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The barn
by Avi
Nine-year-old Ben, living in the Oregon Territory in 1855, is called home from school to help on the family farm after his father is paralyzed and becomes convinced that his father's recovery depends on the building of a new barn.
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The book without words : a fable of medieval magic
by Avi
Having tried for years to unlock the secrets of the magical Book Without Words, old man Thorston dies in failure and the book is passed on to his servant, Sybil, and her magical raven who eagerly begin the process of breaking the code in the hopes of gaining vast riches and eternal life--despite the great risks they know they will face. Reprint.
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City of orphans
by Avi
Struggling to outmaneuver the news-controlling gangs of 1893 New York, newsboy Maks Geless races to prove the innocence of his sister, Emma, when she is accused of stealing a watch from the brand new Waldorf Hotel where she works, an endeavor for which he teams up with a homeless girl and an eccentric lawyer.
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Crispin : at the edge of the world
by Avi
When Bear's past catches up with him in the form of a secret brotherhood who believe him to be an informer, Crispin, after Bear is badly wounded, must decide their future as they, journeying to the edge of the world to find freedom and safety, encounter a vast array of people who impact their lives. Reprint.
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Crispin : the end of time
by Avi
As Crispin tries to fulfill Bear's dream of moving to Iceland, he must leave Troth behind, but, after falling in with thieves posing as musicians, he makes a new friend, Owen, and together they continue the arduous journey
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Crispin : the cross of lead
by Avi
Falsely accused of theft and murder, an orphaned peasant boy in fourteenth-century England flees his village and meets a larger-than-life juggler who holds a dangerous secret
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Crispin : the end of time
by Avi
As Crispin tries to fulfill Bear's dream of moving to Iceland, he must leave Troth behind, but, after falling in with thieves posing as musicians, he makes a new friend, Owen, and together they continue the arduous journey
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Ereth's birthday
by Avi
When Ereth the porcupine discovers his friend Leaper the fox in a trap in the wood, he makes a promise to care for Leaper's three small babies while also making a pledge to do what he can to spring all the other traps in the wood to make them harmless as well. Reprint.
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Catch you later, traitor
by Avi
"It's 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid in Brooklyn, New York, who loves Sam Spade detective books and radio crime dramas. But when an FBI agent shows up at Pete's doorstep, accusing Pete's father of being a Communist, Pete is caught in a real-life mystery. Could there really be Commies in Pete's family?"
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The fighting ground
by Avi
Thirteen-year-old Jonathan goes off to fight in the Revolutionary War and discovers the real war is being fought within himself
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The good dog
by Avi
While on a grand adventure, McKinley the malamute must decide whether to stay loyal to his human master or follow his animal instincts by running free with a coaxing pack of wolves. Reprint.
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Hard gold : the Colorado gold rush of 1859 : a tale of the old West
by Avi
When his Uncle Jesse heads to the Pike's Peak region of the Rocky Mountains to look for gold, Early Wittcomb follows in hopes of raising enough money to save the family farm, but the journey west is full of hardships that may keep Early from his final destination. 50,000 first printing.
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Iron thunder : the battle between the Monitor & the Merrimac : a Civil War novel
by Avi
Accompanied by period illustrations, photographs, and maps, this exciting historical novel follows thirteen-year-old Tom Carroll as he, after his father is killed during the Civil War, finds work at a bustling ironworks to help support his family, which makes him a target of Confederate spies. 50,000 first printing.
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The man who was Poe
by Avi
In Providence, R.I., in 1848, Edgar Allan Poe reluctantly investigates the problems of eleven-year-old Edmund, whose family has mysteriously disappeared and whose story suggests a new Poe tale with a ghastly final twist
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The most important thing : stories about sons, fathers, and grandfathers
by Avi
A collection of short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons includes the tales of a boy who seeks to understand the wishes of his father's ghost, a boy who makes surprising discoveries while camping with the eccentric grandfather he just met and a boy who asks provocative questions when interviewing a prospective stepdad.
