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I am Malala : how one girl stood up for education and changed the world

Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-


Malala Yousafzai's describes her fight for education for girls under Taliban rule, the support she received from her parents to pursue an education, and how the Taliban retaliated against her by trying to kill her.
Date Published:2014

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina.,


Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew of a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.
Date Published:2012

Baby-sitters little sister : a graphic novel. 9, Karen's grandmothers /

Yingst, DK,


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows -- five! Karen thinks that is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different! Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music, and she teaches Karen funny dances, like the foxtrot"--Inside dust jacket.
Date Published:2024

The battle of D-Day, 1944

Tarshis, Lauren.,


Paul's Jewish friend disappears and food is limited. An American paratrooper needs his help. Can Paul make a difference in the of the largest invasion in history?
Date Published:2019

The Hunger Games ; #1

Collins, Suzanne.


Wilson's Senior High School, June 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Wilson's Senior High School. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal starred. School Library Journal starred, September 2008. Booklist starred, September 2008. Horn Book Starred, September 2008. Library Media Connection starred, November 2001. Pub Weekly, November 2008. New York Times, November 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2008. Kirkus Review, September 2008. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen accidentally becomes a contender in the annual Hunger Games, a grave competition hosted by the Capitol where young boys and girls are pitted against one another in a televised fight to the death.
Date Published:2008

Wilson's Senior High School, June 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Wilson's Senior High School. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal starred. School Library Journal starred, September 2008. Booklist starred, September 2008. Horn Book Starred, September 2008. Library Media Connection starred, November 2001. Pub Weekly, November 2008. New York Times, November 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2008. Kirkus Review, September 2008. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen accidentally becomes a contender in the annual Hunger Games, a grave competition hosted by the Capitol where young boys and girls are pitted against one another in a televised fight to the death.

Date Published:2008

Baby-sitters little sister : a graphic novel. 1, Karen's witch /

Farina, Katy,


Volume number from spine. Based on: Karen's witch / Ann M. Martin. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. School Library Journal, October 2019. Kirkus Review, September 2019. School Library Journal. Kirkus Review. Karen Brewer's imagination gets the best of her when she decides that her neighbor, Mrs. Porter--who has wild gray hair, wears black robes, and has a garden full of mysterious herbs--must be a witch.
Date Published:2020

Volume number from spine. Based on: Karen's witch / Ann M. Martin. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. School Library Journal, October 2019. Kirkus Review, September 2019. School Library Journal. Kirkus Review. Karen Brewer's imagination gets the best of her when she decides that her neighbor, Mrs. Porter--who has wild gray hair, wears black robes, and has a garden full of mysterious herbs--must be a witch.

Date Published:2020

Big Nate. Makes the grade /

Peirce, Lincoln.


May include a pull-out color poster. Reprints "Big Nate" comic strips that follow the adventures of sixth-grader Nate Wright and his middle school friends from the first day of school to the start of summer vacation.
Date Published:2012

Baby-sitters little sister : a graphic novel. 6, Karen's birthday /

Farina, Katy,


Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties -- one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one big party and to celebrate the special day with her whole family together. Will Karen's birthday wish come true?.
Date Published:2023

Scythe ; #1

Shusterman, Neal,


In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't.
Date Published:2017

Wings of fire : the graphic novel. 2, The lost heir /

Sutherland, Tui T., 1978-


Volume number and part title from front cover. Based on: The lost heir / by Tui T. Sutherland. School Library Journal, May 2013. Kirkus Review. Tsunami, heir to the SeaWing throne, is returning home for the first time since she was stolen as an egg, her mother, Queen Coral, welcomes her, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off her heirs for years.
Date Published:2019

The baby-sitters Club : a graphic novel. 2, The truth about Stacey /

Telgemeier, Raina.


