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  Consignment - In a World of...

  Alan E. Nourse

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  Consignment by Alan E. Nourse - Revenge drives John Krenner to risk everything in a world ruled by relentless automation. But on the futuristic Rolling Roads, justice isn’t the only thing waiting at the end of the line. 
  The three shots ripped through the close night air of the prison, sharply, unbelievably. Three guards crumpled like puppets in the dead silence that followed. The thought flashed through Krenner's mind, incredibly, that possibly no one had heard. 
  He hurled the rope with all his might up the towering rock wall, waited a long eternity as the slim strong line swished through the darkness, and heard the dull "clank" as the hook took hold at the top. Like a cat he started up, frantically, scrambling, and climbing, the sharp heat of the rope searing his fingers. Suddenly daylight was around him, the bright unearthly glare of arc lights, the siren cutting in with its fierce scream. The shouts of alarm were far below him as he fought up the line, knot after knot, the carefully prepared knots. Twenty seconds to climb, he thought, just twenty seconds—

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  Peaceful Protests: Voices for...

  Wayne L. Wilson

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  Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Peaceful Protests: Voices for Civil Rights celebrates individuals and organizations all over the world in the civil rights movement who achieved their greatest victories through peaceful protests. Young readers will learn about peaceful protest methods such as marches, rallies, sit-ins, vigils, boycotts, and marching with picket signs. They will also learn about influential individuals such as Gandhi, Medgar Evers, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr. and more! Events covered include abolitionists handing out newspapers demanding the end of slavery through Dr. Martin Luther King's efforts to desegregate busses in Montgomery and Black Lives Matter protesting police brutality, and features historical photos, a chronological timeline of events as well as chapter notes, further reading recommendations, and an index.

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  Alice in Wonderland

  Lisa Regan

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  Follow curious Alice as she ventures down a rabbit hole and into the magical world of Wonderland, filled with unforgettable characters such as the March Hare, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts. 
   
  ABOUT THE SERIES: Abridged and retold in modern English, Arcturus Easy-to-Read Classics make 16 classic stories accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.

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  Chookshed Blues

  Phil Kettle, Bob Anderson

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  Welcome to the Clancy of the Outback series.Eleven-year-old Clancy has been thrust into life out woop-woop. These are the stories of his outback adventures at his uncle's sheep station, Overflow Station.In this book, Dad decides to build a chook house with encouragement from Mum. Big Bill's ute is used to bring in the wood and corrugated iron and wire netting for the chookhouse. Dad and Clancy build it and ensure that the run is protected from foxes. Dad's chook house is a bit shakey. Dad and Clancy buy the chickens at the Farmers' Market. The trouble starts when a large fox gets into the chook yard and Clancy and Mum notice that the chooks are very big and growing very fast. Eventually Big Bill works out what's wrong but the annual school Christmas fete is a great success.

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  Dr Susie Animal Safari - Swans

  Sammie Kyng

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  How would you describe a Swan to your young learner? 
  How do they sleep? 
  How many feathers do they have? 
  Do they have teeth? 
  Join Dr. Susie and her friend Bash (He’s a Frog). 
  Together they search for many answers about Swans and their habitat. 
  Time for a fun Swan Safari with your young learner today!

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  Baloothe dog with the golden heart

  Tamara Tzo

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  A fairytale about a dog that looks like a bear , Baloo . He is a gentle giant, his golden heart guiding his every action. He is spending his days wandering through the forest, offering aid to any creature in need. A lost fawn, a wounded squirrel, a weary traveler – Baloo is always there, his golden heart radiating comfort and care

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