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Faith, Hope, and Ivy June

by Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds

When push comes to shove, two Kentucky girls find strength in each other.Ivy June Mosely and Catherine Combs, two girls from different parts of Kentucky, are p...

The Magician's Elephant

by DiCamillo, Kate

In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected — and making the extraordinary come true.What if? Why n...

Notes from the Dog

by Paulsen, Gary

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The Duel

The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton & Aaron Burr

by George, Judith St.

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were intertwined for some twenty-five years, with their resentments and misunderstandings culminating in a tragic duel.

African Acrostics

A Word in Edgeways

by Harley, Avis

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The Word Snoop

by Dubosarsky, Ursula

A tour of the English language from the beginning of the alphabet in 4000 BC to modern text messaging and emoticons.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

by Lin, Grace

In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folk...

The Frog Scientist

by Turner, Pamela S.

Tyrone Hayes works to discover the effects pesticides have on frogs and, in turn, us.

Which Way to the Wild West?

Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About America's Westward Expansion

by Sheinkin, Steve

History--with the good bits put back. Discover the drama, discoveries, dirty deeds and derring-do that won the American West. With a storyteller's voice and at...

Beyond the Station Lies the Sea

by Richter, Jutta

From a celebrated author comes a tale of adventure, suspense, and friendship. Cosmos and Niner have adapted to their life on the street, but they decide to set...