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Letters And Their Sounds: Grades K-1 Paperback
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SpecificationsBook Description Build essential skills while having fun with Home Workbooks! Each book measures 7" x 9.25" and is filled with 64 pages of age-appropriate activities puzzles and games. These teacher-approved books are perfect for extra practice at home or at school. They can even be used to build upon basic skills during school breaks or family vacations! 140 full-color stickers and an incentive chart to help parents or teachers track student progress are also included. Home Workbooks are available for prekindergarten through grade 3 students and feature titles in a wide variety of skill areas to suit any need.ISBN-13 9780887247255Language EnglishNumber of Pages 64Publication Date 37273.0Publisher Carson Dellosa Education SpecificationsBook Description Build essential skills while having fun with Home Workbooks! Each book measures 7" x 9.25" and is filled with 64 pages of age-appropriate activities puzzles and games. These teacher-approved books are perfect for extra practice at home or at school. They can even be used to build upon basic skills during school breaks or family vacations! 140 full-color stickers and an incentive chart to help parents or teachers track student progress are also included. Home Workbooks are available for prekindergarten through grade 3 students and feature titles in a wide variety of skill areas to suit any need.ISBN-13 9780887247255Language EnglishNumber of Pages 64Publication Date 37273.0Publisher Carson Dellosa Education
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Things Fall Apart Paperback 0
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. His first novel Things Falls Apart became a classic of international literature and required reading for students worldwide. He also authored four subsequent novels two short-story collections and numerous other books. He was the David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University and for over 15 years was the Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Professor of Languages and Literature at Bard College. In 2007 Achebe was awarded the Man Booker International Prize for lifetime achievement. He died in 2013.Author 1 Chinua AchebeBook Description Things Fall ApartFormat PaperbackEdition Number 0Editorial Review “Things Fall Apart may well be Africas best loved novel. . . . For so many readers around the world it is Chinua Achebe who opened up the magic casements of African fiction.” —Kwame Anthony Appiah “Achebe is gloriously gifted with the magic of an ebullient generous great talent.” —Nadine Gordimer The New York Times Book Review "A vivid imagination illuminates every page. . . . This novel genuinely succeeds in penetrating tribal life from the inside." —Times Literary Supplement “As old as the novel is Things Fall Apart by Professor Chinua Achebe is one book that has captured the heart of most intellects and readers across the world. It is probably one of the books that will live forever going by the calibers of people in the world that testify to its originality. . . . Achebe’s wise and subtle story-telling cuts to the heart of these tribal people with humanity warmth and humour.” —Daily Independent NigeriaISBN-10 0385474547ISBN-13 9780385474542View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. His first novel Things Falls Apart became a classic of international literature and required reading for students worldwide. He also authored four subsequent novels two short-story collections and numerous other books. He was the David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University and for over 15 years was the Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Professor of Languages and Literature at Bard College. In 2007 Achebe was awarded the Man Booker International Prize for lifetime achievement. He died in 2013.Author 1 Chinua AchebeBook Description Things Fall ApartFormat PaperbackEdition Number 0Editorial Review “Things Fall Apart may well be Africas best loved novel. . . . For so many readers around the world it is Chinua Achebe who opened up the magic casements of African fiction.” —Kwame Anthony Appiah “Achebe is gloriously gifted with the magic of an ebullient generous great talent.” —Nadine Gordimer The New York Times Book Review "A vivid imagination illuminates every page. . . . This novel genuinely succeeds in penetrating tribal life from the inside." —Times Literary Supplement “As old as the novel is Things Fall Apart by Professor Chinua Achebe is one book that has captured the heart of most intellects and readers across the world. It is probably one of the books that will live forever going by the calibers of people in the world that testify to its originality. . . . Achebe’s wise and subtle story-telling cuts to the heart of these tribal people with humanity warmth and humour.” —Daily Independent NigeriaISBN-10 0385474547ISBN-13 9780385474542View Full Specifications
