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Mediocre : The Dangerous Legacy Of White Male America
Ijeoma Oluo investigates the real costs and the subversive history of white male American identity in order to find a way it can be reimagined, one free from racism, sexism, and oppression.…
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Biography of Charles Lindbergh from his days of precarious mail runs in aviation's infancy to his design of a small transatlantic plane and the vicissitudes of its takeoff and epochal flight from New York to Paris in 1927.…
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Legendary 19th-century monster hunter Van Helsing is sent to mysterious Transylvania to battle the evil Dracula is trying to release with the unwilling help of Frankestein's monster and a wolf-man.…
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A has-been coach is given a shot at redemption when he's asked to run his local high school girls' basketball team. While he leads the girls to victories on the court, he discovers they have a lot to teach him as well.…
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After a deadly Fly Flu spreads throughout the world, survivors Nico, her dog, young artist Kit, and the mysterious Deliverer roam the earth, seeking to evade the Flies and find a place where life and love can thrive again.…
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Sixteen-year-old Alex Rufus's curse of seeing the future distracts him from being and doing his best, but when he sees his little brother Isaiah's imminent death, he races against time, death, and circumstances to save him.…
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Chinelo is all about her neighborhood Ginger East, but when her friend Kate's parent's store is vandalized and the vandal still at large, Nelo and her beloved Ginger East are shaken to their core.…
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Eighteen-year-old Fern's life spirals out of control after troubled former child star Ivy Avila arrives on Commodore Island, ultimately forcing Fern to take agency over her own existence.…
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When Carey Parker, a genderqueer teen who dreams of being a diva like their hero Mariah Carey, is cast as the female lead in the school musical, they must fight against discrimination and injustice from their closed-minded school administration.…
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"This cold, giant plant may be far away, but scientists know lots about it and are striving to discover even more. Learn all about Uranus and what makes it such a cool planet"--…
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Hothouse Earth : The Climate Crisis And The Importance Of Carbon Neutrality
"The past, present, and future of Earth is a result of climate change. Climate change affects our everyday lives, and scientists and young people are looking into what we can do to fix it."--Provided by publisher.…
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"Find out what makes Jupiter different from other planets in this scientific exploration. Readers will learn about the planet's weather, moons, space missions, and more"--…
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"Did you know Mercury doesn't have any moons? In this energetic text, readers will get a glimpse of interesting facts and scientific explanations about what makes Mercury unique"--…
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"Learn about Saturn's vast and beautiful network of rings, and see how it is similar to or different from other planets. Updated scientific discoveries accompany this lively text for beginning readers"--…
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"See how Venus compares to all the neighboring planets. Cool facts and scientific information will help young readers explore the hottest planet in our solar system"--…
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Crayola Art Of Coding : A Celebration Of Creative Mindsets
"Crayola Art of Coding explores the basics of coding, such as sequencing and debugging, using unplugged activities that empower readers to think like coders"--…
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The Boy Who Failed Show And Tell
When everything things go wrong for middle schooler Jordan, he finds ways to keep his cool through humor and banging on drums (a lot), in a hilarious, true middle grade story.…
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Classified : The Secret Career Of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer
"Mary Golda Ross designed classified projects for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation as the company's first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work"--…
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The Unofficial Guide To Minecraft Maps
"Explore the ins and outs of making and using maps in the super popular game Minecraft. Tips and tricks help game-lovers master the craft while sidebars that highlight STEM and coding round out the experience"--…
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When seventeen-year-old Tamsin, a cursed witch who must steal love from others, meets Wren, a girl hiding her own dangerous magic, they strike a love bargain with life-or-death consequences.…
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"Gorgeously evocative, Red Island House follows two decades in the life of Shay, an African-American professor whose husband Senna, a brash and wealthy Italian businessman, builds her a dream house in Madagascar."--…
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Pushing away her devoted husband, a once-successful writer moves back into her bohemian childhood home, where she struggles to come to terms with the mental illness that has overshadowed her life.…
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Serial Crimes Unit DI Anjelica Henley races to stop a copycat killer and prevent her own death before the ruthless murderer who is being imitated takes matters into his own hands.…
