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Ida B. . .and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan--
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Olivia D. loved Ida B. and rated this book a 10 (out of 1-10). She liked how Ida B. is smart and thinks before she says things. She would like to be more like Ida B!
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Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse--
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Olivia D. thought this book was great even though it was sad. She liked how it was written in free verse form. Victoria H. thought the setting and time period were interesting. Both girls rated this book a 10.
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The Old Country by Mordicai Gerstein--
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Jenna H. loved this book, expecially the talking animals. She rated it a 10. Mica G. loved the ending and also rated it a 10.
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Hoot by Carl Hiaasen--
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Tyler T. rated Hoot a 9.5. He liked the humor and shared some of the funniest parts with the group.
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Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan--
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Victoria H. wondered how long the author researched before writing this book. Ms. Whelan told us that it took three months of research. Victoria rated this book a 10.
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Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs--
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Tyler T. thought this book was a 9.5. It has a good ending, and leaves you with hope. He learned a lot about the horrible conditions people face trying to cross the border from Mexico to the U.S.
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Time Stops for No Mouse by Michael Hoeye--
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Jenna H. loved Hermux's character and how he's an adventure-loving mouse. She enjoyed his friendship with Pup.
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Bloomability by Sharon Creech--
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Mica G. rated this book a 10. Books have different feelilngs and this book has a warm feeling, according to Mica. She noted how the characters are connected between Sharon Creech's books.
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