Books from Sandpiper
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Birthday Blues
By Karen EnglishAs her eighth birthday approaches, Deja's biggest concern is whether her father will attend her party, until her aunt is called away on business and a classmate schedules a "just because party" on the same afternoon.
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Wedding Drama
By Karen EnglishMs. Shelby's third-grade girls are so excited about her upcoming wedding that they start a wedding planning competition, which drives a wedge between best friends Nikki and Deja, the two whose names were drawn to attend the event.
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Lucy's Christmas
By Donald HallIn the fall of 1909, Lucy gets an early start on making Christmas presents for her family and friends, which they will open at the church's Christmas program.
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Miracle on 34th Street
By Valentine DaviesA brief historical note, new in this edition, details the simultaneous development of the book and film.
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The Method
By Paul Robert WalkerAn intensive summer workshop on method acting brings fifteen-year-old Albie insight on sexual expression, identity, and conduct of life.
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Ring the Bell
By Cynthia RylantWhile enjoying autumn weather and activities, Mr. Putter, realizing how much he misses going to school, takes his cat Tabby, their adventurous neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her cake-loving dog Zeke to "Show and Tell."
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race
By Cynthia RylantMr. Putter is convinced to run in a senior marathon with his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, when he learns that second prize is a train set.
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans
By Cynthia RylantAlthough he would rather be sipping an ice cream soda, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby attend a cooking class with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke, where they learn one hundred ways to cook beans.
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The Van
By Holly KellerA family runs into difficulty when preparing for a trip in their van.
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World's End
By Jake Halpern, Peter KujawinskiAfter learning that his presumed-dead father may still be alive, Alfonso Perplexon, now fifteen years old, takes on the dangerous task of returning to the land of Dormia to search for him.
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Conejo Y Tortuga Van a la Escuela
By Alma Flor Ada, Lucy Floyd, F. Isabel CampoyConejo y Tortuga repiten su famosa carrera, esta vez yendo a la escuela.
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Sleeping Cutie
By Andrea Davis PinkneyCutie LaRue is perfect in nearly every way, but her sleeplessness causes problems for her parents until they send for a new toy that introduces Cutie to the Dreamland Nightclub.
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The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman
By Darcy PattisonOliver K. Woodman, a man made of wood, takes a remarkable journey across America, as told through the letters and postcards of those he meets along the way.
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More about Paddington
By Michael BondContinues the adventures of the very small bear who becomes part of the Brown family of London.
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Children of the Great Depression
By Russell FreedmanPresents a look at the lives of the American children affected by the economic and social changes of the Great Depression, including such groups as middle-class urban youth, migrant farm laborers, and boxcar kids.
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Hoodwinked
By Arthur HowardDetermined to get the creepiest pet ever, Mitzi, an adorable witch, searches through bats, warthogs, and toads to find a special companion that is fun and will share her secrets, but to no avail, until one night, something mysterious ...
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Lucy's Summer
By Donald HallFor Lucy Wells, who lives on a farm in New Hampshire, the summer of 1910 is filled with helping her mother can fruits and vegetables, enjoying the Fourth of July celebration, and other activities.
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George and Martha Early Reader
Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippopotamuses.
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George and Martha: One More Time
Presents two brief episodes about two friends, George and Martha, who happen to be hippopotamuses.
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Book of Enchantments
By Patricia C. WredeTen short fantasies include the tale of Queen Cimorene's Frying Pan of Doom, a zany yarn about a magical blue chipmunk with a passion for chestnuts, and an eerie story about an enchanted wizard's daughter. Reprint.