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Charlotte's Web
by E. B. White
- 1What word would Charlotte write about you?
- 2How did Wilbur show he was a good friend?
- 3Why do you think Charlotte helped Wilbur?
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Frog and Toad Are Friends
by Arnold Lobel
- 1Are you more like Frog or Toad?
- 2What would you write in a letter to a friend?
- 3What is the best way to cheer someone up?
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Dinosaurs Before Dark
by Mary Pope Osborne
- 1Where would your tree house take you?
- 2Was Annie brave or just curious?
- 3Which dinosaur would you want to meet?
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The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown
- 1What would Roz need to learn at our house?
- 2What makes someone part of a family?
- 3Which animal on the island would you be?
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Matilda
by Roald Dahl
- 1If you had Matilda’s powers, what would you do first?
- 2Was it fair that Matilda played tricks?
- 3Who is a Miss Honey in your life?
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Ramona Quimby, Age 8
by Beverly Cleary
- 1What was your most embarrassing day at school?
- 2How did Ramona help her family?
- 3What would you do on a rainy Sunday?
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Wonder
by R. J. Palacio
- 1When have you chosen kind over right?
- 2Whose chapter was your favorite and why?
- 3How would you help a new kid feel welcome?
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Holes
by Louis Sachar
- 1What would you have done at Camp Green Lake?
- 2Do you believe in luck?
- 3Which clue did you notice first?
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Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson
- 1What would your secret kingdom be called?
- 2How did Jess change because of Leslie?
- 3What helps you when you feel sad?
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Hatchet
by Gary Paulsen
- 1What would you pack if you could only take one thing?
- 2How did Brian stay calm?
- 3What is the hardest thing you have learned on your own?
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
- 1What would you eat on Saturday?
- 2What color would your butterfly be?
- 3How did the caterpillar feel after eating so much?
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Goodnight Moon
by Margaret Wise Brown
- 1What would you say goodnight to?
- 2Can you find the little mouse?
- 3What is your favorite thing in your room?
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The Giver
by Lois Lowry
- 1Would you give up choices to never feel pain?
- 2Which memory would you keep forever?
- 3Was Jonas right to leave?
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The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
- 1What would you have done in Katniss’s place?
- 2Why do people watch the Games?
- 3Who was the most loyal character?
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
by J.K. Rowling
- 1If you got a letter from Hogwarts, what would you do first?
- 2Which house do you think you’d be sorted into, and why?
- 3Why do you think Neville got points for standing up to his friends?
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney
- 1Was Greg a good friend to Rowley? When?
- 2Why do you think Rowley became popular and Greg didn’t?
- 3What would your own diary say about this week?
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Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
- 1If you mixed two animals into a new hero, what would you make?
- 2Why do you think Petey keeps being a bad guy?
- 3Draw your own Dog Man page: what happens?
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
- 1Why do you think Charlie was the one who won?
- 2Which kid was the worst guest? Why?
- 3If Wonka let you invent one candy, what would it do?
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan
- 1Which Greek god would you want as a parent, and why?
- 2Why do you think Luke turned against the gods?
- 3What’s something that makes you different that could be a superpower?
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by C.S. Lewis
- 1Why do you think Edmund betrayed his siblings?
- 2If a door to another world opened, would you go through?
- 3What did Aslan do that surprised you?
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Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
- 1What do you think Winn-Dixie would say if he could talk?
- 2Who in our town could use a new friend?
- 3Why do you think Opal wanted ten things about her mom?
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Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
- 1What would you save up for two years to get?
- 2Why do you think the red fern mattered to Billy?
- 3Is it OK to cry at the end of a book?
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The Adventures of Captain Underpants
by Dav Pilkey
- 1What comic would you make with your best friend?
- 2Were George and Harold heroes or troublemakers?
- 3What’s the funniest part, and why?
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The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate
- 1What does 'home' mean to you?
- 2Why was Ivan’s promise so important?
- 3How can people help animals like Ivan?
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A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle
- 1What would it feel like if everyone had to be exactly the same?
- 2What are Meg’s 'faults’ that turn out to be strengths?
- 3If you could tesseract anywhere, where would you go?
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The BFG
by Roald Dahl
- 1What dream would you want the BFG to give you?
