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The third book in an early-reader series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she navigates her first days of school and the incorrigible Gilbert Blythe. Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.
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"The newest chapter book adaptation of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES by Kallie George and Abigail Halpin, this one focusing on a tea party."--
"Anne loves having pretend tea parties by herself. She even decorates her room with branches and colorful leaves for the occasion. Marilla Cuthbert, who adopted Anne in the last year, wishes Anne would act a little more sensibly. One day, Marilla comes up with a plan to keep Anne out of mischief--Anne can host her...
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He is a motherless child,
a coal miner,
a circus star,
a con artist,
a seer,
a hero,
and a survivor.
This is the tale of Billy Creekmore, a young boy with mystifying powers and the gift of storytelling. But his life in the Guardian Angels Orphanage is cruel and bleak, and when a stranger comes to claim Billy, he sets off on an extraordinary journey. From the coal mines of West Virginia to the world of a traveling circus, he searches for...
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"Charming and darkly funny, this debut has definite shades of Roald Dahl-it's a natural successor to Matilda and The Witches. Middle-grade readers who like their fairy tales playing against the rules and their adventure stories with a dash of humor will gobble this up." - ALA Booklist
"I absolutely ADORED Birdie's story from beginning to end. The most charming book, footnotes and all!" - Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump
"Dragons,...
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"Booraem's debut is an ever-surprising, genre-defying page-turner. Realistic characters deal with philosophical problems in vivid, flowing prose that is evocative and often funny. A sort of combination of witch-trial–era Salem and The Giver, this book offers a treat with nearly every page turn." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "The novel's humor and amiable tone make it a highly-accessible but thought-provoking read."--The Horn Book Magazine...
10) Sardines
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"Full of honesty, humor, and hope. You will fall in love with these characters and root for them each step of the way." - Ann Braden, author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus
"At once tender and funny, honest and smart. The characters will squeeze into your heart." - Megan Frazer Blakemore, award-winning author of The Water Castle
"Strong. A thoughtful and compassionate story of friends and family." - Kirkus Reviews
"Fresh and relatable." -...
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Mrs. Pepper and her five lively children Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie have had many hard times in the Little Brown House since the children's father died. But no matter how tough things get, the Little Peppers always handle their difficulties with great courage and cheer. They have learned to take delight even in the smallest of pleasures because the children are sure that good times are just around the corner. One day, the Peppers meet a...
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Vince Elgin is an orphan, having lost his mother and his father in a fire when he was young, but beyond that, his life hasn't been much of a fairy tale. With only a senile grandfather he barely knows to call family, Vince was interned in a group home, where he spun fantastical stories and dreamed that his father, whose body was never found, might one day return for him. But it's been a long time since the fire, a long time since Vince has told himself...
13) A tempest of tea
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Arthie Casimir, a criminal mastermind, transforms her tearoom into an illegal bloodhouse for vampires, but when her establishment is threatened, she forms an unlikely alliance and assembles a misfit crew to infiltrate vampire society and uncovers a world-threatening conspiracy.
14) Rose Heart
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A coming of age story about a girl trying to find herself.The story is set in an African village, which despite modernity, still clings to traditions.Abandoned as a child, she's adopted by a kindly man who brings her up as his own. Though she is seen as a foreigner by most and is often teased for her looks, in her father's house she finds happiness, acceptance, and eventually love.
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Questions asked by our children are sometimes the most precious and can even be thought-provoking. Read this book and witness this little child's search for the answers to their questions. Why can't we see Jesus? Keep reading and learn the different ways that Jesus can be found in our everyday lives, in our everyday movements.
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A charming, classic middle grade debut perfect for fans of Three Times Lucky and Because of Winn-Dixie with the most lovable pig since Wilbur in Charlotte's Web.
June Sparrow and her best friend-a miniature pig named Indigo Bunting-have always been just fine on their own. June is a wealthy orphan who's lived in New York City her whole life. But on June's twelfth birthday, she suddenly loses her fortune and is forced to move in with an aunt she's...
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DAD. That's what I answer when someone asks what kind of story The Vox Oculis Trilogy is. DAD stands for "Defies All Description." That answer annoys many people, understandably as it is kind of a dodge on my part, but as most people are indulging and kind, they usually have the patience to ask a follow-up question, which is almost always, "Okay, well perhaps you can tell me what the genre is?" "That's easy. It is a CYACOAMTWATOSF&R novel," I reply....
18) Tiger's curse
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Kelsey Hayes takes a summer job caretaking an exotic white tiger. While traveling with the tiger to its new home in India, they are stranded in the jungle. Kelsey discovers the tiger is in reality a handsome young 17th-century prince, cursed by a magician.
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The sisters of STREET CHILD tell their story... A companion novel to bestselling story of Victorian orphan Jim Jarvis based on the founding of Dr. Barnardo's homes for children. When Jim Jarvis is separated from his sisters, Lizzie and Emily, he thinks he will never see them again. Now for the first time, the bestselling author of STREET CHILD reveals what happened to his orphaned sisters. In Victorian London, Lizzie and Emily are left in the care...
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Soon to be an animated movie!
Don't miss this middle grade fantasy adventure about a boy, a magical tiger, an outlaw dragon, and a mischievous monkey who carry the fate of the world on their shoulders. From two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep (Dragonwings, Dragon's Gate), now with an all-new cover and introduction!
Tom Lee's life changes forever the day he meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu and discovers that he has magical powers...
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