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After the planet is left in ruins due to global warming, Pearl navigates the complex social hierarchies that exist as a result of a new way of life.…
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When a reclusive writer living in southern England during World War II agrees to take in an evacuee from London, she finds herself opening her heart to him.…
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Sing Backwards And Weep : A Memoir
"A gritty, gripping memoir by the singer Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age, Soulsavers), chronicling his years as a singer and drug addict in Seattle in the '80s and '90s"--…
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Joining the elite Bletchley Park codebreaking team during World War II, three women from very different walks of life uncover a spy's dangerous agenda years later against the backdrop of the royal wedding of Elizabeth and Philip.…
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In 1970s northern California, fifteen-year-old RJ Armante must fight to save himself and his disabled brother from the Blackjacks gang, and free his hometown, Arcangel, from its past.…
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Determined to prevent the war her brother Alex is provoking, twelve-year-old Faryn Liu and her half-dragon friend, Ren, seek help from the New Order, warriors based in Manhattan's Chinatown, and from the Monkey King.--…
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Remember : The Science Of Memory And The Art Of Forgetting
The Harvard-trained neuroscientist presents an exploration of the intricacies of human memory that distinguishes between normal and concerning memory loss while explaining the profound roles of sleep, stress, and other contributing influences.…
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Things Worth Dying For : Thoughts On A Life Worth Living
"With a balance of wisdom, candor, and scholarly rigor the beloved Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia takes on life's central questions: why are we here, and how can we live and die meaningfully?"--…
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"The intimate, untold story of Winston Churchill's enduring yet volatile bond with his only son, Randolph"--…
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Plunder : A Memoir Of Family Property And Nazi Treasure
"From a gifted young writer, the story of his quest to reclaim his family's apartment building in Poland-and of the astonishing entanglement with Nazi treasure hunters that follows"--…
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Elizabeth & Margaret : The Intimate World Of The Windsor Sisters
A biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret examines their early idyllic youth as the closest of sisters as well as their often fraught relationship after their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne.…
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Burn : New Research Blows The Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, And Stay Healthy
"New research blows the lid off how we really burn calories, lose weight, and stay healthy"--…
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Tiger Girl And The Candy Kid : America's Original Gangster Couple
"A thrilling Jazz Age chronicle of America's first gangster couple, Margaret and Richard Whittemore"--…
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A young man murders members of his family, all who suffer from epilepsy, in order to save his only healthy brother from the burden of caring for them.…
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Wonder Woman goes to battle against two new nemeses: Max Lord and the Cheetah.…
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When Zoe and Tim learn that they are expecting a baby, Tim welcomes the prospect of fatherhood, while Zoe is determined to fulfill her wildest dreams before motherhood changes her life forever.…
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Joy Seeker : Let Go Of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live The Life You Were Made For
The author's transformational approach to life offers a path to discovering one's true self--the hero within.…
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Detective Sam Spade goes in search of a priceless statuette after the death of his partner.…
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An achingly beautiful work of historical fiction that moves between Germany on the eve of World War II and present-day Wisconsin, unspooling a thread of love, longing, and the powerful bonds of family.…
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Silent Illumination : A Chan Buddhist Path To Natural Awakening
"A meditator's guide to the Chan practice of Silent Illumination-with a new translation of Chan master Hongzhi's writings on Silent Illumination and commentary by a senior student of Master Shen Yen"--…
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King & Kayla And The Case Of The Unhappy Neighbor
"King the golden retriever struggles to communicate with his human, Kayla, as both try to clear Thor of having trashed Mr. Gary's yard." --…
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"Aru Shah and her sisters--including one who also claims to be the Sleeper's daughter--must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras"--…
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Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies.…
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The Princess In Black And The Bathtime Battle
When the goat pasture is plagued with a foul stench, the Princess in Black and her friends must take on a stinky beast.…
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Feeling pulled between two cultures after a month with family in Pakistan, Amina shares her experiences with Wisconsin classmates through a class assignment and a songwriting project with new student Nico.--…
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Chicago fifth-grader Simon, an aspiring rapper who lacks self-confidence, uses his rhymes to help bring his community together.…