- 2Why do you think the BFG was kind when the others weren’t?
- 3Invent a new BFG word. What does it mean?
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Number the Stars
by Lois Lowry
- 1What does being brave mean to you?
- 2Why do you think Annemarie’s family helped the Rosens?
- 3What would you have done in Annemarie’s place?
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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
by Judy Blume
- 1Is it fair that Peter always has to share?
- 2What’s the funniest thing a little kid ever did in our family?
- 3How did Peter’s parents change by the end?
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Frindle
by Andrew Clements
- 1If you invented a word, what would it mean?
- 2Was Mrs. Granger a villain or a hero?
- 3How does a word become a 'real' word?
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
by Scott O'Dell
- 1What would you miss most if you lived alone on an island?
- 2Why do you think Karana stopped hunting animals?
- 3What makes someone strong?
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How to Train Your Dragon
by Cressida Cowell
- 1What would your dragon be like?
- 2How is Hiccup brave in his own way?
- 3Why do you think Toothless finally helped?
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The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien
- 1Why do you think Gandalf chose Bilbo?
- 2Was Thorin a good leader? When?
- 3What would you have taken from the dragon’s treasure?
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Flat Stanley
by Jeff Brown
- 1If you were flat for a day, what would you do?
- 2Why did Stanley want to be round again?
- 3Where would you mail yourself?
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The Boxcar Children
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
- 1What would you need to live in a boxcar?
- 2Why were the children afraid of their grandfather?
- 3Which sibling are you most like?
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Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House
by R.L. Stine
- 1What’s the scariest part, and why did it work?
- 2How did Amanda know something was wrong?
- 3Do you like being a little scared by a book?
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The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- 1What would you plant in your own secret garden?
- 2How did the garden change Mary?
- 3Why do you think Colin believed he was sick?
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Little House in the Big Woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- 1Which pioneer chore would you like to try?
- 2What do we have that Laura’s family didn’t?
- 3What’s a story our family tells again and again?
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The Bad Guys
by Aaron Blabey
- 1Can someone who looks scary be a good guy?
- 2Which member of the gang are you most like?
- 3What good deed would your team do?
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Esperanza Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- 1How did Esperanza change from the beginning to the end?
- 2What would be hardest about starting over?
- 3What does 'rising' mean in the title?
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The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster
- 1What’s something you thought was boring but turned out fun?
- 2Would you rather live in Dictionopolis or Digitopolis?
- 3Why do you think the princesses were called Rhyme and Reason?
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick
- 1If you could build a machine, what would it do?
- 2Why was Georges Méliès so sad?
- 3Why do you think Hugo kept the clocks running?
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Coraline
by Neil Gaiman
- 1What does it mean to be brave?
- 2Why wouldn’t Coraline want a perfect world?
- 3Which part was the creepiest, and why?
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The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart
- 1Which of the four kids are you most like?
- 2What was your favorite puzzle in the book?
- 3Why do the kids work better together?
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Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy
by Tui T. Sutherland
- 1Which dragon tribe would you belong to?
- 2Should the dragonets follow the prophecy?
- 3Who was the bravest dragonet?
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Warriors: Into the Wild
by Erin Hunter
- 1What would your warrior name be?
- 2Why did Rusty leave his home?
- 3What makes someone loyal?
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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning
by Lemony Snicket
- 1Which Baudelaire’s skill would you most want?
- 2Why don’t the adults believe the children?
- 3Is it OK to read a story that warns you it’s sad?
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Smile
by Raina Telgemeier
- 1What makes someone a good friend?
- 2Why did Raina stay with friends who were mean to her?
- 3What’s something you’re learning to like about yourself?
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The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
- 1What does it mean to be brave when you’re small?
- 2Should Roscuro be forgiven?
- 3Why do you think the narrator talks to the reader?
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James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
- 1Which insect friend would you want?
- 2How did James change during the trip?
- 3What would you grow with magic crystals?
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Fantastic Mr. Fox
by Roald Dahl
- 1Is it OK for Mr. Fox to steal? Why or why not?
- 2Which farmer is the worst?
- 3What would you bring to the underground feast?
