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As the Winter of 1775 approaches, the British have taken up residence in Boston. The fledgling Continental Army appears powerless to drive the redcoats back to England. Young Gabriel Cooper, a new aide-de-camp to General Washington, is learning the rigors of army life when he is called upon to journey with Henry Knox to retrieve Fort Ticonderoga's cannon. Nearly sixty cannons must be sledded through New England's winter wilderness back to Cambridge....
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Discovering that he is the last man…… he realized his life might not be so bad.But what's the point if he's trapped on that godforsaken planet?After a long bad day ending in the most unexpected way, a young man wakes up in an unknown location with most of his memories missing.Saved from dying as a pickled corpse by a strange alien he's then told that "Humans are a unisex species." and that he looks nothing like them.Apparently the human male population...
1583) Stitches and Strings
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He looks for ways to stop feeling. She looks for ways to stop being numb. Jordan would give anything to be the son his father wants him to be. The son who doesn't flinch. The son who doesn't shed a tear. Harper can't feel pain. But on the inside she's anything but numb. When their lives collide, they learn the true meaning of healing and that life is about more than fixing broken things.
1584) The Arborist
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When eleven-year-old Charlie Roebecker befriends Chief Goodyear, a homeless evacuee from Hurricane Katrina, he is not expecting any miracles. As Charlie says, "You can do only small things to fix a big problem." Chief Goodyear is an arborist-a fixer of trees. His arrival in Charlie's town starts the boy on a mission to help the homeless stranger get a new start. As Christmas nears, Charlie's family makes their annual trip to a tree lot. Charlie brings...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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No one does dynasties quite like the National Basketball Association. And over the decades, great teams have taken the league to new heights. Relive basketball's top moments, from the Bill Russell Era of the Boston Celtics with eight straight championships to the rise of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Check out our top ten greatest men's basketball teams, see why they made the cut, and make your own ranking!
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Anastasia Higginbotham's What You Don't Know: A Story of Liberated Childhood delves into queerness, Blackness, and the love that dismantles whiteness.
It's a book about knowing deeply that you matter-always did, always will. It's a book about what schools get wrong and churches don't say; but institutions are made by people and the people are evolving. It's a book about being known and cherished by family, and living in communion with your own...
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Every player on the Wildcats football team is an important part of the team. Carlos, the quarterback, has talent and guts. Logan, a linebacker, has strength and smarts. Noah, a running back, knows the game better than anyone. And Andrew, a receiver, has learned a lot from his superstar brother. In these four stories, the players' skills result in touchdowns! But if they want to win, they'll have to work as a team ...
1588) Wildcats Slam Dunk
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It takes each player on the Wildcats basketball team to win. Their captain, Trey, plays with speed and smarts. Isaac, a point guard, knows how to lead the team. PJ, a center, is tall and quick. And Daniel, a forward, has guts and power. In these four stories, players score basket after basket. But if they want to take it all the way, they'll have to work together.
1589) On My Papa's Shoulders
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From award winning children's writer Niki Daly, author and illustrator of the Lolo early reader series
Whether it's jumping in puddles with Tata in the rain, greeting the neighborhood cat on the quiet back streets with Gogo, or holding hands with Mama while rushing to make the bell, walking to school with family is the best. But nothing is better than walking to school with Papa. From high above, resting on Papa's shoulders, all of the town is...
1590) Devos for Brave Boys
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Loaded with activities, puzzles, and jokes, Devos for Brave Boys is an exciting 60-day devotional that will challenge boys to see God's power in the Bible, to love others courageously, to share their faith boldly, and to trust in God's protection. Daily readings will get boys into the habit of opening their Bibles and reading directly from God's Word, and the corresponding devotions and prayers will help them learn how to apply it to their own lives....
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Un récit douloureux sur l'abandon et la quête d'une place dans ce monde
Lucien a six ans et vit avec sa mère, qui se montre peu affectueuse envers lui. Elle n'arrive pas à se remettre de l'abandon du père de l'enfant et ne cesse de reprocher cette absence à son fils. Un jour, à bout de nerfs, elle décide d'envoyer Lucien dans une famille d'accueil pour les vacances. Elle abandonne le petit, sans même prendre le temps de lui dire au revoir....
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Isaac Roth's big brother was a forward for the Wildcats, and Isaac wants to be one too. His dream is to be the highest-scoring forward ever. The problem is that Isaac is short. Coach Turnbull thinks he'd be a better point guard than a forward, since he's fast and small. Will Isaac be able to change his dream and play for the team, or will he give up on the sport he loves?
1594) Cold Calls
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IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 8
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Three high school students-Eric, Shelly, and Fatima-have one thing in common: "I know your secret."
Each one is blackmailed into bullying specifically targeted schoolmates by a mysterious caller who whispers from their cell phones and holds carefully guarded secrets over their heads. But how could anyone have obtained that photo, read those hidden pages, uncovered this buried past? Thrown together, the three teens join forces to find the stranger...
1595) Labor Day
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Paramount Pictures
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[2014]
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Thirteen-year-old Henry Wheeler struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother Adele, all the while confronting the pangs of adolescence. Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers, an intimidating man clearly in need of help. Frank convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives
1596) Gator dad
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IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"From seemingly mundane tasks such as grocery shopping to more active pursuits like a romp at the park and fort-building, a loving and playful father alligator shows his gator kids that the simplest pleasures done together can make for an incredibly fun day"--
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Tokyopop
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[2022]
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"Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married. As they travel from country to country, the different people, cultures and cuisine they encounter begin to bring them closer together. After all they're not just learning about the world, but about themselves too." --
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Tokyopop
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[2022]
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"Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married. But after the first leg of their journey went so smoothly, perhaps it was inevitable that the next would hit some snags. Despite schedule mishaps and a surprise illness, the amazing food and new friends they find along their journey make up...
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Inspired by Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?, these joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life celebrate the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities.
Have you ever wondered . . .
What do brothas do all day?
Brothas drive. Brothas dance. Brothas work. Brothas listen. And brothas love.
Scarry's now-classic book, first published in 1968, is a richly illustrated guide to the places, jobs, and activities...
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