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In this beginning chapter book, six-year-old Dory has a hard time proving to everyone in her family that she is not a baby. When her older brother and sister refuse to play with her, Dory uses her imagination to come up with playmates and adventures of her own, all while driving the rest of her family nuts. A fun, enjoyable read for those just starting to pick up chapter books….
Ada and her brother Jamie live with their Mam in a one-room apartment in 1930’s London. Ada, who was born with a clubfoot and has always been treated like garbage by her mother, has never been outside of this one room. With World War II looming over London, and the threats of bombings hanging heavy in the air, Ada escapes with her brother to the English countryside where their lives change forever. …
When Alfie McQuinn, a notorious jewel thief, is killed on a job, his last words to his son, March, are to “find jewels”. This leads March to Jules, the twin sister he never knew about, and to a quest to find seven “magical” moonstones that have predicted a terrible fate for the twins. From one of the authors of the ’39 Clues’…
In Neighborhood Sharks, author and illustrator Katherine Roy provides an up-close look at the great white sharks that return to San Francisco every September to feast on elephant seals. Told as a combination of story and facts, this book provides an in-depth view of the life and habits of great whites. A fascinating read for science and shark lovers in grades 4 and up….
A sick kid. A loyal dog. A plan to have an adventure of a lifetime before life runs out. Recommended for readers ages 10 and up….
