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Love under trying circumstances
One night out of the blue, Ratchet Clark's ill-natured mother tells her that Ratchet will be leaving their Pensacola apartment momentarily to take the train up north. There she will spend the summer with her aged relatives Penpen and Tilly, inseparable twins who couldn't look more different from each other. Staying at their secluded house, Ratchet is treated to a passel of strange family history and local lore, along...
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Por fin ha llegado la hora de acabar una intensa jornada de trabajo, llena de sinsabores. Una auténtica maratón para completar mi parte del gran engranaje que es la empresa donde laboro, en el cual no se puede malograr sin perjudicar al resto. Estaba recogiendo algunos papeles de mi despacho cuando escuché ese singular sonido que hace el ordenador cuando recibo un nuevo e-mail. A estas horas no suelo revisarlos, ya que prefiero estar fresco para...
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In a small town shrouded in mystery, an evil lizard named Ziggy ruled with an iron claw. Known for her mischievous ways, Ziggy terrified the townsfolk until an unfortunate encounter with a venomous snake led to her untimely demise. Ziggy was laid to rest in the animal cemetery, where her story took an unexpected twist.Enter Rita, a spirited and inquisitive young girl who stumbles upon a talking tombstone while exploring the cemetery. Intrigued, she...
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In the cozy home of Chloe and her family, Bella the guinea pig was a beloved member of the household. However, one fateful day, tragedy strikes when Bella is bitten by a neighbor's mischievous cat, leading to a heartbreaking loss. Determined to bring her beloved pet back to life, Chloe seeks the assistance of Luna, her fairy godmother, whose magical powers hold the key to their extraordinary journey.But fate takes an unexpected turn when Luna, the...
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In a small town, nestled in a farm, lived a small armadillo named Ruby. Like all armadillos, Ruby loved to scurry around and explore. One day, tragedy strikes when Ruby is hit by a car and dies. Grief-stricken, the townsfolk bury Ruby in the animal cemetery, never imagining that something magical was about to happen.Enter Milo, a curious and adventurous sorcerer's apprentice, who stumbles upon a magic feather in the cemetery. When he accidentally...
6) Goats
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What are those animals with beards and horns walking around on the farm? They are goats! In this title, new readers will be introduced to goats and their life on the farm. Simple text and bright images will guide readers through what goats look like, what they eat, and what they do on the farm. Special features support the text in a fun, engaging way to help readers retain what they have learned!
7) Chickens
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Chickens are helpful farm animals. They lay eggs for us to eat! Beginner readers will learn this and more in this introduction to chickens. Each spread has light text and vibrant photos to help readers discover the unique physical traits, behaviors, and diet of these farm animals. The book concludes with a full-page feature summarizing what readers have learned, leaving readers eager to learn more!
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Nestled on a sprawling farm teeming with frolicking sheep, majestic llamas, and a bustling array of woolly creatures, Benny and Gina find themselves part of a harmonious family. Farmer Tom, the caring owner, tends to the animals and their precious wool, which he skillfully shears and sells.One day, unexpected circumstances arise, compelling Farmer Tom and his loyal guard dog to embark on a trip to a distant city, leaving the farm vulnerable and unprotected....
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In this illustrated picture book set in 1952, a young Métis girl anticipates the arrival of electricity in her small town. The river glowed with lights for the first time.
On a cold winter morning in 1952, Patsy Lamondin wakes to the day electricity will finally be connected to her small town along the Magnetawan River.
Patsy and her siblings buzz with excitement, eagerly awaiting the ceremony being held at the center of town. The Lamondins have...
10) Flour Sack Girl
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Nina Bricko introduces readers to a determined young girl from the 1930s who has a Make-Do-Can-Do attitude. Veleta Mae gets to go to her first day of school, but her dress is thinner than paper, with pockets holier than Swiss cheese. She searches her family's farm for inspiration on what to wear. With a little help from Momma and her pet chicken, Dorothy, Veleta finds the perfect dress in an unexpected way-–a flour sack. For a long time, we were...
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In this beautiful picture book based on a true story, flooding forces a child and their family to flee their farm without their beloved horse, Dancer. But the child won't give up on Dancer and finds helpers in the community who get Dancer airlifted to safety. She can't leave her beloved horse behind.
In this beautiful picture book based on real events, a young girl works to rescue her horse after a devastating flood.
Dancer is a gentle and loving...
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A rare adventure with the last Stone Age hunting and gathering tribe in Africa.
In 1997 James Stephenson arranged to have almost a full year free, a year he wanted to spend among the Hadzabe in Tanzania. He had visited these people several times previously and with every trip his fascination with them deepened, for the Hadzabe are the last hunters and gatherers still living a traditional life in East Africa.
At the age of 27, Stephenson intended...
13) F Is for Farm
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A is for agriculture
B is for barn
C is for cow . . .
Yeehaw! With I for irrigation, O for orchard, and T for tractor, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized trip to the country and discover the plants, animals, and places you'll see down on the farm!
Ashley Marie Mireles was born and raised in the heart of California's Central Valley, where her time visiting the library blossomed into a career in publishing. She...
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When Young Fu arrives with his mother in bustling 1920s Chungking, all he has seen of the world is the rural farming village where he has grown up. He knows nothing of city life. But the city, with its wonders and dangers, fascinates the 13-year-old boy, and he sets out to make the best of what it has to offer him.
First published in 1932, Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze was one of the earliest Newbery Medal winners. Although China has changed...
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