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26 Fairmount Avenue
by Tomie DePaola
In his first chapter book, a popular children's author recalls the childhood adventures he had in the late 1930s when his family built their house at 26 Fairmount Avenue. 12,500 first printing.
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Accidental trouble magnet
by Zanib Mian
"Imaginative Omar goes through the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends with the help of his wonderful (and silly) Muslim family"
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The adventures of Nanny Piggins
by R. A. Spratt
When Mr. Green, a stingy widower with three children he cannot be bothered with, decides to find a nanny for his children, he winds up hiring a glamorous ex-circus pig who knows nothing about children but a lot about chocolate
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Alien superstar
by Henry Winkler
A debut entry in a new series by the best-selling authors of the Hank Zipzer tales introduces six-eyed alien Buddy, who struggles to hide his true identity after landing a role on an Earth television series that catapults him to fame. Illustrations.
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Almost to freedom
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Tells the story of a young girl's dramatic escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad, from the perspective of her beloved rag doll
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Alvin Ho : allergic to girls, school, and other scary things
by Lenore Look
Frightened by everything out in the world and so completely quiet at school, Asian-American second-grader Alvin Ho becomes a force to be reckoned with at home when he transforms himself into the loud, talented, and fearless Firecracker Man!
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Amber Brown goes fourth
by Paula Danziger
Entering fourth grade, Amber faces some changes in her life as her best friend moves away and her parents divorce
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Amelia Bedelia means business
by Herman Parish
"Young Amelia Bedelia will do almost anything for a shiny new bicycle. Her parents say they'll split the cost with her, and that means Amelia Bedelia needs to put the pedal to the metal and earn some dough! With Amelia Bedelia anything can happen, and itusually does"
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American Girl: Meet Felicity, 1774
by Valerie Tripp
In Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse who is being beaten and starved by her cruel owner
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Andrew Lost: On the dog
by J. C. Greenburg
When ten-year-old Andrew invents a shrinking machine, he does not expect to be sucked into the machine along with his cousin Judy, only to end up in a dog's nose
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The animal hedge
by Paul Fleischman
When a drought causes their father to lose his land and sell his cherished livestock, he and his three sons move into a tiny cottage where they become saddened by their bad fortune, yet when the old man discovers those responsible for trimming his one hedge, a smile of joy is brought back to his face. 20,000 first printing.
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Aven Green, sleuthing machine
by Dusti Bowling
Knowing that the cells from the arms she was born without created her detective-worthy brain, third grader Aven Green finds the limits of her perceptiveness challenged by two cases involving her teacher's missing lunch and the disappearance of her great-grandmother's dog. Illustrations.
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B is for bellies : a celebration of every body!
by Rennie Dyball
"Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z! This ode to self-love and kindness encourages us to remember that every body is worthy of respect, whether it be letting go on the dance floor or engagingin peaceful rest"
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Babe : the gallant pig
by Dick King-Smith
A piglet comes to Farmer Hogget's farm, where he is adopted by an old sheepdog and accomplishes amazing things
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Babymouse : queen of the world!
by Jennifer L. Holm
Babymouse, an imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's exclusive slumber party. Simultaneous.
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The Bad Guys in: Let the games begin!
by Aaron Blabey
"OK. It's time to stop messin' around...In this book, the One IS going to be reunited with the Others. You ARE going to actually meet the REAL DREAD OVERLORD SPLAARGHèON. And ONE CHARACTER is going to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew. This is the one you've been waiting for!"
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Ballpark Mysteries: The Fenway foul-up
by David A. Kelly
Cousins Mike and Kate are at Boston's Fenway Park when the Red Sox's star hitter discovers that his lucky baseball bat has been stolen
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Barbed wire baseball
by Marissa Moss
A tale based on the early life of Japanese-American baseball pioneer Kenichi Zenimura traces his childhood dream of playing professionally and his family's struggles in a World War II internment camp where he introduces baseball to raise hope, in a story complemented by archival photographs.
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Barnum's bones : how Barnum Brown discovered the most famous dinosaur in the world
by Tracey E. Fern
Documents the work of an early 20th-century paleontologist, named after the famous circus icon by his ambitious parents, who grew up to work for the American Museum of Natural History and discovered the first documented skeletons of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and other noteworthy species. By the author of Pippo the Fool.
