Mary Ann Fraser

• Apr-1993
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On May 10, 1869, the final spike in North America's first transcontinental railroad was driven home at Promontory Summit, Utah. Illustrated with the author's carefully researched, evocative paintings, here is a great adventure story in the hi...

• Oct-1993
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• Sep-1994
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• Apr-1998
• / General Fiction
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When Spanish missionaries arrived on the beautiful shores of what is now the Santa Barbara region of California, they built a mission that came to be called La Purisima (another name for the Virgin Mary). Its construction changed the lives of the...

• Mar-1999
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• Jan-2003
• / General Fiction
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He's been Student of the Week, but will I.Q. ever get a library card?

When Mrs. Furber announces that it's Library Week, I.Q. can't be more excited. During his first visit, I.Q. makes the amazing discovery that he can borrow books once he ge...

• Aug-2004
• / General Fiction
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I.Q. comes to Mrs. Furber's class on the first day of school. He loves being in class with the children. But who wants to be the class pet when being a student can be so much fun? Each week Mrs. Furber chooses a Student of the Week. More than anyt...

• Jul-2005
• / General Fiction
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It's time for another I.Q. adventure.

I.Q.'s class is going to have a busy day. Not only do the students have to do all of their regular work, but they have to prepare the classroom for Parents' Night!

Luckily, Mrs. Furber is also te...

• May-2007
• / General Fiction
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It's going to be an active month in I.Q.'s classroom―it's Health Month! And when the school announces that those who pass the fitness test will get a gold ribbon, I.Q. knows right away that he wants to win one.

In class, Mrs. Furber teach...

• Jun-2008
• / General Fiction
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Shelly is tired of her brother, Gordy. She'd much prefer a sister. So when Coral catches a wave to shore, they are instant friends, even if one of them has flippers instead of feet. They dance and play and eat peanut butter and jellyfish sandwiche...

• Oct-2009
• / General Fiction
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Who's making all that noise at night? It's nighttime in the pet shop and all the animals are asleep.Squeak.All the animalsexcept for one.Squeak.One that can t sleep at night.Squeak.Who's keeping everyone awake in the pet shop?Squeak, squeak, squeak.T...

• Sep-2010
• / General Fiction
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The pet shop has opened, but no one is coming in. What can the animals do to attract customers? A hamster has an idea: "Let's put on a show!" The animals begin rehearsals. There are costumes, sets, and lights. But will there be an audience? Mary Ann ...

• Jul-2011
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It's a glittering carnival for ghosts and goblins. The attractions are dazzling: a warlock rodeo, a witches' brew contest, goblin pie, and a tricky hall of mirrors. When the adventure ends, Daphne and Sam once again find themselves on their own stree...

• Jun-2015
• / Literary
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It's a snowy, blowy, wintry day -- just perfect for a yeti hunt! Or so thinks big brother. But younger brother is not as convinced. Questions abound: Have you ever seen a yeti? Is a yeti strong? Can a yeti run fast?

Children will love trying t...

• Oct-2019
• / General Fiction
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It's ice-fishing season for two very opposite otters. Pessimism, prepare to meet optimism!On one side of a frozen lake, Odie imagines all the fish he'll catch today. On the other side of the lake, Milton is doubtful he'll catch anything at all. As ea...

• Feb-2021
• / Paranormal Romance
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Six Feet Under meets Edward Scissorhands in Mortal Remains, a tight, smartly written romance with an occult twist.   Though her classmates call her Morticia and Ghoul Girl, Lily actually likes her work -- the dead are go...

• Aug-2021
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A young boy has a pumpkin seed. A very small pumpkin seed. A very small but special pumpkin seed. And what will become of this very small but special seed? He'll only find out if he lets it grow…and grow…and grow! Because sometimes the sm...