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The boy next door, who has autism, loves to lick the wind. "You should try it," says his mom. "All the best winds are at the beach." And so begins an amazing afternoon by the sea for two boys. One doesn't always speak with words and likes throwing stones into the sea--the other likes to collect shells and make sandcastles. But the sea works its magic and by the end of the day the boys discover they both love to lick the wind--together. And back in school the next morning, the whole class discovers the pleasure of licking the wind!
When Martin Luther King Jr. landed in Memphis on April 3, 1968, no one knew he would be killed the next day. When he gave his famous Mountaintop speech, no one knew it would be his last. And when the world learned of his death, no one knew exactly how deeply his legacy would live on. Interwoven with excerpts from "I've Been to the Mountaintop" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" (the song played at King's funeral), The Day King Died recounts the last 24 hours of his life while reminding us how his teachings continue to endure.
Infinity, Twilight, Gabe, and Lily are back! Having saved the world (well, the universe, really) from the Space Weapon of Doom, the four are now students at the newly-opened Space Academy in the wilds of Oregon. At the academy, they befriend alien students from across the universe and learn the basics of space exploration and space combat. The only problem is, someone--or something--seems to be out to get them. When the gang--along with Infinity's arch-nemesis Tess--crash-lands on a mysterious planet, they need to figure out who is behind all their mishaps or they might never get home.
A spooky house sits empty on a quiet neighborhood street. Previous owners, after moving in, have been frightened away by strange events. All caused by the house itself. When a new family moves in, the house is surprised by their reactions to its attempts to scare them off, too. Will this "peculiar" family really stay? Will they able to turn this house into a home?
Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy--and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There's not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice. All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City?
Stewart is a hero. It's true--his doctor confirmed it. And how do heroes spend their days? Doing good deeds, of course. But not all good deeds are easy to achieve. Follow Stewart along as he faces friends and foes, dangers and perils, all on his journey to save the world through simple acts of kindness.
Once upon a time, a woman meets a mermaid and falls in love. But the story doesn't end there. Before they can live their happily ever after, the pair must go on a fantastical journey full of pirates, dragons, trolls, and wizards. What do you think happens next? Learn the (possibly) true story of how a girl's two mothers met.
For Benj, Shabbat at his best friend Becca's house is always special. There's yummy food, fun games, and plenty of opportunities to practice his Yiddish. There's only one thing that can ruin Shabbat: Becca's neighbor, Warren the Worst. When Warren does something especially FARSHTUNKEN, Becca and Benj must decide if he's really their enemy, or if peace is one matzah ball away. . .
Months after his success at the BMX expo, Carlos is facing a lot of changes. Another Latino family has moved into town; his best friend RJ seems more interested in hanging out with the soccer team than Carlos; and the terrifying Mrs. Wynkle has roped him into directing the school spring play. Carlos and his co-director, Mark, are determined to make the most exciting play the school has seen, but they quickly learn that their creative visions may be at odds. As opening night looms closer, Carlos must juggle new friendships, old bullies, and an entire cast of zombies--all while trying not to let the spotlight of director get to his head. This second installment in the Carlos Gomez series is a classic "boy gets boy, boy loses boy, boy almost-probably gets boy back if he doesn't keep screwing up" story.
This lyrical picture book biography of writer and environmentalist Wilma Dykeman traces how her love for a local river led to her efforts to protect it and the livelihood of those who depended on it. Throughout her life she taught that water is the irreplaceable gift; it is life.
Lang Ford has settled into his new home at Fort Goode Military Base. And with his friends Ying, Carlos, and George, he's always ready for a new adventure. From secret hideouts to holiday parties, sack races to rescue missions, Fort Goode is full of surprises. But when news of a reassignment drops, will the kids' friendships survive?
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