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The battle for Imperia
by Maddy Mara
"Team Dragon is facing their most challenging adventure yet! Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have been dropped in the ancient dragon city of Dracopolis. They have only one more Thunder Egg to return before the prophecy can come true, and dragons can return to Imperia. The people of Dracopolis are counting on Team Dragon to win, but the evil ruler Dartsmith never plays fair. Luca, Yazmine, and Zane will need all the help they can get if they're going to defeat him for good and finally bring peace to Imperia"
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Beast feast : Poems
by Douglas Florian
Twenty-one original poems and colorful paintings present a collection of animals, from chameleons to kiwis, from fireflies to lobsters, from bats to rheas. By the author-illustrator of Monster Motel.
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Being Teddy Roosevelt
by Claudia Mills
When he is assigned Teddy Roosevelt as his biography project in school, fourth-grader Riley finds himself inspired by Roosevelt's tenacity and perseverance and resolves to find a way to get what he most wants--a saxophone and music lessons.
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Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School: We the children
by Andrew Clements
Irked by plans to tear down his historic school to make room for an entertainment park, history-loving sixth-grader Ben discovers a parchment scroll written by three students in 1791, who secretly dubbed themselves the Keepers of the School. By the Edgar-winning author of Frindle. 100,000 first printing.
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The best of Iggy
by Annie Barrows
A boy with a penchant for mischief tries to understand why people make such a fuss over his seemingly harmless misdemeanors, before what he originally thought to be a great idea turns out in ways that make him truly sorry for the first time. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The BFG
by Roald Dahl
Published to coincide with the release of the major motion picture adaptation, the original classic story by the award-winning author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows the experiences of a young girl and her benevolent giant companion. Original. Movie tie-in.
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The big break
by Mark Tatulli
The creator of the syndicated comic strip Lio presents the story of a student in the New Jersey Pine Barrens who, in the wake of new sightings, strives to finish his documentary on the Jersey Devil while reconnecting with an estranged friend. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Big top bonanza
by James Patterson
Comical chaos ensues when Junior and his whole pooch pack?—?and his favorite pet human?—?attend the PAW-some circus with muscly mastiffs, tumbling toy poodles and clowning corgis on display. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Binky the space cat
by Ashley Spires
Binky, a beloved house cat, tries to prepare a rocket ship so that he can explore outer space, but he has second thoughts about taking off as he wonders how his owners would protect themselves against aliens if he weren't there to help them
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The boxcar children
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Four orphaned children take up residence in an abandoned railroad boxcar.
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A boy called Bat
by Elana K Arnold
For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises -- some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until shecan hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet
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A boy called Dickens
by Deborah Hopkinson
For years Dickens kept the story of his own childhood a secret. Yet it is a story For years Dickens kept the story of his own childhood a secret. As a youth, Dickens was forced to live on his own and work long hours in a rat-infested blacking factory. This reimagining of his little-known boyhood offers insight into the inspirations for his written works and is the perfect way to introduce children to the great author.
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The boy on the porch
by Sharon Creech
Discovering a speech-disabled boy asleep on their porch, young couple John and Marta forge a loving bond with the child and come to think of him as their own while wondering about his mysterious past and enjoying the world through his eyes. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons. 50,000 first printing.
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Brave girl : Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
by Michelle Markel
An engagingly illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district. 25,000 first printing.
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Bunnicula : a rabbit-tale of mystery
by Deborah Howe
Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire
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Calvin Coconut : trouble magnet
by Graham Salisbury
Nine-year-old. Calvin catches the attention of the school bully on the day before he starts fourth grade, while at home, the unfriendly, fifteen-year-old daughter of his mother's best friend has taken over his room
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Captain Awesome to the rescue!
by Stan Kirby
Loving comic books and superheroes so much that he invents his very own superhero alter ego, second-grader Eugene McGillicudy teams up with best friend "Nacho Cheese Man" Charlie and intrepid sidekick Turbo the hamster in a series of whimsical, universe-saving battles. Simultaneous.
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The case of the stinky science project
by James Preller
When Bobby Solofsky fools Sally-Ann with a magic trick, Jigsaw Jones and Mita suspect he may be connected to the bad smell ruining Ms. Gleason's science time
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Cat Kid comic club : on purpose
by Dav Pilkey
Trying to stay true to their vision as the comic club goes in all different directions, Naomi, Melvin and siblings search for their purpose until a desire for money and power clouds Naomi's judgment, which could mean the end for the club. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Catwings
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands
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Charlie and the chocolate factory
by Roald Dahl
Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way
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Charlotte's web
by E. B. White
Fern raises the little runt pig, Wilbur, only to have her father give him away
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flies again
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
A sequel to Ian Fleming's classic follows the adventures of the Tooting family, who after fitting a discarded but astonishingly sentient engine to their camper embark on a quest to rebuild the original Chitty while outmaneuvering a sinister villain who wants to use the car for his own agenda. By the award-winning author of Millions.
