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Series
Lexile Measure
670L
Summary
That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. She meant to bestow a gift. When I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. 'My gift is obedience. Ella will always be obedient. Now stop crying, child.' I stopped. So begins this richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell, who wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's...
3) On my honor
Author
Pub. Date
c1986
Lexile Measure
750L
Summary
When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.
5) Owl moon
Author
Lexile Measure
550L
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Summary
On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
Author
Series
Izzy volume 1
Lexile Measure
560L
Summary
"Seven-year-old Isabel is an adopted, only child, who lives with her single mom and her nanny, Rosa. Isabel's best friend is Zoë. Zoë adores the shenanigans they get up to together, EXCEPT when it gets them into trouble, which does happen now and then! Getting into trouble is Zoë's idea of CATASTROPHE. Each time it happens, it means the friendship is on the rocks -- freeze-out time. Whenever this happens, it's really tough on Isabel, who desperately...
Author
Series
Norvelt volume 1
Lexile Measure
920L
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Summary
In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.
Author
Series
Emerald the Mermaid volume 2
Pub. Date
2023.
Summary
Second in the series about Isadora Moon's mermaid friend Emerald, the most rebellious princess under the sea! When Emerald and her stepsister, Delphina, sneak out of the palace in search of sea sprites they know it isn't strictly 'perfect mermaid princess' behavior. But they're about to learn that being a mermaid princess is about more than just following the rules--it's also about following your heart. Beautifully illustrated in two color, this...