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3) The river
Author
Series
Brian's saga volume 2
Language
English
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Because of his success surviving alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days, fifteen-year-old Brian, profoundly changed by his time in the wild, is asked to undergo a similar experience to help scientists learn more about the psychology of survival.
Because of his success surviving alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days, fifteen-year-old Brian, profoundly changed by his time in the wild, is asked to undergo a similar experience to help scientists...
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Hi! Trixie here. Did you know that the thing I've always wanted most in the world is a pony. It's my biggest wish and my dreamiest dream. And did you ever hear the words 'Be careful what you wish for, it might come true' No, I didn't understand it either. But I do now.
8) Frindle
Author
Language
English
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Description
When he decides to turn his fifth grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control.
9) Ender's game
Author
Series
Ender Wiggin volume 1
Language
English
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Dystopian (Adult/YA)
If You Like Hunger Games, Read These!
Science Fiction - YA
Staff Recommends- Adult/YA
If You Like Hunger Games, Read These!
Science Fiction - YA
Staff Recommends- Adult/YA
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Description
Once again, the Earth is under attack. Alien 'buggers' are poised for a final assault. The survival of the human species depends on a military genius who can defeat the buggers. But who? The brilliant, ruthless, cunning Ender Wiggin, a mere child. Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battleschool. Although he proves himself to be a genius, and excels at simulated war games,...
Author
Series
Horrible Harry volume 3
Language
English
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Description
Horrible Harry of classroom 2B cuts back on his mischievous pranks after falling for Song Lee.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
On his last long walk, septuagenarian war hero, deserter, and professor Alessandro Giuliani shares his past with an illiterate young factory worker--spinning a remarkable and deeply absorbing tale of heart-stopping escapes, loves unrequited and won, madmen, dwarfs, and mafiosi. But overshadowing all is the miraculous and terrible Great War--an almost surreal parade of horrors that devastated and defined Alessandro, yet enabled him to experience fully...
Author
Series
His dark materials volume 1
Pub. Date
[1999, c1995]
Language
English
Description
Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North.
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Sequel to Tumtum and Nutmeg. Hidden in the broom cupboard of Rose Cottage is the most delightful little house. Shh, it's a secret. No one knows it's there. This is the house of Tumtum and Nutmeg. When General Marchmouse unexpectedly comes to stay with Tumtum and Nutmeg, he wreaks havoc. The General has a new pogo stick and he's having jolly good fun bouncing everywhere on it, and making mischief. Tumtum and Nutmeg have to take the General under house...
Author
Series
Hank Zipzer volume 1
Language
English
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Back to School Reads - JF
Children's Books- Disabilities and Neurodiversity
If You Like Captain Underpants, Read These!
Children's Books- Disabilities and Neurodiversity
If You Like Captain Underpants, Read These!
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Description
Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. Colton, not yet four years old, told his parents he left his body during the surgery. He talked of visiting Heaven and relayed stories told to him by people he met there whom he had never met in life, sharing events that happened even before he was born.
20) The mist
Author
Pub. Date
1985.
Language
English
Description
A tale of monsters, a psychological thriller. From the collection "Skeleton crew."
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