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"A story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars. Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else's shoes? Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp are two very different women. Nisha, 45, lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband inexplicably cuts her off entirely. She doesn't even...
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English
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"A story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars. Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else's shoes? Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp are two very different women. Nisha, 45, lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband inexplicably cuts her off entirely. She doesn't even...
3) Sam: a novel
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English
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"There is a girl, and her name is Sam. She adores her father, though he isn't around much. Her mother, Courtney, struggles to make ends meet, and never fails to remind her daughter that her life should be different. Sam doesn't fit in at school, where the other girls have the right shade of blue jeans and don't question the rules. Sam doesn't care about jeans or rules. She just loves to climb--trees, fences, walls, the side of a building. When she's...
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Series
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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pages cm
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English
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Cassandra Cain is the daughter of super-villains and a living weapon trained to be the ultimate assassin, but when her father threatens the world she has grown to love, she will have to overcome that voice inside her head telling her she can never be a hero.
6) Mel fell
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger. Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith. An especially enjoyable and satisfying read-aloud! Sometimes, you might fall...
8) Lea dives in
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Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
147 pages : 20 cm
Language
English
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Ten-year-old Lea Clark takes a family trip to Brazil where she learns to overcome her fear of the ocean and meets a new friend who inspires her to embrace the thrills and beauty of Brazil.
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Chicken has fallen out of Farmer's truck! He can't possibly get himself all the way home...can he?"--
10) Simon B. Rhymin'
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Chicago fifth-grader Simon, an aspiring rapper who lacks self-confidence, uses his rhymes to help bring his community together.
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Publisher
Greystone Kids, Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Longing to join the skateboarders in the park, a little boy, when his mom surprises him with her old skateboard, practices everywhere but when it comes time to try the skatepark, he must find the courage and confidence to make his debut.
Author
Series
Bear Grylls adventures volume 10
Publisher
Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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English
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"Lily is a great team player, but she finds it hard to speak up and make herself heard. When a fun activity at camp lands her unexpectedly on a mountaineering adventure with Bear Grylls, there are challenges for Lily on every cliff"--
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Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Lucy introduces herself as the longest dog, displaying a gentle sense of humor but great self-confidence despite the fact that being extremely long is not easy.
14) Keep up, duck!
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First US edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
This exuberant read-aloud stars a very clever duckling named Puck who, falling farther and farther behind Mama Duck and his siblings as they swim to the lily pond, comes up with a sneaky solution to get ahead.
15) Isabelle
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Isabelle, who attends a performing arts school in Washington, D.C., with her older sister, Jade, has a passion for ballet dancing but lacks self-confidence.
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Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"It's time for the Elephant Games! Every young elephant parades their talent in front of the king to earn their special elephant name. But Num-Num doesn't have a special skill to display. With a little help from some familiar friends, will this little elephant learn that being yourself is the most important talent of them all?"--Provided by publisher.
17) Out of my heart
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
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Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.
This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new...
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm.
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English
Description
Francis is spending a week at an esports camp, hoping to get even better at Red Car Racers, his favorite game; but finding himself surrounded by older and more experienced players he stuggles with his performance--and his confidence.
20) The grip
Author
Series
Marcus Stroman volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Aladdin hardcover edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
199 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Marcus, a young baseball pitcher, learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice--and some strikeouts.