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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The fourth stall

By Rylander, Chris

Publishing Date: ©2011

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Sixth-graders Mac and Vince operate a business charging schoolmates for protection from bullies and for help to negotiate conflicts peacefully, with amazing challenges and results.

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The Christmas donkey

By Seymour, Alta Halverson

Publishing Date: 2021

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Eleven-year-old Michel knows his grand'maman is the best in all France. And she deserves a donkey just like everyone else. A donkey would be a great help carrying loads of wood and kindling, fruits and vegetables, and it could even pull a little cart to take them for a Sunday ride. But how could he get a donkey? They cost a good deal of money and it would take a long while to earn, even working two jobs. Yet Christmas is four months away! Michel is short of money, but he has plenty of determination and is not afraid to work. Everyone will be delighted at how he manages to make this Chrismtas a special one for his grand'maman. Full of love, this story makes a heartwarming read-aloud the whole year through. .

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Sherlock academy

By Shaw, F. C.

Publishing Date: [2015]

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Teachers in disguise, secret libraries, hollow books... All these and more await eleven-year-old Rollie Wilson at the mysterious Sherlock Academy of Fine Sleuths. When Rollie and his best friend, Cecily, are invited to attend a school where children learn the art of detection just like the great Sherlock Holmes, they discover a strange burglary has been committed and a mystery is afoot. Determined to investigate, Rollie discovers that appearances can be deceiving, the truth can be hurtful and friends sometimes turn into foes. Does Rollie have what it takes to follow in Holmes's footsteps? Can he use his skills to solve the mystery and save the school from an unknown villain?

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The dragonet prophecy

By Sutherland, Tui

Publishing Date: 2012

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside -- a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs -- and hidden away for years -- all to fulfill the prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends may choose freedom over fate ... leave the mountain ... and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted.

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The time machine

By Wells, H. G.

Publishing Date: ©2001

Classification: JFIC

Call Number: J

A classic novel of the future follows the Time Traveller as he hurtles one million years into the future and encounters a world populated by two distinct races, the childlike Eloi and the disgusting Morlocks who prey on the Eloi.

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Manolo & the unicorn

By Azúa Kramer, Jackie

Publishing Date: [2023]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

Despite being teased by his classmates, Manolo continues to believe in unicorns and meets one of the magical creatures on his way home from school.

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Telephone

By Barnett, Mac

Publishing Date: [2014]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

In this picture book a string of birds on a telephone wire plays a game of telephone, with the usual mixed up results.

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Melvin the Mouth

By Blanc, Katherine

Publishing Date: [2017]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

A story based on the childhood of Mel Blanc, father-in-law of the author, and voice of characters like Woody Woodpecker, and many others.

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Miss Jaster's garden

By Bodecker, N. M

Publishing Date: [2017]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

After getting caught in Miss Jaster's spring planting, the hedgehog discovers that he has become a four-legged, walking flower garden.

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Hello, Rock

By Bradfield, Roger

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

"The child in this book feels perfectly at ease talking and dreaming with his favorite rock. Have you ever chatted with an inanimate object? If not, you've missed out on some interesting conversation. Children will learn that a friend accepts you just the way you are"--Provided by publisher.

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Hola, piedrita! =: Hello, rock

By Bradfield, Roger

Publishing Date: [2012], 1993

Classification: E

Call Number: E

A little boy imagines what he will do with a rock he has found.

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Dibujando en el campo

By Buitrago, Jairo

Publishing Date: [2022]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

"Entre dos montanas, cerca de un arroyo, en medio de la nada, se encuentra una escuela sin patio de juegos, gimnasio, biblioteca, ni computadoras. Como dice la nina que nos cuenta esta historia: "Nuestra escuela no tiene casi nada. Un pizarron, unas sillas". Pero en esta escuela hay algo que nadie mas tiene: una maestra como ninguna otra en el mundo. "Ahi esta siempre, en la puerta de la escuela esperandonos en la manana", dice la nina. El dia en que se desarrolla esta historia, la maestra lleva a sus alumnos afuera y les pide que dibujen algo grande y puntiagudo escondido entre los arboles. A medida que los estudiantes observan de cerca, comienzan a comprender lo que estan viendo... pero, entonces, la maestra ya esta senalando a la proxima bestia magnifica! Este inspirador e ingenioso libro hara que cualquier nino tenga el inmenso deseo de asistir a esta escuela especial y recibir lecciones de esta extraordinaria maestra. Y quien dice que esto no puede suceder en todas partes?"--

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Our great big backyard

By Bush, Laura Welch

Publishing Date: [2016]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

Jane's plans for spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Includes list of national parks and historic sites.

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Mi ciudad canta

By Harmony, Cynthia

Publishing Date: 2022

Classification: E

Call Number: E

Despues de vivir un temblor devastador, el espiritu de los vecinos en esta dinamica zona de una ciudad mexicana se sacude, pero no se rompe.

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That's not Santa

By Kessler, Leonard P

Publishing Date: [2018]

Classification: E

Call Number: E

When Santa cannot find his red suit, he tries on a cowboy suit, a baseball uniform, and other clothes, but none seems right for his yearly rounds.

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Dos tortugas y un sombrero

By Klassen, Jon

Publishing Date: 2021

Classification: E

Call Number: E

"Dos tortugas encuentran un sombrero, pero ellas son dos y solo hay un sombrero... Con un brillante sentido del humor, Klassen nos narra una historia donde las miradas de las tortugas son las protagonistas."--

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The apple lady

By McDonald, Mary

Publishing Date: ©2006

Classification: E

Call Number: E

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El pulpo se escapa

By Meloy, Maile

Publishing Date: 2022

Classification: E

Call Number: E

El pulpo vivia feliz en su cueva submarina hasta que un dia, un buzo lo captura y lo lleva a vivir a un acuario. Los humanos le dan comida y le ponen pruebas que parecen juguetes. Pero todos los dias son iguales, y el pulpo pronto se cansa de la vida cautiva. Y asi, al amparo de la oscuridad, emprende un escape audaz.

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Platanos go with everything =: Los platanos van con todo

By Norman, Lissette

Publishing Date: 2023

Classification: E

Call Number: E

"With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the versatility of platanos is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to platanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N. Antigua. Platanos are Yesenia's favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they're a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. Stop by her apartment and find out why platanos go with everything--especially love!"--

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Fancy Nancy: explorer extraordinaire

By O'Connor, Jane

Publishing Date: c2009

Classification: E

Call Number: E

Nancy and her friend Bree explore the fascinating world of birds and insects in their exclusive and glamorous Explorers Extraordinaire Club.