John McDonough
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Over the course of twelve Mitford novels, fans have kept a special place in their hearts for Dooley Kavanagh, first seen in At Home in Mitford as a barefoot, freckle-faced boy in filthy overalls. Now, Father Tim Kavanagh's adopted son has graduated from vet school and opened his own animal clinic. Since money will be tight for a while, maybe he and Lace Harper, his once and future soul mate, should keep their wedding simple. So the plan is to eliminate...
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Wicked years volume 1
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English
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A fable for adults on the subject of destiny and free will by a writer of children's books. It tells the story of Elphaba before she became the Wicked Witch of the West in the land of Oz. The novel traces her career as nun, nurse, pro-democracy activist and animal rights defender.
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After twelve years of wrestling with the conflicts of retirement, Father Tim Kavanagh realizes he doesn't need a steady job to prove himself. Then he's given one. As for what it proves, heaven only knows. It's life as usual in Mitford. A beloved town character lands a front-page obituary, but who was it, exactly, who died? And what about the former mayor, born the year Lindbergh landed in Paris, who is still running for office? All this, of course,...
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Wicked years volume 3
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English
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In this third novel of the "New York Times"-bestselling series, civil war looms in Oz, and an ancient oracle named Yackle prepares for death. But before she can die, the Cowardly Lion arrives seeking knowledge about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West--the woman who had defended him when he was a cub.
8) Heidi
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English
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Contains the complete text of the story of a young girl from the Swiss Alps whose life takes a dramatic turn when she must go to live in the city, leaving behind the people and the mountains she loves, with annotations providing background information on the history, geography, social customs, and the arts of the era.
10) Bear snores on
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Bear books (Karma Wilson) volume 1
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English
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On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
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English
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Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell and has to find a new home. And he does, with help from some friends who make the move less scary. Children facing change in their own lives will relate to Hermit Crab's story-and learn a lot about the fascinating world of marine life along the way. Hermit Crab's problem is that he keeps outgrowing things. When he outgrows his first shell-house, he's a bit scared. The next one he finds is big enough...
12) Mirror, mirror
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English
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Presents a retelling of the Snow White fairy tale, set in early sixteenth-century Italy, in which the life of innocent, young Bianca de Nevada is disrupted when her beloved father is sent on an errand by Cesare Borgia, leaving her in the care of Borgia's sister Lucrezia, a decadent woman who orders the child killed.
14) The great fire
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English
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An unforgettable you-are-there account of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
15) Bear wants more
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Bear books (Karma Wilson) volume 2
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English
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When spring comes, Bear wakes up very hungry and is treated to great food by his friends.
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Wicked years volume 4
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William Morrow
Pub. Date
c2011
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English
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Glinda, former Throne Minister, held under house arrest by General Cherrystone, obtains the infamous Grimmerie, supposedly a volume of magical lore, coveted by Oz. Meanwhile, Lir's daughter Rain begins her quest to discover her true identity and unravel the layers of political and personal secrets that have caused strife and division in Oz.
18) Lad, a dog
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English
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Recounts the heroic and adventurous life of a thoroughbred collie who was devoted to his Sunnybank Master and Mistress.
19) Motor Mouse
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Beach Lane Books
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[2019]
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English
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Follows a busy mouse as he drives a delivery car, enjoys Cake Day with friends, goes for a cab ride around town, and shares popcorn with his brother at the movies.
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Publisher Annotation: Rescue thought he?d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog ? it?s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he?s better suited to being a service dog, he?s worried that he?s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica...