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"After her father is murdered by Nazis and her mother flees to her native Germany, hope is something of which Nadia Roenne feels little -- even if it is the meaning of her name. It isn't until an American photographer sacrifices his escape from Poland to save a Jewish family that she finds a purpose. David Reid is very familiar with failure, but when he is charged with getting Nadia safely out of Poland, he is determined to succeed -- even if she...
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Polyester Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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When fashionista Samantha Kidd’s father-in-law arranges a week on the dude ranch he’s aiming to buy, Samantha preps for blue skies and clean living. But all too soon she learns life on the ranch is anything but calm. When the owner is found dead inside one of the stables, all signs point to murder.
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Our Generation Books volume 6
Publisher
Our Generation Books
Pub. Date
©2009
Language
English
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"When Lily Anna moves from a brownstone in the city to Shelby Stables--her grandparents' ranch in the country--her entire world is turned upside down. Making friends, learning to ride and becoming attached to a horse she cannot keep are just a few of the challenges she faces"--Page 4 of cover
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Our Generation Books volume 15
Publisher
Maison Joseph Battat Ltd
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"Layla has been getting rave reviews for the songs she writes and sings. Kids adore her catchy and creative music. Parents like them for their good messages about friendship, family and fun. So far she's played at small concerts in 18 states and 47 cities! In this story, Layla must choose between being the opening act for a HUGE concert with some of the biggest stars in the world, or keeping her promise to perform at her hometown Majestic fest to...
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Blink
Pub. Date
©2012
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English
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When high school junior Melissa Keiser returns to her hometown of Anna Maria Island, Florida, she has one goal: hide from the bullies who had convinced her she was the ugliest girl in school. But when she is caught sneaking into a neighbor's pool at night, everything changes. Something is different now that Melissa is sixteen, and the guys and popular girls who once made her life miserable have taken notice. When Melissa gets the chance to escape...
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Bookouture
Pub. Date
[2024].
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English
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She took him in when no one else would. She didn’t expect to fall in love…London 1939. As war casts a dark shadow in his homeland Germany, journalist Sebastien wanders the grey fog-filled streets. His heart breaks as he remembers his hurried goodbye to his mother and sister. But even if everyone in London looks at him with suspicion in their eyes, he knows he made the right choice. It was the only way to keep his family safe from the Nazis hunting...
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
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Español
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A Lola levine le gusta exribir en su diario, tomar el café con leche de su mamád la sopa de bolitas de matzo de su de su papá y jugar al fúbol con su equipo, Los Batidos de Naranja. Lola es feriz en la cancha, pero cuando un partido de fúbol duran el recreo se vuelve demasiado competitivo, ella sin querer le hace daño a Juan Gómez. ¡Y ahora todos le dicen Lola, la Mala! ¿Podrá Lola arreglar sus conflictos con sus amigos y seguir siendo ella...
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EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Every day Zoe helps take care of the animals. She splashes with penguins, feeds the lemurs--she even sees baby zebra, Flash, being born. It's a dream come true. Then Flash goes missing. Now Zoe has to find him, and soon! Where can that baby zebra be? -- Page [4] cover.
12) The whales' song
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
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Enthralled by her grandmother's story of seeing and hearing whales singing in the sea long ago, Lilly hopes to see them herself and to hear their mysterious songs.
13) Gumshoe for two
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Series
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Oceanview Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Ex-IRS agent turned gumshoe-in-training, Mortimer Angel, is approached by a beautiful hooker, Holiday, in a casino bar in Reno. Mort first met Holiday two months ago, but now learns that she's not really a hooker. She's a college engineering student, searching for her younger sister, Allie, who disappeared three months ago. Having seen Mort in the news, Holiday knows he's a PI who finds missing persons. While in the bar with Mort, Holiday gets an...
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[1996]
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Español
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A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
Sam Gribley se refugia en la soledad de las Montañas Catskill para comenzar una vida nueva. Con la ayuda de un cortaplumas, una pelota de corco, cuarenta dólares y unas piezas de acero y pedernal, debe...
16) Nessie quest
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Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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Twelve-year-old Ru reluctantly joins her parents in Scotland for the summer, where she and new friends Dax and Hammy Beans search for the Loch Ness Monster.
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Series
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"Trouble seems to following Ash and his team around! A Quagsire takes the GS Ball. A young boy at a Poké́mon Trainer school tries to catch Pikachu. And Team Rocket is up to their usual troublesome tricks. How will Ash ever get it together to go for his first Johto League badge?"--Back cover.
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
Español
Description
"En su primera novela de grado medio, la galardonada autora e ilustradora de libros ilustrados, Angela Domínguez, cuenta una conmovedora historia basada en sus propias experiencias al crecer como mexicoamericana. Stella Diaz adora los animales marinos, especialmente su pez Betta, Pancho. Pero Stella Diaz no es un pez Betta. A los peces Betta les gusta estar solos, mientras que a Stella le encanta pasar tiempo con su madre y su hermano y su mejor...
19) Teachers rock!
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A celebration of the ways in which teachers change the world, from encouraging creativity, to making students laugh, to helping them form friendships, always wanting everyone to succeed and making the classroom a great place to be.
20) Super Mario
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Series
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Golden Book
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"It's game on for even the youngest gamers who love Super Mario when they meet Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their friends from the Mushroom Kingdom! Featuring stunning illustrations and beloved characters, this Little Golden Book is perfect for Nintendo, Super Mario--and Little Golden Book--fans of all ages."--Amazon.