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The Good Stuff From the Staff of Driftwood Public Library JULY 2024 |
by Lauren Starnes
"This book is designed to help support adults in having potentially difficult or emotionally charged conversations with young children about world and family events."
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The haunting of Alma Fielding: a true ghost storyby Kate SummerscaleThe Edgar Award-winning author of The Wicked Boy documents the story of 1930s Hungarian ghost hunter Nandor Fodor and the traumatic details surrounding the case of a London housewife's bizarre supernatural experiences.
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Who will pay reparations on my soul?: Essays by Jesse McCarthy"McCarthy reinvigorates the essay form as a space not only for argument but for experimental writing that mixes and chops the old ways into new ones. In "Notes on Trap," he borrows a conceit from Susan Sontag to reveal the social and political significance of trap music, the drug-soaked strain of Southern hip-hop that, as he puts it, is "the funeral music that the Reagan Revolution deserves." Essays on John Edgar Wideman, Claudia Rankine, and Colson Whitehead survey the state of black letters. "To Make a Poet Black" explores the hidden blackness of Sappho and the erotic power of Phillis Wheatley. In his title essay, McCarthy takes on the question of reparations arguing that true progress will not come until Americans remake their institutions in the service of true equality. As he asks, "What can reparations mean when the damage cannot be accounted for in the only system of accounting that a society recognizes?""
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Burn it down: Women writing about angerby Lilly DancygerOver twenty writers including Leslie Jamison, Melissa Febos and Evette Dionne explore women's anger in essays that examine how and why women are no longer willing to grin and bear it in a world full of outrage.
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Rise: a pop history of Asian America from the nineties to now by Jeff YangA love letter to and for Asian Americans offers a vivid scrapbook of voices, emotions and memories from an era in which our culture was forged and transformed, and a way to preserve both the headlines and the intimate conversations that have shaped our community into who we are today.
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Shark detective! by Jessica Olien If you like James Patterson and Jeffrey Deaver, then you’ll love Shark Detective! by Jessica Olien. This nonstop, thrill-a-minute rollercoaster ride is about a shark who wants to be a detective. Unfortunately, people run screaming before he can ask a single question. Then he takes on a missing kitten case…and everything changes. This narrative powerhouse kept me on the edge of my seat, while providing a riveting character study of a lonely shark, as he struggles with his feeling of alienation in a society collectively brainwashed by sensationalized misinformation. (Cue Jaws theme music here.)
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How this book got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias This book is about inclusion and representation in historically biased print media (Did that sound good? I just made it up.) It is also about adorable pandas being adorable. Whatever. Both descriptions work. A red panda notices that all the books he reads are about black and white pandas. He feels left out. Where is his story? He decides to write his own book, thereby taking control of his own narrative and adding his unique voice to the modern literary landscape. Adorably.
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The bad seed by Jory JohnExperience a day in the life of a literal bad seed. This plant embryo is angry and troubled, acting out in ways that would probably benefit from therapy. Should the seed be medicated? Does he have adequate health insurance coverage to meet his mental healthcare needs? I have no idea. But reading an account of the seed’s daily life makes me consider the innate fragility, both mental and physical, of all living organisms. Also, this grouchy future-plant is super cute. Angry, but cute.
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Disability visibility: 17 first-person stories for today: adapted for young adults by Alice Wong A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience: Disability visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday people whose daily lives are, in the words of playwright Neil Marcus, "an art . . . an ingenious way to live." According to the last census, one in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some are visible, some are hidden--but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture.
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Disability intimacy: Essays on love, care, and desireby Alice Wong The much-anticipated follow up to the groundbreaking anthology Disability Visibility: another revolutionary collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience, and intimacy in all its myriad forms. What is intimacy? More than sex, more than romantic love, the pieces in this stunning and illuminating new anthology offer broader and more inclusive definitions of what it can mean to be intimate with another person. Explorations of caregiving, community, access, and friendship offer us alternative ways of thinking about the connections we form with others -- a vital reimagining in an era when forced physical distance is at times a necessary norm.
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Paddington 2 (2017)Honestly, this movie has become its own genre. It’s so good that it somehow manages to improve the first Paddington movie retroactively (I was not a fan of the first movie when I watched it back in 2014, but after seeing Paddington 2, I now kind of adore the first movie as the “weaker early chapters” leading in to the second). What Paddington Bear achieves during his stint in prison is nothing short of an utter delight. And I kinda have to say that I’m really liking this new trend of casting Hugh Grant as a villain: he’s a great bad guy! Keep your eyes open for Paddington 3 (Paddington in Peru) later this year! (Olivia Coleman, anyone? YES, PLEASE!)
