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Shannon

a Chinatown adventure, San Francisco, 1880
Newly arrived in Victorian San Francisco from Ireland, Shannon plans the daring rescue of a young Chinese slave.
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El alquimista

Fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh, find themselves caught up in the deadly struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient book that holds the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life.
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The language of flowers

a novel
Eighteen-year-old Victoria Jones, having been emancipated from the foster care system and planted a flower garden in the park in which she slept, is hired to work for a local florist, and, after meeting a mysterious vendor at the flower market, she is forced to confront her past and decide what she wants for her future.

The great San Francisco Earthquake and fire

Tells the story of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake written in graphic novel format.

Birthday vicious

Ashley Spencer relies on her birthday party to prove that she is at the top of the social standings and help her get over her ex-boyfriend.

The 8th confession

Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates the murder of San Francisco's most celebrated couple, Isa and Ethan Bailey, and reporter Cindy Thomas becomes attracted to the case and Lindsay's partner Rich Conklin, when the body of a preacher is found executed.

Comic con artist

The Hardy Boys investigate when forged versions of valuable comic books are found at a convention in San Francisco.

Xochitl and the flowers =

Xochitl, la nina de las flores
Xochitl and her family, newly arrived in San Francisco from El Salvador, create a beautiful plant nursery in place of the garbage heap behind their apartment, and celebrate with their friends and neighbors.

Me, Frida

Artist Frida Kahlo finds her own voice and style when her famous husband, Diego Rivera, is commissioned to paint a mural in San Francisco, California, in the 1930s and she finds herself exploring the city on her own.

The New Year dragon dilemma

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are enjoying a visit to San Francisco when Holden, their college-age tour guide, is accused of abducting Miss Chinatown from the Chinese New Year parade and stealing her valuable crown.

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