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Avi
Born
in New York, New York, The United States
December 23, 1937
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Empathy, Reading, and Breakfast Serials
One of the most appalling statements I have heard — and there have been lots of appalling remarks of late — is Elon Musk saying, “The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy.”
Whatever happened to “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Miriam-Webster’s definition of empathy reads: “The action of un
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
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1990
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95 editions
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The Cross of Lead (Crispin, #1)
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2002
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53 editions
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Poppy
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1995
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50 editions
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Nothing But the Truth
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1984
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47 editions
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Sophia's War: A Tale of the Revolution
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2012
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13 editions
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The Secret School
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published
2001
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20 editions
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The Seer of Shadows
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2008
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22 editions
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Ragweed
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1999
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34 editions
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The Good Dog
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2001
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2 editions
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Midnight Magic (Midnight Magic, #2)
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1999
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23 editions
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“A sailor chooses the wind that takes the ship from a safe port. Ah, yes, but once you're abroad, as you have seen, winds have a mind of their own. Be careful, Charlotte, careful of the wind you choose.”
― The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
― The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
“I took a deep breath. 'For you I've got something better than love.'
What's that?'
I...trust you.'
Why?'
You'll never hurt me.'
Thank you.'
But...'
But, what?'
I said, 'That means I'll hurt you.'
Why?'
'Cause, like I said, you'll never hurt me back.”
― What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything?
What's that?'
I...trust you.'
Why?'
You'll never hurt me.'
Thank you.'
But...'
But, what?'
I said, 'That means I'll hurt you.'
Why?'
'Cause, like I said, you'll never hurt me back.”
― What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything?
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What Book Shall We Read in October?
I have chosen books that are getting a lot of attention and were published in July and August. Feel free to add books to the list, if they were published in July and August 2011
If you get the chance, check and see what your library has before you vote.
I have chosen books that are getting a lot of attention and were published in July and August. Feel free to add books to the list, if they were published in July and August 2011
If you get the chance, check and see what your library has before you vote.
Summer I learned to fly
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41 total votes
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