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  Show Me The World Eskimo-Indian...

  Norma Lewis

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  The indigenous peoples of Alaska have a rich and colorful history. Come to the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO) to learn more about it. The games, all rooted in Native history, are made up of such diverse events as blanket tossing, high kicking, knuckle hopping, fish cutting, seal skinning, muktuk eating, and beautiful babies in Native regalia. WEIO is one way those histories are kept alive. Through his work at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and in the Native Studies Program at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, Casey Ferguson is making a career of making sure the old ways are celebrated.

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  Enter Eddie Shakespeare

  Barbara Henderson

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  The course of true brotherhood never did run smooth!
  1592. Meet Eddie Shakespeare, determined to follow his big brother William to London to become a player.
  Eddie's plan is simple:
  
  1. Run away from home in Stratford.
  
  2. Find his big brother Will in the city.
  
  3. Act in London's playhouses and win fame and glory.
  As it turns out, the very last person the aspiring playwright William Shakespeare wants to see is his bothersome little brother, when he has more than enough worries of his own.
  But the truth is: William Shakespeare's life is in danger.
  And worse, only Eddie knows it.

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  You've Got A Friend

  Judi Curtin

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  The fantastic follow-up to Time After Time and Stand By Me
  Families are so complicated! Molly's dad seems so lonely. He lives on his own, he won't get a pet, he doesn't get on with his brother … Best friends Molly and Beth suspect his problems lie in his past, but what can two thirteen-year-olds do about that?
  Well, when they have a time-travelling door, maybe they CAN do something. The girls go back to 1975 hoping to right some wrongs – if they can navigate 1970s cars, food and boybands – and if the colourful fashions don't blind them first!
  A heart-warming story of sticking with your friends and hanging on to your dreams!
   

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  Secret of the Selkies

  Laura Keohane

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  'They came from the sea, shrouded in cloaks and mystery'
  
  A lonely summer looms ahead for Lana, with only Nan and Grandad for company. Still, it's better than being stuck at home, living in her perfect brother's shadow. But Carrig Cottage has magic and secrets of its own. When Lana finds a strange coat in the attic, and a book about mysterious, magical seal people – selkies – she also uncovers an incredible family secret. Lana is on the edge of a whole new, impossible world. Is this where she truly belongs?

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  Panya Panyare in the Rattus Land

  Noelah Bomani Ntukamazina

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  Embark on an extraordinary journey with Panya Panyare in the Rattus Land. Join the spirited young rat, Panya, as he navigates life's twists in this heartwarming tale of courage and self-discovery.Authored by Noelah Bomani Ntukamazina, this captivating adventure unveils Panya's resilience, offering profound life lessons for readers of all ages. As obstacles are conquered, and wisdom is unearthed, the narrative becomes a celebration of growth and transformation.Noelah's storytelling transcends the ordinary, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys and find inspiration in the narrative's transformative power. Panya Panyare is more than a story; it's a beacon of hope, reminding us that facing challenges can lead to triumph.Immerse yourself in this uplifting narrative, where courage knows no bounds, and discover the resilience within – because, just like Panya Panyare, you too can embrace your destiny and become the best version of yourself.

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  Welsh Giants Ghosts and Goblins

  Claire Fayers

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  A wealth of Welsh myths, legends and ghost stories are reimagined for contemporary younger readers. Meet Idris, the teenage giant king on a quest to collect stories. As he travels across Wales in this anthology, he hears stories of vengeful goblins, a ghoulish party and a whole host of fascinating folk reimagined from Welsh legend. Old stories are given new life in these exciting adventures full of feisty and fun characters living in a mixture of traditional and modern worlds.
  · 17 adventures, fairy tales and ghost stories from across Wales, retold and reimagined by the author of Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
  · Traditional stories are given new life through a contemporary storyteller's lens – a feisty, inclusive and relatable cast in a mix of traditional and contemporary settings
  · Beautiful, decorative edition – perfect as a gift or keepsake and for reading aloud.

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