Hyde, Catherine Ryan
Summary: "Brooke is a divorced single mom, financially strapped, living with her mother, and holding tight to the one thing that matters most: her two-year-old daughter Etta. Then, in a matter of seconds, Brooke's life is shattered when she's carjacked. Helpless and terrified, all Brooke can do is watch as Etta, still strapped in her seat, disappears into the Los Angeles night. Miles away, Etta is found...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lake Union Publishing 2020
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC HYDHyde, Catherine Ryan
Summary: Brooke is a divorced single mom, financially strapped, living with her mother, and holding tight to the one thing that matters most: her two-year-old daughter, Etta. Then, in a matter of seconds, Brooke's life is shattered when she's carjacked. Helpless and terrified, all Brooke can do is watch as Etta, still strapped in her seat, disappears into the Los Angeles night. Miles away, Etta is found...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Brilliance Audio 2020
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CDA Fiction HydeVincent, Rachel
Summary: Dahlia thinks all of her clones have been destroyed, but then discovers that one still exists--Waverly Whitmore, who is teenage royalty, a media sensation with millions of fans--who has no idea that she is a clone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC VINVincent, Rachel
Summary: In a world where everyone is the same, Trigger 17 convinces Dahlia 16 that she is unique but this proves that both are flawed, which could lead to dire consequences for their entire genomes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: Y FICTION VINMarkel, Michelle.
Summary: An illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J331.892 MARBrown, Harriet.
Summary: Chronicling her daughter Kitty's illness from the earliest warning signs, through its terrifying progression, and on toward recovery, Brown takes us on one family's journey into the world of anorexia nervosa, where starvation threatened her daughter's body and mind. This is essential reading for families and professionals alike, a guiding light for anyone who's coping with this devastating...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow & Co 2010
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 616.85 BROWinter, Jeanette.
Summary: "A lushly illustrated picture-book biography of two young Pakistani heroes, Malala Yousafzai and Iqbal Masih, from acclaimed nonfiction author/illustrator Jeanette Winter"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 WINAmerine, Jami
Summary: "Female readers of all ages will find a sassy, funny, authentic, and encouraging friend in master word weaver Jami Amerine, as she comes alongside you to share God's overwhelming grace and peace in an inside-out journey to true, life-sustaining rest. In a climate that is steeped in stress and worries, this book offers a priceless opportunity to walk in faith to experience the overwhelming...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barbour Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 AMERadin, Stacey.
Summary: An empowering guide to cultivating confident, passionate, and powerful young leaders during the most formative stage of life: the middle school years. After years of research as a psychologist and consultant for women struggling in the professional world, Stacey Radin made a groundbreaking realization: it all begins in middle school. Women who become successful leaders learn how to do so in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Book 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 RADRibke, Simone T.
Summary: A biography on Ruby Bridges and how she stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BRIGerelds, Jennifer
Summary: "An exciting new brand and storybook to help girls grow into brave, confident daughters of the King. Young girls will grow in their knowledge of the Bible and in their faith by getting to know our Brave Girls--Hope, Gracie, Glory, Faith, and Honor--five modern-day friends who relate to today's readers! The girls are each very different, but they all love Jesus and love each other. They share...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tommy Nelson 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 220.95 GERLandreth, Sonny.
Contents: Gaia tribe (featuring Joe Satriani, guitar) -- For you and forever -- Heavy heart rising -- Wonderide -- Passionola (featuring Eric Johnson, guitar) -- Letting go -- Elemental journey -- Brave new girl -- Forgotten story (featuring Robert Greenidge, steel drums) -- Reckless beauty -- Opening sky.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Landfall 2012
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES LANGerelds, Jennifer
Summary: Are you ready to be a brave girl? Join Hope, Glory, Faith, Honor, and Gracie as they discover that the closer they are to God, the more He makes ordinary girls like them strong and courageous! Learn with them how to be brave at school, at home, in sports, with friends—pretty much everywhere! Even when struggles are big . . . He is bigger. This devotional includes a year’s worth of readings with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tommy Nelson, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Cook, Lan
Summary: Here are traditional tales from every corner of the globe, all featuring bold and clever heroines who battle dragons, fight sea serpents or save their village from monstrous thieves. This is a sequel to the best-selling title Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls. Diverse range of characters. Lively retellings for a modern audience.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 COONelson, Vaunda Micheaux
Summary: "A powerful true story about three Black girls who courageously integrated a New Orleans school on November 14, 1960, told by award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 379.2 NELDavidson, Susanna
Summary: "Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths celebrates heroines from Circe to Psyche, from Athena to Artemis, re-telling their stories to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits her suitors and discover how Artemis defeats two giants. See Circe perform powerful magic and follow Demeter on her brave search for her missing daughter....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Limited 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC DAVSummary: "In this strikingly illustrated collection, you will find eight forgotten fairy tales to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Discover brave and brilliant girls who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes...and of course, live happily ever after." --Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Hearne, Betsy.
Summary: A young girl recounts the brave exploits of her female ancestors, including her great-great-great grandmother who came to America in a wooden sailboat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Oversize, Call number: J FIC HEAPatrick, Denise Lewis
Summary: The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955, but how did she come to be so brave?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PATKari, Doug
Summary: "On January 6, 1986, Barry and Louise Berman set out for a stroll and never returned. Despite extensive investigations by local and federal authorities, the double homicide of the Kahlua heir and his wife remains unsolved"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Best, Cari
Summary: A five-year-old girl who is brave and strong faces night noises, too much light, and spooky shadows, all without calling her parents, before finally feeling sleepy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Mayer, Mercer
Summary: Convinced there is something making noise in the attic at night, a brave little girl sneaks up the stairs, lasso in hand, to capture whatever it is.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 1988
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E MAYCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC MAYCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Mayer 1988O'Brien, Keith
Summary: "High adventure and high ideals merge when a corps of intrepid female aviators battle to take part in the hugely popular air shows of the 1920s and 1930s. Ultimately, one of our heroines would win a race that earned her the right to be called America's best pilot"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 OBRHealy, Christopher
Summary: A brave little girl, a robot, a talking hedgehog, and a letter of the alphabet venture through the pages of a book, where the setting shifts with every turn of the page.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2019