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6th Grade
Jade Green
Jade Green by Phyllis Naylor
Orphan Judith Sparrow is sent to live with her uncle in his haunted house, and strange and mysterious things begin to happen when she disobeys her uncle's "green" rule.
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Knots in My Yo-Yo String
Knots in My Yo-Yo String by Jerry Spinelli
This autobiography of author Jerry Spinelli’s early years is written with warmth, humor, and drama. From his first memories, continuing through his high school years, the author fondly recalls a highly unusual childhood.
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La Linea
La Linea by Ann Jaramillo
When 15-year-old Miguel's time finally comes to leave his poor Mexican village, cross the border illegally, and join his parents in California, his younger sister's determination to join him soon imperils them both.
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My Life in Dog Years
My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen
The author describes how dogs have impacted his life from childhood through the present day. He recounts stories of Snowball, his first dog, and Cookie, the dog that saved his life.
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Redwall Series
Redwall Series by Brian Jacques
This epic animal fantasy moves the reader through a series of adventures filled with villains, heroes, mysteries and riddles. This is a classic tale of good versus evil.
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