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Mary Poppins returns (2018)This is a movie that I resisted watching for a very long time (Disney’s origin-story Cruella was another) based purely on… well, snobbery. Mary Poppins is a practically perfect movie (in every way!), and doesn’t need a sequel, right? And who could possibly live up to Julie Andrews’ iconic performance? Emily Blunt, that’s who. When I finally broke down and watched it, I couldn’t get over just how good she was, and how seriously the filmmakers took their task. I can’t get enough of this movie. It will never replace the original Mary Poppins, but it makes a very worthy companion piece to it.
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Where the wild things are (2009)How do you turn a picture book that is made up of 37 pages, 10 sentences, and 388 words into a feature-length movie? Hire David Eggers to write the screenplay and Spike Jonez to direct. The filmmakers use Maurice Sendak’s text as a springboard to explore the loneliness and heartache of not only children trying to fit in with the world, but the helplessness and heartache of their parents as well. The production design is exquisite, the wild things depicted by actors in giant Muppet-like suits in a magical, minimalist environment that allows your imagination to fill in the blanks. It’s gonna make you cry..
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What if the infamous Cottingley Fairies of 1917 weren’t actually a hoax? What if the series of photographs that Elsie Wright (aged 16 at the time) and Frances Griffiths (aged 9) took of paper fairies in and around the beck that ran through the bottom of the Wright family’s back garden were in fact photos of real fairies, as they claimed? This is the jumping off point for Charles Sturridge’s charming 1997 film (complete with Peter O’Toole as Conan Doyle and Harvey Keitel as Harry Houdini, as well as a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it, uncredited cameo from Mel Gibson). The cinematography is lush, the special effects are subtle-yet-convincing, and the music by the illustrious Polish film composer Zbigniew Preisner is gorgeous. Treat yourself and give into this aching fantasy.
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Little princess (1995)This is the first movie I ever saw from Director Alfonso Cuarón, back in 1995, and I knew immediately that he was someone to keep an eye on. Cuarón takes Frances Hodgson Burnett’s fairly stodgy story, resets it in New York City during World War I, and breathes new life into it. Another great score, this time from Patrick Doyle, further elevates the already-sumptuous production. Liesel Matthews is a perfectly-cast Sarah Crew, convincingly conveying the heartache of being left in a strange environment by her father when he enlists to fight in the war, the heartbreak of his death, and the plucky resourcefulness she needs to overcome her new lot in life. And Eleanor Bron is delicious as the conniving, opportunistic headmistress Miss Minchin. Revisit a classic tale with fresh eyes.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)Wes Anderson’s utterly beautiful stop-motion interpretation of one of Roald Dahl’s less well-known books. The animation is a bit shaggy, but beautifully so and still has that “designed-to-death” Wes Anderson aesthetic that is so charming and irresistible. Also boasts a fantastic voice-cast.
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Babe (1995)A friend recently texted me to ask when was the last time I’d seen the movie Babe, because it was streaming on HBO. He’d just watched it and had forgotten how utterly “charming” it was. I immediately watched it myself, for the first time in over 20 years, and found myself newly-delighted by it (I’d forgotten about the mouse “Greek chorus” completely!). I grinned through the whole thing. We lost my mom this last Winter, and I texted my family to try Babe as a mood-lifter, and my dad let me know that even he (at 76) couldn’t resist the movie’s charms: it really lifted his spirits.
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The salad lab: Whisk, toss, enjoy!: Recipes for making fabulous salads every day by Darlene SchrijverWith both favorite and all-new recipes, The salad lab, shows readers how to make creative, unique and delicious salads with smart salad-making tips that are guaranteed to make anyone crave a healthy salad. Schrijver's recipes all follow the same three steps: "Start Out," in which one assembles and preps ingredients; "Whisk," in which one makes the dressing; and "Toss," the final assembly stage.
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This ordinary stardust: a scientist's path from grief to wonderby Alan R. TownsendA decade ago, Dr. Alan Townsend's family received two unthinkable, catastrophic diagnoses: his 4-year-old daughter and his brilliant and vivacious wife developed unrelated, life-threatening forms of brain cancer. A lifelong scientist, Townsend offers a balanced, moving perspective on the common ground between science and religion and the spiritual fulfillment he found in his work enabling him to view scientific inquiry as more than a source of answers to a given problem.
