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Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sunglasses
by Eileen SpinelliLizzie Logan bursts into Heather's life the day Heather moves to Mole Street and then bursts right out. "Eight? Holy crab cakes! You're nothing but a baby," she screeches as she stomps away. Lizzie's back, though, before the moving truck is unloaded. "I'm giving you a chance," she announces, "to be my best friend." Heather isn't sure she wants the job. Lizzie Logan is dangerous. She bosses Heather around, scares her with tales about man-eating spider plants, and smokes (sort of). But Lizzie is also full of adventure. Who else would take Heather fishing, share her dog, and invent her own parade? Eileen Spinelli has created a charming and funny story about a relationship between two unlikely soulmates who ultimately bring out the best in each other. Lizzie and Heather deal with issues other elementary grade girls know all about. They face jealousy, wonder if they can have more than one best friend at a time, decide if they should play with popular or unpopular girls. Figure how to make up when they fight, and learn how humor helps them get along and that they don't have to have their own way every time to have fun together.
Lucky in Love (Sweet Dreams #194)
by Eileen HehlSailor, take warning ... . When Maureen Butler discovers that Conor Davis, her pesky childhood playmate, has turned into a handsome hunk, she knows her annual visit to her grandfather's seaside home will be interesting. Maureen and Conor immediately hit it off, and together they help Grandpa restore his old cabin cruiser. It seems like love, but when Maureen starts pressuring Conor to go to college after graduation, Conor rebels. He's proud of his seafaring heritage and eager to work in the local boatyard. To make things worse, Conor is stubborn too! Will Maureen learn to accept Conor as he is?
With a Vengeance
by Eileen DreyerMaggie O'Brien, a nurse and a medic on a SWAT team, has a thirst for justice, and a chip on her shoulder. She lives in the shadow of her father, a famous (or infamous) cop. Is she more like him than she wants to admit? The question hits home when Maggie feels the desire-as all police, nurses, doctors and medics sometimes do-to dispense her own brand of justice. Soon she finds evidence that someone else may be acting on the same desire. Her search for the truth is a searing tour through the shades of gray between the impulse to heal and the urge to punish. Contains some violence and rude language.
Garth Brooks: Straight from the Heart
by Edward TallmanA short biography of country music/pop singer Garth Brooks which includes some family background, the singer's school days, marriage, musical career, choice of and feelings about music and awards. It concludes shortly after the birth of his first daughter, Taylor in 1992. Contains a discography, index, all picture captions and descriptions of most pictures
Mother India's Children: Meeting Today's Generation in India
by Edward RiceYoga, books of meditation and the music of India are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, particularly among young people. To discover how young people who have lived within this other culture think, Edward Rice, the author and photographer of this book, spent time in India talking with teenagers. In these "interviews" -cool, casual raps by a gifted observer -the author asked all kinds of questions, and came up with an intense and personal portrait of a country; revealed with an immediacy and intimacy that will surprise most American readers, on either side of the generation gap. TRADITIONAL INDIA A young Muslim girl, almost too shy to speak; a Brahmin wife, married at 14; a teenage guru fast becoming an expert on the 4,000 year old prayers and chants taught by the Vedas. BIG CITY INDIA Upper class teenage rebels, office workers, students, young Sikhs and Parsis: castes and classes juggled together in crowded cities. CHANGING INDIA A Muslim girl who defies tradition by entering a beauty contest-and wins; an elephant boy from the jungles; students in villages and towns trying to find a balance between India's past and India's present. People talking, people walking, people caught by the special magic in a photograph; a time and culture at once summed up and left mysterious: Mother India's Children.
Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity
by Chris Fabry Drew BreesWhen a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team and faced with the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again, coaches around the NFL wondered, would he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving 85% of the city under water, many wondered, would the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, would the Saints ever come back? It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hope-yet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has done, and with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL's top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on. Brees' inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only come back, but come back stronger.
The Revealers
by Doug WilhelmThrowing light on a dark problem: Parkland Middle School is a place the students call Darkland, because no one in it does much to stop the daily harassment of kids by other kids. <P><P>Three bullied seventh graders use their smarts to get the better of their tormentors by starting an unofficial e-mail forum at school in which they publicize their experiences. <P>Unexpectedly, lots of other kids come forward to confess their similar troubles, and it becomes clear that the problem at their school is bigger than anyone knew. <P>The school principal wants to clamp down on the operation, which she does when the trio, in their zealousness for revenge, libel a fellow student in what turns out to have been a setup. <P>Now a new plan of attack is needed ... <P>This suspenseful story of computer-era underground rebellion offers fresh perspectives on some of the most enduring themes in fiction for young readers.
