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Christian fiction, Family stories
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When a mysterious boy arrives at her bedside, a despairing young accident victim resents his intrusion. Twelve-year-old Cricket Dalton is…
convinced her life is over. What good is living if you can&’t move or feel anything below your neck? And, worse yet, you&’ve been relegated indefinitely to a dreary nursing home. The mysterious Josh makes Cricket talk, and he nearly force-feeds her pancakes to get her to eat. Then, one day, Josh introduces Cricket to his magic onyx stones. With one click of the stones, the two of them fly to a city on an unknown planet. There, Cricket and Josh are forced to escape from a heartless crowd. As they flee, they encounter other people in hiding—people who survive on nightly dumpster raids and a promise that one day a savior will come for them. Their plight reminds Cricket of Biblical End Times&’ prophecies on Earth, but their future seems more hopeless. Cricket&’s heart breaks for the little children trapped in the sunless underground labyrinth, and she and Josh devise a way to bring them food. With every visit, Cricket criticizes their God as having abandoned them. But, little by little, through the fugitives&’ stories of past persecution and rescue, the underground people convince her that hope does exist. They convince Cricket that the timeline of the prophecies indicates their rescue is near--to be preceded by a massive earthquake that will either bury or deliver them.Back at the nursing home, other changes are taking place. A new black nurse becomes Cricket&’s staunch defender and champion. A misguided nursing home director has taken extreme measures to uncover why, some mornings, Cricket&’s gown and bed socks indicate she has been walking. &“Is your paralysis a sham, Missy?&” the woman challenges. How can Cricket explain about the onyx-stone adventures and how, while on them, she can, indeed, walk? Surely, no one would believe her. But the new nurse, Marlene Grace, takes a chance. And Marlene Grace&’s dedication and love promise to make Cricket&’s quadriplegic life full and blessed.That promise is threatened, however, when, on a startling trip back to the planet, Cricket and Josh join their underground friends in a panicked race to escape the collapse of the labyrinth. The earthquake has begun . . .
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Multi-cultural fiction, Historical fiction, Family stories
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"The Twisted Crown takes readers from the bustling streets of Boston at the height of the Abolitionist movement to the…
war-ravaged landscape of Reconstruction-era South Carolina. In 1867, Eva Phillips, who was born a slave yet lived in freedom, travels across the chaotic landscape of South Carolina in search of the mother who gave her away. During her journey, she is befriended by a black political activist promoting the rights of the newly freed slaves, a wealthy northern Carpetbagger, and a gutsy lady gambler who teaches Eva how to survive in the tumultuous Post-war environment. When the spirited young widow's quest draws her into a dangerous web of theft, lies, and murder, she becomes the target of a long-awaited confrontation that forces her into a fight for her life." -- provided by publisher. Adult. Explicit descriptions of sex. Some strong language. Violence
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Friendship stories, Family stories, General fiction, Animal stories
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When his strange family moves into her quiet south Indiana town, sixth-grader Lydia Carson initially despises her new neighbor and…
classmate, who seems as wild as the raccoon that is his closest companion For grades 3-6
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Family stories, Humourous fiction, General fiction
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"Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at the "family business." He loves Papá's cool…
truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will be done. It's a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just can't help giving water to an array of thirsty animals--a dog in a sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows it, the magical water jug is empty--but the workday's not over yet! Will Jesús be fired?! This mischievous tale of a very young comedian's life lesson will warm hearts and have class clowns, practical jokers, and all high-spirited kids nodding in sympathy." -- Provided by publisher
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Family stories
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"Robin and her family have spent several years moving from place to place, trying to find work and a place…
to live. When Robin's father finds a job, all are happy but Robin. She explores the countryside near her home, meets new friends, and discovers a secret." -- WorldCat
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Family stories, Indigenous peoples fiction
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"On a day filled with anticipation, a young Cherokee girl bids farewell to her familiar city life and documents the…
