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Beyond Terror
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Barbara Siegel
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The Guardian of the Mist has disappeared, and Dark forces within Ghostworld have arisen. Caught in the middle of an impending war between good and evil, Andy learns what Elizabeth already knows--that he cannot return to the world of the living until the dark fire of evil is stopped.
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Fantasy
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1991-07-01
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197642
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The Case of the Vanishing Boy
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Alexander Key
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His memory gone, a mysterious youth knows only one thing: It’s time to runOn a crowded commuter train, a young boy shakes with fear, unable to remember how he got there or where he’s going. His memory is a total blank. He doesn’t even know his name. But beside him is a blind girl, Ginny, who has a way of seeing deep within people’s souls. Looking inside the boy’s addled me His memory gone, a mysterious youth knows only one thing: It’s time to runOn a crowded commuter train, a young boy shakes with fear, unable to remember how he got there or where he’s going. His memory is a total blank. He doesn’t even know his name. But beside him is a blind girl, Ginny, who has a way of seeing deep within people’s souls. Looking inside the boy’s addled memory, she discovers that his name is Jan—and he has every reason to be afraid. When the train stops, Jan flees into the night, and the police come charging after him. No matter where he goes—a church, the woods, the back alleys of this cozy suburban town—the hunters keep getting closer. He has incredible powers, and the government wants to use them for evil purposes. As his memory returns, Jan will tame his powers and stop running. With Ginny’s help, he will begin to fight back. ...more
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Science Fiction,Young Adult,Fantasy,Fiction,Adventure,Childrens
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1979-10-01
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1010711
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The Speed of the Dark
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Alex Shearer
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Christopher Mallan loves Ernst Eckmann's sculptures. He visits his gallery often on his way home from school to marvel at the creations. They are so tiny and perfect they appear almost real. One day, the impossible happens - Christopher sees a sculpture move and dance. It even seems to breathe. Christopher Mallan loves Ernst Eckmann's sculptures. He visits his gallery often on his way home from school to marvel at the creations. They are so tiny and perfect they appear almost real. One day, the impossible happens - Christopher sees a sculpture move and dance. It even seems to breathe. ...more
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Young Adult,Childrens,Fantasy,Science Fiction
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2004-02-06
|
96068
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|
The Goodness Gene
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Sonia Levitin
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From the author of The Cure comes another futuristic fable that raises fascinating questions about whether human behavior is determined by DNA, by upbringing, or by a higher power.
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Young Adult,Science Fiction,Fiction,Fantasy
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2005-09-22
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820890
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Stray
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Andrea K. Höst
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On her last day of high school, Cassandra Devlin walked out of exams and into a forest. Surrounded by the wrong sort of trees, and animals never featured in any nature documentary, Cass is only sure of one thing: alone, she will be lucky to survive. The sprawl of abandoned blockish buildings Cass discovers offers her only more puzzles. Where are the people? What is the in On her last day of high school, Cassandra Devlin walked out of exams and into a forest. Surrounded by the wrong sort of trees, and animals never featured in any nature documentary, Cass is only sure of one thing: alone, she will be lucky to survive. The sprawl of abandoned blockish buildings Cass discovers offers her only more puzzles. Where are the people? What is the intoxicating mist which drifts off the buildings in the moonlight? And why does she feel like she's being watched? Increasingly unnerved, Cass is overjoyed at the arrival of the formidable Setari. Whisked to a world as technologically advanced as the first was primitive, where nanotech computers are grown inside people's skulls, and few have any interest in venturing outside the enormous whitestone cities, Cass finds herself processed as a 'stray', a refugee displaced by the gates torn between worlds. Struggling with an unfamiliar language and culture, she must adapt to virtual classrooms, friends who can teleport, and the ingrained attitude that strays are backward and slow. Can Cass ever find her way home? And after the people of her new world discover her unexpected value, will they be willing to let her leave? ...more
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Science Fiction,Young Adult,Fantasy,Fiction,Adventure,Romance,Science Fiction Fantasy
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2011-03-20
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10837174
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Only Child
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Jesse Osburn
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As his 18th birthday approaches, Peter is very excited about the event, unlike his parents who are suddenly acting very strangely. Peter begins to uncover a series of clues that leads him to believe he's been adopted, and the couple he has thought of as his parents are up to no good. Original. As his 18th birthday approaches, Peter is very excited about the event, unlike his parents who are suddenly acting very strangely. Peter begins to uncover a series of clues that leads him to believe he's been adopted, and the couple he has thought of as his parents are up to no good. Original. ...more
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Young Adult
|
1996-05-23
|
1153128
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|
The Fire Pony
|
Rodman Philbrick
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From the author of Freak the Mighty, a stirring tale of an orphan boy with a frightening secret...Joe Dilly has a secret way with horses—and with fire. His kid brother, Roy, knows about both secrets, but he's not telling. Not when he and Joe hire on at the Bar None, a ranch that has a few secrets of its own. At the ranch Roy finds a wild pony that can run like the desert w From the author of Freak the Mighty, a stirring tale of an orphan boy with a frightening secret...Joe Dilly has a secret way with horses—and with fire. His kid brother, Roy, knows about both secrets, but he's not telling. Not when he and Joe hire on at the Bar None, a ranch that has a few secrets of its own. At the ranch Roy finds a wild pony that can run like the desert wind—and if he can break that pony, he can keep her. In a thrilling scene, Roy's dream comes true when he races the pony of his dreams. ...more
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Animals,Fiction,Young Adult,Childrens
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1997-10-01
|
924198
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Anna to the Infinite Power
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Mildred Ames
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A 12-year-old math whiz accidentally learns the startling facts about her true identity and her role in an important secret experiment.
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Science Fiction,Young Adult,Fiction,Fantasy,Childrens,Science Fiction Fantasy,Speculative Fiction
|
1987-02-16
|
211044
|
|
Monster of the Month Club
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Dian Curtis Regan
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Rilla thought it was a joke--until the box started moving and a seven-eyed monster jumped out! Meet yogurt-loving Icicle, Rilla's first installment in a twelve-month monster subscription. Rilla thought it was a joke--until the box started moving and a seven-eyed monster jumped out! Meet yogurt-loving Icicle, Rilla's first installment in a twelve-month monster subscription. ...more
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Fantasy,Childrens,Fiction,Family
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1997-02-01
|
593210
|
|
Kamla and Kate
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Jamila Gavin
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Kate was delighted when Kamla moved into her street. Now there was someone she could play with. They learned about each other's way of life and got up to all sorts of mischief. One day they were naughty and made potato prints all over Kamla's bedroom wallpaper! And then there was the day Kamla dressed up in her mother's sari and she and Kate rode up beside the May Queen in Kate was delighted when Kamla moved into her street. Now there was someone she could play with. They learned about each other's way of life and got up to all sorts of mischief. One day they were naughty and made potato prints all over Kamla's bedroom wallpaper! And then there was the day Kamla dressed up in her mother's sari and she and Kate rode up beside the May Queen in the Carnival procession. ...more
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Childrens
|
1997-05-23
|
576015
|
|
Take Back the Skies
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Lucy Saxon
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Catherine Hunter is the daughter of a senior government official on the island of Anglya. She’s one of the privileged – she has luxurious clothes, plenty to eat, and is protected from the Collections which have ravaged families throughout the land. But Catherine longs to escape the confines of her life, before her dad can marry her off to a government brat and trap her for Catherine Hunter is the daughter of a senior government official on the island of Anglya. She’s one of the privileged – she has luxurious clothes, plenty to eat, and is protected from the Collections which have ravaged families throughout the land. But Catherine longs to escape the confines of her life, before her dad can marry her off to a government brat and trap her forever.So Catherine becomes Cat, pretends to be a kid escaping the Collections, and stows away on the skyship Stormdancer. As they leave Anglya behind and brave the storms that fill the skies around the islands of Tellus, Cat’s world becomes more turbulent than she could ever have imagined, and dangerous secrets unravel her old life once and for all . . . ...more
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Young Adult,Science Fiction,Fantasy,Romance,Adventure,Fiction
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2014-06-03
|
18594501
|
|
Island of the Aunts
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Eva Ibbotson
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When the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring for creatures who live on their hidden island, they know that adults can't be trusted. What they need are a few special children who can keep a secret-a secret as big as a magical island. And what better way to get children who can keep really big secrets, than to kidnap them! (After all, some children just plain When the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring for creatures who live on their hidden island, they know that adults can't be trusted. What they need are a few special children who can keep a secret-a secret as big as a magical island. And what better way to get children who can keep really big secrets, than to kidnap them! (After all, some children just plain need to be kidnapped.) Don't miss this wildly inventive and funny read from master storyteller Eva Ibbotson. ...more
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Fantasy,Childrens,Young Adult,Fiction,Adventure,Science Fiction Fantasy,Animals
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2001-09-10
|
99716
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Frozen Fire
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Tim Bowler
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A paranormal thriller from Carnegie Medal winner Tim Bowler! It starts with a phone call. "I'm dying," a voice tells Dusty. Who is he and how has he gotten her cell number? Dusty wants no part of this strange boy . . . until he begins saying things that only someone who knows her intimately could say things that lead her to think he knows the whereabouts of her brother, wh A paranormal thriller from Carnegie Medal winner Tim Bowler! It starts with a phone call. "I'm dying," a voice tells Dusty. Who is he and how has he gotten her cell number? Dusty wants no part of this strange boy . . . until he begins saying things that only someone who knows her intimately could say things that lead her to think he knows the whereabouts of her brother, who disappeared over a year ago. Suddenly drawn in, Dusty very much wants to save this boy. Trouble is, she cannot find him. Part human, part spirit, he won't let himself be found. He is too dangerous, he says. There are mobs of people who agree and who want to see this boy dead . . . and who will hurt anyone who stands in their way. A gripping, hair-raising mystery about a boy not of this world, and a girl determined to protect him. ...more
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Young Adult,Mystery,Fantasy,Fiction,Thriller,Horror,Suspense,Contemporary
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2008-07-01
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3224378
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The Glitch in Sleep
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John Hulme
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Twelve-year-old Becker Drane has definitely got the coolest job of any seventh grader in Highland Park, New Jersey. He works as a Fixer for The Seems. From the Department of Weather to the Department of Sleep, The Seems is a secret organization that makes sure our world keeps running--and more importantly, sticks to The Plan that's been made for it. But The Plan, and The S Twelve-year-old Becker Drane has definitely got the coolest job of any seventh grader in Highland Park, New Jersey. He works as a Fixer for The Seems. From the Department of Weather to the Department of Sleep, The Seems is a secret organization that makes sure our world keeps running--and more importantly, sticks to The Plan that's been made for it. But The Plan, and The Seems for that matter, would be nothing without the people in it, and that's where Becker Drane comes in. When a Glitch is reported in the Department of Sleep, Becker is dispatched to Fix it, but he's not so sure this is a routine mission. Could the Bed Bugs, who are behind our Worst Nightmares, be responsible for the problems? Or maybe it's The Tide, an underground organization bent on destroying The Seems? No matter what, Becker's in for quite an adventure, and it'll take all his training, a little luck, and the coolest Tools™ known in (or out of) the Seems to Fix the problem. ...more
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Fantasy,Science Fiction,Young Adult,Fiction,Childrens,Adventure,Humor
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2007-09-18
|
924073
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|
Blackwater
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Eve Bunting
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Thirteen-year-old Brodie Lynch is ready for the perfect summer along the Blackwater River. But then his troubled cousin Alex comes to visit. A harmless prank goes too far, and in the end one teen is drowned and another is missing. Will Brodie face the truth of these tragic events, or will he hide behind the lies created to protect him?
