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18,100 | 0 | "A girl with a fear of rats overcomes that aversion in this fast-paced classroom story, where the personalities of the students and a funny, alert teacher take center stage."--Kirkus Reviews"The people are lively individuals capable of holding their own against Cheeky Cheese. . . . Its sound insight into grade-school p... | [
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18,101 | 2 | It's September again.What does it mean for Richard "Beast" Best to be left back? It means being teased by his old friends while he's stuck facing the same old teacher in the same old classroom. He even has to take a special reading class with "babies" like Emily Arrow and Matthew Jackson. And just like last year, he ca... | [
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18,102 | 11 | In the sequel to Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear, Yingmei hopes to win friends by adopting a classmate's kitten, even though she must keep the pet a secret from her traditional Chinese family. Ages 9-12. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Yingmei Yang has changed her name to Mary now that she's learni... | [
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18,103 | 2 | PW admired Lowry's "warm sense of humor and vivid imagination" in this "whimsical tale told from a dog's eye view." Ages 9-12. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Whether shes writing comedy, adventure, or poignant, powerful dramafromAttaboy, Sam!andAnastasia KrupniktoNumber the StarsandThe GiverLois Lowrys a... | [
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18,104 | 1 | "Moving and heart-warming."--The Horn Book Magazine"A great animal story. . . . Don't miss it."--St. Louis Post-DispatchAvailable for the first time in a Yearling edition, the classic, inspiring story of a dog who triumphs against all odds, by the bestselling author of "The Cay. Helen adored her beautiful golden Labrad... | [
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18,105 | 13 | ★ “Priceman’ best, wildly exuberant style . . . Gorgeously colored paintings celebrate the daring, glamour, and breathless excitement of the circus.” — Booklist, Starred"Hilarious....Priceman has captured the thrill and excitement of the big top." — School Library Journal&q... | [
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18,106 | 1 | "While Molk's storytelling is entertaining, her watercolors steal the show." -- Kirkus Reviews"Molk's illustrations are as winning and uncomplicated as the story: cottony rabbits gleefully leap across the pages beneath a deep blue sky." -- Bookliststible bunnies, a mother-son bond, and a sweet can-do story make this pi... | [
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18,107 | 11 | is disappointed that the part she gets in the school play is that of Black History narrator--but two storytellers visit her school and change how she views her heritage.Acclaimed author Eleanora E. Tate feels strongly about creativity. "A nation survives by the creativity of its people who perpetuate the arts. When the... | [
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18,108 | 0 | In a starred review of this sequel to Journey to Nowhere, PW said the author's "attention to the unromantic details of pioneer life, combined with evocative description and involving dialogue, gives her work uncommon dimension." Ages 10-up. (June) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc."Even better than its pred... | [
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18,109 | 2 | Max thinks that he would like to be class president. So does Kelly. But there can only be one president! Who will the class elect? Full of laughs and suspense, Max for President is a lively story of good sportsmanship--and a great way for kids to learn a little about elections, too!Jarrett J. Krosoczka is also the auth... | [
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18,110 | 21 | In a starred review, PW called this a "hyperbolic portrait of an uncommonly spirited soccer mom. This soccer sortie scores high in hilarity." Ages 5-8. (June) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.This soccer sortie scores high in hilarity.Publishers Weekly, Starred; Title: Soccer Mom from Outer Space | [
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18,111 | 11 | "Evanss campy humor will have readers groaning with glee. . . . Brief chapters loaded with wry humor keep readers interest high and are a great draw for reluctant ones."Kirkus Reviews"Evans lighthearted story is just the sort of realistic fantasy that will appeal to beginning readers. . . . A funny book."Booklist; Titl... | [
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18,112 | 2 | This latest lighthearted episode takes the friends-and-enemies fun beyond formula with characters that win and lose and get on with it.BooklistHigh jinks and pranks abound, making the story enjoyable for fans of the earlier books and new readers.School Library JournalThe race is on! The Hatford boys and the Malloy girl... | [
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18,113 | 2 | erse thats a deliberate homage to Dr. Seuss, poet and picture book author Mary Ann Hoberman takes on quarreling and its consequences, and shows how turning fighters into friends leads to greater peace. It all starts with a fighting brother and sister, who make up with the help of another sibling. When the family begins... | [
