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Dancing The Seas (The Dolphin Diaries #8)
by Ben M. BaglioIn the Marquesas Islands in Polynesia, Jody is glad to see a large, mixed group of spotted and spinner dolphins - especially one she names Twister. There, she meets Lew and Monique, who work for a local dolphin-friendly tuna boat. Jody witnesses them in action as they save dolphins. But when something goes wrong with Monique's breathing equipment at the last minute on a dive, will someone be able to save Twister from the boat's nets?
Chasing The Dream (The Dolphin Diaries #5)
by Ben M. BaglioJody and her family have met a woman working for the Wail and Dolphin Protection League. When they hear of some captured dolphins kept in captivity, one of which died during capture, they travel to Mexico to try to get the dolphins released back into the wild? Can a businessman interested in making money off of displaying the dolphins be convinced to release them and preserve their health?
Poems for Brothers, Poems for Sisters
by Myra Cohn LivingstonBig sisters, little sisters, big brothers,little brothers, brothers who bring home oranges, sisters who have blisters . . . Here are nineteen humorous and serious poems-some of them commissioned from Julia Cunningham, Emanuel di Pasquale and other contemporary poets- about siblings of all kinds.
Under the Stars (The Dolphin Diaries #4)
by Ben M. BaglioJody McGrath's dolphin dreams are coming true! Her whole family is researching dolphins - and Jody is recording all their exciting adventures in her diary. Jody is at Dolphin Haven in the Bahamas, where dolphins Bella, Misty, and Evie are about to give birth. Everyone is excited -but also worried. In the past, Evie's calves have died, and this may be her last chance to become a mother. Will her calf survive?
Make Lemonade
by Virginia Euwer WolffLaVaughn needed a part-time job. Something she could do after school to help earn money for college. Jolly needed a babysitter. Someone she could trust with two kids while she worked the evening shift. It didn't matter that LaVaughn was fourteen-years-old-only three years younger than Jolly. It didn't matter that Jolly didn't have a husband-or a mom and dad. Because LaVaughn gives Jolly and her two babies more love and understanding than should be possible for a fourteen-year-old. Because if she doesn't, no one else will. LeVaughn describes the difficulties and triumphs of a teen mom raising two babies with insufficient money and support, and what it takes to survive and attempt to break the cycle of poverty.
Llama in the Library
by Johanna HurwitzSex education is one of the first subjects taught in fifth grade, so Adam Fine is sure he's learned all he needs to know about it. But when his mom announces that she's expecting her third child and the cool new girl, Alana Brown, catches his attention at school, he begins to realize some facts of life that aren't covered in class. A wacky ghost-hunting episode at the White House, the grand old local hotel, brings Adam and Alana together-and it isn't long before the adventures that they share, whether they're exploring a haunted house or cooking up big plans for Adam's pet llamas, give Adam new notions about the value of a true friend.
Shakespeare's Counselor (Lily Bard Mysteries #5)
by Charlaine HarrisLily is adjusting to being married. She has finally decided to join a support group for rape survivors after having injured her husband in her sleep. Unfortunately, the counselor has a history of her own that brings murder to Shakespeare.
Lombardo's Law
by Ellen WittlingerWhen Heather Lombardo moves across the street, fifteen-year-old Justine Trainor secretly hopes that her new neighbor will be a slightly off-center movie lover like herself. But as it turns out, Heather, gorgeous and fully aware of it, is primarily interested in her spectacular wardrobe and the quickest ways to meet the cutest guys, leaving no time for discussions of favorite novels or matinees in Cambridge. Surprisingly, it is Heather's thirteen-year-old brother Mike who shares Justine's enthusiasm for the cinema, as well as some of her daydreamer's moodiness. Despite his youth, eighth- grader Mike is an intelligent movie buff with aspirations of directing. Mike and Justine become fast friends when they begin to make their own movie together. Soon, Justine finds herself with confusing feelings that she doesn't care to admit to anyone . . . especially herself. Is she falling for an eighth-grader? Do two lousy years and three inches really make a difference anyway? Lombardo's Law is a witty love story of two precocious teenagers who have the courage to think for themselves at a time when it's easier not to.
