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Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
A riveting thriller told in three parallel stories: the race against time to build the world's first atomic bomb; the determination to stop the Nazis from developing it first; and the stealthy efforts of Soviet spies to steal the American plans. -
The One and Only Ivan
Ivan's transformative emergence from the “Ape at Exit 8” to “The One and Only Ivan, Mighty Silverback,” comes to life through the gorilla's own distinct narrative voice, which is filled with wry humor, deep emotion and thought-provoking insights into the nature of friendship, hope and humanity.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2013 (Medal Winner)
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- ISBN: 9780061992254
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Splendors and Glooms
Lizzie Rose, Parsefall and Clara are caught in the clutches of a wicked puppeteer and a powerful witch in this deliciously dark and complex tale set in Dickensian England, where adventure and suspense are interwoven into nuanced explorations of good versus evil.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
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- ISBN: 9780763653804
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Three Times Lucky
In the rich tradition of Southern storytelling, rising sixth-grader Mo LoBeau leads the eccentric residents of Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, on a rollicking journey of mystery, adventure and small-town intrigue as she investigates a murder and searches for her long-lost mother.- Fiction, Mystery
- John Newbery Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
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- ISBN: 9780803736702