Mirelle Ortega
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Zoe Washington stories volume 1
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English
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"Avid baker Zoe Washington receives a letter on her twelfth birthday from her biological father, who is in prison for a terrible crime"--
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Mythics (Magaziner) volume 2
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English
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When Hailey and her four fellow Mythics set out to find her mythical beast familiar and fight a powerful villain along the way, she realizes what it means to be part of a team.
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Mythics (Magaziner) volume 1
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English
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"It's Pairing Day in Terrafamiliar! Marina has been waiting for this moment--anxiously--for as long as she can remember. Because today's the day she gets to bond with her animal familiar for life, like every other ten-year-old in the land. Except after the ceremony ends, Marina doesn't have one. And she's not alone...four other girls also didn't get their animal companions. The leaders of Terrafamiliar realize something special is happening: Marina...
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Love sugar magic volume 1
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English
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Wanting to be a part of her family's Dia de los Muertos preparations, Leonora sneaks out of school to discover her mother, aunt, and older sisters have been keeping a secret.
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English
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Three very different Black mermaid princesses--and sisters--find out which one of them has what it takes to become the legend of the sea when a big problem comes their way, in this enchanting adventure inspired by African mermaid myth, magic, and spirituality.
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Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"The story of political powerhouse twins Julián and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Julián and Joaquin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the...
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Mythics (Magaziner) volume 3
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"It's been eight weeks since Pairing Day when the Mythics--Kit, Marina, Hailey, Ember, and Pippa--learned that they are the only ones who can save Terrafamiliar. With Golden Jumpsuit tracking their every move, the Mythics are on edge, and now it's Kit's turn to find her Mythie. Kit has a hard time relying on others and she always expects the worst to happen. She's also never had a team like the Mythics to help her. Kit's search for her mythical familiar...
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Vintage Español
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
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Una niña que crece en una finca de piñas en México nos descubre el verdadero significado de la palabra magia en este libro ilustrado, un volumen verdaderamente mágico sobre el cambio y la transformación --tanto sobre aquellas cosas que no podemos controlar, como los desastres naturales y las pérdidas, como las que sí están en nuestro poder. La magia puede transformar la tierra en piñas, las semillas en árboles, la lana en mantas, las palabras...
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Mermaids Rock volume 1
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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In this new chapter book series featuring the mermaids of Mermaids Rock, Marina has just moved to Mermaids Rock and is thrilled to make friends right away. She and her friends soon face a mystery when the coral caves nearby are damaged. But who--or what--could have caused the destruction? Marina is new in Mermaids Rock. She has traveled the world with her scientist dad, and she can't wait to settle down and make friends! She meets some mermaids who...
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Mermaids Rock volume 2
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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In this new chapter book series featuring the mermaids of Mermaids Rock, when Coralie finds a mysterious treasure map in a kelp forest, she and her friends can't wait to explore. But the forest has been destroyed! They'll have to do everything they can to save the forest creatures before it's too late.... Coralie is overjoyed when she visits a beautiful kelp forest with her pet dolphin, Dash. She meets adorable sea lions and otters, and she even finds...
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Mermaids Rock volume 4
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Naya and her friends will do anything to protect their ocean home. And if there's a ripple of adventure, they'll find it! While exploring the reef, Naya sees a strange flashing light in a tunnel that leads to the mysterious Midnight Realm. She and her friends can't resist investigating! But they soon discover that danger lurks in the ocean depths..." --
14) Rio de mariposas
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Vintage Espanol, una división de Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Pub. Date
2024
Language
Español
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"¡Puedes imaginar un mundo que pertenezca a las mariposas? Yo sí."--Back cover.
16) The ice giant
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Series
Mermaids Rock volume 3
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Welcome to Mermaids Rock! The entrance to the mermaid realm in the deep, blue ocean. Kai is really excited that Marina is coming to stay while her dad goes on a research trip to the Arctic - they're going to have so much fun! But when they don't hear from him for a few days they start to worry. Travelling through the whirlpool to see if they can find him, the friends are amazed by the icy scene and enchanted by the walruses they meet. But with no...
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Publisher
Little Bee books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Pepe, who is Mexican American, enjoys participating in a festival celebrating his heritage and that of his family and friends, who are from Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and many other countries. Includes author's note about Hispanic American History month and the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino.
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Series
Mermaids Rock volume 6
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Kai, Marina, and their friends decide to use the whirlpool at Mermaids Rock to take a trip to the Red Sea. They find a shipwreck, and Kai is enthralled with the human artifacts that they find there. But Coralie is worried that they'll be discovered and urges the group to return home. Then a group of divers arrives at the shipwreck, and the friends find themselves in a tricky situation. Will they be able to return to Mermaids Rock without being seen...
19) The emerald maze
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Series
Mermaids Rock volume 5
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Marina and her friends find themselves stranded in a strange jungle when the magic whirlpool malfunctions. How will they get back home?
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English
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Lucas discovers a magical corncob that sends him on a journey to Mexico where he meets a new friend and learns more about his own family. Children will love this entertaining story with its message of the importance of family and cultural traditions. Colorful illustrations and simple text help emerging readers follow along with the story. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.