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by George, Jean Craighead

Book - 1988

Sam hates living in a cramped New York City apartment with his eight brothers and sisters. He remembers his great-grandfather's abandoned farm in the Catskill Mountains and makes the decision to run away to live at this farm. Sam hates living in a cramped New York City apartment with his eight brothers and sisters. He remembers his great-grandfather's abandoned farm in the Catskill Mountains and makes the decision to run away to live at this farm. Show less

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My Side of the Mountain

by George, Jean Craighead

Downloadable Audiobook - 2000

Try the audio book version of this adventure fill survival story of Sam who runs away to his great-grandfather's abandoned farm in the Catskill Mountains. Try the audio book version of this adventure fill survival story of Sam who runs away to his great-grandfather's abandoned farm in the Catskill Mountains. Show less

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The Trials of Morrigan Crow

by Townsend, Jessica

Book - 2017

A girl doomed to die at midnight on her 11th birthday is unexpectedly whisked away by a stranger on horseback who brings her to a magical city, where she ...Show more A girl doomed to die at midnight on her 11th birthday is unexpectedly whisked away by a stranger on horseback who brings her to a magical city, where she learns she has been chosen to compete for a position with an organization comprised of highly talented individuals. This book is available as a print book, audiobook and e-book. Show less

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White Bird

A Wonder Story

by Palacio, R. J.

Graphic Novel - 2019

Palacio presents the story of Julian's Grandmère: how she, a young Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War ...Show more Palacio presents the story of Julian's Grandmère: how she, a young Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II; how the boy she and her classmates once shunned became her savior and best friend.Sara's harrowing experience movingly demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives. Show less

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White Bird

A Wonder Story

by Palacio, R. J.

eBook - 2019

Check out an e-book or downloadable audiobook copy of the heartwarming story of Julian's Grandmere as she hides from the Nazis during World War II. Check out an e-book or downloadable audiobook copy of the heartwarming story of Julian's Grandmere as she hides from the Nazis during World War II. Show less

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Squirm

by Hiaasen, Carl

Book - 2018

Billy's dad took off when he was four, leaving him to be raised by his quirky mom. When he finds his dad's address in Montana, Billy takes off on an adve...Show more Billy's dad took off when he was four, leaving him to be raised by his quirky mom. When he finds his dad's address in Montana, Billy takes off on an adventure to re-connect with his dad. Available as a print book, e-book, downloadable audio, on a pre-loaded Playaway and as a book on CD. Show less

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Other Words for Home

by Warga, Jasmine

Book - 2019

Written in verse, this is the story of Jude who has been sent to live with relatives in the U.S. in order to flee the violence of her home country of Syri...Show more Written in verse, this is the story of Jude who has been sent to live with relatives in the U.S. in order to flee the violence of her home country of Syria. As she struggles to adjust to a whole new culture, she also worries about the family left behind. Available as a print book, ebook in Hoopla, downloadable audiobook and a pre-recorded audiobook on a playaway. Show less

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Look Both Ways

A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2019

An overlapping cast of black characters share their lives in ten separate stories. From family issues, fears, first love, near-death experiences, and mor...Show more An overlapping cast of black characters share their lives in ten separate stories. From family issues, fears, first love, near-death experiences, and more. Available as a print book, e-book, downloadable audiobook, and pre-loaded audiobook on Playaway. Show less

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Bloom

by Oppel, Kenneth

Book - 2020

After torrential rains, a new indestructible grass overruns the island where three teens with different hardships live. As the black grass begins taking o...Show more After torrential rains, a new indestructible grass overruns the island where three teens with different hardships live. As the black grass begins taking over and showing up all over the world, the teens begin to notice physical changes that link them to the plants--and may make them the only ones capable of fighting back. Available as a print book, e-book and downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Remarkables

by Haddix, Margaret Peterson

Book - 2019

While exploring the woods behind the family's new home, Marin sees a group of nine teenagers who seem to vanish. She doesn't know what to think until she ...Show more While exploring the woods behind the family's new home, Marin sees a group of nine teenagers who seem to vanish. She doesn't know what to think until she meets Charley, a neighbor who can also see the disappearing teens, which he calls "the Remarkables." Who are they and why do they disappear? Avavilable as a print book, e-book and audiobook on CD. Show less

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You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!

by Gino, Alex

Book - 2018

Jilly Pirillo, hangs out on the online the De La Court website, a fan fiction site based on her favorite books. When Jilly learns that her new baby siste...Show more Jilly Pirillo, hangs out on the online the De La Court website, a fan fiction site based on her favorite books. When Jilly learns that her new baby sister, Emma, is deaf, she immediately thinks of her online friend "profoundinoaktown" who is also deaf. She doesn't understand why he is annoyed with her sharing this news but as she gets to know Derek better she begins to learn more about other's experiences. Available as a print book, audiobook on CD, pre loaded audiobook on a Playaway, downloadable audiobook and an e-book. Show less

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Genesis Begins Again

by Williams, Alicia

Book - 2019

Genesis has low self esteem and problems at home don't help. When she joins a new school the choir teacher encourages her to join the talent show but can she overcome years of self doubt? Available as a print book and an e-book. Genesis has low self esteem and problems at home don't help. When she joins a new school the choir teacher encourages her to join the talent show but can she overcome years of self doubt? Available as a print book and an e-book. Show less

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