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  Famous Women in History: Sybil...

  Nicole Orr

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  The harrowing tale of a revolutionary era 16-year girl who rode horseback through the dark of night warning of an impending British attack on the town of Danbury, Connecticut and summoning the 7th Regiment of the Dutchess County Militia to assemble near her family home. Sybil Ludington was the daughter of Colonel Henry Ludington, a revered military officer. The story chronicles various historical accounts of her upbringing and later years. One such is her clever plan in having her seven siblings march back and forth in front of a window in the family's home to dissuade a group of men who had arrived in hopes of claiming a bounty for the capture of her father. It tells of how she was a pioneer, having been one of only a few women to own and run a tavern after the passing of her husband. Contextual side stories offer further perspective on key details, locations, and people referenced in Sybil's story. Archival photographs, drawings, and paintings are chronologically arranged, adding visual context to her compelling story, as well as the inclusion of further reading and website recommendations, maps, glossary, and index. Content developed for young readers, interest level grades 4-6 (reading level, grade 5).

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  The Lost Bear Cub

  Holly Webb

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  Lucy is so excited to spend the summer holidays with her cousins in Canada, but when they tell her to watch out for wild bears in the forest, her excitement turns to fear.
  
  One day, she stumbles upon a bear cub on its own. At first she's scared, before realizing that the poor creature is lost. Can Lucy help the cub find its mother without also putting herself in danger?
  
  A heartwarming story about family and the beauty of nature from best-selling author Holly Webb.

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  The Golden Dream

  Samah Abu-Bakr Ezzat

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  "The prince could not resist a closer look at the statue. The head spoke of power, greatness and mystery! He continued to examine the statue with great amazement and wonderment. One of his companions noticed his fascination and came closer to tell him the story of the statue. The prince hung onto his every word."

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  A Purple Patch! - A Story of an...

  Maureen du Toit

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  Pete carnes' first memories of life on the island of alpha
  
  were of the island's markets.
  
  to him it seemed a magical place.
  
  it certainly looked different from the rest of the island.
  
      here they bartered, that is to say they traded with one another for their various needs. the alphaen's form of trade is exchanging one commodity for another, item for item.
  
  it is the one place where the islanders seemed to come to life,
  
  to laugh and meet…

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  The Humble Hermit

  Jack Craib Smith

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  This short and humorous story follows the adventures of a hermit crab as he strives to survive in the ocean. Experience the fear he feels when predators encroach on his habitat and the relief when they're gone.
  
  His shell is not for life, and he must therefore change it as he grows. He can pick any type of discarded shell he thinks he can squeeze into. Some crabs have become very creative in their choice of accommodation.
  
  See the environment in which he lives, and the impact humans have had on it.
  
  Can he survive his trip to the beach and his first encounter with humans?

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  Mousie Brown's Football Adventure

  Tiffany Boulton

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  Mousie Brown is an energetic, mischievous little mouse who has a passion for football! With every opportunity he can find, he will kick anything he can get his small foot around – an acorn, a pinecone, and even a stick, especially against the wall of his house. Mum's not happy and after multiple tellings-off, Dad decides to take him for a walk. However, it is during this walk that Mousie Brown soon finds out his excitable hobby has led to unfortunate consequences!
  
  But what has happened? Afterwards, he learns that there is a local football team, and his adventure leads him to a football pitch he has never seen before. How will Mousie Brown react when he sees it? What will the manager say when Mousie Brown asks to be on the team? Will this lead to a new adventure for him or will he be stuck kicking acorns?

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