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Stuart Little
by E.B. White
- 1Do you think Stuart ever finds Margalo?
- 2What would be hard about being as small as Stuart?
- 3Why do you think the author ended it that way?
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New Kid
by Jerry Craft
- 1What’s something people assume about you that isn’t true?
- 2How did Jordan’s friends help him?
- 3What would make a new kid feel welcome at your school?
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
by J.K. Rowling
- 1Why do you think Harry was worried he might belong in Slytherin?
- 2Why is 'Mudblood' so hurtful?
- 3What would you do if you found a diary that wrote back?
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by J.K. Rowling
- 1Who do you think was the bravest in this book?
- 2Why did Harry’s Patronus take the shape of a stag?
- 3If you had a Time-Turner, what would you fix?
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The Wild Robot Escapes
by Peter Brown
- 1What does 'home' mean to Roz?
- 2How did the farm children change Roz?
- 3Who would you call for help if you were lost?
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Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
by Rick Riordan
- 1Why was Percy embarrassed by Tyson at first?
- 2What makes a good sibling?
- 3Which myth monster was the coolest?
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Anne of Green Gables
by L.M. Montgomery
- 1What would you name a place near our house the way Anne does?
- 2Why was Anne so upset when Gilbert called her 'Carrots'?
- 3Who is a kindred spirit for you?
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Pax
by Sara Pennypacker
- 1Was Peter right to let Pax go?
- 2Why do you think the author never names the war?
- 3What would you walk 300 miles to find?
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Front Desk
by Kelly Yang
- 1What would you do if you were in charge of the front desk?
- 2How did Mia use writing to help?
- 3What’s something unfair you’d like to change?
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The War That Saved My Life
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
- 1Why was it so hard for Ada to trust Susan?
- 2What does it mean to feel safe?
- 3How did the pony, Butter, help Ada?
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Out of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper
- 1How would you feel if no one knew how smart you were?
- 2Why did the team leave Melody behind?
- 3What can we do to include everyone?
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Fish in a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
- 1What’s something that’s hard for you but easy for others?
- 2Why did Ally hide her struggle?
- 3What makes Mr. Daniels a great teacher?
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The Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin
- 1Who did you suspect first, and why?
- 2Why do you think Turtle kept the secret?
- 3If you could write a puzzle will, what would it say?
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Sideways Stories from Wayside School
by Louis Sachar
- 1What would be the strangest thing about a sideways school?
- 2Which kid would you be friends with?
- 3Invent a new student for Wayside. What’s their story?
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle
by Beverly Cleary
- 1What makes someone responsible?
- 2Why did Ralph risk everything for Keith?
- 3What toy would you want a mouse to ride?
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Superfudge
by Judy Blume
- 1What’s the hardest part of having a new baby in the family?
- 2Which Fudge moment was the funniest?
- 3How did Peter change?
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Mercy Watson to the Rescue
by Kate DiCamillo
- 1Is Mercy a hero?
- 2What’s your favorite snack, like Mercy’s toast?
- 3Who else did Mercy meet?
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Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
by Donald J. Sobol
- 1Which mystery did you solve?
- 2What makes a good detective?
- 3Write a mini mystery for us to solve.
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The Trumpet of the Swan
by E.B. White
- 1Why was it important for Louis to pay back the money?
- 2What makes you special like Louis?
- 3How did Louis find his voice?
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo
- 1How did Edward change?
- 2Which owner loved Edward the most?
- 3Why does the book say it’s important to love?
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Shiloh
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
- 1Was it OK for Marty to lie?
- 2Was Judd all bad?
- 3What would you have done?
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Old Yeller
by Fred Gipson
- 1How did Travis grow up?
- 2Why did Travis have to make that choice?
- 3How do we remember someone we loved?
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My Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George
- 1Could you live alone in the woods?
- 2What would you miss most?
- 3Why did Sam want to run away?
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Sarah, Plain and Tall
by Patricia MacLachlan
- 1What would you miss if you moved far away?
- 2Why did Sarah miss the sea?
- 3How did the family make Sarah feel at home?
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The Witches
by Roald Dahl
- 1Is it sad that the boy stays a mouse?
- 2How can you spot a witch?
- 3What would you do as a mouse?
