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  Running Out of Time

  Simon Fox

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  A thrilling, unputdownable debut, with extraordinary twists and incredible action, from an incredible new voice in children's fiction.
  I can steal time.
  The most I can take at the moment is fifteen seconds, which is not a lot. Grandmother took almost three minutes once and she told me she's done more, but I never saw it.
  She says there are stories of someone who can take all the time in the world, but how can that be right?
  When Alex and his father are forced to flee their home to escape a brutal government, they begin a life-threatening journey across Europe. But when they are separated before they can reach Britain, Alex finds himself alone, with only his extraordinary gift to keep him alive.
  
  Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, Artemis Fowl, and Inception, Running out of Time is an ingenious, high-concept thriller with a twist that you won't believe.

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  Rain Rain Go Away; Winken...

  Melissa Everett

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  Rain, Rain, Go Away celebrates and encourages the playful spirit of children, no matter the weather! From sunshine to rain, nothing can stop the fun of a group of friends ready to play outside together! *** Join Winken, Blinken, and Nod on their fantastical journey to a land beyond sleep in this expanded version of the classic children's tale. *** One, Two, Buckle My Shoe! Never has counting been so adorable! Join friends as they laugh and frolic, while learning to count things around them as they head outside to play!

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  Ghosts Beneath Our Feet

  Betty Ren Wright

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  Something chilling lurks underground, and two step-siblings must unite to uncover the truth in this “engrossing mystery” (Booklist). Katie knows that something eerie is happening in the old, deserted town where she, her stepbrother, and her newly widowed mother are spending the summer taking care of Uncle Frank. Sometimes, when Katie puts her ear to the ground in Uncle Frank’s backyard, she hears a groaning noise that sounds almost human. But when a crippled ghost-girl appears to her out of the gloom in an abandoned mine, Katie is at once terrified and puzzled. Could the girl’s chilling appearance have something to do with a tragic mining accident thirty years before? In a fiery climax, Katie and her rebellious stepbrother learn the truth about the past and discover things about each other that strengthen their fragile relationship.

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  Why Did She Have to Die?

  Lurlene N McDaniel

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  For thirteen years, Elly has been in Kathy's shadow, always second best. Even so, the two of them understand each other as only sisters can. Jealousy, anger, and resentment give way to guilt when Kathy dies suddenly and Elly is left to ask, "Why did she have to die?"

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  Roy G Biv Is Mad at Me Because I...

  Nancy Guettier

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  “A cute story that teaches the colors of the rainbow” from the author of Mermaids on Mars and Circus in the Sky (The Naptime Reviewer).  Roy G. Biv Is Mad at Me Because I Love Pink! is an educational and playful story about learning of the colors of the rainbow. Roy G. Biv is an acronym for the sequence of the hues in the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.   “Singer-songwriter and children’s book author Nancy Guettier finds inspiration in each of her kids to write entertaining children’s stories. Guettier’s style is whimsical and fun, making learning effortless . . . Roy G. Biv Is Mad at Me Because I Love Pink! is centered around Genevieve who loves splashing in puddles after a rain shower. Mostly, Genevieve loves pink; however, pink is not a color in the rainbow. Understandably that upsets Roy G. Biv, who convinces her to experience all the colors of the rainbow.” —MySocialGoodNews.com   “Your children will dive in to Genevieve’s adventure with Roy G. Biv, as he tries to show her that pink is a fine color but she should try other ones as well. Your toddler will learn so much about colors and will be able to associate them with colorful objects they may encounter in their everyday routine.” —TheBabySpot.ca

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  Killer Underwear Invasion! - How...

  Elise Gravel

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  In this hilarious, yet fact-filled book, Elise Gravel uses her kid-friendly wit to break down what disinformation is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is real and what isn't. And that's the truth!"If I told you that peanuts gave you super strength, unicorns were discovered on the moon, and martians invaded New Jersey, would you believe me? I hope not, because none of that is true!"

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