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6,400 | 10 | Enola is a delightful character, with a wry voice that is uniquely hers. Move over, Sherlock. -School Library Journal, starred reviewNancy Springer has published forty novels for adults, young adults and children. In a career beginning shortly after she graduated from Gettysburg College in 1970, Springer wrote for ten ... | [
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6,401 | 2 | Praise for the Comeback Kids: “Lupica portrays the action clearly and vividly, with a real sense of the excitement and unpredictable nature of the games. These are worthy additions to collections seeking to draw in middle-grade boys with an enthusiasm for athletics.” –School Library Journal ... | [
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6,402 | 2 | Praise for the Comeback Kids: “Lupica portrays the action clearly and vividly, with a real sense of the excitement and unpredictable nature of the games. These are worthy additions to collections seeking to draw in middle-grade boys with an enthusiasm for athletics.” –School Library Journal ... | [
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6,403 | 11 | John R. Erickson lives in Perryton, Texas. Gerald L. Holmes lives in Perryton, Texas.; Title: The Case of the Dinosaur Birds #54 (Hank the Cowdog) | [
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6,404 | 2 | Enola is a plucky, intelligent and altogether delightful character. More please! "Kirkus Reviews"?Enola is a plucky, intelligent and altogether delightful character. More please!? ?"Kirkus Reviews""Enola is a plucky, intelligent and altogether delightful character. More please!" - "Kirkus Reviews"Nancy Springer has pub... | [
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6,405 | 2 | “This ingenious novel, which conjures up The Westing Game and good old Encyclopedia Brown, peppers a classic treasure-hunt plot with nifty puzzles. . . .Readers both avid and reluctant will surface from this unusual mystery with their hearts pounding.”—Booklist, starred review “A delightfully cl... | [
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6,406 | 0 | Gratz builds this novel upon a clever enough conceit nine stories (or innings), each following the successive generations in a single family, linked by baseball and Brooklyn and executes it with polish and precision. "Booklist", starred review?Gratz builds this novel upon a clever enough conceit?nine stories (or inning... | [
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6,407 | 16 | Dave Horowitz wrote andillustrated Beware of Tigers, The Ugly Pumpkin and Soon,Baboon, Soon. He lives in Rosendale, New York.Dave Horowitz wrote andillustrated Beware of Tigers, The Ugly Pumpkin and Soon,Baboon, Soon. He lives in Rosendale, New York.; Title: Twenty-six Princesses: An Alphabet Story | [
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6,408 | 2 | From an early age, Jeff Corwin has worked for the conservation of endangered species. In addition to his work as a wildlife biologist, he is also an Emmy Award-winning producer and host of more than a dozen television series that have been broadcast in more than 100 countries for the following networks: Discovery, Anim... | [
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6,409 | 0 | Nancy E. Mercado lives in Brooklyn, New York. REVIE: "A winner through and through." -Kirkus Reviews; Title: Baseball Crazy | [
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6,410 | 2 | Adler s fine characterizations and evident sense of humor make this a solid addition to beginningreader collections. "School Library Journal"?Adler's fine characterizations and evident sense of humor make this a solid addition to beginningreader collections.? ?"School Library Journal""Adler's fine characterizations and... | [
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6,411 | 15 | A sharply incisive, wildly intelligent dragon fantasy . . . Penetratingly insightful . . . Quietly magnificent. "Kirkus Reviews", starred review Readers will be engaged by McKinley s well-drawn characters and want to root for the Smokehill community s fight to save the ultimate endangered species. "School Library Journ... | [
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6,412 | 2 | Mike Lupica is the #1 bestselling author of many popular books for young readers, including Fantasy League, QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world’s finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with... | [
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6,413 | 2 | Praise for Million-Dollar Throw:  “Lupica's football action engages, and his delineation of the athlete's thought process and emotional highs and lows of competition feels visceral and real.” –Kirkus Reviews“Lupica explores the themes of believing in yourself and handling pressure. Teens wh... | [
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6,414 | 2 | Another sassy, impulsive chapter-book heroine "a la" Clementine or Moxy Maxwell. "Kirkus Reviews"?Another sassy, impulsive chapter-book heroine "a la" Clementine or Moxy Maxwell.? ?"Kirkus Reviews""Another sassy, impulsive chapter-book heroine "a la" Clementine or Moxy Maxwell." - "Kirkus Reviews"Melissa Thomson is an ... | [
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6,415 | 2 | Madonna Ritchie's recording career has spanned more than two decades, and she is recognized as one of the most successful and influential artists of modern times. She has written six picture books for children. She is married to screenwriter/director Guy Ritchie and has three children, Lola, Rocco, and David. They divi... | [
