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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

Life on the Refrigerator Door by Alice Kuipers

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart

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A. Riley gave to: Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Sci-fi; plague; robotics; royalty; fractured fairy tale; series
Jan 08, 2012 10:09pm · see review
A. Riley gave to: Crossed (Matched, #2) by Ally Condie	My rating:
Dec 29, 2011 08:14pm
A. Riley gave to: Breaking TWIG by Deborah Epperson	My rating:
Fictional story deals with a lot of unimaginable life experiences, all happening in the main character's life. Message: Learning to make the best of the worst circumstances. Genre: adult fiction, realistic Keywords: abuse, tragedy, rape, bullying, fam...more
Dec 29, 2011 08:10pm · see review
A. Riley gave to: The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child by Donalyn Miller (Goodreads Author) read in August, 2011	My rating:
Excellent book! Reading teachers of all age levels, school librarians, reading specialists, and administrators all can benefit from reading this book. Wonderful tips to develop and encourage lifelong readers!
Aug 01, 2011 07:28pm · see review
A. Riley liked Donalyn's review of Woods Runner: " There is a sixth grade boy in my near future (school starts in six weeks) who will think I am the bomb because I handed him this book to read. I hope that Gary Paulsen is richer than King Midas. He deserves every penny for hooking so many young reade... " Read more of this review »
Jul 26, 2011 08:25am · see review
A. Riley marked as to-read: Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen	My rating:
Jul 26, 2011 08:25am
A. Riley gave to: Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper	My rating:
Genre: realistic fiction, novel, multicultural (special needs), professional development for teachers to empathize w/ their special needs students Grade level: 5th-7th Keywords: cerebral palsy, special needs, girl, talking, realistic, emotional, tear j...more
Jul 09, 2011 06:45am · see review
A. Riley gave to: The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children by Keith McGowan	My rating:
Genre: adventure, mystery, fantasy, fractured fairy tale, novel Grade level: 3rd-6th Keywords: brother and sister, parents, witch, Hansel and Gretel, magic, dog, science, riddles Notes: Brother and sister discover a neighboring witch who "cooks" childr...more
Jul 07, 2011 02:09am · see review
A. Riley gave to: Turtle In Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm	My rating:
Genre: historical fiction (1930's depression, Florida Keys), adventure, realistic, novel Grade level: 4th-8th, some family content may be tough for younger readers (no abuse, sex, or drugs, but orphan like situations) Keywords: orphan, girls, boys, Cub...more
Jul 05, 2011 11:18am · see review
A. Riley gave to: The Shadows (The Books of Elsewhere, #1) by Jacqueline West (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Genre: mystery, adventure, fantasy, novel Grade level: 3rd-6th Keywords: cats, girls, scary, suspenseful, mystery, haunted house, series Note: Olive is very different from her mathematician parents, and struggles fitting in until they move into their ne...more
Jul 05, 2011 08:22am · see review