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Love You Like a Sister
by Robin PalmerFour soon-to-be-stepsisters must learn to work together as they try to make their parents’ wedding day a day to remember in this witty M!X novel in the tradition of Bridesmaids.When Avery was two, her parents divorced, and it’s just been Avery and her mom ever since—the Two Musketeers. Until Avery opens her email—on a non-holiday and not her birthday—and receives a bombshell announcement from her father. Not only is he moving back to the New York area, he is remarrying—and his soon-to-be wife has three daughters. Avery’s future stepsisters. Holy. Moly. Avery’s father is determined to make them all one happy family, so he and his fiancée ask the girls to be the bridesmaids in the upcoming wedding. And they want the girls to help with the something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Meaning that Avery and the girls—who clearly want nothing to do with her—are going to be forced to spend time together. It’s one (hilarious) disaster after another as Avery tries to help and get to know her future stepsisters—who are all dealing with their own issues with the wedding. From spilling a chocolate-y drink on a very expensive dress when they go dress shopping, to turning her future step-mother’s hair bright blue days before the wedding. Can they all manage to make the wedding a day to remember—or will it be memorable for all the wrong reasons?
Love Your Amazing Self: Joyful Verses for Young Voices
by Ofosu Jones-QuarteyThis original, brightly illustrated collection of self-affirming lyrical meditations for kids ages 7 and up from Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher and recording artist, celebrates joy, resilience, empowerment, and self-compassion.
Loved Best
by Patricia C. McKissackBecause she's the oldest and can do the most, Carolyn is sure she is loved the best. But then she begins to have doubts: Her mom spoils her little sister when she's sick, her parents post her little brother's perfect math quiz on the fridge but barely notice her own perfect paper, and they make a bigger fuss over her brother's and sister's small parts in the spring play than they do her speaking part. But when things don't happen exactly as Carolyn expected, she learns an important lesson about what it means to be loved best.
The Lovely Shoes
by Susan ShreveCan the right pair of shoes make *anyone* feel beautiful?Franny is constantly embarrassed by two things in her life. One is her right foot, which curls in from a birth defect, so she has to wear ugly, heavy orthopedic shoes. And the other is her mother Margaret: beautiful, extravagant, flamboyant -- *mortifying*, in their small Ohio town. Franny's first school dance is a disaster, so Margaret announces her latest crazy plan: They will travel to Italy to meet Salvatore Ferragamo, who will sculpt a pair of slippers especially for Franny. The idea is outrageous. The trip is expensive. And the experience changes Franny's life forever.
#LoveMUTTS: A MUTTS Treasury (Mutts Ser.)
by Patrick McDonnellEnjoy the fun & laughs with everyone’s favorite Jack Russell & tuxedo cat pals, along with all their friends, in this comic strip treasury.In MUTTS, Patrick McDonnell strikes a delicate balance between lighthearted fun and responsible social commentary through the exploits of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat.Earl and Mooch, along with supporting sidekicks Shtinky Puddin', Sourpuss, Guard Dog, and Crabby, humorously approach a range of subjects—from napping and daydreaming to summer vacations and Christmas anticipations—in addition to tackling important issues like responsible pet ownership, animal shelters, and saving our endangered species.
The Lovesick Skunk
by Joe Hayes Antonio Castro L.When Joe Hayes was a boy, he loved to wear his black and white high-top sneakers. He wore them every day. "Get rid of those shoes," his mother told him one morning. "They smell terrible!" But did Joe listen, did he believe what his mother said? Not until he met the back end of a skunk!
