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  Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom...

  Jackie French

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  An empowering and exhilarating look at the girls who went before us, and the way they shaped the world. 
    
  Ming Qong is convinced that girls have changed the world throughout history.  
  So when Ming is thrust back in time to Belgium during WWI, only to be rescued from a burning cellar by Marie -- an experienced spy at only twelve years of age -- she finally has her proof. Marie is involved with a female secret resistance group who risk their lives to outwit the German troops.  
  But Ming now faces a tough choice: will she send coded messages and risk her own life in this war on which the future depends?  
  As Ming learns, change is never easy, so how can one girl change the world? 
  From one of Australia's favourite writers comes an inspiring series for all the young people who will, one day, change the world. 
  AWARDS 
  Book Links 2023 Award for Children's Historical Fiction - Longlisted  
  HarperCollins Australia Children’s 2022

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  John Bunyan - Puritan Hero

  Glenda Mathes, Joel R. Beeke

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  Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. Written for children and young people, this series will prove a suitable introduction to the Puritans for adults as well.

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  Winter Wonderlights: The...

  Brandea Miller

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  The annual Winter Wonderlights performance at Winterglen Elementary is a magical celebration of creativity and community. Follow Ellie, Leo, and their classmates as they bring the legends of Winterglen to life on stage, filling the season with laughter, sparkle, and heartwarming moments.

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  The Price of Life: - A Holocaust...

  Abram Molodetsky

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  In "The Price of Life," Abram Molodetsky tells a harrowing tale of a young Jewish boy's struggle to survive amidst the brutalities of war and genocide. The story follows Abram's journey from his innocent childhood in Odessa, Ukraine, to his experiences during the Holocaust. 
  As a child, Abram is full of wonder and curiosity, exploring the vibrant streets of his hometown. However, the cruel realities of anti-Semitic violence and discrimination slowly chip away at his innocence, leaving him with a deep sense of insecurity and fear. 
  When the Nazi invasion of Ukraine begins, Abram and his family are forced to flee their home and embark on a treacherous journey of survival. Despite the unimaginable horrors he faces, Abram remains steadfast in his determination to protect his loved ones and overcome the atrocities of war. 
  Through his resourcefulness and courage, Abram is able to outsmart the Nazis and ensure the survival of his family. Molodetsky's writing is both raw and compassionate, evoking a sense of empathy and understanding for the unimaginable suffering endured by those who lived through the Holocaust. 
  "The Price of Life" serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of war and genocide on individuals and communities alike. Abram's story is a testament to the resilience and indomitable spirit of the human will, even in the face of the darkest and most unimaginable of circumstances.

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  Lila Greer Teacher of the Year

  Andrea Beaty

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  Lila Greer is full of worries. Even the smallest things—from cabbages to cardboard—fill her with dread and What Ifs. So when her family makes a big change—moving to a new town—the worry and What Ifs only grow. What if things go wrong? What if no one likes her? At first, Lila feels right to be worried. In her new home, everything is strange. The new kids, the new smells. Lila feels alone and invisible. But there’s one person who sees her: Lila’s teacher, Ms. Kern. Through some creativity, blackboard erasers, and—most of all—kindness, Ms. Kern finds a way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will resonate with Lila long after second grade.

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  The Kingdom of Trolls

  Rae St. Clair Bridgman

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  Cousins Sophie and Wil certainly have their hands full. Wil’s old friend Mr. Bertram is blamed for the disappearance of a priceless manuscript and lands in jail, things are up in the air at Auntie Vi’s Fortune-Telling with a new competitor next door, Sophie and Wil have exams to study for, Aunt Rue doesn’t get the new job at the Secretariat after all, and their neighbour, Mrs. Oleander, falls deathly ill. 
  But that’s not the half of it. 
  When they travel with their eccentric fortune-telling aunt on a prize trip to Iceland sponsored by Perfect Products (purveyors of Aunt Violet’s beloved crystal ball), Wil and Sophie face danger and magic – galdur. They are even – not to give away too much – captured by trolls and almost end up in the soup du jour! 
  Meanwhile, the Serpent’s Chain, an ancient secret society, will stop at nothing to reclaim Wil’s magical black medallion. Despite the danger to their own lives, Sophie and Wil struggle valiantly to learn more about the Chain, whose web of deceit, they discover, extends all the way to Iceland. 
  In short – what a mess!

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