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Young Adult,Realistic Fiction,Fiction,Mystery,Academic,Contemporary,Suspense,Childrens
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1390567
|
||
Herbert: Five Stories
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Ivor Cutler
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Each day is full of surprises for a young boy as he wakes up and turns into a new animal.
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1547871
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Julie's Secret Sloth
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Jacqueline Jackson
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Julie buys a new pet--Sampson, a giant two-toed sloth--despite her dentist father's dislike of animals. Julie buys a new pet--Sampson, a giant two-toed sloth--despite her dentist father's dislike of animals. ...more
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2000-01-01
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2537063
|
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Zorgamazoo
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Robert Paul Weston
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Zorgamazoo is the story of an adventurous girl; a mysterious creature; a bizarre lottery; a secret map; an alien world; some outrageous kidnappings; and a sport that brings together the finer points of cricket, swimming and chess. It also has lobotomies. In short, it's about saving the universe from boredom. And it rhymes—all 280 pages worth. Zorgamazoo is the story of an adventurous girl; a mysterious creature; a bizarre lottery; a secret map; an alien world; some outrageous kidnappings; and a sport that brings together the finer points of cricket, swimming and chess. It also has lobotomies. In short, it's about saving the universe from boredom. And it rhymes—all 280 pages worth. ...more
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Fantasy,Poetry,Childrens,Fiction,Adventure,Humor,Young Adult,Cultural
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2008-10-16
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3284192
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The Blue Sword
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Robin McKinley
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This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin.And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimad-sol, King's Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, that no woman had wielded since the Lady Aerin herself bore it into battle.And this is the song of the kelar of the Hillfolk, the m This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin.And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimad-sol, King's Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, that no woman had wielded since the Lady Aerin herself bore it into battle.And this is the song of the kelar of the Hillfolk, the magic of the blood, the weaver of destinies... ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Fiction,Romance,Adventure,Science Fiction Fantasy,Childrens
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1987-03-23
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407813
|
|
Wandering Warrior
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Da Chen
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“WHAT DO YOU get when you cross Harry Potter with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? Wandering Warrior, Da Chen’s first book of fiction. . . . Whiz-bang action at every turn. . . . A culturally poignant and energetic adventure story.”—USA Today“There is much to enjoy, particularly the unusual kung fu backdrop, which makes an intriguing setting for a fantasy adventure.”—Publis “WHAT DO YOU get when you cross Harry Potter with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? Wandering Warrior, Da Chen’s first book of fiction. . . . Whiz-bang action at every turn. . . . A culturally poignant and energetic adventure story.”—USA Today“There is much to enjoy, particularly the unusual kung fu backdrop, which makes an intriguing setting for a fantasy adventure.”—Publishers Weekly“The story skips quickly along, moving from one exciting, richly described scene to another.”—Booklist“It is a wild ride, perfect for high-energy teens who might not otherwise spend their time reading.”—VOYAFrom the Hardcover edition. ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Adventure,Cultural,Literature,Fiction
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2004-11-09
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299776
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The Humming Room
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Ellen Potter
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Hiding is Roo Fanshaw's special skill. Living in a frighteningly unstable family, she often needs to disappear at a moment's notice. When her parents are murdered, it's her special hiding place under the trailer that saves her life. As it turns out, Roo, much to her surprise, has a wealthy if eccentric uncle, who has agreed to take her into his home on Cough Rock Island Hiding is Roo Fanshaw's special skill. Living in a frighteningly unstable family, she often needs to disappear at a moment's notice. When her parents are murdered, it's her special hiding place under the trailer that saves her life. As it turns out, Roo, much to her surprise, has a wealthy if eccentric uncle, who has agreed to take her into his home on Cough Rock Island. Once a tuberculosis sanitarium for children of the rich, the strange house is teeming with ghost stories and secrets. Roo doesn't believe in ghosts or fairy stories, but what are those eerie noises she keeps hearing? And who is that strange wild boy who lives on the river? People are lying to her, and Roo becomes determined to find the truth.Despite the best efforts of her uncle's assistants, Roo discovers the house's hidden room--a garden with a tragic secret. Inspired by The Secret Garden, this tale full of unusual characters and mysterious secrets is a story that only Ellen Potter could write. ...more
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Childrens,Fantasy,Mystery,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Young Adult,Retellings,Contemporary
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2012-02-28
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9975313
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The Mind's Eye
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K.C. Finn
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A girl with a telepathic gift finds a boy clinging to his last hope during the war-torn climate of Europe, 1940.At fifteen, Kit Cavendish is one the oldest evacuees to escape London at the start of the Second World War due to a long term illness that sees her stuck in a wheelchair most of the time. But Kit has an extraordinary psychic power: she can put herself into the mi A girl with a telepathic gift finds a boy clinging to his last hope during the war-torn climate of Europe, 1940.At fifteen, Kit Cavendish is one the oldest evacuees to escape London at the start of the Second World War due to a long term illness that sees her stuck in a wheelchair most of the time. But Kit has an extraordinary psychic power: she can put herself into the minds of others, see through their eyes, feel their emotions, even talk to them – though she dares not speak out for fear of her secret ability being exposed.As Kit settles into her new life in the North Wales village of Bryn Eira Bach, solitude and curiosity encourage her to gain better control of her gift. Until one day her search for information on the developing war leads her to the mind of Henri, a seventeen-year-old Norwegian boy witnessing the German occupation of his beloved city, Oslo. As Henri discovers more about the English girl occupying his mind, the psychic and emotional bonds between them strengthen and Kit guides him through an oppressive and dangerous time. There are secrets to be uncovered, both at home and abroad, and it’s up to Kit and Henri to come together and fight their own battles in the depths of the world’s greatest war. ...more
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Young Adult,Fantasy,Historical,Fiction,Romance,Business
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2014-04-01
|
19539641
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The Other Side of Silence
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Margaret Mahy
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Hero's family is famous for its gifted, articulate children. Ginevra excels in math and science, Athol in metaphysics; Sapphira is a budding wordsmith. Only Hero is different: she does not speak. Yet, all things considered, the Rappers' lives are relatively peaceful... until Hero's wayward sister Ginevra suddenly returns home, bringing with her both an abandoned boy and a Hero's family is famous for its gifted, articulate children. Ginevra excels in math and science, Athol in metaphysics; Sapphira is a budding wordsmith. Only Hero is different: she does not speak. Yet, all things considered, the Rappers' lives are relatively peaceful... until Hero's wayward sister Ginevra suddenly returns home, bringing with her both an abandoned boy and a secret, and Hero begins to do odd-jobs for their enigmatic neighbor Miss Credence, whose stately old house guards an even more shocking secret. An unforgettable mixture of subtlety and suspense, The Other Side of Silence explores the mysterious spaces between what is real and what is true—the spaces between sound and silence. ...more
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Young Adult,Fiction,Mystery,Childrens,Fantasy,Family
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1995-10-23
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1463131
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Katie
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Deborah Aydt
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Katie can’t seem to fit in anywhere! Her mother promised she’d never remarry…until she met Ben Baxter! Her best friend, Bessie, is always talking about her great boyfriend, but will never let Katie meet him! And then there’s Robert. Katie really likes Robert but she isn’t ready to be so serious. If only he wouldn’t expect so much! At least her diet is really working. She h Katie can’t seem to fit in anywhere! Her mother promised she’d never remarry…until she met Ben Baxter! Her best friend, Bessie, is always talking about her great boyfriend, but will never let Katie meet him! And then there’s Robert. Katie really likes Robert but she isn’t ready to be so serious. If only he wouldn’t expect so much! At least her diet is really working. She hardly has to eat anything anymore... It’s so easy, and it’s her own private secret. Her mother is so involved in her upcoming marriage she hasn’t even noticed until the terrible accident when Katie winds up in the hospital! ...more
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Young Adult,Fiction
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1980-05-23
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1773506
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|
The Giant Who Wanted Company (A Little Golden Book)
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Lee Priestly
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Once there was a giant who lived all alone in his big house. At dinner time, there was only one plate on his big table. At night, only one of his big beds was slept in. There was no noise. No commotion. The giant had no one to talk with him. He had no one to walk with him. He was lonely...
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Fiction
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1979-05-23
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3397713
|
|
Summer Begins
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Elizabeth Doyle Carey
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Four girl cousins spend summer vacation together with their grandmother on Gull Island.
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Childrens,Fiction,Contemporary,Realistic Fiction
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2005-05-04
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830840
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|
A Horse Came Running
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Meindert DeJong
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Features the story of a tornado, a horse and a boy in mid-west America. After the tornado, everything was hurt, and what's least hurt had to help what's really hurt. In the days that followed, Mark had to face up to the real meaning of love and responsibility - and death. Features the story of a tornado, a horse and a boy in mid-west America. After the tornado, everything was hurt, and what's least hurt had to help what's really hurt. In the days that followed, Mark had to face up to the real meaning of love and responsibility - and death. ...more
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Childrens
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1970-10-22
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102436
|
|
Wanted!
