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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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"Kenan loves drawing and playing soccer with his friends. He wants to be a famous athlete, hates it when his classmates trash his buck teeth by calling him 'Bugs Bunny,' and fights with his big brother, who's too busy and cool for him lately. Sometimes his parents drive him crazy, but he feels loved and protected--until the war ruins everything. Soon, Kenan's family is trapped in their home with little food or water, surrounded by enemies. Ten long...
42) Finding Freedom
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Addy Walker's family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864. But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens--her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy's new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?
43) We Are Not Free
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
For fourteen-year-old budding artist Minoru Ito, her two brothers, her friends, and the other members of the Japanese-American community in southern California, the three months since Pearl Harbor was attacked have become a waking nightmare: attacked, spat on, and abused with no way to retaliate--and now things are about to get worse, their lives forever changed by the mass incarcerations in the relocation camps.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"La carinosa historia del ritual semanal de un padre y su hijo, una demostracion de atencion comunitaria y un homenaje a la fluidez, complejidad y vitalidad de la vida en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y Mexico."--Publisher's description.
"A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care"--
48) The Right Fight
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Series
World War II volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
When the draft board calls on the eve of World War II, Roman leaves behind a career in minor-league baseball to join the army, and finds himself driving a tank in the North African campaign.
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Vietnam volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Four best friends serving in the Vietnam War make a pledge to one another that they will do all they can to return home safely together.
50) Darryl's Dream
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English
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Meet Darryl, a quiet third grader with big hopes and dreams. He loves writing and wants to share his talents, but he's shy--and the kids who make fun of his glasses only make things worse. Will the school talent show be his chance to shine? Darryl's Dream, by iconic performer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, is a story about finding confidence, facing bullies, and celebrating yourself. This full-color picture book is certain to entertain children and parents...
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As Avatar Aangand his friends confront an ancient spirit determined to destroy a town on land sacred to the Air Nomads, Toph and Aang find themselves on opposing sides in a battle of gigantic proportions. If Toph and Aang don't put aside their differences, there's more at stake than just their friendship!"--Cover.
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English
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A young Judy Hopps and a young Nick Wilde put their skills to the test and pave the way for their futures in two stories created especially for younger readers! Nothing gets past Judy Hopps, future police officer and school detective extraordinaire, as she searches for clues in the unsolved mystery of her teacher's missing necklace. Is it lost or has it been stolen? Judy must use her crime-solving skills to crack the case. Meanwhile, a new Foxtastic...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Yasmin está emocionada porque asistirá a una boda. Pero cuando empiezan a cantar, se siente muy tímida y no se anima a participar. Encuentra un lugar tranquilo para esconderse. Entonces, ¿cómo llega a ser el centro de atención?"--Back cover.
Yasmin is excited to attend a wedding party, but when the singing starts Yasmin is too shy to join in.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
Español
Description
Cuando Ruthie Mizrahi se muda con su familia desde su tierra natal, Cuba, a las animadas calles de Nueva York, tiene mucho que asimilar: nuevos paisajes, nuevos sonidos y un nuevo idioma.
Ruthie Mizrahi and her family recently emigrated from Castro's Cuba to New York City. Just when she's finally beginning to gain confidence in her mastery of English and enjoying her reign as her neighborhood's hopscotch queen, a horrific car accident leaves her...
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The S.Q.U.I.D sqaud volume 2
Language
English
Description
"Max, 'Inky', and Luke are the youngest members of a secret underwater society dedicated to protecting the books and artifacts of their home from evil invaders. They call themselves the S.Q.U.I.D. Squad, and they never turn down a dangerous adventure. So when an army of rogue zombies finds their hidden aquatic outpost, it is up to the S.Q.U.I.D. Squad to create the powerful conduit that will save their community. In their desperate search for the...
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