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From Caldecott-winning illustrator David Small and bestselling author Bonny Becker, an unforgettable Christmas story that will leave the whole family giggling.

When Alice Jayne finds a crocodile under the tree on Christmas Eve, her family goes into an uproar The Christmas Crocodile doesn't mean to be bad, not really, but soon he is eating up Christmas--from the dinner roast to the left stove-top burner...even the Christmas tree Everyone has an opinion about what to do with him. Uncle Theodore suggests they send him to Africa, Father recommends the zoo, and Aunt Figgy mentions an orphanage. But Alice Jayne thinks the Christmas Crocodile deserves a real family. Can she find him a new home? And will she and the family survive till Christmas morning, with that naughty crocodile gobbling up everything in sight?

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Greensleeves - A Classic Coming-of-Age Novel

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Greensleeves by Eloise Jarvis McGraw follows eighteen-year-old Shannon Lightley, who has spent her life traveling across Europe with her actress mother and journalist father. Despite visiting Paris, Milan, and London, Shannon realizes she's never truly found herself.

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When offered the chance to stay in Portland, Oregon, Shannon takes on an undercover assignment for a law firm. Working as a waitress under an assumed name, she investigates a group of strangers contesting a substantial inheritance near the local university.

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A Story of Self-Discovery

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For the first time in her life, Shannon is entirely on her own. Through the long summer days in Portland, she navigates independence, identity, and the question of who she really wants to become. This authentic portrayal of a young woman finding her place resonates across generations.

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Nancy Pearl's Book Crush Rediscoveries

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Originally published in 1968 and newly released as part of Nancy Pearl's Book Crush Rediscoveries series, this novel brings a smart and timeless tale to contemporary readers. The story explores themes of identity, family relationships, and life choices with depth and sensitivity.

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About the Author

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Eloise Jarvis McGraw authored numerous award-winning novels for children and young adults, including Mara, Daughter of the Nile, Moccasin Trail, The Golden Goblet, and The Moorchild. She also contributed to the Oz series with works like Merry-Go-Round in Oz and The Forbidden Fountain of Oz, co-written with her daughter Lauren Lynn McGraw. Her writing earned numerous awards, including two for lifetime achievement. A longtime Portland, Oregon resident, McGraw passed away in 2000, but her works continue to captivate readers today.

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Product Details

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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Skyscape
Published: March 2015
Setting: Portland, Oregon
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Literary Coming of Age

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This standalone novel offers readers an intimate look at the journey from adolescence to adulthood, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Perfect for fans of character-driven young adult fiction and classic coming-of-age stories.

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The classic tale by award-winning author Marjorie Flack is back in print for the first time in decades!

Walter is a lazy mouse. He is so lazy that he always misses school and spends all his time in bed. He is so lazy that eventually his family forgets about him and moves away...without him. Alone and scared, Walter heads out into the world to search for his family. He travels through a dark forest and soon meets a turtle and some frogs. Walter decides to create a new home on Mouse Island. His froggy friends live nearby, and Walter tries to teach them things. With his own island--and friends who depend on him--Walter must learn to take care of himself. There is no time to be lazy! But will Walter ever see his family again? First published in 1937 and back in print for the first time in decades with Marjorie Flack's own illustrations, this is a classic tale of adventure and friendship, and the importance of perseverance. An introduction from noted librarian Nancy Pearl is included.

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The Ridgeway family takes on France in this delightful story from Newbery Medal winner Carol Ryrie Brink.

Professor Ridgeway is on sabbatical in the South of France--and the whole family is along for the adventure. Susan has brought her diary to document their vacation fun, but Dumpling isn't convinced that France can compete with their house with the tower back in Midwest City. She's brought along her doll, Irene, as her little piece of home. George is just happy to have some new terrain to search for rocks. As the Ridgeways settle in, they find out that a real, live princess is staying at their hotel. But who could she be? While they search for the princess, they also begin studying French with their stern tutor, Mademoiselle--but isn't it more fun teaching her some not-so-proper English? And as Halloween and Thanksgiving roll around, the Ridgeway children decide to show France a little bit of what these holidays mean back home in America--with some unexpected results France will never be the same after the Ridgeways come to visit

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