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  Finest Kind

  Lea Wait

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  WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN YOU'RE TWELVE YEARS OLD AND YOUR WORLD IS FALLING APART?It's 1838. Jake's father has lost his job and his savings. Hearing of work in Maine, the family leaves their large home in Boston and heads north, taking with them a few furnishings—and a deep family secret. In Maine they find only a dirty, isolated farmhouse, and a job for Father that takes him away from home."I'll have to depend on you," Jake's mother tells him. But how can Jake find food? How can he prepare for the dangerous cold of a Maine winter? How can he protect his mother—and his family's secret?Slowly, Jake learns the ways to survive, catching game and storing food for the long winter months. Nabby McCord, whose family also has a secret, helps him. So does Granny McPherson, who may be a witch. But when it comes to earning the money they need, Jake knows he's on his own. He shows his determination as the winter approaches, but does he have what it takes to bring his family together to face the future—and their past?Finest Kind is the powerful story of a boy who is forced to become a man and to learn the truth about courage, friendship, and secrets.

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  A Forever Home for Tiger

  Linda Chapman

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  Grace and Jack have a plan - to find purrfect homes for purrfect pets!
  Nine-year-old twins Grace and Jack run the Forever Homes rehoming service. Whether it's a cheeky puppy or a shy kitten, they're determined to pair every animal with their perfect person - and have lots of adventures along the way!
  Tiger is a cute, adventure-seeking kitten. Everyone loves him and wants to take him home! How will the twins decide which home would suit him best?
  Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Forever Homes! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Forever Homes is the ideal series for animal-mad readers aged 5+.
  Have you read the other Forever Homes stories?
  A Forever Home for Tilly
  A Forever Home for Pip
  A Forever Home for Fluffy
  A Forever Home for Bella
  A Forever Home for Luna

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  Telephone

  Mac Barnett

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  From the New York Times–bestselling author: “Great for read-alouds . . . [A] unique, clever book that young readers will love.” —School Library Journal   It’s time to fly home for dinner! In this witty picture book from Mac Barnett, a Caldecott Honor and E.B. White Read Aloud Award winner, a mother bird gives the bird next to her a message for little Peter. But passing messages on a telephone line isn’t as simple as it sounds. Each subsequent bird understands Mama’s message according to its own very particular hobbies, personality, and situation. Will Peter ever get home for dinner?   This uproarious interpretation of a favorite children’s game will get everyone giggling and is sure to lead to countless rereads.   “Raucous.” —The New York Times   “Silly fun! (Pass it on.)” —Kirkus Reviews

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  Ten In The Bed

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “Ten In The Bed,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn't a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful.  This classic song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along.  What happens when ten adorable teddy bears cuddle, laugh and roll over together in the big, comfy bed? Children will laugh as they learn to count from 1-10 and from 10-1 as the sleepy bears keep rolling over and falling off of the bed! Beautiful illustrations and repetitive text make this the perfect book before bedtime…or anytime! Titles in the Sing-A-Story Series include: ABC Nursery Rhymes, B-I-N-G-O, Down By The Bay, The Farmer In The Dell, Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, Five Little Skunks, The Friendly Beasts, Happy Birthday, Jesus, It's Silly Time, The Animals Came Two By Two, Up On The Housetop, Jesus Loves The Little Children, Old MacDnald Had A Farm, Old MacDnald Letter Farm, Rise and Shine, Singing The Consonant Sounds, Six Little Ducks, The ABCs, This Old Man, Ten In The Bed & The Twelve Days Of Christmas.

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  The Grunts in a Jam

  Philip Ardagh

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  The third in the hilarious series from Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning author Philip Ardagh and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler.
  Oh no! The Grunts are on the loose. And this time they're in a VERY sticky situation. When Mrs Grunt's mother, the gloomy Ma Lunge, enters a Preserves, Jams and Jellies competition, what could possibly go wrong? Plenty. Add a nose-biting squirrel, escaped bees, rogue fireworks and crashing biplanes (AGAIN!), and you'll see why poor Sunny and Mimi have a lot on their plate. And that's BEFORE the Grunts end up in jail.

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  Taylor Swift - Every Day Is a...

  Liv Spencer

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  Chronicling the meteoric rise of one of today's hottest musical stars, this comprehensive biography of Taylor Swift reveals how she conquered the pop and country music charts, earned a shelf full of awards, and broke multiple chart records — all before she turned 20. Beginning with her childhood in Pennsylvania, the account recalls her early ambition to land a record deal, describing her personal deliveries of demos to Nashville record companies at age 11, her first failed deal with RCA Records, and her ultimate success signing with Big Machine Records. Alongside full-color photos, the guide goes on to detail Taylor's songs, albums, and tours; friends such as Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, and Kellie Pickler, and boyfriends, including the Jonas Brothers' Joe; and other must-know facts, from musical influences, duets, and acting gigs on CSI to charity workand future plans. Lively and engaging, this unofficial story gets to the heart of a fearless young star and shows how she captured the world.

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