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Caroline B. Cooney
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It all started with a phone call.In a tense voice, Alice's very rational father suggests that she drive his precious Corvette and meet him. But Alice doesn't have a driver's license. "It doesn't matter!" he yells. Yet he never shows up. Something is very wrong.Then Alice hears an announcement over the radio. Her father is dead. And someone has already confessed to his murd It all started with a phone call.In a tense voice, Alice's very rational father suggests that she drive his precious Corvette and meet him. But Alice doesn't have a driver's license. "It doesn't matter!" he yells. Yet he never shows up. Something is very wrong.Then Alice hears an announcement over the radio. Her father is dead. And someone has already confessed to his murder via E-mail.That someone is Alice.Everyone, including her mother, believes that Alice is guilty. The police are after her. And the real murderer is, too.It's only a matter of time before somebody catches her... ...more
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Young Adult,Mystery,Fiction,Thriller,Realistic Fiction,Suspense,Childrens,Horror
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1997-07-01
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21188
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Dying to Know You
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Aidan Chambers
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Karl, aged seventeen, is hopelessly in love. But the object of his affections, Fiorella, demands proof, and poses him a series of questions regarding his attitude to the many sides of love. But Karl is dyslexic, and convinced that if Fiorella finds out, she will think he is stupid, and unworthy of her, and leave him.So Karl asks a local writer to help him construct his rep Karl, aged seventeen, is hopelessly in love. But the object of his affections, Fiorella, demands proof, and poses him a series of questions regarding his attitude to the many sides of love. But Karl is dyslexic, and convinced that if Fiorella finds out, she will think he is stupid, and unworthy of her, and leave him.So Karl asks a local writer to help him construct his replies - and an unlikely, but extremely touching, friendship develops between the two men. They both come to learn a great deal about about life from a very different perspective, and when an act of violence shatters their calm, they find their respective appraisal of life shifting in profound ways.This is Aidan Chambers' Dying to Know You. ...more
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Young Adult,Contemporary,Romance,Realistic Fiction,Fiction,Health,Relationships,Novels
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2012-04-01
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12750296
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The Dream Book
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Meg Wolitzer
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When eleven-year-old Claudia, living alone with her mother, meets tough Danger Roth, the two girls start sharing strange dreams in which Claudia's missing father sends her cryptic messages. When eleven-year-old Claudia, living alone with her mother, meets tough Danger Roth, the two girls start sharing strange dreams in which Claudia's missing father sends her cryptic messages. ...more
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Childrens
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1987-08-01
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195593
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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
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Eric A. Kimmel
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A traveler rids a village synagogue of goblins. A Caldecott Honor Book.
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Childrens,Literature,Holiday,Fiction,Fantasy,Religion,Cultural
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1994-10-01
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496802
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Evil on the Bayou
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Richie Tankersley Cusick
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Bayou country makes Meg Dalton unesay, not to mention the dying old woman she has been hired to care for. As strange family mysteries unfold, Meg is convinced there is Evil on the Bayou.
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Horror,Young Adult,Suspense,Mystery
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1992-09-01
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653322
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Sight
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Juliet Madison
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I spent my birthday fast asleep. In a coma to be exact.When Savannah wakes up after two months in the hospital, she sees a whole lot more than expected, things that could put those close to her at risk.The five Delcarta sisters have never believed in the paranormal, not like their woo-woo mother. Instead they believe in the power of sisterhood, of romance, and rebuilding t I spent my birthday fast asleep. In a coma to be exact.When Savannah wakes up after two months in the hospital, she sees a whole lot more than expected, things that could put those close to her at risk.The five Delcarta sisters have never believed in the paranormal, not like their woo-woo mother. Instead they believe in the power of sisterhood, of romance, and rebuilding their lives after their father's mysterious disappearance nine years earlier. Starting anew in the small town of Iris Harbor, they see potential in all.But Savannah's awakening after having surgery on a life-threatening aneurysm brings a unique ability to the Delcarta sisters–together, each can predict the future with one of the five senses. And Savannah has the gift of sight.A serial arsonist has been terrorizing the tight-knit community, and the Delcarta sisters have their suspicions on who could be to blame, including a boy who starts as an adversary to Savannah and then very quickly becomes her whole world. Investigating these crimes, trying to stop them before the next flame is sparked will call upon Savannah to use her newfound abilities with the help of her sisters, and will put each of their lives in danger.This stunning new paranormal series blends the sweetest of romances with breathless suspense, and introduces five young women who share a haunted past, an extraordinary gift, and an uncertain future. ...more
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Fantasy,Mystery,Paranormal Urban Fantasy,Young Adult
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2015-07-14
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25323112
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A Little Shopping
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Cynthia Rylant
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Meet The COBBLE STREET COUSINS Lily, who wants to be a poet Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door Lily has a wonderful idea -- to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower shop. But first the girls have to buy a few things at The Olde Craft Shoppe, and with the Cobble Street Co Meet The COBBLE STREET COUSINS Lily, who wants to be a poet Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door Lily has a wonderful idea -- to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower shop. But first the girls have to buy a few things at The Olde Craft Shoppe, and with the Cobble Street Cousins, even a little shopping trip can turn into an adventure! ...more
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Childrens,Fiction,Realistic Fiction
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2000-05-01
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664671
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Benny, The Misfit
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Hila Colman
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Although Benny's parents consider themselves liberal-minded enough to bus him to an inner-city school, they are perturbed when he demonstrates for the rights of his new friends. Although Benny's parents consider themselves liberal-minded enough to bus him to an inner-city school, they are perturbed when he demonstrates for the rights of his new friends. ...more
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2038833
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Ghost at the Ballet School
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Mal Lewis Jones
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Cassie's first wonderful year is coming to an end, and she's working hard at her dancing - and at ignoring stuck-up Amanda Renwick. But Cassie can't ignore the ghostly ballerina who seems to be haunting her... Cassie's first wonderful year is coming to an end, and she's working hard at her dancing - and at ignoring stuck-up Amanda Renwick. But Cassie can't ignore the ghostly ballerina who seems to be haunting her... ...more
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Childrens
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1994-11-03
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2418226
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Hattie Big Sky
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Kirby Larson
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After inheriting her uncle's homesteading claim in Montana, 16-year-old orphan Hattie Brooks travels from Iowa in 1917 to make a home for herself and encounters some unexpected problems related to the war being fought in Europe. After inheriting her uncle's homesteading claim in Montana, 16-year-old orphan Hattie Brooks travels from Iowa in 1917 to make a home for herself and encounters some unexpected problems related to the war being fought in Europe. ...more
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Historical,Young Adult,Fiction,Childrens,Audiobook
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2007-02-27
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207798
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The Haunting of Pip Parker
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Anne Fine
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Lots of children find it difficult to sleep on Christmas Eve, because they are excited, but Pip Parker is scared. Every night she's been lying awake watching the skull shape gleaming from her wall. Why is it haunting her? Lots of children find it difficult to sleep on Christmas Eve, because they are excited, but Pip Parker is scared. Every night she's been lying awake watching the skull shape gleaming from her wall. Why is it haunting her? ...more
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1186744
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The Hex Witch of Seldom
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Nancy Springer
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The King, the Sorceress, the Trickster . . . they are members of the Circle of Twelve, primal human archetypes whose powers are manifest in us all. Most people never meet the Twelve, except in books and movies-but they exist. Those who have the Sight, like young Bobbi Yandro, can speak with them at will. Bobbi does not will-but her own budding powers are beyond her control The King, the Sorceress, the Trickster . . . they are members of the Circle of Twelve, primal human archetypes whose powers are manifest in us all. Most people never meet the Twelve, except in books and movies-but they exist. Those who have the Sight, like young Bobbi Yandro, can speak with them at will. Bobbi does not will-but her own budding powers are beyond her control. And when she becomes the mistress of Shane, a black mustang with eyes like blue fire, a horse who is more than a horse, events sweep her into the very hands of the Twelve. . . ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Paranormal,Fiction,Romance,Speculative Fiction,Science Fiction,Animals
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2002-09-16
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606930
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One Fat Summer
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Robert Lipsyte
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No summer vacation could be less promising than Bobby Marks's.Bobby Marks hates hot weather. It's the time when most people are happy to take off their heavy jackets and long pants. But for Bobby, who can't even button the waist of his jeans or reach over his belly to touch his toes, spending the summer at Rumson Lake is pure torture.This particular summer promises to be w No summer vacation could be less promising than Bobby Marks's.Bobby Marks hates hot weather. It's the time when most people are happy to take off their heavy jackets and long pants. But for Bobby, who can't even button the waist of his jeans or reach over his belly to touch his toes, spending the summer at Rumson Lake is pure torture.This particular summer promises to be worse than usual. His mom and dad can't stop fighting. His best friend, Joanie, goes home to New York City unexpectedly and won't tell him why. Dr. Kahn, the rich, stingy estate owner who hires him to manage the lawn, is trying to work Bobby to death before he can earn a single dime. And the local guy who worked for Dr. Kahn last summer is lurking around every corner, itching for a chance to catch Bobby alone, to pay him back for stealing the job.But there's more to Bobby Marks than his 200 pounds. He's about to find out just how terrifying and exhilarating, how dangerous and wonderful, one fat summer can be. ...more
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Young Adult,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Academic,Childrens,LGBT
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264110
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Pets Are for Keeps
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Virginia Vail
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Val Taylor, eighth-grade future veterinarian, helps her dad out by assisting him at his clinic, Animal Inn. Amid ailing cats and pregnant rabbits, a call comes in requesting help for a champion hunter horse who has crashed a fence. Upon learning that his world champion is not lame but in fact going blind, and thus no longer a financial asset, the owner orders the horse des Val Taylor, eighth-grade future veterinarian, helps her dad out by assisting him at his clinic, Animal Inn. Amid ailing cats and pregnant rabbits, a call comes in requesting help for a champion hunter horse who has crashed a fence. Upon learning that his world champion is not lame but in fact going blind, and thus no longer a financial asset, the owner orders the horse destroyed. Val, outraged, hatches a plan to save "The Ghost.'' ...more
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Animals,Fiction,Childrens
