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Task #20: Read a middle grade book that doesn’t take place in the U.S. or the UK
By Book Riot · 90 posts · 1679 views
By Book Riot · 90 posts · 1679 views
last updated Dec 31, 2020 02:39PM
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Jan 01, 2016
Ann
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Told sort of in a Victorian novel's style, kind of like a Dickens novel. Dodger is supremely lucky and gifted -- gifted in both senses of the word, talented and often receiving presents! He encounters opposition, but it never really feels like he is being targeted himself, or he's like a shadow that isn't there. It was entertaining, but light, like popcorn.
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Lexile 1210L
IL: UG - BL: 7.0 - AR Pts: 18.0
IL: UG - BL: 7.0 - AR Pts: 18.0

Jun 05, 2025
Cindy
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