Feelings

Knots in My Yo-Yo String

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Copies: 4

"A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful things that happen on the razor's edge between childhood and full-fledged adolescence" (The Washington Post), Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his best-selling fiction. From first memories through high school, including first kiss, first punch, first trip to the principal's office, and first humiliating sports experience, this is not merely an account of a highly unusual childhood.

Author:

Jerry Spinelli

Lexile:

980L

Wringer

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Copies: 4

He was not aware that he ever stopped crying.In his sleep a voice echoed down the long dark barrel of a cannon: You have run out of birthdays. In the morning he awoke suddenly to a flutter of wings.

Birthdays are an obsession where Palmer comes from, but if turning a year older means initiation into a violent practice he despises, he'd rather not. Unfortunately, Palmer cannot stop time any more than he can change tradition. So as this next and most important birthday approaches, Palmer knows that it's now or never. Something must be done.

Author:

Jerry Spinelli

Lexile:

690L

The Metamorphosis

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"When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin." With this startling, bizarre, yet surprisingly funny first sentence, Kafka begins his masterpiece, The Metamorphosis.

Author:

Franz Kafka

Grade Level:

High

Lexile:

1320L

Length:

02:15

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (Unabridged)

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Joey Pigza can't sit still. He can't pay attention, he can't follow the rules, and he can't help it -- especially when his meds aren't working. Joey's had problems ever since he was born, problems just like his dad and grandma have.

Author:

Jack Gantos

Grade Level:

Elementary

Lexile:

970L

Length:

02:59

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (Unabridged)

Glass (Unabridged)

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Crank. Glass. Ice. Crystal. Whatever you call it, it's all the same: a monster. And once it's got hold of you, this monster will never let you go.

Author:

Ellen Hopkins

Grade Level:

High

Lexile:

600L

Length:

07:18

Peter's Chair (Unabridged)

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With the addition of a baby sister, Peter faces growing up.

Author:

Ezra Jack Keats

Grade Level:

Primary

Lexile:

390L

Length:

00:04

The Host: A Novel (Unabridged)

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Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. Earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed.

Author:

Stephenie Meyer

Grade Level:

High

Lexile:

640L

Length:

23:03

Judy Moody Predicts the Future (Unabridged)

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"McDonald has a wonderful sense of how eight-year-olds think and behave, and the irrepressible Judy is completely believable." (Booklist)

"Established fans and new readers will enjoy this adventure. Amusing black-and-white watercolors capture the humor and the girl's inimitable spirit. Prediction: another winner starring Judy Moody." (School Library Journal)

Author:

Megan McDonald

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Lexile:

390L

Length:

01:29

Judy Moody Predicts the Future (Unabridged)

Judy Moody Saves the World! (Unabridged)

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The third installment in the popular and best-selling series starring independent-minded third-grader, Judy Moody. Judy gets into an environmental crusader mood.

Author:

Megan McDonald

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Lexile:

500L

Length:

01:23

Judy Moody Saves the World! (Unabridged)

Judy Moody (Unabridged)

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Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood.

Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third grade. But she does have an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns the class a special Me Project, she really gets a chance to express herself!

Author:

Megan McDonald

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Lexile:

530L

Length:

01:28

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