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  The Mailbox

  Audrey Shafer

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  For readers of Unbroken and Flags of Our Fathers, The Mailbox is a sympathetic portrayal of veterans and the burdens they carry throughout their lives. 
    
  Vernon Culligan had been dead to the town of Draydon, Virginia, so long that when the crusty Vietnam vet finally died, only one person noticed. Twelve-year-old Gabe grew up in the foster care system until a social worker located his Uncle Vernon two years before. When he comes home to discover that his uncle has died of a heart attack, he’s terrified of going back into the system—so he tells no one. The next day, he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: 
  I HAVE A SECRET. DO NOT BE AFRAID. 
  And his uncle’s body is gone. 
  Thus begins a unique correspondence destined to save the two people that depended on Vernon for everything. Through flashbacks, we learn about Gabe and Vernon’s relationship, and how finding each other saved them both from lives of suffering. But eventually, Vernon’s death will be discovered, and how will Gabe and the mystery note writer learn to move forward? 
  The Mailbox is not a story about death—though it begins with a death. It’s also not a story about Vietnam vets, although the author works with Vietnam veterans and wrote this novel, in part, to illuminate their sacrifices and suffering. The Mailbox is a story about connections—about how two people in need can save each other. 
    
  Junior Library Guild Selection 
  A Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year 
  A Librarians’ Choices Booklist Selection 
    
  “Shafer’s narrative is heartfelt, earnest and moving … and conveys the power of memory to help heal wounds.”—Kirkus Reviews

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 246 thru 250 -...

  Donald A. Wollheim, J. F. Bone,...

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 246 thru 250 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960sThe Seven Temporary Moons by Murray LeinsterTriggerman by J. F. BoneShort Snorter by Charles EinsteinHomecoming by Miguel HidalgoPogo Planet by Donald A. Wollheim

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  The Tiger Who Sleeps Under My Chair

  Hannah Foley

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  Steeped in the natural history of Mary Anning's Jurassic coast, a powerful dual timeline story about fossils, friendship and a family secret finally come to light. 
   
  London, 1880s: High up under the eaves of her father's townhouse, twelve-year-old Emma Linden lives and never goes out. Her dream is to follow in the footsteps of Mary Anning, the famous fossil hunter. But Emma is kept hidden away from all the world, science and study, the tools that keep her mind well. When Emma's brother, James, begins to speak obsessively of a tiger gifted to the Natural History Museum, everything she holds certain begins to crumble. Their only refuge is Kersbrook, the magical family home on the Devon coast. Devon, 2023: After Rosie Linden has been found, missing for four days and four nights, no one believes her when she says she has turned into a tiger. A surprise inheritance and an unlikely friendship guide Rosie as she begins her journey to recovery. But as the mysteries around her family history threaten to unravel, past and present blur and a shadow looms. Tigers are prowling once more... 
  A beautifully told story full of hope and healing, empathy and acceptance, which challenges our perceptions of, and how we value, those who see things differently.

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  Julia Donaldson Reads The...

  Julia Donaldson

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  Packed full of adventure, this collection features eight of the best-loved stories from the creators of The Gruffalo, read by Julia Donaldson – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!Join in the adventure as Mouse wanders through the deep dark wood to meet the Gruffalo, travel the world with the snail and the whale, join the witch as she zooms through the sky on her broom, and much more! Julia Donaldson Reads The Gruffalo and Other Stories features eight treasured tales, from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Read for the first time by author, Julia Donaldson, these much-loved classic stories are brought to life in this must-have audio collection, perfect for listening to together.This fantastic collection includes eight bestselling stories: The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, The Gruffalo's Child, A Squash and a Squeeze, Monkey Puzzle and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book.

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  Elephant Tricks His Friends

  Francois Keyser

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  Elephant is hungry. After some exploring, he discovers a field full of carrots and bananas. There’s only one problem… 
  There are bees between him and the delicious bananas and carrots and elephants are afraid of bees. Elephant thinks of a way to get the carrots and bananas without getting stung. 
  He enlists the help of his friends, Rabbit and Monkey. He doesn’t think they will be stung by bees but he conveniently forgets to tell them about the bees anyway. 
  When Elephant’s plan goes wrong and his friends realize he knew about the bees, they decide to teach him a lesson about honesty. 
    
  This story was inspired by the Elephants and Bees project in Kenya where farmers protect their crops by using bees to keep elephants away from their land. As a result, farmers now have an additional source of income from the honey produced by the bees. 

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  Adventures with Maurice - The...

  The Wizard of Words

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  "In a world where the skies shimmer with stars, Maurice, a small mouse unlike any other, embarks on a grand adventure after discovering an ancient map to the Enchanted Island. Alongside newfound friends like the cheerful gnome Drujbel and wise fairy Lumina, Maurice faces daunting challenges, battles monsters, and explores magical realms. Guided by courage and friendship, Maurice ultimately triumphs over darkness, becoming a legendary hero whose tales inspire others to pursue their dreams."

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