Laura Watkinson
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Young Lampie, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, is in charge of lighting the lantern to keep ships away from the rocks; but on a story night she runs out of matches and tragedy strikes--a ship smashes into the rocks. Lampie is taken away from her father and sent to work as a maid at the Admiral's Black House where a rumored monster lurks. There Lampie embarks on a magical adventure fraught with mermaids and pirates; an adventure that will force her...
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"It only takes one day at their new school for Parker and Sven to become mortal enemies. Parker's had a terrible summer and just wants to be invisible, while Sven is desperate to make an impression and be known as anything other than 'that boy with epilepsy.' When Parker discovers her beloved dog Alaska--who she had to give away last year--now belongs to Sven, she's determined to steal her back. Of course, that's easier said than done"--Provided by...
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"Two brothers bound together by affection and responsibility. Jadran is five years older than Josh and huge enough to be nicknamed Giant. Josh is younger, and smaller; but his sweet and stubborn brother thinks in a way that would be more typical of a small child. They are both dealing with changes to their newly blended, Muslim family. So Josh looks after Jadran and they both adjust. When the brothers find an injured young crane, Jadran wants to...
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"Fourteen unforgettable true stories of children hidden away during World War II. Jaap Sitters was only eight years old when his mother cut the yellow stars off his clothes and sent him, alone, on a fifteen-mile walk to hide with relatives. It was a terrifying night, one he would never forget. Before the end of the war, Jaap would hide in secret rooms and behind walls. He would suffer from hunger, sickness, and the looming threat of Nazi raids. But...