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Our Only May Amelia

By Jennifer Holm, Reviewed by Kevin Zhou

Published February 2, 2017

Our Only May Amelia by Jennifer Holm; HarperCollins Books: New York, 1999; $15.95 Close your eyes and imagine that you're...
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When Mack Came Back

By Brad Strickland, Reviewed by Austin Alvermann

Published January 30, 2017

When Mack Came Back by Brad Strickland; Dial Books for Young Readers: New York, 2000; $15.99 I've always loved dogs,...
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Destiny

By Vicki Grove, Reviewed By Adrienne Raphel

Published January 23, 2017

Destiny by Vicki Grove; G. P. Putnam's Sons: New York, 2000; $16.99 D0 you believe in fate? Do you believe...
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The Pet War

By Allan Woodrow, Reviewed by Dyllan Han

Published January 4, 2017

The Pet War, by Allan Woodrow; Scholastic Press: New York, 2015; $4.99 When I read books I always set my...
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Esperanza Rising

By Pam Murioz Ryan, Reviewed by Luisa V. Lopez

Published December 15, 2016

Esperanza Rising by Pam Murioz Ryan; Scholastic Press: New York, 2000; $15.95 Did you know that esperanza means hope in...
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Melanie Martin Goes Dutch

By Carol Weston, Reviewed by Libby Coleman

Published November 30, 2016

Melanie Martin Goes Dutch by Carol Weston; Alfred A. Knopf: New York, 2002; $15.95 How would you feel if your...
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Willow and Twig

By Jean Little, Reviewed by Susanna Cai

Published November 26, 2016

Willow and Twig by Jean Little; Viking: New York, 2000; $15.99 Most people can relate to having an annoying little...
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The Whale Rider

by Witi Ihimaera, Reviewed by Nayna Shah

Published November 24, 2016

The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 1987; $17 I enjoyed reading The Whale Rider by Witi...
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Olive’s Ocean

by Kevin Henkes, Reviewed by Isabel Ortiz

Published November 23, 2016

Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes; Greenwillow Books: New York, 2003; $15.99 Olive’s ocean should be sold with a complimentary bag...
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The Wanderer

By Sharon Creech, Reviewed by Charlotte Kugler

Published November 22, 2016

The Wanderer by Sharon Creech; HarperCollins: New York, 20oo; $16.99 About a year ago, my friend recommended The Wanderer to...
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Our Only May Amelia

Review Published February 2, 2017 By Jennifer Holm, Reviewed by Kevin Zhou

Our Only May Amelia by Jennifer Holm; HarperCollins Books: New York, 1999; $15.95 Close your eyes and imagine that you're the only girl on the Nasel River in the state of Washington, you have seven br...
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When Mack Came Back

Review Published January 30, 2017 By Brad Strickland, Reviewed by Austin Alvermann

When Mack Came Back by Brad Strickland; Dial Books for Young Readers: New York, 2000; $15.99 I've always loved dogs, but I can never have one, because of my allergies.
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Destiny

Review Published January 23, 2017 By Vicki Grove, Reviewed By Adrienne Raphel

Destiny by Vicki Grove; G. P. Putnam's Sons: New York, 2000; $16.99 D0 you believe in fate? Do you believe that our lives all have a certain destiny? Or do you believe in free will?
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The Pet War

Review Published January 4, 2017 By Allan Woodrow, Reviewed by Dyllan Han

The Pet War, by Allan Woodrow; Scholastic Press: New York, 2015; $4.99 When I read books I always set my expectations low, and also, I reluctantly admit I literally sometimes judge a book by its cover...
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Esperanza Rising

Review Published December 15, 2016 By Pam Murioz Ryan, Reviewed by Luisa V. Lopez

Esperanza Rising by Pam Murioz Ryan; Scholastic Press: New York, 2000; $15.95 Did you know that esperanza means hope in Spanish? That word, and that word alone, is the perfect way to describe the youn...
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Melanie Martin Goes Dutch

Review Published November 30, 2016 By Carol Weston, Reviewed by Libby Coleman

Melanie Martin Goes Dutch by Carol Weston; Alfred A. Knopf: New York, 2002; $15.95 How would you feel if your parents told you that you were going to Holland for your summer vacation? Happy? Excited?
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Willow and Twig

Review Published November 26, 2016 By Jean Little, Reviewed by Susanna Cai

Willow and Twig by Jean Little; Viking: New York, 2000; $15.99 Most people can relate to having an annoying little brother that is "Velcro-ed" to you wherever you go, or to counting on your grandma fo...
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The Whale Rider

Review Published November 24, 2016 by Witi Ihimaera, Reviewed by Nayna Shah

The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 1987; $17 I enjoyed reading The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera because the main character, Kahu, had many characteristics which I admire.
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Olive’s Ocean

Review Published November 23, 2016 by Kevin Henkes, Reviewed by Isabel Ortiz

Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes; Greenwillow Books: New York, 2003; $15.99 Olive’s ocean should be sold with a complimentary bag of Kleenex. I could tell from the beginning that this wasn't going to b...
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The Wanderer

Review Published November 22, 2016 By Sharon Creech, Reviewed by Charlotte Kugler

The Wanderer by Sharon Creech; HarperCollins: New York, 20oo; $16.99 About a year ago, my friend recommended The Wanderer to the girls in my Mother-Daughter book club.
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