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Lord of the Flies Before "The Hunger Games" there was "Lord of the Flies" Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon it became a cult favorite among both students and literary critics who compared it to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in its influence on modern thought and litera ... View Details » |
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The Outsiders The 45th anniversary of a landmark work of teen fiction Ponyboy can count on his brothers and his friends, but not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids who get away with everything, including beating up greasers like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect--until the night someone takes things too far. Written forty-five years ago, S. E. Hinton's classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today a ... View Details » |
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?: 50th Anniversary Edition A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck-- all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals. EAN:9780805047905ISBN:0805047905Edition:Anniversary ... View Details » |
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The Book Thief The extraordinary #1 "New York Times" bestseller that is now a major motion picture, Markus Zusak's unforgettable story is about the ability of books to feed the soul. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist-books. With the help of her accordi ... View Details » |
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Player's Handbook Everything a player needs to create heroic characters for the world's greatest roleplaying game The Player's Handbook(R) is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons(R) roleplayer. It contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more. Use this book to create exciting characters from among the most iconic D&D(R) races and classes. Dungeons & Dragons immerses you in a world of adven ... View Details » |
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Goodnight Moon In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight.In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustration ... View Details » |
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Water Bugs and Dragonflies Explaining Death to Children The Pilgrim Press is pleased to re-introduce the Looking Up series of 24-page, 5.5" by 5.5" booklets. The four best-selling titles are ideal for times that call for contemplation or prayer, whether for times of difficulty and worry or for times of joy and happiness. More in-depth than a greeting card, each booklet will help you find the right words...a caring thought...a comforting reflection to communicate compassion in extraordinary ways. EAN: ... View Details » |
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Dinosaurs Before Dark Jack and Annie's very first fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series--the Magic Tree House Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark . . . or will they become a dinosaur's dinner? Visit the Magic Tree House website MagicTreeHouse.com EAN:9780 ... View Details » |
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Freak the Mighty (Scholastic Gold) Two boys--a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny genius in leg braces--forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. Basis for the film "The Mighty." Named as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. EAN:9780439286060ISBN:0439286069Binding:PaperbackPages:192Author:Philbrick, Rodman ... View Details » |
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The Things They Carried A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, "The Things They Carried" is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. "The Things They Carried" depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O'Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at th ... View Details » |
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Hoot The Newbery Honor-winning novel--a "New York Times" bestseller and the first children's book by the bestselling author of adult satire--is now in paperback. EAN:9780440419396ISBN:0440419395Binding:PaperbackPages:292Author:Hiaasen, CarlAudience Age:10Grade Level:5 ... View Details » |
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Oh, the Places You'll Go! In this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor prepares his readers against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even the best of us - from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps - encouraging them to take life in their stride. EAN:9780679805274ISBN:0679805273Binding:HardcoverPages:56Author:Dr Seuss ... View Details » |
