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Nine years ago, July Weaver's little sister was one of the first victims of the Pacific Lake Killer, a serial killer in Georgia. When other girls began to disappear and were found dead, it was July's testimony that put her own father into prison for the crimes. After the sentencing, she fled to Nashville to focus on her music career and to try to forget the horrible past. But when her brother tries to kill himself, July is forced to come back home...
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"Deep in the forests of Nordland, in a lake-side cabin on a small island, Juno has lived in almost complete isolation since early childhood. She has only her Mama and Papa and her little brother Boy for company. They live in constant fear. For danger could already be lurking on the other side of the lake, seeking them out - Strangers, as they call them, who want to take revenge on their father and destroy the family. But Mama and Papa are wise and...
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A novel of fractured family and the search to protect–or discard–what unites them, this story traces one older woman's decision to uphold the wishes of those who have departed over her sisters’ objections. When Pearline abruptly leaves her life in Brooklyn and returns to her childhood home in Jamaica to care for her dying father, Rupert, she leaves her grown daughter to cope, overwhelmed, with her granddaughters back in Brooklyn. But Pearline...
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Halle dreams of becoming a scream queen. She practices her loudest scream every day and has learned a lot from studying the horror movies of her favorite director, Maximus Price. Maximus lives just outside town, and when the chance to go to his home arises, Halle grabs it with both hands. She doesn't realize that real life horrors await her at Price Manor.
Paisley and Argyle, Maximus's twin children, think that the creepy, squid-like creatures that...
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"Kiya and Kinjal have succeeded in their first quest in the magical world of the Kingdom Beyond, but whatever good they achieved might not be enough. Their faithful flying horses Snowy and Raat reappear and whisk them back to the Kingdom to help the water pari -- winged merpeople -- who are slowly being poisoned by the very water in which they live. It is up to the twins to figure it out and put a stop to it. Fortunately, Kiya has the know-how to...
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"Theo Benton decides to move to the United States to finally finish her novel, and she is soon drawn into a literary labyrinth where identity is something that can be lost and remade for the sake of sales and readership. When her mentor and lover is brutally murdered, Theo wants the killer to be found and justice to be served. But when the prime suspect turns out to be her older brother, Gus, Theo does what is necessary to protect him-to save him....
7) Fox snare
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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents a third space opera starring Korean animal spirits by Yoon Ha Lee, author of Dragon Pearl .
While on a mission to cement peace between the Sun Clans and the Thousand Worlds, Min the fox spirit and her ghost brother Jun get stranded on a death planet with Haneul the dragon spirit and Sebin the tiger spirit. To survive, the young cadets will have to rely on all their wits, training, and supernatural abilities....
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Hippo is a quirky 10-year-old girl with a simple life. Her mom spends her time drinking, leaving Hippo to fend for herself, but Hippo doesn't mind. One day, Hippo's mom doesn't come home, forcing Hippo to call her sister, Shark Lady, at college. Shark Lady begrudgingly returns home, determined to give their mom a piece of her mind, but finds that their mom is nowhere to be found. The resulting journey to find their mom reminds both sisters that families...
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Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and completely unique Barrington Stoke debut. Sequin's mum is a talented seamstress and their little flat is overflowing with beautiful silks, fabrics, buttons and beads. It's a sparkling sanctuary, like a princess's wardrobe. While Mum works at her sewing machine late into the night, Sequin takes care of her baby brother, Stitch, and dreams of a place in...
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Get the Summary of David Sedaris's HappyGoLucky in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "HappyGoLucky" by David Sedaris is a collection of personal anecdotes exploring family, aging, societal norms, and the human condition. Sedaris recounts visiting his sister Lisa and their trip to a firing range, reflecting on American gun culture. He discusses his father's decline and the peculiarities of life at an assisted living...
11) Uphill
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"Uphill' is the final book in the Don Walker series. This story looks in on the lives of the principal characters some thirty years after the second book (Grab an Egg and Shave It). Don struggles with depression and significant health issues. His daughter Lisa, now married and raising a seven-year-old of her own, runs her own business as an interior decorator and designer.Because of good faith efforts to assist one of Lisa's clients, both she and...
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Ainhoa se cae todo el tiempo. Cuando corre se cae, cuando baila se cae, si coge algo, a menudo, se le cae. Todos piensan que es un poco torpe, ¡incluso ella piensa que es patosa! Cuando la doctora le dice que tiene los músculos débiles, Ainhoa siente un gran alivio: ¡no es torpe! Lo que le pasa es que necesita una silla de ruedas.
Sin embargo, la actitud de sus padres cambia desde que lo saben y nunca la regañan como a sus dos hermanos, da igual...
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Saturdays are usually the best day of the week for Makenzie and her adopted little sister, Maggie, but this Saturday was nothing they could imagine.
Dramatic Makenzie tells her tale of how she tried to escape Maggie because she had germs growing on everything. Until finally, she decided to do something about it.
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Can she stop living for tomorrow?She can't wait to finally start living, but first she must lose the weight and stop pulling out her eyebrows then everything will be perfect.Weighting to Live follows one woman's struggle to stop living for tomorrow in the midst of the illness of her beloved grandmother, a miserable boss, a crazy family, inner demons, and a lack of self-belief.And just wait until you meet Nigel …A cosy, heart-warming story that will...
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This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the steps you'll need to take in order to create your dream life. First, you'll learn how to identify your goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Next, you'll learn how to take action and stay motivated. Finally, you'll learn how to create a system for tracking your progress and celebrating your successes.
16) Andi Unstoppable
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Andi Boggs and her best friend Colin Carter are at it again ... in this third book of the Andi Boggs series, Andi Unstoppable, school has begun for the two Killdeer middle schoolers and the science teacher has a great idea! He is an expert birder and wants his class to share in the fun. In a birding group with Colin and her biggest school rival, Ava, Andi sets out to be the first student in class to spot the elusive Kirtland warbler but ends up spotting...
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Navigating the labyrinth of child development has always been a task for educators, but understanding the nuances related to birth order can be particularly challenging. "The Middle Child Syndrome: A Guide for Educators on Understanding Its Psychological Effects" delves into the unique experiences and challenges faced by middle children in families.Key aspects covered in this comprehensive guide include:Birth Order Psychology: An introduction to the...
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The Adventures of Bean and Bug is the first in a series of humorous stories about two sisters and their adventures (or misadventures as the case may be). Their relationship is one of sisterly love hidden under a blanket of sibling rivalry.
In this first installment, the younger sister, Bug, will have to give up something precious to her. Her older sister, Bean, comes up with a solution, which is greatly appreciated by her parents and shows a wisdom...
19) Cracking Up
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When it comes to making people laugh, few things can create a more enjoyable atmosphere than good old-fashioned humor. The ability to make someone laugh is an invaluable skill, and when used correctly, can bridge many social gaps and break awkward silences. Whether you're looking to lighten the mood of a party or just want to make a few people smile, cracking up people with your jokes can be one of the most rewarding experiences.
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