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8161) Max on TV
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to film a TV show? Max is a TV star who is eager to show his friends what it's like on a TV set. Read about a day in the life of a child actor with this fun, illustrated chapter book. This book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity about the world with fun and entertaining real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
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It's spring and Dani is going to Rome for her father's wedding. But Ella is not invited; Dad said no. What will Ella think when she learns she hasn't been invited to her best friend's dad's wedding?
In this final book in the acclaimed My Happy Life series, the road between Dani and Ella is getting longer and longer. Dani must make sure their story ends happily.
8163) Baby Bird
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'All birds are born to fly,' thinks Baby Bird, watching the other hatchlings leave the nest. 'I suppose it's now or never…' But one of Baby's wings is twisted and shrunken and not at all like the other one. Instead of flying, Baby plummets to the ground. There, Baby makes a new friend, and learns that sometimes you have to find unexpected ways to achieve your dreams. A moving story about the power of friendship and the importance of accepting yourself...
8164) Twice A Hero
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Ten-year-old Ben Walker's story is set in the late 1800's. His family moved to the remote Ozark Mountains when there were very few settlers in this region. The rugged pioneer life is woven into Ben's story, as well as the beauty of the area.
Ben is the adventurous brother, while twelve-year-old Ray feels compelled to look after Ben, setting up a conflict between the brothers. In spite of this, their brotherly love prevails, as they explore Jam-Up...
8165) Detours and Designs
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Any other eleven-year-old kid might flip past a hand-drawn picture if they found it in a textbook. But not Drew Daley. When he discovers a detailed drawing tucked away in his science book, his entire life changes. He finds himself seeing everything differently and caring about things in a way he never did before. Drew becomes determined to find the artist, but with the list of names inside the front cover of his book as his only clue, the search isn't...
8166) The Mystery Hat
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Crow, Pig, and Beaver are taking a nice stroll in the woods when they come across a red hat sitting in a puddle. Whose hat is it? What mysterious circumstances could have brought it to this very puddle? Crow thinks that Bear lost the hat when he fell into a giant hole. Perhaps Bear is holding his breath underground, waiting to be saved! Beaver thinks he's got a better idea. Maybe Turtle, who was wearing the hat, was snatched up and made into yummy...
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Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming Buckinghamshire village of Little Leyton.
Working shifts at the Dog and Duck pub and running her own doggy-daycare business, Ellie's looking for a simpler way of life in this idyllic English setting.
But Little Leyton's landscape is changing: Johnny Tay, Ellie's ex, wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding has moved into the village...
8168) Ruby Lee and Me
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Everything's changing for Sarah Beth Willis. After Robin's tragic accident, everyone seems different somehow. Days on the farm aren't the same, and the simple fun of riding a bike or playing outside can be scary. And there's talk in town about the new sixth-grade teacher at Shady Creek. Word is spreading quickly--Mrs. Smyre is like no other teacher anyone has ever seen around these parts. She's the first African American teacher. It's 1969, and while...
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Polite and perfect Princess Hannah has been so well behaved that the King and Queen have decided to get her a very special birthday present: The Marvellous Magical Pudding Machine! How can she possibly be expected to share such a wonderful thing with her friends?
Discover the fanciful and vivid picture book that gives hope that even those with the sweetest tooth might learn to share...
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The Bonds of Brotherhood begins with an act of vandalism at a prestigious English private school. A statue in honor of the school's founder is defaced, sparking the curiosity of a group of perceptive ninth graders. Was this a routine property crime, or a political statement gone wrong?
This is a fresh take on the classic boarding school novel. Stimulating critical thinking for teenagers in an age of cancel culture, the tale is told with gentleness...
8171) The Wrath of the Skull
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Following on from their last adventure, our six girls and Arukot have worked to ensure the wave-making machines have continued to generate unlimited clean electricity. Now, the machines could be converted to help clean the ocean floor of debris deposited by humans.
But then things start to go terribly wrong. Strange mists and rainclouds start to appear at the wavemakers, the girls start to receive flowers and wavemakers and those on them start to...
8172) Museum Mayhem
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Nancy Drew and the clue crew volume 39
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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A night at the museum and a broken sculpture lead to artistic injustice-unless Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew can find the true culprit!
Nancy, Bess, and George are so excited. Their favorite new art teacher, Miss Alcott, is taking them on their best class trip yet-a sleepover at the River Heights museum! The girls can't wait to see some famous paintings, eat fancy food at the museum cafeteria, and have a great time with their classmates on the sleepover.
But...
8173) Cat Burglar Caper
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Nancy Drew and the clue crew volume 27
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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In Cat Burglar Caper, someone is stealing kittens from the local pet store! Fortunately for the cats, Nancy and her friends are on the case....
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An endearing new chapter book series by two-time Newbery Honor author of the bestselling Polk Street series.Jilli and Jim are best of friends. But today, Jim has some news. Something scary is happening next door. Workmen are building something that is big and red. And a woman in a pointy hat is on a ladder painting. Could she be the witch from Hansel and Gretel making a big red gingerbread house?When Jilli's dog Fiercely crawls under the fence and...
8175) Overturned
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 12
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Nikki Tate is infamous, even by Las Vegas standards. Her dad is sitting on death row, convicted of killing his best friend in a gambling dispute turned ugly. And for five years, he's maintained his innocence. But Nikki wants no part of that. She's been working on Operation Escape Vegas: playing in illegal card games so she can save up enough money to get out come graduation day.
Then her dad's murder conviction is overturned. The new evidence seems...
8176) The Skateboard Nudge
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An encouraging story about young Zack and his introduction to skateboarding. One day after school Zack makes friends with two boys who are riding their skateboards home, and they invite him to give it a try. Zack bravely stands on the board and gives it a go, whizzing ahead, while feeling a rush of excitement that he will not soon forget. Join Zack as he seeks to learn all he can about skateboarding and even a few tricks from his new friends. Maybe...
8177) Finding Avalon
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Avalon Monday doesn't mind telling schoolmates that her mother ran off to California to live with a guy she met on the internet. After all, that's way less embarrassing than the truth.
8178) Waking Up to Boys
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My Summer To-Do List: Practice, wakeboard, front flip, Host late-night island party, Build a bonfire, Seduce Todd!!!Chelsea's more comfortable strapped onto her wakeboard on Lake Tahoe than laced into platform espadrilles-or flirting with Todd, the adorable watersports instructor she's been crushing on for years. So instead she concentrates on winning this summer's Northwest Extreme Watersports Competition. That is, until Sebastian, a hot Brazilian...
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Sita 'Squishy' Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge - and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like...
1. How can tunnels be both exciting and scary?
2. How do dogs always know who the bad guys are?
3. Why are pinkie-swears so important?
4. Who's storing toxic waste under the park?
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Women don't need experts to tell them how to live wonderful lives; they just need to look to other women! The world is full of women who can inspire other women: women who overcome seemingly impossible difficulties, women who follow their dreams into uncharted territory, women who rise to incredible heights of achievement and success, and women who are mentors on finding spiritual fulfillment, creative expression, and deep personal satisfaction in...
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