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4321) We didn't ask for this
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"Central International School's annual lock-in is legendary. Bonds are made. Contests are fought. Stories are forged that will be passed down from student to student for years to come. This year's lock-in begins normally enough. Then a group of students led by Marisa Cuevas stage an ecoprotest and chain themselves to the doors, vowing to keep everyone trapped inside until their list of demands is met. Some students rally to their cause -- but others...
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Introduces young readers to the power of civil debate through a story about some upper-elementary-aged Chilean students who are divided on the issue of whether a much-loved old monkey puzzle tree should be cut down to make room for new science classrooms and computer labs at their school. Includes monkey puzzle tree facts.
4323) Wutaryoo
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Wutaryoo enjoys hearing other animal's origin stories but wants to learn her own, so she sets out on a journey on which she meets many strange creatures and learns important truths.
4324) The Voice in My Head
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She can feel sorry for herself.
Or she can listen...to the voice in her head.
For Indigo Phillips, life has always been about basking in the shadow of her identical twin, Violet-the perfectly dressed, gentle, popular sister. The only problem the girls had in their lives was the occasional chaos that came with being part of the Phillips family brood. But when Violet becomes terminally ill and plans to die on her own terms via medically assisted...
4325) My hair is beautiful
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"A celebration of natural hair, from afros to cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful is a joyful baby board book with a powerful message of self-love. Governor General's Award-nominated author Shauntay Grant brings her unique spoken-word style to this fun read-aloud, featuring minimalist text and vibrant photos of toddlers sporting fresh dos."--
4326) Mascot
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IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
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"Six eighth graders outside Washington, DC, navigate through conflict and division focused on their school district's Native American mascot"--
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"A young biracial girl named Remy, encounters that intrusive question, "What are you?" during her first day at a new school, which sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. Feeling confused about where she belongs, Remy learns about ethnicity and what it means to be biracial by doing her favorite activity with her mother: baking. When she then returns to school, Remy shares the importance and deliciousness of celebrating different backgrounds...
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"This book reveals the salvation process that Dennis has gone through to give us hope that he'll make it—it's totally Dennis all the way through." —Phil Jackson
Whether it was helping Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls win three consecutive NBA titles in the 1990s, or showing up to a book signing in a dress and full makeup, Dennis Rodman has always distinguished himself as one of the great and most polarizing personalities in the
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Her only option: a royal marriage to the Sheikh! To become King, Sheikh Khalil must marry before his thirtieth birthday. But first a mind-blowing whirlwind night with India McCarthy that neither can resist! When India reveals she's pregnant with twins, a ring is the only way for Khalil to secure the crown and claim his heirs. India would rather accept a convenient proposal than subject her children to an absent father, even though she longs for more....
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What's on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur's house. That's why no one ever goes in there, to see what's on the other side. But one day, Arthur's dad has an idea--a magnificent idea! Build a tower to look over the...
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"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all.""--
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates...
4333) Amos the Amazing
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What happens when you take an almost-famous D&D dungeon master with a history of headlining major music festivals and breathing fire in the circus and send him to a mountain in China to sit alone with his own thoughts? A new epic solarpunk fantasy novel, somewhere between a 'Chinese Rock 'N Roll Harry Potter' and a 'Darker Alice in Wonderland.' Finding time can be difficult in today's hypermodern world. Making time, however, can be magick. In 2038,...
4335) Greece
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"Let's explore Greece! See the ducks at Zappeion Gardens, discover what the farmers are selling at Laiki (open market), and taste sweet, fluffy loukoumades. Author Agatha Rodi and illustrator Fotini Tikkou draw on their personal experiences living in Greece to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers."--
4337) Spring Frost
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If you like Anne Rice, Sarah Maas, and Neil Gaiman's fantasy books, you'll love Kailin Gow's epic fantasies like this one.Spring Frost is the highly-anticipated seventh book in the young adult epic romantic fantasy adventure, The Frost Series (TM), about beautiful but dangerous fey saved by a human girl destined to unite all the factions of a warring land and become Queen of all Feyland. As Feyland slowly recovers from the darkness that had threatened...
4338) Blood Rights
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PRAISE for the PULSE Vampire Series5 out of 5 stars "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! Anyone looking for a novel of suspense, intensity and sizzling chemistry, is sure to quickly fall in love with Pulse!" - A. Pohren, Blogcritic5 out of 5 stars"Just Gets Better and Better...Gow has done a great job taking a series with ample potential to the next level... Christy5 out of 5 stars"the characters were well fleshed out and the story was very well-written. I have...
4339) Frost Fire
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As all the creatures of Feyland are forced into a battle that will determine who rules Feyland, a bigger force emerges that threatens all. Love, loyalty, desires, duty, and friendships will be tested. Choices will be made. Some will survive, while others will die. Midnight Frost is the pivotal book in the popular Frost Series about the beautiful, but dangerous world of Feyland and its magical and powerful inhabitants.
Book 5 of the Completed Bestselling,...
4340) Forever Frost
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PRAISE FOR BITTER FROST SERIES(tm)
"Loved this book and am so excited to see what happens in the next one. I have a feeling that Mrs. Gow will be the next it author." - Amanda Drost, Broken Arrow
"This is my first novel by Kailin Gow and I promise it won't be the last! She has a wonderful way of capturing the reader from the start and easily transports them to an interesting and fascinating world of Feyland where fairies, pixies and werewolves exist...