Sara Shacter
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Member Since
December 2007
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Just So Willow
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Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign
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Heading to the Wedding
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2006
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4 editions
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"This novel is heart-breaking at times, but so real and honest. I think most girls have experienced Georgia Watson’s friendship issues at some point, I know I did. Georgia has the most wonderful best friend who nerds out on all things science just as "
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"Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign is a heartwarming and honest story about friendship, empathy, forgiveness, and finding the courage to do the right thing. Told through the eyes of sixth grader Georgia, it beautifully blends science with hum"
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"I'm rooting for Georgia and all the kids like her who have had their heart in the right place, but things still go south. Just when I think she's going to come out on top, messy middle grade drama moves right in. Loved the science-heavy focus. It's a"
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"Really appealing heroine with a love for science who despite her good heart lets her feelings and fears lead her into trouble. Captures how friendship feels vital and all-consuming at this age and makes great points about reaching out and being inclu"
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| As a mom, I love that this story gives both the child's and the parent's points of view. No matter what happens, mom, child, and dog are connected in an indestructible triangle of love. I could relate to all of the characters. Very sweet. ...more | |
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| A charming tale! An imaginative journey begins and ends in the ordinary world, but passes through compelling landscapes filled with uplifting characters. It's a testament to the power of perseverance, love, and imagination. ...more | |
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| Any budding environmentalist will love Sydney and her ability to talk to animals. Sydney's quest to save the monarchs' trees in Mexico is laced with fascinating monarch facts. I also appreciate that while those cutting down the trees are definitely t ...more | |
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| Ranger puts up a sign: Don't feed the bear. Bear puts up a retaliatory sign: Don't feed the Ranger. A mutual desire for yummy treats escalates into a hilarious series of edited signs, employing word play. Kids and adults alike with laugh at the verba ...more | |
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| Badger finds a "twist-a-roo" (a kaleidoscope) and is so enthralled, he does not get ready for winter like his friends. When winter comes, he has no food nor warmth. But his friends help him out and he keeps everyone entertained throughout the cold mo ...more | |
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| Bear is an enthusiastic, clever bear, determined to get his newfound Thingity-Jig (a couch) home. He can't wait to jump and flop and play on it! But it's nighttime and his friends want to sleep, not help. So Bear builds a series of ingenious inventio ...more | |





