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Sleeping Beauty (Disney Animated Classics) Hardcover English by Lily Murray - 2018-12-06
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Lily grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere spending much of her time talking to animals and making up stories. She has continued to do this in her adult life and now writes both fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her titles include big books about dinosaurs rhyming books about dinosaurs and stories about escapee hot dogs. Her books for STUDIO PRESS include the best-selling No Worries and the Disney Classics series. Follow Lily on Instagram and Twitter @lilymurraybooksAuthor 1 Lily MurrayBook Description This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding a ribbon marker to match the cover gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Sleeping Beauty and a book to be treasured by all. A family favourite for nearly sixty years Disney Sleeping Beauty is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive its magic through this retelling of the classic animated film accompanied by paintings sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Mike Gabriel an animator story artist visual development artist production designer and director at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.Editorial Review Most Disney fans would be able to tell you the stories of The Little Mermaid Sleeping Beauty and Snow White according to the Walt Disney Animation Studios - theyve become so ingrained in the public consciousness. These beautiful new hardback editions offer new insights into these animated classics.As well as retelling these beloved stories the books contain a wealth of paintings sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists.It was fascinating to see how characters developed from the first sketches to finished articles and to learn about the artists who created them in a special section at the end of the book.I am sure that fans of the Disney films would be absolutely thrilled to have one of these special hardback editions for their book collections and they would make a great gift for younger fans to keep and enjoy as they grow up. * Library Girl and Book Boy *ISBN-10 1787414175ISBN-13 9781787414174Language EnglishNumber of Pages 64View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Lily grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere spending much of her time talking to animals and making up stories. She has continued to do this in her adult life and now writes both fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her titles include big books about dinosaurs rhyming books about dinosaurs and stories about escapee hot dogs. Her books for STUDIO PRESS include the best-selling No Worries and the Disney Classics series. Follow Lily on Instagram and Twitter @lilymurraybooksAuthor 1 Lily MurrayBook Description This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding a ribbon marker to match the cover gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Sleeping Beauty and a book to be treasured by all. A family favourite for nearly sixty years Disney Sleeping Beauty is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive its magic through this retelling of the classic animated film accompanied by paintings sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Mike Gabriel an animator story artist visual development artist production designer and director at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.Editorial Review Most Disney fans would be able to tell you the stories of The Little Mermaid Sleeping Beauty and Snow White according to the Walt Disney Animation Studios - theyve become so ingrained in the public consciousness. These beautiful new hardback editions offer new insights into these animated classics.As well as retelling these beloved stories the books contain a wealth of paintings sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists.It was fascinating to see how characters developed from the first sketches to finished articles and to learn about the artists who created them in a special section at the end of the book.I am sure that fans of the Disney films would be absolutely thrilled to have one of these special hardback editions for their book collections and they would make a great gift for younger fans to keep and enjoy as they grow up. * Library Girl and Book Boy *ISBN-10 1787414175ISBN-13 9781787414174Language EnglishNumber of Pages 64View Full Specifications
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The Famous Five : Five On A Secret Trail Paperback
