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Tsunami
by Saddleback Educational Publishing StaffThemes: Hi-Lo, Family life, adventure, travel. These traditional reads are brimming with spirited characters and positive values--but with a little extra excitement and bite, so hold on to your hats! Written expressly for the middle grade struggling reader, the series does not contain strong language, edgy themes, or dysfunctional families. In fact, family is the main theme of these titles. And one particular Latino family is the focus with their uncanny knack for finding humor, hope, and colorful personalities--even in unusual circumstances. Written at the lowest reading levels, the 50-page story structure is straightforward and moves the reader through the text quickly and efficiently. It was the most horrible thing I have ever seen. Everything was gone! Houses, trees, animals, even people had been washed into the sea.
TTYL #5
by Melissa J. MorganWhen the summer ended, the girls from bunk 3C assumed that everything would be the same at home as when they had left. But with middle school starting, they couldn't have been more wrong. Now Natalie and Jenna are finding their social lives rapidly changing, and Grace and Alex are working harder than ever at school and sports. But when they find out that their bunkmate is going through some really tough times, they are eager to do anything they can. But how can they help her when they all live so far away?
Tu corazón, mi cielo (Your Heart, My Sky): El amor en los tiempos del hambre
by Margarita EngleInspirada por las dificultades de sus propios parientes durante un período oscuro de la historia de Cuba, la aclamada autora Margarita Engle cuenta &“un doloroso y conmovedor&” (la revista Horn Book) relato de amor en los tiempos del hambre. Verano de 1991 El pueblo de Cuba está en medio del &“Período Especial en tiempos de paz&”. Así es como insiste el gobierno que sea llamada esta era, pero la realidad detrás de estas palabras es la hambruna. Liana está en aprietos en su empeño de encontrar suficiente para comer. Y, aun así, el hambre también la ha hecho valiente. Encuentra el coraje para no asistir durante el verano al presunto campamento de trabajo voluntario, aunque sabe que se arriesga a las represalias del gobierno. Cerca de ella, Amado, un tranquilo y apuesto muchacho, también se resiste a obedecer y deambula solo mientras intenta encontrar raras fuentes de comida. Un encuentro casual con un perro enigmático reúne a Liana y Amado. Unidos en la esperanza y el hambre, pronto descubren que sus sentimientos mutuos son profundos. El amor puede alimentar sus almas y sus corazones, ¿pero será lo suficiente como para soportar el Período Especial?
Tuck para siempre
by Natalie Babbitt Narcis FraderaSpanish translation of the story of the Tuck family, doomed to - or blessed with - eternal life after drinking from a magic spring. The Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age is less a blessing that it might seem. Complications arise when Winnie is followed by a starnger who wants to market the spring water for a fortune.
Tucket's Ride
by Gary PaulsenFrancis Tucket and his adopted family, Lottie and Billy, are heading west in search of Francis's parents on the Oregon Trail. But when winter comes early, Francis turns south to avoid the cold, and leads them right into enemy territory--the Mexican War of 1848. Francis and the children are captured by desperadoes, but loyalty, courage, and the element of surprise offer hope for survival.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Tuesday (Worst Week Ever)
by Matt Cosgrove Eva AmoresThe humor of Captain Underpants meets the blockbuster format of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this laugh-out-loud series about Justin Chase, who is having the Worst. Week. EVER!Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has and THIS is it!He barely made it through MONDAY, but now it’s . . . TUESDAY.His cat is still missing, probably abducted by aliens. His dad is more embarrassing than ever. He’s gone viral online in the worst possible way. And when school picture day collides with the Super Science Spectacular, it’s destined to blow up into a hair-raising, teeth-shattering disaster of epic proportions!
The Tulip Touch
by Anne FineNatalie, who lives in the large hotel managed by her father, has a dangerous friendship with Tulip, the wildly uncontrollable girl on a neighboring farm.
