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Fitting In

P-ArtePúblicoPress — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:01:51 GMT

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This short story collection by popular young adult author, Anil Bernardo, takes us from the soccer field to the seashore. Her spunky Cuban-American protagonists navigate the uncertain waters of adolescence in Miami. The stories' protagonists juggle the traditional burdens of middle school and high school coupled with the stresses of living those burdens in a foreign culture.Bernardo crafts a panorama of intelligent and spirited young girls struggling to find a place for themselves. Like when Sari wants to talk about boys and school with her friends instead of babysitting for Grandma, who always asks her to translate the most embarrassing things . . . or when Clari stews in her room after she's grounded because the snippy old woman next door complained about Clari bending her stupid fence. . . or when Mari turns in a homemade diorama in a contest where her work must compete with all the store-bought iridescent paper and underwater photography that parents with money can buy . . .Bernardo shows that it's tough enough to be caught between the two worlds of childhood and womanhood, but when a Cuban girl must cross the bridge between two cultures to fit into a foreign environment, she faces a league of other headaches as well. The young girls in this collection don't let the cultural challenges define them. Instead, with a little resourcefulness and strong spirit, they manage to, in the words of one character, "break out" of themselves and the limits that culture puts on them.

Pattern Bugs

Lerner Publishing Group 0 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:01:43 GMT

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Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry—and in the world all around us. They are also found in this delightful book written by educator Trudy Harris. Children will love the humor and predictability of this story, and teachers and parents alike will appreciate the pattern hunt that will send kids back into the book looking for more patterns again and again.

Thor

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:01:42 GMT

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The story of how Thor proved himself to be the mightiest of all Asgard's warriors is retold in this Norse myth.

Monster Boy's Valentine

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:01:18 GMT

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When Bart Ully upstages Marty's Valentines Day card, the monster in Marty can't help but break a few hearts.

Critter Addition Essentials Level 3

Reagent Press — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:06:07 GMT

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108 pages. Curriculum-based and teacher-approved. This isn't your traditional addition fact book. It's fun. It's a bit irreverent. And it's designed to grow with your child's advancing skills. Inside you'll find essential addition facts presented as math equations, word problems, and visual problems. Built-in breaks, brain teasers, and challenge questions are included as well. It's all designed to make math practice easy and fun. Whether your child is starting to learn addition or is working to increase existing addition skills, this book will build on that foundation while making learning an adventure. Use this book to help your child learn essential math facts. The book focuses on addition facts for adding the numbers 7 through 9 to the numbers 1 through 12, and also helps your child develop an understanding of many other related concepts. Combine with Critter Addition Essentials Levels 1, 2 and 4 to cover all the math facts for adding the numbers 0 through 12 to whole numbers up to 12. This book is optimized for e-reader screens and is in full color where viewable and available as such. The Bugville Learning Adventures were created by best-selling author Robert Stanek. The concepts he's developed complement what children learn in school—whether they're taught at home or in a traditional classroom.

Watch Me Go!

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:05:24 GMT

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Invites readers to chant along and learn American Sign Language signs for vehicles such as cars, firetrucks, and rocketships.

That is Not My Hat!

Lerner Publishing Group 0 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:06:41 GMT

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Kate and her friends come up with a great plan to help her little brother, Sam, find his lost hat. But they end up with a lot more hats than just Sam's!

Little Wolf's Book of Badness

Lerner Publishing Group 0 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:06:00 GMT

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Little Wolf has been brushing his teeth without being growled at, he's been going to bed early, and he's been far too nice to his baby brother, Smellybreff. His parents, concerned they will never make a beast of him, send Little Wolf off to Cunning College, where his Uncle Bigbad instructs timid cubs in the rules of badness. Will Little Wolf earn his BAD badge? Or will his uncle Bigbad HUFF and PUFF and turn Little Wolf into a sausage sandwich?

What's Going On?

Lerner Publishing Group 0 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:05:50 GMT

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Someone is moving in next door. Josh sees a big truck. He sees lots of boxes. Then he sees something funny. What's going on?

Critter Addition Essentials Level 4

Reagent Press — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:05:01 GMT

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108 pages. Curriculum-based and teacher-approved. This isn't your traditional addition fact book. It's fun. It's a bit irreverent. And it's designed to grow with your child's advancing skills. Inside you'll find essential addition facts presented as math equations, word problems, and visual problems. Built-in breaks, brain teasers, and challenge questions are included as well. It's all designed to make math practice easy and fun. Whether your child is starting to learn addition or is working to increase existing addition skills, this book will build on that foundation while making learning an adventure. Use this book to help your child learn essential math facts. The book focuses on addition facts with and without regrouping, and also helps your child develop an understanding of many other related concepts. Combine with Critter Addition Essentials Levels 1, 2 and 3 to cover all the core math facts for addition. This book is optimized for e-reader screens and is in full color where viewable and available as such. The Bugville Learning Adventures were created by best-selling author Robert Stanek. The concepts he's developed complement what children learn in school—whether they're taught at home or in a traditional classroom.

