Anne Bobby
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
c2003.
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English
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This wide-ranging journey through the history and highlights of the world's poetry covers everything from epics and odes to nonsense verse and haikus, and includes a full-length CD. Visit imaginary lands filled with fascinating creatures like "Jabberwocks", or travel backwards in time over 2,000 years to ancient Greece, or be transported to far-away places like mountains, meadows, or big city streets. Get to know all the different types of poetry...
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English
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When Bobbie Ann Mason first heard Elvis Presley on the family radio, she recognized him as "one of us . . . a country person who spoke our language"--Southern, working class, a little wild. In Elvis Presley, the bestselling author of the two modern American classics Shiloh and Other Stories and In Country captures all the vibrancy and tragedy of this mythic figure.
5) Sport
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English
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Eleven-year-old Sport Rocque is living a happy life, keeping his father?s absentmindedness under control, and managing the family budget. When Kate, Sport?s new?and nice?stepmother enters the picture, things couldn?t be better. Then comes the news: Sport?s wealthy grandfather has just died and Sport is a multimillionaire.
But millions of dollars equals millions of problems, as Sport soon discovers when his mother returns and kidnaps...
But millions of dollars equals millions of problems, as Sport soon discovers when his mother returns and kidnaps...
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English
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Harriet the Spy refuses to become ruffled when an unidentified person starts leaving disturbing notes all over the quiet little beach town of Water Mill. She’s determined to discover the author of the notes. And she drags her friend, mousy Beth Ellen, into all kinds of odd and embarrassing situations in her efforts to reveal the culprit. Observing in her own special, caustic way with her ever-present notebook, Harriet the Spy is on the case....
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English
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"Ann Workman is a naive student. A misfit of sorts, she's traveled all the way from rural Kentucky to graduate school in literature in 1967. But Anne wants more than a good education-she wants a boyfriend. Ann wants the 'Real Thing', to be in love with someone who loves her. Jimmy appears as if by magic, and is everything Ann's been looking for. Although he is from a very different place, a privileged background in suburban Chicago, he is a misfit...
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English
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Harriet M. Welsch has just received the best news of her eleventh year—Ole Golly is coming back! Harriet can still remember how sad she was when her beloved nanny married George Waldenstein and moved away. But the circumstances of Ole Golly’s return remain unclear. Where is George Waldenstein?
With Mr. and Mrs. Welsch living in France for three months, Sport confiding that he has a crush on a girl at school, and the arrival...
With Mr. and Mrs. Welsch living in France for three months, Sport confiding that he has a crush on a girl at school, and the arrival...
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Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Katie is an ordinary fourth-grader–except for one very extraordinary problem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself. But what Katie soon learns is that wishes really do come true–and in the strangest ways . . .
On Your Mark, Get Set, Laugh!
Katie thinks her new track coach is simply unfair! She only puts in the fastest runners, leaving Katie on the bench. But when Katie...
On Your Mark, Get Set, Laugh!
Katie thinks her new track coach is simply unfair! She only puts in the fastest runners, leaving Katie on the bench. But when Katie...
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Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
LOVE STINKS!
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and everyone in the fourth grade is getting into the holiday spirit. Everyone except Katie, that is! She’s sick and tired of all that mushy gushy stuff. But when Katie turns into the local candy store owner, and has to create candy hearts with messages on them, the candies she makes up are not exactly to order. Katie almost ruins Valentine’s Day for everyone! Will Katie have a change...
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and everyone in the fourth grade is getting into the holiday spirit. Everyone except Katie, that is! She’s sick and tired of all that mushy gushy stuff. But when Katie turns into the local candy store owner, and has to create candy hearts with messages on them, the candies she makes up are not exactly to order. Katie almost ruins Valentine’s Day for everyone! Will Katie have a change...
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Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"...on top of everything else, the audiobook features a multi-textural and atmospheric full-cast performance...This is a wild, spookily engaging take on a memoir from an iconic writer." — Paste
From the number one New York Times bestselling author comes another stunning memoir that is tender, touching...and just a little spooky.
"Here's a partial list of things I don't believe in: God. The Devil. Heaven.
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Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
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Katie is an ordinary third-grader–except for one very extraordinary problem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself. But what Katie soon learns is that wishes really do come true–and in the strangest ways . . .
Oh, Baby!
When Katie turns into her best friend Suzanne’s baby sister, Heather, things are bad enough. But when Katie, as Heather, speaks to Suzanne, Suzanne thinks that her baby...
Oh, Baby!
When Katie turns into her best friend Suzanne’s baby sister, Heather, things are bad enough. But when Katie, as Heather, speaks to Suzanne, Suzanne thinks that her baby...
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Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Katie is an ordinary third-grader–except for one very extraordinary problem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself. But what Katie soon learns is that wishes really do come true–and in the strangest ways . . .
No Messin’ with My Lesson
Katie’s teacher, Mrs. Derkman, is a finalist in the Teacher of the Year contest. But when Katie suddenly turns into Mrs. Derkman, she...
No Messin’ with My Lesson
Katie’s teacher, Mrs. Derkman, is a finalist in the Teacher of the Year contest. But when Katie suddenly turns into Mrs. Derkman, she...
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Series
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Katie is an ordinary third-grader–except for one very extraordinary problem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself. But what Katie soon learns is that wishes really do come true–and in the strangest ways . . .
Any Way You Slice It
Katie offers to help the owner of her favorite pizza shop run a pizza-eating contest. But, when Katie turns into Louie the chef, how will the pizzas for the contest...
Any Way You Slice It
Katie offers to help the owner of her favorite pizza shop run a pizza-eating contest. But, when Katie turns into Louie the chef, how will the pizzas for the contest...
Author
Series
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
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Katie is an ordinary third-grader—except for one very extraordinary problem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself. But what Katie soon learns is that wishes really do come true—and in the strangest ways.
I Hate Rules!
Katie is sick of her school’s rules. But when she turns into the principal and announces that there are no rules, she creates a great big mess! Will Katie be able...
I Hate Rules!
Katie is sick of her school’s rules. But when she turns into the principal and announces that there are no rules, she creates a great big mess! Will Katie be able...
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Series
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Anyone But Me
Katie Carew is fed up. Everything keeps going wrong. If only she could be anyone but herself! But Katie has to be careful what she wishes for . . . it just might come true!
Out to Lunch
Katie wished she could be someone else. But she never thought it would come true! It was bad enough being the class hamster . . . could it possibly get any worse? Who will se turn into next?
Katie Carew is fed up. Everything keeps going wrong. If only she could be anyone but herself! But Katie has to be careful what she wishes for . . . it just might come true!
Out to Lunch
Katie wished she could be someone else. But she never thought it would come true! It was bad enough being the class hamster . . . could it possibly get any worse? Who will se turn into next?
Author
Series
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Katie is an ordinary third-grader–except for one very extraordinary problem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself. But what Katie soon learns is that wishes really do come true–and in the strangest ways . . .
Drat! You Copycat!
Becky, the new girl in class 3A, is a great big copycat! She copies everything Suzanne does. Suzanne can’t stand Becky! Then the magic wind turns Katie into...
Drat! You Copycat!
Becky, the new girl in class 3A, is a great big copycat! She copies everything Suzanne does. Suzanne can’t stand Becky! Then the magic wind turns Katie into...