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Head to the farm to see the tractors ploughing, spraying, moving and harvesting in this new addition to the best-selling ROADWORKS series that makes the perfect interactive read-aloud for vehicle-obsessed kids. Down on the farm, let's cut the earth. Chop, chop! Don't stop! Break ...that ground! Down on the farm, let's cut the earth. What makes that cut-cut-cutting sound? A book in the ROADWORKS series full of rhyming words that describe the machinery used in farm work from planting the seeds right through to harvesting the corn. Right at the centre of the action is the family tractor!
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An enthralling historical novel of immigration, courage and first love from an award-winning New Zealand author. Eloise and her family must leave Cornwall on a treacherous sea journey to start a new life in 1870s colonial New Zealand. On the ship across, Eloise meets Lars, a Norw...egian labourer travelling below decks, and their lives begin to intertwine. When her brother disappears, her father leaves and the family are left to fend for themselves in their new home, Eloise must find the strength to stand up for what she believes in and the people she loves.
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By Yang, Kelly; Cover design or artwork by Ng, Candy
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An empowering story of empathy, courage, and hope, based on the author's real-life experience immigrating to the US as a child and working at the front desk of the motel where her parents work. Ten year-old Mia Tang moved to the US for a better life, a freer life, but so far, it'...s a life where she runs the front desk of a motel while her parents clean rooms. And she's not even allowed to use the swimming pool. Based on author Kelly Yang's real-life experience immigrating to America from China and running a motel with her parents, this novel explores how one little girl overcomes language barriers, discrimination, and her own lack of confidence to find her voice - and use it to make a difference. This is a sensitive story of tolerance and diversity that will resonate with readers of all cultures who have experienced the challenges of feeling like an outsider.
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By Foster, Kate
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A rescue story of love and trust between a boy and a dog from the talented author of Paws. Do you hear that? You're Cliff now, and your life is going to get better, I promise. When eleven-year-old Matt finds Cliff, a hurt, neglected dog abandoned in the bush, he knows the brave l...ittle pup needs saving. He wants to help. But can he? Lately, Matt has had way more bad days than good days. The pieces of his life just don't seem to fit together any more and he doesn't understand why. He's finding it impossible to concentrate at school and has lost interest in the activities he used to love. Plus, he's tired all the time. Matt's too afraid to share what's really going on in his own head with anyone. His friends and family will never understand . . . maybe it's not only Cliff who needs saving.
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Camp
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Illustrated by Miller, Kayla
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A graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier about stepping out of one's comfort zone, navigating new experiences, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. The second book in the New York Times bestselling "Click" series. Olive is sure she'll have the best time at camp wi...th her friend Willow - but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows - Olive. The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long, the girls aren't just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?
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A captivating supernatural mystery set in a house haunted by secrets from the past. Eleven-year-old Lolli must return to London and break a promise she made to herself - to never again enter the house in Spitalfields, an historic building managed by her family. There, Lolli must ...face up to what she saw in the house several years ago and make things right for two ghosts, one friendly and one decidedly not, and open her heart to people in both the living and twilight worlds.
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Piano Fingers is a charming picture book about finding your talent, even if it takes some time and a little help. Isla and Bea are two sisters who share a love of music. Big sister Isla plays the violin and Bea is waiting for her music to start. With the help of Maestro Gus, the ...cat ghost of the piano, Bea will make her sparkling debut. Piano Fingers is the latest magical creation from an award-winning and internationally distinguished creator that hits all the right notes.
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A fast-paced junior fiction adventure starring a plucky new heroine that has to face her fears to save her parents, her friend and the day! Pearly Woe is a worrier. She worries about everything, especially that she'll never be brave enough to become a member of the top-secret gro...up of stealth adventurers - The Adventurologists' Guild. Pearly also has a special talent - she can talk to animals. Her favourite animal to talk to is her pet pig, called Pig. But with her parents missing, Pig pig-napped and Pearly a stowaway on an icebreaker heading for Antarctica, Pearly's worries just got REAL.
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Click
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Illustrated by Miller, Kayla
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Olive wants to get in on the act... Any act! For fans of Raina Telgemeier comes the first book in the New York Times best-selling graphic novel series about friendship and finding where you "click". Olive aoeclicksa with everyone in the fifth grade -until one day she doesn't. Whe...n a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her friends have already formed their own groups . . . without her. With the performance drawing closer by the minute, will Olive be able to find her own place in the show before the curtain comes up? A heartfelt and insightful story about navigating friendships, leaning on family, and learning to take the stage in the most important role of all.
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A touching novel about finding your home, even if it doesn't look the way you expected. Kennedy and Dad have been on the move since Mum left and their farm had to be sold. When Dad takes on a horse called Ugly, the plan for the horse is clear from the start - train him up, sell h...im off and put the money toward their new farm deposit. Despite knowing the clock is ticking, the bond between Kennedy and Ugly (or Douglas, as she calls him) becomes unbreakable. In the face of all uncertainty, Douglas has become her home and her haven, but will they have to sell him to have a home of their own?
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