Critter Subtraction Essentials Level 3

Reagent Press — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:04:59 GMT

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108 pages. Curriculum-based and teacher-approved. This isn't your traditional subtraction fact book. It's fun. It's a bit irreverent. And it's designed to grow with your child's advancing skills. Inside you'll find essential subtraction facts presented as math equations, word problems, and visual problems. Built-in breaks, brain teasers, and challenge questions are included as well. It's all designed to make math practice easy and fun. Whether your child is starting to learn subtraction or is working to increase existing subtraction skills, this book will build on that foundation while making learning an adventure. Use this book to help your child learn essential math facts. The book focuses on essential subtraction facts with and without regrouping, and also helps your child develop an understanding of many other related concepts. Combine with Critter Subtraction Essentials Levels 1 and 2 to cover all the core math facts for subtraction. This book is optimized for e-reader screens and is in full color where viewable and available as such. The Bugville Learning Adventures were created by best-selling author Robert Stanek. The concepts he's developed complement what children learn in school—whether they're taught at home or in a traditional classroom.

Really?

Lerner Publishing Group 0 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:04:41 GMT

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Sam has a new friend. Her name is Fern, and she's good at making stuff up. In fact, she's so good at it, it's hard to know when she's telling the truth!

Surprise!

Lerner Publishing Group 0 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:04:40 GMT

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Two brothers prepare a birthday surprise for their mother. But her real surprise comes when she sees the mess they have made!

Stop That Noise!

Lerner Publishing Group 0 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:04:29 GMT

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Mike drums on any surface. Sara hums all day. Tom makes all kinds of odd sounds. They drive their families crazy and disturb their classmastes. How can their teacher stop that noise?

Seven Ate Nine

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:04:20 GMT

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When Seven eats One through Nine to become the best number, only One has the quick wit to save the numbers and bring the group back together again.

My Pen Pal, Pat

Lerner Publishing Group 0 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:03:47 GMT

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Pat Scott and Pat Glenn are brand-new pen pals. They have the same first name. They both like baseball and pizza. They seem to have a lot in common—but do they really?

Baby Bear and the Big, Wide World

Top That! Digital 0 — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:25:28 GMT

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The BIG, WIDE WORLD is scary for Baby Bear, who longs to be brave and adventurous. Children will delight in joining Baby Bear as he tentatively explores the wonders of the outside world. Will Baby Bear realise that the world is not that frightening, especially when there's a friend to share it with?

Hiku

Top That! Digital 0 — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:23:44 GMT

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Children will delight in joining lovable, little penguin Hiku as he sneaks away from an important family visit! Unique illustrations capture charming memories as Hiku reminiscences on the great times he and his family have had together. Will Hiku realise that it's much more fun to be with his family than on his own? Children will love to spot Hiku with his heart-shaped waistcoat in each scene.

Thrillseekers

Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd 0 — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:23:21 GMT

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Best friends Wombat + Fox are back in a third book, and this time they have a list of WILD and DANGEROUS deeds. What can possibly go wrong? Jam-packed with action, adventure, illustrations and humour, these stories from master of comedy Terry Denton are great for beginner readers.For Wombat's birthday, Fox gives him the perfect present: a notebook in which to write lists. And the first list Wombat makes is a list of WILD + DANGEROUS DEEDS. What follows is a chaotic, madcap set of misadventures involving a scooter ride down Bandicoot's big hill, a frozen Fox on top of the high-dive tower at the swimming pool and a night spent stuck on the highest point of the roller coaster at Thrillseekers Park. With pesky guest appearances from the mischievous Five Monkeys, warm old favourites Croc and the Hippo Sisters and a brand new friend for Fox - the enigmatic Tasmanian Devil.

Mary Louise

The Floating Press 0 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:46:33 GMT

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Although Frank L. Baum is best remembered as the author of the Wizard of Oz series of books, he also penned a variety of stories geared for young readers under various pen names. Mary Louise is part of Baum's Bluebird Books series, which centers on the exploits and triumphs of intrepid teen detective Mary Louise Burrows.

Rush to the Hospital

Reagent Press — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:30:03 GMT

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Discover the magical world of Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters! Stanek, acclaimed author of the popular children's books The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches and Journey Beyond the Beyond, has selected an irresistible combination for young readers everywhere: loveable critters and heart-warming stories. In this story, Buster and his family return from vacation. Buster learns the value of doing what he is told. After all the hard work, Buster's Mom has a special surprise for him, but there's an even bigger surprise waiting for Buster at Bugville General Hospital.

Up on the Housetop

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:36:24 GMT

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Children experience the joy and magic of the season with this festive holiday book! The classic Christmas song becomes a favorite children's story!

Five Trick or Treaters

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:35:19 GMT

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Five little trick-or-treaters have so much fun sharing a friendly fright on Halloween night!

A is for Alligator

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:29:06 GMT

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From "A is for alligator" to "z is for zoo," children will have fun learning the alphabet and letter sounds in this delightfully illustrated book.

Six Little Ducks

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:26:04 GMT

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Quack! Quack! Wibble-wobble! Wibble-wobble! Follow the six little ducks as they venture out on their own without the watchful eye of their mother! The classic children's song is now a favorite story.

Down Through the Chimney

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:25:42 GMT

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The magic of Christmas comes alive as a little boy watches Santa eat the cookies left out for him, then sees Santa wink to him before climbing back up the chimney. This cute rhyme is sure to become every child's favorite!

At the Farm

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:24:07 GMT

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Children will have fun learning the names of the farm animals and identifying word patterns. They can also practice early math skills by counting the animals on each page.