Loving Spirit (Loving Spirit #1)
by Linda ChapmanA young girl begins a new life in the English countryside and discovers a remarkable horseAfter her parents are killed in a car accident, Ellie leaves the rolling hills of New Zealand behind to live in England with her uncle, who is as cold and gray as the country she now must call home. A hard-eyed horse breeder, he hates weakness in all animals, whether they have four legs or two. Although Ellie loves horses, she can&’t stand being ordered around by her uncle and the coldhearted Luke. Even the kind words of her cousin Joe aren&’t enough to make her feel at home—until she meets a horse named Spirit. Ellie sees the skinny gray gelding at a sale, and spends the last of her insurance money to save his life. She can tell Spirit is special, but she has no idea that this horse will unlock a marvelous power in her. The two soon form a friendship the likes of which the world has never seen. Winner of the 2012 Lincolnshire Young People&’s Book Award.
Lovingly Alice
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorIn this repackaged novel in a beloved series, Alice realizes she has a lot to learn about life! <P><P>Now that Alice is growing up, she is finding out answers to all sorts of interesting things--but the questions keep on coming. For instance: How exactly are babies made? Where has her best friend Sarah's family disappeared to? And why is her father going to a concert with a woman?! <P>Alice isn't too sure about any of these things--but on top of doing her homework, playing with Oatmeal, trying to keep Lester's girlfriends straight, and setting her dad up with the school nurse, she's going to have to find out!
Lovingly Alice
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorAlice McKinley is finding that fifth grade is full of mysteries. Mystery #1: Where has her best friend Sarah's family disappeared to? Mystery #2: Why is her father going to a concert with a WOMAN? Mystery #3: Isn't a period what's at the end of a sentence? Mystery #4: How can Lester go to the prom with a broken leg? Mystery #5: How exactly are babies made? Alice isn't too sure about any of these things, but on top of doing her homework, playing with Oatmeal, trying to keep Lester's girlfriends straight, and setting her dad up with the school nurse, she's determined to get to the bottom of them! The last of the prequels to the beloved Alice series, Lovingly Alice lets younger readers get to know the girl everyone wants to be friends with and proves once again that Phyllis Reynolds Naylor understands all the fun of being a girl.
A Low-Tech Mission (Adventures In Makerspace Ser.)
by Shannon McClintock MillerWhen you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library! When Eliza and her friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves in ancient Scythia. Can they help Alexander the Great win the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 BCE? Join them to complete Mission: Low Tech! This graphic novel includes fun bonus features such as a theme song and author interview available through the free Capstone 4D app. A great way to add augmented reality to your reading experience!
Lowriders in Space (Lowriders #1)
by Cathy CamperLearn about lowriders and Mexican-American slang as three friends travel the solar system to pursue their dreams in this lighthearted graphic novel. Lupe Impala, El Chavo Flapjack, and Elirio Malaria love working with cars. You name it, they can fix it. But the team&’s favorite cars of all are lowriders—cars that hip and hop, dip and drop, go low and slow, bajito y suavecito. The stars align when a contest for the best car around offers a prize of a trunkful of cash—just what the team needs to open their own shop! ¡Ay chihuahua! What will it take to transform a junker into the best car in the universe? Striking, unparalleled art from debut illustrator Raul the Third recalls ballpoint-pen-and-Sharpie desk-drawn doodles, while the story is sketched with Spanish, inked with science facts, and colored with true friendship. With a glossary at the back to provide definitions for Spanish and science terms, this delightful book will educate and entertain in equal measure. Praise for Lowriders in Space&“What a fantastically original, smart, funny and drop-dead cool match of story, art, and form. Muey caliente!&” —Jon Scieszka, bestselling author of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales&“Only from the inventive mind of writer Cathy Camper could come such genius: a book for kids that has it all—kooky characters, col cats and outer space, no less! Not to mention a high-interest graphic-novel form, full of hip and hop, sure to grab the wits of the most reluctant of readers. What more could readers ask?&” —Megan McDonald, bestselling author of the Judy Moody and Stink series&“Lowriders in Space is FAR OUT, and the illustrations are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Love this graphic novel. Muy Buena!&” —Amy Sedaris&“A highly entertaining and culturally authentic romp.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Lowriders in Space
by Cathy Camper Raul The ThirdLupe Impala, El Chavo Flapjack, and Elirio Malaria love working with cars. You name it, they can fix it. But the team's favorite cars of all are lowriders--cars that hip and hop, dip and drop, go low and slow, bajito y suavecito. The stars align when a contest for the best car around offers a prize of a trunkful of cash--just what the team needs to open their own shop! ¡Ay chihuahua! <P><P>What will it take to transform a junker into the best car in the universe? Striking, unparalleled art from debut illustrator Raul the Third recalls ballpoint-pen-and-Sharpie desk-drawn doodles, while the story is sketched with Spanish, inked with science facts, and colored with true friendship. With a glossary at the back to provide definitions for Spanish and science terms, this delightful book will educate and entertain in equal measure.