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Chocolate fever
by Robert Kimmel Smith
From eating too much chocolate, Henry breaks out in brown bumps that help him foil some hijackers and teach him a valuable lesson about self-indulgence. Reissue.
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The chocolate touch
by Patrick Skene Catling
Recounts the trials and tribulations of a greedy boy's predicament when everything he touches turns to chocolate
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Clara Lee and the apple pie dream
by Jenny Han
Maintaining decided preferences about what she likes and dislikes, Clara Lee enjoys a full day of enjoyable activities before experiencing a run of bad luck, which she hopes will improve in time for the Little Miss Apple Pie contest.
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Clean getaway
by Nic Stone
An 11-year-old boy confronts the realities of race relations, past and present, and his unconventional grandmother’s mysterious agenda during an unplanned Spring Break road trip through the once-segregated American South. By the award-winning author of Dear Martin. Simultaneous eBook.
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Clementine
by Sara Pennypacker
Armed with attitude, individuality, and a penchant for disaster, Clementine, a wonderfully wacky girl who is the inventor of the world's first pair of bologna glasses, makes her first appearance in this hilarious chapter book.
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Comeback Kids: Hot hand
by Mike Lupica
In the wake of his parents' separation, ten-year-old Billy seems to have continual conflicts with his father, who is also his basketball coach, but his quiet, younger brother Ben, a piano prodigy, is having even more trouble adjusting, and only Billy seems to notice.
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The Creature of the Pines (The Unicorn Rescue Society)
by Adam Gidwitz
After encountering a Jersey Devil while on a field trip to the Pine Barrens, Elliot and his new friend Uchenna help their weird teacher Professor Fauna rescue the mythological creature from a pair of greedy billionaire brothers
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The cricket in Times Square
by George Selden
The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat
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Crime Biters!: My dog is better than your dog
by Tom Greenwald
Spending reclusive days doing the same three things for fun until his father lets him get a puppy, Jimmy begins to suspect his puppy has superpowers, including a potential for solving crimes and helping Jimmy make human friends. By the author of the Charlie Joe Jackson series. Simultaneous eBook.
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Curveball
by Rich Wallace
After being recruited by the editor of the school's newspaper, first baseman Eddie Ventura thrives in his new career as a sports writer, but when he takes one too many creative liberties with his articles, his teammates begin to think his reporting may be based on more fiction that fact.
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Dark emperor & other poems of the night
by Joyce Sidman
Intricately detailed spreads and nighttime-themed poetry celebrate the natural world after dark and describe such subjects as silk-weaving spiders, oak trees that recover from their time in the sun and a raspberry-leaf-eating porcupette that coos to its mother. By the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning Red Sings from Treetops.
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Diary of a wimpy kid : Greg Heffley's journal
by Jeff Kinney
Greg records his sixth-grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
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Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
A debut installment of a new series by the creator of Captain Underpants follows the heroic adventures of Greg the police dog who, after being injured on the job at the side of his police officer companion, makes history through a life-saving surgery that transforms him into Dog Man.
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Dolphin girl : Trouble in Pizza Paradise! 1, Trouble in pizza paradise!
by Zach Smith
"In small-town Deerburbia, young superhero Dolphin Girl and her dad, Captain Dugong, run a popular tropical-themed restaurant. Pizza Paradise! also doubles as their hideout. And danger is never far away! One day, while Dad is training Dolphin Girl in signature moves (Blowhole cannon! Extreme breath holding!), they get word that their rivals are up to no good. It's time to swim into action! But when Captain Dugong flakes on Dolphin Girl, she must summon her inner sea mammal and flip the situation. Recruiting gamemaster Keith to help, Dolphin Girl sets out to battle the evil Sea Cow and save Pizza Paradise!"--Provided by publisher
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EllRay Jakes is not a chicken
by Sally Warner
Landing in trouble again after struggling to defend himself from a teasing class bully, 8-year-old EllRay accepts a deal proposed by his father to behave well in exchange for a trip to Disneyland, an offer that forces him to prove he is neither a troublemaker nor a coward.
