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“Two-Headed Chicken: Chaos in the Cosmic Library” by Tom Angleberger. (Ages 7-10. Candlewick Press. $14.99.) The ...

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On the joys of having stories in my ears — and yes, listening counts. Credit...By Georgie Mcausland Supported by By Elisabeth Egan It started with “Red Comet,” an 1,118-page biography of Sylvia Plath, ...

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The bears grazed on fireweed and coltsfoot emerging from the bare earth. They appeared calm and at home on the land.

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