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Steve Watkins
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It’s the fall of 1966, and 12-year-old Dewey Turner is determined to start the school year right. No more being the butt of every joke. He’ll be cool — a Lone Wolf like his older brother, Wayne. But an accident with shoe polish dashes these hopes — and earns Dewey his worst nickname yet. He finds an unlikely friend in Darla Turkel, the only person at Sand Mountain High who is more of an outcast than he is. Through their friendship, Dewey comes to learn a whole lot about his small town, and about the world outside it, too: things about racism and segregation, secrets, and standing up for what’s right.
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Beard's stunning debut is an epistolary novel written from 15-year-old Tess DeNunzio to her little sister Zoe. After Zoe's accidental death on September 11, 2001, a day so many others died, Tess' family is numbed by their personal tragedy. Already acutely aware of her odd place in a home where her mother and stepfather now have children of their own, Tess begins her letter as a means of figuring out her own life, from her two-hour-a-day hair and makeup ritual to her complicity in Zoe's death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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keeps you listening.
- De nas en 10-18-09
De: Philip Beard
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What Happened to My Sister
- A Novel
- De: Elizabeth Flock
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell
- Duración: 9 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Nine-year-old Carrie Parker and her mother, Libby, are making a fresh start in the small town of Hartsville, North Carolina, ready to put their turbulent past behind them. Violence has shattered their family and left Libby nearly unable to cope. And while Carrie once took comfort in her beloved sister, Emma, her mother has now forbidden even the mention of her name. When Carrie meets Ruth, Honor, and Cricket Chaplin, these three generations of warmhearted women seem to have the loving home Carrie has always dreamed of. But as Carrie and Cricket become fast friends, neither can escape the pull of their families' secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Breathtaking
- De Pink Amy en 03-11-24
De: Elizabeth Flock
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Whistling in the Dark
- A Novel
- De: Lesley Kagen
- Narrado por: Lesley Kagen
- Duración: 8 h y 25 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 516
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 478
Sally O'Malley made a promise to her daddy before he died. She swore she'd look after her sister, Troo. Keep her safe. But like her Granny always said, actions speak louder than words. And Sally would have to agree with her.
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3 out of 5 stars
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One of the worst books I've read in a long time
- De Dianne en 08-13-21
De: Lesley Kagen
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Bluefish
- De: Pat Schmatz
- Narrado por: Luke Daniels, Kate Rudd
- Duración: 4 h y 34 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 50
It sucks being with Grandpa in this new town. It sucks that they left the old place without finding Rosco. Travis doesn’t want to do anything, especially try to get by in his classes, which never seems possible, anyway. He’s a Bluefish - stupid, angry, alone. Then, suddenly, there’s a girl. Velveeta. She’s up in his face and she’s not backing down. She is as loud as he is quiet, as outgoing as he is shut in. She’s pretty, in a funky, scarf-wearing sort of way, and she’s smart - way smart - smart enough to figure out that Travis has a secret.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Bluefish reflection
- De Amazon Customer en 05-25-23
De: Pat Schmatz
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Carrying Albert Home
- The Somewhat True Story of a Woman, a Husband, and Her Alligator
- De: Homer Hickam
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
- Duración: 10 h y 39 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 218
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 188
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 188
Elsie Lavender and Homer Hickam (the father of the author) were high school classmates in the West Virginia coalfields, graduating just as the Great Depression began. When Homer asked for her hand, Elsie instead headed to Orlando, where she sparked with a dancing actor named Buddy Ebsen (yes, that Buddy Ebsen). But when Buddy headed for New York, Elsie's dreams of a life with him were crushed, and eventually she found herself back in the coalfields, married to Homer.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely Delightful!!
- De Sharon en 03-01-16
De: Homer Hickam
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The Center of Everything
- De: Laura Moriarty
- Narrado por: Julie Dretzin
- Duración: 13 h y 7 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 120
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 103
The Center of Everything is the fictional story of 10-year-old math prodigy Evelyn Bucknow. Living in Kansas with her single mother and deeply religious grandmother, Evelyn believes she is destined to marry Travis, the boy next door. But as she grows up, she experiences the heartbreak of a love not meant to be. Author Laura Moriarty was a recipient of the George Bennet Fellowship for Creative Writing at Phillips Exeter Academy.
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1 out of 5 stars
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not religious fiction
- De Theresa Jameson en 04-28-14
De: Laura Moriarty
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Guys Read: Funny Business
- De: Jon Scieszka, Adam Rex, Christopher Curtis, y otros
- Narrado por: Michael Boatman, Kate DiCamillo, John Keating, y otros
- Duración: 5 h y 46 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 119
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 86
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 85
Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else? - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and the Guys Read Library, you already know what you’re in store for: 10 hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before you’re through, you’ll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the world’s largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their son’s room to a biker; and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome super funny
- De sacha en 10-03-16
De: Jon Scieszka, y otros
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Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief
- De: Wendelin Van Draanen
- Narrado por: Tara Sands
- Duración: 3 h y 54 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 86
While looking out the window with her grandma's binoculars, Sammy witnesses a crime across the street at the Heavenly Hotel. What's worse, the thief saw her spying! As Sammy attempts to find the burglar who has made several other hits in the neighborhood, she finds herself trying to keep him from uncovering her - or worse, the police discovering that she's living illegally with her grandmother in the seniors-only housing!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fun read for young kids!
