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The Good Stuff From the Staff of Driftwood Public Library October 2026 |
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Dopamine Design: creating a home that makes you happy by Maitri ModyDopamine Design encourages readers to embrace their individuality and surround themselves with colors, objects, and textures that bring them joy, creating a unique and uplifting home on any budget. Features more than 100 vibrant photographs, eight home tours by popular designers, practical step-by-step advice, and renter-friendly decorating tips. |
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The Garbage Poemsby Anna SwansonThis experimental, deeply personal collection transforms discarded words and objects into poetry about living with chronic illness, reclaiming one's voice, and recognizing joy as a powerful and political act. The poems are composed entirely of words found on trash collected from local swimming holes, accompanied by watercolor illustrations of the discarded items by award-winning artist April White. |
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Welcome to the Kokoro Cat Clinic by Syou IshidaThis episodic novel follows several people facing personal struggles, including a woman anxious about a competition, an overwhelmed young father, an illustrator questioning her career, and a young woman weighed down by guilt. Through their feline companions and interconnected stories the novel explores how unexpected connections, self-understanding, and compassion can help people navigate life's difficulties and transform their lives. |
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To Knit a Ghostby Z. B. AsterplumeA crafty little witch learns to knit a ghost while navigating mischievous ghosts, a hungry cat, and tangled yarn in this sweet, humorous story about patience and perseverance. A step-by-step knitting guide at the back helps young readers try their own ghostly creation, making this a fun introduction to knitting for children and a delightful activity to share with grown-up crafters. |
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When the Forest Breathes: renewal and resilience in the natural world by Suzanne SimardEcologist Suzanne Simard explores the interconnected life of forests and how trees share knowledge, nurture new growth, and sustain ecosystems. Drawing on scientific research and Indigenous forestry practices, she examines how destructive logging threatens forest resilience and argues for protecting the older “mother trees” that support younger generations. Woven with reflections on her own family, aging, and loss, Simard’s book celebrates the natural world’s lessons of renewal, adaptability, and community.
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The Invisible Roommateby Timothy JanovskyPop star Gerard Wells escapes fame by hiding on a remote Chesapeake Bay island, where he meets Emory Griffin, a mysterious researcher experimenting with invisibility who is hiding from the police. Forced to share a crumbling Victorian house, the unlikely roommates develop an unexpected romantic connection. As Halloween approaches, their secrets threaten to surface, testing their growing bond in this quirky, autumnal romance blending celebrity drama, science fiction, mystery, and love. |
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Laika animator Amy Greenspan sets up a shot for Wildwood |
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Nick Park. Creator of Wallace & Gromit |
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A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family.
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Chris Butler & Sam Fell, Directors
From the makers of Coraline comes the story of Norman, a misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grownups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. In addition to spooky zombies, he'll also have to take on unpredictable ghosts, wily witches, and, worst of all, clueless grown-ups. But this young ghoul whisperer will soon find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits. |
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The Boxtrolls, these box-wearing, quirky, mischievous creatures have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town's villain, Archibald Snatcher, comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, 'into the light, ' where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnie. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs' family.
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Kubo and the Two Strings is a stop-motion fantasy adventure about a young boy named Kubo who uses his magical music to bring origami figures to life. When he accidentally awakens evil spirits from his family’s past, he sets out on a dangerous quest with two unlikely companions to find his father’s legendary armor. Along the way, Kubo discovers the power of courage, family, and the stories that connect us.
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The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Mr. Link only wants to find the missing branch of his sasquatch family, the yeti of Tibet, and hires Sir Frost to help him search. Unfortunately, Adelina Fortnight -- a fierce woman who has crossed paths with Sir Frost before -- holds the only map, and they are pursued by a villain hired by the Adventuring Society who would like Mr. Link's head as a trophy.
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ORIGINAL/CLASSIC Jacques Tourneur, Director
Frances Dee, Tom Conway.
A nurse is hired to care for the wife of a sugar plantation owner, who has been acting strangely, on a Caribbean island. Loosely based on the novel Jane Eyre. |
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ORIGINAL/CLASSIC
Vampira, Bela Lugosi.