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6,416 | 2 | Robin Palmer grew up in Massachusetts and New Jersey. She has written everything from essays to novels to a preschool guide. She currently lives in a pink barn in New York.; Title: Yours Truly, Lucy B. Parker: for Better or for Worse | [
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6,417 | 2 | Eva Ibbotson, born Maria Charlotte Michelle Wiesner (1925–2010), was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's books. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. For the historical novel Journey to the River Sea (Macmillan, ... | [
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6,418 | 0 | "Fans of John H. Ritter's The Boy Who Saved Baseball have been waiting for this one... Ritter's use of vibrant imagery and musical phrases places this adventure right square in the annals of the oral Western tall tale--you'll want to read this one aloud, more than once." --Children's Literature Review"[A] wildly entert... | [
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6,419 | 3 | Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and ... | [
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6,420 | 11 | This skillful twining of exotic flora and fauna with Martine s innate affinity for animals will gratify fans of the first two [books]. "Kirkus Reviews"?This skillful twining of exotic flora and fauna with Martine's innate affinity for animals will gratify fans of the first two [books].? ?"Kirkus Reviews""This skillful ... | [
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6,421 | 2 | A clean, sharp jab of a read. Booklist; Title: Chasing the Bear: A Young Spenser Novel | [
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6,422 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking Nationa... | [
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6,423 | 11 | Writing in an authentic voice, Volponi balances sensitivity and rage, but his most subtle achievement is the multi-generational family drama. "Booklist"?Writing in an authentic voice, Volponi balances sensitivity and rage, but his most subtle achievement is the multi-generational family drama.? ?"Booklist""Writing in a... | [
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6,424 | 2 | With its picture-perfect plot and vibrant illustrations, this book is a joy to read. "School Library Journal"?With its picture-perfect plot and vibrant illustrations, this book is a joy to read.? ?"School Library Journal""With its picture-perfect plot and vibrant illustrations, this book is a joy to read." - "School Li... | [
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6,425 | 11 | -This is a great addition to multicultural and Christmas collections.+ -CriticasVirginia Kroll lives in Hamburg, New York. Loretta Lopez lives in New York City.; Title: Uno, Dos, Tres, Posada! | [
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6,426 | 7 | John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Rangers Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, th... | [
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6,427 | 0 | This beautiful novel has the potential to become a classic. -VOYARosemary Wells (rosemarywells.com) is the author of 120 books for children, including more than 40 about the beloved bunnies, Max and Ruby, who star in their own television show on Nick, Jr. She travels all over the country as a tireless advocat... | [
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6,428 | 1 | A delightful choice, perfect for storytime. "School Library Journal"?A delightful choice, perfect for storytime.? ?"School Library Journal""A delightful choice, perfect for storytime." - "School Library Journal"Janet Morgan Stoeke is the creator of the hen Minerva Louise, who has appeared in many books. She lives in Al... | [
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6,429 | 2 | Anthony Horowitz lives in London.; Title: Groosham Grange | [
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6,430 | 2 | Praise for the Comeback Kids:  “Lupica portrays the action clearly and vividly, with a real sense of the excitement and unpredictable nature of the games. These are worthy additions to collections seeking to draw in middle-grade boys with an enthusiasm for athletics.” –School Library Journal... | [
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6,431 | 11 | John R. Erickson and Gerald L. Holmes both live in Perryton, Texas.; Title: The Coyote Invasion #56 (Hank the Cowdog) | [
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6,432 | 7 | John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Rangers Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, th... | [
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6,433 | 1 | This is a great book for youngsters who may be worried about attending overnight camp for the first time. "School Library Journal"?This is a great book for youngsters who may be worried about attending overnight camp for the first time.? ?"School Library Journal""This is a great book for youngsters who may be worried a... | [
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6,434 | 0 | Praise for THE BEST BAD LUCK I EVER HAD:★ “[An] energetic, seamlessly narrated first novel… Levine handles the setting with grace and nuance.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review★ “This classic story of how unlikely persons can change things for the better sh... | [
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6,435 | 2 | This novel will speak to those kids who feel left out . . . the humor and compassion are sure to appeal to reluctant readers. "Kirkus Reviews"?This novel will speak to those kids who feel left out . . . the humor and compassion are sure to appeal to reluctant readers.? ?"Kirkus Reviews""This novel will speak to those k... | [
