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The Vanderbeekers lost and found

2021
As they look forward to the New York City Marathon in which their friend Mr. B. will run, the Vanderbeeker children learn that one of their good friends is homeless.

Up in the old hotel, and other stories

1993
Contains fictional and nonfictional stories written by journalist Joseph Mitchell about the often odd lives and experiences of people in New York City, including selections from four books published between 1943 and 1965, as well as several uncollected stories.

Ground Zero

"Brandon is visiting his dad on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 when the attack comes; Reshmina is a girl in Afghanistan who has grown up in the aftermath of that attack but dreams of peace, becoming a teacher and escaping her village and the narrow role that the Taliban believes is appropriate for women--both are struggling to survive, both changed forever by the events of 9/11"--OCLC.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man

2014
Miles Morales, the new Spider-Man, finds his life in chaos when the new Venom seeks his father.

The art of forgetting

2011
Marissa Rogers, always content to work behind the scenes, taking control without taking credit, is forced into a new role when her gorgeous, charismatic best friend Julia Ferrar is involved in a car accident that alters her personality.

Unorthodox

the scandalous rejection of my Hasidic roots
2012
A memoir in which the author describes her journey from living in an insular community of Hasidic Jews, where she was raised by her strictly religious grandparents, to an alternative life of independence and freedom.

Everyday matters

a New York diary
2003

New York

a book of colors
In New York City, you can visit the green Statue of Liberty, hail a yellow taxi, and see blue lights in Times Square. Explore colors all over New York City.

The Solomon stone

2020
"Twelve-year-old Ruby doesn't know her last name. In fact, she doesn't know a lot of things, including what happened to her parents or why she was abandoned on this scrubby little island where she couch surfs through life. What she does know, though, is that she's the best tracker on the island and that, given the chance, she'd do just about anything to have a real family and a home. When an island visitor recognizes her as his long-lost niece, she's suddenly in Manhattan with a afamily, an actual friend, and a huge diamond that used to belong to King Solomon. Every member of her family has an extrasensory gift of Sight. Well,, everyone except Ruby. When the diamond is stolen, and aclassmate is found gravely injured, Ruby must hunt to uncover who is behind the sinister plot to unravel her new life. A heist gone wrong, a serious betrayal, and a single gunshot turn tht etides. In a race against the clock, Ruby must decide whether to save herself, her newfound family, or the Solomon stone"--Provided by publisher.

Alte zachen

old things
2022
Young Benji accompanies his Bubbe Rosa around New York City to collect ingredients for Shabbat dinner. Bubbe Rosa is impatient and easily overwhelmed with what's happening around her, crankily expressing her opinions about young people, while Benji patiently guides her and helps her find what they need. Along their walk, Bubbe Rosa remembers details about her life, including memories from Nazi persecution and an old romance, giving readers insight into her behavior. Though they come from different generations, Benji's bond with Bubbe Rosa transcends her negativity and is solidified when they return home to prepare for their shared family meal.
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