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Anna, Banana, And The Magic Show Mix-up
"When Anna and her friends put on a magic show to celebrate an elderly neighbor's birthday the grand finale goes awry, but Banana steps up to save the day." --…
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Mr. Penguin And The Lost Treasure
Aspiring Professional Adventurer Mr. Penguin and his colleague, Colin the spider, try to find a treasure rumored to be buried in The Museum of Extraordinary Objects before bandits do.…
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Daunis, who is part Ojibwe, defers attending the University of Michigan to care for her mother and reluctantly becomes involved in the investigation of a series of drug-related deaths.…
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Animal babies from Alligator to Zebra play, explore, and wonder in this celebration of children in all their glorious diversity.--…
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Because she is teased at school, Daisy hangs her head a lot, which leads to a new hobby of collecting lost and broken items and to a real treasure--a new friend.…
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"A little boy takes a walk to fetch something for his breakfast before sitting down for a meal with his grandmother"--…
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In this twist on the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus," the wheels on the tuk tuk go round and round all over the city in India.…
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Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.…
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While helping her granny Collette evacuate to a makeshift shelter in Brooklyn during Superstorm Sandy, Lily uncovers secrets of her grandmother's past as a member of the French Resistance during WWII.…
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"Bestselling author, national speaker, and successful podcast host invites you to experience life through wide-open faith and a healthy dose of fun, encouraging you to celebrate and discover God's design for fun in your life"--…
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Working for a mysterious novelist known as Maud Dixon, Florence Darrow accompanies her to Morocco where her new novel is set - and where she, after a terrible accident and no sign of Maud, decides to become Maud, claiming the life she's always wanted.…
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Three generations of a boisterous Irish family are upended by a matriarch's shoplifting activities and an upbeat American home aide whose initial support catapults the family into the worst crisis they have ever faced.…
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During her career, TiKA has opened for John Legend and made appearances at South by Southwest and North by Northeast. Now the Toronto native is releasing her debut album, which includes the single Sideways.…
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Explores the increasing popularity of personal DNA analysis by companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA and the unintended consequences of sharing our data with these rapidly growing online databases.…
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The Academy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning actor and trailblazer tells her stunning story, looking back at her life and six-decade career.…
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Doomed Romance : Broken Hearts, Lost Souls, And Sexual Tumult In Nineteenth-century America
"A study of sexual politics in 19th century New England through the life of one woman"--…
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"In the tradition of The Hidden Life of Trees and H is for Hawk, a memoir-meets-homage to an oak tree that meditates on the mysteries of nature and the healing role it plays in our lives"--…
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Twelve-year-old Lydia, feeling threatened by the attention her changing body is getting from boys and men, finds a way to take control of her own skin.…
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"With the balance of Bravelands at a breaking point, the Great Herd must risk everything to unite against their common enemy: the rogue lion, Titan"--…
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Sara And The Search For Normal
Seventh-grader Sara wants to be normal but her panic attacks and other episodes cause her to isolate herself until, in group therapy, she meets talkative and outgoing Erin, her first friend.…
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Told from two viewpoints, STEM-oriented Sutton and imaginative, artistic Luis, ages nine and ten, must find some common ground when her father and his mother start dating seriously.…
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Jamie wants to quietly work on an art project near her friend, the sea, but people keep disturbing her by asking questions.…
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Maximum Ride's seventeen-year-old daughter, Hawk, is living under the radar in post-apocalyptic New York City until a destiny that is perilously close to her mother's forces her to take flight.…
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28 Days : Moments In Black History That Changed The World
"A picture book look at many of the men and women who revolutionized life for African Americans throughout history"--…
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The Palm Beach Murders : Thrillers
Three stories from the world's best-selling author include the tale of a pair of divorcees who begin a strangely intense game of make-believe and a popular advertising exec who notices the people around him are being murdered.…
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Blindfold : A Memoir Of Capture, Torture, And Enlightenment
