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Richard Dreyfuss is an irresistible young Jewish man in 1948 Montreal. He's driven by an insatiable desire to be a "somebody" and he somehow works his way into our hearts even as he cheats and schemes and connives to buy a large parcel of land. He uses the girl who loves him, he forges checks, he lies... and he is enormously proud of himself because of it. Those around him are tremendously disgusted. We are torn. There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz...
64) Goof-off goalie
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Ten-year-old Goose is best at goofing off, but when he decides to become the goalie for their soccer team, his friend Henry sets up a practice schedule and enlists their other friends to help Goose improve his skills.
68) The perfect plan
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Maya plans to build the perfect treehouse, but after doing research and selecting the perfect spot, she finds she must recruit helpers to get the job done.
69) Hooray José!
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Because he is such a short mouse, José is never picked to play basketball, but his determination to play well and a lot of practice get him on the team and give him the ability to step in when the star player is injured the day of the playoffs.
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"Starting a new journey can be scary ... But no matter the obstacles you face, with resilience, love, and a sprinkling of magic, who knows how far you'll go! From Peter Pan and Tinker Bell teaching the Darling children to fly, to Moana finding the courage to voyage across the sea, these lush, watercolor scenes from across Disney's 100 years of film will inspire readers to make their own mark on the world"--
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"Noisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn't sure they can survive it! The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes,...
74) Yo, Vikings!
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Emma's research on Erik the Red soon extends beyond the classroom.
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"In Be Unstoppable, New York Times bestselling author and champion surfer Bethany Hamilton shares how faith, love, and passion have pushed her beyond all expectations. Alongside over sixty breathtaking photos from the making of her new documentary, Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, Bethany inspires readers to be bold, enjoy life, and be the best they can be. No one knows what will happen along life's journey, but Bethany's sense of wonder and adventure...
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"Little Doctor is known far and wide as a crocodile whisperer. The animals come from near and far to have her treat them. And as she does, she admires their thick armor and enormous jaws. She wishes that she could be as strong and fearless! One day Little Doctor receives a visit from the largest crocodile of all, Big Mean. But surprisingly--and frustratingly--Big Mean won't open her mouth to tell Little Doctor what's wrong. Instead, mouth clamped...
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Introduce your little ones to the power of standing up when you find yourself down in both English and Spanish. ¡Sana, sana, colita de rana! ¡Si no sanas hoy, sanarás mañana! Inspired by the classic rhyming song, Sana, sana, colita de rana, that many American-Latino children grow up with, this book follows Tina in her quest to become an aspiring Mexican wrestler, alongside her plush sidekick, Mr. Frog. After she suffers a boo-boo, Tina is made...