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This book features seven princesses from various African countries (Tanzania, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, Namibia, Ghana, Seychelles, and Central Africa) who embark on individual journeys of transformation driven by their strength, intelligence, and sensitivity. The book is a collection of stories about different princesses – a princess of the savannah, the river, the dunes, the forest, the sea, and a warrior princess – illustrating how they use their inner qualities to shape their own futures.

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Jada and her twin sister Iris look alike, but have different skin tones. During a game of hide-and-seek that lasts until nightfall, Jada discovers that her own beauty is unique and real, even if it isn’t identical to her sister’s.

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When Phyllis was a little girl, she was excited to go to residential school for the first time. Her grandmother had bought her a bright orange sweater that she loved, and she wore it on her first day of school. But when she arrived, her sweater was taken away from her, and she never got it back.

This is the true story of Phyllis Webstad, which inspired Orange Shirt Day. This day, for all Canadians, is a time to reflect on the treatment of Indigenous peoples and to remember the message: “Every Child Matters.”

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Genre: drama, theme: courage, school, relationships

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Étienne just can't get a break, even on his birthday! From the forgetful teacher in class to the bully that takes his lunch, he is at his wit's end. Although his day starts to brighten when his best friend and his love interest wish him "happy birthday," he is still subject to Robert's (the bully) attacks. However, a soccer match may set the record straight. Étienne has an uphill battle and must muster the courage to stand up for himself, even on his birthday. Will this be a breakthrough moment for Étienne, or will his fear hold him back?

Unique Words: 150
Total Words: 3,884

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Two friends decide to spend their summer following the Tour de France. However, they unwittingly become involved in a dangerous scheme when they witness unusual activity early in the race. From the tops of the Alps to the heart of Paris, the two friends fall deeper and deeper into a puzzling plot as they follow each stage of the bike race. Will these two friends solve the mystery before it is too late?

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Mathieu is a typical 7-year-old boy. He is huge fan of the professional soccer teams in Europe, especially the teams in the French league, Ligue 1. When Mathieu is not playing soccer, he is watching soccer videos on the iPad. He always looks the part, too, as he can mostly be found wearing uniforms of players on his favorite team, Paris Saint-Germain. His focus on the ball continues when he travels to the Ivory Coast with his family on an annual trip where he meets Jean. Jean is a 6-year-old Ivoirien boy who also loves soccer. Like Mathieu he plays every chance he gets. Also like Mathieu, Jean idolizes his favorite player on the National Ivory Coast team, Didier Drogba. He wants nothing more than to wear a jersey with the famous forward's name and number, but those are difficult to find where he lives in the south of the Ivory Coast near the North Atlantic Ocean. In this level 1 book, readers will learn about the culture of the Ivory Coast and how a soccer jersey further connects two soccer-obsessed boys from two different countries.

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During the Great Expulsion of 1755, thousands of Acadiens were inhumanely torn from their homeland and exiled to various parts of the world. Marie and her family are no exception. After her family is ripped from their home and separated during deportation, Marie struggles to survive the brutality of the English soldiers. Malnourished, ill and without hope, Marie cannot endure her naval prison much longer. Will she survive long enough to be reunited with her family?

Unique word count: 240

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Scary story about Blanche, a young curator working in the local museum of a small village. And about the haunted house she lives in, its history, its previous inhabitants, and its ghost. Will Blanche and her dog find out what is going on? Will they be able to solve the mystery and find peace in the end?

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Have you ever read a book where YOUR choices matter?

Bart realizes something is missing in his life. He embarks on a search for the perfect cat! Help him find it with twists and turns galore! YOU decide where the story goes… it’s your story. But beware, for there could be danger lurking at any given turn! And once you finish, read the story again to find all of the different endings!

Unique word count: 162

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La mouche lives with a family. She wants to talk to the dog, the cat, the man and the woman but they don’t want to talk to her. They ignore her! But she insists. She insists because her family is very special for her. What does she do to talk to her family? What does she do to have friends?

