"The Ersatz Elevator (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6)"
Lemony Snicket
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The Baudelaire orphans encounter secret passageways, mysterious clues, and diabolical plots in "The Ersatz Elevator," the sixth book in Lemony Snicket's spectacularly gloomy--and hilarious--Series of Unfortunate Events. No one should miss this dreadfully delightful, delightfully dreadful series.
"Fighting Ruben Wolfe"
Markus Zusak
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Lured by the promise of hard cash, brothers Cameron and Ruben Wolfe dive headfirst into the seamy world of underground boxing in Markus Zusak's "Fighting Ruben Wolfe." This hard-hitting, witty novel about respect, stubborn pride, and real brotherly love will stick with readers long after the book is closed.
A TIP OF THE HAT TO DR. SEUSS
"Green Eggs and Ham: With Fabulous Flaps and Peel-Off Stickers (Nifty Lift-And-Look W/Stickers)"
Dr. Seuss
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Celebrate the Doctor's March 2 birthday and Read Across America day with a new spin on an old favorite. Sam-I-am is ruthless in his determination to spread the good word about a certain verdant delicacy in Dr. Seuss's classic "Green Eggs and Ham," now available in this excitingly interactive lift-the-flap edition... with stickers!
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CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
March is Women's History Month. Young readers of both genders will be fascinated by these fine books detailing the inspiring lives of suffragists, scientists, and other amazing women from the past.
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THE DEAR AMERICA STORE
What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than with the most popular historical fiction series around--Dear America and the Royal Diaries. Award-winning authors Kathryn Lasky, Karen Hesse, and Mary Pope Osborne, among others, have created a host of carefully researched, thoroughly engaging, fictionalized diaries of young people in American and world history from Cleopatra to Marie Antoinette.
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
St. Patrick's Day is March 17, and we're honoring this festive Irish holiday with a hearty stack of books, from "The Last Snake in Ireland" to "Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka." Charm your favorite wee ones this season with shamrocks, leprechauns, and shillelaghs! (But be careful with those shillelaghs.)
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NOT-YET-PUBLISHED
"Castaways of the Flying Dutchman"
Brian Jacques
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Granted eternal life after a near miss with death on the legendary Flying Dutchman, young Ben and his dog, Ned, travel the world, solving mysteries and bringing peace and joy to deserving folks. In "Castaways of the Flying Dutchman," due to be released on March 19, Redwall author Brian Jacques creates thrills and chills on an entirely different level.
"Harry Potter Schoolbooks: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"
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Kennilworthy Whisp's "Quidditch Through the Ages" and Newt Scamander's "Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them"--charmingly reproduced as if they were textbooks from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry--will be available March 12 as 64-page paperbacks. Scholastic Inc.'s net proceeds from the sale of these books will go to Harry's Books fund established by Comic Relief U.K. to help disadvantaged children in the poorest countries of the world. J.K. Rowling is donating all royalties to which she would be entitled. Work your wizardly magic to help kids around the world!
SPANISH-LANGUAGE BOOKS
Visit our Spanish Language bookstore to find "Buenas noches, luna," "Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal," and other excellent children's books in Spanish.
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