Jeremy the Jolly Juggler


Book Description

Jeremy is a juggler in Mr. Jerichos circus. Not enough people are coming to the circus, so Mr. Jericho asks Jeremy to make his juggling act more exciting to attract more people. Jeremy seeks ideas from the other circus entertainers, including the tightrope walker, the acrobats, the strong man, the human cannonball, and the knife thrower. If Jeremy cant improve his act, the circus will have to close down. What will happen?




Aimee the Cheeky Parakeet


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Aimee, the cheeky parakeet, belongs to Reeve. Aimee flicks birdseed at Reeve and his friends to get attention. Reeves mommy and daddy say that if Aimee does not stop flicking seed at everyone, she will have to be put in a cage. Reeve thinks this is a cruel thing to do to Aimee. He and his friend Benjee make a plan to stop Aimee being put in a cage. Will their plan work?




Who Ate the Pie


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The school cook bakes a pie for the schoolteachers lunch and leaves it on the kitchen table to cool. Later he discovers that his pie has gone. The school head, with the help of the teachers, sets out to investigate who ate the pie. Will they find the culprit?




Morgan the Very Short Pirate Braves the Storm


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Morgan is a very short pirate. The other pirates make fun of Morgan. Morgan has a kind and tolerant nature and does not get upset. One day a very bad storm blows up, and all the other pirates get ill as the pirate ship tosses up and down on the huge waves. Morgan takes the ships wheel and tries to prevent a shipwreck. Will Morgan save the pirates lives?




The Scrambled States of America Talent Show


Book Description

Those wacky scrambled states are back. This time they've come together for a spectacular show featuring their many goofball talents. But just when Indiana (the director) is about to call SHOWTIME!, Georgia gets a bad case of stage fright and can't perform in her juggling act. Will the show go on, or will it be curtains? In this winning companion to The Scrambled States of America, young readers will revel in the madcap adventure and silly antics all while learning interesting facts about states and geography. This title has Common Core connections. The Scrambled States of America Talent Show is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.




This Full House


Book Description

LaVaughn has made it through the projects, she’s gotten over heartbreak, she’s grown up, and now she might finally have her ticket to college. She believes that she’s keeping alert to all possibilities. But discoveries she makes during her senior year in high school disturb everything in her small universe. And in an effort to bring together people who should love each other, she jeopardizes the one prize she has sought her whole life long. When do you know whether you’re doing the right thing? What happens when you can’t find a way to make lemonade out of lemons?




Why Does the World Exist


Book Description

In this astonishing and profound work, an irreverent sleuth traces the riddleof existence from the ancient world to modern times.




Make Lemonade


Book Description

In order to earn money for college, fourteen-year-old LaVaughn babysits for a teenage mother.




Saddled with Murder


Book Description

First in a new vet books mystery series, perfect for fans of cozy mysteries by Miranda James and Leann Sweeney! Veterinarian and amateur sleuth Kate Turner has her hands full trying to juggle two boyfriends, a thriving practice, and a criminal investigation It's the Christmas season and veterinarian Kate Turner is not feeling very jolly. She's overworked, unappreciated, and dealing with two dissatisfied clients. Throw in a very complicated personal life and Kate's definitely got a case of the holiday blues. To make matters worse, Kate's ex-boyfriend, Jeremy, is mugged and robbed after they have a heated argument in the hospital parking lot. Then, two of her dissatisfied clients turn up dead (which really gets Kate's tinsel in a tangle). All of these events seem like coincidences, but they add up to something much more venomous. Saddled with Murder is a cozy holiday mystery from beloved author Eileen Brady that explores the fragility and resiliency of animals and humans whose trust has been broken, and will keep animal-loving readers riveted until the last page.




From Poverty to Power


Book Description

Offers a look at the causes and effects of poverty and inequality, as well as the possible solutions. This title features research, human stories, statistics, and compelling arguments. It discusses about the world we live in and how we can make it a better place.