Lori Mortensen
1) The End Zone
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English
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My First Graphic Novel These books are the perfect introduction to the world of safe, appealing graphic novels. Each story uses familiar topics, repeating patterns, and core vocabulary words appropriate for a beginning reader. Combine the entertaining story with comic book panels, exciting action elements, and bright colors and a safe graphic novel is born. A useful chart will teach the reader how to follow the graphic format, and the discussion questions...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A beautifully illustrated and lyrical picture-book biography of eccentric and beloved writer and artist Edward Gorey
In this lyrical biography of one of literature's most creepily creative authors and illustrators, kids will learn about the inspiration behind a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.
Known for, among other things, wearing a large fur coat wherever he went, storyteller Edward Gorey was...
In this lyrical biography of one of literature's most creepily creative authors and illustrators, kids will learn about the inspiration behind a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.
Known for, among other things, wearing a large fur coat wherever he went, storyteller Edward Gorey was...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Cowpoke Clyde is plumb confused. An ad in his favorite catalog says he oughta buy a bike. But why should he do that? After all, he's got a horse. Still, a bike wouldn't buck or bite, and he wouldn't have to feed it. He orders one, and when it comes, he mounts up and sets right off, wibble-wobblin' down the road. Good thing he's got his trusty friend Dawg to look out for him. Turns out learning to ride a bike is just a tad bit harder than he thought!...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn about the life and works of Veronica Roth. This young adult author's life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Divergent trilogy is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author's writing process and what inspires her to write. What's next for this author and other interesting details are also included.
16) Dirty Gertie
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English
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Emma and Olivia are responsible for feeding, cleaning and taking care of their guinea pig, Gertrude. When they forget to do their job, Gertrude becomes Dirty Gertie! Mom says if they don't take care of Gertie, they will have to find her a new home.
17) Bailey's Bike
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English
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When Bailey rides his bike, he can become almost anything he imagines. He can be a circus star, a cowboy, and a taxi driver. What will Bailey be next?