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Baby Grape and Huskey
Baby Grape and Huskey
Thom Rogers
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Set in western Pennsylvania in the 1840's, "Baby Grape and Huskey" tells the story of an unlikely pair who are in a race for their lives to complete a delivery over the roughest terrain this side of the Mississippi. Toby's one-hundred mile mission turns into a life-threatening journey as he and an indentured servant girl, Gina, find themselves running from the men who wish to kill them and steal their precious cargo. As the journey continues, Toby becomes a man of honor and is determined to deliver the cargo to its rightful owner, all the while dodging the murderous pursuers. Toby and Gina encountered surprising allies, heart-wrenching hardship, near-death experiences, and unexpected feelings of loyalty to their duty, and each other. The first in a captivating series of books, "Baby Grape and Huskey" is an adventure you'll never forget.

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The Secret Journeys of Jack London, Book One: The Wild
The Secret Journeys of Jack London: The Wild
Greg Ruth, Tim Lebbon, Christopher Golden
The world knows Jack London as a writer who lived his own real-life adventures. But there are some parts of his life that have remained hidden for many years, things even he couldn’t set down in writing. Terrifying, mysterious, bizarre, and magical—these are the Secret Journeys of Jack London.Jack, age seventeen, journeys far into the Yukon Territory in search of gold and adventure. But what he finds in the wild reaches of the north freezes his blood: kidnapping and slavery, the murderous nature of desperate men, and, amidst it all, supernatural beasts of the wilderness that prey on the weakness in men’s hearts. Jack’s survival will depend on his ability to quell the demons within himself as much as those without.

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The Blizzard
The Blizzard
Marty Martins
In Marty Martins's novel, The Blizzard, readers are taken on a journey that touches on questions of morals and ethics, and the importance of communication between parents and their children. Melanie Hondel is the all-American high school student. She is popular, pretty, and attracts the attention of more than a few boys. One of them is Chet, who Melanie thinks is handsome enough, but whose determined self-reliance she has always found a bit strange and hardly romantic. When Melanie refuses the advances of a classmate, Tommy, and is beaten by him, she flees into a blizzard, where she falls through the ice. Her cries for help are heard by Chet, who is able to save her. They find refuge in an isolated cabin, where they shed their icy clothing and huddle together for warmth...in a bed. Rescuers arrive the next day, followed closely by Melanie's father, and there is confusion and anger. Mr. Hondel insists that Chet be arrested and refuses to accept his daughter's explanation, thereby leaving everyone convinced that Chet is dangerous. What ensues is an emotional and very important story about parental expectations, the decisions teenagers and young adults must make that impact their self-respect, their confidence, and their relationships with parents and community. This is a novel about coming of age, romantic love, and the importance of trust.

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Along the River: A Chinese Cinderella Novel
Along the River
Adeline Yen Mah
Bestselling Chinese American author Adeline Yen Mah weaves her authentic accounts of life in China into an absorbing novel about a Chinese girl and her vision of a previous life. After a fall, CC is whisked away to a hospital. As she drifts in and out of consciousness, she is haunted by vivid dreams that seem strange—yet somehow familiar. Thus begins CC’s emotional journey back to a privileged life lived eight hundred years ago during the Song dynasty.CC is the daughter of a wealthy and influential man, but she finds herself drawn to a poor orphan boy with a startling ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. As the relationship between these two young people deepens, the transforming power of art and romantic love comes into conflict with the immovable rules of Chinese society.This stunning fantasy adventure novel, inspired by China’s most famous painting, Along the River at the Qing Ming Festival, tells the story of a friendship both tender and bold. CC’s remarkable journey reminds readers that though time moves on, art and love endure.From the Hardcover edition.

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The Adventures of Hood and Fudd, Taming the Eastern Frontier
The Adventures of Hood and Fudd
Kelly Cleary, J. Bradford Lawler
Hood has picked the perfectly wrong time to return to Iron Gate. The town, plagued by the attacks of a dangerous mountain lion, is on edge. Worse yet, a mysterious stranger confronts a gang of outlaws including Emmett Stone, the man who murdered Hood s father four years ago. The year is 1888, and rejected by those who call him only 'Half-Breed,' Hood must figure out where his allegiances lie. What does it mean to be both white and Cherokee? How can he balance the urge to avenge his father's death with the wisdom passed down from his grandfather, Chief Namar? Hood was driven out of town four years ago, but this time, he s resolved to stay, and, if necessary, fight to reclaim his family s homestead. The deck is stacked against him, but he finds an unlikely friend in Ruben Fudd, a fellow woodsman and tough rodeo competitor. Hood and Fudd should fear for their lives, but they are determined to stop at nothing until justice is served and the safety of Iron Gate is restored.

