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Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya—until a contentious election explodes into violence.His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and his mother and sister must flee. They find themselves in a camp for internally displaced persons, who’ve been driven from their homes but haven’t left their country.Kim struggles to adapt to his new reality: ... Read more

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Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya—until a contentious election explodes into violence.His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and his mother and sister must flee. They find themselves in a camp for internally displaced persons, who’ve been driven from their homes but haven’t left their country.Kim struggles to adapt to his new reality:
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Playing a Dangerous Game

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This whip-smart coming-of-age novel sees a group of boys embark on a madcap, high-stakes adventure of survival and friendship.Lumush and his three friends live with their families in Railway Estate, spending their free time in the countryside or in the yards behind the estate, playing a game of chance called pata potea next to the wreck of an old car. When the boys’ attention begins to wander ... Read more

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This whip-smart coming-of-age novel sees a group of boys embark on a madcap, high-stakes adventure of survival and friendship.Lumush and his three friends live with their families in Railway Estate, spending their free time in the countryside or in the yards behind the estate, playing a game of chance called pata potea next to the wreck of an old car. When the boys’ attention begins to wander
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Displaced

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Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya―until a contentious election explodes into violence.His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and his mother and sister must flee. They find themselves in a camp for internally displaced persons, who’ve been driven from their homes but haven’t left their country.Kim struggles to adapt to his new reality: ... Read more

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Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya―until a contentious election explodes into violence.His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and his mother and sister must flee. They find themselves in a camp for internally displaced persons, who’ve been driven from their homes but haven’t left their country.Kim struggles to adapt to his new reality:
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“The further one stays from that evil house, the better.”Everyone in Lumush’s Nairobi neighborhood knows to stay away from the house on Desai Street. A family died there, and now the place is haunted by strange noises and ghosts in the night.Lumush and his friends, Dado, Mose, and Odush, who spend their free time hanging out by the wreck of an old Zephyr car near the railway yards, begin sneaking ... Read more

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“The further one stays from that evil house, the better.”Everyone in Lumush’s Nairobi neighborhood knows to stay away from the house on Desai Street. A family died there, and now the place is haunted by strange noises and ghosts in the night.Lumush and his friends, Dado, Mose, and Odush, who spend their free time hanging out by the wreck of an old Zephyr car near the railway yards, begin sneaking
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A Robodog's Journey

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Klynt's days on her Papa's farm are all the same, even during wartime. Until the robodog, that is. A dystopic but heartwarming novel-in-verse perfect for fans of Pax by Sara Pennypacker.In a future United States, civil war is devastating a country on its last legs. On one side: the Patriots. On the other: President Vex's corrupt government. In the middle: everybody else, just trying to survive. ... Read more

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Klynt's days on her Papa's farm are all the same, even during wartime. Until the robodog, that is. A dystopic but heartwarming novel-in-verse perfect for fans of Pax by Sara Pennypacker.In a future United States, civil war is devastating a country on its last legs. On one side: the Patriots. On the other: President Vex's corrupt government. In the middle: everybody else, just trying to survive.
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Gogo's Song

by David R. Donald ...

It is often interesting to know why an author chose to write a particular story. First, in order for me to explain this reason, I need to tell you a little about my background. I have worked as a teacher, then as a child psychologist in schools, and finally as a lecturer and professor of Educational Psychology in universities. It is only since my retirement some twelve years ago that I had the ... Read more

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It is often interesting to know why an author chose to write a particular story. First, in order for me to explain this reason, I need to tell you a little about my background. I have worked as a teacher, then as a child psychologist in schools, and finally as a lecturer and professor of Educational Psychology in universities. It is only since my retirement some twelve years ago that I had the
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Running on the Roof of the World

by Jess Butterworth ...

A story of adventure, survival, courage, and hope, set in the vivid Himalayan landscape of Tibet and India.Tash lives in Tibet, where as a practicing Buddhist she must follow many rules to avoid the wrath of the occupying Chinese soldiers. Life remains peaceful as long as Tash, her family, and their community hide their religion and don't mention its leader, the Dalai Lama.The quiet is ruptured ... Read more

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A story of adventure, survival, courage, and hope, set in the vivid Himalayan landscape of Tibet and India.Tash lives in Tibet, where as a practicing Buddhist she must follow many rules to avoid the wrath of the occupying Chinese soldiers. Life remains peaceful as long as Tash, her family, and their community hide their religion and don't mention its leader, the Dalai Lama.The quiet is ruptured
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Catori's Worlds

by Murielle Cyr ...