changing landscape through drawings as her family moves to their ancestral land and embraces their new home." -- WorldCat
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Historical fiction, Family stories, General fictionArts and entertainment
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"Today Juanito is accompanying his father, who is in the landscaping business, and he takes his sketchbook along to draw…
anything that catches his eye, and gets to help his father plan an entire garden--and then help plant it. Includes an autobiographical note." -- Provided by publisher
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Family stories, General fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy tales
Human-narrated audio
"A party? Oh no! Parties are full of tías with their flashy fashions and boom-and-bellow laughter. It's far too much…
for Martina! At least with all the noise, no one notices when she slips away. She finds herself in a magical place: a warm, familiar island where she can finally play in peace and quiet. Martina is home at last-- or is she? Lively and magical, this is a fresh retelling of the beloved Caribbean folktale 'La Cucaracha Martina.'" -- Provided by publisher
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Family stories, Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books
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Thunder cracks. Lightning flashes. The lights go out. But Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa help a young girl feel safe. What makes you feel safe? For preschool to grade 2
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Family stories, Historical fiction
Human-narrated audio
"Jem Coulter's pa, the sheriff of Goldtown, is away on a trip to deliver a prisoner to Sacramento, and he…
has left Jem in charge of the ranch--along with Aunt Rose, that is. No sooner is the sheriff gone then trouble starts--a dead calf, a mysterious stranger, and then Pa's horse, Copper, and his prize rifle are stolen. And Pa's deputies seem unconcerned. Jem and his cousin Nathan find Copper's tracks end at a dark canyon up in the hills. Jem remembers an old Indian legend Strike-it-rich Sam is fond of retelling about people disappearing and no one ever seeing them again. What is the real story of the canyon of danger? Have thieves found the perfect hideout? Readers ages 8 to 12 will be entertained by the adventurous spirit and historical lure in this fast-moving series that teaches about life in the post-Gold Rush days of 1860s California. Quick-paced plots and unforgettable characters make these books fun for the whole family.' -- Worldcat
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Romance, Family stories, Contemporary romance, Disabilities fiction, General fictionDisabilities
Human-narrated audio
"Brynn Kwan is desperate for her high school persona to be real. That Brynn is head of the yearbook committee,…
the favorite for prom queen, and definitely not crumbling from a secret disability that's rapidly wearing her down. If no one knows the truth about her condition, Brynn doesn't have to worry about the pitying looks or accusations of being a faker that already destroyed her childhood friendships. She's even willing to let go of her four-year relationship with her first love, Oliver, rather than reveal that a necessary surgery was the reason she ignored his existence for the entire summer. But after Brynn tries to break up a fight at a pep rally and winds up barred from all her clubs and senior prom, she has nothing left to prop up her illusion of being just like everyone else. During a week-long suspension from school, she realizes that she doesn't quite recognize the face in the mirror--and it's not because of her black eye from the fight. With a healthy sister who simply doesn't understand and a confused ex-boyfriend who won't just take a hint and go away like a normal human being , Brynn begins to wonder if it's possible to reinvent her world by being the person she thought no one herself." -- WorldCat
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General fiction, Family stories, Humourous fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Friendship stories
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Millie loves to help Laolao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! Full of humor and heart, this story is a…
timeless celebration of family, food, community, and the different ways we share love. For grades K-3. Unrated
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Family stories, General fiction
Human-narrated audio
Anna and Sebastian opens as a much older Anna grapples with aging and a disorienting change in the relationship with…
her long-time lover, Sebastian. Years earlier he hired a woman who, unlike Anna, was still of child-bearing age to conceive. Now, eighteen years later, the daughter, attempting to live alone as an adult, is sexually assaulted and trafficked. At this point, the novel explores the effects of assault and trafficking not only on Sebastian's daughter, but on Anna, who adapted to the unusual paternity, and on Sebastian, who did not bargain for the suffering he experiences as a father. Adult
