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Store Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm

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City Spies (Paperback)
By James Ponti
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By James Ponti
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By James Ponti
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The Name of this Book Is Secret (The Secret Series #1) Cover Image
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By Pseudonymous Bosch
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By Kenneth Oppel
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By Katherine Arden
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By Kenneth Oppel
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By Rick Riordan
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By R. L. Stine
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Brave in the Woods (Hardcover)

By Tracy Holczer
$16.99

Tracy Holczer’s Brave in the Woods is written for a young reader who enjoys fairy tales, discoveries and strong family ties. This well- crafted, intergenerational story is heartfelt and carries the reader’s heart thoughtfully along with Juni’s quest. A gift of storytelling filled with curses –both good and bad - this emotional tale will leave you with the truths of joy, grief and grace. Don’t miss Holczer’s breakout novel. 

(Contemporary Novel, ages 9+) - Reviewed by Maureen


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