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| The rat with the human face by Tom AnglebergerTwelve-year-olds Lyle, Marilla, and Dave are the only three members of the Qwikpik Adventure Society, dedicated to finding excitement wherever they can. For their latest escapade, they plan to investigate rumors of a rat with a human face living in a biological research station outside of town. Travelling to the station without getting caught, however, may be a challenge, especially with tension brewing among the Society members. Presented as Lyle's official report (packed with drawings, photos, and "top secret" notes), this 2nd volume in the Qwikpik Papers trilogy boasts the offbeat humour and authentic characters that fans of Tom Angleberger (author of the Origami Yoda series) know and love. |
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The lost track of time
by Paige Britt
Dreaming of becoming a writer in spite of her mother's beliefs about "being productive," overscheduled Penelope embarks on a fantastical adventure on a rare free day and asks for help pursuing her dream from the Great Moodler.
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| Unusual chickens for the exceptional poultry farmer by Kelly Jones; illustrated by Katie KathMoving to her family's newly inherited farm is tough for 12-year-old Sophie. She misses her life in Los Angeles, where she wasn't one of the only brown-skinned people around. Feeling lonely, Sophie writes letters to her Abuelita and Great-Uncle Jim (both deceased), as well as to Agnes, the peculiar owner of Redwood Farm Supply. Agnes teaches Sophie about poultry care - a necessary skill, since chickens with paranormal abilities (invisibility, levitation, telekinesis) keep turning up on the farm. Quizzes, clippings, and expressive black-and-white drawings illustrate this funny, moving, and unique tale. |
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Stolen magic
by Gail Carson Levine
A companion to A Tale of Two Castles follows Elodie and her companions' return to her home island of Lahnt, where the theft of a protective statue has threatened the island with a deadly volcanic eruption.
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| Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures by Jackson Pearce and Maggie StiefvaterThough she's awkward around humans, Pip Bartlett can talk to magical creatures. It can be a handy ability, especially when she's visiting her aunt Emma, who's a magical animal vet. But it also means that Pip gets stuck with tough jobs - like saving the town from an infestation of Fuzzles (cute little critters with a habit of bursting into flames). Peppered with excerpts from Pip's well-used field guide to magical creatures and illustrated with drawings of adorable mythological monsters, this upbeat series opener is perfect for readers who prefer fantasy mixed with comedy. |
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Hello from 2030: the science of the future and you
by Jan Paul Schutten
"Would you like to know the future? And, will it be what we think it will be, or will today's predictions be laughably wrong? In Hello from 2030, middle graders get a peek at what's coming just around the corner. In the year 2030, today's kids will be grappling with issues adults are just starting to address now. No, not flying cars: real world conundrums like, what will 8 billion people eat? How can humans produce less trash? Which cool technologies will be used to figure all this out? And, how do people predict the future anyway? This book gives kids not only plenty to dream, argue, and think about, but also a first-hand look at futurology, the science of predicting the future."
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| Return to Augie Hobble by Lane SmithIn this first chapter book by award-winning illustrator Lane Smith, middle schooler Augie flunks Creative Arts, which means that in addition to working at his dad's shabby amusement park and building a treehouse with his friend Britt, he'll spend his summer making up schoolwork. Those summer plans, however, go careening off the rails after a tragic death introduces werewolves, UFOs, government agents, and ghostly messages into Augie's life, which he documents through Polaroid photos and drawings in his brainstorming journal. Readers who like realistic emotions balanced by off-the-wall humor and unexpected twists won't want to miss this "roller-coaster ride" (Kirkus Review) of a story. |
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The trap
by Steven Arntson
When a notorious bully disappears from their quiet 1960s town, seventh-grader Henry and his friends discover an odd instruction guide to out-of-body experiences that compels them to uncover an otherworldly threat in the nearby woods.
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The astounding Broccoli Boy
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Rory Roose likes to be prepared for all eventualities. He has devoured and memorized every survival manual going. He could even survive a hippo attack. Just because something is unlikely, that does not mean it won't happen.
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| Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures by Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by K.G. CampbellLonely, anxious comic book fan Flora is always prepared for disaster - which comes in handy when she sees a squirrel get sucked into a high-powered vacuum. After reviving the squirrel and naming him Ulysses, Flora discovers that the near-death experience has given him superpowers, as well as a gift for writing poetry. Ulysses' astonishing transformation (and beautiful poetry) triggers a transformation in Flora, too, helping her to see her divorced parents in a new light. Interspersed with comic book-style illustrations, this award-winning and disarmingly quirky tale of a super-squirrel and a cynic with a "capacious heart" will delight Kate DiCamillo's many fans. |
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Character encyclopedia
by Hannah Dolan
An ultimate guide to the minifigures of the LEGO Star Wars collection incorporates 72 additional pages covering the latest minifigures and is accompanied by an exclusive minifigure for young collectors.
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Issun Bôshi: the one-inch boy
by Icinori (Publishing studio)
Equipped with a needle and a rice bowl, Issun Bôshi, an inch-tall boy, leaves home for the city and finds work as the companion to a nobleman's daughter. He uses his wits to save her from a gigantic ogre.
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Lifeguard dogs
by Natalie Lunis
"In this book, young readers will learn about the special dogs that work side-by-side with human lifeguards to help swimmers and boaters in trouble."
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