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Saint Clare of Assisi
By Kim Hee-Ju. 2014
St. Clare had everything a young girl could want: wealth, a loving family, and her faith. Clare’s father wanted her…
to marry a handsome young man, the son of a nobleman. She wanted to please her family, but her heart called her to a life of poverty, following St. Francis and eventually forming the Poor Clares! This vibrantly illustrated Shoujo-Manga style graphic novel tells her amazing story for children ages 9 to 12. Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret
By Trudi Trueit. 2018
Adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers.Cruz leaves…
his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy with the world's leading scientists to become the next generation of great explorers. But for Cruz, there's more at stake. No sooner has he arrived at the Academy than he discovers that his family has a mysterious past with the organization that could jeopardize his future. In the midst of codebreaking and cool classes, new friends and augmented reality expeditions, Cruz must tackle the biggest question of all: Who is out to get him, and why? Readers can get in on the excitement with puzzles and codes embedded throughout.Lila and Jay Cooper have joined their dad on a mission to the jungles of Central America, where a group…
of American treasure hunters have already become the victims of the deadly curse of Toco-Rey. Before Dr. Cooper can solve the mystery, his children are kidnapped and his integrity is put to the test. What price will he pay to get his children back? Is the treasure in the burial tomb of Kachi-Tochetin really worth more than gold? Follow the Coopers as they explore unknown ruins, plunge through dangerous jungles, face hostile natives, and battle ancient evil forces. Will their courage and faith in God bring them through?Tiny Blessings For a Merry Christmas
By Amy Parker, SArah Walsh. 2016
Sweet, simple blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude during Christmastime. Christmas Blessings are everywhere . . .in the twinkle of sparkling…
lights, in dreams of glistening snow, with family around the table. Let's be thankful for the peace and love this time of year brings! Parents and children will enjoy these simple blessings and creating new holiday memories with this sweet padded-cover board book.Arts and Thefts (MAX)
By Allison K. Hymas. 2018
Middle school retrieval specialist Jeremy Wilderson must team up with preteen private detective Becca Mills once again to solve his…
most mind-boggling case yet in this action-packed MAX novel.Ahh, summer vacation! Jeremy Wilderson, Scottsville Middle School’s first (and only) retrieval specialist, is enjoying a slower-than-usual season of retrieving (NOT stealing) lost objects in order to help the under thirteen population of Scottsville. But crime doesn’t take a vacation! And when sabotage strikes Scottsville’s event of the year—the Summer Art Show—threatening to ruin the burgeoning painting career of Jeremy’s best friend, Case, it’s up to Jeremy to figure out what’s going on. Of course, his archrival Becca Mills, who just happens to think Jeremy, Case, and their friend Hack are involved in the crime, is also looking into it. Jeremy has only a few precious hours to stop the sabotage before more contest entries—and kids’ dreams—are slashed and burned. But Jeremy’s specialty is retrieval…not detective work! The only solution is to team up with Becca to solve the case, something Jeremy’s not exactly thrilled to do. Not to mention, he has to keep his alliance with Becca a secret from Case and Hack, who will disown him if they see him working with the enemy. Somewhere between being stuck inside an air vent and slathered in red paint, Jeremy has to wonder: is he in over his head?The Haunting on Heliotrope Lane (Nancy Drew Diaries #16)
By Carolyn Keene. 2018
Nancy and her friends must try to figure out why a girl is acting strangely after visiting a haunted house…
in this sixteenth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series.Nancy’s classmate, Willa, needs her help. Willa is convinced something is terribly wrong with her friend Izzy, but everyone has dismissed Willa’s concerns, saying it’s just teen angst. But Willa thinks it’s more than that; she thinks Izzy is possessed. It all started when Willa and Izzy snuck into an abandoned house with some of their friends. After running around and exploring, Willa went in to the basement and found Izzy staring into space. Izzy was conscious, but she was acting weird—she wouldn’t speak and she didn’t seem to recognize Willa. And when Izzy finally woke up from her trance, she had no memory of the previous few hours. Since then, Izzy’s continued to act strangely. She’s usually funny and easygoing, but now she’s high strung and has intense fits. Once she even threatened to hurt Willa. Nancy is sure there’s a rational explanation for all of this and has a feeling she’ll find it at the “haunted” house. But what she finds has her questioning her resolve. Could Willa be right? Is Izzy possessed by the ghost of Heliotrope Lane?Shortcuts #2: Mountain Biking to the Extreme
By Sigmund Brouwer. 1996
Blake Coffey knows the mountain trails better than anyone. He practices harder than anyone. And nobody can pull the stunts…
he does. So winning the Summit Race seems to be a sure thing.until he finds a backpack of hundred-dollar bills along the trail during a practice run. Now it seems the sport he lives for just might kill him.Shortcuts #1: Snowboarding to the Extreme
By Sigmund Brouwer. 1996
Keegan, the best skier on the hill, ends up playing detective when he discovers that someone is trying to sabotage…
the ski team, and it looks like a pretty blonde snowboarder is involved.Bodyguard: Target (Medieval Mysteries #7)
By Chris Bradford. 2018
Surfing champion and bodyguard Charley Hunter must protect a teen rock star from one deadly fan. Perfect for fans of…
