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61) Northern Light
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The Solar Wind, generated by the sun, has enough force to blow our entire atmosphere into space. Earth is protected only by its electromagnetic field (which is also responsible for the remarkable "Aurora Borealis".
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Now with a fresh new look and introduction, Jennifer Donnelly's astonishing, Printz Honor-winning debut—the story of a young woman's coming-of-age and the murder that rocked turn-of-the-century America. A Printz Award Honor Book
"A contemporary classic. Jennifer Donnelly is the master of historical fiction!" —Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Carnegie Medal
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An examination of the lingering effects of a hydroelectric power station on Pimicikamak sovereign territory in Manitoba, Canada.
The child of South Asian migrants, Kazim Ali was born in London, lived as a child in the cities and small towns of Manitoba, and made a life in the United States. As a man passing through disparate homes, he has never felt he belonged to a place. And yet, one day, the celebrated poet and essayist finds himself...
The child of South Asian migrants, Kazim Ali was born in London, lived as a child in the cities and small towns of Manitoba, and made a life in the United States. As a man passing through disparate homes, he has never felt he belonged to a place. And yet, one day, the celebrated poet and essayist finds himself...
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In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary...
69) Let it glow
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It's almost time for the crystal ceremony, where Grand Pabbie honors the young trolls. But Little Rock needs to earn his tracking crystal before he can join the fun. Can Little Rock's friends help him discover the secret to being a great tracker, and will they make it to the crystal ceremony in time to see the amazing beauty of the Northern Lights?
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Lyra Belacqua is content to run wild among the scholars of Jordan College, with her dæmon familiar always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle -- a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, and a mysterious substance known as Dust. As she hurtles toward danger in the cold far North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win -- or to lose -- this...
72) The hat
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When Lisa hangs her woolen clothes in the sun to air them out for winter, the hedgehog, to the amusement of the other animals, ends up wearing a stocking on his head.
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Myrtle Hardcastle would rather stay at home to keep close tabs on criminals and murder trials than go on a relaxing vacation with her aunt Helena. Once on board the luxurious private railway coach, Myrtle is thrilled to meet Mrs. Bloom, a professional insurance investigator who is tasked with protecting the priceless Northern Lights tiara. But before the train reaches its destination, both the tiara and Mrs. Bloom vanish. Then a dead body is discovered...
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His Dark Materials is a trilogy of fantasy novels by Phillip Pullman that includes Northern Lights, Subtle Knife, and Amber Spyglass. In this video, Philip Pullman talks extensively about his internationally acclaimed trilogy and his other body of work. This celebratory tribute to Pullman and his works is scripted by the eminent literature critic Nick Tucker.
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