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Enid Blytons books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other childrens author. She wrote over 600 books and hundreds of short stories including favourites such as The Famous Five The Secret Seven The Magic Faraway Tree Malory Towers and Noddy. Born in London in 1897 Enid lived much of her life in Buckinghamshire and adored dogs gardening and the countryside. She died in 1968 but remains one of the worlds best-loved storytellers.Author 1 Enid BlytonBook Description Meet Julian Dick Anne George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blytons most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book fifteen the Famous Five go camping and pitch their tent near a ruined and seemingly abandoned cottage. When Anne hears strange noises at night the others dont believe her... Until they see the ghostly lights. Is the cottage really haunted or is there another equally sinister explanation? This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.ISBN-10 340681209ISBN-13 9780340681206Language EnglishNumber of Pages 192Publication Date 23 Apr 1997View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Enid Blytons books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other childrens author. She wrote over 600 books and hundreds of short stories including favourites such as The Famous Five The Secret Seven The Magic Faraway Tree Malory Towers and Noddy. Born in London in 1897 Enid lived much of her life in Buckinghamshire and adored dogs gardening and the countryside. She died in 1968 but remains one of the worlds best-loved storytellers.Author 1 Enid BlytonBook Description Meet Julian Dick Anne George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blytons most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book fifteen the Famous Five go camping and pitch their tent near a ruined and seemingly abandoned cottage. When Anne hears strange noises at night the others dont believe her... Until they see the ghostly lights. Is the cottage really haunted or is there another equally sinister explanation? This edition features the original cover art and inside illustrations by Eileen Soper.ISBN-10 340681209ISBN-13 9780340681206Language EnglishNumber of Pages 192Publication Date 23 Apr 1997View Full Specifications
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Hello World: Animals English by Nicola Edwards - 06 Sep 2018
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Nicola was raised by the seaside in beautiful Brighton. She loves reading dancing rhyming and turquoise things. She now lives with her husband in East London and spends her days writing and editing childrens books. Founded by the two designers Alexandre Verhille & Sarah Tavernier LAtelier Cartographik is a creative studio which offers visual solutions in illustrated map data-visualization and pop up engineering.Author 1 Nicola EdwardsBook Description Discover some of the most incredible creatures on Earth in this interactive atlas of world wildlife. Featuring over 180 animals from a variety of habitats lift the flaps to explore the Amazon Rainforest Madagascar the Great Barrier Reef and many other wonders of the natural world.ISBN-10 1848577125ISBN-13 9781848577121Language EnglishNumber of Pages 16Parental Rating 5+View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Nicola was raised by the seaside in beautiful Brighton. She loves reading dancing rhyming and turquoise things. She now lives with her husband in East London and spends her days writing and editing childrens books. Founded by the two designers Alexandre Verhille & Sarah Tavernier LAtelier Cartographik is a creative studio which offers visual solutions in illustrated map data-visualization and pop up engineering.Author 1 Nicola EdwardsBook Description Discover some of the most incredible creatures on Earth in this interactive atlas of world wildlife. Featuring over 180 animals from a variety of habitats lift the flaps to explore the Amazon Rainforest Madagascar the Great Barrier Reef and many other wonders of the natural world.ISBN-10 1848577125ISBN-13 9781848577121Language EnglishNumber of Pages 16Parental Rating 5+View Full Specifications
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Amazing Body 3D Sticker Scene - Paperback English - 01/07/2012
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SpecificationsFormat PaperbackISBN-10 1445477122ISBN-13 9781445477121Language EnglishNumber of Pages 12Parental Rating 6 - 8 YearsPublication Date 01/07/2012Publisher Parragon Book Service Ltd SpecificationsFormat PaperbackISBN-10 1445477122ISBN-13 9781445477121Language EnglishNumber of Pages 12Parental Rating 6 - 8 YearsPublication Date 01/07/2012Publisher Parragon Book Service Ltd
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Art Of Rhetoric - Paperback
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 AristotleFormat PaperbackISBN-13 9780007920693Language English SpecificationsAuthor 1 AristotleFormat PaperbackISBN-13 9780007920693Language English
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50 Tips To Build Your Self-Esteem - Paperback
