Emily Ellet
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7
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Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles dreams of life outside the small town of Burr Oak Michigan, but when she stumbles on the opportunity to learn ostrich-riding with the infamous Madame Marantette her obligations to her family on the farm threaten to derail her dreams of a bigger life. Includes photographs and information on Madame Marantette.
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In a snow-cloaked kingdom, two rival servants--one who desperately wants to win the approval of the Red Jaga and the other who hopes to escape the Black Jaga--compete for the pure heart of a prince, only to discover they might be falling for each other instead. Includes author's note.
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Pub. Date
2020.
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"June Moody, a thirty-something English professor, just wants to get away from her recent breakup and reunite with girlfriends over summer break. Her old friend and longtime nemesis, Sadie MacTavish, a mega-successful author, invites June and her college friends to a baby shower at her sprawling estate in the San Juan Islands. June is less than thrilled to spend time with Sadie--and her husband, June's former crush--but agrees to go. The party gets...
4) The visitor
Author
Series
Animorphs volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
The wildly popular books by K.A. Applegate are back! The Animorphs return in this update of the classic series.
Rachel is still reeling from the news that the Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens known as the Yeerks. And that she and her friends -- five kids who stumbled onto a downed spacecraft and were given the power to morph into any animal they touch -- are the planet's only defense. But Rachel has always been a daredevil. When...
5) The stranger
Author
Series
Animorphs volume 7
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Okay. Rachel and the other Animorphs have finally found the new entrance to the Yeerk pool. They've even figured out a way to sneak in. The infamous roach morph. But they didn't count on roaches being a Taxxon delicacy. This time escape doesn't look so good.
Author
Series
Dragon masters volume 23
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A huge shadow is blanketing the sky, and wizards all over the world are losing their powers! The Dragon Masters must stop this sky-shadow. Drake and Jean discover that a Shadow Dragon named Chaya and his Dragon Master, Aruna, are responsible. But Chaya and Aruna's eyes are red... Can the Dragon Masters stop this powerful pair?" ...Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Roxane Gay Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Jackie Newsome's best friend is dead, and everyone knows who killed her. Jackie is an ex-emotional eater and mother of four, who has finally lost the weight she long yearned to be free of. But leaving her old self behind proves harder than she ever imagined. She believes she should be happier, but misery still chases her, and motherhood threatens to consume her. Her only salve is Theresa, her best friend whose life she desperately covets. Their bond...
8) The reaction
Author
Series
Animorphs volume 12
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Rachel's got some pretty strange stuff happening. She can't control her morphing. One minute, she's doing homework. The next she's morphing a full-grown crocodile, and without returning to human form--she becomes an elephant. That's when the floor gives way and Rachel finds herself looking up at what used to be the kitchen ceiling.
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2013
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Hands-on resources for new and seasoned school coaches
This practical resource offers the foundational skills and tools needed by new coaching educators, as well as presenting an overview of the knowledge and theory base behind the practice. Established coaches will find numerous ways to deepen and refine their coaching practice. Principals and others who incorporate coaching strategies into their work will also find a wealth of resources.
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Series
The nightshade crown volume 1
Pub. Date
2023.
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"When Lore was thirteen, she escaped a cult in the catacombs beneath the city of Dellaire. And in the ten years since, she's lived by one rule: don't let them find you. Easier said than done, when her death magic ties her to the city. Mortem, the magic born from death, is a high-priced and illicit commodity in Dellaire, and Lore's job running poisons keeps her in food, shelter, and relative security. But when a run goes wrong and Lore's power is revealed,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In book #5, the Dragon Masters are excited to meet the newest Dragon Master, Petra. But when she arrives at the castle, she doesn't fit in right away. She's a know-it-all, and she doesn't even try to connect with her four-headed dragon! Could the Dragon Stone have chosen her by mistake? Then something terrible happens to the king. Petra will have to work with the other Dragon Masters to save him before it's too late!
Author
Series
The nightshade crown volume 2
Pub. Date
2024.
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"The corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore-a necromancer and former smuggler-to his right hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the sainted court and help the people of Dellaire. But not everyone is happy with the changes. The nobles are sowing dissent, the Kyrithean Empire is beating down their door, and Lore's old allies are pulling away. Even Prince Bastian's changed. No longer...
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic US
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Drake and Ana must find a Lava Dragon in the latest adventure in this action-packed, bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Evil wizard Astrid has trapped...
15) Blade of secrets
Author
Series
Bladesmith volume 1
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 12
Description
"In the first book in Tricia Levenseller's exciting new YA fantasy duology, a teenage blacksmith with social anxiety is forced to go on the run to protect the world from the most powerful magical sword she's ever made"--
16) Nightwatching
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Description
"A razor-sharp thriller about a mother forced to the breaking point when her life and the lives of her children are threatened by a stranger"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 15
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"A brave teen recounts her debilitating struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder--and brings readers through every painful step as she finds her way to the other side--in this powerful and inspiring memoir. Until sophomore year of high school, fifteen-year-old Allison Britz lived a comfortable life in an idyllic town. She was a dedicated student with tons of extracurricular activities, friends, and loving parents at home. But after awakening from...
18) The weakness
Author
Series
Animorphs volume 37
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 3
Description
When Jake has to leave town for a family thing, the other Animorphs and Ax figure life will pretty much be normal until he gets back. But when Tobias discovers Visser Three's newest feeding place, the kids decide they have to check it out. But there's no assigned leader. Who will be the best one for the job? Being in charge isn't just guts and glory. Its about making decisions that will mean the difference between life....and death.
19) Master of iron
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Series
Bladesmith volume 2
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"...Ziva may have defeated a deadly warlord, but the price was almost too high. With her sister's life at stake, she is forced into a breakneck race with the handsome mercenary Kellyn and the young scholar Petrik to find a powerful magical healer in a nearby city.
Author
Series
Dragon masters volume 19
Publisher
Branches/Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Drake and the other Dragon Masters go to the island of Kapua seeking a Sea Dragon needed to help stop the evil wizard Astrid's dangerous False Life spell.