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A Wrinkle in Time A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle

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This special edition of A Wrinkle in Time includes a new essay that explores the science behind the fantasy. Rediscover one of the most beloved children's books of all time: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle: Meg Murray, her little brother Charles... (read more)

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Flowers for Algernon Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes

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Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate "progris riports." He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Then, an... (read more)

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This Boy's Life: A Memoir This Boy's Life: A Memoir
by Tobias Wolff

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This unforgettable memoir, by one of our most gifted writers, introduces us to the young Toby Wolff, by turns tough and vulnerable, crafty and bumbling, and ultimately winning. Separated by divorce from his father and brother, Toby and his mother are... (read more)

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The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty
by Anne Rice as A. N. Roquelaure

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From bestselling author Anne Rice, writing as A.N. Roquleaure. In the traditional folktale of 'Sleeping Beauty, ' the spell cast upon the lovely young princess and everyone in her castle can only be broken by the kiss of a Prince. It is an ancient story,... (read more)

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On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God: Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson) On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God: Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson)
by Louise Rennison

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Georgia Nicolson has started dating the Sex God (aka Robbie). So life should be perfect . . . except in Georgia's life, nothing is ever perfect. Her cat, Angus (the size of a small Labrador), is terrorizing the neighborhood. Her sister, Libby(who is... (read more)

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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Collected from American Folklore Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Collected from American Folklore
by Alvin Schwartz

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This spooky addition to Alvin Schwartz's popular books on American folklore is filled with tales of eerie horror and dark revenge that will make you jump with fright. There is a story here for everyone -- skeletons with torn and tangled flesh who roam... (read more)

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Plains of Passage Earths Children 4 Plains of Passage Earths Children 4
by Jean Auel

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Jean M. Auel’s enthralling Earth’s Children series has become a literary phenomenon, beloved by readers around the world. In a brilliant novel as vividly authentic and entertaining as those that came before, Jean M. Auel returns us to the... (read more)

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The Chocolate War The Chocolate War
by Robert Cormier

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A high school student is first a hero and then a victim in this novel of intimidation and the misuse of power. "Masterfully structured and rich in theme. Well crafted, well timed, suspenseful."--"The New York Times." ALA Best Book for Young Adults.... (read more)

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Monster Monster
by Walter Dean Myers

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FADE IN: INTERIOR: Early morning in CELL BLOCK D, MANHATTAN DETENTION CENTER. Steve (Voice-Over)Sometimes I feel like I have walked into the middle of a movie. Maybe I can makemy own movie. The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of... (read more)

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The Color Purple The Color Purple
by Alice Walker

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Published to unprecedented acclaim, The Color Purple established Alice Walker as a major voice in modern fiction. This is the story of two sisters — one a missionary in Africa and the other a child wife living in the South — who sustain their... (read more)

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Where Did I Come From? Where Did I Come From?
by Peter Mayle

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This bestselling classic explains the facts of life to young children in an age-appropriate and straightforward manner, accompanied by lively illustrations.... (read more)

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The Valley of Horses (Earth's Children) The Valley of Horses (Earth's Children)
by Jean M Auel

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This unforgettable odyssey into the distant past carries us back to the awesome mysteries of the exotic, primeval world of The Clan of the Cave Bear, and to Ayla, now grown into a beautiful and courageous young woman. Cruelly cast out by the new leader... (read more)

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Bless Me, Ultima Bless Me, Ultima
by Rudolfo Anaya

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A masterpiece of Hispanic literature from "one of the nation's foremost Chicano literary artists" (Denver Post). This is the involving story of Antonio, a boy facing the conflicts in his life with the help of Ultima, a curandera who cures with herbs and... (read more)

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Awakening Awakening
by Kate Chopin

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In the summer of her 28th year, Edna Pontellier and her children spend the summer in Grand Isle, an idyllic coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico. Away from her husband and the sweltering heat of 1890s New Orleans, Edna releases herself to her deepest... (read more)

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The Face on the Milk Carton The Face on the Milk Carton
by Caroline B Cooney

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A young girl is shocked to discover the face on a milk carton is her face when she was a young child. Are her parents her real parents, or was she kidnapped as a young child?... (read more)

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Earth's Children #3: The Mammoth Hunters Earth's Children #3: The Mammoth Hunters
by Jean M Auel

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Once again Jean M. Auel opens the door of a time long past to reveal an age of wonder and danger at the dawn of the modern human race. With all the consummate storytelling artistry and vivid authenticity she brought to The Clan of the Cave Bear and its... (read more)

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Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones
by Alvin Schwartz

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Storytellers know -- just as they have for hundreds and hundreds of years -- that everyone enjoys a good, scary story! Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories 3 joins his other popular collections of scary folklore, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark and More... (read more)

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The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children #1) The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children #1)
by Jean M Auel

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This novel of awesome beauty and power is a moving saga about people, relationships, and the boundaries of love. Through Jean M. Auel’s magnificent storytelling we are taken back to the dawn of modern humans, and with a girl named Ayla we are swept... (read more)

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What's Happening To My Body? Book for Girls What's Happening To My Body? Book for Girls
by Lynda Madaras

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This bestselling classic explains the many changes girls experience when reaching puberty. New sections cover the female athletic syndrome and Internet resources.... (read more)

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More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
by Alvin Schwartz

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All those who enjoyed shuddering their way through Alvin Schwartz's first volume of Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark will find a satisfyingly spooky sequel in this new collection of the macabre, the funny, and the fantastic.Is it possible to die -- and... (read more)

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