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  Caught by the Sea - My Life on...

  Gary Paulsen

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  Another such wave could easily be the end of us. I had to do something, fix something, save the boat, save myself. 
  But what? 
  Gary Paulsen takes listeners along on his maiden voyage, proving that ignorance can be bliss. Also really stupid and incredibly dangerous. He tells of boats that owned him, good, bad, and beloved, and how they got him through terrifying storms that he survived by sheer luck. His spare prose conjures up shark surprises and killer waves as well as moonlight on the sea, and makes listeners feel what it’s like to sail under the stars or to lie at anchor in a tropical lagoon where dolphins leap, bathed in silver. Falling in love with the ocean set Gary Paulsen on a lifelong learning curve, and listeners will understand why his passion has lasted to this day. 
  ”Slashes of humor help weather the rough seas in this memoir that will appeal to reluctant readers and boaters of all ages.” –Voice of Youth Advocates, starred

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  The Houseguest Monkey

  Max Marshall

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  Join Classy, a mischievous yet lovable monkey, on an exciting adventure in this captivating children's fairy tale. Classy's insatiable curiosity leads her into an unexpected escapade when she ventures into a private house in search of delicious food. 
  As Classy explores the house, she stumbles upon a big TV and is instantly captivated by a program showcasing the wonders of the wild jungle. Little did she know that her innocent curiosity would soon lead to a series of hilarious encounters with two unsuspecting children, Billy and Jessica. 
  When the children return home, Classy's startled reaction causes Jessica to faint. In a quick-thinking act of bravery, Billy rushes to revive his sister, bringing her back to consciousness. However, Classy, feeling threatened, grabs a nearby shoe and begins playfully waving it, unintentionally frightening the children away. 
  With the children out of sight, Classy seizes the opportunity to further explore her surroundings and discovers a treasure trove of scrumptious food in the refrigerator. But just as she starts indulging in her delightful feast, the unexpected arrival of the postman, Mark, interrupts her feast. 
  Perceiving Mark as a potential threat, Classy panics and makes a speedy escape through a window, leaving the house in haste. As the relieved children emerge from their hiding spot under the sofa, they realize that their unexpected visitor has vanished.

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  Fingerprints

  Grace Campbell

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  As the most extensive database, fingerprints have helped solve millions of crimes. Young readers will discover how investigators use this unique identifier to bring criminals to justice in this riveting high/low title.

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 146 thru 150

  Philip K. Dick, Evan Hunter,...

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 146 thru 150 - Five Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sUpon the Dull Earth by Philip K. Dick - "Who is Silvia? What is she?" Oh, no! What is Silvia... and who isn't she?The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown - Robinson Crusoe ... Gulliver ... Paul Bunyan; the story of their adventures is nothing compared to the Saga of Mitkey...Hero From Yesterday by Robert Silverberg - They were a peaceful people and somehow couldn't stand the thought of executing their only criminal. The answer was to discover a—Hero From YesterdayThe Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak - Alone, accursed, he set out on the long, dark voyage to the forbidden gateway to worlds beyond life itself—restless forever with an ultimate knowledge, possessing which no man could die!Welcome Martians by Evan Hunter - Only one question seemed important in this huge space venture: Who was flying where?

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  Belladonna

  Mary Finn

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  A lyrical coming-of-age story about a boy, a girl, and a horse - and how a chance encounter can lead to a life of intrigue and learning, a life beyond imagining. 
   
  When Thomas Rose first spots the girl hidden by the roadside, she looks as drab as a lark, with only her red kerchief giving her away. But French Hélène, who goes by "Ling," is no ordinary bird. Tiny Ling enchants Thomas with her wild spirit and tales of a circus where she danced atop her beloved horse, Belladonna. But the horse has been sold, and Ling must fetch her back. Now Thomas’s life as a clever but unschooled wheelwright’s son is about to change. Their search leads to painter George Stubbs, who euthanizes ailing animals in order to study their anatomy. Stubbs draws eerie horses that stride as if they could move out of the paper world into the real one—but he assures his young friends that their horse is safe at a nearby estate. As Ling and Thomas devise a risky plan to recover Belladonna, Stubbs hires Thomas as an apprentice, teaching him to read and write as well. In this fascinating story, Mary Finn incorporates a real eighteenth-century artist into a beautifully imagined tale of adventure and young romance.

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  The Story of a Bad Boy

  Thomas Bailey Aldrich

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  Thomas Bailey Aldrich was a child when his father moved to New Orleans from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After 10 years, Aldrich was sent back to Portsmouth to prepare for college. This period of his life is partly described in his semi-autobiographical novel The Story of a Bad Boy (1870), in which "Tom Bailey" is the juvenile hero. Critics have said that this novel contains the first realistic depiction of childhood in American fiction and prepared the ground for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Aldrich went on to associate with many of the literati of his time in New York City, and was editor of the Atlantic Monthly in the 1880's.His son died of Tuberculosis in Saranac lake, NY, and the family house is now a Bed and Breakfast there. The Aldrich house in Portsmouth is part of the Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (Summary by Samanem)

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