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Every night when his parents turn off the light, strange creatures descend from the black space where the ceiling used to be…
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The Imam of Tawi-Tawi
In the eleventh installment of the bestselling Ava Lee series, Ava uncovers an international terrorism conspiracy rooted in a college in Tawi-Tawi.
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Thornhill revels in the irony of the sparrows’ “triumph,” even as she comments on complexities that add dimension to the story and point toward their uncertain future.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books","OtherText_Review_5":"With lively narrative writing and wonderfully detailed, painterly digital illustrations, Thornhill tells a meticulously researched history of the lowly grain-loving house sparrow …","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"Horn Book","OtherText_Review_6":". . . excellent research and storytelling skills . . .","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"CM Magazine","OtherText_Review_7":"The visual appeal of the artwork is captivating. This book is highly recommended . . . 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A Song for China
Celebrating the Yellow River Cantata, this is the riveting history of a young author and militant who used art to create a socially just China.
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The Goddess of Yantai
To protect the woman she loves, Ava Lee must infiltrate the seedy world of the Syndicate — a cabal of senior officials in the Chinese film industry.
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niwîcihâw / Moi, j'aide
Cette histoire simple, en cri et en français, explore la relation entre un jeune enfant et sa grand-mère lors d’une marche qu’ils font ensemble dans le bois pour cueillir des fruits d’églantier.
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Ne le fais pas
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The Three Little Pigs
Marie-Louise Gay brings her charmingly wacky style to the familiar tale of the three little pigs.
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My Story Starts Here
Deborah Ellis, activist and award-winning author of The Breadwinner, interviews young people involved in the criminal justice system.
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
Looking for X
A smart, bold, eleven-year-old girl from a poor neighborhood sets out to find her friend X, a mysterious homeless woman who has gone missing.
