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81) Pepito the brave
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 460L
Language
English
Description
Pepito is afraid of heights. When his brothers and sisters fly off to a new tree, the little bird decides to make his own way there. A big fence, a wide river, and a busy road can't stop him. Pepito is a determined fellow who doesn't realize how brave he truly is.
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Brené offers an in-depth exploration of this critical and oft-misunderstood aspect of wholehearted living. Here she defines spirituality as something not reliant on religion, theology, or dogma rather, it is a belief in our interconnectedness and in a loving force greater than ourselves.
83) Americanah
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
"A young woman from Nigeria leaves behind her home and her first love to start a new life in America, only to find her dreams are not all she expected"--
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[1969]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Three stories in verse: In the first, a cat brags that he can beat up 30 tigers and then proceeds to whittle down the number for various reasons. In the second story, a king cat insists on having his tail held by another cat which eventually causes problems for the whole kingdom. In the final story, a little girl thinks up a "Glunk" who creates havoc and refuses to disappear.
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Co
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
After showing courage by trying many new things, Little Mouse becomes Brave Mouse when he realizes that it is sometimes good to say no to things he is not ready to try. Lots of things scare Little Mouse-dark shadows, bright lights, loud noises, and even silence. When his parents go out, Little Mouse is afraid to stay with the babysitter. But a small voice inside him says, "They'll be back soon. Wait and see. You're a brave mouse-as brave as brave...
89) Bravemole
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A mole discovers that he is not so ordinary after all when he proves his bravery during a dragon attack.
90) Friction
Author
Series
Sandra Brown novel volume 68
Language
English
Description
Crawford Hunt wants his daughter back. Following the death of his wife four years ago, Crawford, a Texas Ranger, fell into a downward spiral that left him relegated to deskwork and with his five-year-old daughter Georgia in the custody of her grandparents. But Crawford has cleaned up his act, met all the court imposed requirements, and now the fate of his family lies with Judge Holly Spencer. Holly, ambitious and confident, temporarily occupies the...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
All summer, Jess pushed himself to be the fastest boy in the fifth grade, and when the year's first school-yard race was run, he was going to win. But his victory was stolen by a newcomer, by a girl, one who didn't even know enough to stay on the girls' side of the playground. Then, unexpectedly, Jess finds himself sticking up for Leslie, for the girl who breaks rules and wins races. The friendship between the two grows as Jess guides the city girl...
93) The archer
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Tetsuya was once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow. He has retired from public life when a boy comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. -- adapted from jacket
"This is an inspiring fable about the importance of taking risks and overcoming difficulty. It is told from the perspective of Tetsuya, a famous former archer, and...
94) Brave Mary
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
1996.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Everyone says Mary is brave, as she performs a number of tasks that require courage.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Dragon knows he is supposed to be brave, because that's what dragons do. He's so brave and valiant, he's ready to try out his fearsome roar! But when he hears something that scares him, he turns to his forest friends to find the noise, and to help him be brave. Young readers will relate to Dragon's fears, and delight in his quest to be brave. Bestselling author/artist David Kirk, creator of the popular Miss Spider series, has created another beautiful,...