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"From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up the...
3) Scythe
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""In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't"--
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In this classic trial of faith, C.S. Lewis probes the fundamental issues of life and death, and summons those who grieve to honest mourning and hope in the midst of loss. This work probes the "mad midnight moments" of Lewis's mourning and loss, moments in which he questioned what he had previously believed about life and death, marriage, and even God.
5) Blue
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Learn about the different shades of blue and a special freindship.
6) As You Wish
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If you could make one wish that was guaranteed to come true-what would you wish for? Rules for Wishing: Never let an outsider find out about wishing. (Zip your lips and throw away the key.) Wishes that would impact the world are off limits (i.e. no bringing back the dinosaurs). Do no harm. (Murder = no bueno.) No time travel. (What's done is done, pal.) No bringing back the dead. (Come on. You've seen what happens in THE WALKING DEAD.) NEVER BREAK...
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Publisher Annotation: On Christmas Eve five years ago, seventeen-year-old Holly Chase was visited by three Ghosts who showed her how selfish and spoiled she?d become. They tried to convince her to mend her ways. She didn?t. And then she died. Now she?s stuck working for the top-secret company Project Scrooge?as their latest Ghost of Christmas Past. So far, Holly?s afterlife has been miserable. But this year?s Scrooge is different. This year?s Scrooge...
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Publisher Anno: Last June, the summer camp Quinn?s family owns in Winship, Maine, was still a magical place. A place where wild blueberries grew no matter the season, a legendary sea monster lurked in the waters, and Quinn fell in love with her best friend, Dylan. Then the accident happened. Now it?s winter, the magic has drained from Quinn?s life, and she knows it?s her fault. But the new boy in town, Alexander, doesn?t see her as the monster...
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Like 'The Thing About Jellyfish' and 'Counting by 7s,' this sweet, heartfelt middle grade novel illustrates for readers what it's like to tackle loss, confront hard truths, and find the courage to begin again. Macy Hollinquest is eleven years old, and don't count on her to change that anytime soon. Her birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning twelve without her dad by her side. He'd promised to be there for her big day-and yet...
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