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Midnight magic
by Avi
In Italy in 1491, Mangus the magician and his apprentice are summoned to the castle of Duke Claudio to determine if his daughter is indeed being haunted by a ghost. Reissue.
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Murder at midnight [sound recording]
by Avi
A plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing in the Kingdom of Pergamontio--Mangus the magician and his street-smart and faithful new servant boy, Fabrizio, have been marked as easy scapegoats for the traitor lurking within the king's court; together they must gather clues to solve the mystery before the stroke of midnight or face death. Narrated by Jeff Woodman. Book available.
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Murder at midnight
by Avi
Falsely accused of plotting to overthrow King Claudio, scholarly Mangus the magician, along with his street-smart servant boy, Fabrizio, face deadly consequences unless they can track down the real traitor by the stroke of midnight
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Night journeys
by Avi
Peter, a restless Quaker boy who chafs under his communities rigid code of conduct, decides to join runaway indentured servants on a flight to freedom, but his choice has unforseen consequences. Reprint.
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Old wolf
by Avi
A wolf teams up with a remarkable raven to survive a period of winter privation in the Colorado Mountains, where they cross paths with a 13-year-old computer gamer. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Crispin and the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Locomotive. Simultaneous eBook.
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Perloo the bold
by Avi
An antic page-turner by the Newbery Honor-winning author introduces the rabbit-like Montmers, their coyote-like enemies known as the Felbarts, and the mild-mannered Montmer Perloo, who must bring peace to the two tribes.
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Poppy and Ereth
by Avi
After a long, hard winter in Dimwood forest, Poppy the deer mouse finds new adventure thrust upon her while rescuing Ereth the porcupine from the mud, in the sixth and final book of the Poppy series. Teacher's Guide available.
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Poppy and Rye
by Avi
The courageous dormouse from Poppy, a winner of the Scott O'Dell and Christopher Awards, returns home after the loss of her beloved fiance to find her family in trouble and--to her great surprise--a new love. Reprint.
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Prairie school
by Avi
In 1880, Noah Bidson's aunt teaches the reluctant nine-year-old how to read as they explore the Colorado prairie together, Noah pushing Aunt Dora in her wheelchair. Reprint.
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The player king
by Avi
In 1486 England, a penniless kitchen boy named Lambert Simnel is told by a mysterious friar that he, Lambert, is actually Prince Edward, the true King of England, setting him on a dangerous course to regain the throne. Based on a true story
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Ragweed
by Avi
Leaving his country home behind, Ragweed is eager to see the world and is ready for whatever adventures await him in the big city. Reprint.
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School of the dead
by Avi
Unexpectedly befriending the supernatural-enthusiast uncle he previously found eccentric, Tony is devastated when his uncle dies suddenly and appears to him in ghost form at Tony's new school, where rumors are circulating about a missing student. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Crispin. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing.
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Sophia's war : a tale of the Revolution
by Avi
In 1776, after witnessing the execution of Nathan Hale in New York City, which was newly occupied by the British army, young Sophia Calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the American cause, including becoming a spy.
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The Traitors' Gate
by Avi
When his father is arrested as a debtor in 1849 London, fourteen-year-old John Huffman must take on unexpected responsibilities, from asking a distant relative for help to determining why people are spying on him and his family
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The Traitors' Gate
by Avi
When his father is sent to prison for his gambling debts in 1849 in London, John Huffam's family becomes homeless and must try to start life anew, but when he realizes that a traitor is amongst them and gambling is not the real cause for the imprisonment, it is up to John to set things right and get his father freed.
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The true confessions of Charlotte Doyle
by Avi
As the only passenger, and the only female, on a transatlantic voyage in 1832, thirteen-year-old Charlotte finds herself caught between a murderous captain and a mutinous crew
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Who was that masked man, anyway?
by Avi
As World War II draws to a close, Brooklynites Frankie and Mario, scheme to get Frankie a radio of his own, and entangle their war-wounded brother, their eccentric upstairs boarder, and their sixth-grade teacher in their hilarious exploits.
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