Elementary Grades

Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume

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“I’ve always believed that learning to think for yourself, learning to make intelligent, thoughtful decisions, is one of the most important parts of an education. ” Judy Blume — National Book Awards speech Content Qualities Overview Genre: Realistic Fiction Interest Age Range: 10 – 14     Optimal For Grades: 4 – 8  Guided Reading Level: R Questionable Content: (e.g. Profanity,… Read more Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume

The Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Series

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“There’s nothing as cozy as a piece of candy and a book.”  ― Betty MacDonald, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle’s Magic Content Qualities Overview Author: Betty MacDonald Genre: Fanciful Contemporary Fiction Interest Age Range: 5 – 11 Optimal For Grades: 3 – 5 Guided Reading Level: O Questionable Content: none Uplifting Messages: Responsibility, friendship, family, understanding: its never too late to learn, laugh at… Read more The Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Series