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Air raid search and rescue
by Marcus Sutter
A debut entry in a new series inspired by the military canines of World War II follows the experiences of a soldier's younger brother who teams up with his German Shepherd to protect his foster sister when Nazi planes begin bombing their city. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Beyond me
by Annie Donwerth-Chikamatsu
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, eleven-year-old Maya overcomes her own fear to help others at home and in northeast Japan, where a tsunami caused great damage. Includes author's note about the facts behind the story
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Alicia Alonso takes the stage
by Nancy Ohlin
A historical tale based on the life of Cuban prima ballerina Alicia Alonso follows the experiences of 10-year-old Alicia, who moves to the United States to pursue a dancing career before her dreams are threatened by advancing blindness. Illustrations.
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Brother's keeper
by Julie Lee
A historical novel based on a true story follows a refugee family’s desperate efforts to escape their oppressive Communist village and make their way to safety through the hazards of napalm, frostbite, border guards, enemy soldiers and bombings marking the outbreak of the Korean War.
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Becoming Muhammad Ali : a novel
by 1947- Patterson, James
Fully authorized by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad Ali estate, two powerhouse authors come together to tell the inspiring story of Cassius Clay, the determined boy who would one day become Muhammed Ali, one of the greatest sports heroes of all time.
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The nerviest girl in the world
by Melissa Wiley
When her three tough-minded older brothers leave the family ranch to do stunts for a new moving-pictures form of entertainment, young Pearl joins the production group and establishes herself as a rising star while trying to hide her activities from her mother. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Amelia Earhart and the flying chariot
by Steve Sheinkin
When Amelia Earhart accidentally lands her plane in ancient Greece, Time Twister siblings Abby and Doc partner with Kyniska, the first woman to win the Olympics, to prevent history from being changed. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Notorious Benedict Arnold. Simultaneous and eBook
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Anne arrives : Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
by 1983- George, K.
Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, who was sent to live on a Prince Edward Island farm by mistake, wants to make it her home and must convince the elderly brother and sister that live there to keep her
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To tell you the truth
by Beth Vrabel
Everyone loves the stories she tells, however, they aren’t hers, they are her late Gran’s, and to get out of this mess, Trixy must follow the twists and turns of her Gran’s past to write a story all her own, one that is the straight-up truth. Simultaneous eBook.
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Fly on the wall
by Remy Lai
A boy with an overprotective mother who interrogates his friends and forbids him from doing anything independently secretly creates an anonymous gossip cartoon and scrambles to keep his parents from finding out. A first middle grade novel. Illustrations.
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Across the minefields
by Pamela D. Toler
In the desert military camp of Bir Hakeim in 1942, with German Nazis surrounding them, Free French Officer Susan Travers spearheads a daring escape, leading her troop across dangerous minefields and enemy territory to reach their British allies. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
by Kate Messner
Transported to 1941 Hawaii, time-traveling golden retriever Ranger helps a young sailor and two twins make their way to safety when Pearl Harbor is attacked by Japanese bombers. By the award-winning author of Capture the Flag. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Someplace to call home
by Sandra Dallas
Forced from their home by the double crises of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, 12-year-old Hallie and her brothers join thousands of migrants who endure harsh treatment and conditions in order to find work. Simultaneous eBook.
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