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They couldn't wait to dive in and start their book club adventures.\r\nThese books have been invaluable in helping my students improve their comprehension while providing reading material that matches their instructional level. My students were in need of engaging, captivating books, and your donations have provided just that, enabling them to continue excelling in their reading journey.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students have been able to discover new vocabulary words. Just the other day, they excitedly shared how they encountered words like \"mayhem,\" \"chaos,\" and \"negotiate\" in the story they were reading. With these books, I was able to introduce these terms and guide my students to explore their meanings through context.\r\nThe Dory Fantasmagory and Mia Mayhem series has become a particular favorite for different groups of students! 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When the box of materials arrived, their faces lit up with excitement! I let them open it, and the room instantly filled with cheers and shouts of joy as they eagerly explored the new books inside. They couldn't wait to dive in and start their book club adventures.\r\nThese books have been invaluable in helping my students improve their comprehension while providing reading material that matches their instructional level. My students were in need of engaging, captivating books, and your donations have provided just that, enabling them to continue excelling in their reading journey.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students have been able to discover new vocabulary words. Just the other day, they excitedly shared how they encountered words like \"admire,\" \"convertible,\" and \"negotiate\" in the story they were reading. 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