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As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for a two-week stay at their grandmother's. Here, twelve-year-old Thea can run free and breathe in the smells of pine and fresh bread and Grammie's handmade candles. But as her parents head back to suburban Virginia, they have no idea they're about to cross paths with a ticking time bomb. Back in Kentucky, Thea and her grandmother Lucy both awaken...
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"1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France. Founded by millionaire Anne Morgan, this group of international women help rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen--children's libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains...
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"Mom never had long hair?she was told it was too wild. Grandma couldn?t have long hair?hers was taken from her. But one young girl can?t wait to grow her hair long: for herself, for her family, for her connection to her culture and the Earth, and to honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her." --publisher's website.
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"In 1955, Vivien Lowry is facing the greatest challenge of her life. Her latest play, the only female-authored play on the London stage that season, has opened in the West End to rapturous applause from the audience. The reviewers, however, are not as impressed as the playgoers and their savage notices not only shut down the play but ruin Lowry's last chance for a dramatic career. With her future in London not looking bright, at the suggestion of...
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Findaway World, LLC
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2014.
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English
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Toy Story: Retells the classic story of the original Toy Story and shows just what happens when a new toy comes to town!
Toy Story 2: A toy collector steals Woody, and Buzz leads the other toys to rescue him-- only to find that museum life sounds very appealing to their friend.
Toy Story 3: Andy is all grown up and heading off to college. What will happen to Buzz, Woody, and the rest of his toys? Find out in this complete retelling of the Disney...
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Findaway World, LLC
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2019
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English
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Two Marvel storybook collections in one volume! Avengers Storybook Collection: Join your favorite Avengers and their friends as they unite to battle foes no single hero could withstand! Defeat an ancient beast with Thor, journey to Wakanda with Black Panther, travel back in time with Iron Man, and more. This thrilling collection brings the epic power of the expanding Marvel Universe to life! Selected stories from Marvel Super Heroes Storybook Collection:...
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Findaway World, LLC
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℗2020
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English
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"George and Harold thought they were beyond boogers. Their new pet, Sulu the Bionic Hamster, had defeated the Bionic Booger Boy, and through the wonders of science, Melvin Sneedly had been brought back to normal (well, almost normal). It looked like their last adventure was actually going to have a happy ending... except for one thing (well, three things) -- the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers. Now George, Harold, and their buddies are on the run -- with...
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Playaway Products, LLC
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[2024]
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English
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From the author of the breakout novel Thistlefoot: a collection of dark fairytales and fractured folklore exploring how our passions can save us--or go monstrously wrong. The stories in Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart are about the abomination that resides within us all. That churning, clawing, ravenous yearning: the hunger to be held, and seen, and known. And the terror, too: to be loved too well, or not enough, or for long enough. To be laid bare...
11) Back on murder
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Brilliance Audio
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p2012
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English
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Houston homicide detective Roland March was once one of the best. Now he's disillusioned, cynical, and on his way out. His superiors farm him out on a variety of punishment details until an unexpected break gives March one last chance to save his career. And his humanity. All he has to do? Find the missing teenage daughter of a Houston evangelist that every cop in town is already looking for. But March has an inside track, a multiple murder nobody...
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Playaway Products, LLC
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[2024]
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An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them that National Book Award Finalist Victoria Jamieson calls "one of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it." Pedro Martin has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito--his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican...
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Findaway World, LLC
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[2024]
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English
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Our favorite fish is on the soccer field! Mr. Fish is on a team, but his team does not win the game. All the fish are about to pout! But playing a game isn't always about who scores the most points--it's about having fun along the way! Turn little pouts into big smiles with this Beginning Reader about soccer, teamwork, and enjoying the moment featuring the characters from the New York Times--bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series by Deborah Diesen with...
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Playaway Products, LLC
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[2024]
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English
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When Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) discovers an empty alien spaceship and accidentally launches into space, what else will he find? Early readers will love blasting off with Agent Meow in this otherworldly adventure! Pete the Cat and the Space Chase is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.
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HarperCollins
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[2020]
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English
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After eight years, Evadne will finally be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been serving in the queen's army. But when Halcyon unexpectedly appears a day early, Eva knows something is wrong. Halcyon has been charged with a heinous crime, and has been sentenced to 15 years. Suspicious of the charges, Eva volunteers to take part of her sister's sentence. But they quickly learn that there are fates worse than death.
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Findaway World, LLC
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[2022]
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English
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In this latest Flat Stanley I Can Read adventure, Stanley goes on a snorkeling adventure and makes a dazzling discovery - sunken treasure! Flat Stanley and the Lost Treasure is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
20) Food for thought
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Playaway Products, LLC
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[2024]
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English
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Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--Japanese grandpa--to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji? This exciting new I Can Read series is brought to you by author-illustrator Melissa Iwai, whose popular books include...