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  Shades of Gray

  Carolyn Reeder

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  In the aftermath of the Civil War, recently orphaned Will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. Courage wears many faces…The Civil War may be over, but for twelve-year-old Will Page, the pain and bitterness haven’t ended. How could they have, when the Yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate family?And now Will has to leave his comfortable home in the Shenandoah Valley and live with relatives he has never met, people struggling to eke out a living on their farm in the war-torn Virginia Piedmont. But the worst of it is that Will’s uncle Jed had refused to fight for the Confederacy.At first, Will regards his uncle as a traitor—or at least a coward. But as they work side by side, Will begins to respect the man. And when he sees his uncle stand up for what he believes in, Will realizes that he must rethink his definition of honor and courage.

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  The 12 Sleighs of Christmas

  Sherri Duskey Rinker

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  Santa’s sleigh gets a makeover in this rhyming, vehicle-themed take on the 12 Days of Christmas from a #1 New York Times–bestselling author. 
   
  Which elf will build the coolest sleigh for the Christmas ride? Santa will decide!When the elves discover that Santa’s sleigh is in a terrible state, they let their imaginations go wild—and soon there are sleighs of every kind, inspired by big rigs, motorcycles, zeppelins, and much more! 
   
  The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and the celebrated illustrator of Michael Chabon’s The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man, team up for spirited vehicular silliness and classic Christmas cheer in this turbo-charged read-aloud destined to become a holiday classic. 
   
  Perfect for fans of Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, Bear Stays Up for Christmas, and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. 
   
  Praise for The 12 Sleighs of Christmas 
   
  “A splendid choice for any holiday read-aloud collection wishing to incorporate STEM concepts.” —School Library Journal 
   
  “Rinker’s zippy rhymes. . . . and Parker’s cartoons. . . . mix magic and mechanics as the elves’ imaginations and talents run wild.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  “Kids who are obsessed anything on wheels will especially enjoy this rhyming tale.” —Parents Magazine 
   
  “Revels in imaginative detail.” —The Horn Book Magazine 
   
  Chicago Tribune Best Children’s Books of the Year

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  Jokes & Riddles

  Eugene Bradley Coco

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  Kids will love “Jokes & Riddles” filled with sound effects and whimsical music. These easy-to- memorize jokes include: What goes over your head and under your feet, but doesn't cover your body? Answer: A jump rope. Or, what has many teeth but never any cavities? Answer: A comb. And, I have a head and a tail but no body. What am I? Answer: A penny. These simple jokes and riddles will have the entire family laughing and repeating them over and over again. “Jokes & Riddles,” is positive, silly, funny, adorable, and perfect to encourage early literacy skills for young learners.

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  The Secret Church

  Louise Vernon

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  The Anabaptists are a small group of Christians who believe that everyone is a priest and should be able to study the Bible. They refuse to baptize their babies, and instead baptize adults on a confession of faith in Christ. Because of these heretical acts they are persecuted and sometimes put in prison.Richard lives in Germany and is caught up with the Anabaptists when his cousin Otto shows up seeking refuge. Richard needs help to hide Otto, but can he trust his friend Trudi? Her father hates the Anabaptists and wants to get rid of the whole movement!Join Richard as he helps his family, runs from guards, meets the legendary Menno Simons, and decides for himself whether he too wants to join the secret church.

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  Trapper's Grounding - A Novel

  Dawn Chevoya

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  A fantastical tale of a boy who finds something amazing in the forest—and then finds the courage to stop hiding . . .   At school, Brennon Trapper does whatever he must do to be liked, but at home inside his trailer, he crawls back inside himself, wishing he could disappear. His father likely wouldn’t even notice if he did.   Then, something too incredible to believe happens on his family’s wooded property, and Brennon and his younger brother vow to keep it from their parents rather than risk ridicule again. Seriously, who would believe that a beaver gave them a tesserapod that could develop into a lodge of sorts in two hundred days if grounded correctly?   But when an epic blizzard destroys the roof of their trailer, Brennon finally comes clean about the woods and what he thinks may be a place of shelter.

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  Coming Up For Air

  Lou Abercrombie

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  When Coco moves to the seaside town where her mum grew up, she's excited to make friends and find out more about the family her mum has kept from her. What she doesn't expect is to be met with resentment from the community. Whatever secrets her mum's hiding, they run deep.
  But Coco is determined and her love of swimming and natural talent for freediving helps her start to break through with the ocean-loving locals. Until disaster strikes at sea...
  As history threatens to repeat itself, will Coco ever be able to undo the age-old rift?
  A quirky coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Katy Birchall, GEEK GIRL and SUPER AWKWARD.

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