Duerme, Mi Pequenito

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:23:27 GMT

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Mientras llega la noche, la mam y su beb comparten momentos preciosos, desde la hora del bao hasta la hora de dormir. Los nios estarn encontados con este cuento tierno con ilustraciones dulces. (As night falls, mother and baby share precious moments from bathtime to bedtime. Children will find sweet illustrations with this cute story.)

Bedtime Songs Sing & Learn

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:20:33 GMT

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Children will love this wonderful collection of classic bedtime songs and stories and beautiful illustrations.

Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:17:07 GMT

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Young children will be captivated by this new rendition of the classic holiday song in this delightfully illustrated story! Little mouse is so excited that Santa is coming. Find out what happens when Santa climbs down the chimney in this story that is sure to be a Christmas favorite!

Bible Stories Sing & Learn

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:08:57 GMT

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See the enthusiasm your child will have while reading about the Lord with this inspirational and beautifully illustrated book! This book will encourage your child to learn about lessons of faith in the Old and New Testaments.

The Twelve Days of Christmas - DOC

Twin Sisters Productions, LLC 0 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:03:48 GMT

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The classic Christmas song becomes a favorite children's story! Children will count down the days of Christmas with this festive, delightfully illustrated book!

Miss Minnie

DoctorZed Publishing 0 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:12:11 GMT

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This is a story of an amazing Poodle called Miss Minnie and her wild adventures. Join Miss Minnie as she makes a desperate bid to find a new home when her family moves abroad, dashing through airports, riding on trolleys, hitching with taxis, and even flying in planes.Will she find her family? What will happen next?Miss Minnie: The Frantic Poodle is the first in the Great Miss Minnie Adventure series. Watch out for Miss Minnie and the Gang, and Miss Minnie on Holiday.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Lorna Gregory was the only child born to a Sydney family in 1939. From an early age, she accompanied her father on his mobile library rounds and meetings with book wholesalers. Later years were spent on a Queensland farm where her interest in travel, drama and films eventually led her toward writing. Miss Minnie was born from numerous children's stories that originated from her assignments with the Australian College of Journalism.

The End of Dominion

L&L Dreamspell 0 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:11:27 GMT

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A Dominion in CrisisQuestion: should humans of the Seventh Domain be elevated into the realms of magic? Or must they be subjugated, and possibly even annihilated for their sins of waste, greed and perfidy? A great conference is ordered for all members of the Magical Domains to decide Man's fate.Unbelievably, the vote ends in a tie. No one guesses it will take an eon to find the missing vote and end the council's self-imposed magical dormancy.A thousand years pass before Mirina, a young Seer, has a vision of the tiny gnelf who didn't vote. She alone can find him. So begins a journey of discovery, betrayal, and ever-present danger from malevolent forces who wish to control the gnelf's vote. If she and the gnelf can reach the elusive Blue Wizard of Mazama she might be able to end the rift between the Wizards and the stalemate that keeps the magical members of the Dominion in stasis.But, is it already too late to stop the massing thunderheads of civil war?

Creepy Crawly Creatures

New Holland Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd 0 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:08:19 GMT

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Children love the outdoors and have a natural interest in nature – especially in animals and bugs. And the Bible itself is full of stories with insects and animals that can teach us something. In Creepy Crawly Creatures ants, eagles, snakes, bees, scorpions, fish, camels and others all get their moment on stage to bring home Bible truths.Colourful and humorous illustrations will delight young readers with a cheeky little mouse that appears on every page.

How Mother Nature Dealt with Earth's Creatures

Reagent Press — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:54:08 GMT

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These stories for fourth to sixth graders have an environmental theme: maintaining a balance among the creatures of the earth. There is also an anthropological theme: the personification of various species makes history and development of the inhabitants of the earth available to children in such a way that they will be entertained but will also learn details they might not encounter otherwise for many years to come in their classes in social studies. Mother Nature is the protagonist in all the stories. She appears intermittently through the ages, always with the purpose of assisting the creatures and protecting those who might be forced into extinction, except for the dinosaurs, of course, whose extinction she engineers.

Taneesha Never Disparaging

Perseus Books Group 0 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:49:55 GMT

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Fifth grade isn't exactly easy for 11-year-old Taneesha Bey-Ross. For one thing, she's getting tired of being her best friend Carli Flanagan's personal bodyguard. Carli wears a leg brace and she's white, and when Taneesha does stand up for Carli in the face of a local bully — a giant of a girl with big fists and army boots — she's told to expect revenge. Taneesha's also running a loser's race for class president, and her love-hate interest Rayshaun has learned that Taneesha is a Buddhist, so now he's taunting her, saying that she's going to hell. Her mom may have told her that Taneesha's got heaven in her heart, but it doesn't feel that way. And just in case she forgets it, there's always Evella, Taneesha's evil imaginary twin, to remind her that she's a total failure. This beautifully written novel presents vivid characters and a timely story about the big issues that every child faces.

I Believe in You

Sourcebooks — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:28:24 GMT

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Surviving the Shadows is an uplifting journey through powerful and inspiring stories–marked by perseverance and personal courage–of an array of people who have suffered directly or indirectly from PTSD. Along the way Delaney introduces readers to medical experts who have developed ground-breaking methods in dealing with the disorder. And he explains the importance and effectiveness of peer-to-peer therapy as a crucial first step in the healing process–an approach for which he has won wide-spread support through his close work with military groups, law enforcement, and emergency services.

