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2024
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"The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters' lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor's role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we've heard of Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, and Shakespeare himself is that...
7) Supertruck
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When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?
Find out in this snowy tale about a little truck with a very big job, the second of Stephen Savage's vehicle-based picture books.
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2024
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Young naturalist Sammie loves to do field research in a special stretch of wilderness in the suburbs—but now she must protect it. Science and heart combine in this engaging story.
Sammie, a budding naturalist, knows of a secret and wonderful place: Winghaven, an abandoned lot in the middle of the suburbs where wildlife flourishes. She spends hours making notes and drawings in her meticulous field journal. When Bram, a new boy, turns
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2024
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Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life—but what if everything she's been told is a lie? This is a huge-hearted story about a girl learning to question everything—and to trust in herself.
Fern’s lived at the Ranch, an off-the-grid, sustainable community in upstate New York, since she was six. The work is hard, but Fern admires the Ranch's leader, Dr. Ben. So when Fern’s mother sneaks them away in the middle...
Fern’s lived at the Ranch, an off-the-grid, sustainable community in upstate New York, since she was six. The work is hard, but Fern admires the Ranch's leader, Dr. Ben. So when Fern’s mother sneaks them away in the middle...
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2023
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English
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A moving middle-grade mystery about a boy dealing with long-repressed memories of his father as he learns about his Mexican and Haitian heritage while spying on a mysterious stranger during the first weeks of COVID lockdown.
Lalo Lesperance lives with his older brother and Mexican American mother in a low-income apartment building in Fort Myers. They moved there from a subdivision after the family lost Lalo’s Haitian...
Lalo Lesperance lives with his older brother and Mexican American mother in a low-income apartment building in Fort Myers. They moved there from a subdivision after the family lost Lalo’s Haitian...
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Pub. Date
2024
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A heartfelt and unexpected novel about an inseparable brother and sister, from the beloved author of Posted.
From the first moment Morgan can remember, Claire has always been there. Big sister and little brother. Cat and Mouse. They've always understood each other, saved each other, seen each other. And they stuck to their own personal code, unwritten but understood, that siblings were inseparable, that they had each other's
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2024
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A hopeful and heartwarming story about finding joy after tragedy, Amil and the After is a companion to the beloved and award-winning Newbery Honor novel The Night Diary, by acclaimed author Veera Hiranandani
At the turn of the new year in 1948, Amil and his family are trying to make a home in India, now independent of British rule.
Both Muslim and Hindu, twelve-year-old Amil is not sure what home means anymore....
At the turn of the new year in 1948, Amil and his family are trying to make a home in India, now independent of British rule.
Both Muslim and Hindu, twelve-year-old Amil is not sure what home means anymore....
13) Mid-Air
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2024
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English
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A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse "full of vulnerability and hope" (Booklist, starred review) from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again.
It's the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be...
It's the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be...
14) A Game of Noctis
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2024
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English
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An "exciting, fast-moving" (School Library Journal) middle grade fantasy about a girl who must participate in a deadly game with a ragtag team of players to save her grandfather from a terrible fate—perfect for fans of James Riley and Shannon Messenger!
In the opulent, sinking city of Dantessa, the Great Game rules all. Pia Paro believes that so long as you follow the rules, you always have a chance at winning. But after her...
In the opulent, sinking city of Dantessa, the Great Game rules all. Pia Paro believes that so long as you follow the rules, you always have a chance at winning. But after her...
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Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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Run along with Pete as he runs down Main Street, races a bee, and does a good deed. Beginning readers will enjoy the lively images and clear text as they move from cover to cover. The images, text, and helpful sight and challenge words work together to create an experience that is perfect for children to practice long E sounds and words and progress in early reading skills.
17) How Big Is Kip?
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Teacher Created Materials
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2011
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English
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How big is Kip? Beginning readers will find out in this charming book that features delightful illustrations and simple text to tell a story using sight words and short words containing the vowel I. This phonics book is a great resource to aid in children's progression in reading and phonemic skills. Early readers will enhance their ability to use and recognize short I sounds in familiar vocabulary as well as challenging words. This book also includes...
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Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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There is so much that needs to be done before Luce can go to the dunes. Beginning readers can read along and practice words with long U sounds in this enjoyable story that features challenge words, large, clear text and vibrant, refreshing illustrations.
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Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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What are some of the jobs that Mike can do when he grows up? Early readers can follow along as he thinks about being a mime, fighting crime, and learning to fly. The enchanting images, challenge words, and fresh text will have readers engaged as they practice pronouncing, using, and recognizing words with long I sounds.
20) Spy It!
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Teacher Created Materials
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2011
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English
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Mike can spy many things, both inside and outside! Beginning readers can help spy things as they read along and practice pronouncing and recognizing words with long I sounds through familiar and challenging vocabulary. Vivid, colorful images and sharp, fresh text will have readers engaged from beginning to end!