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Series
Discworld volume 30
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 18
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
Arch-swindler Moist Van Lipwig never believed his confidence crimes were hanging offenses-until he found himself with a noose tightly around his neck, dropping through a trapdoor, and falling into-a government job? By all rights, Moist should have met his maker. Instead, it's Lord Vetinari, supreme ruler of Ankh-Morpork, who promptly offers him a job as Postmaster. Since his only other option is a nonliving one, Moist accepts the position-and the...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Liam really wants some mail, so he writes a letter to his mailbox asking for something in return. His mailbox delivers, sending Liam more than he could have hoped for ... and how! But as the mail starts to pile up, Liam realizes that the best packages and parcels are even better when shared with friends."
Author
Series
Red Cross orphans volume 2
Language
English
Description
"As the Second World War rages on, nurse Kitty Pattison’s life takes a nomadic turn as her work with the Red Cross sees her traversing the country, moving from post to post. With her best friends Jo and Trixie also scattered across the UK, and her soldier sweetheart Michael off on the continent undertaking medical missions he can’t discuss, the war takes its toll and long days are followed by sleepless nights interrupted only by nightmares of...
Author
Series
Discworld volume 32
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Description
Postmaster General Moist von Lipwig, who runs the Ankh-Morpork Post Office, and although he is a former arch-swindler and confidence man, has exceeded all expectations. So it's somewhat disconcerting when Lord Vetinari summons Moist to the palace and asks if he would like to make some real money, he's referring, rather, to the Royal Mint of Ankh-Morpork--a new opportunity or is it?
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
In early 1945, Dorothy and 800 African American WACs arrive at their post in England where they are tasked with processing mail sent to GIs from their loved ones back home, an estimated 17 million pieces, and with their outlooks changed forever, return to the U.S. as the catalysts for change in America.
7) Penguin post
Author
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
While his mother is looking for food and his father is tending their egg, a young penguin named Milo is charged with delivering the mail, not knowing that he is about to make a very special delivery.
8) Bear at work
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A bear happily spends a busy day delivering letters and packages, and the reader is invited to guess the jobs of the bears he sees around town.
Author
Series
Train to impossible places volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
"Suzy Smith and her friends have gathered again for the relaunch of The Impossible Postal Express. The celebrations don't last long though, before Trollville is rocked by a violent earthquake--the first in the city's history. It's clear something sinister is underfoot. Nevertheless Suzy's got a very late package that the Impossible Postal Service must deliver. ('Come rain, shine, or meteor shower!') And it may just lead her to some answers. In this...
Author
Series
Train to impossible places volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Suzy Smith joins the troll-operated Impossible Postal Express, but she botches her first delivery by stealing a cursed snow globe containing a boy who claims there is a plot to take control of the Union of Impossible Places.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Boris is in desperate need of a long catnap. And a boring cardboard box seems to the perfect place for it. But the cat is suddenly packed up and mailed to many locations, none of which want a cat. After being sent to another planet, Boris suddenly escapes from the box into a wonderful new home.
15) Mailbox magic
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young boy who wants to receive mail of his own sends away for an offer he sees on the back of a cereal box.
Author
Series
43 Old Cemetery Road volume 4
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
With the impending closure of the post office, the transition to the new communication system VEXT-mail is anything but smooth for the human and paranormal residents of Ghastly, Illinois. Story told mostly through letters.
19) Send it
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Simple text and illustrations describe a package as it makes its way across country, from the time it is wrapped and addressed until it is delivered and opened.
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