Picking Out Puppies

ireadiwrite Publishing 0 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:07:53 GMT

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Each year Joanie Carmichael wished for a puppy when she blew out the candles on her birthday cake. This year her wish came true with not just one puppy, but two!This first book in the Joanie Adventure series takes us along with Joanie as she adopts her puppies. Joanie quickly finds out that puppies can get themselves into all sorts of messes and having them means more than just getting sloppy kisses and handing out doggie treats! Things get even more exciting for Joanie after she learns that she gets to travel the world with her family, a tutor (whatever that means!) and her brand spankin' new puppies!

Daisy's Field Trip Adventure

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:51:41 GMT

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Each day Ms. Lilly provides clues for her superstar students to decipher where they are going for a field trip.

Pay Back

Saddleback Educational Publishing 0 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:51:24 GMT

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After finding out that Torie is dating Rae's ex-boyfriend, Chance, Rae makes a plan to pay Torie back. Rae decides to date Brad, a boy that Torie really likes, just to make her jealous. Unfortunately, Rae doesn't count on how her feelings for Brad might change. By the time Rae realizes she's fallen for Brad, it might be too late.

Daisy for President

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:45:19 GMT

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When it is time for student council elections, Min, DeShaye, and Blanca decide Daisy should run, but dirty politics may ruin the election.

Ants and the Grasshopper

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:33:29 GMT

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As the ants work all summer and fall to prepare for winter, grasshopper dances and plays, only to find when winter comes, grasshopper is cold and hungry and it's the ants turn to play.

Daisy and the Spring Dance

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:23:37 GMT

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When Daisy became student council president, she asked Principal Johnson to let the fourth grade hold a spring dance and he said yes, but now she needs help planning the dance.

Daisy Has the Holiday Blues

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:52:10 GMT

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The Martinez family receives bad news and between this and losing the class-door decorating contest, Daisy has the holiday blues.

Daisy's Fall Festival

ABDO Publishing Company 0 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:21:39 GMT

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Daisy tries to convince her class that her superstar idea will be fun for everyone at the Townsend Elementary Annual Fall Festival.

Maxwell's Mountain

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:12:56 GMT

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Maxwell wants to climb to the very top of the BIG hill—make that a mountain!—in his neighborhood park. Though his parents are leery, Maxwell is determined, and his sensible planning and quick thinking come to the rescue when trouble looms. With pluck and perseverance, Maxwell and his sidekick, green army man Harry, overcome every bump and boulder on the road to the top.

The Ink Garden of Brother Theophane

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:11:27 GMT

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Brother Theophane isn't like the other monks. He can't help but stare out the window and daydream. Banished from the copying room for his playfulness and curiosity, Theophane discovers a way to make colorful inks that capture the glory of nature. Soon his simple, brown world becomes one of beauty—and books become works of art.

Truck Stuck

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:11:12 GMT

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A truck gets stuck under a bridge, creating a traffic jam. Balloons and lemonade abound as a community comes together to fix the problem. Finally, one smart kid figures out how to get the truck un-stuck.

The Garden Wall

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:09:02 GMT

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Tim is unhappy about moving to the city and leaving his friends. And, to make things more difficult, his new neighbor is a girl who is deaf. How can he be friends with her?

Cowboy Slim

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:08:19 GMT

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Slim's a poet who's pinin' for the life of a cowboy, but he cain't seem to find the git-up end of a horse or lasso dogies. According to Slim's pardners, only real cowboys ride up front, so Slim gets sent to the rear of the herd. Will Slim ever become a real cowboy?

Pippo the Fool

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:07:16 GMT

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The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence was a marvel of art, architecture, and engineering. But it lacked a finishing ornament, a crown—a dome! This book tells the story of architect Filippo Brunelleschi and the construction of his masterpiece.

The Magic Babushka

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:07:09 GMT

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Nadia longs to create beautifully decorated Easter eggs, called pysanky, but the intricate patterns are too difficult for her weak eyes.

Fluffy

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:04:42 GMT

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A scurvy pirate captain thinks he has found an easy victim when his ship overtakes Fluffy, a poor, pampered poodle sailing peacefully on his yacht. But Fluffy is no ordinary dog. He summons up his quick wit, fetching style, and high-class tastes to avoid the plank and have the pirates eating out of his paws.

The Golden Bull

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:04:21 GMT

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5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur. Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.

Watch Out for Wolfgang

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:04:15 GMT

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Paul Carrick recycles The Three Little Pigs into a humorous fractured fairy tale about being yourself.

Galileo's Leaning Tower Experiment

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:03:58 GMT

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When the scientist Galileo befriends a bright farm boy, Massimo, the two begin to investigate the science of motion.

The Story of the Samson

Charlesbridge Publishing 0 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:02:32 GMT

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Sam and his grandpa relive the Samson's adventures on the high seas. Kathleen Benner Duble uses actual events to weave a tale about the Samson and its many voyages, from witnessing the Titanic's demise to the rescue of Shakleton's men to an appearance at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. A mix of sepia tones and lush watercolors place readers on the high seas at the helm of adventure.

Smuggler's Cave

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:29:14 GMT

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Jake and his younger brother Tommy are visiting family at a beach house on the coast. Having already lost a race to his cousin Lexie, Jake can't resist a second chance at victory when she challenges him again. Only this time it's a boat race-to the legendary Smuggler's Cave and back. The ocean is deep and choppy, and the boat is harder to control than Jake thought it would be. When he and Tommy reach Smuggler's Cave, the unthinkable happens. The boat capsizes, and they are swept into the cave. Lexie comes to their rescue, but the rising tide prevents them from escaping, and the three of them soon realize they are trapped.

