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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Michigan

A Hoax That Fooled America

The transitional Mile between easy-to-reads and chapter books, Mile 4 helps kids take the plunge into more complicated stories. Bite-size chapters make these books more challenging while the full-color artwork helps readers understand the text.A true story about one of the greatest hoaxes ever....In the 19th century, a man named George Hull carved a ten-foot-tall stone giant. He secretly buried it in the ground, then later had it dug up, causing a huge sensation. Before long P.T. Barnum was in on the action with his own stone giant, and the hoax got bigger and bigger Which giant was "real"?

The Stone Giant

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

Inspired by a True Story

"Based on the wildly popular Twitter feed, a roman à clef about how thinking like a couple of girls turned one single guy into a better man. After growing up in a loving family of predominantly women, Charlie McDowell thought he understood the female gender.  But after being unceremoniously dumped by the girl he was certain was "the one," he hit rock bottom. Charlie was curled in a fetal position on his couch when he overheard a conversation between his new, way-too-loud upstairs neighbors--two impossibly ditzy female roommates in their mid-twenties--for the first time. When his attempts to get them to quiet down failed, Charlie started paying attention to their conversations--which were not only amusing but also offered him access to a completely uncensored woman's perspective on the world.      As Charlie rebuilds his life as a single guy, he puts the wisdom of the girls above him to the test. From the importance of Google-stalking potential girlfriends and how a guy can pull off pastel, to the best way to get out of anything on a date (fake a phone call about a family death) and the location of the g-s

Dear Girls above Me

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Antonio Iturbe

Lilit Thwaites

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A gripping narrative of friendship and exploration, and an homage to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, an unforgettable writer who touched the lives of millions of readers, and who was able to see the world through the eyes of a child. In the 1920s, long before he wrote The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was an accomplished pilot. Along with Jean Mermoz and Henri Guillaumet, he was chosen to pioneer new mail routes across the globe. No distance was too far and no mountain too high—each letter had to reach its destination. The three friends soared through the air, while back on solid ground, they dealt with a world torn apart by wars and political factions.

The Prince of the Skies

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S. Kirk Walsh

Colorado

A Novel

Inspired by true events, this vivid and moving story of a young woman zookeeper and the elephant she's compelled to protect through the German blitz of Belfast during WWll speaks to not only the tragedy of the times, but also to the ongoing sectarian tensions that still exist in Northern Ireland today—perfect for readers of historical and literary fiction alike. Belfast, October 1940. Twenty-year-old zookeeper Hettie Quin arrives at the city docks in time to meet her new charge: an orphaned three-year-old Indian elephant named Violet. As Violet adjusts to her new solitary life in captivity and Hettie mourns the recent loss of her sister and the abandonment of her father, new storm clouds gather. A world war rages, threatening a city already reeling from escalating tensions between British Loyalists and those fighting for a free and unified Ireland. The relative peace is shattered by air-raid sirens on the evening of Easter Tuesday 1941. Over the course of the next five hours, hundreds of bombs rain down upon Belfast, claiming almost a thousand lives and decimating the city. Dodging the debris and carnage of the Luftwaffe attack, Hettie runs to the zoo to make sure that Violet is unharmed. The harrowing ordeal and ensuing aftermath set the pair on a surprising path that highlights the indelible, singular bond that often brings mankind and animals together during horrifying times. Inspired by a largely forgotten chapter of World War II, S. Kirk Walsh deftly renders the changing relationship between Hettie and Violet, and their growing dependence on each other for survival and solace. The Elephant of Belfast is a complicated and beguiling portrait of hope and resilience--and how love can sustain us during the darkest moments of our lives.

The Elephant of Belfast

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Delaware

A World War II-era spy thriller with uncanny relevance to today's real-life political intrigue In June 1940-eighteen months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor-Anglo American MI6 agent Roy Hawkins is mysteriously rushed from Nazi-occupied Paris to New York. Enraged at being ordered away from what he believes is the real fight against Nazism and Fascism, he wants to get back to Paris as soon as possible, even though he knows it means almost certain death. In New York he is shocked and sickened to encounter a now-alien America increasingly dominated by right-wing extremists, including a new radio celebrity, Walter Ventnor. After a tense encounter with his friend and mentor William Stephenson, he agrees to temporarily pursue a Nazi commercial envoy, Hans Ludwig, and try and stop him from stealing American submarine warfare secrets. Hawkins follows Ludwig to the elite Saratoga racing meeting, where Ludwig is cultivating top American business leaders. There he meets the scion of an ancient and aristocratic New York family, Daisy van Schenck. After persuading Daisy to throw Ludwig out of the mansion he has rented, Hawkins finds himself increasingly attracted to her, and to the possibility of a different life. When Hawkins discovers a Nazi plot to rig the presidential election, he is forced to choose between duty and the woman he loves.

New York Station

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Texas

Bianca Corrotti's vineyard is more than a piece of mouth-watering real estate in Tuscany. It's an inheritance; a storehouse harboring the secrets of her Uncle Egisto, a world-class sculptor, and his troubled wife -- a woman whose destiny converges with Mussolini's when WWII overtakes them all. Based on a true story, Bianca's Vineyard follows a devoted family of strong-willed men and lion-hearted women waging an epic battle against a gathering storm intent on destroying their lives.

Bianca's Vineyard

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Utah

Ellie Midwood

She risked her life to work for the enemy-and fight against them. Based on a true story.. 

