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Half Magic was the Magic Tree House of its day. As if wizardry was not enough, our four main characters take on multiple adventures with only “half” the magical prowess they need from a found coin. The kids devise clever ways to utilize the coin’s capacity and the result is a very cool and captivating story. If your child falls in love with Half Magic, there are several sequels to quench their thirst for more.

Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories.

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The hook: A classic from the 1950s, this five-book series has aged well. Once married to a pirate, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle now lives in an upside-down house and dispenses “cures鈥� to typical childhood ills, including the Never-Want-to-Go-to-Bedders cure, the Slow-Eater-Tiny-Bite-Taker-Cure, and the Answer-Backer cure. Without scolding or nagging, these books offer children a fantasy of an adult who truly understands the complicated troubles that afflict them.

Perfect for: For advanced readers who wish they had a magic aunt.

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Homer Price’s six sidesplitting exploits included here will keep your child reading and rolling in the aisles. Author of many wonderful books, including the award-winning Make Way for Ducklings and Blueberries for Sal, Robert McCloskey was truly inspired by his funny bone when he wrote these stories.

Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories.

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Ramona鈥檚 family is going through a rough patch: her father lost his job, her mother has to go back to work, and her older sister has suddenly become a crabby teen. Ramona wants to help, but her plan to make money creating TV commercials comes to nothing, and her other schemes just get her in trouble. Cleary鈥檚 wise perspective on childhood is set in an earlier period, but still rings true today.

Perfect for: Kids who like realism.

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The Hook: Judy Bloom鈥檚 series may depict characters from a generation who have now sprouted gray hairs, but her finely tuned tales about the emotional lives of kids make this series worth introducing to 21^st century readers. Whether it鈥檚 the trouble with younger siblings or the trials of moving away, Bloom manages to make everyday kid conundrums just as riveting and intense as they are to experience. Growing from age 9 to 12, main character Peter Hatcher (except for聽the second in the series), offers hilarious insights into life as he suffers the embarrassments of his little brother Fudge and the irritation of his nemesis Sheila, that girl downstairs.

Perfect for:聽Kids who like to laugh or have annoying people in their lives.

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The hook: The original language is rich, and the story, so much a part of our culture, inspires children to dream. Some of the racial and gender stereotypes, typical for their time, will need explanation.

Want to watch the movie? The still-enchanting Disney classic contains some dated stereotypes but may prompt great discussions about how movies have changed since 1953.

Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories.

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The hook: Willie Wonka’s chocolate factory invites five lucky lottery winners to tour the facility and observe its amazing secrets. Four of the visiting children are nasty brats who will get exactly what they deserve. Only Charlie is worthy. Wild, hysterical, irreverent but ethical 鈥� it’s a classic modern fable that ridicules greed.

Want to see the movie? Kids may be more drawn to the chaotic, colorful 2005 adaptation starring Johnny Depp, but the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), which was written by Dahl himself, is a gentler take that still stands up today.

Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories.

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Ralph the mouse lives on the second floor of a hotel, where he lives off the crumbs left behind by the guests. But he has always dreamed of leaving. One day, an unusual boy checks in with his family. The boy has a little toy motorcycle that Ralph desperately wants to ride, if only he can figure out how to get it to start! Luckily, the boy shares Ralph鈥檚 love for adventure. Originally published in 1965, this now-classic tale of friendship is still thrilling for kids.

Perfect for: Kids who love adventure.

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This version of the familiar story allows girls to connect with Cinderella as they dive deep into the life of a fairy-tale princess. The modern-day twist allows the readers to hear the story in a unique and interesting way.

Perfect for: Kids who like fantasy stories.

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