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The bad-ass librarians of Timbuktu : and their race to save the world's most precious manuscripts / by Hammer, Joshua,1957-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Mammā Ḥaydarah, ʻAbd al-Qādir.; Centre de documentation et de recherches "Ahmed Baba.".; Libraries; Manuscripts, Arabic; Cultural property; Islamic learning and scholarship; Librarians;
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Lore / by Bracken, Alexandra.;
Every seven years there is a hunt offering mortal descendants of gods the opportunity to claim their divinity by killing any of nine immortals made mortal for one night. Lore Perseous has no desire to participate in the Agon, embittered because her family was killed by a rival who then ascended to godhood. When a childhood friend asks her to help, and a wounded god offers an alliance, Lore overlooks the steep cost of this decision in exchange for vengeance.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Mythology, Greek; Clans; Vendetta; Revenge;
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The littlest Bigfoot / by Weiner, Jennifer.;
"The story of twelve-year-old Alice, a misfit who is ignored by her own family and shipped off to boarding school. She'd love a friend, and one day she rescues mysterious Millie Maximus from drowning in a lake. Millie, it turns out, is a Bigfoot, part of a clan that lives deep in the woods. Alice swears to protect Millie and her tribe, and the two girls try to find a place where they both fit in"--Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Sasquatch; Loneliness; Friendship; Boarding schools; Survival;
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I can catch a monster / by Woollvin, Bethan.;
"Once upon a time, far far away, lived a little girl called Bo who wanted to be just like her brothers, and capture a fearsome monster. Bo is small, too small to catch a monster - or so her brothers say. But this little girl isn't one to take no for an answer, so she sets off on a quest to catch a monster of her own. Can she defeat the furious griffin, conquer the hideous kraken and triumph over the monstrous dragon? And if not, can she make friends with them?"--Provided by publisher. LSC
Subjects: Brothers and sisters; Quests (Expeditions); Monsters; Friendship; Kindness; Emotions;
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Royal crush / by Cabot, Meg.;
Being the newest princess of Genovia is WAY more complicated than she expected, but Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison is getting used to it. She gets to live in an actual palace with two fabulous poodles, a pet iguana, her very own pony, and, best of all, a loving family to help her figure things out! And right now Olivia, having finally admitted that she likes Prince Khalil as more than just a friend, could REALLY use some advice. What is a princess supposed to do once she's found a prince she likes? With her half-sister Mia busy enjoying her honeymoon, Olivia turns to Grandmere for help.LSC
Subjects: Diary fiction.; Princesses; Infatuation; Families; Middle schools;
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The Vanderbeekers on the road / by Glaser, Karina Yan.;
In this new adventure in the New York Times bestselling series, the Vanderbeekers depart Harlem to celebrate their dad's birthday. But their surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger kids try to keep their family from ever facing change. Our beloved Harlem family is putting the VAN in Vanderbeekers as they hit the highway to give their dad the best birthday surprise EVER! Re-creating a road trip Papa never got the chance to take with his own father, the whole crew is packed and ready for a cross-country adventure. Things get off to a rocky start when the car breaks down on their way to pick up Papa. But they really veer off course when Laney discovers that Jessie and Orlando are interviewing at a college once they get to California. How can they even think about leaving New York? Wouldn't that change their family? And how can she and her other siblings stop them? Exploring themes of leaving home, embracing change, and the lessons to be learned when we go to a new place, The Vanderbeekers on the road is every bit a journey.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Road fiction.; Vanderbeeker family (Fictitious characters); African Americans; Families; Racially mixed families; Brothers and sisters; Automobile travel;
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The fifth gospel : a novel / by Caldwell, Ian,1976-;
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.;
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The orenda / by Boyden, Joseph,1966-author.;
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Iroquois Indians; Wyandot Indians;
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Edge of eternity / by Follett, Ken.;
Subjects: Political fiction.; Spy stories.; World politics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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The broken places / by Atkins, Ace.;
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; United States. Army; Murder;
© c2013., G.P. Putnam's Sons,
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