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Chain of Iron
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary inGoodreads Choice AwardNominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2021) The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Iron is a Shadowhunters […]
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Chain of Gold
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary in4.43 87,991 ratings12,868 reviews Goodreads Choice AwardNominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2020) An inheritance of shadows. A love in chains. An unconquerable foe. Cordelia Carstairs is a Shadowhunter, a warrior trained since childhood to battle demons. When her father is accused of a terrible crime, she and her brother travel to […]
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Freewater
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary inWinner of the John Newbery Medal Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award An Indiebound Bestseller Award-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children’s escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom. Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his […]
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Lady of the Army: The Life of Mrs. George S. Patton
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary inIf anyone considered an army wife to be merely the kite’s tail, Beatrice Ayer Patton had the perfect retort, “How high can a kite soar without its tail?” General George Patton once remarked that World War II undoubtedly would have lasted a lot longer were it not for his soldiers and his wife. Those who […]
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A First Time for Everything
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary inA middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat’s awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan’s always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being […]
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Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary inFor fans of Ada Twist: Scientist comes a fascinating picture book biography of a pioneering female scientist–who loved reptiles! Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets…. While other girls played […]
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Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary inPete and his friends hunt for his missing Easter basket in this storybook—complete with a fold-out poster, stickers, and cards perfect for Easter celebrations! It’s Easter morning, and Pete’s Easter basket is nowhere to be found! Who could’ve taken it? Readers will love helping Pete and his friends find the Easter Basket Bandit and learn […]
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Indestructibles: Happy Easter
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary inCelebrate the traditions of Easter with this indestructible book for baby! Easter is here! The Easter bunny brought yummy treats! Happy Easter, everyone! The Original Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, The Original Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with […]
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Storm Watch
Posted on March 10, 2023 by mcconelibrary inWyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett investigates a mysterious death at a secret remote high-tech facility in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C.J. Box. When a prominent University of Wyoming professor goes missing, authorities are stumped. That is, until Joe Pickett makes two surprising discoveries while hunting down a wounded elk […]
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