| Moo by Sharon CreechNovel in Verse. Moving from New York City to a tiny seaside town in Maine takes some getting used to, but 12-year-old Reena is looking forward to having more freedom. However, instead of riding her bike wherever she wants, Reena and her brother are forced into helping their cranky old neighbour take care of Zora, her huge and equally cranky cow. Though looking after Zora seems like Reena's biggest challenge (shoveling manure, ugh), girl and cow start to form a surprising bond. Fans of author Sharon Creech's page-turning poetry won't want to miss this sincere, realistic read. |
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The Land of Stories 5: An Author's Odyssey
by Chris Colfer
Entering worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, the twins and their friends forge ties with astonishing new allies as they race to end the Masked Man's reign of terror. By the 'Glee' actor, Chris Colfer (aka Kurt Hummel).
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| Full of beans by Jennifer L HolmHow much do you think a wagon full of empty cans was worth in 1934? Whatever your answer, it's not enough for ten-year-old Beans Curry, who just wants to help his family survive the Great Depression (and maybe see the new Shirley Temple movie). When can-collecting isn't enough, Beans turns to other money-making schemes…some less legal than others. Set in Key West, Florida, as the town transforms from ramshackle island to tourist trap, this prequel to the Newbery Honor-winning Turtle in Paradise offers short chapters, one-of-a-kind characters, and a quirky angle on American history. |
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Wild animals of the North
by Dieter Braun
From the polar bears of the Arctic to the North American pumas and pandas in Asia, this book takes children on an exciting journey of discovery. The stunning and accurate drawings show these animals in all their natural majesty and the witty and charming descriptions will teach children all about their new favourite animals!
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| Dog Man by Dav Pilkey George and Harold, the heroes of the Captain Underpants series, are back with a new book about one of their creations: Dog Man! Half dog and half man, Dog Man is a canine cop with a dramatic origin story, a fiendish feline nemesis, and a hunger for justice. Scribbly artwork and misspelled words capture Dog Man in all of his slobbery glory as he battles baddies (such as power-hungry robots and rebellious hot dogs) and saves the day. |
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Dinosaurs
by Andrea Mills
Introduces dinosaurs, describing the physical characteristics and behavior of different dinosaur groups, how they are studied today, and some of their distant relatives.
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Get into art: Telling stories
by Susie Brooks
A latest entry in the award-winning series features the artwork of such diverse masters as Edward Hopper, Henri Matisse and the creators of the Bayeux Tapestry while outlining a variety of step-by-step projects.
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| Under the egg by Laura Marx FitzgeraldThirteen-year-old New Yorker Theo will never forget her grandfather Jack's dying words: "Look under the egg." Theo does her best to follow this cryptic clue, and after discovering that Jack's painting of an egg conceals another, possibly priceless, painting beneath it, she launches a citywide search for the painting's origin, which leads her to new friends -- like celebrity daughter Bodhi and punk librarian Adam -- and surprising truths. This engaging mystery offers art history and urban adventure similar to E.L. Konigsburg's classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, but with a modern flair all its own. |
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| The seventh most important thing by Shelley PearsallAfter he sees the local "Junk Man" wearing his dead father's hat, 13-year-old Arthur makes a split-second decision that earns him 120 hours of community service...with the Junk Man. It's better than going to juvie, and as Arthur reluctantly forms a friendship with the Junk Man (whose real name is James Hampton), he discovers the creative reason behind his trash-scavenging habits. This book reveals the inner life of a grieving boy through an unusual search. Though this story is made up, the artist James Hampton was real – try Googling him to see photos of his amazing creations. |
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Framed!: A T.O.A.S.T. mystery
by James Ponti
In Washington, D.C., twelve-year-old Florian Bates, a consulting detective for the FBI, and his best friend Margaret help thwart the biggest art heist in United States history.
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