Sarah Henstra

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe meets I'll Give You the Sun in an exhilarating and emotional novel about the growing relationship between two teens boys, told through the letters they write to one another. Jonathan Hopkirk and Adam "Kurl" Kurlansky are partnered in English class, writing letters to one another in a weekly pen pal assignment. With each letter, the two begin to develop a friendship that eventually grows into love. But with homophobia, bullying, and devastating family secrets, Jonathan and Kurl struggle to overcome their conflicts and hold onto their relationship...and each other. This rare and special novel celebrates love and life with engaging characters and stunning language, making it perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson, Nina LaCour, and David Levithan.

We Contain Multitudes

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Andrew Clements

From an old book box from a school library so there are barcodes on the cover

Seventeen-year-old Gwen, who has been living with her grandfather in Manhattan while she attends music school, joins up with another music student to solve the mystery of her grandfather's sudden disappearance.

Things Hoped For

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

The Journey of Doaa Al Zamel

A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea

Xanna Eve Chown

Discover the Secret Forces of the Universe - and Unlock Your Own Hidden Power!

The Teen Witches Guide to Spells

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There are very small creases on the front and back covers

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

One White Dolphin

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Taken from a school library donation box so there are barcodes on the cover

The Music of Dolphins

Cathy Hapka

There are small creases on the front cover and one crease on the back cover

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Dolphin Dreams

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Catherine Hapka

From the author of Heart of a Dolphin and Dolphin Dreams comes the story of another special friendship!

Dolphin Summer

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Small creases on the spine and front cover

How to Speak Dolphin

Cover has double sided sequins that can show either a moon or a sun

Gemini Academy

Callie Barkley

Ellie tries her hand at softball in the eighteenth book of the Critter Club series, but she begins to wonder if she’s only meant for the stage! When Ellie joins a softball team, she quickly realizes that the sport is harder than it looks! Is she meant only for the stage, not the field? And what happens when Ellie goes searching in the woods near the field for a stray ball and finds an injured baby deer?! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Ellie Steps up to the Plate

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Learning that a nearby park is about to be turned into a shopping center, Amy races against time to save the recreation center and the animal friends who live there.

Amy on Park Patrol

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Taking a turn caring for the class pet hamster, Marion is devastated when the hamster goes missing and she receives an anonymous letter in her locker with clues leading to a mysterious scavenger hunt.

Marion and the Secret Letter

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Includes an excerpt from Marion and the secret letter.

Liz's Night at the Museum

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Includes excerpt from Critter Club book #15, Liz's night at the museum.

Ellie the Flower Girl

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Amy and her friends care for some chickens and prepare for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl in the thirteenth book of The Critter Club series!

Amy has never liked being in the spotlight. When all of her friends decide to form a team for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl, Amy isn't so sure it's a good idea. She knows she can answer the quiz questions...but can she do it in front of hundreds of people?

Meanwhile, the Critter Club is caring for a few chickens that need a home. And as the day of the Quiz Bowl gets closer, Amy starts to feel a little bit chicken herself! Will she get over her stage fright and help her team win?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Amy Is a Little Bit Chicken

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Marion finally gets to babysit her little sister Gabby in the twelfth book of The Critter Club series!

Marion has always wanted to babysit her sister--but her parents have said she is too young! When they finally ask Marion to watch Gabby during a party at their house, Marion can't wait! But she quickly finds out that babysitting isn't as easy as it looks. Gabby won't listen to Marion at all. After getting upset about losing a board game, she makes a total mess and even draws on the table! When Marion gets called to the Critter Club to help out with a run-away cat, Gabby tags along and causes even more trouble! Maybe being a sister is better than being a sitter...

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Marion Takes Charge

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As her friends in the Critter Club animal shelter care for colorful aquarium fish, second-grader Liz and her family spend a long weekend at the beach, where Liz rescues a baby octopus and competes with an unfriendly young neighbor in a sand castle contest.

Liz and the Sand Castle Contest

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When the Critter Club takes in a pig named Plum, Ellie starts having good luck, but worries what will happen when the club finds Plum a home.

Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig

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Amy comes up with the perfect Christmas present for Ms. Sullivan in the ninth book of the Critter Club series.

It's holiday time in Santa Vista, and Amy is especially excited for Christmas. Her dad and soon-to-be stepmom and stepsister are visiting, plus, there are some adorable guinea pigs at the Critter Club. But amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations, Amy notices that Ms. Sullivan seems a little lonely. Though Ms. Sullivan assures Amy that she will have a lovely holiday with her dog Rufus, Amy begins to wonder if there's something she can do to cheer up Ms. Sullivan.

As Christmas Eve nears, the Critter Club girls still have not found families to adopt the guinea pigs. But then, in a Christmas miracle, each guinea pig gets a home. And come Christmas Day, Amy has devised a great plan to give Ms. Sullivan some cheer--and some company--on Christmas!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Amy's Very Merry Christmas

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The Critter Club

Marion Strikes a Pose

The Critter Club is going camping—but are they really ready for a weekend in the wilderness? When Liz invites the Critter Club girls to her house at Marigold Lake for the weekend, they are really excited for their camping adventure—especially because Marigold Lake is known for having lots of wildlife! While the girls are there, they plan to do stuff like swim and canoe in the lake, go on a nature walk, and camp out. But with every activity, something seems to go horribly wrong. Amy accidentally tips over the canoe when the girls are out on the lake; Ellie gets spooked by what she thinks is a snake on their walk; and Marion is not pleased about sleeping outside in a tent. Liz thinks her friends aren’t having fun, and she starts to feel awful. Will the great weekend she planned turn out to be a disaster? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Liz at Marigold Lake

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Valentine's Day is near, and to raise money for a charity called Puppy Love, Ellie persuades the other Critter Club girls to join her in selling and delivering singing telegrams.

Ellie's Lovely Idea

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Amy so looks forward to meeting her future stepsister, Chloe, that she is not prepared when Chloe first ignores her than is downright mean.

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