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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Zoe Heller's What Was She Thinking? Notes on a Scandal, a darkly sophisticated novel about an old woman's curiosity that turns into a dangerous obsession as she becomes involved in her new neighbor's complicated and cloaked life"--
62) Grasshoppers
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Discovering all their neighbors left for winter, two star-crossed lovers hatch a plan to ditch work and visit every empty house for a drink. But soon, their idyllic life becomes uprooted for good.
63) The locked room
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Nelson, investigating a series of murder-suicides he has connected to an archaeological discovery--and to Ruth's seemingly sweet new neighbor, Zoe--he enlists Ruth's help until she, Zoe, and Kate go missing and he is left scrambling to find them before it's too late.
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Bree Leake doesn't want to be tied down. She's had more jobs than she can count, and she plans to move as soon as the curtains fall on her less-than-minor stage role at The Barter--the oldest live performance theater in the US. But just when it's time to move on again, Bree's parents make her an offer: hold steady for a full year, and they will give her the one thing she's always wanted--her grandmother's house. Her dreams are coming true.. until...
Author
Publisher
Random House Studio
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Contrary to what you may believe, this story is not about a kitten, hungry and dirty, scared and alone, needing a home. It is also not about the dog who heard the kitten meowing sadly. Even less so about the woman and child walking the dog, who stopped when their dog heard the kitten. Nor is it about the friends who brought a box for the kitten, or the man who offered it some milk. No, this story is not about a kitten at all—well, maybe a little—but...
66) Dear Mr. G
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A child forms a friendship with an elderly neighbor In a series of letters"--
67) Room for more
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In their burrow, wombats Dig and scratch are safe from an Australian bush fire. To Scratch's dismay, Dig invites two wallabies, a koala, and a tiger snake to join them. It's a tight squeeze, but even Scratch has to agree that welcoming their neighbors was a good idea when the other animals help the wombats through a flood. Back matter includes an author's note, a glossary of animals, and information about environmental disasters and Indigenous land...
68) Extra normal
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Charlie Greer is nothing special -- at least not compared to her adopted siblings. Her younger sister is a ghost. Her brother Mateo is a werewolf. Gideon is the product of seriously sketchy experiments that gave him telekinetic powers. Even her parents work for the Division of Extranormal Investigations tracking down all things supernatural, alien, and otherwise unusual. Charlie's mom says her superpower is maturity -- which doesn't really count....
Author
Series
Princess Posey books volume 12
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Posey is excited that Gramps and her neighbor, Mrs. Romero, are getting married, but unhappy that Mrs. Romero and her dog will move away.
Author
Publisher
Prestel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Something delicious is cooking in the old apartment building on Garden Street! Pilar is mixing gazpacho, Monsieur Ping is stir-frying broccoli, Sęora Flores is preparing a pot of beans, and Josef and Rafik are rolling meatballs. Other neighbors are making mini-quiches, baba ganoush, dhal, and peanut butter cookies. When they're all finished cooking everyone gathers in the garden to enjoy a delicious meal and each other's company. Each inviting spread...
Author
Series
Sneaky pony volume 7
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Katherine "Keeker" Dana decides to run away rather than give up her beloved pony, Plum, when her parents suggest they will buy her a bigger pony for her eleventh birthday, but an interesting new neighbor girl might lead to a better solution.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
When thirteen-year-old Logan and his family move into a run-down old house in rural Virginia, he discovers that a woman was murdered there and becomes involved with his neighbor Arthur in a dangerous investigation to try to uncover the killer.
74) The neighbors
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
As she climbs the seven stories to her own apartment, a little girl imagines what happens behind every door she passes.
76) The playdate
Author
Publisher
Atria Books Paperback
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A debut thriller from a striking new talent, "The Playdate" is a chilling evocation of modern life, where seemingly long-standing friendships are superficial, and overwork and exhaustion lead parents to make impulsive decisions about the care of their children.
Author
Series
Osborn brothers volume 1
Publisher
Harlequin Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Hunter Osborn left his family, his friends and his job as a park ranger after uncovering a disturbing crime scene. Haunted by nightmares and harrowing memories, Hunter relocated to an isolated property near Triple Creek, Colorado, where he lives alone and keeps his interactions with people to a minimum. Still, Hunter can spot trouble from a mile away, and when he encounters Jodi Bentley, he knows she's trouble of the most tempting kind-even more tempting...
78) First snow
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Neighbors don their winter gear and head into the icy air to build snowmen and igloos, race sleds, and throw snowballs before returning to the warmth of their homes.
79) Way past sad
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
When James learns that his next-door neighbor and best friend, Sanj, is moving away, he is very sad--so sad he thinks he will feel that way forever.
Author
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Engage with the people in your community through 25 activities and projects designed to get you out into your neighborhood. Clean a neighbor's car, walk a dog, organize a block party, clean up the trash, and more. Discover great ways to make new friends and give back.
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