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The week of August 18, 2008

Kampung Boy by Lat

This graphic novel paints a richly detailed portrait of small-town Muslim life in 1950s Malaysia.

Ballerina Dreams: A True Story by Lauren Thompson

True story of five little girls with cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities who were determined to become ballerinas.

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The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch

A 13–year–old boy spends a summer on the south end of Puget Sound collecting marine specimens - one of which may be a giant squid.

Red Glass by Laura Resau

Sophie discovers her true strength during a journey through Mexico.

Dishwasher by Pete Jordan

A true original, zinester and pearl diver Dishwasher Pete chronicles his working travels with deadpan humor and sharp social observation.

Tracking Trash by Loree Griffin Burns

Flotsam, jetsam and the science of ocean motion.

Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu by Laurence Bergreen

A colorful, readable account of the Italian explorer's life and amazing 23-year journey to the court of Kublai Khan at the end of the 1200s.

Dog and Bear by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Two friends, three stories.

4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie

An elderly lady claims she's witnessed a strangling in a passing train — only there's no body! Luckily, the one person who believes her is her friend Miss Marple.

Tamar by Mal Peet

A novel of espionage, passion and betrayal.

Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel by Lynda Barry

This Northwest author's uncanny recall of adolescence makes her sad, funny, violent novel of family dysfunction and really bad trips unforgettable.

Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood by Ibtisam Barakat

The moving memoir of a Palestinian girl's experiences during the Six-Day War.

And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey by Studs Terkel

Sparkling interviews from Pulitzer-winning oral historian Terkel reveal the creative essences of famous musicians from every genre.

Lance in France by Ashley MacEachern

Lance Armstrong is the fastest, most famous bike rider in the world, so what could go wrong on the Tour de France? Plenty! Meet the author.