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Seaward
by Susan CooperIn this classic adventure from Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper, two strangers embark on a quest for the sea that’s filled with mystery, fantasy, and danger.His name is West. Her name is Cally. They speak different languages and come from different countries thousands of miles apart, but they do not know that. What they do know are the tragedies that took their parents, then wrenched the two of them out of reality and into a strange and perilous world through which they must travel together, understanding only that they must reach the sea. Together, West and Cally embark upon a strange and sometimes terrifying quest, learning to survive and to love—and, at last, discovering the true secret of their journey.
Seaward Born
by Lea WaitThirteen-year-old Michael knows he is lucky. Few slaves in 1805 Charleston are where they want to be. But Michael works on the docks and ships in Charleston Harbor, close to the seas he longs to sail. Life seems good. But then his protective mistress dies and Michael's world changes. His friend Jim encourages him to "steal himself"; to run. Michael is torn. Mama always taught him, "to get along, you go along." But Papa wanted him to be free. "You see a possibility, you take it....A fish you pull in as a free man tastes ten times sweeter than a fish you catch for a master." Now Mama and Papa are both dead, and Michael must decide alone. Does he dare risk everything for a chance at freedom in some unknown place? If he and Jim are caught, he will have lost everything. But if he stays -- is staying safe worth staying a slave? How Michael makes his decision to flee seaward to freedom is the heart of this moving and dramatic story set in an America where slavery is a way of life in the South, and the journey to freedom one of immense courage and mortal danger.
Sebastian and the Santa Claus Caper (Sebastian (Suuper Sleuth Mystery #5)
by Mary Blount ChristianJohn patted Sebastian's big, furry head. "Sorry, Sebastian," John said. "You can't come Christmas shopping with me. No dogs allowed in the mall. You'll have to stay here, boy." But as soon as John left the house, Sebastian pushed open the doggie door. He ran as fast as he could toward the mall. Sebastian had to know what John was getting him for Christmas. But how could Sebastian get into the mall unnoticed? Most of the books about the funny, always hungry, sheep dog who dresses in amazing disguises to help his police officer owner to solve crimes are in Bookshare's Library. Find them under the author's name: Mary Blount Christian. The titles contain Sebastian (super Sleuth) and the ___ mystery #1 Hair of the dog, #2 Crummy Yummies, #3 Bone to Pick, #4 Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Perloined Sirloin, #8 Stars in His Eyes, #12 Mystery Patient, #13 Impossible Crime and #14 Copycat Crime, with more coming.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Clumsy Cowboy (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #6)
by Mary Blount ChristianDog detective Sebastian goes on an enforced vacation to a seemingly haunted dude ranch. How can Chief do it? Imagine taking police detective John Quincy Jones off the biggest case in recent history! And all because Sebastian, his canine counterpart, has wreaked havoc in the stable of a horsenapped Thoroughbred. Relieved of duty for the weekend, John accepts Maude Culpepper's invitation to her aunt and uncle's dude ranch. Sebastian would rather stay in the city and look for the horsenapper unofficially {he's accustomed to working that way), but the thought of barbecued beef and ranch grits oozing with cheese is powerful persuasion. Besides, there may be an interesting mystery at the Bucking Bronc Dude Ranch. Maude says the guests are being frightened away by a glowing ghost! Before he knows it, Sebastian (Super Sleuth) is up to his furry ears in his sixth mindboggling mystery. And this time he has not one but two cases to solve! Pictures are described. There's a lot more Sebastian where this came from. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery and #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin , with more on the way.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Copycat Crime (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #14)
by Mary Blount ChristianWhile speaking at a crime writers' conference, bumbling detective John Quincy Jones is aided by his capable canine in solving the mystery of two missing manuscripts. When the chief of police comes down with a cold, Detective John Quincy Jones takes his place as guest instructor at a mystery writers' conference. Sebastian, of course, is not invited. But has that ever stopped the clever canine? There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy dog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin and #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime, with more on the way. John and Sebastian find the class hard at work, solving a pretend crime. It isn't long, though, before they have a real crime on their hands as first one manuscript disappears, then another. What's a dog to do? Why, just what his fans would expect: find the stories--and the culprit. Sebastian the dog detective once again comes to the rescue & this time solves the mystery of the stolen manuscript.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Crummy Yummies Caper (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #2)
by Mary Blount ChristianThe world's greatest four-legged detective goes underground, posing as an ordinary dog in order to foil a dognapping at a local dog show. That four-legged master detective, Old English Sheepdog Sebastian is back fighting crime in his preposterous, preposterously successful way. Leaping to the aid of his police detective owner, Sebastian, that canine master of disguise, goes undercover--as an ordinary dog!--to sniff out dastardly deeds (including a bomb scare, a dog food scandal and a kidnapping) at the local dog show. Wild and wacky and wonderfully antic, Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Crummy Yummies Caper is a doggone funny mystery adventure that will have young readers panting for more. Pictures are described. Have more fun reading the 15 book series about Sebastian [Super Sleuth] including #11 Sebastian and the Baffling Bigfoot and #15 Sebastian and the Flying Elephant with more on the way.
