The Harlem Charade

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The Harlem Charade

Author : Natasha Tarpley
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545783897

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The Harlem Charade by Natasha Tarpley Pdf

Fans of Chasing Vermeer will love this clever mystery about art, artifice, and the power of community. WATCHER. SHADOW. FUGITIVE.Harlem is home to all kinds of kids. Jin sees life passing her by from the window of her family's bodega. Alex wants to help the needy one shelter at a time, but can't tell anyone who she really is. Elvin's living on Harlem's cold, lonely streets, surviving on his own after his grandfather was mysteriously attacked.When these three strangers join forces to find out what happened to Elvin's grandfather, their digging leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune-one that might save the neighborhood from development by an ambitious politician who wants to turn it into Harlem World, a ludicrous historic theme park. But if they don't find the paintings soon, nothing in their beloved neighborhood will ever be the same . . .In this remarkable tale of daring and danger, debut novelist Natasha Tarpley explores the way a community defines itself, the power of art to show truth, and what it really means to be home.

Red Rover

Author : Christopher Krovatin
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338629101

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Red Rover by Christopher Krovatin Pdf

Sit, stay, die. Dogs aren't always man's best friend. When Amy sees a dog stranded on the side of the highway, she knows what she has to do. She tells her dad to stop the car. She can't understand why anyone would abandon a dog in such a way, tied up and blindfolded. Amy's parents say they'll only keep the dog until they can find it a permanent home. Amy's younger sister names the dog Rover.They take Rover into their house, their family. And once he's there . . . he doesn't want to leave.Amy loves dogs. But she starts to worry when strange things start happening in the house.Objects move. Lights go off. Accidents happen.Soon man's best friend has turned into Amy's worst nightmare.The problem isn't Rover's bark or his bite - it's even creepier than that. This dog's purpose is evil . . . and if's waiting to be unleashed.

Chasing Vermeer (Scholastic Gold)

Author : Blue Balliett
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545541015

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Chasing Vermeer (Scholastic Gold) by Blue Balliett Pdf

Chasing Vermeer joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!When a book of unexplainable occurences brings Petra and Calder together, strange things start to happen: Seemingly unrelated events connect; an eccentric old woman seeks their company; an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scandal, where no one is spared from suspicion. As Petra and Calder are drawn clue by clue into a mysterious labyrinth, they must draw on their powers of intuition, their problem solving skills, and their knowledge of Vermeer. Can they decipher a crime that has stumped even the FBI?

The White Tower

Author : Cathryn Constable
Publisher : Chicken House
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781910002087

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The White Tower by Cathryn Constable Pdf

Livy is stunned when she is offered a place at Temple College, a prestigious school for the very brightest - because she is not. Recently, Livy's been drawn to the roof of the school, where, amongst the towering stone sentinels, she dreams she can step into the sky. But her dreams are more real than she thinks ...

Middle School Mischief (The Magical Reality of Nadia #2)

Author : Bassem Youssef,Catherine R. Daly
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338795455

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Middle School Mischief (The Magical Reality of Nadia #2) by Bassem Youssef,Catherine R. Daly Pdf

Inspired by the author's real-life experiences, this second hilarious and sweet novel about sixth grade Egyptian immigrant Nadia has her battling school newspaper drama, controversy with the school mascot, and some magical mischief, too. Nadia loves fun facts. Here are a few about her: There was a magical—and hilarious—ancient Egyptian teacher named Titi trapped in her hippo amulet until she freed him last fall.Her school is choosing a new mascot and her idea is totally going to win!She’s going to kick butt writing for the school newspaper this term... ...Maybe. A couple of weeks in, the newspaper is a big mess. The mascot contest is mayhem, too. (Who knew choosing a costumed character could cause such controversy?!) Then Nadia and Titi discover that the hippo amulet holds a second secret, one that’s super powerful—and super scary. Too bad they have no idea how to stop it. But Nadia is on the case! If she can solve the mystery of an ancient amulet, winning the mascot contest and acing her reporter assignments should be easy...right? From The Daily Show comedian Bassem Youssef and author Catherine R. Daly comes a humorous and heartfelt story about integrity, empathy, power, and friendship. Includes sections of black-and-white comics as well as black-and-white illustrations throughout, brought to life by Last Kids on Earth illustrator, Douglas Holgate.

