Sarah Masters Buckey



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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Indiana

A Samantha Mystery

Samantha and Nellie set sail for Europe aboard an ocean liner in 1906. Also traveling on the ship is a world-famous archaeologist with the legendary sapphire he discovered. Before the archaeologist can deliver his treasure to a London museum, the priceless jewel disappears. Samantha realizes that every one of the ship's first-class passengers is a suspect-and one of them must be the thief! Can Samantha and Nellie uncover the real culprit and find the missing jewel?

The book includes an illustrated "Looking Back" essay and a glossary of French words used in the story.

The Stolen Sapphire

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Valerie Tripp

Previous library copy.

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Maryellen wants to stand out, but with five brothers and sisters, it's not so easy. Giving herself a haircut doesn't go quite the way she expects - and when she draws a cartoon of her teacher on the first day of fourth grade, she draws more attention than she wants! At least her drawing skills help her make an interesting new friend. Together, they might be able to win the Geography Bee - but only if Maryellen can find a way to make her old friends overcome their prejudice. The One and Only, the first volume of Maryellen's stories about growing up in the 1950s, tell how Maryellen learns to stand out and be her own person.

The One and Only

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Denise Lewis Patrick

A Melody Classic 2

Never Stop Singing

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My Journey with Kit

What would it be like if a girl suddenly found herself in Kit's world during the Great Depression? How would her life be changed, and what ways might she find to help her family and others who are less fortunate?

In this book, girls can join Kit on exciting adventures to help the needy, have a hobo experience, and maybe even hop a train! Their journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns they choose, as they select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.

Full Speed Ahead

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Megan Mcdonald

My Journey with Julie

"What if you suddenly found yourself in Julie's world--sunny San Francisco in the 1970s? Join her on this adventure where the two of you can challenge the boys to a basketball contest, or spend a day at the beach and rescue a baby sea otter. Your journeyback in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of options in this multiple-ending story"--

A Brighter Tomorrow

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A Samantha Classic Volume 2

Samantha is having all kinds of fun sharing adventures with ten-year-old twins, but when an adventure leads to danger, Samantha and her friends must focus all their attention on getting back to safety. Then Samantha learns that Nellie and her sisters are in serious trouble. Samantha sets her sights on saving her friend - and fighting for the family she's always wanted. Can she find a way to do both before it's too late?

Lost and Found

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Teresa E. Harris

Meet Gabriela McBride, American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year! She's a true talent who gets creative for a cause.Get to know American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabriela, in this first book in her series! Gabby loves expressing herself--especially in the dance studio--but lately, poetry is becoming her art form of choice, and for good reason: Gabby struggles with stuttering, and spoken word poetry helps her speech flow more freely. Still, compared to how confident she feels on the dance floor, speaking up can be scary. When the city threatens to close her beloved community arts center, Gabby is determined to find a way to help. Can she harness the power of her words and rally her community to save Liberty Arts?

Gabriela

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Emma Carlson Berne

Juliana Kolesova

A Kaya Mystery

After her blind sister has a dream about a silver stallion from lore, Kaya and Speaking Rain come across a similar silver stallion in the woods and investigate the nature of the beast.

The Ghost Wind Stallion

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"Melody can't wait to sing her first solo at church! What song will she choose? She gets inspiration from the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [She's] also inspired by her older sister, who's home from college with new ideas about making things fair. Melody learns that [some people are] not welcome in certain neighborhoods because they're black. Just as Melody's ready to sing, an unimaginable tragedy leaves her silent. Can she find her voice when it really matters?"--Page 4 of cover.

Beforever Melody

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Jacqueline Greene

My Journey with Rebecca

What would it be like if a girl suddenly found herself in Rebecca's world in 1914? How would she feel welcoming family from a faraway land or waiting for her turn to light candles during a special holiday? In this book, readers can join Rebecca on adventures to try out for a vaudeville show, put on a musical, or even sneak into a factory to deliver an important message. Their journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns they choose, as they select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.

The Glow of the Spotlight

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Maryellen has big plans for her birthday, and she's glad when her old pal Davy shows up to help. If only Wayne the Pain would buzz off - but he's stuck to Davy like glue. Maybe her sister Joan was right when she said that girls can't be friends with boys in fourth grade. Then, on a family vacation, Maryellen finds out that Joan's not so sure about her own plans. One thing's clear: If Maryellen's going to invent a flying machine, become famous, and get Joan's wedding off the ground, she'll need all the help - and all the friends - she can get!