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Anna BarnesFormat PaperbackISBN-13 6281072085728Language ArabicPublisher The University Book Shop - Abu Dhabi SpecificationsAuthor 1 Anna BarnesFormat PaperbackISBN-13 6281072085728Language ArabicPublisher The University Book Shop - Abu Dhabi
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Francy K. Stein Nan Scientist: The Fran That Time Forgot Paperback English by Jim Benton - 11/1/2005
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Jim BentonBook Description Goosebumps and Bill Nye the Science Guy fans meet Franny! Franny K. Stein didnt think the time would ever come when someone would realize what the K in her name stood for. And she REALLY didnt think that same someone would say her middle name in front of the whole school! But thats what happened at the Science Fair award ceremony and all the kids and teachers burst out laughing. So Franny does what any respectable mad scientist would do--she goes back in time to change her name. However things dont turn out quite as she calculated and Franny ends up having to face her teenage self in a warped fourth-dimensional kid-versus-teen good-versus-evil Franny-versus-Franny battle of the minds!Language EnglishNumber of Pages 112Parental Rating 6 - 8 YearsPublication Date 11/1/2005Publisher Simon And Schuster SpecificationsAuthor 1 Jim BentonBook Description Goosebumps and Bill Nye the Science Guy fans meet Franny! Franny K. Stein didnt think the time would ever come when someone would realize what the K in her name stood for. And she REALLY didnt think that same someone would say her middle name in front of the whole school! But thats what happened at the Science Fair award ceremony and all the kids and teachers burst out laughing. So Franny does what any respectable mad scientist would do--she goes back in time to change her name. However things dont turn out quite as she calculated and Franny ends up having to face her teenage self in a warped fourth-dimensional kid-versus-teen good-versus-evil Franny-versus-Franny battle of the minds!Language EnglishNumber of Pages 112Parental Rating 6 - 8 YearsPublication Date 11/1/2005Publisher Simon And Schuster
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Kingdom Of Ash: International Bestseller Paperback English by Sarah J Maas - 2018
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the young adult series Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses as well as the upcoming adult series Crescent City. Her books are published in over thirty-six languages. A New York native Sarah lives near Philadelphia with her husband son and dog.Author 1 Sarah J MaasBook Description The breathtaking conclusion to #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maass epic Throne of Glass series.ISBN-10 1408872919Language EnglishNumber of Pages 992Parental Rating 5+Publication Date 2018View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the young adult series Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses as well as the upcoming adult series Crescent City. Her books are published in over thirty-six languages. A New York native Sarah lives near Philadelphia with her husband son and dog.Author 1 Sarah J MaasBook Description The breathtaking conclusion to #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maass epic Throne of Glass series.ISBN-10 1408872919Language EnglishNumber of Pages 992Parental Rating 5+Publication Date 2018View Full Specifications
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Russell The Sheep Board Book English by Rob Scotton - 01-Apr-09
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Rob ScottonBook Description This is Russell. Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with the rest of the flock. All the sheep are falling asleep - except Russell. Whats a sheep to do? Russell tries everything ... until at last he falls asleepEditorial Review A hilarious woolly insomniac...adorably funny...A runaway hit.-New York Times Book ReviewLanguage EnglishNumber of Pages 32Parental Rating 3 - 5 YearsPublication Date 01-Apr-09Publisher HarperFestival SpecificationsAuthor 1 Rob ScottonBook Description This is Russell. Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with the rest of the flock. All the sheep are falling asleep - except Russell. Whats a sheep to do? Russell tries everything ... until at last he falls asleepEditorial Review A hilarious woolly insomniac...adorably funny...A runaway hit.-New York Times Book ReviewLanguage EnglishNumber of Pages 32Parental Rating 3 - 5 YearsPublication Date 01-Apr-09Publisher HarperFestival
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كنـا كنـا - Hardcover Arabic by عبد العزيز المسلّم - 2013
