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John Boyne
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
by David Fickling Books (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2006-09-12)

Sherman Alexie
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Little, Brown Young Readers (Paperback)

Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Alexie's YA debut, released in hardcover to instant success, recieving seven starred reviews, hitting numerous bestseller lists, and winning the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

Mary Pope Osborne
Magic Tree House #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Random House Books for Young Readers (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-09-23)

JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness—secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure . . . Jack and Annie are about to find out!

Lois Lowry
Number the Stars (Yearling Newbery)
by Yearling (Paperback) (Release Date: 1990-08-01)

CHILDRENS BOOKS & MUSIC; Childrens Books; Language Arts

Brava, Strega Nona!: A Heartwarming Pop-Up Book
by Putnam Juvenile (Hardcover)

Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona has been loved by generations of children’s book readers, but they’ve never seen her like this! In six spreads of pop-up magnificence, paper engineered by the renowned #1 New York Times bestselling team of Sabuda and Reinhart, Strega Nona shares her words of wisdom for leading a magical life, all rendered in Tomie dePaola’s classic style. With doors to open, tabs to pull, and a host of other interactive features, readers will be drawn into Strega Nona’s world in a way they’ve never been before. Brava, Strega Nona! is a glorious celebration of important values that will introduce a whole new generation of readers to this lovable character.

Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by MacMillan Publishing Company (Hardcover)

Oxford Atlas of the World
by Oxford University Press, USA (Hardcover)

Hailed as "extraordinary" (New York Times) when it debuted, the Atlas of the World has now undergone its most significant revision ever, with sixteen added pages of world maps, including improved coverage of the South East United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, the Middle East, Indonesia, the Philippines, Central Europe, France, the British Isles, and Iceland. In addition, the index has been updated, the thematic section includes the latest statistical information, and five maps of Europe are now derived from a new digital database. Offering spectacular state-of-the-art maps and a gold mine of information, Atlas of the World continues to be the finest top-of-the-line atlas available.

Gary Paulsen
Hatchet (Piper)
by Pan Publishing (Paperback)

Thirteen-year old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single engine plane in which he is flying crashes. Suddenly Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother has given him as a present -- and the dreadful secret that has been tearing him apart ever since his parent's divorce. But now Brian has no time for anger, self-pity or despair -- it will take all his know-how and determination, and more courage than he knew he possessed to survive.

Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline (Caldecott Honor Books)
by Topeka Bindery (School & Library Binding)

Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Journey to Change the World... One Child at a Time
by Puffin (Paperback) (Release Date: 2009-01-22)

This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview by Greg’s twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children.

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