Ella's bookshelf: all en-US Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:51:32 -0700 60 Ella's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg The Giver (The Giver, #1) 3636 208 Lois Lowry 0385732554 Ella 5 4.12 1993 The Giver (The Giver, #1)
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]]> The River (Brian's Saga, #2) 2915

These words, spoken to Brian Robeson, will change his life. Two years earlier, Brian was stranded alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days with nothing but a small hatchet. Yet he survived. Now the government wants him to do it again—to go back into the wilderness so that astronauts and the military can learn the survival techniques that kept Brian alive.

This time he won't be alone: Derek Holtzer, a government psychologist, will accompany him to observe and take notes. But during a freak storm, Derek is hit by lightning and falls into a coma. Their radio transmitter is dead. Brian is afraid that Derek will die of dehydration unless he can get him to a doctor. His only hope is to build a raft and try to transport Derek a hundred miles down the river to a trading post if the map he has is accurate.

]]> 160 Gary Paulsen 044022750X Ella 5 3.80 1991 The River (Brian's Saga, #2)
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average rating: 3.80
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]]> <![CDATA[Brian's Winter (Brian's Saga, #3)]]> 141372
He bundled in his bag that night, the end of the two weeks of warm weather. He kept putting wood on the fire, half afraid the bear would come back. All the while he tried to think of a solution.

But in reality, the bear was not his primary adversary. Nor was the wolf, nor any animal. Brian had become his own worst enemy because in all the business of hunting, fishing and surviving he had forgotten the primary rule: Always, always pay attention to what was happening. Everything in nature means something and he had missed the warnings that summer was ending, had in many ways already ended, and what was coming would be the most dangerous thing he had faced since the plane crashed.]]> 144 Gary Paulsen 0440227194 Ella 5 4.03 1996 Brian's Winter (Brian's Saga, #3)
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average rating: 4.03
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]]> Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) 50
Brian had been distraught over his parents' impending divorce and the secret he carries about his mother, but now he is truly desolate and alone. Exhausted, terrified, and hungry, Brian struggles to find food and make a shelter for himself. He has no special knowledge of the woods, and he must find a new kind of awareness and patience as he meets each day's challenges. Is the water safe to drink? Are the berries he finds poisonous?

Slowly, Brian learns to turn adversity to his advantage--an invading porcupine unexpectedly shows him how to make fire, a devastating tornado shows him how to retrieve supplies from the submerged airplane. Most of all, Brian leaves behind the self-pity he has felt about his predicament as he summons the courage to stay alive.

A story of survival and of transformation, this riveting book has sparked many a reader's interest in venturing into the wild.]]> 208 Gary Paulsen 0689840926 Ella 5 3.77 1987 Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous]]> 9111463 How They Croaked relays all the gory details of how nineteen world figures gave up the ghost. For example:

It is believed that Henry VIII's remains exploded within his coffin while lying in state.
Doctors "treated" George Washington by draining almost 80 ounces of blood before he finally kicked the bucket.
Right before Beethoven wrote his last notes, doctors drilled a hole in his stomach without any pain medication.
Readers will be interested well past the final curtain, and feel lucky to live in a world with painkillers, X-rays, soap, and 911.]]> 184 Georgia Bragg 0802798179 Ella 0 4.08 2011 How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous
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]]> The Elephant Vanishes 9555
With the same deadpan mania and genius for dislocation that he brought to his internationally acclaimed novels A Wild Sheep Chase and Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, Haruki Murakami makes this collection of stories a determined assault on the normal. A man sees his favorite elephant vanish into thin air; a newlywed couple suffers attacks of hunger that drive them to hold up a McDonald's in the middle of the night; and a young woman discovers that she has become irresistible to a little green monster who burrows up through her backyard.

By turns haunting and hilarious, The Elephant Vanishes is further proof of Murakami's ability to cross the border between separate realities -- and to come back bearing treasure.]]> 327 Haruki Murakami Ella 0 to-read 3.88 1993 The Elephant Vanishes
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]]> Fortunately, the Milk 17349203
"Hullo," I said to myself. "That's not something you see every day. And then something odd happened."

Find out just how odd things get in this hilarious New York Times bestselling story of time travel and breakfast cereal, expertly told by Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Skottie Young.]]> 128 Neil Gaiman 0062224077 Ella 0 4.04 2013 Fortunately, the Milk
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]]> Clementine (Clementine, #1) 517344 چاپ ۱۳۹۰
9789642220878]]> 144 Sara Pennypacker 0786838825 Ella 0 3.94 2006 Clementine (Clementine, #1)
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]]> Matilda 39988 “The Trunchbull� is no match for Matilda!

Matilda is a little girl who is far too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she's knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and blitz-reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she's a super-nerd and the teacher's pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda's world...

For starters she has two of the most idiotic, self-centered parents who ever lived. Then there's the large, busty nightmare of a school principal, Miss ("The") Trunchbull, a former hammer-throwing champion who flings children at will, and is approximately as sympathetic as a bulldozer. Fortunately for Matilda, she has the inner resources to deal with such annoyances: astonishing intelligence, saintly patience, and an innate predilection for revenge.

