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  Shiloh: The History of the First...

  Jonathan Gianos-Steinberg

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  After Union General Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in early 1862, Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston, widely considered the Confederacy’s best general, concentrated his forces in northern Georgia and prepared for a major offensive that culminated with the biggest battle of the war to that point, the Battle of Shiloh. On the morning of April 6, Johnston directed an all out attack on Grant’s army around Shiloh Church, and though Grant’s men had been encamped there, they had failed to create defensive fortifications or earthworks. They were also badly caught by surprise. With nearly 45,000 Confederates attacking, Johnston’s army began to steadily push Grant’s men back toward the river. 
  The Battle of Shiloh lasted two days, but the battle over the battle had just begun. Grant’s army had just won the biggest battle in the history of North America, with nearly 24,000 combined casualties among the Union and Confederate forces. Usually the winner of a major battle is hailed as a hero, but Grant was hardly a winner at Shiloh. The Battle of Shiloh took place before costlier battles at places like Antietam and Gettysburg, so the extent of the casualties at Shiloh shocked the nation. Moreover, at Shiloh the casualties were viewed as needless; Grant was pilloried for allowing the Confederates to take his forces by surprise, as well as the failure to build defensive earthworks and fortifications, which nearly resulted in a rout of his army. Speculation again arose that Grant had a drinking problem, and some even assumed he was drunk during the battle. Though the Union won, it was largely viewed that their success owed to the heroics of General Sherman in rallying the men and Don Carlos Buell arriving with his army, and General Buell was happy to receive the credit at Grant’s expense.

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  Green Angel

  Alice Hoffman

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  Alice Hoffman is at her magical best in a new audiobook about loss and healing.When her family is lost in a terrible disaster, 15-yr-old Green is haunted by loss and by the past. Struggling to survive physically and emotionally in a place where nothing seems to grow and ashes are everywhere, Green retreats into the ruined realm of her garden. But in destroying her feelings, she also begins to destroy herself, erasing the girl she'd once been as she inks ravens into her skin. It is only through a series of mysterious encounters -- with a ghostly white dog and a mute boy -- that Green relearns the lessons of love and begins to heal as she tells her own story.

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  Daphne the Dandelion and her...

  Claire Francis

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  In a magical garden corner lived Daphne, a golden dandelion who was home to two hundred tiny fairy children. Each child had gossamer wings, sparkling eyes, and unique personalities that brought endless joy to their loving mother. They lived in perfect harmony, with daily routines of morning songs, aerial displays, learning circles, and evening serenades that filled the garden with wonder and music. 
  The fairy children had distinct talents and characteristics. Pip was the smallest but bravest, Luna could sense natural energies, Sage possessed deep wisdom about garden life, Melody had a voice like silver bells, Explorer loved adventures, Artist created beauty from flower petals, and Builder constructed tiny marvels. Together, they formed a close-knit family that delighted all the garden's residents, from Rosalind the wise rose bush to Buzzy the industrious bee. 
  Their idyllic life changed dramatically when a powerful Wind came dancing through the garden. Unlike the gentle breezes they knew, this Wind was a force of nature with its own wild purpose. Despite Daphne's desperate attempts to protect her children and their efforts to hold tight to each other, the Wind's joyous dance created such powerful currents that all two hundred fairy children were lifted into the sky and scattered across the vast world beyond the garden. 
  Daphne's heartbreak was profound. She searched desperately with help from garden friends, but her children had vanished completely. Through autumn and into winter, she grieved deeply, shedding tears of pure sorrow before finally succumbing to winter's dormant sleep. During her long rest, she dreamed of her children's adventures and transformations, sensing they were growing and learning in distant places. 
  When spring arrived, Daphne awakened to the most miraculous sight imaginable. Surrounding her in every direction were golden dandelions – her fairy children had returned, transformed by their journey into independent flowers with their own roots.

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  Lizzie and the Redcoat -...

  Susan Martins Miller

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  Time Period:  Dec. 1764 - May 1766  Tensions simmer in 1765 Boston, home to twelve-year-old Lizzie Murray. Residents of the city are dividing over loyalty to England-and the divisions strike within Lizzie's own family, as her brother and father often find themselves at odds. When a mob wounds a young British soldier, Lizzie chooses to help the frightened Redcoat-a move that brings even more trouble to her life. Where is God in the emotional upheaval afflicting the colonies? Can Lizzie overcome the fear that weighs on her soul? Written especially for eight- to twelve-year-old girls, this story teaches important lessons of American history and the Christian faith.

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  Middle School: Too Uncool for...

  James Patterson, Martin Chatterton

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  In this hilarious installment of a #1 New York Times bestselling series, Rafe is finally getting a taste of the cool life—but his problems are red-hot!   Rafe Khatchadorian has never been cool. But all that changes when he becomes the guitarist in an awesome rock band and wrangles a part-time job at Hills Village's trendiest new coffee shop slash yoga studio. No more being at the bottom of the middle school food chain—Rafe is finally going to be popular!   He just has two teeny problems: the awesome rock band is led by none other than the school bully. And the band actually isn't awesome—they absolutely stink, and Rafe has to whip them into shape for the Best Band Competition.   With Rafe's newfound coolness on the line, will he find a way to hit the stage in style, or is he doomed to dorkdom forever?

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  Под Ѕвездите (Macedonian Only) -...

  Sam Sagolski

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  Macedonian children's book. Perfect for kids practicing their Macedonian language skills. 
  It’s the summer holidays, and Mark is looking forward to having a big adventure! 
  But when his Mom and Dad announce that the family is going on a camping trip he becomes scared.  
  Will Mark overcome his fear of the dark and be able to enjoy the trip?

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