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Echo : a novel by Pam Muñoz RyanDecades after a man is entwined in a prophecy-based quest involving three mysterious sisters and a harmonica, three individuals from different areas of the world confront daunting challenges involving the same harmonica. By the award-winning author of Paint the Wind.
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Chomp
by Carl Hiaasen
Spending his days in a zoo beside his volatile animal wrangler father, Wahoo Cray struggles to control his father's temper when the latter takes a job with an egocentric reality nature show host. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Hoot.
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Wrecker
by Carl Hiaasen
When some men in a sailboat that has run hard aground on a sand flat pay him to forget he ever saw them, Wrecker is happy to oblige, but when he keeps seeing these men all over Key West, he discovers they want more than just his silence.
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and others by Kate DiCamillo |
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The fabled fourth graders of Aesop Elementary School
by Candace Fleming
Offers a collection of contemporary fables with important moral lessons as Mr. Jupiter, a globe-trotting teacher who likes to dress in Mayan ceremonial robes, presents diverse questions and challenges that inspire his fourth-graders to reconsider practical answers and solutions.
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Where the mountain meets the moon by Grace LinHearing her father speak to the Old Man on the Moon in the quiet hours of the evening, Minli turns to him one day to ask for advice in order to improve the desperate situation of her impoverished family in this enchanting fantasy adventure for middle readers.
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The case of the rock 'n' roll dog
by Martha Freeman
Seven-year-old Tessa and ten-year-old Cameron, daughters of the first female president--and owners of a very rambunctious dog--play detective when a baton belonging to the director of the Marine Band goes missing at the White House
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The grasshopper's song : an Aesop's fable revisited
by Nikki Giovanni
Angry that his singing is unappreciated by the Ants who relied on his music to make their summer work easier, Jimmy Grasshopper decides to sue them for lacking respect and not acknowledging his usefulness in their lives.
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City spies by James PontiSentenced to juvenile detention after exposing her foster parents’ crimes, a talented young hacker is rescued by a British spy who recruits five teen savants from different world regions to become elite agents for MI5. and others in the City Spies series |
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Each tiny spark by Pablo CartayaSixth-grader Emilia Torres struggles with ADHD, her controlling abuela, her mother's work commitments, her father's distance after returning from deployment, evolving friendships, and a conflict over school redistricting |
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The monstrous book of monsters
by Libby Hamilton
Written by Dr. Thomas Jelly and packed with nauseating novelties and foul facts, this book will teach kids how to avoid monsters, how to spot them in the news or on the street and offers a peek inside their dangerous (and smelly) world.
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Hero by Mike LupicaFourteen-year-old Zach learns he has the same special abilities as his father, who was the President's globe-trotting troubleshooter until "the Bads" killed him, and now Zach must decide whether to use his powers in the same way at the risk of his own life |
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Nightmare at the bookfair
by Dan Gutman
When fifth-grader Trip Kindleman, who does not like to read very much, is hit on the head by a heavy box and becomes a character in a series of different books--from a sports story to a science fiction novel to an adventure tale--his view of reading is changed forever.
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Solar system : our place in space
by Rosemary Mosco
Sara, Jill and their pets explore the science and characteristics of the solar system, describing the sun and each of the planets
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Squish, Super Amoeba : Super Amoeba
by Jennifer L. Holm
Squish, a meek amoeba who loves the comic book exploits of his favorite hero, "Super Amoeba," tries to emulate him when his best friend is threatened by a bully
and others in the Squish series
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The underground abductor / : An Abolitionist Tale
by Nathan Hale
A graphically illustrated introduction to the life and achievements of Harriet Tubman depicts her escape from slavery in the mid-19th century and her life-risking dedication to helping runaway slaves find freedom north of the Mason-Dixon line. 25,000 first printing.
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The wild robot by Peter BrownInitializing for the first time on a remote island where she is all alone, Roz the robot learns survival strategies from the island's hostile animals and finally gains acceptance when she cares for an orphaned gosling. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Creepy Carrots! |
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The wild robot escapes by Peter BrownA sequel to The Wild Robot finds a shipwrecked Robot Roz struggling to survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island. By the award-winning author of Creepy Carrots! eBook |
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Front desk
by Kelly Yang
After emigrating from China, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel, despite the nasty owner, Mr. Yao, who exploits them, while she works the front desk and tries to cope with fitting in at her school
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The lemonade war by Jacqueline DaviesEvan Treski, who is people-smart, and his younger sister Jesse, who is math-smart, battle it out through competing lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn one hundred dollars. and others in the Lemonade War series |
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Ways to make sunshine
by Renâee Watson
The Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones
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The Terrible Two get worse
by Mac Barnett
The pranking prowess of devious partners Miles and Niles are tested by a former principal and father of Principal Barkin, whose stern cunning compels the boys to team up with an unlikely ally
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I survived the attacks of September 11, 2001
by Lauren Tarshis
Looking forward to spending his 11th birthday with his brave New York City firefighter dad, Noah is shocked when the outing is interrupted by the September 11 attacks, to which his father must respond at the risk of his life.
