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A Hat Full of Sky
A Hat Full of Sky
by Terry Pratchett
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This is a wonderful fantasy full of wit, witches, and suspense. Written by the well-known author of the Discworld series, A Hat Full of Sky follows the marvelous We Free Men but stands well on its own. So sit back and enjoy this great summer read.... (read more)

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A Hat Full of Sky: The Continuing Adventures of Tiffany Aching and the Wee Free Men
A Hat Full of Sky: The Continuing Adventures of Tiffany Aching and the Wee Free Men
by Terry Pratchett
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This is a wonderful fantasy full of wit, witches, and suspense. Written by the well-known author of the Discworld series, A Hat Full of Sky follows the marvelous We Free Men but stands well on its own. So sit back and enjoy this great summer read.... (read more)

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Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
by Isabella Hatkoff and Craig Hatkoff and Paula Kahumbu
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The true tale of an unlikely friendship, Owen and Mzee is an important illustration of peace and camaraderie, especially in these fraught times. Filled with wonderful photographs that will warm the heart, this is truly a story to be savored.... (read more)

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The Clockwork Three
The Clockwork Three
by Matthew Kirby
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Kirby blends sci-fi, fantasy, and historical fiction in this story about three children who are thrown together to conquer a major threat. This is one of those rare books that touches the heart and excites the mind. Definitely a story to savor.... (read more)

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The Castle Corona
The Castle Corona
by Sharon Creech
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A wonderfully illustrated tale that will delight and entertain readers. Creech's stories are full of wisdom, and tales woven with wizards, kings, queens, and peasants still ring true in our present age. A wonderful gift for this time of the year.... (read more)

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Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go
Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go
by Dale E. Basye
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In this fun read about a reform school where "darned" kids go until they turn 18, two great characters plan their escape from Bea "Elsa" Bubb, the Principal of Darkness. Tweens will love the clever wordplay and smattering of gross humor.... (read more)

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The Frog Princess
The Frog Princess
by E. D. Baker
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This debut novel follows the adventures of fourteen-year-old Princess Emeralda and the talking frog she meets one day in the swamp. The frog begs her to give him a kiss so that he will turn back into Prince Eadric, his identity before an evil witch... (read more)

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Owen y Mzee: La Verdadera Historia de Una Amistad Increible (Owen and Mzee)
Owen y Mzee: La Verdadera Historia de Una Amistad Increible (Owen and Mzee)
by Isabella Hatkoff
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The true tale of an unlikely friendship, Owen and Mzee is an important illustration of peace and camaraderie, especially in these fraught times. Filled with wonderful photographs that will warm the heart, this is truly a story to be savored.... (read more)

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Sword of the Rightful King: A Novel of King Arthur
Sword of the Rightful King: A Novel of King Arthur
by Jane Yolen
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This old legend retold by a master storyteller is woven with great respect, giving the well-known characters added depth and new life. Yolen captures the reader from the very beginning, luring one in without letting go until the spellbinding conclusion... (read more)

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Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue
by Pauline Fisk
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This is a haunting, complex fantasy that deals in parallel worlds, both with their very real problems and risks. Highly recommended by Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time.... (read more)

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Nanny Mcphee
Nanny Mcphee
by Christianna Brand
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This delightful, entertaining tale was written forty years ago and is finally back in print. Nanny McPhee is a British version of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, complete with extremely naughty children and a governess who knows how to deal with them with warmth and... (read more)

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Best Friends: The True Story of Owen and Mzee (All Aboard Science Reader: Level 1)
Best Friends: The True Story of Owen and Mzee (All Aboard Science Reader: Level 1)
by Roberta Edwards
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The true tale of an unlikely friendship, Owen and Mzee is an important illustration of peace and camaraderie, especially in these fraught times. Filled with wonderful photographs that will warm the heart, this is truly a story to be savored.... (read more)

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Bread and Roses, Too
Bread and Roses, Too
by Katherine Paterson
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Bread and Roses, Too is a beautifully written novel set in 1912. It tells the story of a young woman coming of age as her family participates in the groundbreaking strike at the Vermont Mills. Well-researched and important, this book paints a full... (read more)

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Americans Who Tell the Truth (05 Edition)
Americans Who Tell the Truth (05 Edition)
by Robert Shetterly
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The quotes and brief biographies in Americans Who Tell the Truth are a perfect introduction to begin discussions with children about patriotism, truth, and integrity. Some of America's most memorable and admirable historical figures, from a broad range... (read more)

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Music for Alice
Music for Alice
by Allen Say
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This tale takes place in Oregon, and is a beautiful tribute to one Japanese American woman who, with perseverance, rises above the hardships of living through WWII. There is strength and tenderness in this remarkable story that is strikingly illustrated... (read more)

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The Singer of All Songs: The Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy, Vol. 1
The Singer of All Songs: The Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy, Vol. 1
by Kate Constable
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