Unique word count: 135

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Bette and Clara have been best friends for a long time. But, the last couple weeks have challenged their friendship since Clara started to pay more attention to Adam, the popular boy in school. It is a confusing and emotional time for Bette. But through it all, Bette begins to better understand her feelings. As she considers the last couple weeks, she comes to a revelation about her friendship with Clara. Bette’s world is about to change when she gets an unexpected letter from her best friend. Why has she been incredibly secretive and avoiding Clara like the plague? Will Bette decide to gather up the courage to talk to Clara? She knows that she may be risking everything to reveal her truth, but she knows that the truth will set her free. Will it be worth it?

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Genre: silly novel, theme: relationships

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The fly hears the phrase VISAGE DE MOUCHE MORTE. It opens its eyes and thinks: "What does it mean to have the face of a dead fly? Who has the face of a dead fly? Who is the dead fly? Am I the dead fly?" After practicing different faces, the fly finds the perfect dead fly face. But does the fly understand what it means to have the face of a dead fly?

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Edi is a talented elephant, but he is very small. Edi does not want to be talented or small; he wants to be BIG! One day, Edi discovers that a small animal can solve a big problem and that being small is not so horrible after all.

Unique word count: 95

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Rodney is a smart high school student who has to pay for his own AP tests. Everybody else he knows has parents who actually pay for things, but he has to work at a hamburger restaurant to earn enough for his exam fees. Of course Rodney doesn't take the job too seriously. He would rather spend the time studying, so he devises a plan to make sure there are never any customers to interrupt him. Nobody comes to the hamburger joint where the employee never washes his hands... well, almost nobody. Two days later, when Rodney is being pursued by a ruthless drug trafficker, he barely has time to regret his unsanitary ways.

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Tea and her big sister Issa live in a hostile desert. Not only is it hard to find water, but the Racas, a ruthless group of bandits, are also roaming the desert in search of the precious liquid. Several years ago, the Racas kidnapped the girls’ mother because she has a special power: the ability to sense water. Tea, determined to find her mother, embarks on an adventure full of dangerous twists and turns.

Unique word count: 120

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Brandon Brown is dying to drive his father’s 1956 T-bird while his parents are on vacation. Will he fool his parents and drive the car without them knowing, and win the girl of his dreams in the process?

Unique word count: 225

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Genre: Graphic Novel, Theme: social media

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Élise, a curious twelve-year-old, goes against her mother's rules and dives into the world of Instachat, seeking connection and excitement. However, as she becomes part of the social media world, she faces the harsh reality of online negativity and begins to feel isolated and stressed. With the guidance of her sister Julie, Élise slowly begins to learn the importance of self-acceptance and standing up for what is right, even if it is contrary to what her peers and the “rules” of social media dictate. Will Élise learn the dangers of seeking validation behind screens? Will she learn how important real connections are in a digital world?

Unique word count: 175

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Léa is a 9-year-old girl living with her parents in a little blue house in Sainte-Rose on the island of Guadeloupe. Their life is simple and easy. Both of her parents work and she attends school nearby. The family is very close, especially given that Léa’s grand-mère, whom she loves dearly, lives just blocks away. Life goes along at a beautiful pace, as it does on the island, until a family matter in Connecticut requires Léa’s mom, Stéphanie, to travel there to spend a few weeks helping her sister recover from surgery. Though Stéphanie’s absence is an upset to regular life for the family, the situation is further intensified by the impending arrival of Hurricane Maria, the storm that decimated many islands in the Caribbean. Learn how this family prepares for the coming of the storm and deals with its aftermath.

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Charles hates French class with a passion but finds the will to survive when he lays eyes on Justine. She is the reason he “tolerates” his boring class. However, his secret crush is compromised when his teacher decides to “shake things up a bit” in class. A simple writing assignment turns out to be a lethal injection to his social life and by extension his chances with Justine. First, his nosy teacher tries to “set him up with Justine,” this plan immediately backfires. Then, the unthinkable happens and Charles is stunned. This turns into one of the most embarrassing moments in his life. Charles invites you to come along on this adventure into La classe des confessions where everyone has a confession, even the teacher!

