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Peril at End House (Agatha Christie Collection)
By Agatha Christie
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deafgirlhistory55 starsNick Buckley, a young lady who somehow survived few "accidents" that could potentially take her life as the famous detective, Hercule Poirot to suspect that the certain murderer has the target. But who? Likely to be Nick. One day while vacationing at the Cornish coast, he (Poirot) noticed a bulle...
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2027 (NGK Almanac)
By National Geographic Kids
This New York Times bestselling, kid-favorite, parent-approved almanac is National Geographic in a book! Kids who want to know it all need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! The latest edition of this internationally best-selling almanac is brand-new and updated for 2027, featuring: interviews from the field with real National Geographic Explorersthe latest images from the James Webb Space Telescopean all-new chapter on art and creativityfascinating discoveries about animalsexpertly curatedRead book review
No Promises in the Wind
By Irene Hunt
Read book review- deafgirlhistory5 starsJosh Grondowski, a normal fifteen years old boy who has the major potential and dreams relating to music, especially when its comes to piano. But the hardship, poverty, hunger, and families now scattering all across America as the 1930s Great Depression strikes. Major banks went out of the busine...
Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
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pudgyjeon3 starsTwo star-crossed lovers, divided by last name, united in love. There's no clear bad or good, right or wrong side in this play, just a couple trying their hardest to make it work. And, of course in cruel irony, they become the poster children for premature death. And, in between it all is a deep w...
Wish
By Barbara O'Connor
Read book review- pudgyjeon5 starsThe dreamy sunset cover, soft and inviting, spoke to me when I was just a fourth grader with my mom's money at the school's book fair. I read it, and of course, loved it. Now, many years later, on summer break, the same book had that air that invited you to read it. And even from a more matured p...
The El Dorado Adventure
By Lloyd Alexander
Read book review- deafgirlhistory5 starsEverything was going on pretty good without any chaos until Vesper Holly learns that she actually owns the volcano on the tiny republic/island of El Dorado. Just another adventure awaits for you with Holly as she sails to Central America with her guardian, Brinnie but later finds herself in the d...
Peril at End House (Agatha Christie Collection)
By Agatha Christie
Read book review- deafgirlhistory5 starsNick Buckley, a young lady who somehow survived few "accidents" that could potentially take her life as the famous detective, Hercule Poirot to suspect that the certain murderer has the target. But who? Likely to be Nick. One day while vacationing at the Cornish coast, he (Poirot) noticed a bulle...
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2027 (NGK Almanac)
By National Geographic Kids
This New York Times bestselling, kid-favorite, parent-approved almanac is National Geographic in a book! Kids who want to know it all need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! The latest edition of this internationally best-selling almanac is brand-new and updated for 2027, featuring: interviews from the field with real National Geographic Explorersthe latest images from the James Webb Space Telescopean all-new chapter on art and creativityfascinating discoveries about animalsexpertly curatedRead book review
Griffin Speaker
By Jan M. Flynn
Impossible Creatures meets The Giver in this unforgettable fantasy series starter perfect for kids 8-12! When twelve-year-old Rain bonds with the last wild griffin, she has the chance to change her fortune—and possibly her world. “Powerful, inspiring, and absolutely wonderful.” —Shannon Messenger, New York Times best-selling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series As an orphan on the lowest rung of society, twelve-year-old Rain is destined for a future of hard labor—until she meets a
Read book reviewPeril at End House (Agatha Christie Collection)
By Agatha Christie
The Queen of Mystery has come to Harper Collins! Agatha Christie, the acknowledged mistress of su...
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Mary Poppins in the Park
By Pamela L. Travers
From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the B...
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Mary Poppins Comes Back
By P L Travers
From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the B...
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Mary Poppins Opens the Door
By P. L. Travers
[LIBRARY EDITION Audiobook CD format in sturdy Vinyl Case with cloth sleeves that keep compact di...
Read book reviewThe El Dorado Adventure
By Lloyd Alexander
Traveling to Central America to inspect her real estate holdings, seventeen-year-old Vesper tries...
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The Official National Geographic Kids Survival Guide
By Julie Beer
From the experts of exploration at National Geographic, this practical, wide-ranging wilderness survival guide gives kids the know-how to start a fire, build a shelter, escape an avalanche, and so much more! Do you have what it takes to be a National Geographic Explorer? In this handy adventure guidebook, readers will gain all the necessary survival know-how needed to make it in the wild. They’ll learn practical skills, like how to pack their bag, pitch a tent, navigate using the stars, and ide
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Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld: Ghostly Myths from Around the Globe
By Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes
Hold on tight as Greeking Out goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between! Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld—from ancient Greece and around the world.
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Weirdest Animals on the Planet
By National Geographic Kids
Meet the most unusual, most fantastical, creepiest, and—yes—grossest creatures that call Earth home in this lively, fact-filled guide to the world’s oddest animals. Did you know that the axolotl can regrow nearly any body part? Or that the hagfish can fill a bucket with slime in less than a minute? Get ready to say “WHOA!” in this wacky book about the most bizarre animals in the world!
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5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!
By National Geographic Kids
From Africa, alligators, and astronauts to zippers, zebras, and Zambonis, this treasure trove of fascinating, fantastic facts will keep fun-seeking 7-to-10-year-olds entertained for hours! Did you know that houseflies taste with their feet—which are 10,000,000 times more sensitive than the human tongue? Or that Sesame Street's Big Bird is one foot shorter than a real-life ostrich? This collection of the world’s most entertaining and interesting facts from National Geographic Kids is bursting at the seams with bright, colorful page layouts and over 1,200 photographs about kids’ favorite subjects.
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