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6,436 | 2 | Praise for Hold Still:   YALSA Best Books for Young Adults (2010); 2010 William C. Morris Honor Book   “LaCour makes an impressive debut with an emotionally charged young adult novel about friendship and loss.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review** “LaCour strikes a new path through a f... | [
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6,437 | 2 | -[F]unny, straight-shooting, first-person narration.+ -BooklistBorn in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in r... | [
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6,438 | 2 | "The first in what promises to be a series of light yet heartfelt adventures." --Kirkus"Lucy's enjoyably individual in her slightly weird way, and there's lively humor in her narration and activities." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksRobin Palmer grew up in Massachusetts and New Jersey, and graduated f... | [
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6,439 | 2 | Adventure quest at its best! Readers will be dying for the next installment. Meg Cabot, author of "Avalon High" and The Mediator series.?Adventure quest at its best! Readers will be dying for the next installment. Meg Cabot, author of "Avalon High" and The Mediator series."Adventure quest at its best! Readers will be d... | [
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6,440 | 2 | The authors draw a bead on the fourth-grade funny bone and hit a bull's-eye. -Kirkus ReviewsMike Knudson lives in North Salt Lake, Utah. Steve Wilkinson lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Stacy Curtis lives in Chicago, Illinois.; Title: Raymond and Graham Rule the School | [
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6,441 | 2 | -High fantasy as perfectly shaped and eloquently told as Beauty and The Hero and the Crown. A lavish and lasting treat.+ -Publishers Weekly, starred review-Readers who long for beautiful phrases and descriptive writing will find themselves drinking in this rich fairy tale as if it were honey trickling down their throat... | [
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6,442 | 2 | Jane O'Connor lives in New York City.; Title: Ready, Set, Skip! | [
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6,443 | 7 | Anthony Horowitz(anthonyhorowitz.com) is a world-renowned screenwriter for film and television, having received multiple awards. And he is, of course, the author of the #1New York Timesbestselling Alex Rider novels, which have become bestsellers the world over, spawned a major motion picture, and a line of graphic nove... | [] | Test |
6,444 | 0 | Michael P. Spradlin is the author of more than a dozen books for children. He grew up in a small town in Michigan not far from the Indiana border. Surrounded by books in his formative years, he grew up loving to read and imagining himself the hero of numerous epic battles.When not writing, he enjoys reading, traveling,... | [
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6,445 | 8 | Unusual book; Title: The Twelve Dancing Princesses | [
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6,446 | 0 | "A good child's-eye introduction to baseball's segregated past. Jame's steady black-and-white illustrations add a welcome depth." --BooklistPatricia C. McKissack lives in Chesterfield, Missouri. Gordon C. James lives in Charlottesville, North Carolina.; Title: The Home-Run King (Scraps of Time) | [
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6,447 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking Nationa... | [
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6,448 | 12 | A-peeling all around! School Library JournalSharp pacing and an intriguing premise....She stocks her work with strong, sage women, the elements for a budding romance and plenty of funny moments. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewJuly 12, 1951 - "I was born at eleven A.M., a most reasonable time, my mother often said, an... | [
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6,450 | 15 | [T]his is a treat for any reader and would be a delight to read aloud. "Booklist", starred review?[T]his is a treat for any reader and would be a delight to read aloud.? ?"Booklist", starred review"[T]his is a treat for any reader and would be a delight to read aloud." - "Booklist", starred reviewJanet Taylor Lisle was... | [
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6,474 | 2 | "Delightful…. A laugh-out-loud treat." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewDori Chaconas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1938. The second child in a family of seven, Dori fell into the role of storyteller, nursery rhyme singer, and general entertainer for her siblings. She claims she learned about story pac... | [
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6,475 | 2 | Cat lovers and George s fans will be happy she is back. "Kirkus Reviews"?Cat lovers and George's fans will be happy she is back.? ?"Kirkus Reviews""Cat lovers and George's fans will be happy she is back." - "Kirkus Reviews""I write for children. Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am too. So I ... | [
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6,476 | 2 | "Six-year-old Posey, in a sparkly pink tutu on the cover, will catch the attention of young emerging readers. Like Miss Lee's invitation, this new chapter book series will be warmly received by youngsters looking for something comfortable and familiar to begin with." The Horn Book"This is a sweet book, and children wil... | [
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6,477 | 2 | “It is an impressive feat when just a few short sentences can relay the complicated relationship dynamics as perceived by a first-grader, but Greene does it again and again as she chronicles Posey’s emotional endeavors with tenderness and compassion. Young readers will relate to Posey’s need to feel s... | [
