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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
The Force of Law
This book in the Groundwork Guides series is a penetrating analysis of law and policing around the world.
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ages 9
and up
/ grades 4
and up
The Girl from Chimel
Nobel Peace Prize winner and noted Maya activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum brings the world of her childhood vividly to life in this illustrated memoir.
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The Guy, the Girl, the Artist and His Ex
The Guy is planning a house party. The Girl is adjusting to life in a new country. The Artist and his Ex are trying to make ends meet for their baby.
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ages 8
to 11
/ grades 3
to 6
The Hollow under the Tree
An escaped lion is hiding in the middle of the city, and it is up to Sadie and Theo to save him!
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The Honey Jar
In this companion volume to The Girl From Chimel, Rigoberta Menchu returns to the world of her childhood and the ancient stories of her grandparents.
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The Huron Carol
Renowned children's book illustrator Ian Wallace brings his masterful ability to “The Huron Carol,” a beautiful and unusual song with a rich history.
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
The Jessica Scott Kerrin Bundle
Jessica Scott Kerrin's novels about friendship, dogs and solving mysteries, together in a bundle!
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ages 10
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The King's Daughter
An eighteen-year-old orphan is summoned to sail from France to the wilds of North America to become a king's daughter and marry a French settler.
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The Maestro
Young Burl Crow doesn't get many breaks but his meeting with Nathaniel Orlando Gow, the Maestro, changes Burl's life forever.
