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Little A
Pub. Date
©2018
Language
English
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"When the spring thaw of a frozen Minnesota lake brings about shocking revelations that lead to violence, 15-year-old Wes Ballot embarks on a search for his missing father, the truth about his mother's death and a future he must claim for himself."--
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English
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife comes an atmospheric novel of intertwined fate and heart-wrenching suspense: A detective hiding away from the world. A series of disappearances that reach into her past. Can solving them help her heal? Anna Hart is a seasoned missing persons detective in San Francisco with far too much knowledge of the darkest side of human nature. When unspeakable tragedy strikes her personal life, Anna,...
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"Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises."--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Caitlin Bangsund
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Marvellous Macey has had tall mountains to climb: a chromosome disorder, a battle with cancer, surviving a septic bacterial infection, and [living] with an intellectual disability. She may not quite fit the mould, but she is living delightful days. Macey always finds the glitter in the muck! Her life has been filled with lemons, but she isn't sour. She takes zest (her secret superpower) and sprinkles it everywhere she goes"--Publisher marketing....
12) I am darn tough
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Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A story to show how to keep going even when something is difficult. Girls (and boys!) can become stronger and more resilient simply by realizing how strong and resilient they already are, and running provides a pathway to that realization.
13) Lines of courage
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English
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From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.
15) Coming up Cuban
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Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Examines the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution on four children from very different walks of life. In the wake of a new regime in Cuba, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Their separate narratives build, overlap, and entwine to creat one inspiring story--an adventure...
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English
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"For fans of Cloud Atlas and Station Eleven, a spellbinding and profoundly prescient debut that follows a cast of intricately linked characters over hundreds of years as humanity struggles to rebuild itself in the aftermath of a climate plague-a daring and deeply heartfelt work of mind-bending imagination from a singular new voice. Beginning in 2030, a grieving archeologist arrives in the Arctic Circle to continue the work of his recently deceased...
17) The Black Slide
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English
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Against his better judgment, fifth grader Griffin Birch follows his best friend down the new slide in the school playground, and at the other end of this portal they discover a cruel world populated by bloodthirsty creatures on a quest to become immortal.
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A year after forest fires sweep through the town of Crow Valley and claim the life of Dale Jepson--karaoke legend, local prison guard, and 'all-around good guy'--the community holds a karaoke competition. But when a convicted arsonist escapes from nearby Crow Valley Correctional, the residents learn there's more on the line than a trip to the National Karaoke Championships. Marriages are at stake, jobs are jeopardized, sobrieties threatened, and...
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"Conoce a una niña quien le encanta estar en su hogar, que huele a té de canela y se siente como un pijama calientito. Pero todo es diferente cuando se va de paseo. Aún así, encuentra la manera de sentirse tranquila. Al llegar la oscuridad de la noche sus pies se enfrían y su habitación a veces le da miedo. Es entonces cuando la niña cierra los ojos y crea su propia luz al pensar en el sol."--
"Meet a young girl who loves her cozy home. It...
20) Today I'm strong
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Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Most days, this little girl loves to go to school and play with her friends. But sometimes the schoolyard can feel like a battleground where she has to dodge mean words from a bully. Luckily, she always has her steadfast tiger by her side--even if she's the only one who can see it. With the reminder that strength comes from within, she digs deep to believe in herself, no matter what anyone else says"--
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