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Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Relates the origins of the Jersey Devil, a monstrous creature that has reportedly haunted the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey since 1735 menacing townspeople, worrying livestock, and causing all manner of ills.
2) Cinderella
Author
Language
English
Description
In her haste to flee the palace before the fairy godmother's magic loses effect, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper.
3) Like Vanessa
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
It is 1983 and Vanessa Martin, a thirteen-year-old African American girl in Newark's public housing, dreams of following in the footsteps of the first black Miss America, Vanessa Williams; but with a dysfunctional family (mother in jail, father withdrawn, drunken grandfather, gay cousin) the odds are against her--until a new teacher at school organizes a beauty pageant and encourages Vanessa to enter.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bethany House
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
79 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Even though Abby, the club president, is out of town, Stacy and the rest of the Cul-de-sac Kids vote to have a yard sale to raise money to buy flags for Flag Day.
5) Drawing God
Author
Publisher
Paraclete Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Follow the story of a young girl named Emma, who is inspired to draw like Picasso after a field trip to the art museum. Emma wants to draw something beyond spectacular and decides to draw God. But what does God look like?" -- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the letters of the alphabet to describe the experiences of attending kindergarten, including G for getting along, L for listening, N for numbers, and P for playground.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2004.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : Color illustrations, pockets and fold out pages ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Purports to be the journal of Emily Sands during her travels in Egypt in 1926 to find the lost tomb of Osiris. Based on real Egyptology, each chapter covers a different place in Egypt.
10) Lon Po Po
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
unp.
Language
English
Description
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother, in this version of Little Red Riding Hood.
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
39 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America.
12) Jedi battles
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
127 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how the Jedi fight in duels and battles, and includes information on lightsaber techniques, deadly weapons, other-worldly allies, and just how the Jedi succeed in battle.
16) Baba Yaga
Author
Publisher
Clavis Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time, in a land far away, lived a girl names Olga. Olga lived with her father in a beautiful house, and they were very happy together. Until Olga's father fell in love again... His new wife was mean and cruel. And her sister Baba Yaga, who lived in a dark forest, was even meaner. Baba Yaga was a witch! It was said that she was fond of children... for dinner! One day Olga's stepmother sent her to visit Baba Yaga. What was she supposed to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
41 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"How did Supergirl become one of the Earth's greatest super heroes? Discover the story behind Kara Danvers' journey from Superman's kid cousin to full-fledged Justice League member, including the source of her out-of-this-world superpowers"--Verso page.
18) Lawn Boy returns
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
101 pages ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Having expanded his summer lawn mowing job into an ever-growing business conglomerate, a twelve-year-old boy gets involved in high finance thanks to his hippie stockbroker, takes on sponsorship of a boxer, and becomes a media sensation.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Join Mia, Stephanie, Emma, Andrea, and Olivia on their exciting adventures around Heartlake City and beyond in LEGO® Friends: The Adventure Guide. Learn about their pets, personalities, dreams, and passions. Discover how the girls like to spend their days: find out what it takes to look after the horses at Heartlake Stables, get fashion tips from Emma, see what goes into organizing a surprise party, and learn about the girls' dream jobs." --Amazon.com....