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Children's Summer Reading
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The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare Publisher Comments Although he faces his responsibility bravely, thirteen-year-old Matt is more than a little apprehensive when his father leaves him alone to guard their newly built cabin in the wilderness. When a renegade white stranger steals his gun, Matt knows he has... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper 
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Journey (91 Edition) by Patricia Maclachlan Publisher Comments Journey is eleven the summer his mother leaves him and his sister, Cat, with their grandparents. He is sad and angry, and spends the summer looking for the clues that will explain why she left. Journey searches photographs for answers. He hunts family... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $4.00 Used - Trade Paper
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How Tia Lola Came to Stay by Julia Alvarez Publisher Comments A delightfully entertaining story of family and culture from acclaimed author Julia Alvarez. Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Story of Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad (Dell Yearling Biography) by Kate Mcmullan Publisher Comments From the time she was a small child, Harriet Tubman was forced to work in the fields and was treated badly by her owner. Finally, leaving her family behind, she ran away to the North, where she became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad —... (read more) List Price $5.50 Your price: $2.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Story of Sacajawea: Guide To Lewis and Clark (Dell Yearling Biography) by Della Rowland Publisher Comments As a young girl, Sacajawea was separated from her family when she was captured by a band of Minnetaree warriors and taken to be their slave. Several years later, she was bought by a French fur trader to be his wife. Then, in 1804, when she was only... (read more) List Price $4.99 Your price: $2.95 Used - Trade Paper
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My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen Publisher Comments Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park Publisher Comments Like the author's first three novels, this is historical fiction set in Korea. This time the period is World War II, during the Japanese occupation. Told alternately by a young girl, Sun-hee, and her older brother, Tae-yul, the story traces the gradual... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The War with Grandpa (Yearling) by Robert Kimmel Smith Publisher Comments Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves right into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs. Peter loves Grandpa but wants his room back and has no choice except to declare war.... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano by Ann Cameron Publisher Comments Kidnapped at the age of 11 from his home in Benin, Africa, Olaudah Equiano spent the next 11 years as a slave in England, the U.S., and the West Indies, until he was able to buy his freedom. His autobiography, published in 1789, was a bestseller in its... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $4.00 Used - Trade Paper
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