Sebastian [super Sleuth] and the Hair of the Dog Mystery (Sebastian Super Sleuth Mystery Series #1)
by Mary Blount ChristianA clever dog helps his owner solve a case involving a missing Gypsy necklace; an evil curse; and a kidnapped, larcenous cat. Police detective John Quincy Jones is in deep trouble. His boss's cat, left in John's care, has been kidnapped and a priceless Gypsy necklace he was guarding has disappeared. It's time for Sebastian, John's gluttonous Old English Sheepdog and self-proclaimed star detective, to leap into action. And leap he does--right into a wild and wacky shaggy dog adventure that finds the intrepid canine super sleuth and master of disguises battling for his life under the threat of a dreadful Gypsy curse. Zany humor, hilarious hijinks, and a blundering but brilliant dog detective combine in Sebastian [super sleuth] and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, a sidesplitting romp that's as easy to swallow as Sebastian's favorite pizza. Pictures are described. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for#1, Sebastian and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Impossible Crime (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #13)
by Mary Blount ChristianClever canine cop Sebastian and his human John take on the finding of an art masterpiece stolen in the very presence of the chief of police. Each Sebastian mystery is more baffling than the last. But the four-footed Super Sleuth never expected to face a crime that couldn't have happened. Right in the middle of a black-tie reception at the museum--in a room filled with guests and reporters--the highlight of the art exhibition disappears. No one could have carried out the huge painting unnoticed. And yet it's been stolen! What's more, if Sebastian can't solve the mystery pronto, his dear human, Detective John Quincy Jones, will be out of a job. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy dog detective who wears crazy costumes, where this came from. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy and #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin , with more on the way.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Mystery Patient (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #12)
by Mary Blount ChristianDog detective Sebastian helps his master protect a mystery patient at City Hospital at a time when an attempted coup has just occurred in a nation friendly to the United States. This time he's completely on his own since John falls ill and becomes a patient himself. Sebastian disguises himself as a Candy Striper. Will this impersonation be believed? There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Purloined Sirloin (Sebastian[Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #7)
by Mary Blount ChristianIt's a big day for Sebastian. He and his human, Detective John Quincy Jones, are scheduled to pick up their practically new Camaro from the dealer. And, before they can take off, a letter arrives, proclaiming Sebastian heir to an eccentric dog breeder. To celebrate their good fortune, John buys Sebastian a sirloin steak on their way home from the car lot. Then the detective duo makes one more stop. Sadly it's their last, for they've hardly stepped away from the Camaro when they discover it's gone! Will Sebastian take this lying down? No! Instantly up on all four, the hairy hawkshaw hightails it after a ring of daring car thieves. He's sure they have the Camaro and--more important--his purloined sirloin! In top form, Sebastian delights readers once again in his seventh adventure. There's a lot more Sebastian where this came from. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick and #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, with more on the way.
Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Stars-in-his-Eyes Mystery (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #8)
by Mary Blount ChristianMysterious attacks on Chummy the Wonder Dog lead canine detective Sebastian to go undercover as a stunt performer in the making of Chummy's new movie. Sebastian is off to Hollywood where he finds a mystery instead of stardom. The bad news is that Sebastian the English Sheepdog can't be discovered as a super star if he's dressed up to look like Chummy, a Saint Bernard and he'll only be seen falling through the air, and worse yet, he's afraid of heights! The good news is that there's a serious mystery to solve in which fake accidents are happening which are dangerous to people and dogs. Pictures are described. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for#1, Sebastian and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.
