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How It Happened in Peach Hill by Marthe Jocelyn – 978-0-88776-773-9 - $22.99 hc – 288 pages – Family/Parents – Ages 11 and up
In 1924, fourteen-year-old Annie and her mother use psychic chicanery to earn their living as they move from town to town. When they arrive in Peach Hill, Annie is once again required to pretend she is the village idiot, who drools and crosses her eyes, in order to listen in on any gossip that would help her mother tell believable fortunes. Annie is tired of the deception and when she decides to drop the guise, her mother uses this to prove her worth as a faith healer. A funny, suspenseful and heartbreaking novel that explores the world of those who make their living peddling hope and comfort. |
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Directed by Kaspar Snit – Cary Fagan – 978-0-88776-753-1 - $12.99 Original trade paper – 176 pages – Family – Ages 8 – 12
The Blande family are huge fans of the popular television show “The Zoomers”. Eleanor noticed, while watching the credits, that the director of the show is none other than Kaspar Snit, the evil man who caused them a lot of problems in The Fortress of Kaspar Snit. Just when Eleanor wonders what Kaspar Snit is up to, her parents take off on a romantic holiday in Tuscany and leave her, and her brother Solly in charge of an extraordinary new nanny, Mrs. Leer. Let the fun begin. |
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Miskeen The Dancing Horse – Judy Andrekson – illus David Parkins – 978-0-88776-771-5 - $8.99 Original tp – 80 pages – Non/fic/Animals/Horses – Ages 8–11
Miskeen, a Russian horse, was sold to a traveling circus where he earned a reputation doing what he did best, dancing. He matured into a magnificent, highly trained animal until tragedy struck. As he was confined to his stall after a performance, a young boy took a training whip and beat Miskeen mercilessly. Miskeen bit the boy and it was ordered to have his teeth be pulled out. He was now considered disabled, and totally worthless to those who had paraded him about. He would have died if it had not been for a compassionate, British lady who bought Miskeen, and rehabilitated him. |
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The World of Penguins – Evelyne Daigle – Illus Daniel Grenier – 978-0-88776-799-9 - $21.99 hc – 48 pages – Animals/Birds – Ages 9 and up
From the cold-water currents of South America, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica, travel where seventeen different types of penguins reside. Critically acclaimed biologist and wildlife educator Evelyn Daigle brings readers an in-depth view into the fascinating environment of these exquisite birds. There are maps showing the locations of the various penguins around the world, descriptions of physical characteristics, habits, and the society of the colony. Beautiful illustrations complete this wonderful look at the world of these fabulous creatures. |
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Sweet! The Delicious Story of Candy – Ann Love and Jane Drake – Illustrated by Claudia Davila – 978-0-88776-752-4 - $24.99 hc – 64 pages – History – Ages 9 and up
From 4,000 B.C., when islanders in Papua New Guinea cut sugarcane for its sap, to 2,600 B.C., when the first-known beekeepers produced honey to embalm the dead, to 500 A.D., from the Chinese use of syrups from unripe fruit, to the first chocolate to jelly beans and the making of fudge today, people of the world have always had a sweet tooth. This irresistible story of candy takes us through the ages, and around the world, and is complimented by a detailed timeline and playful illustrations. |
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SOS: Stories of Survival – Ed Butts – 978-0-88776-786-9 - $16.99 Original tp – 112 pages – History – Ages 11 and up
Most everyone’s life is touched at some time by disaster; however some disasters loom so large they become international news. From teenage coal miners trapped deep below the surface of the earth in Springhill, Nova Scotia, to children who ran to escape the poisonous exploding gases spewing from Mont Pelee on Martinique, to children who survived, but still suffer from the effects of the nuclear accident in Chernobyl. Although these are true tales of young people who have faced disaster and tragedy, they are also stories of courage and the strength of human spirit. Archival photos included. |
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Wanda and the Frogs – Barbara Azore – Illustrated by Georgia Graham – 978-0-88776-761-6 – $21.99 hc – 32 pages – Family/Parents – Ages 4–7
Blue-eyed, freckle-faced Wanda is back! On her way to school one morning, Wanda finds a puddle with tadpoles in it. She scoops some up into her pail and presents them to her teacher. The teacher agrees to let the class take care of the tadpoles until they become frogs. When it comes time to release the little frogs, Wanda becomes worried about what will happen to them. She secretly moves the frogs into her bedroom at home with hilarious results. |
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In My Backyard – Margriet Ruurs – Paper Sculpture by Ron Broda – 978-0-88776-775-3 - $21.99 hc – 32 pages – Animals/Nature – Ages
The book celebrates nature and the animals and insects commonly seen in most backyards. The detailed paper-sculpture art beautifully complements the lyrical text and young readers discover the ladybug in each illustration and the hidden animal which becomes featured on the next page. A detailed legend and helpful hints on how to turn your own backyard into an inviting place for animals to live with enchant wildlife and nature lovers alike. |
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Ten Old Men and a Mouse – Cary Fagan – Illus Gary Clement – 978-0-88776-716-6 - $21.99 hc – 32 pages – Animals – Ages 4–8
The synagogue was once a very busy, bustling place, but now only ten old men come to tend it and pray each day. One day, a little scritch-scratch betrays the first new member in years: a tiny, mouse has taken up residence among the holy books. They can’t bring themselves to trap the little mouse and eventually it has all the comforts of home. When little baby mice appear, the old men celebrate with peach schnapps. They plan a trip to the country where they find a perfect place to release their numerous charges. The old men find they miss their friends until once again they hear scritch-scratch. |
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Lily and the Mixed-Up Letters – Deborah Hodge – Illustrated by France Brassard – 978-0-88776-757-9 - $21.99 hc – 32 pages – Family/Learning Disabilities – Ages 6–8
Lily used to love school but now she is in grade 2 and when she tries to read, the letters get all mixed up. To make matters worse, Lily’s teacher announces that the children will have to read in front of their parents on parent/teacher night. Lily finally tells her mother about her problem and working together with her mom, her teacher, and her best friend Grace, Lily discovers with hard work, and her new found confidence, she surprises everyone, including herself, when she is able to read for the parents. Very gentle and encouraging. |
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