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Polly Shulman
After the death of her older sister, Kitty, Sukie has been lonely, though Kitty’s ghost remains with her. Sukie and her parents then go to live with Cousin Hepzibah at the haunted Thorne Mansion. There she encounters an assortment of unusual characters. The story brings together Sukie’s grief for her sister, the presence of a ghost, and a move into a mansion with a haunted history.
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Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of TreesFranck PrévotFranck Prévot's book Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees portrays Maathai as a Kenyan environmentalist and activist. Her Nobel Prize recognized work in sustainable forest management, tribal peace, and democracy. Its illustrations are lush and colorful, while the volume also includes extensive back matter. The account combines Maathai's environmental work with her activism for peace and democracy.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Old WolfAviIn Colorado’s Iron Mountain region, March brings hunger for Nashoba’s wolf pack and for ravens. Nashoba must guide eight wolves toward food with help from Merla, a raven. A thirteen-year-old boy named Casey also learns to hunt, while his computer game treats hunting differently from life in the mountains. An old wolf, a raven, and a boy carrying a bow and arrow converge in this struggle for food.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Queen’s Shadow: A Story about How Animals SeeCybèle Young, illustrated by Cybèle YoungA stolen shadow turns the Queen’s Ball into a mystery, with animal nobles gathered for the occasion. As the whodunit unfolds around the haughty queen, the story incorporates the science of eyesight. Scientific notes add further information, and digitally colored pen-and-ink illustrations accompany this blend of animal characters, investigation, and vision science.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details