Second Chances: Second Chances (Everyday Angel #2)
by Victoria Schwab V. E. SchwabMeet a guardian angel like no other, from a writer like no other. Bold, rising star Victoria Schwab returns with the second book in this whimsical, inspiring, and clever middle-grade series.There's more to Aria than meets the eye. She's a guardian angel. And to earn her wings, she'll have to help three different girls. . . .This time, Aria comes to Caroline Mason. At her all-girls' prep school, Caroline is being bullied. She eats lunch alone and is picked on by her classmates every day. The ringleader of the mean girls is Lily Pierce. But Lily isn't an ordinary bully: she used to be Caroline's best friend.When Aria arrives, she can see Caroline is suffering. But, to Aria's surprise, so is Lily. What is the story behind Lily's cruel actions? And can Aria help guide Caroline out of the darkness . . . and into better, brighter future?
Second Dad Summer
by Benjamin KlasJeremiah just wants a normal summer with his dad. But his dad has moved in with his new boyfriend Michael who serves weird organic food and is constantly nagging him. Worst of all, Michael rides a bicycle decorated to look like a unicorn. This is not the summer Jeremiah wanted. But Jeremiah soon learns that being a family comes in many surprising forms.
The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond
by Amanda GlazeCross into the spirit realm with this thrilling supernatural debut about sisterhood and female defiance, perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco— inspired by lives of real teenage twin mediums in the 19th century. "Deliciously chilling and edge-of-your-seat suspenseful.&” —Nina LaCour, Printz Award–winning author of We Are Okay Sacramento, 1885 Edie and Violet Bond know the truth about death. The seventeen-year-old twins are powerful mediums, just like their mother—Violet can open the veil between life and death, and Edie can cross into the spirit world. But their abilities couldn&’t save them when their mother died and their father threatened to commit them to a notorious asylum. Now runaways, Edie and Violet are part of a traveling Spiritualist show, a tight-knit group of young women who demonstrate their real talents under the guise of communing with spirits. Each night, actresses, poets, musicians, and orators all make contact with spirits who happen to have something to say. . . notions that young ladies could never openly express. But when Violet&’s act goes terribly wrong one night, Edie learns that the dark spirit responsible for their mother&’s death has crossed into the land of the living. As they investigate the identity of her mysterious final client, they realize that someone is hunting mediums…and they may be next.Only by trusting in one another can the twins uncover a killer who will stop at nothing to cheat death.
Second Fiddle
by Rosanne ParryThe author of Heart of a Shepherd offers another sensitive portrayal of military families, this time stationed abroad, in the city of Berlin at that historic time just after the Wall came down.When 13-year-old Jody and her friends save a badly beaten Russian soldier from drowning, they put into motion a chain of events that will take them from Berlin to Paris and straight into danger. Jody must quickly learn to trust herself, because in the time directly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the border between friend and enemy is not as clear as it once was.Award-winning author of Heart of a Shepherd Rosanne Parry offers a fast-paced, coming-of-age story filled with adventure, music, friendship, and intrigue.From the Hardcover edition.
The Second Form at St Clare's: Book 4
by Enid BlytonSchooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.In book four, the twins have made it to second form. New girls Gladys and Mirabel have great talents for acting and music, and Elsie, the form's unpopular Head Girl, learns to be less spiteful.Expect more mischief at St Clare's!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare's. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.
Second-grade Pig Pals
by Kirby LarsonQuinn and her second-grade classmates are getting ready to celebrate National Pig Day. But Quinn is the only one who has not brought something piggy for the class's Pig Patch. She is more interested in making friends with her new classmate, Manuela. But then their friendship hits a snag. How can they make second-grade "pig perfect"? Reading level 2.2, Ages 7-10
Second-grade Star
by Nancy Alberts[from the back cover] "No more boring old Kelly? Kelly has been waiting for the Spring Concert for weeks. This year it's going to be really special--some of the second graders will have a chance to be stars! That's when Kelly decides that, more than anything, she wants to be selected for a special part. But, no matter how hard she tries to impress her teacher, she isn't chosen. Now what? Well, Kelly soon realizes that sometimes being a star isn't all it's cracked up to be. And that she has her own way of shining just as brightly."
The Second Life of Abigail Walker
by Frances O'Roark DowellIs it possible to start afresh when you're thoroughly weighted down? A "timeless and entirely of-the-moment" (Publishers Weekly) novel from the author of The Secret Language of Girls.Seventeen pounds. That's the difference between Abigail Walker and Kristen Gorzca. Between chubby and slim, between teased and taunting. Abby is fine with her body and sick of seventeen pounds making her miserable, so she speaks out against Kristen and her groupies--and becomes officially unpopular. Embracing her new status, Abby heads to an abandoned lot across the street and crosses an unfamiliar stream that leads her to a boy who's as different as they come. Anders is homeschooled, and while he's worried that Abby's former friends are out to get her, he's even more worried about his dad, a war veteran home from Iraq who is dangerously disillusioned with life. But if his dad can finish his poem about the expedition of Lewis and Clark, if he can recapture the belief that there can be innocence in the world, maybe he will be okay. As Abby dives into the unexpected role as research assistant, she just as unexpectedly discovers that by helping someone else find hope in the world, there is plenty there for herself, as well.
