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  A Method for Magic and Misfortune

  Craig Kofi Farmer

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  A boy discovers magic ― along with a hidden darkness ― in his town in this propulsive and heartfelt middle grade novel perfect for fans of PET and THE LOST LIBRARY. 
  Twelve-year-old Marcus Pennrider feels far from magical. He's trying his best to balance school, a part-time job, and looking after his little sister. On top of that, his aunt has moved in with them to be their new caretaker. 
  But one day, Marcus discovers a secret magic flows through the streets of Grand Park ― magic that can make money out of thin air, or control the weather ― and everything seems to start changing for the better. Marcus even catches the attention of Mr. O, local corner store owner and beloved leader in the community, who takes Marcus under his wing and teaches him how to use magic. 
  As Marcus delves into the strange world of Divination, he becomes entrenched in a rigorous magical training program...and discovers that Mr. O may not be who he seems. It'll be up to Marcus to decide who his true family is, and that perhaps the real magic of Grand Park lies much closer to home.

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  Early Christianity: A...

  Captivating History

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  What was the starting point of Christianity? Was it in a little town in Bethlehem, just as the lyrics of our favorite Christmas songs contend?  
  In truth, in the earliest days of Christianity, when Peter and Paul first set out to preach the gospel, the belief systems of early Christians were viewed as merely a new sect of Judaism. The appellation of “Christian” was a term developed by outside antagonists, which the so-called Christians wore with pride. It took time for Christianity to be fully cleaved away from its mother religion of Judaism.  
  A council was held in Jerusalem around 50 CE for the early church leaders to decide what would become the fundamentals of the new faith, such as what old rules and regulations from the Old Testament should remain for new believers. From Christianity’s earliest formation as a separate identity, it began to spread across the known world. The early Christians met in underground churches and, at times, even in graveyards to avoid persecution.  
  Yet, their very secrecy often spurned the wildest of rumors. It got to the point where Communion was even mistaken as an act of cannibalism! This led to the rise of Christian apologists, who were tasked with explaining the most fundamental elements to the lay public.  
  This book explores all of these aspects of early Christianity and more. In this book, you will learn about the following:	The ministry of Jesus	Who first spread the gospel 	Early Christian outreach to the Greco-Roman world	Christian Gnosticism, Manicheism, and other Christian sects	The struggle of Christian apologists	The early martyrs of the Christian faith	The impact of the Council of Nicaea	How the church survived the fall of the Roman Empire 
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  Alma and How She Got Her Name

  Juana Martinez-Neal

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  A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book  
  What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be.  
  If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all—and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her 2019 Caldecott Honor Book, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.  
  “A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

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  Escape From East Berlin

  Andy Marino

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  December, 1961 
   
   
   
  Marta is a young girl who saw thirty miles of barbed wire appear across her city overnight, separating Berlin into West and East—with Marta's home on the Communist Bloc-controlled eastern side. 
   
   
   
  January, 1989 
   
   
   
  Now a spray-painted concrete monolith, the Berlin Wall bisects the city. Kurt, a young East Berliner, often wonders what those living on the other side must think of their unseen neighbors. Do they hate the people of East Germany as completely as Kurt has been instructed to hate them? 
   
   
   
  Inspired by real events, Escape from East Berlin tells two stories of daring bids for freedom from the Eastern Bloc, set decades apart and relayed in alternating perspectives. Triumph and tragedy intertwine in this examination of both the earliest and final days of the Berlin Wall.

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 191 thru 195 -...

  Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury,...

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 191 thru 195 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960sThe Street That Wasn't There by Carl Jacobi and Clifford D. SimakThe Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. SimakHot Planet by Hal ClementEverest by Isaac AsimovThe Visitor by Ray Bradbury

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  The Perilous Performance at...

  Eliane Dimopoulos

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  In this delightful sequel to The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow, Butternut the rabbit relates the hair-raising tale of what happens when a band of traveling turkeys arrives at the meadow with plans to put on an extravagant summer show. The denizens of the meadow are invited to audition and excitement is running high as the animals prepare for their performance. 
   
  Alas, Butternut stumbles into a lie that endangers her relationship with all her friends. So when she realizes what is really going on, how can she get anyone to believe her? This dazzling story of lies and truth, treachery and betrayal, honor and bravery will enchant children and any grownups who happen to be listening along!

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