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Fans of Philip Pullman's books will love the beloved author's first original graphic novel. According to Horn Book Magazine, The Adventures of John Blake is "a smorgasbord thriller containing a little bit of everything - including espionage, time travel, bloodthirsty pirates, high-tech gadgets, and substantial explosions."
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I breathe slowly in,
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Here is an essential companion to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels! Newt Scamander's classic compendium of magical creatures has delighted generations of wizarding readers. With this beautiful, large-scale full-color edition, Muggles too will have the chance to discover where the Runespoor lives, what the Puffskein eats, and why shiny objects should always be kept away from the Niffler.
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"Whimsical worldbuilding, humorous dialogue, and colorful supporting characters complement an adventurous, magic-filled plot that champions bravery, self-confidence, and hope." - Publishers Weekly
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From the secret order of Round Table Knights comes a fascinating tell-all guide to the mythical occupation of knighthood - its history, mysterious quests, and puzzles that live on to this day. Knightology explores the art of mastering sword and lance, the essential (and prohibitively expensive) war-horse, the ins and outs of a castle that a knight might defend, and the skills needed to prevail in a jousting tournament, with all its pageantry. Includes interactive flaps and other novelties that kids will love.
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The author of The Gingerbread Pirates and the illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events have paired up to create this warm and fuzzy tale about mice at the Mariinsky, Saint Petersburg's famous theater. The world's tiniest dancers include Esmeralda, who has finally been accepted into the ranks of the Russian Mouse Ballet Company. A new ballet called "The Nutcracker" is set to debut at Christmastime, and Esmeralda has won the role of Clara. But when she learns that the ballet features mice as villains, Esmeralda fears that the city's ballet-loving mice won't come to see it.
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From the author of more than 30 nonfiction picture books, including Barack and Sonia Sotomayor, and the illustrator of The Music in George's Head, here is the true story of how one of America's most "notorious" women bravely persevered to become the remarkable symbol of justice she is today. The book is structured as a court case in which the reader is presented with evidence of the injustice that Ruth Bader Ginsburg faced, including discrimination against Jews, females, and working mothers. And yet, Ginsburg went on to become Columbia Law School's first tenured female professor, a judge for the US Court of Appeals, and finally, a Supreme Court Justice.
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An outstanding debut novel, described by Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson (Brown Girl Dreaming)
as a "fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people."
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In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days - and this one world we all share - unites them. Author Matt Lamonthe provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own, as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.
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This satisfying sequel to Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's Newbery Honor-winning The War that Saved My Life finds Ada successfully undergoing surgery to repair her clubfoot, trying to settle into her new status as official ward of Susan (who had taken in Ada and little brother Jamie as war evacuees) after the death of Ada's abusive mother, and, like the rest of Britain, facing increased emotional and physical strain as World War II continues to wreak havoc at home and abroad.
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