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Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c1995
Language
English
Description
The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's number-one bestseller; The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtues is ideal for parents and children to enjoy together: With selections from The Book of Virtues, from Aesop and Robert Frost to George Washington's life as well as Native American and African folklore, The Children's Book of Virtues brings together timeless stories and poems from around the world. The stories have been chosen especially...
3) Divergent
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues, Tris Prior is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late.
Series
Divergent volume 2
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Tris and Four are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine, the leader of the power-hungry Erudite elite. Racing against time, they must find out what Tris's family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them. Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the ones she loves, Tris, with Four at her side, faces one impossible challenge after another as they unlock the truth about the past and...
5) Son
Author
Series
Giver quartet volume 4
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Unlike the other Birthmothers in her utopian community, teenaged Claire forms an attachment to her baby, feeling a great loss when he is taken to the Nurturing Center to be adopted by a family unit.
Author
Publisher
Square Fish
Pub. Date
2009, c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them virtually penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation and unwilling to accept her overworked mother's calls for patience, persuades her younger brother to help her in an elaborate scheme to get money by stealing a dog and then claiming the reward that the owners are bound to offer.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[1947]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
Description
A simplified version of the Alcott novel in which Polly's friendship with the wealthy Shaws of Boston helps them to build a new life and teaches her the truth about the relationship between happiness and riches.
Author
Publisher
National Center for Youth Issues
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
No one likes "Josh the Tattler" because he tattles way too much. But one night, Josh wakes up to find that his tongue is very long, yellow, and covered in bright purple spots, and itchy. Will a bad case of tattle tongue teach him a lesson?
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Madeline Finn and Star are back-and now Star is old enough to become a therapy dog. Will our beloved team be able to pass the test? Madeline Finn and Star are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests to become a therapy dog. Accompanied by Mom, Mrs. Dimple, and Bonnie, she and Star make their way through a variety of challenges and meet several new friends. But Madeline Finn can't stop thinking about an elderly man...
12) I promise
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Children express an inspiring promise to be the best version of themselves.
Author
Publisher
Tommy Nelson, Thomas Nelson is a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Kids don't have to wait until they are grownups to make the world a better place! The newest Kathie Lee Gifford book empowers children to find unique ways to make a difference in the lives of those around them. The Gift That I Can Give is a heartwarming story that shows how all children can do something today to make a positive impact on others. From simply being kind to giving a loved one an extra-big hug to cheering for a friend, this story will...
14) Number the stars
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The unforgettable Newbery Medal–winning novel from Lois Lowry. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people,
...16) Long shot
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The new coach expects near perfections and does not deal well with anything less. Nick and Kia begin to wnder if they even want to make the team.
17) You are special
Author
Series
Publisher
Crossway
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Punchinello's opinion of himself changes after talking to his creator.
Author
Publisher
National Center for Youth Issues
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Being a verb is hard!
Especially for Louis, who can't seem to control himself when he gets the urge to move at the wrong time and situation.
My knees start itching.
My toes start twitching.
My skin gets jumpy.
Others get grumpy.
Louis' mom comes to the rescue by teaching him techniques to help keep his inner itching, twitching and jumping to be a verb in check.
A positive resource for anyone dealing with ADHD or challenged by someone who has ADHD....
Author
Publisher
National Center for Youth Issues
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although Louis knows a lot about outer space, the young boy finds himself sent to Principal Goodkid's office to attend Personal Space Camp after his teacher loses her patience with his behavior.
Author
Publisher
Better World Kids Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Caroline sets up a stand to sell her Grandmother's sweet lemonade to raise money for the new wheelchair her friend Shannon needs, which inspires others to help, as well, in bigger and better ways. Includes tips for encouraging children to be philanthropic.
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