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Pumpkins in Paradise by Kathi Daley

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3.0

Cute, some weird flaws in the story, but overall cute characters!
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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5.0

I just can't say enough good things about this book. The writing is beautiful and the subject handled with skill. Yes, it has a sad ending, but parts of the book that could have been horrifying are treated with the skill of great writing - you get the meaning, but without having to draw a horrible picture. I was skeptical about having it narrated by the devil, but that is really the cornerstone to this fabulous book.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

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5.0

Really good book - well written and a page turner!
Joy School by Elizabeth Berg

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5.0

Love the characters - I'm passing this on to my 13 year old. It would mark the first time we both like the first book that I recommend (she's passed her books on to me before).