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Ginger Pye (Unabridged)

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Ten-year-old Jerry Pye wants a dog more than anything. And not just any dog. He has a puppy all picked out. But someone else wants him, too. So Jerry and his sister must hurry to earn enough money to buy him. When they get Ginger home, strange things start to happen. A sneaky stranger in a yellow hat starts following them everywhere.

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990L
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05:56
Ginger Pye (Unabridged)

Pinky Pye (Unabridged)

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Eleanor Estes is a Newbery Award winner and best-selling author of the world famous children's book Ginger Pye. Just like Ginger Pye, Pinky Pye is the touching story of a family's beloved pet.

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890L
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06:16
Pinky Pye (Unabridged)

Penny from Heaven (Unabridged)

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It's 1953 and 11-year-old Penny dreams of a summer of butter pecan ice cream, swimming, and baseball. But nothing's that easy in Penny's family. For starters, she can't go swimming because her mother's afraid she'll catch polio at the pool. To make matters worse, her favorite uncle is living in a car. Her Nonny cries every time her father's name is mentioned.

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730L
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05:35
Penny from Heaven (Unabridged)

Our Only May Amelia (Unabridged)

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It isn't easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899 - particularly when you are the only girl ever born to the new settlement. With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can't seem to abide her family's insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady.

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900L
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04:38
Our Only May Amelia (Unabridged)

The Pepins and their Problems (Unabridged)

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Whether it's waking up to find toads in their shoes, becoming trapped on the roof, or searching for cheese when their cow only makes lemonade, the Pepin family always seems to get into the most bizarre scrapes. Lucky for them, they have an author with large psychic antennae and great problem-solving listeners who can join the Pepins on their hilarious adventures.

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920L
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02:57
The Pepins and their Problems (Unabridged)

The Stray (Unabridged)

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Henrietta Hickthrift decided to run away from home - the Old People's Home. Packing just one small suitcase, she sets off on the train to the seaside. But Henry doesn't have much money. In fact, by the end of her first day, she has exactly one penny. That is when she meets the Goods - Angela, Barney, Eleanor, Rosie and Rowley - who decide to adopt this unusual stray.

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840L
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02:09
The Stray (Unabridged)

The Doll People (Unabridged) (Unabridged Fiction)

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The 100-year-old Doll family, beautifully crafted china dolls passed down through four generations of girls in one American family, meet their new neighbors, the Funcrafts, a doll family made completely of plastic and delivered straight from the factory shelves.

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570L
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03:51
The Doll People (Unabridged) (Unabridged  Fiction)

Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Deception (Unabridged)

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Kevin has a big talent. Some might call it compulsive lying. He calls it common sense.

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940L
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02:16
Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Deception (Unabridged)

2095: Time Warp Trio, Book 5 (Unabridged)

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Everyone's favorite time-travelers are changing their style! The Time Warp Trio® series now features brand-new, eye-catching art in a modern design, sure to appeal to longtime fans and those new to Jon Scieszka's wacky brand of humor.

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590L
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01:23
2095: Time Warp Trio, Book 5 (Unabridged)

Knights of the Kitchen Table: Time Warp Trio, Book 1 (Unabridged)

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How did Joe, Fred, and Sam end up in King Arthur's court? It all started with The Book, a present from Joe's magician uncle. One minute they were looking at pictures of knights in The Book, and the next minute they are knights, battling fire-breathing dragons and gross-smelling giants!

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630L
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00:55
Knights of the Kitchen Table: Time Warp Trio, Book 1 (Unabridged)

Guys Write for Guys Read: Boys' Favorite Authors Write About Being Boys (Unabridged)

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This fast-paced, high-energy collection of short works features today's most popular writers and illustrators writing about what it means to be a guy. Contributors include Chris Crutcher, Stephen King, Matt Groening, Daniel Pinkwater, Neil Gaiman, and many more.

Guys Write for Guys Read: Boys' Favorite Authors Write About Being Boys (Unabridged)

Little Women (Unabridged)

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Most people know this book from the Academy Award-winning motion picture starring Winona Ryder. Now, introduce them to the sparkling American classic behind the movie: a charming portrait of the joys and hardships of the four sisters in Civil War New England. Separated by the war from their beloved parents, these "little women" struggle to find their place in the world.

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1300L
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19:38
Little Women (Unabridged)

The Swiss Family Robinson (Unabridged)

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After the Robinsons - a minister, his wife, and their 4 young sons - are shipwrecked on a desert island, they must adapt to their new environment, which includes exotic birds and animals, but none of the comforts they enjoyed in their native Switzerland.

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820L
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10:35
The Swiss Family Robinson (Unabridged)

Sammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes (Unabridged)

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In her most dangerous mystery to date, Sammy runs into a strange girl trying to escape from a scary looking guy at the mall. When the girl asks Sammy to watch her shopping bag and then flees, Sammy is alarmed to discover that inside the bag is a baby!

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650L
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06:43
Sammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes (Unabridged)

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

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Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing.

Whether he's throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing mashed potatoes on the walls at Hamburger Heaven, or scribbling all over Peter's homework, Fudge is never far from trouble. He's a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything - and Peter's had enough.

When "Fudge" walks off with Dribble, Peter's pet turtle, it's the last straw. Peter's put up with Fudge too long. How can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change?

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470L
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

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