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18,114 | 0 | <i>"My name is Will Spencer. I come from a little town called Atwater, Ohio, and I bought this wagon to haul goods. But lately, Ive been hauling more people than goods."</i><br><br>Will Spencers family has always helped runaway slaves passing through their town as they travel the Underground Rai... | [
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18,115 | 0 | “Big themes are hauntingly conveyed through gripping personal story and eerie symbolism.”–Kirkus Reviews, Starred“Beautifully integrated supporting characters reinforce Lawrence’s theme of the horror of war.”–The Horn Book MagazineTen-year-old Johnny eagerly plays at war with t... | [
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18,116 | 2 | Away from her native California, 12-year-old Kate Sommers comes up against some unnerving twists of fate. "The author plants enough surprises to keep readers alert and satisfied," said PW. Ages 9-12. (Sept.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc."The author plants enough surprises to keep readers alert and... | [
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18,117 | 0 | "A beautiful book that readers will turn to again and again." Booklist, Starred"Rohmanns bright-eyed cats are as mesmerizing as a vivid dream." Publishers Weekly"Rohmanns magnificent oil paintings masterfully mix reality and fantasy." Los Angeles Timesator of the Caldecott Honor winner Time Flies, heres a little boys j... | [
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18,118 | 2 | "Told in their alternating viewpoints, the story moves quickly, continuing the mischief and humor of the previous novels . . . fans of the series will enjoy references to the characters' past pranks and will delight in the promise of future additions to the ongoing battle between these rivals". -- School Library Journa... | [
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18,119 | 0 | Thirty hair-raising stories from around the world fill this spooky collection with delicious shivers and spine-tingling chills. Sit down and meet "The Vampire Cat," "The Draug" and "The Rolling Head"; or take a stroll with "The Thing in the Woods." You'll find favorites such as "The Golden Arm" and startling new storie... | [
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18,120 | 11 | The Dominican legend of the ciguapas, creatures who lived in underwater caves and whose feet were on backward so that humans couldn't follow their footprints, is reinvented by renowned author Julia Alvarez. Although the ciguapas fear humans, Guapa, a bold and brave ciguapa, can't help but be curious--especially about a... | [
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18,121 | 2 | The rhythmic repetitive text and the vibrant pictures against colorful pages make this story a perfect read-aloud.School Library Journal, StarredOne August night, cake-bake hot, Carmela can't get to sleep. So she and Daddy get into their car for a little drive. Vroomaloom zoom vrroom vrroom! They take a fantasy ride pa... | [
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18,122 | 5 | "This retelling of a Japanese fairy tale [in which a girl who is born from the middle of a watermelon has no belly button] is full of sweetness and stars an engaging pint-size heroine," said PW. "Irresistible watercolors effectively combine traditional elements of Japanese paintings with modern girl-power." Ages 5-8. C... | [
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18,123 | 2 | Grade 1-3?Ms. Rooney and her Polk Street crowd are visiting New York City, and Emily Arrow faces a dilemma. She has been dubbed the "New York City Expert" and all she knows about it is that her Aunt Caroline lives in the Bronx. Worse than that, she has let her class down by not watering the "This Is Life" plants and al... | [
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18,124 | 2 | Sam (Anastasia's little brother) is forbidden to wear his plastic fangs in the house and attempts to run away to Alaska, where the walruses will surely accept his oral protrusions. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-5?Anastasia's younger brother Sam's side of the story is continued in this... | [
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18,125 | 11 | Text: Spanish (translation) Original Language: EnglishJulia Alvarez es la autora galardonada de De cómo las muchachas García perdieron el acento yEn el tiempo de las mariposas. Sus muy elogiados libros para lectores jóvenes incluyen Las huellas secretas, Un regalo de gracias, la... | [
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18,126 | 0 | Thoroughly engaging . . . chipper dialogue, generous helpings of humor and a lickety-split plot add up to an amusing chapter book.Publishers WeeklyAmusing . . . a fine choice for early chapter-book readers.School Library JournalBeing a duck isnt all its quacked up to be. But dont try telling that to Frankhes a chicken ... | [