Alex Rider, Tom Clancy's The Division, and James Bond!When surfing champion Charley Hunter is assigned to protect teenage rock idol Ash Wild on his sold-out US tour, she soon finds out what it really means to live the rock star lifestyle. Faced with a growing number of death threats, several suspicious accidents, and an unruly celebrity, Charley has her work cut out for her keeping Ash alive on the tour. She knows how to catch a wave--but can she catch a killer before it's too late?Combining pulse-pounding action, diabolical enemies, and an insider's knowledge of the tricks of the trade, this prequel story in the BODYGUARD series is the perfect target for fans of Alex Rider, James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne.Blackbeard
By B. Barker. 2015
Blackbeard was one of the most feared and notorious of the historical pirates. His ledged still resonates some three hundred…
years after his bloody and courageous end. Here is his fantastic story of piracy, loyalty, and betrayal.The Journey of Elisa
By Nancy Parker Brummett. 2000
How will Elisa's family go on without her beloved father?As Swiss Consul to Brazil, Edouard Bolli and his family live…
a life of ease. But when he becomes ill and fears he will not recover, he moves his family from Brazil to Tennessee to be near relatives. The family cannot return to their homeland, Switzerland, because religious persecution is great there. Besides, Switzerland is just as foreign to the Bolli children as America, for they have lived most of their lives in Brazil. In their first year in Tennessee, though, Elisa's family suffers several tragedies and hardships that test their faith in God. How will Elisa's older brother manage the farm after their father dies? Finding her mother's wedding veil would bring her mother hope in her grief. Why can't Elisa find it? And when a neighbor does an ill deed to the family, will Elisa be able to forgive him?In The Journey of Elisa, Elisa Bolli learns that even when we suffer great loss, our faith and God's love comfort us and give us hope for the future.The Star Junior Novelization
By Tracey West. 2017
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the heroes of the first Christmas in this beautiful animated…
holiday movie from Sony Pictures. Sony Pictures Animation’s film The Star—featuring the amazing vocal talents of Anthony Anderson, Steven Yeun, Aidy Bryant, and many more—soars into theaters on November 10, 2017!Discover the story of the first Christmas in a whole new way as a fun cast of animals retells the nativity story from their own point of view! Children and adults alike will fall in love with this charming story that’s sure to become a holiday classic! In Sony Pictures Animation’s The Star, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey he teams up with Ruth, a loveable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told—the first Christmas. TM & © 2017 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All rights reservedMrs. Rosey Posey and the Fine China Plate (I Can Read! #Level 2)
By Robin Jones Gunn. 2008
A special treat served on one of Mrs. Rosey Posey’s China plates helps Natalie learn what it means to be…
set apart for God’s special purposes. Back by popular demand with new illustrations and in the I Can Read format, this much-loved classic story helps Level 2 readers understand how sometimes being told no is really God’s way of setting them aside for his very best intentions.Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Yum-Yummy Birthday Cake (I Can Read! #Level 2)
By Robin Jones Gunn. 2008
Children learn the importance of saying they’re sorry in Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Yum-Yummy Cake. But that’s not the…
only lesson learned. They will also discover the meaning of forgiving and loving people when they wrong us. This fanciful story will make young readers hungry for more!The Berenstain Bears' Perfect Fishing Spot (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)
By Stan, Berenstain w/ Mike Berenstain. 2011
Dig up some worms, and get out your pole. Head for your favorite fishing hole! Papa Bear wants fish for…
dinner, so Mama recommends buying one from Grizzly Gus. But that's too easy for Papa, whose big ideas net hima nd the cubs nothing but trouble. This is one fish story that's sure to get your youngster hooked on reading!Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Baby Bird (I Can Read! #Level 2)
By Robin Jones Gunn. 2008
Young readers will learn that God cares for every living creature in Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Baby Bird. A…
baby bird falls from its nest, and Mrs. Rosey Posey takes care of it. All the while, she intrigues the children by telling them that someone else saw the baby bird fall. The story and illustrations will pull children into the quest to discover who it is.Asesino de espías
By L Ronald Hubbard. 2013
El marinero Americano Kurt Reid es un tipo impetuoso: tan duro y energico como Benicio del Toro. Falsamente acusado de…
asesinato, Reid cambia de barco en Shangai. . . y desembarca en una telarana de intrigas, traiciones y asesinatos. Atraido a un letal juego de espias, tendra que aprender rapido las reglas, porque con jugadores como la sexy agente rusa Varinka Savischna el juego es tan seductor como siniestro.Jake Plays Ball: Biblical Values (I Can Read! #Level 2)
By Crystal Bowman. 2008
Jake’s friend Jason comes over to play with Jake and wants to play baseball. After Jason hits the ball several…
times, Jake wants a turn to bat. Jake keeps striking out, so Jason gets frustrated and goes home. Jake is discouraged at his inability to play baseball. Mother assures Jake that with patience, practice, and God’s help, he will learn to hit the ball too. Grandma comes over for a visit and Jake asks her to play baseball with him. Grandma has the time, patience, and encouragement Jake needs to learn how to hit the ball.My Really Woolly Happy Book
By Dayspring. 2009
Wake up everyone! It's time to come and play, jump, clap, hop, and sing. Today is a happy day for…
Really Woolly® friends--little duck, pretty butterfly, singing bluebird, peek-a-boo bunny, lovable lamb! Playtime fills the day with fun, but look! The day is almost done. Five lambs are romping to and fro--please find lamb six before you go!Little David's Big Heart: Level 1 (I Can Read! #Level 1)
By Crystal Bowman. 2010
"A Lesson in Goodness Little Davis is kind and helpful. Everyone likes him—especially God. Then David hears that one day…
he will become a king! What does the mouse king think of that?"