Evil aliens attack Earth and set their terrible "Plan 9" into action. As the aliens resurrect the dead of the Earth, the lives of the living are in danger. One of the worst movies ever made. That alone makes it worth seeing. |
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ORIGINAL HORROR A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the Northeast of the United States. The original hungry, hungry zombies. Many sequels and remakes followed. |
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Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris.
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Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos.
Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself. |
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HORROR Lily James, Sam Riley. Five sisters in 19th century England must cope with the pressures to marry while protecting themselves from a growing population of zombies. And yes, it’s based on the classic romance novel Pride and Prejudice. |
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TV SERIES Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Danai Gurira. Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive. Classic series with intriguing characters. Spinoffs followed, including Fear the Walking Dead, Daryl Dixon, and World Beyond. |
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TV SERIES Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann, Creators Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey.
After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope. Based on the hit video game. |
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HORROR COMEDY Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright, Writers
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost. Slacker Shaun decides to turn his life around and win back the girlfriend who just dumped him by taking on the hoardes of flesh-eating zombies that are beginning to take over the streets of London |
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DARK COMEDY Ruben Fleischer, Director Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson. A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun-toting bruiser in search of the last Twinkie, and a pair of sisters striving to get to an amusement park join forces in a trek across a zombie-filled America. |
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TV SERIES (Zombies are people too!) Rob Thomas & Diane Ruggiero, Creators
Rose McIver. A medical resident finds that being a zombie has its perks, which she uses to assist the police. In other words, a zombie uses her hunger for brains to help the police solve murders. |
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HORROR ROMANTIC COMEDY Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer. After a highly unusual zombie saves a still-living girl from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion events that might transform the entire lifeless world. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet. Seriously. |
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Devil on My Shoulder: a memoirby Alice CooperAlice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock, tells the unfiltered story of his six-decade career, separating fact from fiction, Angel vs. Devil, about his notorious stage persona. He reveals the excesses of fame, struggles with addiction, personal regrets, and the challenges of maintaining a lasting marriage. Blending outrageous rock history with candid reflections on faith, creativity, and redemption, Cooper explores the complicated relationship between the man and the dark, theatrical character that nearly consumed him. |
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An Unexpected Life: a memoirby Gloria SteinemFeminist icon Gloria Steinem reflects on the childhood experiences, influential people, and pivotal moments that shaped her life as an activist. Drawing on six decades of work for women's and human rights, her travels, and lessons learned from global movements for justice, Steinem considers both the progress achieved and the challenges that remain. Intimate, humorous, and inspiring, her final memoir offers hard-earned wisdom and encourages new generations to continue the fight for equality and a more inclusive future. |
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How Comics Are Made explores the history of newspaper comics through the lens of their creation and printing processes. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, the book traces the journey of comics from hand-drawn art to printed page and digital screen. Organized by major technological shifts – from metal relief printing to digital webcomics – it reveals the behind-the-scenes evolution of the medium with rare artwork, production artifacts, and firsthand accounts from artists and industry experts. |
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The Cauldron: the making of the modern Middle East by Simon Sebag MontefioreRenowned historian Simon Sebag Montefiore traces 125 years of Middle Eastern history, from the Ottoman Empire to the modern era. Spanning Morocco to Iran, The Cauldron explores the region’s rich cultural diversity, religious conflicts, political upheavals, and struggles between dictatorship and democracy. Through vivid portraits of influential leaders, artists, revolutionaries, and peacemakers, Montefiore challenges conventional historical narratives and illuminates the complex forces that shaped the Middle East of today and tomorrow. |
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Acclaimed chef Carla Hall shares more than 80 sweet and savory recipes inspired by her Southern roots and travels around the world. Blending baking science with creativity, humor, and personal stories, Hall offers approachable instructions for everything from biscuits and cookies to pastries, cakes, and breads. Designed for beginners and experienced bakers alike, this playful cookbook encourages readers to build confidence, experiment with flavors, and discover the joy of baking.
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by Andrea Jáuregui de la Torre
Ages 8 and up.