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18,127 | 2 | Tradition and family loyalty come into question in this book by the recently named Newbery Medalist, set in Seoul, Korea, in 1473. Two brothers anticipate the annual New Year's Kite competition, wondering how to balance convention and love for one's talent. Ages 9-12. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.In... | [
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18,128 | 0 | “The action on the seas is as constant as the waves.”–KLIATT, Starred"There's pirates in the West Indies. Cannibals. They cook you alive," says Mr. Spencer to his son. These words will come to haunt 17-year-old John as he embarks on his first voyage to foreign lands. Carrying cargo destined for Jamaic... | [
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18,129 | 2 | Praise for the Sammy Keyes series:Van Draanen offers such an explosive combination of high-stakes sleuthing, hilarity, and breathlessly paced action that its impossible to turn the pages fast enough. Kirkus ReviewsTheres no stopping Sammy.Publishers WeeklyAn intelligent, gutsy, flawed, and utterly likable heroine.Bookl... | [
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18,130 | 2 | Grade 5-7-At the end of Holes (Farrar, 1998), Camp Green Lake seemed destined to become a Girl Scout camp. However, as Stanley explains, the award-winning book caught the attention of get-tough politicians who liked the notion of hard work and discipline. So, they reopened the infamous juvenile-detention center, rehire... | [
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18,131 | 11 | In this bilingual folktale from Mexico, a lizard searches for the missing sun. Ages 5-8. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Alma Flor Adawas born in Camaguey, Cuba. She has studied and taught in Spain, Peru, and the United States. Her children's books have been published in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru,... | [
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18,132 | 2 | "Accessible to second-and-third-grade readers, this short chapter book will also make a delightful holiday read-aloud."--School Library Journal.Emily is stuck with crybaby Jill Simon as her "secret Pal" to be kind to for the whole month of December."Accessible to second-and-third-grade readers, this short chapter book ... | [
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18,133 | 2 | Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delightin... | [
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18,134 | 0 | In this powerful conclusion to the pioneer trilogy that comprises Journey to Nowhere and Frozen Summer, 13-year-old Mem searches for a new home for herself and her younger siblings. r-old Remembrance Mem Nye has had much more than her share of responsibility since her mother died. Its too hard caring for her younger br... | [
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18,135 | 2 | Unusual, deeply felt. . . . Baskins first-person narrative is smoothly engaging overall, and the dialogue rings true. -- Kirkus ReviewsTwelve-year-old Gabby Weiss is in the market for a stepmother. If only her father would cooperate, Gabby would have someone to tell her what is and isn?t happening to her body. For awhi... | [
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18,136 | 2 | Three boys create mayhem while scrambling for their science fair project. "Auch fuels her novel with funny, flippant dialogue and clever one-liners," said PW. Ages 7-10. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc."Auch fuels her novel with funny, flippant dialogue and clever one-liners. . . . Auch's fans can ... | [
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18,137 | 2 | PW called this tale of a 10-year-old who flees three bullying classmates and gets hit by a bus "tightly written. The author proves that bad girls can make for a good story." Ages 8-12. (Apr.) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Wilson proves that bad girls can make for a good story.Publishers Weekly; Title: B... | [
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18,138 | 1 | DEEP IN THE Minnesota forest, where only the strong survive, four regular-sized pups--Leader, Sniffer, Runner, and Thinker--are pushed into the world. Then one last, very small pup is born into the wolf pack. He is called Runt. From the very start, Runt struggles in the harsh wild world of the wolves. He tries learning... | [
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18,139 | 0 | "The strength of the novel, like the physical power of the Alamo, lies in its setting and sense of history." The Horn Book Magazine"Evokes the life of the early 'Texian' quite well, and Love deftly weaves real people from history into the story....The pacing is fast, and the historical details captivating." Kirkus Revi... | [
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18,140 | 0 | Fourteen-year-old Francis is heading west in a wagon train on the Oregon Trail when he's kidnapped by Pawnees. His adventures during the two-year search for his family teach him how to live by the harsh code of the wilderness, and give readers an exciting panoramic vision of the West at a time of settlement and of war ... | [
