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"Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. She spent just twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist, a chance encounter that spiraled into a daylong adventure in Toronto. The timing was wrong, but their connection was undeniable: they shared every secret, every dream, and made a pact to meet one year later. Fern showed up. Will didn't. At thirty-two, Fern's...
2) Strangers
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Publisher
Berkley Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
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A group of unrelated people experience sensations of numbing terror and fear, and, groping their ways toward one another, discover their sinister, shared secrets in a climax that changes their lives forever
They are from different towns across the country, with different backgrounds. They have nothing in common but their dreams--full of a terror that turns night into hell and day into living nightmares. The strangers are drawn to the Tranquility...
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Pub. Date
2023
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English
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"Love takes flight in three connected novellas set at an airport, from the acclaimed author of The Fastest Way to Fall. An airport pet groomer meets her frequent-flier crush and ends up in a fake-dating situation with a professional risk assessor who moonlights as a romance author. Two strangers share a romantic night together only to discover months later that they're professional rivals about to embark on an extended business trip together in this...
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Publisher
Thomas & Mercer
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Annie should be at ease, safe in her new Kauai home with her husband and son. She hopes proximity to her family can provide them all with a sense of belonging and calm. But soon items from her past start turning up--her dog's collar, a bracelet that disappeared years ago, and she has the unnerving sensation she's being watched. Reality begins to fracture, and Annie's panic attacks return. When, during a brewing storm, a woman appears on her doorstep...
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"A triple homicide in a small Pennsylvania town is no small event. And when one of the locals is a writer with a hefty dose of curiosity, the secrets that people have been trying their best to hide never stay hidden for long... Acclaimed author Randall Silvis pushes the boundaries of crime fiction with The Deepest Black, a gripping and twisty novel written in the style of a true crime memoir that blends fact and fiction and leaves the reader guessing...
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English
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"From one of the most accomplished writers of our time comes another brilliant collection of short fiction. Artful, agile, and inventive; Lydia Davis' newest collection of stories delves into topics ranging from marriage to tiny insects. These stories are a celebration of language and careful observation that once again confirms Davis' sincere love and mastery of the form." --
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English
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Binx was SO excited he could sing and dance - he and his family were off to France! Wandering around the city with glee, he soon realised he'd lost his family. An unexpected adventure - oh, what a mess. Luckily, his senses were up to the test. Thankfully, he'd learned well and knew what to do. And now Binx the black cat wants you to know too!
Binx Lost in France is a story to help children understand stranger danger and what to do if they ever get...
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Someday Valley volume 1
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English
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"Pulling a stranger out of a wrecked car on the very same road where her parents died 20 years earlier, Starri Knight, a big believer in fate, must convince Rusty O'Sullivan, with whom she feels a compelling connection, he has something to live for, which takes all her faith in miracles"--
Starri Knight is a big believer in fate. When she pulls Rusty O'Sullivan out of a wrecked car on the very same road where her parents died twenty years earlier,...
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Deutsch
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Atemlos spannend!
Ein mörderischer Thriller über Liebe und Verrat.
Die achtzehnjährige Svenja findet in einer Abseite ihrer neuen Tübinger Studentenwohnung einen verwahrlosten, stummen 11-jährigen Jungen und nimmt ihn bei sich auf. Nach seinem T-Shirt-Aufdruck nennt sie ihn Nashville.
Als eine Serie von Morden an Obdachlosen die Stadt in Aufruhr versetzt, wird Svenja unruhig. Hat Nashville, der immer wieder heimlich verschwindet, etwas damit...
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English
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When Kangaroo falls into the river on her daily hop, she startles an animal with a flat bill. But it's not her friend Duck. In fact, it's a creature she's never seen before. Sharp claws . . . brown, shiny fur . . . could she have discovered a River Monster?
Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure. Playful, rhyming text and lively imagery help beginning readers follow along as Kangaroo explores her...
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Español
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Mom's Choice Awards Ganador de la Medalla de OroTodos los niños le tenían miedo al viejo gruñón de la cuadra de Allie, incluyendo ella misma. Su casa estaba en ruinas, su jardín repletó de maleza, y él lucía miserable. Cada vez que alguien pasaba frente a su casa, preferían pasarse al otro lado de la calle.En una noche de Halloween, Allie, su hermana Marie, y su mejor amigo Ryan tuvieron una alarida experiencia. ¿Acaso están en peligro?...
12) The Fall
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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From James Preller, the author of Bystander, another unflinching book about bullying and its fallout.
The summer before school starts, Sam's friend and classmate Morgan Mallen kills herself. Morgan had been bullied. Maybe she kissed the wrong boy. Or said the wrong thing. What about that selfie that made the rounds? Morgan was this, and Morgan was that. But who really knows what happened?
As Sam explores the events leading up to the tragedy, he...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Oh, to be a bear in the forest! To rest and play, day after day, always feeling safe and at home. But when change fills the air, and it's time to journey into a different kind of wilderness, will it ever feel the same?
This sensitively imagined story illuminates the difficult transitions we all must face as we learn how to be at home in the world.
14) Personal Space
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English
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Limits help children feel safe, physically and emotionally. Here's a great story for helping kids set healthy boundaries. Teaching young children about body boundariesLearn how to set appropriate boundariesTeach children to respect the bodies of othersIdentify safe and unsafe feelings It has a great message:" The illustrations are great and don't take away from the message. Easy to understand for a 5 year old. " - Sabrina "I bought this book to read...
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English
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Join the Aman family on their exciting adventure on an African safari! Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about positive thinking, optimism, and making good assumptions. Through fun and engaging illustrations, young readers will discover the importance of seeing the best in others and how a positive attitude can make all the difference in their lives.
From encountering a beautiful lioness with a long flowing mane and big-eared, long-trunk...
16) Summer people
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Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
A summer of healing turns turbulent when a grieving widow and her teenage twins experience passion, first love, and a dangerous secret from the widow's past that threatens to destroy the family
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