Cassandra Morris
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World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia, and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom. When their paths converge in route to the ship that promises salvation, Joana, Emilia, and Florian find their strength, courage, and trust in one another tested with each step closer toward safety. When tragedy strikes the Wilhelm Gustloff, they must fight for the same thing: survival.
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"This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?"--Provided by publisher.
3) My Garden
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A girl dreams of creating a garden full of chocolate rabbits, flowers that change colors, seashells and tomatoes the size of beach balls.
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Ms. Frizzle takes her class back through time to the Triassic period on a dinosaur dig in search of Maiasaura eggs.
One twist of the dial and the Magic School Bus transforms into a time machine that travels back to the prehistoric age, making pit stops in the Mesozoic Era and meeting dinosaurs along the way. "It's fun and fine science".--The New York Times Book Review. Full color. Includes perforated bookmark which teases to The Magic School Bus:...
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When classmate Vanessa insists that all single children are spoiled, Ivy wonders whether she can become "unspoiled" by giving away all her clothes at school (which does not go over well with her teacher or parents)--but ultimately decides that all she needs to accomplish her goal is a little sister.
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Marty McGuire books volume 2
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With help from her Grandma Barb, Marty builds a habitat for worms in her school cafeteria as part of the Save the Earth Project.
15) The swap
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When seventh-grader Ellie, who is having best-friend problems, and eighth-grader Jack, who is under tremendous pressure from his father, switch bodies and lives, they learn a great deal about themselves and the opposite sex.
16) Marty McGuire
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Marty McGuire books volume 1
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When tomboy Marty is cast as the princess in the third-grade play, she learns about improvisation, which helps her become more adaptable.
17) Dress coded
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"An eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion."--
18) 11 before 12
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Friendship list volume 1
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"Middle school is about to begin. Luckily, Kaylan and her effortlessly chill BFF Arianna have a plan: 1. Make a list of eleven things they need to do to become amazing before they turn twelve. 2. Show off their brand-new selves with the best joint birthday party in the history of West Brookside Middle School. But between making guy friends, getting detention, and helping humanity, Kaylan and Ari lose sight of the one thing they forgot to put on their...