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On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It's a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has...
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Temperance Brennan volume 22
Pub. Date
2023.
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Young men-tourists-have been disappearing on the islands of Turks and Caicos for years. Seven years ago, the first victim was found in a strange location with both hands cut off; the other visitors vanished without a trace. But, recently, tantalizing leads have emerged and only Tempe can unravel them. Maddeningly, the victims seem to have nothing in common-other than the strange locations where their bodies are eventually found, and the fact that...
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After uprooting her life in the States, Irene Steele has just settled in at the villa on St. John where her husband Russ had been living a double life. But a visit from the FBI shakes her foundations, and Irene once again learns just how little she knew about the man she loved. With help from their friends, Irene and her sons set up their lives while evidence mounts that the helicopter crash that killed Russ may not have been an accident. Meanwhile,...
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"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and The Book of Two Ways comes a deeply moving novel about the resilience of the human spirit in a moment of crisis. Diana O'Toole is perfectly on track. She will be married by thirty, done having kids by thirty-five, and move out to the New York City suburbs, all while climbing the professional ladder in the cutthroat art auction world. She's an associate specialist at Sotheby's...
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Paradise volume 2
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A year ago, Irene Steele had the shock of her life: her loving husband, father to their grown sons and successful businessman, was killed in a plane crash. But that wasn't Irene's only shattering news: he'd also been leading a double life on the island of St. John, where another woman loved him, too. Now Irene and her sons are back on St. John, determined to learn the truth about the mysterious life -and death - of a man they thought they knew. Along...
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There are many rumors about the bay off Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Some say it was the site of the lost empire of the Solomon king and that great treasure lies beneath the waters. Others say terrible things happened here, atrocities and disappearances at the hands of cannibal giants, and those who venture there do not return. It is cursed. Which is exactly what attracts the attention of husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi...
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Wild robot volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 5
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Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.
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Moon Travel
Pub. Date
2019.
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Canoe through the Amazon, explore the bustling capital of Quito, snorkel in the Galapagos, or kick back on the coast: Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands . Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for spending time in the Sierras, the Amazon, the coast, Quito, and the Galapagos Islands Strategic advice for ethical travelers, adventure lovers, budget travelers, history and culture buffs, wellness seekers,...
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Fodor's Travel, a division of Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of the Virgin Islands, including shopping on St. Thomas, hiking on St. John, and bar-hopping on Jost Van Dyke. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip of your fifth, "--page [4] of cover.
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Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands
Pub. Date
2021, 2020
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Whether you want to sail in Tortola, snorkel at Trunk Bay Beach, or explore the Baths in Virgin Gorda, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Virgin Islands are here to help! Fodor's U.S. & British Virgin Islands guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout,...
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Forge
Pub. Date
2022.
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"From Hurston/Wright Legacy Award-winning author Rita Woods, The Last Dreamwalker tells the story of two women, separated by nearly two centuries yet inextricably linked by the Gullah Geechee Islands off the coast of South Carolina-and their connection to a mysterious and extraordinary gift passed from generation to generation. In the wake of her mother's passing, Layla Hurley unexpectedly reconnects with her mother's sisters, women she hasn't been...
14) The forever girl
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"From the author of the best-selling and universally adored No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series--a stand-alone, big-hearted, and often heartbreaking novel about unrequited love and the unexpected places it takes us. At age 4, Thursday chooses her own name. At age 6, she falls in love with her best friend, James, with whom she happily spends all her time. But in the adult world, things are not so simple: at the same time that Thursday's mother finds...
16) The bomb
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Harcourt Brace
Pub. Date
c1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 6
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In 1944, when the Americans liberate Bikini Atoll from the Japanese, fourteen-year-old Sorry Rinamu does not realize that in two years he will lead a desperate effort to save his island home from a much more deadly threat.
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Frommer's Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
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From the most trusted name in travel, Frommer's Bermuda is a comprehensive, completely up-to-date guide to one of the world's most storied vacation destinations. Written by Bermuda local and travel expert David LaHuta (former adventure correspondent for the Rachael Ray Show), the book is filled with helpful advice and honest recommendations. LaHuta guides readers to unique pink sand beaches, secluded turquoise coves, and spellbinding caves; through...
18) Cayman Islands
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Fodor's Travel, a division of Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
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Discover the essence of the Cayman Islands. Embrace the local scene as you stroll Seven Mile Beach, hike the Mastic Trail, or visit Pedro St. James Castle. Find choices for every traveler, from swimming with stingrays to diving Cayman's famous wall to dining in fine restaurants with Fodor's in Focus.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 11
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In 1946, as London emerges from the shadow of World War II, author Juliet Ashton is having a terrible time finding inspiration for her next book. Then she receives a letter from Guernsey Island, and learns of a unique book club formed on the spur of the moment as an alibi to protect its members from arrest by the occupying Germans during the war. Captivated, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds there will change her life forever.
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