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i would recommend the seven book series called harry potter by j.k. Rowling, it is a great book series full of mystery, surprise, magic, and a trio of 2 wizards and a witch who always get in trouble. i recommend reading these novels if you are 11+

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The Cool Bean by Jory John and Pete Oswald

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The Cool Bean by Jory John and Pete Oswald

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Truly I love this whole series (The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Couch Potato) but I think this is my favourite of the bunch! Its message of empathy and kindness wrapped up in witty text makes it the perfect read for kids big and small!

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The story begins as an adorably nerdy chickpea introduces "the cool beans" -- friends with whom he's grown apart over the last year. He misses them, but he doesn't know what to do. He tries to be cool like them with sunglasses (too big), a slick hairdo (too slick), and adopting a swagger (that makes him trip). He still gets picked last, snorts when he laughs, and runs into things -- he declares himself an uncool "has-bean." He thinks this is just the way it's going to be until his very bad day is made pretty darn good by the empathy shown to him by his old friends. The "uncool" bean learns the secret to being cool -- and to being a good friend.

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If you are an animal lover, and especially have a soft spot for rescue pets, then this book is for you! Beautiful illustrations.

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Oh, I want a dog! This might be the most touching wordless picture book I've ever read. Even the youngest viewer can understand the story. Very, very sweet, and gentle except I did worry about the dog in traffic at one point. Otherwise just adorable and endearing. I laughed at the last perfect page. For some reason no part of the story depressed me, probably because I knew there would a happy ending. The illustrations are gorgeous and charming. Great book for dog lovers, for teaching about love ...more

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Oh, I want a dog! This might be the most touching wordless picture book I've ever read. Even the youngest viewer can understand the story. Very, very sweet, and gentle except I did worry about the dog in traffic at one point. Otherwise just adorable and endearing.

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Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

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Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

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Genre: Realistic Fiction
Ages: 11+
This is the sequel to Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus. I thought the first book was okay, but this...I LOVED! It's just a bit older and deals with more mature subjects as the main character, Aven (a girl born with no arms), is now in highschool and trying to navigate friendships and crushes. You don't have to read the first book to understand this one, although you do have a better understanding of the characters and their situations if you read them both.

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Hi Betsie! I'm sorry but I don't currently have plans for a sequel to 24 Hours in Nowhere, though I think it would be really fun to write one! I'm glaHi Betsie! I'm sorry but I don't currently have plans for a sequel to 24 Hours in Nowhere, though I think it would be really fun to write one! I'm glad you and your kids are enjoying my stories! Thank you so much! Dusti Bowling...more (less)

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Hi Betsie! I'm sorry but I don't currently have plans for a sequel to 24 Hours in Nowhere, though I think it would be really fun to write one! I'm glaHi Betsie! I'm sorry but I don't currently have plans for a sequel to 24 Hours in Nowhere, though I think it would be really fun to write one!

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Genre: Realistic Fiction (Free Verse)
Ages: 11+
I LOVE books written in free verse. I really thought I would hate this format but it's just about my favourite kind of book to read now. I also really favour own voice books. #ownvoices (Google definition) is a hashtag movement, started on Twitter, used to recommend books about diverse characters that have been written by authors from that same diverse group. In this case, Ellie Terry, like her main character, has Tourette Syndrome. You don't see many books that highlight Tourette's. I loved the insight it provides all of its readers!

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Shows how challenging it can be to have Tourette syndrome, and what it's like for a young person in school who's not always able to control her movements and/or sounds. Sheds light on this often misunderstood condition.

Meaningful messages about friendship, acceptance, and learning to be true to yourself. If you see someone being teased and/or bullied, don't just look the other way.

The author, who herself lives with Tourette syndrome, draws from her own experience to make Callie, the protagonist, a brave, intelligent, and strong character.

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This poetic story about brainy and heroic 12-yr old Calliope Snow who suffers from Tourette's Syndrome, stole my heart. I love the true to life relationshi... Continue reading

Good job ellie terry I read it to my cats and they loved ittttt

I think that many kids will enjoy this book. This book is about a girl who goes on an adventure.

I love this book. From the moment I found it in the library to a few hours later, sitting on my bed all I was doing was reading "Forget Me Not"

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In FORGET ME NOT, astronomy-loving Calliope June starts her first day at a new school in St. George, Utah, and tries hard to hide her Tourette syndrome from the other seventh graders. But she can't help it if she makes noises or sounds when she doesn't mean to. When Jinsong, her new neighbor and the popular student body president, tries to stand up for Callie, he feels pulled by the other kids to keep his distance. As Callie struggles to fit in, she also deals with her unpredictable mother, who's itching to move again.

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Genre: Science Fiction
Ages: 8-10
I wasn't sure about this book when I looked at the cover, and I'm definitely not a science fiction fan. But this ended up being a delightfully funny book that I couldn't stop reading! There is also a second book in the series which is always a bonus.

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Genre: Realistic Fiction
Ages: 12+
Be sure you have some time on your hands because you may not be able to put this one down. Also, have a box of tissues ready! One of my favourite reads this year. Definitely check out the review below.

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I'm a middle school librarian and I think this book is appropriate for middle school. Even though there is some mature subject matter involving teenI'm a middle school librarian and I think this book is appropriate for middle school. Even though there is some mature subject matter involving teen pregnancy, it is only the result of the pregnancy that is discussed in any detail in the book. There may be some sensitivity to the concluding chapters as well for some students, but I believe my seventh and eighth graders, as well as my mature sixth grade readers would be fine with the book. I do agree that "Children's" is a misleading label, however. ...more (less)

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I'm a middle school librarian and I think this book is appropriate for middle school. Even though there is some mature subject matter involving teenI'm a middle school librarian and I think this book is appropriate for middle school.

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Genre: Fantasy (Animal Fantasy)
Ages: 7-10
This is just about the sweetest book I've ever read. If you love animals then this is for you! I loved all of the Star Wars references and wished that I could take Megabat home to live with me. I absolutely cannot wait to read the other two books in the series!

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I found this book absolutely adorable! "Megabat" is a fast-paced, entertaining, and heartwarming story with extremely likable characters and a sweet message of friendship. I highly recommend this charming book to children and adults alike!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the book's publisher in exchange for my honest review, which I am thankful for.

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I found this book absolutely adorable! "Megabat" is a fast-paced, entertaining, and heartwarming story with extremely likable characters and a sweet message of friendship. I highly recommend this charming book to children and adults alike! I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the book's publisher in exchange for my honest review, which I am thankful for.

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Genre: Historical Fiction
Ages: 11+
I am NOT a fan of historical fiction but absolutely loved this book. Gratz is amazing at tying together three different stories of children living in different times and different places, but all living the refugee experience. Be sure to look at the review below to see if it's for you.

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Read 8,575 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Three different kids. One mission in common: ESCAPE. Josef is a Jewish boy in 1930s Na...

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The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart

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The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart

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Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age: 11+
Check out the link below for a great summary and some reviews of this amazing book! I could hardly breathe as I read the last 40 pages. Heartwarming and heartbreaking. Have a few tissues ready!

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Read 4,319 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Five years. That's how long Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, have lived on the road in an old ...