Friendship

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Of Mice and Men (Unabridged)

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This classic novel tells the tale of an unusual friendship between two very different men: the mentally challenged and sometimes violent Lennie, and his loyal yet reluctant caretaker George. Finding comfort in one another's company, George and Lennie travel from farm to farm looking for work in pre-Depression Salinas Valley, California.

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630L
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06:23
Of Mice and Men (Unabridged)

Book of a Thousand Days (Unabridged)

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When Lady Saren defies her father's command to marry the vicious Lord Khasar, she is sealed in a tower with only her serving maid, Dashti, for company. In their cramped, dark space Dashti pours her thoughts into a daily journal while pitiless solitude engulfs them.

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850L
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07:27
Book of a Thousand Days (Unabridged)

Into the Land of the Unicorns: The Unicorn Chronicles, Book 1 (Unabridged)

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On a snowy night, Cara and her grandmother are pursued into St. Christopher's church by an unknown man. Clutching her grandmother's mysterious amulet, and following the old woman's instructions, Cara escapes their pursuer and falls into Luster, the world of the unicorns.

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850L
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03:37
Into the Land of the Unicorns: The Unicorn Chronicles, Book 1 (Unabridged)

Enna Burning (Unabridged)

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It's been two years since Enna was swept up in a heart-pounding court adventure. Now, having returned to her old life in the forests of Bayern, she is growing restless. When a strange force takes possession of her brother, Liefer, she returns to the capital to seek the help of her friend Isi, Bayern's princess. But Bayern is tottering on the verge of war with neighboring Tira.

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800L
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08:42
Enna Burning (Unabridged)

River Secrets (Unabridged)

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Bayern has triumphed in its war with Tira. But though the war is over, simmering anger remains among the Tirans and new hostilities could erupt at any moment. In a desperate attempt to maintain the peace, King Geric sends an ambassador to the Tiran capitol. Of course, an ambassador needs a military guard.

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860L
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07:22
River Secrets (Unabridged)

Princess Academy (Unabridged)

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Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have quarried stone and lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her small village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince himself will come and choose his bride from among the girls of the village.

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890L
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07:25
Princess Academy (Unabridged)

So Yesterday (Unabridged)

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Ever wonder who was the first kid to keep a wallet on a big chunky chain, or wear way-too-big pants on purpose? What about the mythical first guy who wore his baseball cap backwards? These are the Innovators, the people on the very cusp of cool. Seventeen-year-old Hunter Braque's job is finding them for the retail market.

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770L
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06:33
So Yesterday (Unabridged)

The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two (Unabridged)

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In The Lost Hero, three demigods named Jason, Piper, and Leo made their first visit to Camp Half-Blood, where they inherited a quest:

Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.

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640L
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13:28
The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two (Unabridged)

The Mark of Athena: The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3 (Unabridged)

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Annabeth is terrified. Just when she's about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can't blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon.

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690L
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15:09
The Mark of Athena: The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3 (Unabridged)

The Cricket in Times Square

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Copies: 30

After Chester, a cricket, arrives in the Times Square subway station via a picnic basket from his native Connecticut, he takes up residence in the Bellinis' newsstand. There, the tiny creature is lucky enough to find three good friends: a little boy named Mario whose parents run the unsuccessful newsstand, a fast-talking Broadway mouse named Tucker and his pal, Harry the Cat. Throughout their escapades and their ups and downs in New York City, together they somehow manage to bring success to the almost bankrupt newsstand.

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780L
The Cricket in Times Square

The Summer of Riley

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Copies: 25

William's new dog, Riley, is in trouble. He chased a neighbor's horse, and local law punishes any animal that chases livestock. William will do anything to save his dog's life. Riley has become the friend he's needed after his grandfather's sudden death and his parents' separation.

Will William and his friend Grace be able to save Riley—even if several citizens and the bully Ellis Porter think Riley deserves the most severe punishment possible?

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540L
The Summer of Riley

Frog and Toad Together

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Toad likes the flowers that Frog grew in his garden. Frog likes the chocolate chip cookies Toad baked. Frog and Toad are friends. Beginning readers will delight in these five stories about two friends who are always together.

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450L
Frog and Toad Together

The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen

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After their last laser-beam-filled adventure, Lily, Jasper, and Katie have flown off for a restful stay at a distant mountain lodge. What a coincidence when they find the lodge teeming with characters from other middle-grade series novels, including the dashing Manley Boys and the boy-crazy Cutesy Dell twins. And when the Hooper Quints go missing, it looks like their vacation is over.

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750L
Length: 
03:50
The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen

The Game of Sunken Places (Unabridged)

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When Brian and Gregory receive an invitation to stay at a distant relative's strange mansion, well, they should know better than to go. Once there, they stumble upon The Game of Sunken Places, a board game that mirrors a greater game in which they have suddenly become players. Soon the boys are dealing with attitudinal trolls, warring kingdoms, and some very starchy britches.

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670L
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06:54
The Game of Sunken Places (Unabridged)

The Masterharper of Pern (Unabridged)

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The deadly Threads have not rained on Pern for centuries, and people are beginning to say they no longer need dragonriders or harpers. In particular, the despot Fax would like to be rid of talented masterharper, Robinton.

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980L
Length: 
14:40
The Masterharper of Pern (Unabridged)

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