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Elpis the hopeful
by Joan Holub
"When Zeus transforms her into a human and sends her to live at Mount Olympus Academy, Elpis, a bubble who spreads hope to those is need, sets out to impress Zeus to stay human unless her roommate, Apate, ruins everything with her trickery. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Encyclopedia Brown, boy detective
by Donald J. Sobol
Fifth-grader "Encyclopedia" Leroy Brown solves ten mysteries and, by putting the solutions at the back of the book, challenges the reader to do the same
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Eyes that weave the world's wonders
by Joanna Ho
"In this heartfelt companion to Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, a young trans-racial adoptee learns to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture, discovering these differences are part of her and what makes her beautiful. Illustrations. "
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Fable comics
by Chris Duffy
A treasury of classic and lesser-known fables, retold in comics format, includes "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Grasshopper and the Ants" and "The Frogs Who Desired a King." By the best-selling creators of "Fairy Tale Comics". Children
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The Fabled Stables: Willa the wisp
by Jonathan Auxier
One day eight-year-old Auggie Pound, the caretaker of the rare animals in the Fabled Stables, ventures into the swamp to save a new rare creature, the wisp
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Fairy Realm: The charm bracelet
by Emily Rodda
When Jessie searches for her ill grandmother's missing charm bracelet, she is led to a magical world and finds she has a reason and right to be there
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Ferris
by Kate DiCamillo
During the summer before fifth grade, Ferris Wilkey has her hands full with her little sister terrorizing the town, her Aunt Shirley moving into their basement and her grandmother seeing a ghost?—?one who has wild, impractical and illuminating plans. By the two-time Newbery Medalist and former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Simultaneous eBook.
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Fighting with love : the legacy of John Lewis
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
"This compelling and brilliantly told story of the pioneering civil rights leader, whose work and legacy lives on, recounts how he walked at the side of his mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and was led by his belief in peaceful action and voting rights. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Flat Stanley
by Jeff Brown
After a bulletin board falls on Stanley while he is sleeping, he finds that being flat has its advantages, in a reillustrated, chapter-book version of a classic. Simultaneous.
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Forever Fairies: Lulu flutters
by Maddy Mara
"The new Sprout Wing fairies, Lulu, Nova, Coco, and Zali, can't wait to explore their home in the Forever Tree. Soon they'll try out to see which fairy pod they each belong to, starting with the swift and sporty Flutterflies! Lulu wants to stay close to her friends, but there are four different pods, each with a special talent--plus mischievous trolls stirring up trouble"
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Fortunately, the milk
by Neil Gaiman
When a father runs out to buy milk for his children's breakfast cereal, the last thing he expects is to be abducted by aliens, and he soon finds himself transported through time and space on an extraordinary adventure, where the fate of the universe depends on him and the milk--but will his children believe his wild story? By a Newbery Medal-winning author.
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Fourth grade fuss
by Johanna Hurwitz
The cast of characters from Class Clown and School's Out returns in a humorous book about such fourth-grade perils as ice skating, yard sales, surprise parties, and, worst of all, big statewide tests.
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Fourth grade rats
by Jerry Spinelli
Now that he is in the fourth grade, Suds learns that a fear of spiders or a babyish lunchbox will never get him into the coveted group, the Fourth Grade Rats. Reprint.
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Frankly, Frannie
by A. J. Stern
Third-grader Frannie Miller, who cannot wait to grow up and work in an office with a swivel chair and her own assistant, causes havoc when she tries to help out while on a school field trip to the local radio station. Simultaneous.
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Frazzled : everyday disasters and impending doom
by Booki Vivat
Struggling with a family that does not understand her and a cafeteria full of corrupt lunch ladies, drama-prone Abbie Wu throws freak-out tantrums in her struggle to figure out who she is, where she belongs and how she is supposed to survive the everyday disasters of growing up. Simultaneous eBook. 100,000 first printing.
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Freckle juice
by Judy Blume
Andrew pays fifty cents for a magic formula to create freckles
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Friend or fiend? with the Pain & the Great One
by Judy Blume
First-grader Jake "The Pain" and his sister, third-grader Abigail "The Great One," embark on more adventures that include visiting their cousins in New York and planning a birthday party to celebrate their cat Fluzzy's birthday. Reprint.
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Frindle
by Andrew Clements
Fifth-grade language arts teacher Mrs. Granger comes to regret her lesson that language is controlled by human beings when Nick Allen begins a wildly successful campaign to rename the ballpoint pen. Reprint.
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Full of Beans
by Jennifer L Holm
A return to the world of the Newbery Honor-winning Turtle in Paradise finds Turtle's cousin, Beans, confronted by the unexpected consequences of a large-scale plan he implements in his Depression-era community in response to high unemployment and his negative perceptions about grownups. Simultaneous eBook.
