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41) The braid
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Three women from very different circumstances around the world find their lives intertwined by a single object and discover what connects us--across cultures, across backgrounds, and across borders. In India, Smita is an untouchable. Desperate to give her daughter an education, she takes her child and flees her small village with nothing but resourcefulness, eventually heading to a temple where she will experience a rebirth. In Sicily, Giulia works...
Author
Publisher
Regnery Publishing, a division of Salem Media Group
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Wayne Allyn Root, the "Capitalist Evangelist" of Las Vegas, explains how he relentlessly pursued success in this motivational and inspirational guide for hopeful entrepreneurs and capitalists"--
Author
Series
Kickers volume 2
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Ben and other members of the Bobcats co-ed soccer team improve their skills and begin to win, especially after Ben learns the importance of concentration from his older brother and finally masters the fake out.
Author
Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Meet the best friend every kid needs - Captain Courageous. She's the superhero with a difference. With her elastic arms, X-ray vision eyes and trusty sidekick, Bob the Cat, she will help you find the courage inside yourself to face any challenge and save the day.
46) Gracie
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Gracie Bowen is your average 15-year-old, except for one thing-- she is determined to play varsity boys soccer. When her school forbids her to play and even her family questions her ability, Gracie sets out on an extraordinary quest to prove them all wrong. Fighting to change the school's policy and facing off against some of the toughest competitors on the soccer field, Gracie must summon all of her strength and courage to finally show the world...
50) The Yes
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A great, orange thing called the Yes leaves his cozy nest and sets out for a Where he must reach, but he is surrounded by swarms of Nos, flimsy creatures that try to stop him every step of the way.
51) Elbow Grease
Author
Series
Elbow Grease volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big problem! He's smaller than his four brothers, but wants to prove that he has the guts and the grit to do big things. He decides that entering the Demolition Derby is the perfect way to show everyone that what he lacks in horsepower he makes up for in gumption. From multi-talented mega celebrity John Cena comes this exciting story about the importance of believing in yourself and never giving up....
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Little Kunoichi, a young ninja in training, is frustrated Inspired by tiny Chibi Samurai's practice and skills, she works harder than ever--and makes a friend Together, they show the power of perseverance, hard work, and cooperation when they wow the crowd at the Autumn Festival"--
54) Cindy Moo
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After hearing the famous nursery rhyme, the Diddle herd decides it is impossible for a cow to jump over the moon, but Cindy Moo is determined to discover how it can be done.
55) I will try
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young girl beginning to learn gymnastics is tempted to quit because she cannot spin and jump like her friend Jan, but Jan persuades her to keep trying.
56) The second sky
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
From the moment he is hatched, Gilbert the penguin dreams of flying one day and, despite being discouraged by family members, finally finds a way to do just that.
58) Me and McGee
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Last year, McGee, the Catbirds' best hitter, walloped a home run, cleared the bases, and won the Apple Valley Championship. It's been a long winter and the pitcher has practiced every day, memorized those 108 stitches on the ball. There are two strikes and McGee steps up to the plate. Just like last year. The pitcher throws the Slither Ball, the Brush-Cut Ball, and, finally, the Cannonball Express, with that sweet spot that only McGee can see. Will...
59) Madlenka's dog
Author
Series
Madlenka books volume 2
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As Madlenka walks her imaginary dog around her city block, her neighbors see in her pet the image of the dogs they had as a children.