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian, and medical inventor. He was also the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more brilliant stories. He remains the World's No. 1 Storyteller.]]> 240 Roald Dahl 043512398X Ella 0 to-read 4.33 1988 Matilda
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average rating: 4.33
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]]> A Little Princess 3008
This unique and fully annotated edition appends excerpts from Frances Hodgson Burnett 's original 1888 novella Sara Crewe and the stage play that preceded the novel, as well as an early story, "Behind the White Brick," allowing readers to see how A Little Princess evolved. In his delightful introduction, U. C. Knoepflmacher considers the fairy-tale allusions and literary touchstones that place the book among the major works of Victorian literature, and shows it to be an exceptionally rich and resonant novel.]]> 242 Frances Hodgson Burnett 0142437018 Ella 0 currently-reading 4.22 1905 A Little Princess
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hobbit, or There and Back Again]]> 5907 Written for J.R.R. Tolkien’s own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when it was first published in 1937. Now recognized as a timeless classic, this introduction to the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, Gollum, and the spectacular world of Middle-earth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon Smaug the Magnificent. The text in this 372-page paperback edition is based on that first published in Great Britain by Collins Modern Classics (1998), and includes a note on the text by Douglas A. Anderson (2001).]]> 366 J.R.R. Tolkien Ella 0 currently-reading 4.29 1937 The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
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]]> The Book Thief 19063 Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found here

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will be busier still.

By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, left behind there by accident, and it is her first act of book thievery. So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesel, with the help of her accordian-playing foster father, learns to read. Soon she is stealing books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, wherever there are books to be found.

But these are dangerous times. When Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up, and closed down.

In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

(Note: this title was not published as YA fiction)]]> 592 Markus Zusak Ella 0 currently-reading 4.38 2005 The Book Thief
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]]> <![CDATA[Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1)]]> 24337
Gail Carson Levine's examination of traditional female roles in fairy tales takes some satisfying twists and deviations from the original. Ella is bound by obedience against her will, and takes matters in her own hands with ambition and verve. Her relationship with the prince is balanced and based on humor and mutual respect; in fact, it is she who ultimately rescues him. Ella Enchanted has won many well-deserved awards, including a Newbery Honor.]]> 240 Gail Carson Levine 0590920685 Ella 4 4.01 1997 Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1)
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average rating: 4.01
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]]> <![CDATA[Our Heritage: A Brief History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]> 2737608
“The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it.�

Every prophet who has succeeded Joseph Smith has added his personal witness of the divine mission of the Savior. The First Presidency affirmed:

“As those who are called and ordained to bear witness of Jesus Christ to all the world, we testify that He was resurrected on that Easter morning nearly two thousand years ago, and that He lives today. He has a glorified, immortal body of flesh and bones. He is the Savior, the Light and Life of the world.�

Millions of faithful Saints have also had testimonies of the divinity of Jesus Christ. This knowledge has motivated them to make the sacrifices necessary to build The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the kingdom of God on the earth. The story of the establishment of the Church is one of faith, consecration, and joy. It is the story of living prophets who taught the truths of God to the modern world. It is the story of men and women from all walks of life who sought for the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and, upon finding it, were willing to pay the price of becoming the Savior’s disciples. These stalwart Saints pressed on through sufferings and hardships, witnessing even in their darkest hours of the goodness of God and the joy of his love. They have left a legacy of faith, courage, obedience, and sacrifice.

The heritage of faith continues today. Latter-day Saints throughout the world are modern pioneers in their own homelands, where they live with faith and courage in a time fraught with new challenges and opportunities. There are pages of history yet to be written. We each have an opportunity to leave a heritage for generations to follow that will help them understand the joy of living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

As we learn more about the faith of those who have gone before us, we can better understand those with whom we have joined hands in bearing witness of the Savior and helping to establish his kingdom. We can determine to live more righteously as faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.]]> 152 Ella 5 4.30 1980 Our Heritage: A Brief History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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]]> Return from Tomorrow 824844 128 George G. Ritchie 080078412X Ella 0 to-read 4.13 1978 Return from Tomorrow
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]]> <![CDATA[The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn]]> 2956 327 Mark Twain 0142437174 Ella 0 to-read 3.82 1884 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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]]> The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 24583
Unlike his brother Sid, Tom receives "lickings" from his Aunt Polly; ever the mischief-maker, would rather play hooky than attend school and often sneaks out his bedroom window at night to adventure with his friend, Huckleberry Finn ­ the town's social outcast. Tom, despite his dread of schooling, is extremely clever and would normally get away with his pranks if Sid were not such a "tattle-tale."

As punishment for skipping school to go swimming, Aunt Polly assigns Tom the chore of whitewashing the fence surrounding the house. In a brilliant scheme, Tom is able to con the neighborhood boys into completing the chore for him, managing to convince them of the joys of whitewashing. At school, Tom is equally as flamboyant, and attracts attention by chasing other boys, yelling, and running around. With his usual antics, Tom attempts to catch the eye of Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town, and persuades her to get "engaged" by kissing him. But their romance collapses when she learns Tom has been "engaged" previously to Amy Lawrence. Shortly after Becky shuns him, he accompanies Huckleberry Finn to the graveyard at night, where they witness the murder of Dr. Robinson.