Tulku
by Peter Dickinson<P>When Theodore's safe, predictable world is destroyed, his life--and his faith--are in danger <P>Thirteen-year-old Theodore has lived in China all his life and never felt terror, until his father's missionary settlement is attacked and burned in the night. Theodore follows his father's orders and hides in the forest, only creeping back the next morning to see if anything--or anyone--has survived. <P>But before he reaches the smoldering wreckage he runs into the formidable Mrs. Jones, a botanist and adventurer who's traveling across China on horseback with her young companion, Lung. <P>The three head into the Himalayan foothills, where a mountainside escape puts them at the mercy of the Lama Amchi. The holy man seems interested in Theodore and leads the group to an extraordinary hidden monastery. <P>But deep in the mountains, with winter coming and monks following their every move, will rescue come at a price? Are Theodore and his friends honored guests--or prisoners?
Tulsa Burning
by Anna MyersThe day he buried his pa, Nobe Chase lost everything—his father, his home, and his dog, Rex. Worst of all, he had to move into town to live with Sheriff Leonard—dog killer, wife stealer, and secret law-breaker of all sorts. That day, Nobe found a new purpose for his life—revenge. Hate takes over his life, burning out of control inside him. Nobe learns how dangerous hate can be when it is unleashed in a fury of fire and gunpowder during a race riot in nearby Tulsa. When the violence spills over into his hometown, Nobe must decide what kind of man he is going to become—one driven by vengeance or one driven by courage. Based on true events in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during May of 1921, Anna Myers has produced a powerful novel about a young man who must wrestle with his past and find the strength to pull free from the poisonous grip of hatred and abuse.
La tumba del tirano (Las pruebas de Apolo #Volumen 4)
by Rick RiordanAPOLO TENDRÁ QUE APRENDER A SER UN HÉROE O MORIR EN EL INTENTO. No te pierdas el cuarto libro de la saga más espectacular de Rick Riordan: #LasPruebasDeApolo. Lester ha perdido los poderes que poseía cuando era el dios Apolo, pero aun así lucha para seguir siendo un héroe. Después de salir con vida del Laberinto en Llamas, deberá hacer frente a una nueva ofensiva del triunvirato, que va camino de destruir el Campamento Júpiter. Para salvar el mundo, Lester y sus amigos deberán encontrar la tumba olvidada de un tirano inmortal, un rey romano mucho más peligroso que los enemigos con los que se han enfrentado hasta ahora.
Tumble
by Celia C. PérezFrom the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk and Strange Birds, a dazzling novel about a young girl who collects the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she&’s never met.Twelve-year-old Adela &“Addie&” Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she&’s ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and a big school theater performance on her mind, everything suddenly feels like it&’s moving too fast. She has a million questions, and the first is about the young man in the photo she found hidden away in her mother&’s things.Addie&’s sleuthing takes her to a New Mexico ranch, and her world expands to include the legendary Bravos: Rosie and Pancho, her paternal grandparents and former professional wrestlers; Eva and Maggie, her older identical twin cousins who love to spar in and out of the ring; Uncle Mateo, whose lucha couture and advice are unmatched; and Manny, her biological father, who&’s in the midst of a career comeback. As luchadores, the Bravos&’s legacy is strong. But being part of a family is so much harder—it&’s about showing up, taking off your mask, and working through challenges together.
Tumble & Blue
by Cassie BeasleyFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Circus Mirandus comes the magic-infused story of a golden gator, two cursed kids, and how they take their destinies into their own hands. <P><P>When the red moon rises over the heart of the Okefenokee swamp, legend says that the mysterious golden gator Munch will grant good luck to the poor soul foolish enough to face him. <P><P>But in 1817, when TWO fools reach him at the same time, the night’s fate is split. With disastrous consequences for both . . . and their descendants. Half of the descendants have great fates, and the other half have terrible ones. <P><P>Now, Tumble Wilson and Blue Montgomery are determined to fix their ancestors’ mistakes and banish the bad luck that’s followed them around for all of their lives. They’re going to face Munch the gator themselves, and they’re going to reclaim their destinies. But what if the legend of Munch is nothing but a legend, after all? <P><P>Full of friendship, family, and the everyday magic and adventure that readers of Savvy and A Snicker of Magic love, Cassie Beasley’s newest middle grade book is another crowd-pleasing heart-warmer—perfect for reading by yourself, or sharing with someone you love.From the Hardcover edition.
Tumblr®: How David Karp Changed the Way We Blog
by Aurelia JacksonIn the last few years, Tumblr has become one of the most popular social networking websites. Before Tumblr was the company we know today, however, it was just one of David Karp's smaller projects. Learn more about one of the most successful young people working in tech--and how he changed the way people share who they are and what they like. Discover the story behind David Karp's success--and find out what it takes to turn a new company into something amazing.
