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1) Owl moon
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Language
English
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On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
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English
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Hannah resents stories of her Jewish heritage and of the past until, when opening the door during a Passover Seder, she finds herself in Poland during World War II where she experiences the horrors of a concentration camp, and learns why she-- and we--need to remember the past.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's letters and life, this book imagines the author as a child with dreams of becoming a writer. As he and his father visit one of the many lighthouses along the Scottish coast that were built by their family, young Louis begins composing a story in his head--one with storms, shipwrecks, and pirates--that will one day be published as Treasure Island."--
8) Encounter
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Series
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English
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A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492.
10) Arch of bone
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Fourteen-year-old Josiah dreams of joining the crew of whaling ship, like his father and grandfather. A sailor brings news that his father has died, and that his crew was doomed by the mad Captain Ahab and the white whale, Moby Dick. Josiah and his loyal dog, Zeke, set sail to find out the truth of his father's death.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A rakish fairy meets the real Juliet behind Shakespeare's famous tragedy. A jewelry artist travels to the past to meet a successful silver-smith. The addled crew of a ship at sea discovers a mysterious merman. More than one ignored princess finds her match in the most unlikely men. From ecstasy to tragedy, with love blossoming shyly, love at first sight, and even love borne of practical necessity--beloved fantasist Jane Yolen's newest collection...
12) Elsie's bird
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Young Elsie must find a way to adapt to her new home on the Nebraska prairie after she and her father leave their comfortable city life in Boston.
Author
Series
Emerald circus volume 2
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents a collection of fractured fairy tales and legends, including Rumpelstiltskin as a falsely-accused moneylender, a philosophical bridge who longs for its troll, and a villainous wolf retiring to a nursing home.
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"There's a new horse at the farm, and he's unlike any of the others. That's because he's a zebra! Zebra knows a lot of jokes...and he knows there's a big, bright world beyond the farm. He might just lead Interrupting Cow to her next big adventure!" -- Page 2 of cover.
16) Stone angel
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
While trying to escape with her family from the Nazis, a young Jewish French girl feels protected by angels.
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
In this beautiful tale, Yolen and Ibatoulline introduce a fickle scarecrow, who decides to leave his station and dance away the fall night. He soon encounters a young boy who is saying his prayers, and offers up a special prayer for the corn to be successfully harvested the next morning. Full color.
A scarecrow happily dances away from his post one windy night, until a child's prayer teaches him how important he is to the farm.
19) My Uncle Emily
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
In 1881 Amherst, Massachusetts, six-year-old Gilbert finds it both challenging and wonderful to spend time with his aunt, the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson, who lives next door.
20) Heart's blood
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Series
Pub. Date
[2004], c1984
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English
Description
When a plea arrives from his beloved Akki, Jakkin becomes a spy and risks his dragon Heart's Blood, her five hatchlings, and his freedom to go to the rescue.
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