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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
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Description
As her family gathers for the wedding of her sister Anna, fourth-grader Cassie Witting sees the many changes brought about by everyday life and finds comfort in the love of those around her, especially her grandfather.
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Series
Sarah, plain and tall volume 1
Sarah plain and tall volume 1
LRS large print cornerstone
Sarah plain and tall volume 01
Sarah plain and tall volume 1
LRS large print cornerstone
Sarah plain and tall volume 01
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
Caleb and Anna, captivated by the mail-order bride their father has invited to come live with them in their prairie home, hope that she will stay. Presented in large-print format.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"In this new adventure in the New York Times bestselling series, the Vanderbeekers depart Harlem to celebrate their dad's birthday. But their surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger kids try to keep their family from ever facing change. Our beloved Harlem family is putting the VAN in Vanderbeekers as they hit the highway to give their dad the best birthday surprise EVER! Re-creating a road trip Papa never got the chance to take with his own...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
"Told that they would have to move out of their Harlem brownstone just after Christmas, the five Vanderbeeker children, ages four to twelve, decide to change their reclusive landlord's mind"--Title verso page.
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Series
Vanderbeekers volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
"When autumn arrives on 141st Street, the Vanderbeekers are busy helping Mr. Beiderman get ready for the New York City Marathon and making sure the mysterious person sleeping in the community garden gets enough to eat. But when they discover the true identity of the person making a home in the community garden's shed, their world turns upside down as they learn what it means to care for someone in an impossible situation."--
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Series
Doughnut fix volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
HL 710L
Language
English
Description
When his family moves to tiny Petersville, eleven-year-old Tris stops focusing on his perfect sister, Jeanine, by using his cooking expertise to revive a town tradition of chocolate cream doughnuts.--Provided by Publisher.
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Series
Little Elliot volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
At Mouse's house, Elliot the elephant finds more than a friend--he finds a family.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
In Wisconsin, fourth-grader Ida B spends happy hours being home-schooled and playing in her family's apple orchard, until her mother begins treatment for breast cancer and her parents must sell part of the orchard and send her to public school. [YOUNG HOOSIER]
11) Jack and Jill
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
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Description
In a story inspired by the famous nursery rhyme, Jack and Janey - nicknamed Jill - go sledding, make an unexpected turn onto a dangerous path, and fall off a hill. The accident leaves the two seriously injured and bedridden for several months. As Jack and Jill recover, their mothers and friends help them combact boredom with fun activities.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 17
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The never-changing ways of Silver Bush are of great comfort to Patricia Gardner, but when she develops scarlet fever, copes with her mother's illness, and falls in love, tremendous changes occur.
13) Skylark
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
470L
Language
English
Description
When a drought tests the commitment of a mail-order bride from Maine to her new home on the prairie, her stepchildren hope they will be able to remain a family.
14) Caleb's story
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
Sequel to: Sarah, plain and tall. Skylark.
The stranger lurking on the Witting family's prairie farm turns out to be their long-lost grandfather, whose presence plus prodding from Sarah forces Jacob to deal with his past.
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Tales from Maple Ridge volume 1
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When his father is hired for a temporary job at the general store, farm boy Logan can't wait to lend a hand. But his eagerness may cause his dad to lose this job. Can Logan's mistake be fixed in time?" -- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Vanderbeekers volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
One hilarious Harlem family is on a mission to find the perfect way to celebrate their Papa's fortieth birthday while discovering more about their mysterious grandparents in this heartfelt romp and latest installment to the New York Times best-selling series, perfect for fans of the Penderwicks. It's summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa's surprise fortieth birthday party. But then Papa must leave town to help his...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
420L
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old Cassie Witting is upset when she finds out that her mother, Sarah, is expecting a baby, but writing in the journal that belonged to her brother Caleb helps her sort out her feelings and understand that Sarah will always love her.
20) Nothing special
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English
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"Six-year-old Jax can't wait to leave Detroit and spend a week with his grandparents in coastal Virginia, where he's sure he'll be spoiled with the kinds of special things he enjoys at home: toys, movies, and hamburgers. As he dreams of the adventures he'll have, his PopPop has other ideas. He fills their days with timeless summer fun-crabbing, shucking corn, and counting fireflies. Illustrated entirely of repurposed textiles, Nothing Special celebrates...
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