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When Madge Bettany decides to start a school in the Austrian Alps, little does she realize how such a small idea will so completely change her life. Now, in this classic series of books, first PUBLISHER in the 1920s, join the Chalet School's first pupil, Joey Bettany, as she forges strong bonds of friendship with girls from Europe and America. Independent, intelligent, resourceful, and bold--the girls of Chalet School make each new term and adventure....
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Even in the stillness of slumber, stories whirl around Munachi's head like great gusts of wind carrying message-filled notes addressed just to her, hoping that one day, a gust so strong will blast by and blow her into adventure. Try as she may, she simply cannot shush the swirling stories trapped inside her head.
How about you?
Have you ever been asked how you feel and not known the answer? Or felt lost in a familiar place?
This is Munachi. She's...
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Oatmeal cookies are so sweet, sabotage could be a delicious treat, but revenge makes the recipe complete. With nicknames like Muffin, Pudgy Face, or even Home Ec Pet, Ellie Gordoski didn't think life could get much worse. That is until she was oinked at in front of her secret crush. That's right, 'oink-oink', like a pig and in front of the boy of her dreams. The girl behind the 'oink' is Ashley Johnson, a bully to the max. But Ellie has decided to...
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When another school opens on the other side of the lake, it seems there will be a rival for the Chalet School. But will the girls of St Scholastica's be friends or foes? There are misunderstandings and practical jokes between the girls and soon the two schools are at daggers drawn.
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Lerner Pubns
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! "[A] rallying cry for girls to reject limitations others might place on them and their dreams."—starred,The Horn Book Magazine"Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep,cool / and was part of the waves. / I swam on by the people / onshore /hollering, / 'A girl like you needs to / stay out of the water / and...
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Magnolia has her own ideas about style, music, and-especially-about figure skating. Too bad her twin sister and her mother are stuck in a more conservative mode. Will Maggie find a way to justify the changes she wants to enact, or will she keep on spinning away?
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"Ladies' Lore: Tales of Strength" is a captivating anthology that weaves together the extraordinary stories of women who have navigated the turbulent seas of life with unwavering courage, resilience, and determination. Through a collection of inspiring narratives, this book brings to light the remarkable journeys of women from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, all united by their ability to transform adversity into triumph.The book offers a diverse...
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From author Tracy C. Gold and illustrator Vivian Mineker, Call Your Mother is a heartwarming tribute to the timeless bond between mothers and children, from infancy to parenthood.
When you're hungry, when you're sad,
When you don't know why you're mad,
Goo ga! Ma ma! Call your mother.
From life's highs to life's lows, there's one person who is always the first one we call: our mother. She's the one we want to comfort us, to wipe our...
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A reimagined edition of A Rose, a Bridge, and a Wild Black Horse-the classic picture book by a legendary author and a beloved illustrator, about a girl and her mother, with themes of growing up, dreams, and letting go.
A girl declares all the things she'll do for her mother when she is all grown up-from climbing mountains and swimming across oceans, to picking the pinkest rose, to building the biggest bridge and a castle for her mother to live...
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Meggy arrives in London expecting to be welcomed by her father, who sent for her, but he doesn't want her to assist in his laboratory when he sees that not only is she female, she needs two sticks to walk. Sent on trivial errands, she learns to navigate the city, which is earthy and colorful as well as dirty, noisy, and filled with rogues and thieves. Meanwhile she is befriended by the alchemist's former assistant, and when it appears that her father...
12) Cowgirl Grit
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather's ranch for the summer, and she's feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowboys and cowgirls. But as rider and horse practice pole bending, will Sydney find the courage to face her fears and compete in the upcoming rodeo? Each book in Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories features easy-to-read...
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Serbian Latin English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Serbian Latin as their second language.'I am Thankful' shows how easy it is to be grateful for everything in life, even the little things. From waking up in the morning, to enjoying the warm sun, to going back to sleep and hugging your favorite teddy bear. There is always something to be thankful for."Zahvalna sam" pokazuje koliko je lako biti zahvalan na svemu u...
14) Dance Team Drama
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Lily Richter and her family are moving, which means she's leaving behind her BFF and the dance team - the two most important things in her life. Stuck in an unfamiliar school, she's feeling lost and alone. Worse still, she isn't connecting with her new teammates, and the captain seems to have it out for her. Now Lily's moves are suffering as she falters in practice and in competition. Will she be able to get back in sync and dance to win? A glossary,...
15) Power Play
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Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Despite her impressive hockey skills, Kyla Woodson’s first year of high school isn’t going as planned. The varsity team didn’t recruit any freshmen, so she’s stuck on JV unless she can impress the coach enough to be added to the roster mid-season. But with an old rival also vying for a spot on varsity, plus dealing with her parents’ recent divorce and her mom’s irritating new boyfriend, Kyla has more to worry about than just her game...
16) Back Row Dynamo
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Ellie is amazing in the back row. Whether serving, digging, or passing, she's a real asset to her volleyball team. But when she rotates to the front row… disaster. Can she find a way to be a more well-rounded player and not just a back row dynamo?
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Women have always played a part in war, but until recently in the U.S., they were not allowed to fight on the front lines. This book will look into the controversy surrounding women in combat while detailing stories of women from today and yesterday finding themselves on the front lines and the courage, initiative, and uphill battles they face as both soldiers and women hoping to make a difference.
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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When Ana Flores spies a college team practicing, she's immediately drawn to the power and grace of softball. She knows she'll need practice and experience if she's going to play with her school team. Unfortunately, she's paired with Mali, the most demanding player on the team. Will Ana find the confidence to compete?
19) Soccer Step-Up
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Hotshot forward Melina Stern is ready to start her last season of middle school soccer. But there's a problem. There won't be a middle school team this year! The program has been cut due to budget constraints, and the girls are forced to try out for the high school JV team. At first Melina is secretly excited for the tougher gameplay, but when the older girls begin teasing her relentlessly, she struggles to hold her own on the field. Now Melina is...
20) Aerials and Envy
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Gymnastics team captain Tamaya Jackson sometimes feels like her hard work goes unnoticed. She finally snags her chance to shine when a local news station does a special report on the team. But nothing comes without a price. Can Tamaya handle the extra pressure and jealousy among teammates the way a captain should?
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