Nancy and Plum
By: Betty MacDonald
3.80
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
"Nancy and Plum" is a delightful old fashioned Christmas story about two sisters, Nancy, 10 and Plu…
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1. Father and I Were Ranchers (Little Britches, #1)
By: Ralph Moody
4.27
Format: 260 pages, Paperback
Ralph was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Thr… read more
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- historical
- classics
- childrens
"There are only two kinds of men in this world: Honest men and dishonest men. There are black men and white men and yellow men and red men, but nothing counts except whether they're honest men or dish…"-Ralph Moody, Father and I Were Ranchers (Little Britches, #1)
"You know, Son, sometimes a fellow has to take a licking for doing the right thing. A licking only lasts a short while, even if it's a hard one, but failing to do the right thing will often make a mar…"-Ralph Moody, Father and I Were Ranchers (Little Britches, #1)
2. Sweet Home Alaska
By: Carole Estby Dagg
4.23
Format: 298 pages, Hardcover
This exciting pioneering story, based on actual events, introduces readers to a fascinating chapter… read more
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- historical
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
3. Treasures of the Snow
By: Patricia St. John
4.27
Format: 228 pages, Paperback
A story of vicious revenge and hard repentance Annette and Lucien are enemies. After Annette get… read more
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- classics
- childrens
- middle grade
- christmas
- fiction
"He is love, and when love comes in, hatred and selfishness and unkindness will give way to it, just as the darkness gives way when you let in the sunshine. But try to chase it alone would be trying t…"-Patricia St. John, Treasures of the Snow
4. Gone-Away Lake
By: Elizabeth Enright , Joe Krush , Beth Krush
4.14
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Summer has a magic all its own. When Portia sets out for a visit with her cousin Julian, she exp… read more
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- classics
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
"Things are always happening to my socks. One's always going off someplace. I don't know why."-Elizabeth Enright, Gone-Away Lake
"Self-pity is the hens' besetting sin," remarked Mr. Payton. "Foolish fowl. How they came to achieve anything as perfect as the egg I do not know! I cannot fathom."-Elizabeth Enright, Gone-Away Lake
"Yes, except that nothing sleeps inside but furniture, and that's probably gone to pieces by now. Time gets into anything; yes, indeed it does; and weather helps it."-Elizabeth Enright, Gone-Away Lake
"Mr. Payton was at work on his pipe again, lighting and coaxing it. "They need constant attention, pipes, like babies and guinea hens," he said, and sucked in the smoke."-Elizabeth Enright, Gone-Away Lake
5. The Family Under the Bridge
By: Garth Williams , Natalie Savage Carlson
3.96
Format: 97 pages, Paperback
This is the delightfully warm and enjoyable story of an old Parisian named Armand, who relished his… read more
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- classics
- childrens
- middle grade
- christmas
- fiction
"You're afraid the sly little things will steal your heart if they find out you have one."-Garth Williams, The Family Under the Bridge
6. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
By: Karina Yan Glaser
4.05
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another mem… read more
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- christmas
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
7. The Penderwicks in Spring (The Penderwicks, #4)
By: Jeanne Birdsall
4.01
Format: 175 pages, Hardcover
Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam Street, and there are surprises in store for each member o… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
8. Adventures with Waffles
By: Kate Forrester , Maria Parr , Guy Puzey
3.84
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
Lena is Trille's best friend, even if she is a girl. And there is never an ordinary day when you've… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
9. The Door in the Wall
By: Marguerite de Angeli
4.88
Format: 242 pages,
The bells clang above plague-ridden London as Robin lies helpless, cold, and hungry. The great hous… read more
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- classics
- childrens
- historical
- middle grade
- fiction
10. Nancy and Plum
By: Betty MacDonald
3.80
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
"Nancy and Plum" is a delightful old fashioned Christmas story about two sisters, Nancy, 10 and Plu… read more
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- classics
- childrens
- historical
- holiday
- middle grade
- christmas
- fiction
11. Half Magic (Tales of Magic, #1)
By: Edward Eager , N.M. Bodecker
4.00
Format: 412 pages, Paperback
Four children wish on a Half Magiccoin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr S… read more
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- classics
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
12. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
By: Andrew Peterson
4.33
Format: 290 pages, Paperback
Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and the… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
"Even if hope is just a low ember at night, in the morning you can still start a fire."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"Esben Igiby was seeping into Janner’s thoughts, and there was no way to seal the leak."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"But other than the cruel fangs and the constant threat of death and torture, there wasn't much to fear in Skree."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"There's just something about the way he sings. It makes me think of when it snows outside, and the fire is warm, and Podo is telling us a story while you're cooking, and there's no place I'd rather b…"-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
13. The Trumpet of the Swan
By: E.B. White , Fred Marcellino
4.10
Format: 252 pages, Paperback
Generations have grown up with E. B. White's classic novels. One of his best-loved books, The Trump… read more
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- classics
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
"When in love, one must take risks."-E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
"Safety is all well and good: I prefer freedom."-E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
"Besides, my life is a catastrophe. It's a catastrophe to be without a voice."-E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
"In almost everyone's life there is one event that changes the whole course of his existence."-E.B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
14. Clementine's Letter (Clementine, #3)
By: Sara Pennypacker , Marla Frazee
4.00
