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The Sultan of Sarawak
Ava Lee clashes with the most powerful family in Malaysian Borneo in this exhilarating new thriller from bestselling author Ian Hamilton.
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Caramba
Caramba is a sweet, shy cat who bravely accepts that he is different, and then discovers his own special talent.
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to 12
Future History 2050
Can a series of notebooks smuggled from the year 2050 change the past to save the future?
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The General of Tiananmen Square
Ava Lee squares off against the Chinese government over a controversial film in the latest thriller from bestselling author Ian Hamilton.
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Saha
The much-anticipated follow-up to the multi-million-copy selling South Korean sensation Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
The Funeral
A child's first experience of death involves love, laughter and some big questions about life.
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ages 2
to 5
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to K
Stella, Fairy of the Forest
In this book in the beloved Stella and Sam series, the two explore the wonders of the springtime forest.
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ages 4
to 8
/ grades P
to 3
Salmon Creek
This lyrical non-fiction picture book tells the story of Sumi, the Pacific salmon, from her birth to her final hours when she spawns and then dies.
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Oy, Feh, So?
In this hilarious story, three children turn their family's weekly Sunday visit from Aunt Essy, Aunt Chanah and Uncle Sam on its head!
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Caramba and Henry
Caramba, the only cat in the world who can’t fly, is back in this funny, sweet story about love and acceptance between siblings.
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ages 4
to 8
/ grades P
to 3
Chin Chiang et la danse du dragon
Chin Chiang has dreamed of dancing the dragon's dance but now the day has arrived, and he is so scared that he wants to melt into his shoes.
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