Bandoleer (Seaton Trilogy #3)
by Dorothy Potter BenedictFrom the Book: Pagan the Black was determined that his offspring would be born free. And so he was. On the side of a mountain on a bed of soft pine needles, Sunrise the mare gave birth to the colt Bandoleer. This birth also marked a turning point in the lives of Sandy and Mistie Seaton. As Bandoleer grew into a fine spirited horse, untamed by human hands, Sandy and Mistie passed from childhood into the world of adults. And when the time came for Bandoleer to trust man and acknowledge his power, so Sandy was also ready to accept the responsibilities of manhood. In the end it was an act of courage on the part of Bandoleer that forced the young man to admit his true feelings for Mistie. This fine novel by the author of Pagan the Black and Fabulous brings to a conclusion the story which she started with her two previous books. Although complete in its own right it is also the last of a trilogy. Mrs. Benedict takes the reader back to a familiar setting: the Seaton ranch in Montana. Pagan and Fabulous still play an important part in this story, and the heroic conclusion of Pagan's life as set forth in the last pages of this book will not be forgotten by any reader.
Fabulous
by Dorothy Potter Benedict"Fabulous!" she said softly and at the sound of her voice the pointed ears twitched slightly. "Fabulous," she repeated, inching forward, stretching out her hand, slowly, slowly till the tips of her fingers touched his shoulder. Under her touch she felt his flesh quiver, his whole body draw into a tight knot of fear. She drew her hand away. I won't make you be touched today. You're too new in this world for human hands. And in that instant she seemed close to the Nature that had produced this wonder.
Pagan the Black
by Dorothy Potter BenedictSandy is determined that his colt will not be shot as his mother had been. With determination, patience, and respect, Sandy trains and befriends a horse that others are convinced will be a man-killer. When a crisis arises, Sandy and Pagan have the chance to save lives and be named heroes--but only if Pagan's isn't the vicious man-killer that others claim he is.
Bluegrass Champion (Famous Horse Stories)
by Dorothy LyonsAfter their parents' deaths, two sisters are determined to fulfill their father's dream of turning their farm into a well-known name in the Saddlebred world. Gail Carter's lovely chestnut filly looks like a world beater, yet when she enters the ring never places. Judy's gelding, Harlequin Hullabaloo, is perfect in Judy's eyes, yet no judge can see past his colorful pinto markings. With their two horses, one whose chances are unpromising and the other an obvious winner, they set out to be champions. Unfortunately, the winner isn't as obvious as she seems, and an unpromising horse becomes an astounding winner when Judy Carter breaks the prejudice against pinto Saddlebreds and has a chance to win the World Five-gaited Championships with her wildly colored Hullabaloo.
Dark Sunshine
by Dorothy LyonsTwo years before, horse-loving Blythe Hyland would have been thrilled with the news that the family was moving back to an Arizona ranch, but now--what difference did it make to her? What could a thin, listless girl, crippled by polio, do on a ranch? Then the haunting vision of Blind Man's Pocket, a deep spring-fed valley tucked away in a range of mountains, tempted her to try riding a horse again. And when she had conquered her initial panic, Blythe felt that it might be hers once more. It was in Blind Man's Pocket Blythe found Dark Sunshine, a magnificent wild mare that had been trapped by a landslide. From the moment she learned it was possible to rescue the buckskin, Blythe determined that, crutches or no, she would train and ride her. It was slow, often painful work for the crippled girl, but when an endurance ride offered Blythe her only chance to win athletic honors toward a scholarship, both horse and rider were ready for the grueling test. Dorothy Lyons' earlier books have established her as a favorite writer of horse stories for older girls. In this moving story of a girl whose courage overcame the handicap of a useless leg, she has created an inspiring book that young readers will remember.