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Clementine can't believe her ears her beloved teacher, Mr. D'Matz, might be leaving them for the re… read more
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15. Understood Betsy
By: Dorothy Canfield Fisher
4.22
Format: 176 pages, Paperback
For all of her nine years, fragile Elizabeth Ann has heard her Aunt Frances refer in whispers to he… read more
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- classics
- childrens
- historical
- middle grade
- fiction
"What's the matter?" asked the teacher, seeing her bewildered face. "Why—why," said Elizabeth Ann, "I don't know what I am at all. If I'm second-grade arithmetic and seventh-grade reading and third-gr…"-Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Understood Betsy
16. The Year of Miss Agnes
By: Kirkpatrick Hill
3.97
Format: None pages,
For use in schools and libraries only. Ten-year-old Fred (short for Frederika) narrates the story o… read more
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17. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans, #1)
By: Barbara Robinson
4.22
Format: 128 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant… read more
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- classics
- childrens
- holiday
- middle grade
- christmas
- fiction
"I've got the baby here," Imogene barked at the Wise Men. "Don touch him! I named him Jesus."-Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans, #1)
"When they got to the part about swaddling clothes and the manger, Imogene asked, “You mean they tied him up and put him in a feedbox? Where was the Child Welfare?"-Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans, #1)
18. Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)
By: Carol Ryrie Brink
4.02
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Caddie Woodlawn is a real adventurer. She'd rather hunt than sew and plow than bake, and tries to b… read more
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- classics
- childrens
- historical
- middle grade
- fiction
"Life is just a lot of everyday adventures."-Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)
"But every redhead's temper has its limitations."-Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)
". . . the three adventurers were overcome by that delicious weariness which suddenly overtakes on at the end of an outdoor day."-Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)
". . . the three adventurers were overcome by that delicious weariness which suddenly overtakes one at the end of an outdoor day."-Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn (Caddie Woodlawn, #1)
19. The True Gift: A Christmas Story
By: Brian Floca , Patricia MacLachlan
4.15
Format: 128 pages,
Liam and Lily are doing all they can to find a friend for White Cow... With help from the community… read more
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20. Clementine (Clementine, #1)
By: Sara Pennypacker , Marla Frazee
3.44
Format: 330 pages, Hardcover
Clementine is having not so good of a week. -On Monday she's sent to the principal's office for cut… read more
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21. A Place to Hang the Moon
By: Kate Albus
4.57
Format: 309 pages, Hardcover
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Anna, Edmund, and William are evacuated from London to li… read more
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- historical
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
"The librarian chuckled. “I suppose there are rather a lot of orphan stories out there."-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon
"Besides which, I really ought to send her a book instead. Though she’s not much of a reader."-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon
"Fibs, you must know, are entirely acceptable when they serve the purpose of getting one to the library."-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon
"It is often the case that, at times of great anxiety, when the diversion of a good story should seem most welcome, one is least equipped to focus one’s mind on reading."-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon
22. The Vanderbeekers Ever After (The Vanderbeekers, #7)
By: Karina Yan Glaser
4.58
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
23. The Vanderbeekers on the Road (The Vanderbeekers, #6)
By: Karina Yan Glaser
4.29
Format: 333 pages, Hardcover
A surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger siblings try to keep their family from ever facin… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
"There was a brief pause. Then Laney pointed a finger at Oliver and exclaimed, 'You want to keep them! 'No!' said Mama and Papa. 'I'm just saying,' Oliver said, looking at the two cats, who were stret…"-Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers on the Road (The Vanderbeekers, #6)
24. Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence
By: Jamie Erickson
4.36
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
Quiet the voices of "not good enough" and step courageously into guilt-free homeschooling Many home… read more
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25. The Star That Always Stays
By: Anna Rose Johnson
4.08
Format: 274 pages, Hardcover
When bright and spirited Norvia moves from the country to the city, she has to live by one new rule… read more
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- historical
- middle grade
- fiction
26. Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future
By: Ginny Yurich
4.36
Format: 208 pages, Kindle Edition
It may shock you to learn that we spend an average of 4-7 minutes outside each day--while we spend … read more
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- childrens
27. Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy
By: Jennifer Pepito
4.09
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
Becoming a better, happier mom starts with the stories you tell your kids As a mom, you want to … read more
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28. The Very, Very Far North
By: Dan Bar-el
4.19
Format: 265 pages, Hardcover
An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belong… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
29. Being Elisabeth Elliot: The Authorized Biography: Elisabeth’s Later Years
By: Ellen Vaughn
4.38
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a remote Amazonian indigenous pe… read more
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30. The Penderwicks at Last (The Penderwicks, #5)
By: Jeanne Birdsall
4.17
Format: 256 pages, Kindle Edition
Nine years, five older siblings, a few beloved dogs, and an endless array of adventures--these are … read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
"Ready, Lydia?" Jack asked, "Can you run?" Could she? A bobolink warbled the answer. "Yes," said Lydia, all hope and exhilaration. "Yes, I can." And away they went. the three together, prancing, leapi…"-Jeanne Birdsall, The Penderwicks at Last (The Penderwicks, #5)
