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  Oliver Twist

  Stewart Ross

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  Oliver Twist is the story of workhouse orphan Oliver, who must survive the harsh streets of Victorian London. Featuring famous villains such as the Artful Dodger and Fagin, this classic tale has been retold and adapted for ages 6 and up. 
   
  ABOUT THE SERIES: Abridged and retold in modern English, Arcturus Easy-to-Read Classics make 16 classic stories accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.

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  Bibi and Tina The Scavenger Hunt

  Ulf Tiehm

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  Count Falko is invited to a treasure hunt as part of a class reunion. Bibi, Tina, and Alex have had the privilege of scoping out the trail, leaving clues, and coming up with exciting challenges! But when they look to see how the former classmates are doing, they can't understand why the Count isn't going in the right direction.

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  Run Wild

  Gill Lewis

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  A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis. 
  Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers? 
  A stunning tale of our lost connection to nature and the wild that hides in us all, from renowned storyteller Gill Lewis. 
  Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. 
  In Run Wild, Gill Lewis masterfully weaves a tale of adventure and survival, where emotions run high and friendship is tested. The young adult fiction explores themes of social dynamics and the environment, making it a must-read for teens and kids alike. 
  For fans of Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Robin Stevens (Death Sets Sail), Harriet Muncaster (Isadora Moon and the New Girl), Nizrana Farook (The Girl Who Lost a Leopard), and Kiran Millwood Hargrave (Julia and the Shark). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Ghostly Tales of Cheyenne

  Mary Kay Carson

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  Ghost stories from Cheyenne, Wyoming have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of the Magic City of the Plains comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Plains Hotel to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or look for the ghosts of cowboys at the town's Wrangler Store. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

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  The Turtle of Michigan - A Novel

  Naomi Shihab Nye

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  The stand-alone companion to National Book Award Finalist and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s The Turtle of Oman. The Turtle of Michigan is a deft and accessible novel that follows a young boy named Aref as he travels from Muscat, Oman, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and adjusts to a new life and a new school in the United States. A wonderful pick for young middle grade readers and fans of Other Words for Home and Billy Miller Makes a Wish.  
  Aref is excited for his journey to reunite with his father in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Aref makes a friend on an airplane, wonders what Michigan will be like, and starts school in the United States. While he does miss his grandfather, his Sidi, Aref knows that his home in Oman will always be waiting for him. 
  Award-winning author Naomi Shihab Nye’s highly anticipated sequel to The Turtle of Oman explores immigration, family, and what it means to feel at home. Carrying a suitcase and memories of Oman, Aref experiences the excitement and nervousness that accompanies moving to a new home. The Turtle of Michigan is a great choice for reading aloud and a must-have for younger middle grade readers. 

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  13 Ways to Say Goodbye

  Kate Fussner

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  A novel-in-verse about life after loss, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye beautifully renders the power of sibling bonds, the depth of grief, and the strength of learning to love again, perfect for fans of Everywhere Blue and The Distance to Home, from the author of The Song of Us. 
  Nina always followed her older sister, Lily. But just before her thirteenth birthday, Lily died, leaving Nina behind forever. 
  In the three years since she lost her sister, Nina has completed Lily’s secret Before Birthday lists to continue in her footsteps. But now Nina is catching up. When Nina flies to Paris, France, and completes tasks that Lily never finished, Nina finds herself magically transported inside of her own memories, face-to-face with the ghosts of her past. 
  With her birthday looming and the last list running out, Nina is torn between visiting her sister in her memories and adventuring in the present, including crushing hard on her art classmate, Sylvie. Should she follow Lily’s instructions or try something new? And what happens when she finishes the list?

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