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Stolen Girl

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Nadia is haunted by World War II. Her memories of the war are messy, coming back to her in pieces and flashes she can't control. Though her adoptive mother says they are safe now, Nadia's flashbacks keep coming.Sometimes she remembers running, hunger, and isolation. But other times she remembers...
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DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Rome

Simon James - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Library Binding

In Eyewitness: Ancient Rome, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations - from its vast empire and astounding engineering feats to the menu at a Roman dinner party. Explore the inside of the Colosseum and the battles that were fought within. Images...
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History VIPs: Boudicca

Paul Harrison - Wayland
Format: Print book

Queen of the Iceni tribe, Boudicca, led a rebellion against Roman rule that is still remembered to this day. This biography tells the story of Boudicca, from her becoming the Queen of the Iceni tribe on the death of her husband, to her great battle against the Roman Army. Thousands were...
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Soar

Tracy Edward Wymer - Aladdin Books
Format: Print book

Seventh grader Eddie is determined to honor his father's legacy and win the school science fair in this fun and quirky debut novel.Eddie learned everything there is to know about birding from his dad, including the legend of the Golden Eagle, which Dad claimed he saw once down near...
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Pack of Dorks

Beth Vrabel - Sky Pony Pr
Format: Hardcover

Lucy knows that kissing Tom Lemmings behind the ball shed will make her a legend. But she doesn't count on that quick clap of lips propelling her from coolest to lamest fourth grader overnight. Suddenly Lucy finds herself trapped in Dorkdom, where a diamond ring turns your finger green,...
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Shadows of the Silver Screen

Christopher Edge - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Print book

As the age of the silent film dawns, a mysterious filmmaker approaches the Penny Dreadful with a proposal to turn Montgomery Flinch's sinister stories into motion pictures. With Monty starring in the production, filming begins but is plagued by a series of strange and frightening events....
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Mapping Human Activity

TIM COOKE - CRABTREE PUB CO
Format: Print book

This fascinating book looks at modern methods of mapping that allow us to show and evaluate human behavior and interactions, as well as the impact humans have on the environment. Examples of mapping human activity include such areas of interest as crime, accidents, busy city streets, travel,...
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Royal Crush: From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess

Meg Cabot - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Get ready for a Royal Crush in this third book in the middle-grade Princess Diaries spin-off series, written and illustrated by New York Times-bestselling author Meg Cabot.Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison is turning thirteen. Even better, she's finally starting...
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The Darkdeep

Ally Condie - Audible Studios for Bloomsbury
Format: Hardcover

New York Times best-selling authors Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs team up to coauthor this thrilling first book in a darkly suspenseful middle grade series. Everyone in Timbers knows Still Cove is off-limits, with its creepy Beast sightings and equally terrifying legends. But when a bullying...
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Happy Valentine's Day!

Elizabeth A Ritter - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

Valentines Day is a holiday that celebrates love and friendship. This book explores how one little boy prepares for and celebrates Valentines Day with his family and friends. Readers follow the relatable main character as he makes cards and cupcakes at home, and shares snacks and songs...
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