Murder on the Fourth of July (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys SuperMystery #28)
by Carolyn KeeneAMERICA'S TOP TEEN DETECTIVES TEAM UP TO DEFUSE A BOMBSHELL MURDER CASE NANCY DREW is in Seattle to join in a weekend celebration of the Orca Odyssey, a whale-saving campaign. But the celebration is short-lived. Nancy has learned that the group itself is in danger of extinction. The reason: A major fund-raiser, businessman Ian O'Brien, has been accused of murder! Convinced O'Brien has been framed, Nancy begins her own investigation...with the businessman's future and a potential million-dollar donation at stake. Meanwhile... FRANK and JOE HARDY have just arrived in Seattle from Bayport. They've come at the request of a fireworks manufacturer preparing the city's Fourth of July exhibition: A saboteur has targeted the stage for an Independence Day disaster. Although Nancy and the Hardys may be working different cases, they seem to be working with the same evidence. Is the sabotage connected to the murder? As explosive as the question may be, the fireworks are just beginning... in MURDER ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
Miss Zukas Shelves the Evidence (Miss Zukas Mystery #8)
by Jo DereskeTHIS AIN'T NO GARDEN PARTY In a boldly personal move, Police Chief Wayne Gallant has arranged a meeting between his children and Bellehaven's beloved librarian Helma Zukas. But the fates have not yet smiled on this pair, as the long overdue introductions are interrupted-by murder. For not only is Helma's newest neighbor pushing up roses in her garden, her latest crop's a corpse. And when the chief's investigation has him digging too close to the truth, he's helped to a nearly fatal fall from a cliff, a potentially incriminating library book found within reach. The police demand the library turn over the borrower's name. Determined to uphold the privacy rights of library patrons, the ever mindful Miss Zukas deletes the information from library records-but not before she takes note of it. And now it's up to Helma- with teenagers in tow and an assist from bohemian buddy Ruth-to get to the bottom of this murderous mess before Wayne Gallant's assailant makes sure the evidence Miss Zukas holds is shelved...permanently.
The Witch Is Dead (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries #5)
by Shirley DamsgaardLife is busier than ever for witch Ophelia Jensen. In addition to her day job at the library, she, with the help of her grandmother Abby, is preparing to officially adopt Tink, the young medium she's taken under her wing. So when Ophelia's elderly Aunt Dot, eager for adventure, wants to investigate the murder of a funeral director in the neighboring town, Ophelia tries to say no. But then Tink's dog pulls a skull out of the woods, a skull that may belong to a murder victim. Finding mysterious bones in the woods isn't the only strange thing that's happened to Tink lately. She's been having visions of ghastly ghosts imploring her for help. But before Ophelia can connect the apparitions with the murder, Tink is kidnapped! Ophelia and Abby will have to battle a creepy crematorium owner and an invasion from some modern-day body snatchers to find their protege ... or else they'll have to hold a seance just to speak to her again.
Witch Way to Murder (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries #1)
by Shirley DamsgaardOphelia Jensen wishes she was just your typical, thirty-something librarian. Unfortunately, she's been burdened with psychic powers-an unwanted "gift" she considers inconvenient at best and at worst downright dangerous. Her kindly old grandmother Abby, however, has no compunctions about the paranormal, being a practicing witch with unique abilities of her own. And sometimes the otherworldly arts do come in handy-like when the arrival of a mysterious, good-looking stranger to their normally tranquil corner of Iowa seems to trigger an epidemic of catastrophes, from the theft of bomb-making materials to a murdered corpse dumped in Abby's backyard. Luckily Ophelia and Abby are on the case and determined to make things right. But it'll take more than magick to get out of the boiling cauldron of lethal trouble they're about to land themselves in.
