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4.3 stars
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"From the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life's swerves. Lark Smith was planning a fairy-tale wedding to her high school sweetheart when, in the blink of an eye, everything she dreamed of was suddenly gone. That day, Lark decided the best way to deal with loss was to prevent others from ever having to. Five years later, her goal of becoming a doctor--the best...
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Publisher:
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date:
©2024
Lexile measure:
HL: High-Low 730L
Language:
English
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Ellie’s Deaf boarding school just shut down, forcing her to leave the place she considered home and return to her hearing family. But being mainstreamed into public school isn't exactly easy. So her guidance counselor pairs her with Jackson, a student who’s supposed to help her adjust. Can the boy who tries to say the right things, and gets it all wrong, be the lifeline Ellie needs? Jackson has been avoiding his teammates ever since some numbness...
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Publisher:
Coleman & Stott
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
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"Johannes kicks off...with this fresh novel about an angel's peripatetic path to earning her wings...A humorous addition to the angel story genre." -Publishers WeeklyAs if the devil's food cake at her wake and the white fat pants she's stuck wearing for eternity weren't bad enough, tween angel Gabby is quick to discover that being a Bright can be fun. The city of Cirrus, Skyphones, and InnerNets are all the rage. And working through the training levels...
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English
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
85-year-old Hendrik Groen is fed up to his false teeth with coffee mornings and bingo. He dreams of escaping the confines of his care home and practicing hairpin turns on his mobility scooter. Inspired by his fellow members of the recently formed Old-But-Not-Dead Club, he vows to put down his Custard Cream and commit to a spot of octogenarian anarchy. But the care home's Director will not stand for drunken bar crawls, illicit fireworks and geriatric...
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Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
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Big Mama blog founder and New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle helps us sort through our questions about being true to ourselves in a world gone crazy and what matters the most in the end. These days, so many voices tell us what to do, what to think, and what kind of parent or friend or spouse to be that it's easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. Somewhere in the midst of online arguments and crazy politics and the ups and downs of...
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Publisher:
First Second
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
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"A new year of school is starting, and Brit finds herself struggling with feelings for a seemingly rude boy from class who might have a soft side. Meanwhile, Christine can't deny that she likes her best friend Abby...as more than just a friend. The only question is, does Abby have feelings for Christine, too? And will their feelings for each other mess things up in their friend group? Misunderstandings, betrayal, and jealousy are bound to get in the...
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Series:
Hendrik Groen volume 2
Publisher:
Hachette Audio
Pub. Date:
2019
Language:
English
Description:
In the acclaimed follow-up to the #1 international bestseller "The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen", everyone's favorite curmudgeon is back and as funny and charming as ever with the newest adventures of "The Old-But-Not-Dead Club", for fans of Frederik Backman and Graeme Simsion. Everyone's favorite octogenarian is back and, together with his pals in "The Old-But-Not-Dead Club", he is more determined than ever to wreak havoc and turn a twinkly eye...
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English
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In this book students will learn that having a positive attitude can make a person feel better and happier. The content helps them reach the conclusion that even though everyone has problems sometimes, facing them with a positive attitude can make problems easier to solve and create positive learning experiences.
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Pub. Date:
2020
Lexile measure:
520L
Language:
English
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"Books in the Just Breathe series provide readers with tools on how to practice mindfulness throughout their day. In Look on the Bright Side: Being Positive, students will discover how to practice gratitude in all situations. Readers are provided with helpful exercises, tips, and activities to better manage their thoughts and feelings. The book is written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and with a lower level of complexity...
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990L
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English
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Change and growth can be challenging, but this practical guide to optimism is full of information and advice to help-highlighting kids around the world who are doing good for themselves and others. From the author of You Can Change the World comes a book of tips and tricks for kids to help them see the glass half full and live life with a positive outlook. Addressing topics such as mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, goals, and more, Lucy Bell delivers...
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Publisher:
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date:
[2016]
Language:
English
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Rejected by the cool girls club, fifth-grader Chloe Silver, new in town after her parents' divorce, forms a different type of club, with offbeat Lucy Tanaka and nerdy Leo Barish, that tests out different acts of kindness on classmates.
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Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
Description:
From her years as a presidential press secretary to her debates with colleagues on Fox News' "The Five," the author reveals the lessons she's learned that have guided her through life, including stories from behind the scenes at the White House with President George W. Bush.
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Publisher:
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date:
2017
Language:
English
Description:
This little book of positivity features everyone's favorite mythical creature. Each adorably illustrated spread includes a funny or inspiring piece of advice, reminding you to follow your dreams, and always think unicorn. The perfect gift for a friend in need of a boost, this cute and covetable book is bound to spread smiles wherever it goes!
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Publisher:
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date:
2022
Language:
English
Description:
Chicken Soup for the Soul Kids imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help kids put their best foot forward. Lucas is the jokester in his squad of friends. He's always sunny--and usually ready with a funny quip or silly joke. His friends are used to Lucas being the life of the party, and the whole apartment building relies on his good humor. But what happens when he's the one who needs cheering up? Another adventure with...
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Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
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Told in rhyming text, Little Mouseling searches the forest for a friend who can share her adventures.