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2006 Favorites by Established Authors
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Sold
by Patricia McCormick
Hardcover: Sep 2006
Paperback: 1 Apr 2008
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| Although Lakshmi's family is desperately poor her life still contains simple pleasures; but, when the harsh Himalayan monsoons wash away all the family’s crops, Lakshmi’s stepfather sends her away to take a job to support her family. When she arrives at “Happiness House”, full of hope, she learns the unthinkable truth: she has been sold into prostitution. An exceptional novel suitable for teens and adults. |
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Grayson
by Lynne Cox
Hardcover: Aug 2006
Paperback: 1 Feb 2008
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| The true story of long-distance swimmer Lynne Cox's ocean encounter with an 18-foot baby whale and her efforts to reunite "Grayson" with his mother - part mystery, part magical tale. |
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo, Bagram Ibatoulline
Hardcover: Feb 2006
Paperback: 30 Jan 2008
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| An extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again. |
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The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Hardcover: Mar 2006
Paperback: 11 Sep 2007
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| A story about, among other things: A girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. Winner of the 2007 BookBrowse Ruby Award. |
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The Echo Maker: A Novel
by Richard Powers
Hardcover: Oct 2006
Paperback: 7 Sep 2007
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| Following a near-fatal accident, Mark Schluter is nursed by his reluctant sister. But when he emerges from his coma, Mark believes that this woman – who looks, acts, and sounds just like his sister – is really an identical impostor. As a famous neurologist investigates his condition, Mark tries to learn what really happened the night of his accident. |
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Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Hardcover: Sep 2006
Paperback: 4 Sep 2007
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| Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie weaves together the lives of three characters swept up in the turbulence of a seminal moment in modern African history: Biafra’s impassioned struggle to establish an independent republic in Nigeria in the 1960s, and the chilling violence that followed. |
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Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
by Robert Harris
Hardcover: Sep 2006
Paperback: 3 Jul 2007
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| Of all the great figures of the Roman world, none was more fascinating
or charismatic than Cicero. Imperium recounts in vivid detail the
story of Cicero's quest for glory, competing with some of the most
powerful and intimidating figures of his age: Pompey, Caesar, Crassus, and many others. |
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The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through The World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire
by Tom Zoellner
Hardcover: May 2006
Paperback: 12 Jun 2007
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| A journey across six continents to uncover the secrets behind one of our most luxurious and costly status symbols. Diamonds are not particularly rare in nature. Nor do they have any intrinsic value. So how did they become the birdcages for our deepest feelings of romantic love and commitment? The answers will surprise you, as this book takes a probing journey around the globe and into the human heart. |
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