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1991-08-01
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1965617
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Soup
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Robert Newton Peck
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When it came to getting the two of us in trouble, Soup was a regular genius....Soup was my best pal. His real and righteous name was Luther Wesley Vinson, but nobody called him Luther. He didn't like it. I called him Luther just once, which promoted Soup to break me of a very bad habit before it really got formed. As soon as the swelling went out of my lip, I called him So When it came to getting the two of us in trouble, Soup was a regular genius....Soup was my best pal. His real and righteous name was Luther Wesley Vinson, but nobody called him Luther. He didn't like it. I called him Luther just once, which promoted Soup to break me of a very bad habit before it really got formed. As soon as the swelling went out of my lip, I called him Soup instead of Thoop.Here are the stories of that friendship, and of the troubles--stories from a boyhood filled with barrels to roll in, apples to whip, windows to break, ropes to bind prisoners, acorn pepes, and ten-cent Saturday movies.But then as always nothing was quite as important as a best friend. ...more
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Childrens,Historical,Fiction,Humor,Young Adult,Classics,Short Stories
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1974-02-12
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493508
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Pretties
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Scott Westerfeld
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Gorgeous. Popular. Perfect.Perfectly wrong.Tally has finally become pretty. Now her looks are beyond perfect, her clothes are awesome, her boyfriend is totally hot, and she's completely popular. It's everything she's ever wanted.But beneath all the fun -- the nonstop parties, the high-tech luxury, the total freedom -- is a nagging sense that something's wrong. Something im Gorgeous. Popular. Perfect.Perfectly wrong.Tally has finally become pretty. Now her looks are beyond perfect, her clothes are awesome, her boyfriend is totally hot, and she's completely popular. It's everything she's ever wanted.But beneath all the fun -- the nonstop parties, the high-tech luxury, the total freedom -- is a nagging sense that something's wrong. Something important. Then a message from Tally's ugly past arrives. Reading it, Tally remembers what's wrong with pretty life, and the fun stops cold.Now she has to choose between fighting to forget what she knows and fighting for her life -- because the authorities don't intend to let anyone with this information survive. ...more
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Young Adult,Science Fiction,Fiction,Fantasy,Romance,Adventure,Apocalyptic,Science Fiction Fantasy
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2005-11-01
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24768
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The Dirt Eaters
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Dennis Foon
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When Roan’s parents and the people of Longlight perish in a raid, Roan is filled with rage. Torn between his desire for revenge and the legacy of peace he has inherited, he is taken in by a sect of warriors. Here he learns he has exceptional talent as a fighter. But Roan is haunted by visions he can’t understand. When he commits his first act of violence, he flees in disgu When Roan’s parents and the people of Longlight perish in a raid, Roan is filled with rage. Torn between his desire for revenge and the legacy of peace he has inherited, he is taken in by a sect of warriors. Here he learns he has exceptional talent as a fighter. But Roan is haunted by visions he can’t understand. When he commits his first act of violence, he flees in disgust into the most wasted lands of all, the Devastation. It is only when Roan meets the strange girl Alandra that he begins to understand his life’s purpose and why the village of Longlight was destroyed. Dennis Foon has created an immensely powerful and disturbing look at a wasted world. Through the character of Roan, hope and the promise of renewed life seem possible. ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Science Fiction,Fiction,Adventure,Apocalyptic,Childrens
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2003-09-01
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833565
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Heriot
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Margaret Mahy
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A legend is born. Heriot has always known that he was different with his terrifying dreams and psychic powers. Ripped from his family farm, he is forced to serve as the King's magician in the capital city of Diamond. Isolated and lonely, his only friends are the 'mad prince' Dysart and Cayley, a mysterious wild city child. But their friendship is about to be tested to the A legend is born. Heriot has always known that he was different with his terrifying dreams and psychic powers. Ripped from his family farm, he is forced to serve as the King's magician in the capital city of Diamond. Isolated and lonely, his only friends are the 'mad prince' Dysart and Cayley, a mysterious wild city child. But their friendship is about to be tested to the limit when chilling violence and ambition threatens to crush Diamond and its King.Heriot's psychic abilities hide a deeper power that has the strength to bring Diamond's enemies to their knees. But will he be able to control this power without becoming a monster himself?'Margaret Mahy is outstanding in the richness of her ideas and in her great story-telling ability. She has a fresh and vivid imagination, which speaks directly to the imagination of the child and an ability to use language to increase the force of her imagery to great effect.' Twentieth Century Children's Writers'The queen of children's fiction...her plots are complex, her language is both rich and precise.' Independent on Sunday'A prolific and versatile writer.' The Times'Few writers can match Mahy in her ability to exploit the exuberant possibilities of the playfulness of words.' Irish Times'Mahy displays a deep understanding of the emotions and conflicts of growing up.' Independent on Sunday'Sympathetic, unsentimental, effortlessly funny.' Jan Mark, TES ...more
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Young Adult,Adventure
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2009-07-02
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7143155
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The Loner
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Ester Wier
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The boy with no name doesn't remember his past; all he knows is that he has to survive, and that means picking fruit on various farms across the southwest. Staying with anyone who'll take him, he gives up all his wages for food and a place to sleep. Then he finds a loving home and realizes he is no longer a loner. The boy with no name doesn't remember his past; all he knows is that he has to survive, and that means picking fruit on various farms across the southwest. Staying with anyone who'll take him, he gives up all his wages for food and a place to sleep. Then he finds a loving home and realizes he is no longer a loner. ...more
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Fiction,Historical,Childrens,Young Adult,Adventure,Animals
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1991-01-01
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720533
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The Saucepan Journey
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Edith Unnerstad
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A family with seven children outgrows its apartment, inherits two sturdy work horses, and sets out on a caravan journey to promote father's latest invention, a unique saucepan. A family with seven children outgrows its apartment, inherits two sturdy work horses, and sets out on a caravan journey to promote father's latest invention, a unique saucepan. ...more
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Childrens,Classics,Asian Literature
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1951-05-23
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42286
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The Cat and the Coffee Drinkers
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Max Steele
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In her kindergarten, Miss Effi Barr had no sun-splashed play area, no freshly filled sand boxes, and no ink-blot tests for her children. Instead, she had an ancient brick kitchen, a yard barn and tool shed, and secretely the entire world. A child learned how to live politely in that world: how to shake hands and when to smile. He learned harsh truths and gracious ways and In her kindergarten, Miss Effi Barr had no sun-splashed play area, no freshly filled sand boxes, and no ink-blot tests for her children. Instead, she had an ancient brick kitchen, a yard barn and tool shed, and secretely the entire world. A child learned how to live politely in that world: how to shake hands and when to smile. He learned harsh truths and gracious ways and the he didn't need to tell his parents everything. He learned about pride and self-respect, life and death - all before he was six years old. ...more
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Short Stories
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1963-05-23
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2626460
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The 329th Friend
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Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
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Bored with his own company, Emery Raccoon invites 328 guests to lunch but finds that none of them have time to listen to him.
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Childrens
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1992-03-23
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888960
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Better Than Running at Night
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Hillary Frank
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Having left behind the melodrama of her solitary high school days—and the beheaded martyrs in her paintings—Ellie arrives at the New England College of Art and Design. Looking forward to the opportunity to recreate herself and her art, she begins her first day by dirty dancing with the Devil. Then she makes out with him. Ellie soon learns a lot about herself in this story Having left behind the melodrama of her solitary high school days—and the beheaded martyrs in her paintings—Ellie arrives at the New England College of Art and Design. Looking forward to the opportunity to recreate herself and her art, she begins her first day by dirty dancing with the Devil. Then she makes out with him. Ellie soon learns a lot about herself in this story about independence, trust, and boys. ...more
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Young Adult,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Contemporary,Romance,Adult,Art
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2002-09-30
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91207
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Olivia Kidney
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Ellen Potter
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Olivia Kidney's new apartment building is crazy! Talking lizards crawling everywhere. A tropical rainforest growing in 7B. Even an apartment made entirely of glass! Maybe her father will get fired from his job as the building super, and they can leave. But Olivia is tired of moving from place to place, from school to school. What she wouldn't give for a little slice of san Olivia Kidney's new apartment building is crazy! Talking lizards crawling everywhere. A tropical rainforest growing in 7B. Even an apartment made entirely of glass! Maybe her father will get fired from his job as the building super, and they can leave. But Olivia is tired of moving from place to place, from school to school. What she wouldn't give for a little slice of sanity. And maybe a friend to share it with. In the tradition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland comes a remarkable debut novel that is quirky, magical, and completely genuine. Ellen Potter offers us a world where even the oddest of characters feel right at home. Olivia Kidney has all the makings of a classic. ...more
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Fantasy,Childrens,Fiction,Humor,Family
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2006-05-01
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679465
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The Lake of Tears
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Emily Rodda
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Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must outwit the monster-sorceress Thaegan in the second action-packed Deltora Quest adventure--now with an amazing lenticular 3-D cover Lief, Barda, and their unpredictable new companion Jasmine are on an urgent mission to find the seven stones from the magic Belt of Deltora. The golden topaz has already been found. But only when all the stones hav Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must outwit the monster-sorceress Thaegan in the second action-packed Deltora Quest adventure--now with an amazing lenticular 3-D cover Lief, Barda, and their unpredictable new companion Jasmine are on an urgent mission to find the seven stones from the magic Belt of Deltora. The golden topaz has already been found. But only when all the stones have been restored to the Belt can their land be freed from the dark power of the evil Shadow Lord.To find the second stone, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must travel through territory ruled by the monster-sorceress Thaegan and overcome their biggest challenge yet--the hideous guardian of the enchanted Lake of Tears ...more
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Fantasy,Fiction,Childrens,Adventure,Young Adult,Novels
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2001-04-01
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119494
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Sleepwalking
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Nicola Morgan
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A chilling vision of a world where the power of ideas and language is no longer necessary—or possible. The Citizens of this future world drift contentedly, their every emotion regulated, complete with drug-induced happiness. But a small group, known as the Outsiders, crave real emotion, real freedom, even suffering—and they have a plan to change society.
