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Artemis Fowl series volume 7.
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4.8 stars
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Teenage criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl must save the underwater fairy metropolis of Atlantis from danger, while battling a psychological affliction known as the Atlantis Complex.
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Warriors (Erin Hunter). Field guides volume 4.
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4.2 stars
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Onestar, leader of WindClan, introduces two young kittypets to the warrior code, the history of each of the Clans, and legendary battles that have been fought.
3. Bears
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Find out why many bear species are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction.
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Redwall volume 7.
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4.4 stars
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Worried about his daughter Mariel, Joseph the Bellmaker is led by a dream from Redwall Abbey to Southsward, where he is caught up in the battle between Squirrelking Gael and the vicious Foxwolf Nagru.
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Having moved to Ethiopia to avoid the prejudices of 1930s America, Emilia Menotti, her black adoptive brother Teo, and their mother Rhoda, a stunt pilot, are devoted to their new country even after war with Italy looms, drawing the teens into the conflict.
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Wolves Chronicles volume 2.
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Simon, a fifteen-year-old orphan, goes to London and becomes involved with schemers plotting against the king.
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1 stars
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Presents a tour of what everyday life was like in ancient Egypt covering topics ranging from period work and entertainment to religion and medical care.
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Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, including the first discovery of gold, the 49ers, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America.
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Young wizards volume 2.
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4 stars
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During a summer vacation at the beach, thirteen-year-old wizard Nita and her friend Kit assist the whale-wizard S'reee in combating an evil power.
10. East
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4.5 stars
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A young woman journeys to a distant castle on the back of a great white bear who is the victim of a cruel enchantment.
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Mysterious Benedict Society volume Prequel.
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5 stars
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Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict, an orphan afflicted with an unfortunate nose and with narcolepsy, is sent to a new orphanage where he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances, and a mystery that could change his life forever.
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Tuesday McGillycuddy volume 1.
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"When Tuesday McGillycuddy and her beloved dog Baxterr discover that Tuesday's mother--the famous author Serendipity Smith--has gone missing, they set out on a magical adventure. In their quest to find Serendipity, they discover the mysterious and unpredictable place that stories come from"--
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Birchbark house volume 2.
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5 stars
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Nine-year-old Omakayas, of the Ojibwa tribe, moves west with her family in 1849.
14. Gemstones
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Presents information about precious gems, including where they can be found, how some are formed, and what gives some gemstones their color.
15. Genetics
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Learn all about the history of genetics research, from how scientists began studying genes to how their discoveries affect our lives today.
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This book explains how grains are grown, harvested, and processed. It also explores the debate around genetically modified crops.
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3 stars
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"In 1843, 14-year old Hanson Gregory left his family home in Rockport, Maine and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn, looking for high stakes adventure on the high seas. Little did he know that a boat load of hungry sailors, coupled with his knack for creative problem-solving, would yield one of the world's most prized pastries. At long last, here's the hole truth about the invention of the doughnut!"--
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5 stars
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The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor bent on stealing their singing magic books, Igraine has an opportunity to demonstrate her bravery.
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4 stars
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Twelve-year-old Mem presents a diary account of the trip she and her family made on the Mayflower in 1620 and their first year in the New World.
20. Lucy and Linh
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In Australia, Lucy tries to balance her life at home surrounded by her Chinese immigrant family, with her life at a pretentious private school.