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|  | American Son by Brian Ascalon Roley
Gabe's father left the family years ago, and he and his brother Tomas are raised by their mother. Tomas joins a gang, is kicked out of school, and becomes involved in breeding attack dogs. As the family sinks deeper, Gabe runs away, driving Tomas's car north. But he is found out and sent back, and is drawn in spite of himself into his brother's downward spiral of crime, rage, and despair. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001. AUTHOR: Brian Ascalon Roley
PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Sweet, Sweet Memory by Floyd Cooper, Jacqueline Woodson
A young girl copes with the death of her beloved grandfather by listening to the fond reminiscences of other family members and by reflecting on her own special memories. Pastel illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Floyd Cooper, Jacqueline Woodson
PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books for Children
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Mole & the Owl by Charles Duffie
A romantic fable of a mole transformed by the love of an owl. When the owl mysteriously disappears, the mole overcomes his timid nature and goes in search of his lost love. He enters a world of wolves and eagles, of new dangers and ancient joy, a world where he discovers that life is wider than he ever knew and love is a journey that never ends. AUTHOR: Charles Duffie
PUBLISHER: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell, William Gaminara
Description not available.Stranded in Spain as the British army retreats, distrusted by his men and surrounded by the enemy, Lieutenant Richard Sharpe finds an ally in Spanish cavalryman Blas Vivar, who possesses information that can change the course of the war and help them all escape through the enemy-held mountains of Spain. Reissue. AUTHOR: Bernard Cornwell, William Gaminara
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Froggy Goes to the Doctor by Frank Remkiewicz, Jonathan London
Description not available.Having been so worried about going to the doctor's office for his regular check-up, Froggy realizes in the waiting room that he has forgotten to put on his underpants and so a simple day turns into a comical one as an amusing chain of events begins to unfold. AUTHOR: Frank Remkiewicz, Jonathan London
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Oliver Button Is a Sissy by Tomie dePaola
Young Oliver must come to terms with being teased because he prefers reading, painting, and tap-dancing over sports. AUTHOR: Tomie dePaola
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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