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We Are Not Alone

By: Katryn Bury

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From award-winning author Katryn Bury of the Drew Leclair series, this hopeful coming-of-age middle grade novel follows the unlikely friendship between Sam, a recent cancer survivor, and a popular girl at school as they come together on a quest to uncover the truth about alien life in honor of Sam’s best friend’s final wishes. This powerful story of friendship and grief is a gentle reminder that we are never alone in the universe. Sam Kepler Greyson doesn’t want to be the “cancer kid.” After losing his best friend and fellow UFO enthusiast, Oscar, to brain cancer, Sam wants to focus on anything but his own cancer—maybe even a normal year of middle school. But whispers in the halls and lingering grief over Oscar make Sam’s return much harder. To make matters worse, he is paired with popular girl Cat for a history project. Between Cat’s icy attitude and troubling rumors that Sam lied about having cancer, nothing seems to be going well. Things start to look up when Cat and Sam unexpectedly bond over the UFO obsession he once shared with Oscar—but Sam isn’t sure he’s ready to open up to someone again. With the chance for a fresh start within reach, he worries that coming clean about his illness will only make Cat pity him. Hiding the truth also helps Sam avoid the biggest worry of all: What if his cancer comes back? “Bury writes about grief and being a survivor with honesty and humor in this captivating mystery that explores friendship and the power of believing.” —Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, New York Times bestselling author of the Book Scavenger series and Sisterhood of Sleuths “Katryn Bury is a master of middle grade voice. A powerful, heartfelt exploration of loss, grief, and friendship. I absolutely loved it.” —Micahel Leali, award-winning author of The Civil War of Amos Abernathy and Matteo “A beautiful and original exploration of friendship and its power to make us more than just the sum of our parts. Funny, tender, and insightful, Sam’s voice will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.” —Ali Standish, award-winning author of The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall “Bury expertly balances humor and heartache as Sam’s story explores grief, new friendships, and starting over, but it also celebrates enticing mysteries of the unknown in a way that is sure to engage readers. A quietly powerful novel.” —A. J. Sass, award-winning author of Ellen Outside the Lines and Ana on the Edge "A moving, humorous exploration of friendship and trust." —Kirkus Reviews

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HarperCollins

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ISBN 10

0063337436

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9780063337435

Drew Leclair Gets a Clue

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Drew Leclair Gets a Clue

By: Katryn Bury

In this modern take on Harriet the Spy, twelve-year-old Drew uses her true crime expertise to catch the cyberbully in her school—only to discover that family, friendship, and identity are the hardest mysteries to solve. Drew Leclair knows what it takes to be a great detective. She’s pored over the cases solved by her hero, criminal profiler Lita Miyamoto. She tracked down the graffiti artist at school, and even solved the mystery of her neighbor’s missing rabbit. But when her mother runs off to Hawaii with the school guidance counselor, Drew is shocked. How did she miss all of the clues? Drew is determined to keep her family life a secret, even from her best friend. But when a cyberbully starts posting embarrassing rumors about other students at school, it’s only a matter of time before Drew’s secret is out. Armed with her notebooks full of observations about her classmates, Drew knows what she has to do: profile all of the bullies in her grade to find the culprit. But being a detective is more complicated when the suspects can be your friends. Will Drew crack the case if it means losing the people she cares about most?

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288

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0358663318

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9780358663317

Drew Leclair Crushes the Case

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Drew Leclair Crushes the Case

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Fan-favorite detective Drew Leclair returns to crack the case of a sneaky locker thief in this heartfelt sequel to the critically acclaimed middle grade mystery series that’s been called “the perfect story for readers ready to progress from Nancy Drew.” (SLJ, starred review). After breaking school rules the last time she solved a mystery, Drew Leclair has a new mission: get good grades, stay under the radar, and do not get suspended. But when Drew finds out that there’s a thief breaking into the P.E. lockers and leaving behind cryptic ransom notes, it’s hard to resist cracking a new case. Especially when one of the victims is her best friend Shrey’s crush, and he’s practically begging her to get involved. Can Drew catch the thief red-handed while staying out of trouble? And what does it mean when everyone around Drew is obsessing over crushes and the upcoming Wonderland dance, and Drew would rather work on her latest crime board?

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220

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0358701414

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9780358701415

Song Of The Dragons

By: Katryn Ali

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Song Of The Dragons

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This book my sister and I have been working on, has been in the making since 1995. I am so glad to finally get it published. It accomplishes quite a dream... My sister got a cute little story idea in which I helped her to achieve a wonderful children's fantasy, about dragons and trolls, and a very special Man whom all of creation is linked. Here you will find monsters and fairies in a land full of mystical wonders. I have personally done all the artwork myself... Sharayah is the most beautiful of all the dragons, female or male. A Man appears to her one day and teaches her how to sing. She then in return teaches the other dragons. But Sharayah will find that it is more than just physical beauty and strength that makes her strong. Will she find the courage to confront the menacing Drumin, Troll King, before he takes everything away from her,and will it be too late for her to change?

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146

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BookRix

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3739619406

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9783739619408

Pirate's Treasure

By: Katryn Ali

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Pirate's Treasure

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This is a book about pirates and goofy animal-like characters. It's about one such pirate, Lasimer Casper Johnny, who is sentenced to live the rest of his days marooned on an island with a pig-like people tribe. They want to eat him, he wants to eat one of them. There are also rocks and trees that talk. Come meet Ariel and Professor Shank who accidentally find their way to this place where the pirate lives. Something happens where Lasimer believes Ariel is a witch bent on sending his soul to Hades. They get plunged into a nightmare dimension that plops them right into the clutches of the evil tyrant Zartharyos. This is the perfect book for children who just love pirate adventures... NOTE: The character Zartharyos in this story can also be found in another book: Galactic Pioneers, for any science-fiction loving child, or adult too for that matter.

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3736895933

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We Are Not Alone

We Are Not Alone

Drew Leclair Gets a Clue

Drew Leclair Gets a Clue

Drew Leclair Crushes the Case

Drew Leclair Crushes the Case

Song Of The Dragons

Song Of The Dragons

Pirate's Treasure

Pirate's Treasure

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