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Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lindgren
- 1What would you do if you lived alone?
- 2Is Pippi a good friend?
- 3What’s your favorite Pippi adventure?
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Winnie-the-Pooh
by A.A. Milne
- 1Which friend are you most like?
- 2What’s your favorite Pooh adventure?
- 3Why is Eeyore sad?
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
- 1Which Wonderland character would you want to meet?
- 2Why do you think things were so strange?
- 3What would your dream land be like?
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Peter Pan
by J.M. Barrie
- 1Would you want to never grow up? Why?
- 2Why did Wendy decide to go home?
- 3What’s unfair about how the book shows some people?
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The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
- 1Which friend would you want?
- 2Why did Toad keep getting into trouble?
- 3What makes a home cozy?
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A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- 1How did Sara stay kind?
- 2What does it mean to be a princess inside?
- 3Who helped Sara?
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Prince Caspian
by C.S. Lewis
- 1Why couldn’t the others see Aslan at first?
- 2Who was bravest?
- 3What would you do as a king or queen?
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El Deafo
by Cece Bell
- 1What would your superpower be?
- 2How can we help a friend who is different?
- 3Why did Cece want to hide?
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Sisters
by Raina Telgemeier
- 1What’s the best thing about siblings?
- 2Why don’t Raina and Amara get along?
- 3What helped them come together?
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Amulet: The Stonekeeper
by Kazu Kibuishi
- 1Should Emily trust the amulet?
- 2How did Navin help?
- 3What would you do with a magic stone?
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Bone: Out from Boneville
by Jeff Smith
- 1Which Bone cousin is most like you?
- 2Why does Phoney keep getting the cousins in trouble?
- 3What’s hidden in the valley?
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Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
by Judd Winick
- 1What would you show Hilo on Earth?
- 2Why is D.J. a good friend?
- 3What makes someone human?
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The Last Kids on Earth
by Max Brallier
- 1What would you build in your treehouse?
- 2Who would be in your survival team?
- 3Why doesn’t June need rescuing?
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Big Nate: In a Class by Himself
by Lincoln Peirce
- 1What would your fortune cookie say?
- 2Is Nate a good friend?
- 3How can you surpass all others in a good way?
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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
by Chris Colfer
- 1Which fairy-tale character would you meet?
- 2How are Alex and Conner different?
- 3What would you wish for?
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Keeper of the Lost Cities
by Shannon Messenger
- 1What power would you want?
- 2Why did Sophie feel she didn’t fit?
- 3Who would you trust in the Lost Cities?
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Artemis Fowl
by Eoin Colfer
- 1Is Artemis a hero or villain?
- 2Why did Artemis want the gold?
- 3What would you do with one wish?
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The Red Pyramid
by Rick Riordan
- 1Which Egyptian god would you want?
- 2How did Carter and Sadie learn to work together?
- 3What does family mean?
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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
by Chris Grabenstein
- 1What puzzle did you figure out first?
- 2Why did teamwork win?
- 3What would your dream library have?
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The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander
- 1How are the brothers different?
- 2Why did Josh get jealous?
- 3How do we honor someone who died?
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Brown Girl Dreaming
by Jacqueline Woodson
- 1What’s a memory you’d write a poem about?
- 2How did Jacqueline find her voice?
- 3What was life like in the South then?
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Because of Mr. Terupt
by Rob Buyea
- 1Which student changed the most?
- 2What makes a great teacher?
- 3How do you fix a big mistake?
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The Lemonade War
by Jacqueline Davies
- 1Who was right, Evan or Jessie?
- 2What would your stand sell?
- 3How did they make up?
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Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock
by Carolyn Keene
- 1What clue helped Nancy?
- 2Why is Nancy a good detective?
- 3Would you like to solve mysteries?
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The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure
by Franklin W. Dixon
- 1Which brother are you like?
- 2What clue helped?
- 3Why did they want to clear the man’s name?
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The Borrowers
by Mary Norton
- 1What would you borrow?
- 2Should Arrietty have trusted the boy?
- 3What would it be like to be tiny?
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Ivy + Bean
by Annie Barrows
- 1Are you more like Ivy or Bean?
- 2How can different friends help each other?
- 3What spell would you invent?
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