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Wow! Summer is over already. Thanks to all of you that made our Summer Reading Club such a success! We had over 1500 kids sign up. You all are AWESOME. Make sure you come and visit us during the school year! We can help with homework or reports. Also, this is a great place to hang out with friends after school. Remember - when you're not busy with school work - come get a book to read just for fun.

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When You Reach Me

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I do not have the words to describe this book. To put it simply - WOW!

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The Doll People

The Doll People by Ann M. Martin


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Doll family is over one hundred years old and has been passed down from Grandma Katherine, her daughter Annie, and her granddaughter Kate (their human family). They are made of China and are very breakable. They live in a beautiful dollhouse. One day Kate's sister, Nora, gets her own dollhouse - modern and plastic. Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft become good friends. Together they decide to try to find Annabelle's missing aunt; but they have to be careful because The Captain, the humans' cat, can cause them much harm. This is the first book in a trilogy.

The audiobook is a fun listen and is performed by an amazing actress - Lynn Redgrave

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Hannah's Winter

Hannah's Winter by Kierin Meehan


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hannah moves from Australia to Japan to live with her mother's friends for a few months. They have a daughter Miki and the girls become close. One day, they receive a mysterious package. Inside is an ancient riddle that no one understands. What does it have to do with the girls? Only time will tell.

If you like mysteries - pick this one up!

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The Year the Swallows Came Early

The Year the Swallows Came Early by Kathryn Fitzmaurice


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Eleanor "Groovy" Robinson is having a difficult time. Her dad is sent to jail and her mom knows why. Her best friend's mom abandons him. The friends can't really talk to each other because each is going through something difficult. Can the adult redeem themselves and will the kids forgive their parents? Nice story.

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Heart of a Shepherd

Heart of a Shepherd by Rosanne Parry


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just finished this book and my first comment is "WOW"! This book is one of a kind. You MUST read it. Brother, is the youngest of 5 boys and the only one left at home. His father is sent to Iraq and he is left to work the ranch with his grandparents. Simply stunning.

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Wild Things

Wild Things by Clay Carmichael


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I need 1/2 stars. This is a solid 4.5. Zoe is a girl who has practically raised herself. (Her mother and her various boyfriends were not reliable, to say the least.) She is sent to live with her uncle that she didn't even know existed - but since she has only counted on herself it really doesn't matter where she lives. Follow Zoe's struggle in her new community. Will she finally be able to count on someone or will she be a loner forever? Learn who the wild things are. Highly recommend.

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