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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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"Philippa Pheasant lives in the woods near a village, and every afternoon she crosses Old Oak Road to peck at the delicious blackberries that grow on the other side. But every afternoon some vehicle whizzes past and nearly knocks her flat as a pancake. Philippa has had enough! Hedgehog suggests she write a letter to the mayor, and as Philippa waits for a response, she spots something interesting: a lady in a yellow uniform standing in the middle of...
2) The Gray
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"It's been a tough year for Sasha -- he's been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing. Sasha's dad tells him to "toughen up" -- and he does, but with unfortunate, hurtful results. His parents and therapist agree that a summer in the country with his aunt might be the best medicine, but it's the last place he wants to be. He'll be away from his best friend, video games, and stuck in the house that reminds...
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xii, 193 pages : maps ; 19 cm.
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"A charming Christmas entry in Patrick Taylor's beloved internationally bestselling Irish Country series, An Irish Country Yuletide. December 1965. 'Tis the season once again in the cozy Irish village of Ballybucklebo, which means that Doctor Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly, his young colleague Barry Laverty, and their assorted friends, neighbors, and patients are enjoying all their favorite holiday traditions: caroling, trimming the tree, finding the perfects...
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Die Geschichte spielt am Fårup Fjord, von den Hauptfiguren Fuck-up Fjord genannt, weit draußen auf dem Land, wo es im Sommer von deutschen Touristen nur so wimmelt und im Winter gar nichts los ist. Nun ist aber Sommer, und die dreizehnjährige Terne jobbt im Schlangenterrarium ihres Vaters, während sie sich über ihren uncoolen, fünfzehnjährigen Bruder Bjørn beschwert und geheime Pläne mit ihrer besten Freundin Emma schmiedet. Dann verliebt...
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Français
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Marc est un garçon de la ville qui est allé vivre chez sa grand-mère à la campagne pendant que sa mère est en cure de désintoxication. Pour la première fois de sa vie, il doit voyager en autobus scolaire. Le long trajet dans un véhicule bruyant n'a rien à voir avec les transports en commun de la ville : il y a un genre de code secret pour savoir o on peut s'asseoir, les jeunes crient sans arrêt et quelqu'un essaie même de mettre le feu...
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In this funny, big-hearted friendship story, perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Linda Urban, twelve-year-old Edie and her impossibly cool cousin, Rae, set out to complete a mysterious list of "Good Ideas for Summertime" that their eccentric late grandmother wrote back when she was their age.
But good ideas? Most of them seem like bad ideas. Reckless. Foolish. Ridiculous. Still, by accomplishing everything on the list, rule-abiding Edie feels certain...
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Summer days drift by slowly in Meadville, South Carolina-that is, until Sherman the one-legged pigeon flies into town and causes a ruckus. First Stella, who's been begging for a dog, spots him on top of a garage roof and decides she wants him for a pet. Then there's Ethel and Amos, an old couple who sees the pigeon in their barn keeping company with a little brown dog that barks all night. The pigeon lands smack in the middle of Mutt Raynard's head,...
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The sequel to Michael Morpurgo's bestselling War Horse!
Farm Boy is the heartwarming sequel to War Horse, the beloved novel that has been made into a hit play and a major motion picture.For years, Joey was a war horse, pulling ambulance carts and artillery through the battlefields of World War I. When he finally returned home to Albert and the farm, he was treated like a hero. But his adventures had only just begun.Now, generations later, Albert's...
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This book takes a simple look at homes that move, highlighting the diversity of homes that people live in around the world. Homes featured include Native American Tipis, Bedouin tents, houseboats, caravans, and more. Throughout the book, simple leveled text supports bright and engaging photographs, and the book also includes a picture glossary of difficult and important words, and notes for parents and teachers with advice on how to use the book.
10) Rural Homes
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This book takes a simple look at rural homes around the world, highlighting the diversity of homes that people live in. Homes featured include traditional 'Western' farmhouses, bamboo and grass houses in Indonesia, mud houses in Togo, and houses on stilts in Bangladesh. Throughout the book, simple leveled text supports bright and engaging photographs, and the book also includes a picture glossary of difficult and important words, and notes for parents...
11) Boo to the Who
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Things are never quite what they seem for Mouse and Mole. A cosy evening at home turns into a scary encounter in the dark. Mouse enjoys special moments on a country stroll while Mole is eager to get to the end of it. Pea soup for supper Mole’s favourite has him in a quandary; is this the happiest moment of his life or the saddest? Mouse, as always, takes it all in his stride.
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Deutsch
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Watt, Wellen und Wind für Millie - Millie macht Urlaub an der Nordsee! Hier gibt es so viel zu erleben: Millie besucht die Seehundbänke mit den Baby-Seehunden, unternimmt einen Ausflug nach Legoland und macht eine Wattwanderung. Unglaublich, wie viele Tiere im Watt leben: Wattwürmer, Muscheln und ganz viele kleine Krebse. Wenn nur Millies Füße nicht immer im Schlick steckenbleiben würden ...
Mit Millie in eine der beliebsten Ferienregionen...
14) This Is My Bank
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Using simple language and high text/photo correlation, young readers will learn about what to expect when they visit a bank, including what the teller does, where money is kept, and what ATMs are for. A "Words to Know" section at the beginning of the book helps students learn new vocabulary they will encounter in the text, while suggestions for other titles and websites encourage students to learn more.
15) Equinox
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Autumn struggles to keep her fractured family from leaving their island home, and each other, until she learns that love and change grow side by side.
"There are some things you don't have to think about, things that are simple and solid. Leaving this island is one of those. I can't leave the island. If I do, I will no longer be me."
Autumn and her parents live on a small island in the state of Washington. The slow, natural pace of her island home...
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Using simple language and high text/photo correlation, young readers will learn about what to expect when they visit a library, including what's on the shelves, who works there, and how to behave. A "Words to Know" section at the beginning of the book helps students learn new vocabulary they will encounter in the text, while suggestions for other titles and websites encourage students to learn more.
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Español
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This story of Little Boy Blue and his golden horn features images that work together with the clear, simple text to support early childhood literacy. Beginning readers will be engaged from cover to cover of this beautifully illustrated version of the traditional Mother Goose rhyme. Provide a shared reading experience for parents and children with this Spanish book that builds foundational reading skills.
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This story of Little Boy Blue and his golden horn features images that work together with the clear, simple text to support early childhood literacy. Beginning readers will be engaged from cover to cover of this beautifully illustrated version of the traditional Mother Goose rhyme. Provide a shared reading experience for parents and children with this book that builds foundational reading skills.
19) The Otherworld
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Growing up in a lighthouse on a remote island, Orca Monroe has lived isolated from the world... until one day when she finds a cell phone washed up on the beach. Orca has her first conversation with Jack Stevenson, a young man whose older brother, Adam, has gone missing after crashing his seaplane off the coast. Orca becomes Jack's lifeline and his reason to hope that Adam is still alive.
One stormy night, Orca finds Adam Stevenson collapsed on her...
20) Come Next Spring
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It's 1949 in Tennessee Smoky Mountain-country, and everything in twelve-year-old Salina's life seems suddenly different. Her sister is engaged, her brother Paul is absorbed in caring for his foal, Sugar-Boy, and Salina feels she has nothing in common anymore with her best friend. This novel for young people captures the insular spirit of the mountain people, the breathtaking country itself, and a girl's struggle to accept the inevitability of change....
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