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1) Wilder boys
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Wilder boys volume 1
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To evade their mother's abusive boyfriend, brothers Jake, thirteen, and Taylor, eleven, venture from the suburbs of Pittsburgh toward the wilds of Wyoming in search of the father they haven't seen in four years, using their wilderness skills to survive against both natural and human dangers. Includes wilderness tips.
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"Filled with historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters, "Great Battles for Boys" captures the attention of even reluctant readers. History leaps off the page through the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of soldiers fighting America's earliest battles, from Bunker Hill and San Juan Hill to The Alamo and The Lost Battalion of WWI."--Provided by publisher.
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Wilder boys volume 2
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When Jake, thirteen, and Taylor, eleven, learn that their mother is still alive but facing grave danger if they do not return the money they took from her abusive boyfriend, Bull, they leave their father, who is not eager to help, and set off on their own again for a late autumn trek from Wyoming to Pittsburgh.
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"In this installment of the bestselling history series, young readers will learn about World War I's major battles, leaders, tactics and modern inventions such as airplanes and tanks that were crucial to "The Great War"--Named not because the conflict was so good, but because its losses were so devastating. It's an unforgettable journey into history. Among the battles covered are Battle of Tannenberg, Battle of the Somme, and Battle of Cantigny. Other...
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"In this book, young readers will learn about the Korean War (1950-53), including: why this conflict, despite more than 2 million casualties worldwide, has been called "The Forgotten War", how North Korea's invasion of South Korea triggered the war, Meet the "Chosin Few", the men who courageously survived a retreat that could've meant certain death, the life and time of Chest Puller, US Marine Corps legend and the infamous and devastating battles,...
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"In chronological order, Great Battles for Boys: The American Revolution takes young readers to the front lines of the war's major clashes such as: Long Island: British General Howe crushes Washington's forces and proves the odds are against the Patriot forces. Battle of Trenton: Washington's stunning reversal following his famous Christmas Eve "crossing the Delaware." Valley Forge: Starving, broke, and battle-weary, the Continental Army hunkers down...
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Mayor Good Boy volume 2
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Mayor Good Boy is to star in his very own movie but when a stolen pizza and other things go missing across town, interns Abby and Aaron help the mayor save the day.
8) Lost boy
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"In the aftermath of a deadly car accident in the remote Wyoming wilderness, a young boy escapes as the sole survivor. Stranded, freezing and without anyone around to help him, he struggles to stay alive as he attempts to find his way back to civilization."--
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Mayor Good Boy volume 3
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Mayor Good Boy might not be as good as the town of Greenwood thought, as Abby and Aaron begin to consider he may have been a bad boy this whole time.
10) Redeeming 6
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Boys of Tommen volume 4
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Aoife is absolutely unwilling to give up the boy she loves, so she is determined to save him from self-destruction. She becomes trapped in a world she doesn't understand, but her heart is stronger than what's trying to drag her down. Aoife will never give up on Joey, no matter how much is stacked against them.
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"Great Battles for Boys is the bestselling history series written just for boys -- especially boys who don't like to read. Filled with historic photos and written in an engaging conversational style, Great Battles for Boys brings history to life -- and turns reluctant readers into passionate readers. Boys learn about the strategies, tactics, and weapons that won (or lost) history's most significant military clashes. In this installment about the Vietnam...
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Wilder boys volume 4
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"The Wilder Boys are excited to be spending part of their summer at a wilderness camp. Jake is going to be working as an assistant counselor, and Taylor will be in his cabin. Along with the rest of their group, they'll spend two weeks honing their skills and learning to work together before a multiday trek traversing woodland, mountain, and desert terrain during a team-based competition. But no amount of training could have prepared them for what...
13) Taming 7
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Boys of Tommen volume 5
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Claire Biggs, the epitome of sunshine, has always loved Gibsie, her brother's friend and her favorite neighbor. She has always seen a side to him that no one else seems to notice. She becomes determined to tame her wild-at-heart childhood best friend.
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