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American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New
Growing up a ninety-pound weakling tormented by bullies, Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become a fighter like in his favorite 1970s TV series, Kung Fu- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2009, Alex Awards 2008
- ISBN: 9781592402625
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Class Pictures
Accompanied by essays on the photographer's work and an interview, presents sixty color portraits taken from 2003 to 2006 of students at high schools across the United States who are from different economic, social, and ethnic groups, along with a brief autobiographical statement by each student written at beginning of the sitting.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2008
- ISBN: 9781597110433
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Graffiti L.A.: Street Styles and Art
L.A. tagged.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2008
- ISBN: 9780810992986
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Beah tells, in his own words, his harrowing experiences as a child soldier in the Sierra Leone civil war.- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2009, Alex Awards 2008
- ISBN: 9780374105235
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Mao's Last Dancer
Cunxin's life story as a ballet dancer under Mao's control at the Beijing Dance Academy is a moving and fantastic exploration of one man's determination to find freedom. English's flawless performance enhances this beautiful and simple story.- Nonfiction
- Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults 2008
- ISBN: 9780425201336
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Thin
Starving themselves to death.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2008
- ISBN: 9780811856331
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Tupac Shakur Legacy
An interactive, intimate look at the rapper's life.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2008
- ISBN: 9780743292603