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The book sold by Patricia McCormick is a young adult book. This book was a National Book Award Finalist and is really to me a heavy reading book. This book is about a thirteen year old girl who lives with her family in a small village in Naples. They are por and must sell things, so they can get money to live. One Day Lakshmi that is the girls name in this book is told she has to go to work as a maid in the city. However, when she gets there she is in for a surprise and finds out that she in fact is sold into slavery and that money is being paid for her. I liked this book a lot, but like I said this is strictly a young adult book and heavy duty reading. I would reccommend this book for your own personal reading, but not for school. Some of what is in the book content wise etc. is I guess you would say in a sense harsh. This book would also fall into the category of Multicultural. If you do not like reading heavy material stuff, then this book would probably not be for you.This book is a little long, not really chapters but is a easy read.

Berenstein Bears Trouble With Pets

Growing up as a kid my favorite books were the Berenstein Bear Ones. They were really enjoyable, but at the same time taught a lesson. Trouble with pets taught kids taking responsibility for a pet. Pets have a tendency to make a mess of the home. Most of the time kids want pets for enjoyment, but the good comes with the bad. I could really relate . When I was young I wanted a dog, but when it came time to take care of the dog I did not want to know anything. I just wanted the good, fun, enjoyable part of having the pet.Playing with it. I would recommend this if you want to teach responsibilty to your children .