Lowriders to the Center of the Earth (Medieval Mysteries #2)
by Cathy Camper Raul Gonzalez IIIThe lovable trio from the acclaimed Lowriders in Space are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They're the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find him. Little do they know the trail will lead them to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner! With cool Spanish phrases on every page, a glossary of terms, and an action-packed plot that sneaks in science as well as Aztec lore, Lowriders to the Center of the Earth is a linguistic and visual delight. ¡Que suave!
Lowriders to the Center of the Earth (Lowriders #2)
by Cathy Camper Raul The ThirdThe lovable trio from the acclaimed Lowriders in Space are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They're the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find him. Little do they know the trail will lead them to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner! With cool Spanish phrases on every page, a glossary of terms, and an action-packed plot that sneaks in science as well as Aztec lore, Lowriders to the Center of the Earth is a linguistic and visual delight. ¡Que suave!
Lowriders to the Rescue
by Cathy CamperThe next books in the acclaimed Lowriders series combines comics, Spanish, mixing cultures, science, superheroes, and first loves for an out-of-this-world graphic novel experience.A changing planet means new problems—and new friends—for nuestros amigos favoritos!Meet Lupe, a whip-smart impala with a flair for mechanicsFlapjack, a sweet young octopus who can shine up anything with his eight gleaming tentaclesand Elirio, a thoughtful mosquito who's fascinated with words and determined to become an artist.What do all three have in common? A love of lowriders—and a passion for solving problems!Nothing is normal in the little town where the Lowriders live. To start, Flappy can't see a thing! He keeps mistaking fire hydrants for sailors and laundry for love interests. Even more worrying, the Upscale Business Association is determined to make more money than ever by tearing down local shops in favor of a brand-new development for wealthy landowners. Most disconcerting of all, the monarchs who usually migrate through town at this time of year are nowhere to be found. But when Sokar, a beautiful young monarch, bikes into town with a broken wing, she has scary news to report: A dangerous wildfire is burning fast and hot and nonstop, leaving the monarchs stranded.Might Sokar and Flappy have more in common than meets the goggles? How can the Lowriders save their town? And exactly how powerful is passion in the face of an overheated planet's furious flames?Humor, Spanish, and lowriders come together in this rollicking journey through the bumpy terrain of new friends, climate change, and standing up for what you believe in. ¡Vámonos!ACCLAIMED SERIES: Books in the Lowriders series have won the Pura Belpré award, and won the hearts of readers and reviewers. Discover why kids—and their adults—love reading about the Lowriders!PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Bold illustrated spreads, funny storylines, and lots to look at on every page keep reluctant readers engaged all the way through these delightfully entertaining books.DIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS: Latinx and Arab cultures are beautifully celebrated in this book, with fascinating facts about these unexpectedly intersecting cultures.CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR KIDS: These books tackle so many contemporary and relevant issues. Readers will learn about monarch butterfly migrations and sustainable energy: The Lowriders refurbish their car to be solar-powered!VISUALLY DYNAMIC: Raúl's unique art style is visually refreshing and extremely engaging for kid readers, especially those who love comics and graphic novels!Perfect for:• Fans of the previous Lowriders books• Comic and graphic novel lovers• Reluctant readers• Educators and librarians looking for diverse books
Loyalty
by AviNewbery Medalist Avi explores the American Revolution from a fresh perspective in the story of a young Loyalist turned British spy navigating patriotism and personal responsibility during the lead-up to the War of Independence.When his father is killed by rebel vigilantes, Noah flees with his family to Boston. Intent on avenging his father, Noah becomes a spy for the British and firsthand witness to the power of partisan rumor to distort facts, the hypocrisy of men who demand freedom while enslaving others, and the human connections that bind people together regardless of stated allegiances. Awash in contradictory information and participating in key events leading to the American Revolution, Noah must forge his own understanding of right and wrong and determine for himself where his loyalty truly lies.
