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Main Street #5: The Secret Book Club Paperback – July 1, 2008

by Ann M. Martin (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki start their own summer book club when well-loved books start appearing on their doorsteps in the fifth of Ann Martin's wonderful Main Street books.

Flora and Ruby are about to start their second summer in Camden Falls. An element of mystery is instantly added when someone -- the girls don't know who -- leaves copies of a very special book on their doorstop, with instructions to read and discuss it. Olivia and Nikki also get books, and soon the girls are starting their own book club -- with some very interesting ties between the books they're reading and the things they're facing over the summer. But who's their literary benefactor? The girls don't need to read Nancy Drew to track down the answer....
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 5 of 10
    Main Street
  3. Print length
    212 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    790L
  7. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
  9. Publication date
    July 1, 2008
  10. ISBN-10
    0439868831
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0439868839
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About the Author

Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club series sold over 176 million copies and inspired a generation of young readers. Her novels include the Main Street series, BELLE TEAL, the Newbery Honor book A CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE, HERE TODAY, A DOG'S LIFE, and ON CHRISTMAS EVE, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S, LONGER LETTER LATER and SNAIL MAIL NO MORE with Paula Danziger, and THE DOLL PEOPLE and THE MEANEST DOLL IN THE WORLD, written with Laura Godwin and illustrated by Brian Selznick. She lives in upstate New York.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks (July 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0439868831
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439868839
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 790L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Annointed & Obscure
5.0 out of 5 stars Came in a timely manner; Author top-notch
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020
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Ann M. Martin REALLY has the pulse on fiction for youth. Not sure if I stated that right (?). If BSC didn't convince you, Martin really takes the Main Street series to a whole new level---more focus on those that some might consider minor characters. It almost has a soap-opera feel to it. Her writing is much more poetic in this series with descriptions of the seasons. Seems like I'm ordering these one by one, as though I'm not admitting that I could probably devour the whole series in a week. Did this series end? Absolute shame if it did. This could have gone on for hundreds, even thousands of installments. This one prepares us for the treachery of Melody and Tanya and explores the emotions of Robby Edwards during an unsettling event on the job at Sincerely Yours. Plenty of small town charm here. Who wouldn't want to visit Camden Falls? Ann, I don't know how you do it, but God bless you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly as described
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
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So important when ordering used books that they are actually as described. Very pleased to receive a clean copy in very good condition.
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TWaalk
4.0 out of 5 stars Someone is sending Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki books!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2014
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Someone is sending Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki books for them to read. They find a new book about every month on their doorstep, and then there are fun activities that got with it. Everyone loves it. They face their fears, go to the mall alone, and lots of other stuff. But the question is....who is sending these books?
Read the book to find out! It's a great one!
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Furmata
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Ann M Martin.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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I like these even more than the BSC. I do believe they’d all end up as friends if they ever meet.
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Mia Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Great books from Main Street
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
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I love these books. They're an easy read, but with some substance and great for ages 9-12. I love the way Ann gives you insight into each of the characters' lives - great book
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homeschoolmomma
5.0 out of 5 stars great series
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2013
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My 10 year old daughter loves this series!! I highly recommend it, there are a lot of wonderful life lessons in these books.
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TeensReadToo
5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2008
How exciting it would be to have someone secretly send you and three other friends the same book, and then have an activity to do after each of you read it. That is what happens to Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki.

Someone is leaving books on the doorstep of Needle and Thread addressed to them for them to read over the summer. They read a lot of my favorite books, such as THE SECRET OF NIHM, THE SUMMER OF THE SWANS, and UNDERSTOOD BETSY.

The girls loved the idea, even Ruby, who doesn't like reading. They end up doing a lot of fun activities. The theme of the summer is bravery, and each girl does something which they wouldn't have normally done.

I really enjoy the MAIN STREET series. The books show life as an exciting adventure but in a very sweet way. It is like going back to my childhood where life was slow but a lot of fun. I like the main characters, who have a lot of depth and act like real kids. Maybe because these stories are told from the perspective of small town America they seem to be sweeter than most, and I would definitely want my children to have these experiences. These are worth the time so check them out.

Reviewed by: Marta Morrison
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Clare
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2008
My daughter (8yrs) and I have all the Main Street series, we read these books together at night. The story line is enjoyable, compasionate, and caring! We both are always anxious to receive the next book in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, I always order from them
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2022
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They always have good prices. They have a good selection of books.
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