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Malory Towers (The first three books complete and unabridged)

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What Katy Did at School

Susan Coolidge · 188 pages

Katy and her sister Clover dread being sent away to boarding school, but discover that being away from home isn't so bad after all.

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The Third Form at St. Clare's

Pamela Cox · 152 pages

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The School at the Chalet

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer · 300 pages

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Harry Potter Boxset

J.K. Rowling

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The Betsy-Tacy Treasury

Maud Hart Lovelace

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Wishing for Tomorrow

Hilary McKay · 320 pages

This book is the long-awaited sequel to A Little Princess. Nothing is quite the same at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies since Sara Crewe went away with the Indian gentleman. Lavinia is once again the girls' leader, but she hungers for a more interesting life. Lottie is still busy making mischief, as is the new neighbor, the red-headed boy. Alice, the new maid, brings a breath of fr

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Judy Blume · 149 pages

Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is happy to belong. But none of them can b

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Babysitters Club Collection #1

Ann M. Martin · 455 pages

Kristy's great idea -- Claudia and the phantom phone calls -- The truth about Stacey.

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Boy and Going Solo

Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake · 400 pages

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A Little Princess

Frances Hodgson Burnett · 224 pages

This is a story about a different kind of princess than one might imagine; a princess that is an orphan - lonely, cold, hungry and abused. Sara Crewe begins life as the beloved, pampered daughter of a rich man. When he dies a pauper, she is thrown on the non-existent mercy of her small-minded, mercenary boarding school mistress. Stripped of all her belongings but for one set of clothes and a doll,

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Heidi

Johanna Spyri · 292 pages

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Meet Molly: An American Girl

Valerie Tripp · 58 pages

While her father is away fighting in World War II, Molly finds her life full of change as she eats terrible vegetables from the victory garden and plans revenge on her brother for ruining her Halloween.

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The Chronicles of Narnia

C.S. Lewis · 768 pages

Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battle between good and evil - what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, written in 1919 by C.S. Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia. For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of

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White Boots

Noel Streatfeild · 286 pages

Can the friendship between Harriet, who skates for fun, and Lalla, future world champion, survive the threat from Lalla's formidable Aunt Claudia?

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Princess Academy

Shannon Hale · 314 pages

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The Secret of the Old Clock

Carolyn Keene · 198 pages

Nancy Drew's first mystery begins when she becomes intrigued by a missing will that could change the fortunes of several families in her town. As she follows a trail of clues connected to an old clock, Nancy uncovers secrets, confronts schemers, and proves her determination and resourcefulness. Blending suspense, clever deduction, and charm that launched a legendary series, this story introduces t

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Mary Poppins: The Complete Collection

P.L. Travers · 768 pages

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Mike's Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner · 128 pages

WHEN THE ALDEN'S SPEND SOME TIME AT THEIR AUNT JANE'S RANCH THEY RUN INT ONE OF BENNY'S FRIENDS FROM SURPRISE ISLAND. ONE NIGHT SOME ONE BURNS DOWN HIS HOUSE, AND BLAMES HIM FOR IT. CAN THE ALDEN'S CLEAR MIKE'S NAME AND FIGURE OUT WHO BURNT THE HOUSE DOWN.

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The Four-Story Mistake

Elizabeth Enright · 177 pages

The Melendy family leave their New York brownstone and move to the country. The house is quirky with lots of odd additions including the fourth floor, the mistake. The family adjusts to their new home with both small and big adventures.

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Jo's Boys

Louisa May Alcott · 288 pages

This sequel to Alcott's "Little Women" and "Little Men" chronicles the return of the classmates of Plumfield, Jo's school for boys. Readers reencounter Nat, the orphaned street musician, now a conservatory student; restless Dan, back from the gold mines of California; business-minded Tom; and other old friends.

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