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Price: $22.99
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Sale: $13.90
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Manufacturer: Candlewick
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: M.T. Anderson
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Publisher: Candlewick
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Edition: Library Binding
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Publication Date: 2008-10-14
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Reading Level: 592
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Reading Level: Young Adult
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Description: Amazon Best of the Month, October 2008: With the publication of The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Volume I back in 2006, M.T. Anderson assured readers that his gripping account of the American Revolution from the perspective of a young slave in colonial Boston would continue. Volume I received the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, and the anticipation among critics and readers inevitably grew for the story to continue. Thankfully, Anderson is a man of his word. With The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves Anderson has not just delivered an equally haunting second and final act to his hero's story, he's also completed a literary masterpiece that simply blows away its limited categorization as Young Adult lit. Octavian II engages the reader (teenaged or otherwise) to reimagine the birth of the nation from an unfamiliar perspective--that of an African American slave compelled by incredible circumstance, and the hope of freedom, to fight in a counterrevolutionary army. No less than David McCullough and Joseph Ellis, Anderson turns everything you thought you knew about American history sideways. Through his expert incorporation of historical detail and colonial-era voice, the novel transports us deep into the perilous military and moral battles that defined the American Revolution. That these historical conflicts continue to inform today's charged debates about national identity and purpose makes his novels all the more relevant and powerful. --Lauren Nemroff
Read a Letter from the Author on What Inspired The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing
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Price: $17.99
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Sale: $10.74
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Manufacturer: Margaret K. McElderry
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Ellen Hopkins
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Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
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Publication Date: 2008-08-26
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Reading Level: 576
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Reading Level: Young Adult
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Description: Do twins begin in the womb?
Or in a better place? Kaeleigh and Raeanne are identical down to the dimple. As daughters of a district-court judge father and a politician mother, they are an all-American family -- on the surface. Behind the facade each sister has her own dark secret, and that's where their differences begin. For Kaeleigh, she's the misplaced focus of Daddy's love, intended for a mother whose presence on the campaign trail means absence at home. All that Raeanne sees is Daddy playing a game of favorites -- and she is losing. If she has to lose, she will do it on her own terms, so she chooses drugs, alcohol, and sex. Secrets like the ones the twins are harboring are not meant to be kept -- from each other or anyone else. Pretty soon it's obvious that neither sister can handle it alone, and one sister must step up to save the other, but the question is -- who?
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Price: $6.99
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Sale: $1.91
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Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Joanna Cole::Maxie Chambliss
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Publisher: HarperCollins
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Publication Date: 1997-04-25
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Reading Level: 32
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Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
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Description: Warm, loving pictures accompany this upbeat look at how a family grows when a new baby comes home. A companion volume to I'm a Big Brother.
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Price: $9.99
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Sale: $5.60
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Manufacturer: Margaret K. McElderry
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Karma Wilson
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Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
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Publication Date: 2008-10-07
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Reading Level: 40
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Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Description: "The day before Christmas, snuggled on his floor, Bear sleeps soundly with a great big snore...." Bear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up -- by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents! How a SURPRISE visit from someone very special gives Bear and his friends a Christmas to remember makes an enchanting holiday story for young readers. With Karma Wilson's memorable text and Jane Chapman's glowing illustrations, Bear Stays Up for Christmas is a book to cherish throughout the year.
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Price: $11.95
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Sale: $5.37
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Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Mary Pope Osborne
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Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Publication Date: 2001-10-23
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Reading Level: 128
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Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Description: A cup, a compass, a key: the magic tree house has brought siblings Annie and Jack to Camelot, where they embark on a mysterious mission to find these enigmatic gifts. In this special hardcover addition to the bestselling Magic Tree House series, the young adventurers must travel to the Otherworld, an "ancient, enchanted land beyond the edge of the Earth, the place where all magic began" to save Camelot from dark wizard Mordred's evil spell. If they fail, Camelot will be forgotten forever. Fans of the beloved, highly readable series by Mary Pope Osborne will rise to the challenge of this longer, more complex companion to her other titles, which include Earthquake in the Early Morning and Twister on Tuesday. As in every story in the sequence, Jack and Annie bravely plunge into their quest, learning about a culture and time very far removed from their own, and prove once again that children can make a difference. (Ages 6 to 9) --Emilie Coulter
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Price: $15.95
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Sale: $1.99
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Manufacturer: Frog Children's Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: William Kotzwinkle::Glenn Murray
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Publisher: Frog Children's Books
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Publication Date: 2001-10-10
