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Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
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English
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After Nicki accidentally drops his white mitten in the snow, it becomes an object of curiosity for a mole, a rabbit, a badger, a tiny brown mouse, a big brown bear, and others, as they all crawl into it.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
830L
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English
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Relates how Mafatu, a young Polynesian boy whose name means Stout Heart, overcomes his terrible fear of the sea, which killed his mother when he was a baby, and proves his courage to himself and his people.
13) Not I, not I
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
170L
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English
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The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the bread she makes from it.
14) The BFG
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
720L
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English
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Captured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, the Bonecruncher, or any of the other giants -- rather than the BFG -- she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that they are flush-bunking off in England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
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English
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The three billy goats outsmart the hungry troll who lives under the bridge. A favorite with storytellers because of the rich, descriptive language of the retelling, this is a reissue of the classic edition of the famous Scandinavian tale. Marcia Brown's stylized illustrations capture the personalities of the clever goats and the horrible troll, making this book a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
NC 1440L
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English
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Smoky knows only one way of life: freedom. Living on the open range, he is free to go where he wants and to do what he wants. And he knows what he has to do to survive. He can beat any enemy, whether it be a rattlesnake or a hungry wolf. He is as much a part of the Wild West as it is of him, and Smoky can't imagine anything else. But then he comes across a new enemy, one that walks on two legs and makes funny sounds. Smoky can't beat this enemy the...
20) Stone soup
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August House LittleFolk
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 580L
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English
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Two hungry travelers use a stone as a soup starter and demonstrate the benefits of sharing. Includes a recipe for soup.
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