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New Children's eBooks October 2018
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An Anty-war Story
by Tony Ross
Douglas, the only ant with a name in happy, busy Antworld, only wants to fit in, but he is told that because of he is big, he will be a soldier
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Are You Scared, Darth Vader?
by Adam Rex
A series of monsters spend the night trying to learn what scares Darth Vader, before revealing their true selves
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Attack of the Jack-o'-lanterns
by R. L Stine
Looking forward to her plans for Halloween night, when she and her friend Walker will take revenge on the kids that played practical jokes on them, Drew Brockman carves scary jack-o'-lanterns that frighteningly come to life
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Bobbie Mendoza Saves the World (again)
by Michael Fry
Twelve-year-old Bobbie wants to fit in at her new school, but an obnoxious classmate, a bounty hunter, and two elves asking for her help are there at every turn
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Buddy and Earl Meet the Neighbors
by Maureen Fergus
Buddy and Earl meet their new neighbors, Mister the bulldog and Snowflake the cat, while playing superheroes and when Snowflake gets in some trouble, Wonder Buddy and Super Earl come to the rescue
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The Crossroads
by Alexandra Diaz
Jaime, twelve, and Angela, fifteen, discover what it means to be living as undocumented immigrants in the United States, while news from home gets increasingly worse
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Ecclesiastes : To Everything There Is a Season
by Cynthia Rylant
In the spirit of her acclaimed Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant illustrates verses from the King James Bible chapter of Ecclesiastes in a simple yet powerful folk art style.
Cynthia Rylant takes the familiar text of the third chapter of Ecclesiastes, as told in the King James Bible, and lovingly illustrates it in her simple but bold style that has been called “stunning” by School Library Journal. As she did with the creation story, Rylant has created a sublime take on a classic story that will appeal to readers of all ages.
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Eleanor Roosevelt's in My Garage!
by Candace Fleming
When Eleanor Roosevelt time travels to Nolan and Olive's house in modern-day Illinois, the kids don't know who she is at first. After all, she's old and wearing a hairnet. But the First Lady of the United States--some 80 years ago, that is-- isn't a mystery for long when she starts spouting things like "You must do the things you think you cannot do." Fresh off a visit from Ben Franklin, Nolan and Olive know what they're in for with this latest guest: an adventure. From drawing on ideals of civil protest to save the town park, to (almost) doing a loop-de-loop in a single-engine plane, to avoiding that know-it-all snoop Tommy Tuttle, there's one laugh after the next in this second book in the History Pals series. Fun back matter expands the story and unpacks the amazing life of Eleanor Roosevelt.
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The Football Fiasco
by Mike Lupica
"Zach and Zoe find their recess football deflated from a hole near the laces, and set off in search of clues to discover how it happened"
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Fuzzy's Great Escape
by Bruce Hale
When an annoyingly cute rabbit takes over as Class 5-B's favorite pet, Fuzzy the guinea pig must prove he's the best by taking the pets on a field trip
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A Ghostly Gathering
by Mary Downing Hahn
A bewitched doll, a vengeful spirit, and a haunted mansion populate three haunting tales from award-winning author Mary Downing Hahn. Spine-chilling and spooky, these stories of the supernatural will thrill readers who love to be scared . . . just enough.
Set during the Flu epidemic of 1918, One for Sorrow introduces Annie, a new girl at school, who is immediately claimed as best friend by Elsie—a tattletale, a liar, and a thief. Soon Annie makes other friends and finds herself joining them in teasing and tormenting Elsie. Elsie dies from influenza, but then she returns to reclaim Annie's friendship and punish all the girls who bullied her.
In Took, a witch called Old Auntie is lurking near Dan's family's new home. He doesn't believe in her at first, but is forced to accept that she is real and take action when his little sister, Erica, is "took" to become Auntie's slave for the next fifty years.
The Old Willis Place follows Diana and her little brother Georgie, who have been living in the woods behind the old Willis place, a decaying Victorian mansion, for what already seems like forever. They aren’t allowed to leave the property or show themselves to anyone. But when a new caretaker comes to live there with his young daughter, Lissa, Diana is tempted to break the mysterious rules they live by and reveal herself so she can finally have a friend. Somehow, Diana must get Lissa’s help if she and Georgie ever hope to release themselves from the secret that has bound them to the old Willis place for so long.
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Hey, Wall : a Story of Art and Community
by Susan Verde
Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless
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Hug a Tree, Geronimo
by Geronimo Stilton
Deciding to buy his aunt's old farm, where he has fond childhood memories of shared family holidays, Geronimo Stilton investigates a large oak tree on the property that is reputed to hide legendary secrets. Original.
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Ivy + Bean : One Big Happy Family
by Annie Barrows
When classmate Vanessa insists that all single children are spoiled, Ivy wonders whether she can become "unspoiled" by giving away all her clothes at school (which does not go over well with her teacher or parents)--but ultimately decides that all she needs to accomplish her goal is a little sister
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Saving Winslow
by Sharon Creech
Perfect for fans of Charlotte’s Web and The One and Only Ivan, Saving Winslow is an uplifting modern classic in the making about a young boy who befriends an ailing newborn donkey and nurses him back to health, from New York Times bestseller and Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech. Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small creatures. So when his father brings home a sickly newborn mini donkey, he's determined to save him. He names him Winslow. Taking care of him helps Louie feel closer to his brother, Gus, who is far, far away in the army. Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, especially Louie’s quirky new friend, Nora, who has experienced loss of her own. But as Louie's bond with Winslow grows, surprising and life-altering events prove that this fragile donkey is stronger than anyone could have imagined. Written in the spirit of Creech favorites Moo and Love That Dog, this standout tale about love and friendship and letting go will tug at the heartstrings.
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Squirm
by Carl Hiaasen
Billy Dickens discovers that his mysterious father lives in Montana, so this summer Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, and save his own father
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Take Us to Your Sugar
by Jonathan Roth
When Beep and Bop learn that Halloween, their favorite holiday, is not celebrated at Astro Elementary, they decide to organize a secret club--SCARES (Scary Costumes Are the Right of Every Student, or, more truthfully, the Society of Candy Addicts who Rely on Energy From Sugar)--but as the club grows, a horde of aliens, attracted by the treats, invades the school and with everyone in costume, Beep and Bob must use their sugar-addled wits to save the school. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Unbelievably Boring Bartholomew
by James Patterson
Brainy twelve-year-old Bart attracts little attention at his new middle school near Hollywood, California, but whenever he can get around his gym-coach father, he secretly hunts electricity-guzzling aliens
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With Love, Grandma
by Helen Foster James
Every grandma knows that her love for her grandchildren can span great distances! So when Grandma heads out on an adventure of her own, she stays in touch with her grandchild through a series of sweet letters and memories. Grandchild follows Grandma through her notes until Grandma finally returns home--and opens up Camp Grandma for a visit full of fun, grandma snuggles, and games. This tender story from the author and illustrator team behind Grandma Loves You! proves that a grandma's love knows no bounds.
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