The award-winning journalist presents a searing account of his experiences with being captured and tortured in Syria by al Qaeda for two years, detailing his related witness to Syrian village life.…
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Walk In My Combat Boots : True Stories From America's Bravest Warriors
Shares firsthand wartime accounts describing the courageous battlefield sacrifices of men and women from every branch and operational specialty of the U.S. military, from the Vietnam War through the present.…
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Self-portrait With Cephalopod : Poems
"Self-Portrait with Cephalopod was selected by Francine J. Harris as the 2019-2020 winner of the Jake Adam York Prize"--…
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Haunted by guilt for a reckless and consequential mistake in his youth, Kieran returns to his coastal hometown and his struggling fishing-industry parents, before the discovery of a body on the beach reveals long-held secrets.…
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Struggling with emotional problems and an eating disorder, Jayne, a Korean American college student living in New York City, is estranged from her accomplished older sister June, until June gets cancer.…
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Somewhere Between Bitter And Sweet
Told in two voices, Pen, whose dream of taking over her family's restaurant has been destroyed, and Xander, a new, undocumented, employee seeking his father, form a bond.…
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In the months between high school and university, eighteen-year-old Natalie must deal with her parents breaking up, her best friends getting together, and her own budding romance.…
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Big Macs & Burgundy : Wine Pairings For The Real World
"Your go-to resource for how to pair wine with anything, from veggie burgers and avocado toast to General Tso's chicken, white-cheddar popcorn, and chocolate-chip pancakes, based on the wildly popular New York magazine column." --Back cover.…
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Presents Maya Angelou's poem illustrated by paintings and drawings of jean-Michel Basquiat. Features biographies of both the author and the artist.…
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The Floating Field : How A Group Of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
"On a tiny Thai island without room for a soccer field, a group of resourceful teen boys gathers scraps and work together to build a floating field so they can play the game they love"--…
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Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.…
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Aidan's new friend Antoinette is called to the Realm, but when she arrives to rescue Robby through his Glimpse-twin, the place is in turmoil and she must decide whether to stay loyal to the one true king or join the evil side.…
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Rising eighth-graders Jocelyn and Alex, former best friends forced together on a family vacation, must cooperate to survive when they get lost in the Wisconsin Northwoods. Told in two voices.…
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How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories
Cardan Greenbriar, High King of Elfhame, visits the mortal world to face the troll woman, Aslog of the West.…
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The Mighty Heart Of Sunny St. James
After receiving a new heart, twelve-year-old Sunny St. James must deal with the reappearance of her mother after years of absence, the loss of her best friend, and her emerging feelings for another girl.…
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Momentous Events In The Life Of A Cactus
After navigating middle school, ninth-grader Aven, born without arms, struggles with the challenges of high school, which test her confidence, strength, and sense of self.…
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Twelve-year-old Lulu Rose Carter's memory improves greatly just as her beloved Gram becomes very forgetful, and Lulu begins to explore Gram's past in an effort to save her.…
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When middle school journalist Riley Dunne learns that an important and beloved club is being shut down, she uses the power of the pen to instigate much-needed social change.…
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In The Role Of Brie Hutchens...
"When strong-willed, drama-loving eighth grader Brie Hutchens tells a lie because she isn't quite ready to come out to her mother, she must navigate the consequences in her relationships with her family, friends, and faith"--…
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As the legend of the fearsome Ickabog spreads terror in the peaceful kingdom of Cornucopia, best friends Bert and Daisy set out to discover the truth and bring happiness back to the kingdom.…
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Darius The Great Deserves Better
"Darius Kellner has everything he thought he wanted--a new boyfriend, a new internship, and a spot on the soccer team--but growing up makes him question everything"--…
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Seventeen-year-old Camila Hassan, a rising soccer star in Rosario, Argentina, dreams of playing professionally, in defiance of her fathers' wishes and at the risk of her budding romance with Diego.…
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Thirteen-year-old Anya sets out to find her missing father but instead travels to Kiev, where she meets the tsar, dines with a rabbi, and rescues two brothers from a dangerous monster lurking beneath the city.…
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Sheriff Bree Taggert discovers the body of a young woman floating near the bank of the Scarlet River. A note in her abandoned car suggests suicide, but the autopsy reveals that Holly Thorpe was dead before she dropped off the bridge and hit the water.…
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