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The Shades
by Betty BrockDuring a summer vacation, an eight-year-old boy discovers he can interact with a family of shadows that are alive, and is soon called upon to save them from evil.
Ann Aurelia and Dorothy
by Natalie Savage Carlson Dale PaysonAnn Aurelia finally finds a foster mother she really likes and a friend who is lots of fun, but when her real mother comes back to claim her, she must decide with whom she wants to live.
Listen for the Singing
by Jean LittleAs the world around her braces itself for World War II, a young Canadian girl with impaired vision prepares to begin public high school.
Terrible Tyrannosaurs (Lets-Read-and-Find-Out Science® #Stage 2)
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldDescribes what fossils tell us about the physical characteristics and behavior of the large carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rex.
Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy
by Sonya SonesIt happens just like that, in the blink of an eye. An older sister has a mental breakdown and has to be hospitalized. A younger sister is left behind to cope with a family torn apart by grief and friends who turn their backs on her. But worst of all is the loss of her big sister, her confidante, her best friend, who has gone someplace no one can reach. In the tradition of "The Bell Jar," "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" and "Lisa, Bright and Dark" comes this haunting first book told in poems, and based on the true story of the author's life.
19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East
by Naomi Shihab Nye"Tell me how to live so many lives at once ..."<p> Fowzi, who beats everyone at dominoes; Ibtisam, who wanted to be a doctor; Abu Mahmoud, who knows every eggplant and peach in his West Bank garden; mysterious Uncle Mohammed, who moved to the mountain; a girl in a red sweater dangling a book bag; children in velvet dresses who haunt the candy bowl at the party; Baba Kamalyari, age 71; Mr. Dajani and his swans; Sitti Khadra, who never lost her peace inside.<p> Maybe they have something to tell us.<p> Naomi Shihab Nye has been writing about being Arab-American, about Jerusalem, about the West Bank, about family all her life. These new and collected poems of the Middle East -- sixty in all -- appear together here for the first time.
Initiation, (Circle of Three Book #15)
by Isobel BirdTonight you take the last step on Your journey of a year and a day. Welcome home, o new-made witch, And in our circle rest and stay. The joyful culmination of a year and a day's dedication -- Kate, Annie, and Cooper's Wiccan initiation -- brings celebration, an exhilarating ritual, and unexpected choices for the new witches.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
by Catherine ClarkOkay, let's face it. My mom and I are never going to have a "normal" mother-daughter relationship because my mom isn't just my mother, she's my best friend.
Hacker Cracker: A Journey from the Mean Streets of Brooklyn to the Frontiers of Cyberspace
by David Chanoff Ejovi NuwereLike other kids in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, Ejovi Nuwere grew up among thugs and drug dealers. When he was eleven, he helped form a gang; at twelve, he attempted suicide. In his large, extended family, one uncle was a career criminal, one a graduate student with his own computer. By the time Ejovi was fourteen, he was spending as much time on the computer as his uncle was. Within a year he was well on his way to a hacking career that would lead him to one of the most audacious and potentially dangerous computer break-ins of all time, secret until now. Before he finished high school he had created a hidden life in the hacker underground and an increasingly prominent career as a computer security consultant. At the age of twenty-two, he was a top security specialist for one of the world's largest financial houses. Hacker Cracker is at once the most candid revelation to date of the dark secrets of cyberspace and the simple, unaffected story of an inner-city child's triumph over shattering odds to achieve unparalleled success.
Home of the Braves
by David KlassAs Joe Brickman heads into his senior year, he's looking forward to soccer season and dating Kristine. But scary, unpredictable things start happening at Lawndale High, as past violence returns to haunt the present.
The Best Chef In Second Grade (I Can Read #Level 2)
by Katharine KenahA famous chef is coming to visit Mr. Hopper's second grade class, and everyone is excited about bringing in their family's favourite dish except Ollie, who loves to cook but cannot find a dish his whole family likes.
Lift Every Voice and Sing
by Bryan Collier James Weldon JohnsonSing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us. Written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900 to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" has become an anthem for African Americans in the struggle for equality. Bryan Collier's vibrant, stunning artwork offers an inspirational and rousing interpretation of this powerful song that continues to influence and shape new generations of children today.
Taking the Reins (Thoroughbred #60)
by Joanna CampbellNow that high school is behind them, will Christina and Melanie be able to make the right choices about their futures and still remain friends? They're out of school and Christina and Melanie are taking a year off to make some big decisions. Christina is torn between the exciting life of a jockey and working as a vet, helping the horses she loves. And then there is her horse, Wonder's Star. After all their hard work, can Christina really leave the track - and Star - behind? Melanie's future as a jockey seems clear. But her relationships with the people she loves - especially Christina - are less certain. Christina accuses her cousin of putting her career above everything - and everybody. How can Melanie prove that the people she loves comes first? Ages 9+
Wave Good-Bye (Luna Bay Roxy Girl Series Book #2)
by Francess LantzWhen Rae's parents decide to separate, Rae is torn between staying in southern California with her overbearing mother and moving with her father to Chicago. Will Luna be able to convince Rae to stick around, or will she lose her best friend forever?
