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Parvana's Journey
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Deborah Ellis
In this sequel to THE BREADWINNER, Parvana, separated from the family and still disguising herself as a boy, struggles to survive in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. As she searches for her family, Parvana meets other children who are victims of the war. All royalties from the sale of this book will go to Women for Women, an organization that helps ...
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Harmless
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Dana Reinhardt
Anna, Emma, and Mariah concoct a story about why they're late getting home one night--a RharmlessS little lie. Suddenly the police are involved, and a man is arrested and accused of a crime that never happened.
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Amelia's Show-And-Tell Fiesta/Amelia y La Fiesta de "Muestra y Cuenta"
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Mimi Chapra, Martha Aviles (Illustrator)
Told in both English and Spanish, this tale about a young girl who is new to America is an endearing tribute to every young child who has ever been a newcomer. Full color.
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Rickshaw Girl
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Mitali Perkins, Jamie Hogan (Illustrator)
Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family. When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in ...
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My Little Island
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Frane Lessac
This is the story of a young boy who rediscovers the fiery colors, sweet smells, and joyful sounds of a jewel-like little Caribbean island.
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Iceberg Hermit
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Arthur Roth
When seventeen-year-old Allan Gordon signed onto a Scottish whaling ship, he had no idea he would spend the next two years fighting for his life. When the ship hits an iceberg, Allan is the only survivor and must live on the iceberg for the next two years.
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Under the Sun
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Arthur Dorros
Arthur Dorros combines his interest in other cultures and knowledge of nature to create a gripping survival story. Emet, separated from his parents by the Balkan conflict, must travel across a rugged landscape to a place he's heard rumours of, a village of children, living in harmony away from the violence that is tearing their country apart. The ...
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Mikale of Hawaii
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Dr. Maya Angelou, Lizzy Rockwell (Illustrator)
MIKALE LIVES IN OAHU—one of the beautiful Hawaiian islands, surrounded by water. He also happens to be afraid of the ocean! Luckily, his uncle and a little pet fish teach Mikale something about having confidence in your abilities. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo
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Alison Lester (Illustrator)
While spending a year living in the Australian outback with his family, a boy named Ernie writes letters to his classmates in the United States describing life in Australia. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Fish
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L S Matthews
A subtle and sophisticated exploration of life, the strength of humanity, and survival in an unforgiving world, "Fish" is a story that will teach those who doubt that, when hope is almost extinguished, miracles can happen.
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Nino's Mask
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Jeanette Winter
Acclaimed author/artist Winter beautifully incorporates Mexican motifs and traditions, as well as Spanish words, into her empowering, magical tale of a young boy who makes his own dream come true. Full-color illustrations.
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By a Blazing Blue Sea
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S T Garne, Lori Lohstoeter (Illustrator)
A poetic look at life on a Caribbean island.Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Miss Pickerell Goes to the Arctic
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Paul Galdone (Illustrator), Ellen MacGregor
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Isla
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Arthur Dorros, Elisa Kleven (Illustrator)
Through her storytelling, a grandmother, Abuela, transports herself and her granddaughter, Rosalba, back to the island where she grew up. Rosalba meets her Uncle Fernando and his family, who live in the house where Abuela lived. Then they tour the city as Abuela points out how things have changed and what remains the same since she left.
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Hurricane
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Jonathan London, Henri Sorensen
One moment the sun is shining on the slopes of El Yunque, the largest mountain in eastern Puerto Rico. T he next, everything has changed - a hurricane is coming. '
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Popo and Fifina
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Arna Bontemps, Langston Hughes, E Simms Campbell (Illustrator)
Langston Hughes, one of America's finest poets, and the most famous literary figure to emerge during the Harlem Renaissance, collaborated on this children's book about family life in Haiti--a far cry from Harlem.
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Rafi y Rosi
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Lulu Delacre (Illustrator)
Conoce a Rafi y Rosi! Estas dos ranitas borinquenas encuentran magia por todas partes!
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Fat Boy Saves World
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Ian Bone
Teen boarding school reject Susan Bennett returns to her parents' mansion--the scene of many battles observed by her bloated older brother named Neat, who has not said one word in eight years. But when their parents are away, Neat suddenly speaks, saying he wants to save the world. With the help of young street actor Todd, Neat goes on local cable ...
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The Crow-Girl: The Children of Crow Cove
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Bodil Bredsdorff, Faith Ingwersen (Translator)
After the death of her grandmother, a young orphaned girl leaves her house by the cove and begins a journey that leads her to people and experiences that exemplify the wisdom her grandmother had shared with her. An ALA Notable Book and a "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year.
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Rooftop Secrets: And Other Stories of Anti-Semitism
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Lawrence Bush, Albert Vorspan (Commentaries by), Martin Lemelman (Illustrator)
A collection of eight short stories, with background information and commentary, each dealing with a young Jew's confrontation with anti-Semitism in different periods of Jewish history.
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Island in the Sun
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Harry Belafonte, Irving Burgess, Alex Ayliffe
In his first children's book, the entertainer Harry Belafonte uses the words from his song "Island in the Sun" (co-written by Lord Burgess) to reflect on his childhood in Jamaica. Vivid and lively color illustrations throughout.
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Behold the Trees
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Sue Alexander
This illustrated history of the land now known as Israel explores how constant unrest in that area has destroyed its once widespread forests. The book concludes with a look at modern-day reforestation efforts in Israel.
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Eskimo Stories
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Mary E Smith, Howard V Brown (Illustrator)
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La Isla
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Arthur Dorros, Elisa Kleven (Illustrator)
Through her storytelling, a grandmother, Abuela, transports herself and her granddaughter, Rosalba, back to the island where she grew up. Rosalba meets her Uncle Fernando and his family, who live in the house where Abuela lived. Then they tour the city as Abuela points out how things have changed and what remains the same since she left.
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Eliza Down Under
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Virginia Bernard
Travel Down Under to Australia with Eliza Lomax, whose TV-reporter mom just got the biggest assignment of her life, covering the Summer Olympics in Sydney and Eliza gets to go along. Once she gets there, Eliza finds Sydney fascinating as she travels to its famous and little-known attractions. She experiences adventure and romance amid the ...
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