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Multi-cultural fiction, Family stories, Holiday fiction, General fiction
Human-narrated audio
Kwanzaa is Kayla's favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep her…
big brother, Khari, from getting home in time for the festivities! Will Khari miss the celebration completely? Or will Kayla and her brother somehow find a way to be together for Kwanzaa? A perfect introduction to Kwanzaa, this book will teach children all about the traditions and practices that make it a special winter holiday For grades 3-6
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LGBTQ+ fiction, Family stories, General fictionParenting
Human-narrated audio
"Indian American Dimple Lala questions her heart while on a trip to Bombay, on which her boyfriend pushes her away…
to embark on a spiritual journey, her cousin tests the boundaries of tradition, and her sister opens up about her homosexuality." -- OCLC
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Science fiction, Family stories
Human-narrated audio
"When sixteen-year-old Bailey discovers a secret lab beneath his house, complete with an outdated Macintosh computer and mechanized supervillain armor,…
he believes he might be able to find his father who disappeared six years ago." -- WorldCat
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Family stories
Human-narrated audio
"This sweet bilingual picture book follows a boy and his stay-at-home dad, who takes care of him while his mom…
goes to work at the port, "where huge cargo ships come and go every day." She oversees the containers that go around the world! The boy recounts his days spending time with his father, from "when the sun starts filling the room with light," to eating breakfast, brushing his teeth and talking to his grandparents who live in a different country. His favorite time of the day is when he gets to play with his dinosaurs and his friend Tato, a stuffed cat who joins him on all his adventures. When Mom comes home, the whole family goes to the park. After dinner, he goes to bed and thinks about the ships from his mom's work, his dinosaurs and his grandparents. Soon he falls asleep, hugging his special kitty. In this bilingual picture book brightly illustrated by Claudia Delgadillo, young children will relate to the family and its daily routines while immigrants will see themselves as they adjust to life far away from relatives. And children will see that the roles of men and women are fluid; dads can be loving fathers in charge of their kids' well-being and moms can go to the office every day--or vice versa." -- Provided by publisher
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Family stories, Historical fiction, Christian fiction, War stories
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"After the loss of her mother, Allie is sent from Tennessee to Maine to become the daughter of Miss Beatrice…
Lovell, a prim woman with a faith Allie cannot accept. Clinging to the past is comforting but will it cost Allie her chance to be loved?" -- WorldCat
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Family stories, General fictionPolitics and government, Social issues
Human-narrated audio
Jake's friend Maria is the daughter of undocumented immigrants who have been living and working in the country for a…
long time. But the new government has implemented a crackdown. Maria's parents are detained and quickly sent out of the country. Maria, who was born here, decides to hide out in Jake's basement rather than risk becoming a ward of the state. But when she returns to her old apartment to retrieve her hidden birth certificate, Maria is abducted by young men on the lookout for teenage girls who have lost their parents to deportation. Jake is determined to rescue Maria before she's turned over to the authorities. Or worse. For junior and senior high readers. Unrated
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Friendship stories, Family stories, LGBTQ+ fiction, Contemporary romance, General fictionParenting, General non-fiction, Social issues
Human-narrated audio
"There's a box in the back of Audrey's closet that she rarely thinks about. Inside is a letter, seventeen years…
old, from a mother she's never met, handed to her by the woman she's called Mom her whole life. Being adopted, though, is just one piece in the puzzle of Audrey's life--the picture painstakingly put together by Audrey herself, consisting not only of the greatest family ever but of a snarky, loyal, sometimes infuriating best friend Rose, and a sweet, smart musician boyfriend, Julian. But when Audrey realizes that she's pregnant, she feels something--a tightly sealed box in the closet corners of her heart--crack open, spilling her dormant fears and unanswered questions all over the life she loves. Almost two decades ago, a girl in Audrey's situation made a choice, one that started Audrey's entire story. Now Audrey is paralyzed by her own what-ifs and terrified by the distance she feels growing between her and her best friend Rose. Down every possible path is a different unfamiliar version of her life, and as she weighs the options in her mind, she starts to wonder--what does it even mean to be Audrey Spencer?"-- Adapted from publisher description