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Gianna the Treasure Hunter (Gianna the Great) (Volume 3)
Gianna the Treasure Hunter
Gianna Saldaña is a curious young lady who has had to search on her own to find out information about her family. She joins an after-school Genealogy Club run by Mr. Williams, one of the teachers at her school. Through online research, she can find pictures of her relatives and more conclusive information than she ever dreamed possible. In Gianna the Treasure Hunter, Gianna helps her friend Stephanie find out about her family as well by delving into the Ellis Island Records and recording her grandmother's story.

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The Secret in Bladham Wood
The Secret in Bladham Wood
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Sisters don’t always get along. Sam often wishes she was an only child. However, when something happens to her kid sister Lilly, Sam is ready to take on whatever comes her way, despite her fear and uncertainty. With her new friend Marcus, Sam sets out to rescue Lilly. Their journey uncovers a family secret that changes Sam and the way she sees the world, forever.

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UNDER THE LIGHT OF A FULL MOON: Full Moon Series book one
Under the Light of a Full Moon
Every family has its secrets, but Clara’s family secret is, frankly, unbelievable…Clara doesn’t think she’s special, until she starts having terrifying nightmares and hearing voices in the night. Then her great aunt Selina tells Clara something incredible. Clara is a shape-shifter. But with this extraordinary, inherited gift comes a dangerous curse.Clara thinks Selina is crazy and dismisses her great aunt’s warnings. But no matter how hard she tries, the curse cannot be escaped.Will Clara accept her fate and learn to control her new powers? Will she overcome the threat caused by the curse, to her friendships, her sanity, and ultimately her life?‘Under the Light of a Full Moon’ is D.A. McGrath’s first book in the ‘Full Moon’ series. Introducing a captivating new hero in a thrilling fantasy adventure.

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Oliver Griffon and the Witch's Curse
Oliver Griffon and the Witch's Curse
"Oliver Griffon and the Witch's Curse is a great story for kids--and adults!" -- Said by someone very important.But what's the story about? Read on...Oliver can’t stay out of trouble. And he’s gotten into a heap of it this time. In the waning days of October, strange magical events happen around Orchard Hollow, the little town where Oliver lives. He soon finds himself and his friends cursed to die on Halloween by the town witch. But other mysterious forces are at work around Oliver, too. If he and his friends play their cards right, they might be able to remove the witch’s curse. If not, this Halloween will be their last.In this story, follow Oliver and his friends as they take their first steps into the Mysterious World, a place where name brand wizardry and quirky and humorous magic is commonplace. Need a magical feather duster, or maybe a sword, or maybe even the wand of a long-dead wizard? The Mysterious World has all of that. But there are also other surprises lurking there as well--forgotten tombs, peculiar places, and sometimes even a nasty witch or two.REQUIRED LEGAL DISCLAIMER:In compliance with The Secrecy Compliance Department, and as authorized by The 1227 International Agreement for No Blabbing Allowed, this notice serves to inform the reader of this book that it is entirely a work of fiction. The names mentioned are made-up, and the events described herein definitely did not occur within the confines of Orchard Hollow, Massachusetts. As related, The General Wizardry Company and The World Wand Company and their subsidiaries are, of course, not real either. But most importantly, this notice serves to remind the reader that magic definitely, without a doubt, and in no way possible, exists at all. However, complaints about this notice are required by law to be collected. Address all correspondence in this regard to "No One In Particular, Care Of: The Department of Natural World Diplomacy" and drop said letter in the nearest "normal" mailbox. Note that the use of "normal" here in no way implies that magical mailboxes exist, because that would be silly.

