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Barrows, Annie
Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter
When Bean's parents leave her in the care of her older sister Nancy for the afternoon, she enlists her neighbor and best friend Ivy to come over and teach Nancy how to be a really good babysitter.
122 p. 2008
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Bauer, Marion Dane.
The Green Ghost
While Kaye and her parents are driving during a bad snowstorm to her grandmother's house on Christmas Eve, their car spins off the road, and they take refuge in a house where Kaye meets a ghost in a green cloak.
86 p. 2008
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Byars, Betsy
Little Horse on his Own
Little Horse confronts lightning, fire, and dangerous animals in his effort to return home to his mother and the valley of the little horses.
48 p. 2004
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DiCamillo, Kate
Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig
After Mercy Watson follows the delightful scent and delicious taste of the pansies her neighbors plant to beautify their yard, animal control officer Francine Poulet is called out to handle the case, bringing unexpected results.
70 p. 2008
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Greenburg, Dan.
Lights Camera-- Liftoff
Siblings Klatu, Lek, and Ploo, along with their human friends Lily and Jo-Jo, travel to Hollywood, California, where the aliens become extras on a science fiction television show while waiting for the spaceship that will take them home.
89 p. 2007
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Gutman, Dan
Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up
A school trip to the natural history museum goes awry when the curator, Ms. Krup, loses her giant cockroach and A.J. and his friends decide to explore the museum in the middle of the night.
104 p. 2008
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Haas, Jessie
Jigsaw Pony
Twins Kiera and Fran have never agreed on anything, but when their dream comes true and their father surprises them with a pony, they must learn to work together to care for their new pet.
128 p. 2006
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Hazen, Lynn E.
The Amazing Trail of Seymour Snail
Hoping to become a famous artist one day, Seymour Snail takes a job in a New York City art gallery, where everyone is buzzing about a magnificent mystery artist.
64 p. 2009
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Hurwitz, Johanna
Mostly Monty
Because he suffers from asthma, six-year-old Monty is nervous about starting first grade, but he soon learns to cope with his illness and use his special talents to make friends.
86 p. 2007
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Kelly, Katy
Lucy Rose : Working Myself to Pieces and Bits
In her diary fourth grader Lucy Rose, lover of palindromes and big words, records her adventures with friends Jonique and Melonhead, including their unusual ways of raising money for the McBees to remodel their bakery.
196 p. 2007
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Klein, Abby.
Ready Set Snow
When the first grade has a Winter Olympics contest, Freddy helps his class win--and shows good sportsmanship at the same time.
94 p. 2009
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Landry, Leo
Sea Surprise
Kate the mermaid and her undersea friends try to help an electric eel recover his zap.
64 p. 2005
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Lovelace, Maud Hart
Betsy-Tacy and Tib
Betsy and Tacy are the best of friends. When Tib moves into the neighborhood, the grown-ups are surprised how well the three get along. Sometimes they do quarrel with older sisters, or get into some trouble together, but they always have a good time.
140 p. 2000
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Maddox, Jake
Free Throw
Since Derek is now the tallest player on his basketball team, the coach decides to have him play center but Jason, the former center, has little confidence in Derek and will not pass him the ball.
65 p. 2007
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McDonald, Megan
Judy Moody Goes to College
When her substitute teacher realizes she is struggling in math, Judy is sent to a math tutor at the local college and soon is completely into the spirit of college life.
129 p. 2008
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McDonald, Megan
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Stink Moody, his friends Webster and Sophie, and Mrs. Birdwistle visit tourist attractions in Virginia as they try to give away 101 guinea pigs rescued from a laboratory. But Stink is very reluctant to give away his favorite, Astro.
118 p. 2008
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McMullan, Kate
Little Giant-- Big Trouble
Wiglaf and his friends are on a mission to rescue Worm, the dragon they have raised from an egg, and are surprised to learn that the captor is not a gang of dragon slayers, but rather a young giantess who wants to keep Worm as her house pet.
109 p. 2007
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Meadows, Daisy
Olivia the Orchid Fairy
The goblins have taken Olivia the orchid fairy's petal to a chilly ice cave. Can Rachel and Kirsty convince them to play nice in the ice?
67 p. 2009
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Miles, Ellen
Maggie and Max
Charles and Lizzie Peterson try to find homes for Maggie, the Saint Bernard dog, and Max, the cat, before Christmas.
85 p. 2007
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Mills, Claudia.
Being Teddy Roosevelt
When he is assigned Teddy Roosevelt as his biography project in school, fourth-grader Riley finds himself inspired by Roosevelt's perseverance and resolves to find a way to get what he most wants--a saxophone and music lessons.
89 p. 2007
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