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 عبد العزيز المسلّمBook Description قصة رجل فقير يجد طائرًا سحريًا يتفاءل بوجوده في بيته، لكنه يختفي ولا يستطيع الرجل استعادة الطائر فأل الخير عليه إلا حين يردد معه أمام السلطان اللازمة العامية الإماراتية : "كنا كنا". كتاب يُعرِّف الصغار على هذه اللازمة من الموروث الشعبي.Format HardcoverCountry of Origin United Arab Emirates UAELanguage ArabicNumber of Pages 36Publication Date 2013Publisher كلمات SpecificationsAuthor 1 عبد العزيز المسلّمBook Description قصة رجل فقير يجد طائرًا سحريًا يتفاءل بوجوده في بيته، لكنه يختفي ولا يستطيع الرجل استعادة الطائر فأل الخير عليه إلا حين يردد معه أمام السلطان اللازمة العامية الإماراتية : "كنا كنا". كتاب يُعرِّف الصغار على هذه اللازمة من الموروث الشعبي.Format HardcoverCountry of Origin United Arab Emirates UAELanguage ArabicNumber of Pages 36Publication Date 2013Publisher كلمات
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The First World War - Hardcover English by Ruth Brocklehurst - 30/03/2007
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Ruth BrocklehurstAuthor 2 Henry BrookFormat HardcoverISBN-10 074607655XISBN-13 9780746076552Language EnglishNumber of Pages 208Parental Rating 9 - 12 YearsView Full Specifications SpecificationsAuthor 1 Ruth BrocklehurstAuthor 2 Henry BrookFormat HardcoverISBN-10 074607655XISBN-13 9780746076552Language EnglishNumber of Pages 208Parental Rating 9 - 12 YearsView Full Specifications
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Guess Who Paperback
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Chris lives in Durham and is a recent graduate of the Creative Writing Crime/Thriller MA at City University. He loves film and acting in an amateur theatre groupAuthor 1 Chris McGeorgeBook Description GUESS WHO A waitress. A cleaner. An actress. A lawyer. A student. Everyone is a suspect. WHERE In a locked room - with no escape and no idea how they got there. WHAT In the bathtub the body of a man they all knew. Someone murdered him. Someone in this room. WHY They have three hours to find out. Or they all die. THE RULES ARE SIMPLE. THE GAME IS NOT Imagine Agatha Christie had created an interactive Escape the Room game and GUESS WHO would be the result. For fans of the DI Helen Grace series by MJ Arlidge The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Ragdoll by Daniel Cole and Rattle by Fiona Cummins.ISBN-10 1409178080ISBN-13 9781409178088Language EnglishNumber of Pages 416Publication Date 03 May 2018View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Chris lives in Durham and is a recent graduate of the Creative Writing Crime/Thriller MA at City University. He loves film and acting in an amateur theatre groupAuthor 1 Chris McGeorgeBook Description GUESS WHO A waitress. A cleaner. An actress. A lawyer. A student. Everyone is a suspect. WHERE In a locked room - with no escape and no idea how they got there. WHAT In the bathtub the body of a man they all knew. Someone murdered him. Someone in this room. WHY They have three hours to find out. Or they all die. THE RULES ARE SIMPLE. THE GAME IS NOT Imagine Agatha Christie had created an interactive Escape the Room game and GUESS WHO would be the result. For fans of the DI Helen Grace series by MJ Arlidge The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Ragdoll by Daniel Cole and Rattle by Fiona Cummins.ISBN-10 1409178080ISBN-13 9781409178088Language EnglishNumber of Pages 416Publication Date 03 May 2018View Full Specifications
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The Monkeys Secret Paperback English by Gennifer Choldenko - 7/29/2015
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Gennifer Choldenko was born in Santa Monica California and was the youngest of four kids all of whom had big mouths. The only sibling who did not have the trademark Johnson big mouth was Gennifers sister Gina who had Autism. Her parents worked very hard to try to figure out how to help Gina but as Gennifer puts it: "being the parent of a child with severe Autism is like riding a unicycle in an earthquake." Since she was the youngest Gennifer spent a lot of time by herself making up words stories songs and jokes none of which made a lot of sense. After graduating from Brandeis University with a degree in English she went to work in advertising but stopped after realising that all of her work was beginning to sound like the that of a big mouth twelve-year-old... At which point she went to Art School but instead of getting her portfolio together she wrote her first novel she does her best work when shes supposed to be doing something else. Follow Gennifer at www.choldenko.com or on Twitter: @choldenkoAuthor 1 Gennifer CholdenkoBook Description A segregated town a hidden boy a courageous girl - and a mystery in desperate need of solving. San Francisco 1900. Thirteen-year-old Lizzy Kennedy is not like the other girls in her town. Shed much rather be helping her doctor father with his patients than be stuck in frilly dresses and learn how to dance - but unfortunately for her society and her Aunt Hortense has other ideas about what is proper for a young lady. This includes not poking your nose in others peoples business - but then Jing their beloved housekeeper gets stuck in the Chinatown quarantine. Fear rules San Francisco - fear of the