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan , is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This paperback edition includes a foreword by two-time Newbery-winning author Kate DiCamillo.

Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.

E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.

Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.

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Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery)

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Amazon.com: Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery): 9780064400558: E. B. White, Garth Williams: Books

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"The Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark" by: Mary Pope Osborne

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"The Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark" by: Mary Pope Osborne

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This book encompasses elements of both fiction and nonfiction. While the plotline itself is fictional, student writers are able to read about elements of science and history.

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Amazon.com: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1): 9780679824114: Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca: Books

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Amazon.com: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1): 9780679824114: Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca: Books

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This book is centered around elements of creativity, peer support, and self-confidence. Student writers will observe the characters in this story in their respective roles, and begin to understand why writing with creativity and uniqueness is important to enjoying writing itself.

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"The Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark" by: Mary Pope Osborne

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"The Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark" by: Mary Pope Osborne

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This book encompasses elements of both fiction and nonfiction. While the plotline itself is fictional, student writers are able to read about elements of science and history.

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Amazon.com: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1): 9780679824114: Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca: Books

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Amazon.com: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1): 9780679824114: Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca: Books

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This fictional book details both cause and effect and the importance of being persistent despite adverse outcomes. It also uses rhyme and prose to convey different vocabulary words for emergent and early student writers.

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This book details friendship, generosity and selflessness. It also highlights emotions such as sadness, and love, allowing student writers to observe how emotions are written about and described.

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The Giving Tree [Shel Silverstein] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Giving Tree

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This book is written in the format of a journal or personal diary. Students are able to observe this type of writing, and some science-related detail on the life of worms and other insects.

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Doreen Cronin (Author), Harry Bliss (Illustrator)

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Diary of a Worm [Cronin, Doreen, Bliss, Harry] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Diary of a Worm

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This book is a nonfiction retelling of how a family was able to adopt a pig, and bring it back to life with the help of their dachshund puppies. It details acceptance, love, and friendship

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Pink was the runt of the pig litter. He was so small that the Kerby family didn't think he would survive-so they brought him into the house where he met Tink, a new dachshund mom. When Tink saw Pink, she immediately adopted him into her family, and helped nurse him back to health. Pink thrived in his new family: the puppies didn't mind that Pink looked nothing like them-he was just their size.

This remarkable story has already garnered a great deal of media attention: the irresistible photographs documenting Pink and Tink's relationship have appeared on Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show . Readers of all ages will be captivated by these adorable animals and the amazing bond that they share.

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Pink was the runt of the pig litter. He was so small that the Kerby family didn't think he would survive-so they brought him into the house where he met Tink, a new dachshund mom. When Tink saw Pink, she immediately adopted him into her family, and helped nurse him back to health.

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"Junie B. Jones and The Stupid Smelly Bus" by: Barbara Park

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"Junie B. Jones and The Stupid Smelly Bus" by: Barbara Park

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This book details Junie B. Jones and her first day of school. It is filled with character development, analysis and multiple different school-day scenarios that students may find relatable or entertaining.

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Barbara Park (Author), Denise Brunkus (Illustrator)

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1)

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Amazon.com: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1): 9780679826422: Park, Barbara, Brunkus, Denise: Books

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This story further develops transitional writers' attention to detail and organization of non-chronological events in a storyline.

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Read-Aloud of Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

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This book is written in the format of a journal or personal diary. Students are able to observe this type of writing, and some science-related detail on the life of worms and other insects.

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Doreen Cronin (Author), Harry Bliss (Illustrator)

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Diary of a Worm [Cronin, Doreen, Bliss, Harry] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Diary of a Worm

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This section includes books meant to promote text interpretation and reading fluency.

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This section includes books meant to promote text interpretation and reading fluency.

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This section includes books students can use to strengthen syntax and vocabulary knowledge 

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This section includes books students can use to strengthen syntax and vocabulary knowledge 

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"White Snow, Bright Snow" by: Alvin Tresselt 

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"White Snow, Bright Snow" by: Alvin Tresselt 

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This book focuses on literary elements such as metaphors, similes, onomatopoeias, personification and more. Students can enjoy an entertaining, fictional story and practice reading comprehension

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Alvin Tresselt (Author), Roger Duvoisin (Illustrator)

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Amazon.com: White Snow, Bright Snow: 9780688082949: Tresselt, Alvin, Duvoisin, Roger: Books

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"Amelia Bedelia Means Business" by: Herman Parish

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"Amelia Bedelia Means Business" by: Herman Parish

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This book also encompasses literary elements of comparison, and uses figurative language in multiple different instances. The chapter book series are suitable for older elementary students or more advanced readers.

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"Amelia Bedelia Means Business" by: Herman Parish

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"Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives" by: Ruth Heller 

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"Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives" by: Ruth Heller 

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This book aids in oral language development by explaining and detailing the concept of adjectives. Students may start to recognize and understand how they and others use adjectives in daily conversation or reading.

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"Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives" by: Ruth Heller

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"Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" by: Kevin Henkes

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"Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" by: Kevin Henkes

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This book details writing from a third-person point of view, allowing students to observe writing about a character through an author's perspective.

