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  American Mystery (Don't Doubt...

  Anthony Kessel

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  It is the school summer holiday, three months after Edie Marble faced off with the eco-terrorists. Grandpa David is unwell and has asked his son, Edie's dad, to bring the family to Canada to see him - possibly for the last time - although he doesn't mention that he's already secretly reached out to Edie.
  In Toronto, Edie uncovers a dark secret from her family's past that has been buried and seemingly forgotten about, but when Grandpa David starts receiving strange messages from an unknown number, the truth finally comes out...
  Yet again, Edie sets off on an exciting adventure, this time to discover who has been contacting her grandpa and why. Along the way, she visits Washington DC and the Outer Banks of North Carolina before a dramatic climax in Dartmoor.
  Can Edie uncover a hidden crime and bring the perpetrators to justice once agai
  Throughout the book and the series, Anthony explores how things are not always what they seem - how our 'thinking' often represents our imagined reality rather than what is necessarily true - and examines the nature of the link between thoughts and feelings. In so doing he gives readers the tools they need to understand their thoughts and emotions better and to connect with their inner wellbeing so that they can live happier, more fulfilled lives.
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  Setting the Stage

  Lindsay Champion

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  SERIES LAUNCH! The full story of a junior high musical production, told exclusively from the POV of the kids backstage. It’s High School Musical, from behind the scenes. . . without the high school.Every cast depends on its stage crew. But what happens when they hate each other? Setting the Stage is the first act in a trilogy that tells the whole story!Eighth grader Ella Amani has been waiting her whole life to be the stage manager of the middle school musical, and this is her year! Somehow she'll have to find jobs for Willow, who's doing stage crew instead of detention, and Sebastian, a shy sixth grader whose sister is the star of the show. She'll have to wrangle Kevin, the clumsy new kid who was homeschooled on a boat, and Levi, her best friend, who used to tell her everything. Still, Ella's pretty sure she can handle the crew. The cast? That's a different story. They're ungrateful, they treat the crew like servants, and when Ella finally pushes back, they start playing pranks!Setting the Stage is a behind-the-scenes look at the drama of drama club from the crew's point of view.

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  Exploring Creation with Zoology...

  Jeannie K. Fulbright

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  Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day, 2nd Edition presents the science of land animals in a God-honoring way to elementary students. Students will strap on their safari hats and learn all about God’s glorious creatures, from crafty carnivores to wayward worms. They’ll also explore prehistoric land animals, the connections animals make with people, and the different careers available to those interested in working with animals. In addition, students will conduct hands-on, interactive activities to bring their learning to life. 
  The adventure begins with an introduction to animals that were created on the sixth day. Students will then learn more about the field of zoology, including the different careers available to those interested in working with animals. They’ll continue their adventures by learning all about God’s amazing land animals, including bears, felines, canines, snakes, and more. They’ll learn not only about the creatures’ historical, physical, and behavioral significance but also their important connections to humans and the environment.

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  Enly and the Buskin' Blues

  Jeannie Liu

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  Twelve-year-old Enly Wu Lewis is determined to go to band camp and follow in the footsteps of his musician father, who died years ago. 
   
   
   
  But his mom, a single parent working two jobs, is saving every penny for his older brother's college tuition. So Enly sets out to earn the money for camp on his own, by busking with an obscure instrument he can only kind of play. When someone drops a winning scratch-off lottery ticket into his tip box, Enly thinks it's the answer to his problems—but he'll have to overcome teenage thieves and his own family if he wants to achieve his dreams.

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  The Hoopster

  Alex Hooper, Robert carpenter

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  Alex Hooper and author Robert Carpenter collaborated to present a great story about the journey that Alex took to become who he is today. A student athlete at Winston Salem State University and great father shares his ups and downs he took to reach his goals coming out of the Harlem river projects. Alex shares in his children's book small stories to encourage young people.

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  No Purchase Necessary

  Maria nayagam

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  The wannabe-cool, Tamil-nerd vibes of Never Have I Ever meet the hidden life of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim in this funny, poignant coming-of-age middle grade debut from Maria Marianayagam. A Sri Lankan boy’s life spirals out of control when he wins a prize in a stolen candy bar, pushing him to navigate his identity amid his ever-watchful family. 
  Ajay Anthonipillai has a million-dollar problem.  
  Ajay has lived his life dutifully following the rules set by his Tamil parents. 
  Rule #3: Straight As only 
  Rule #5: There is no such thing as a no-homework day. 
  Rule #10: Never watch scary movies. 
  However, moving to a new school gives Ajay a new rule to follow: Get on seventh-grade all-star Jacob Underson’s good side. 
  When Jacob asks him to steal a Mercury bar from Scary Al’s convenience store, Ajay feels this is his chance to finally “get cool” and stop eating alone. But Jacob rejects the stolen chocolate bar, leaving Ajay to unwrap it and discover that it contains Mercury’s Twenty-fifth Anniversary Grand Prize…one million dollars. 
  Faced with an extreme dilemma, Ajay will have to bear the weight of his actions and battle his morality in deciding whether to claim the prize that may change the life of his family forever. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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