and others in the I Survived... series
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I survived the shark attacks of 1916
by Georgia Ball
A graphic-novel adaptation of the best-selling second series entry follows the experiences of an Elm Hills newcomer whose summer at Matawan Creek is upended by rumors about a great white shark that has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore. Illustrations.
and others in the I Survived... graphic novel series
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The Secret Explorers and the lost whales
by SJ King
The Secret Explorers jump into action to save a pod of humpback whales, but when Connor and Roshini's submarine malfunctions, the explorers could be the ones in trouble
and others in the Secret Explorers series
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The dragonet prophecy
by Tui Sutherland
Determined to end a generations-long war among the seven dragon tribes, a secret movement called the Talons of Peace draws on a prophecy that calls for a great sacrifice, compelling five appointed dragonets to fulfill a painful destiny against their will.
and others in the Wings of Fire series
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Wings of fire : the dragonet prophecy
by Barry Deutsch
A first graphic-novel adaptation in the best-selling series follows the selection of Clay as one of a team of dragonets destined to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war among the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia.
and others in the Wings of Fire graphic novel series
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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library
by Chris Grabenstein
Twelve-year-old Kyle gets to stay overnight in the new town library, designed by his hero (the famous gamemaker Luigi Lemoncello), with other students but finds that come morning he must work with friends to solve puzzles in order to escape
and others in the Mr Lemoncello series
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The great fire by Jim MurphyA young reader's account of the Great Chicago Fire combines archival photographs and drawings with personal accounts by its survivors and carefully researched historical documents. |
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What is the story of Jurassic World?
by Jim Gigliotti
"Discover the action-packed history of Jurassic World and how dinosaur fans of all ages came to love the series' movies, books, TV shows, and even theme park rides. From the 1990 Michael Crichton novel to the movies still releasing today, young readers will love stepping into this world where dinosaurs rule. The Jurassic World franchise has thrilled fans for decades by building a world where science and adventure meet, raising the question: Could dinosaurs and humans ever really live together?"
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Who is Lionel Messi?
by James Buckley
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Jim Henson : the guy who played with puppets by Kathleen KrullA young fan's introduction to the early life of the Muppets creator includes coverage of his childhood in rural Mississippi, visionary contributions to such programs as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show and his development of iconic film characters. By the award-winning creators of The Boy on Fairfield Street. |
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Never smile at a monkey : and 17 other important things to remember
by Steve Jenkins
Offers early readers an informative, cautionary guide to wild animals, including pythons and tigers, through an overview of the unique skills many have developed to protect themselves from harm that can also render them unexpectedly hazardous to humans.
