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The Ruby code

Khoury, Jessica, 1990-


School Library Journal, May 2023. Publishers Weekly, April 2023. Kirkus Review, April 2023. "Bullied at school and home, Ash finds respite from his unhappy life in virtual reality games. One night, he spends his meager savings to help a stranger, who thanks him with a copy of an old fantasy game called The Glass Realm. While exploring the game, Ash meets a seemingly humble shopkeeper named Ruby. But from the start, Ruby seems different than the other townsfolk--especially when she and Ash stumble across an in-game quest designed not for the player, but for Ruby to solve. When Ruby begins developing powerful abilities that can rewrite the very code of the game, they realize she is far more than a pre-programmed side character. Following the quest left for her in The Glass Realm, the pair discover that Ruby is actually a sentient AI who's been hidden inside the game. Originally built as a weapon, her developer stole her from his employers and hid her away, hoping to keep her safe. That safety vanishes when Ash and Ruby are targeted by the powerful shadow organization who funded Ruby's development, and who would use her to spark a world war to rack up huge profits. Caught in a deadly game that blurs the lines between real and virtual, Ash and Ruby must flee for their lives. If they lose this game--they might just doom the world"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

School Library Journal, May 2023. Publishers Weekly, April 2023. Kirkus Review, April 2023. "Bullied at school and home, Ash finds respite from his unhappy life in virtual reality games. One night, he spends his meager savings to help a stranger, who thanks him with a copy of an old fantasy game called The Glass Realm. While exploring the game, Ash meets a seemingly humble shopkeeper named Ruby. But from the start, Ruby seems different than the other townsfolk--especially when she and Ash stumble across an in-game quest designed not for the player, but for Ruby to solve. When Ruby begins developing powerful abilities that can rewrite the very code of the game, they realize she is far more than a pre-programmed side character. Following the quest left for her in The Glass Realm, the pair discover that Ruby is actually a sentient AI who's been hidden inside the game. Originally built as a weapon, her developer stole her from his employers and hid her away, hoping to keep her safe. That safety vanishes when Ash and Ruby are targeted by the powerful shadow organization who funded Ruby's development, and who would use her to spark a world war to rack up huge profits. Caught in a deadly game that blurs the lines between real and virtual, Ash and Ruby must flee for their lives. If they lose this game--they might just doom the world"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

John, Paul, George & Ben

Smith, Lane.


A humorous look at five of our country's founding fathers.
Date Published:2006

The lightkeeper's daughter

Lawrence, Iain, 1955-


Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Horn Book Magazine, Voice of Youth Advocate, Wilson's Senior High School, October 2003. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2003. School Library Journal starred, September 2002. Pub Weekly, August 2002. Kirkus Starred, July 2002. Booklist, January 2003. Horn Book, November 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2002. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), April 2003. Teacher Librarian, April 2003. When, after a four-year absence, seventeen-year-old Squid returns to her childhood home on a remote lighthouse island off British Columbia with her young daughter in tow, she and her parents try to come to terms with each other and the painful events of the past, especially the death of her older brother.
Date Published:2002

Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Horn Book Magazine, Voice of Youth Advocate, Wilson's Senior High School, October 2003. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2003. School Library Journal starred, September 2002. Pub Weekly, August 2002. Kirkus Starred, July 2002. Booklist, January 2003. Horn Book, November 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2002. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), April 2003. Teacher Librarian, April 2003. When, after a four-year absence, seventeen-year-old Squid returns to her childhood home on a remote lighthouse island off British Columbia with her young daughter in tow, she and her parents try to come to terms with each other and the painful events of the past, especially the death of her older brother.

Date Published:2002

Mathemagic! : number tricks /

Colgan, Lynda, 1953-


School Library Journal, May 2011. Booklist, May 2011. Kirkus Review, February 2011. Resource Links, June 2011. Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, School Library Journal, Kirkus, February 15, 2011. Booklist, May 01, 2011. Horn book guide, Kirkus, February 15, 2011. Booklist, May 01, 2011. School library journal, May 2011. Horn book guide, Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions to perform mathematics-themed magic tricks, including mind games, card tricks, magic words, and more.
Date Published:2011

School Library Journal, May 2011. Booklist, May 2011. Kirkus Review, February 2011. Resource Links, June 2011. Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, School Library Journal, Kirkus, February 15, 2011. Booklist, May 01, 2011. Horn book guide, Kirkus, February 15, 2011. Booklist, May 01, 2011. School library journal, May 2011. Horn book guide, Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions to perform mathematics-themed magic tricks, including mind games, card tricks, magic words, and more.

Date Published:2011

There's something out there

Night, P. J.


Library Media Connection, November 2013. On a sleepover at her house, Jenna and her friends go in search of the legendary Marked Monster that is said to roam the forests around her hometown.
Date Published:2011

You can't come in here

Night, P. J.


Emily Hunter loves hanging out with her new neighbors, Drew and Vicky Strig, but when she starts noticing some strange occurrences at their home, Emily begins to wonder if her neighbors are hiding a shocking secret.
Date Published:2011

What a doll!

Night, P. J.


Emmy comes into possession of a voodoo doll and uses it to control her former best friend Lizzy.
Date Published:2013

The show must go on!

