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A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, while detailed endmatter includes information...
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First performed in 1905 and published in 1907, "Major Barbara" is a dramatic play by the famed Irish playwright and activist George Bernard Shaw. The story centers around its title character who, as an officer in the Salvation Army, becomes disenchanted by the increasing social problems that she sees and the willingness of her organization to accept money from armament manufacturers. Barbara is disillusioned about the good work the Salvation Army...
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Publisher Annotation: As natural disasters begin to befall them the closer they become, Milo and Marcos soon begin to wonder if the universe itself is plotting against them in this young adult debut by the playwright and creator of The Two Princes podcast, Kevin Christopher Snipes.
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The Language of Fire is a lyrical, dark, and moving look at the life of Joan of Arc, who as a teen girl in the fifteenth century commanded an army and helped crown a king of France. This extraordinary verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill dares to imagine how an ordinary girl became a great leader, and ultimately saved a nation. Jehanne was an illiterate peasant, never quite at home among her siblings and peers. Until one day, she...
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Riverbend friends volume 3
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The Me You See is the third book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways. Winter break is usually Izzy's favorite time of year, but this year all it does is make her feel lonely. She adores her brother Sebastian, but she's stuck at home taking care of him ALL. THE....
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Riverbend friends volume 4
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Chasing the Spotlight is the fourth book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways. Amelia's feeling a bit lost these days. Her parents are very involved (make that over-involved) volunteering as marriage counselors with their church. Her big brother Josh, the only one...
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Riverbend friends volume 5
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Life in the Middle is the fifth book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God as they face real-life issues and solve their problems in God-honoring ways. Tessa feels as if every part of her life is falling to pieces. She finds out that her mom and dad are officially getting divorced. Then, Alex, her boyfriend,...
10) Ink in the blood
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Ink in the blood series volume 1
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Celia and Anya, friends who use tattoo magic to send divine messages, must rely on one another to survive when they discover the fake deity they serve is very real--and very angry.
11) Sitting Shiva
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A little girl grieves the loss of her mother, but she can't grieve alone. When her friends and family arrive at her house to sit shiva, laden with cakes and stories, she refuses to come downstairs. But the laughter and memories gradually bring her into the fold, where she is comforted by her community. By the end of the book, she feels stronger and more nourished, and she understands the beautiful tradition. Then, when sees her father sitting alone,...
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Introducing the Dreams In Detail Trilogy, an enthralling exploration into the realms of the subconscious. In the first book, "Defining Dreams," readers embark on a journey to unravel the science behind dreams, explore their diverse types, and decipher the symbolism and archetypes within. Encouraging the use of dream journals, this book delves into cultural perspectives on dreams, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding these nightly odysseys.The...
13) Lion of the sky
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Publisher Annotation: An evocative historical novel in verse about a boy and his family who are forced to flee their home and become refugees after the British Partition of India. Perfect for fans of Other Words for Home.
15) My name is Bilal
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When Bilal and his sister transfer to a school where they are the only Muslims, they must learn how to fit in while staying true to their beliefs and heritage.
16) Candidly Cline
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Born in Paris, Kentucky, and raised on her gram2s favorite country music, Cline Alden is a girl with big dreams and a heart full of song. When she finds out about a young musicians2 workshop a few towns over, Cline sweet-talks, saves, and maybe fibs her way into her first step toward musical stardom. But her big dreams never prepared her for the butterflies she feels surrounded by so many other talented kids especially Sylvie, who gives Cline the...
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In Book 1, we met a young teenager, Jason Lambert, who felt led by God to purchase an option for a piece of land. He then sold the option for a large sum of money and used the money to meet the needs of people God brought across his path. He met a young girl named Jenny who captured his heart in a way he couldn't understand. He then spent almost five years searching for her. Only after he had turned his search over to God did he find her.
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Three teen girls get caught up in a real estate battle between a commune and an exploitative megachurch in their small Montana town, and they devise a plot to exact revenge and make a profit by kidnapping the pastor's son and demanding ransom money.
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Roger is a chicken who lives on Farmer Jimmy's farm.
He loves to hang around the chicken coop and dream about adventures.
One day, Roger tells his friend, Barry the duck, about a book he had read about ninjas.
Roger is enthralled by the book and wonders if chickens can become ninjas too.
Before long, Roger and Barry have used costumes from their dressing up box and are stealthily sneaking up on Farmer Jimmy.
But can a chicken and a duck manage...
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