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Gentle Reads: Great Books to Warm Hearts and Lift Spirits, Grades 5-9

Gentle Reads: Great Books to Warm Hearts and Lift Spirits, Grades 5-9

Hardcover

Series: Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference

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ISBN10: 1591584914
ISBN13: 9781591584919
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: Jun 1 2008
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.38
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.42 Depth: 9.28
Language: English
This volume recommends some 500 positive, heart-warming stories for young readers--stories of the human spirit and what it can accomplish; stories of loving families surviving crises in positive ways; historical tales full of quick-witted people (especially girls); fairy tales with strong women; true stories of survival; and more. These gentle and uplifting reads span every genre--from science fiction and fantasy, to mysteries, realistic fiction, biographies, and nonfiction. They are Accelerated Reader titles, Reading Counts titles, and Junior Library Guild selections. Primarily intended for grades 5 to 9, this is a list of reading suggestions for the young adult who wants a great read but does not want to be offended. Grades 5-9.

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