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I Survived The Attacks Of September 11th, 2001
I Survived The Attacks Of September 11th, 2001

Lauren Tarshis · Turtleback
Format: Print book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Noah has always been proud of his father, a brave New York firefighter. So Noah is thrilled when his dad plans a special outing for Noah's eleventh birthday. They are taking a day off school to spend in the city, just the two of them. The morning...
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Tru and Nelle
Tru and Nelle

Greg Neri · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 328
Format: Print book

Long before they became famous writers, Truman Capote (In Cold Blood) and Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird) were childhood friends in Monroeville, Alabama. This fictionalized account of their time together opens at the beginning of the Great Depression, when Tru is seven and Nelle...
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What Is the Statue of Liberty?
What Is the Statue of Liberty?

Joan Holub · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall...
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Sticks & Stones
Sticks & Stones

Sarah Mlynowski · Scholastic Press
Pages: 193
Format: Hardcover

Nory, Bax, and their friends are in a special class at Dunwiddle Magic School, a class for children whose magic is unpredictable--and while Nory is finding an outlet for her dritten-self (a combination of a kitten and dragon) , in the kittenball team, Bax is worried because all he can do is turn...
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Dog days
Dog days

Jeff Kinney · Amulet Books
Pages: 214
Format: eBook

In the latest diary of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, he records his attempts to spend his summer vacation sensibly indoors playing video games and watching television, despite his mother's other ideas.
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Spirit Animals: Book 2: Hunted
Spirit Animals: Book 2: Hunted

Maggie Stiefvater · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

The adventure continues in this second book in the New York Times bestselling series.In the world of Erdas, only a rare few are able to summon a spirit animal in the way Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have. The bond they share with their animals is a partnership that allows them to access...
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Story Thieves
Story Thieves

James Riley · Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious, action-packed series launches with a story-within-a-story, from the bestselling author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy. Life is boring when you live in the real world, instead of starring in your own book series. Owen knows that better than anyone, what with the real worlds...
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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

Chris Colfer · Little
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales. "The Land of Stories" tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished...
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The Imaginary
The Imaginary

A.F. Harrold · Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Rudger is Amanda Shuffleup's imaginary friend. Nobody else can see Rudger--until the evil Mr. Bunting arrives at Amanda's door. Mr. Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumor has it that he even eats them. And now he's found Rudger.Soon Rudger is alone, and running for his imaginary life....
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Dark River
Dark River

Erin Hunter · HarperCollinsPublishers
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover

The three children of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw, grandchildren of the great leader Firestar, have thrived in their apprenticeships: Lionpaw's strength and energy serve him well as a warrior in training, Hollypaw hones her understanding of the warrior code, and Jaypaw explores his mysterious...
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Disney Go Green: A Family Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle
Disney Go Green: A Family Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle

Asthildur Jonsdottir · Edda USA; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Overview Go Green is a new brand of Disney books, encouraging families to lead a sustainable lifestyle. It is however not only a line of books but an opportunity for families to spend time together. It is an all around guide for families to take steps towards transforming their lives to live...
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Showing Off
Showing Off

Sarah Mlynowski · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

The third entry in this offbeat series about a group of magical misfits. Upside-Down Magic is shaking up the school!The kids in Upside-Down Magic know their magic is a little out of control. But that doesn't make them weird - it only makes them human. When things get messy, it's up to Nory,...
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Gridiron Showdown
Gridiron Showdown

Jake Maddox · Jake Maddox
Format: Paperback

When Jasper gets in trouble at school, hes given a choice rejoin the football team or else. But after he quit abruptly at the end of the last season, Jaspers old teammates arent exactly thrilled to see him, and finding a spot on the team isnt easy. Does Jasper have what it takes to make...
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