Ben's Robot

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:27:20 GMT

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Seven-year-old Ben loves pretending to be a robot, but his best friend Jessy is tired of being ordered to oil his knee joints and check his batteries. She says the robot game is boring and runs off to play with someone else. So Ben decides to build a real robot instead. He's built all kinds of things before: wind generators, solar-powered marble launchers, pinball machines. But none of his creations have ever really worked. Until now. When his robot begins talking, Ben is thrilled. However, nothing goes quite the way he thinks it will. Ben's robot is rather difficult to get along with. He complains a lot. He's bossy. He never wants to do anything Ben suggests. Having a real robot isn't nearly as much fun as Ben thought it would be. And to make things worse, no one — not even Jessy — will believe him.

Lady Ginny's Tea Parties

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:26:29 GMT

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When ear-scratcher (the duke) and Calls-Me-Sweetie-Pie (the Duchess) do not return in time to host their family's famous series of tea parties, Lady Ginny (the poodle) and Codger (the cat) must step in. Codger slows them down a bit, but with the help of Cook and two tiny and unusual characters, they entertain eleven gatherings of guests from mountain lions to butterflies, with just the right treats for each, elegantly prepared, and (almost) flawlessly presented. Lady Ginny's Tea Parties is Lady Ginny's scrapbook, documenting her heroic attempts: the menus, the mishaps and the haute couture.

Ni un da m

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:26:06 GMT

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Dime is fifteen and always angry. Her parents don't understand her, and her brother was paralyzed in an accident. When the fights and accusations become too much, Dime moves in with her brother. But her troubles follow her. Until she realizes that she has to start taking some responsibility, nothing will change.

Great Lakes & Rugged Ground

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:25:55 GMT

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Combining evocative haiku, informative text and luminous illustrations, Great Lakes and Rugged Ground is a celebration, for our youngest readers, of more than four hundred years of Ontario's history. Each detail-rich illustration depicts a particular moment in the province's dynamic saga from first European contact, the War of 1812, the building of the railroad and the Rideau Canal, the early development of the industries that have made the province the backbone of the national economy, through the emergence of a unique Canadian cultural identity, the hardships of two World Wars and modern industrial development. Great Lakes and Rugged Ground will give young readers a vivid sense of Ontario's rich history.

Wellington's Rainy Day

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:23:34 GMT

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It's a rainy day. Wellington is down in the dumps and can't resist the smell of his master's freshly made meatloaf. While his master snoozes, Welly devours every last bite. After he hides the empty pan, he eats the contents of the garbage can too. Honey, a sneaky kitty and Wellington's archenemy, threatens to tell on him. Welly's tummy begins to churn and out comes everything he has gobbled down. What a mess! But in this lively, rhyming picturebook, things have a way of turning out better than expected for Welly, and just this once he escapes being blamed for the missing meatloaf.

Sam's Ride

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:21:41 GMT

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Sam, a seven-year-old boy, is devastated when his mother leaves him for two weeks on his grandfather's ranch. Grandpa has a lot of rules, and Sam isn't happy about having to stay with him. But Sam's time on the ranch isn't all bad. He learns to ride a horse and also discovers some surprising things about his father, who died when Sam was a baby. When Sam is forced to overcome his fear of riding in order to help rescue Grandpa, Sam grows to appreciate both his grandpa and life on the ranch.

Clever Rachel

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:21:29 GMT

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In this retelling of a Jewish folktale, Jacob tries to stump Rachel with his best riddles but fails repeatedly. When a young woman in need of help presents Rachel and Jacob with the trickiest riddles of all, they discover the only way to solve them is to work together.

Once Upon a Time

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:20:01 GMT

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The memoir of a children’s librarian, a reader, a teacher and a critic.

Timberwolf Rivals

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:19:33 GMT

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Johnny Maverick and his friends Tom and Stu want to win the prizes donated for their hockey team's Valentine's Day dance fundraiser. Whoever wins the dance contest takes home all the prizes, one of which is a graphite hockey stick. When the boys learn that Connie, the new girl in Howling, is a great dancer, they each want her as their dance partner. But they don't think about asking her to go with them until it's too late. And as usual, things don't turn out as planned for Johnny and his friends.

De nadie m

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:18:13 GMT

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Evie was pregnant and forced to give up the baby. But she can't just leave the child with strangers, especially when she thinks the baby is being neglected. With her boyfriend waiting in the truck, Evie snatches the baby and convinces him to drive her to Montreal where she plans to start a new life with her child. But when the baby won't eat and she and Justin argue, she ends up alone in a small town. As the baby becomes sicker, Evie must decide whether to admit her mistake and turn herself in, or to keep running.

Today, Maybe

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:17:50 GMT

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Today, Maybe is a story about a little girl who is waiting for someone, a friend. She doesn't yet know who it will be. In a series of surprising and humorous encounters, several well-known characters of children's literature arrive at her door. But none of them are the one she is waiting for, and she graciously sends them all away. With her bird to keep her company and hope filling her heart, weeks and then months pass as she waits and waits. When there is a scratch at the door one night, certainty fills the little girl's heart, and she opens the door to discover true friendship is indeed worth waiting for.

