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A curious beginning / by Raybourn, Deanna,author.;
"London, 1887. As the city prepares to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, Veronica Speedwell is marking a milestone of her own. After burying her spinster aunt, the orphaned Veronica is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry--and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as she is fending off admirers, Veronica wields her butterfly net and a sharpened hatpin with equal aplomb, and with her last connection to England now gone, she intends to embark upon the journey of a lifetime. But fate has other plans, as Veronica discovers when she thwarts her own abduction with the help of an enigmatic German baron with ties to her mysterious past. Promising to reveal in time what he knows of the plot against her, the baron offers her temporary sanctuary in the care of his friend Stoker--a reclusive natural historian as intriguing as he is bad-tempered. But before the baron can deliver on his tantalizing vow to reveal the secrets he has concealed for decades, he is found murdered. Suddenly Veronica and Stoker are forced to go on the run from an elusive assailant, wary partners in search of the villainous truth" --
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Orphans; Young women; Kidnapping; Rescues; Murder;
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Spaceboy / by Walliams, David,1971-; Stower, Adam.;
"America. The 1960s.Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure. One night she spots a flying saucer blazing across the sky before crash-landing in a field. When the spaceship opens and reveals a mysterious alien, all Ruth's dreams come true. But does this visitor from another planet have a giant secret? Spaceboy is a hilarious and action-packed tale for readers in any solar system."--Publisher's website.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Extraterrestrial beings; Friendship; Orphans; Robots; Rockets (Aeronautics);
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Where sleeping girls lie / by Àbíké-Íyímídé, Faridah,author.;
"A girl new to boarding school discovers dark secrets and coverups after her roommate disappears"--Ages 13 and up.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Lesbian fiction.; Queer fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Black people; Boarding schools; Lesbians; Missing persons; Muslims; Orphans; Schools; Secrecy; Black people; Boarding schools; Lesbians; Missing persons; Muslims; Orphans; Schools; Secrets;
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Storm the fortress : the Siege of Quebec / by Trottier, Maxine.;
Fourteen-year-old William Jenkins leaves his job as an inker in Halifax to join the crew of the Royal Navy warship Pembroke as it prepares to take part in the siege of the French stronghold of Quebec.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War stories.; Sea stories.; Teenage boys; Orphans; Sailors; Québec Campaign, 1759; Seven Years' War, 1756-1763;
© c2013., Scholastic Canada,
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The graveyard riddle / by Thompson, Lisa(Lisa Anne),1973-;
Melody Bird is fascinated by the walled off "plague" house she discovered near the the graveyard, but she is even more fascinated by the mysterious boy, Hal, she finds living there in secret; he tells her he is a spy-in-training, a story that Melody's friends Matthew and Jake do not believe, and they set out to find out more--and uncover a riddle even more confusing than Hal's spy story.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Abandoned houses; Feral children; Orphans; Secrecy; Family secrets; Best friends;
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A monsoon rising / by Guanzon, Thea,author.; Allyn, Virginia,illustrator.;
"After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however, being married to their sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric's willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are forced together, the harder it becomes to deny the feelings crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act, can she trust him, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others?"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Orphans; Survival; Women soldiers;
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A little princess [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Burnett, Frances Hodgson,1849-1924.;
Read by Claire Foy; Amélie Forester-Evans; Wayne Forester; Penelope Rawlins; Harriet Carmichael; Homer Todiwala; Eliza Radcliffe; Tabitha Radcliffe; Leyla Albert; Tammy Gilmore.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.A Yoto Original adaptation of the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The perfect introduction to this heartwarming story for young listeners. Narrated by Claire Foy and brought to life with music, sound effects, and a full cast Sara Crewe grew up in India in a wealthy household most of us can only dream of, and when she’s sent to boarding school in London, she is, at first, treated like a little princess. But her life unfolds in ways she never expected when her father suddenly passes away, and she is left penniless and alone. With no one to turn to, Sara must learn to navigate her new place in the world without the protection of her father. With her kindness and generous spirit never waning, despite cruel treatment from the school’s headmistress, Miss Minchin, Sara discovers that even in the greatest hardships, one can still find love, joy, and magic. An unforgettable story of friendship, courage, and the power of imagination.Ages 8 to 14.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Boarding schools; Schools; Orphans; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
© 2021., Yoto Inc.
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Lies We Tell. by Mulcahy, Lisa,film director.; O’Casey, Agnes,actor.; Walley, Chris,actor.; Wilmot, David,actor.; Methven, Eleanor,actor.; Sturton, Holly,actor.; Quiver Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Agnes O’Casey, Chris Walley, David Wilmot, Eleanor Methven, Holly SturtonOriginally produced by Quiver Distribution in 2024.In an isolated manor, an orphaned heiress must fight her guardian for her inheritance - and her life.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Historical films.; Motion pictures--Ireland.; Detective and mystery films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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When mischief came to town / by Nannestad, Katrina.;
LSCPatricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Orphans; Grandmothers; Conduct of life; Grief;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The magic misfits / by Harris, Neil Patrick,1973-; Marlin, Lissy.; Hilton, Kyle.;
"Six young magicians and illusionists team up to save their small town from a crooked carnival owner and his goons"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Magicians; Orphans; Magic tricks; Carnivals; Brigands and robbers; Conduct of life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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