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12) The lost whale
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Rio's been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California while his mum is in hospital back home. He feels alone and disconnected, struggling with his darkest fears for his mum. The only thing that makes him smile is joining his new friend Marina on her dad's whale watching trips. An incredible encounter with White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea changes everything for Rio, but then White Beak goes missing.
13) The last bear
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"There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost. But one night, April catches a glimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polar bear who shouldn't be there--who is hungry, lonely and a long way from home"--Provided by publisher.
14) Finding bear
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"April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island. But even though it's been a whole year, she can't stop thinking about Bear. When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she's convinced it's her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic. So begins an unforgettable journey across frozen tundra and icy glaciers. But along the way, she discovers much more than...
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"Fictional stories have long been imagined to hold an uncanny power over hearts and minds. These days, everybody frets about fiction: according to the National Coalition Against Censorship, the current wave of book bans is the worst since the 1980s, and our cultural debates are consumed by questions about the politics and moral responsibility of storytelling. Can readers and viewers, at any age, be harmed by what they read and see? In Dangerous Fictions,...
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Cinderella Cleaners volume 1
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2010.
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"Behind the counter at Cinderella Cleaners, Diana watches the clothes come and go. She loves to imagine the exciting events that the different outfits might be worn to. Then one day, Diana reaches into the pocket of a fancy coat--and finds an invitation to a glittering gala in New York City. Since the coat's owner is out of town, Diana gets a wild idea. With the help of some savvy friends, one glamorous dress, and a lot of improvising, Diana pretends...
17) Prep cool
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Cinderella Cleaners volume 2
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2010.
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Diana sneaks into a private school to help recover her friend's stolen cell phone.
18) Parched
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It hasn't rained for a long time in the desert, leaving the animals that live there very thirsty. Follow Fen, a fennec fox, as he makes friends on his journey to find water for himself and his fellow desert dwellers. This illustrated chapter book helps advancing readers understand desert biomes and supports their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided...
20) What Could I Be?
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It is career day at James's school. After helping his friends decide on careers, he knows what he is meant to do. What career will he choose? Introduce the concept of jobs and careers to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