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18,141 | 2 | Praise for Olivia Sharp:“Olivia is a refreshingly intelligent female protagonist.”—Booklist“Fast-moving, lighthearted, genuinely funny, and easily read, this should be a winner.”—Kirkus Reviews"I, Nate the Great, have something to say. My cousin Olivia Sharp is almost (but not quite)... | [
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18,142 | 2 | How long is a second? Can you count a minute? What is a decade? How many years are in a century?Me Counting Time can show you! From a second to a minute to an hour to a day and all the way to a millennium this playful introduction to time helps children understand the many measurements of time and how theyre used in ev... | [
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18,143 | 0 | "Fire-breathing monsters, headless corpses, gigantic snakes, a mysterious woman, and islands full of cannibals make this high-spirited, old-fashioned adventure tale, complete with cliffhanger chapter endings, a treat."Kirkus Reviews"Offers a Robert Louis Stevenson brand of excitement that will draw fans of exotic adven... | [
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18,144 | 2 | An albino boy runs off to find comfort among the members of a circus troupe in post-WWII America. In a starred review, PW wrote, "This poignant adventure invites readers to look beyond others' outer appearances and into their souls." Ages 12-up. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.This touching novel, [set... | [
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18,145 | 2 | Lots of plain old the-boys-versus-the-girls fun.The Bulletin, RecommendedThe pace of the story suits the audience and the genre, and the language is well balanced throughout . . . a welcome addition to any collection looking for more funny, easy chapter books.School Library JournalBelieve it or not-and you better belie... | [
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18,146 | 0 | It is 1881, and twelve-year-old Rodzina Clara Jadwiga Anastazya Brodski finds herself on an orphan train bound from Chicago to the west where, she is sure, she will be sold into slavery. . . . Rodzinas musings and observations provide poignancy, humor, and a keen sense of the human and topographical landscape.School Li... | [
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18,147 | 2 | Praise for Olivia Sharp:“Olivia is a refreshingly intelligent female protagonist.”—Booklist“Fast-moving, lighthearted, genuinely funny, and easily read, this should be a winner.”—Kirkus Reviews"I, Nate the Great, have something to say. My cousin Olivia Sharp is almost (but not quite)... | [
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18,148 | 0 | s to the doctor for a flu shot and accidentally gets shot with a dose of helium. Now all he can do is float around. That's one way to avoid Duke, the school bully. But how long can Jonathan stay up, up, and away?; Title: The Boy with the Helium Head (First Choice Chapter Book) | [
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18,149 | 2 | "A warm, loving story about family and small-town life in another era, with appeal for the same readers who loved Ruthie's Gift."--Kirkus Reviews"Offering period details in an easy-to-read narrative, this book is a perfect recommendation for fans of the American Girl series."--Publishers Weekly"Set during World War I, ... | [
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18,150 | 11 | Once, an Ojibwa man whose wife had died raised three daughters alone. The two older girls were lazy and bad-tempered, and made their youngest sister do all the work. When the flames from the cooking fire singed her hair or burned her skin, they laughed and called her Sootface.While she worked, Sootface dreamed that one... | [
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18,151 | 2 | "Into her breezy prose and snappy dialogue, Namioka manages to insert thoughtful issues of acculturation and ethnic heritage . . . her deft use of humor serves as a wedge to open the door to cross-cultural difference."--The New York Times Book ReviewThe delightful companion to the popular Yang the Youngest and His Terr... | [
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18,152 | 2 | Judy Blumes 27 books have won many awards. Judy Blume has received the National Book Foundations Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. She divides her time between Key West, New York City, and Marthas Vineyard.James Stevenson has written and illustrated more than 100 books for children. In 40 years ... | [
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18,153 | 2 | Four funny and fabulous stories told by each member of the unforgettable Quigley family. Meet Dad, Mum, Will, and Lucy, whose hilarious exploits have created a modern classic for bedtime reading, a treat to be enjoyed by both old and young.From the Hardcover edition.Simon Mason has written three adult novels. This is h... | [
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18,154 | 2 | This book will ring true to many young readers and expose others to the challenges faced by children today. An excellent choice, particularly for reluctant readers.School Library Journaleen several busy months since Junebug and his family moved away from their old housing project. Now Junebug is ecstatic about seeing h... | [
