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The stellar debut of Galactica MacFee / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McIntosh, Iain,illustrator.;
"Approached in the park by a shadowy figure, Angus Lordie is mistaken for a journalist and becomes privy to some controversial plans of the Scottish Parliament - but just what is he meant to do about it? At school, a new member of Bertie's class, Galactica MacFee, quickly comes between Bertie and Olive, leaving him no choice but to skip town. And the indomitable Irene finds herself yet again in Edinburgh ... but this time there might be romance in the air. Meanwhile, Matthew invests in a brand new Pictish Experience Centre, meant to allow residents to experience what life was like for Scotland's mysterious early people, the Picts. And they have made a fantastic discovery - the earliest known work of Scottish literature! But what exactly do those mysterious Pictish runes say? What's no secret, however, is that in the microcosm of 44 Scotland street, love, generosity, and goodwill abound"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Apartment houses; City and town life; Families; Friendship; Interpersonal relations; Neighbors;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Murder at Veronica's Diner / by Griffo, J. D. .;
"Alberta Scaglione thinks her cooking is better than anyone's in Tranquility, New Jersey--but she doesn't mind an occasional visit to Veronica's Diner. During the breakfast rush, waitress Teri Jo seems stressed out. Not surprising on a busy morning, though Alberta, her sister Helen, and her granddaughter Jinx find it odd when Teri Jo asks them to deliver a package for her just in case. Minutes later, Teri Jo rushes back to their table--not with a check in her hand but with a knife in her back. Veronica is upset but says she knows virtually nothing about her employee's past, and the ladies aren't sure whether to view her with sympathy or suspicion. Then they find an unusual figurine on the ground while snooping in the vicinity, and it becomes clear that this is a case for the Ferrara Family. With such a crowd at the crime scene, there are plenty of potential murderers on the menu, and the Ferraras will travel everywhere to figure out exactly where that figurine fits in..."--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Italian American families; Murder; City and town life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Love in the time of Bertie / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McIntosh, Iain,illustrator.;
"Life for Bertie seems to be moving at a pace that is rather out of his control. In Drummond Place gardens it seems that Olive has their future together all planned out. Meanwhile, upstairs at 44 Scotland Street, Bertie's father, Stuart, is powerless to stop over-bearing Irene and her motion for Bertie to travel to Aberdeen on a three-month secondment. And, further up in the New Town, while Bruce Anderson plots with old-school chums, love blossoms in Big Lou's Cafe"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Apartment houses; Families; Interpersonal relations; Neighbors;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Peas in a pod / by Noble, Rachel,author.; Rewse, Katie,illustrator.;
Sophie is finally getting used to having just her dad around after her mother's death, but when Sarah and her dog Billy come along, everything changes.
Subjects: Picture books.; Fathers and daughters; Life change events; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents.; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Little house in the big woods [sound recording] / by Wilder, Laura Ingalls,1867-1957.; Jones, Cherry,1956-; Woodiel, Paul.;
Read by Cherry Jones ; Pa's fiddle performed by Paul Woodiel.A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors.
Subjects: Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957; Children's audiobooks.; Family life; Frontier and pioneer life;
© p2003., Harper Children's Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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It's okay, just ask / by Carlos, Monique Leonardo.; Perera, Salini,1986-;
"An immigration story that gently conveys that curiosity, open-mindedness, and acceptance have the power to overcome fear, close-mindedness, and rejection. It's Okay, Just Ask is the story of a child who immigrates with her family (older sister and parents) to a new place and faces the uncertainties, fears, and wonder that come with a big change in the middle of childhood. The story is loosely based on the author's own move to Canada from the Philippines with her family seven years ago and the ways her own two children experienced and coped with the transition. The narrative follows the family's move through snapshot glimpses into the child's experiences as she tries to find her place in this new home and community. Each time she faces a new uncertainty-on the plane when she notices that her mother is quieter than usual, or when she has questions about an unfamiliar monument in her new country, or when she wonders about the differences between herself and her new classmates-she listens to (or remembers) her mother's words: It's okay, just ask. This repeated refrain guides her to meet these new hurdles with open-mindedness, curiosity, and courage. And every time she chooses to just ask, she learns something new and her understanding of this transitional phase of her life and her new home, peers, and neighbors grows deeper and more nuanced. This story aims to teach children that it's okay to ask questions when they are unsure of something, especially when it comes to being confident in, open to, and respectful of the differences you notice in others' lives, cultures, and looks compared to your own"--
Subjects: Picture books.; Emigration and immigration; Immigrants; Immigrant families; Life change events; Courage;
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Judy Moody, mood Martian / by McDonald, Megan.; Reynolds, Peter,1961-;
Reading level : ages 6-9.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Moody, Judy (Fictitious character); Schools; Families; Family life; Knitting; Brothers and sisters;
© 2014., Candlewick Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Four Eids and a funeral / by Àbíké-Íyímídé, Faridah,author.; Jaigirdar, Adiba,author.;
The death of a beloved mentor, and the need to save and rebuild their fire-damaged Islamic Center, bring former best friends Said and Tiwa back together, rekindling their romantic relationship.014-018.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Community centers; Families; Interpersonal relations; Muslim families; Muslim teenagers; Muslims; Muslims; Political participation; Teenagers; Community centers; Family life; Families; Interpersonal relations; Muslim families; Muslim teenagers; Muslims; Muslims; Political participation; Teenagers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A well-behaved woman : a novel of the Vanderbilts / by Fowler, Therese,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Belmont, Alva, 1853-1933; Vanderbilt family; Socialites;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Amazing Grace / by Crewe, Lesley,1955-author.;
"Grace Willingdon has everything she needs. For fifteen years she's lived in a trailer overlooking Bras d'Or Lakes in postcard-perfect Baddeck, Cape Breton, with Fletcher Parsons, a giant teddy bear who's not even her husband. But Grace's blissful life is rudely interrupted when her estranged son calls from New York City, worried about his teenaged daughter. Before she knows it, Grace finds herself the temporary guardian of her self-absorbed, city-slicker granddaughter, Melissa. Trapped between a past she's been struggling to resolve and a present that keeps her on her toes, Grace decides to finally tell her story. Either the truth will absolve her, or cost her everything"--Nimbus Publishing.
Subjects: Families; Forgiveness;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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