One rare case where the movie is better than the book. Mary in the book is vain, unkind, impatient, and frankly gaslights the children about their adventures.
The stories are charming, in spite of Mary and her constant sniffing.

Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace by Christopher Perrin, Sarah MacKenzie

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

Dumbing Us Down -25th Anniversary Edition: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling - 25th Anniversary Edition by John Taylor Gatto

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reflective slow-paced

3.0

Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin

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medium-paced

4.0

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

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adventurous inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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