Whiteout

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:15:51 GMT

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Robin can hardly wait for her cousin April and her Aunty Liz to come to the ranch for Christmas. When a devastating car accident sends Aunty Liz to the hospital for several months, Robin can't help but be overjoyed to learn that April will live with Robin and her family while her mother is recuperating. But April has changed, and Robin must deal with April's growing anger and resentment at being forced to leave her injured mother and her life in the city. Then Robin's little sister, Molly, disappears during a blizzard, and Robin and April's friendship faces the ultimate test.

Ben's Bunny Trouble

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:15:43 GMT

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Ben's Bunny Trouble is set in a near future in which the world has lost all its green space. When Ben decides that the city is not the best place for his bunnies, he embarks on an out-of-this-world journey to find them a better home. It takes a few false landings and help from a variety of aliens, but in the end, Ben finds his bunnies — which seem to have multiplied — a new place to live.

Colette and the Silver Samovar

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:13:45 GMT

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Colette Faizal isn't superstitious, so she doesn't worry when a fortune-teller advises Colette's mother to "watch for the unexpected." But when her father announces he is going back to Iran, her mother is hurt in a car accident and Colette is sent to live with the grandparents she's never even met, everything the mysterious woman predicted seems to be coming true. As Colette struggles to bring her family back together, she tries to hold on to the last thing the fortune-teller told her: "You will know how to handle what lies ahead."

Alligator, Bear, Crab

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:13:00 GMT

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Alligator, Bear, Crab is an ABC book for babies and toddlers alike that introduces the shapes and sounds of the alphabet amid a colorful collection of critters. The bright colors and playful images make for a unique board book, the perfect size for a child's small hands.

Buttercup's Lovely Day

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:09:35 GMT

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In poetry that winds and wends like a creek through a farmer's field, we journey through one lovely day in Buttercup's life. Whether she is ruminating on the mud beneath her feet or the moon and the stars in the blue-black sky, she draws us deep into her rich and wonderful world.

Fossil Hunters

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:09:18 GMT

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Shelley arrives at her aunt and uncle's cottage on Grey Rocks Lake and is excited to see her cousin Kyle. Her excitement quickly turns to disappointed when she discovers Kyle's friend Marcus is staying at the cottage too. Shelley feels left out of the boys' games. Then the fossil she found at the beach goes missing, and she thinks Marcus took it. But when Topper, Kyle's dog, loses her ball, Shelley and Marcus are given an opportunity to become friends.

Fred and Pete at the Beach

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:08:58 GMT

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Fred is a near-sighted dog who worries all the time. He worries the most about what kind of trouble Pete is going to get them into next. Unlike Fred, Pete is a happy, impulsive dog who believes something wonderful waits around every corner. Fred and Pete live with their human, Ron. When the dogs misbehave, Ron leaves them at home for the day. So the dogs decide to find their own way to the beach. Pete is sure they can get to the beach by themselves, meet up with Ron and all will be forgiven. Full of misgivings, Fred hurries after Pete, if only to try to keep him out of trouble. Follow Fred and Pete on an adventure where they hitch rides in anything with wheels, and optimism prevails.

The Ways I Will Love You

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:07:52 GMT

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The Ways I Will Love You is a tender exploration of the ordinary moments and activities that occur throughout a child's early years. The rhyming text and endearing illustrations are sure to delight babies, preschoolers and adults alike. A growing body of research has shown a child's first six years of life are the most important in terms of brain development. In The Ways I Will Love You a mother shares the many ways she will love and nurture her baby as he grows. From days spent reading, singing and giggling to times spent snuggling and playing together, The Ways I Will Love You looks at the many nurturing moments present in everyday family life.

Marqu

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:07:13 GMT

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When Colin accepts the job to clean up the graffiti in an upscale neighborhood he worries that he might be targeted by gangs. But he didn't expect to become a suspect in a series of robberies. Every time he is sent to clean up graffiti, the police are nearby investigating a crime. Colin knows he's done nothing wrong, but even he acknowledges his presence at the crime scenes looks suspicious. The only way he can clear his name is to figure what is really going on.

Adventures at Camp Lots-o-Fun

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:05:51 GMT

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Bad weather, bugs and boredom — DJ and the boys in Camp Lots-o-Fun's cabin six are starting to call it Camp Not-so-Fun. To make matters worse, one of the boys has it in for DJ. But DJ isn't about to let that bother him. His lively imagination and wit ensure there's never a dull moment. A bear in the woods, monsters in the lake and a hermit's ghost make for a week at summer camp that none of the boys in cabin six will soon forget.

Many Voices

The Floating Press 0 — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:17:13 GMT

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Prolific British children's author E. (Edith) Nesbit penned several series of beloved action-adventure and fantasy tales for the younger set. In this collection, she shifts gears and brings together a collection of poetry. The poems in Many Voices are engaging enough to maintain the interest of younger audiences, but sophisticated enough to please parents, teachers, and other adult readers.

A Reventar

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:12:45 GMT

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When Ian and his classmates watch a documentary about the health concerns of eating fast food, Ian decides to start a boycott and stop everyone he can from eating at Frankie's, a huge fast-food chain with a questionable menu. The boycott takes off and Frankie's gets concerned. The company's lawyers threaten Ian and his friends and try to force them to stop the boycott. Ian must convince others that the boycott is a good idea. Can Ian stand up for what he believes in? Can you take on a corporate behemoth and win?

