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For Adult and Young Adult
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| Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson
Haddix |
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A government decree allows each family only two children. For
Luke, a third child, this has meant a lifetime of hiding. But could a
stray glimpse of a child hiding in the house across the way lead to
freedom. |
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| Brave New World by Aldous Huxley |
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Huxley's classic prophetic novel describes the socialized horrors
of a futuristic utopia devoid of individual freedom. |
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| Nineteen Eighty-four by George Orwell
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Portrays life in a future time when a totalitarian government
watches over all citizens and directs all activities |
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| Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury |
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A totalitarian regime has ordered all books to be destroyed, but
one of the book burners suddenly realizes their merit. |
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| Lost Horizon by James Hilton |
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Four people are transported to the dream-like world of Shangri-La
where life is eternal and civilization refined. |
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| If I Forget, You Remember by Carol
Williams |
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Twelve-year-old Elyse's plan to write an award-winning novel
during the summer is interrupted when her grandmother, who has
Alzheimer's disease, moves in with the family. |
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| Hmm?: The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read
About Memory by Diane Swanson |
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Explains what memories are, where they are stored in the brain,
how they are triggered and ideas for how you may sharpen your own
memory. Fascinating reading for young scientists. |
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| Making Memory Books by Amanda Lewis |
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A how-to book which shows kids how to preserve their own memories
in an attractive way -- sure to please budding scrapbook artists
everywhere! |
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| Monuments Help Us Remember by Lee
Sullivan Hill |
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This book describes different monuments from around the globe. The
book goes on to explain how and why these fascinating structures were
created and how they help preserve the memories of both individuals
and countries. |
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| Osceola: Memories of a Share Cropper's Daughter
collected and edited by Alan Govenar |
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A moving oral history is preserved on the pages of this visually
appealing book. It describes Osceola's memories of racism,
segregation, and slavery in her own words. |
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Primary and Early Childhood
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| Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem
Fox |
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A small boy tries to discover the meaning of "memory" so he can
restore that of an elderly friend. |
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| Heart to Heart by George Shannon |
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Two friends, Mole and Squirrel, share memories of their friendship
-- "all the stories nobody knows but us" -- on Valentine's Day. |
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| Laura Charlotte by Kathryn O. Galbraith
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A mother shares her memories about a favorite stuffed toy with her
daughter. This sweet story illustrates how family memories are shared
across the generations. |
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| The Memory Coat by Elvira Woodruff |
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Two young Jewish cousins, Rachel and Grisha, are immigrating with
their families to America in the early 1900's. Tension builds when
Grisha will not part with his tattered coat in order to pass
inspection at Ellis Island. The coat is a symbol of all of his
memories of his mother and Grisha refuses to give it up, regardless of
the consequences, because his memories are just too precious to lose. |
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| The Memory String by Eve Bunting |
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A young girl retains her memories of her grandmother thanks to 43
different buttons kept on a string. Each button symbolizes a different
memory. Directions are included for making your own button memory
string. |
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| A Big Box of Memories by Judy Delton
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While making a time capsule, the Pee Wee Scouts must decide what
items to include to preserve their most important memories. A great
choice for readers just ready to start chapter books. |
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| The Lotus Seed by Sherry Garland |
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A small lotus seed becomes a symbol of the memories of a
Vietnamese girl. After she flees her country and comes to the United
States, she uses the seed to inspire her to survive through good and
bad times. |
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| A Name on the Quilt: A Story of Remembrance
by Jeannine Atkins |
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When memories are all that the family has left of Uncle Ron, the
gather together and share their memories to create a panel for the
AIDS quilt. |
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| Salsa Stories by Lulu Delacre |
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Written through the voice of a young girl, each chapter in this
book features a different favorite recipe from her Latin American
family. Every recipe is followed with special memories and stories.
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| Sweet Memories Still by Natalie
Kinsey-Warnock |
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Sharing old family photographs helps Shelby connect with her
family's memories and heritage. When the irreplaceable photos are
destroyed in a devastating fire, Shelby mourns the loss of her
memories. But are they really gone forever? |
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