Tumbo in The Shadows
by Esther Samuels-DavisHeartfelt and fantasyful, Tumbo in The Shadows forges a path through the uncharted territory of self-rediscovery. After his identity goes up in smoke, Tumbo must learn how to harness the spark left inside, feeling his way out of melancholy before it becomes him. A lighthearted journey through the shadowy depths of the soul, this modern fairytale explores and questions the meaning of finding life's purpose.
Tumtum & Nutmeg: The Great Escape (Tumtum & Nutmeg #1)
by Emily Bearn Nick PriceTumtum & Nutmeg: The Great Escape is the second of three short stories from Tumtum & Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Hall. Tumtum and Nutmeg lead cozy and quiet lives, secretly looking after Arthur and Lucy, the disheveled human children of Rose Cottage, never dreaming that so many exciting adventures will soon find them. But when evil Aunt Ivy, a squeamish schoolteacher named Miss Short, and pirating pond rats threaten the safety of those they hold dear, the courageous pair will stop at nothing to save the day. In this thrilling tale of daring and wit, Tumtum and Nutmeg -- along with veteran hero General Marchmouse, Ms. Tiptoe's bouncing ballerina army, and a team of caged gerbils -- prove that small mice can have big hearts.
Tumtum & Nutmeg: The Pirates' Treasure (Tumtum & Nutmeg #1)
by Emily Bearn Nick PriceTumtum & Nutmeg: The Pirates' Treasure is the third of three short stories from Tumtum & Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Hall. Tumtum and Nutmeg lead cozy and quiet lives, secretly looking after Arthur and Lucy, the disheveled human children of Rose Cottage, never dreaming that so many exciting adventures will soon find them. But when evil Aunt Ivy, a squeamish schoolteacher named Miss Short, and pirating pond rats threaten the safety of those they hold dear, the courageous pair will stop at nothing to save the day. In this thrilling tale of daring and wit, Tumtum and Nutmeg -- along with veteran hero General Marchmouse, Ms. Tiptoe's bouncing ballerina army, and a team of caged gerbils -- prove that small mice can have big hearts.
Tumtum & Nutmeg: The Adventure Begins (Tumtum & Nutmeg #1)
by Emily Bearn Nick PriceTumtum & Nutmeg: The Adventure Begins is the first of three short stories from Tumtum & Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Hall. Tumtum and Nutmeg lead cozy and quiet lives, secretly looking after Arthur and Lucy, the disheveled human children of Rose Cottage, never dreaming that so many exciting adventures will soon find them. But when evil Aunt Ivy, a squeamish schoolteacher named Miss Short, and pirating pond rats threaten the safety of those they hold dear, the courageous pair will stop at nothing to save the day. In this thrilling tale of daring and wit, Tumtum and Nutmeg -- along with veteran hero General Marchmouse, Ms. Tiptoe's bouncing ballerina army, and a team of caged gerbils -- prove that small mice can have big hearts.
Tumtum & Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Hall (Tumtum & Nutmeg #1)
by Emily Bearn Nick PriceDeep inside the broom cupboard of Rose Cottage, two mice live in great style. Tumtum and Nutmeg lead cozy and quiet lives, secretly looking after Arthur and Lucy, the disheveled human children of the cottage, never dreaming that so many exciting adventures will soon find them. But when evil Aunt Ivy, a squeamish schoolteacher named Miss Short, and pirating pond rats threaten the safety of those they hold dear, the courageous pair will stop at nothing to save the day. In three thrilling tales with charming illustrations in every chapter, Tumtum and Nutmeg--along with the valiant efforts of veteran hero General Marchmouse, Ms. Tiptoe's bouncing ballerina army, and a team of caged gerbils--prove that small-size mice can have world-size hearts.