Introduces children and families to the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead through 13 easy-to-follow recipes and five creative activities. With vibrant illustrations, family-friendly dishes, and crafts such as decorating sugar skulls and making marigold garlands, the book celebrates Mexican culture while teaching children about honoring deceased loved ones, remembering family traditions, and celebrating the enduring bonds between generations
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Explore the history and folklore behind witchcraft, magic, and supernatural legends. Featuring enchanting illustrations, this kid-friendly guide introduces famous figures such as Merlin, Baba Yaga, and Circe while examining magical potions, broomstick legends, Indigenous healers, the Salem witch trials, and the philosopher’s stone. Blending fascinating trivia with historical facts, it’s an engaging introduction to the mysterious world of witches and wizards for young fantasy fans.
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Historian Rashid Khalidi offers a personal and well-researched account of Palestine’s history over the past century, blending family experiences with political and historical analysis. From the Balfour Declaration to the war in Gaza, he explores the roots and complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in an accessible, illustrated introduction to the region’s history.
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Award-winning author M. T. Anderson traces the remarkable transformation of Nicholas of Myra, a third-century religious figure, into the legendary Santa Claus. Blending historical research with fascinating myths and stories, Stealing Saint Nick explores his rise to sainthood and eventual reinvention as a symbol of commercialism, revealing how shared beliefs and legends shape history and culture.
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Inspired by the manga Komi Can’t Communicate, this colorful, practical guide offers tips for overcoming social anxiety, starting conversations, meeting new people, and building friendships. Through advice drawn from Komi’s experiences, readers learn how to navigate social situations and connect with others with greater confidence. |
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In a sweltering, murder-plagued Los Angeles, aspiring actress Anya Morris lands a job with a powerful Hollywood family and becomes fascinated by their mysterious heir, Jude. As she explores their eerie mansion, she uncovers a dark legacy of bloodshed and occult curses, forcing her to confront the dangerous price of ambition, desire, and fame.
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After surviving a near-fatal accident, Jordan struggles with disturbing visions and a world that no longer feels real. When he falls passionately for Lilith, she mysteriously disappears, only to return in another woman’s body. As Jordan uncovers the terrifying truth behind their connection, he must confront demonic forces, obsession, and the dark price of love in this supernatural horror romance.
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The bestselling Indigenous collection returns with a new selection of even more daring and sinister stories. Part II: Back for Blood is an anthology of 21 horror stories by established and emerging Indigenous writers. Featuring supernatural terrors, gruesome monsters, psychological suspense, and the everyday horrors of colonialism, this illustrated collection blends chilling fiction with a powerful celebration of Indigenous resilience, survival, and storytelling.
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Estranged sisters Mickie and Delilah inherit a haunted house in Savannah, Georgia, intending to sell it and move on with their lives. But strange visions, missing memories, and disturbing secrets reveal the house’s sinister past. When Delilah becomes dangerously attached to the property, Mickie must uncover its dark history and save her sister from the malevolent force lurking within in this chilling Southern Gothic horror novel.
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The Briars by Sarah CrouchAfter escaping a troubled relationship, Annie becomes a park ranger in a small Pacific Northwest town, where she investigates a cougar sighting and befriends a secretive carpenter named Daniel. When a young woman’s body is discovered near Mount St. Helens, Daniel becomes a suspect, and Annie must use her wilderness skills and instincts to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. This atmospheric literary thriller explores murder, secrets, and small-town loyalties. |
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Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel: the new Miss Marple mysteryby Lucy FoleyHigh in the Swiss Alps stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, it draws guests from far and wide.The notorious actress. The high-flying politician. The society wife. The reckless friend. The shrewd doctor. But not everyone is here for a winter holiday. Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice. A polite, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple, is watching from the shadows. When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. |
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How to Kill a Crime Writer by Sarah LotzAfter her bestselling crime novelist mother dies unexpectedly, Niamh retreats to her mother’s cottage to take care of her estate, where she encounters Leah Rebecca Overton, the ghostly, ultra-competent, fictional detective from her mother’s novels — whom only she can see. When Leah suspects her mother's death was murder, the reluctant pair must work together to uncover the truth, forcing Niamh to confront her grief and her complicated relationship with her mother’s legacy. |
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Miss Wolcott's Ghostby Louise PennyChief Inspector Armand Gamache investigates a mysterious body discovered in an abandoned cemetery after receiving a terrifying late-night phone call about a place called Lost Nation. The unidentified victim appears to have been dead for more than a century, and the investigation leads Gamache and his team into a web of forgotten history, a lost ship, missing documents, and a rare plant with potentially life-or-death consequences. As secrets involving Three Pines residents and a disgraced former colleague emerge, Gamache must confront buried lies and haunting truths to solve the murder and prevent a looming catastrophe. |
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Murder by Design: a thriller by Lee GoldbergBrilliant but impulsively rude insurance investigator Edison Bixby is asked to team up with struggling actor Wally Nash (to keep Bixby from offending everyone he meets) to solve a suspicious death at a shopping mall. While video footage suggests Caroline Crowley died in an accidental fall, Bixby suspects a carefully engineered murder that exploited the building’s design. As the unlikely duo investigates, they must expose a clever killer before more victims meet seemingly accidental deaths. |
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In 1941, as World War II devastates Britain, mysterious visions of King Arthur and supernatural wonders inspire hope that his return will save the country. Elaine Ambrose, a British Museum librarian tasked with cataloging a professor’s private library in North Wales, dismisses the rumors until she begins dreaming of Nimue, the Lady of the Lake. Her visions reveal a darker connection to Camelot’s final days, forcing Elaine to confront the power of myth and the possibility that ancient legends are returning with a far more ominous purpose.