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Science Fiction,Young Adult
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2004-10-01
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3100320
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The Dogs of Winter
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Bobbie Pyron
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A small boy, a cruel city, and the incredible dogs who save him.Based on a true story!When Ivan's mother disappears, he's abandoned on the streets of Moscow, with little chance to make it through the harsh winter. But help comes in an unexpected form: Ivan is adopted by a pack of dogs, and the dogs quickly become more than just his street companions: They become his family A small boy, a cruel city, and the incredible dogs who save him.Based on a true story!When Ivan's mother disappears, he's abandoned on the streets of Moscow, with little chance to make it through the harsh winter. But help comes in an unexpected form: Ivan is adopted by a pack of dogs, and the dogs quickly become more than just his street companions: They become his family. Soon Ivan, who used to love reading fairytales, is practically living in one, as he and his pack roam the city and countryside, using their wits to find food and shelter, dodging danger, begging for coins. But Ivan can’t stay hidden from the world of people forever. When help is finally offered to him, will he be able to accept it? Will he even want to?A heart-pounding tale of survival and a moving look at what makes us human. ...more
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Historical,Animals,Childrens,Adventure,Young Adult,Fiction
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2012-10-01
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13586891
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Cobwebs
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Karen Romano Young
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The pattern will change . . . because I am here. A girl walks across the Brooklyn Bridge, a backpack full of knitting slung over her shoulder, a green fish kite in her hand.A boy balances on the bridge's crisscross webbing, waiting for the girl to pass.Are they angels? Spiders? In love? Or in danger? Once they connect, they'll start a chain of events that could stretch out The pattern will change . . . because I am here. A girl walks across the Brooklyn Bridge, a backpack full of knitting slung over her shoulder, a green fish kite in her hand.A boy balances on the bridge's crisscross webbing, waiting for the girl to pass.Are they angels? Spiders? In love? Or in danger? Once they connect, they'll start a chain of events that could stretch out smoothly like the river below them -- or become knotted like a tangled web of spider silk. "I can do this. (Maybe.)Climb the wall. (Just like the other time.)Don't think twice. (Yeah, right.)Leap for it. (Only as far as absolutely necessary.)" ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Fiction,Romance
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2005-08-01
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442647
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The Swan Kingdom
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Zoë Marriott
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Shadows have fallen across the beautiful and lush Kingdom. The queen was attacked by an unnatural beast, and the healing skills of her daughter, Alexandra, cannot save her. Too soon the widowed king is spellbound by a frightening stranger - a woman whose eyes reflect no light. In a terrifying moment, all Alexandra knows disappears, including her beloved brothers, leaving h Shadows have fallen across the beautiful and lush Kingdom. The queen was attacked by an unnatural beast, and the healing skills of her daughter, Alexandra, cannot save her. Too soon the widowed king is spellbound by a frightening stranger - a woman whose eyes reflect no light. In a terrifying moment, all Alexandra knows disappears, including her beloved brothers, leaving her banished to a barren land unlike her own. Alexandra has more gifts than even she realizes as she is confronted with magic, murder, and the strongest of evil forces. She is unflinchly brave and clever as she struggles to reclaim what she knows is rightfully hers. This new voice in fantasy weaves a tale rich in visual detail, peppered with a formidable destructive force, and sweetened with familial and romantic love. ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Romance,Retellings,Fairy Tales,Fiction
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2008-03-25
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2124206
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The Mysterious Matter of I. M. Fine
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Diane Stanley
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It started with jelly worms...Kids all over the country are acting strangely after reading the latest books in the mega-popular Chillers series. First, it's the seemingly innocent Jelly Worm fad. But it quickly turns sinister, with exploding headaches sweeping the nation, and then a serpent surprise that lands several kids, including Franny's little sister, in the hospital It started with jelly worms...Kids all over the country are acting strangely after reading the latest books in the mega-popular Chillers series. First, it's the seemingly innocent Jelly Worm fad. But it quickly turns sinister, with exploding headaches sweeping the nation, and then a serpent surprise that lands several kids, including Franny's little sister, in the hospital.Franny is convinced that I. M. Fine, author of the Chillers books, is behind it. With the help of her friend Beamer, she is determined to track down the mysterious author and find out once and for all if the books really are causing all the trouble. After all, a book can't be that dangerous, can it? ...more
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Mystery,Childrens,Fantasy,Young Adult,Kids,Thriller,Fiction
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2002-08-20
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1017881
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Class Dismissed
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Allan Woodrow
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Class 507 is the worst class Ms. Bryce has ever taught. And she would know -- she's been teaching forever. They are so terrible that when a science experiment goes disastrously wrong (again), Ms. Bryce has had it and quits in the middle of the lesson. But through a mix-up, the school office never finds out. Which means ... Class 507 is teacher-free! The class figures if th Class 507 is the worst class Ms. Bryce has ever taught. And she would know -- she's been teaching forever. They are so terrible that when a science experiment goes disastrously wrong (again), Ms. Bryce has had it and quits in the middle of the lesson. But through a mix-up, the school office never finds out. Which means ... Class 507 is teacher-free! The class figures if they don't tell anyone, it'll be one big holiday. Kyle and his friends can play games all day. Samantha decides she'll read magazines and give everyone (much needed) fashion advice. Adam can doodle everywhere without getting in trouble. Eric will be able to write stories with no one bothering him. And Maggie ... well, as the smartest kid in the class she has an ambitious plan for this epic opportunity. But can Class 507 keep the principal, the rest of the students, and their parents from finding out ... or will the greatest school year ever turn into the worst disaster in school history? ...more
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Childrens,Realistic Fiction,Academic,Humor,Fiction,Young Adult
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2015-10-27
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25205302
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The Wind Blows Backward
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Mary Downing Hahn
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Lauren and Spencer share a love of poetry, and both have problems with their parents. But when Lauren realizes that she is falling in love with Spencer, she also begins to recognize his moody and self-destructive side.
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Young Adult,Romance,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Contemporary,Childrens,Love
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1994-08-01
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462706
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Under Their Skin
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Margaret Peterson Haddix
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From New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes the first book in a brand-new thrilling series about twins who are on a quest to discover the secrets being kept by their new family.Nick and Eryn's mom is getting remarried, and the twelve-year-old twins are skeptical when she tells them their lives won't change much. Well, yes, they will have to move. From New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes the first book in a brand-new thrilling series about twins who are on a quest to discover the secrets being kept by their new family.Nick and Eryn's mom is getting remarried, and the twelve-year-old twins are skeptical when she tells them their lives won't change much. Well, yes, they will have to move. And they will have a new stepfather, stepbrother, and stepsister. But Mom tells them not to worry. They won't ever have to meet their stepsiblings.This news puzzles Nick and Eryn, so the twins set out on a mission to find out who these kids are - and why they're being kept hidden. ...more
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Science Fiction,Childrens,Mystery,Young Adult,Fiction,Fantasy,Adventure
|
2016-01-05
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25785792
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The Black Tattoo
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Sam Enthoven
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Jack’s best friend, Charlie, is in serious trouble, possessed by an ancient demon called the Scourge who plans to use Charlie to bring about its evil ends—which, unfortunately, involve the destruction of the entire universe. Now Jack and the butt-kicking, sword-wielding Esme must contend with floating sharks, intelligent jelly, oversized centipedes, gladiator pits, and vom Jack’s best friend, Charlie, is in serious trouble, possessed by an ancient demon called the Scourge who plans to use Charlie to bring about its evil ends—which, unfortunately, involve the destruction of the entire universe. Now Jack and the butt-kicking, sword-wielding Esme must contend with floating sharks, intelligent jelly, oversized centipedes, gladiator pits, and vomiting bats, all for the sake of saving Charlie from the Scourge.And, hopefully, saving the universe from total and utter annihilation. ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Horror,Fiction,Adventure
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2008-01-10
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1988423
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A Path Begins
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J.A. White
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A dark, forbidden forest. Vicious beasts. Deadly plants. An evil spellbook. Secrets. Mysteries. Witches, both good and bad . . . Welcome to the world of the Thickety. Full of action, set in an intriguing and dangerous world, and illustrated with gorgeous and haunting line art, The Thickety: A Path Begins is a truly stunning book.A Path Begins is the thrilling start of a ne A dark, forbidden forest. Vicious beasts. Deadly plants. An evil spellbook. Secrets. Mysteries. Witches, both good and bad . . . Welcome to the world of the Thickety. Full of action, set in an intriguing and dangerous world, and illustrated with gorgeous and haunting line art, The Thickety: A Path Begins is a truly stunning book.A Path Begins is the thrilling start of a new middle-grade fantasy series about a girl, a mysterious forest, and a book of untold magical powers. Kara and her brother, Taff, are shunned by their village because their mother was a witch. The villagers believe nothing is more evil than magic, except for what lurks in the nearby Thickety. But when Kara enters the forbidden forest, she discovers a strange book, a grimoire that might have belonged to her mother. The events she then sets in motion are both awe-inspiring and terrifying... ...more
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Fantasy,Childrens,Young Adult,Adventure,Audiobook
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2014-05-06
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18651970
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Angel Cake
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Cathy Cassidy
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Anya used to dream of moving to Britain to start a brand-new life. But as she sits in a school where nobody understands her, she dreams of Polish summer skies and the place where she once belonged. Then Anya meets bad boy Dan. He's no angel but she's sure there's a sweeter side to him. Anya used to dream of moving to Britain to start a brand-new life. But as she sits in a school where nobody understands her, she dreams of Polish summer skies and the place where she once belonged. Then Anya meets bad boy Dan. He's no angel but she's sure there's a sweeter side to him. ...more