Pedigree Unknown
by Dorothy LyonsJill Howell's expert horsemanship and her good looks and vivacity have made her one of the most popular members of the Hotspur Hunt Club. Now her engagement to the most eligible bachelor in the club--handsome, aristocratic Hadley S. Winslow III--is the envy of her friends. Caught up in the fairy-tale excitement of the wedding preparations, Jill has little reason to argue with Hadley's insistence on "proper breeding" for people and animals alike until he reacts unsympathetically when her own background is painfully called into question. Impetuously she breaks the engagement. Trying to forget her unhappiness, Jill devotes her time and energy to rehabilitating a broken-down gelding she has rescued from its cruel owner, finding in the gray horse she calls Granite a striking parallel to her own situation. Just as she does not know her true parents, so is the horse's pedigree unknown. Under Jill's care and with the welcome help of her attractive new friend, Dirk Martin, Granite is soon able to hold his own against the finest thoroughbred hunters. In an absorbing, action-packed novel of a girl's love of horses and her struggle against self-doubt, Dorothy Lyons again demonstrates the skill that has made her a favorite author of horse stories. Her readers will applaud the satisfying conclusion in which Granite proves to Jill that a fancy pedigree is not essential to a true winner.
New Friends (Peanut Butter and Jelly #1)
by Dorothy HaasThey couldn't be more different. Polly's the new kid in town! Her nickname is Peanut. One thing's for sure--there's nothing shy about Peanut. With her shining brown hair and sparkling eyes she looks as lively and fun-loving as she is. Peanut has two sisters and a pet puppy. Jillian, though, is just the opposite. Jilly's a little on the quiet side. She'd much rather be drawing pictures than making noise. She even looks like an artist, with her blonde hair and pale gray eyes. Jilly's got two brothers and a pet cat. The two girls couldn't be more different. But what they don't know is that maybe they could be friends...even best friends.
Too Much Trouble
by Dorothy HaasPeople are starting to call her "Tink Becker, that redheaded troublemaker." It's not fair. Is her red hair a jinx? Is that why her great ideas always go wrong? Tink thinks so. She asks her mom, who works in the Fountain of Beauty and knows about such things, to dye her hair another color. But her mother won't listen. And so Tink goes on getting good ideas, such as opening her own beauty parlor in her mother's bedroom. Before she knows it, she's in trouble again . ...
The Trouble with Harriet (Ellie Haskell Mystery #9)
by Dorothy CannellEllie Haskell is in dire need of a vacation. Life has become increasingly hectic of late, with her busy work as an interior designer on top of taking care of the twins and baby Rose, and her husband Bentley's bustling cafe business. In fact, Ben and Ellie haven't had a holiday in years. But today their bags are packed for a long-awaited trip to France. With blissful daydreams of her romantic getaway dancing in her head, Ellie sets off to do some last-minute errands. Imagine her distress when she encounters a chain-smoking Gypsy who warns her, "Take that trip at your peril!" Trying to shake off her feelings of foreboding, Ellie returns home-but she is barely in the door when Ben stops her dead in her tracks: "Ellie. You have a surprise visitor." It is her prodigal father, Morley Simons, returning after many years. Far from greeting her with a face wreathed in smiles, Morley is sobbing into a hanky. And he soon chokingly reveals that he has more in his luggage than a spare set of underwear. Morley comes toting the ashes of his platinum blond lady love, Harriet-a femme fatale who has become a highway fatality. He's promised to return the urn containing her mortal remains to her relatives, who duly show up to receive the unwelcome news that Harriet has been temporarily misplaced. When another accident makes Morley a murder suspect, Ellie begins to question the urn's contents and must ask herself: Is he a pawn in a deadly game? Is this what the Gypsy had foreseen?Ellie can't even count on help from her usual assistants this time-it seems the whole town, Cousin Freddy and housekeeper Mrs. Malloy included, are too busy honing their acting skills for Kathleen Ambleforth's original production of Murder Most Fowl. So Ellie is on her own, and she soon discovers that love can be a very dangerous thing.
First Born
by Doris MortmanSpanning twenty tumultuous years, and moving from the glittering world of Paris high-fashion to the headquarters of luxury hotel conglomerate, from the set of a prime-time TV sizzler to a major Senate race, First Born unfolds the lives of four fascinating women whose destinies compel them toward a violent clash of ambition and love.
