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  Moses Is Born

  V. Gilbert Beers, Ronald A. Beers

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  Children’s All-Time Favorite Bible Stories is a series of 8 books with 18 classic Bible stories in each one. Written at approximately a fifth grade reading level by V. Gilbert Beers and Ronald A. Beers, both respected authors with over one hundred books for children to their credit. 
  Stories in this book are:The Hebrews Become SlavesMoses Is BornThe Burning BushGod Sends Plagues to EgyptThe ExodusGod Sends Pillars of Cloud and FireCrossing the Red SeaFood in the WildernessWater from the RockThe Ten CommandmentsThe Golden CalfTwelve SpiesBalaam’s DonkeyJericho’s Walls Fall DownGideon’s Three HundredThe Story of RuthSamuel Is Born

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  Lost Testament

  John Owen

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  While travelling in central Turkey, Joe Grafton stumbles upon some ancient scrolls that contain a secret so devastating it could shake the foundations of the modern world. Soon he and the beautiful Turkish girl he has befriended are fighting for their lives, pursued across the country by enemies who will do anything to get their hands on the scrolls.  
  As the net tightens and events threaten to overwhelm them, Joe is faced with a set of decisions that will test his courage and resolve to the limits. In the tradition of John Buchan and Eric Ambler, "Lost Testament" is a classic adventure story set in the momentous days when the iron curtain finally parted and the first Cold War came to an end.

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  Twelve Days in May - Freedom...

  Larry Dane Brimner

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  On May 4, 1961, thirteen activists—black and white, young and old, male and female—board two buses in Washington, D.C., for New Orleans, Louisiana. Their Freedom Ride will last just twelve days. But their mission is clear. The laws prohibiting segregation on buses crossing state lines and at bus stations are being violated. These Freedom Riders are determined to draw attention to the laws’ lack of enforcement. But what starts as a peaceful protest turns violent as they travel deeper into the South. 
   
  This is their story.  
   
  Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award  
  An ALA Notable Children’s Book 
  Booklist Editors’ Choice  
  A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books  
   
  “Brimner … presents a straightforward narrative approach to the subject that will appeal to readers. … An essential part of civil rights collections and a worthy addition to all nonfiction shelves.”—School Library Journal, starred review

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  Joy to the World

  Kai Shappley, Lisa Bunker

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  A young Dumplin’ meets Melissa in this joyful and energetic middle grade novel about a twelve-year-old girl living her life to the fullest, celebrating her love for sports and fighting for her right to cheer. 
  Joy, a twelve-year-old trans girl, just moved to Texas with her mother and older brother. Her family has accepted Joy as the girl she is early in her transition, with little fuss, leaving Joy to explore her love of sports, competition, teamwork, school spirit, and worship. 
  But when she is told she’s off the cheerleading team, Joy wants to fight for her right to cheer. As her battle with the school board picks up momentum, Joy attracts support from kids all around the country . . . she even gets the attention of her hero, trans activist Kai Shappley. 
  Inspired by Kai’s own life, Joy, to the World is a timely story of living life to the fullest, celebrating and centering trans joy, courage, and resilience. 

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  William Carey - Obliged to Go

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  William Carey watched from the dock as the magnificent sailing ship headed for the English Channel without him. Tears filled his eyes, and deep disappointment filled his heart. What would he tell the missionary society? So much work awaited him half a world away. He must get to India--and soon! William's amazing journey to India would prove to be just the beginning of a missionary quest filled with hardship and heartache as well as tremendous victories. Often referred to as "the father of modern missions," William Carey displayed a single-minded determination to set his face like a flint to the task of bringing the gospel to those lost in darkness. His life of service and sacrifice is a guidpost for Christians of all generations.

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  The Vanderbeekers on the Road

  Karina Yan Glaser

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  The Vanderbeekers are off on their first big trip! Recreating a cross-country road  
  trip Papa never got the chance to take with his own father, the biracial crew pack  
  up and hit the highway, ready for anything that travel might bring. Nothing, not  
  wet tents, creepy campgrounds, or overheated vans, can dampen their  
  enthusiasm for seeing America’s sights and finally reaching California. 
  But when the younger Vanderbeekers learn of a frightening change headed their  
  way, they worry their family and their life in the beloved Harlem brownstone will  
  never be the same. What would home be without the people they love living in it?  
  For anyone who has ever feared—and faced—change, here is a fresh,  
  empowering addition to a perennially favorite series the New York Times Book  
  Review hails as “delightful and heartwarming.”

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