Maryland

Based on a True Story, an Unputdownable and Heartbreaking World War Two Novel

France, 1942. "With tremendous effort, I forced myself to hold his gaze. My heart was thrashing inside my chest like a bird battering its wings. The room was suddenly devoid of air. Time itself stood still. They knew who I was. They knew what I'd done." This heartbreaking World War Two page-turner tells the incredible true story Dora Schaul, one of history's most courageous women.

It was a misty Wednesday morning. Inside the Gestapo headquarters, you could cut the tension with a knife. There was a traitor in their midst: someone had leaked a list of the SS to the British press.

The head of Gestapo called me into his office. Panelled oak walls, a grand piano in the corner, rugs lining the floor-the place where he ordered executions every day.

I sat at the desk, reaching for the typewriter and adjusting the paper. On the wall, the clock ticked loudly.

He stood over me; I could almost feel his breath on my neck. "I don't know where the leak came from. Do you?" he asked.

I couldn't stop my hands from trembling. I was sure he could hear the thrashing of my heart.

Because I wasn't just a secretary: I was an undercover Jewish girl. The person who fetched them tea, typed their letters, and made them laugh was their enemy. And my day of reckoning had arrived...

Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network, and The Lilac Girls will be utterly swept away by this emotional page-turner about the brave woman who risked her life every day by coming face-to-face with enemy-the monsters who killed her loved ones.

Readers love Ellie Midwood:

"AMAZING read! I loved this so much!... Sensational... One of the most inspiring love stories of all time... HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 100% 5 STARS!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Oh, my heart!... Beautiful, chilling, terrifying, and hopeful... Midwood is a wonder with words--I am so in love... I cried, so have tissues at the ready!... I loved every second!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Soul-wrenching... I have been through boxes of Kleenex... Even writing this review, I have tears." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"One of the few books that have left me reeling for days. Talk about having a book hangover!... I smiled, I sighed with relief, I held my breath, I cried. This book gave me all the feels and chills. Hands down, a five-star must-read." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Undercover Secretary

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New York

In The Sweet Hereafter, Russell Banks tells a story that begins with a school bus accident. Using four different narrators, Banks creates a small-town morality play that addresses one of life's most agonizing questions: when the worst thing happens, who do you blame?

Sweet Hereafter

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Geraldine Brooks

Missouri

People of the Book

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Slight wear on the spine—read a few times. Teacher’s last name written on the inside page. No other marks. #hardcover #lgbtq #pregnancy #graphicnovel #childloss #waves #lesbianlove #basedontruestory 

New Hampshire

A young woman and her wife's attempts to have a child unfold in this poetic tale that ebbs and flows like the sea.

2019 Harvey Award Winner

After years of difficulty trying to have children, a young couple finally announces their pregnancy, only to have the most joyous day of their lives replaced with one of unexpected heartbreak. Their relationship is put to the test as they forge ahead, working together to rebuild themselves amidst the churning tumult of devastating loss, and ultimately facing the soul-crushing reality that they may never conceive a child of their own.

Based on author Ingrid Chabbert's own experience, coupled with soft, sometimes dreamlike illustrations by Carole Maurel, Waves is a deeply moving story that poignantly captures a woman's exploration of her pain in order to rediscover hope.

Praise for Waves
This is the kind of book that can drag you down and make you weep, while still sustaining you with its sheer ambition. .... a great example of what makes graphic novels powerful in the hands of truly talented creators.  - Huffington Post, Best Graphic Novels of 2019

Simultaneously raw and compassionate, this is a lovely partnership of words and images. The combination of art style and bittersweet memoir will appeal to older teens who enjoy Lucy Knisley's and Tillie Walden's work. - School Library Journal

Waves

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The Last Warrior 

New Jersey

Minnesota

California

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Kate Quinn

In the city of Kiev, Mila Pavlichenko organizes her life around her library job - but Hitler's invasion of Russia sends her on a different path. Given a rifle and sent to join the fight, Mila must forge herself from studious girl to deadly sniper - a lethal hunter of Nazis known as Lady Death. Still reeling from war wounds, Mila finds herself isolated and lonely in Washington, DC. But when an old enemy from Mila's past joins forces with a deadly new foe lurking in the shadows, Lady Death finds herself battling her own demons and enemy bullets in the deadliest duel of her life. Based on a true story. Print run 200,000.

The Diamond Eye

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Arizona

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini is back with another enthralling historical novel set during the Civil War era, this time inspired by the life of "a true Union woman as true as steel" who risked everything by caring for Union prisoners of war -- and stealing Confederate secrets.

Born to slave-holding aristocracy in Richmond, Virginia, and educated by Northern Quakers, Elizabeth Van Lew was a paradox of her time. When her native state seceded in April 1861, Van Lew's convictions compelled her to defy the new Confederate regime. Pledging her loyalty to the Lincoln White House, her courage would never waver, even as her wartime actions threatened not only her reputation, but also her life.

Van Lew's skills in gathering military intelligence were unparalleled. She helped to construct the Richmond Underground and orchestrated escapes from the infamous Confederate Libby Prison under the guise of humanitarian aid. Her spy ring's reach was vast, from clerks in the Confederate War and Navy Departments to the very home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Although Van Lew was inducted posthumously into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame, the astonishing scope of her achievements has never been widely known. In Chiaverini's riveting tale of high-stakes espionage, a great heroine of the Civil War finally gets her due.

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