Full Stop (Loretta Lawson Mystery)
by Joan SmithFrom the book jacket: "Joan Smith's Loretta Lawson mysteries have been praised by The Washington Post as a "charming combination of sophistication, wit and unpretentious learning," and by Elle magazine as "refreshing." A brilliant British feminist, Loretta Lawson has faced many a challenge in her amateur sleuthing career, but nothing could have prepared her for this surreal adventure on the other side of the Atlantic. Loretta Lawson is already a little apprehensive about spending a hot, muggy weekend alone in New York City at her friend Toni's apartment. And it seems her fears are confirmed when she receives a series of mysterious and threatening phone calls. What's more, as she explores the exciting, unfamiliar city, she has the uneasy impression that someone is watching her, perhaps even following her. As much as Loretta would like to enjoy a carefree holiday, there are other incidents she can't easily dismiss: unsettling encounters in museums and stores, and the frightening fact that someone has been trying to sneak upstairs to her apartment. Is Loretta the target of these unnerving attentions or are they aimed at Toni? Loretta begins to think that she cannot trust her own judgment; the one person who might lend a hand - her ex-husband, journalist John Tracey, also in New York on a story - has too many problems of his own to help. In the end, Loretta must face the terrifying events that unfold alone. Full Stop is a chilling story about pursuit, about being alone in a strange city where every news bulletin reports another violent crime, about the fine line between danger and paranoia. Challenging, witty, and disturbing, it is Joan Smith's most sophisticated and suspense-packed novel to date.
The New Year's Eve Murder (Christine Bennett Mystery #9)
by Lee HarrisTHE PARTY'S OVER On December 30th, Susan Stark was dropped off in front of her parents' house. She hasn't been heard from since. Not a good scenario, especially in New York. Former nun (now crime investigator) Christine Bennett fears the worst. Armed with only a few phone numbers and a photo of Susan, she steps into the missing girl's life- and meets a Susan that neither her parents nor her boyfriend knew existed ... with strange obsessions and a secret life that may have lured her to a deadly end.
The Little Cow and the Turtle
by Meindert DejongThe Little Cow finds chewing cud and lying around in the pasture dull. So, she searches out adventure. She meets hobos, carries bicycles for children wandering in the woods, and saves a turtle from an oncoming train.
I'll Get There. It Better Be Worth The Trip.
by John DonovanOne of the most celebrated and discussed teen-age novels of recent years, I'll GET THERE. IT BETTER BE WORTH THE TRIP reveals the soul of a boy on the brink of manhood. After the death of his guardian, teen-ager Davy Ross moves to the New York City apartment of his mother, whose bitterness has driven her to alcoholism. With Davy comes his dachshund buddy, Fred-his only friend. At school, however, he meets Douglas Altschuler, who shares with Davy the terror and loneliness of a broken home. Drawn closer and closer by their need for love and companionship, their relationship culminates in an unforeseen moment of open sexuality. The painful aftermath drives Davy from childhood toward the newworld of maturity.
The Queen's Squadron
by R. M. MeluchFROM THE BEGINNING, WAR WAS INEVITABLE The immortals had ruled for far too long. Those who had served them and lived on other worlds were not complaining, but the free mortals claimed they had a star empire of their own, and no desire to become someone else's pets or servants. Despite all this, only minor skirmishes had occurred, quickly ended by the Queen's Squadron, pilots of the only faster-than-light ships in existence, and guardians of all the worlds that belonged to the immortals. But now the free mortals had come up with their perfect strategy for destroying the "gods." And all that stood between the immortals and doom was one of their own-the last surviving truthspeaker-ready to throw away her immortality, and the men and women of the Queen's Squadron, ready to challenge the very heart of a sun in the defense of their people....
Saving The Planet & Stuff
by Gail GauthierMichael Racine lives in a world of highly successful and accomplished teenagers. Unfortunately, he isn't one of them. He knows it, and he's afraid everyone else does, too. So when he gets a chance to intern at a famous environmental magazine run by his grandparents' friends, he jumps at it. But will the job be worth the aggravation of having to spend the rest of the summer with Walt and Nora, who have been living what they preach since the 1960s when they started publishing The Earth's Wife? Just how much can a guy take of meatless meals, solar energy, and composting toilets? Once he meets the office staff, though, Michael realizes that too much ecology may be the least of his problems. "It's like being in the midst of a pack of animals," Amber, his only dating option, tells him on his first day of work. It doesn't take long for Michael to realize he has landed in a battle to be top dog among these cotton-wearing vegetarians. Do the idealistic Nora and her aging, bad-tempered protector, Walt, know what's really going on in their office? And just what is an apathetic, underachieving teenager supposed to do about it? Gauthier explores what can happen when a twenty-first-century, mall-loving sixteen-year-old finds himself living with '60s radical environmentalists in what may be the first eco-comedy.
