Character
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Book recommendations from Character Building Resources (CBR), a national newsletter for character

The Pizza Puzzle
S. Pfeffer (Delacorte Press, 1996)
Seventh grader Taryn Powell is accused of a crime she is innocent of. Unfortunately, she does not want anyone to know where she was at the time the "pizza puzzle." She becomes caught up in a lie that causes her greater problems. As the story progresses Taryn learns the value of friendship and integrity.
Traits: honesty, integrity

Girl of the Limberlost
Porter (Dell, current edition, 1990)
In this classic, a country girl yearns to have a high school education. She has many obstacles to overcome. Chief among them is a cold, distant mother who considers education frivolous. With a positive, ambitious spirit the girl meets every obstacle. The story continues into her young adult life. For older children.
Traits: optimism, effort

Timothy of the Cay
T. Taylor (Harcourt Brace & Co., 1993)
The compelling story of a blind boy rescued from a deserted island and the early life of the wise, caring man who taught the boy to care for himself.
Traits: caring, courage, integrity

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