Daffney's Island Adventures


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1. Daffney And The Crazy Cows My friends and me were walking to school when we came upon an exciting something that was happening Before I knew it I was right in the middle of it, I tell ya! Can I find a safe place to hide or will those beasts catch me or what? 2. Daffney And Mrs. A Daffney is still learning to think before her mouth goes into action Is there any way she could get out of this one I wonder Daffney finds out the 'special place' is not what she expected Except she was just trying to be helpful and that's all 3. Daffney Sees Something Strange Daffney was doing what she loved best in the whole wide world. What she heard and saw that day had never happened before on Daffney's Island. Could it be aliens or dragon monsters coming to take her away? 4. Daffney's First Day Of Spanish School All Daffney wanted was to look cute and a little grown-up wearing her favorite dress that day That's cause Just in case there was a cute boy at that school or something like that. Daffney thought she had it all figured out until-- I wonder if she'll be able to handle the mischief that was coming her way? 5. Daffney's Ghost Ghosts are scary if you see one If they even exist that is Yet Daffney says she saw one Could it have been a ghost or did she see something else What in the world could it have been I wonder When it comes to Daffney you never know what she's up to




Daffney's Island Adventures


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Heart's Blood


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Second in the thrilling young adult fantasy series from the award-winning author of Dragon’s Blood. “Readers . . . will welcome this one with delight.” —Booklist An ALA Best Book for Young Adults Jakkin now has everything he’s ever wanted—the rank of freeman, a string of victories in the dragon pits, and the companionship of his dragon, Heart’s Blood. Everything, that is, except for his beloved Akki, who vanished a year ago. To find her, Jakkin must become a rebel spy. He will risk everything he holds dear—Heart’s Blood, her hatchlings, even his hard-won freedom—and join in a game fiercer than any dragon pit match, a game he’ll lose no matter how well he plays. “Eloquent . . . rich in symbolism.” —The Horn Book




Bonnie, Island Girl


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This is a new release of the original 1954 edition.




Picture-Book Professors


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How is academia portrayed in children's literature? This Element ambitiously surveys fictional professors in texts marketed towards children. Professors are overwhelmingly white and male, tending to be elderly scientists who fall into three stereotypes: the vehicle to explain scientific facts, the baffled genius, and the evil madman. By the late twentieth century, the stereotype of the male, mad, muddlehead, called Professor SomethingDumb, is formed in humorous yet pejorative fashion. This Element provides a publishing history of the role of academics in children's literature, questioning the book culture which promotes the enforcement of stereotypes regarding intellectual expertise in children's media. The Element is also available, with additional material, as Open Access.




A Star Shattered


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World famous wrestling diva Tammy Lynn “Sunny” Sytch has written a tell-all autobiography that follows her into the ring and on the road, through her romantic relationships, domestic abuse, her battle with cancer, incarceration, getting sober and the release of her adult film with Vivid Entertainment.




Dragon's Blood


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Dragons are trained to fight to the death, and two determined teens help free them in this spellbinding saga. Training a dragon to be a fighting champion is the only way to freedom for fifteen-year-old Jakkin.




The Scene


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"A young social climber leads an actor into an extra-marital affair, from which he then creates a full-on downward spiral into alcholism and bummery. His wife runs off with his best friend, his girlfriend leaves, and he's left with nothing" -- Publisher's note on back cover.




Home Court (STAT: Standing Tall and Talented #1)


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STAT: Standing Tall And Talented-- A slam-dunk new fiction series from NBA superstar Amar'e Stoudemire! Eleven-year-old Amar'e Stoudemire has a lot going on. He loves to go skateboarding in the park. He takes his school work very seriously. He helps out with his dad's landscaping company. And he likes to play basketball with his best friends-but just for fun. When a group of older kids start disrespecting his boys on their neighborhood basketball court, there is only one solution. Amar'e must step in and use his athletic ability and intelligence to save the day. This experience leads Amar'e to realize that basketball is his true passion.Based on the life of All-Star NBA sensation Amar'e Stoudemire, who overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular figures in sports today. Amar'e is just as versatile in his off the court life as he is on. He is devoted to several charities. He promotes literacy and education. He is a media darling. And he has an amazing story to tell in this heartfelt, accessible middle-grade series.




A Sending of Dragons


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“A riveting saga that intertwines elements of fantasy and science fiction . . . [The] tightly plotted, adventurous trilogy constitutes superb storytelling.” —Publishers Weekly Teens dragon master Jakkin and beloved healer-in-training Akki hide in mountain cave network beside Heart’s Blood warm hatchlings, exchanging mind-picture “sendings.” But who could leave a huge pile of stripped dragon bones neatly interwoven? The monstrous secret is bloodier than they could imagine. Can they save anyone, even sacrificing themselves? “An ambitious and rewarding work of speculative fiction.” —School Library Journal “The author combines well-wrought dragon lore with exciting adventure and good characterization.” —Booklist “A brilliantly imagined planetary complex where the evils of our own urban society can be scrutinized in a serious but exciting tale about a legendary species and about young people who have learned to accept its right to peaceful co-existence.” —Growing Point “Engrossing and engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews