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In the heart of Brooklyn, nestled between the bustling streets and the quiet waters of the bay, lies a neighborhood that has seen it all. Sunset Park, a place where cultures melded, dreams were forged, and lifelong friendships were woven into the very fabric of the community.Our story begins not with grand heroes or epic adventures, but with a group of eight friends who, over the years, discovered that the ordinary moments of life could be extraordinary...
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"A Word, Only a Word" by Georg Moritz Ebers is a captivating tale set in the enchanting landscapes of the Black Forest. The novel opens with a seemingly innocent conversation between two children, Ruth and Ulrich, discussing their fathers' quests and tribulations. Ruth speaks of her father's search for a mystical word that has the power to unveil treasures by opening mountains, while Ulrich shares the turmoil within his family, his father's anger...
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National Jewish Book Award Finalist: A "sophisticated and engaging" novel of three innocents drawn into a criminal scheme in modern-day Jerusalem (The Wall Street Journal).
Brokenhearted haberdasher Isaac Markowitz has fled the Lower East Side for Israel, where he now assists a renowned elderly rabbi who tends to the hungry and hopeless in his courtyard. Tamar is an American hipster-turned-observant Jew who has come to Jerusalem to find a devout...
4) Séance
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After the death of her mother, Nancy is relocated to a place she's never known existed: her family's ancestral home, the haunted Spottswood Mansion, located in the quiet hamlet of Summer's End Louisana. Starting school at Talbot High without knowing anyone can be challenging. Still, Nancy is experiencing a tough time adjusting to her life as a Freshman, falling victim to bullying by Emma, the leader of the popular girl group The Posh Girls. But things...
5) Just Flowers
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Izzy's new neighbor is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighbor discovers unwanted flowers--again and again--in his precious rose garden, he bids Izzy to take them away. Izzy does--and uses the blooms to brighten someone else's day. Before long, the town is bursting with Izzy's flowers. The grumpy neighbor doesn't see the fuss. "They're JUST FLOWERS!" he yells. "Just flowers" that brought joy and color to everyone...
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"Únete a Rumini en una encantadora aventura en 'Rumini y el secreto del bosque encantado'. "Esta cautivadora historia entreteje magia, misterio y amistad mientras Rumini desentraña secretos escondidos dentro del bosque místico. Perfecta para lectores jóvenes, esta historia despierta la imaginación e inculca la importancia del coraje y la camaradería frente a lo desconocido".
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Title: "Mithun and the Talking Tree"Description:Embark on an enchanting journey with "Mithun and the Talking Tree," a captivating tale that weaves the magic of friendship, courage, and the wonders of nature. In the heart of a mystical forest, young Mithun discovers a secret that will change his life forever-a tree that can talk.As Mithun befriends the wise and ancient Talking Tree, he learns of a hidden world filled with ancient wisdom and the power...
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"Heartwarming tales of friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat in the spirit of Frog and Toad. In the second book in this charming series of graphic novels, three more delightful stories explore themes of friendship, grief, and belonging. These three stories dig deep, showing Otis and Peanut dealing with the death of Pearl, Peanut's sister and Otis's friend. Addressing death in a book for such young kids can seem daunting,...
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[2023]
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"After a young girl's mother dies, Empty appears and silently takes up the big blank space left behind. For some time, the girl can't connect with her dad or any friends, and Empty is her closest companion. But then, a happy reminder of her mom pops up one day, and this bit of joy helps the little girl open up to the world around her. Empty stays around, but the little girl starts to connect with others and share new moments of happiness with them....
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Eight-year-old Kwame is eager to start Nkonyaa School and learn calabash magic, yet none of the teachers can figure out what kind of magic is in his calabash--but when one of Kwame's new friends is possessed by an evil magic his power is revealed.
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Two kids from different worlds form an unexpected friendship. Cody's home life is a messy, terrifying story of neglect and abuse. Autumn is from a wealthy, loving Indigenous family, who is "in" with the popular crowd at school, even though it is hard for her to want to keep up.
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Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've...
14) Unboxed
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A stunning novella by a hot new talent in YA, in a gorgeous collectable edition. A brilliantly diverse cast of characters face heartbreak and home truths as they return to their old school and discover no one can ever truly go back. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+ Four friends meet up at their old school to open the memory box they stowed there years ago – with five letters inside for four of them, because...
15) Phanes
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Mankind's colonization of the universe is expanding at a rate faster than ever before, but at what cost? A group of young people will battle for their own freedom as well as the freedom of countless others. Join Mike and his friends as their lives change forever on the Moons of Centopia.
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As the war reaches London, they'll band together…
War strikes close to home for chief librarian Cordelia when her flat is bombed, and her beloved Robert is called up and sent abroad. Fortunately, her colleagues Mavis and Jane can help see her through hard times.
The three friends find purpose in making the Silvertown library a friendly sanctuary for their deprived and devastated community. But sinister forces, from callous bureaucrats to crafty...
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The BRAND NEW instalment of the Cornish Cove series from Kim Nash
It's never too late…
After five husbands and five broken hearts, Lydia feels like she's always been chasing something. But now she's found her purpose, and having moved to Driftwood Bay to spend more time with her daughter Meredith, she's happier than ever.
But there's still life in these old bones yet! With her newfound sense of identity, she's keen to re-explore the things that...
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'Fay Keenan's books are filled with warmth and humour. They are the perfect escape!' Jessica Redland
Aurora Henderson and Leo McKendrick were love's young dream when they first dated as teenagers.
But like many a first love, parents, life, and distance got in the way, and the couple lost touch. Now, twenty years later, Aurora – Rory to her friends – needs a break. Burnt out from her teaching career and longing to write a novel, Rory heads to...
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What went wrong?Why? How can I fix that for next time? All preschoolers and young kids need help learning to control their emotions or actions. With self-regulation skills, children are more able to manage difficult and stressful events that occur as part of life. Self - regulation is key to helping kids with ADHD make friends and control their anger. Teaching kids how to control their emotions and attentionEncouraging children to slow down and...
20) Girls Night
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From the author of Zombabe and Babylove comes a queer YA novel about female friendship and fistfights that's sure to hit like a sucker punch to the heart.
Gossip queen ALEX longs to be seen.Cheerleader TULSI is sick of cutting people on her sharp heart.New kid CLEMENTINE can't escape the violence inside.And wallflower SUNJU is tired of keeping quiet.
When a twist of fate brings this unlikely quartet together, sparks and punches fly.They call it...
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