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Only the brave : a novel
by Danielle Steel
During World War II, Sophia Alexander, after her mother dies and her father is sent to a concentration camp, becomes increasingly involved in the resistance and while working with the convent nuns, the Sisters of Mercy where she risks everything to help those in need—no matter what the cost. (historical fiction). Simultaneous.
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Summers at the Saint
by Mary Kay Andrews
The widowed owner of the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel, Traci Eddings has one summer season to restore it to its former glory, but when a tragic death changes everything, she must put wrongs to right, put guilty parties in their place and maybe even find a new romance along the way.
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Karen's sleepover / : Karen's Sleepover
by Katy Farina
"When she and Nancy get into a big fight right before her first sleepover, Karen disinvites Nancy and has new girl Pamela come instead, but when she turns out to be a wet blanket, Karen wonders what to do next. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Long Island : a novel
by Colm Tâoibâin
"Eilis Lacey is Irish, married to Tony Fiorello, one of four Italian American brothers, all of whom live in neighboring houses on a cul-de-sac in Lindenhurst, Long Island, with their wives and children and Tony's parents, a huge extended family that lives and works, eats and plays together. It is the spring of 1976 and Eilis, now in her forties with two teenage children, has no one to rely on in this still-new country. Though her ties to the town in Ireland where she grew up remain stronger than those that hold her to her new land and home, she has not returned in decades. One day, when Tony is at his job, an Irishman comes to the door asking for her by name. He tells her that his wife is pregnant with Tony's child, and that when the baby is born, he will not raise it but instead will deposit it on Eilis's doorstep. It is what Eilis does - and what she refuses to do - in response to this stunning news that makes Tâoibâin's novel so riveting. Long Island is about longings unfulfilled, even unrecognized. The silences in Eilis's life are thunderous and dangerous, and there's no one defter than Tâoibâin at giving them language. This is a gorgeous story of a woman alone in a marriage and the deepest of bonds she rekindles on her return to the place and peopleshe left behind, to ways of living and loving she thought she'd lost. Eilis is perhaps Tâoibâin's most moving and unforgettable character, and this novel is a masterpiece"
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Learned by heart
by Emma Donoghue
Based on a true story and a five-million-word secret journal, this extraordinary work of fiction follows an orphaned heiress, banished from India to England, and a brilliant, troublesome tomboy who meet at the Manor School for young ladies in 1805 York where they fall secretly, deeply and dangerous in love. Simultaneous.
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Fergus and Zeke and the great farm field trip
by Kate Messner
"Fergus and Zeke love being the class pets in Miss Maxwell's class, and they always want to do whatever the students do. So when Miss Maxwell tells the class they're going on a field trip to a local farm to help with the animals, pick some apples, and learn about where food comes from, Fergus and Zeke can't wait to sneak their way onto the trip. Unfortunately, the farm is not as fun as the mice had hoped: while the children head off to care for the animals after sampling some honey, Fergus and Zeke become covered in the sticky stuff and lose sight of the class"
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Dog vs. Strawberry
by Nelly Buchet
"When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she attempts to race the strawberry, but when her opponent doesn't move, she won't give up until mom walks in on a sticky situation. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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The Prickletrims go wild
by Marie Dorlâeans
"The Prickletrim family are very proud of their pristine garden, with its razor-straight edges, regulation-height lawn and perfectly shaped topiary. They love nature--just so long as it is well ordered and properly managed. Then one day their long-suffering gardener can't stand their suffocating rules any longer and quits. Free at last, the Prickletrim's garden explodes upwards and outwards, spilling into their house and every corner of their lives. The family realize they cannot control nature. Can theylearn to live in their wild garden?"
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The Evolution of an Idea
by Joy Hakim
"This second volume in the series opens with a Swedish naturalist who attempts to create an organizing system for the myriad forms of life on earth, and moves on to the late 1800s, when two Englishmen each develop their own theories of how lifeforms change over time. Illustrations. "
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Asteroid vs. comet
by Marc J. Kuchner
"There's a comet speeding in from the outer solar system, and it's about to slam into an asteroid. Who will be left standing after this interplanetary smackdown? The pockmarked asteroid, a veteran fighter who's already seen some action? Or the dazzling comet, with its incredible velocity and a tail that stretches millions of miles? Kicking off a dynamic series on cosmic collisions, Asteroid vs. Comet starts by comparing the two opponents, then offers hints and context to encourage readers to use real science to form a hypothesis. Action-packed full-color illustrations with a graphic, comic-book feel will attract reluctant readers and kids who love smash-and-crash along with budding scientists. Curious readers can find back matter addressing the question of fact versus fiction, how to become a citizen scientist, and comets and asteroids in the news"
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The mighty pollinators
by Helen Frost
Encouraging readers to marvel at, and care for, the pollinators that hold the world together with their work, this seamless blend of poetry, nonfiction and up-close photography capture the vital role these creatures play in the ecosystem and the ways we can help pollinators help us. Illustrations.
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Gray
by Laura Dockrill
"Using color?—?or lack of thereof?—?to explore a child's moods, this poetic picture book offers a reassuring message of love and acceptance as well as addressing feelings of sadness, assuring readers they're never alone. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Mermaid lullaby
by Kenneth Kraegel
"Three mermaid friends invite readers to explore the secret colors of their world, in this enchanting combination of fresh color-concepts and a soothing lullaby that ushers little listeners toward sleep and sweet dreams. Illustrations. "
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The fastest drummer : clap your hands for Viola Smith!
by Dean Robbins
This affectionate portrait of Viola Smith, one of the few female professional drummers of the early 20th century, shows how she played so fast she left no room for doubt: women could not only keep the beat?—?they could beat the odds. Illustrations.
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Green : the story of plant life on our planet
by Nicola Davies
This hopeful exploration of green life introduces the flora of Earth's many ecosystems, from the first plants originating billions of years ago to the workings of trees and leaves today, showing how important they are to our planet?—?and for combatting climate change. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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