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Graphic novel/Fantasy
After the apocalypse, Carl (in heart-speckled underwear) and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, the adorable Princess Donut, must survive a sadistic alien game show by battling monsters and navigating a deadly, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. In Vol. 2 Carl and Princess Donut have a motorcycle and a mission: Make it to the second floor. What could possibly stand in their way? For starters, a horde of goblins, homicidal fellow crawlers, a sadistic AI, and a meddling alien talk show host. These LitRPG (Literary Role Playing Game) graphic novels combine action-packed battles, video-game-style leveling, dark humor, and the unlikely duo’s quest to survive. |
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Fantasy Romance In the Tudor-inspired magical kingdom of Alvion, Bianca Mortlake, the first Moonborn magician in over a thousand years, is summoned back to a dangerous royal court where two queens have already been executed. Caught in a deadly struggle for power, Bianca must uncover a dark mystery with the help of Roland, her infuriating childhood rival. As political intrigue, murder, and mysterious magic threaten the kingdom, their rivalry begins to turn into an unexpected romance that could determine both their fates. |
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When a mysterious signal from the edge of the solar system sparks fears of extraterrestrial contact, lawyer Alex is forced to confront a childhood mystery. Decades earlier, at age 6, he and his best friend, Ana, disappeared for 36 hours, sparking a media frenzy over their claims of alien abduction. Now reunited as the world faces an uncertain future, the former friends revisit their shared past and grapple with questions of memory, truth, faith, and the lasting consequences of childhood fame.
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Earth 7by Deb Olin UnferthScience fiction
In a future where Earth has been reduced to a barren wasteland, two women, Dylan and Melanie, find an unlikely connection amid humanity’s decline. As some people flee to Mars or seek immortality through digital existence, others cling to hope by preserving the building blocks of life for a possible new world. Blending poetic storytelling, science fiction, and philosophical questions, this novel explores love, consciousness, grief, and the remarkable persistence of life in a dying universe.
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Teenage con artist Elle Fields comes from a family of thieves who steal secrets and magic from the dead. After losing her parents and brother, she reunites her ragtag crew for an impossible heist: stealing a soul from the Afterlife. In this fast-paced YA fantasy, Elle risks everything for a chance to reclaim the life she lost.
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In 1909, Rose Moriarty, the teenage daughter of Sherlock Holmes’s greatest enemy, has built a reputation as a monster hunter and crime solver. When a dying friend needs her help, Rose is drawn into a dangerous adventure involving a mysterious count, his ward, and a powerful ancient orb. Pursued by grotesque creatures and forced into unexpected alliances, Rose must unravel supernatural mysteries, navigate high-stakes heists, and confront feelings for a boy from her past. |
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After a disastrous high school field trip, loner Ashlyn and a handful of rag-tag classmates become cursed, gaining the ability to see a terrifying phantom invisible to everyone else. When midnight brings red skies and a deadly world of murderous ghosts, she'll need to trust her classmates and uncover the secret of the curse, but can she survive long enough to do it?
