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The Fourteenth Summer The Fourteenth Summer Gary Paulsen When John is asked to spend the summer alone up in the haymeadow, everything changes. Alone that is, except for 6,000 sheep in his care, two horses, four dogs, a visiting grizzly bear and a pack of c… OL10673320W
Grizzly Grizzly Gary Paulsen Justin McCallister loves life on his aunt and uncle's Montana sheep ranch...until a grizzly bear begins terrorizing the livestock, injuring Justin's collie, Radar, and killing his pet lamb, Blue. Jus… OL10673321W
Murphy's Ambush Murphy's Ambush Brian Burks,Gary Paulsen Life in Turrett, New Mexico was quiet until Travis Price rode into town bleeding and gravely wounded by an arrow. OL10673324W
Murphy's Stand Murphy's Stand Gary Paulsen Grieving over the death of his beloved Midge, Al Murphy, former sheriff of Cincherville, gets a new lease on life when his investigation into murder and intrigue involving a lucrative government cont… OL10673325W
The Legend of Bass Reeves The Legend of Bass Reeves Dion Graham,Gary Paulsen Born into slavery, Bass Reeves became the most successful US Marshal of the Wild West. Many "heroic lawmen" of the Wild West, familiar to us through television and film, were actually violent scound… OL11892672W
Amos and the Alien Amos and the Alien Gary Paulsen In helping an extraterrestrial get back to his planet, Amos hides him under his bed while he and Dunc think of what to do, until Amos starts displaying new powers on the football field, and Dunc thin… OL14849942W
Boy Who Owned the School Boy Who Owned the School Gary Paulsen Jacob Freisten's goal in life is to go about unnoticed. He's perfect at gliding past the jocks' lockers and sneaking into his English class. That was, until now. If Jacob wants to pass English, he mu… OL14849950W
Canoe days Canoe days Gary Paulsen A canoe ride on a northern lake during a summer day reveals the quiet beauty and wonder of nature in and around the peaceful water. OL14849959W
The Case of the Dirty Bird The Case of the Dirty Bird Gary Paulsen Dunc and Amos aren't impressed with the old parrot in the pet store, even when they learn that the bird speaks four languages, has outlived ten of its owners, and is probably 150 years old. But when … OL14849963W
Cowpokes and Desperadoes Cowpokes and Desperadoes Gary Paulsen Dunc and Amos are bound for Uncle Woody's Santa Fe cattle ranch for a week of fun. Who's been making off with all the prize cattle? Can Dunc and Amos stop the rustlers in time to save the ranch? OL14849969W
Danger on Midnight River Danger on Midnight River Gary Paulsen When his camp van crashes into a raging river, Daniel Martin is plunged into a frightening position. Suddenly the campmates who call him "dork breath" and "retard" because he is a slow learner are de… OL14849978W
Downhill, hotdogging, and cross-country--if the snow isn't sticky Downhill, hotdogging, and cross-country--if the snow isn't sticky Gary Paulsen A humorous commentary on different aspects of skiing using photographs of professional skiers. OL14849986W
Dribbling, shooting, and scoring--sometimes Dribbling, shooting, and scoring--sometimes Gary Paulsen Text and photos explain various basketball techniques. OL14849987W
Dunc and Amos on Thin Ice Dunc and Amos on Thin Ice Gary Paulsen Best buddies Dunc and Amos are at the winter sports events. A pretty skater needs their help to defect from North Korea, but suddenly Kim Su-Yong doesn't seem to remember asking the boys for their he… OL14849993W
Dunc Gets Tweaked Dunc Gets Tweaked Gary Paulsen Fourth title in the hilarious, action-packed series from the acclaimed author of Canyons. Best friends Dunc and Amos continue their sleuthing habits as they track down a stolen prototype skateboard i… OL14849996W
Dunc's Doll Dunc's Doll Gary Paulsen Dunc Culpepper and his accident-prone friend, Amos, are up to their old sleuthing habits once again. This time they're after a band of doll thieves! When a doll that once belonged to Charles Dickens'… OL14849998W
Dunc and the Flaming Ghost Dunc and the Flaming Ghost Gary Paulsen Dunc and Amos find a haunted house and encounter the flaming ghost of Blackbeard the Pirate. OL14850009W
Dunc and the Scam Artist Dunc and the Scam Artist Gary Paulsen After winning a contest, Dunc and Amos are off to a ski vacation in Vail, Colorado, where they will make their mark in more ways than one. OL14850012W
Forehanding and Backhanding--If You're Lucky Forehanding and Backhanding--If You're Lucky Gary Paulsen A humorous commentary on different aspects of tennis using photographs of professional players. OL14850021W
The Gorgon Slayer The Gorgon Slayer Gary Paulsen Warren lives a world of adventure every day in his after-school job where he slays monsters and finds a tremendous challenge facing a Gorgon that he must battle without his sword. OL14850029W
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