Night, P. J.


Bree is delighted to get the lead role in "The Last Sleepover" at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, but from the start the rehearsals are marked by strange occurrences until she begins to fear she will not survive opening night.
Date Published:2011

The creation of glaciers

Hand, Carol.


Library Media Connection, January 2010. Library Media Connection, Offers students an overview of glaciers, explaining what they are, how they were created, how they impact life on Earth, and other related topics.
Date Published:2010

Sports media relations

Buckley, James, Jr., 1963-


Getting started -- Hard at work -- Realities of the workplace -- The nitty-gritty. School Library Journal, Offers those aspiring to work in sports media relations practical advice on education, employment, typical job duties, and the changing workplace. Includes personal anecdotes, reflection questions, research project ideas, a glossary of words to know, and further resources.
Date Published:2016

Female first in their fields

Lutz, Norma Jean.


Discusses the lives and business careers of six women: Madam C.J. Walker, Katherine Graham, Mary Kay Ash, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Sherry Lansing.
Date Published:1999

The story behind paper

Somervill, Barbara A.


An introduction to paper that explains how it is made, traces its history, discusses its different features, describes paper arts, examines the recycling process, and explores the future of paper.
Date Published:2012

Digging for tyrannosaurus rex

Holtz, Thomas R., 1965-


"Smithsonian"--T.p. Booklist, April 2015. Library Media Connection, January 2016. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), September 2015. "Provides an annotated timeline of the discovery of tyrannosaurus rex including details on the scientists, dig sites, fossils, and other findings that have shaped our knowledge of this dinosaur"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

Cecil Fielder

Stewart, Mark.


Includes index. A brief biography of the Detroit Tigers first baseman. A brief biography of the Detroit Tigers first baseman.
Date Published:1996

Quiet strength : the faith, the hope, and the heart of a woman who changed a nation /

Parks, Rosa, 1913-


LEWIS. A biography of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement.
Date Published:1994

It's the end of the world as I know it

Landis, Matthew,


Junior Library Guild. "Derrick is building a doomsday shelter to prepare for the apocalypse when he makes friends with Misty, the girl next door"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2019

Halloween

Ponto, Joanna.


"Portions of this book originally appeared in the book 'Halloween: Costumes and Treats on All Hallows' Eve' by Fay Robinson"--T.p. verso. Scary fun -- Halloween's howling history -- Ghostly traditions -- Spooky symbols -- Hair-raising fun -- Halloween craft -- Glossary. "Most kids think about candy and costumes when they think about Halloween .... [This book also teaches young readers] the way other cultures celebrate and honor the dead, as well as their differing customs ... [Also provides instructions for] making witch finger treats and mini ghost decorations"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

"Portions of this book originally appeared in the book 'Halloween: Costumes and Treats on All Hallows' Eve' by Fay Robinson"--T.p. verso. Scary fun -- Halloween's howling history -- Ghostly traditions -- Spooky symbols -- Hair-raising fun -- Halloween craft -- Glossary. "Most kids think about candy and costumes when they think about Halloween .... [This book also teaches young readers] the way other cultures celebrate and honor the dead, as well as their differing customs ... [Also provides instructions for] making witch finger treats and mini ghost decorations"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Goddess of yesterday

Cooney, Caroline B.


Maps on endpapers. Pub Weekly. Taken from her home on an Aegean island as a six-year-old girl, Anaxndra calls on the protection of her goddess while she poses as two different princesses over the next six years, before ending up as a servant in the company of Helen and Paris as they make their way to Troy.
Date Published:2002

Arnold Scharzenegger

Brandon, Karen.


Big dreams in a small town---The Austrian Oak--Going Hollywood--Marrying into American royalty--Governor Schwazenegger.
Date Published:2004

Beautiful diversity : the geography of Mexico /

Madonna, Colleen.


Horn of plenty : the United Mexican States -- Hot, medium, or mild : the many climates of Mexico -- Topography : like a sombrero -- The regions of Mexico -- National parks and natural wonders. Located in North America, the modern country of Mexico is about one-fifth the size of the United States, its neighbor to the north. Within Mexico can be found a variety of climates and terrains, from tropical beaches and lush jungles to arid deserts. The country also features many geographic features, including high rugged mountains and volcanoes, low coastal plains, and elevated plateaus. Those who travel through Mexico observe an ever-changing pattern of beauty and diversity. This book provides information about the climate, topography, natural resources, national parks, and geographic wonders of Mexico.
Date Published:2015

Horn of plenty : the United Mexican States -- Hot, medium, or mild : the many climates of Mexico -- Topography : like a sombrero -- The regions of Mexico -- National parks and natural wonders. Located in North America, the modern country of Mexico is about one-fifth the size of the United States, its neighbor to the north. Within Mexico can be found a variety of climates and terrains, from tropical beaches and lush jungles to arid deserts. The country also features many geographic features, including high rugged mountains and volcanoes, low coastal plains, and elevated plateaus. Those who travel through Mexico observe an ever-changing pattern of beauty and diversity. This book provides information about the climate, topography, natural resources, national parks, and geographic wonders of Mexico.

Date Published:2015