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"Exciting" Books of the Summer
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A Little Gymnast
by Sheila Haigh

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The Little Gymnast is about a girl who gets gymnastics lessons for her birthday. The Little Gymnast is a good book for girls who are interested in gymnastics.
paloma, age 10

A Little Princess
by Frances Burnett

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This is a very sad book. I recommend this book to a girl who loves princesses. Even if you don't you are sure to love this exciting classic.
paloma, age 10

Indian Captive
by Lois Lenski

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Indian Captive is a great book for anyone who loves adventure. It is very interesting to find out about how she got used to being an Indian.
paloma, age 10

Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles
by Kathryn Lasky

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Learn more about this Austrian princess who has to marry the Dauphin of France. I learned a lot about Marie Antoinette in this book. It is also very interesting to observe the extravagant life of the French.
paloma, age 10

Ramona's World
by Beverly Cleary

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Ramona's world is a good book for any girl. Especially a girl who is going to fourth grade like Ramona.
paloma, age 10

The Chocolate Touch
by Patrick Catling

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A very funny book! This book is also exciting. Definitely a book for chocolate lovers.
paloma, age 10

The Lady Grace Mysteries: Betrayal
by Grace Cavendish

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I thought this book was exciting and scary. Lady Grace had to save another lady by going on a ship full of men. It was also mysterious.
paloma, age 10

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