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Romance,Contemporary,Childrens,Young Adult,Fiction,Womens Fiction,Realistic Fiction
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2009-06-01
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6271032
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My Little Treasury of Bedtime Stories
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Nicola Baxter
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These short stories are the perfect length for reading aloud, with accessible language and lively pictures that will keep small children entertained There is something for everyone in this classic collection of stories. Charmingly illustrated throughout, children and parents alike will enjoy sharing these sleepy-time stories, and the useful index of favorite themes makes i These short stories are the perfect length for reading aloud, with accessible language and lively pictures that will keep small children entertained There is something for everyone in this classic collection of stories. Charmingly illustrated throughout, children and parents alike will enjoy sharing these sleepy-time stories, and the useful index of favorite themes makes it easy to choose the perfect story to bring each busy day to a cuddly close. ...more
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2013-01-16
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11802133
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The Cupid Chronicles
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Coleen Murtagh Paratore
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When the only library in Bramble, Cape Cod, announces it's in danger of closing its doors, the town residents have got to raise BIG money and FAST. Thirteen-year-old Willa Havisham must put her crush on Joey Kennelly on the back burner to save the library, but the question is: How? Willa's best friend, Tina, is positive that her compatibility test, expertly designed to mat When the only library in Bramble, Cape Cod, announces it's in danger of closing its doors, the town residents have got to raise BIG money and FAST. Thirteen-year-old Willa Havisham must put her crush on Joey Kennelly on the back burner to save the library, but the question is: How? Willa's best friend, Tina, is positive that her compatibility test, expertly designed to match up every girl in school with her "perfect match," will raise the money and get everyone paired up for the Midwinter Night's Ball. Willa, an old-fashioned romantic, is not so sure. But with a little help from Shakespeare, a Southern beauty queen, and Cupid himself, romance is striking all over Bramble.Readers will be swooning until the stroke of midnight with this delightful sequel to "The Wedding Planner's Daughter." ...more
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Childrens,Realistic Fiction,Romance,Fiction,Young Adult,Womens Fiction,Contemporary,Own
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2006-12-26
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378519
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Dormia
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Jake Halpern
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Introducing Alfonso Perplexon, hero of the epic fantasy tale Dormia!Alfonso Perplexon is an unusual sleeper. He climbs trees, raises falcons, even shoots deadly accurate arrows, all in his sleep. No one can figure out why.Then one evening a man arrives at Alfonso’s door, claiming to be Alfonso’s long-lost uncle Hill. This uncle tells a fantastical tale: Alfonso’s ancestors Introducing Alfonso Perplexon, hero of the epic fantasy tale Dormia!Alfonso Perplexon is an unusual sleeper. He climbs trees, raises falcons, even shoots deadly accurate arrows, all in his sleep. No one can figure out why.Then one evening a man arrives at Alfonso’s door, claiming to be Alfonso’s long-lost uncle Hill. This uncle tells a fantastical tale: Alfonso’s ancestors hail from Dormia—an ancient kingdom of gifted sleepers—which is hidden in the snowy peaks of the Ural Mountains. According to Hill, Dormia exists thanks to a tree known as the Founding Tree, with roots that pump life into the frozen valley. But the Founding Tree is now dying, and in a matter of days, Dormia faces an icy apocalypse.Dormia’s salvation lies with the Great Sleeper, who possesses the special powers to enter a sleep trance and grow a new Founding Tree. Hill suspects that Alfonso is just such a person. In fact, Alfonso’s sleeping-self has already hatched this tree. Now the question is: Can Alfonso and his uncle deliver it in time? They must hurry, but they also must be careful not to be followed by Dormia’s age-old enemy, the Dragoonya, who are always hunting for one of the secret entryways into Dormia.Alfonso agrees to take the tree to Dormia, and thus begins one of the greatest adventures a twelve-year-old boy could ever wish for.As he woke up from a late afternoon nap, Alfonso blinked open his eyes and discovered that he was perched at the top of a gigantic pine tree – some two-hundred feet above the ground. The view was spectacular. Alfonso could see for miles in every direction and he could even make out his house in the distant hamlet of World’s End, Minnesota. Unfortunately, there was no time to enjoy the view. The small branch that Alfonso stood upon was covered with gleaming snow and creaked dangerously under the pressure of his weight. Icy gusts of wind shook the entire treetop. Alfonso looked down grimly at the ground far below. If he fell, he would most certainly die.“Oh brother,” muttered Alfonso to himself. “Not again.” ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Childrens,Adventure,Fiction,Action,Science Fiction Fantasy
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2009-05-04
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5877213
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The Snowbird
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Patricia Calvert
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For thirteen-year-old Willanna Bannerman, 1883 was both an end and a beginning. It started with the fire that left Willie and her brother TJ orphaned and sent them on a long, lonely journey with an uncle and aunt they didn't know.Willie knew things would be different in her new home but she couldn't imagine everything that awaited her. The first surprise was Snowbird, the For thirteen-year-old Willanna Bannerman, 1883 was both an end and a beginning. It started with the fire that left Willie and her brother TJ orphaned and sent them on a long, lonely journey with an uncle and aunt they didn't know.Willie knew things would be different in her new home but she couldn't imagine everything that awaited her. The first surprise was Snowbird, the beautiful, almost magical, silver foal born the day Willie arrived and destined to be her own. The second surprise was Aunt Belle, a woman brimming over with dreams even bigger then Willie's and with the strength to stick with them no matter what. Through Belle and the Snowbird, Willie began to put the pieces of her life back together. But she still had to learn about loving, caring, and living- and she could only learn by letting go of what she treasured most... ...more
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Young Adult,Historical,Fiction,Animals,Childrens
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1982-05-23
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557381
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Magic Can Be Murder
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Vivian Vande Velde
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Nola isn't much of a witch. She can work only a few useless spells, like the one that lets her spy on people by enchanting a bucket of water. But there's no spell for keeping her mother-who hears voices and is a magnet for witch-hunters-out of trouble. The two of them evade the authorities by traveling from town to town, taking odd jobs and moving on-until the day Nola mag Nola isn't much of a witch. She can work only a few useless spells, like the one that lets her spy on people by enchanting a bucket of water. But there's no spell for keeping her mother-who hears voices and is a magnet for witch-hunters-out of trouble. The two of them evade the authorities by traveling from town to town, taking odd jobs and moving on-until the day Nola magically witnesses a murder. . . . ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Mystery,Fiction,Paranormal
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2002-09-30
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248538
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Double Spell
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Janet Lunn
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The twins, Jane and Elizabeth, are so drawn to a doll they see in an antique shop window that they go into the shop and buy it. From that moment, strange things begin to happen. Elizabeth has an accident. The doll is missing, almost as though taken by an unseen hand, then is found in an unlikely spot. Then the twins have visions of a girl dressed in the clothing of one hun The twins, Jane and Elizabeth, are so drawn to a doll they see in an antique shop window that they go into the shop and buy it. From that moment, strange things begin to happen. Elizabeth has an accident. The doll is missing, almost as though taken by an unseen hand, then is found in an unlikely spot. Then the twins have visions of a girl dressed in the clothing of one hundred years ago and of a little old-fashioned house. Soon they begin to feel as though something truly dreadful will happen if they do not find that house – and, before they find it, something truly dreadful nearly does happen.(Description from the author's web site http://www.johnlunn.com/janetlunn/tit...) ...more
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Fiction,Childrens,Mystery,Fantasy,Young Adult,Historical,Cultural
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1986-05-06
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3420077
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Jeeter, Mason, and the Magic Headset
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Maggie Twohill
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Ten-year-old Jeeter starts getting prophetic messages through her radio headset from her Cabbage Patch Kid doll, which makes her older sister curious about her own future.
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1985-04-01
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3117597
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Mystery of the Green Cat
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Phyllis A. Whitney
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With its black eyes, the creature looks at the four children, mysteriously wise, mysteriously alive...."What is the secret of the green cat? Why does it mean so much to the strange people who live next door?Why is the old baroness kept a prisoner there in the gloomy old mansion?Andy and his twin brother are having a hard time getting used to their new stepsisters. But on o With its black eyes, the creature looks at the four children, mysteriously wise, mysteriously alive...."What is the secret of the green cat? Why does it mean so much to the strange people who live next door?Why is the old baroness kept a prisoner there in the gloomy old mansion?Andy and his twin brother are having a hard time getting used to their new stepsisters. But on one thing the four of them agree: they are determined to find the mysterious china cat and learn its sinister secret ...more
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Mystery,Fiction,Childrens,Young Adult,Family,Thriller,Romance
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1957-09-28
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278722
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The Diving Bell
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Todd Strasser
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Culca longs to dive, but girls on her native take care of the men. The divers are essential to the survival of the village as the pearls and shells they gather are used for trading. All is not well, however. When Spanish ships full of gold sink in a storm, the divers are taken to recover the treasure, and Culca uses her nimble wits and unflagging bravery to save her brothe Culca longs to dive, but girls on her native take care of the men. The divers are essential to the survival of the village as the pearls and shells they gather are used for trading. All is not well, however. When Spanish ships full of gold sink in a storm, the divers are taken to recover the treasure, and Culca uses her nimble wits and unflagging bravery to save her brother's life. Female roles and Spanish Colonial exploration of land and people are the themes of this story. Culca comes through as a strong female voice. ...more
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Historical,Young Adult,Childrens,Fiction
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2005-03-30
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640359
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Fire, Bed, and Bone
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Henrietta Branford
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The narrator of this tale is a hunting dog, living in a peasant household in 1381. Unrest is spreading among the peasants of Southern England, who are tired of the injustice they suffer at the hands of landlords. Rebellion is in the air, and life is about to change for man and dog.
