The Republic of Pirates : Being The True and Surpising Story of The Caribbean…

The untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world In the early eighteenth century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Blackbeard, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow pirates—former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves—…

Granddad, There's a Head on the Beach

In rural Thailand, former crime reporter Jimm Juree must grapple with her quirky family, a mysterious mother and daughter on the lam and the small matter of a head on the beach When Jimm Juree's mother sold the family house and invested in a rundown 'holiday camp' at the southern end of Thailand on the Gulf of Siam, the family had little choice but to follow. Jimm Juree, who was well on her way…

Dead End in Norvelt

Dead End in Norvelt is the winner of the 2012 Newbery Medal for the year's best contribution to children's literature and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Melding the entirely true and the wildly fictional, Dead End in Norvelt is a novel about an incredible two months for a kid named Jack Gantos, whose plans for vacation excitement are shot down when he is "grounded for life" …

See inside Maths

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9780746087565

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15p; ill; col; hc

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Usborne Flap Book : See inside

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510 FRI

The Very Dizzy Dinosaur

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978-1845062040

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STEAM TRAIN

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9781851060016

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65p; ill; col;hc

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Chicken Soup For The Soul : Teens Talk Getting In To College : 101 True Stori…

These days, colleges are deluged with applications and the college application process has become the most traumatic thing that most students and their parents have ever experienced. Lots of books tell you how to get into college, but this book uniquely provides emotional, instead of tactical, support. The stories in the book are written by kids who have been there and want to pass on …

A Short History of Indonesia : The Unlikely Nation ?

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978186508839

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959.8 BRO I

Suddenly!: A Preston Pig Story

A large, toothy, mean-looking wolf zealously stalks Preston the pig. But each time the wolf gets close, Preston suddenly changes course and unknowingly eludes his pursuer. Colin McNaughton’s humorous illustrations enhance the element of surprise each time Preston “outsmarts” the wolf. Young readers will laugh with delight as this suspenseful tale unfolds. “Zany fun that’s perfect for …

Death Run

Teen twins Rich and Jade Chance are finally on vacation in Venice with their father -- or so they think. In reality, the British government has sent master spy John Chance to keep tabs on a Swiss banker who is desperately trying to escape from the Tiger, a ruthless criminal mastermind. In no time, the banker is captured by the Tiger's thugs and taken to a remote Scottish castle -- along with…