The Second Life of Abigail Walker
by Frances O'Roark DowellIs it possible to start afresh when you're thoroughly weighted down?Seventeen pounds. That's the difference between Abigail Walker and Kristen Gorzca. Between chubby and slim, between teased and taunting. Abby is fine with her body and sick of seventeen pounds making her miserable, so she speaks out against Kristen and her groupies--and becomes officially unpopular. Embracing her new status, Abby heads to an abandoned lot across the street and crosses an unfamiliar stream that leads her to a boy who's as different as they come. Anders is homeschooled, and while he's worried that Abby's former friends are out to get her, he's even more worried about his dad, a war veteran home from Iraq who is dangerously disillusioned with life. But if his dad can finish his poem about the expedition of Lewis and Clark, if he can effectively imagine what it is to experience freshness and innocence, maybe he will be okay. As Abby dives into the unexpected role as research assistant, she just as unexpectedly discovers that by helping someone else find hope in the world, there is plenty there for herself, as well.
The Second Siege: Book Two of The Tapestry (The Tapestry #2)
by Henry H. NeffGrave forces are converging to seize control of the Book of Thoth, a hidden artifact whose pages hold the key to creating - or unraveling - the very threads of existence. Under the care and tutelage of Cooper, Rowan's lethal Agent, Max McDaniels and David Menlo embark on a quest to protect the Book from the demon Astaroth, who would exploit its secrets with dire consequences. And with Astaroth free after centuries of imprisonment, the world outside Rowan's gates has already become hostile: dark things scratch at windows, simmering rivalries are renewed, and governments fall one by one. Far from home, cut off behind enemy lines, Max and his allies must journey across Europe, descend into the fabled Frankfurt Workshop, brave the tangled corners of the Black Forest . . . and ultimately cross beyond the veils of our world.
Second Sight (Mindwarp)
by Chris ArcherIn the fourth book of this middle grade sci-fi series, an alien encounter gives a teen with psychic powers a dangerous premonition. Elena Vargas has lived in Metier, Wisconsin, her whole life. But that doesn&’t mean she actually believes all the rumors about UFO sightings in her small town. That is until one night when she sees a glowing ship in the sky and a man who could be the father that walked out when she was just a child. Now Elena is having visions of the future. Small things at first, like weather predictions or pop quizzes. Soon everyone at Metier Junior High thinks Elena is the coolest, but Elena isn&’t feeling so hot when the aliens return, and this time they want something from her . . .
Second Star to the Fright-Disney Chills, Book Three (Disney Chills)
by Vera StrangeSecond Star to the Fright, Book 3 of the all-new Disney Chills chapter book series, tells the tale of a kid who finds he's hooked far more than he can handle when Captain Hook creeps out of Neverland and into our world.With shuddersome spooks and blood-curdling frights, readers should grab their night-lights and prepare to be chilled!
Second Time's the Charm #7
by Melissa J. MorganSworn city girl Natalie Goode is actually back--voluntarily--at Lakepuke for more. More mess-food cooking, more bug-infested bunk beds, and even more nature shack (well, maybe not nature shack; a girl has to maintain some standards, after all). And even though the returning 3C-ers have been split up, she's still got Alyssa as her bunkmate and official summertime BFF. Unfortunately, there's a new camper on the scene! Tori is sophisticated, literate, and very cute. Good thing Natalie's not the jealous type . . . or is she?
Second to None
by Destiny HowellA hilarious conspiracy thriller perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Stuart Gibbs.In it to win it.Every school has their number ones: the class president, the first chair in band, the spelling bee champion. And behind every high rolling high achiever? A kid in second place.Twelve-year-old DJ has a reputation for being the go-to kid for solving just about any problem. Need help getting an unfair teacher or bully off your back? DJ is your guy. He knows the social order of Ella Fitzgerald Middle school like the back of his hand. So when the usual winners start losing — all at the same time — he knows something is wrong. Very wrong.With the help of his usual crew, Audrey, Monty, and Connor, DJ is determined to get to the bottom of what’s happening. Maybe it’s all in his head. Or maybe there’s a conspiracy at work. DJ and his friends will have to figure it out — before the school saboteur comes for them.