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Una noche de viernes en la que se mezclan música, drogas y alcohol. Un verano que cambiará la vida de unos jóvenes para siempre. Pero no todos acabarán igual. Todo dependerá del compañero de baile que elijan…No bailes con la muerte es una novela realista, que aborda con estremecedora crudeza la cara oculta de fiestas, discotecas y drogas que muchos jóvenes y adultos desconocen. Una gran labor de investigación en círculos juveniles y en...
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Did you ever have an iconic big brother, big sister, older cousin, or neighbourhood hero that everyone admired and wanted to be around? Someone who shielded you from bullies, wild animals, or even your own self-doubt? Someone who bolstered your confidence and made you feel like you belonged? If so, then you had your very own Big Cousin Mike. This series is a tribute to those remarkable individuals. It's a heartfelt thank you for including us in your...
3) The Lost Box
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Welcome to Ms Purplebubble's class: a place of fun, acceptance and kindness.
"You have both learnt an important lesson today. It is not nice to blame someone else if you do not know the truth. It can make them really upset."
Divine loves her beautiful, pink lunchbox and is very excited to take it with her on a school trip to the park. However, when her lunchbox goes missing, she enlists the help of her friend, Tinkin, to find it.
When they see that...
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Teaching children about honesty can be a challenging endeavor. This book makes it fun and easy to teach your child the value of being honest. With engaging storytelling, this book is a great read for at home and in the classroom. Honesty is a vital trait for young students, and learning it from an early age helps children grow into ethical individuals. Grasping the nuances of honesty can be tricky for young minds, but this book breaks down the concept...
5) Homebound
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HarperCollins
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2023
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Beloved and bestselling author John David Anderson returns with the conclusion to the epic sci-fi coming-of-age tale that began in Stowaway, which Booklist called "The Mandalorian meets Guardians of the Galaxy" in a starred review.Leo Fender is no stranger to catastrophe, whether it’s the intergalactic war that took his mother’s life or the ongoing fight for his own. He’s seen his planet plundered, his ship attacked, his father kidnapped, and...
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Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Gentle, supportive, and straightforward, Sometimes When I'm Worried describes a child's experience with worry and the many ways it can surface, as well as how her sister and their two dads help her cope with the feeling. "Sometimes when I'm worried, my tummy feels funny. I get hot and sweaty. My legs jiggle like jelly." Along with the main character, young children learn ways to...
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When a kid is teased about their lunch- the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy. When a classmate mocks their lunch, the storyteller's imagination takes flight. Clearly, the classmate doesn't realize that sandwiches don't know any words and can't be insulted. Also, the kid seems confused. Perhaps they think the sandwich is a strange fish. Or a space rock. But these are not the reasons for the classmate's bullying. Sometimes they come...
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Meadow is enjoying a carefree country summer, tending her beloved 4-H chickens and freely exploring the outdoors. Content at home with her father, brother, and Nanna, Meadow wishes she could stay a kid forever. Everything changes the day the man in the green car stops her on the road, alarming her with an uncomfortable request. The brief encounter fills her with a strange new anxiety that she can't share with anyone. As fear fills her every move,...
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Fourteen-year-old Jason can't work out how to get climate change fixed-until he saves the life of the mysterious and powerful Graham. Graham promises a reward, and Jason asks him to do something to stop climate change. The request is caught by the media, so Jason thinks the man's trapped and has to keep his word. But Graham's got other ideas.A battle of wits ensues as Jason tries to stop his captive from squirming out of his promise. Encounters that...
10) Party of Four
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Themes: Friendship, Summer Camp, Writing, Stage Fright, Prejudice, Learning Life Lessons. Ava is ready for a fun summer of helping out at day camp. But she's not a fan of all the other helpers. Will a new friend help to change her perspective? This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests....
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In the heartwarming tale of Tweedles and Ellie, discover the remarkable journey that unfolds when two young girls, facing their own physical challenges, encounter a bully. Rather than succumbing to fear or animosity, they choose a path of compassion and friendship.
This inspiring book is a poignant reminder for anyone who has encountered challenges due to their differences. As Ellie and Grace navigate their physical challenges, they find themselves...
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Experience the joy and laughter of your child as they listen to you read this fun story full of rhymes!
Bart the Bully, Learns a Lesson is a book that can help to broach the subject of bullying. Follow along as Bart tries to clean up his act.
After a mishap, a bully named Bart begins searching for ways to become a better person. The adventure he goes on is a journey that you can take your children on as they, too, learn how one boy was able to change...
13) The Code
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Themes: Bullying, Tattling, Being an Outcast, Friendship, Cheating, Morals, Ethics. Chris and others are tormented by the school bully, Phil. But no one speaks up because of "the code." That's until Chris decides it is time for a change. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters...
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In his first book, "Golden Rule-Beginnings" Golden Rule the donkey discovered 5 Keys to living the Ancient Rule of Gold. The first of the keys is called 'LOOK'.The Book -"Golden Rule -Look " is the first in a series. Each book explores the keys to living a better life and creating a better world."Golden Rule -LOOK" explores the Key of looking for the best in others by looking beyond blind impulse and knee jerk judgement. "When You Look For The BestIn...
15) Bully No More
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A bullying teen, required to join an anti-bullying campaign at school as a result of an attack on a fellow student, must face his victims and come to terms with his past. But will the one person he wants to forgive him the most be able to do it?Brandon – Brandon Cooper sees his bullying ways as harmless fun. Nobody really gets hurt, and he likes the feelings of power and respect it gives him. But when the harmless fun turns serious, he must make...
16) Tala
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Everyone needs a friend when trouble and bullies come around. Tala is a fictional story that shows the effects of bullying and how others should include people who are different.
After accidentally ruining some crops, Tala, a giant, is driven away from her home. Feeling different and rejected, Tala ran so fast until she created the Asian mountains where she lived on her own for many years.
A sweet village girl, Lan, was warned not to go by the...
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Themes: heroism, friendship, pets, earthquakes, survival. One ordinary day, everything changes for Jen and her stubborn cat, Mimi. Jen soon realizes that she and Mimi share a gift that's beyond belief. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from...
18) Just Flowers
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Izzy's new neighbor is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighbor discovers unwanted flowers--again and again--in his precious rose garden, he bids Izzy to take them away. Izzy does--and uses the blooms to brighten someone else's day. Before long, the town is bursting with Izzy's flowers. The grumpy neighbor doesn't see the fuss. "They're JUST FLOWERS!" he yells. "Just flowers" that brought joy and color to everyone...
19) Robot Ruckus
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Capstone
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2021
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The Star Belchers crew has a problem. Judy needs a new stabilization core. Without one, the Star Belchers will be grounded permanently. Tensions and stakes are high when they set out to find the replacement part, and the crew learns that choices sometimes come with consequences.
20) Sign Me Up
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Alyssa is an ice skater who prefers to skate alone. She lives in rural Alaska, where a quiet frozen lake is her happy place. But now she's moving to sunny, loud Los Angeles. As the new girl in town, Alyssa isn't sure if she'll ever fit in. When the local roller derby team takes Alyssa under its wing, she's not sure she wants to trade her ice skates and solitude for roller skates and teammates. Alyssa decides to leave her comfort zone. Will she find...
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