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Recommendations for Esme, Age 7

Graphic novels, and a mix of short and longer fiction, for independent reading and readalouds.

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Smile
Telgemeier, Raina.
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Raina wants to be a normal sixth grader, but her teeth aren't cooperating.

Phoebe and her unicorn : a Heavenly Nostrils chronicle
Simpson, Dana, 1977-
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Phoebe's best friend is a unicorn incredibly aware of her awe-inspiring beauty and generally amazing unicorn'ness. Named Heavenly Nostrils, of course.

Roller girl
Jamieson, Victoria.
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Long'ish but charming graphic novel about Astrid, who's determined to be tough enough to do roller derby.

Rapunzel's revenge
Hale, Shannon.
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A longer graphic novel that turns Rapunzel into a Wild West hero.

Narwhal : unicorn of the sea
Clanton, Ben, 1988- author, artist.
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Narwhal meets Jellyfish. A short, funny and adorable comic book.

The Chicken Squad
Cronin, Doreen.
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These chickens solve mysteries and fight crime. Shorter chapter book, for independent reading.

King and Kayla and the case of the secret code
Butler, Dori Hillestad.
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Kayla and her dog King solve mysteries. Shorter, for independent reading.

Dory Fantasmagory
Hanlon, Abby.
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Ramona readalike!

Battle of the bands
Reed, Melody, author.
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Four friends decide to form a band and try a little too hard. A short chapter book, for independent reading. I loved the message of putting friendship and fun over the stress of a competition.