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Pearl Harbor
by Nancy Ohlin
Presents information about Pearl Harbor, covering everything from the history of WWII to the details of the attack
and others in the Blast Back series
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Flora & Ulysses : the illuminated adventures by Kate DiCamillo Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic Flora Belle Buckman is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight after being revived. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux. |
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The miraculous journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories |
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The magician's elephant by Kate DiCamillo When ten-year-old orphan Peter Augustus Duchene encounters a fortune teller in the marketplace one day and she tells him that his sister, who is presumed dead, is in fact alive, he embarks on a remarkable series of adventures as he desperately tries to find her |
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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Upon receiving a special dog from her father, Opal's life greatly changes as the magic of his presence causes old pains to heal and new friendships to form. |
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The tiger rising by Kate DiCamillo Eleven-year-old Rob Horton, who passes the time in his rural Florida community by wood carving, is drawn by his spunky but angry friend Sistine into a plan to free a caged tiger. |
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Raymie nightingale by Kate DiCamillo Hoping that if she wins a local beauty pageant her father will come home, Raymie practices twirling a baton and performing good deeds while outmaneuvering a drama queen and a saboteur who become her unlikely friends and allies during a painful challenge. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux. |
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Louisiana's way home by Kate DiCamillo Awakened in the middle of the night by her fanatically paranoid grandmother, who declares they must leave and never return because the day of reckoning has arrived, a young girl bonds with people in a new community and wonders how long she will be allowed to remain. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux |
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Beverly, right here by Kate DiCamillo Resolved to leave her home for good, a young runaway finds a job and a place to live before forming connections that alter her perspectives about life and herself. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Raymie Nightingale. |
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Bink & Gollie by Kate DiCamillo The Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux and the award-winning author of Someday present the adventures of two precocious girls who don bright socks and rollers skates for an imaginative trip to the Andes. Illustrated by the creator of the SLJ Best Book of the Year, Let's Do Nothing! |
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Bink & Gollie, two for one by Kate DiCamillo "The state fair is in town, and now Bink and Gollie-utter opposites and best friends extraordinaire-must use teamwork and their gray matter while navigating its many wonders. Will the energetic Bink win the world's largest donut in the Whack-a-Duck game?Will the artistic Gollie wow the crowd in the talent show? As the undaunted duo steps into the mysterious tent of fortune-teller Madame Prunely, one prediction is crystal clear: this unlikely pair will always be the closest of pals" |
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Best friends forever by Kate DiCamillo A follow-up to the Geisel Award-winning Bink and Gollie finds the friendship of tall Gollie and short Bink tested by Gollie's queenly airs, a lack of pancakes and their shared profile in a book of record holders. |
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Mercy Watson to the rescue by Kate DiCamillo After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor |
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Mercy Watson goes for a ride by Kate DiCamillo Mr. Watson's usual Saturday drive in his Cadillac with his favorite pig, Mercy, turns into an adventure when an unexpected passenger shows up in the back seat and Mercy finds herself behind the wheel |
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Mercy Watson fights crime by Kate DiCamillo When Leroy Ninker, a thief who longs to be a cowboy, robs the Watson's house, in which a rather large pig with keen skills of detection, lives, he gets the ride of his life! |
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Mercy Watson : princess in disguise by Kate DiCamillo In Mercy Watson's fourth adventure, the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween--complete with tiara--certain that she will be beautiful beyond compare; meanwhile, the cat next door decides to get into the act and leads them all on a Halloween "parade" of hysterical proportions. |
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Mercy Watson thinks like a pig by Kate DiCamillo After Mercy Watson follows the scent and taste of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors plant to beautify their yard, animal control officer Francine Poulet is called out to handle the case, which brings unexpected results |
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Tales from Deckawoo Drive
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Leroy Ninker saddles up by Kate DiCamillo Forging an instant bond with spaghetti-loving horse Maybelline, horseless cowboy Leroy Ninker inadvertently risks eternal loneliness when he forgets a vital third rule about Maybelline's care. |
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Francine Poulet meets the Ghost Raccoon by Kate DiCamillo Talented Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet questions her skills when she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux. |
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Where are you going, Baby Lincoln? by Kate DiCamillo Tiring of doing everything that bossy Eugenia tells her to do, Baby Lincoln embarks on a Necessary Journey of imagination and self-discovery. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux and the creator of The Circus Ship. |
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Eugenia Lincoln and the unexpected package by Kate DiCamillo A cynical older sister who believes she is too practical for frivolity receives the unexpected gift of an accordion that she attempts to sell, destroy and give away before an unexpected solution comes to light. |
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Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem by Kate DiCamillo Writing a metaphorical poem about the pig next door for a school assignment, Stella gets into a loud argument with an irritating classmate who views her elaborate descriptions as lies, a conflict that leads to a visit with the principal and an unexpected partnership. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux. |
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I survived the Nazi invasion, 1944 by Lauren TarshisIn a gripping new addition to the best-selling I Survived series, a young Jewish boy escapes the ghetto and finds a group of resistance fighters in the forests of Poland, but does he have what it takes to survive the Nazis -- and fight back? |
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I survived the Nazi invasion, 1944 : The Graphic Novel by Georgia BallAn evocatively rendered graphic-novel adaptation of Tarshis’ best-selling series entry depicts the experiences of two Jewish children whose father is taken away by the Nazis before they make a daring escape from their Jewish ghetto to a Resistance fighter camp. |
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I survived the shark attacks of 1916 by Lauren TarshisRecounts the dramatic experience of a New Jersey youth who visited the Atlantic coast during a summer in the early 20th-century when a predatory great white shark was targeting beachgoers, a trip during which he witnessed an attack on his friend.
