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  Nanberry

  Anonimo

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  The amazing story of Australia's first surgeon and the boy he adopted. 
    
  It's 1789, and as the new colony in Sydney Cove is established, Surgeon John White defies convention and adopts Nanberry, an Aboriginal boy, to raise as his son. Nanberry is clever and uses his unique gifts as an interpreter to bridge the two worlds he lives in.With his white brother, Andrew, he witnesses the struggles of the colonists to keep their precarious grip on a hostile wilderness. And yet he is haunted by the memories of the Cadigal warriors who will one day come to claim him as one of their own.  
  This true story follows the brothers as they make their way in the world - one as a sailor, serving in the Royal Navy, the other a hero of the Battle of Waterloo. No less incredible is the enduring love between the gentleman surgeon and the convict girl who was saved from the death penalty and became a great lady in her own right. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
  AWARDS 
  Honour Book - CBCA 2012 (Younger Reader's Book of the Year) 
  PRAISE 
  '[Jackie] is one of few masters who can embed historic characters in rattling good tales, and her meticulous research is seamlessly inserted so that you live the detail rather than learn it. Irresistible for history buffs of any age.' - Good Reading Magazine, five stars 
  'If every Australian history class in the country could be taught by Jackie French, we'd have an entire generation of kids with an enormous thirst for knowledge about our early European settlement and a whole lot more compassion for those who already called this country home.' - Sunday Tasmanian  
  'I've been telling all my friends to read this book, and to give it to their kids to read. It's absolutely engrossing.' - Herald Sun

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  These Hands That Hold The World

  Xyvah Okoye

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  These Hands That Hold The World is a collection which deals with mortality, grief, and other matters of life. 
  Through a mix of poetry and prose, Okoye expresses emotions of love and loss in a simple yet vulnerable way, sharing pieces of a broken heart while whispering to the reader that they are not alone. 
  Content warnings for self-harm, suicide, and sexual content. If you are comfortable with these topics, you will certainly appreciate this volume.

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  The Epic Battle - Book 3

  M. J. Thomas

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  Calling all explorers of God’s great stories! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog, Hank, in an adventure series from M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, as they follow an ancient map to travel back in time to key moments in Biblical history. The Mystery of the Ancient Map: Book #3 The Epic Battle is perfect for both new readers and current fans of the Hidden Scrolls books.  
  Through fast-paced and edge-of-your-seat action, The Mystery of the Ancient Map books teach children Biblical literacy and how to understand and appreciate God and his word through stories of the Bible. The Epic Battle is the third book in the new Mystery of the Ancient Map series that expands the world of The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, but it can be thoroughly enjoyed by readers not familiar with Peter, Mary, and Hank’s previous adventures. 
  When Peter, Mary, and Hank investigate another red X on their ancient map, their search takes them to Mt. Tabor where a scroll whisks them back in time to meet the prophet Deborah who is preparing the Israelites for battle against the Canaanites. It’s a battle of epic proportions as Deborah rallies her army, and the kids and their trusty dog are swept up in the action even as they try to solve the secret of the scroll. Meanwhile, in the present day, it seems like someone is trying to sabotage Great-Uncle Solomon’s museum exhibit and maybe even steal the ancient map. Who is the mysterious figure known only as The Collector, and can the kids uncover their identity before it’s too late? 
  The Epic Battle:Follows the events of Judges: 4-5.Reminds readers that, like Deborah, they can trust God to lead them to victory.Is the third book in a chapter book series perfect for emerging readers ages 6-9.Includes illustrations throughout, bringing all the action and adventure to life.Is a great gift for readers who love The Magic Tree House and I Survived series. 
   

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  Izaghi and the Strings of the...

  Wesley Nascimento

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Back Cover Blurb 
  Izaghi was born with a dream in his heart and a string on his chest—an invisible thread that tied him to a home he longed to leave, but could never forget. 
  Armed with a homemade device of foam claps, strings, and a small engine, seven-year-old Izaghi floats beyond the edges of his world. He visits villages where music shapes the rain, deserts where echoes carry truths from the past, and markets where stars are traded for stories. Each place holds a piece of his heart—each goodbye leaves a quiet ache. 
  As the wind carries him from adventure to adventure, Izaghi learns that not every dream is meant to be kept, and not every wish leads where you expect. But some lessons wait in the quiet places: 
  In the voice of a mother long gone. 
  In the forgiveness of a friend he thought he’d left behind. 
  In the gardens that bloom from kindness alone. 
  This is the story of a boy who learns that becoming yourself means remembering all the names you’ve ever been called—son, friend, dreamer, wanderer—and knowing when to let go. 
  For readers who believe in hope, in wonder, and in the quiet strings that pull us home.

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  The Picasso Curse

  Dan Gutman

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  What would happen if you accidentally bought a doodle worth millions? Edwin Hodge finds out in this middle grade novel by Dan Gutman, bestselling author of My Weird School series. 
    
  There were so many things Edwin Hodge didn’t know when he paid $10 for a cool poster of Kobe Bryant at the local flea market. 
    
  He didn’t know that hidden within the frame of the poster was an original drawing by Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous artists in history. He didn’t know the Picasso might be worth millions of dollars. He didn’t know that kids at school were going to treat him differently, or that he would become a world famous social media superstar.  
    
  And he sure didn’t know that people would tap his phone, follow him home, break into his house, or threaten to burn it down. He didn’t know the Picasso was going to ruin his life. 
    
  Have you ever had to make a decision—a really hard decision? A decision that would change the course of your life from that moment on? Edwin is faced with lots of crucial decisions in this gripping adventure, a blend of fact and fiction by Dan Gutman, an author who says, “I want my readers to think that reading my books is like watching a movie. One where you never know what’s going to happen next.” 
    
  A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 
    
  "Brief, fourth-wall-breaking chapters dive into the history and lore of Picasso, an information free-for-all that Gutman delivers with his signature snark and panache. Propulsive and entertaining, this is an exciting adventure of complex ethical questions and derring-do that centers topics such as decision-making and independence."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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  The Valiant Little Tailor

  Brothers Grimm

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  "The Valiant Little Tailor" is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, included in the first edition of 1812. It tells the story of a little tailor who kills seven flies at once and imagines himself to be a hero. As a result, thanks to his quick wits, he emerges victorious from any danger and marries the princess, receiving half a kingdom in addition.

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