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1) Sam: a novel
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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...
Author
Language
English
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Description
"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) I am smart
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
32 p.: col. ill.; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Although he is skinny and bookish and acts differently than other children, a young boy focuses on all the good things that make him special.
Author
Publisher
Windmill Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sammy is the smallest kid on the basketball court. But ever since his father held him up to dunk a ball, Sammy felt like he was meant to fly. When the other kids won't pick Sammy for their team, he uses that as motivation to practice his skills and get stronger. Each day, Sammy tries and tries again until one day, he becomes a neighborhood legend.
5) The closer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
200 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Danny Connelly, the Dulaney Orioles' back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs"--
6) The dot
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.
7) Ish
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
[32] p.: col. ill.; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things.
8) I'm a duck
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jumping into the pond for the first time is very scary for Little duck, but with a little practice, some love from Mom, and help from a friend he gains the confidence to face the challenge.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010, c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
[28] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Excited about being "star of the week" at school, Stanley spends a lot of time choosing and preparing his favorite things to share, but becomes discouraged when his classmates make fun of what he likes.
10) Storm surfer
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
65 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Jill never expected her week at surf camp to be interrupted by a hurricane, but one is heading for the North Carolina coast. Abby and Sara think surfing in a hurricane will be amazing. Then the waves get out of control. Time is running out, and the storm is coming.
11) I feel pretty
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
[English/Spanish version]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed?
12) Slumpbuster
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
183 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old slugger Banjo "The Great Walloper" Bishbash is overcome by a nasty hitting slump as he tries to lead the Rambletown Rounders to the division baseball championship.
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Ramona is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus, who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Through all the ups and downs of childhood, Ramona and Beezus learn that anything's possible when you believe in yourself and rely on each other. Based on the best-selling books by Beverly Cleary.
14) Mel fell
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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...
15) Wordy birdy
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Wordy Birdy loves to talk, but she still needs to learn to listen.
16) Princess Academy
Author
Series
Princess academy volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Young Maya always hears of everyone in her fishing village being scared of "The Beast," the giant wave that crashes into the shoreline every day, and after seeing boys surfing it she is determined to surf it herself, showing everyone the beauty it has to offer.
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First Edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Elinor is used to doing very well in school, but as Poem in Your Pocket Day approaches, bringing an opportunity to meet a real poet, her struggle to write a perfect poem causes Elinor's confidence to falter, despite Mr. Tiffin's guidance and reassurance.
19) Stanley's secret
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Stanley is a shy boy with a secret: he loves to tap dance, but only for his pet mice--so when the principal insists that he try out for the talent show, Stanley has to overcome his shyness and summon the confidence to perform for the school.