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Mary Blair's Unique Flair: The Girl Who Became One of the Disney Legends

Novesky, Amy · Disney Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Even as a child, Mary Blair loved color, and all she wanted to do was to make art. But becoming an artist wasn't easy. Her parents worked hard to provide her paper and paints, and Mary worked hard to enter contests and earn a spot at a school for the arts. She even had to work hard...
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The True History of Lyndie B. Hawkins

Shepherd, Gail · Kathy Dawson Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

"A storytelling wonder."--starred review, Kirkus ReviewsA one-of-a-kind voice lights up this witty, heartwarming debut set in 1985 Tennessee about the power of homespun wisdom (even when it's wrong) , the clash...
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Caught!: Nabbing History's Most Wanted

Bragg, Georgia · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A humorous look at how famous people got caught, including Joan of Arc, Blackbeard, Al Capone, and more! From the award-winning team that brought you How They Croaked and How They Choked.Outlaw, assassin, art thief, and spy, these fourteen troublemakers and crooks--including Blackbeard...
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The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise

Raeside, Adrian · Harbour
Pages: 32
Format: Book

Adrian Raeside has created a magical tale of adventure for pet lovers of all ages in The Rainbow Bridge. Using his gift for creating spunky characters, Raeside has created a valuable fable for anyone who cherishes the companionship of a family pet. Seven-year-old Rick and his beloved dog Koko...
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The Woodshed Mystery

Warner, Gertrude Chandler · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 159
Format: Paperback

A double puzzle involves an old friend of Aunt Jane's, romance, and a chase.
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Sabotage at Willow Woods

Keene, Carolyn · Aladdin
Pages: 167
Format: Hardcover

Nancy and her friends hit the campaign trail in search of a political trickster in this fifth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.Who knew a new sports field could cause so much drama? That's what Nancy, Bess, and George are investigating. Ever since...
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Mike's Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Benny and his friend Mike are in trouble when they are curious about a uranium mine.
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The Lighthouse Mystery

Warner, Gertrude Chandler · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Renting a lighthouse is unusual, but even more so is an unfriendly boy's peculiar behavior.
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The Clue at Black Creek Farm

Keene, Carolyn · Aladdin
Pages: 171
Format: Hardcover

Healthy eating becomes a hazard when a local farm is sabotaged in this ninth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries.Nancy, Bess, and George are thinking about joining Black Creek Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) . Sam and Abby Heyworth run both Black Creek's organic farm and the CSA,...
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Ultimate Spy

Melton, H. Keith · DK
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Ultimate Spy is the insider s guide to the secret world of espionage Peek inside the covert world of espionage its history high tech spy gadgets and aspects of spycraft from surveillance to assassination This updated edition includes the latest on the revelations from Wikileaks and Edward...
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