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How I, Nicky Flynn, finally get a life (and a dog)

a novel
Moving to inner-city Boston after his parents' divorce, eleven-year-old Nicky struggles to cope with the changes in his life, including acquiring a former guide dog that leads to a mystery for Nicky to solve.

The scarlet letter

In seventeenth century New England, Hester Prynne is condemned by Puritan law to wear a scarlet "A" as the symbol of the sin she has committed.

The scarlet letter

In seventeenth century New England, Hester Prynne is condemned by Puritan law to wear a scarlet "A" as the symbol of the sin she has committed.

Boston

An overview of Boston, touching on the city's geography, history, economy, and the people who live there.

Johnny Tremain

After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution.

The scarlet letter

In 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, Hester Prynne conceives a daughter through an affair. As she struggles to raise her rambunctious daughter, Pearl, on her own, the father of her unborn child is revealed and is shown to be experiencing severe guilt. Through the scorn and judgment of the citizens and Roger Chillingworth (Hester's husband), the two decide to remain together.

Abran paso a los patitos

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard proudly return to their home in the Boston Public Garden with their eight offspring.

Hemlock House

Set in the aspirational world of the Ivy-League, iconic detective Holiday Poirot and her childhood friend Linden work to uncover a mysterious murder on campus.

Judy Moody declares independence

After learning about the American Revolution on a family trip to Boston, Judy Moody makes her own Declaration of Independence and tries to prove that she is responsible enough to have more freedoms, such as a larger allowance and her own bathroom.

Timid

After Cecil Hall and his family moves from Florida to Massachusetts, near Boston, he's anxious around making new friends and fitting in at his new school. His older sister, Leah, thinks he should befriend the other Black kids at his new school, but Cecil isn't sure how do so. He'd rather be known for his comics-making talent, but the few kids who are impressed by Cecil's art aren't always nice to him. In addition, his overworked father wants him to develop other interests besides his art and to "toughen up" and stand up for himself. But things get even more complicated when one of his drawings is used for a prank that gets him into trouble.
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