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|  | Ghost Boy by Iain Lawrence
Harold Klein, a 14-year-old albino, is tired of being taunted and called Ghost Boy. Heartbroken by the death of his father and the fact that his brother has been reported MIA in Vietnam, Harold runs away from home and joins the circus. At the circus, Harold is welcomed by the freaks including Princess Minikin (a midget) and the Fossil Man--both of whom love him as if her were their son. However, Harold discovers that the social pressure of fitting in exists even in the world of the circus. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly. AUTHOR: Iain Lawrence
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | USA Inmigracion y Orientacion
Description not available.Provides information on the various kinds of immigration status, becoming an American citizen, dealing with government agencies, banking, insurance, education, marriage, and exercising the rights of citizenship.
PUBLISHER: Wellesworth Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Shadow of a Bull by Francisco Rivela, Maria Wojciechowska
Manolo Oliver is the son of the most famous bullfighter in all of Spain. All his life Manolo has been prepared to follow in his father's footsteps, but Manolo has always known that he doesn't want to be a bullfighter. Manolo thinks of himself as a coward because he knows he lacks the one thing he needs to be a bullfighter--the unconquerable urge to fight and kill bulls. Will Manolo be able to find the courage to defy his father, family tradition, and the anticipation of his entire town and not become a bullfighter? Winner of the 1965 Newbery Medal. AUTHOR: Francisco Rivela, Maria Wojciechowska
PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Twizzlers Percentages Book by Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster
Don't just play with your food...learn with it! In this tasty-looking book, renowned author and educator Jerry Pallotta teaches children about percentages--in the sweetest way possible! This book features wonderfully wacky characters interacting with Twizzlers to illustrate the concept of percentages. As he's done with fractions, addition, and counting, author Jerry Pallotta makes learning fun in the light, relaxed way that has become his trademark. AUTHOR: Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Building Communities from the Inside Out by John L. McKnight, John P. Kretzmann
This guide summarizes lessons learned by studying successful community-building initiatives in hundreds of neighborhoods across the U.S. It outlines what local communities can do to start their own journies down the path of asset-based development. AUTHOR: John L. McKnight, John P. Kretzmann
PUBLISHER: ACTA Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | The Wreck of the Zephyr by Chris Van Allsburg
In this story, a boy misuses his remarkable sailing ability. AUTHOR: Chris Van Allsburg
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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