Zel
by Donna Jo NapoliAn innocent young girl...a noble youth obsessed with her spirited beauty... the mother who will do anything to keep them apart... XZel lives on an isolated Swiss alm with Mother, who insists they have everything, for they have each other. But Zel is growing and changing. How can this be enough for her? When Zel shows interest in the young nobleman who is so smitten with her after they meet by chance, suddenly Mother sees the future unfolding: and it holds loss-only loss. Swiftly she does the unspeakable. She locks her perfect daughter away in a tower, at the same time imprisoning herself in self- hatred and the vain hope that in time Zel will make the choice Mother wants. Meanwhile, day after day, for years, the haunted young man searches for the girl. These three people each tell their parts of this story of pain, loss, betrayal, innocence destroyed, and abuse in the name of love. Following the outlines of a familiar tale, Donna Jo Napoli probes its psychological depths, laying bare the emotions powerful enough to destroy or to redeem. This book is a page-turner, a triumph of the imagination, and a work of art that will leave readers both horrified and exhilarated.
On the Fringe
by Donald R. GalloHigh school can be a war zone of popularity and persecution, where no one really looks at the kids on the fringe. In this powerful and timely collection, some of today's most acclaimed authors bring to life eleven stories of outsiders facing the constant struggle of hate and acceptance.
Currahee!: A Screaming Eagle at Normandy
by Donald R. Burgett<p>No other book on D-Day can approach <i>Currahee!</i> Among all the accounts by officers and war correspondents it stands alone: the only account of D-Day by a private soldier who lived through the fighting. <p>Told simply but with total recall, this is the combat narrative of a 19-year-old paratrooper who took part in the momentous invasion of Normandy as a PFC in the 506th Parachute Regiment and fought almost continuously for five days and nights in the battle to secure the beachhead. <p>In <i>Currahee!</i> Burgett tells of killing and heroism, the confusion of war and the shock of death, as he presents his stunning eyewitness account of D-Day--living through an experience he could never forget.</p>
Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All (Encyclopedia Brown #12)
by Donald J. SobolWhy is every crook and bully in Idaville brought to justice? Who is the secret brains behind the town's police force? Ten-year-old Encyclopedia Brown! He's back and no "' mystery baffles him. Once again the boy detective is challenged by an array of crooked characters who attempt to puzzle him-and you-as they leave behind them clues to the solution of their crimes.
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dead Eagles
by Donald J. SobolWhy is every crook and bully in Idaville brought to justice? Who is the secret brains behind the town's police force? Ten-year-old Encyclopedia Brown! He's back and no mystery baffles him. Once again the boy detective is challenged by an array of crooked characters who attempt to puzzle him--and you--as they leave behind them clues to the solution of their crimes. Match wits with Encyclopedia. You, too, can find the clues.
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Exploding Plumbing and Other Mysteries
by Donald J. SobolNo one gets away with a crime in Idaville--not with supersleuth Encyclopedia Brown on the job. Match wits with the amazing boy detective in E. B. No. 11. See if you can solve the Case of the Counterfeit Bill... or the Skunk Ape... or the Salami Sandwich. Answers in back of book for checking.
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
by Donald J. SobolMATCH WITS WITH THE SHERLOCK HOLMES in SNEAKERS AND FIND OUT IF YOU'RE A SUPER SLEUTH TOO! THE CASE OF THE CIVIL WAR SWORD What two clues prove the sword Is a fake? THE CASE OF THE CHAMPION EGG SPINNER What's the "secret" to the champ's success? PLUS eight more baffling mysteries... all solved by the incredible Encyclopedia. Are you stumped? The answers are all here! ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN Boy Detective
The Leaving Summer
by Donal HardingMiss Dixie called me Mister. My name is actually Austin Carroll. If she was right and the earth did tremble under her bedroom slippers, it must have all started the week before my eleventh birthday. That's when Daddy brought the convicts home. When Austin discovers the convicts have run away from the fields of his family's North Carolina farm, he knows trouble lies ahead in the summer of 1958. Later, he finds one of the convicts, Bass, seriously injured, and Austin faces the decision of whether to help the man. Under the cloak of night, he and his aunt, Ada, bring Bass to a secret shelter. They soon realize that keeping the wounded man safe has placed them in danger-especially with the volatile Hitcher boys on Bass's trail. Donal Harding's suspenseful adventure story will hook readers from page one and will stay with them long after the final page is turned.