Unique word count: 150

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Charles is having a bad day, and it's about to get worse. He leaves French class utterly embarrassed. He had no idea that the teacher was going to partner him up with Justine, the girl he actually writes about in his class essay. Adding insult to injury, the teacher reads his essay in front of the class, even the mean-spirited things he wrote about his teacher. After running into a few more problems in math class, he is faced with the big showdown in the lunchroom. Now, Charles has a difficult decision to make. However, a short story in French class may hold the key to all of his problems, and may ultimately lead to his biggest confession of all. Find out in “Le Beau Mensonge.”, the highly anticipated follow-up to "La classes des confessions".

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Theme: identity / Genre: children's book

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Julian est avec Mamita, sa grand-mère. Leur métro s'arrête et des sirènes montent à bord. Julian adore les sirènes. " Moi aussi, je suis une sirène, dit-il ". Une fois seul, il s'apprête, couronne sa tête de longues feuilles vertes qu'il orne de fleurs colorées, noue un long rideau couleur crème à sa taille. Il est prêt. Mamita et lui partent main dans la main vers la parade.

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This novel weaves factual and cultural information together to serve as the backdrop to an imaginative story set in the City of Lights. When Sofia and Tristan travel to Paris to complete their studies, they unwittingly become part of the story of France’s rich history. From the depths of the dark catacombs to the heights of the vaulted cathedrals, the adventurous pair learn firsthand about the timeless history of Paris as they become mixed into a dangerous plot. But will they survive to talk about it?

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Genre: philosophical novel, Themes: friendships, childhood 

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According to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince is a children's book written for adults. An aviator experiences a breakdown in the desert. While he tries to repair his plane, a young boy asks him, "Dessine-moi un mouton" (Draw me a sheep). This boy is the Little Prince who will tell the narrator how he arrived on Earth.

Unique word count: 600

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June is a typical, if angst-y, teenager. She loves her friends and her hobbies. And she even likes school (though she might not ever tell you that). One thing that she is not terribly fond of...her looks. June cannot help but to criticize herself every chance she gets, and particularly when she can see her reflection. She is all but convinced that her looks are the sole reason that boys are not interested in her. Enter: even MORE self doubt. One night, June and her friends go out to a local café bookstore for a poetry slam, open-mic night. Per usual, June is nervous and antsy about her appearance, that is until she forgets all about how she looks when she, quite literally, bumps into Micha at the event. Micha is tall, attractive and very friendly. And to June’s surprise, he spends a lot of the evening talking to HER!

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Students and readers of all ages are guaranteed to be amazed at Stéphane's fascination with art and all he discovers about the Louvre Museum and all that it has to offer. Mystère au Louvre is full of adventure and mystery! Guaranteed to spike your curiosity and keep you wanting more!! Plus it is full of cultural art references! Containing approximately 4800 words and 250 unique words. This advanced beginner reader is sure to capture one's attention and teach some culture and history of the most famous museum in the world! Stéphane is a boy with a dream to one day visit the Louvre museum. Of course, he wants to see all of the famous art, but he has read that there are other things that haunt the museum at night. Through research and asking questions, he gets an idea that is sure to make his first trip to the museum a memorable one. Will Stéphane's idea pan out in the end, or will it be his worst idea yet?

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An easy French reader containing 70 new vocabulary words and English-French cognates.Normal capybaras swim well. Rémy is the only capybara in the Amazon Rainforest who can’t swim. Things don’t look good for Rémy away from the water.

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Émeraude is a tiny baby turtle who struggles against all odds to avoid the many pitfalls that she encounters between her nest and the sea. With a lot of support from helpful human and animal friends, Émeraude is ready to begin the long search for her mother. Join Émeraude on a perilous and exciting marine adventure!

Unique word count: 90

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At 17 years of age, Kobe Bryant was one of the first players ever drafted directly from high school into the NBA and well on his way to becoming one of the most famous basketball players of all time. His incredible talent and pure determination had a profound and lasting impact on the world of basketball, in the U.S. and beyond. But Kobe did not start as a basketball prodigy in the U.S. He spent his childhood in Italy, where soccer reigns and few of his peers played basketball; none of them with his skill and intensity. This story takes Kobe from shooting hoops in a church playground in Rieti to playing for the LA Lakers in the NBA.