Jake Reynolds

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:12:44 GMT

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Eleven-year-old Jake Reynolds wants to save seal pups from the talons of bald eagles, protect his little sister Sierra and confront the wolf he is sure stalks Hidalgo Island. But his best friend Emily calls him a chicken, comforts Sierra when she falls and doesn't believe the wolf exists. Even as Jake hears howling in the night, part of him hopes Emily is right; he may dream of being a hero, but he is terrified by the thought of running into a wolf. When Jake leads Emily into the woods in search of adventure, he finds more than he bargained for — and discovers things about himself that he never knew existed.

Timberwolf Tracks

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:10:33 GMT

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It's the most talked about trophy in Howling — The Wassabbee! And it goes to the winner of the annual fathers versus sons hockey game. This year the fathers are in trouble, so they've changed the rules. The game won't be played indoors. It's going to be held outside, at a weekend campout. In the middle of the winter! Johnny Maverick and his friends know the fathers are going to play a few tricks on them, so they decide to use all their genius to play the tricks first.

Monteur de Taureau

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:03:53 GMT

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Layne wants nothing more than to follow in his father's footsteps and to be a bull rider. His dad was one ride away from a National Championship when he got trampled to death. Layne wants to be able to give his dad that championship by winning it for him. What he doesn't want, though, is to end up like his father and die in the rodeo arena. When the chance comes, Layne realizes he must face up to his greatest fear. With the help of his friend Jana, and his bratty younger sister, Layne learns to reach deep inside and trust himself.

On the Trail of the Bushman

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:03:08 GMT

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Junior Canadian Ranger Tommy Toner has a terrible secret. During the annual JCR summer camp in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, he plays a prank which has unexpected and destructive results. Ashamed and afraid of what people will think, he keeps quiet, even though the guilt eats away at him. Tommy and his old friends Colly and Jaz team up to take part in a JCR competition at camp. They decide to search on horseback for the legendary Bushman, a Sasquatch-like creature who has been sighted near Whitehorse. But is the Bushman real or is he simply a terrifying creature of myth and legend? What Tommy and his friends discover puts all their lives in danger, and only the truth can save them.

La Revanche Parfaite

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:43:53 GMT

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Lizzie Lane is used to life at the top of the food chain. Her near-perfect life is ruined when Rachel, a girl she socially destroyed, exacts her revenge by getting Lizzie in trouble for cheating on a test. Friendless and facing detention, Lizzie obsesses over finding the perfect revenge. When Stella, Lizzie's strange new neighbor, teaches Lizzie about magick, Lizzie can't resist creating a revenge spell. But she forgets the "rule of three," that whatever spell you cast comes back on you three-fold, and her zit spell backfires with dramatic results. When she asks for help from Stella's Baba, the only advice she gets is to "write the lesson of the zit on her heart." Can Lizzie find a way to teach Rachel a lesson without causing permanent disfigurement to herself?

Special Edward

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:42:29 GMT

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Edward is a classic slacker. He's got better ways to spend his time than toiling over homework, and as long as he gets passing grades he's happy. When his fifty percent average is threatened he has to find a way to pull up his grades without applying himself. Edward discovers that special education students get more time to complete tests, and he thinks he's found the perfect scam. Little does he know that manipulating everyone around him will take more work than he ever imagined.

Somebody's Girl

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:39:39 GMT

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Martha knows she is adopted, but she's well-loved and popular, at least until her mother gets pregnant and she feels her parents' attention start to shift. Upset and confused, Martha lashes out at and loses her friends. She also makes no secret about her annoyance at being forced to do a school project about sturgeon with Chance, a difficult boy whose foster parents are family friends. To add insult to injury, Martha's birth mother announces that she is getting married and moving away. Now Martha isn't number one in anybody's life. When her mom goes into labor prematurely, Martha realizes that she needs to figure out a way to be a better friend and daughter, and a great sister.

Inferno

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:39:14 GMT

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Dante thinks high school is an earthly version of hell. She hates her new home in the suburbs, her best friend has moved away, her homeroom teacher mocks her and her mother is making her attend a social skills group for teenage girls. When a stranger shows up at school and hands Dante a flyer that reads: Woof, woof. You are not a dog. Why are you going to obedience school?, Dante thinks she's found a soul mate. Someone who understands. Someone else who wants to make real changes in the world. But there are all kinds of ways of bringing about change...and some are more dangerous than others.

La verdad

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:38:51 GMT

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When an adult neighbor is brutally murdered during a high-school house party, everyone in school seems to have an idea who did it, but no one will go to the police. Jen was there and saw the body and she has her own ideas about who is responsible. As a reporter for the school TV show, she decides to try and uncover the truth and discover if a classmate's increasingly violent behavior is to blame. When she and others begin digging too deeply, violence flares in the small community. Finally, Jen is forced to take a stand, one that may cost her more than she could imagine.

Cellular

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:38:35 GMT

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Brendan has it all-captain of the basketball team, good friends, a beautiful girlfriend and a loving family — until he is diagnosed with leukemia. Terrified and convinced that no one understands what he is going through, Brendan faces chemotherapy alone, until he meets Lark. She is also in treatment, although her condition is much worse, and yet she remains positive and hopeful. Brendan is torn between feeling sorry for himself and the love for life that Lark brings to even the simplest thing. Through Lark, he discovers the strength to go on, to fight for survival and to love.