Freshman Heartbreak (Freshman Dorm #15)
by Linda A. CooneyIf Josh knew about Winnie's fling, he'd flip out! But he doesn't have to find out, does he? When KC swears nothing will keep her from following Peter to Europe, is she inviting disaster? Lauren's still hoping for a reunion with Dash then she sees him with another girl... Liza seems determined to break every rule; roommate Faith has had enough. This is war!
Truth or Dairy
by Catherine ClarkShe's humiliated, she's angry... and she's through with boys. Or at least that's what she says. This is the journal of Courtney Von Dragen Smith: middle child, product of divorce, would-be vegetarian. She writes the first mega-negative page the day after her boyfriend, "such a Dave," breaks up with her because he's heading off to college. Angry and humiliated, Courtney vows to survive senior year on the anti-guy plan. But can she really give up guys and focus on friends, school, and her job at the hip cafe Truth or Dairy? Or will a stint in student government, an epileptic dog, and a guy named Grant ("like-the-lake") Superior turn her world upside down and prove her journal right? It's true: life can get weirder.
A Farewell to Yarns (A Jane Jeffry Mystery, Book #2)
by Jill ChurchillLife is hectic enough for suburban single mom Jane Jeffry this Christmas season-what with her having to survive cutthroat church bazaar politics and finish knitting the "afghan from Hell" at the same time. The last thing the harried homemaker needs is an unwelcome visit from old acquaintance Phyllis Wagner and her ill-mannered brat of a teenage son. And the Wagner picture becomes even more complicated when a dead body is woven into the design. Solving a murder, however, is a lot more interesting than knitting, so Jane's determined to sew the whole thing up. But with a plethora of suspects and the appearance of a second corpse, this deadly tapestry is getting quite complex indeed. And Jane has to be very careful not to get strangled herself by the twisted threads she's attempting to unravel.
Freshman Choices (Freshman Dorm #14)
by Linda A. CooneyFaith can't say no to wild man Scott Sills. She's already on probation because of one outrageous night, but that's nothing compared to the disaster she's headed for now! Fame-hungry Liza is up for the lead role in a big campus play, but the only road to stardom leads right past the director's casting couch. And Will parents from two different worlds destroy the happiness Melissa and Brooks finally have found?
Freshman Rivals (Freshman Dorm #12)
by Linda A. CooneyWhen Winnie's absentee father shows up on campus, Winnie is won over by his charm, but Josh suspects he's nothing but a con man. Is Winnie headed for a family reunion-or a major heartbreak? Will Lauren and Dash's love survive another fierce battle? Melissa is stunned when Brooks asks her to marry him. She's definitely not ready to say yes, but Brooks won't take no for an answer. KC the most beautiful girl on campus, but now she wants to be the thinnest in order to make it as a model-even if it means starving herself!
California Blue
by David KlassJohn Rodgers never wanted to be a football star like his father. He prefers the solitude of distance running. It helps him gather his thoughts. John's been doing a lot of thinking lately, now that he's learned of his father's leukemia. In the midst of the pain and confusion, John makes a remarkable discovery: butterflies. Beautiful blue butterflies like none he has seen before. No one else has seen them before, either. It should be a reason to celebrate. But John discovered the butterfly on the property of the local lumber mill, which employs most of his neighbors - and his father. If the government decides that the butterfly should be protected, the mill will have to close. John's little secret could make him the town's worst enemy - and the shame of his dying father. Now John must decide how far he's willing to go for his discovery: the amazing California Blue. David Klass's gripping and passionate novel brings to life the faces and heated emotions found on both sides of an environmental battlefield.
Big Fat Manifesto
by Susan VaughtFeeling sorry for the Fat Girl? Let's take care of a few myths right now, before you even start to stereotype: Myth Number One. Speak gently to poor Fat Girl. She can't help her terrible disability. Myth Number Two. Poor Fat Girl needs to be educated about her problem. Myth Number Three. Poor Fat Girl laughs to hide her tears. Myth Number Four. Poor lonely Fat Girl can't get a date. Myth Number Five. All poor Fat Girl wants to do is lose weight. Writing a column every week in the school newspaper about what it really means to be fat, Jamie Carcaterra-high school senior, star of her school's production of The Wiz, and features editor of The Wire- offers readers a searing and hilarious account of her full-size fight to change the thinking of a very thin world.