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18,155 | 2 | "Compelling characters and their passionate differences...drive the plot...unforgettable family and friendship story...a great cross-curriculum title." BOOKLIST, starred"This skillfully written tale will have wide appeal." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred"Julia is a vivacious character...provide[s] interesting glimpses ... | [
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18,156 | 0 | Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delightin... | [
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18,157 | 2 | Praise for the Sammy Keyes series: “Van Draanen offers such an explosive combination of high-stakes sleuthing, hilarity, and breathlessly paced action that it’s impossible to turn the pages fast enough.” —Kirkus Reviews “There’s no stopping Sammy.”—Publishers We... | [
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18,158 | 0 | [A] splendid choice for oral telling around a campfire, on a trip, in school, or at a sleepover.BooklistYoung readers will gobble up these thirty thrilling snacks and beg for more.School Library JournalThirty spine-chilling stories from around the world provide plenty of shivers in this spooky collection. Curl up with ... | [
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18,159 | 2 | Lyn Gardner is a theater critic for The Guardian and goes to the theater five or six nights a week, which should leave no time for writing books at all. Prior to joining The Guardian, she was a tea lady, a waitress, sold (or failed to sell) advertising space for a magazine called Sludge, wrote for The Independent, and ... | [
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18,160 | 0 | Praise for Gifts from the Sea:This is a compelling novel, with small suspenseful moments to draw readers in, and a brave and thoughtful heroine.School Library JournalThis tale with a strong girl protagonist and a happy ending will appeal to historical-fiction fans.BooklistQuila MacFarlane is devastated by the death of ... | [
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18,161 | 18 | Reviewed in Bookselling Kids' Pick of the Lists Part Two for October 2000."The facts in this picture-book biography speak as eloquently as its illustrations, which have an authority and passion recalling Jacob Lawrence's Harriet and the Promised Land."—The Horn Book, Starred Review"The look and fee... | [
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18,162 | 1 | A winning, funny animal story; the broad appeal of its subject combined with its demanding style makes it especially appropriate for reading out loud.Kirkus Reviews, StarredHoudinis adventures are amusing, and his vanity and puzzlement over the curious ways of humans endow him with a memorable and quirky personality.Th... | [
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18,163 | 1 | “Lightly comic and cinematically adventurous, the plot zips along nicely.” —Kirkus Reviews“This first entry in the series crackles with Doder’s crisp prose and absurdist sensibility.”—Time Out New York KidsWhen he isn't traveling the world, writing about Grk, Joshua Doder is a ... | [
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18,164 | 0 | Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delightin... | [
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18,165 | 2 | A good choice for readers who like stories that deal with friendship and family concerns, as well as those looking for something funny to read.BooklistKelly gives a more nuanced and realistic picture of bullies than one normally sees in fiction for this audience.School Library JournalKaty Kelly lives with her husband a... | [
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18,166 | 0 | Praise for the Nate the Great Series   ★ “Kids will like Nate the Great.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review   “A consistently entertaining series.” —Booklist   “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-tur... | [
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18,167 | 2 | "Relaxed black-and-white illustrations capture the diverse classroom. . . . Best of all is the story, which builds to a tense, beautiful climax as the identity of the room mother is revealed."--BooklistLois Lowry is also known for her Anastasia books. She and illustrator Middy Thomas also collaborated on Gooney Bird Gr... | [
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18,168 | 2 | Lois Lowry is also known for her Anastasia books. She and illustrator Middy Thomas collaborated on the earlier Gooney Bird Greene books. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.; Title: Gooney the Fabulous (Gooney Bird) | [
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18,169 | 2 | Grade 4-6 One of the more believable, and yet exciting, juvenile mysteries available. Liza, Bill, and Jed, characters from five previous mysteries by Parish, notice flickering lights on uninhabited Cougar Island, which, according to legend, is haunted. Following other mysterious incidents, the three siblings set forth ... | [
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18,170 | 2 | In this Newbery Honor--winning story from 1984, a new family builds a relationship as a stepfather and stepson celebrate their differences and take heart in their similarities.Mavis Jukes is the award-winning author of several books for children and teenagers, including the Newbery Honor Book Like Jake and Me . Her oth... | [