The Midnight Colt (Tack Ranch #5)
by Glenn BalchWould you buy a horse named Peck o’ Trouble? Peck o’ Trouble is a high strung race horse that won't settle down. Ben Darby is a boy from an Idaho ranch who sees some good in Peck and convinces his uncle Wes to loan him enough money to purchase the anxious horse. The trouble is Peck may have to learn how to walk again before he’s ready to run, and Ben only has one summer to train him, race him, and resell him.
On Meadowview Street
by Henry ColeCaroline lives on Meadowview Street. But where's the meadow? Where's the view? There's nothing growing in her front yard except grass. <P> Then she spots a flower and a butterfly and a bird and Caroline realizes that with her help, maybe Meadowview Street can have a meadow after all.
Heart Breakers (Luna Bay Roxy Girl Series Book #6)
by Francess L. LantzLuna misses her boyfriend David, who lives in Florida. Despite her loneliness, Luna gets a reprieve when blond dreamboat Sean washes up on her shore. But when David arrives for a Valentine's Day visit, Luna is soon in the middle of a love triangle.
Theodore Roosevelt: The Adventurous President (First Edition)
by Lisa Demauro The Editors of Time For KidsEach day was an adventure for President Theodore Roosevelt. TIME For Kids Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. When Teddy became president, Americans were looking ahead with excitement to the twentieth century. Teddy's spirit and dreams helped make the United States one of the greatest countries in the world.
Clara Barton: Angel Of The Battlefield
by Anna Prokos Time for Kids EditorsTake a close-up look at Clara Barton, who bravely nursed soldiers during the Civil War. Interviews with experts and lively writing deliver the accurate reporting you expect from Time For Kids®. Historical and contemporary photographs capture the life of this caring woman and show how her legacy—the American Red Cross—assists people today.
Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Pioneer
by Editors of TIME FOR KIDS Karen KellaherThis rich biography of Rosa Parks shows how one person's quiet act of defiance triggered the civil rights movement in the United States.
The Good Life: Truths That Last in Times of Need
by Peter J. Gomes"What do I need to be good? How can I truly be happy? To whom or to what dare I give my ultimate loyalty, my deepest love, my full and total service? Out of all this moral discourse and analysis, what can I find and use to make a life, and not just a living? More than thirty years as minister at Harvard University, Peter J. Gomes has given his share of advice to the "best and the brightest as they set sail into the world. Yet he has found that even these highly privileged students often run aground on the harsh realities of a life based in values that lead to ruin. "The Good Life is his distillation of years of observation and insight into what is wrong and how we can all set our minds and hearts on higher things. Gomes begins with the contemporary crisis of moral education in higher learning and subverts the prevalent assertion that the youth of today's colleges and universities are spoiled and lacking in the capacity and desire to become good people and good citizens. Impressed by the sharp moral curiosity of young people today, as well as their strong desire to know, to be, and to do good, Gomes sets out to reclaim the tradition of virtue he believes can make this "the greatest generation. In this search for a new nobility, he distinguishes between "the plausible lies that our culture tells us about the good life and "the fantastic truths that alone can bring true and abiding happiness.
Black Juice
by Margo LanaganAs part of a public execution, a young boy forlornly helps to sing his sister down... A servant learns about grace and loyalty from a mistress who would rather dance with Gypsies than sit on her throne... A terrifying encounter with a demonic angel gives a young man the strength he needs to break free of his oppresso... On a bleak and dreary afternoon a gleeful shooting spree leads to tragedy for a desperate clown unable to escape his fate....<P><P> In each of Margo Lanagan's ten extraordinary stories, human frailty is put to the test by the implacable forces of dark and light, man and beast. black juice offers glimpses into familiar, shadowy worlds that push the boundaries of the spirit and leave the mind haunted with the knowledge that black juice runs through us all.
Nicola and the Viscount
by Meg CabotAn irresistible love story from the bestselling author. Every girl in Regency London wants to make a good match. Nicola thinks she has done just that with the fabulously wealthy Viscount Sebastian Bartholomew. Turns out she's wrong, and it may be too late.
A Small White Scar
by K. A. NuzumFifteen-year-old Will Bennon has always looked after his twin brother, Denny, who has Down syndrome, but now Will is ready to leave his family's ranch and become a professional cowboy, but Denny unexpectedly joins the journey.
Coach Carter
by Jasmine JonesWhen former Richmond High School basketball legend Ken Carter agrees to take over his alma mater's floundering team, he has the players sign a contract that demands good grades, perfect class attendance, and suits on game days. With Coach Carter at the helm, the Oilers' record soon stands at 12 and 0. But when the coach learns that some members of his team are cutting class and failing academically, he locks them out of the gym, incurring the wrath of the players, the school, and the community. Coach Carter's determination to adhere to his convictions puts his philosophy and his players' trust to the ultimate test.