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  Big Sur

  by Jack Kerouac

  Kerouac's gritty, moving take on the destruction of his own myth, as the King of the Beats approaches middle age! Unmistakably autobiographical, Big Sur, Kerouac's ninth novel, was written as the 'King of the Beats' was approaching middle-age and reflects his struggle to come to terms with his own myth. The magnificent and moving story of Jack Duluoz, a man blessed by great talent and cursed with an urge towards... (more)
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  Walden and Other Writings

  by Henry David Thoreau

  Naturalist, philosopher, champion of self-reliance and moral independence, Henry David Thoreau remains not only one of our most influential writers but also one of our most contemporary. This unique and comprehensive edition gathers all of Thoreau's most significant works (including his masterpiece Walden, reproduced in its entirety). Taken together, they reveal the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth... (more)
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  Emily Dickinson's Letters to the World

  by Emily Dickinson, Jeanette Winter

  A captivating introduction to Emily Dickinson The poet Emily Dickinson was unknown and mostly unpublished during her lifetime (1830–86). When she died, her sister, Lavinia, discovered the 1,775 poems Emily Dickinson left behind – her “letters to the world.” Jeanette Winter tells the story of the discovery of these poems and has selected twenty-one that speak most directly to children, surrounding them with... (more)
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  Boy Proof

  by Cecil Castellucci

  "This novel's funny first-person narrative will grab teens (and not just sci-fi fans) with its romance and the screwball special effects." — BOOKLIST An AMERICAN BOOKSELLER "Pick of the Lists" Selection A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Flying Start" Selection "Egg's journey to shed her trappings and to confidently inhabit her own character is one readers won't want to... (more)
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  The Canning Season

  by Polly Horvath

  Love under trying circumstances One night out of the blue, Ratchet Clark’s ill-natured mother tells her that Ratchet will be leaving their Pensacola apartment momentarily to take the train up north. There she will spend the summer with her aged relatives Penpen and Tilly, inseparable twins who couldn’t look more different from each other. Staying at their secluded house, Ratchet is treated to a passel of strange... (more)
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  Candle Man Trilogy: Book 1

  The Society of Unrelenting Vigilance

  by Glenn Dakin

  Murder, mystery, and adventure aren’t your typical birthday presents . . . But for Theo, anything that breaks up his ordinary routine is the perfect gift. A mysterious “illness” and Theo’s guardians force him into a life indoors, where gloves must be worn and daily medical treatments are the norm. When Theo discovers a suspicious package on his birthday, one person from the past will unlock the secret behind... (more)
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  Suddenly in the Depths of the Forest

  by Amos Oz

  `An extraordinary tale'. --The Scotsman '... a children's fable and an allegory of adults. It may be a fast read, but it has enormous resonances...' -- Independent "Amos Oz is a beautiful, intelligent writer, throwing up interesting images." --Daily Telegraph `Amos Oz conjures up a fairy story in which we may well recognise ourselves ...be prepared to be simply enchanted.' --Guardian
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  With

  by Donald Harington

  Impossible to categorize, With is a sensual, irresistible tale, full of unexpected twists and turns. What starts out as a suspenseful recounting of child abduction evolves into the story of eight-year-old Robin Kerr growing up in the wilds of the Ozarks, left to fend for herself on a remote, inaccessible mountain-top. Without ‘human’ company for a decade, forced to live off the land, Robin is never alone; her... (more)
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  Wuthering Heights

  by Emily Brontë

  There are few more convincing, less sentimental accounts of love than Wuthering Heights. This is the story of a tormented foundling who falls in love with the daughter of his benefactor, and of the violence and misery that result from their thwarted longing for each other.