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While maneuvering his sailboat through the narrow channels between offshore islands, Tony suddenly loses his sense of direction and becomes involved in a daring hunt for a 200-year-old shipwreck. AUTHOR
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When Becky is accused of stealing a rare book from the library, she and her twin brother set out to catch the real thief and prove her innocence. Soon, the twins realize that the soultion to the mystery leads to a secret treasure! Can they figure out the puzzle before the thief does? AUTHOR
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Inspired by her own family, Polacco beautifully depicts an endearing family reunion that includes all of her aunts, uncles, cousins, and Gramma, who promises to teach the children how to catch RlightningS in a jar. Full color. AUTHOR
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In this extraordinary photographic essay, Patricia Lauber details the Mount St. Helens eruption and the years following in Volcano: Eruption and Healing of Mt. St. Helen's. Through this clear accurate account, readers of all ages will share the awe of the scientists who witnessed both the power of the volcano and the resiliency of life. AUTHOR
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This is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid. Readers cheer as a very creative grandma helps her granddaughter face and conquer her greatest fear. Her quest teaches her that it is ok to be afraid, and that love is stronger than fear. A beautiful celebration of courage and the love that inspires it, this timeless story will quickly become a favorite that begs to be devoured again and again. AUTHOR
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Retells the story of King Christian X and the Danish resistance to the Nazis during World War II. Full-color illustrations. AUTHOR
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Avi's treasured Newbery Honor Book now in expanded After Words edition! Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle is excited to return home from her school in England to her family in Rhode Island in the summer of 1832. But she finds herself the lone passenger on a long sea voyage with a cruel captain and a mutinous crew. AUTHOR
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This two-time Newbery Medalist delivers an inspiring story of a headstrong girl determined to control her own destiny after her one-room schoolhouse in a remote Colorado town shuts down. AUTHOR
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Set in 1777 Philadelphia, this story of a young girl who is drawn into the events of the Revolutionary War beyond her imagining is a suspenseful tale of devotion, sacrifice, and patriotism with the stark realities of America's birth. Illustrations. AUTHOR
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A beautiful and lushly illustrated story of family, remembrance, and resiliency told entirely in dialogue between a grandfather and he is granddaughter. Unforgettable! AUTHOR
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In July 1863 the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fought outside the sleepy Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg. In The Last Brother the story of one small boy is told amidst the dramatic events of those early days of July. Though he is only 11 years old, Gabe is a bugler in the Union Army. He takes his responsibility very seriously; after all, there are over 60 different battle calls for buglers ... AUTHOR
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In a riveting narrative set in 15th-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. This touching and suspenseful story is filled with the authentic detail and flavor of traditional Korean kite fighting. Illustrations. AUTHOR
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A 1967 Newbery Honor Book While awaiting trial for murder and withholding from the king the obligatory fifth of the gold found in Cibola, Esteban, a seventeen-year-old cartographer, recalls his adventures with a band of conquistadors. AUTHOR
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The author shares the story of the quilt that her great-great-grandmother and her immigrant neighbors created in long-ago New York, which has been passed down through four generations of the author's family. Full-color illustrations. AUTHOR
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An inspired story with memorable characters, especially one determined and influential teacher. AUTHOR
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Provides a fascinating look at historical medical research within an exciting story. AUTHOR
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Beautiful free verse tells a story, both from individual perspectives and in general, that is punctuated with moving mixed-media illustrations. An unforgettable reading experience based on the experience of the author and her family. © 2009-2024 Clerestory Learning/Make Way for Books, llc