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Bryson’s quest to uncover the real Shakespeare delivers a lively and accessible look at the man and his world:

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A girl with drug-induced ESP and an eerie connection to Patty Reed (a young member of the Donner Party who credited her survival to her relationship with a hidden wooden doll)

The evolution of the classic Palm Springs date shake

Spark (Elemental Series #2) YA_Gift_Guide Bryson’s quest to uncover theGabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally. Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can't. Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he's not doing it. And no one seems to believe him. Except a shy sophomore named Layne, a brainiac who dresses in turtlenecks and jeans and keeps him totally off balance. Layne