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The Good Good Pig

Sy Montgomery

The author describes her unique friendship with a pig named Christopher Hogwood, a sickly piglet who helped her develop a new relationship with neighbors in her small-town community.

636.4
MON

Are We There Yet?

Robert Caprio

Contains a collection of first-hand accounts of true and not-so-true stories from the world of professional wrestling.

796.812
CAP

Character Is Destiny

John McCain

Tells the stories of over thirty celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes who have demonstrated the values and character qualities of honor, purpose, strength, understanding, judgment, cr

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MCC

Not Quite Burned Out But Crispy Around the Edges

Sharon M. Draper

Presents stories and essays designed to encourage teachers and remind them of why they chose their profession in the first place, touching on such topics and themes as reading, parents, special educat

371.102
DRA

First Families

Bonnie Angelo

Recounts the stories of the wives, children, extended families, pets, and presidents who have lived in the White House throughout history.

973
ANG

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul

A collection of essays that offer inspiration to teens, providing lessons on relationships, friendship, family, love and kindness, learning, death, success, courage, and determination.

158.1
CHI

The Orchid Thief

Susan Orlean

Describes the life and times of John Laroche, a plant smuggler and orchid thief, and the eccentric world of Florida's obsessed collectors of rare plants.

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Laroche

The Orchid Thief

Susan Orlean

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The Partly Cloudy Patriot

Sarah Vowell

A collection of personal stories in which Sarah Vowell examines various aspects of her own life while chronicling the experiences she had while traveling throughout the United States.

973
VOW

The Partly Cloudy Patriot

Sarah Vowell

A collection of personal stories in which Sarah Vowell examines various aspects of her own life while chronicling the experiences she had while traveling throughout the United States.

973
VOW
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