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Historical,Animals,Fiction,Childrens,Young Adult,Adventure
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2006-09-12
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945522
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The Wall and the Wing
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Laura Ruby
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A few, nicknamed leadfeet, are forced to forever spend their lives closer to the ground. But one night, a girl named Gurl--a leadfoot, an orphan, a nobody--discovers that she can do something much better than fly.She can become invisible.Along with a new friend, a boy named Bug, Gurl begins a quest that takes her on a wild ride through the magical city, all the way to the A few, nicknamed leadfeet, are forced to forever spend their lives closer to the ground. But one night, a girl named Gurl--a leadfoot, an orphan, a nobody--discovers that she can do something much better than fly.She can become invisible.Along with a new friend, a boy named Bug, Gurl begins a quest that takes her on a wild ride through the magical city, all the way to the handsome but lethal Sweetcheeks Grabowski--the gangster who holds the key to Gurl's past . . . and the world's future. ...more
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Fantasy,Childrens,Young Adult,Adventure,Fiction,Animals,Audiobook
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2007-05-22
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601462
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The Spider and the Fly
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Mary Botham Howitt
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"'Will you walk into my parlor,' said the Spider to the Fly..." is easily one of the most recognized and quoted first lines in all of English verse. But do you have any idea how the age-old tale of the Spider and the Fly ends? Join celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi as he -- drawing inspiration from one of his loves, the classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 193 "'Will you walk into my parlor,' said the Spider to the Fly..." is easily one of the most recognized and quoted first lines in all of English verse. But do you have any idea how the age-old tale of the Spider and the Fly ends? Join celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi as he -- drawing inspiration from one of his loves, the classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s -- shines a cinematic spotlight on Mary Howitt's warning, written to her own children about those who use sweet words to hide their not-so-sweet intentions. ...more
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Childrens,Poetry,Animals,Holiday,Fiction,Fantasy,Classics,Horror,Death
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2002-10-01
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601598
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Broken Chords
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Barbara Snow Gilbert
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Seventeen-year-old Clara Lorenzo has it all: a great family, friends, Marshall—her love interest—waiting in the wings. And to top it all off, she is a brilliant pianist, on her way to a career doing what she loves best.But does she? Sometimes Clara gets tired of constantly performing. She knows that her ability is more skill than passion. But if she stopped playing, her fa Seventeen-year-old Clara Lorenzo has it all: a great family, friends, Marshall—her love interest—waiting in the wings. And to top it all off, she is a brilliant pianist, on her way to a career doing what she loves best.But does she? Sometimes Clara gets tired of constantly performing. She knows that her ability is more skill than passion. But if she stopped playing, her family would be heartbroken. Marshall would never understand.Clara must decide whether she can risk giving up a world where her forte is revered for one unfamiliar and uncertain... ...more
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Young Adult,Music,Fiction,Realistic Fiction
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2007-08-01
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1517583
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Shadow Web
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N.M. Browne
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Jessica Allendon is bored and Googles her name. Weirdly, she finds another girl, same age, same name, also living in London. They arrange to meet. At the designated time and place, Jess sees the girl, shock registering on both their faces as they realise they look identical. They shake hands and in that instant are catapulted into each other's worlds. Jessica finds herself Jessica Allendon is bored and Googles her name. Weirdly, she finds another girl, same age, same name, also living in London. They arrange to meet. At the designated time and place, Jess sees the girl, shock registering on both their faces as they realise they look identical. They shake hands and in that instant are catapulted into each other's worlds. Jessica finds herself somewhere which looks like the London of 50 years ago, but the year is still 2008. In this parallel London, the history is different, key war memorials are missing, and the Jessica whose life she now inhabits was involved in a dark and sinister conspiracy. Jess must convince everyone she is the same girl, at all costs, if she wants to get back to her London - alive. ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Science Fiction,Historical,Fiction
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2008-02-04
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1493618
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Joey Fly, Private Eye in Creepy Crawly Crime
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Aaron Reynolds
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Have you ever had one of those moments? You know—you’re trying to find a stolen diamond pencil box for your beautiful butterfly customer, your mosquito witness won’t give you any information, and your clumsy scorpion assistant has just tampered with your only bit of evidence? Joey Fly has those moments a lot. In fact, he’s probably having one right now. But that won’t s Have you ever had one of those moments? You know—you’re trying to find a stolen diamond pencil box for your beautiful butterfly customer, your mosquito witness won’t give you any information, and your clumsy scorpion assistant has just tampered with your only bit of evidence? Joey Fly has those moments a lot. In fact, he’s probably having one right now. But that won’t stop him from solving the mystery in Creepy Crawly Crime, his fantastic first graphic novel! ...more
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Sequential Art,Mystery,Childrens,Humor,Fiction,Animals
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2009-04-14
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3137423
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Emily of New Moon
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L.M. Montgomery
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Emily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely—until her beloved father died. Now Emily's an orphan, and her mother's snobbish relatives are taking her to live with them at New Moon Farm. She's sure she won't be happy. Emily deals with stiff, stern Aunt Elizabeth and her malicious classmates by holding her head high and using her quick wit. Things begin to change when she Emily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely—until her beloved father died. Now Emily's an orphan, and her mother's snobbish relatives are taking her to live with them at New Moon Farm. She's sure she won't be happy. Emily deals with stiff, stern Aunt Elizabeth and her malicious classmates by holding her head high and using her quick wit. Things begin to change when she makes friends: with Teddy, who does marvelous drawings; with Perry, who's sailed all over the world with his father yet has never been to school; and above all, with Ilse, a tomboy with a blazing temper. Amazingly, Emily finds New Moon beautiful and fascinating. With new friends and adventures, Emily might someday think of herself as Emily of New Moon. ...more
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Classics,Fiction,Young Adult,Historical,Childrens,Cultural,Romance
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1983-04-01
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3562
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The Noonday Friends
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Mary Stolz
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Eleven-year-old Franny Davis and her best friend share school and family problems in this realistic, often humorous story set in New York's Greenwich Village.1966 Newbery Honor BookNotable Children's Books of 1965 (ALA)Children's Books of 1965 (Library of Congress)"City" Books of the Sixties (The Instructor) Eleven-year-old Franny Davis and her best friend share school and family problems in this realistic, often humorous story set in New York's Greenwich Village.1966 Newbery Honor BookNotable Children's Books of 1965 (ALA)Children's Books of 1965 (Library of Congress)"City" Books of the Sixties (The Instructor) ...more
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Fiction,Childrens,Young Adult,Realistic Fiction,Historical,New York,Family
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1995-09-29
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611850
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Tigress
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Helen Cowcher
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After a tigress kills a young bullock, the herdsmen and the sanctuary ranger concoct a plan that will save their animals as well as the tigress and her cubs.
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Childrens,Animals,Science
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1474880
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Crossing to Paradise
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Kevin Crossley-Holland
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Gatty is a field girl on a manor. She has never seen busy London or the bright Channel, the snowy Alps of France or the boats in the Venetian sea. She has not sung in the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem or prayed at the manger in Bethlehem -- or been kidnapped, or abandoned, or kissed, or heartbroken. But all these things will change. As Gatty journeys with Lady Gwyneth and a Gatty is a field girl on a manor. She has never seen busy London or the bright Channel, the snowy Alps of France or the boats in the Venetian sea. She has not sung in the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem or prayed at the manger in Bethlehem -- or been kidnapped, or abandoned, or kissed, or heartbroken. But all these things will change. As Gatty journeys with Lady Gwyneth and a prickly new family of pilgrims across Europe to the Holy Land, Kevin Crossley-Holland reveals a medieval world as rich and compelling as the world of today it foresees -- and, in Gatty, a character readers will never forget. ...more
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Historical,Young Adult,Fantasy,Fiction,Adventure,Childrens,Mythology
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2008-09-01
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2988963
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The Gate in the Wall
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Ellen Howard
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Pressed into service as a canal woman, ten-year-old Emma finds ways to utilize her artistic gifts. Although it is a better existence than her strenuous job in the English silk mill, she feels guilty over the sister she left behind. Authentic details make this an engaging story--one that reveals the hardships of the mid-1800s when life for the poor in England was unrelentin Pressed into service as a canal woman, ten-year-old Emma finds ways to utilize her artistic gifts. Although it is a better existence than her strenuous job in the English silk mill, she feels guilty over the sister she left behind. Authentic details make this an engaging story--one that reveals the hardships of the mid-1800s when life for the poor in England was unrelentingly cruel. It is also a liberating tale as Emma draws on her inner strength to find her true calling. ...more
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Historical
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1999-04-01
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1019234
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Shiva: An Adventure of the Ice Age
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J.H. Brennan
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A Cro-Magnon tribe is forced to confront its collective fear of the Neanderthal people they call ogres, when a young girl of the tribe, Shiva, befriends an ogre boy, and when Hiram, a young hunter from the tribe, is captured by ogres.
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Historical,Fiction
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1990-09-01
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3636970
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Get It Started
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Morgan Burke
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The party room.On Manhattan's Upper East Side. Everybody's fabulous. No one gets carded. Then someone dies.The Party Room is where the prep school crowd goes to drink up and hook up. The cocktails are chill and the bartender's hot. Everyone knows everyone -- except the guy that Samantha Byrne leaves with one night.The next day Sam's missing. Then she's found dead in Centra The party room.On Manhattan's Upper East Side. Everybody's fabulous. No one gets carded. Then someone dies.The Party Room is where the prep school crowd goes to drink up and hook up. The cocktails are chill and the bartender's hot. Everyone knows everyone -- except the guy that Samantha Byrne leaves with one night.The next day Sam's missing. Then she's found dead in Central Park, murdered brutally. It looks like a copycat killing of another girl who was murdered years earlier. By someone from Talcott Prep.The killer is one of them. He knows where they live. And where they play.... ...more
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Young Adult,Mystery,Thriller,Fiction
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2005-01-25
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807127
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A Little Princess
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Sara Crewe, an exceptionally intelligent and imaginative student at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies, is devastated when her adored, indulgent father dies. Now penniless and banished to a room in the attic, Sara is demeaned, abused, and forced to work as a servant. How this resourceful girl's fortunes change again is at the center of A Little Princess, one o Sara Crewe, an exceptionally intelligent and imaginative student at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies, is devastated when her adored, indulgent father dies. Now penniless and banished to a room in the attic, Sara is demeaned, abused, and forced to work as a servant. How this resourceful girl's fortunes change again is at the center of A Little Princess, one of the best-loved stories in all of children's literature. This unique and fully annotated edition appends excerpts from Frances Hodgson Burnett's original 1888 novella Sara Crewe and the stage play that preceded the novel, as well as an early story, "Behind the White Brick," allowing readers to see how A Little Princess evolved. In his delightful introduction, U. C. Knoepflmacher considers the fairy-tale allusions and literary touchstones that place the book among the major works of Victorian literature, and shows it to be an exceptionally rich and resonant novel. ...more
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Classics,Fiction,Childrens,Young Adult,Historical,Literature,Audiobook
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2002-02-26
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3008
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The Beethoven Medal
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K.M. Peyton
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Being in love with Patrick Pennington isn't easy. With his all-consuming passion for music, and his desperate need for freedom, Ruth isn't sure there's room for her in his life. Will he ever love and need her in return? Being in love with Patrick Pennington isn't easy. With his all-consuming passion for music, and his desperate need for freedom, Ruth isn't sure there's room for her in his life. Will he ever love and need her in return? ...more
