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4) Gooseberry
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Twelve-year-old nonbinary B forms a connection with an anxious stray dog, Gooseberry, prompting them to pursue their dream of becoming a dog trainer while navigating the complexities of trust and building a family in their newest foster home.
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Excited for spring break, third-graders Marya, Hanna, and Alexa plan their visit to Skye Adventure Park, determined to experience all the park has to offer, but when Marya becomes determined to beat Alexa on the park's obstacle course she loses sight of everything else the park has to offer.
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"Boy Scouts on a Long Hike; Or, To the Rescue in the Black Water Swamps" by Archibald Lee Fletcher. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability...
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Life on Geekoterre is full of surprises. Nothing ever goes as planned. Mike, Tike and Spike know this from experience!
Each of them has only a short time left to earn enough credits to be accepted in the coveted Trailblazer course at Nazoma University. Will they all get accepted into the elite course or will the University doors slam shut on them? Will the Toxic Fox succeed in his schemes and keep the triplets out? Will Mike be able to save Geekoterre...
12) Fetching
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Olivia has just about had it with the popular kids at school. She and her friends have done nothing to deserve evil pranks and awful name-calling, but that doesn't stop queen bee Brynne from humiliating them on a daily basis. If only Olivia's classmates were more like the adorable dogs she helps her grandmother train-poorly behaved, but improvable. Wait...what if her tormentors' behavior actually could be modified using the same type of training that...
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Three three-horned unicorn best friends---Cupcake, Ruby, and Silverstone---embark on a magical quest to save their realm, Nimonia---and Silverstone, who is fast turning into stone. Are they the ones that were prophesized in the Nimonian Prophecy?
Nimonian Prophecy
Three horns, wings, and non-hooves unite,Shall come together on the darkest night,The darkest treachery will bring the fight,The power within shall bring the light.
Wings shall...
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Cinnamon's Autumn Adventure is a captivating glimpse of the natural countryside we live in, coupled with a range of activities to involve children and parents/carers.
These activities have been chosen by an experienced early years teacher with many years' experience working with young children and a strong sense of the pursuits that children enjoy doing.
The book also cleverly introduces a counting element and aims to present a rich, vibrant vocabulary...
15) Shades of Exodus
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Shades of Exodus revolves around the true story of a South African family who flee the violence of South Africa only to fall victim to a vicious and bloody crime in Australia.
Once an outspoken critic of apartheid, David Levinrad now longs to return to the transformed 'rainbow nation.' His yearnings, heightened through life-changing events, takes us on a journey that tears at the soul and exposes our common humanity.
Is paradise always what...
16) Pina Found Music
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Pina's visit to her grandparents' house unfolds into an extraordinary adventure, far beyond her expectations. As she delves into the enchanting world of music, she encounters unexpected challenges and learns that not every note is easy to play. Through her journey, Pina discovers that perseverance, hard work, and practice are the true melodies of success. Join Pina in this heartwarming tale as she learns the power of dedication in mastering the art...
17) Riding Invisible
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Fifteen-year-old Yancy runs away from home on the night his brother viciously attacks his horse, Shy. With just a backpack, a flashlight, his horse, and a journal, Yancy takes to the California desert on a journey of self-discovery. There he will learn the hardships of being homeless, experience his first kiss, and meet a Mexican laborer, Tavo, who has a thing or two to teach him about life and love.
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Meredith Karzinsky is like any New York City twelve-year-old;
smart, resourceful, creative, and ready for adventure. Whether
it's a bike ride in Central Park, or a walk down the street for
ice cream or bagels, Meredith is all-in.
When Meredith's class endures the worst museum field trip,
art & artifact loving Meredith decides to become a tour guide
herself. When taking matters into her own hands spirals into a
series of not-always-good surprises,...
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I love you more."NO, I love you more!"I love you the mostest.I love you the mostest with the Hostess.I love you the mostest withthe hostess and toast.You are Sassy.You are Sweet.I love your stinky feet. Leslie Lee; Master Creator, RN, Beauty Guru, Author, and Entrepreneur.I am a firm believer that we're all unique. And with our unique qualities, we can make an impact on the world around us-that means YOU too!I am a business owner, author, creative...
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Nipper of Drayton Hall is the just-about-true story of real-life characters who loved a grand old house and the natural beauty of its surroundings on the Ashley River of Charleston, South Carolina. Join Nipper, an energetic little dog, and his beloved Charlotta Drayton as they travel from Charleston's Battery to historic Drayton Hall and spend a spring day in 1916. At Drayton Hall, Nipper plays with his friend, eight-year-old Richmond Bowens. Both...
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