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  Poetry Matters - Writing a Poem...

  Ralph Fletcher

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  For young writers, “a concise, nuts-and-bolts guide to creating poetry” including interviews with published poets (School Library Journal). 
   
  Poetry matters. At the most important moments, when everyone else is silent, poetry rises to speak. 
   
  From the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding, this book is full of practical wisdom to help young writers craft poetry that shines, sings, and soars. It features writing tips and tricks, interviews with published poets for children, and plenty of examples of poetry by published writers—and even young people themselves. 
   
  Perfect for classrooms, this lighthearted, appealing manual is a celebration of poetry that is a joy to read. Young poets and aspiring poets of all ages will enjoy these tips on how to simplify the process of writing poetry and find their own unique voice. 
   
  “Peppered with interviews with published poets, [this] accessible volume teaches kids to write poetry from the heart.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  “Packs in a wealth of information without a word of jargon. It’s also an introduction to the fun of reading poetry.” —Booklist

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  Every Cloud

  Ros Roberts

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  Amy feels like everything is going wrong. For a start, she's just found out she isn't going to the same high school as everyone else. Add to that her annoying younger brothers, Pops' worsening dementia and Cassie, her supposed best friend, being meaner than ever, and Amy's summer is not looking promising. Especially when Mum tells her they're moving in with Gran and Pops for the holidays … all the way on the other side of town.
  But then she discovers who lives over the road from her grandparents: Jay, the kind, quiet boy from school. Soon Amy realizes that friendship isn't always about who talks the most and the loudest, who does the most exciting things or throws the coolest parties. Sometimes a friend is just someone to talk to, someone to listen. But when outside pressures start to creep back in, can Amy hang on to her summer of silver linings?
  A humorous and heartfelt story of new friends, fresh starts and silver linings, for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson and Cath Howe.
  Praise for DIGGER AND ME:
  "A wonderful tale, told with heart, hope and a shiny wet nose." – Gill Lewis, author of SWAN SONG
  "A really special book." – Hilary McKay, author of THE SKYLARKS' WAR
  "A story full of humanity." – Cath Howe, author of ELLA ON THE OUTSIDE

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  The Berenstain Bears and the Big...

  Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

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  There's a new cub in town, Ronald Grizzington III, who turns out to like the same gal as Brother Bear. With two suitors hot in pursuit, Bonnie Brown needs to decide between Brother Bear's devotion . . . and Ronald Grizzington's impressive gifts galore.

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  A Christmas Tree Christmas!

  S C Hamill

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  This is the story of a talking Christmas tree called, Spike and a little girl called Alice who has become Spike's new best friend. The story is all about how Spike and Alice want to have a lovely time at Christmas. But Spike doesn't want to end up on the rubbish pile after Christmas. He wants a long and happy life instead. Come and see what happens to Spike and Alice.This is a story of a strong, and sturdy tree.His name is Spike to you and me.He's found himself in trouble, and it looks pretty bad. He was minding his own business, growing happy with the others.But the farmer's come along, and it's put Spike in a bother.Will he get the chop, to be someone's Christmas tree.If you come and read the story, you'll be sure to see.There's a lovely little song with this Christmas book.Why don't you go and find it, then you can take a look.I will sing it for you, then you can all sing along.Maybe Spike will even join us, for the Christmas tree song.You can sing it in the morning, you can sing along at night.You can teach it to your friends, that would do just fine. Then we can all get together and have a happy christmas time.Singing happily along to the christmas tree rhyme. 
   

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  The Big Nothing

  Adrian Fogelin

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  This sensitive and often humorous book tells the story of an adolescent boy who begins to find himself after the people he has always depended on let him down. Alone. That’s how thirteen-year-old Justin feels these days. His older brother Duane has left home, enlisting in the Army, and his father has walked out, maybe for good this time. His mom is too depressed to get out of bed, much less pay the bills and keep food in the refrigerator. And if that’s not enough, his best buddy Ben has a new girlfriend and no longer has time to hang out. There’s not much left for Justin to do but to put his brain in neutral and slide into the state he calls “the Big Nothing.” But slowly Justin discovers he has more resources than he thinks. With the help of his classmate Jemmie and her grandmother, Nana Grace, he learns that underneath all the noisy confusion in his brain lies a talent for music. As he spends time with Jemmie, he begins to understand how simple notes make complex music, and how simple feelings can turn into deep emotions. Award-winning author Adrian Fogelin once again offers readers an emotionally charged story featuring a sympathetic adolescent trying to make sense of the people and world around him.

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  The Grimjinx Rebellion

  Brian Farrey

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  Fast-paced, funny, and full of surprises, The Grimjinx Rebellion brings Brian Farrey's epic and critically acclaimed Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy to an unforgettable close.Jaxter Grimjinx and his family haven't had much time for thieving. Through no fault of their own, they've been too busy saving the day. But the danger in the Five Provinces is only just beginning. The Palatinate Mages are almost ready to unveil their master plan, and legendary monsters will soon roam the land once more. Then Jaxter's sister, Aubrin, is kidnapped by the Mages. It seems she has a power greater than her family ever realized, and she may be the key to the impending battle for the Five Provinces. Jaxter will do anything to get his little sister back—even if it means pulling off the greatest heist of his life and starting a full-scale rebellion.A "rich fantasy" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) with a family of thieves who "couldn't be more likable" (Kirkus Reviews), the Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy takes everything you thought you knew about prophecies and spins it into pure magic.

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