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18,171 | 1 | Grade 25A brief prologue introduces Nim, a self-reliant girl, and her father, Jack, who live on an otherwise uninhabited island. They are joined by Alexandra Rover, a shy adventure writer who travels there to answer Nim's emailed call for help and decides to stay. As this sequel to Nim's Island (Knopf, 2001) opens, Ale... | [] | Train |
18,172 | 16 | The energetic narrator of "Me Counting Time and "Me on the Map is back, this time introducing young readers to the units of measure. What's the difference between a cup and an ounce? What gets measured in bushels and when do you use a scale? Easy-to-understand text and playful corresponding illustrations teach children... | [
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18,173 | 0 | Praise for the Liza, Bill, & Jed Mystery series:“Liza, Bill, and Jed are sleuths again. . . . Believable characters, surroundings, and situations and an action-packed plot which thickens steadily and surely to a logical solution make a book sure to win Miss Parish even more young fans.”—School Lib... | [
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18,174 | 17 | Grade 3-6 White retells the adventures, hardships, and contributions of Father Junipero Serra. While there is nothing exciting about the format, illustrations, content, or style of this book, it would be useful as an introduction or supple ment to the study of Father Serra and the California missions. As a read- aloud,... | [
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18,175 | 2 | Phyllis Reynolds Naylor grew up in Anderson, Indiana, and Joliet, Illinois. She loved to make up stories and write little books when she was growing up, and sold her first story when she was 16 for $4.67.Naylor worked as a teacher and an editor before she began to write full-time in 1960. She sold her first book for ch... | [
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18,176 | 2 | "The purpose is worthy, and the most perceptive aspect of the book is the interpretation of the reaction of the black family."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.When Grove Street gets its first black family, Winnie is a welcoming party of one."The purpose is worthy, and the most perceptive aspect of the book... | [
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18,177 | 7 | Paul Stewart is the author of a number of previous titles for children.Chris Riddell is an accomplished graphic artist who has illustrated many acclaimed books for children.; Title: Edge Chronicles: The Last of the Sky Pirates (The Edge Chronicles) | [
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18,178 | 12 | This will be of tremendous value to adults who teach writing to children, but it will also appeal to Nixons legion of fans. . . . A delightful look back at a time and a life.BooklistClear and concise advice to writers.School Library JournalMany of Joan Lowery Nixon?s readers have written to her to ask how they, too, ca... | [] | Train |
18,179 | 2 | There is nothing Tee enjoys more than sitting out on the porch with her great-greatmother, listening to the fascinating stories about the lucky stone.Shiny and black as night, it brought good fortune to each of its owners for over one hundred years. First it helped Mandy, a runaway slave, win her freedom. Then it saved... | [
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18,180 | 2 | Phyllis Reynolds Naylor grew up in Anderson, Indiana, and Joliet, Illinois. She loved to make up stories and write little books when she was growing up, and sold her first story when she was 16 for $4.67. Naylor worked as a teacher and an editor before she began to write full-time in 1960. She sold her first book ... | [
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18,181 | 2 | Emily Arrow may be a poor reader, but she's terrific in math and is also the fastest runner in her class. In October school gets even better when a newcomer from Florida, Dawn Tiffanie Bosco, joins the class and sits next to her.When Emily sees that Dawn's a better reader and a faster runner, she tries to accept it wit... | [
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18,182 | 0 | To the guys on the block, J.T. is the kid who stole the radio out of the red convertible before they could get to it. His neighbor, Mrs. Morris, declares him a first-class nuisance. His mother is bewildered -- "He's just gone bad, that's all.... Stealin' and lyin' and I don't know what all." But all the sensitivity, re... | [
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18,183 | 0 | Praise for the Nate the Great Series   ★ “Kids will like Nate the Great.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review   “A consistently entertaining series.” —Booklist   “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-tur... | [
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18,184 | 0 | Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delightin... | [
