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61) Karen's Mermaid
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While visiting Sea City, Karen tries to bring a bossy girl down a peg by bragging that she saw a real live mermaid in the ocean, until a note from a real mermaid arrives, asking Karen to be her friend. Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book),...
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When Mother leaves to visit an old friend, Snipp, Snapp and Snurr decide to plan a big surprise for her return. With Nanny's help they decide to get her a new chair. Since they don't have any money, they earn the chair by working for all the people who help make it. Mother is so thrilled, when she sees her fantastic surprise!
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Living in a family as big as Kianna's has its perks and pains-with so many sisters trouble is bound to ensue. When a show and tell project for Kianna's class goes awry, we are introduced to the seven young girls who all have their own unique passions and talents. Sports, art music, technology, reading, and photography all have a place in the home of the Minotaku Kids. With each of them presenting their special gifts, these one-of-a-kind sisters will...
65) Sisters
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The story takes place in Nigeria. This book is about two sisters. One had a vision of becoming a doctor, and the other sister had a vision of becoming married with children. When they got older, their roles were switched. The doctor became married with children and the other who wanted to marry and with children became the doctor.
66) Brothers
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Living with a sibling can be challenging, especially when you are not very much alike! This humorous story follows two brothers who find themselves in trouble and forbidden to leave the house. The bigger brother is obedient, but the younger brother is adventurous. The older one is preoccupied with preventing the little one from getting into trouble, but the little one is always looking for new ways to do just that! Vivid and colorful illustrations...
67) Time With You
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When the near tragedy of an unexpected event ends up transforming the relationship of a father and son who never got along.
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Donk the donkey lives on Donkey Farm with his family. He may be the youngest of all his brothers and sisters, but boy, he is definitely the most curious of them all! Because his older siblings chase him away when he tries to play with them, Donk spends a lot of time alone. Being the deep thinker that he is, this little donkey questions everything and fills his days trying to work out why certain things are the way they are.One day, Donk decides to...
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Lilah May used to be angry. VERY angry. But not anymore. She's got her temper - and her life - back under control. Or has she? Things with her best friend, Bindi, are going from bad to worse. The whereabouts of her brother Jay is still a mystery. And gorgeous Adam Carter is still out of reach. Groo! Can Lilah sort out her family, her friendship and her love life? Or is her anger about to reach all new levels? This funny and moving story is the follow...
70) 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.
71) Winterbound
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Four city-bred children find themselves on their own in an unheated New England farmhouse in this captivating tale by the author of The Velveteen Rabbit. With their father gone on a business trip and their mother assisting a faraway relative, Kay, Garry, Caroline, and Martin must rely on themselves-and each other-to solve the day-to-day challenges of a chilly country winter. Margery Williams Bianco's Depression-era novel offers young readers an inspiring...
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"I will be your hero, Grandpa," a naïve young boy assures a man, whom he once, thought was the devil's helper. Will Rivers had mistaken illness for evil and was making up for it with comforting words. But, they were words with promise and the road between a promise-given and a promise-kept can be laden with emotional pitfalls. He meets a young lady, ultimately, the love of his life, but their first encounter was not promising. He pulled her ponytail...
73) L'envahi'soeur
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Quand sa maman lui a annoncé qu'elle avait un nouvel amoureux, Camille était très contente. Seulement, elle n'avait pas imaginé quel cauchemar l'attendait…
Thierry, son beau-père, a déjà une fille. « Super ! » pensez-vous. Sauf que Jeanne, la fille de Thierry, est une adolescente de la pire espèce, qui ne respecte rien, qui croit tout savoir et qui n'arrête pas de se plaindre. Camille la déteste tellement qu'elle l'a surnommée Javotte,...
74) New Horizons
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When shy Robert Wilson arrived at Armitage Street School, pretty Kay Thompson was quick to take him under her wing. It was 1948 and life was hard for those growing up in Manchester. Yet the devoted friends fought hard to overcome the obstacles to their progress and entering university, they seemed destined for new horizons.Meeting the sincere and sensitive Larry, Kay and Robert are introduced to his family's world of wealth and privilege. After graduating,...
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English German Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids studying English or German as their second language.
Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy’s birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn’t always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let’s find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!
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Stellina was a little girl with a vision disability called retinitis pigmentosa (RP). That didn't stop her and her big brother, Alberto, from having all the fun you could possibly imagine. They did all sorts of things together. With a story, her big brother told her, Stellina would be able to move through life with certainty and never feel like she was in the dark.
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Lynn Johnson's sister, Patty, visits for Christmas and all seems to go well until memories of an abusive childhood from the sisters' past threaten the holiday cheer. Will the sisters be able to come together in the spirit of the holiday season in order to find the power to forgive and move forward in life?
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The Brewster triplets have this whole school year figured out. They'll share notes and books and help plan their big sister's wedding, and they're all going to be on color guard. Smooth sailing through the seventh grade.
Only nothing goes right. They're accidentally on cheer squad, of all things. And the sisters are split into different classes--which Darby is failing because of her terrible participation grade. Meanwhile, Delaney really likes cheerleading...
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It's a hot Australian summer and eleven-year-old Bridie is on holiday with her family at her Aunt and Uncle's dairy farm on the south coast. The farm is a haven for Bridie who revels in the lushness of the green paddocks dotted with Friesian cows and the tang of the ocean breezes that float over the hill. But this summer, Bridie's idyllic childhood is under threat. She grapples with shame and confusion over the unwanted advances of her brother's friend....
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John Simon Rankin III called Hank represents every young child when it comes to dreams and activities of a summer vacation. At the age of eight years old he is being watched over by his sometimes over zealous older sister, who us in charge of him for the summer months. In his mind he is a prisoner and she is the jailer. The adventures begin when he gets in his mind to breakout to grab his bike and ride. His sister not to be outwitted knows where he'll...
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