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  Sabotage - The Mission to...

  Neal Bascomb

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  “This richly detailed nonfiction account of Norwegians who spied for the British and organized resistance against the Nazis unfolds like a spy thriller” (Library Journal). 
   
  The invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping into the harbor, and soon the Nazis occupy all of Norway. They station soldiers throughout the country. They institute martial rule. And at Vemork, an industrial fortress high above a dizzying gorge, they gain access to an essential ingredient for the weapon that could end World War II: Hitler’s very own nuclear bomb. When the Allies discover the plans for the bomb, they agree Vemork must be destroyed. But after a British operation fails to stop the Nazis’ deadly designs, the task falls to a band of young Norwegian commandos. Armed with little more than skis, explosives, and great courage, they will survive months in the snowy wilderness, elude a huge manhunt, and execute two dangerous missions. The result? The greatest act of sabotage in all of World War II. 
   
  “A strong choice for students of history or science. This title is easy to recommend to those who enjoy nonfiction and to thriller fans interested in true tales of heroism.” —School Library Journal 
   
  “Riveting.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  “A rich, well-paced narrative.” —Kirkus Reviews

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  The Scent of Apples

  Jacquie McRae

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  Libby has an idyllic life on an apple orchard and is close to her grandfather, a cider maker. When he dies in a freak accident, Libby is devastated. She finds it difficult to talk to her parents about her feelings as her mother seems cold and her father says little. Grieving, angry, and feeling distant from her parents who are struggling with their own relationship, she begins compulsively pulling her hair out. To get away from the unhappiness, Libby unwillingly goes to boarding school. There, she befriends Charlie, and goes to stay with her family, which is warm, friendly and fun. While there, Libby enjoys being part of all the outdoor adventures and gains new perspectives on herself and her parents. This young adult novel is a story of strong friendships and growing understanding that combine to overcome difficulties.

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  Above

  Roland Smith

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  What dangers lurk above?Pat O'Toole and his brother, Coop, are on the run from an enemy that specializes in hiding in plain sight. Along with their new companion, Kate, they've narrowly escaped a cultlike community situated beneath the streets of New York City. Kate has lived underground since birth, and the world above thrills her, but it's treacherous as well. With the cult's leader -- Kate’s grandfather -- hatching a new scheme of global consequence, the three runaways may be the only ones who can stop him. Will they face him head-on, or will they spend the rest of their lives as fugitives? The adventure that started Beneath concludes Above in this action-packed middle-grade thriller by Roland Smith!

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  Earth Friends: Fair Fashion

  Holly Webb

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  The first fantastic book in the series about four friends who want to make the world a better place.
  
  Researching her school project on Fairtrade has been a real eye-opener for Maya. She loves clothes and is appalled to find that her favourite sparkly T-shirts are made by poor children in other countries who lead very different lives from her own, privileged one. She knows she must do something about it, but how can she make a difference without revealing her pop star secret to the world?
  
  A brilliant series about the small changes that make a big difference, with themes of environmentalism and friendship. Written by Holly Webb, bestselling author of the Pet Rescue Adventure series.
  
  With cover illustration by Owen Gildersleeve.
  
  Look out for the other books in the Earth Friends series: River Rescue, Green Garden, Pet Protection
  
  Originally published as Maya's Secret, this edition of the book comes with a brilliant new cover!

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  Patterns Everywhere

  Lisa Varchol Perron

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  Step outside. Let's find designs— / branching, cracking, spirals, lines. / Search the earth, the seas, the air. / Patterns, patterns everywhere.
   
  Look around and discover patterns in the natural world! You might see them in leaf veins, in coral reefs, in sand dunes, and in many other places. Rhyming verse is accompanied by stunning photographs and brief sidebars that explain how these different patterns form.
   
  "Intriguing encouragement to consider the intersection of mathematics and nature."—Kirkus Reviews

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  The Tattoo Fox Makes New Friends

  Alasdair Hutton

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  The fox's friends all gather round
  To watch the greatest show in town
  After discovering Edinburgh's Military Tattoo and setting up her home by Edinburgh Castle, the Tattoo Fox returns to her adventures around Edinburgh. Meeting and making lots of new friends along the way (including the Queen!), the Tattoo Fox invites them all to her party.
  
  This heart-warming tale was inspired by a real-life encounter between the Producer of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and a fox, late one night on the Castle Esplanade.
  
  Hutton is one of Scotland's greatest storytellers [and] the illustrations by Stref are the icing on the cake.
  BRIGADIER DAVID ALLFREY MBE
  
  Lots of adventures [and] the famous Tattoo creates a dramatic finale to the story.
  JENNY BLANCH,
  Carousel
  A hit with young readers.
  EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

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