Lessons From Lucy

By Dave Barry

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and bestselling author of Dave Barry Turns 40 now shows how to age gracefully, taking cues from his beloved and highly intelligent dog, Lucy.

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The Savior

By J.R. Ward

In the venrable history of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, only one male has ever been expelled–but Murhder’s insanity gave the Brothers no choice.  Haunted by visions of a female he could not save, he nonetheless returns to Caldwell on a mission to right the wrong that ruined him.  However, he is not prepared for what he must face in his quest for redemption…

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Run Away

By Harlan Coben

You’ve lost your daughter.  She’s addicted to drugs and to an abusive boyfriend.  And she’s made it clear that she doesn’t want to be found.  Then, you see her playing guitar in Central Park.  But she’s not the girl you remember.  This woman is living on the edge, frightened and clearly in trouble.  You approach her, beg her to come home.  She runs.  And you do the only thing a parent can do:  you follow her into a dark and dangerous world you never knew existed.  Before you know it, both your family and your life are on the line.  And in order to protect your daughter from the evils of that world, you must face them head on.

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Croc & Turtle

by Mike Wohnoutka

Croc lifts a big rock for his friend Turtle.  “I am the strongest,” he says, but then Elephant easily tosses the same rock.  Is Croc a better jumper than Rabbit?  A faster runner than Cheetah?  Or is he the best at something else?

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Pay Attention, Carter Jones

by Gary D. Schmidt

When Carter answers the door at 7:15 a.m. on the first day of school, he finds a “gentleman’s gentleman.”  The Butler offering his services speaks the Queen’s English and is not shy about sharing his opinions.

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Seven Wonders of The Milky Way

by David A. Aguilar

In this unique space journey, blast off to the oldest star in our galaxy, zoom around planetary nebulae dubbed “the butterflies of space,”  circle humongous exoplanets, and close in on newly discovered orbs that just might support alien life.

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Stan On The Sky

by Erin Bow

Mongolia: Aisulu and her family are Kazakh nomads.  To help her sick brother and keep her family from losing their way of life, Aisulu decides to train the orphaned eaglet she’s rescued and try to win the annual Eagle Festival.

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Astrid the Unstoppable

by Maria Parr

Astrid is the only child in her small Norwegian village.  Then her world is turned upside down by two startling arrivals:  first a new family, then a mysterious, towering woman who everyone seems to know but Astrid.

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Hazy Bloom and the Mystery Next Door

by Jennifer Hamburg

Hazy Bloom is bored at the beginning of summer vacation.  But then her “tomorrow power” leads her to the empty neighbor’s house, where strange things keep happening.  Flickering lights.  A sudden gust of wind.  Could there be a ghost?

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Yasmin In Charge

by Saadia Faruqi

In this collection of four stories, Yasmin takes charge of some sticky situations!  At home, at school, or out and about,  Yasmin faces challenges head on with creativity and quick thinking.  Whether she’s creating a new recipe, finding a way to rescue a stuck toy for a little friend, or calming down monkeys (and classmates!), a clever solution to any problem is just around the corner!

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