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• The Borrowers

  Norton, Mary

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  Tiny people live inside a house and use the tools of its larger inhabitants to live their lives. But what happens if they're discovered? A classic from Mary Norton.

• Alanna

  the First Adventure

  Pierce, Tamora

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  Epic fantasy advanture filled with strong girls, strong friendships, and strong sword arms. Tamora Pierce has several series set in the same world, and once readers discover them, they're often hooked for life.

• Alvin Ho Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

  Look, Lenore

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  Precocious, clever humor for younger readers.

• Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

  Lin, Grace

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  A wonderful adventure fairy tale set in ancient China. Minli's story, her quest to find the old man of the mountain, is interspersed with original folk tales that tie in to the main plot. A fantastic classroom or family read-aloud as well as a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Which Witch?

  Ibbotson, Eva

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  Eva Ibbotson's writing is like Roald Dahl without the nasty streak. Her humor is sly and smart but never mean. Each of these books, like Roald Dahl, are standalones... great for readers who don't want another series.

• Half Magic

  Eager, Edward

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  What happens when half your wish can come true...but you don't know which half? This old-fashioned classic is the story of a family who finds a wishing coin that only fulfills HALF a wish. Episodic, charming.

• Dealing With Dragons

  Wrede, Patricia C., 1953-

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  When Princess Cimorene realizes that her life as a princess makes her miserable, she decides to run away and work for the King of the Dragons instead. Spirited adventure with lots of humor and heart. First in a series.

• The Penderwicks

  a Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

  Birdsall, Jeanne

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  Four sisters get caught up in a summer adventure. Gentle realistic fiction with elements of mystery.

• The Fairy-tale Detectives

  Buckley, Michael, 1969-

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• Fablehaven

  Mull, Brandon, 1974-

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• Inkheart

  Funke, Cornelia, 1958-

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