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Chase Speedington Vol. 1: And the Last Dragon's Breath
by Franco Aureliani
An intrepid young man of action, Chase Speedington, is working with his adopted mother, the Queen to search for the truth about his parents when he is confronted once again by the Evil Eisenfaust! This latest encounter sets in motion a series of events that leads Chase to the legend of the Dragon's Last Breath! Working with the help of friends, Chase finds the clues that might lead to his parents but instead leads to information that Dragons actually once existed on Earth!!! ...and that they can be brought back to life.
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The Dirt!: Wild Life Under the Soil's Surface
by Lindsey Leigh
Dig into the often messy world of critters who live underground and learn about why soil is essential to life on earth! Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the poop loop? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and excite young readers about the wonders (and creepiness!) of animals that live underground, including worms, beetles, armadillos, badgers, and even the tiniest of protozoa.
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Gabby Torres Is the Best Winner Ever
by Angela Dominguez
Gabby has a new idea: now that she's finally learned how to not burn her cookies, she will become the best baker the world has ever seen! The local grocery store's baking competition is the perfect opportunity to show everyone what she's made of... winner material! All she needs to do is buy books for research and baking supplies... and more baking supplies... and more baking supplies... oh dear. What will happen when her money, and her parents' patience, runs out?
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Garfield Crash Diet: His 78th Book
by Jim Davis
Garfield is finally on a diet he can stick to . . . and it involves lots of lasagna! Garfield's back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book--truly a must-have for fans!
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Geronimo Stilton Reporter Vol. 20: Starring Geronimo
by Geronimo Stilton
When the New Mouse Playhouse struggles to keep afloat, Geronimo agrees to write an article on their most recent show. But strange events that occur in the vicinity of the theater threaten the production. Sally Ratmousen is after a secret room in the New Mouse Playhouse and will use every dirty trick in the book to have it close down to grant them free access, even sabotage the next production. However, the Stiltons are on the case and may get in on the secret to help save the day.
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Hilda and Twig: Wake the Ice Man
by Luke Pearson
Hilda and her new friend, Burku the giant are enjoying playing together in the Wilderness. There is just one thing that would make everything more fun... snow! It just so happens that Twig has accidentally woken the Ice Man, unfortunately, that means there's a lot more than a snow flurry headed straight for Hilda! Can Twig save the day?
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Keeper of the Lost Cities Part 2: Vol. 1
by Shannon Messenger
After learning she's actually an elf, twelve-year-old Sophie Foster made the impossible decision to leave her human life--and family--behind and start over in the Lost Cities. And life with the elves has been unlike anything Sophie has ever known, filled with new friends, amazing creatures, and incredible powers. But it's also had its share of challenges. Sophie had been an advanced student in the human world--but thanks to her struggles with alchemy, she's not even sure if she will pass her Foxfire Academy midterms! And then there are the bigger worries.
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Little Batman: Month One
by Morgan Evans
Taking place after the events of Merry Little Batman, Gotham City finds itself reeling from the Joker's attack, and Damian Wayne (a.k.a. Little Batman) is eager to get back into the fight. That's going to be harder than it sounds, as Bruce now wants Damian to put the cowl aside and embrace the value of his secret identity. After a suspicious guest is found lurking around the Wayne New Year's Eve party, it's up to Damian to find the balance between both of his personas and save the day yet again.
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Minecraft: The Manga, Vol. 4
by Kazuyoshi Seto
Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the end of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could stand in his way? Nico's journey, following his father to the end of the world, has reached a new level of intensity He's gathered friends who adventure alongside him, explored a whole lot of the world, and helped a ton of people. What's next? What in the world is an Enderman?
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The Peanuts Guide to Love
by Charles M. Schulz
Celebrate all types of love Peanuts style, with the help of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Sally, Lucy, and more. From what to write to the Little Red-Haired Girl to waiting for Valentine's Day letters, this sweet little package is brimming with heartwarming musings. You'll be calling your loved one Sweet Baboo or telling your friends to make their move, just like when Sally tells Charlie Brown to Kiss her you blockhead! before you know it.
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Red & Blue: Monster Hunters
by Sara Soler
Aspiring heroes-in-training Red and Blue must decide between securing their dream jobs and doing what they believe is right when a dragon-hunting mission reveals a plot to exploit a rare, golden-egg-laying chicken.
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Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Prime Vol. 2
by Book Author
To secure the Prism Shard, the rebels battle the Chaos Council, and Sonic makes a startling discovery about the events that shattered his world. Then, in a dimension called the Boscage Maze, Sonic runs into tree-dwelling versions of his friends who warn him of a monster that lives on the jungle floor.
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The Spectacular Space Loop
by Javi de Castro
Cosmo and his team are ready to test his new jetpack, but when it explodes, sending Cosmo into space with no hope of communicating with his companions, he's about to embark on the biggest adventure yet! Meeting aliens, destroyers, magicians, sewer mutants, and a friendly, slightly egg-like creature - countless whacky encounters await our brave space hero!
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Super Magic Boy: I Am a Slime Monster
by Jarod Roselló
Hugo is more than just a kid-- he's a SUPER MAGIC BOY who's able to transform into anything that'll help him save the day! There's no adventure too big for him and his best friend Dino. Hugo and Dino want to borrow some books from the library, but a scary alien slime is trying to eat them all! Will they be able to stop this monster or will this be THE LAST BOOK YOU EVER READ?!
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Talons of Power: Wings of Fire Vol. 9
by Tui T. Sutherland
Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia -- instead of keeping his abilities a secret, even from his own sister. Now that Darkstalker, the sinister and impossibly old dragon from Pyrrhia's most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle knows his own role is simple: hide. And stay hidden. The more he watches Darkstalker from the shadows, the more Turtle knows that someone needs to stop the powerful dragon. A real hero. But Turtle is running out of time to find one, which means ... he might have to try to save the day himself.
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A Waffle Lot of Love! Narwhal and Jelly Vol. 10)
by Ben Clanton
Narwhal's PALentine's Day celebrations for Jelly go a little overboard! Includes bonus fun facts! Dive into three new stories with best buds Narwhal and Jelly! It's PALentine's Day and Jelly gives Narwhal a whaley nice card -- but now Narwhal has no idea what to give him! One card isn't nearly enough, and soon Narwhal is flooding Jelly with gifts galore: waffles, a book about Jelly, more waffles, a song about Jelly . . . MORE waffles! Jelly is grateful, but would prefer the present of Narwhal's presence more than all of Narwhal's over-the-top displays of friendship. Can Narwhal realize what true friendship means before they go off the deep end trying to please their pal?
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Xolo
by Donna Barba Higuera
It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl's dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A monster. This is what really happened.
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