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  Hattie's War

  Peter Serko

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  This book perfectly blends personal history and fiction that will keep you hooked from start to finish... a must-read for anyone who loves a good story of ambition, rebellion, and the power of perseverance. 
  - The Midwest Book Review 
  What if the secrets of the past held the keys to your future? 
  Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, Hattie's War is a touching exploration of identity, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a young woman determined to forge her own path. 
  Haunted by the legacy of a father she never knew, a Union soldier lost to the war before her birth, Hattie longs to know her father and his reasons for leaving his family. With the unexpected death of her sister, Hattie descends into a debilitating depression she calls Raven. Whispers of an insane asylum send her into a panic. Desperate and terrified, her best friend orchestrates a secret meeting with a fortune-teller whose cryptic prophecy sets Hattie on a journey of discovery and healing. 
  Hattie’s War is a tale that transcends time. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the enduring power of love, and the unbreakable bond between generations. Rooted in the author's family history, it invites readers to journey through a past that echoes into the present, discovering with Hattie the unyielding strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity andproving that sometimes, the most transformative battles are the ones fought within ourselves.

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  Throwback

  Anonimo

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  2019 Bank Street College of Education's ""Best Children's Books of the Year""  
   
  Peter Lerangis, the New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Wonders and Max Tilt series, returns with an electrifying new trilogy about a boy who discovers that he alone may be able to alter the course of history. 
  Corey Fletcher has an active imagination. He sees things no one else does. Cracks jokes no one else gets. And goes places few would ever dare go. Like the past. 
  All he needs is a metal artifact from a point in time, and Corey can go there. Although hundreds of time travelers live in secret throughout the world, including Corey's own grandfather, none has the ability to change past events. 
  But when Corey accidentally saves a life while time traveling, he realizes that he is the first-ever “Throwback,” with the power to alter life as we know it. Which means his own life is now in all sorts of danger. 
  This is the first book in a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat adventure series from New York Times bestselling author Peter Lerangis, whose books have sold over five and a half million copies worldwide.

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  Flat Stanley's Worldwide...

  Anonimo

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  Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this surprising seventh installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the flattest kid on Earth makes his way to China! 
  Watch out, Stanley! Ouch! Stanley accidentally caused twin acrobats Yin and Yang to take a tumble, right before their Chinese New Year show. Yang's foot is broken—but luckily, Flat Stanley is flexible enough to take his place. To make up for his mistake, Stanley travels to China to help out—but can he learn all their amazing tricks in time? 
   
  And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book offers fun, fascinating facts about the geography of his destination, along with Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast! Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s worldwide adventures!

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  Framed

  Anonimo

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  A few things to know about Dylan 
  He is the only boy in his entire town—so forget about playing games of football. 
  His best friends are two pet chickens, Michaelangelo and Donatello—named after (who else?) the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 
  His family owns the town's only gas station/copy shop/coffee house—their Picasso Pies are to die for, but profits are still in the hole. 
  Criminal instincts run in his family—his sister is a mastermind-in-training, and the tax men are after his newly-absent father for ""questioning.""  
  And, one more small thing about nine-year-old Dylan—he's now the man of the house. 
  Then an enormous secret rolls into town—one that could bring back Dylan's father, rescue the family business, and involve Dylan in what very well could be the crime of the century. With the same easy mix of wit, warmth, and wonder that made his debut novel Millions an award-winning international bestseller, Frank Cottrell Boyce tells the story of a boy who reminds an entire town of the power of art.

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  Yawnimals Bedtime Stories #1:...

  Luna

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  What parents everywhere are saying ... 
  “My high-energy toddler twins are asleep in 15 minutes. Bedtime used to take nearly 2 hours—but with Rocket’s calming narration and the beautiful stories from the Yawnimals box set, our nights have totally transformed. They YAWN on cue when Rocket YAWNS, and they’re asleep before the story ends.”  
  - Heather Schalk, Toddler Toolkit Podcast, Mother of 2 toddlers 
  “Their favorites are Amanda the Panda (they love the journey), Benny the Bear (truly magical for relaxation), and Lincoln the Lizard (hello, Monster Trucks!).” 
  “The stories are soothing, my toddlers love the illustrations, and this is now our must-have bedtime ritual. I can’t recommend this enough—it’s a total lifesaver for tired parents.”

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  St Ignatius Loyola: The...

  St. Ignatius Loyola

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  These are the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a plan of contemplation to be carried out over about a month. St. Ignatius of Loyola (1419-1556) was the founder of the Jesuits, and was canonized by Pope Gregory XV in 1622. He published the Spiritual Exercises in 1548. The Exercises were intended for use by someone who would be conducting a retreat and are a series of notes on methods and things to cover. As such they read more like a manual and overview than a devotional book that one can look to for edification. They presume the person conducting the retreat or the exercises has already been through them. They are a central part of the first year training of Jesuit novitiates. However, one does not have to be a Jesuit-in-training to take advantage of the Exercises: Increasingly, lay people and even non-Catholics follow this path 

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