Unique word count: 230

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Theme: bullying, school, relationship / Genre: drama

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School... It's the one thing Claude truly hates. Why? Because it's difficult for him and some of the boys are mean. Things get even worse when he is paired up with Luc, the meanest boy in his class, to prepare and present a research project. On the bright side, he is assigned to research chocolate, something which sparks his interest! Who doesn't love chocolate!? Surprisingly, through his research on Belgian chocolate, Claude learns that chocolate and people have a lot in common. Will his newfound knowledge be enough to teach a valuable lesson to the meanest kid in class ?

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Françoise’s obsession with alligators is a bit concerning, but when she plans a face-to-face encounter, it becomes downright dangerous. As she and her friend Monique secretly venture out into the bayou for an alligator encounter, they discover that both alligators and the bayou are much safer when viewed on TV ! Françoise finds herself in a life-or-death situation, and her only hope for survival rests on the wits of a 13- year-old girl.

Unique word count: 200

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Brandon Brown really wants a dog, but his mother is not quite so sure. A dog is a big responsibility for any age, much less a soon-to-be 9-year-old. Determined to get a dog, Brandon will do almost anything to get one, but will he do everything it takes to keep one…a secret?

Unique word count: 120

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Rather than get caught in the act of disobeying his mother, Brandon decides to lie about his dishonest actions. He quickly discovers that not telling the truth can create big problems and a lot of stress! Will he win in the end, or will he decide that honesty is the best policy?

Unique word count: 95

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Fifteen-year-old Nathalie Gauthier had reservations about her father's new job in Africa- but little did she know that missing her home and her friends would be the least of her worries. She finds herself in the middle of an illegal bird-trading scheme- and it's a race against time for her father to save her and the treasured African Greys.

Unique word count: ?

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Marie-Antoinette et le collier de la mort

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Marie-Antoinette et le collier de la mort

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In 1772, France’s King Louis XV commissions Parisian jewelers, Messieurs Bassange and Boehmer, to create a diamond necklace. The king dies before he pays for the elaborate multi-million-dollar piece, leaving the jewelers strapped for cash and struggling to find a buyer. Convinced by a friend to win back the favor of the queen, Marie Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan steps up to buy it on her behalf. After a 13-year search, the desperate jewelers think their problem is finally solved… until they find themselves at the center of a scandal that will change the course of history. This tale of greed, deception and fraud is based on the true story of Marie-Antoinette and the famous necklace scandal.

Unique word count: 225

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This French 2+ novel, written in the past tense, is a story of legend, adventure, and love. When Jean-Christophe leaves his native France to study a year in Louisiana, he has no idea that he will be learning more than the American language and culture. He will learn the hard way that some legends are true, that love is complicated, and that sometimes your worst fear will continue to haunt you for a long time. When you open this book, you will step into the Bayou and discover the adventure that awaits…

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Though it is a story that involves art, it is not typical in any way... After growing up in Senegal, Zeinixx decides that street art is her calling. As an artist, she finds a sense of peace in large-scale painting - graffiti. So, she decides to take on a new journey, a new lifestyle for herself that will allow her to express herself in a way that is empowering to women, practice her art, and be part of another community. Her story is one of strength, empowerment and the will to follow your heart. Senegal's first female graffiti artist, Zeinixx, defies gender stereotypes as one of the top graffiti artists in West Africa. Zeinixx uses both graffiti and slam poetry for social good and is passionate about promoting the rights of women and girls in Senegal.

Unique word count: 290

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When a wounded knight arrives at their village, Martin and Leiliana take him to Madeleine, the village sorcerer for help. They soon discover that other strangers have also arrived at the village and have burned it to the ground. As they flee for their lives, they discover that they hold the secret to fulfilling a prophecy that could not only save their lives but save the kingdom as well.

Unique word count: 215

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Kevin used to have the perfect life. Now, dumped by his popular girlfriend, Kevin leaves for a summer in France with his best friend, and his life seems anything but perfect. Taking classes he can’t understand, living with a very odd host-family, trying to get the attention of a girl with whom he has no chance and dealing with a guy who has a dark side and who seems to be out to get him, Kevin escapes into a book and enters a world of long-ago adventures. As the boundaries between his two worlds begin to blur, Kevin discovers that nothing is as it appears…especially at night!

