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For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort. Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter's defeat of You-Know-Who was Black's downfall as well. And the Azkaban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, "He's at Hogwarts... he's at...

"Capturing the shock and reverberations of the COVID-19 pandemic through poetry, as Garvey's life goes into lockdown and his father becomes sick, Garvey must find a way to use his newfound musical skills to bring hope to both his father and himself"--

"A novel in verse about an Asante boy who is captured and taken from his village during the nineteenth century."--

In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.

Sent with her mother to the safety of a relative's home in Cincinnati when her Syrian hometown is overshadowed by violence, Jude worries for the family members who were left behind as she adjusts to a new life with unexpected surprises.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of the season of spring. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of China.

"Our moon is magnificent. Sometimes, it appears in the night sky as a massive glowing disk. Other nights, it can't be seen at all. Without the moon, our world would be a different place"--

Monkey and Cake are normally good friends, but today Cake is building a no-Monkey fort--until Monkey teaches him a lesson about being alone and he realizes that forts (and other things) are much better when they are shared.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs follow an alligator as she makes a nest, lays eggs, and defends her territory. Includes picture glossary and index."--