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21) The Prettiest
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THE PRETTIEST: It's the last thing Eve Hoffman expected to be, the only thing Sophie Kane knew
she could be, and the one thing Nessa Flores-Brady never wanted to be ... until a list appears online,
ranking the top fifty prettiest girls in the eighth grade. And the list turns everything upside down. Bookish Eve, ranked number one, can't ignore how everyone is suddenly talking about her looks—and
her body. Sophie, the most popular girl in school,...
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In the icy waters of the Pacific, a massive humpback whale unexpectedly finds herself tangled in a net abandoned by fishermen. When a rescue boat and a convoy of divers arrive to help the struggling humpback, a realistic and moving encounter bridges the human and aquatic worlds.
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EllRay Jakes series volume 1
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EllRay Jakes is tired of being bullied by fellow classmate Jared Matthews. But when EllRay tries to defend himself, he winds up in trouble. Then his dad offers him a deal: If he stays out of trouble for one week, they'll go to Disneyland! EllRay says he can do it. But saying it and doing it are two very different things
24) Scorpia
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Alex Rider adventures volume 5
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Alex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series!
Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time—from #1 New York Times bestselling author!
Alex Rider, teen spy, has always been told he is the spitting image of the father he never knew. But when Alex learns that his father may have been an assassin for the most lethal and powerful terrorist organization in the world, Scorpia,...
Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time—from #1 New York Times bestselling author!
Alex Rider, teen spy, has always been told he is the spitting image of the father he never knew. But when Alex learns that his father may have been an assassin for the most lethal and powerful terrorist organization in the world, Scorpia,...
25) Scorpia Rising
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Alex Rider adventures volume 9
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Alex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series!
Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time—from #1 New York Times bestselling author!
Scorpia has dogged Alex Rider for most of his life. They killed his parents, they did their best to con Alex into turning traitor, and they just keep coming back with more power. Now the world's most dangerous terrorist organization...
Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time—from #1 New York Times bestselling author!
Scorpia has dogged Alex Rider for most of his life. They killed his parents, they did their best to con Alex into turning traitor, and they just keep coming back with more power. Now the world's most dangerous terrorist organization...
27) New kid
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New kid (Jerry Craft) volume 1
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2022 Battle of the Books - Intermediate List (Grades 7-8)
Battle of the Books: Intermediate 2024
Kusoma Reading Circles: February 2022
Battle of the Books: Intermediate 2024
Kusoma Reading Circles: February 2022
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Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature!
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft.
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing
...28) Ontario
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Provides information on Ontario with a focus on its geography, animals, flowers, trees, resources, history, art and culture, points of interest, sports and activities, and what people say about the province.
29) Cuba
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Cuba. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Cuba's tropical rainforests and mountain ranges, taste fried plantains, and see salsa dancers. A special section introduces Cuba's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
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The enormous facts about our solar system can make your head spin! You hear about huge distances (like the 483 million miles separating the sun and Jupiter), huge timelines (it's been 14 billion years since the big bang), and even huger mysteries (why the universe is expanding). How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand...
31) It's Sunny Today
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The sun glows and glimmers. It casts warm light on the land and seas. Sunlight helps plants to grow. People enjoy being outside on sunny days. What happens when the weather is sunny? Read this book to find out! Learn all about kinds of weather in the What's the Weather Like? series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy...
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No one would believe me but at times I would choose wartime in Saigon over peacetime in Alabama. For all the ten years of her life, Hà has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, the warmth of her friends close by ... and the beauty of her very own papaya tree. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America,...
34) Indonesia
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Pack your bags! We're headed to Indonesia! On this whirl-wind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Indonesia's volcanic islands and ancient temples, taste a steaming bowl of bakso noodle soup, and watch a late-night shadow puppet show. A special section introduces Indonesia's capital,...
35) We are kind
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Simple text and photographs demonstrate the importance of being kind to others.
37) Act
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Click volume 3
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Act is the funny and honest follow-up to the middle school graphic novel sensations Click and Camp. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Shannon Hale, and Victoria Jamieson.
How do you know when the person who can make the difference . . . is you?
Olive is excited to start sixth grade: new teachers, new experiences, and a field trip to the big city with her best buds!...
How do you know when the person who can make the difference . . . is you?
Olive is excited to start sixth grade: new teachers, new experiences, and a field trip to the big city with her best buds!...
38) Jupiter
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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is known for its giant spinning storm called the Great Red Spot. Young students will learn all about Jupiter's discovery, storms, moons, and how this giant planet has been explored.
39) Mars
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Mars is known as the red, rocky planet. It has many volcanoes, including the solar system's largest one. Eager readers will learn about the physical features of Mars and its place in the solar system.
40) The Sun
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This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the Sun, which is the center of our solar system and the system's largest object. As a star, it has tremendous energy, which draws the planets into regular orbits, influences their weather systems, and provides the conditions for life on Earth.
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