Based on: The truth about Stacey / Ann M. Martin. A graphic novel adaptation in which Stacey's move to a new town and her struggle with diabetes are made easier by her friendships with Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Anne, and her participation as a member of the Baby-sitter's Club.
Date Published:2015

Diary of a wimpy kid ; #9 : the long haul

Kinney, Jeff.,


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns--with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls--but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Shadow and bone ; #1

Bardugo, Leigh.


Wilson's Senior High School. School Library Journal starred. Publisher's Weekly. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2012. School Library Journal starred, June 2012. Publisher's Weekly, April 2012. Booklist, May 2012. New York Times, June 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2012. Kirkus Review, April 2012. Library Media Connection, August 2012. Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protegé of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fold.
Date Published:2012

Wilson's Senior High School. School Library Journal starred. Publisher's Weekly. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2012. School Library Journal starred, June 2012. Publisher's Weekly, April 2012. Booklist, May 2012. New York Times, June 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2012. Kirkus Review, April 2012. Library Media Connection, August 2012. Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protegé of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fold.

Date Published:2012

Diary of a wimpy kid ; #10 : old school

Kinney, Jeff.,


Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?
Date Published:2015

The baby-sitters club : a graphic novel. 12, Jessi's secret language /

Chau, Chan,


Volume number from spine. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Based on: Jessi's secret language / Ann M. Martin. Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language! Soon all the neighborhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all--she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event?
Date Published:2022

Volume number from spine. "Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Based on: Jessi's secret language / Ann M. Martin. Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language! Soon all the neighborhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all--she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event?

Date Published:2022

Diary of a wimpy kid ; #16 : big shot

Kinney, Jeff,


After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?.
Date Published:2021

After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?.

Date Published:2021

The mamba mentality : how I play

Bryant, Kobe, 1978-2020,


Includes index. In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant shares his vast knowledge and understanding of the game. Citing an obligation to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it "the right way," The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most analytical and creative basketball players ever. Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They also get granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.
Date Published:2018

Includes index. In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant shares his vast knowledge and understanding of the game. Citing an obligation to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it "the right way," The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most analytical and creative basketball players ever. Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They also get granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.

Date Published:2018

Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly spooky stories

Kinney, Jeff,


Presents a collection of fourteen humorous spooky stories from Greg Heffley's best friend Roland "Rowley" Jefferson.
Date Published:2021

The baby-sitters club : a graphic novel. 11, Good-bye Stacey, good-bye /

Epstein, Gabriela.,


Based on: Good-bye Stacey, good-bye / Ann M. Martin. Stacey McGill is moving back to New York, and her friends must face the sadness of saying good-bye, hunt down the perfect farewell gift, and take on the difficult task of filling Stacey's place in the Baby-sitters Club.
Date Published:2022

Canadian survival

Szpirglas, Jeff.,


Back with even more danger and daring, and a dash of fun, this fourth installment of the choose-your-own-path series features serious survival senarios, Canadian style! You begin your quest for survival stranded in the Rockies with an injured guide. You quickly find out she's not who she appears to be. Is she a friend or foe? And what's with that secret compound in the dam? The danger escalates... the dam is sabotaged... what should you do? Choose wrongly and be beaten by mutant beavers, roiled by raging rapids, squashed by a Sasquatch, razed by a rock slide or worse! Choose well - help the mutant animals, trust your instincts with the bomb, grab that extra paddle - and make it out of the woods alive.
Date Published:2018

Back with even more danger and daring, and a dash of fun, this fourth installment of the choose-your-own-path series features serious survival senarios, Canadian style! You begin your quest for survival stranded in the Rockies with an injured guide. You quickly find out she's not who she appears to be. Is she a friend or foe? And what's with that secret compound in the dam? The danger escalates... the dam is sabotaged... what should you do? Choose wrongly and be beaten by mutant beavers, roiled by raging rapids, squashed by a Sasquatch, razed by a rock slide or worse! Choose well - help the mutant animals, trust your instincts with the bomb, grab that extra paddle - and make it out of the woods alive.

Date Published:2018