Phantasmagoria

The Floating Press 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:33:45 GMT

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Today, Lewis Carroll is best remembered as a writer of juvenile fiction responsible for such timeless works as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. However, Carroll was also a poet who wove dark visions and supernatural themes into his substantial body of work. Much of the verse collected in Phantasmagoria and Other Poems has a supernatural or visionary theme. A must-read for fans of Victorian ghost stories.

Outback

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:32:20 GMT

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Since his girlfriend dumped him, Jayden has been avoiding school-and life in general. When his eccentric uncle Mel invites him to help with his biology research at an Australian university, he figures he has nothing to lose. Once he arrives, he discovers Mel is obsessed with finding a new species of lizard and is determined to be the first to discover it. Unfortunately, this means an expedition into the scorching desert heat of the Australian outback...with the increasingly paranoid Mel and an unfriendly biology student named Natalie. Then disaster strikes, and Jayden and Nat find themselves many miles from civilization fighting for their survival.

Go to Camp

Reagent Press — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:30:31 GMT

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Go to Camp is the 20th book in Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters—ten years in the making, first released in audio, and now available in print for the first time. Robert Stanek, the highly-acclaimed author of more than 75 books for young people and adults, including Journey Beyond the Beyond and The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches, has selected an irresistible combination for this age group—loveable critters and exciting reading adventures. In this story, Buster Bee is going to summer camp, and he's not too excited about the idea. In fact, he's downright sad about having to go to camp. Good thing there's a big surprise in store for Buster! He might just discover that he loves camp. The wonderfully-crafted story is paired with energetic illustrations and playful examples that help children discover the world around them and the joy of reading. Other Big Little Reader(tm) stories starring Buster Bee that you may enjoy include: Go to School, Have a Sleepover, Visit Garden Box Farms, Go on Vacation, Play Their First Big Game, and Rush to the Hospital.

Squeeze

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:29:36 GMT

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Byron is psyched when his older brother Jesse invites him on a weekend caving trip—even if it means spending time with Cole, Jesse's obnoxious college roommate. With Jesse's girlfriend Michelle rounding out the group, Byron is sure the excursion will be a success. Things get tense when they near the cave, only to find that the way in is blocked. Byron stumbles on the entrance to a new cave, but the thrill of his discovery is overshadowed by Cole's increasingly strange behavior. Exploring a wild cave is always dangerous, but it becomes deadly as tempers fray and the water level inside the cave starts to rise. When an underground confrontation leaves his brother seriously injured, Byron has to make some life-or-death decisions—and every second counts.

El sopl

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:24:41 GMT

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Josh had been living in a group home after being ratted out by Scott, his one-time best friend. Now he has moved in with his brother and overbearing sister-in-law and has been sent to a class designed to teach him to deal with his anger. When an old enemy continues to push his buttons and Scott appears to be up to his old tricks, Josh struggles to control his temper. Framed for a crime he didn't commit, it will take all of his new-found strength to keep his cool and his freedom.

Mirror Image

L&L Dreamspell 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:24:05 GMT

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Something dark and menacing is disturbing the tranquil community of Reflection Bay. Can best friends Aggie and Babs solve the mystery?Houses are being broken into; pets are being killed; innocent people are being hurt. The authorities are on the case, but sixteen-year-old Aggie Callaway and her best friend, Babs Butler, aren't convinced they are giving it their all. Determined to find out who is behind the nightmarish events, the girls do a little detective work—never dreaming that the very individual they are trying to find is watching their every move.Aggie and Babs unearth clue after clue, unaware that the danger is closer than they think. Then Aggie's focus changes when she meets eighteen-year-old Trey Davenport. A transplant from California, Trey has the blond good looks of a surfer and, although confined to a wheel chair, has enough charm to capture Aggie's heart. What's more, he is as eager as the girls to uncover the mystery that plagues the area.When both Aggie's parents and her pal, Babs, leave for a weekend away, Aggie faces two nights alone—and realizes for the first time that someone is stalking her. She calls on Trey for help, but with his handicap, will he be there in time?

Walking Backward

Orca Book Publishers 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:23:04 GMT

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When Josh's mother dies in a phobia-induced car crash, she leaves two questions for her grieving family: how did a snake get into her car and how do you mourn with no faith to guide you? Twelve-year-old Josh is left alone to find the answers. His father is building a time machine. His four-year-old brother's closest friend is a plastic Power Ranger. His psychiatrist offers nothing more than a blank journal and platitudes. Isolated by grief in a home where every day is pajama day, Josh makes death his research project. He tests the mourning practices of religions he doesn't believe in. He tries to mend his little brother's shattered heart. He observes, records and waits—for his life to feel normal, for his mother's death to make sense, for his father to come out of the basement. His observations, recorded in a series of journal entries, are funny, smart, insightful—and heartbreaking. His conclusions about the nature of love, loss, grief and the space-time continuum are nothing less than life-changing

The Bears' House

Belgrave House 0 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:17:02 GMT

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Everyone in Miss Thompson's fourth grade class loves The Bears' House-Fran Ellen Smith most of all. When Fran Ellen goes into The Bears' House, she can forget about how awful things are at home. At the end of the term Miss Thompson is giving the house away, but Fran Ellen knows it won't be to her. How is she going to get along without a place to hide? Juvenile Fiction by Marilyn Sachs; originally published by Doubleday