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The seventh most important thing
by Shelley Pearsall
After he throws a brick at the neighborhood Junk Man's head, Arthur Owens is sentenced to community service helping him, but the junk he collects might be more important than he suspects
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Pounce! : a how to speak cat training guide
by Tracey West
"Guide to training a cat for kids, based on scientific information about felines. From the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat, learn all about how to train your favorite feline friend in this fun, interactive guide.
Whether you want to train your kitty to walk on a leash or are trying to teach your cat to scratch a scratching post instead of the couch, this comprehensive guide will take you through all the steps you need to know to get started. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, kids will learn basic training, corrective training, and tricks they can do with their cats. Fun special features introduce readers to famous trained cats, felines in ancient Egypt, and so much more. This easy-to-use guide is perfect for families who are bringing home a kitten for the first time or just want to teach their longtime feline family member some new tricks."
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Fetch! : a how to speak dog training guide
by Aubre Andrus
"Whether teaching a puppy the basics--such as "sit," "stand," and "stay"-- correcting behavioral problems, or training your pooch to perform more advanced tricks, this comprehensive guide will take you through all the steps to have your canine answering your call in no time. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, kids will bond with their pups through structured lessons that showcase easy-to-follow instructions and commands. Additional content introduces readers to Hollywood hounds, dogs on thejob, and famous canines through history. This "paws-on" guide is perfect for families who are bringing home their very first puppy, or seasoned dog owners who want to teach their longtime four-legged family member a few new tricks"
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This poem Is a nest
by Irene Latham
A sumptuously rendered collection by the award-winning author of Dear Wandering Wildebeest introduces readers to the art of “found poetry” as demonstrated by the example of a 37-line, nature-inspired poem that contains hundreds of smaller, imagination-sparking mini poems.
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A natural history of fairies : from the notebook of Professor Elsie Arbour
by Elsie Arbour
"Complied by the esteemed botanist Professor Arbour, this beautiful book was left to her goddaughter to help her discover the secret life of fairies and the special role they play in the natural world. Featuring precise notes and intricate sketches, these pages reveal the different species of fairy from around the globe, exploring where and how they live. From fairy anatomy, camouflage, and languages, to their life cycle and habitats, this delicately illustrated album illuminates a hidden world that willdelight fairy-lovers everywhere"
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The Rembrandt conspiracy
by Deron R. Hicks
A standalone companion to The Van Gogh Deception finds Art and Camille drawing clues from the 1990 infamous Isabelle Stewart Gardner Museum heist to solve a large-scale art theft at Washington, D.C.’s National Portrait Gallery museum.
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Summer of Brave
by Amy Noelle Parks
Twelve-year-old Lilla wants to make everyone happy, so when her best friend Vivi dares her to start telling the truth as part of their Summer of Brave, Lilla hesitates because if she says out loud what she really wants, her whole life might crash down around her
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The elephant in the room
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Separated from her mother during a long immigration waiting period, young Sila accompanies her mechanic father outside their Oregon hometown before forging connections with an elderly lottery winner, an abused circus elephant and an unusual boy.
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Six Feet Below Zero
by Ena Jones
Rosie and Baker need to keep up the illusion that their Great Grammy is alive before the Grim Hesper takes away the only home they have ever known.
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Allergic
by Megan Wagner Lloyd
Hoping to adopt a pet to find a sense of belonging in her busy family, Maggie is disappointed to discover she is severely allergic to anything with fur and tries to find a pet to love anyway. By the author of Paper Mice.
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