How to Become a Superhero (Somos8)
by Davide Calì, Gomez (Illustrations)
Being a superhero involves a lot of initial decisions. What kind of costume will you have? Will you wear a mask or a hood or a helmet? What are your powers? Who will be your sidekick? Where will your headquarters be located? What other superheroes will be on your team? Once you settle these important decisions, it’s time to save the world!
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Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas
by Nora Surojegin, Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin (Illustrator), Jill Timbers (Translator)
Little Otto the elf hears about the ” light of Christmas”, and he takes a journey into the north to see if he can find the source of that mysterious light. Along the way he meets many animals and mythical creatures who assist him on his journey. From each creature he meets, he learns more about Father Yule and the special light. But once he reaches the end of his journey, the light itself is not quite what he expected.
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Art and Joy: Best Friends Forever
by Danielle Krysa
Art is a little box full of art supplies. Art teams up with Joy to create beautiful and unique things. But when a mean Bully tells Art that the things they create look “silly, weird, messy, and wrong”, Art gets very anxious. Art tries to create “perfect” art, but only gets more frustrated and sad. Joy is nowhere around. Finally Art goes outside to glean some inspiration from nature. Art refuses to listen to the Bully anymore, and Joy comes back!
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Farm Boots
by Lisl H. Detlefsen (Goodreads Author), Renee Kurilla (Illustrator)
There are a lot of chores to do on the farm, and you need the right kind of boots for each job and season. You might need winter boots in the snow, rubber boots for rainy days, riding boots, heavy work boots, or tall boots that reach your hips for wading in the water.
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The Island of Sheep (Richard Hannay #5)
by John Buchan
Richard Hannay is caught up in another adventure! This time an old friend from South Africa, Haraldsen, is being hunted by evil men with a vendetta against his father. Richard’s son, Peter John, is now in his teens and is eager to help his father protect Haraldsen’s family, especially since he has a lovely teenage daughter, Anna. After dodging the bad guys all around the city, they escape into the country and make their last stand on the Island of Sheep.
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The Stowaway (Roswell High, #6)
by Melinda Metz (Goodreads Author)
Once Michael has been rescued from the government compound, there are still consequences that have to be dealt with. Cameron, the girl who was spying for Sheriff Valenti, is trying to be honest with them, but worries that she will lose her new friends. Michael has to make a decision about which girl he has feelings for; Maria, Isabel, or Cameron. And their new alien friend appears to have turned evil overnight! How can they protect themselves when they aren’t even sure what is going on?
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Tom is an orphan who must stay at boarding school during the boring summer months. When his uncle Jack invites him to stay the summer in the country, Tom jumps at the chance. However, it soon becomes apparent that Tom’s uncle is hiding a devastating secret. Jack is using magic for unimaginable ends, and he expects Tom to be his heir and take over the magical responsibilities of their ancient family. But Tom worries that Jack is not telling the whole truth about the magic. Could there be evil at the root of it?
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Tolkien’s Ordinary Virtues : Exploring the Spiritual Themes of the Lord of the Rings
by Mark Eddy Smith (Goodreads Author)
Why is it that The Lord of the Rings continues to inspire and fascinate generations of readers? I think it is because it mirrors elements of a much larger story- the spiritual story of God and his Creation. In this book, we explore different themes found in LotR and see how the virtues of the characters originate (as do all good things) in the virtues of God.
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The Book That No One Wanted to Read
by Richard Ayoade, Tor Freeman (Illustrator)
Once upon a time, there was a book that no one wanted to read. Maybe it was dry and boring. Maybe the cover was unattractive. Maybe the book was high up on a shelf where no one could reach. Or maybe the book was biding its time until a special reader came along…. YOU!
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The Intruder (Roswell High, #5)
by Melinda Metz (Goodreads Author)
Michael has been captured by Sheriff Valenti and is being held as a prisoner in a secret compound. The rest of the gang are trying to come up with some kind of plan to rescue Michael. Just when they think they might have some answers, another alien brings all their plans to a crashing halt. Isabel keeps wondering if her relationship with Alex is really what she wants, or if her connection to Michael means something more.
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