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1) Sam: a novel
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"There is a girl, and her name is Sam. She adores her father, though he isn't around much. Her mother, Courtney, struggles to make ends meet, and never fails to remind her daughter that her life should be different. Sam doesn't fit in at school, where the other girls have the right shade of blue jeans and don't question the rules. Sam doesn't care about jeans or rules. She just loves to climb--trees, fences, walls, the side of a building. When she's...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?"--
4) The dot
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.
5) Storm surfer
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
65 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Jill never expected her week at surf camp to be interrupted by a hurricane, but one is heading for the North Carolina coast. Abby and Sara think surfing in a hurricane will be amazing. Then the waves get out of control. Time is running out, and the storm is coming.
7) Mel fell
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger. Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith. An especially enjoyable and satisfying read-aloud! Sometimes, you might fall...
8) Wordy birdy
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Wordy Birdy loves to talk, but she still needs to learn to listen.
10) Loud mouse
Author
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Dee the mouse loves to sing, but when she sings for her class something strange happens: she gets bigger and her voice gets louder and louder until it is too loud and she is afraid to sing again--but her little sister, Cara Lee, gives her the confidence to share her talent with everybody.
11) Bunnies on Ice
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A confident and determined young rabbit demonstrates how to be a champion ice-skater.
12) Squad struggles
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tam is new to the cheer squad, and from the first day of practice Maren, the squad captain, seems determined to make her look unprepared and incompetent--but with the backing of a new friend she finally finds the courage to stand up to the bullying.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Dara Palmer dreams of being an actress, but when she does not get a part in the school play she wonders if it is because of her different looks as an adopted girl from Cambodia, so Dara becomes determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight.
Author
Series
Sylvie volume 4
Publisher
Calico, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sylvie's excitement for the upcoming Earth Day Extravaganza fizzles when her cousin, the non-recycler, visits, and she worries not only about saving the entire world, but also about saving the Extravaganza itself"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ever since she broke her wrist longboarding, Valeria has been reluctant to get back on her board, but now she has been asked to teach Chloe, the new girl in Harlow Springs, Colorado, the art of downhill longboarding and get her ready in time for the upcoming race.
16) Tink
Author
Series
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
p. cm.
Language
English
Description
Feeling as though he does not belong there, Tink leaves Crow Cove, only to return with the drunken Burd, who teaches Tink to fish and to have confidence in himself and his place in the community.
17) The bramble
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Language
English
Description
Cameron desperately wants to play tag with the older boys, who laugh at him for not being able to touch any of them, but when he tumbles into a bramble Cameron finds himself in another world where his talents are appreciated.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.
This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new...
19) Striker's sister
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
Lily Davis's big sister and star soccer player, Jana, has left home for basic training, and now Lily's parents and coach want her to change positions, from goalie to striker, wear Jana's jersey, and fill her sister's shoes--at first she goes along with the switch, until a letter from Jana gives her the courage to tell them all that she is her own person, and that person is a goalie.
20) Dancing solo
Author
Publisher
Capstone Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
62 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sarah knows that she is the best dancer in her ballet class, and she is eager to show off at the upcoming recital--but when a new move proves unexpectedly difficult and she has to ask for help, her confidence is shaken.