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Reading Level: 32
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Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Description: We hold this truth to be self-evident: farting makes kids laugh. Walter, an apologetic-looking dog adopted from the pound, passes gas morning, noon, and night, no matter what he eats, whether it's a 25-pound bag of low-fart dog biscuits, cat food, or fried chicken. On the bright side, "If Uncle Irv let one slip, he just went and stood near Walter." When Father reaches the limit of his patience with Walter's flatulence, he decides the pooch is once again pound-bound, despite Betty and Billy's pleading. Poor Walter knows his days are numbered and "He resolved to hold in his farts forever." That very night, two burglars break into Walter's family's house, and (you can see where this is going) Walter gasses the burglars with a "hideous cloud" that forces them to drop their loot and run into the clutches of the police officers, "choking and gasping for air." The next morning Father and Mother discover Walter has saved the day--or at least their silverware and VCR. "And so the family learned to live with Walter, the hero dog. And that is the end of our tail." (Or is it? Fans will be pleased to discover the next book Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale.) Audrey Colman's highly stylized illustrations, imbued with a surreal, Monty Pythonesque collage look, are as absurdly comical as this silly story that is purely powered by natural gas. (Ages 5 to 8) --Karin Snelson
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Price: $19.99
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Sale: $9.95
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Manufacturer: Candlewick
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Ernest Drake::Dugald Steer
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Publisher: Candlewick
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Dewey Decimal Number: 398.2454
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Publication Date: 2003-10-13
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Reading Level: 32
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Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Features:
- #1 New York Times Bestseller
- Chicago Public Library "Best Book for Children and Teens"
- Publisher's Weekly "Cuffie Award Winner" Most Unusual Book of the Year
- American Library Association "Best Book for Young Adults"
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Description: For true believers only, a lavishly illustrated reproduction of a legendary volume by the world’s most distinguished dragonologist. Don’t let it fall into the wrong hands!
Do you believe in dragons? Now, for the first time, the long-lost research of renowned nineteenth century dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake is presented in all its eccentric glory, happily bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. Here are just a few of DRAGONOLOGY'S fascinating features:
— Novelty item on every spread, including tactile samples of dragon wings, dragon scales, and dragon skin
— Booklet of dragon riddles (indispensable to the burgeoning dragonologist)
— Sealed envelope containing a powerful dragon-calling spell
— Embossed faux leather cover with silver foil, encrusted with three dragon gems
In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this tongue-in-cheek volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere!
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Price: $17.99
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Sale: $9.93
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Manufacturer: Viking Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Ludwig Bemelmans Author And Illustrator
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Publisher: Viking Press
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Publication Date: 1967-01-01
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Reading Level: 54
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Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Description: No child could resist this adorable, 9-inch-tall, rag-doll-soft Madeline--complete with appendix-removal scar! This Parisian schoolgirl sports a jaunty felt hat with a trailing black ribbon, perfect for the mischievous redhead who is not afraid of mice and pooh-poohs the tiger at the zoo. Her blue sailor dress is removable for frequent scar viewing! Each doll comes in a big, splashy gift box (12 inches by 12 inches by 4 inches) with one unabridged paperback edition of Ludwig Bemelmans's original Madeline ("and that's all there is--there isn't any more"). (Ages 3 and older)
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Price: $17.99
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Sale: $10.41
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Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: John Grogan
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Publisher: HarperCollins
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Publication Date: 2007-05-01
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Reading Level: 40
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Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Description: Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie welcome Marley, their new Labrador pup, into their family. But Marley doesn't stay a tiny puppy for long. He grows and grows, and the bigger Marley gets, the bigger trouble he gets into. Big, bad-boy trouble. Whether it's chewing Mommy's reading glasses or swallowing Daddy's paycheck, Marley is a dog like no other. He tries to be a good dog, honest he does, but everything he tries ends up bad. Then one day Marley goes too far. Will this family have to find a new home for their big, crazy, pure-hearted dog? Inspired by John Grogan's bestselling memoir, Marley & Me, this heartwarming story shows that loving someone, flaws and all, can reap huge rewards.
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Price: $16.00
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Sale: $7.23
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Manufacturer: Harcourt, Inc.
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Melinda Long
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Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.
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Publication Date: 2003-09-01
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Reading Level: 44
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Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
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Description: Young Jeremy Jacob is plucked from obscurity while innocently constructing a sand castle and is thrust into a brand-new life as a pirate. Captain Braid Beard and his crew recognize Jeremy as an exceptionally talented digger and they happen to be in desperate need of a digger to help them bury a treasure chest. Jeremy thinks a pirate life sounds like fun, as long as he’s back the next day in time for soccer practice, and so he goes along with the ragtag group of seafaring thugs (with hearts of gold, naturally). And while Jeremy adores the pirates’ lack of table manners and opposition to vegetables, he comes to realize that a life away from his parents lacks some of the niceties to which he’s become accustomed. Nobody tucks him in at night, for instance, and the only book available to read is a treasure map. Melinda Long’s story, narrated with a sense of boastful exaggeration by Jeremy, is full of a sense of high adventure that's lovingly evocative of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tales. David Shannon's illustrations, full of a goofy vibrancy, are a perfect accompaniment to the story. (Ages 4 to 8) --John Moe
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