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Eragon Eragon: Inheritance, Book I
by Christopher Paolini
Hardcover: Aug 2003
Paperback: 26 Apr 2005
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Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders?
The Boy Who Loved Windows The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened With Autism
by Patricia Stacey
Hardcover: Sep 2003
Paperback: 1 Oct 2004
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A compelling and inspiring read which should be of interest to anyone who cares about the lives of children; and especially for parents and professionals who care for children with autism and other special needs.
Liars and Saints Liars and Saints
by Maile Meloy
Hardcover: Jun 2003
Paperback: 13 Jul 2004
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In a family driven by jealousy and propriety as much as by love, an unspoken tradition of deceit is passed from generation to generation. These fiercely protected secrets gradually drive the Santerres apart; it will take astonishing courage and compassion to bring them back together.
The 6th Lamentation The 6th Lamentation
by William Brodrick
Hardcover: Jul 2003
Paperback: 1 Jun 2004
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For readers of John Le Carré and Alan Furst, a remarkable debut thriller about love, betrayal and the shadows that war leaves behind.
Easter Island Easter Island
by Jennifer Vanderbes
Hardcover: Jun 2003
Paperback: 1 Jun 2004
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Join two intrepid young women as they delve into the centuries-old mysteries of Easter Island. Slowly unearthing the island's haunting past, they are forced to confront turbulent discoveries about themselves and the people they love, changing their lives forever.
The Time Traveler's Wife The Time Traveler's Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger
Hardcover: Aug 2003
Paperback: 27 May 2004
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A funny, often poignant tale of boy meets girl with a twist: what if one of them couldn't stop slipping in and out of time? Highly original and imaginative, this debut novel raises questions about life, love, and the effects of time on relationships.
The Curious Incident  of the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
by Mark Haddon
Hardcover: Jun 2003
Paperback: 18 May 2004
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'Haddon's portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement. He is a wise and bleakly funny writer with rare gifts of empathy.'
Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism
by Georgia Byng
Hardcover: May 2003
Paperback: 13 Apr 2004
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A brilliant story about a determined young girl with big dreams that is sure to mesmerize children and adults alike---prepare to be dazzled! Ages 8+.
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Fearless, gripping, at once darkly funny and tender, spanning three continents and numerous lives, Americanah is a richly told story set in today's globalized world.
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
Karen Joy Fowler

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The story of an American family, middle class in middle America, ordinary in every way but one. But that exception is the beating heart of this extraordinary novel.
TransAtlantic
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The most mature work yet from an incomparable storyteller, TransAtlantic is a profound meditation on identity and history in a wide world that grows somehow smaller and more wondrous with...
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