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Pocket Bear
by Katherine Applegate
Pocket Bear was born during WWI and designed to fit into the pocket of a soldier's jacket as a token of love and a good luck charm.
Now, over a century later, Pocket serves as unofficial mayor of Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured, where stuffed toy animals are refurbished and given a fresh opportunity to be loved. In this tale of bravery, loyalty, and kindness, Pocket reminds us all that second chances are always possible.
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Stitch Head : the Graphic Novel
by Guy Bass
Stitch Head is the adorably monstrous creation of Professor Erasmus, a man who has breathed life into over three hundred creatures. Stitch Head is responsible for all his monster siblings and taking care of the castle. Then the conniving Mr. F--the ringleader of a traveling circus of oddities--shows up and offers Stitch Head a new chance at family. But there's something dark lurking behind his eyes, and Stitch Head will learn, not every monster is a meanie...and some seemingly normal folk can be the nastiest beasts of all!
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A Method for Magic and Misfortune
by Craig Kofi Farmer
Twelve-year-old Marcus enters Mr. O's rigorous training program to hone his newfound magical abilities, but his mentor's alarming behavior makes him reevaluate his values and priorities.
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Fright Night
by Dan Gutman
The Ella Mentry School kids tell each other seven scary stories during their playground sleepover. A mildly scary and funny edition to this popular series.
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| The Last Resort by Erin Entrada KellyWhen 11-year-old Lila arrives at her deceased Grandpa Clem’s inn, she discovers that it’s packed with ghosts -- including Grandpa Clem himself, who wants Lila to investigate his supposed murder. This paranormal thriller series starter features interactive QR codes, but you don’t have to use them to enjoy the eerie vibes. Next in the series: The Claiming by Jasmine Warga, out in 2026. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Butt or Face? : Super Gross Butts
by Kari Lavelle
Are you ready for round three of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about disgusting animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Readers will discover animals like a horned lizard that shoots blood from its eyes, a tongue-eating louse, a caterpillar that ejects poop, and many more gross, amazing animals. Fun animal facts and information about camouflage and other sneaky animal tricks are included.
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Peachaloo in Bloom
by Christopher Raschka
When a wasp sting gives Peachaloo the power to sense what people really mean, she uses her new gift to thwart a capitalist threat to her small town.
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The Experiment
by Rebecca Stead
Eleven-year-old Nathan and his parents have a mission to blend in with humans on Earth, but when Nathan starts growing a tail, he begins to question the true purpose of their alien experiment.
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