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Book Four: the Rocky Road Trip of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang

Embarking on a summertime road trip with Papa Dad and Daddy after surviving the ups and downs of their first year in junior high, Julie and Lydia use their Powers of Observation to catalog the traditions and oddities of each new location they visit before confronting uncomfortable truths about sensitive family dynamics. 40,000 first printing.

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Like new. #friendship #manipulation #mediterranean #vacation

A Novel

"On a summer break on the Greek island of Hydra, two girls make a startling discovery: a young Arab man washed up on shore, a migrant from Syria and a casualty of the crisis raging against across the sea. When a simple plan to help the stranger goes horrifically wrong, all must face the consequences they have set in motion"--

Beautiful Animals

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#hardcover #youngadult #youngadultfiction #thebeautythatremains #music #identity #mentalhealth #ya #friendship #love 

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Autumn, Shay, and Logan, whose lives intersect in complicated ways, each lose someone close to them and must work through their grief.

The Beauty That Remains

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A 2011 Ballantine 
288 pgs #love #friendship #hardcover 

Love & Friendship 

Unerringly perceptive, superbly written, every page packed with the warmth and compassionate wisdom that have become Nancy Thayer's trademark, Heat Wave tells the moving story of a woman who, after her seemingly perfect life unravels, must find the strength to live and love again.

Making the startling discovery that her family finances are in dire straits is only the latest shock endured by Carley Winsted after her husband's sudden death from a heart attack. Resisting her in-laws' well-meaning overtures to take in Carley and her two daughters, the young widow instead devises a plan to keep her family in their beloved home, a grand historic house on the island of Nantucket.

The solution is right at Carley's front door: transforming her expensive, expansive house into a bed-and-breakfast. Not everyone, however, thinks this plan prudent or quite respectable--especially not Carley's mother-in-law. Further complicating a myriad of challenges, a friend forces Carley to keep a secret that, if revealed, will undo families and friendships. 

When her late husband's former law partner keeps showing up at the most unexpected times, Carley must cope with an array of mixed feelings. And then, during a late-summer heat wave, the lives of Carley and her friends and family will be forever changed in entirely unexpected ways. 

Lyrical, emotional, dramatic, and ultimately wonderfully uplifting, Nancy Thayer's latest novel is compelling from its first page to its last.

P80 Heat Wave

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A magical adventure about a girl with a mysterious connection with the elephant who saved her life, for fans of Katherine Applegate and Jennifer Holm.

An elephant never forgets, but Lexington Willow can't remember what happened before a tornado swept her away when she was a toddler. All she knows is that it landed her near an enclosure in a Nebraska zoo; and there an elephant named Nyah protected her from the storm. With no trace of her birth family, Lex grew up at the zoo with Nyah and her elephant family; her foster father, Roger; her best friend, Fisher; and the wind whispering in her ear.

Now that she's twelve, Lex is finally old enough to help with the elephants. But during their first training session, Nyah sends her a telepathic image of the woods outside the zoo. Despite the wind's protests, Lex decides to investigate Nyah's message and gets wrapped up in an adventure involving ghosts, lost treasure, and a puzzle that might be the key to finding her family. As she hunts for answers, Lex must summon the courage to leave the secure borders of her zoo to discover who she really is--and why the tornado brought her here all those years ago.

The Elephant's Girl

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#hardcover #theduff #ya #youngadult #highschool #friendship #romance

A Companion to the DUFF

Kody Keplinger returns to the world of The DUFF in this brand-new companion novel!Sonny Ardmore is an excellent liar. She lies about her dad being in prison. She lies about her mom kicking her out. And she lies about sneaking into her best friend's house every night because she has nowhere else to go. Amy Rush might be the only person Sonny shares everything with -- secrets, clothes, even a nemesis named Ryder Cross. Ryder's the new kid at Hamilton High and everything Sonny and Amy can't stand -- a prep-school snob. But Ryder has a weakness: Amy. So when Ryder emails Amy asking her out, the friends see it as a prank opportunity not to be missed. But without meaning to, Sonny ends up talking to Ryder all night online. And to her horror, she realizes that she might actually like him. Only there's one small catch: he thinks he's been talking to Amy. So Sonny comes up with an elaborate scheme to help Ryder realize that she's the girl he's really wanted all along. Can Sonny lie her way to the truth, or will all her lies end up costing her both Ryder and Amy?

Lying Out Loud

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#juvenilefiction #hardcover #friendship #bestseller #series #sisterhood #travelingpants 

the fourth summer of the Sisterhood

Forever in blue

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#paperback #scholastic #friendship #Friends #change #juvenilefiction #school #kids 

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The Friendship war

#hardcover #fiction #friendship #contemporary #family #music #western #familydrama #Wyoming 

From a widely admired author, a poignant novel about homecoming, friendship, growing up, and growing old for fans of Richard Ford and Richard Russo

In this finely wrought portrait of western American life, Ron Carlson takes us to the small town of Oakpine, Wyoming, and into the lives of four men trying to make peace with who they are in the world.

