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Having been, abandoned by his father and raised by a single mother, seventeen-year-old Rob Phillips is angry, disconnected, and going nowhere.
While hanging with a rough group of friends, Rob finds his way into serious trouble after they nearly beat a man to death. Instead of going to jail, a judge temporarily grants him a commuted sentence to go live with his uncle on a ranch in Montana and prove he can be a better man than his actions suggest.
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11602) Days of Our Past
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The First Volume in G.R Burns' Epic Saga the Bloodline of Kings.
"Bahira and her beloved younger brother have been captured by the murdering Urudu. She doesn't know why, she doesn't know where they are headed, she feels a breath away from losing everything she holds dear...and she's right.
Can Areoch, the son of an Ancient Sumerian King, find his love Bahira in time to save her?
In a world where faint echoes of oral tradition are all that...
11603) Flicker's Garden Rescue
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Flicker and her friends discover how helping others can be fun.
Queen Bee can't stop sneezing, so she won't be able to oversee the pollination of all the fruit and vegetables in the garden this year. Not only does this mean there won't be a Garden Party, it also means there won't be any yummy food. Flicker and her friends help save the party-and the food.
11604) A Dream for Addie
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The arrival of a famous actress in twelve-year-old Addie's small hometown makes the Easter of 1948 one she will never forget Pigtailed and bespectacled, Addie lives with her dad and her grandma in Clear River, Nebraska. She dreams of a grown-up life in New York or Paris as a famous artist with famous-artist friends. The most exciting part of Addie's sixth-grade year has been sewing fancy Easter dresses for the school fashion show with her best friend,...
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In this silly, interactive Valentine's Day story, a grumpy dog makes a surprising discovery about friendship as he tries to outwit an ornery kitten who has stolen his only valentine. Toddlers and preschoolers will have a blast tracing, making choices, and dancing to help Cocoa coax the kitten to cooperate in this funny board book.
Cocoa's Cranky Valentine is perfect for
• 2 to 6-year-olds, who will love participating in the story
• exploring friendships...
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Young children cannot help but be amused by these dramatic characters made of parts and pieces of fruits and vegetables designed to help little ones explore feelings and emotions. Watch readers react to silly interjections, animated expressions, and quick rhymes that result from the character's discoveries and responses to everyday experiences. Capture a young child's interest with dramatic expressions, exaggerated voices, novel experiences, and an...
11607) My Box of Feelings
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Set in a supposedly perfect world, this story is about a South Asian girl, Urmilla who feels all alone and puts her emotions — sadness, anger, and embarrassment — in a box.
Her journey traces the real-life experiences of children. Urmilla is faced with the pressure to succeed, the need to repress feelings due to widespread stigma, and the desire to fit in with her classmates. She is intent on keeping the box hidden from her friends and family...
11608) Robot Revolution
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It's a robot revolt! As Sammy's inventor mom works on a secret project, he and his sister try to contain the hilarious pranks and chaos of droids on strike.
After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his "bro-bot" E are now fast friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic occupants of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy's inventor mom becomes distracted by a...
11609) Hoops and Hopes
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For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But, Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff help...
11610) Please Share, Aphrodite!
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Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena are competing for Paris's candy apple. When Aphrodite offers Paris a toy horse, she wins the prize! But her bragging results in the hurt feelings of others. When Aphrodite stops boasting, though, and offers to share her snack instead, the three friends happily play together. Leslie Patricelli's illustrations bring a lively visual narrative to Joan Holub's expertly focused text. Includes a summary of the original myth of...
11611) Rapid Dating Tips: Rapid Dating Tips: Quick and Effective Dating Strategies for Maximizing Your Cha
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"Rapid Dating Tips" is a concise and practical guide to help individuals improve their dating skills and increase their chances of finding a compatible partner. This resource is designed to provide quick and effective dating advice, with a focus on tips that can be implemented immediately. The tips cover a range of topics, including how to make a good first impression, how to communicate effectively, how to build attraction and chemistry, and how...
11612) The Echo Park Castaways
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From the author of The Other Boy comes a poignant and heartfelt novel that explores what it means to be a family. Perfect for fans of Counting by 7s.
Nevaeh, Vic, and Mara are veterans of the Los Angeles foster care system. For over a year they've been staying with Mrs. K in Echo Park. Vic spends most of his time living in a dream world, Mara barely speaks, and Nevaeh is forced to act as a back-up parent. Though their situation isn't ideal, it's...
11613) Food Freak
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It really seems like Dani's dad has gone around the bend. Ever since Dani's mother died of cancer, all her dad does is stand around on street corners with his crazy signs, proclaiming that processed foods mean the end of the world. The Food Freak, as he is known, has already scared away all of Dani's friends at her old school. But it's a new year, and Dani is at a new school in a different part of town. Maybe things will be better now. Dani just needs...
11614) Braver Than Brave
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Wanda desperately wants to be brave like her big brother Zane, but it's not easy. When the Coaster of Doom opens at the local amusement park, Wanda is determined to show her brave. With all eyes on her, Wanda must find the confidence to be her own kind of Brave. Mixing humor with themes of self-awareness and responsible decision making, author Janet Sumner Johnson shows the importance of thinking for yourself, being confident in your own beliefs,...
11615) Duke & the Lonely Boy
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Who are you willing to be for the people you love? For Duke and Tommy, the time to find out is now.
Duke seemingly has it all. But his math tutor, Tommy, not so much. When their worlds collide, it forces each one to truly examine their own reality. Duke realizes he's more like a sheep, who only knows how to follow. As for Tommy, he allows his tortured past to define his future.
Duke must find the courage to really be himself, even if that means...
11616) I Promise You All Ways
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Share your love and heart with all the little ones you love, perfect for any occasion. From the author of I Love You All Ways and Be Brave Little One comes I Promise You All Ways, a celebration of the heartfelt assurances, big and small, we make to our children to let them know how they can count on us! Through the everyday ups and downs of childhood, I Promise You All Ways is a sweet reminder of how love is given and known through the promises we...
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Harry and Hedgehog have a fun day at the pond in this adorable early reader perfect for fans of Frog and Toad!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers...
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The third title in the Almondine trilogy is once again full of illustrations and funny moments. And this time, the story gets more shocking, with Alma having to face a challenge far beyond her means. But her stubborn and unconditional love for Almondine and her babies make her the star of this new adventure.
In their new home, Alma helps Almondine grow into a beautiful sapling. The magical little tree remains Alma's friend and confidante and, less...
11620) Ruby's Sword
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Ruby is always racing after her big brothers. But no matter how hard she tries, she can never catch up. Then one day, she discovers some sticks in the grass. Not just any sticks-swords! And suddenly the world is her kingdom. Readers will cheer on Ruby's perseverance and creativity as they delight in the antics of the adorable animals that join her along the way. Anyone who has ever imagined themselves the star of their own swashbuckling adventure...