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1928, Paris.... A boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family. Gentle, precocious, talented, he flourishes in his new home, and the family show him a life he hadn{u2019}t dreamed possible. But he refuses to speak a word about who is really is. As he grows into a young man, falling in love and taking classes at the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris, he can almost forget the terrors of his past, or the promise he has vowed to...

The Invention of Hugo Cabret meets True Grit in this heartfelt novel of resilience, hope, and discovering a family where you least expect it, from award-winning author Robert Sharenow. At the dawn of the twentieth century, thousands of immigrants are arriving in the promised land of New York City. Twelve-year-old Sarah has always dreamed of America, a land of freedom and possibility. In her small village she stares at a postcard of the Statue of...

"Charming and darkly funny, this debut has definite shades of Roald Dahl-it's a natural successor to Matilda and The Witches. Middle-grade readers who like their fairy tales playing against the rules and their adventure stories with a dash of humor will gobble this up." - ALA Booklist "I absolutely ADORED Birdie's story from beginning to end. The most charming book, footnotes and all!" - Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump "Dragons,...

Are you ready for Ivy Pocket? A darkly whimsical and wickedly funny tale of a twelve-year-old maid of no importance who finds herself at the very heart of a conspiracy involving mischief, ghosts, and murder. School Library Journal says, "Fans of . . . Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will love Ivy Pocket's zany adventures." Featuring extensive black-and-white interior art by Barbara Cantini. Ivy Pocket is a walking disaster, at every...

"Booraem's debut is an ever-surprising, genre-defying page-turner. Realistic characters deal with philosophical problems in vivid, flowing prose that is evocative and often funny. A sort of combination of witch-trial–era Salem and The Giver, this book offers a treat with nearly every page turn." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review   "The novel's humor and amiable tone make it a highly-accessible but thought-provoking read."--The Horn Book Magazine...

"Without stopping the book's flow to discuss dyslexia, Banks makes some good points about grades, intelligence, and learning styles." Booklist, ALA -

Are you ready for Ivy Pocket? The wickedly funny, completely unreliable maid of no importance returns-this time as a coffin maker's daughter-in this action-packed sequel to Anyone but Ivy Pocket. School Library Journal says, "Fans of . . . Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will love Ivy Pocket's zany adventures." Featuring extensive black-and-white interior art by Barbara Cantini throughout. Everyone seems to want a piece of Ivy Pocket....

A coming of age story about a girl trying to find herself.The story is set in an African village, which despite modernity, still clings to traditions.Abandoned as a child, she's adopted by a kindly man who brings her up as his own. Though she is seen as a foreigner by most and is often teased for her looks, in her father's house she finds happiness, acceptance, and eventually love.

The stories in this book will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. You'll meet Primo, the abandoned dog who finally found a loving home, and Snowy, a snow owl who was rescued after a brutal storm left her injured. Then, there's a heartfelt tale where the author shares his own experiences with his beloved pets, a tale of mixed emotions. You'll also meet Orphan Joey, who faced a challenging upbringing in a cold children's home but overcame it all...

Questions asked by our children are sometimes the most precious and can even be thought-provoking. Read this book and witness this little child's search for the answers to their questions. Why can't we see Jesus? Keep reading and learn the different ways that Jesus can be found in our everyday lives, in our everyday movements.