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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Description
Eleven-year-old Sophia endeavors to prevent her increasingly forgetful eighty-eight-year-old neighbor and best friend Sophie from entering assisted living, and in the process, uncovers unexpected stories of war, loss, and hope.
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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When Kaipo's essential ʻaumakua pendant disappears, Lei, Kaipo, Ilikea, and newcomer Kaukahi embark on a perilous journey to an invisible island in search of the pendant, where they face challenges from sharks to malevolent spirits determined to thwart their quest.
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Publisher
Blackstone Audio
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
This captivating sequel to The Buried and the Bound draws listeners into the twisted and irresistible world of the Fair Folk¿perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Hazel Wood.As a new coven, Aziza, Leo, and Tristan faced evil and triumphed. All that’s left is to put their lives back together, a process complicated by the fallout from painful secrets, the emotional and physical scars they now carry, and the mysteries that still haunt them.But...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
A fascinating new history of America, told through the stories of a diverse cast of ten extraordinary—and often overlooked—adventurers, from Sacagawea to Matthew Henson to Sally Ride, who pushed the boundaries of discovery and determined our national destiny.The Explorers, offers an ode to our country’s most intrepid adventurers—and reveals the history of America in the process.
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Series
Publisher
Random House UK
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
The BBC TV soundtrack of the acclaimed Jackanory multi-voice reading of The HobbitThe Hobbit As he leaves his cosy hobbit-hole and travels into the wild, Bilbo's adventures begin. On his journey, he will encounter trolls, goblins, elves and giant spiders - as well as a mysterious and magical ring and a strange, sinister creature named Gollum. Read by Bernard Cribbins, Jan Francis, Maurice Denham and David Wood, this rare audio soundtrack is sure...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Audio
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
-- Paradise of the DamnedBorn to Be Hanged, brings this story to life in lush and captivating detail. The book charts Raleigh’s obsessive search for El Dorado—as well as the many doomed expeditions that preceded and accompanied his—providing not only an invaluable history but also a gripping narrative of traveling to the ends of the earth only to realize, too late, that what lies at home is the greatest treasure of all.
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
-- Advocate for yourself! Speak up! Set boundaries Stop People Pleasing -How can I tell when my genuine kindness veers into people-pleasing? -How can I set boundaries while maintaining my empathy and generosity? -When is it appropriate to compromise on my needs, and when is it not? Combining social science, psychology, and hands-on coaching exercises, Stop People Pleasing teaches you how to connect with your own feelings, needs, and dreams;...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
-- The Joy Luck Club -- These Precious Days -- The Backyard Bird Chronicles In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an...
9) Elatsoe
Author
Publisher
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Imagine an America very similar to our own. It's got homework, best friends, and pistachio ice cream.There are some differences. This America has been shaped dramatically by the magic, monsters, knowledge, and legends of its peoples, those Indigenous and those not. Some of these forces are charmingly every day, like the ability to make an orb of light appear or travel across the world through rings of fungi. But other forces are less charming and...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
In her inimitably funny and feel-good way, social media star Kacie Rose offers a refreshingly honest take on navigating a new life abroad in You Deserve Good Gelato, covering everything from travel fails and homesickness to the joy of culture shocks and the power of doing the s*** that scares you. Because life is too short not to. Kacie decided to leave her life as a pro dancer in New York City and move to Italy in 2021 - and she never looked back....
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro. Percy Jackson fans, rejoice! Nico and Will have a book of their own! As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo has been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing...
Author
Publisher
HighBridge Audio
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
In Stories Are Weapons Now, through a weapons-transfer program long unacknowledged, psyops have found their way into the hands of culture warriors, transforming democratic debates into toxic wars over American identity. Newitz zeroes in on conflicts over race and intelligence, school board fights over LGBT students, and campaigns against feminist viewpoints, revealing how, in each case, specific groups of Americans are singled out and treated as...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
A father and son team up to compete in an epic Minecraft tournament in this official novel! It’s a dream come true. Every year, only twenty-four kids in the entire state are selected to show off their Minecraft skills in the Southwest Regional Tournament. And Jett Warner just got his invitation. Here’s the catch: Nobody knows the rules ahead of time. Will it be Survival? Creative? A speedrun? Or maybe PVP? The only thing Jett knows is that he’ll...