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22) Wolf song
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
At twilight, Nell and her Uncle Walter go into the north woods, hoping to hear--and join--the howling of the wolves. Includes facts about wolves and howling expeditions.
23) Chachaji's cup
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
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Description
A boy learns about his family history and the Partition of India from his great uncle, through stories told over a beloved old teacup.
24) Bug in a rug
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Seven-year-old Richard is self-conscious when he receives a pair of purple pants from his aunt and uncle and has to wear them to school, but he is even more worried when his uncle shows up for a visit to his classroom.
25) Uncle Rain Cloud
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
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Description
Carlos tries to help his uncle, who is frustrated and angry at his inability to speak English, adjust to their new home in Los Angeles.
26) The gardener
Author
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
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Description
A series of letters relating what happens when, after her father loses his job, Lydia Grace goes to live with her Uncle Jim in the city but takes her love for gardening with her.
27) Tiger trails
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
It's Uncle Grandpa! Everybody knows Uncle Grandpa because he's everybody's uncle and grandpa! Uncle Grandpa & his friends (Pizza Steve, Mr. Gus, Belly Bag & Giant Realistic Flying Tiger) bring magic and happiness everywhere they pop up ... and you never know when or where that may be. Get ready for Uncle Grandpa and his wacky adventures!
Author
Series
Trixie Belden volume 4
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Not long after her family becomes wealthy, Diana Lynch's long-lost uncle appears and starts ruining her social life, causing Trixie Belden to investigate whether Uncle Monty is an imposter out to steal the Lynch fortune.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this long short story, or short novella, Dave Eggers gives us an unforgettable duo, Helen and Peter Mahoney, a homebody niece and her adventurous, almost-British uncle. Helen designs invitations to parties and galas to which she is not welcome, and is quite comfortable with that. One day, though, Peter wonders, "Why not print an extra invite and I'll be your plus one?" What starts out as an innocuous lark becomes much more -- a very funny and...
31) Chasing Redbird
Author
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Zinnia Taylor uncovers family secrets and self truths while clearing a mysterious settler trail that begins on her family's farm in Kentucky.
Author
Series
Tales of terror (Chris Priestley) volume 1
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
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Description
During a visit to his eccentric Uncle Montague to hear several grisly tales behind the unique artifacts in his collection, Edgar discovers the truth about his uncle's past.
35) Pig Pig returns
Author
Series
Pig Pig books volume 6
Language
English
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Description
Pig Pig is concerned about travelling across the country with his aunt and uncle, but is even more worried when he returns.
36) Lisa in New York
Author
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
When Lisa gets lost while visiting her uncle in New York City, she is saved by her own cleverness and a Statue of Liberty night-light.
37) Mansfield Park
Author
Language
English
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Description
Mansfield Park is a study of three families-the Bertrams, the Crawfords, and the Prices-with the isolated figure of the heroine, Fanny Price, at its center. Fanny's quiet passivity, her steadfast loyalty and love for the son of the family who regard her as the poor relation, and who have taken her under their roof, are not appreciated until they are tried against the brilliant and witty Mary and Henry Crawford, the unfortunate consequences of whose...
40) Stoker
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Following the tragic death of her father on her eighteenth birthday, India Stoker meets Charlie, her charismatic uncle, whom she never knew existed. When Charlie moves in with India and her unstable mother, both are drawn to his charming and calming demeanor. But it soon becomes clear that Charlie's arrival was no coincidence, and that the shocking secrets of his past could shatter India's future.
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