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A fictional story about the creation of the atomic bomb as seen through the eyes of 13-year-old Stephen, the son of one of the scientists working with Robert Oppenheimer. When Stephen learns of the potential dangers associated with the project his father is working on, he and a friend set out to learn all they can about the mysterious gadget his father is creating. AUTHOR: Paul Zindel
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Witch Child by Celia Rees
In this novel set in 1659, a girl named Mary travels from England to the American colonies after her beloved grandmother is hanged as a witch. Mary hopes to escape from her past, but finds that her new Puritan neighbors are also fanatical witch hunters. Soon Mary must make a difficult decision between fitting in or staying true to herself--and her heritage. AUTHOR: Celia Rees
PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | How I Became Champion of the Universe by Kenneth Harrison
A young professional wrestling fan jumps into the ring and saves the day when he spots cheating at the Super Duper Entertainment Extravaganza for the Championship of the Universe wrestling match. Color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Kenneth Harrison
PUBLISHER: Tricycle Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Kung Fu Nun by Emily Arnold McCully
From the Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of Mirette on the Highwire comes this dramatic, multi-layered story of two legendary women warriors, Wu Mei, the beautiful warrior , and her most famous pupil, Mingyi. Full color. AUTHOR: Emily Arnold McCully
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Ring! Yo? by Christopher Raschka
This book, with brightly colored illustrations, invites readers to eavesdrop on a conversation between two friends on the phone. Readers only see one-half of the dialogue, and the rest of what is being said is up to them! AUTHOR: Christopher Raschka
PUBLISHER: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Partners in Prayer by John Maxwell
Prayer is the bridge that allows pastors and lay people to partner together effectively in ministry. Writing in a warm, anecdotal style with lots of practical hands-on help, Maxwell describes how this method of support has been proven to work time and again in churches of all sizes. This book gives a complete plan to create a prayer-partner ministry in any local church. AUTHOR: John Maxwell
PUBLISHER: Nelson, Thomas Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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