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And this too shall pass

a novel
1996
The lives, loves, and problems of four people intersect when rookie quaterback Zurich Robinson is accused of sexual assault by a female sportscaster. Zurich's case is taken by another ambitious woman attorney Tamela; while Sean, a gay reporter, covers the story and loses his heart.

Sister Carrie

1994
The story of a young woman from Wisconsin who goes to Chicago, becomes an actress, marries and goes to New York, and when her husband loses his job, goes onstage again.

A fish named Yum

Mr. Pin, vol. IV
1994
Mr. Pin, the rock hopper penguin detective in Chicago, investigates two cases involving a flood and a sinister fishnapping.

The Great Chicago Fire

2006
Presents a history of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and describes the myth of its origin, the devastation caused by the fire, and the rebuilding process that began almost immediately.

Michelle Obama

from Chicago's South Side to the White House
2010
Discusses Michelle Obama's journey to the White House, covering her work at a Chicago law firm where she met Barack Obama, establishment of a public service program for the University of Chicago, and role as a mother and First Lady.

Chicago

1989
An introduction to the history, economy, people, and notable sites of the city considered to be the leading industrial and transportation center of the United States.

The mystery of the missing dinosaurs

2003
Christina, Grant, Lee, and Lana track down a missing dinosaur skeleton at Chicago's historic Field Museum.

Chicagoland Detective Agency

2013
Raf, Megan, and talking-dog pal Bradley are abducted by aliens from the planet Fnarf III, where dogs are in charge and people are pets, to help locate the missing Princess Zu-La.

Chicagoland Detective Agency

2012
Ousted from Stepford Prep, Megan attends a prospective students event with friend Raf and talking dog Bradley at Pine Lake Academy, where Raf is possessed by the spirit of a teenaged girl from the 1910s after drinking from an old water fountain.

Angel in my pocket

2012
When seventh-grader Bette finds an angel coin she puts it in her pocket and forgets it but soon the mysterious and kind Gabby moves into her building and helps her face her major losses, and then the coin connects her with three classmates who all find new ways to believe in themselves.

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