In Taking Off, the second volume of Maryellen's classic stories about growing up in the 1950s, Maryellen's hopes, dreams, and ambitions soar - and she's determined that nothing will stop her from flying high.

Taking Off

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What if you suddenly found yourself in Maryellen's world during the 1950s? How would your life be changed, what would you do to fit in - and, more importantly, what would you do to stand out? Join Maryellen on an adventure where the two of you can put on poodle skirts and head to a school dance (they were called sock hops back then!), enter a contest, or take a trip in a streamlined silver camper that looks like a rocket ship! Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.

The Sky's the Limit

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Kathleen Ernst

My Journey with Caroline

A modern-day girl finds herself on the shore of Lake Ontario during the War of 1812, and as she and and Caroline Abbott experience life in this turbulent time, the reader is invited to choose how the twosome might help the Americans beat the British.

Catch the Wind

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Erin Falligant

A Nanea Mystery

Ever since the war started, Nanea's done her best to follow all the new rules. When she meets a boy named Mano in her grandparents' market, Nanea is shocked to hear him admit to breaking some rules. And when things start to go missing from the market, Mano is the first person Nanea suspects. Nanea's determined to protect her grandparents, but Mano, whose name means "shark," seems to be hanging around the market more and more. What can Nanea do to keep her family safe from this dangerous boy?

The Legend of the Shark Goddess

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Kirby Larson

A Nanea Classic 2

Nanea had hoped that going back to school would make life seem normal again. But everything has changed since the war, including Miss Smith's wonderful classroom. Nanea's dear friend Donna is gone, and now there's a new girl who seems to be getting all of Miss Smith's attention. There are also worries at home as Nanea's big brother talks about joining the Army. Nanea can't bear the thought of him leaving. In the swirl of changes, Nanea turns to hula. Dancing always makes her feel better. Then, Nanea gets a big idea - could hula help lift the spirits of the soldiers, too?

Hula for the Home Front

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"My name is Felicity Merriman," says a girl her age. Instead of shorts or jeans, she's wearing a long blue gown. "Have you just arrived in the city?" She must be one of the junior interpreters, she thinks. She's really good, like an actor.

She decides to play along. "It seems so."

Felicity nods. "Many have arrived since the royal governor schemed to steal the colonists' gunpowder in the dark of night. Patriots have been streaming into Williamsburg like a river in flood!"

What if a girl suddenly found herself in Felicity's world during the American Revolution? Together, she and Felicity could hang out at her father's store, sip tea at the Governor's Place - or get caught up in a gunpowder plot! As she reads, she decides what happens next by choosing her own path through this multiple-ending story.

Gunpowder and Tea Cakes

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Kathryn Reiss

A Kit Mystery

During the Great Depression, aspiring reporter Kit Kittredge uncovers a mystery surrounding a secret room in the rundown mansion owned by elderly Miss Mundis.

Intruders at Rivermead Manor

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A Molly Classic 2

When a girl from London comes to stay with the McIntires, Molly expects her to be as glamorous as an English princess. But Emily is nothing like Molly expected. It isn't until Emily talks about living through a real bombing that Molly understands the sacrifices others have made for the war. Just when Molly feels like wartime will last forever, she gets the news she's been waiting for: Dad is coming home! Can Molly pull off plans for a big surprise?

Stars, Stripes, and Surprises

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My Journey with Molly

In this choose-your-own-path, multiple-ending story, join Molly at Camp Gowonagin in 1945.

Chances and Changes

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Julie is doing well on her "Story of My Life" project until she has to write about "The Worst Thing that Ever Happened", which happens to be her parents' divorce. Simultaneous.

Julie Tells Her Story

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Mary Casanova

When Chrissa starts fourth grade at a new school, some of the girls in her class play mean tricks on her, but when their teasing of another girl, Gwen, goes too far, Chrissa knows that she has to do something about it.

Chrissa

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Lisa Yee

Ten-year-old Kanani loves living in beautiful Hawaii and she especially loves sharing the wonders of her island home with visitors. So when her cousin Rachel from New York comes to stay for a month, Kanani is excited to get to know her. But no matter what she does to help Rachel feel at home, it only seems to make her unhappy instead. Can Kanani find a way to connect with her cousin?

Aloha, Kanani

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Jacqueline Dembar Greene

While Rebecca Rubin helps her building's ailing superintendent take care of his homing pigeons, she puzzles over what to do with the Christmas centerpiece her teacher insisted she make but which has no place in her Jewish home.

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