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6582) An unlikely proposition
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As another Season begins in 1818 London, recently widowed seventeen-year-old Eleanor and her hired companion Thalia navigate both new and old relationships.
6584) Abandoned
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A long-hidden secret comes to light ...
Sixteen-year-old Jennie McGrady is a mischievous, impulsive, determined detective who sees a case in every situation. Faced with true-to-life family struggles and school concerns in addition to her perilous adventures, she will win you over with this and her numerous other adventures.
In Abandoned, a dangerous mystery shows up in the most unlikely of places: the front page of the school
...6585) My Lady Jane
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Edward is the King of England. He's also dying, which is inconvenient, as he's only sixteen and he'd rather be planning his first kiss than who will inherit his crown. Jane, Edward's cousin, is far more interested in books than romance. Unfortunately, Edward has arranged to marry her off to Gifford secure the line of succession. And Gifford is, well, a horse. That is, he an Eðian (eth-y-un, for the uninitiated) who becomes a chestnut steed every...
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This book combines an introduction to readers' advisory language, vocabulary and techniques with information about what teens like to read and why, followed by an examination of the appeal lurking within each genre. All in service to the goal of using readers' advisory to help teens find the right books at the right time"--
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This guide helps young girls understand and embrace the changes they may be experiencing in their bodies, minds, and emotions. It will help them become an expert on everythign from pimples to peer pressure--and help them discover how their changing bodies are beautiful and special. -- adapted from back cover.
6594) Royal Return
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After awaking in the palace, Victoria learns firsthand what's been happening to her sisters-and the horrors they've had to endure. Now locked within her own body, she's merely a passenger, forced to ride along as the doctors' sinister plot unfolds. How many people-including the ones she loves most-will have to die by her hand? Meanwhile, Prince Byron is the number one suspect in the Queen's murder, making his efforts to save Victoria and return the...
6595) Royal Threat
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After the shocking events at the Queen's Foundation Day press conference, Victoria finds herself back in the clutches of her sadistic surrogate father. She's afraid of losing someone she loves in an attempt to rescue her, so Victoria knows she must take drastic action to save herself. Duke Ramsey is willing to kill to keep her-and Victoria's now willing to kill to escape. The events at the press conference also left the palace in lockdown, and Prince...
6597) Half-blood
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Seventeen-year-old Alexandria has to fight daimons to survive -- and fight her growing attraction to the man she can never have. If she loses either fight, she could lose everything.
6598) Royal captives
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Victoria has escaped the palace, but not with any of the people she intended on saving. Now it's up to her to retrieve the coveted information the Queen so desperately desires. Victoria's life is safer if she never returns. However, her remaining sisters are counting on her to come back for them. After watching Victoria leave, Prince Byron feels terrible about his inaction at the Choosing Ceremony and vows to win back her favor. Victoria doesn't know...
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A professional booktalking and collection development tool for the busy high school library media specialist. These booktalks pique high school students' interest in books. They encourage students to get lost in a mystery, find themselves in a character, or discover new worlds. This book includes curriculum-related activities for educators to pick up and use right away to meet national standards and raise students' test scores. Find age-appropriate...