- De Sara Sweetman en 06-24-16
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The Skin I'm In
- De: Sharon G. Flake
- Narrado por: Sisi Aisha Johnson
- Duración: 3 h y 50 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 460
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 357
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 353
Maleeka Madison is a dark skinned African-American girl. She feels uncomfortable and wishes she had lighter skin. When her teacher, Miss Saunders, who suffers from a rare skin condition, shows that there is more to people than the color of their skin, Maleeka learns to appreciate and accept who she truly is.
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4 out of 5 stars
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For the young Black women
- De Romee en 12-04-07
De: Sharon G. Flake
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She Got Up Off the Couch
- De: Haven Kimmel
- Narrado por: Haven Kimmel
- Duración: 8 h y 57 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 276
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 188
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 189
When we last saw Zippy, she was oblivious to the storm that was brewing in her home. Her mother, Delonda, had literally just gotten up off the couch and ridden her rickety bicycle down the road. Her dad was off somewhere, gambling or "working." And Zippy was lost in her own fabulous world of exploring the fringes of Moorland, Indiana.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great fun !!
- De Kim en 04-20-11
De: Haven Kimmel
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A Girl Named Zippy
- Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana
- De: Haven Kimmel
- Narrado por: Haven Kimmel
- Duración: 6 h y 23 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 545
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 378
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 382
When Haven Kimmel was born in 1965, Mooreland, Indiana, was a sleepy little hamlet of 300 people. Nicknamed "Zippy" for the way she would bolt around the house, this small girl was possessed of big eyes and even bigger ears. In this witty and lovingly told memoir, Kimmel takes readers back to a time when small-town America was caught in the amber of the innocent postwar period - people helped their neighbors, went to church on Sunday, and kept barnyard animals in their backyards.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully written, beautifully read.
- De shopgirl en 03-06-08
De: Haven Kimmel
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The Mare
- De: Mary Gaitskill
- Narrado por: Kyla Garcia, Christa Lewis, Sean Pratt, y otros
- Duración: 14 h y 40 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 454
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 409
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 412
Velveteen Vargas is an 11-year-old from Brooklyn who is granted a summer vacation in the country, courtesy of the nonprofit Fresh Air Fund. Her host family is a couple in upstate New York: Ginger, a failed artist on the fringe of Alcoholics Anonymous; and Paul, an academic who wonders what it will mean to "make a difference" in such a contrived situation.
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2 out of 5 stars
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disappointing
- De Mark en 01-06-16
De: Mary Gaitskill
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The Swamp Robber
- Sugar Creek Gang, Book 1
- De: Paul Hutchens
- Narrado por: Aimee Lilly
- Duración: 2 h y 44 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 82
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 56
The Sugar Creek Gang discovers a "disguise" hidden in a old tree. Does it belong to the bank robber hiding in the swamp? A mysterious map hidden near the tree proves to be even more exciting than the disguise. Before the adventure ends, the gang encounters the robber, helps Bill Collins welcome a new baby sister, and saves the victim of a black widow spider bite. Join the gang as they learn the lesson of sowing and reaping.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love47
- De Amazon Customer en 07-18-20
De: Paul Hutchens
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One Mississippi
- De: Mark Childress
- Narrado por: Jeff Woodman
- Duración: 13 h y 17 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 247
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 122
Yankee transplant Daniel Musgrove can't seem to fit in at his Mississippi high school. When he meets fellow outsider Tim Cousins, things look up. But then the two boys' battles with a local bully escalate into a violent act that rocks the town.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A great listen, if not great literature
- De Bob en 06-13-07
De: Mark Childress
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This Raging Light
- De: Estelle Laure
- Narrado por: Sandy Rustin
- Duración: 5 h y 36 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Lucille seems to have nothing going for her. With the bills piling in, the house falling apart around her, and her sister's growing distress, it is precisely the worst possible moment for Lucille to fall recklessly in love with her best friend's twin brother, Digby, who is practically engaged.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing Loving and Sexy
- De Princess Lucy en 12-28-17
De: Estelle Laure
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The Same Stuff as Stars
- De: Katherine Paterson
- Narrado por: Alyssa Bresnahan
- Duración: 6 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Katherine Paterson, author of Newbery Medal winners Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved, again displays her storytelling talent in this powerful novel. Eleven-year-old Angel must play the adult when she and her brother are abandoned at their great-grandmother’s house and the old lady proves incapable of caring for them. An emotional tale, this drama teaches the age-old lesson that every person can stand tall when the world lets them down.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enchanting
- De BusyMom en 04-02-17
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Locomotion
- De: Jacqueline Woodson
- Narrado por: Dion Graham
- Duración: 1 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 75
When Lonnie Collins Motion was seven years old, his life changed forever. Now Lonnie is eleven and his life is about to change again. His teacher, Ms. Marcus, is showing him ways to put his jumbled feelings on paper. And suddenly, Lonnie has a whole new way to tell the world about his life, his friends, his little sister, Lili, and even his foster mom, Miss Edna, who started out crabby but isn’t so bad after all. Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson’s lyrical voice captures Lonnie’s thoughtful perspectives of the world and his determination to one day put a family together again.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The whole story
- De A Shaffer en 05-26-20