Series series Catori's Worlds
Catori has all the odds stacked against her: a loner with mismatched eyes who hates school and just about everybody who goes there. Her ability to see things nobody else does makes her an oddball at school. She accidentally boards the wrong bus to school one morning and is transported to a strange parallel world. There’s no way back for her; the bus she boarded doesn't do return trips and she has ... Read more

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Catori has all the odds stacked against her: a loner with mismatched eyes who hates school and just about everybody who goes there. Her ability to see things nobody else does makes her an oddball at school. She accidentally boards the wrong bus to school one morning and is transported to a strange parallel world. There’s no way back for her; the bus she boarded doesn't do return trips and she has
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City of Saints & Thieves

by Natalie C. Anderson ...

**In this “nail-biting murder mystery” (Seventeen) set in Kenya, a teenage refugee is sent on a journey of bitter revenge after her mother is killed by her untouchable wealthy employers.“A twisty-turny-chock-full-of-secrets, so exciting-you-have-to-force-yourself-to-take-breaks-and-breathe kind of novel.”—The New York Times“A blend of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Lisbeth Salander and X-Men’s ... Read more

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**In this “nail-biting murder mystery” (Seventeen) set in Kenya, a teenage refugee is sent on a journey of bitter revenge after her mother is killed by her untouchable wealthy employers.“A twisty-turny-chock-full-of-secrets, so exciting-you-have-to-force-yourself-to-take-breaks-and-breathe kind of novel.”—The New York Times“A blend of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Lisbeth Salander and X-Men’s
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Bullet Train Disaster (Countdown to Danger)

by Jack Heath ...

Series series Countdown to Danger
30 dangerous paths. 30 minutes to escape. YOU choose the path to survive!You are strapped tightly into your seat on the bullet train. As it accelerates to top speed, a passenger slips out of his seat and begins to fall towards the back of the train. Do you unstrap yourself to save him, or do you stay in your seat?This is a thrilling action-packed survival choose your own ending. Choose wrong and ... Read more

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30 dangerous paths. 30 minutes to escape. YOU choose the path to survive!You are strapped tightly into your seat on the bullet train. As it accelerates to top speed, a passenger slips out of his seat and begins to fall towards the back of the train. Do you unstrap yourself to save him, or do you stay in your seat?This is a thrilling action-packed survival choose your own ending. Choose wrong and
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Winter Boot

A Fancible Fable

by Lenni A ...

One evening, a young girl named Boot thinks she's hearing things when the rabbit she feeds thanks her personally for the meal. The next thing she knows, Boot is all that stands between her friends and the eternal winter her world is cursed with. Will she be able to finally bring warmth or will the Cold One claim her as well?This is a short story of 8734 words. ... Read more

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One evening, a young girl named Boot thinks she's hearing things when the rabbit she feeds thanks her personally for the meal. The next thing she knows, Boot is all that stands between her friends and the eternal winter her world is cursed with. Will she be able to finally bring warmth or will the Cold One claim her as well?This is a short story of 8734 words.
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A Girl, a Tiger and a Very Strange Story

Themes of Friendship, Resilience, Courage, Social Activism, Animal-Human Conflict | Beautiful B&W Illustrations | Ages 10 +

by Paro Anand ...

The morning after the storm, Junglee, the Pardhi girl, wonders where her family is.Alone but unafraid, she is a child of the forest and knows she will survive . . . at least until her family finds her.The morning after the storm, Raunaq, the tiger cub, wonders where his mother is.Alone and afraid, his instincts are nothing without his mother’s training. He knows he must find help . . . or he will ... Read more

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The morning after the storm, Junglee, the Pardhi girl, wonders where her family is.Alone but unafraid, she is a child of the forest and knows she will survive . . . at least until her family finds her.The morning after the storm, Raunaq, the tiger cub, wonders where his mother is.Alone and afraid, his instincts are nothing without his mother’s training. He knows he must find help . . . or he will
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