Excerpt:
"TOM!"
No answer.
"TOM!"
No answer.
"What's gone with that boy,  I wonder? You TOM!"
No answer.
The old lady pulled her spectacles down and looked over them about the room; then she put them up and looked out under them. She seldom or never looked through them for so small a thing as a boy; they were her state pair, the pride of her heart, and were built for "style," not service—she could have seen through a pair of stove-lids just as well. She looked perplexed for a moment, and then said, not fiercely, but still loud enough for the furniture to hear:
"Well, I lay if I get hold of you I'll�"
She did not finish, for by this time she was bending down and punching under the bed with the broom, and so she needed breath to punctuate the punches with. She resurrected nothing but the cat.
"I never did see the beat of that boy!"]]> 244 Mark Twain Ella 0 to-read 3.92 1876 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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]]> Kidnapped (David Balfour, #1) 325128
Kidnapped has become a classic of historical romance the world over and is justly famous as a novel of travel and adventure in the Scottish landscape. Stevenson’s vivid descriptive powers were never better than in his account of remote places and dangerous action in the Highlands in the years after Culloden.]]> 288 Robert Louis Stevenson 0439295785 Ella 0 to-read 3.79 1886 Kidnapped (David Balfour, #1)
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average rating: 3.79
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus]]> 16213 The Hot Zone tells this dramatic story, giving a hair-raising account of the appearance of rare and lethal viruses and their "crashes" into the human race. Shocking, frightening, and impossible to ignore, The Hot Zone proves that truth really is scarier than fiction.]]> 352 Richard Preston 0385495226 Ella 0 to-read 4.15 1994 The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
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]]> <![CDATA[The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1)]]> 6186357 There are alternate cover editions for this ASIN here and here.

If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.

Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.

Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.

Everything is going to change.

Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.

Remember. Survive. Run.]]> 384 James Dashner 0385737947 Ella 0 to-read 4.05 2009 The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1)
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]]> Pride and Prejudice 1885 Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work "her own darling child" and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, "as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print." The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England.

Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780679783268]]> 279 Jane Austen 1441341706 Ella 0 to-read 4.28 1813 Pride and Prejudice
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]]> The Scarlet Letter 12296 279 Nathaniel Hawthorne 0142437263 Ella 0 to-read 3.43 1850 The Scarlet Letter
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]]> Little Men (Little Women, #2) 78950 329 Louisa May Alcott 1406954365 Ella 0 to-read 3.88 1871 Little Men (Little Women, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Little Women (Little Women, #1)]]> 1934 This is an alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780451529305.

Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War.

It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman’s work,� including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing. Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the "girl’s book� her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America.

]]> 449 Louisa May Alcott Ella 0 to-read 4.16 1868 Little Women (Little Women, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7)]]> 11127 Librarian note: An alternate cover for this edition can be found here: 2005.

Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil—what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, written in 1949 by Clive Staples Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia.

For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a land where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations.

This edition presents all seven books—unabridged—in one impressive volume. The books are presented here in chronlogical order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to readers of all ages, even fifty years after they were first published.]]> 767 C.S. Lewis 0066238501 Ella 5 4.27 1956 The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Fourth Apprentice (Warriors: Omen of the Stars, #1)]]> 6249757 302 Erin Hunter 0061555096 Ella 5 4.29 2009 The Fourth Apprentice (Warriors: Omen of the Stars, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Long Shadows (Warriors: Power of Three, #5)]]> 3342493 316 Erin Hunter 0060892145 Ella 5 4.28 2008 Long Shadows (Warriors: Power of Three, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark River (Warriors: Power of Three, #2)]]> 1231511 322 Erin Hunter 0060892056 Ella 5 4.26 2007 Dark River (Warriors: Power of Three, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Sunrise (Warriors: Power of Three, #6)]]> 5269697 318 Erin Hunter 006089217X Ella 5 4.32 2009 Sunrise (Warriors: Power of Three, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Eclipse (Warriors: Power of Three, #4)]]> 2801577 336 Erin Hunter 0060892110 Ella 5 4.29 2008 Eclipse (Warriors: Power of Three, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Firestar's Quest (Warriors Super Edition, #1)]]> 608906 510 Erin Hunter 0061131644 Ella 5 4.30 2007 Firestar's Quest (Warriors Super Edition, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Outcast (Warriors: Power of Three, #3)]]> 2237117 Kin of your kin....
Who hold the
Power of the stars
In their paws.

A secret prophecy shapes the lives of Firestar's grandchildren, but only one of the three knows about it. Jaypaw is captivated by the power it promises, and he believes the key to that power may lie buried in the distant past -- with the ancient cats who once walked these woods and now prowl through his dreams. His search for answers leads him toward the mountains -- the home of the Tribe of Rushing Water. Lionpaw and Hollypaw feel drawn to the mountains too, for different reasons.

But the mountains hide secrets as well as answers, and if the three cats find a way to get there, they may discover more than they ever expected.]]> 352 Erin Hunter 0060892080 Ella 4 4.22 2008 Outcast (Warriors: Power of Three, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Twilight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #5)]]> 252938
New territory brings new troubles for the fierce cats of the warrior Clans, who are still uncovering the secrets of their new home around the lake. Dangers they have never faced before are lurking in the twilight shadows, and former allies are acting strangely hostile.

