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Izzy's Top Book Recommendations

Want to know what books Izzy recommends on their reading list? We've researched interviews, social media posts, podcasts, and articles to build a comprehensive list of Izzy's favorite book recommendations of all time.

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The Little House Collection (Little House, #1-5)

Set during the pioneer days of the late 1800s and early 1900s, Laura Ingalls Wilder's books chronicle her life growing up on the Western frontier. Come along for the adventure with this collector's set of the first five Little House books, featuring Garth Williams' interior art in vibrant full color.

The Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and a heartwarming, unforgettable story.

The story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Laura lives in the...
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IzzyI think it’s really sweet the way she lives. When they get a shop-bought thing, they all get excited because most of the time they have to make everything themselves—the dresses, the food, the drink, the entertainment. In one of the books Mary, Laura’s older sister goes blind and from then on Laura has to be the one who has the full weight of making money. (Source)

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Goddess Girls Books #1-4

- Athena the Brain
- Persephone the Phony
- Aphrodite the Beauty
- Artemis the Brave

Get to know the Goddess Girls in this four-book box set that comes with a stylish charm bracelet.The Goddess Girls at Mount Olympus Academy—Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis—give ancient Greek myths present-day personality! This deluxe box set includes the first four volumes of the popular series, along with a coordinating charm bracelet, and is ideal for new and old fans alike.
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IzzyIt’s all the Greek gods and goddesses as if they’re in high school. They’re all kids. Their school is MOA, which stands for Mount Olympus Academy. There are these four main girls, Persephone, Athena, Aphrodite and Artemis, who are basically all friends. (Source)

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- Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Rodrick Rules
- The Last Straw
- Dog Days
- The Ugly Truth
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IzzyDiary of a Wimpy Kid is quite hard to describe because it’s just basically a normal kid who writes in a diary. But this kid is always trying to get muscles and get stronger, but after he’s bought everything, all the equipment, then he decides he doesn’t want to do it. He decides he’s actually not bothered. He’s pretty unlucky because his brother, Manny, who is three, is always doing stuff which... (Source)

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Epic adventures. Fierce warrior cats. A thrilling fantasy world. It all begins here.

Read the books that began a phenomenon—and join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller. This box set includes all six books in the first Warriors arc, and is perfect for the collections of longtime Erin Hunter fans and readers new to the Warriors world.

For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their ancestors. But now ThunderClan is in grave danger. Rival ShadowClan...
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IzzyWarrior Cats. It’s just really different from all the other books I’ve read. It really gets you into the place you’re reading about. There are so many different cats, and you end up knowing all the names, as if you actually know them in real life. The way the author makes you believe in the book is really amazing. She can put so much description and so many different feelings into the book, so... (Source)

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