Chinese and mostly fear of the plague rumours that circle them. Lizzie knows she has to help Jing whatever the warnings. But what she doesnt expect to find is a strange boy hiding in Jings room. The boy is called Noah. He says hes Jings son - although Lizzies never heard of him - and although hes escaped the quarantine he cant risk leaving the house in case he gets rounded-up too. Lizzie wants to investigate but it seems her questions only get people riled up. Is there really plague in San Francisco? What have the Chinese got to do with it? Just what or who is the mysterious monkey - and what has his secret got to do with anything? Lizzie will have to use all of her courage instinct and cleverness to unravel the mystery of the monkeys secret save Jing Noah and Chinatown - and maybe even her change her own destiny.Editorial Review A solid story of friendship mystery and one girls perseverance * Kirkus Reviews * This engrossing mystery perfectly balances heart and intrigue proving once again Choldenkos talent for packaging history within a story that kids are bound to love. -- Julia Smith * Booklist * Choldenkos latest features a fast-paced plot that will appeal to lovers of both mystery and historical fiction * School Library Journal Reviews * This book is a masterpiece ... wonderfully told and deserves praise galore. * The Guardian Praise for AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS * [T]he book is hard to put down. You have been warned! -- Rudolf Loewenstein * School Library Association *ISBN-10 1471403521Language EnglishNumber of Pages 272Parental Rating 5+View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Gennifer Choldenko was born in Santa Monica California and was the youngest of four kids all of whom had big mouths. The only sibling who did not have the trademark Johnson big mouth was Gennifers sister Gina who had Autism. Her parents worked very hard to try to figure out how to help Gina but as Gennifer puts it: "being the parent of a child with severe Autism is like riding a unicycle in an earthquake." Since she was the youngest Gennifer spent a lot of time by herself making up words stories songs and jokes none of which made a lot of sense. After graduating from Brandeis University with a degree in English she went to work in advertising but stopped after realising that all of her work was beginning to sound like the that of a big mouth twelve-year-old... At which point she went to Art School but instead of getting her portfolio together she wrote her first novel she does her best work when shes supposed to be doing something else. Follow Gennifer at www.choldenko.com or on Twitter: @choldenkoAuthor 1 Gennifer CholdenkoBook Description A segregated town a hidden boy a courageous girl - and a mystery in desperate need of solving. San Francisco 1900. Thirteen-year-old Lizzy Kennedy is not like the other girls in her town. Shed much rather be helping her doctor father with his patients than be stuck in frilly dresses and learn how to dance - but unfortunately for her society and her Aunt Hortense has other ideas about what is proper for a young lady. This includes not poking your nose in others peoples business - but then Jing their beloved housekeeper gets stuck in the Chinatown quarantine. Fear rules San Francisco - fear of the Chinese and mostly fear of the plague rumours that circle them. Lizzie knows she has to help Jing whatever the warnings. But what she doesnt expect to find is a strange boy hiding in Jings room. The boy is called Noah. He says hes Jings son - although Lizzies never heard of him - and although hes escaped the quarantine he cant risk leaving the house in case he gets rounded-up too. Lizzie wants to investigate but it seems her questions only get people riled up. Is there really plague in San Francisco? What have the Chinese got to do with it? Just what or who is the mysterious monkey - and what has his secret got to do with anything? Lizzie will have to use all of her courage instinct and cleverness to unravel the mystery of the monkeys secret save Jing Noah and Chinatown - and maybe even her change her own destiny.Editorial Review A solid story of friendship mystery and one girls perseverance * Kirkus Reviews * This engrossing mystery perfectly balances heart and intrigue proving once again Choldenkos talent for packaging history within a story that kids are bound to love. -- Julia Smith * Booklist * Choldenkos latest features a fast-paced plot that will appeal to lovers of both mystery and historical fiction * School Library Journal Reviews * This book is a masterpiece ... wonderfully told and deserves praise galore. * The Guardian Praise for AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS * [T]he book is hard to put down. You have been warned! -- Rudolf Loewenstein * School Library Association *ISBN-10 1471403521Language EnglishNumber of Pages 272Parental Rating 5+View Full Specifications
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