Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

This book, along with the entire series it is a part of, is something I have read countless times. I return to them because the stories are so comforting and are a window into what life was like many years ago. I find Laura's life to be fascinating, and the ups and downs of her adventures with her family are what keep me turning the page to find out what will happen next. If you've never read this series, I cannot recommend it enough. Start here, with Little House in the Big Woods. It tells the story of Laura as a young girl in 1871 living with her mom, dad, older sister Mary, and baby sister Carrie. It is an autobiography, so it is based on Laura's actual life experiences. At this point, the family is living in a cabin in the woods in Wisconsin, and it tells about their daily life. Throughout all of their experiences, good and bad, you can see the way the family is deeply rooted in their love and respect for each other. When I pick up these books, I feel like I'm visiting an old friend! Make sure you add this one to your reading list. The other titles in the series include: Little House on the Prairie, Farmer Boy, On the Banks of Plum Creek, By the Shores of Silver Lake, The Long Winter, Little Town on the Prairie, These Happy Golden Years, The First Four Years

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Ugly by Robert Hoge

If you have ever read Wonder, you should also read this incredible true book by Robert Hoge. He tells his life story of growing up as a child with severe facial deformities. In fact, when he was born, his mother refused to even see him. His family almost abandoned him, but thankfully, in the end, his siblings said he belonged with them. His story is full of heartaches and triumphs, and it is a powerful reminder that there is so much to a person beyond what they look like on the outside. It is a book that everyone should read!

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

This book is about a young girl named Melody that has significant physical disabilities. She cannot talk, walk, or do much of anything on her own. However, her mind is very sharp and she is incredibly smart. The frustrating part is that no one, not even her parents, realize that she is intelligent. She is put in a classroom at school that is not challenging her at all. This is a story about how she was able to begin to communicate and reveal just how smart she truly is. Eventually she was able to start connecting with her peers and go to regular classes in school. It is a valuable story to read as a reminder not to assume someone's ability just by the way they look. It is a wonderful book!

Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage

Three Times Lucky is one of my absolute favorite books that I discovered a few years ago. It is a mystery, but has so many moments where I was giggling out loud as I read the hilarious adventures of Mo LoBeau, the main character. She is a feisty young girl that lives with Miss Lana and the Colonel, and spends a lot of time wondering if she'll ever find her "upstream" mother. She is a character you can't help but like, and she makes this a book that you'll find difficult to put down once you start reading it! Thankfully, this is the first book in a 3-book series, so there are even more adventures with Mo to enjoy after this one!

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