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"When an acclaimed author dies at the Regency Grand Hotel, it's up to a fastidious maid to uncover the truth, no matter how dirty"--
With her flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, Molly Gray has risen through the ranks of the glorious five-star Regency Grand Hotel to become the esteemed Head Maid. Her world is turned upside down when J.D. Grimthorpe, the world-renowned mystery author, drops dead on the hotel's tea room floor. It becomes clear...
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"With eight billion people in the world, why is it so hard to meet and make new friends? Making friends as an adult is not easy. Keeping friends isn't easy, either. There are legitimate obstacles in our way: we're busy, we're anxious, and too often, we're far away. Jenn Bane and Trin Garritano, hosts of the feel-good podcast Friendshipping, know this better than anyone, and they've distilled the heart of their show into this must-have book for anyone...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with.
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Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
In this inspirational collection, CBS News anchor Couric calls upon leaders and visionaries in the fields of politics, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business--all of whom share heartfelt, humorous, and useful insights about success and fulfillment. Includes contributions by Madeleine Albright, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Handler, Malcolm Gladwell, Steve Martin, and Michael Bloomberg.
7) 11 before 12
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Series
Friendship list volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 11
Description
Kaylan and Arianna are new to middle school, and when they decide to make a list of eleven things that they want to accomplish before they turn twelve, including getting detention and helping humanity, they start to lose sight of their friendship.
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©2004.
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It is fun to make friends and play with others, but it is not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules, like ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. In simple words and real life illustrations, this book teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions to share, "joining in" games to...
10) Soof
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Series
So B. it volume 2
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Description
All her life Aurora has heard stories about how wonderful and lucky Heidi is, and soon this paragon (now grown up and expecting a baby) will be visiting; but before she arrives part of their house is damaged in a fire, and worse, Aurora's beloved dog disappears--and while her parents have always believed in "soof" (Heidi's mom's word for love), Aurora, who has never really fit in with children her own age, will just have to find her own soof.
11) Zach apologizes
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Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A simple story designed to teach children to apologize when they do something wrong.
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Packed with indispensable tips, proven techniques, and 'must-do-now' strategies, this book generates immediate results for success in school, work, and life. A must-read to master valuable social skills, prepare for a job, and get a head start in a career. Perfect if you are looking for a job, working, starting your own business, volunteering, or applying to college."--Back cover.
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[2024]
Appears on list
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"We all know people who seem capable of connecting with almost anyone. They are the ones we turn to for advice, the ones who ask deep questions but also seem to hear what we are trying to say. What do they know about conversation that makes them so special? And what can they tell us about how communication really works? Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg argues, understand--some by intuition, some by hard-won experience--that there is a science to...
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The jumbies (Tracey Baptiste) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Suspicion falls on half-jumbie Corinee when local children from her Caribbean island home begin to disappear, and she is forced to go deep into the ocean to seek the help of a dangerous jumbie who rules the waves.
16) Zero
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Zero, dismayed by her big, empty, roundness, tries to force herself into the shape of the much-admired One, but must finally accept that she can only be Zero.
19) Respect
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Respect is an important concept for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what respect is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience." -- Publisher's website.
20) Trust
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Trust is an important concept for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what trust is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience." -- Publisher's website.