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Author
Series
Christiansen family novels volume 7
Language
English
Description
Owen Christiansen has been in a downward spiral since an injury ended his NHL career. But a job on an Alaskan crabbing boat offers a fresh start--and maybe even a shot at romance with Elise "Scotty" McFlynn, the captain{u2019}s daughter.
Author
Publisher
Razorbill
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In a near future where most adults are connected to the multiweb through neural implants, a twelve-year-old uncovers a corporate plot to genetically manipulate her classmates, and her scientist mother may be involved in the conspiracy.
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Follows the experiences of a youth whose family and island community entirely depend on the king crab trade that constantly risks his father's life, a situation that is further threatened by a new fleet owner's intentions of selling away the island's livelihood.
5) The evil eel
Author
Series
Crab and Snail volume 3
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Evil Eel is so evil that one of her favorite hobbies is making narwhals cry. So evil in fact that just one sting turns friendly, sweet Snail into Snevil. Complete with a dark cape, Snevil sets out to destroy everything in her path, including Crab. In order to save himself--and his best friend--Crab must become a hero. Will he be able to stop evil from destroying the surf zone before it's too late?''--
Author
Series
But why? volume 2
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From the creators of the popular podcast But Why comes a new series for curious kids answering their most peculiar questions! Complete with real-life photos and hilarious illustrations, this book will keep young readers engaged and entertained as they dive into the pages and the deep blue sea!"--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes all you need is one person to really see you. Piper Parrish's life on Frick Island-a tiny, remote town smack in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay-is nearly perfect. Well, aside from one pesky detail: Her beloved husband, Tom, is dead. When Tom's crab boat capsized and his body wasn't recovered, Piper, rocked to the core, did a most peculiar thing: carried on as if her husband was not only still alive, but right there beside her, cooking...
Author
Publisher
Zondervan
Language
English
Formats
Description
Is my ordinary, everyday life actually significant? Is it okay to be fulfilled by the simple acts of raising kids, working in an office, and cooking chicken for dinner?
It's been said, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away." The pressure of that can be staggering as we spend our days looking for that big thing that promises to take our breath away. Meanwhile, we lose
...Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Swimming, gliding, croaking, or clawing . . . can you guess which underwater creature will appear next? Follow the clues from page to page, from tail to head, to discover whether it is a crab or an eel, a frog or a starfish, an octopus or a seahorse, or . . . what is that sneaking in the water? With beautiful, fluid illustrations inspired by nineteenth-century prints, this intriguing guessing game--a follow-up to Heads and Tails and Heads and Tails:...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Let's explore the beach! There's so much to see at the seashore! Packed with clear and colorful photographs, this fun and easy-to-use book helps you find, identify, and understand a variety of cool animals, plants, and other wonders that share the beach, from seashells and seaweed to sea stars and seagulls--and more!"--
13) A deadly feast
Author
Series
Publisher
Crooked Lane
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Key West food critic Hayley Snow scents-es something fishy when a customer falls stone-crab cold dead on a seafood tasting tour. Thanksgiving is nearly here, and Key West food critic Hayley Snow has just one more assignment to put to bed for Key Zest magazine before she gets to celebrate with her family and her police officer fiancé, Nathan Bransford. Then, just days later, wedding bells will ring--if death doesn't toll first. The sweet potatoes...
Author
Publisher
Catapult
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Tuck is slow to understand the circumstances that have driven her family to an uninhabited island off the coast of Maine, the former home of her deceased grandmother where she once spent her childhood summers. Squatting there now, she must care for her spirited young daughter and scrape together enough money to leave before winter arrives--or before they are found out. Relying on the island for sustenance and answers--bladderwrack, rosehips, tenacious...
16) Never forget
Author
Series
Beacons of hope volume 5
Publisher
Northern Lights Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Abbie Watson is content to spend her days clamming, crabbing, and tending Rose Island Lighthouse. Her grandpa is the head light keeper, but his senility may lead to their eviction. Since leaving the island would kill her beloved Gramps, Abbie will do anything to keep him in the one place he knows and loves. Wealthy Nathaniel Winthrop III's wild living has gained him a reputation as the 'bad boy' among the elite social circles of Newport. After a...
Language
English
Description
First published in 1894, this extensive fairy tale anthology was edited by Andrew Lang, a pioneering author and critic. By bringing together folk tales from all over the world and having them translated into English, many for the first time, he was able to create rich and varied collections of stories, opening readers' eyes to a whole world of magical possibility overseas.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Part memoir of life in Taiwan, part love story- a beautifully told account of China's brilliant cuisines . . . with recipes. "Lucky for me, Taipei was in the midst of transforming itself into a food lover's paradise at the exact time I appeared on the scene." So begins Carolyn Phillips's journey as a language student in 1970s Taiwan that culminated with her becoming a traditional Chinese family's eldest daughter- in- law. Through beguiling stories...
Publisher
Racehorse for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The fourth installment of Andrew Lang's widely read classics, The Yellow Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Originally published in 1894, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time.
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