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  Answers to Dog

  Pete Hautman

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  National Book Award winner Pete Hautman explores a friendship like no other—and the universal truth that dogs make life better, especially for underdogs.  
  Evan doesn’t seem to fit in at school or at home. He goes out of his way to avoid attention. He sits at the back of the bus, keeps his head down in class, and keeps to himself. But when a burr-covered border collie—a survivor with a gut instinct about the Boy—starts following him around and joining him on his runs, Evan’s simple duck-and-dodge existence becomes a lot more complicated… a lot more like life.  
  Evolving from wary companions to steadfast friends, Evan and the dog run fast and far together, thwart an abusive dog breeder and the school bully, and find the courage to stand up for themselves and open up to those who matter most. Narrated in alternating viewpoints, this relatable contemporary novel with classic coming-of-age themes has all the hope, pathos, and emotional complexity that mark Pete Hautman’s books for middle-grade readers—and is a deeply satisfying read for animal lovers.

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  The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas

  Mattt Lucas

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  Dive in to this funny and heart-warming debut magical adventure from star of stage and screen, Matt Lucas – a festive modern classic for young readers of 8-12! Narrated by Matt himself. 
  ‘Nearly as good as one of my books’ – David Walliams 
  Leo LOVES Christmas. 
  And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it’s the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong! 
  🧚💡 The fairylights are in a tangle 
  🎅✏️ The Christmas cards aren’t finished 
  🎄 The tree isn’t decorated 
  🍰 And the Christmas cakes have all been destroyed! 
  Soon Leo decides he’s had enough – he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY. 
  Then Leo wakes up on what SHOULD be Christmas Day – and it’s gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn’t going to let it escape that easily . . . 
  Join Leo as he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back in the brand-new festive classic by bestselling author Matt Lucas. 
  Home Alone meets A Christmas Carol in a hilarious adventure with a big dollop of festive magic. Funny, sensitive and emotional in all the best ways, this warm and seasonal family story touches ever so gently on childhood grief but is wrapped up in a chaotic and heart-warming adventure. 
  Listen to over 20 original songs, written and recorded by Matt to accompany the story, bringing the joy of a musical to book form! 
  In this Sunday Times bestselling book, Matt Lucas, an award-winning author, masterfully weaves a tale of juvenile resilience and the power of holidays to heal. The humorous undertones and social themes present in the story make it a top pick for children's fiction. 
  For fans of Cressida Cowell (How to Train Your Dragon), Jim Field (Daisy and the Trouble With London), Maureen Wright (Super Rooster Saves the Day), Romesh Ranganathan (Lil' Muffin Drops the Mic), and Jeff Kinney (No Brainer). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Hunted

  Shade Owens

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  After being rescued by a mysterious man, Silver and the people of Ortus are brought into an underground bunker. 
  But who is this mysterious man, and can he be trusted? 
  As tensions build beneath the surface, threats overhead are far from over. The Elites still want Silver, and they'll do just about anything to get her. If Silver wants to stay alive, she'll have to find a way to join forces with strangers she knows nothing about. 
  The only problem is, some of these strangers have plans of their own.... plans that include Silver. 
  Hunted, the third book in The Immortal Ones series, takes readers on a thrilling adventure like no other.

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  Magic Thief The: Lost

  Anonymous

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  In The Magic Thief: Lost, the second book in Sarah Prineas’s acclaimed middle grade fantasy series, wizard’s apprentice Conn is forced to improvise after he loses his locus magicalicus—with explosive results!  
  Never mix fire with magic! 
  Conn may only be a wizard's apprentice, but even he knows it's dangerous to play with fire . . . especially around magic. His master, Nevery, warns him that it could all blow up in his face. Besides, they have bigger problems to deal with. There is evil afoot in the city of Wellmet, an evil that isn't human. 
  But Conn is drawn to the murmurs he hears every time he sets off an explosion—something is trying to talk to him, to warn him. When none of the wizards listen, Conn takes matters into his own hands. His quest to protect everything he loves brings him face-to-face with a powerful sorcerer-king and a treachery beyond even his vivid imagination. 
  Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle, praised this middle grade fantasy series filled with magic and wonder, saying of the first book: ""I couldn't put it down. Wonderful, exciting stuff.""

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  Teach Kids About Diversity - Why...

  Anonymous

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  Do you want to raise a child who treats others with respect—and helps make the world a better place for everyone? 
  In today’s world, kids will meet people with different cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. When children learn about diversity early, they don’t just become more accepting—they become more confident, compassionate, and prepared to navigate friendships, school, and life with empathy. 
  Teach Kids About Diversity gives you simple, parent-friendly ways to talk about cultural differences, fairness, and respect in an age-appropriate way—without making it awkward or overwhelming. 
  In this audiobook, you’ll learn how to: 
   • Teach kids what diversity really means (in a way they can understand) 
   • Talk about race, equality, and fairness with calm, clear language 
   • Build empathy and respect for people who look, live, or think differently 
   • Help your child handle stereotypes and unkind behavior they may see or experience 
   • Raise a child who includes others and stands up for what’s right 
   • Turn everyday moments into teachable conversations that shape character 
  If you want your child to grow into a kinder, more thoughtful human who treats others well, this audiobook will help—one conversation at a time.

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  Tyrone Power: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Hollywood has never lacked leading men who could captivate viewers with dramatic performances that depict them as suave romantics or dashing heroes, especially during the Golden Age of Hollywood, when stars like Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, and Cary Grant graced screens. But in the mid-20th century, one of the most popular stars was a man who’s been frequently overlooked.   
  Some actors were recruited based on their appearance alone, signing contracts before taking screen tests or ever having been on a stage or set. Others became overnight sensations, darlings of the public for decades. Only a few of these turned out to be excellent actors, but one of them was certainly Tyrone Power, one of Hollywood’s leading men from the 1930s into the 1950s. With a career spanning over 50 films, Power did not have to work through the system, rising to the top almost immediately at the age of 22.  
  Power was named “King of the Movies” for three straight years (1939 -1941) by fans, and while critics claimed that his success came from his good looks, today he is acknowledged as a good actor, among the most underestimated of this era. Power starred in a variety of film genres, and at least some contemporaries made note of his “remarkable acting range.” This included several musicals such as Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Second Fiddle, Rose of Washington Square, and The Eddy Duchin Story. He also made appearances in several dramas, including Johnny Apollo, Witness for the Prosecution, Crash Drive, and The Razor’s Edge. Power was even known for a good comedic sense in films like The Luck of the Irish, That Wonderful Urge, and Love is News.

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