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Stone Barrington novels volume 27
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When Stone Barrington embarks on a trip to Bel-Air to check in on some business and personal concerns, he expects a relaxing break from the fast pace and mean streets of New York. But trouble never takes a vacation, and it has a way of finding Stone. A case that had seemingly been resolved has returned in full force with lethal results. And this deadly situation makes for strange bedfellows when Stone finds himself teamed with the least likely ally--a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
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Examines the life of pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart, who mysteriously disappeared during an around-the-world flight in 1937.
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's...
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Reclusive literary legend M. M. 'Mimi' Banning has been holed up in her Bel Air mansion for years. But after falling prey to a Bernie Madoff-style ponzi scheme, she's flat broke. Now Mimi must write a new book for the first time in decades, and to ensure the timely delivery of her manuscript, her New York publisher sends an assistant to monitor her progress. The prickly Mimi reluctantly complies, with a few stipulations: No Ivy-Leaguers or English...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
930L
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English
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Presents the life of the famous American icon, describing her childhood, early determination to become a pilot, flying feats, and her attempt to fly around the world, which resulted in her mysterious disappearance.
6) Severe clear
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"Stone Barrington is in Bel-Air, overseeing the grand opening of the ultra-luxe hotel, The Arrington, built on the grounds of the mansion belonging to his late wife, Arrington Carter. The star-studded gala will be attended by socialites, royalty, and billionaires from overseas. and according to phone conversations intercepted by the NSA, it may also have attracted the attention of international terrorists. To ensure the safety of his guests--and...
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Patrick's easygoing manner is being tested by his high-octane career as a navy pilot. Angie LeCroiz comes to Virgin River to spend Christmas relaxing, away from her well-intentioned but hovering mother. Patrick and Angie thought they wanted to be left alone this Christmas, until they meet each other.
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Settling her family into their new home in Georgia, Air Force wife and professional organizer Ellie Avery is busy. With two children, a party to plan for Mitch's promotion, and new contacts to develop, Ellie decides to relax by taking the family dog for a peaceful stroll. But what they find is an abandoned graveyard disturbed by recent flooding leaving two corpses in full view. One is that of a World War I casualty. But the second is recent. Ellie's...
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1941. A talented flier, Jessie Lovelace yearns for a career in aviation. When the civilian flight school in her small Texas town begins to clandestinely train British pilots for the RAF, she fights to become an instructor. But the task isn't without its perils of near-misses and death. Faced with the weight of her responsibilities, she finds solace with a British officer who knows firsthand the heavy price paid in war...until he returns to the battles...
11) Son of Stone
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"After an eventful trip to Bel-Air and a reunion with his sophisticated (and very wealthy) former love, Arrington Calder, Stone Barrington is back in New York, and he's looking to stay closer to home and cash in on his partnership at Woodman & Weld. But Arrington has other plans for Stone...including introducing him to the child he fathered many years ago"--
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"The thrilling true story of the daring female aviators who helped the United States win World War II-only to be forgotten by the country they served When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Cornelia Fort was already in the air. At twenty-two, Fort had escaped Nashville's debutante scene for a fresh start as a flight instructor in Hawaii. She and her student were in the middle of their lesson when the bombs began to fall, and they...
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"1927. Olivia "Livy" West is a fearless young pilot with a love of adventure. She yearns to cross oceans and travel the skies. When she learns of the Dole Air Race -- a high-stakes contest to be the first to make the 2,400 mile Pacific crossing from the West Coast to Hawaii -- she sets her sights on qualifying. But it soon becomes clear that only men will make the cut. In a last-ditch effort to take part, Livy manages to be picked as a navigator for...
15) Air battle force
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Patrick McLanahan novels volume 11
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English
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"U.S. Air Force aerial warfare expert Major General Patrick McLanahan and his crew are devising the air combat unit of the future. Known as Air Battle Force, it can launch concentrated, stealthy, precision-guided firepower to any spot on the globe within hours. Chased out of Afghanistan, Taliban fighters are planning to invade the oil rich Republic of Turkmenistan. Now, it's up to McLanahan and a handful of American commandos half a world away, aided...
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1100L
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"Captain Doug Morris has been writing for his airline's in-flight magazine for 24 years and has answered a gamut of questions. This Is Your Captain Speaking will draw from his extensive experience and explain everything you ever wanted to know about airline travel: whether airliners have keys, why the bumps, what aircrew get up to on layovers, what's the deal with “mile-high memberships,” and how to become a pilot. It also provides entertaining...
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Young patriots volume 01
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
540L
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English
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Describes the female pilot's childhood fascination with airplanes and interest in flying lessons before she became the first pilot to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean.
18) Oceans apart
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 14
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English
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Connor Evans, an airline pilot, tries to decide whether or not to accept into his family his young son from a previous affair with a stewardess.
20) Ugly love
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 12
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English
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"When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn't even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn't want love, she doesn't have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless,...
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