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1441) BMX Bravery
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When new-kid Jose moves into the neighborhood, BMX scaredy-cat Cam Dexter makes a new friend. But will Jose's daring ways put this dynamic duo in the kind of danger that isn't safe? Whether he wants to or not, Cam will soon find out.
1442) Raven Boy
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The Viking king is killed and his widow is called to suggest to the council a worthy successor, able to win the raging war.
Torn between her feelings and her duty to choose the best for her people, she decides to seek the divine guidance and goes to see the rune caster.
But the message of the Gods is weird beyond belief: it says that the only person who can win the war is but a boy, the youngest of her twin sons, Hrafn.
The rune caster's predictions...
1443) The Boy Who Cried
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Billy never misses an opportunity to throw a tantrum. One day, when his parents don't let him buy a new toy, Billy starts crying so much that he floods the house with tears! Fortunately, he has his very large cat with him to drink up all of the water. Waking up to his parents in a dry house, Billy learns an important lesson about the consequences of tantrums.
1444) Lacrosse Laser
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Jaylin has always been a star defender on his lacrosse team, but his catching ability holds him back from his dream position-midfielder. When a trip to the eye doctor gives him the chance he needs to up his game, Jaylin gives everything he has to show he belongs on offense, too.
1445) Bringing the Boy Home
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"I've seen what the world does to the weak. It'll eat you alive." Tirio was cast out of the Takunami tribe at a very young age because of his disabled foot. But an American woman named Sara adopted him, and his life has only gotten better since. Now, as his thirteenth birthday approaches, things are nearly perfect. So why is he having visions and hearing voices calling him back to the Amazon? Luka has spent his whole life preparing for his soche seche...
1446) Motocross Double-Cross
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Best friends Carlos and Ricky race all the time, but when their bikes are sabotaged before a major race, they can't trust each other. They'll have to band together to figure out who's pulling a double-cross.
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Little Dude and His Shagalabagala Day. Children giggle as they learn funny Swahili words from Africa, like Shagalabagala (trouble). It follows little Dude wherever he goes. Older siblings try to help while grandpa sews a hero suit. Does this little African boy really eat termites for breakfast? Does he learn to fly? Read how the loving relationship with grandpa saves the day. A cape, a mask, and lessons showing kindness to others make this superhero...
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Looniverse volume 1
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This wacky new series will have kids on the edge of their seats!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!LOONIVERSE is an exciting new series that combines fantasy and humor... In this...
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Join the enchanting journey of "The Little Bicycle's Magical Ride," a heartwarming bedtime story that reminds us of the magic within simple things. In a bustling store filled with sleek bikes, electric scooters, and stylish accessories, a forgotten little bicycle dreams of adventure. Through the touch of a magical butterfly, a boy's wish is granted, leading to an unexpected bond that defies time. As they embark on countless journeys, the bicycle and...
1450) Shoot the Moon
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Despite what his brother-and sponsor-thinks, Tate isn't an addict. He has the 30-day chip to prove it. But when his father learns Tate's been running an illegal card room out of a friend's dorm to pay off old gambling debts, Tate is cut off. With his family no longer talking to him, his aunt Nora offers him a chance to intern for her political campaign. Juggling school with the intense internship, Tate finds himself buying scratch-off lottery tickets...
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When retired captain James Clipper gets his nickname, Granddad Bracey, he little realizes that it will involve them in an epic adventure on a far-away planet called Seven Seas. There, together with his granddaughter Sally, they have to battle against all odds to save her mother's life.
1452) Harry Houdini
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In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.
When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity**, the family lived in poverty** and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a...
1453) The Rock
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The liquid, they must have drugged me, thought Matt. He saw a man raising the spear high above. In a flash, he thought of Kim but was unable to coordinate his thoughts or even turn his had to check on his friend. Everything became blurred. The spear came down, and he felt a sharp, piercing pain. This is the end... That was his last thought, after that, there was nothing.
Three Year 9 students perform a routine experiment in a school laboratory and...
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Pedro Menendez sailed to Florida on his flagship, the San Pelayo, named after a knight who had successfully defeated the Spanish Moors 850 years earlier. There were twenty cabin boys on board the San Pelayo.Ship boys or cabin boys were from ages eleven to thirteen. Many boys were from poor families who could neither clothe nor feed them. They were servants to the officers and worked long hours, often doing the necessary dirty work onboard the ships.This...
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Mike hates cars. His big brother was, killed by one on the Big Road, when Mike was only a wee boy. And now, his mum won't let him go to the park on his own. Stuck at home, he's fed-up with his cry-baby sister and desperate for adventure. But then, Mike finds a mysterious egg in a toilet at school and his life changes.
The egg is, actually a spaceship and the tiny aliens on board are running out of time to save the lives of everyone on their planet....
1456) Friend Is Not a Verb
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You know things are bad when your dreams come with a washed-up '80s soundtrackHenry "Hen" Birnbaum's sister, Sarah, missing for over a year, has come home unexpectedly, with no explanation at all. But he can't leave well enough alone; Hen needs to figure out why she disappeared, even if she won't tell him. It's not like he has anything better to do. His girlfriend just dumped him and kicked him out of their band. He can't play the bass worth crap...
1457) Soccer Shootout
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Berk always plays goalie for his soccer team. But when a new kid, Ryan, moves to town, Berk has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent, but he's also wildly unpredictable. Can the team survive the season?
1458) Secondhand Slice
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Ben is the son of the head groundskeeper at Strongwood, the swankiest golf club around. When entered in a tournament at Strongwood by his wild sidekick, Javi, Ben worries that the competition might be too rich for him. Can he find a way to calm his nerves and straighten out his embarrassing slice or will he forever be too shabby for this type of competition?
1459) Young Robin Hood
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George Manville Fenn'sYoung Robin Hood (1899)is an enchanting story for younger readers about a boy who is lost in the woods and is taken in by Robin Hood and his merry men. This timeless and charming tale of adventure, friendship, and archery emboldens the positive virtues of kindness, charity, and forgiveness.
When the young boy Robin, the son of the Nottingham sheriff, is passing through Sherwood Forest with a servant and his pack mules they are...
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Best friends Teddy Brinker and Tommy Huff are at it again. Tommy wants to convince Teddy Santa is real even if he doesn't always wear a red suit. He sets out to find a way to convince Teddy. Teddy goes along, knowing he will win this one.The boys build a wheelchair ramp for a student in their school so, he can come home for Christmas. Both boys learn a big lesson when Brady makes it home on Christmas Eve.
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