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Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"On the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, which was also the fiftieth anniversary of the since the Six-day War and the tenth anniversary of the Blockade of Gaza, Justin Butcher--along with ten other companions (and another hundred joining him at points along the way)--walked from London to Jerusalem as an act of solidarity, penance, and hope. Weaving in history of the Holy Land as he moves across Europe, from Balfour and Christian Zionism, to...
44) Milo walking
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Young Milo and his mother go for the same walk around their neighborhood every morning, but with Milo's imagination, there are always new things to see, old things to see in new ways, and the possibilities of what they will see tomorrow.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and weaves them into one funny, poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life.
Author
Publisher
Cuento de Luz
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
"One spring day, Helena goes for a walk with her dog Pipo. Along the way, the little girl comes across people who act somewhat strangely... Are they under a magical spell? Something is happening in the city, it's a endearing story that shows the ability to get excited about the little big moments that life offers us." --
"Un d̕a de primavera, Helena sale a pasear con su perro Pipo. Durante el camino, la pequęa se cruza con personas que act︢an...
Author
Publisher
Ivy Kids, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Shall we have an adventure today? Take this book with you on a walk, and let's have fun spotting things together! Wherever you are, there's so much to discover. So, what are you waiting for... Let's go for a walk!
Author
Series
Publisher
Severn House
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Anna Hopkins' daily walk through Oxford's picturesque Port Meadow is rudely interrupted one autumn morning when her white German Shepherd, Bonnie, unearths a bloodsoaked body in the undergrowth. For Anna it's a double shock: she'd met the victim previously. Naomi Evans was a professional researcher who had told Anna she was working on a book about a famous Welsh poet, and who offered to help Anna trace Bonnie's original owner. From her conversations...
Author
Series
Publisher
Severn House
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Having reluctantly agreed to make up the numbers at a World War II-themed murder mystery weekend at Mortmead Hall, Anna Hopkins and her fellow dogwalkers, Isadora and Tansy, enjoy themselves far more than they'd expected. Not for long. The weekend's festivities come to an abrupt halt when a body is discovered floating in the ornamental pond. Who was the mysterious woman in the red dress who attended the event without a ticket? As Anna and her friends...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A family adventure into the local woods teaches readers how to plan ahead and use the five senses to respectfully uncover the natural wonders hiding in their own local environments. This simple story works in layers. It is a journey, full of discovery, into the outdoors. It is also a "how to" guide, which offers children a template for how to plan their own nature adventure--whether with family, classmates, or other friends in their community. You...
Author
Series
Seagate summers volume 1
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Remy loves the traditions of Sea Gate, the island where her family spends every summer vacation, but after her grandmother and a special dog die, and her relationship with best friends Bennett and Micayla changes, Remy takes comfort in the company of the island's Dog Beach--where she hatches a plan to bring her friends closer and recapture the Sea Gate magic.
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Jessie, twelve, copes with what promised to be a long, boring summer with relatives by becoming apprentice to Wes, a grouchy neighborhood dog walker, who is facing new competition.--
56) Stroller coaster
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A quick-thinking father thwarts his daughter's impending temper tantrum when he transforms an everyday walk outside into an exciting strollercoaster ride through the neighborhood.
57) Momo
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
"A pug rouses his sleepy owner out the door for a walk and together they have a surprising meeting with a neighbor"-- provided by publisher.
"Un pug despierta a su duęo dormido por la puerta a dar un paseo y juntos tienen un encuentro sorprendente con un vecino"-- proporcionado por el editor.
Author
Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The official cookbook offers recipes for food inspired by the show, including such dishes as chicken á la Lucille, Carl's biscuits, Carol's beet and acorn cookies, and Hershel's healing elderberry tea, along with tips on food survival.
Author
Series
Lulu (Judith Viorst) volume 2
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lulu needs help from a boy named Fleischman if she is to earn money walking her neighbors' dogs, and she finds out that if she wants her business venture to succeed, she has to be nice.
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