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A CHAPTER BOOK for Intermediate Readers Linda Kandelin Chambers tells a magical tale of friendship, bravery and loyalty in this memorable chapter book for young children. Set in the tropical paradise of Reunion Island, the reader is introduced to the noble sea creature named Pons... and his friends, the children Anabella and her brother Marc. Anabella and Marco live peacefully with their parents and grandparents near the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean, until one day when the serenity of their lives is unexpectedly interrupted. It is then that they find themselves in a truly dangerous and frightening situation where love and courage are put to the test as Pons and the children's grandfather attempts a daring rescue. Pons and the Miracle of Reunion Island is a vivid and exciting adventure story for boys and girls. Beautiful color illustrations by Barbara Dessi compliment each chapter.
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In Freetown, Sierra Leone, the boy Saah Kamandu is enjoying a secure and loving childhood in the care of his family. His days are filled with school, soccer, friends and family. His main concern is to succeed at school. This changes dramatically when rebel soldiers invade his hom...e and take him captive, along with his brother in law. He faces a horrifying reality of death and destruction beyond anything he ever imagined. He believes the rest of his family is dead. The pair eventually escape the country, being forced to live as outcasts until they are accepted into a refugee camp. From there Saah migrates to Australia where he finds safety of a sort. He risks losing a sense of his own identity as he struggles to come to terms with his new world.
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By Boyd, Judy
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This is a biography of Sir Toke Tufukia Talagi and his life from a small island in the Pacific to a knight of the realm. It covers his life work and his experiences as a businessman and into politics and the premiership. He was a reluctant politician and didn't have any plans to ...be the premier. It was accidental. He was more interested in continuing to build his business and make $1 million.
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