The Riverman by Aaron Starmer

Alistair is the kind of kid that everyone trusts.  One day, Fiona comes to Alistair's house and asks him if he will write her biography.  Fiona claims that someone is going to steal her soul.  Alistair thinks that what Fiona says could be partially true, but is unsure.  Alistair has a hard time understanding Fiona's strange ways.  He is confused and thinks that she is making up this magical land.  This is a wonderful mix of fantasy and realistic fiction.
                                                                         

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Astrotwins by Mark Kelly

The curious twins, Mark and Scott, get in big trouble when they take apart their dad's calculator.  When they get sent to their grandfather's house, their grandpa tells them to do something constructive with all their energy.  The twins decide to do something crazy for this "little" project.  They decide to build a rocket, but the only question this team can't answer is, who will go into space.  This book is written by a retired astronaut.  If you want to find out who in this team will get launched into space, read the book!
                                                                             

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The Penderwicks In Spring by Jeanne Birdsall

Spring is here and all the Penderwicks are excited.  Their neighbor Nick has come back from war to visit.  Batty starts saving up money.  She hasn't told anyone else what she is planning on using it for, but she will reveal her plan on her birthday.  Lots of surprises come their way in this wild adventure.  If you like realistic fiction this is the series for you! (This is the fourth book in the series.)
                                                                       

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The Penderwicks At Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall

This is the third book in the Penderwick series.  It is about how three of the Penderwick children go up to Point Mouette, Maine.  The oldest Penderwick, Rosalind, is worried about the youngest Penderwick, Batty, and how the others will take care of her.  The OAP (oldest available Penderwick), Skye, is very worried and constantly makes Batty wear a life jacket.  Jane is trying to write a novel about love and is trying to come up with ideas.  Their friend Jeffrey gets to stay with them and meets their neighbor, who has a lot of musical equipment.  Jeffrey really likes music.  Read the book to find out more.
                                                                           

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