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  The 47 People You’ll Meet in...

  Kristin Mahoney

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  "Mahoney authentically captures the universal indignities of middle school, the challenges of self-discovery, and the joy of making true friends." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review 
   
   
   
  Dear Lou, 
   
   
   
  You've been asking and asking about what middle school is like, but I just thought they were annoying-younger-sister questions. Even though I am almost done with my first year, I can still remember when I thought middle school was a mystery, so I'll try to give you a leg up. I know middle school is a lot to figure out. But since I still haven't worked it all out yet, I'm happy to help as much as I can. That's what big sisters are for. 
   
   
   
  Love, Gus 
   
   
   
  Discover the ins and outs of middle school in this guide from an older sister to her younger sister. From tackling a new building to meeting new people like the assistant principal, the class pet, the Huggers, the renegade, the tomato kid, your old best friend's new best friend, this is a must-listen for everyone starting middle school. 
   
   
   
  With wit and warmth, Kristin Mahoney, author of Annie's Life in Lists, delivers heartwarming, pitch-perfect advice, ideal for anyone nervously approaching middle school.

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  A Kiss from Mommy

  Eve Heidi Bine-Stock

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  The tender messages in this book differ from every other book about “mommy’s kisses.” Through rhyme which doesn’t miss a beat, we see the many ways a little girl’s mommy uses kisses to teach, coax, soothe, encourage, play and convey a myriad of other expressions of love. This story is also unique in showing the way a mother’s loving kisses are passed down from generation to generation, providing a satisfying ending, with the newest generation about to receive her rich inheritance. If you are a mother with a young daughter, buy this audiobook for her—you’ll both treasure it!

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  Of Salt and Shore

  Annet Schapp

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  Lampie is expected to keep the lighthouse her father tends supplied with matches. But one careless mistake on the night of a massive storm leads to disaster for a ship . . . and also for Lampie. With a touch of THE SECRET GARDEN and a dash of THE LITTLE MERMAID, yet entirely original, this text has the makings of a modern classic. In what feels like a perfect match of performer and story, Audie Award winner Tavia Gilbert brings the book to life with fierce compassion.

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  Marvin and the Book of Magic

  Jenny Pearson

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  Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson. 
  After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those with the gift of magic how to use it properly, his best friend Asha persuades him to make a comeback in the school talent show. 
  Watch Marvellous Marvin take to the stage to demonstrate the magic that can be found in true friendship! 
  In this award-winning fantasy, Marvin's journey of self-discovery is filled with humorous and educational moments. The themes of friendship and the performing arts are beautifully woven into the narrative, making it a top pick for young adults and children alike. 
  For fans of Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Adam B (Adam Destroys the Internet), Kate Dicamillo (Because of Winn-Dixie), Sarah Horne (Cyclops on a Mission), and Copeland, Sam (The Teeny-Tiny Bear Behind). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Roosevelts The: The History of...

  Editors Charles River

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  For a man who grew up to become the “Bull Moose”, Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child, suffering from asthma and other maladies. But his physical weakness actually drove him to be more active, which also fostered an interest in nature. In the 1890s, it was Teddy’s turn to make history, leading the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War and being decorated for his service with a Medal of Honor. He parlayed his glory into the governorship of New York and then the Vice Presidency under William McKinley. When McKinley was assassinated in 1901, young Teddy was thrust into the presidency, one that would earn him a place on Mount Rushmore. 
  	Franklin Delano Roosevelt might be America’s greatest 20th century president, but there’s no question that he was the most unique. A well-connected relative of Theodore Roosevelt, FDR was groomed for greatness until he was struck down by what was widely believed to be polio at the time. Nevertheless, he persevered, rising through New York politics to reach the White House just as the country faced its greatest challenge since the Civil War, beginning his presidency with one of the most iconic lines ever spoken during an inaugural address.  For over a decade, President Roosevelt threw everything he had at the Great Depression, and then threw everything the country had at the Axis powers during World War II.  
  	If Dolley Madison was instrumental in molding the role of First Lady in the 19th century, credit can be given to Eleanor Roosevelt for revolutionizing the political nature of the role in the 20th and 21st centuries and making it possible for presidents like Bill Clinton to enlist their wives to handle political duties. At the same time, history might remember Eleanor more for what she did outside of the White House, as she became a critically acclaimed and world famous international author and advocate of civil rights, women’s rights.

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  Adventures of Portly the Otter...

  M. G. Leonard

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  Follow the thrilling animal adventures of young otter Portly – including all your favourite characters such as Mole, Ratty and Toad, from the countryside classic, The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.🦦 
  “Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING – absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats" 
  There is a time in a young otter’s life when they must be introduced to their river. For Portly, today was that day … 
  Told across four seasons in one year, little Portly has the greatest of adventures. Amongth other fur-raising encounters, the youngest of Mrs Otter’s pups learns to swim, battles a large trout, rescues a human girl, outwits the weasels and stoats of the Wild Wood and sleeps between the cloven feet of the god Pan – a scene familiar to readers of the original book. 
  Full of all the charm, nostalgia and sounds of splashing in the river that fans of The Wind in the Willows have fallen in love with over the years, M.G.Leonard’s faithful spin-off will enchant an entirely new generation. 
  Beautifully illustrated in full-colour by award-winning illustrator of The Hug, Polly Dunbar, this gorgeous hardback gift book celebrates the 95th anniversary of EH Shepard’s iconic artwork for The Wind in the Willows.  
  The perfect Easter gift for both new readers and existing fans – young and old!🦦 
  “This magical retelling bubbles with wonder, joy and love.” — Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild 
  “A glorious future classic” — Alexander Armstrong, author of Evenfall 
  "Marvellous tales, full of sparkle and charm” — Sophie Anderson, author of The Girl Who Speaks Bear 
  "One of the loveliest books I've read in a long time” — Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars 
  "A story that ripples with the gentleness of childhood wonder and friendship.” — Leah Lane, @mymulberryhouse🦦Pre-order now! 
  For fans of Jemma Hatt (The Adventurers and the Sea of Discovery), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Robin Stevens (Death Sets Sail), Cressida Cowell (How To Train Your Dragon), and L.D. Lapinski (The Biggest Christmas Secret Ever).

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