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8th Grade
Specials
Specials by Scott Westerfeld
In this final book of Westerfeld's trilogy, Tally has been transformed from a repellent ugly to supermodel pretty. Her mission is to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid.
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That Was Then, This is Now
That Was Then, This is Now by S.E Hinton
Sixteen year old Mark and Bryon have been like brothers since childhood, but now, as their involvement with girls, gangs, and drugs increases, their relationship seems to gradually disintegrate.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A collection of detective stories featuring the noted master investigator Sherlock Holmes and his devoted friend Dr. Watson.
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The Black Canary
The Black Canary by Jane Louise Curry
As the child of two musicians, twelve-year-old James has no interest in music until he discovers a portal to seventeenth-century London in his uncle's basement, and finds himself in a situation where his beautiful voice and the fact that he is biracial might serve him well.
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The City of Ember
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Built as an underground refuge for the human race, the city of Ember begins to deteriorate as its lights start to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever.
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