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Dinosaur characters illustrate the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be and not to be a good friend.

This New York Times bestseller from Dennis Lehane is a gripping, unnerving psychological thriller about the effects of a savage killing on three former friends in a tightly knit, blue-collar Boston neighborhood.

When they were children, Sean Devine, Jimmy Marcus, and Dave Boyle were friends. But then a strange car pulled up to their street, a moment of childhood trauma that would define their lives. One boy got into the car,

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"Everyone likes the idea of "best friends forever," but friendships can be complicated, and they often involve dealing with difficult feelings. Almost all children have experienced feeling shy at a party where they don't know anyone, furious during an argument with a friend, or sad when a friend moves away. Because kids care a lot about friends, they often have big emotional responses about them. This entertaining and empowering book addresses a wide...

"Figure out what you want out of your friendships, how to be a good friend, how to resolve conflicts, and much more"-- Provided by publisher.

Unhappy about his baby sister's illness and the chaos of moving into a dilapidated old house, Michael retreats to the garage and finds a mysterious stranger who is something like a bird and something like an angel.

Blaming The Bad Luck for not being anyone's Favorite, fourth-grader Penelope Crumb hopes to change this situation by becoming the lead artist for the mural her class is painting for the residents of Potwaller's Blessed Home for the Aging.

When his friend moves away, a boy sets out on a journey to find her.

When no one stands up to a bully, can anyone be truly safe? "Weaves together a tender and poignant coming-of-age story with a powerful narrative." -Lyn Yeowart, author of The Silent Listener Tormented at school, ten-year-old Jane wants a best friend more than anything. Her wish is answered when Acacia moves in next door, and a carefree summer break beckons. Yet as their friendship blossoms and secrets are shared, Acacia remains stubbornly guarded...

"Join JJ, Nina, and Cody as they play soccer. Score!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Quique deja su hogar para aventurarse en el e̤xtico y enig̀mtico desierto del S̀hara. Acompąado por su familia, descubre un mundo lleno de desa̕fos. Desde las implacables tormentas de arena, hasta las costumbres y leyendas locales que alimentan su imaginac̤ion. Al̕l hàr nuevos amigos, aprendèr a adaptarse a un estilo de vida completamente diferente y se enfrentàr a misterios que cambiàrn su vida para siempre."--Back cover.