Calli


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When fifteen-year-old Calli's two moms take in Cherish, a troubled teenager, and Calli tries to stand up to her antisocial behavior, things quickly begin to spiral downward before Calli can begin to regain some semblance of control.




Calli Be Gold


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Eleven-year-old Calli Gold is the quiet third child in a family of loud overachievers. In fact, the family motto is Be Gold. Calli's sister is on an ice-skating team, and her brother's a basketball star. Her parents are sure she has a hidden gift for something. They just have to figure out what it is! But Calli has flopped at everything she's tried. She sure doesn't feel like a Gold. Until a new person enters her life. Second grader Noah Zullo might seem strange to some people, but Calli can't help liking him, and they become partners in their school's Peer Helper Program. When they create a booth for the Friendship Fair, they fill it with secrets and surprises. And as Calli and Noah work and learn together, they even surprise themselves. Michele Weber Hurwitz's debut is an endearing and gently humorous story about the true meaning of achievement and the important things an "ordinary" kid has to offer. Nominated for: Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Minnesota) Bluestem Readers’ Choice Award (Illinois)




Calli's Outlaw


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It is 1889, and after two years of living in fear, Calli Harper is adamant about getting to Texas, finding whatever family she has left, and a place she can call home. Her hopes, some money, and two good friends is all she has left, but it is enough for her. Norris Dalton, an estranged member of the notorious Dalton Gang, seeks refuge in a saloon in Kentucky, where he is reunited with Tom, a friend who is committed in helping Calli reach her destination. Dalton is persuaded to make an effort at honest living and guide them to Texas. After months of hardships, their journey finally comes to an end. Lying on what could be her death bed, Calli clings to life, and Dalton realizes he is the one who put her there. During what began as a search for a new life, the outlaw finds life and love in her and himself. Through endless miles across Indian territory, the outlaw and the lady finally reach their destination, only to discover their true destiny is each other.




Calli Be Gold


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Eleven-year-old Calli Gold is the quiet third child in a family of loud overachievers. In fact, the family motto is Be Gold. Calli's sister is on an ice-skating team, and her brother's a basketball star. Her parents are sure she has a hidden gift for something. They just have to figure out what it is! But Calli has flopped at everything she's tried. She sure doesn't feel like a Gold. Until a new person enters her life. Second grader Noah Zullo might seem strange to some people, but Calli can't help liking him, and they become partners in their school's Peer Helper Program. When they create a booth for the Friendship Fair, they fill it with secrets and surprises. And as Calli and Noah work and learn together, they even surprise themselves. Michele Weber Hurwitz's debut is an endearing and gently humorous story about the true meaning of achievement and the important things an "ordinary" kid has to offer. Nominated for: Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Minnesota) Bluestem Readers’ Choice Award (Illinois)




Calli the Bear: the Story of a Little Bear Who Explores California and Helps Children Learn about the Golden State


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Calli the Bear is a fun and educational series of children's books. Each book is designed to both teach, entertain, and develop a love of learning and in every child. In this book, Calli the Bear lives in a very beautiful place, Yosemite Park. Calli wonders what is beyond Yosemite. Her teacher "Old Wise Bear" tells her about her great-great-great grandfather. His name was Golden Bear. Calli sets out on an adventure to explore the Golden State, and understand why her great-great-great grandfather and a bright star is on every California flag. Soon Calli discovers the importance of staying in school and how her classroom education will help her achieve her dreams. Join Calli the Bear as she travels across California having fun while learning many important subjects, such as geography, history, and how bears of all colors can have fun together.




Calli the Bear: the Story of a Little Bear Who Teaches Children about the Power of Friendship


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Calli the Bear is a fun and educational series of children's books. Each book is designed to both teach, entertain, and develop a love of learning and in every child. In this book, Calli the Bear is tired if being a little bear. She wants to grow up quickly and become big and powerful like her great-great-great grandfather, Golden Bear. Calli, also wants to be as popular as Golden Bear. He has his picture on the California state flag. Calli seeks to become famous, too. She visits many animals and learns about power, only to discover the true meaning of power. Her true power comes not from her physical size, or the sharpness of her claws. True power comes from her words, her heart, and the power of her friendships.













Codex Vaticanus No. 3773


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