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  Just South of Home

  Karen Strong

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  A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of the Year  “A stirring Southern middle grade book that burns brighter than fireworks on the Fourth.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
   
  “A must for readers who appreciate a heartfelt mystery.” —Booklist (starred review)
   
  “An intricate mix of Southern mystery, history, and a ghost story that creeps but doesn’t scare.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
   
  Cousins Sarah and Janie unearth a tragic event in their small Southern town’s history in this witty middle grade novel that’s perfect for fans of Stella by Starlight, The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, and As Brave as You.
   
  Twelve-year-old Sarah is finally in charge. At last, she can spend her summer months reading her favorite science books and bossing around her younger brother, Ellis, instead of being worked to the bone by their overly strict grandmother, Mrs. Greene. But when their cousin, Janie arrives for a visit, Sarah’s plans are completely squashed.
   
  Janie has a knack for getting into trouble and asks Sarah to take her to Creek Church: a landmark of their small town that she heard was haunted. It’s also off-limits. Janie’s sticky fingers lead Sarah, Ellis, and his best friend, Jasper, to uncover a deep-seated part of the town’s past. With a bit of luck, this foursome will heal the place they call home and the people within it they call family.

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  Catherine Called Birdy

  Karen Cushman

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  Read the book behind Lena Dunham’s acclaimed new movie! This historical fiction classic, told in the form of a diary, has drawn in generations of readers and is a Newbery Honor Book.  
  Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man—any rich man, no matter how awful. 
  But by wit, trickery, and luck, Catherine manages to send several would-be husbands packing. Then a shaggy-bearded suitor from the north comes to call—by far the oldest, ugliest, most revolting suitor of them all. Unfortunately, he is also the richest. 
  Can a sharp-tongued, high-spirited, clever young maiden with a mind of her own actually lose the battle against an ill-mannered, piglike lord and an unimaginative, greedy toad of a father? Deus! Not if Catherine has anything to say about it! 
  Catherine, a spirited and inquisitive young woman, narrates in diary form the story of her fourteenth year—the year 1290. 
  In an appreciation in the New York Times, illustrator Vera Brosgol spoke for many fans of this beloved book: ""I fell hard for Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy the second I opened it. More than any other heroine I'd read, this one sounded like me. For Catherine, and for me, there is no easy solution to the cages life makes for you. Sometimes the power is in deciding to be yourself in whatever cage you're in.""

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  Love in the Library

  Maggie Tokuda-Hall

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  To fall in love is already a gift. But to fall in love in a place like Minidoka, a place built to make people feel like they weren’t human—that was miraculous. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Tama is sent to live in a War Relocation Center in the desert. All Japanese Americans from the West Coast—elderly people, children, babies—now live in prison camps like Minidoka. To be who she is has become a crime, it seems, and Tama doesn’t know when or if she will ever leave. Trying not to think of the life she once had, she works in the camp’s tiny library, taking solace in pages bursting with color and light, love and fairness. And she isn’t the only one. George waits each morning by the door, his arms piled with books checked out the day before. As their friendship grows, Tama wonders: Can anyone possibly read so much? Is she the reason George comes to the library every day? Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s elegant and true love story about her grandparents for listeners of all ages sheds light on a shameful chapter of American history.

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  Making Friends at School

  Margo Gates

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  How to make friends is one of the most daunting parts of school for young students. With strategies for meeting new people, and kid-friendly reflection questions, this book is an excellent choice for beginning learners.  
  Prepare new learners for school with this kid-friendly series. From the bus to recess to the 100th day of school, kids learn what to expect. Reflection questions and family/educator engagement tips provide social emotional connections.

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  The African Elephants & the...

  Debra Ford

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  The African Elephants & the Ambulatory Ants is the first book in the Series: The dream-life Adventures of the Curious Cousins. 
  In this book, Dive Into a Magical Safari: Where Dreams, Adventure, and African Elephants Collide!  
  Do you recall those bedtime stories that transported you to magical lands, infused with wonder, knowledge, and unexpected friendships? This is one such enchanting world where every page turn reveals a new marvel, and where young readers embark on an adventure that spans ages, dreams, and the vast landscapes of South Africa… 
  At the heart of this tale are Emilia Rose, Isla Mae, and Audrey Jane. These spirited cousins have a secret: within the realms of their dreams, there's no adventure too grand, no question too big! Their current mission? To unravel a mystery as old as the African savannah itself: Are mighty elephants truly scared of tiny ants? 
  What You'll Discover:A vibrant South African community, from the whispers of the wise weaver birds to the playful antics of a brawny dung beetle.The magic of Ubuntu – an ancient African philosophy that ties us all together.The infectious melodies of the Zulu ‘heppy’ birthday song, especially captivating in this audiobook version.Time-travel escapades, humorous twists, and invaluable lessons from the wild. 
  Series: The Dream-Life Adventures of the Curious Cousins. Book 1: The African Elephants & the Ambulatory Ants. Book 2: the African Unicorns & the Baddie Baboons.

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  Mastering Poker: Advanced...

  Ryan Sullivan

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  Reading "Mastering Poker: Advanced Strategies for Success: Unlocking the Secrets to Consistent Winning" is the key to taking your poker skills from mediocre to outstanding. This book delves deeply into the sophisticated methods and techniques required to dominate at the poker table, and it is intended for players who already know the fundamentals. 
  This extensive manual covers every facet of the game, from mastering the psychological aspects to doing intricate hand analyses and opponent reading. You will read in-depth sections on exploitative strategies, game theory optimal play (GTO play), and the nuances of playing cash and tournament games. Every chapter is designed to give you valuable tips and doable strategies that you can use to improve your gameplay right now. 
  Learn how to optimize your worth in cash games, modify your strategy during different stages of a tournament, and use technology to your advantage to keep one step ahead of the opposition. Develop your mental toughness and bankroll management skills while learning to control the pot, value bet, and bluff. 
  "Mastering Poker" is a comprehensive education that lets you regularly outplay your opponents and make well-informed judgments. It is not just a strategy book. Whether your goal is to win big in high-stakes tournaments or rule your neighborhood cash games, this book will provide the information and abilities you need to start winning consistently. This is where your poker learning journey begins.

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