Tuna Fish Thanksgiving
by C. S. Adler[from inside dust jacket flaps] "Thirteen-year-old Gilda seems to be the only one who wants to keep her family together. Her parents are divorcing, and her mother is too interested in her new career and her father too involved with his new girlfriend. As the oldest child, Gilda feels it's up to her to look out for her dreamy younger brother, Avery, and kitten-crazy little sister, Bliss. She does so even if it means giving up fun times with Dave and her other friends in eighth grade. Because of the impending divorce, neither Mom nor Dad is willing or able to arrange a traditional family Thanksgiving dinner. Gilda is terribly upset until she convinces her grandmother in New York City to make dinner for her, Avery, and Bliss. But are traditions really what Gilda and everyone else want and need on this Thanksgiving--or is there a stronger glue to hold a family together?" The pressures kids face at home and at school are shown realistically in this Book for middle grades in which a teenager learns she can't stop family traditions from changing when her parents' divorce is causing her mother, father, sister and brother to adapt by moving in new directions. Bookshare has more books by C. S. Adler in the collection including Willie, the Frog Prince, One Unhappy Horse and More Than a Horse, with The Lump in the Middle and others on the way.
The Tundra Trials
by Monica TeslerJasper learns that secrets can strain even the strongest bonds as the Bounders adventure continues in The Tundra Trials.After discovering that Earth Force is waging a covert alien war, Jasper and his friends return to space and continue their training. This time, Earth Force brings them to the remote planet of Gulaga, where the cadets compete in the Tundra Trials: a grueling pod race across the planet's frigid landscape. But when their pod leader asks Jasper and Mira to secretly test a dangerous new technology that will take their Bounder abilities to the next level, the kids begin to suspect that there are rifts within Earth Force. The worst part? Jasper must keep the truth from everyone--even his own pod mates. When Earth Force prepares for an attack against the aliens, the kids are tasked with a treacherous mission. With their loyalties torn, will Jasper and his friends once again fulfill their duty and fight for their planet? And if they do, will the secret tech work as planned or lead their enemies to their doorstep?
Tune It Out
by Jamie SumnerFrom the author of the acclaimed Roll with It comes a moving novel about a girl with a sensory processing disorder who has to find her own voice after her whole world turns upside down.Lou Montgomery has the voice of an angel, or so her mother tells her and anyone else who will listen. But Lou can only hear the fear in her own voice. She&’s never liked crowds or loud noises or even high fives; in fact, she&’s terrified of them, which makes her pretty sure there&’s something wrong with her. When Lou crashes their pickup on a dark and snowy road, child services separate the mother-daughter duo. Now she has to start all over again at a fancy private school far away from anything she&’s ever known. With help from an outgoing new friend, her aunt and uncle, and the school counselor, she begins to see things differently. A sensory processing disorder isn&’t something to be ashamed of, and music might just be the thing that saves Lou—and maybe her mom, too.
Tunes for Bears to Dance to
by Robert CormierA masterful portrayal of hatred, prejudice and manipulation that challenges readers to examine how they would behave in the face of evil. Henry meets and befriends Mr. Levine, an elderly Holocaust survivor, who is carving a replica of the village where he lived and which was destroyed in the war. Henry's friendship with Mr. Levine is put to the test when his prejudiced boss, Mr. Hairston, asks Henry to destroy Mr. Levine's village. "[The book] will make fascinating material for group discussion".-- School Library Journal"
Tunisia
by Anna Carew-MillerTunisia is a small nation on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. An Arab country in which the people are predominantly Muslim. Tunisia nonetheless maintains strong ties to Europe and good relations with its African neighbors. Among the countries of the Arab world Tunisia is considered a moderate state; its policies, unlike those of neighboring Libya, are generally favorable to the United States and the West. The country is not without its problems, however. Religious fundamentalists, who want Tunisia to impose strict Islamic laws on the country, have caused unrest since the 1980s. In addition, political power is concentrated in the hands of a few people. Many hope that one day Tunisia will create a truly democratic society, in which all of the people can participate in improving their country. Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Tunisia.
The Tunnel of Bones (Double Detectives)
by Zack NorrisParis: city of light, catacombs, pastries…and art thieves? When Cody and Otis Chandler, their father, and their cousin Rae journey to France, they discover that theres a crime wave going on: hundreds of paintings have been stolen and replaced by forgeries. When the thief snatches their dads painting, the twins cant resist getting involved. Will they find out the truth before its too late? The ending involves a chase scene through the Paris catacombs--plenty of dead ends, skulls, danger, and…rats!