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Railroad Hank
by Lisa Moser
Ages 4 - 8
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On his way to visit Granny Bett, who is feeling blue, Railroad Hank stops at the farms of several friends and, misunderstanding their offers to help, winds up with a trainload of crazy cargo.
A visitor for Bear
by Bonny Becker
Ages 4 - 8
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A story to remind us how important friendship is, even when you are a bear who wants to be alone. With the persistance of mouse a friendship is born. 2009 E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books
Charlie and the chocolate factory
by Roald Dahl
Ages 9 - 12
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Four nasty, repulsive children and one honest, loyal, and starving boy win a tour of the world's most fantastic chocolate factory from the world's most eccentric chocolatier.
Emmaline and the bunny
by Katherine Hannigan
Ages 8 - 10
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Everyone and everything in the town of Neatasapin is tidy, except Emmaline who likes to dig dirt and jump in puddles, and wants to adopt an untidy bunny.
Heart of a Shepherd
by Rosanne Parry
Ages 9-12
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When Brother's dad is shipped off to Iraq, along with the rest of his reserve unit, Brother must help his grandparents keep the ranch going. He's determined to maintain it just as his father left it. The hardships Brother faces will not only change the ranch, but also reveal his true calling.
Toys go out
by Emily Jenkins; illustrated by Paul O Zelinsky
Ages 9 - 12
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Six stories relate the adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys.
Zorgamazoo
by Robert Paul Weston
Ages 9 - 12
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The tale of Katrina Katrell, a girl full of courage (and daring, as well!), who down in the subway, under the ground, sees something fantastical roaming around. What is it she sees?
Dinosaur Trouble
by Dick King-Smith
Ages 9 - 12
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Nosy, a young pterodactyl, makes friends with Banty, a young apatosaurus. Nosy's and Banty’s parents aren’t happy about their friendship because they are different species. But their parents become happier about their friendship when they come up with a plan to get rid of Hack the Ripper, a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Stolen
by Sarah Prineas
Ages 10 - 14
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In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, Conn is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Book 1
Six Innings
by James Preller
Ages 9 - 12
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A game in the life of a Little League team playing their championship game - and two best friends whose bond is put to the test.
