Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions

These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.

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My diary from the edge of the world

By Anderson, Jodi Lynn

Publishing Date: 2015

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Spirited, restless Gracie Lockwood, twelve, of Cliffden, Maine, living in a world where sasquatches, dragons, giants, and mermaids are common, keeps a diary of her family's journey in a used Winnebago as they seek The Extraordinary World in hopes of keeping her little brother, Sam, safe against all odds.

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Tom Swift and his airship, or, The stirring cruise of the Red Cloud

By Appleton, Victor

Publishing Date: 1992

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

The young inventor builds an airship, makes a trial trip, and experiences a smash-up in midair.

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Love that dog

By Creech, Sharon

Publishing Date: c2001

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

A young student, who comes to love poetry through a personal understanding of what different famous poems mean to him, surprises himself by writing his own inspired poem.

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The mighty Miss Malone

By Curtis, Christopher Paul

Publishing Date: c2012

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

With love and determination befitting the "world's greatest family," twelve-year-old Deza Malone, her older brother Jimmie, and their parents endure tough times in Gary, Indiana, and later Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression.

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Will Sparrow's road

By Cushman, Karen

Publishing Date: 2012

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

In 1599 England, twelve-year-old lying, thieving Will Sparrow runs away, meets many colorful characters on the road, and then reluctantly joins a traveling "oddities" exhibit, where he learns to see beyond appearances.

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Hurry home, Candy

By De Jong, Meindert

Publishing Date: 1971, c1953

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

A stray dog finally finds loving companionship.

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The cats of Tanglewood Forest

By De Lint, Charles

Publishing Date: 2013

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Twelve-year-old Lillian, an orphan who loves roaming the woods looking for fairies when her chores are done, is bitten by a deadly snake and saved through the magical forest creatures in this expansion on the author's and illustrator's previous work, A circle of cats.

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Don't feed the geckos

By English, Karen

Publishing Date: 2015

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

When Bernardo comes to live with Carlos temporarily, taking over his top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi's attention, Carlos knows he is not happy, but worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos's pet geckos, so Carlos tries to see past his cousin's annoying ways and keep the peace for his family's sake.

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My summer of pink & green

By Greenwald, Lisa

Publishing Date: 2013

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Rather than a summer of fun transforming her family's pharmacy into an eco-spa, Lucy Desberg must face her sister Claudia's new boyfriend Bean, investor Gary's irritating daughter Bevin, and a spa coordinator who is put in charge of the plans.

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The wind on the moon: a story for children

By Linklater, Eric

Publishing Date: 2004

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

In the English village of Midmeddlecum, sisters Dinah and Dorinda struggle to keep their promise to try to be good when their father goes off to war, but they soon get into a great deal of mischief.

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City of Time

By McNamee, Eoin

Publishing Date: c2008

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

When he receives the cryptic message that "time is running out," Owen, known as "The Navigator," summons Cati and Dr. Diamond and together they journey to the City of Time in order to discover what has gone wrong.

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The Frost Child

By McNamee, Eoin

Publishing Date: c2009

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Owen the Navigator is once again called on to marshall the Resistors and beat back the enemy Harsh in their attempt to take over time.

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Isabel: Jewel of Castilla

By Meyer, Carolyn

Publishing Date: 2000

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

While waiting anxiously for others to choose a husband for her, Isabella, the future Queen of Spain, keeps a diary account of her life as a member of the royal family.

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Fantastic beasts & where to find them

By Scamander, Newt

Publishing Date: [2015]

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Offers alphabetically arranged entries detailing the characteristics of such mythical beasts as hippogrifs, blast-ended screwts, dragons, and unicorns.

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The Hindenburg disaster, 1937

By Tarshis, Lauren

Publishing Date: [2016]

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

For eleven year-old Hugo Ballard, flying on the Hindenburg is a dream come true. Hugo, his parents, and his four-year-old sister Gertie, are making the thrilling four thousand mile journey across the Atlantic in a zeppelin as big as the Titanic. But as the zeppelin gets ready to land, a blast rocks the Hindenburg and fire consumes the ship. The entire disaster lasts a mere thirty-two seconds, but in those few seconds, Hugo finds himself separated from his family and in a desperate race to escape the flames. The Hindenburg is doomed. And so, it seems, is Hugo. Will he survive this historic disaster?

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The Japanese Tsunami, 2011

By Tarshis, Lauren

Publishing Date: [2013]

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

A massive earthquake and devastating tsunami hit Japan while Ben is visiting his late father's hometown, pulling Ben's family apart and leaving him stranded in a strange country during an epic disaster.

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Harriet the invincible

By Vernon, Ursula

Publishing Date: 2015

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Never a conventional princess, Harriet becomes an adventurer after learning she is cursed to fall into a deep sleep on her twelfth birthday, but after two years of slaying ogres, cliff-diving, and more with her riding quail, Mumfrey, things go awry at home and she must seek a prince to set things right.

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Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South : Southern China, A.D. 531

By Yep, Laurence

Publishing Date: 2001

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

In 531 A.D., a fifteen-year-old princess of the Hsien tribe in southern China keeps a diary which describes her role as liaison between her own people and the local Chinese colonists, in times of both peace and war.

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Odysseus

By McCaughrean, Geraldine

Publishing Date: 2004, c2003

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J398.2 MCC

A retelling of the adventures of Odysseus which he experienced as he returned home from the Trojan War.

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A practical guide to dragon magic: inscribed by Sindri Suncatcher, the greatest kender wizard who ever lived (and honorary dragon!)

By Morris, Susan J.

Publishing Date: c2010

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J398.24 MOR

Presents a guide to dragons, with an inside look at the Darastrix Academy, where young wizards and dragon hatchlings live together mastering the magic that makes dragons so special.

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