Patricia MacLachlan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 2
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Dedclan O'Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was Dona Nobis Pacem, "Grant Us Peace." His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return. but a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O'Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming...
3) Skylark
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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When a drought tests the commitment of a mail-order bride from Maine to her new home on the prairie, her stepchildren hope they will be able to remain a family.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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While spending Christmas at their grandparents' farm, Lily becomes convinced that her younger brother Liam is right about White Cow being lonely and helps him seek a companion for her, leaving little time for Christmas preparations or reading.
10) Kindred souls
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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Ten year-old Jake shares a special bond with his grandfather, Billy, but when Billy asks Jake to build him a sod house, Jake is not sure he wants to do it.
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Barkus volume 3
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Each season brings new adventures for Barkus the dog, Baby the kitten, and their human family.
13) Someone like me
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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In this semi-autobiographical picture book, author Patricia MacLachlan relates what it might take to grow up to become a writer.
14) A Secret Shared
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan paints a moving portrait of what it means to be a family, the power of love, and the importance of bringing the truth out into the light, in this beautiful and profound story about adoption.
Nora and Ben's younger sister Birdy loves to keep secrets. She surprises her family more than once: She hides a kitten in her room. She writes a beautiful story. One day Birdy watches her mother spit into a tube,...
15) Wondrous Rex
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan has written a magical and funny tale about the joy found in using words, sharing stories, and loving a wondrous dog: Rex.
Grace's aunt is a writer. She works with words every day and teaches Grace interesting words like "melancholy" and "delirious." But Lily is often "flummoxed" by her writing. Her stories don't go anywhere, her desk is a mess, and her writer's group can't help.
So Lily posts...
16) The Poet's Dog
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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From Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan comes a poignant story about two children, a poet, and a dog and how they help one another survive loss and recapture love. Teddy is a gifted dog. Raised in a cabin by a poet named Sylvan, he grew up listening to sonnets read aloud and the comforting clicking of a keyboard. Although Teddy understands words, Sylvan always told him there are only two kinds of people in the world who can hear Teddy speak:...
17) Barkus
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Barkus volume 1
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Newbery Medal-Winning Author: "A refreshing take on the beloved family pet tale . . . A strong chapter book option for early readers {with} charming characters." -School Library Journal (starred review)
Meet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family.
The exuberant dog named Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this first book in the delightful series from award-winning author Patricia...
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Barkus volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Barkus is back! With new tricks. New friends. And lots more fun.
The lovable Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through the pages of this delightful series from Newbery Medal—winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The simple text told in short chapters is just right for children ready to take their first steps toward reading on their own.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 2
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A young girl finds herself-and so much more-during a summer stay with her grandparents in this tender novel from Newbery Award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. When Louisa (short for Louisiana) is sent to stay with her grandparents for the summer, she's not looking forward to it. While her brother is determined to find a way to stay on Deer Island forever, Louisa would rather be off having adventures with their globetrotting ornithographer parents....
20) Prairie days
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes summer days growing up on the prairie.