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3) The lie tree
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On an island off the south coast of Victorian England, fourteen-year-old Faith investigates the mysterious death of her father, who was involved in a scandal, and discovers a tree that feeds upon lies and gives those who eat its fruit visions of truth.
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Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life, and death. A prince has a surprising awakening. A beauty fights like a beast. A boy refuses to become prey. A path to happiness is lost, then found again. Author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era...
12) Child of Glass
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A story about difference, exclusion, and ultimately self-acceptance, Child of Glass explores the interplay between inner and outer and the journey we have to go on to become ourselves. Child of Glass is about Gisele, a fragile, strong, transparent girl who denounces the meanness that can mark life in the world. In sparse, poetic language that all of us, however young or old, can understand, Child of Glass reminds us of our birthright to become ourselves....
13) Son of truth
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"Valor loves the truth -- but telling it now could be the death of his dreams. When a mysterious letter reveals that one student at Shivermore Warrior Academy is the son of the terrible Black Heart, Valor must choose between the truth and the future he's always dreamed of. Join Valor on this thrilling adventure, and then lead your family through a lesson on truth with the activities in the BRAVE Challenge at the end of the book."--
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On the first day of fall, five animals arrive at Wizards Way, eager to defend their island.
But fighting together is very different from fighting alone, and when pirates attack, the new team learns they're not as prepared as they thought. Join Rebel and her new friends as they learn to become Team BRAVE. Then teach your family about service with the activities in the BRAVE challenge at the end of the book.
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"Come! Hear the tale of triumph and tragedy, the forging of Freedom Island. Long ago, an evil overlord named Black Heart ruled the land , but a small band of rebels refused to surrender their freedoms. Join Arthur, Mobi, and Fiona, Legend of Freedom Island, on this thrilling adventure. THen teach your family about freedom with the activities in the BRAVE challenge at the end of the book."