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Fort Scott Public Library Newsletter January 2019
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WE WANT YOUR DISCARDED CRAYONS! Bring us your old crayons to recycle, and our teens will sort them as part of an ongoing volunteer project. The collection box is on the left of the rotation books downstairs. |
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Before we were strangers
by Brenda Novak
A woman reeling from a traumatic loss returns to her childhood hometown to uncover the truth about her mother's mysterious disappearance years earlier, a mystery that is complicated by community secrets and questions about her father's innocence.
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Echoes in the walls
by V. C. Andrews
Fern and Ryder navigate brutal family disapproval, class divisions and shattering revelations from the past in their growing love for each other, in a second entry in the gothic saga that began with House of Secrets
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Look alive twenty-five
by Janet Evanovich
When three consecutive managers from a famous deli go missing, leaving no clues behind but a single shoe each, latest manager Stephanie Plum navigates Lula's theories about alien abductions to avoid becoming the next victim.
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Of blood and bone
by Nora Roberts
Knowing she will have to reveal her identity as The One, Fallon Swift trains under a centuries-old mentor to hone her magical and fighting abilities to defend their world from violent raiders.
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The fox
by Frederick Forsyth
When America's intelligence agencies are breached by a teen hacker, a British MI6 leader endeavors to use the boy's talents to safeguard both nations from unseen enemies.
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The other wife
by Michael Robotham
When his father, a celebrated surgeon, is brutally attacked and a strange woman shows up at his bedside covered in blood, Joe O’Loughlin is forced to question everything he has always believed about his father and soon discovers that the truth comes with a high price.
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The reckoning
by John Grisham
The best-selling author of The Firm returns to Clanton, Mississippi, to trace the unthinkable mid-20th-century murder of a local reverend by a young war hero who refuses to defend his actions during a bizarre trial
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Vendetta
by Iris Johansen
Charged with protecting the life of his murdered boss's daughter, Jude Brandon teams up with longtime ally Catherine Ling to stop a terrorist who is plotting a nuclear attack.
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Wrecked : an IQ novel
by Joe Ide
IQ struggles to reconcile the human realities of a missing-persons case with Dodson's goals to make their private-eye business profitable before linking a new confidant to a dangerous paramilitary operation.
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Becoming
by Michelle Obama
An intimate and uplifting memoir by the former First Lady chronicles the experiences that have shaped her remarkable life, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago through her setbacks and achievements in the White House.
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The happy cookbook : a celebration of the food that makes America smile
by Steve Doocy
The morning host of the television show "Fox & Friends" and his wife offer personal anecdotes about their lives, along with a collection of recipes for classic American dishes, including bacon corn chowder, Jersey corn ravioli, red wine chicken, special-event chili, and deviled eggs
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The LEGO architecture idea book : 1001 ideas for brickwork, siding, windows, columns, roofing, and much, much more!
by Alice Finch
Providing step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, a renowned LEGO builder offers inspiration with clever building tips for creating mansions, castles, houses and more, in a book that has sections on walls, windows and doors, roofs, towers, and decorations and ornaments.
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Tasty ultimate : how to cook basically everything
by Lauren Volo
Collects 150 recipes, both brand new and fan favorites—including Pepperoni Pizza Pull, Skirt Steak With Charred Chimichurri Sauce and Mini S'mores Éclairs—to help readers master the basics, learn hacks and tricks and more—regardless of cooking skill level.
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Grumpy Cat / Garfield Vol. 1
by Mark Evanier
When Grumpy Cat and Garfield are targeted for a cat conversion project it's up to Odie and Pokey to save the day.
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Jane
by Aline Brosh McKenna
When she moves to New York, Jane finds herself working as a nanny for a young girl and falls for the girl's father, a situation that forces her to decide if she should trust the man she loves or do what it takes to protect the daughter from her father's deception.
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Ms. Marvel : No Normal
by G. Willow Wilson
Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American girl from Jersey City who lives a conservative Muslim lifestyle with her family, suddenly acquires superhuman powers and, despite the pressures of school and home, tries to use her abilities to help her community.
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Star Wars : Vader Down
by Jason Aaron
Facing the rebel fleet on his own Darth Vader is sent crashing onto a nearby planet, but the rebels opportunity to finally put an end to one of their greatest enemies may have them facing the full power of the dark side.
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Do Not Lick This Book
by Idan Ben-Barak
Min the microbe provides readers with an up close look at the hidden world all around them.
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Coming Home
by Michael Morpurgo
A plucky robin, lost and alone, embarks on an epic journey through harsh terrain and weather guided only by his longing to return home in time for Christmas. By the former U.K. Children's Laureate and author of Half a Man.
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Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe
by Deborah Blumenthal
This beautiful picture book tells the story of Ann Cole Lowe, a little-known African-American fashion designer who battled personal and social adversity in order to pursue her passion of making beautiful gowns and went on to become one of society’s top designers.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
by Jeff Kinney
When snow shuts down his middle school and transforms the neighborhood into a wintry battlefield, Greg and his best friend, Rowley, navigate alliances, betrayals and warring gangs that culminate in a fateful, if tongue-in-cheek, meltdown match.
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Dinosaur Explorers: Prehistoric Pioneers Vol. 1
by Redcode
After an earthquake, the Dinosaur Explorers find themselves in the Precambrian Era and have to evade unfriendly prehistoric marine animals while Dr. Da Vinci, his assistant Diana, and their robot Starz look for a source of electricity to fix their time machine.
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Harriet Gets Carried Away
by Jessie Sima
While shopping with her two dads for supplies for her birthday party, Harriet, who is wearing a penguin costume, is carried away by a waddle of penguins and must hatch a plan in order to get herself back to the store in the city.
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
by British Library
An official companion book to the special "Harry Potter: A History of Magic" exhibit at the New York Historical Society includes extraordinary genre artifacts, exclusive bonus material and original drafts and drawings by J. K. Rowling.
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How to Draw Video Games: Create Unique Characters, Worlds, Levels and More!
by Steve Harpster
"Learn how to draw legendary worlds and create difficult boss levels, including scrolling, three-dimensional and Minecraft-style block landscapes. Build cool vehicles, spaceships and sweet rides for heroes to hop on! Includes info on tech techniques, programs and digital upgrades."
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Inside the World of Roblox
by Alexander Cox
An official guide to Roblox profiles popular gameplay experiences, the characteristics of major community members and Roblox Catalog items, sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the development world at Roblox's HQ.
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Older Than Dirt: A Kinda-Sorta Biography of Earth
by Don Brown
Conveys the history of the Earth in humorous graphic novel format, from the big bang through continent formation, discussing how weather events and climate change continue to shape the landscape.
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Ranching and Livestock
by John R. Erickson
The main character from the "Hank the Cowdog" stories provides information about cattle ranching, including the cattle trade, weather conditions, and dealing with beef cattle in all four seasons.
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Star Wars Droidography
by Marc Sumerak
"The B1 battle droid RO-GR (also known as Roger) narrates this illustrated presentation of a variety of the droids in the Star Wars universe, including movable flaps, pop-ups and inserts."
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The Flash is Caring
by Christopher L Harbo
"The Flash works hard to protect Central City, helping people in need. He is grateful for the awesome teamwork of the Justice League. His super speed makes him a super hero, but being kind and compassionate makes him a great friend."
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