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When you think of picture books you probably think of Goodnight Moon or Madeline. But did you know that there are picture books written up to a 7th or 8th grade reading level? The following authors are just a few of those who specialize in picture books for mature readers. More.

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An Enduring Classic

Set against a backdrop of life in a medieval manor, a 14-year-old girl feels trapped because her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man. She manages to send several would-be husbands packing, but then comes a man from the north--the oldest, the ugliest, and the richest.

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