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22) The kill order
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 14
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"Mark struggles to make sense of his new, post-disaster world in this prequel to The Maze Runner"--
24) Cowboy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe
25) The subtle knife
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Series
His dark materials volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 16
Description
Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworld-Citt?gazze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm. On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will discover an object of devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to...
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Presents advice on writing fiction for young adult and middle school readers, including how to develop themes, avoiding common mistakes and cliches, and plot structure, along with information on how to recognize the differences between young adult and middle grade readers.
Author
Series
Ember in the ashes volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 19
Description
After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire.
Laia is determined to break into Kauf - the Empire's most secure and dangerous prison - to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars' survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom. But dark forces, human...
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Pub. Date
2022.
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"What is a fact? What are reliable sources? What is news? What is fake news? How can anyone make sense of it anymore? Well, we have to. As conspiracy theories and online hoaxes increasingly become a part of our national discourse and "truth" itself is being questioned, it has never been more vital to build the discernment necessary to tell fact from fiction, and media literacy has never been more vital. In this accessibly-written guide, Dr. Seema...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Description
On June 3, 2017, as seen in the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, Alex Honnold achieved what most had written off as unattainable: a 3,000-foot vertical climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, without a rope or harness. At the time, only a few knew what he was attempting to do, but after topping out at 9:28 am, having spent just under four hours on this historic feat, author Mark Synnott broke the story for National Geographic and the world...
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 7
Description
After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at...
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Pub. Date
2021
Description
A bestselling motivational book based on the Japanese concept of finding happiness in everyday life, now for young readers! The Japanese people say everybody has an "Ikigai," or a reason to live. Some people have found their Ikigai and are aware of it. Other people have it inside, but have not found it yet. This concept, Ikigai, is one of the secrets for a long, active, and happy life. Héctor García and Francesc Miralles visited Ogimi, a town on...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Writing, for most of us, is bound up with anxiety. It's even worse when it feels like your whole future-or at least where you'll spend the next four years-is on the line. It's easy to understand why so many high school seniors put off working on their college applications until the last minute or end up with a generic and cachď essay. The good news? You already have the "secret sauce" for crafting a compelling personal essay: your own experiences...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 11
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When two teens, one gay and one straight, meet accidentally and discover that they share the same name, their lives become intertwined as one begins dating the other's best friend, who produces a play revealing his relationship with them both.
40) Everlasting
Author
Series
Immortals (Alyson Noel) volume 6
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 15
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Description
Ever and Damen have spent centuries facing down bitter rivals, jealous friends, and their own worst fears in the hope of being together forever, but something threatens to tear them apart.