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With compassion and clarity, Cait explores the complex legacy of patriarchal religious trauma in her life, including the ways she has also been complicit in systems of oppression. She was trained to serve men, and her life would never be her own. Until she escaped. A gripping memoir about coming of age in the stay-at-home daughter movement and the quest to piece together a future on your own terms.
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Deep water: the world in the oceanby James BradleyOver 70 percent of Earth's exterior is overlaid by oceans. These watery places are vast, mysterious, vital, and profound. Australian writer Bradley elucidates how ""the ocean's depths are not an alien realm, but intimately entangled with every other part of the planet. The biodiversity and interconnectedness of oceanic lifeforms are breathtaking. We inhabit a unique and wondrous watery world. Let's not slip up on our responsibility to respect and protect it.
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This anthology assembles quiet tales set along the sandy shores of Oregon's coast. The authors, some of whom have contributed more than one piece, showcase the stunning sights and sounds of the Oregon coast. Stories describe the roaring and crashing waves, the ever-present "shorebirds," and Oregon's myriad lighthouses and "sun-drenched" beaches.
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by Erin T. Spencer
The "Incredible Octopus" combines amazing photos with in-depth facts to get kids aged 7 and up excited about octopuses and the underwater world in which they live. Readers are introduced to the fascinating biology of the octopus, from its 3 hearts and 9 brains to suction cups and how they work, and learn all about what it's like to be an octopus!"
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Your story matters: a surprisingly practical guide to writing by Richard ScrimgerThis laugh-out-loud how-to guide by an esteemed writer will answer kids' burning questions about plot, character, structure, story hooks and commas. Scrimger infuses his discourse with pop quizzes, writing exercises, and occasional recaps that culminate in a closing section of summary takeaways. Using clever analogies, brilliant examples and funny anecdotes, he gives you useful tools to start your writing journey!
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Say more: Consent conversations for teensby Kitty StrykerTalking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first time. In "Say More," consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides teenagers in exploring what consent means to them. This timely and practical workbook allows the reader to work at their own pace and in their own way. Includes concrete examples from Kitty's youth, inspired by questions teens have asked her, and comprehensive resources to encourage exploration and introspection.
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A greater goal: The epic battle for equal pay in women's soccer-and beyond by Elizabeth RuschIn 2022, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team finally secured fair treatment and equal pay despite the intense pushback they received from U.S. Soccer, the governing body of soccer in the United States. With a narrative that includes player profiles and vignettes framed from team member perspectives, A Greater Goal illuminates the work, support, and grit needed to be treated with equality in a world that often undervalues the contributions of women.
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When Homa, a girl from her childhood, reappears in her privileged world, Ellie, amidst Iran's political turmoil, joins her in pursuing their goals for meaningful futures until one earth-shattering betrayal has far-reaching consequences, altering the course of both their lives.
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What fire brings: a thriller by Rachel Howzell Hall Bailey Meadows has just moved into the remote Topanga Canyon home of thriller author Jack Beckham. As his writer-in-residence, she's supposed to help him once again reach the bestseller list. she's really there to find Sam Morris, a community leader who has disappeared in the canyon surrounding Beckham's property. Sam was last seen in the drought-stricken forest known for wildfires and mountain lions. Each new day, Bailey learns just how dangerous these canyons are -- other women who have also gone missing here. As fire season in the canyons approaches, Bailey must race to unravel the truth from fiction before she becomes the next woman lost in the forest.
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Bury your gaysby Chuck TingleMisha knows that chasing success in Hollywood can be hell. But finally, after years of trying to make it, his big moment is here: an Oscar nomination. But now the executives at the studio for his long-running streaming series want to kill off the gay characters for the upcoming season finale. Misha refuses. He soon realizes that he's just put a target on his back. And what's worse, monsters from his horror movie days are stalking him and his friends through the hills above L.A.
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Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits. Thomas develops an obsession with a vanished nineteenth-century astronomer said to haunt a nearby manor, and Grace flees Aldleigh entirely for London. Over the course of twenty years, by coincidence and design, Thomas and Grace will find their lives brought back into orbit as the mystery of the vanished astronomer unfolds into a devastating tale of love and scientific pursuit. |
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Margo's got money troublesby Rufi ThorpeA bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman's attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world. Margo, the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, finds herself on her own with an infant, and in desperate need of cash, starts an OnlyFans account that turns her into a runaway success, which soon comes with a high price.