In high school, these men were in a band. One of them, Jimmy, left Oakpine for New York City after the tragic death of his brother. A successful novelist, he has returned thirty years later, in 1999--because he is dying.
With Carlson's characteristic grace, we learn what has become of these friends and the different directions of their lives. Craig and Frank never left; Mason, a top lawyer in Denver, is back in town to fix up and sell his parents' house. Now that they are reunited, getting the band back together might be the most important thing they can do.

Return to Oakpine is a generous, tender look at friendship, family, and the roads not taken, by a writer at the peak of his craft.

Return to Oakpine

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A 2012 Atheneum Books 
GUC - EX Library sticker stamp barcode CLEARANCE BOOK !! 
228 pgs #hardcover #juvenilefiction #friendship #bully #bittenbyafox 

A Bite That Changed It All 

Bullied by two mean girls in her sixth-grade class, a lonely, plump girl gains self-confidence and makes new friends after a mysterious fox gently bites her.

The Second Life of Abigail Walker

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A 2016 Roaring Books Press CLEARANCE BOOK!!
GUC - EX Library stamp barcode sticker & shelf wear on edges.
249 pgs #stardom #fiction #hardcover #friendship #dating #middleschool #funny 

Social Standing 

Pete Milano, class clown, is used to getting into trouble while amusing people, but now his tricks have gained him an audition for a movie that could lead to stardom--and the loss of his girlfriend and other friends.

Pete Milano's Guide to Being a Movie Star

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#hardcover #youngadult #fiction #ya #contemporary #morganmatson #friendship 

Quiet Emily's sociable and daring best friend, Sloane, has disappeared leaving nothing but a random list of bizarre tasks that Emily would never normally perform, but with unexpected help from popular classmate Frank Porter, Emily gives each a try in the hope that by doing so, she will be led to Sloane by the end of what turns out to be an exciting summer. By the best-selling author of Second Chance Summer and Amy and Roger's Epic Detour.

Since You've Been Gone

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#hardcover #fiction #contemporary #contemporaryromance #friendship #love #romance 

Claudia agrees to coach actors in her high school's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, leading to new friendships--and maybe even new love.

Foolish Hearts

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Follows Caleb Parker, a free black man in North Carolina, as he and his white friend Tom join the Union militia and later transfer to the Confederate Army after witnessing Union atrocities, and Caleb's later disappointment with Reconstruction.

Reconstructed Yankee

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#hardcover #Flowers #Illustrated #BarefootBooks #Friendship #Courage #Shyness #Teacher box 46￼￼

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Unexpected and fantastical elements make The Boy Who Grew Flowers a memorable and moving tall tale. Lushly illustrated by Canadian artist Steve Adams, the picture book uses humour and metaphor to promote tolerance and acceptance. Rink is a very unusual little boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body when there is a full moon. In town and at school, Rink and his family are treated as outcasts. But one day a new girl arrives at school, and Rink discovers she has some unique qualities of her own.Ages 7-9

The Boy Who Grew Flowers

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Four friends from wildly different backgrounds have bonded over Dungeons & Dragons since the sixth grade. Now they're facing senior year and a major shift in their own universes. Math whiz Archie is struggling with his parents' divorce after his dad comes out as gay. Mari is terrified of her adoptive mother's life-altering news. Dante is carrying around a huge secret that is proving impossible to keep hidden. And when Sam gets dumped by the love of his life, everyone is ready to join him on a cross-country quest to win her back. The four quickly discover that the road is not forgiving, and that real life is no game. They must face a test of friendship where the stakes are more than just a roll of the dice--they are life and death.

An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes

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#hardcover #Novel #LeslieConnor #WaitingForNormal #Middlschool #Stepfamilies #Friendship #FamilyProblems #Schenectady #Self-reliance box ￼34 I have a $7.50 minimum purchase requirement due to my awesome prices and the cost incurred with the 20-40% platform fee, the packaging, gas and of course my time, I’d make nothing otherwise. Thanks for understanding. 

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School Library Journal Best Book * ALA Notable Children's Book * New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing" * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best * Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice * Connecticut Book Award Winner * American Library Association Schneider Family Book Award Winner

This poignant and joyful novel is filled with meaningful moments and emotional resonance.

Addie is waiting for normal. But Addie's mother has an all-or-nothing approach to life: a food fiesta or an empty pantry, her way or no way.

Addie's mother is bipolar, and she often neglects Addie. All-or-nothing never adds up to normal, and it can't bring Addie home, where she wants to be with her half-sisters and her stepfather. But Addie never stops hoping that one day, maybe, she'll find normal.

