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Being

Being by Kevin Brooks

Being

A young man faced with questions about his biology goes on a journey of self-discovery.

My Teacher is an Alien

My Teacher is an Alien by Bruce Coville

My Teacher is an Alien

Susan and Peter’s class has been invaded, and it’s up to them to save the sixth grade from a fate worse than a math test.

Redwall Series

Redwall Series by Brian Jacques

Redwall Series

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.

The BFG

The BFG by Roald Dahl

The BFG

When Sophie is carried off by a giant one night from her orphanage, she is thankful he is a BFG (Big Friendly Giant) who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children. They concoct a plan to save the world from other man-gobbling giants.

The City of Ember

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember

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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