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Pub. Date
p2004, [c1886]
Summary
G. A. Henty writes the exciting and adventurous story of Hannibal Barca, the Punic Carthaginian military commander who is generally considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. Written from the perspective of Malchus, a kinsman of Hannibal, the story gives readers the feel that they are in the book with the characters, fighting against the Romans.
2) More William
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"More William" by Richmal Crompton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that...
5) Abarat
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Series
Lexile Measure
760L
Summary
Candy Quackenbush of Chickentown, Minnesota, journeys to the Abarat, an archipelago filled with strange wonders, where it is revealed to her that she has been there before, and that it is her responsibility to save the mysterious place from threatening evil forces.
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Hank the Cowdog volume 41
Lexile Measure
650L
Summary
Hank and Little Alfred get into trouble while playing pirates.
8) Silverwing
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Series
Silverwing volume 1
Lexile Measure
660L
Summary
When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony during migration, he grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys.
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Series
39 clues volume 8
Lexile Measure
730L
Summary
As they continue their search for the 39 Clues in China, fourteen-year-old Amy is faced with a terrible dilemma when her eleven-year-old brother Dan suddenly disappears--keep on searching for the next Clue or try to find her brother.
10) Hurricane
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The morning after a hurricane, two brothers find an uprooted tree which becomes a magical place, transporting them on adventures limited only by their imaginations.
12) My rotten life
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Series
Lexile Measure
540L
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Tired of continually having his feelings hurt by popular students and bullies, fifth-grader Nathan agrees to try an experimental formula, Hurt-Be-Gone, and becomes a half-dead zombie, a condition which, he soon discovers, has some real advantages.
14) Old Yeller
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Lexile Measure
910L
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A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children?s books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend.
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Lexile Measure
810L
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon
Sci-Fi and Fantasy for Tweens
Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon
Sci-Fi and Fantasy for Tweens
Summary
Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.
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Series
Boxcar children mysteries) volume 89
Lexile Measure
570L
Formats
Summary
The Aldens take part in a hunt at a gem mine and discover that someone is out to sabotage the contest.
20) Little men
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Series
Lexile Measure
1150L
Summary
With two young sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the unusual school at Plumfield, Jo March now Mrs Jo Bhaer couldn't be happier. But the boys have a habit of getting into scrapes, and their mischievous antics call for the warm and affectionate support of the whole March family to help avoid disaster.