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Dragonsong (Harper Hall Trilogy) 173 reviews Anne McCaffrey
Aladdin, 2006
Can't Live Without Music
+ Dragonsong, Dragonsinger, and Dragondrums + a look at the music and fire lizards of Pern + Good Book But Read Other Pern Books First + dragonsong
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A Wrinkle in Time 71 reviews Madeleine L'Engle
Square Fish, 2007
One of my favorites
+ A Piece of Literature in Time + Meg and Friends
I still remember the first copy I ever read of this book. And then in the 6th grade I won as a prize the copy I now have. This is probably one of the greatest fantasies ever written. It existentialist, scientific, and downright practical sweet all in the same stroke of a pen. Not only that, but ...
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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1) 1098 reviews Lemony Snicket
HarperCollins, 1999
Lousy
+ The Creepy Children + Great Beginning
Absolutely enchanting. If grief and horror could ever be so practically and charmingly applied in the real world, it would probably be a better place. The writing style may off-set some, but it's quirky, odd, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's an off-beat story with unexpectedly powerful heart.
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Tatterhood and Other Tales 12 reviews
The Feminist Press at CUNY, 1993
Wonderful collection of heroic women
+ The stories I grew up with. + Tatterhood Rides Again! + just what the doctor ordered + Not Extremely Memorable, But Well Done
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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood 172 reviews Marjane Satrapi
Pantheon, 2004
A story without the confines of traditional boundaries
+ Brave New Girl + Fresh perspective + Awesome Experience
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (The Wolves Chronicles) 63 reviews Joan Aiken, Pat Marriott
Yearling, 1987
An old favorite
+ A Classic Read + The Good Will Overcome Evil + Beginner Gothic + The story hasn't lost its charm
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Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady (Classic Tales) 8 reviews Selina Hastings
Walker Books Ltd, 1987
Feminist and human message
+ A nice story + How 'Bout a Great Engagement Gift? + One of my all-time favorite books! + One of my all-time favorite books!
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The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch) 111 reviews Robert N. Munsch
Annick Press, 1992
Smart and brave trumps cuteness
+ A True Princess + Simply one of the best children's books ever written + Empowering Book for Girls + So fun! But ends abruptly
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A Little Princess 137 reviews Frances Hodgson Burnett
HarperTrophy, 1987
Great Book with Valuable Lessons
+ A Little Princess + Impressive read + Beautiful book about LIFE about relationships, love, war, self-doubt, poverty, and FAITH (i. e. "the Magic") + An enduring classic!
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Dove Isabeau 6 reviews Jane Yolen
Harcourt, 1989
A lovely tale at any age
+ Timeless + A story you will never forget + A Good Book + Love story of a fiery princess and brave hero
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All-of-a-kind Family 91 reviews Sydney Taylor, Helen John
Yearling, 1980
The Author's Daughter
+ Early Jewish Reading + All Of A Kind Family + A classic for children
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The Hundred Dresses 98 reviews Eleanor Estes
Harcourt Paperbacks, 2004
A powerful, direct antidote to racism and prejudice
+ Wonderful Story + A Subtle Teaching Message + The Hundred Dresses
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Awesome Science: A Chapter Book (True Tales: Science) Katherine Gleason
Children's Press (CT), 2005
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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The Illustrated Jane Eyre (Penguin Illustrated Classics) 9 reviews Charlotte Brontė
Studio, 2006
cool illustrations
+ easy read + Perfectly gothic. + Really good book
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Betsy-Tacy 33 reviews Maud Hart Lovelace
HarperTrophy, 2000
Wonderful series of books, however...
+ Betsy-Tacy's magical world + my favorite childhood series + Faithful audio rendition of a favorite book + Charming!
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The True Meaning of Smekday 21 reviews
Hyperion Book CH, 2007
The True Meaning of Spectacular!
+ The True Meaning of Spectacular! + For story-lovers of all ages + A plucky girl protaganist on a harrowing road trip. + A novel with equal appeal for kids and adults
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The Clan of the Cave Bear 424 reviews Jean M. Auel
Bantam, 2002
Great book!
+ Good Book + Hooked me + Clan of the Cave Bear + Amazing!!!
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Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, Book 1) 576 reviews Tamora Pierce
Simon Pulse, 2005
Modern Classic for Young Adult Fantasy Readers
+ A heroine that fails to disappoint. + Read over and over and over... + Good read, too short.
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One Grain Of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale 21 reviews Demi
Scholastic Press, 1997
ANOTHER WONDERFUL OFFERING FROM DEMI
+ Great book! + Reading in high school math + Great book for all ages, really! + A lot to learn, including girl-power
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Betsy-Tacy 33 reviews Maud Hart Lovelace
HarperTrophy, 2000
Wonderful series of books, however...
+ Betsy-Tacy's magical world + my favorite childhood series + Faithful audio rendition of a favorite book + Charming!
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