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In the 2022 Backhouse Lecture, Yarrow Goodley looks at the critical issue of climate justice-at how our responses to the climate emergency have the potential for great suffering, as well as great redemption. In a world where the rich pollute, and the poor suffer, we do not just need to address our rapidly-warming planet, but also the injustices which drive this environmental catastrophe.
2) Elvene
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Elvene, a solo Space Corps agent, is on a reconnaissance mission when she is ambushed by space marauders: militaristic robotic drones, designed to hunt and kill.
She escapes by taking refuge on an uncharted planet, where she discovers the Kiri, an unknown tribe living a subsistence life on an ocean archipelago. They have no knowledge of her world nor her of theirs; but they readily adopt her and give her the title of Ocean Woman.
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Raymond witnessed a harrowing sight that no child should ever see: an environmental catastrophe that wreaked havoc on his town, its people, and the local wildlife. This disaster left deep scars and drew the attention of powerful, sinister forces intent on burying the truth. To escape their clutches, Raymond was forced to flee, ultimately finding refuge on a secluded island in the middle of a lake in his town. There, he spent five long years in hiding,...
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Embark on an adventure that descends into a colossal natural pit, so vast it cradles a towering castle within its depths. Here, a young man, far from his own lands, encounters an elderly genius whose granddaughter has fallen prey to a villain's scheme. The malevolent captor exploits her, using her enchanting harp music to mesmerize gold miners, compelling them to relinquish their precious finds from the caverns above. The grandfather, armed with an...
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Adventure Beckons as the team work hard to get themselves and their ship ready to set sail while the good weather holds.
They have a mission in mind, but no real idea what it will entail, and only half a team with any experience at sea, so they need to be clever about how they prepare. They use all their skill and ingenuity but, as usual, there are other surprises in store for them, both before they set sail and after!
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After their long adventure in the Nether, our ragtag group of heroes have one final trial to overcome. Their friendships will be tested, as family seeks to tear them apart, and a looming threat lurks in the Overworld. Figuring out who was behind the plague is one thing, but stopping them? That's another.
The clock is counting down as the witch, Esmerelda, grows stronger, and our favorite adventurers are struggling to band together to form a plan....
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"A state of chaos, I know how that feels. The experiments doubled and went on longer than anyone would have thought. In a state formed strictly by classes, I got the brunt of the injustices. The only thing that keeps us going is the fear of the torture that'll be inflicted upon us if we stop.
Several years in the future a state has been blocked off for an "experiment" that has gone on way longer than expected. A group of strangers brought together...
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A family is forever.
Ever since he was abandoned as a puppy, Waggit's home has been the big, sprawling park in the heart of the city. There he has had snug shelter, food, and a family of other dogs to call his own.
But now everything has changed. It is getting harder and harder to avoid the humans that invade the park every day. Food is scarce and enemies are everywhere. Where can the team go? Waggit has an answer, but getting there is the problem....
10) Waggit's Tale
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He is nameless. He is homeless. He is lost.
Until he is found . . . by a team of mutts who shelter him and teach him how to survive the wilds of the city park.
And so he becomes Waggit, the best hunter and tracker in the pack.
But life in the park is dangerous and uncertain. In winter, food and warmth are scarce. Another team of wild dogs is a constant menace. And there is always the fear of capture by park rangers. Waggit can't help feeling that...
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"She glanced over her shoulder. Had the scarecrow moved? It stood there, smile stitched on its face, but now it felt like a smirk."
Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel! Twins seek medical help in a remote village after their father is in a canoeing accident...only to discover the scarecrow that stands watch in town may have a stronger hold over the residents than expected. Perfect for fans of R.L. Stine, Dan Poblocki, and...
12) Red Wolf
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Powerful and compelling, this high-stakes, feminist reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber and Meagan Spooner.
For as long as sixteen-year-old Adele can remember, the village of Oakvale has been surrounded by the dark wood-a forest filled with terrible monsters. A forest that light itself cannot penetrate.
Unlike her fellow villagers, Adele cannot avoid the dark wood.
Adele is one of a long line of guardians:...
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2023
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 5
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'A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure.' 'Booklist (starred review)'A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure.' 'New York Times Book ReviewIn the stand-alone companion to the New York Times'bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming, and...
14) The Scourge
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2022
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IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 12
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An electrifying fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen! What happens when a plague isn't all that kills...
As a lethal plague sweeps through the land, Ani Mells is shocked when she is unexpectedly captured by the governor's wardens and forced to submit to a test for the deadly Scourge. She is even more surprised when the test results come back positive, and she is sent to Attic Island, a former prison turned...
15) 99 Lies
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Fans of This Is How It Ends and One of Us Is Lying won't be able to put down this pulse-pounding conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Rachel Vincent's 100 Hours duology.
Getting kidnapped over spring break was definitely memorable. But now that the surviving hostages are home, they want life to feel normal again: high school, dating, million-dollar galas.
But there's no escaping the spotlight-or the truth about the ways they betrayed...
17) The God Sword
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The dwarves guard a secret. The Hawks must prove they are worthy. Book 2 in The Hawks Trilogy, The God Sword is a page-turning, sword-fighting adventure for middle grade and up. The Kingdom of Abbarkon is safe. There is a new king and Martokallu is dead. Or is he? If he returns, the Hawks will need the God Sword. In search of the fabled weapon, Flint and Fleta join the Hawks on a trek through the Dwarven Kingdom of Tsaralvia. Along the way, they discover...
18) The Raven Queen
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With her family in imminent danger, a straight-jacket looming over her shoulder, and Grace rapidly losing her humanity in the Forests, Anne thinks circumstances can't get much worse. Then she meets her loony-bin roomy, Vanessa Darling, and realizes they can get worse-much worse. While Vanessa's reputation as, "the crazy girl," seems like Anne's latest and greatest setback, she soon learns that Vanessa may be the only sane person at Transformations...
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Discover a world of thrilling adventure, sibling bonds, and a mysterious stone that holds the key to unimaginable power in "The Lazarus Stone." Join Caeb and Usla as they embark on a heart-pounding quest that will challenge everything they thought they knew about themselves. Caeb and Usla, two siblings with an unbreakable bond, stumble upon an ancient artefact known as the Lazarus Stone. Little do they know that this seemingly ordinary stone holds...
20) Itchikan
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She Runs... Towards The FireShe has to steal her own gold blood from the confines of The Emblem's labs.She is ruthlessly hunted by many assailants sent by Queen Jakura that have one agenda: To Kill Her.She is Aurora Harris of Navajo City, and she is seventeen years of age.Navajo City is led by the wicked and merciless Queen Jakura. Aurora has never liked the aspect of Jakura in leadership, but she rarely thinks twice about it – that is, until the...
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