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American dreams (Michael Phillips) volume 1
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English
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The author of the Secret of the Rose series transports readers to the South, as the seeds of Civil War are sown-and those against slavery take a stand. In the antebellum South, Richmond and Carolyn Davidson live lives of ease as wealthy plantation owners. But even though their prosperity and livelihood depend on slave ownership, their Christian consciences speak against the practice. When the Davidsons decide to follow their own moral judgment and...
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Russians series (Judith Pella) volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 20
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English
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From Siberia to St. Petersburg, tsarist Russia continues to crumble. The noble house of Fedorcenko, however, has much to rejoice in: the marriage of Princess Katrina, the anticipation of a new baby, and the return of Prince Sergei. But even as they celebrate, rebel forces are at work to overthrow the tsar--and the house of Fedorcenko as well.
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Russians series (Judith Pella) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 18
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English
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As the war in the Balkans nears its end, Prince Sergei Fedorcenko returns to St. Petersburg and to his love, Anna Burenin, whose brother, Paul, has joined the revolutionaries. Torn between love for her family and devotion to the Fedorcenkos, Anna's faith is her only comfort as she tries to keep those closest to her--and all of Russia--from becoming a house divided.
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The secrets of Heathersleigh Hall volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 24
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English
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The Great War is finally over, but the Rutherfords' lives will never be the same. In the Devonshire countryside, the family is reunited at last. Heartbroken over past mistakes, Amanda seeks forgiveness in the bosom of her family and in her growing faith. As the Rutherfords look to the future, a discovery at Heathersleigh Hall leads them on an exciting new journey.
5) Grayfox
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12
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English
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When Zach Hollister hears stories of the first Pony Express riders, he jumps at the chance to finally strike out on his own and leave Miracle Springs behind. But he soon learns that the Pony Express Trail holds more than the promise of adventure, independence, and great pay. It's a challenging and dangerous road that will lead him to discover who he truly is.
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Secrets of Heathersleigh Hall volume 1
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English
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Among the rolling hills of Devonshire, England, the Rutherford family leads a privileged life. Charles, a rising star in Parliament, spends his weekdays in London while his wife, Jocelyn, remains with the children at Heathersleigh Hall. But secrets lie within the walls of this country estate-and the mystery about to unravel will change this family forever.
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Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister volume 8
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 16
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English
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The Civil War is finally over, and it has been more than two years since Corrie Belle Hollister left her home and family in Miracle Springs, California, to travel across the country at President Lincoln's invitation. Her writing skills and reporting experience have made their own contribution to the Union's success, and now she is on her way home . . . back to the community where she grew to maturity, back to the family she loves. But Corrie is returning...
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American dreams (Michael Phillips) volume 3
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English
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A Southern family is torn apart by Civil War-and their convictions-in the final American Dreams novel from the author of Dream of Life. As the Civil War rages, plantation owners Richmond and Carolyn Davidson continue to follow the path God set out for them-as an important link in the Underground Railroad, helping runaway slaves flee to the Northern states. Meanwhile, their older son, Seth, is working as a war photographer for the North-and their younger,...
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Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 15
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English
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At almost twenty-one, Corrie has overcome the tragedies of her youth and made a name for herself as a journalist. Facing new challenges in Miracle Springs, including a secret that could tear apart her close-knit family, she must find a way to accept that sometimes the Lord uses difficult circumstances for good.
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Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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When her mother dies, Corrie Bell Hollister is left with four younger siblings to care for. Hoping to find her uncle, she arrives in Gold Rush territory determined to be strong and make her own way. But her long-lost father's so-called land of promise is a dangerous place, and she has never felt so alone.
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Secret of the rose volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 25
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English
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A dramatic escape from the Iron Curtain tests the convictions of a father and daughter on the run in the Secret of the Rose series. Aided by her one-time love, the American Matthew McCallum, Sabina von Dortmann has succeeded in rescuing her father from a Russian prison where he was held by the Nazis for many years. But now Matthew and the von Dortmanns must begin the far more challenging task of escaping the Iron Curtain and eluding the Communist...
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Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 17
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English
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The dawning of 1860 brings rising tensions between the North and South that threaten to escalate into full-scale war. Corrie Belle Hollister finds herself thrust into the political arena with her new reputation as "California's woman reporter." Handsome political aide Cal Burton approaches Corrie to convince her that Lincoln--even the nation itself--depends upon the influence she can wield through her writing and speaking. Corrie is resolute in her...
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Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 16
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English
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Now that her siblings are provided for, Corrie convinces a newspaperman to take a chance on her as a journalist. Soon, she is on her own in the rough and tumble towns of the California gold fields. In her quest for the next human-interest story, Corrie uncovers a dangerous conspiracy. The truth beckons to her, but is it worth the risk?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 16
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English
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Seventeen-year-old Maggie Duncan is torn between her obligations as a dutiful daughter and her hatred of her father's cruel pursuit of money and power. But on the boundary between childhood and womanhood, Maggie discovers it is not her father who stands in the way of her happiness-it is her own tightly held bitterness. Drawn to a man quietly struggling to overcome his past, Maggie must learn to let go of hatred and embrace divine love and forgiveness....
15) Wayward winds
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The secrets of Heathersleigh Hall volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 22
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English
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On the brink of the Great War, all of Europe is caught up in a rising current of tension and political upheaval. The Rutherfords of Devonshire, England, are no exception. Estranged from her family, twenty-year-old Amanda has left Heathersleigh Hall to join the suffragette movement in London. Unaware of the danger surrounding her, can she survive on her own?
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The secrets of Heathersleigh Hall volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 24
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English
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As the Great War escalates, Amanda Rutherford is betrayed by those she trusted most and forced to flee to protect the war secrets in her possession. Meanwhile, her family in Devonshire learns they must commit a son as well as a father to the conflict. And in a remote alpine chalet, a few weary souls find refuge from physical danger-but not the turmoil within.
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Russians volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 24
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English
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Amid the turbulence of prerevolutionary Russia, the lives of two families become inextricably entwined. When Anna Burenin leaves her tiny village to work in St. Petersburg, she is thrust into the life of the spoiled Princess Katrina Fedorcenko. Soon both peasant and princess will face the prospect of their beloved Russia being torn apart.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 17
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English
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With over half a million copies sold, The Stonewycke Trilogy thrills readers with its rich characters and detailed settings. Building on the events from The Heather Hills of Stonewycke, Flight From Stonewycke continues this multi-generational tale of an aristocratic Scottish family. After marrying against her father's wishes, Maggie Duncan plans to flee to America with her husband, Ian. But Ian is accused of murder, and honor requires him to stay...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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After a shocking discovery in Miracle Springs, Corrie's world is turned upside down. But as the community grows and their cabin becomes a home, she feels the Hollisters are finally learning how to be a real family. Deep down, she knows she isn't old enough to be a true mother to her siblings, but can she trust anyone else with their care?
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Stonewycke trilogy volume 3
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English
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Little did Maggie Duncan know how great the sacrifice she would be making. Forty seven years have passed since she was separated from her beloved Scotland and her beloved husband, Ian. More than time and oceans seem to have conspired to keep them apart, but Maggie continues to trust in the Lord and never gives up hope. Through forgiveness and acceptance, she comes to believe that all things happen according to God's will and in His time.
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