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Graphic novel
The most anticipated graphic novel of 2024, concluding the story of young Karen Reyes, a 10-year-old girl in 1960s Chicago who sees the world through a kaleidoscope of fine art, classic movie and pulp fiction monsters, and mystery. The most inspiring "monster" in contemporary fiction.
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Dog day afternoon by David RosenfeltInvestigator Marcus Clark takes a couple of disadvantaged young men under his wing, gets them jobs, a place to live, and a chance at a different life. And they want a dog, retired lawyer Andy Carpenter's specialty. One of the young men, Nick Williams, instantly falls in love with one of the dogs, Daisy. When there's a mass shooting at Nick's work, leaving six dead, all signs point to Nick. Marcus, who's never asked Andy for anything, asks Andy for help. Despite Nick's troubled background, Andy trusts his friend and takes the case
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The protectorby Wanda E. BrunstetterRosa Petersheim has disappeared from the Big Valley without a trace. Norman always considered himself his sister's protector and can't believe she would have left home of her own accord - so he must have failed her. He throws all he has into helping the authorities search for Rosa, while trying to support his parents and siblings who are struggling both mentally and physically. Salina Swarey loves Norman and hopes they are headed towards marriage, but his obsession with Rosa's whereabouts is driving them apart. Can Norman find a place of peace and contentment if he never learns where Rosa is?
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Golden age whodunits by Otto PenzlerA collection of 15 stories first published by American writers between 1925 and 1949. Ellery Queen is here, of course, with "Man Bites Dog," whose mystery and solution unfold in the stands during the 1939 World Series, and so are other genre stalwarts like Mary Roberts Rinehart, Melville Davisson Post, C. Daly King, Mignon G. Eberhart, Anthony Boucher, Helen Reilly (her only short story), and Vincent Starrett, whose novella "Too Many Sleuths" includes enough twists and detectives for a full-length novel.
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May the wolf dieby Elizabeth HeiderNikki Serafino is enjoying the sunset from her boat in her beloved port city of Naples, Italy, when she discovers the body of a man in the warm waters of the bay. An investigator working as the liaison between local police and American troops, Nikki is certainly no stranger to violence and organized crime, but this case grows complicated when the victim turns out to be a U.S. Navy captain stationed at the nearby military base and the autopsy reveals foul play. The perfect summer binge read.
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In the Belly of the Whale by Michael F. FlynnScience fictionA hollowed-out asteroid, the "Whale," is on a centuries-long journey to colonize the planet Tau Ceti. Now several generations into the voyage, the Whale has suffered the "Big Burnout." Stratification of the Whale's population has set in, with selfish actions of the privileged classes fueling rebellion in their underlings and threatening the entire enterprise. Flynn's rapid cuts between his main characters provide a captivating human panorama of this city-in-a-ship, while his convincing scientific lore reveals fascinating what-ifs about space travel and colonization.
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Toward eternityby Anton HurScience fictionIn a near-future world, a new technological therapy is quickly eradicating cancer: The body’s cells are entirely replaced with nanites—robot or android cells that not only cure those afflicted but leave them virtually immortal. When Dr. Beeko, who holds the patent to the nano-therapy technology, learns of Panit, a living, thinking machine, he transfers its consciousness into an android body, giving it freedom and life. As other nano humans thrive—and begin to replicate—their development will lead them to a crossroads and a choice with existential consequences.
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Fantasy Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep. Even when an adventuring party of cunning misfits saves her from capture by a local warlord, she is eager to return to her solitary life. The misfits and their frustratingly appealing dragonrider ringleader intend to spirit her away to the dragon-ruled sky cities, where they need her help to steal from a dragon's hoard. There's only one problem: the hoard in question belongs to the current regent, Neveranimas, and she wants Anahrod dead.
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Working at Dallergut, a department store that sells dreams, Penny, as she uncovers the workings of this whimsical world, bonds with a colorful cast of characters, including the flamboyant and wise owner, a famous dream designer, a nightmare producer and the many customers who dream to heal, grow and flourish. Dreams encourage, warn, enable, soothe, and sometimes just come true. Lee's whimsical debut offers an irresistible antidote to reality's distresses.
