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The sun is also a star

Nicola Yoon · Findaway World
Format: Audiobook

Natasha: a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. She's definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when her family is twelve hours away from being deported...
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Time of Trying Souls

S E Wendel · EPIC Press
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

The human colony on Terra Nova celebrates its first year. Still at odds with the native population, the colony finds itself susceptible to Charneki sabotage despite superior technology. Growing tired of the stalemate, a new strategy is pursued: A delegation will march to the native capital...
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Waterfire Saga, Book Four Sea Spell

Jennifer Donnelly · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 357
Format: Print book

At the end of "Dark Tide, " Book 3 in the Waterfire Saga, Astrid leaves her mermaid friends to confront her ancestor, Orfeo, the evil force behind the rise of the monster Abbadon. Orfeo possesses one of the six talismans that the merls need in order to keep the monster locked...
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Thrift Shopping: Discovering Bargains and Hidden Treasures

Sandy Donovan · 21st Century
Format: Print book

Looking for just the right outfit for a big party? Or maybe you want to build some funky shelves for your bedroom. Instead of heading for the mall, consider checking out a thrift store. It's a great way to grab some awesome bargains. Thrift shopping started out as a way for charitable...
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Strangers

David Robertson · HighWater Press
Pages: 233
Format: Paperback

When Cole Harper is compelled to return to Wounded Sky First Nation, he finds his community in chaos: a series of shocking murders, a mysterious illness ravaging the residents, and reemerging questions about Cole's role in the tragedy that drove him away 10 years ago. With the aid of an unhelpful...
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Untitled Marissa Meyer

MARISSA MEYER · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 556
Format: Hardcover

NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer, comes a high-stakes world of adventure, passion, danger, and betrayal.

Secret Identities.
Extraordinary Powers.
She wants vengeance. He wants justice.

The...

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Frostfire

Amanda Hocking · Griffin
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback

Hidden deep in the heart of a snow-covered wilderness lies the secret kingdom of the Kanin--a magical realm as beautiful as it is treacherous ... Bryn Aven has never fit into Kanin society. Her blond hair and blue eyes set her apart as an outsider--a half-blood unable to hold a respectable...
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Jacob & Lily

Shannon Layne · Epic Press
Pages: 206
Format: Hardcover

Lily is the most popular girl in school, and Jacob is the shy, nerdy boy she passes everyday in the hallway on her way to class. When Lily starts talking to Jacob in a chat room online, secrets come flooding out. He knows who she is, but she has no idea of his real identity. And as they...
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For Every One

Jason Reynolds · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and later as a tribute to Walter Dean Myers, this stirring and inspirational poem is New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds's rallying cry to the dreamers...
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Whiteout

Vanessa Lanang · Darby Creek TM
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

With dreams of becoming a professional snowboarder on her mind, Jessa drags her younger brother Pax up the tricky slopes of a mountain, ignoring warnings of an approaching storm. She's having a great time riding the powder -- until the storm everybody warned her about gets in the way....
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Assassin Bug vs. Ogre-Faced Spider: When Cunning Hunters Collide

Alicia Klepeis · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

What happens when a deadly assassin bug takes on a lightning-fast ogre-faced spider? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their...
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The People Behind Deadly Terrorist Attacks

Laura La Bella · Enslow Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

All the world knows what happened on September 11, 2001. And the Paris attacks of 2015 are just the latest in a string of terrorist attacks today. Bombings, hijackings, and mass shootings produce widespread fear and gain worldwide attention. Psychology students will gain insight into what...
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Love & War An Alex & Eliza Story


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What Caused World War I?

Robyn Hardyman · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

For a truly worldwide war to erupt, many conflicts and interests are at work. Thats exactly what happened in the years leading up to World War I, also called the Great War. Conflicts between empires, alliances among nations, fights over boundaries and colonies, and the 1914 assassination...
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Saturday Night Live: Shaping TV Comedy and American Culture

Arie Kaplan · 21st Century Books
Format: Book

In 1975 Saturday Night Live came out of the gate swinging, with a daring, bold, and rebellious vibe that was new to television back then. With a cast of comedic actors known as the Not Ready for Prime Time Players, television producer Lorne Michaels launched a style of live television comedy...
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