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1) Legendborn
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 24
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"To discover the truth behind her mother's mysterious death, a teen girl infiltrates a magical secret society claiming to be the descendants of King Arthur and his knights"--
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In this retelling of the Korean legend The tale of Shim Cheong, sixteen-year-old Mina is swept away to the Spirit Realm, where, assisted by a motley crew of demons, gods, and lesser spirits, she sets out to awaken the sleeping Sea God and save her homeland and family from deadly storms.
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"Maud Newton's ancestors have vexed and fascinated her since she was a girl. Her mother's father, who came of age during the Great Depression in Texas, was supposedly married thirteen times, and survived being shot in the stomach by one of his wives. His father purportedly killed a man in the street with a hay hook, and later died in a mental institution. On her father's side, a Massachusetts ancestor was accused of being a witch, who cast sickness...
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Volume 1 is a compilation of formal unions among Mormon pioneers and early Utah residents taken from the biographical four volume set "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude". Marriages are listed by male/female surname and date., 1787-1935. Volume 2 ia a compilation of marriages among Mormon pioneers and early Utah residents taken from the four volume set "Conquerors of the West: Stalwart Mormon Pioneers." Marriages are listed by male/female surname...
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Stars trace their family roots through history. To know who you are, you have to know where you came from. In this fascinating reality series, seven celebrities share their life-altering discoveries. Working with genealogists, historians, and researchers, they travel the world to uncover the secrets and surprises in their family trees. Intriguing, moving, and ultimately uplifting, this series proves that genealogy is more than a pastime.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 13
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In 1842, thirteen-year-old orphan Maria Merryweather arrives at her ancestral home in an enchanted village in England's West Country, where she discovers it is her destiny to right the wrongs of her ancestors and end an ancient feud.
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Kim Cattrall, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Tim McGraw team up with expert historians and genealogists to learn surprising, possibly life-changing truths about their ancestors and themselves. Also included are episodes featuring Steve Buscemi, Lionel Richie, Rosie O'Donnell, and Ashley Judd.
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Master quilter Sylvia Compson discovers a stash of letters in the attic of Elm Creek Manor and traces a tale back to 1859. An escaped slave, Joanna, spent a brief period at Elm Creek Farm until she was captured and returned to bondage, leaving her son in the care of the Bergstrom family. If Sylvia is to determine the fate of Joanna and her son, she must rely on one important clue-- the meticulous heirloom quilt Joanna stitched and left behind.
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" Nancy Atherton's seventeenth cozy mystery featuring the beloved Aunt Dimity-the original paranormal detective When Amelia Thistle moves to Finch, her new neighbors welcome her with open arms-and inquiring minds. Among them is Lori Shepherd, who isn't fooled by Amelia's unassuming persona. Amelia is, in fact, a world-famous artist with a rabid and eager-to-stalk fan base. In order to keep peace in Finch, Lori must help Amelia conceal her identity....
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Morton Farrier forensic genealogist volume No. 02
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From acclaimed author, Nathan Dylan Goodwin comes this exciting new genealogical crime mystery, featuring the redoubtable forensic genealogist, Morton Farrier. When Morton is called upon by Ray Mercer to investigate the 1911 disappearance of his great aunt, a housemaid working in a large Edwardian country house, he has no idea of the perilous journey into the past that he is about to make. Morton must use his not inconsiderable genealogical skills...
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[This video] "brings to light a forgotten part of America's past -- the cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans...this presentation explores what brought the two groups together, what drove them apart, and the challenges that face them today. From the Atlantic Seaboard to the Western Plains, family memories and historical highlights reveal the indelible mark of this unique ancestry, and its continuing influence throughout the generations."...
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Against worldwide competition, True Miracles with Genealogy, Volume Two, won a 2012 Global eBook Award.
In the same way that elegant, old leaves float back to earth and enrich the soil, so ancestors can reach out and strengthen families. Volume Two of "True Miracles with Genealogy" is crammed with over 56 fascinating and inspiring stories from people who love researching their ancestors. Reading a story a day will guarantee a soaring mood, and
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A Sixty-eight rooms adventure volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 6
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A magical coin coin leads sixth-graders Ruthie and Jack to 1753 Massachusetts and to Jack's pirate ancestor when they return to the Art Institute of Chicago's miniature Thorne Rooms on a mission to restore an African American family's reputation.
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