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Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt
We know by now that Scaredy Squirrel only feels safe when he's at home
in his nut tree, with his defenses, his emergency kit and his back-up
plans at the ready. So even though the sun is shining and it's time for a
vacation, Scaredy does not want to go to the beach -- that vast,
frightening place where a squirrel could get stranded. (Not to mention
other hazards such as sea monsters, falling coconuts, seagulls, pirates
and lobsters.) Instead, Scaredy builds his own safe beach getaway
under his nut tree, complete with germ-free inflatable pool, artificial
beach scenery, a flashlight and a plastic flamingo. Still, the
lure of the genuine beach is strong -- even a dedicated homebody such as
Scaredy can't resist it forever. Can his back-up plans save him from
its perils? Will his No.65 sunscreen protect his delicate complexion?
The Death-Defying Pepper Roux - Geraldine McCaughrean
Pepper's fourteenth birthday is a momentous one. It's the day he's supposed to die.
Everyone seems resigned to it—even Pepper, although he would much
prefer to live. But can you sidestep Fate? Jump sideways into a
different life? NaÏve and trusting, Pepper sets a course through
dangerous waters, inviting disaster and mayhem at every turn, one eye on
the sky for fear of angels, one on the magnificent possibilities of
being alive. New York Times bestselling and Printz
Award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean has created a gripping tale
filled with dark humor and daring escapades, where the key to a boy's
life lies in facing his own death. Join him on the run—if you can keep up.
Enchantd Glass - Diana Wynne Jones
Aidan Cain has had the worst week of his life. His gran died, he was
sent to a foster home, and now malicious beings are stalking him. There
is one person Gran told Aidan to go to if he ever got into trouble—a
powerful sorcerer who lives at Melstone House. But when Aidan
arrives on the doorstep, he finds that the sorcerer's grandson, Andrew,
has inherited the house. The good news is that Aidan can tell
immediately that Andrew's brimming with magic, too—and so is everyone
else at Melstone. The bad news is that Andrew doesn't remember anything
his grandfather taught him. Chaos is swiftly rising, and he has no idea
how to control it. A sinister neighbor is stealing power from the land,
magic is leaking between realms . . . and it's only a matter of time
before the Stalkers find Aidan. If Aidan and Andrew can harness
their own magics, they may be able to help each other. But can they do
it before the entire countryside comes apart at the seams?
The Cowgirl Way - Holly George-Warren
The 1840s ushered in the beginning of the largest migration
in US history. People in crowded Eastern cities and Missouri River
towns were feeling the pull of the Western frontier. It was the dawn of a
new era of expansion, and over the next few decades, the making of a
new kind of pioneer. It was the birth of the cowgirl! Welcome to
the world of nimble equestriennes, hawkeyed sharpshooters, sly outlaws,
eloquent legislators, expert wranglers and talented performers who made
eyes pop and jaws drop with their skills, savvy and bravery. In this
fascinating account of an ever-evolving American icon, Holly
George-Warren invites readers to saddle up with a host of these
trailblazers who helped settle the West and define the cowgirl spirit.
Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret - Liz Kessler
Emily is delighted when her family returns to Brightport. But their
attempts to follow Neptune's orders to bring humans and merfolk together
seem hopeless. Thrown out of mermaid school and scorned by her old
enemy Mandy Rushton, Emily goes in search of the lost sirens, banished
by Neptune to a top secret undersea cavern. Only when she uncovers the
true story behind the lost sirens can she bring the pieces of her own
life back together.
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