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  Before the War

  D. J. MacHale, Walter Sorrells

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  Before Bobby Pendragon. Before Saint Dane. Before the war . . . Every territory of Halla has a Traveler. They lived for years—some even for decades—before learning of their true destiny. What was life like for Bobby Pendragon's fellow Travelers before they joined him in the fight to save every time and place that has ever existed? What led up to their becoming the guardians of Halla? The answers are here! In this first of three thrilling Pendragon prequels, read about Vo Spader's death-defying adventures in the underwater world of Cloral, Gunny Van Dyke's race to find a murderer in 1930's Manhattan on First Earth, and the tough challenges Kasha faced on Eelong well before Bobby Pendragon arrived . . .

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  Star Rise

  Kathryn Lasky

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  From the author of the New York Times–bestselling Guardians of Ga’hoole, a herd of horses surviving the wilds of the New World discovers an orphaned boy. 
   
  For the filly Estrella, nothing is more precious than freedom. She was born at sea, aboard a ship of men sailing to the New World in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the conquerors and embarked on a journey across thousands of miles—braving harsh terrains and fierce predators—to a land where they can finally run wild. 
   
  But now, an unforeseen danger threatens to destroy the pack. A boy with a special gift is lost in the wilderness, and only the horses can keep him alive. But to save the boy, the herd will risk galloping straight back into the hands—-and harnesses—of their captors. 
   
  And so, it’s up to Estrella, the herd’s unlikely leader, to make a life-changing decision. Should the horses accept the orphan boy as one of their own? How do you choose between freedom and friendship? 
   
  Praise for Horses of the Dawn: 
   
  “As in works such as her Guardians of Ga’hoole series, Lasky uses animals to touch on very human issues.” —Kirkus Reviews 
   
  “Lasky successfully fuses fantasy and fact as she gives her equine characters credible emotional depth and underscores the tensions and disparity between Old and New World sensibilities. It’s a haunting story of loss, self-discovery, survival, and homecoming.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Tiny Thoughts on Anger

  Agnes De Bezenac, Salem De Bezenac

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  Feeling angry is normal, but Rita gives us an example of how she learned to handle that emotion appropriately. Suggested for ages 6 and under.  The story is told from a child's perspective, encouraging kids to think about solutions. For more kids products and free downloads, visit our website at www.icharacter.org

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  Funeral Home Evenings

  Patricia Wiles

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  Winner of the 2005 Young Adult Fiction Award from the Association for Mormon Letters. As Kevin helps his parents with the family mortuary, his dream of working for National Geographic seems a million years away—until he and his friends are picked for a special science class at Armadillo Middle School. The class is taught by Dr. Alfred Leopold Wallace, the pompous proprietor of the local Arkansas Marsupial Museum and Discount Souvenir Outlet. Kevin’s friends aren’t keen about the doctor or his possums, but Kevin’s sure that Dr. Wallace can help him become the youngest biologist in history. All he has to do is get Dr. Wallace to notice his scientific genius! The harder Kevin tries, however, the worse his projects flop—including the midterm tarantula project that escapes and terrorizes the funeral home. The class trip to Seven Devils Swamp is Kevin’s last chance—if he doesn’t let his pride get in the way of his final project.  

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  The Land of Peek-a-Boo

  Roz Rosenbluth

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  Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the story of “The Land Of Peek-a-Boo!” Tina loves to play Peek-a-Boo with her brother Timmy. When Tina jumps out of the closet and yells “Peek-A-Boo”, her brother is afraid.  And when Tina jumps out of the toy chest and yells “Peek-A-Boo,” Timmy tells her to STOP! Tina loves to scare Timmy and doesn't understand why he doesn't want to play this game. Find out what happens when Tina has a dream and goes to The Land of Peek-A-Boo. Will Tina understand how Timmy feels after being frightened in Peek-A-Boo Land? A positive ending adds interest to this adorable story and encourages a lifelong love for storytime.

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  Betty's Burgled Bakery - An...

  Travis Nichols

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  The Gumshoe Zoo sleuths are back! “This crisp comic caper will have 4- to 8-year-olds requesting a rousing read-aloud-robustly and repeatedly.” —The Wall Street Journal   When the Gumshoe Zoo’s alarm alerts them, they learn Betty’s Bakery has been burgled! But how? Something isn’t quite right—and it’s up to these determined detectives to figure out what! Alliteration abounds in this comic book caper featuring the Gumshoe Zoo, a detective agency facing the craziest crime ever committed: pilfered pastries.   Perfect for lovers of wordplay and sweet treats, not to mention educators and librarians looking for an engaging story to teach alliteration, this multi-paneled early graphic novel is a raucous adventure. Detailed back matter discusses uses of alliteration and animal eating habits.  “Hilarious and impressive.” —Imagination Soup  “The story is a crisp and clever caper, laid out like a comic book in panels . . . This tasty treat’s bound to have young readers alliterating along.” —Kirkus Reviews “These words are on a mission to demonstrate alliteration . . . A clever way to spark young readers’ awareness of this linguistic device.” —Booklist

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