Zen Socks (A Stillwater and Friends Book)

Author : Jon J Muth
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545860499

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Zen Socks (A Stillwater and Friends Book) by Jon J Muth Pdf

Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series! On life's journey...kindness is the key.Leo and Molly love their new neighborhood. Most of all they love their friend Stillwater. The three friends are quite a team! From Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth comes a story about sharing, another about patience, and a third about compassion. With warmth and fun, they learn from one another in the most surprising ways....

I Am a Tiger

Author : Karl Newson
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338495560

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I Am a Tiger by Karl Newson Pdf

When is a mouse not a mouse? When he's a tiger of course! This funny story is all about being who you want to be! This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. But when a real tiger shows up, can Mouse keep up his act? With hilarious text by Karl Newson and bright and vivid illustrations from Ross Collins, this uproariously funny, read-aloud picture book encourages children to use their imaginations and be who they want to be! Doesn't everyone want to be a tiger?

Harlem

Author : Anonim
Publisher : SCHOLASTIC
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780590543408

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Harlem by Anonim Pdf

A poem celebrating the people, sights, and sounds of Harlem.

I Love My Hair!

Author : Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Publisher : LB Kids
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0316525588

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I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley Pdf

Now in a board book format--the bestseller that encourages young black children to not only feel good about their special hair but to also feel proud of their heritage. Full color. 11 spreads. Baby/Preschool.

The Me I Choose to Be

Author : Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0316461547

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The Me I Choose to Be by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley Pdf

"An uplifting story about self-confidence and a child's limitless potential"--

Girl in the Mirror

Author : Natasha Tarpley
Publisher : Beacon Press (MA)
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019839641

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Girl in the Mirror by Natasha Tarpley Pdf

In this family memoir told in the voices of three generations, poet Natasha Tarpley sets her own migrations in the context of a long line of African-American stories. Both historical and personal, Girl in the Mirror traces her grandparents' move from Alabama to Chicago, her mother's relocation to Boston after her father's death, and her own trip to Africa and back. Tarpley emerges at the end reflected in the lives, struggles, and loves of those Black people who have traveled the road before her.

Spark

Author : Alice Broadway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1338355996

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Spark by Alice Broadway Pdf

Leora is reeling: questioning everything she has ever known about her family and herself. As half-Marked and half-Blank, can she ever wholly belong in either fractured community? Mayor Longsight wants to use her as a weapon: to infiltrate Featherstone, home of the Blanks, and deliver them to him for obliteration. Leora longs for answers about her mysterious birth mother, and Featherstone may reveal them. But will she find solace and safety there or a viper's nest of suspicion and secrets?

How This Book Was Made

Author : Mac Barnett
Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1423152204

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How This Book Was Made by Mac Barnett Pdf

You may think you know how this book was made, but you don't. Sure, the author wrote many drafts, and the illustrator took a long time creating the art, but then what? How'd it get into your hands? Well, open the cover and read through these pages to find out. Just beware of the pirates and angry tiger. New York Times best-selling creators Mac Barnett and Adam Rex reveal the nitty gritty process of making a book . . . with a few unexpected twists along the way! Budding writers and artists will laugh at the mix of reality and the absurd as the story makes its way to a shelf, and a reader.

In the Spirit of Harlem

Author : Naomi Fertitta
Publisher : Editions Assouline
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 1614281491

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In the Spirit of Harlem by Naomi Fertitta Pdf

With its incredible history, cultural richness, musical heritage, and renowned cuisine, Harlem is undoubtedly one of the most intoxicating New York City communities.This book takes readers on both a written and visual journey to pious churches, landmark architecture, sparkling clubs, vibrant theaters, and bustling restaurants. For native New Yorkers and visitors alike, In the Spirit of Harlem paints a colorful picture of one of America's most fascinating neighborhoods. The book includes a foreword by chef Marcus Samuelsson and a directory comprising Fertitta's recommendations.

Five Creatures

Author : Emily Jenkins
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1417737751

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Five Creatures by Emily Jenkins Pdf

A little girl contemplates the relationships among the five members of her family (three humans, and two cats). She begins with similarities in appearance and then moves on to more idiosyncratic groups. The book started as a Venn diagram the author