Unique word count: 330

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Victoria Andalucci and her 16-year-old son, Tyler, are enjoying a fun-filled vacation at Club Paradise in Martinique. A typical teenager, Tyler spends his days on the beach with the other teens from Club Chevere, while his mother attends a conference and explores Martinique. Her quest for adventure is definitely quenched, as she ventures out of the resort and finds herself alone and in a perilous fight for her life! Will she survive the treacherous predicament long enough for someone to save her?

Unique word count: 350

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The tumultuous- pirate-infested seas of the 1600's serve as the backdrop for this fictitious story of adventure- suspense and deception. French pirate- François de Granmont- and his band of pirates are terrorizing the Caribbean- when rumors spread about a secret map. The search for the map is ruthless and unpredictable for anyone who dares to challenge the pirates of the Caribbean.

Unique word count: 220

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Genre: Non-fiction, high school relationships

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A personal story about a teacher who needs to say goodbye to a very special student, because he is going to university. The student, Julio, was a strong voice and an amazing role model for all LGBTQ kids in school. This is the story of his time in Spanish class, his adventures in school, his conversations with the teacher and his fellow students. It shares special moment like the time Julio told about his infatuation with an Italian boy, when he didn't know whether he liked boys or girls. Or the moment when Julio talked in class about his wish to start a family.

Unique word count: 728

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Fifteen-year-old Nathalie Gauthier had reservations about her father's new job in Africa- but little did she know that missing her home and her friends would be the least of her worries. She finds herself in the middle of an illegal bird-trading scheme- and it's a race against time for her father to save her and the treasured African Greys.

Unique word count: 312

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Fifteen-year-old Nathalie Gauthier had reservations about her father’s new job in Africa, but little did she know that missing her home and her friends would be the least of her worries. She finds herself in the middle of an illegal bird-trading scheme, and it’s a race against time for her father…

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When Alice, a girl who lives in the south of France, finds out she and her family are moving to Paris in a month, she is far from happy. Her friend suggests she makes a list of the most important things she wants to accomplish before she leaves. Alice writes four items on her list and sets off on a quest to discover what truly matters to her.

Unique word count: 340

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Khadra is trying to deal with her recent falling out with her best friend, Alice. As she reflects on Alice’s betrayal, she makes an unlikely new friend and finds unexpected purpose in helping him survive a dangerous situation. Set in Marseille, the second largest city in France, this second installment of the Alice series takes the reader on a journey of compassion and perseverance.

Unique word count: 300

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Themes: Dance - Self esteem - Self confidence - Prejudice

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When Camille finds out her beloved dance teacher, choreographer, and studio owner is leaving, she is worried about her future. Studio Pineapple, where she has been dancing for five years, might close or be sold to someone she won’t get along with. But she soon finds out that while changes are hard, they often bring an opportunity to grow and blossom. This third installment of the Alice series can be read as a sequel or independently of the first two stories.

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Genre: graphic novel (written for Francophone speakers)

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De nouveaux problèmes surviennent dans le quartier de Yopougon, à Abidjan. Les Sissoko refusent de croire que leur fils est le père du bébé d'Adjoua. Bintou, amoureuse d'un Parisien, oublie ses amies. Les Ivoiriens délaissent la bière, ce qui n'encourage pas les affaires du père d'Aya à prospérer. Mais bientôt toute l'attention sera captée par le concours de Miss Yopougon qui se prépare.

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Under ordinary circumstances, the odds of being struck by lightning are greater than the odds of becoming a Major League Baseball player, but Felipe Alou’s circumstances in 1955 were anything but ‘ordinary’… He was a black athlete living in the Dominican Republic, and he spoke no English- not exactly a recipe for success in the U.S., especially during the height of the civil rights movement. This is Felipe’s amazing (true) story of perseverance and determination to beat overwhelming odds and insurmountable obstacles to become one of baseball’s greatest players and managers.

Unique word count: 290

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It takes Brandon Brown less than a day to find trouble while on vacation with his family in Quebec, Canada. He quickly learns that in Quebec, bad decisions and careless mischief can bring much more than a 12-year-old boy can handle alone. Will he and his new friend, Justin, outwit their parents, or will their mischievous antics eventually catch up with them?

