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Her list of invaders includes Purple Loosestrife and Yellow Perch, Norway Rats and American Bullfrogs, Northern Snakeheads and Zebra Mussels, to name just a few. This readable and alarmingly informative book will help young people prepare for the invasion, and arm them with the tools to stop the spread of unwanted aliens in British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311937270133,"sku":"9780772668530","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780772668530_af8c3796-e9d3-48f9-bf34-bd649d2b6c80.jpg?v=1786016158"},{"product_id":"oracle-3","title":"Oracle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwen has a crush on Kamryn. 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He itemizes every aspect of his life, from his daily routine to the things that make him nervous. But as the pressure of school and his budding romance with his debating teammate Audrey builds, his compulsion starts to feel impossible to control—or conceal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! 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