West Virginia | Roxbury

1) Shiloh

Author

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds

Series

Shiloh quartet volume 1

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Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, Large Print

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When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs.

2) M is for Mountain State: a West Virginia alphabet

Author

Riehle, Mary Ann McCabe

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With its multitude of mountains and the highest elevation east of the Rockies, it's no wonder West Virginia's nickname is the 'Mountain State.' Abundant natural resources make it a leader in both industry and recreation, from glassmaking to rock climbing. Historic sites and sights include Harper's Ferry and the annual Native American Pow Wow, along with Lost World Caverns and White Sulphur Springs. Noteworthy West Virginians include Chuck Yeager and...

3) West Virginia

Author

Parker, Bridget

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"This book uses maps, full color photographs, and easy-to-read text to introduce the state of West Virginia"--

4) John Henry

Author

Lester, Julius

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Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

5) The dog days of Charlotte Hayes

Author

Kennedy, Marlane

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Eleven-year-old Charlotte is not a dog person but does not like that the rest of her family neglects their Saint Bernard puppy, and so with a lot of determination and a little sneakiness, she works on finding a good home for the gentle giant.

6) Witch catcher

Author

Hahn, Mary Downing

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Having just moved into the West Virginia home they inherited from a distant relative, twelve-year-old Jen is surprised that her father is already dating a local antiques dealer, but more surprised by what the spooky woman really wants.