Unique word count: 165

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1. Bart veut un chat

2. La planète grise

3. Une obsession dangereuse

4. Eli l'éléphant

5. Le capybara botté

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Genre: graphic novel (written for Francophone speakers)

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Ça sent les vacances à Yopougon, quartier populaire d'Abidjan ! La nuit venue, les gazelles vont danser au Secouez-vous, au Ça va chauffer, avant d'embrasser leurs conquêtes à l'hôtel aux mille étoiles. Seule la sage Aya reste chez elle pour étudier... A quoi rêvent les jeunes filles de Côte d'Ivoire ? Marguerite Abouet se souvient de son enfance et nous raconte une Afrique bien vivante, tendre et décalée.

(This is not an "easy" reader, but an authentic graphic novel from Ivory Coast)

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Genre: WWI, Corsica, Family, Perseverance, Magic

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It has been two years since Dumè, Marie's big brother, left their quiet village in the mountains of Corsica to go to war against the Germans in the north of France. Prompted by a vivid dream she has been having lately, Marie sets out on a journey to find her brother in France and to bring him back to Corsica. Little does she know, mysterious creatures will both guide and disrupt her mission. The book also features a cultural and visual glossary and a full vocabulary glossary.

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When Phyllis was a little girl, she was excited to go to residential school for the first time. Her grandmother had bought her a bright orange sweater that she loved, and she wore it on her first day of school. But when she arrived, her sweater was taken away from her, and she never got it back.

This is the true story of Phyllis Webstad, which inspired Orange Shirt Day. This day, for all Canadians, is a time to reflect on the treatment of Indigenous peoples and to remember the message: “Every Child Matters.”

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Three teens: one girl, two boys. Two friends to start. Then three. Then two. As if teenage friendships aren’t hard enough… Marissa and Jack have been best friends for as long as they can remember, only having troubles when Jack wasn’t always honest about himself. Despite their differences, however, their friendship endures. But that friendship is challenged when a new student, Julien, moves to town and upsets the longstanding dynamic between Marissa and Jack. Through an uncomplicated plot learn how the teens navigate some fairly complex emotions.

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Though it is a story that involves travel, it is not typical in any way... After living in Rennes in northwestern France for some time and beginning to pay attention to some troubling signs, Claire determines that it is time to leave that city. As an artist and a creative, she finds that life in Bretagne is a little stale, affecting not only her art, but also every fiber of her being. So, she decides on a new life plan, one that will allow her to travel all over the world, practice her art, meet new people and build community with them. And she is going to do it all with her best pal, her motorcycle - the Phoénix. Feeling freer than she ever has, Claire and her trusty companion take the next big step by taking the ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar from Europe to Morocco, so excited for what the world has to offer. But, Claire’s new life and lifestyle are almost brought to an abrupt halt when a catastrophic event occurs while she and The Phoenix are riding - alone - in a Moroccan desert. Will the Phoénix come back to life or will Claire lose hers before it really has a chance to begin?

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Genre: drama, theme: courage, school, relationships

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Étienne just can't get a break, even on his birthday! From the forgetful teacher in class to the bully that takes his lunch, he is at his wit's end. Although his day starts to brighten when his best friend and his love interest wish him "happy birthday," he is still subject to Robert's (the bully) attacks. However, a soccer match may set the record straight. Étienne has an uphill battle and must muster the courage to stand up for himself, even on his birthday. Will this be a breakthrough moment for Étienne, or will his fear hold him back?

Unique Words: 150
Total Words: 3,884

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Two friends decide to spend their summer following the Tour de France. However, they unwittingly become involved in a dangerous scheme when they witness unusual activity early in the race. From the tops of the Alps to the heart of Paris, the two friends fall deeper and deeper into a puzzling plot as they follow each stage of the bike race. Will these two friends solve the mystery before it is too late?

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Les Récrés du Petit Nicolas (The Recess of Little Nicolas) is a collection of humorous short stories by René Goscinny and illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé, chronicling the playful and often misunderstanding-filled adventures of Little Nicolas and his school friends at school and during playtime. Told from the unique viewpoint of a child, the book's humor comes from Nicolas' innocent interpretations of adult behavior and the subversion of adult perspectives through a childish, uncomplicated worldview.