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A teenage boy's self-reinvention gets out of control in a sharp, funny, poignant, and compulsively readable novel that gives a familiar theme a surprising twist.

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When Sally and her brothers spot a beached whale on their way home from school in Maine, the town races to save the it. Meanwhile, Sally sits close to the whale's eye and assures the stranded creature of its strength and beauty.

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From the creator of the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling and award-winning "I Want My Hat Back" comes a second wry tale. Full color.

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When Tootie gets her first teeth, it's clear to her big brother that she's no ordinary baby. With perfect comic timing, Bennett and Meisel give a fresh slant to the new-baby story, proving that even monstrous little arrivals have a funny way of staking their siblings' affections. Full color.

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An award-winning journalist offers a reporters-eye view of the Middle East conflict, from the Jordanian civil war known as Black September in 1970 to the Yom Kippur War in 1973 to the events of today. Photos.

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In a provocative anthology, two editors with opposing viewpoints present an unflinching collection of works reflecting on the nature of war. It includes essays, memoirs, letters, and fiction from such contributors as Mark Twain, Bob Dylan, Chris Hedges, and Ernie Pyle.

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What if timid Baby Lincoln broke free of her bossy sister and set off on an unexpected journey Newbery Medalist DiCamillo presents a touching new adventure in her Tales from Deckawoo Drive series, set in Mercy Watson's world. Illustrations.

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In her latest novel, the award-winning author of "Lessons from a Dead Girl" poses the question: If home is where the heart is, what would happen if you lost it Compassion and humor infuse the story of a family caught in financial crisis and a girl struggling to form her own identity.

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This gently spooky read-aloud treat is also a satisfying bedtime book sure to delight the youngest reader on many a deep, dark night. Fresh, comical illustrations complement this ever-so-slightly suspenseful story with a satisfying ending. Full color.

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In this anthology showcasing many genres of nonfiction, 14 award-winning authors offer unique perspectives on 1968, one of the most tumultuous years in world history.

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In this anthology showcasing many genres of nonfiction, 14 award-winning authors offer unique perspectives on 1968, one of the most tumultuous years in world history.

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An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.

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A small but effervescent overnight guest tries the patience of a curmudgeonly bear who needs absolute quiet to fall asleep.

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A love story to the value of variety, this picture-book biography sheds light on an unconventional path to greatness and humanizes a towering figure in American history.

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After Ruben picks up someone's lost dollar bill, he later discovers it's actually a "hundred-dollar"bill. That's more than enough for a new bike just like Sergio's! Ruben learns how hard it can be to do the right thing in this picture book from the creators of "Those Shoes." Full color.

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In his quest for a bicycle like his friend Sergio's, Ruben thinks he's hit the jackpot when he snatches up a hundred-dollar bill that falls out of a woman's purse at the grocery store.

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Emerging readers can celebrate curmudgeonly Bear and the irrepressible Mouse in this laugh-out-loud companion to the bestselling "A Visitor for Bear." Full color.

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It's a cold winter day, and the frozen pond is crisscrossed by figure skaters, hockey players, new skaters and old, all enjoying gliding across the ice. Zip up your coat and put on your hat--it's a day for skating.

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Filled with tantalizing details of turn-of-the-century spiritualism, this lively historical novel follows a feisty orphan after she's taken in by a band of phony spiritualists. Maud is drawn deeper into the deception--until a shocking betrayal makes clear just how heartless her so-called guardians are. 6 x 8 1/2.