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I survived the shark attacks of 1916 by Georgia BallA graphic-novel adaptation of the best-selling second series entry follows the experiences of an Elm Hills newcomer whose summer at Matawan Creek is upended by rumors about a great white shark that has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore. |
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I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren TarshisExcited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, 10-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink. By the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. |
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I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912
by Georgia Ball
A high-action graphic novel adaptation of the best-selling series debut finds a 10-year-old boy and his younger sister eagerly exploring the Titanic before a devastating accident changes their lives forever. .
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I survived the attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren TarshisWhen Lucas decides to skip school because he wants to discuss football with a firefighter friend of his father, he finds himself caught up in the terrorist attacks on New York City |
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I survived the California wildfires, 2018 by Lauren TarshisA latest entry in the best-selling series traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk.
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I survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 by Lauren TarshisEleven-year-old Barry Hunter and his family attempt to ride out Hurricane Katrina at home in the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans when his little sister gets ill, but when the levees break, Barry gets swept away from his family |
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I survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren TarshisCaught in a violent battle between American and British troops during an interrupted journey to find his father during the American Revolutionary War, 11-year-old Nathaniel becomes a firsthand witness to the tragic aspects of America's fight for independence. |
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I survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren TarshisWhen the massive metal tank filled with sticky brown molasses that rises up over her crowded North End neighborhood explodes, young Carmen must fight for her life, as a tsunami of molasses rushes through the streets |
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I survived the battle of D-Day, 1944
by Lauren Tarshis
When Paul, a French boy living in a Nazi controlled village, finds an American paratrooper in a tree near his home, he has a chance to play a role in the Allies plan to crush the Nazis
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I survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 by Lauren TarshisWhen John Hale's parents moved from Chicago to a farm in the Dakota Territory in the late 1880s, he was not happy (too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and that is just the beginning); but after a year, and now eleven, he has settled in and made some friends at school--but when a sunny day in January 1888 turns abruptly into a deadly blizzard he will need all his strength and courage to survive what became known to history as The Children's Blizzard |
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I survived the eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 by Lauren TarshisOn May 18, 1980, eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe and her best friends, Eddie and Sam, are in a forest near Mount St. Helens when the months of wondering whether the volcano will erupt are finally answered--all three are badly burned, but it is up to Jessie to protect the boys as best she can and hope that somebody comes to rescue them |
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I survived the Hindenburg disaster, 1937 by Lauren TarshisA latest addition to the series inspired by history's most infamous disasters imagines the experiences of an 11-year-old survivor of the 1937 Hindenburg airship tragedy. |
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I survived the great Chicago fire, 1871 by Lauren TarshisOriginally not wanting to come to Chicago, young Oscar Starling finds himself not only in the middle of the city, but trying to survive when the town is ablaze |
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I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011 by Lauren TarshisA young boy struggles to survive during the 2011 catastrophic tornado that became the costliest single tornado in U.S. history. By the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. |
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I survived the Japanese tsunami, 2011 by Lauren TarshisA massive earthquake and devastating tsunami hit Japan while Ben is visiting his late father's hometown, pulling Ben's family apart and leaving him stranded in a strange country during an epic disaster |
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I survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 by Lauren TarshisWitnessing the harrowing events of the Civil War from the Pennsylvania sidelines, 11-year-old Henry endures the most grueling challenges of his life throughout a hot July week when he becomes inadvertently involved in the historic battle. |
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I survived the San Francisco earthquake, 1906 by Lauren TarshisEarning money to help his family at the beginning of the 20th century, 10-year-old newsboy Leo explores the hilly city's bustling business world and modern innovations before a massive earthquake and decimating fire change everything he has ever known. |
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I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 by Lauren TarshisVisiting his favorite Hawaiian beach when Japanese forces suddenly attack Pearl Harbor, 11-year-old Danny Crane struggles through the smoke, destruction and chaos to make his way back home. |
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I survived the destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 by Lauren TarshisA latest entry in the series that includes I Survived the Japanese Tsunami follows the experiences of a young boy who struggles to escape the catastrophic A.D. 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. |
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I survived true stories : five epic disasters by Lauren Tarshis"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The Children's Blizzard, 1888 The Titanic Disaster, 1912 The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919 The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 The Henryville Tornado, 2012" |
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Nature attacks!
by Lauren Tarshis
Four new harrowing true stories of real kids who have survived extreme challenges and disasters recount the experiences of the young survivors of the Shark Attacks of 1916, the Peshtigo fire of 1871, and a box jellyfish attack
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