LSAT Test Prep Flash Cards: Commonly Confused Words (Exambusters LSAT Workbook #3 of 3)
by Ace Inc.<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i><P><P> Do you know the difference between "fewer" and "less," when to use "it's" or "its," or how to distinguish between "historical" and "historic" or "tortuous" and "torturous?" <P><P>This course contains 500 pairs of commonly confused words, some so frequently misused that their wrong application has become acceptable to many ears. Includes part of speech, pronunciation, simple definition, and usage example. <P>Mastering the differences will improve your written grammar, verbal communication, and most importantly, your LSAT test score!<P> Exambusters LSAT Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental LSAT review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice LSAT tests. Each LSAT study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the LSAT exam. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the LSAT series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing LSAT flash cards is the first step toward more confident LSAT preparation and ultimately, higher LSAT exam scores!
LSAT Test Prep Flash Cards: Word Roots Essentials (Exambusters LSAT Workbook #2 of 3)
by Ace Inc.<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i><P><P> A unique collection of 380 essential Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes, each with up to ten derivative word examples and definitions. Interpret new words without a dictionary. You'll view language from an entirely new perspective, and raise your LSAT test score too! <P><P>Exambusters LSAT Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental LSAT review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice LSAT tests. Each LSAT study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the LSAT exam. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the LSAT series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing LSAT flash cards is the first step toward more confident LSAT preparation and ultimately, higher LSAT exam scores!
LSAT Test Prep Flash Cards: Vocabulary Essentials (Exambusters LSAT Workbook #1 of 3)
by Ace Inc.<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i><P><P> 350 words every well-educated person should know. While you may not hear them every day, they can show up on the LSAT test, and understanding them will boost your score. <P><P>Includes sample sentence, part of speech, pronunciation, succinct, easy-to-remember definition, and common synonyms and antonyms. <P>Exambusters LSAT Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental LSAT review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice LSAT tests. Each LSAT study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the LSAT exam. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the LSAT series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing LSAT flash cards is the first step toward more confident LSAT preparation and ultimately, higher LSAT exam scores!
Lu: Ghost; Patina; Sunny; Lu (Track #4)
by Jason ReynoldsLu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds. <P><P> Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that’s got nothing to do with being a track star. <P><P> Lu has swagger, plus the talent to back it up, and with all that—not to mention the gold chains and diamond earrings—no one’s gonna outshine him. Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. <P><P>Suddenly, there are hurdles in Lu’s way—literally and not-so-literally—and Lu needs to figure out, fast, what winning the gold really means. Expect the unexpected in this final event in Jason Reynold’s award-winning and bestselling Track series.
The Lu Quartet: The Lu Quartet B
by Swapna Dutta Nalini Das`We knew we had to solve the mystery somehow!? The world of Kalu, Malu, Bulu and Tulu is always buzzing with mysteries, big and small. And that works just fine, because the four young `detectives? are raring to solve them. Wherever the four clever friends happen to be?at their school hostel, next door at the Zamindar Mansion, or away on holiday in Mandu or Cherrapunji?they have a way of smelling out a mystery and keeping their nerve in the face of daunting dangers and terrifying threats to find what lies at the bottom of it. Join the Lu Quartet on their adventures in caves and ravines, secret chambers and dark mango groves, and see if you can unravel the twists and turns of the whodunits just as they do. These thirteen classic stories by Nalini Das originally appeared in the reputed Bengali magazine Sandesh and have been translated for the first time into English by leading children?s writer Swapna Dutta. PLUS! Book Mine Gems: 32 extra-special pages: Know more about the author, her work and her times. Plus things to think about and to do.'
