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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square and people tie wishes to it, but nobody knows where the tree comes from--but this year four children are determined to solve the mystery of the Angel Tree.
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Publisher
Pan Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This is a compelling mystery of family secrets and forgotten pasts from the author of The Seven Sisters. Thirty years have passed since Greta left Marchmont Hall, a grand and beautiful house nestled in the hills of rural Monmouthshire. But when she returns to the Hall for Christmas, at the invitation of her old friend David Marchmont, she has no recollection of her past association with it - the result of a tragic accident that has blanked out more...
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English
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A serendipitous, fender-bending encounter between the author, a distinguished landscape architect, and a wealthy Frenchman in Provence leads to the strangest, funniest horticultural odyssey in recent memory. The rich, eccentric Frenchman has just finished renovating, with great care and attention, a beautiful house in Provence. But the elegant courtyard looks very empty. "Find me the oldest olive tree in existence," he challenges the author, "and...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When his special friend Cyrus McCafferty, aging benefactor to Bordenville's children, moves away, Jake celebrates their friendship by buying the giant spruce usually reserved for Cyrus, and a Christmas miracle occurs.
Author
Publisher
Pan Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This is a compelling mystery of family secrets and forgotten pasts from the author of The Seven Sisters. Thirty years have passed since Greta left Marchmont Hall, a grand and beautiful house nestled in the hills of rural Monmouthshire. But when she returns to the Hall for Christmas, at the invitation of her old friend David Marchmont, she has no recollection of her past association with it - the result of a tragic accident that has blanked out more...
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Language
English
Description
A small angel brings to life the spirits of love and compassion on a snowy Christmas Eve night! On a cold, wintry Christmas Eve, a decoration in the shape of an angel hangs on the most beautiful Christmas tree in town, the tree in the large city park. Even though the same snowy white as the other angels, she is made fun of for the too small, misshapen size of her wings, but only she has enough kindness in her heart to want to help two unhappy children...
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English
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The Christmas Tree Angel is a heartwarming story of an Angel's perspective as she relates her Christmas memories with a family from her view atop the family's Christmas tree. The angel describes her observations and experiences with this family throughout the years and draws the reader into a setting of love and celebration. The Christmas Tree Angel is a story that can be shared and enjoyed at any age and is a book that can be read each Christmas...
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English
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Stardust is a snow angel in heaven waiting for her first assignment to top a Christmas tree. She is very excited and hopes to be picked for a grand, tall tree because she has been practicing every minute to be the best tree-topper she can be.
Tessie is a young girl whose family can't afford a tree this year. She is very sad and gathers branches to make her own tree.
Come and see what happens when the two of them get together for a glorious Christmas!...
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English
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After purchasing a beautiful and unique antique angel tree topper, Marq North is excited to gift it to his long-time girlfriend, but he should've known she appreciates a bigger price tag more than sentimental value. Why has he wasted years of his life trying to buy her love? When she tells him she's ending their relationship right before the holidays, he's almost…relieved. Ione and her fellow archangels are used to the rise in demonic activity during...
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Series
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English
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WHACK! When a mystery man lands smack-dab on the front of their ship while flying through space, the Guardians of the Galaxy bring him aboard to take a closer look. Is he an angel? With that eye patch, could he be . . . a pirate? Turns out it's Thor, the God of Thunder, and he's just as confused by the Guardians as they are by him: a rabbit captaining a ship, and a talking tree he can understand? As the most unlikely team this side of the galaxy,...
Publisher
Marvel
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
WHACK! When a mystery man lands smack-dab on the front of their ship while flying through space, the Guardians of the Galaxy bring him aboard to take a closer look. Is he an angel? With that eye patch, could he be...a pirate? Turns out it's Thor, the God of Thunder, and he's just as confused by the Guardians as they are by him: a rabbit captaining a ship, and a talking tree he can understand? As the most unlikely team this side of the galaxy, the...
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English
Description
Angels, Trees, You and Meby Joseph Pio Asterita delves into the world of spiritual belief, into the belief that you are a magnificent aspect of God, of Spirit, needing only to be reminded of this to start you on your realization journey. Here is an excerpt of the book that tells you of your innate spiritual nature: Gods Poem is you You are Gods poetry Gods ultimate creation A symphony in motion A sweet melody of Muscle, bones, spirit and heart We...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Josie is timid at school, comfortable at home, and confident when she and her dog Clementine are volunteering at the pediatric ward of the local hospital; Oscar is acting out and in trouble at school, miserable at home, and forced to volunteer as a punishment; Gabby is popular at school, but her perfect life is threatened because she is hiding a dangerous medical condition--but at the hospital the three children are brought together by Clementine...
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English
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Get ready for winter with Handcarved Christmas, Updated Second Edition! This carving book contains 40 classic, heartwarming projects from the last two decades of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. With a mix of illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners and more pared-down pattern profiles for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for carvers of all skill levels. From an angel tree topper and a family of easy-to-carve penguins...
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English
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A leading young theologian and public intellectual shows how the life and legacy of Chuck Colson can equip Christians to live a bold and loving faith in the public square. During his life, Chuck Colson was the preeminent evangelical in American public life. He dedicated himself to public witness in the mold of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and William Wilberforce, creating and leading efforts such as Prison Fellowship, Angel Tree, Breakpoint, and the Centurions...
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English
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FEATURES
The Art of Ken Newman
Award-winning carver turns found wood into masterpieces
2005 Santa Carving Contest
By Bob Duncan
50 finalists highlighted in annual contest
PROJECTS
Northern Cardinal
By Gordon & Marsha Stiller
Happy Santa
By Tina Toney
The compact styling of this fellow makes him an ideal project for beginners
Chip Carved Golf Balls
By Sharon Braunberger & Elaine Dugan
Striking designs highlight this unique carving medium
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English
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The Salvation Army Angel Tree program gives individuals, groups and corporations an opportunity to adopt less fortunate children and seniors, and provide personalized gifts and necessities to those who would otherwise receive very little or nothing during the holiday season. When his mom decided it was time for them to leave for good, Thomas knew they better get far away or hed come and find them. It was Christmas Day, with Mom sweating in a tiny...
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English
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Madison Reynolds can't wait for Christmas this year. Rebuilding her life as a single mom hasn't been easy, but after a challenging twelve months, she's excited about the holidays. She and her twins have settled quite nicely here in The Sisters, renovations on the house are complete, her business is slowly growing, and, best of all, Chief of Police Brash deCordova is in her life.
The tinsel begins to tangle when someone targets the community for a...