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Orphaned as an infant, Nyssa can only dream about who she is, where she comes from--and the meaning behind the mysterious words branded on her skin.

Sixth grade is proving to be less than dreamy for Julia Gillian. Worst of all, her beloved dog, Bigfoot, is getting old. Soon, Julia will learn that no matter how hard she tries, she cannot prevent the inevitable.

In the conclusion to the Children of the Red King series, Charlie learns the fate of his family, the evil intentions of the Bloors, what has become of Septimus Bloor's will, and, most important, the destiny of the Red King's heirs.

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In her first novel, Falls takes listeners on a thrilling futuristic adventure about the world's first underwater settlement.

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Three ordinary children are brought together by extraordinary events. . . Giuseppe is an orphaned street musician from Italy, who was sold by his uncle to work as a slave for an evil padrone in the U.S. But when a mysterious green violin enters his life he begins to imagine a life of freedom. Hannah is a soft-hearted, strong-willed girl from the tenements, who supports her family as a hotel maid when tragedy strikes and her father can no longe...

Annaleah's grief over the tragic death of seventeen-year-old Brian is compounded by the fact that her friends did not like him, while his friends and both of their families knew nothing of their intimate relationship.

Two more exciting adventures from the internationally bestselling mouse who always gets the scoop--Geronimo Stilton.

Danger, even death, may be imminent unless a key decision is made. "At the Edge" recounts 22 stories of kids, men, and women who faced critical, life-threatening situations and made wrenching decisions during the Holocaust, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and other disasters. Photos. Original.

When twelve-year-old Maddy's father becomes gravely ill, she comes up with the ultimate scheme to pay for his life-saving operation -- she'll rob a bank! And she doesn't plan to do it alone. Maddy enlists the help of her two best buds, Gus and Austin, both of whom just happen to be crazy about her. They set out to steal $250, 000 in cash -- and they're determined to get away with it. But first they must get by the vicious dogs, scale a 500-foo...

Based on the cool new sport of robot combat, where customized robots built by contestants compete for supremacy in the BattleBox area, this guide provides an insider's look at the most popular BattleBots( in each of the four weight classes. Full-color illustrations.

This collection of mind-bending math puzzles concentrates on groups of five, with each riddle posing a problem that readers can solve by counting. Illustrations.

There is such confident love and candor in the way Hamilton writes about friends, family, and community. With Dickensian exuberance in language and gesture, she evokes the physicalness of family intimacy, the way people lean on each other, snuggle, share food, drink in feelings . . . it's (the) story that makes this book special . . . Read it".--Booklist, starred review.

The blanket Joseph's grandfather made him is transformed into many things as the years go by: a jacket, a vest, a tie, a handkerchief--and finally a button. Gilman's modern adaptation and lively illustrations turn this favorite Jewish tale into a contemporary classic.