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|  | A Year down Yonder by Lois Smith, Richard Peck
In this novel set during the Great Depression, 15-year-old Mary Alice is sent to live with her grandmother in Illinois after her father loses his job. This is a sequel to A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO, but here Mary Alice's brother, Joey, is working for a government program, so Mary Alice is spending the year with her grandmother without Joey's support. Winner of the 2001 Newbery Medal. AUTHOR: Lois Smith, Richard Peck
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Don't Know Much about the Presidents by Ken Davis, Pedro Martin
Did George Washington really chop down the cherry tree? How was James Madison a father if he didn't have any children? Where in the White House did William Howard Taft get stuck? HAIL TO THE CHIEF! The commander in chief is the leader of our nation the president of the United States. Here's your chance to learn about the presidents' inaugurations and important political achievements, as well as their nicknames, hobbies and even what kind of foods they did (and did not) eat. Discover how life in the White House has changed, and the diverse ways the First Ladies helped America.Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis packs fan facts and coot quotes into his signature question-and-answer format. Detailed timelines make it easy to follow the major landmarks in American history. Presidential portraits and humorous illustrations make the design very inviting.Who knows? After you learn so much about the presidents, maybe you'll want to run for office someday, too! AUTHOR: Ken Davis, Pedro Martin
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Harry`s Pony by Barbara A. Porte
Harry is thrilled when he wins a pony in a contest, but when he brings it home his father says Harry, believe me, a pony in this house isn`t possible. Will Harry be able to find a new home for his prized pony? Color illustrations accompany the text... AUTHOR: Barbara A. Porte
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Child of the Prophecy by Juliet Marillier
In this final book in the Sevenwaters Trilogy, the series chronicling the Sevenwater clan of Ireland, the mystical war that has raged in the Celtic Isles for centuries comes to an end. AUTHOR: Juliet Marillier
PUBLISHER: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Yearling by David Wayne, Edward Shenton, Eileen Heckart, Luke Yankee, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
A Pulitzer Prize-winning classic originally published over 50 years ago, Rawling's timeless story of backwoods Florida and the tender relationship of a young boy and his tame fawn continues to delight and enthrall readers. AUTHOR: David Wayne, Edward Shenton, Eileen Heckart, Luke Yankee, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | I Spy a Runaway Robot! by Dan Marzollo, Jimmy Levin
Description not available.Characters locate a variety of hidden objects as they build a robot to help clean up their mess. AUTHOR: Dan Marzollo, Jimmy Levin
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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