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6,478 | 2 | Mary Hoffman has written more than 70 books for children, and her powers of observation bring vitality and humour to all her stories and retellings.Her previous titles for Dorling Kindersley include Henry's Baby and A First Bible Story Book. Her best-known picture books are Amazing Grace, Three Wise Women, and An Angel... | [
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6,479 | 13 | "Readers should enjoy the behind-the-scenes glimpse of reality TV, but it's lively and relatable Cassidy. . .who steals the show." Publishers WeeklyLinda Gerber (www.lindagerber.com) is the author of the popular Death By Bikini books, as well as two books in the S.A.S.S. series, the psychological thriller Trance, and t... | [
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6,480 | 11 | "Woodson's deep understanding of and concern for the role of black women in society is evident as she eloquently introduces the reader to teenage pregnancy, alternate lifestyles and adoption in her moving, powerful story."This is a strong, original, and life-affirming book. ("Kirkus Reviews ") Woodsonas deep understand... | [
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6,481 | 2 | A humorous, lighthearted look at the beginning of the tween years. -"School Library Journal"?A humorous, lighthearted look at the beginning of the tween years.? -"School Library Journal""A humorous, lighthearted look at the beginning of the tween years." -"School Library Journal"Mike Knudson lives in North Salt Lake, U... | [
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6,482 | 0 | John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Ranger’s Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their ... | [
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6,483 | 0 | Sarah DeFord Williams lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and three children. In addition to writing and spending time with her family, she loves being outdoors-especially in the mountains. She also plays guitar, sings, and enjoys songwriting. This is her first book.; Title: Palace Beautiful | [
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6,485 | 2 | "A valuable book." -School Library Journal "A strong and complex character study." -The Horn BookKathryn Erskine spent many years as a lawyer before realizing that shed rather write things that people might actually enjoy reading. She grew up mostly overseas and attended eight different schools, her favorite being the ... | [
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6,486 | 11 | "With down-to-earth language based on his own experiences . . . Volponi captures the reader." -VOYAPaul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment c... | [
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6,489 | 13 | Hamlet believably grows to fit the new challenges in her life, and her frustrations, presented in a good-humored, first-person narrative, are entertainingly contained within the three Shakespearean(ish) acts of this amusing tale... --Kirkus Reviews[Hamlet's] emotions will resonate with anyone who has been embarrassed b... | [
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6,490 | 0 | Mary Hoffman has written more than 70 books for children, and her powers of observation bring vitality and humour to all her stories and retellings.Her previous titles for Dorling Kindersley include Henry's Baby and A First Bible Story Book. Her best-known picture books are Amazing Grace, Three Wise Women, and An Angel... | [
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6,492 | 2 | Richard Peck, author of more than thirty novels, is one of the most celebrated children's book writers in the country. He has won the Newbery Medal, the Edgar Award, the Margaret A. Edwards Award, a National Humanities Medal, and twice been a National Book Award finalist, among many other honors. He lives in New York C... | [
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6552,
6572,
6580,
6595,
6659,
6679,
6686,
6689,
6691,
6698,
6705,
6711,
6820,
14055,
15806,
15820,
15856,
16114,
16376,
16404,
22525,
51983,
55371,
55444,
58164,
66877
] | Train |
6,496 | 2 | Clive Cussler is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, most recently The Spy and Lost Empire. He lives in Arizona.; Title: The Adventures of Hotsy Totsy | [
6169
] | Train |
6,497 | 2 | "A suspenseful plot and insight into childhood loneliness will have readers anxiously awaiting the new book." - "Publishers Weekly", starred review"I would rate this book a 9.5 out of 10. This is a great summer read that will let your imagination run wild." - "TIME for Kids"A two-time Pushcart nominee for poetry, Jacqu... | [
1259,
2938,
3245,
4121,
6149,
6536,
6570,
6586,
6627,
6658,
6664,
6688,
6829,
6905,
9243,
10521,
10885,
11287,
11395,
13986,
14101,
14903,
16676,
18158,
22229,
23002,
29601,
29620,
32564,
33866,
42672,
44536,
45168,
45642,
45731,
55170,
55514,
... | Train |
6,498 | 11 | "Beautifully written and thought-provoking." - School Library JournalKristen Chandler lives in Orem, Utah.; Title: Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me | [
21391,
21637
] | Train |
6,499 | 2 | "Montalbano's love of the game is clearly evident in the detailed, technical descriptions of each play." -"Kirkus""An ideal pick for readers more interested in scoring goals than boyfriends." - "Publishers Weekly"Andrea Montalbano lives in Bronxville, New York.; Title: Breakaway | [
3390,
4259,
4260,
4393,
6000,
6581,
6706,
9243,
9619,
10572,
11395,
12084,
13634,
14101,
20821,
21391,
21772,
28827,
29601,
29620,
32564,
33938,
45654,
46368,
46855,
49762,
50825,
50899,
50970,
53806,
54569,
54691,
55033,
55096,
55431,
55449,
5... | Test |
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