As divisions between the Clans grow deeper, Firestar's daughters face troubling decisions. One is torn between loyalty to her calling and a forbidden love, while the other struggles with her best friend's betrayal and the surprising perils of the forest. The choices they make now could affect ThunderClan for generations to come . . . and with an unexpected enemy preparing to attack, their courage and strength will be needed more than ever if the Clan is to survive.]]> 320 Erin Hunter 0060827645 Ella 4 4.28 2006 Twilight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Starlight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #4)]]> 273512
The Clans have finally arrived in their new home, following the prophecies of their warrior ancestors. The journey was difficult enough, but now they must struggle to establish territories and learn the hidden dangers of this unfamiliar world. Most importantly, Leafpaw knows they must find a replacement for the Moonstone - a place to communicate with StarClan. Otherwise there will be no way to choose new leaders, no way to share medicine cat secrets, and no way to know whether the Clans are on the right path.

The future seems uncertain, and more than one cat is harboring sinister plans that could lead to violence and darkness. As all the warriors wait for a sign, some of them begin to realize that the threats they face in the forest may not be as perilous as the threats they face from within.]]> 321 Erin Hunter 0060827629 Ella 5 4.26 2006 Starlight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sight (Warriors: Power of Three, #1)]]> 197457 Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Power of Three!

The first book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #1: The Sight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.

Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw—grandchildren of the great leader Firestar—possess unusual power and talent. But secrets and uncertainty surround them, and a mysterious prophecy hints at trouble to come. The warrior code is in danger, and these three apprentices will need all of their strength to help the Clans survive.]]> 363 Erin Hunter 0060892013 Ella 4 4.29 2007 The Sight (Warriors: Power of Three, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dawn (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #3)]]> 111021
But it is not easy to convince the cats to leave. Even if all four Clans agreed to travel together, the dangers waiting for them beyond their borders are impossible to predict. More importantly, even the questing cats have no idea where they're supposed to go. What they need is a sign from StarClan . . . but what they need most of all is a plan to save their missing warriors, or risk leaving them behind forever.]]> 335 Erin Hunter 006074457X Ella 4 4.30 2005 Dawn (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #2)]]> 296942
Meanwhile, back in the forest, Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan's world crumbling around them. Will the questing cats make it back in time to save the Clans, or will they be too late?]]> 287 Erin Hunter 0060744545 Ella 4 4.29 2005 Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Sunset (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #6)]]> 197459 Before there is peace, blood will spill blood, and the lake will run red. As the Clan slowly recovers from a devastating badger attack, Leafpool can't help but wonder . . . do her prophetic dreams mean there are even worse dangers still in store for the warrior cats?

At the same time, shadows of the past continue to haunt the forest as some old friends struggle to find their place, others appear to be lost forever, and an old enemy finds a new way to resurface in a quest for dark revenge. A sinister path is unfolding, and the time is coming for certain warriors to make the choices that will determine their destiny . . . and the destiny of all the Clans.]]> 304 Erin Hunter 0060827696 Ella 4 4.35 2006 Sunset (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Midnight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #1)]]> 273511

Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together...

The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons but a doom that will change everything is coming. Strange messages from their warrior ancestors speak of terrifying new prophecies, danger, and a mysterious destiny.

All the signs point to young warrior Brambleclaw as the cat with the fate of the forest in his paws. But why would the son of wicked cat Tigerstar be chosen to be a hero? And who are the other cats mentioned in the prophecy? All Brambleclaw knows for sure is that the strength and courage of the greatest warriors will be needed now, as the quest to save the Clans begins.

...and shake the forest to its roots.

]]> 303 Erin Hunter 0060744510 Ella 5 4.25 2005 Midnight (Warriors: The New Prophecy, #1)
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]]> Rising Storm (Warriors, #4) 295086 That's not the only problem facing the young warrior in these blazing summer months, as he struggles to handle sinister omens, an apprentice with a shocking secret, and a devastated Clan leader who is a shell of her former self.
Meanwhile the forest gets hotter and hotter ... and everyone braces for the coming storm... Ages 10+.]]> 315 Erin Hunter 0060525630 Ella 5 4.38 2004 Rising Storm (Warriors, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Darkest Hour (Warriors, #6)]]> 49006
"Four will become two. Lion and tiger will meet in battle, and blood will rule the forest."

The time has come for prophecies to unfold, and for heroes to rise ...]]> 315 Erin Hunter 0060525851 Ella 5 4.52 2004 The Darkest Hour (Warriors, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Dangerous Path (Warriors, #5)]]> 336245 313 Erin Hunter 0060525657 Ella 5 4.43 2004 A Dangerous Path (Warriors, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Forest of Secrets (Warriors, #3)]]> 831194
Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of brave ThunderClan warrior Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that some believe would be better left hidden.]]> 312 Erin Hunter 0060525614 Ella 3 4.41 2003 Forest of Secrets (Warriors, #3)
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]]> Fire and Ice (Warriors, #2) 275000 Fireheart could hear a roaring around him, like wind in tall trees. The acrid stench of the Thunderpath stung his nostrils, together with a new smell, sharper and more terrifying. Fire!

