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  More About Paddington

  Michael Bond

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  Paddington Bear becomes a celebrity when he takes portraits of the Brown family with a very old camera. Thanks to the unique results, a local shop puts the photos on display. And that's just the first adventure this extraordinary bear finds himself in. From wallpapering to mystery-solving, Paddington does it all with the sense of wonder and playful charm that readers have come to love. 
  First published in 1959, More about Paddington is the second novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new paper-over-board edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

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  Ben Carson - A Chance at Life

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  Ben visited Maranda's family the night before the young girl's brain surgery. He spoke to her parents, outlining the risks one last time. "The surgery should take about five hours. There's a strong likelihood that Maranda could bleed uncontrollably and die right there. Or she could survive and be paralyzed and never speak again. There is no way to know what will happen."As a child growing up in Detroit, Ben Carson (1951-) has a dream of becoming a physician, a dream that rose out of struggles with poverty, racism, and poor grades. As Ben persevered and strove for academic excellence, his life became one of compassion and service.Today, Benjamin Carson, MD, is known as the American neurosurgeon with gifted hands. The first surgeon to successfully separate twins joined at the head, he directed pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital for over a quarter of a century. His life continues to be a model of what it means to care deeply, serve brilliantly, and lead courageously.

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  War Bear - Fearless War Hero

  Wojciech Filaber

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  It's 1942. Somewhere in the mountains in Persia, Wojtek, a brown bear cub, stands on the riverside where his mother is being shot by hunters. 
  Two weeks later, he is being sold to Polish soldiers from the 22nd Artillery Supply Company. As he grows up, he has to learn new skills and adapt to unpredicted war environment. 
  In May 1944, Wojtek as a loyal member of the company has to help soldiers to load supplies, to contribute his part for the soldiers to win the Battle of Monte Cassino. 
  While the 2nd Polish Corps are under heavy fire, Wojtek becomes a national hero his courage lets his comrades to fight for their country with bravery. 
  As the fighting escalates Wojtek experiences the true hardship of war, he pushes even harder to prove as a soldier bear, he can be fully relied on.

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  Anastasia in the Land of Aliens...

  Stefania Orion

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  Do you believe in aliens? 
  Wouldn't it be amazing if you could just meet them? Even if only in your dreams. 
  Anastasia was lucky enough to befriend one by the name of V9. He showed her magical places where his people live and she even entered a crystal palace! Her blue friend taught her about human-alien friendship and told her about the secrets of the pyramid. 
  There is so much more for you to discover about Anastasia's adventures in the Land of Aliens!

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  I Love to Share (English Only) -...

  Shelley Admont

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  English children's book.  
  Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy’s birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn’t always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let’s find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better! 

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  Hope's Path to Glory - The Story...

  Jerdine Nolen

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  In Alexandria, Virginia, in the mid-19th century, a slave-owning family is facing financial trouble. The eldest son, Jason, thinks going to California to mine for gold might be the best way to protect his father’s legacy. He’ll need a cook, a laundress, and a hostler for the journey, and one of them is twelve-year-old Clementine, whose mother calls her Hope. From Independence, Missouri—the “Gateway to the West”—she and the others join a wagon train on the Emigrant Overland Trail. But what Jason didn’t consider is that taking the three enslaved people west will give them an opportunity to free themselves—manifesting their destiny.

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