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1) Swim team
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"Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help"--
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"Robbie Reynolds isn't just a genius. He's a super SUPER genius! But he doesn't have the cash to fund his ultimate (and top secret) project. That's why he's opening a lemonade stand. Not just any lemonade stand: this one is state of the art, and his automatista can make you any flavor of lemonade your heart desires! Bacon, salsa, potato salad, dirty diaper-anything you want. Unfortunately, Robbie isn't the only one in the Lemonade Hustle. Daphne Du-Ri,...
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Crabgrass is a comic strip set in the fictional town of Crabgrass Drive, and chronicles the close friendship of Kevin, who is white, and Miles, who is black, and the many stumbles and breakthroughs they encounter growing up together. The main characters exemplify the resilience of the bonds we form when we are young, and are a reminder of why we remember those times fondly. Crabgrass is also a thrilling exploration of the adventures and mischief that...
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Katie the catsitter volume 2
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Twelve-year-old Katie now knows her neighbor Madeline is also the Mousetress, the city's most feared villain (or most misunderstood superhero), and she is ready to become the super sidekick she always wanted to be.
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Katie the catsitter volume 1
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Twelve-year-old Katie is dreading the boring summer ahead until she realizes the mysterious neighbor who hired her to catsit is one of the city's greatest supervillains.
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"Beak loves the snow, but his hopes are dashed when Ally informs him the swamp stays warm year-round and not much changes. As a matter of fact, the only big change is that it gets a lot more crowded! Beak soon discovers what Ally means when the snow birds arrive ... Hawaiian shirt-wearing, music-jamming new neighbors who have flown south for the winter. At first, Beak is thrilled when they decide to spend their vacation in hiis tree--he loves to party!...
9) Barakamon: 3
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Barakamon volume 3
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"Kawafuji, the only friend of handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa, has come to visit the island...!! However, the lack of cell phone signal and any useful landmarks is preventing the two of them from meeting up!! And who is this Kyousuke Kamisaki who's come along for the ride...? There's a storm brewing in the third volume of this sophisticated (?), heaqrtwarming island comedy!!"--Unedited summary from the book.
10) Barakamon: 5
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Barakamon volume 5
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While handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa anguishes over the individuality of his calligraphy, he receives a phone call from Tokyo that could change everything.
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Barakamon volume 18
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"It's been a year since Handa arrived on the island, and a lot has changed for the residents of Nanatsutake Village. Hiroshi's in Tokyo, Miwa and her friends have graduation on their minds, and Naru and her classmates are going into their second year of elementary school. With everyone looking to the future, the time to say goodbye approaches as the curtain closes on this hot 'n' hearty island comedy!"--Back cover.
12) Barakamon: 6
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Barakamon volume 6
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Handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa has returned to Tokyo for a calligraphy competition. But being away from the island is preventing him from perfecting his work ...?! Meanwhile, Sensei's sudden absence is causing turmoil for his island neighbors! The Sensei of the city and the people of the island unfurl a mature, heartwarming island comedy as a bountiful autumn approaches in Volume 6!!
13) Barakamon: 10
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Barakamon volume 10
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The cold north wind sets in on the island and handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa longs for his winter clothes. But instead of Kawafuji making the delivery, Handa's parents decide to make their island debut--and come bearing much more than just winter clothes...!
14) Barakamon: 12
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Barakamon volume 12
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Christmas has come to the island! Handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa tries his hand at the Santa business for the first time! But could it be that Handa Claus isn't the only one who's come to visit all the nice little children ...?
15) Barakamon: 4
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Barakamon volume 4
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"Aiming for an autumn calligraphy exhibition, handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa sets out to get in touch with his creative side. Meanwhile, a man whose appearance screams "yakuza, " landing him well out of place on the peaceful island, puts in a "request" to have Handa write the name on his boat...?! Kick back like a local and enjoy the fourth volume of this heartwarming island comedy!!"--P.4 cover.
16) Barakamon: 8
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Barakamon volume 8
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"Miwa and Tama leave the island on their middle-school class trip ...! While the girls are away, handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa attempts his first island broadcast, helps Kuroshi (formerly Hiroshi) prepare for an interview, and completely neglects his calligraphy! And in the middle of all this bustle comes the sudden appearance of an ambulance?! The eighth volume of this heartwarming island comedy is full of bittersweet persimmons, souvenirs,...
17) Barakamon: 7
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Barakamon volume 7
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"With the exhibition behind him, handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa returns safely from Tokyo. Between a full-moon night spent with the islanders, a grade-school recital, and a discussion of Hiroshi's career plans, life is plenty hectic as autumn arrives at the island! The evening sun warms straight to the heart in Volume 7 of this super-popular hot 'n' hearty island comedy!" --
18) Barakamon: 9
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Barakamon volume 9
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Huff ... huff ... huh?! This is not running practice!! The villagers have nominated handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa to compete in the relay race--the main event of their annual sports festival! But while Handa undertakes some super-secret running practice, Hiroshi goes on a job interview, Tama awaits the results of her manga submission, the adults concentrate on defeating Rokunosaki (the neighboring village) and the kids do their best to...
19) Barakamon: 13
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Barakamon volume 13
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"Tagging along on Handa-sensei's visit home, Naru finally arrives in Tokyo! Trains, tall buildings, the zoo -- the big city's full of amazing first experiences! But what will happen when Handa-sensei's dad asks him to come back to Tokyo? All the while, a certain young calligrapher finds himself stranded in the village without his sensei in Volume 13 of this hot 'n' hearty island (Tokyo?!) comedy!!" --
20) Barakamon: 14
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Barakamon volume 14
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"'Of course it snows... Like I said, it's a western island, not a southern one!!' Handa-sensei has returned from his trip to Tokyo, and he's made his decision: to open a calligraphy school in the village! He tries to recruit new students, but when the matter of tuition comes up, people seem to lose interest... Meanwhile, after hearing of Handa-sensei's career decision, Kousuke makes a bold move of his own! Mishaps, mayhem, and hijinks abound in Volume...
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