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The Steep and Thorny Way

Cat Winters · Amulet Books
Pages: 335
Format: Print book

A thrilling reimagining of Shakespeare s "Hamlet, " "The Steep and Thorny Way "tells the story of a murder most foul and the mighty power of love and acceptance in a state gone terribly rotten. 1920s Oregon is not a welcoming place for Hanalee Denney, the daughter of a white...
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Monsterland

James Crowley · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

A boy takes off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through a mysterious land, with the help of some monster friends It's Halloween, and everyone in Charlie's small town is excited for this year's festivities. Charlie's grandfather, Old Joe, is famous for his holiday haunts, and his pumpkin...
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The Dangerous Art of Blending In

ANGELO SURMELIS · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

A raw, powerful, but ultimately uplifting debut novel perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe from debut author Angelo Surmelis. Seventeen-year-old Evan Panos doesn't know where he fits in. His strict immigrant Greek mother refuses to see him as anything...
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France

E. C. Gofen · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that by providing stimulating observations on the varied life styles of far-ranging countries.
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Girls Like Us

Gail Giles · Candlewick Press
Pages: 210
Format: Print book

A 2015 Schneider Family Book Award WinnerWith gentle humor and unflinching realism, Gail Giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world. We understand stuff. We just learn it slow. And most of what we understand is that people what...
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Archie: The Married Life Book 5

Paul Kupperberg · Archie Comics
Format: Paperback

Delve deeper into all of the emotion and drama. Last time, shots were fired and political party lines were drawn. This time, with a new threat looming in Riverdale, roles become reversed and relationships are tested! There’s plenty of action, romance and drama in this volume of Archie:...
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Employment and Workers' Rights

Jack Covarubias · Mason Crest
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Striking a balance between the right of corporations to earn a profit with the rights of the people they employ is a key struggle in any democracy. The challenges are many, from fair and equal pay to workplace safety, and from hiring discrimination to protection from unjust firing. This...
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This is the Part Where You Laugh

Peter Brown Hoffmeister · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 331
Format: Print book

"So real it hurts." - David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Kids of AppetiteFans of Andrew Smith and Matt de la Pena will be captivated by this summer-in-the-life of a teenage guy growing up in a trailer park in Eugene, Oregon. Travis plans to spend the summer as follows:...
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Flame: A Sky Chasers Novel

Amy Kathleen Ryan · St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Hardcover

In the thrilling conclusion to Amy Kathleen Ryan's Sky Chasers series, Waverly, Kieran, and Seth struggle to survive on-board the New Horizon--and take down their enemies before it's too late Waverly and the other members of the Empyrean have been scattered, and their home ship...
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Secret

Brigid Kemmerer · Kteen
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback

(Book 4 in the Elemental Series) Nowhere is safe. Not even home...Nick Merrick is stretched to the breaking point.Keep his grades sky-high or he'll never escape his hometown.Keep his brother's business going or the Merricks will be out on the street.Keep the secret...
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Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational Architects, Engineers, and Landscape Designers

Anna M. Lewis · Chicago Review Press
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover

An inspiration for young people who love to design, build, and work with their hands, Women of Steel and Stone tells the stories of 22 female architects, engineers, and landscape designers from the 1800s to today. Engaging profiles based on historical research and firsthand interviews stress...
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The Story of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Jim Whiting · Creative Education
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

"The history of the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers, surveying the franchise's biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1933 to today"--Provided by publisher.
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Click Here to Start

Denis Markell · Delacorte Press
Pages: 310
Format: Print book

Young fans of Ernie Cline's Ready Player One will love this classic video game inspired mystery filled with elements of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. What if playing video games was prepping you to solve an incredible real-world...
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I Have Lost My Way

GAYLE FORMAN · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

A powerful display of empathy and friendship from the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of If I Stay.Around the time that Freya looses her voice while recording her debut album, Harun is making plans to run away from home to find the boy that he loves, and Nathaniel is arriving in New York...
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Zimbabwe

Sean Sheehan · Cavendish Square
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Zimbabwe.
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