Book Two of WARRIORS continues Fireheart's quest to be a true warrior, when he finds new danger lurking in the woods as the chill of winter sets in.

WindClan is missing, and hostilities between the remaining three clans place all the cats in peril. Illness and tragic accidents weaken the camp, and ThunderClan needs all its warriors to defend itself - but Fireheart suspects that certain cats may not be as loyal as they appear.

]]> 317 Erin Hunter 0060525592 Ella 4 4.35 2003 Fire and Ice (Warriors, #2)
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]]> Into the Wild (Warriors, #1) 111332 288 Erin Hunter 0061284203 Ella 5 4.33 2003 Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)
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]]> The Secret Garden 2998
Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle in Misselthwaite Manor on England’s Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents. There she meets a hearty housekeeper and her spirited brother, a dour gardener, a cheerful robin, and her wilful, hysterical, and sickly cousin, Master Colin, whose wails she hears echoing through the house at night.

With the help of the robin, Mary finds the door to a secret garden, neglected and hidden for years. When she decides to restore the garden in secret, the story becomes a charming journey into the places of the heart, where faith restores health, flowers refresh the spirit, and the magic of the garden, coming to life anew, brings health to Colin and happiness to Mary.]]> 331 Frances Hodgson Burnett 0517189607 Ella 5 4.16 1911 The Secret Garden
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average rating: 4.16
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)]]> 83369 "ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD LOOKING FOR SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES?"



When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.



As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all? �

WELCOME TO THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY.]]> 486 Trenton Lee Stewart 0316057770 Ella 5 4.15 2007 The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)
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average rating: 4.15
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]]> The Thief Lord 113304
Befriended by a gang of street children and their mysterious leader, the Thief Lord, they shelter in an old, disused cinema. On their trail is a bungling detective, obsessed with disguises and the health of his pet tortoises. But a greater threat to the boys' new-found freedom is something from a forgotten past � a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself.]]> 350 Cornelia Funke 1903434777 Ella 4 3.99 2000 The Thief Lord
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average rating: 3.99
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]]> Turtle in Paradise 6871737
She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida, to live with relatives she's never met. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's hot and strange, full of ragtag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of the shell she's spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart, Turtle in Paradise is an instant classic both boys and girls will love.]]> 177 Jennifer L. Holm 0375836888 Ella 5 3.94 2010 Turtle in Paradise
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]]> Honey 22571253 152 Sarah Weeks 0545465575 Ella 4 3.95 2015 Honey
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]]> Wonderstruck 10128428
Set fifty years apart, these two independent stories - Ben's told in words, Rose's in pictures - weave back and forth in symmetry.]]> 640 Brian Selznick 0545027896 Ella 4 4.16 2011 Wonderstruck
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]]> The Invention of Hugo Cabret 9673436 534 Brian Selznick Ella 5 4.22 2007 The Invention of Hugo Cabret
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]]> Wonder (Wonder, #1) 11387515 I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.

August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Wonder, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others.]]> 315 R.J. Palacio 0375869026 Ella 5 4.34 2012 Wonder (Wonder, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Three Times Lucky (Mo & Dale Mysteries, #1)]]> 11737313
A hilarious Southern debut with the kind of characters you meet once in a lifetime

Rising sixth grader Miss Moses LoBeau lives in the small town of Tupelo Landing, NC, where everyone's business is fair game and no secret is sacred. She washed ashore in a hurricane eleven years ago, and she's been making waves ever since. Although Mo hopes someday to find her "upstream mother," she's found a home with the Colonel--a café owner with a forgotten past of his own--and Miss Lana, the fabulous café hostess. She will protect those she loves with every bit of her strong will and tough attitude. So when a lawman comes to town asking about a murder, Mo and her best friend, Dale Earnhardt Johnson III, set out to uncover the truth in hopes of saving the only family Mo has ever known.

Full of wisdom, humor, and grit, this timeless yarn will melt the heart of even the sternest Yankee.]]> 312 Sheila Turnage 0803736703 Ella 4 4.02 2012 Three Times Lucky (Mo & Dale Mysteries, #1)
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Too much swearing and violence, but overall I loved it!
]]> It's Raining Cupcakes 6645867 208 Lisa Schroeder 1416990844 Ella 5 4.05 2010 It's Raining Cupcakes
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]]> Sprinkles and Secrets 9917891
But then she finds out what exactly she'll be advertising: the delectable, ever-popular brownies from Beatrice's Brownies, which just so happens to be the number one competitor to It's Raining Cupcakes, a cupcake shop owned by her best friend, Isabel's, family.

Sophie has a tough choice to make: Follow her dreams or crush her best friend. What's a girl to do?]]> 224 Lisa Schroeder 1442422637 Ella 4 4.21 2011 Sprinkles and Secrets
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]]> Because of Winn-Dixie 357664
Opal spends all that sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends and thinking about her mother. But because of Winn-Dixie or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship—and forgiveness—can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm.

Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling debut novel is now available in a paperback digest edition.

Kate DiCamillo's first published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately proved to be a keeper—a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor winner, the inspiration for a popular film, and most especially, a cherished classic that touches the hearts of readers of all ages. It's now available in a paperback digest format certain to bring this tale's magic to an even wider circle of fans.]]> 182 Kate DiCamillo 0763616052 Ella 4 4.09 2000 Because of Winn-Dixie
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]]> <![CDATA[Crystal Keepers (Five Kingdoms, #3)]]> 17571274
Ruled by Abram Trench, the one Grand Shaper who stayed loyal to the evil High King, the government of Zeropolis uses advanced technologies to keep tight control. Luckily, the resistance in Zeropolis is anchored by the Crystal Keepers, a group of young rebels with unique weapons.

On the run from the High King's secret police, Cole and Dalton venture to find more of their lost friends and help their new friend, Mira, locate her sister Constance. But as their enemies ruthlessly dismantle the resistance, time runs out for Cole to uncover the secrets behind the Zeropolitan government and unravel the mystery of who helped the High King steal his daughter's powers. Can Cole fix The Outskirts magic, or will he be stranded forever?]]> 497 Brandon Mull 1442497084 Ella 5 4.44 2015 Crystal Keepers (Five Kingdoms, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Rogue Knight (Five Kingdoms, #2)]]> 17571273
Cole Randolph never meant to come to The Outskirts, but when his friends were kidnapped on Halloween he had to try and save them. Now he’s trapped in a world that lies between wakefulness and dreaming, reality and imagination, life and death.

Cole’s hunt for his lost friends has led him to the kingdom of Elloweer. Accompanied by new friends Mira, Twitch, and Jace, Cole teams up with the resistance movement and joins the search for Mira’s sister Honor.

But Elloweer has grown unstable. A mysterious enemy is wiping out towns, leaving no witnesses or survivors. And an infamous rebel known throughout the kingdom as the “Rogue Knight� is upsetting the balance of power.

With enemies in pursuit, Cole and Mira must resort to a fascinating new kind of magic to protect themselves. Every move is filled with danger as Cole and his friends try to outwit the High King, who will stop at nothing to regain what he has lost.]]> 480 Brandon Mull 144249705X Ella 4 4.36 2014 The Rogue Knight (Five Kingdoms, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Arcade Catastrophe (The Candy Shop War, #2)]]> 13624316 It will take more than magical candy to win this war!

Something fishy is going on over at the new amusement centre in Walnut Hills. The trouble seems linked to the mysterious disappearance of Mozag and John Dart, who have spent their lives policing the magical community. When Nate and his friends are asked to help investigate, they discover they discover kids feverishly playing arcade games in an effort to win enough tickets to redeem one of four stamps: jets, tanks, submarines and racecars.

Rumour has it that the stamps are definitely worth it. But what do they do?

The kids soon discover that the owner of Arcadeland is recruiting members for four different clubs. When each club is filled, he will begin his quest to retrieve a magical talisman of almost unimaginable power. With John Dart and Mozag sidelined, will Nate, Summer, Trevor, Pigeon and their new friend, Lindy, find a way to save the day?]]> 433 Brandon Mull 1609071794 Ella 4 4.15 2012 Arcade Catastrophe (The Candy Shop War, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Sky Raiders (Five Kingdoms, #1)]]> 18049017
Cole Randolph was just trying to have a fun time with his friends on Halloween (and maybe get to know Jenna Hunt a little better). But when a spooky haunted house turns out to be a portal to something much creepier, Cole finds himself on an adventure on a whole different level.

After Cole sees his friends whisked away to some mysterious place underneath the haunted house, he dives in after them—and ends up in The Outskirts. The Outskirts are made up of five kingdoms that lie between wakefulness and dreaming, reality and imagination, life and death. It’s an in-between place. Some people are born there. Some find their way there from our world, or from other worlds.

And once you come to the Outskirts, it’s very hard to leave.

With the magic of the Outskirts starting to unravel, it’s up to Cole and an unusual girl named Mira to rescue his friends, set things right in the Outskirts, and hopefully find his way back home…before his existence is forgotten.]]> 448 Brandon Mull 1442497025 Ella 5 4.22 2014 Sky Raiders (Five Kingdoms, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Candy Shop War (The Candy Shop War, #1)]]> 1113545 404 Brandon Mull 159038783X Ella 5 4.05 2007 The Candy Shop War (The Candy Shop War, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)]]> 11254850 The second epic installment of Brandon Mull’s #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy series!

After the cliffhanger ending of A World Without Heroes, Jason is back in the world he’s always known—yet for all his efforts to get home, he finds himself itching to return to Lyrian. Jason knows that the shocking truth he learned from Maldor is precious information that all of his friends in Lyrian, including Rachel, need if they have any hope of surviving and defeating the evil emperor.

