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  Friends and Traitors

  Helen Peters

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  Some secrets are just too dangerous to know... A gripping World War II story about how two girls foil an aristocratic plot to bring down the government and hand the country to the Nazis...
  
  When Sidney Dashworth's school is evacuated to a huge stately home in the countryside, she thinks she's going to spend the war being very bored. At least her brother must be having fun, flying his Spitfire all over France! But soon Sidney and a housemaid called Nancy discover that the Earl is up to no good. He has secret nighttime meetings with mysterious men from the government, is hiding something sinister on his land and is connected to the bombing of a munitions factory. At first it's all terribly thrilling, investigating by creeping about at night and finding secret passageways, but soon everything takes a deadly turn. Sidney's brother goes missing over France and the war hits home with a terrible reality. The Earl and his evil plotters must be stopped, or nothing will ever be the same again...

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  Running My Own Race

  Abena Eyeson

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  A brilliant debut coming of age story that combines captivating writing with unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson and Maisie Chan.
  
  
  Kofi's mum is determined he's going to be 'somebody'. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete - but he soon finds following your heart isn't an easy road.
  
  
  Under pressure from his mum to make the most of his academic opportunity, his best friend who doesn't want him to change, his community to make them proud, and a rival who will do anything to make sure Kofi doesn't outshine him - Kofi isn't sure where to turn.
  
  
  Can Kofi find a way to follow his own path?
  
  
  "I was rooting for Kofi all the way! A thoughtful read" – Maisie Chan
  
  
  "A joyous, gorgeous book" – Nazima Pathan

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  The Mystery of Ancient Egypt

  أحمد ضيوف

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  عندما ذهب عمر إلى فراشه، لم يستطع النوم. كانت كلمات جده تتردد في ذهنه. ثم نهض وأخرج دفتر رسمه. رسم رمز عنخ، رمز الحياة في مصر القديمة، محاطًا بأشعة الشمس. وكتب أسفله: "هنا، في بلادي، كان مفتاح الحياة. هنا كان فجر الوعي."
  When Omar went to bed, he couldn't sleep. His grandfather's words kept echoing in his mind. Then he got up and took out his sketchbook. He drew the ankh, the symbol of life in ancient Egypt, surrounded by rays of sunlight. Beneath it, he wrote: "Here, in my country, was the key to life. Here was the dawn of consciousness."

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  You're Joking Me (Burst Out...

  William Daniel

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  What is a golfer's favorite drink? Tee. 
   
  What happens when a pony sings? He gets a little hoarse. 
   
  What happens when snowmen get nervous? They get cold feet. 
   
  How do you find out how much fruit is on each tree in the beginning of Creation? You Adam up. 
   
  Written by a kid for kids, You're Joking Me is a hilarious collection of more than 400 puns, riddles, one-liners, and knock-knock jokes that are sure to have kids (and their adults) laughing up a storm. The perfect gift for the kid in your life, You're Joking Me guarantees hours of good, clean fun!

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  The Ghostly Tales of Baraboo

  Anna Lardinois

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  Ghost stories from Circus City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of Baraboo comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Old Baraboo Inn to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or take a drive down the infamous Highway 12, but keep your eye out for the road's very own spectral hitchhiker. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

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  We Built This City: Los Angeles...

  Philip Wolny

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  Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! We Built This City: Los Angeles teaches the history of the land that is now Los Angeles, the Tongva people, the immigrants that helped settle Los Angeles--like Mexican, Korean, Thai, Armenian, Iranian, and Russian, and more--and the city's metamorphosis into an entertainment and cinematic hub. It also features interesting sights to see when visiting Los Angeles like Dodger Stadium, the Hollywood sign and Chinatown. Also included are historical and current pictures of Los Angeles, a chronology of events in LA (from 1771-today including 2028, the year LA is scheduled to host the Olympics), chapter notes, suggested reading, glossary, and index.

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