Andy Shane and the very bossy Delores Starbuvklr, by Jennifer Jacobson
Andy Shane hates school, mainly because of a tattletale know-it-all named Dolores Starbuckle, but Granny Webb, who has taken care of him all his life, joins him in class one day and helps him solve the problem - picture book example for interjections.. RL 2.9
Realistic fiction / School stories

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Andy Shane and the pumpkin trick

Jigsaw Pony , by Jessie Haas
Twins Kiera and Fran have never agreed on anything but when their dream comes true and their father surprises them with a pony, they must learn to work together to care for their new pet.. RL 2.3
Horse stories

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Birthday pony
Runaway Radish

Legend of Captain Crow's teeth, by Eoin Colfer
Will and Marty Woodman travel with their family to a small seaside town famous for its resident ghost, pirate Captain Augustine Crow, who haunts the seashore.. RL 4.3
Ghost stories

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Legend of Spud Murphy
Legend of the Worst Boy in the World

Martin Bridge ready for takeoff, by Jessica Kerrin
Contains three stories in which a boy's plans for a rocket, a bus driver, and an old hamster go wrong.. RL 3.5
Realistic fiction

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Martin Bridge, blazing ahead
Martin Bridge on the look out
Martin Bridge sound the alarm

Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries, by Donn Jo Napoli
Sly the Sleuth, also known as Sylvia, solves three mysteries for her friends and neighbors, all involving pets, through her detective agency, Sleuth for Hire. RL 3.1
Mysteries

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Sly the Sleuth and the food mysteries
Sly the Sleluth and the sports mysteries

Oregon Educational Media Association (OEMA)
Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Awards