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|  | Phantom of the Opera by Flo Gibson, Gaston Leroux, Kate McMullan, Lowell Bair, Paul Jennis
A classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of the Paris Opera House and manifests the mythic opera ghost in terrifying reality. At the heart of the Phantom's obsession is the lovely Christine Daae, who, after a brilliant performance, disappears suddenly and mysteriously. AUTHOR: Flo Gibson, Gaston Leroux, Kate McMullan, Lowell Bair, Paul Jennis
PUBLISHER: HarperTrade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod
This lyrical novel is narrated by Alexander MacDonald, an orthodontist in Canada, who recalls his family history, beginning with their emigration from Scotland in the 17th century and ending with Alexander's sometimes tortured relationships with his coal-mining brothers in modern-day Toronto. A New York Times Notable Book for the year 2000. AUTHOR: Alistair MacLeod
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Slave Trap by Arvella Whitmore, Cecile Goyette, Joy Peskin, Toby Sherry
Jordan Scott has decided to remain a member of his gang, the Cobras. Life in the gang may be difficult, but at least with them he feels like he has a family--something he hasn't felt since his father left. Besides, Jordan reassures himself, he'll be able to leave the gang whenever he feels like it. Then something extraordinary happens--Jordan is transported back in time and begins living a parallel life as a slave on a 19th-century plantation. Soon Jordan begins to see similarities between his life as a slave and his life as a gang member. AUTHOR: Arvella Whitmore, Cecile Goyette, Joy Peskin, Toby Sherry
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Dark Root by Archer Mayor
Linking a series of seemingly unrelated crimes to a Vietnamese gangster's campaign to take over a Chines mob's operation in Vermont, Brattleboro Police Lieutenant Joe Gunther pulls out all the stops--including calling in the FBI. When Gunther's friend is wounded and one of his officers is murdered, his determination veers toward obsession as he joins the feds in a war that crosses the border into Canada for a final showdown in Montreal. AUTHOR: Archer Mayor
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Art of Breaking Glass by Jerry Orbach, Matthew Hall
Psycho-renegade do-gooder Bill Kaiser is on a mission. He wants an old Manhattan building renovated for a daycare center, and he's willing to go to any lengths--political sabotage, terrorist bombings, even murder--to accomplish his goal. AUTHOR: Jerry Orbach, Matthew Hall
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Children's Illustrated Bible by Eric Thomas
An outstanding new edition of the Bible, with stunning illustrations on every page. Retold especially for children in clear, lively language that retains the poetry of the traditional text. AUTHOR: Eric Thomas
PUBLISHER: New Leaf Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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