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Raymond witnessed a harrowing sight that no child should ever see: an environmental catastrophe that wreaked havoc on his town, its people, and the local wildlife. This disaster left deep scars and drew the attention of powerful, sinister forces intent on burying the truth. To escape their clutches, Raymond was forced to flee, ultimately finding refuge on a secluded island in the middle of a lake in his town. There, he spent five long years in hiding,...
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A family is forever.
Ever since he was abandoned as a puppy, Waggit's home has been the big, sprawling park in the heart of the city. There he has had snug shelter, food, and a family of other dogs to call his own.
But now everything has changed. It is getting harder and harder to avoid the humans that invade the park every day. Food is scarce and enemies are everywhere. Where can the team go? Waggit has an answer, but getting there is the problem....
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Embark on an adventure that descends into a colossal natural pit, so vast it cradles a towering castle within its depths. Here, a young man, far from his own lands, encounters an elderly genius whose granddaughter has fallen prey to a villain's scheme. The malevolent captor exploits her, using her enchanting harp music to mesmerize gold miners, compelling them to relinquish their precious finds from the caverns above. The grandfather, armed with an...
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He is nameless. He is homeless. He is lost.
Until he is found . . . by a team of mutts who shelter him and teach him how to survive the wilds of the city park.
And so he becomes Waggit, the best hunter and tracker in the pack.
But life in the park is dangerous and uncertain. In winter, food and warmth are scarce. Another team of wild dogs is a constant menace. And there is always the fear of capture by park rangers. Waggit can't help feeling that...
5) Resist
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The shocking and thrilling sequel-and conclusion-to Breathe, which Kirkus Reviews called "intelligent and absorbing." Three teens confront danger, uncertainty, and the yearning to live-and breathe-freely. This powerful dystopian novel is for fans of Veronica Roth and Patrick Ness.
What would you do if you were desperate? Bea, Alina, and Quinn are outlaws. They started a rebellion and have been thrown out of the pod-the only place where there's enough...
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From the dizzying heights of Angels Landing to the mysterious depths of The Narrows, this fourth book in the bestselling series follows Jake, Amber, and Wes on a perilous quest in Zion National Park.
Ages 7 to 14 - Illustrated by the Author - An Edge-of-Your-Seat Page-Turner
While camping in Zion National Park, Jake Evans and his friends uncover a new set of cryptic clues hidden in his grandfather's scrapbook. Battling unpredictable weather,...
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Editorial Review"As a psychiatrist, putting myself in someone else's shoes has always been my routine. But this is more. It's like putting on his shoes plus his contact lenses so I could actually see and travel the world the way he did. Somehow, after reading this, I felt more connected to my patients than ever. Thank you, Jake, for sharing. Your story is far beyond what I expected. I personally think this should be a reading assignment for psychiatric...
8) Itchikan
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She Runs... Towards The FireShe has to steal her own gold blood from the confines of The Emblem's labs.She is ruthlessly hunted by many assailants sent by Queen Jakura that have one agenda: To Kill Her.She is Aurora Harris of Navajo City, and she is seventeen years of age.Navajo City is led by the wicked and merciless Queen Jakura. Aurora has never liked the aspect of Jakura in leadership, but she rarely thinks twice about it – that is, until the...
9) La Guía Definitiva de Bushcraft: Aprenda el Arte de la Supervivencia en la Naturaleza y Redescubr
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La guía definitiva para recuperar la conexión perdida con el mundo natural y aprender antiguas técnicas de supervivencia. En esta era de la tecnología, es innegable que el ser humano no sobreviviría ni una hora en la naturaleza. La conexión con la naturaleza y la capacidad de adaptarse a ella que construyeron nuestros antepasados en el pasado están hoy completamente olvidadas. Por eso he decidido reunir todas mis experiencias y conocimientos...
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