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"A story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars. Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else's shoes? Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp are two very different women. Nisha, 45, lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband inexplicably cuts her off entirely. She doesn't even...
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English
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"A story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars. Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else's shoes? Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp are two very different women. Nisha, 45, lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband inexplicably cuts her off entirely. She doesn't even...
3) Sam: a novel
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Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
316 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"There is a girl, and her name is Sam. She adores her father, though he isn't around much. Her mother, Courtney, struggles to make ends meet, and never fails to remind her daughter that her life should be different. Sam doesn't fit in at school, where the other girls have the right shade of blue jeans and don't question the rules. Sam doesn't care about jeans or rules. She just loves to climb--trees, fences, walls, the side of a building. When she's...
4) Sam: a novel
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Language
English
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"There is a girl, and her name is Sam. She adores her father, though he isn't around much. Her mother, Courtney, struggles to make ends meet, and never fails to remind her daughter that her life should be different. Sam doesn't fit in at school, where the other girls have the right shade of blue jeans and don't question the rules. Sam doesn't care about jeans or rules. She just loves to climb--trees, fences, walls, the side of a building. When she's...
5) I am smart
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
32 p.: col. ill.; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Although he is skinny and bookish and acts differently than other children, a young boy focuses on all the good things that make him special.
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
206 p.
Language
English
Description
The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose, celebrating fat acceptance Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat. The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. The (Other) F Word combines personal essays, prose, poetry, fashion tips, and art to create a relatable and attractive guide about body image and body positivity. This YA crossover anthology is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture...
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Publisher
Windmill Books
Language
English
Formats
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Sammy is the smallest kid on the basketball court. But ever since his father held him up to dunk a ball, Sammy felt like he was meant to fly. When the other kids won't pick Sammy for their team, he uses that as motivation to practice his skills and get stronger. Each day, Sammy tries and tries again until one day, he becomes a neighborhood legend.
8) Storm surfer
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Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
65 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Avon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
369 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Once golf's fastest rising star, Wells Whitaker's career craters before his eyes, despite the ongoing support of a beautiful redhead who always cheers him on from the sidelines, who he eventually invites to be his new caddy"--
10) Wordy birdy
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Wordy Birdy loves to talk, but she still needs to learn to listen.
11) Slumpbuster
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
183 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old slugger Banjo "The Great Walloper" Bishbash is overcome by a nasty hitting slump as he tries to lead the Rambletown Rounders to the division baseball championship.
Author
Publisher
Flamingo Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
George tries to be the best helper he can be, but when his parents paint the garage and their hungry dog finds her way in, the mess is George's fault and he learns he must listen to directions to succeed as a helper.
13) Fuchsia Fierce
Author
Publisher
Capstone Young Readers, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
[32] pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Fuchsia Fierce was a quiet, shy, and timid girl--until she spent a summer at Camp Confidence, and learned just how much she could accomplish when she tried.
15) I'm a duck
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Jumping into the pond for the first time is very scary for Little duck, but with a little practice, some love from Mom, and help from a friend he gains the confidence to face the challenge.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Lily is a great team player, but she finds it hard to speak up and make herself heard. When a fun activity at camp lands her unexpectedly on a mountaineering adventure with Bear Grylls, there are challenges for Lily on every cliff"--
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Peep is afraid of jumping off the curb, but with a little encouragement from his mother and sisters, he finally gives it a try.
18) The closer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
200 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Danny Connelly, the Dulaney Orioles' back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs"--
Author
Publisher
Kidwick Books
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) ; col. ill. ; 24 x 31 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
Although the other lightning bugs tease him, Leo is determined to make his own light, and with motherly support and a little luck, he eventually learns to light up the night, which leads to a newfound confidence and a good night's sleep.