Meanwhile, Rachel and the others have discovered new enemies—as well as new abilities that could turn the tide of the entire quest. And as soon as Jason succeeds in crossing over to Lyrian, he’s in more danger than ever. Once the group reunites, they strive to convince their most-needed ally to join the war and form a rebellion strong enough to triumph over Maldor. At the center of it all, Jason and Rachel realize what roles they’re meant to play—and the answers are as surprising as they are gripping. ]]> 483 Brandon Mull 1416997946 Ella 5 4.29 2012 Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)]]> 8306745 In his search for a way home, Jason meets Rachel, who was also mysteriously drawn to Lyrian from our world. With the help of a few scattered rebels, Jason and Rachel become entangled in a quest to piece together the word of power that can destroy the emperor, and learn that their best hope to find a way home will be to save this world without heroes.

]]> 457 Brandon Mull Ella 4 4.13 2011 A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven, #5)]]> 7243142
In an effort to intercept the final artifacts, Kendra, Seth and the Knights of the Dawn race to strange and exotic preserves across the globe. The stakes have never been higher. The risks have never been more deadly.

In this explosive series finale, allegiances will be confirmed and secrets revealed as the forces of light and darkness collide in a desperate, climactic battle to control the keys to the demon prison.]]> 593 Brandon Mull 1606412388 Ella 5 4.45 2010 Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven, #2)]]> 784911 456 Brandon Mull 1590387422 Ella 4 4.17 2007 Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Fablehaven, #4)]]> 5217282
Two hidden artifacts have been found. Three more remain unrecovered. More preserves face destruction as the Society of the Evening Star relentlessly pursues new talismans. Reading in Patton’s Journal of Secrets, Kendra learns the location of the key to a vault housing one of the artifacts. In order to retrieve it, the Knights of the Dawn must enter a death trap � a dragon sanctuary called Wyrmroost. The mission cannot proceed without stealing a sacred object zealously guarded by the centaurs. Anybody seen Seth?

The race is on to acquire all five of the artifact keys to the great demon prison. Will the Knights of the Dawn conquer Wyrmroost? Who can stop the Sphinx? Can Vanessa be trusted to help? What artifact will be found next?]]> 535 Brandon Mull 1606410423 Ella 5 4.38 2009 Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Fablehaven, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Grip of the Shadow Plague (Fablehaven, #3)]]> 2146957
In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn. The Sphinx has always given sound advice–but is he a traitor? Inside the Quiet Box, Vanessa might have information that could lead to a cure–but can she be trust?

Meanwhile, Kendra and members of the Knights of the Dawn must journey to a distant preserve and retrieve another hidden artifact. Will the Society of the Evening Star recover it first? Will the plague eclipse all light at Fablehaven? Find out in Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague.]]> 477 Brandon Mull 1590388984 Ella 4 4.30 2008 Grip of the Shadow Plague (Fablehaven, #3)
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]]> Fablehaven (Fablehaven, #1) 44652 Trespassers will be turned to stone

For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary is one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite . . .

Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, powerful forces of evil are unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives, to save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world.]]> 351 Brandon Mull 1590385810 Ella 5 4.13 2006 Fablehaven (Fablehaven, #1)
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]]> A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 14891 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a poignant and moving tale filled with compassion and cruelty, laughter and heartache, crowded with life and people and incident. The story of young, sensitive, and idealistic Francie Nolan and her bittersweet formative years in the slums of Williamsburg has enchanted and inspired millions of readers for more than sixty years. By turns overwhelming, sublime, heartbreaking, and uplifting, the daily experiences of the unforgettable Nolans are raw with honesty and tenderly threaded with family connectedness -- in a work of literary art that brilliantly captures a unique time and place as well as incredibly rich moments of universal experience.]]> 496 Betty Smith 0061120073 Ella 5 4.29 1943 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
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It was honestly the best book I've ever read. It had everything in it, tragedy, joy, heartache and heartbreak. It was a wonderful story of a young girl's life.
]]> <![CDATA[Big Bad Ironclad! (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, #2)]]> 13591162 here.

Each of the books in Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales has elements of the strange but true and is presented in an engaging, funny format, highlighting the larger-than-life characters that pop up in real history. Big Bad Ironclad! covers the history of the amazing ironclad steam warships used in the Civil War.
From the ship’s inventor, who had a history of blowing things up and only 100 days to complete his project, to the mischievous William Cushing, who pranked his way through the whole war, this book is filled with surprisingly true facts and funny, brave characters that modern readers will easily relate to.]]> 128 Nathan Hale 1419703951 Ella 5 4.39 2012 Big Bad Ironclad! (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, #2)
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This book was so exciting and interesting I read it four times in a row without getting bored!
]]> <![CDATA[Calamity Jack (Rapunzel's Revenge, #2)]]> 6327801
With help from Rapunzel (and her trusty braids), a pixie from Jack's past, and a man with inventions from the future, they just might out-swindle the evil giants and put his beloved city back in the hands of good people ....while catapulting themselves and readers into another fantastical adventure.]]> 144 Shannon Hale 1599900769 Ella 5 3.90 2010 Calamity Jack (Rapunzel's Revenge, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Forgotten Sisters (Princess Academy, #3)]]> 22529349
Instead of returning to her beloved Mount Eskel, Miri is ordered to journey to a distant swamp and start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family. Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than becoming princesses.