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At her Indian American family’s annual reunion, teenager Jayshree Devi discovers that her grandmother’s accident may have been an attempted murder, throwing the family and its considerable fortune into turmoil. With help from her cousins and a charming friend, Jay investigates decades of family secrets to uncover the culprit. As the twists and rivalries pile up, she must solve the mystery, save her grandmother, and find her place in a family she’s never felt connected to — all while navigating an unexpected romance.
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Cat loves autumn but hates Halloween’s spooky decorations, costumes, and trick-or-treaters. Seeking some peace, he wanders off alone and is startled by a mysterious figure who turns out to be his beloved owner dressed as a witch. After a magical dream of flying together through the night, soaring above the sights and sounds of the holiday, Cat awakens to a surprise: a pumpkin costume of his very own.
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Christy the Cranky Cranberry sets off on a Thanksgiving adventure in search of fun, but discovers that happiness comes from appreciating what she already has. This cheerful, colorful board book introduces toddlers to gratitude, friendship, and the joy of trying new things.
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Everyone knows a teacher's natural habitat is in their classroom. But if you do spot a teacher at the park, in a store, or even at a concert, it can be hard to know how to react. Should you raise your hand to talk to them? If you've ever seen a teacher in the wild and didn't know what to do next, this book will help guide you. The story is told in the form of a nature documentary in which a student narrator helps the reader navigate the mysterious but exciting world of teachers going about their day-to-day lives outside of school.
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When Zara and her friends arrive at Hickory Elementary’s Halloween party, the spooky atmosphere is more frightening than fun. Worried that the festivities will be too scary, the younger students must work with the older kids to create a party everyone can enjoy. This heartwarming, humorous Halloween story celebrates teamwork, friendship, and making the holiday fun for all.
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Skeleton lives alone in lonesome bliss. She reads books, drinks tea, and tends to her garden. It's simple and peaceful. Until, one day, a cat knocks on the Skeleton's door...Can I come in? asks the Cat. This surprising duo will convince you that skeletons are gardeners, cats tell good-ish jokes, and, together, they make the best of friends. Don't miss the silly sandwich sequence or the beautiful night sky, complete with cat and skeleton constellations.
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When her friend Valley is turned to stone, young witch Seven Salazar sets out to find a cure, uncovering a sinister conspiracy targeting her fellow Spares, who are oppressed by powerful witches. Using her unconventional magic and ability to communicate with magical creatures, Seven must rescue the missing and expose a dark secret threatening the entire society. Along the way, she faces dangerous betrayals, difficult spells, and emotional challenges as she discovers the true meaning of friendship, courage, and belonging.
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Ages 8 and up.
When Garrett and his mother move into the mansion of his recently deceased, cruel grandfather, they discover creepy dolls, mysterious spell books, and strange happenings throughout the house. As Garrett investigates his grandfather’s dark secrets, a disturbing doll named Marion seems to watch his every move. Soon, he realizes the mansion holds sinister mysteries that may be more than just frightening stories. |
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Peter hopes to save his struggling family by finding the legendary wishing claw, a magical artifact said to grant deepest desires. As he and his half brother Adrian explore the ruined estate of Old Splinter, Peter discovers that wishes come with dangerous consequences. Soon, a dark secret hidden within the mansion emerges, along with a monstrous hunger that threatens everything he holds dear.
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When twelve-year-old Henry York moves in with his aunt and uncle, he discovers one hundred mysterious cupboards hidden behind the plaster walls of his bedroom. With the help of his cousins, Henry explores the magical portals, which lead to strange and distant worlds. As they uncover secrets about Henry’s family and the cupboards’ powerful magic, the children find themselves caught up in a dangerous adventure.
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Absent by Rex OgleGraphic novel / Ages 10 and up.
Three middle school boys struggle with school attendance. Manny turns to skateboarding and writing rap lyrics while coping with his father’s imprisonment; Calvin misses class because he must care for his younger brothers; and Liam hides from relentless bullies despite loving school. When the boys are assigned detention together, they form an unlikely friendship and begin finding ways to face their problems. Told through verse, comics, and journal entries, Absent explores bullying, family struggles, and the importance of understanding what others may be going through.
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