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Break to you by Neal ShustermanAdriana knows that if she can manage to keep her head down for the next seven months, she might be able to get through her sentence in the Compass juvenile detention center. One day she opens her private journal and discovers someone has read her writings -- and has written back. A boy who sparks a fire in her. When he reads the words Adriana writes to him, it makes him feel like the walls that hold them in have melted away. This tour de force novel exposes what life is like in detention -- and reveals the hearts of two teens who are forced to live in desperate circumstances.
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Graphic novel
Nia Nal has spent her whole life taking a back seat to her older sister, Maeve, who's expected to inherit their mother's powers -- the ability to see the future through dreams. When Nia's hit in the face with a kickball, the powers that weren't meant for her are suddenly triggered. Saddled with guilt, Nia resolves to suppress her powers in an attempt to protect her relationship with her sister. But Nia can't keep the dreams out forever....
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Attached at the hip by Christine RiccioCast in an experimental romantic edition of a reality show where contestants play a game of human chess for a shot at a million dollars, Orie Lennox must compete in tough challenges, while speed dating, in the wilderness where alliances are made and exciting new relationships are formed.
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A darker mischiefby Derek MilmanAt the elite Essex Academy Cal Ware, a poor, queer kid from Mississippi, is an outsider, but when he stumbles upon a secret society on campus, he thinks that he may have found a way to reinvent himself -- but as the initiation rituals grow riskier he must decide who to trust and how far he is willing to go to belong. A tantalizing and addictive novel about identity, class, and first love wrapped in a thrilling, page-turning mystery.
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This book takes us into the woods, meadows, and streams of an Appalachian forest where a girl and a coyote pup each have their first woodland adventures. The intertwined paths of child and coyote will invite young readers to imagine wilderness as a place to be protected, loved, and shared.
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Brandon and the babyby J. Brian PinkneyAges 4 - 8In this heartwarming and humorous story, Brandon, a new older brother tries to adjust to the new baby in the house and learns how to entertain himself when his parents are preoccupied. Brandon wants to throw tantrums to get Mommy and Daddy's attention, but he also understands how much more his baby brother needs the care. Soon, he realizes that his security blanket, the perfect companion when he wants to play alone, is a shareable comfort for his baby brother too.
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Ages 6 - 10 Creating a den out of objects from the ocean, from shells to tiny glass shards, the octopus prepares for the biggest task of her life: motherhood, and with one last gesture of love, she sends her hatchlings on their way, starting a new cycle of life. The rhyming verse, with pleasing alliteration and internal repetitions of vowel sounds, makes this book a particular delight for reading aloud.
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The Boy on Fireby Sarthak SinhaAges 3 - 7Meet Til, a spirited young boy who has an extraordinary quality--he's always on fire. But being ablaze sets him apart from others, leaving him feeling sad and alone. One day, he encounters a twinkling star and discovers a magical friendship that unveils the secret truth: Til's radiant light is a beacon of warmth and brilliance. Soon his vibrant light begins to touch the lives of those around him, inspiring them to find and celebrate their own radiant glows.
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Ages 12 and up Keladry is the first girl who dares to take advantage of a new rule in her homeland, Tortall -- one that allows women to train for knighthood. When her training master, who's dead set against girls becoming knights, decides Keladry must pass a one-year trial no male page has ever had to endure, she vows to succeed, even if the test is purposely unfair. But she is not to be underestimated.
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Ages 8 - 12 Trey's dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?
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In an effort to better understand and communicate with their autistic daughter, Paige's parents enrolled her in a study without her consent or knowledge and had a chip implanted in her brain that keeps track of her location and brain activity. It can boost the chemicals that affect her mood. Suddenly, Paige isn't sure who she can trust. Can she even trust her own mind?
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Devastating wildfires are becoming ever more common -- but nature itself has mechanisms in place for mitigating the damage and even benefiting from fire. This timely book, featuring riveting, kid-friendly text, shows the many incredible ways animals detect, respond and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature.
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Ronnie and Jack are headed to sleepaway camp for the first time ever. Camp Foster promises all of the outdoorsy activities that Ronnie has so far managed to avoid: ropes courses, scavenger hunts, kayaking on the lake. Ugh. But she can do this. As long as she has Jack. As it turns out, an old manor in the woods has a ghost haunting the grounds and a witch-hunting spirit is intent on finding and silencing this last Rhee witch. And the strange habit all the counselors have of rhyming when they speak . . . just like Ronnie has begun to do lately.
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