As Miri spends more time with the sisters, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. She must rely on her own strength and intelligence to unravel the mystery, protect the girls, complete her assignment, and finally make her way home.

Fans of Shannon Hale won't want to miss this gorgeously woven return to this best-selling, award-winning series.]]> 326 Shannon Hale 1619634856 Ella 5 4.15 2015 The Forgotten Sisters (Princess Academy, #3)
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From NY Times bestselling author Shannon Hale comes a novel that asks, How far would you go to save the ones you love? And how far would you go to save everyone else?]]> 405 Shannon Hale 1599901684 Ella 1 3.42 2014 Dangerous
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name: Ella
average rating: 3.42
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]]> <![CDATA[Rapunzel's Revenge (Rapunzel's Revenge, #1)]]> 2626492 thought was her mother.

Every day, when the little girl played in her pretty garden, she grew more curious about what lay on the other side of the garden wall . . . a rather enormous garden wall.

And every year, as she grew older, things seemed weirder and weirder, until the day she finally climbed to the top of the wall and looked over into the mines and desert beyond.

Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale teams up with husband Dean Hale and brilliant artist Nathan Hale (no relation) to bring readers a swashbuckling and hilarious twist on the classic story as you've never seen it before. Watch as Rapunzel and her amazing hair team up with Jack (of beanstalk fame) to gallop around the wild and western landscape, changing lives, righting wrongs, and bringing joy to every soul they encounter.]]> 144 Shannon Hale 159990070X Ella 5 3.90 2008 Rapunzel's Revenge (Rapunzel's Revenge, #1)
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average rating: 3.90
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]]> <![CDATA[Palace of Stone (Princess Academy, #2)]]> 12926132
Coming down from the mountain to a new city life is a thrill to Miri. She and her princess academy friends have come to Asland to help the future princess Britta prepare for her wedding. There, Miri also has a chance to attend school--at the prestigious Queen's Castle.

But as Miri befriends sophisticated and exciting students, she also learns that they have some frightening plans for a revolution. Torn between loyalty to the princess and her new friends' ideas, between an old love and a new crush, and between her small mountain home and the bustling city, Miri looks to find her own way in this new place.]]> 336 Shannon Hale 1599908735 Ella 5 3.99 2012 Palace of Stone (Princess Academy, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1)]]> 85990
Miri soon finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires to be chosen and win the heart of her childhood best friend. But when bandits seek out the academy to kidnap the future princess, Miri must rally the girls together and use a power unique to the mountain dwellers to save herself and her classmates.]]> 314 Shannon Hale 1599900734 Ella 5 4.03 2005 Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1)
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average rating: 4.03
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]]> <![CDATA[The Underground Abductor (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, #5)]]> 23167768 128 Nathan Hale 1419715364 Ella 5 4.39 2015 The Underground Abductor (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, #5)
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average rating: 4.39
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]]> <![CDATA[Donner Dinner Party (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, #3)]]> 17290260 «What would you do to survive?» In the spring of 1846, a group of families left Illinois and began the long journey to California. To save time, they took an ill-advised shortcut─with disastrous consequences.

Bad weather, bad choices, and just plain bad luck forced the pioneers to spend a long, cold winter in the mountains, slowly starving. What they did to stay alive and the lengths that others went in order to rescue them make this one of the most tragic and infamous stories of the American frontier.]]> 128 Nathan Hale 1419708562 Ella 4 4.15 2013 Donner Dinner Party (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, #3)
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average rating: 4.15
book published: 2013
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, #1)]]> 161656 209 Liz Kessler 0763628115 Ella 4 3.92 2003 The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, #1)
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name: Ella
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2003
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)]]> 136251
In this final, seventh installment of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling unveils in spectacular fashion the answers to the many questions that have been so eagerly awaited.]]> 759 J.K. Rowling Ella 4 4.61 2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
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average rating: 4.61
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)]]> 1 652 J.K. Rowling Ella 4 4.57 2005 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
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average rating: 4.57
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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)]]> 2
Harry has had enough. He is beginning to think he must do something, anything, to change his situation, when the summer holidays come to an end in a very dramatic fashion. What Harry is about to discover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn his world upside down...]]> 912 J.K. Rowling Ella 3 4.50 2003 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
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average rating: 4.50
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rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)]]> 6 734 J.K. Rowling 0439139597 Ella 4 4.56 2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
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average rating: 4.56
book published: 2000
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)]]> 5 435 J.K. Rowling 043965548X Ella 5 4.57 1999 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
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average rating: 4.57
book published: 1999
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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)]]> 15881
And strike it does. For in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls� bathroom. But then the real trouble begins � someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects� Harry Potter himself!]]> 352 J.K. Rowling Ella 3 4.42 1998 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
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average rating: 4.42
book published: 1998
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)]]> 3 309 J.K. Rowling 0439554934 Ella 5 4.47 1997 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
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average rating: 4.47
book published: 1997
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]]> The Diary of a Young Girl 48855
In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, the Franks and another family lived cloistered in the “Secret Annexe� of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and surprisingly humorous, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short.
--back cover]]> 283 Anne Frank Ella 5 4.19 1947 The Diary of a Young Girl
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name: Ella
average rating: 4.19
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