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2) Escape goat
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In the wake of accidents that occur every time their escape-artist goat is found outside its pen, young Nicolette discovers that the goat is being wrongly blamed for the mischief of others.
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"A boy steadfastly refuses to take responsibility for any of his mistakes. He just blames everything on his pen, his backpack, his comb, his pillow--whatever happens to be at hand. For a while, this approach works at home and at school. He’s positively convinced he has it all figured out until all the inanimate objects rise up and revolt. What can he do when a talking pen and talking backpack decide to rebel?" --publisher's website
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Betty Bunny books volume 3
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When a young rabbit breaks a table lamp and blames the Tooth Fairy, her family explains the importance of honesty.
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"Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Fires, floods, and other calamities have caused the people to lose their library, their school, their park, and even their neighborliness. The people put their faith in the Mayor, a dazzling fellow who promises he alone can help. After all, he is a famous dragon slayer. (At least, no one has seen a dragon in his presence.) Only the clever children of the Orphan House and the kindly...
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"Most students would kill to be accepted into the prestigious Law and Literature cohort at Franklin University. But for Jessie Mooney, enrollment in the course is about more than campus status, rigorous thought, and professional connections. It’s her chance to get close to charismatic professor Jay Crane so she can expose who he really is. From the moment she discovered their secret relationship, Jessie's been convinced Crane is to blame for the...
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"Saoirse can't wait to leave school--but just before the Leaving Cert her ex-boyfriend dies by suicide. Everyone blames Saoirse, and her rumbling anxieties spiral out of control. Saoirse finds herself flailing in swirling waters that threaten to suck her into the depths. No-one can save her--not her lovely nan; not the gorgeous boy who tries to love her; and certainly not her cheap-wisdom counsellor. Can Saoirse, against all odds, rescue the self...
9) The plague
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"The townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. Fear, isolation, and claustrophobia follow as they are forced into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way to the lethal disease: some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr. Rieux, resist the terror." --publisher's website
10) Punching bag
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Memoir (Rex Ogle) volume 2
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"Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle...describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad’s anger. Hovering over Rex’s story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister. Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace...
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"Shame is a powerful and sometimes useful tool: When we publicly shame corrupt politicians, abusive celebrities, or predatory corporations, we reinforce values of fairness and justice. But as Cathy O'Neil argues in this revelatory book, shaming has taken a new and dangerous turn. It is increasingly being weaponized-used as a way to shift responsibility for social problems from institutions to individuals. Shaming children for not being able to afford...
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(Kenneth S.)Matt Bannister volume 14
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"Never judge a person by the leather of their skin… But that’s exactly what the entire town of Branson, Oregon does. When a stranger comes to town dressed in leather and acting weird, he’s immediately shunned by residents. Yet when he sees a young girl thrown from a bridge, he jumps in to save her. And what does he get for his efforts… He’s still being blamed for little Hannie’s death when the circus comes into town for Independence Day,...
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"After her husband Alan’s massive white-collar crimes are exposed, Suzanne’s wealthy, comfortable life shatters: Alan goes to prison, and Suzanne files for divorce. Ignoring a steady stream of calls from her ex at Norfolk State Prison, Suzanne thinks she can cleanse herself of all connections to her ex-husband and their old life together. Instead, she decamps to a Massachusetts beach town where she creates a new life and identity. Then Alan is...
14) Unspoken Words
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Unspoken Words will captivate your emotions with a journey through buried memories, painful events, and multiple tests of faith. In the end, can a legacy survive the silence?
As a pastor, nothing instills more pride than seeing your child follow in your footsteps, learning to teach, believe, and abide by the Word. Pastor Dexter Lewis wants to see his legacy continue through his son, Zayvon. But what happens when the only heir to the legacy that you...
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