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The Bronze Bow

August 19, 2008 – 11:40 am

Rating: (93 reviews)
Author: Elizabeth George Speare
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Product Description
In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father’s death by crucifixion by driving the Roman legions from his land of Israel. He joins an outlaw band and leads a dangerous life of spying, [...]

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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (rpkg) (HarperClassics)

July 28, 2008 – 2:54 pm

Rating: (406 reviews)
Author: Avi
Publisher: HarperTrophy

Product Description
A vicious captain, a mutinous crew – and a young girl caught in the middle
Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty. But I was just such a girl, and my story is worth relating even if it did happen [...]

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Milkweed (Readers Circle)

July 11, 2008 – 3:05 pm

Rating: (86 reviews)
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Publisher: Laurel Leaf

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Newbery Medal-winning author Jerry Spinelli (Maniac McGee, Stargirl) paints a vivid picture of the streets of the Nazi-occupied Warsaw during World War II, as seen through the eyes of a curious, kind, heartbreakingly naïve orphan with many names. His name is Stopthief when people shout [...]

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Magic Tree House #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

April 12, 2008 – 6:47 am

Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Product Description
JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness—secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such [...]

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Pirateology Guidebook and Model Set (Ologies)

March 8, 2008 – 7:29 am

Rating: (2 reviews)
Author: William Captain Lubber, Dugald A. Steer
Publisher: Candlewick

Book Description
Avast, ye PIRATEOLOGY fans! Behold, an exclusive guide tothe goings-on aboard a pirate vessel — plus an exciting scale model of a real pirate ship.
How do pirates capture a ship? What sort of ships do they favor? Who are the rogues [...]

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #3: Soul Eater (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness)

December 4, 2007 – 1:54 pm

Rating: (7 reviews)
Author: Michelle Paver
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Book Description
It’s winter, and Wolf, Torak’s beloved pack-brother, has been captured by an unknown foe. In a desperate bid to rescue him, Torak and Renn must brave the frozen wilderness of the Far North.
As they battle for survival amid howling blizzards [...]

By admin | Posted in Ages 9-12 | Also tagged Action & Adventure, Ages 9-12, Animals, Fiction, Foxes & Wolves, History & Historical Fiction, Katherine Tegen Books, Michelle Paver, Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror | Comments (5)