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9621) Missing Pieces
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Once upon a time we were a family.
In those days, all I remember was laughter and joy. I was their first-born, and I remember so clearly my parents' pride as I held my little sister, Phoebe, for the first time, the joy shining out of their faces.
But then one devastating day, everything changed, when Phoebe died. And it tore us all apart.
Then the third daughter – baby Bea – was born. It was meant to be the start of us healing. Becoming a family...
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In the spirit of Tuesdays with Morrie...
Life at 8 mph is the rare book that celebrates the friendship between two men while reminding readers that everyone has something to offer, regardless of physical limitations.
When Peter Bowling Anderson began working for Richard Herrin, a man with cerebral palsy, Peter didn't want the job. But the role as Richard's assistant became a life-changing experience that opened Peter's eyes to what life is really...
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No one ever said high school was easy. In this hilarious and heartwarming debut, one high school senior has to ask himself how much he's willing to give up in order to fit in. Kevin seems to have it all: he's popular, good looking, and on his way to scoring a college hockey scholarship. However, he's keeping two big secrets. The first is that he failed an assignment and is now forced to take the most embarrassing course ever--domestic tech. The second...
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Winicker Wallace's best friend, Roxanne, is coming to spend Christmas in Paris! Winicker is thrilled. But she is worried when Roxanne doesn't want to do their traditional Christmas activities. Instead, Roxanne wants to sightsee in Paris! But when Winicker and Roxanne celebrate Christmas in a way neither of them expected, Winicker sees they haven't grown apart after all.
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Some friends are big and strong... Some are small, but the only thing that really matters in life, is being a good friend to all!
When the World Wide Chess Championship comes to town, Pablo Prairie Dog finally meets his hero, Bodacious Buffalo, the half-human, half-buffalo hero of the WWCC - a wild mix of chess and professional wrestling. Disappointment follows when Pablo, who wants nothing more than to train as a WWCC hero, is cast aside because...
9626) Oil-Soaked Wings
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An oil spill in the ocean means destruction for both animals and their habitats-and lots of work for Seaside Sanctuary, where Elsa Roth's parents work. When pelicans are gravely hurt in the spill and brought into the sanctuary, Elsa and her friends are given important roles in caring for the birds. But the animals can't be released until their habitat is clean-and the company responsible for the spill doesn't seem interested in stepping up. Can Elsa...
9627) Spinning Threads
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I've heard that all great stories are about love. And so, according to Juliana, it follows that all great loves are about stories. About living out these stories, yes, but even more importantly, about learning how to spin them.
Spinning Threads follows a young woman named Penelope who, upon receiving her first assignment at a luxury magazine in New York, sets out to write an article about one of the residents at a retirement community in Naples,...
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This book gives children a magical look into The Land of Unity, its Rainbow Queen and the threat from The Land of Division.
It takes children on a journey seen through the eyes of the Rainbow Queen and her people, to Maeve Queen of The Forest of the Fairies, to the young warriors of The Land of Division.
It is about a quest guided by a mysterious stranger whose ultimate identity is a shock to all.
This book is an enchanting fairytale...
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The perfect party game for kids in a book!
"TRUTH OR DARE?" Those three little words are guaranteed to spark instant fun, uncontrollable laughter, and even a little bit of blushing. And you'll definitely surprise yourself and your friends along the way. Includes 200 truths and 200 dares, plus jokes and offbeat trivia.
Truth: What is the grossest thing you've ever eaten?
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Dare: Write a song about your crush-and sing it out loud!
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9630) Basketball Battles
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Raven is dealing with a lot-her grandmother's recent death, a knee injury from an accident, and a tiff with her best friend. But she's determined to prove to her basketball coach that her knee is in good enough shape for her to play in the Jammin' Salmon basketball tournament, which she's been participating in since she was little. So she pushes herself-and her teammates-a little too much while trying to prove she should play in the tournament. But...
9631) Finding Hope
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Hope leaves her small town for a fresh start, but her plans are derailed by an online romance and the appearance of her brother. Hope lives in a small town with nothing to do and nowhere to go. With a drug addict for a brother, she focuses on the only thing that keeps her sane, writing poetry. To escape, she jumps at the chance to attend Ravenhurst Academy as a boarding student. She'll even put up with the clique-ish Ravens if it means making a fresh...
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Découvrez le peuple des faunes, qui vit tout au fond de la forêt, là o personne ne les a jamais vus...
Tout au fond de la forêt, à l'abri du regard des humains, vit le mystérieux peuple des faunes. Et parmi eux, Liann l'enfant faune.
Curieux et épris de liberté il décide de quitter sa forêt pour explorer le monde et découvrir la civilisation des hommes. Dans cette toute première aventure de la série, il connaîtra l'amitié mais devra...
9633) Hollywood High
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They're the daughters of celebrities--the kind all the teen mags gossip about! But the It Girls of Hollywood High are about to discover that fame has a price. And no friendship--or romance--is safe. . .
London Phillips will diet as her mother demands. She'll even date the billionaire her mother has chosen for her. But she won't give up her secret hottie, Justice Banks. She and Justice plan to elope--right after he becomes a hip-hop superstar. All...
9634) Fly Guy and Fly Girl
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Fly Guy and Fly Girl have a scary SURPRIZZZE in the park!
Buzz y Hombre Mosca se encuentran con Liz y Chica Mosca en el parque. Conocen a un chico llamado Carlos, quien les presenta a Annie, su lagarto mascota. Pero ¿a dónde se fueron Hombre Mosca y Chica Mosca?
Con una historia atractiva e ilustraciones divertidas, la serie de Hombre Mosca de Tedd Arnold es perfecta para lectores principiantes.
Buzz and Fly Guy see Liz and Fly Girl in the park....
9635) The Bee Without Wings
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Finding a bumble bee without wings in her garden, Sasha is determined to help it survive, leading to an unexpected friendship. Sasha, Molly the cat, and Bea the bee share a joyful summer together and discover that you don't need wings to fly. When the time comes to say goodbye to Bea, Sasha finds a meaningful way to honor the life of her tiny friend.
The Bee Without Wings is a timeless story of friendship and loss for young readers, beautifully...
9636) A Woman's Fortune
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The new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox - the master storyteller.
With her family's fate resting on her shoulders, Evie learns her lessons in life fast. It's going to take a woman's courage to find a new beginning...
One night, after her father gambles everything away, Evie and her family are forced to do a moonlight flit. It's a fresh start in the South, where no-one knows their name, and Evie desperately misses all they've...
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Sidney plans to be the director of the Juicebox Theater when he grows up. For now, he handles the props, his best friend Folly works the concession stand, and his sister May hangs out in the spotlight. But the theater is in danger of closing, and the kids know they need a plan to save it and fast. When they join a local commerce club to earn money, Sid and Folly uncover some immoral business practices, and it gives them a great idea for saving the...
9638) Movie Madness
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Help Nancy and her friends find a prop that's gone missing from a superhero movie set in the fifth book in an interactive Nancy Drew chapter book mystery series. Grab a piece of paper and get ready to jot down your own ideas and solutions to the case!
School is out for summer and the timing is great because a movie is filming in River Heights, and Nancy, Bess, and George-along with a bunch of their classmates-get to be extras in a scene shot at the...
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Prince Dashing is daring-he bathes in a crocodile-infested moat, he eats while dangling upside down from the tallest trees, and he toasts his s'mores by dragon's breath. Most of the kingdom looks on in horror, but the prince is about to meet his match.
The night of the royal ice cream social, there's a loud ZING-BOING that comes from outside the palace. A girl walks in holding a pogo stick, but when Dashing demands to see it, she's already bouncing...
9640) Albert and the Pond
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A new garden pond proves fascinating for Albert. Especially when he befriends an unusual underwater creature. But one day, his new friend vanishes and Albert is sad. He keeps checking to see if they have returned. His other garden chums do their best to cheer him up. But there is no sign - right up to Albert's long winter sleep. Will the spring bring a happy reunion when Albert wakes and returns to the outdoors?
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