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Young Adult,Fiction,Childrens,Music,Literature
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1972-07-28
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672346
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The Eternal Enemy
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Christopher Pike
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A VCR that could tape tomorrow's news.Rela has just bought herself a new VCR. She sets the machine to tape a movie she plans to show at a party she is throwing. But instead of the movie she gets the news - tomorrow's news.Soon Rela is regularly recording next week's news, even what is to happen in the far future. It's fun, at first, until she sees herself on the news. And A VCR that could tape tomorrow's news.Rela has just bought herself a new VCR. She sets the machine to tape a movie she plans to show at a party she is throwing. But instead of the movie she gets the news - tomorrow's news.Soon Rela is regularly recording next week's news, even what is to happen in the far future. It's fun, at first, until she sees herself on the news. And learns that there is no future for her.But can she change destiny?Can Rela survive what is meant to be? ...more
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Young Adult,Horror,Fiction,Science Fiction,Mystery,Fantasy,Thriller
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1993-05-28
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137974
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Again, but Better
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Christine Riccio
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Shane has been doing college all wrong. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents…sounds ideal—but Shane's made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance…what’s that? Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Time's a ticking, and she needs a change—there's nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. Shane signs up for a semester abroa Shane has been doing college all wrong. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents…sounds ideal—but Shane's made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance…what’s that? Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Time's a ticking, and she needs a change—there's nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. Shane signs up for a semester abroad in London. She's going to right all her college mistakes: make friends, pursue boys, and find adventure! Easier said than done. She is soon faced with the complicated realities of living outside her bubble, and when self-doubt sneaks in, her new life starts to fall apart. Shane comes to find that, with the right amount of courage and determination one can conquer anything. Throw in some fate and a touch of magic—the possibilities are endless. ...more
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Contemporary,Romance,Young Adult,New Adult,Fiction,Audiobook,Fantasy,Science Fiction,Academic
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2019-05-07
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41147279
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Tailchaser's Song
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Tad Williams
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Meet Fritti Tailchaser, a ginger tom cat of rare courage and curiosity, a born survivor in a world of heroes and villains, of powerful feline gods and whiskery legends about those strange furless, erect creatures called M’an.“The hour of Unfolding Dark had begun, and the rooftop where Tailchaser lay was smothered in shadow. He was deep in a dream of leaping and flying when Meet Fritti Tailchaser, a ginger tom cat of rare courage and curiosity, a born survivor in a world of heroes and villains, of powerful feline gods and whiskery legends about those strange furless, erect creatures called M’an.“The hour of Unfolding Dark had begun, and the rooftop where Tailchaser lay was smothered in shadow. He was deep in a dream of leaping and flying when he felt an unusual tingling in his whiskers. Fritti Tailchaser, hunterchild of the Folk, came suddenly awake and sniffed the air. Ears pricked and whiskers flared straight, he sifted the evening breeze. Nothing unusual. Then what had awakened him? Pondering, he splayed his claws and began a spine-limbering stretch that finally ended at the tip of his reddish tail.”Join Tailchaser on his magical quest to rescue his catfriend Hushpad on a quest that will take him all the way to cat hell and beyond. ...more
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Fantasy,Fiction,Animals,Young Adult,Science Fiction Fantasy,Adventure,Adult
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2000-12-23
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23340
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The Divide
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Elizabeth Kay
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When Felix's parents take him to "The Divide"--a spot in Costa Rica where the waters that run down to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans separate--Felix finds himself in a bizarre parallel world where mythical creatures and magic are a reality. There, he meets Betony, a tangle child and herbalist who becomes his friend in this strange land. As Felix explores this new world he When Felix's parents take him to "The Divide"--a spot in Costa Rica where the waters that run down to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans separate--Felix finds himself in a bizarre parallel world where mythical creatures and magic are a reality. There, he meets Betony, a tangle child and herbalist who becomes his friend in this strange land. As Felix explores this new world he soon discovers that its mythical beasts and fairy folk think Felix is a legendary creature who uses practical science instead of magic! Will Felix ever find his way back home...and will he want to? ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Fiction,Childrens,Adventure,Science Fiction
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2004-05-23
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227904
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The Eyeball Collector
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F.E. Higgins
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When his butterfly-collector father is swindled to within an inch of his life, a vengeful Hector leaves the city of Urbs Umida in pursuit of a fiendish villain with a glass eye. The trail leads to Withypitts Hall, a forbidding Gothic mansion as warped as its inhabitants and their secret schemes. Soon Hector finds himself embroiled in mysterious deeds more poisonous than hi When his butterfly-collector father is swindled to within an inch of his life, a vengeful Hector leaves the city of Urbs Umida in pursuit of a fiendish villain with a glass eye. The trail leads to Withypitts Hall, a forbidding Gothic mansion as warped as its inhabitants and their secret schemes. Soon Hector finds himself embroiled in mysterious deeds more poisonous than his worst imaginings, but every twist and turn brings him closer to his revenge . . .The third dark and diabolical book from a devilishly talented author. ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Mystery,Childrens,Fiction,Horror,Historical,Dark,Audiobook
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2009-06-05
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6276413
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There Was This Man Running
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N.L. Ray
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A storekeeper's family becomes unwittingly involved with a mysterious, menacing being from outer space. A storekeeper's family becomes unwittingly involved with a mysterious, menacing being from outer space. ...more
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1981-05-01
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3856085
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The Cartoonist
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Betsy Byars
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By the author of the Newbery Medal-winning The Summer of the SwansThe only time Alfie feels at peace is when he's drawing pictures in his attic room, away from his unhappy family and the outside world. So when his mother makes other plans for the attic, Alfie barricades himself in.9 black-and-white halftone illustrations. By the author of the Newbery Medal-winning The Summer of the SwansThe only time Alfie feels at peace is when he's drawing pictures in his attic room, away from his unhappy family and the outside world. So when his mother makes other plans for the attic, Alfie barricades himself in.9 black-and-white halftone illustrations. ...more
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Fiction,Childrens,Young Adult
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1987-10-01
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182875
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Shadow Castle
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Marian Cockrell
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In the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken. One day, a girl named Lucy follows a little dog through a tunnel into the valley and meets the mysterious red-haired Michael, who takes her into the shadow world to meet Prin In the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken. One day, a girl named Lucy follows a little dog through a tunnel into the valley and meets the mysterious red-haired Michael, who takes her into the shadow world to meet Prince Mika and his mortal wife Gloria, their children and their children's children, and learn the magic that will lift the spell. This new expanded Author's Edition contains additional chapters never published before! ...more
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Fantasy,Childrens,Young Adult,Fiction,Classics,Romance,Adventure,Science Fiction Fantasy
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2000-12-01
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1112665
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Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators Series
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Robert Arthur
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Three young boys -- Jupiter "Jupe" Jones, Peter "Pete" Crenshaw, and Robert "Bob" Andrews -- solve baffling mysteries. The series ran from 1964 to 1987 and comprised 43 books. Three young boys -- Jupiter "Jupe" Jones, Peter "Pete" Crenshaw, and Robert "Bob" Andrews -- solve baffling mysteries. The series ran from 1964 to 1987 and comprised 43 books. ...more
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Mystery,Childrens,Fiction,Thriller,Young Adult
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1964-12-28
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1016160
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Traveler
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L.E. DeLano
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Jessa has spent her life dreaming of other worlds and writing down stories more interesting than her own, until the day her favorite character, Finn, suddenly shows up and invites her out for coffee. After the requisite nervous breakdown, Jessa learns that she and Finn are Travelers, born with the ability to slide through reflections and dreams into alternate realities. Bu Jessa has spent her life dreaming of other worlds and writing down stories more interesting than her own, until the day her favorite character, Finn, suddenly shows up and invites her out for coffee. After the requisite nervous breakdown, Jessa learns that she and Finn are Travelers, born with the ability to slide through reflections and dreams into alternate realities. But it’s not all steampunk pirates and fantasy lifestyles—Jessa is dying over and over again, in every reality, and Finn is determined that this time, he’s going to stop it…This Jessa is going to live. ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Science Fiction,Romance,Adventure
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2017-02-07
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27242803
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Echo North
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Joanna Ruth Meyer
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Echo Alkaev’s safe and carefully structured world falls apart when her father leaves for the city and mysteriously disappears. Believing he is lost forever, Echo is shocked to find him half-frozen in the winter forest six months later, guarded by a strange talking wolf—the same creature who attacked her as a child. The wolf presents Echo with an ultimatum: If she lives wit Echo Alkaev’s safe and carefully structured world falls apart when her father leaves for the city and mysteriously disappears. Believing he is lost forever, Echo is shocked to find him half-frozen in the winter forest six months later, guarded by a strange talking wolf—the same creature who attacked her as a child. The wolf presents Echo with an ultimatum: If she lives with him for one year, he will ensure her father makes it home safely. But there is more to the wolf than Echo realizes.In his enchanted house beneath a mountain, each room must be sewn together to keep the home from unraveling, and something new and dark and strange lies behind every door. When centuries-old secrets unfold, Echo discovers a magical library full of books-turned-mirrors, and a young man named Hal who is trapped inside of them. As the year ticks by, the rooms begin to disappear, and Echo must solve the mystery of the wolf’s enchantment before her time is up, otherwise Echo, the wolf, and Hal will be lost forever. ...more
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Fantasy,Young Adult,Retellings,Romance,Fiction,Fairy Tales
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2019-01-15
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40046030
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Sweetblood
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Pete Hautman
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After a lifetime of being a model student, sixteen-year-old Lucy Szabo is suddenly in trouble at school, at home, with the "proto-vampires" she has met online and in person, and most of all with her uncontrolled diabetes. After a lifetime of being a model student, sixteen-year-old Lucy Szabo is suddenly in trouble at school, at home, with the "proto-vampires" she has met online and in person, and most of all with her uncontrolled diabetes. ...more
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Young Adult,Paranormal,Fantasy,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Contemporary,Romance
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2004-08-10
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344778
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Psion
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Joan D. Vinge
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When first published, readers young and old eagerly devoured the tale of a street-hardened survivor named Cat, a half-human, half-alien orphan telepath. Named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Cat's story has been continued by Hugo-award winning and international best-selling author Joan D. Vinge with the very popular Catspaw and Dreamfall. Now, 25 years later, this speci When first published, readers young and old eagerly devoured the tale of a street-hardened survivor named Cat, a half-human, half-alien orphan telepath. Named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Cat's story has been continued by Hugo-award winning and international best-selling author Joan D. Vinge with the very popular Catspaw and Dreamfall. Now, 25 years later, this special anniversary edition of Psion contains a new introduction by the author and "Psiren," a story never before included in any trade edition of Psion. This tough, gritty tale of an outsider whose only chance for redemption is as an undercover agent for an interstellar government that by turns punishes and helps him, is as fresh and powerful today as it was in 1982. ...more
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Science Fiction,Fantasy,Fiction,Science Fiction Fantasy,Young Adult,Animals,Speculative Fiction,Adult
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2007-03-06
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519828
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