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1) Insurgent
Author
Series
Divergent trilogy volume 2
Language
English
Description
"As war surges in the dystopian society around her, sixteen-year-old Divergent Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves--and herself--while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love"-- Provided by publisher.
2) Ahsoka
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Fans have long wondered what happened to Ahsoka after she left the Jedi Order near the end of the Clone Wars, and before she re-appeared as the mysterious Rebel operative Fulcrum in Rebels. Finally, her story will begin to be told. Following her experiences with the Jedi and the devastation of Order 66, Ahsoka is unsure she can be part of a larger whole ever again. But her desire to fight the evils of the Empire and protect those who need it will...
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Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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"A shy girl who feels most at home in the school library gains the courage to extend herself to others when she encounters a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at the diner where her mother works"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Edition
First US edition.
Language
English
Description
It only takes one strike . . . A powerful, beautifully illustrated feminist reworking of the classic fairy tale, from award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child "You've got a lot to say for a little match girl." On the streets of Victorian London, Bridie uses her wit selling matches to help feed her family-but no matter how hard she works, it's never enough to stave off hunger or keep her ailing mother safe from the factory's toxins. When...
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Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: From the critically acclaimed author of the ALA Notable and Charlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Time comes the story of Piper Franklin, the girl who is way too busy to grow up . . . until she has to.
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Series
Frankie and friends volume 1
Publisher
Walker Books, a division of Candlewick Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Frankie's mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie's teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she's away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends-including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone-Frankie prepares...
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Series
To all the boys I've loved before volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster BFYR
Language
English
Description
"Lara Jean didn't expect to really fall for Peter. She and Peter were just pretending. Except suddenly they weren't. Now Lara Jean is more confused than ever. When another boy from her past returns to her life, Lara Jean's feelings for him return too. Can a girl be in love with two boys at once?"-- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Bibsy Cross volume 1
Language
English
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Precocious eight-year-old Bibsy navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks she talks too much.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
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Description
When the Twin Towers fall on September 11, 2001, blocks from her school, twelve-year-old Molly, unable to reach her dads or Gran, must find her seven-year-old sister, Adi, and get her safely home. Includes author's note, glossary, and discussion questions.
Author
Series
Bibsy Cross volume 2
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
When precocious eight-year-old Bisby's library hosts a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books, she is determined to win the fundraiser.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Language
English
Description
The people of fourteenth-century Florence, Italy, starving after years of bad weather and natural disasters, now face the Black Plague but twelve-year-old Maria is determined to survive. Includes historical note, glossary, and discussion question.
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Series
Nancy Drew mystery stories volume 6
Language
English
Description
On her way to Red Gate Farm, Nancy encounters a mysterious saleswoman in a perfume shop, a curious man on the train, and a strange code to be deciphered, but when she arrives at the farm, Nancy is compelled to investigate her suspicions that part of the farm is being used for a secret society's meetings.
Author
Series
Petra Luna volume 1
Publisher
Sourcebooks Young Readers
Language
English
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Description
"Based on a true story, the tale of one girl's perilous journey to cross the U.S. border and lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution"-- Provided by publisher.
17) Firefighter Flo!
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"Fire Flo gets a call and stops a fire with her team of firefighters"-- Provided by publisher.
18) Hidden
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When a marauding slave ship captures her sister, Melkorka, eight-year-old Brigid is lost at sea but survives, disguised as a boy, and sets out to rescue Melkorka, and as the years pass she becomes a woman, reputed to be fierce enough to conquer a man, but desirous only of reuniting with her family.
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Series
Jada Jones volume 3
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Language
English
Description
"Jada's campaign for class representative leads to rumors about her fear of public speaking, the pressure to make promises she cannot keep, and conflict between friends"-- Provided by publisher.
20) Dear Girl
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Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Dear Girl, is a remarkable love letter written for the special girl in your life. Through Amy and Paris's charming text and Holly Hatam's stunning illustrations, any girl reading this book will feel that she's perfect-whether she enjoys jumping in a muddy puddle, has a face full of freckles, or dances on table tops. This book encourages girls to always be themselves and to love who they are-inside and out.
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