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The Dream Maker in the Desert
The Dream Maker in the Desert
Marie Krushing
The Society Volumes, Book I: The Dream Maker in the Desert is a book certain to catch the focus of all who crack its pages. Though its fantastical adventures are targeted at the young adult population, it is sure to become a crossover hit for a wide age range. The author, Marie Krushing, does an amazing job at capturing the teenage angst of a reluctant budding hero. Move over Harry Potter; take a seat, Percy Jackson! Even the captivating Twilight series is no match for Emmet Watts, the loveable protagonist who is bound to capture the hearts of those who lose themselves in the chronicles of his amazing journeys. The Society consists of an elite group of men and women who fight the powers of darkness in order to restore balance between good and evil. Emmet Watts, an awkward 15 year old, does not know it yet, but he is destined to join the next generation of the Society's elite. One fateful night, he is attacked by the Dark Ones - enemies of the Society who use their malevolent powers to tip the scales of Light and Dark. The Society rescues Emmet and he soon joins their crusade. He is all too eager to pursue his new career as a budding superhero. The feat, however, turns out to be harder than he ever imagined when he finds himself pitted against Braeden, a powerful Dark One who has the ability to lock a person within their worst nightmares. And the insane man will stop at nothing to destroy the Society and end Emmet's life. The entrancing tale of Emmet Watts and his battle with Darkness is the stress relief every mind searches for during the hardships of real life. Take a break from everyday problems and let The Dream Maker in the Desert whisk you off into a world of superheroes and villains. You will surely be on the edge of your seat until the outcome of a teenager's war with evil comes to a close. Marie Krushing's debut novel proves her worthy among the plethora of young adult literature now abundant on bookstore shelves everywhere. With a unique understanding of a younger generation, and the ability to make a plotline relatable even to those who are past such a difficult age, The Dream Maker in the Desert is a piece of fantasy fiction you just cannot let pass you by.

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Shamra Divided: Book Two of The Shamra Chronicles
Shamra Divided
Barry Hoffman
ONE GIRL MUST EMBRACE HER DESTINY AND FIGHT TO SAVE HER PEOPLE FROM A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH.Dara has managed to save her people from one enemy but the cost has been high. While Dara struggles to come to terms with the loss of beloved friends, she finds herself thrust into the leadership role of an improbable army and learns that it is her destiny to unite her people as one.To fulfill her destiny, Dara must embark on a treacherous journey to find her ancestors and unite her people in the face of the biggest challenge they have ever faced:Chaos.  Dormant for almost two hundred years, Chaos has returned, intent on destroying Dara.

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StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils
Heaven's Devils
William C. Dietz
For the poor, hardworking citizens of the Confederacy's fringe worlds, the Guild Wars have exacted a huge toll. Swayed by the promise of financial rewards, a new batch of recruits joins the fight alongside a slew of mysteriously docile criminals—and a few dubious military leaders. Eighteen-year-old Jim Raynor, full of testosterone and eager to make things right at home, ships off to boot camp and finds his footing on the battlefield, but he soon discovers that the official mission is not what he's really fighting for. For the first time ever, StarCraft enthusiasts will learn the ori­gins of the enduring friendship between the young upstart Jim Raynor and the streetwise soldier Tychus Findlay. Watch as they battle on the front lines of a fierce interplanetary war and bear witness to the Confederacy's rank corruption—corruption so reprehensible that it rains immeasurable death and destruction upon the government's own people.

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Fairy Navigator Runa 1
Fairy Navigator Runa
Michiyo Kikuta, Miyoko Ikeda
THE LEGENDARY CHILD As a baby, Runa Rindô was left in front of a school for foster children, wearing a mysterious pendant. Now she’s in fourth grade and strange things are starting to happen around her. It’s only a matter of time before she discovers her secret powers—and her quest as the Legendary Fairy Child begins! Includes special extras after the story!

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Travels with Gannon and Wyatt: Botswana (Travels With Gannon & Wyatt)
Travels With Gannon & Wyatt
Patti Wheeler, Keith Hemstreet
Winner of the 2013 National Outdoor Book AwardsWhen Gannon and Wyatt arrive in Botswana for an African safari, they find themselves tangled up in much more than a family vacation. After receiving word that a poacher has shot and wounded a lioness, they set off into the wild in the hopes of saving the mother and her cubs before the poacher finishes the job. While on this amazing journey, they encounter Africa's Big Five--elephants, rhinos, cape buffaloes, leopards, and lions--only to discover that the most dangerous predator in the African bush is not the king of beasts, but man himself. In the tradition of the historic journals kept by explorers such as Lewis and Clark, Dr. David Livingstone, and Captain James Cook comes the adventure series Travels with Gannon and Wyatt. From Africa to the South Pacific, these twin brothers have traveled the world. You never know what they will encounter as they venture into the wild, but one thing is certain--wherever Gannon and Wyatt go, adventure is their constant companion. You can find Gannon and Wyatt's blog, photographs, and video footage from their real-life expeditions at travelswithgannonandwyatt.com.

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