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Mystery at the Biltmore #2 : The Classified Catnapping by Nelson, Colleen.;
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Sadia / by Nelson, Colleen.;
Fifeen-year-old Sadia is passionate about one thing: basketball. When her teacher announces tryouts for an elite basketball team, she jumps at the opportunity. Her talent speaks for itself. Her head scarf, on the other hand, is a problemLSC
Subjects: Muslim teenagers; Teenage girls; Women basketball players; High schools; Families; Friendship;
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Harvey takes the lead / by Nelson, Colleen.; Anderson, Tara.;
Strict new rules at Brayside Retirement Villa make it difficult for West Highland terrier Harvey to visit. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie has to cope with being the understudy for the school play. And her friend Austin faces shame over money problems. Also, Austin checks on Mr. Kowalski, a resident at Brayside whose wife is in the hospital, and learns about his life during World War II.LSC
Subjects: West Highland white terrier; Dogs; Older people; Human-animal relationships; Retirement communities; Schools;
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Harvey comes home / by Nelson, Colleen.; Anderson, Tara.;
A young boy finds a stray dog and notices that it revives decades-old memories for a bitter resident at the retirement home he volunteers for. This forms a bond between the boy and the resident as he recalls stories about growing up in Saskatchewan during the Great Depression. Thanks to having a new friend and his new canine companion, the man is able to pass away peacefully.LSC
Subjects: Pastoral fiction.; Dogs; Human-animal relationships; Retirement communities; Depressions;
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Harvey holds his own / by Nelson, Colleen.; Anderson, Tara.;
"A plucky West Highland Terrier named Harvey is determined to protect his yard from an intruding animal. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie struggles to fit in at school, his friend Austin works to prevent his grandfather from losing his job at a retirement home, and new retirement home resident Josephine Fradette clings to her fierce individuality in the face of conformity. Finally, all characters both human and dog find resolution by standing up to adversity."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: West Highland white terrier; Dogs; Families; Older people; Human-animal relationships;
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The Umbrella House / by Nelson, Colleen.;
Includes bibliographical references."Middle-schooler Ruby and her friend Scout join together to stop a real-estate mogul from tearing down their historied New York City apartment building, called Umbrella House. In a contest for a news network, Ruby and Scout use their creativity and video-editing skills to show the value of both their building and their East Village neighborhood. Once they discover the identity of the anonymous Midnight Muralist, Ruby convinces the famed East Village artist to paint the front of Umbrella House to make it too valuable to tear down."--
Subjects: Video journalism; Historic preservation; Middle school students; Community arts projects;
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The undercover book list / by Nelson, Colleen.;
Includes bibliographical references.LSC
Subjects: Middle school students; Friendship; Middle schools; Middle school libraries; Books; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Identity (Psychology);
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Mystery at the Biltmore: The Vanderhoff heist by Nelson, Colleen.; Collins, Peggy.;
The Biltmore in New York City is full of mysteries, and Elodie LaRue, a novice detective, plans to piece together the clues and solve the case of the missing jewels. Left behind by her globe-trotting detective parents once again, Elodie decides to prove she's worthy of joining them on a case by setting up her own detective agency at her renowned Upper West Side home, The Biltmore. When a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings mysteriously disappear from Mrs. Vanderhoff's apartment, Elodie is asked to solve the case. Elodie begins her investigation the way any good detective would, looking for clues and potential suspects. With twists, turns, and suspects galore, will Elodie be able to prove she has what it takes to solve a crime? Or will the LaRue Detective Agency fail on its first case? As Elodie, her dog Carnegie, and new friend Oscar (a self-proclaimed parkour master) delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter a quirky cast of characters, an array of clues, and a little bit of fun. Colored vignettes by award-winning artist, Peggy Collins, are scattered throughout the story, bringing additional humor to the cast of quirky characters.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Child detectives; Jewelry theft;
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