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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse (Read Aloud in HD)

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This book can be used as an encouragement and relatability tool for conversation about reading difficulties, such as dyslexia. Students may find themselves relating to the main character in the story, and feel more comfortable about speaking up when help is needed during reading and writing activities.

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New York Times bestselling author, Lynda Mullaly Hunt's second novel, FISH IN A TREE, is the 2016 ALA Schneider Family Book Award winner, an ALA Notable Book, a Global Read Aloud Choice for 2015, a SLJ Best Book of 2015, a Nerdy Winner, and an SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner. It is now being released in fifteen languages. It will also be a stage show in NYC.

Her first novel, ONE FOR THE MURPHYS (both published by Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin), is the winner of The Tassy Walden Award: New Voices in Children's Literature, an ABA New Voices Pick, A Nerdy Book Award Winner, and an Editor's Choice Book with Scholastic Book Clubs. It is being released in five languages. Lynda's books have appeared on 37 state award lists thus far.

Lynda considers herself to be SO LUCKY to be writing for and speaking with kids all over the world. She also likes to watercolor paint and juggle :-) For twelve years, she proudly directed the SCBWI-NE Whispering Pines Retreat and is a former teacher and FPS Scenario Writing coach. Lynda lives with her husband, two kids, impetuous beagle and beagle-loathing cat.

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PLEASE SEE FISH IN A TREE Trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVhWzVsVVIY

Praise for One for the Murphys:

"An astonishing debut! Lynda Mullaly Hunt's direct style of writing has readers rooting for Carley Connors and all of the Murphys from start to satisfying finish."

~~Leslie Connor, ALA Schneider Family Award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch.

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"This is a beautiful book, filled with hope. You'll cry and laugh along with Carley as she learns to lower her defenses enough to love-and, more surprisingly, be loved. It's a story you'll long remember."

~~Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor-winning author of Pictures of Hollis Woods and Lily's Crossing

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"Carley is a modern-day Gilly Hopkins, bright and strong, angry and deeply hurt...The first-person narration allows readers inside Carley's head as she fights against both showing emotion and her growing pleasure in belonging to their world. There's plenty of snappy dialogue as well. By the end of this poignant debut, readers will be applauding Carley's strength even if they're as unhappy as Carley is about the resolution. A worthy addition to the foster-family shelf." (Kirkus-*Starred Review*)

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"...Scenes at home with the Murphy family, as well as those in which Carley builds a tentative friendship at school, are undeniably affecting....Hunt's writing is strong and her characters well-developed and believable...readers will still be drawn into this story of a girl's struggle against the ingrained belief that she is undeserving of kindness and generosity." (Publishers Weekly)

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"...Hunt successfully creates a portrait of a young girl's emerging understanding of the complexities of family and the awareness that loyalty is not the same as ignoring your own wants and needs. Carley's struggles with anger, regret, and self-worth both balance and deepen this coming-of-age tale. The novel speaks to the universal experience of growing up but will especially resonate with readers who have questioned the hands they have been dealt and wonder how to move forward nonetheless. Hunt's novel vacillates between uplifting and heartbreaking as Carley learns to love, be loved, and let go." (Hornbook)

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"In One for the Murphys, Lynda Mullaly Hunt convincingly portrays the personality of a questioning tween as she interacts with those around her. This is a life-affirming middle grade novel-perfect for those struggling with similar issues of fitting in or standing out." (Booklist)

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"...Lynda Mullaly Hunt's debut novel is powerful, honest, and heart-breakingly beautiful. This is a book for every¬one, not just middle-school girls; teens and adults will love it as well." (Sacramento Book Review)

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"One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt shines for its honest portrayal of a girl caught between two worlds: the life she'd love to live and the life she's afraid to leave behind." (Chicago Examiner)

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 Other Review:

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is a beautiful poignant story of eighty days in the life of a child placed in foster care with a loving family. It accomplishes the amazing feat of being both realistic and optimistic. The story encourages an empathetic appreciation for each character's struggles, and transformation, as they strengthen in love, understanding, and honesty. With humor and wit, the story is a "must" for foster children and the families that love them.

Nicolette M. Banbury, Nationally Certified Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor/Specializing in Play Therapy and Trauma

One for the Murphys skillfully balances the genuine struggles, hopes, joys, and disappointments of a foster child, the foster family that brings her into their fold, and the birth mothers painful choices. The story reveals many of the emotional nuances and coping strategies often found in these circumstances that are, for most, very hard to conceptualize and understand. The humaneness of the story is validating, educating, and compassionate. I would highly recommend it for therapeutic use in psychoeducational formats, with bibliotherapy, and in situations where attachment to parents has been seriously compromised and traumatic.

We all benefit when a book like this one is published.

Nicolette Banbury, NCP, LPC

Marlborough, CT

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Fish in a Tree [Mullaly Hunt, Lynda] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fish in a Tree

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"Thank You, Mr. Falker" by: Patricia Polacco

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"Thank You, Mr. Falker" by: Patricia Polacco

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This book emphasizes the importance of student-teacher relationships and not being embarrassed to ask for support.

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Thank You, Mr. Falker [Polacco, Patricia, Polacco, Patricia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Thank You, Mr. Falker

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This fictional book details both cause and effect and the importance of being persistent despite adverse outcomes. It also uses rhyme and prose to convey different vocabulary words for emergent and early student writers.