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19262) Echo: a novel
Author
Pub. Date
2015
Description
Lost in the Black Forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and finds himself entwined in a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica--and decades later three children, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California find themselves caught up in the same thread of destiny in the darkest days of the twentieth century, struggling to keep their families intact, and tied together by the music of the same harmonica.
19263) Here we are (Colorado State Library Book Club Collection): American dreams, American nightmares
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
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Description
The Shahanis came to Queens-from India, by way of Casablanca-in the 1980s. They were undocumented for a few unsteady years and then, with the arrival of their green cards, they thought they'd made it. This is the story of how they did, and didn't; the unforeseen obstacles that propelled them into years of disillusionment and heartbreak; and the strength of a family determined to stay together. --
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Pub. Date
2021.
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Description
Raised in a wealthy family in Sepphoris with ties to the ruler of Galilee, Ana is rebellious and ambitious, a relentless seeker with a brilliant, curious mind and a daring spirit. She yearns for a pursuit worthy of her life, but finds no outlet for her considerable talents. Defying the expectations placed on women, she engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes secret narratives about neglected and silenced women. When she meets the eighteen-year-old...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
This picture book encourages kids to cheer for their community! Readers are invited to cheer for our families, police officers, firefighters, librarians, shopkeepers, and other community members as they follow along with the diverse children who are celebrating them. This interactive title promises to be an engaging and fun read--perfect for group story times! Cheer is a follow-up to Stomp and the award-winning read-aloud, Clap.
19266) Pigloo
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Setting out to find the North Pole, an imaginative pig receives a little help from his sister"--
Series
Loud house volume 4
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"With 11 siblings living in one house together, peace and quiet (not to mention privacy) are at a premium! That's why Lincoln's building a treehouse to get away from Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lana, Lola, Lisa, and Lily! Also enjoy all-new Loud House adventures! Shoot hoops with Lynn and her team, recite poetry with Lisa, escape a room with Lily, or capture the next great action film with Clincoln McCloud! Plus, head to the Big City for more...
19268) Apple in the middle
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 9
Description
Apple Starkington turned her back on her Native American heritage the moment she was called a racial slur for someone of white and Indian descent, not that she really even knew how to be an Indian in the first place. Too bad the white world doesn't accept her either. And so begins her quirky habits to gain acceptance. Apple's name, chosen by her Indian mother on her deathbed, has a double meaning: treasured apple of my eye, but also the negative connotation...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Description
Tandy Angel is losing her mind, or so she thinks. Even as she's forced to fight for the family company, she's imagining new dangers in every shadow. And as her detective prowess is called into question and her paranoia builds, she has to face the very real possibility that the stalker she's convinced will take her life could be all in her head; or the very real danger that finally brings her down.
19270) So cute it hurts!: 2
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
The Kobayashi twins, Mego and Mitsuru, were named after historical figures, but only Mego has grown up with a taste for history. So when Mitsuru is in danger of losing his weekends to extra history classes, he convinces his sister to swap clothes with him and ace his tests! After all, how hard can it be for them to play each other? But cross-dressing is the least of their worries! Mitsuru is now on the hit list of a popular school bully, and no one...
19272) Definitely, Maybe
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
Will Hayes is a 30-something Manhattan dad who is in the midst of a divorce. His 10 year old daughter, Maya, starts to question him about his life before marriage. Maya wants to know absolutely everything about how her parents met and fell in love. Will's story begins years earlier when, as a young, starry-eyed aspiring politician, he moves to New York in order to work on the Clinton campaign. Will attempts a "PG" version of his romantic relationships...
19273) The okay witch : Bk. 1
Author
Series
Okay witch volume 1
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"Thirteen-year-old Moth Hush loves all things witchy. But she's about to discover that witches aren't just the stuff of movies, books, and spooky stories. When some eighth-grade bullies try to ruin her Halloween, something really strange happens. It turns out that Founder's Bluff, Massachusetts, has a centuries-old history of witch drama. And, surprise: Moth's family is at the center of it all! When Moth's new powers show up, things get totally out-of-control....
19274) Bob's Burgers: Pan fried
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"Feast your eyes on new mouth-watering stories of the Belcher family, the stars of Fox Television's fan-favorite animated sitcom! Written and illustrated by the fine folks at the Emmy Award-winning studio Bento Box Entertainment, the continuing comic book hijinks of parents Bob and Linda and ragamuffins Tina, Gene, and Louise will surely satisfy fans of all ages. You've never seen daydreams quite like those of the Belchers, as Louise finds herself...
19275) The Vow
Author
Pub. Date
2021
Description
"War has engulfed the Known World, and Maika Halfwolf is at its epicenter. As she and her friends grapple with the consequences of their actions, long-buried secrets and long-awaited reunions threaten to change everything. Join MARJORIE LIU and SANA TAKEDA in the newest volume of this Eisner, Hugo, Harvey, and British Fantasy Award-winning series. Plus, learn about the happier childhood days of Kippa and Maika in MONSTRESS: TALK-STORIES 1 and 2!"--Amazon.com....
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"With the start of eighth grade, Jo March decides it's time to get serious about her writing and joins the school newspaper. But even with her new friend Freddie cheering her on, becoming a hard-hitting journalist is a lot harder than Jo imagined. That's not all that's tough. Jo and her sisters--Meg, Beth, and Amy--are getting used to a new normal at home, with their dad deployed overseas and their mom, a nurse, working overtime. What does it take...
19277) Me and My Grandma!
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Description
Little Bear has the best grandma in the world. The two spend their day together rolling down hills, skipping pebbles in the stream, fishing and sharing stories. And the perfect end to the day is a bear hug from Grandma before bed.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
In 1955 Hadley, Virginia, twelve-year-old Dawnie Rae Johnson, a tomboy who excels at baseball and at her studies, becomes the first African American student to attend the all-white Prettyman Coburn school, turning her world upside down. Includes historical notes about the period.
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