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Any Small Goodness Any Small Goodness Tony Johnston Arturo and his family and friends share all kinds of experiences living in the barrio of East Los Angeles--reclaiming their names, playing basketball, championing the school librarian, and even start… OL134516W
The Call of the Wild The Call of the Wild Jack London As Buck, a mixed breed dog, is taken away from his home, instead of facing a feast for breakfast and the comforts of home, he faces the hardships of being a sled dog. Soon he lands in the wrong hands… OL14942956W
A book about your skeleton A book about your skeleton Ruth Belov Gross Explains in simple language the structure, movement, growth, and purpose of our skeleton. OL15134634W
Bless Me, Ultima Bless Me, Ultima Rudolfo A. Anaya,Rudolfo Anaya Ultima, a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic, comes to Antonio Marez's New Mexico family when he is six years old, and she helps him discover himself in the magical secrets of the pagan pa… OL152076W
2001 2001 Arthur C. Clarke A novel that proposes an idea about how the human race might have begun and where it might be headed...given a little help from out there. A colaboration of ideas with director Stanley Kubrick in the… OL17365W
Jemima the spy Jemima the spy Melanie Hamm TV star Linus Likable is kidnapped. It's time to call on the best spy around -- Bind, Jemima Bind. OL17838069W
Endeavor Endeavor New Readers Press "Based on the latest research in reading instruction, Endeavor is designed to build adult learners' vocabulary, reading and writing skills. Each student book in the series contains ten thematic lesso… OL17908830W
DK Readers DK Readers Thomson Ruth In this book, children follow a day in the life of a Triceratops, as he wanders away from his herd and has an encounter with a deadly Tyrannosaurus rex. OL19843401W
I thought we were friends! I thought we were friends! Nancy E. Krulik Jenny's favorite aunt, an art director for a greeting card company, comes to her school for Career Day, and when her aunt notices her friend Liza's artwork and expresses interest in using it for a ne… OL19944113W
Silas Marner Silas Marner George Eliot Eliot's touching novel of a miser and a little child combines the charm of a fairy tale with the humor and pathos of realistic fiction. The gentle linen weaver, Silas Marner, exiles himself to the to… OL20874W
Top dog Top dog Anne Marie Ryan Jed, Kip, and Val compete at the dog show. OL20889109W
Italy Italy Greg Banks Introduces readers to some of the cultures and celebrations of the Italian people from food specialities to Il Palio, a traditional celebration in Tuscany. OL20942484W
The fall The fall Anthony McGowan Mog clings to the social fringe through association with Chris. But when Chris befriends loser Duffy and threatens Mog's status, Mog takes drastic action. There will be consequences ... A tragic tale… OL21179079W
Happy hour Happy hour Thomas Ogren The music is loud, and drinks are half price during "happy hour." Down at the corner bar, you can find Eddie Moreno. Eddie is a young man who has it all: a loving wife, a fine young son, a good job -… OL21181878W
Soul song Soul song Lee Weatherly Thrilling finale to L.A. Weatherly's breathtaking paranormal romance trilogy. Iris and Nate have spent a lifetime dreaming about each other. They have fought tooth and nail and defeated unimaginable … OL21625111W
Bright Star Bright Star Jenny Oldfield A heart-warming story about the powerful connection between an isolated girl and a terrified wild pony. When 12-year-old Morgan is sent to her aunt's ranch in the Rockies for the summer, she has no i… OL21806669W
Downhill racers Downhill racers Jonny Zucker Sam and Liz are part of the Glasgow Giants - a mountain bike racing team. Their biggest rivals, the Stirling Wolves, are determined to win the next race. The Wolves' captain is Rocky. He will do anyt… OL22132219W
Sports technology Sports technology Geoff Thompson Technology has improved sports clothing and protective gear, playing surfaces, large equipment, electronic timing systems, and the way we view sports. This book explores many of the advances in techn… OL24206255W
The deep end The deep end Robert Swindells "When budgets are cut, the local Council decides to close the pool in Barton. But the pool is where Lisa Seal trains, and Lisa is tipped for Olympic gold. The town wastes no time in staging a peacefu… OL24259856W
High stakes High stakes Andrew Peters Vladya Blud-chik is the new girl at school. With her pale skin, red lips and killer smile, she's cool and charming. She is soon the most popular kid in the class, but Vladya is bad news - she is on t… OL24269532W
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