Lucas Lightfoot and the Fire Crystal
by Hugo Haselhuhn Luke CowdellA boy’s life is changed when he is taught secret magical powers in the first chapter book in this juvenile fiction fantasy series.
Lucha Libre: The Man in the Silver Mask
by Xavier GarzaXavier Garza brings another action-packed bilingual picture book about traditional Mexican wrestling--lucha libre! Xavier Garza presenta otro libro ilustrado lleno de acción sobre un deporte tradicional de Mexico: ¡la lucha libre!Young Carlitos attends a lucha libre match in Mexico City for the first time with his Papá Lupe, but his Tío Vicente is nowhere to be found, though he's supposed to join. At ringside, Carlitos sees the greatest luchador of all time--the Man in the Silver Mask. His eyes look familiar, and he even flashes Carlitos a mysterious smile... The young boy is mesmerized as The Man in the Silver Mask is pitted against the terrible rudos, the bad guys of lucha libre. Can Carlitos's newest hero defeat the fearsome masked villains? Acclaimed author and lifelong lucha libre fanatic Xavier Garza introduces children to the thrilling world of this beloved Mexican sport: favorite heroes and much-feared villains, dressed in dazzling and outrageous costumes, strut and prance across the mat and bounce against the ropes, daring anyone to take them to the floor! In an afterword, Garza provides helpful context, discussing the history and cultural significance of lucha libre. Carlitos asiste su primer pelea de lucha libre en la Ciudad de México con su Papá Lupe, pero no aparece su Tío Vicente, que debería acompañarlos. En el ringside, Carlitos ve al más grandioso luchador en la historia de lucha libre, El Hombre de la Máscara de Plata. Sus ojos le parecen familiares, y hasta le sonríe misteriosamente a Carlitos... El niño está hipnotizado cuando El Hombre de la Máscara de Plata se enfrenta a los rudos, los malos de la lucha libre. ¿Podra el nuevo héroe de Carlitos vencer a los terroríficos villanos? El galardonado autor, y fanatico de lucha libre de por vida, Xavier Garza le presenta a lectores pequeños el mundo emocionante del adorado deporte mexicano. En Lucha libre, los jóvenes fanáticos verán este mundo fascinante ven a la vida: héroes favoritos y villanos muy temidos, vestidos con trajes deslumbrantes e indignantes, pavoneándose y brincando sobre el tapete y rebotando contra las cuerdas, ¡desafiando a cualquiera a llevarlos al piso! En una útil nota de autor, Garza provee contexto para el cuento, platicando un poco sobre la historia y significado cultural de la lucha libre.
Lucharon por la justicia (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level V #74)
by Jill McDougallNIMAC-sourced textbook. A lo largo de la historia, muchas personas han luchado por la justicia y la igualdad. Las seis personas que aparecen en este libro son ejemplos notables de lucha por lo que es justo. Gracias a su valor, liderazgo y sacrificio, mejoraron la vida de millones de personas. Hoy sus historias siguen inspirando a otros a luchar por un mundo más justo.
Luciana: Out Of This World (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2018 #3)
by Erin TeaganIn her third story, Luciana and her family are headed to Chile for winter break. Luci can't wait to see her cousins - but the reunion doesn't go as planned, and Luci feels like an outsider in her own family. Just then she receives a surprise invite from Claire Jacobs, her frenemy from astronaut training camp, to join her at the Mars habitat in the desert and watch NASA scientists at work. It's an offer too good to refuse, so Luci decides to leave her cousins and give her friendship with Claire a second chance. But what if Luci has made the wrong decision? What if she still can't trust Claire? When disaster strikes in the desert, Luci finds out the truth.