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"Raised in a wealthy family in Sepphoris with ties to the ruler of Galilee, Ana is rebellious and ambitious, a relentless seeker with a brilliant, curious mind and a daring spirit. She yearns for a pursuit worthy of her life, but finds no outlet for her considerable talents. Defying the expectations placed on women, she engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes secret narratives about neglected and silenced women. When she meets the eighteen-year-old...

In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save themselves and others like them. Fifth in the series.

Ruby Jane thinks that her sister Velma Jean is the bravest person in her family, but when a tornado comes, Ruby Jane shows that she is very brave herself.

In 1756, during the French and Indian War in upper New York state, ten-year-old Edward is determined to protect his home and family with the ancient, and much too heavy, Spanish gun that his father had given him before leaving home to fight the enemy.

Ten-year-old Lea Clark takes a family trip to Brazil where she learns to overcome her fear of the ocean and meets a new friend who inspires her to embrace the thrills and beauty of Brazil.

"Misery Manor is home to the Impalers -- the bravest vampire family that ever lived. Except for Vlad -- he's not brave at all. He's even a bit scared of the dark! Vlad's annoying cousin Lupus is visiting. He's brilliant at all the vampire skills: turning into a bat, flying, and mind control. And he's popular at school. Is there ANYTHING Vlad can do better than Lupus?"--Page [4] of cover.