Punching Bag

Punching Bag

Author: Rex Ogle

Publisher: WW Norton

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1324016248

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A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad’s anger. Hovering over Rex’s story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister. Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Compulsively readable, beautifully crafted, and authentically told, Punching Bag is a remarkable memoir about one teenager’s cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive his parents—and himself.


Free Lunch

Free Lunch

Author: Rex Ogle

Publisher: WW Norton

Published: 2019-09-10

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1324003618

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Winner of the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program. The lunch lady is hard of hearing, so Rex has to shout. Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the football team, Halloween in a handmade costume, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing secondhand clothes and being hungry. His mom and her boyfriend are out of work, and life at home is punctuated by outbursts of violence. Halfway through the semester, his family is evicted and ends up in government-subsidized housing in view of the school. Rex lingers at the end of last period every day until the buses have left, so no one will see where he lives. Unsparing and realistic, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic, and Free Lunch is a true, timely, and essential work that illuminates the lived experience of poverty in America.


Ava and the Prince

Ava and the Prince

Author: Joy Sewing

Publisher: Longtale Publishing Incorporated

Published: 2019-09

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781941515037

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Ava and Prince are like most dogs. They want a place to call home, where love is yummy like peanut butter and belly rubs never end. This is their sweet, real-life story about home, family and love.


Sesame Street: Furry Friends Forever

Sesame Street: Furry Friends Forever

Author: Lori C. Froeb

Publisher: Studio Fun International

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 10

ISBN-13: 9780794448028

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What is cuter than Elmo? Elmo with his new puppy, Tango! This adorable board book features six touch-and-feel elements that bring the story to life. One day, Elmo and Grover discover an adorable puppy who needs a home. What should they do? They need to help her find one, of course! Kids will discover where Tango's new home is in this delightful board book that has six touch-and-feel elements throughout!


The Supernatural Society

The Supernatural Society

Author: Rex Ogle

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2022-02-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0369717538

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"Monsters have never been so much fun." –Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series "Frightening and fun!" –Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic Misfits Readers will be scared silly in this spooky and hilarious middle grade series starter about a town chock-full of monsters and the kids who must unravel centuries of secrets to save it. Will Hunter thought his life couldn’t get any worse: His parents just got divorced, His best (and only) friend now is his dog, Fitz, And his mom moved them from New York City to the middle-of-nowhere town called East Emerson. But Will was wrong—things are about to get way worse. Because East Emerson is filled with a whole lot of monsters, and he’s the only person who can see them. When all the town pets (including Fitz) go missing, Will suspects there’s something sinister going on. So he joins forces with outcast Ivy and super-smart Linus to uncover the ancient secrets of East Emerson. Besides, nothing bad could happen when three sixth graders team up against monsters, magic, myths, and mad science . . . right? Read all the books in The Supernatural Society series! The Supernatural Society Curse of the Werewolves


Rekha

Rekha

Author: Yasser Usman

Publisher: Juggernaut Books

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 8193284186

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RekhaÕs sexual openness raised eyebrows and rattled people. Bollywood wasn't ready for such an irrepressible woman, and tried to suppress her. This book tells the truth about her relationship with the reigning superstar of the time, her many other lovers, and the shocking suicide of her husband


A Daily Agenda

A Daily Agenda

Author: Karla Dornacher

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2001-03-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780849957796

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Your choice in color of burgundy or black leather


LillyBelle

LillyBelle

Author: Joana Pastro

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-10-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1635922968

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When faced with the danger of giants, ogres, and witches, other damsels might quake with fear . . . but not LillyBelle! At the School for Damsels, LillyBelle enjoys many damsel-in-training classes, like cake baking and vocal training, but the rule that a damsel must be in distress . . . not so much. When she's captured by one villain after another, LillyBelle will need to use her charm and her wit to save herself and prove once and for all that damsels don't have to be in distress--all in time for tea!


Animals Are Soul, Too!

Animals Are Soul, Too!

Author: Harold Klemp

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781570432149

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Stories of love, companionship, and spiritual gifts from our animal friends.


Bisa's Carnaval

Bisa's Carnaval

Author: Joana Pastro

Publisher: Orchard Books

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781338617627

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In the city of Olinda, Brazil, Clara is looking forward to the Carnaval street parade, with the colorful, fantastic costumes that her great-grandmother makes for the family--but her Bisa is too old to follow the parade, so Clara decides to bring the parade to her.