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On his mother`s behalf, young Peter Loon goes in search of a mysterious uncle. The setting is Maine, just after the American Revolution, and Peter becomes embroiled in various colorful plots, including the rescue of a runaway girl and an inevitable involvement in the fight between former Loyalists and the homesteaders who wish to supplant them. AUTHOR: Van Reid
PUBLISHER: Viking Penguin
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Niagara Falls All over Again
As a teenager, Mose Sharp goes into vaudeville after the death of his sister. He takes up with Rocky Carter, and as Carter and Sharp they find fame and fortune as comedians on the circuit. McCracken's novel explores not only the complex relationship of the two men but the phenomenon of vaudeville and its decline, as it gives way to the up-and-coming movie industry. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001.
CATEGORY: General
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 | Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville, Full Cast Production, Gary A. Lippincott, Jane Yolen, Patricia MacDonald
When 12-year-old Jeremy Thatcher visits a magic shop he buys what he thinks is a marble but in reality is a dragon's egg. When Jeremy successfully hatches a dragon, who he names Tiamat, he discovers that only he, and his nemesis Mary Lou, can see the creature. Sepia-toned illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Bruce Coville, Full Cast Production, Gary A. Lippincott, Jane Yolen, Patricia MacDonald
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Steel Caress by Jessica Hall
Raven was a loyal undercover government agent until the day she came to believe that she was betrayed by her agency--and by her boss, the handsome General Kalen Grady. Now working as a fashion model, Raven is shocked when Kalen approaches her and asks her to help him with an important case--one that involves infiltrating a deadly Chinese-American crime family. Raven reluctantly agrees to go undercover this one last time but as she gets deeper and deeper undercover, Raven also puts herself deeper and deeper in danger--and her safety is further compromised when she and Kalen embark on a passionate affair. AUTHOR: Jessica Hall
PUBLISHER: N A L
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Secret Sacrament by Sherryl Jordan
Description not available.A disturbing incident when he is only seven years old foreshadows the role Gabriel will play in the relations between his Navorran people and the Shinali, a role which is solidified when he becomes an Elected One and trains to be a Healer. Reprint. AUTHOR: Sherryl Jordan
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | A Cat in the Stable by Benrei Huang, Troon Harrison
Description not available.Sophie is sad when her cat dies, so she asks God for a Christmas miracle and has her prayer answered in a surprising way. AUTHOR: Benrei Huang, Troon Harrison
PUBLISHER: Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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