"A heroine with spunk and spirit offers an inspiring lesson in perseverance and hope. First-rate." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Waiting for Normal

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Olive my love

#juvenilefiction #hardcover #youngadult #contemporary #erinkelly #middlegrade #fiction #friendship I have 3 of this same book (3 for $8) if interested lmk 

Winner of the Newbery Medal “A charming, intriguingly plotted novel.”—Washington Post Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. Told from four intertwining points of view—two boys and two girls—the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani (hero). “Readers will be instantly engrossed in this relatable neighborhood adventure and its eclectic cast of misfits.”—Booklist In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his crazy-about-sports family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and she loves everything about nature. Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister, Gen, is always following her around. And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just stop being so different so he can concentrate on basketball. They aren’t friends, at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find missing Virgil. Through luck, smarts, bravery, and a little help from the universe, a rescue is performed, a bully is put in his place, and friendship blooms. The acclaimed and award-winning author of Blackbird Fly and The Land of Forgotten Girls writes with an authentic, humorous, and irresistible tween voice that will appeal to fans of Thanhha Lai and Rita Williams-Garcia. “Readers across the board will flock to this book that has something for nearly everyone—humor, bullying, self-acceptance, cross-generational relationships, and a smartly fateful ending.”—School Library Journal

Hello, Universe

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Two friends, torn apart. Soli and Lucy argue, and then Lucy disappears, taken by the faeries who live in the forest near their homes. Can Soli save her friend, even if it means facing the biggest dangers she's ever experienced?

Wish

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#Inspirational #Love #Friendship #Relationship

With quotes by famous people both past and present, short stories and examples of true friendship, Scripture verses and author commentary, this gift book about friendship has it all. Motivational speaker John Maxwell's enthusiasm and encouragement make you want to be a better friend and to give this colorful book to one.

The Treasure of a Friend

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Book has a sticker on the first page; otherwise it's in excellent condition. It does include a CD of the author reading the story. #hardcover #childrens #friendship #animals #raccoons #family

Dewey Bob Crockett is a young raccoon who loves to collect shiny things, but he discovers that it is a lot harder for a raccoon to collect--and keep--a friend.

Dewey Bob

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When eighteen-year-old Keely Collins decides to lose her virginity, she fears Dean, a college student, will be turned off by her inexperience, so she decides to start with lifelong friend Andrew.

The Best Laid Plans

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A Mystery

All Charlie Tickler wants is for his parents to listen.

Charlie's parents have left him (again). This time they are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. And Charlie? He's been dumped with his TV-obsessed grandparents. Lonely and curious, Charlie heads into the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson, where a frightened old woman gives him a desperate message-in sign language. When she suddenly disappears, Charlie is determined to find answers.

All Francine (aka Frog) Castle wants is to be the world's greatest detective.

Frog, who is Deaf, would rather be solving crimes than working at the Flying Hands Caf¿. When Charlie Tickler walks into the caf¿ looking for help, Frog jumps at the chance to tackle a real-life case.

Together, Charlie and Frog set out to decipher a series of clues and uncover the truth behind the missing woman's mysterious message. Charlie needs to learn American Sign Language (fast) to keep up with quick-witted Frog. And Frog needs to gather her detective know-how (now) to break the case before it's too late.
Discover the surprising ways people listen in debut author Karen Kane's page-turning mystery filled with humor, intrigue, and heartwarming friendships.

Edgar Award Finalist for Best Middle Grade Mystery

Amy Ignatow

The Popularity Papers **NEW**

Lawrence Osborne

Beautiful Animals

Ashley Woodfolk

The Beauty That Remains

Nancy Thayer

P80 Heat Wave

Celesta Rimington

The Elephant's Girl

Kody Keplinger

Lying Out Loud

Ann Brashares

Forever in blue

Andrew Clements

The Friendship war

Ron Carlson

Return to Oakpine

Frances O'Roark Dowell

The Second Life of Abigail Walker

Tommy Greenwald

Pete Milano's Guide to Being a Movie Star

Morgan Matson

Since You've Been Gone

Emma Mills

Foolish Hearts

Jack Maples

Reconstructed Yankee

Steve Adams (Illustrator); Jen Wojtowicz; Jen Wojzowitz

The Boy Who Grew Flowers

Randy Ribay

An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes

Leslie Connor

Waiting for Normal

Vivian Walsh

Olive my love

Erin Entrada Kelly

Hello, Universe

Odessa Sawyer (Illustrator); Beth Bracken; Kay Fraser

Wish

John C. Maxwell

The Treasure of a Friend

Judy Schachner (Illustrator)

Dewey Bob

Cameron Lund

The Best Laid Plans

Karen Kane

Charlie and Frog

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