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"Set in the Parisian underworld and plotted like a detective story, the work follows Jean Valjean, a victim of society who has been imprisoned for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread. A hardened criminal upon his release, he eventually reforms, becoming a successful industrialist and mayor of a northern town. Despite this he is haunted by an impulsive, regretted former crime and is pursued relentlessly by the police inspector Javert. Valjean eventually...
Author
Series
Macmillan paperbacks volume MP108
Language
English
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Written in the darkest days of WWII, these letters from one of Satan's more experienced tempters to a junior agent in the field instruct him in the finer points of capturing souls.
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Language
English
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"Erica Bauermeister, the national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients, presents a moving and evocative coming-of-age novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping thecourse of our lives. The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home"--
4) The whistler
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
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Lacy Stoltz is an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct. She is a lawyer, not a cop, and it is her job to respond to complaints dealing with judicial misconduct. After nine years with the Board, she knows that most problems are caused by incompetence, not corruption. But a corruption case eventually crosses her desk. A previously disbarred lawyer is back in business with a new identity. He now goes by the name Greg Myers, and he claims...
5) Crossed
Author
Series
Matched trilogy volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
Seventeen-year-old Cassia sacrifices everything and heads to the Outer Provinces in search of Ky, where she is confronted with shocking revelations about Society and the promise of rebellion.
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"As an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct, Lacy Stoltz sees plenty of corruption among the men and women elected to the bench. In The whistler, she took on a crime syndicate that was paying millions to a crooked judge. Now, in The judge's list, the crimes are even worse. The man hiding behind the black robe is not taking bribes-but he may be taking lives"--
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English
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Jake Brigance is called upon to help his old friend, disgraced former attorney Mack Stafford, make his return; young death row inmate Cody Wallace has one final request just several hours before execution; two young attorney brothers, Kirk and Rusty Malloy, look to Diantha Bradshaw to help save their once prosperous firm which they inherited from their father.
9) Colosseum
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the building of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, and tells how it was used.
10) Africa
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 19 cm.
Language
English
11) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a simple introduction to Australia, focusing on its geographical features and points of interest.
12) Europe
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
13) Asia
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
14) Rays
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Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rays, the flat-bodied fish with skeletons made of cartilage. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rays fins look like wings.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each...
17) South America
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
18) Liberia
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
Third edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
"Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse. Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon's last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships...
20) Hiroshima
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
A journalistic masterpiece. John Hersey transports us back to the streets of Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945-the day the city was destroyed by the first atomic bomb. Told through the memories of six survivors, Hiroshima is a timeless, powerful classic that will awaken your heart and your compassion. In this new edition, Hersey returns to Hiroshima to find the survivors-and to tell their fates in an eloquent and moving final chapter.
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