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18,185 | 2 | Junior's flight from the barn on his handmade wings lands him in the hospital; his siblings Maggie and Vern are trying to get their Grandpa out of jail; and Grandpa's dog Mud is defying all obstacles to get to his loved one, in a book that PW said "races without pause between hilarious, suspenseful and touching crises.... | [
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18,186 | 2 | Camerons crisply direct advice, all of which is right on, ranges from practical items . . . to profound character-building insightsand the learning goes on in an authors note citing Internet resources about space exploration.Kirkus ReviewsKids will be thrilled by the possibility of running into an astronaut in the chec... | [
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18,187 | 2 | Praise for Olivia Sharp:Olivia is a refreshingly intelligent female protagonist.BooklistFast-moving, lighthearted, genuinely funny, and easily read, this should be a winner.Kirkus Reviews"I, Nate the Great, have something to say. My cousin Olivia Sharp is almost (but not quite) the world's best detective. I solve myste... | [
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18,188 | 2 | Dexter fears he's an oddball because he carries a "dweebacious" briefcase and eats only black jelly beans. "Most of the entertainment stems from Dexter's ability to laugh at himself," wrote PW. Ages 9-12.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc."The large type, short chapters and first person narrative make thi... | [
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18,189 | 2 | Grade 2-4 Richard (the beast) Best and the kids of the Polk Street School are back. Richard's crisis this time is that he is terrified of climbing the knotted rope that hangs from the gym ceiling. Richard overcomes his fear of the dreaded rope with the help of one of the school's most feared substitute teachers. Giff w... | [
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18,190 | 2 | Noel Streatfeild wrote thirty-eight books for children, many of them inspired by her devotion to the performing arts. Her characters often consider careers on the stage, the screen, and even the ice-skating rink! She died in 1986 at the age of ninety.Even when the last of the medicine bottles were cleared away and she ... | [
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18,191 | 0 | Young Daniel Arabus and his mother are slaves in the house of Captain Ivers of Stratford, Connecticut. By law they should be free, since Daniel's father fought in the Revolutionary army and earned enough in soldiers' notes to buy his family's freedom.But now Daniel's father is dead, and Mrs. Ivers has taken the notes f... | [
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18,192 | 0 | "That turn-of-the-century con man  extraordinaire, The Great Brain, returns...for summer  vacation. He tops his own record for  double-dealing."--Horn Book."That turn-of-the-century con man extraordinaire, The Great Brain, returns...for summer vacation. He tops his own record for... | [
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18,193 | 2 | Being the new kid in town isn't easy for Elizabeth until she meets Jennifer--an honest-to-goodness witch!From the moment Jennifer starts sharing her powers with Elizabeth, their secret friendship is sealed. Each Saturday they meet in the park to cast spells and work on their witchcraft.Then just when they think they've... | [
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18,194 | 2 | Praise for Olivia Sharp:Olivia is a refreshingly intelligent female protagonist.BooklistFast-moving, lighthearted, genuinely funny, and easily read, this should be a winner.Kirkus Reviews"I, Nate the Great, have something to say. My cousin Olivia Sharp is almost (but not quite) the world's best detective. I solve myste... | [
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18,195 | 2 | Big city kids Caroline and J. P. Tate find themselves in Des Moines, in the custody of their father, in Lowry's tender, funny story. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Switcharound | [
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18,196 | 2 | Tired of being compared with her popular older sister, Casey decides she will make herself over.Tired of being compared with her popular older sister, Casey decides she will make herself over.; Title: Fourth Grade Celebrity (Casey, Tracey, and Company) | [
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18,197 | 2 | "Numerous books have dealt with the effect of a pet's death on a child, but few are as true to a child's feelings as the latest work by the author and artist of many previous stories about Jim and his classmates."--The Horn Book"A useful book for children coping with the trauma of a pet's death."--School Library Journa... | [
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18,198 | 2 | Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delightin... | [
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18,199 | 11 | "There's a full moon tonight," Naomi Majok said to her younger brother, Stephen. "And that means a dance!" She pulled him to his feet, dreamily closing her eyes and swaying.Naomi and Stephen lived with their mother in the Bahr el Ghazal region of southern Sudan, in a small, out-of-the-way village, s... | [] | Train |
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