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Mary’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Mary’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Mary R. Lanni’s Followers (89)
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Mary R. Lanni
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October 03
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August 2013
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The House Swap
Sometimes, you have to get away from home in order to truly see what has been there all along. It is summer vacation, and California-born Sage is anxiously attempting to determine what it is her parents are not saying without asking them outright. Meanwhile, English-born Allie feels mostly invisible as the middle child in a family whose siblings seem to command every bit of attention from their pa
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Murder at an Irish Session (An Irish Village Mystery Book 12)
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| Love and music often go hand in hand, which is why Irish professional matchmaker Liam Noone believes true love can be found within the bounds of a traditional Irish music session. Buoyed by the success of a previous session-related matchmaking experi ...more | |
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| Seventh grade is a challenging time for Luna; despite feeling comfortable in her skin in sixth grade, one serendipitous decision becomes the catalyst for important change. Unexpectedly, Luna inherits the beloved books that belonged to a classmate who ...more | |
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| Every summer, a child and their parents fill their backpacks with tents and supplies and venture into the wilderness, far from the pressures of everyday life. With each passing year, the child is able to carry more of their own supplies, and they eve ...more | |
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| Life at the Magnolia Row plantation is anything but comfortable for the enslaved people who are forced to call it home. Ruthless, white slaveowners are diligent about belittling and demeaning the Black people serving them, though the violence and ang ...more | |
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| High school juniors Beau and Indy used to be best friends until, that is, an unpleasant set of circumstances drove them to become hated enemies. When an unwelcome and unlikely set of unfortunate events lead the two to become locked in a staff bathroo ...more | |
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Search for a Mysterious Mushroom: Pick Your Path (Science Explorers)
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| In a kingdom all their own, mushrooms are curious and important additions to life on planet Earth. While mushroom scientists—or mycologists—know a lot about some kinds of mushrooms already, there are countless new discoveries to make every day. From ...more | |
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| Eighth grade is hard enough on its own, but for three friends with autoimmune diseases, the year is filled with even more challenges. Best friends Vee, Trev, and Sunny all love different activities, and they are determined to prove their worth despit ...more | |
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| Max and Tia are adventurers at heart, and they are especially drawn to the mystery and allure of outer space. So, together with their trusty canine companion, the two youth build a shuttle out of materials they can find nearby and embark on an imagin ...more | |
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| Though scientists study all kinds of different topics, a common thread is the fact that many scientists rely on notebooks to document their discoveries. From Galileo to the present day, scientific notebooks are a foundation of learning, especially as ...more | |
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| Wonderings and questions often lead to the greatest discoveries, but as the world gets busier, humans are less likely to take the time to thoughtfully consider their surroundings. Children naturally wonder aloud about what they see and experience, as ...more | |
“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already.”
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“The Waverley sisters hadn't been close as children, but they were as thick as thieves now, the way adult siblings often are, the moment they realize that family is actually a choice.”
― First Frost
― First Frost
The Sarah Addison Allen Fan Group
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Where readers can discuss all things Sarah Addison Allen and receive exclusive sneak peeks from Sarah's enchanting novels. ...more
Bell Awards for Early Literacy Discussion Group
— 202 members
— last activity Dec 18, 2017 04:41PM
This group is for discussion of picture books that have been nominated for the 2018 CLEL Bell Awards for Early Literacy! It is open to anyone with a l ...more
Mock Caldecott 2026
— 1574 members
— last activity Dec 14, 2025 06:16PM
A discussion group that reads, suggests, and enjoys current children’s literature, while searching for next years Caldecott Award winning books.