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Ahimsa
Ahimsa
Supriya Kelkar
In 1942, when Mahatma Gandhi asks Indians to give one family member to the freedom movement, ten-year-old Anjali is devastated to think of her father risking his life for the freedom struggle.But it turns out he isn't the one joining. Anjali's mother is. And with this change comes many more adjustments designed to improve their country and use "ahimsa"--non-violent resistance--to stand up to the British government. First the family must trade in their fine foreign-made clothes for homespun cotton, so Anjali has to give up her prettiest belongings. Then her mother decides to reach out to the Dalit community, the "untouchables" of society. Anjali is forced to get over her past prejudices as her family becomes increasingly involved in the movement.When Anjali's mother is jailed, Anjali must step out of her comfort zone to take over her mother's work, ensuring that her little part of the independence movement is completed.Inspired by her great-grandmother's experience working with Gandhi, New Visions Award winner Supriya Kelkar shines a light on the Indian freedom movement in this poignant debut.

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Ali-A Adventures: Game On! The Graphic Novel
Ali-A Adventures: Game On!
Aleksandar Sotirovski, Cavan Scott, Ali-A
The most popular gamer on YouTube, Ali-A, presents his very own action-packed graphic novel!   It’s launch time for the hotly anticipated video game Alien Liberator 2, and who better to invite along than top gamer Ali-A? Ali is promised the biggest game launch ever—but what he doesn’t count on is just how real the action is about to get!   When a merciless band of aliens turns up to spoil the party, it’s up to Ali to transform from gaming icon to real-life hero. Can he defeat the end-of-game boss and save the day? With a little help from his fans and his very special dog, Eevee, he’s going to give it his best shot!

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Family Poems for Every Day of the Week: Poemas Familiares Para Cada Dia de la Semana (English and Spanish Edition)
Family Poems for Every Day of the Week
Maya Christina Gonzalez, Francisco X. Alarcón
Come celebrate family and friends throughout the week!Sunday is for visiting family. Monday is for catching up with classmates. Tuesday is for wondering about nature. Wednesday is for eating popcorn at the market. And more until Saturday, which is for playing nonstop all day! Along the way, find out how the names of the seven days came to be.Based on childhood experiences of award-winning poet Francisco X. Alarcón and his family, and brought to life with vibrant illustrations by Maya Christina Gonzalez, this festive collection of bilingual poems is sure to engage all families todas las familias every day of the week!

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The Girl Who Saved Christmas
The Girl Who Saved Christmas
M. Haig
Girl Who Saved Christmas

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Bianca: The Brave Frail and Delicate Princess
Bianca: The Brave Frail and Delicate Princess
Best Juvenile Book 2018 from the Oklahoma Writers' Federation! Fire-breathing dragon headed her way! Princess Bianca had never set foot outside the castle walls. Not once in her over-protected, pink, fluffy life. But when a dragon was spotted in the land and fear spread that the monster had conquered the king and his brave knights, Bianca realized that it was her duty to protect her kingdom. She will have to prove that she can be braver and stronger than anyone believed because the threat outside the protection of her castle tower was more dangerous and magical than she ever imagined possible.Perfect book for fairy-tale fans and dragon-lovers alike!

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Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race (Mr. Lemoncello's Library)
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race
#1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein is back with the third fantastically fun, puzzle-packed MR. LEMONCELLO adventure!   On your marks. Get set. Lemon, cello, GO!   Everyone’s favorite game maker, Mr. Lemoncello, is testing out his new FABULOUS FACT-FINDING FRENZY game! If Kyle can make it through the first round, he and the other lucky finalists will go on a great race—by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello’s corporate banana jet!—to find fascinating facts about famous Americans. The first to bring their facts back to the library will win spectacular prizes! But when a few surprising “facts” surface about Mr. Lemoncello, it might be GO TO JAIL and LOSE A TURN all at once! Could Kyle’s hero be a fraud? It’s winner take all, so Kyle and the other kids will have to dig deep to find out the truth before the GAME is OVER for Mr. Lemoncello and his entire fantastic empire!   Filled with brand-new puzzles and games (including a hidden bonus puzzle!), this fast-paced read will have gamers and readers alike racing to the finish line because, like Mr. Lemoncello’s commercials say, IS IT FUN? . . . HELLO! IT’S A LEMONCELLO!   * “An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, Starred, on Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library   “Just as much of an adventure as the first.” —The Washington Post, on Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

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