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The fantastic secret of Owen Jester

After Owen captures an enormous bullfrog, names it Tooley Graham, then has to release it, he and two friends try to use a small submarine that fell from a passing train to search for Tooley in the Carter, Georgia, pond it came from, while avoiding nosy neighbor Viola.

Kira-kira

Chronicles the close friendship between two Japanese-American sisters growing up in rural Georgia during the late 1950s and early 1960s, and the despair when one sister becomes terminally ill.

The death penalty

Furman v. Georgia
"In 1967, a mentally ill African American man named William Furman invaded the home of William Joseph Micke and accidentally shot him while attempting to flee. Although the evidence suggested that Micke's death was the result of an accident, the jury of the county court found Furman guilty of murder and sentenced him to death. After the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's decision, Furman appealed to the highest court in the land ... This book discusses the details of the case as well as how the decision continues to impact the issue of capital punishment and includes excerpts from both the majority and dissenting opinions"--Back cover.

Rosalynn Carter

Profile of the former First Lady of Georgia and the United States Rosalynn Carter.

Georgia

the Peach State
2016
"Explores the geography, history, people, government, and economy of [Georgia,] the Peach State. [Also includes] lists of key people, places, celebrations, plants and animals, cities, and political figures, plus recipes and craft projects."--Provided by publisher.

Exploring the Georgia Colony

2017
"This book explores the people, places, and history of the Georgia Colony"--Provided by publisher.

Celebrating Georgia

2015
Follows Mr. Geo, a geography teacher, as he visits Georgia, including historic landmarks, farms and forests, beaches, and scenic wonders.

The discovery

Ghost Huntress #5
2011
While awaiting DNA test results that could determine the identity of her biological father, high-school senior Kendall Moorehead and her friends use their psychic abilities against an evil, Civil War-era doll said to have been made by a voodoo priestess.

The reason

Ghost Huntress #3
2010
Kendall is asked to remove a dangerous spirit from the mayor's home and uncovers a shocking secret that forces her to pull her life together in order to finally find peace.

The guidance

Ghost Huntress #2
2009
Courtney Langdon is not too happy with the attention Kendall is getting thanks to her ghost hunting abilities and her new relationship with Courtney's ex, Jason, but when Courtney decides she quickly gets in over her head and it is up to Kendall to jump in and help.

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