Robert Twigger

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

From Robert Twigger, the internationally acclaimed author of Angry White Pyjamas and Big Snake, comes The Extinction Club, the brilliant, peculiar, and complex tale of the Milu. For one thousand years, the Milu, an exotic species of deer with the neck of a camel, the horns of a stag, the feet of a cow, and the tail of a donkey, existed only in the Chinese emperor's private park in Beijing. But in the second half of the nineteenth century a Basque missionary, Pére David, became the first Westerner ever to see a Milu. Transfixed by the strange beast, he risked his life to obtain a specimen, then embalmed it and sent it to Paris in a diplomatic bag. The preserved remains caused quite a stir across Europe, and zoologists clamored to get hold of a live animal. Within a very short time, every major nation in Europe possessed a Milu. But most failed to thrive and died quickly in their new surroundings, and due to war -- most notably the Boxer Rebellion -- they became extinct in their native habitat as well. Yet the exotic deer were able to survive in one place -- Bedfordshire, England -- due to the nurturing of a devoted caretaker, the 11th Duke of Bedford, who kept a herd at Woburn Abbey. This labor and persistence paid off nearly a century later in 1986, when a part of the British herd was returned to China. And to this day the very rich hunt the Milu -- for a steep price -- in wild game reserves throughout the world, but most notably in Texas. In his fascinating tale of nature, civilization, and history, Robert Twigger poignantly recounts the story of this strange and rare animal while providing a riveting meditation on a number of human obsessions -- evolution, truth-telling, extinction, myth-making, and survival.

The Extinction Club

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Breena Clarke

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Novel

Five-year-old Clara Bynum is dead, drowned in the Potomac River in the shadow of a seemingly haunted rock outcropping known locally as the Three Sisters. River, Cross My Heart, which marks the debut of a wonderfully gifted new storyteller, weighs the effect of Clara's absence on the people she has left behind: her parents, Alice and Willie Bynum, torn between the old world of their rural North Carolina home and the new world of the city, to which they have moved in search of a better life for themselves and their children; the friends and relatives of the Bynum family in the Georgetown neighborhood they now call home; and, most especially, Clara's sister, ten-year-old Johnnie Mae, who must come to terms with the powerful and confused emotions stirred by her sister's death as she struggles to decide what kind of woman she will become. This highly accomplished first novel resonates with ideas, impassioned lyricism, and poignant historical detail as it captures an essential part of the African-American experience in our century.

River, Cross My Heart

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Martha Grimes

Successful author Paul Giverney, harboring a secret ambition involving a reassignment of publishers and editors, sets in motion a hornets' nest of ego outbursts and career moves that force an upwardly mobile editor into an unexpectedly difficult position. Reprint.

Foul Matter

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This copy is good condition, but it does contain the name of the previous owner at the top of the book. 

A Boy No More

This used copy contains some marks on the cover page.  

The Late Great Planet Earth 

Brenda Woods

This is a library discard that contains a library checkout sheet on the first page. 

Library Discard 

The Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author tells the moving story of the friendship between a young white boy and a Black WWII veteran who has recently returned to the unwelcoming Jim Crow South. For Gabriel Haberlin, life seems pretty close to perfect in the small southern town of Birdsong, USA. But on his twelfth birthday, his point of view begins to change. It all starts when he comes face-to-face with one of the worst drivers in town while riding his new bicycle--an accident that would have been tragic if Mr. Meriwether Hunter hadn't been around to push him out of harm's way. After the accident, Gabriel and Meriwether become friends when they both start working at Gabriel's dad's auto shop, and Meriwether lets a secret slip: He served in the army's all-black 761st Tank Battalion in World War II. Soon Gabriel learns why it's so dangerous for Meriwether to talk about his heroism in front of white people, and Gabriel's eyes are finally opened to the hard truth about Birdsong--and his understanding of what it means to be a hero will never be the same.

The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA

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The Chocolate Touch 

Another installment from the classic series. Book flaws include some marks on the front cover and front page. There are also two small tears on two separate pages that have been repaired with tape. Damage has been documented in the book photos. 

Magic Tree House #4

Revolutionary War on Wednesday 

Jude Watson

This book has been gently used which includes some writing and marks on the first few pages. The book originally came with 6 trading cards and those cards have been removed.

the 39 Clues, Book 4

Beyond the Grave

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Megan McDonald

This copy is a little worn but still very readable. There is a dent on the back cover and there is a small pink stain on the bottom right cover. 

#2 in the series 

When a third grade classmate gets her picture in the paper for winning a spelling bee, Judy is determined to find a way to become famous herself.

Judy Moody Gets Famous!

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Looking for a quick bargain? This library discard may be a little worn, but it still is very readable. The cover is worn, there is writing on the inside cover and a couple of small pencil marks on a few pages. 

What’s the Matter with Herbie Jones?

This is the second book in a beloved series. Overall, the book is in excellent condition, but there is some minor damage on the spine. 

Magic Tree House #2 The Knight at Dawn  

Leslie Gray Streeter

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the Title

With her signature warmth and hilarity, Leslie Gray Streeter offers us a portrait of widowhood we haven't seen before, one that "will make you laugh and cry, sometimes on the same page" (James Patterson). In her late thirties, Palm Beach Post columnist Leslie Gray Streeter had finally found her perfect match: Scott. He was Jewish and white; she was Christian and black, but that didn't give them a moment's hesitation. They moved in together, got married, and started the long process of adopting their son, Brooks Robinson Streeter Zervitz, named for Scott's favorite baseball player. Then, out of nowhere, the unthinkable happened. While the couple was sharing a late-night kiss, Scott had a fatal heart attack at the age of 44. Black Widow is a story about coping with the kind of loss that blindsides you, the kind that can leave you with mascara streaked down your face, barefoot and slugging a bottle of gas station saké in front of a bunch of mourners (yep, Streeter has been there). But it's also a celebration -- of faith, love, and the people who show up when we need them most, who pry the saké away from us and who help us laugh and cry our way through this crazy roller-coaster ride called life.

Black Widow

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Don Freeman

Corduroy, a lonely bear in green overalls, must first find his lost button before he can be Lisa's very own bear

Corduroy

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Rodman Philbrick

The structure of the book is good, but the text is underlined on a few pages. The marks do not affect the readability of the book. 


At the beginning of eighth grade, learning disabled Max and his new friend Freak, whose birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant mind, find that when they combine forces they make a powerful team.

Freak the Mighty

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Kelly Yang

My children and I really enjoyed this sequel to Front Desk. Mia and her friends are memorable characters, and it opened the door for some great conversations. 

The story of Mia and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk. Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever.She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting somewhere with her writing!But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic...1. Mia's new teacher doesn't think her writing is all that great. And her entire class finds out she lives and works in a motel!2. The motel is struggling, and Mia has to answer to the Calivista's many, many worried investors.3. A new immigration law is looming and if it passes, it will threaten everything -- and everyone -- in Mia's life.It's a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. But if anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it's Mia Tang!

Three Keys (Front Desk #2)

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A modern tale about 10 year old Lina who has recently immigrated to the United States from China. Lina must navigate a new school, financial worries, and getting to know her family who she hasn’t seen in five years.

Finally Seen 

Jingle all the Way is an Interactive Storybook from Hallmark. As you read the story, Jingle the Husky Pup (not included) will respond. This hardcover book is in good shape overall but shows some minor wear and tear including a small dent in the spine. There is also writing on the page that lists the book’s previous owner (see photos for pictures). This writing has slightly bled through on additional pages although the readability of the book is not affected. 

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