ABDO Publishing Company
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Series
Boxcar children volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 2
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Description
Henry, Jessie, Benny, and Violet Alden meet Mike Wood and a strange chain of events begins. Mike's house is mysteriously burned down, a man in a blue hat appears, and the Alden's uranium mine is in danger of being sabotaged. The four youngsters solve the mystery.
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Boxcar children volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
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Description
"The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island--and to their new friend--than meets the eye."--Publisher's description.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Everyone knows that Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and this time she's in a jealous mood. Jealous of classmate Jessica Finch, that is, who gets her picture on the front page of the newspaper, just for winning a spelling bee. But when Judy Moody sets off in pursuit of her own fame and happiness, watch out! She is so determined, she just might find it - or will she merely become more infamous than ever?
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Boxcar children volume 36
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Description
The Alden children have another mystery to solve when they visit a castle and must figure out which of the guests has stolen the Stradivarius violin.
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Series
Heidi Heckelbeck volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Witch Heidi is angry when mean Melanie Maplethorpe dresses as a witch for Halloween, but when she decides to retaliate, she almost loses all her friends.
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Series
Heidi Heckelbeck volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After being homeschooled her whole life, Heidi Heckelbeck enters a real school in second grade, where she encounters a mean girl named Melanie who makes her feel like an alien.
10) Blue Bay mystery
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 2
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Description
What will the Aldens discover on a vacation to a beautiful island in the South Seas? The island is supposed to be deserted, but as the Aldens explore, they start to find signs that they suggest they are not alone.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Amelia Bedelia has big plans for her summer, until her mother insists she spend the summer at the same all-girls camp she attended when she was a girl. The camp is in disrepair and can't compete with the high-tech computer camp across the lake. Still, Amelia Bedelia figures out how to make this summer the best one yet!"--Amazon.com
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Series
Heidi Heckelbeck volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Heidi wants to win the Brewster Elementary cookie contest, but does not think through all the consequences of adding magic to her recipe.
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Series
Mermaid tales volume 10
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Echo's big sister Crystal takes the sparkling human object that Echo found near her shell, Echo is one mad mermaid. How far is Echo willing to go to get her find back, and can the sisters set aside their squabbles and learn to be friends?
15) Twist and shout
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Series
Mermaid tales volume 14
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Echo injures her tail, she can't compete in the Poseidon Tail Flippers team competition. Will Echo find a way to help her team win from the sidelines?
16) Mystery ranch
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 2
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Description
"The Aldens spend the summer on their aunt's ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but it's also the source of trouble between Aunt Jane and Grandfather. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery. Will it help mend Aunt Jane and Grandfather's relationship?"--Publisher's description.
18) The family book
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Description
Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.
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Princess in Black volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The Princess in Black and her faithful pony Blacky are called upon to rescue Duff and his goats from an invasion of cute, seemingly harmless bunnies from Monster Land.
20) Lion vs. tiger
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Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Contains facts about lions and tigers, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.