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George Brown, Class Clown: Super burp!
by Nancy E. Krulik
When fourth-grader George starts at a new school, he vows to become a model student instead of the class clown he has always been, but just as his plan is going really well, he is overtaken by a magic burp that turns him back into a mischief-maker
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Get a grip, Vivy Cohen!
by Sarah Kapit
Landing a spot on the baseball team at the same time her major-league hero responds to her fan letter, Vivy Cohen, a girl on the autism spectrum, considers her famous pen-pal's advice when an accident lands her back on the bench. Simultaneous eBook.
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Ghost Buddy: Zero to hero
by Henry Winkler
The co-creators of the best-selling Hank Zipzer series present the story of an unlikely friendship between new kid Billy Broccoli and a basketball-playing ghost roommate who shares helpful advice when Billy is tormented by obnoxious school bullies. Simultaneous.
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The ghost in Room 11
by Betty Ren Wright
Matt Barber, a youngster with a reputation for telling tall tales and stretching the truth, cannot get anyone to believe that he has seen a ghost and that the school is haunted.
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Ghost squad
by Claribel Ortega
Casting a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits that wreak havoc throughout St. Augustine, Lucely and Syd team up with the latter’s grandmother and tabby cat to break the curse and save Lucely’s firefly spirits. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.
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A giant problem
by Tae Keller
When her ex-best friend Genevieve is transported to the fairy world, Mihi and her friends are the only ones who can save her, but they soon realize that Genevieve is not the only one who needs saving when they encounter a giant. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Go forth and tell : the life of Augusta Baker, librarian and master storyteller
by Breanna J. McDaniel
"This picture book biography chronicles the life of the beloved librarian, storyteller and the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public Library who championed books, writers and teachers centering around Black stories that were both educational and inspirational. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry
A most unusual new student who loves to be the center of attention entertains her teacher and fellow second graders by telling absolutely true stories about herself, including how she got her name.
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The great cape rescue
by Phyllis Shalant
With the beginning of the fourth grade at hand, Fin and his three best friends make a pact to form a secret society where they will use their superhero skills to improve the lives of mere mortals, stop the class bullies, and save the class hermit crabs!
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Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye: Hamster and cheese
by Colleen A. F. Venable
Sasspants, a guinea pig, reluctantly agrees to act as a private investigator when Hamisher the hamster begs for her help discovering who is stealing sandwiches from the pet shop's befuddled owner.
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Haarville
by Justin Davies
In the murky, misty seaside town of Haarville, something smells fishy, and it isn't the seafood... Manx Fearty is about to lose his family's perpetual device shop to some sinister newcomers. Can Manx and his friends untangle secrets and seaweed to save the Fearty legacy and the town?
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Hank Zipzer: Help! Somebody get me out of fourth grade!
by Henry Winkler
Afraid that his teacher is going to tell his parents that he has to repeat the fourth grade, Hank Zipzer creates an elaborate scheme so that his parents will be out of town during a parent-teacher conference. Simultaneous.
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Heidi Heckelbeck has a secret
by Wanda Coven
Forced to hide her identity as a witch when she enters public school, 8-year-old Heidi finds her acceptance instantly compromised by the mean-spirited Melanie, who spreads nasty rumors and compels Heidi to risk exposing herself by casting vengeful spells. Simultaneous.
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Henry and the kite dragon
by Bruce Edward Hall
Henry and his friends, who are from Chinatown, muster their courage and confront the boys from Little Italy who are constantly destroying their kites, in a wonderful story, set in the 1920s, that is drawn from true events.
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Henry Huggins
by Beverly Cleary
When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow
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Henry's freedom box
by Ellen Levine
When his family is sold during the era of slavery, a determined young boy who dreams of freedom ships himself in a wooden box to a place up north in the hopes of living the life he always wanted, in an inspiring story about one of the Underground Railroad's most amazing escapes.
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Her right foot
by Dave Eggers
The author of This Bridge Will Not Be Gray shares engaging historical facts about America's emblematic Statue of Liberty, revealing how the story of the Statue's right foot has become powerfully representative of the country's foundations upon the principles of acceptance and diversity.
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The hero's guide to saving your kingdom
by Christopher Healy
Exiled from their castles when they are rejected by the princesses they love, the prince rescuers of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel discover an evil plot that threatens all of their kingdoms. 75,000 first printing.
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High and dry
by Eric Walters
When Dylan and his grandfather discover a young orca stranded on the rocks, they work together to keep the calf alive until the next tide comes in
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The house that Lou built
by Mae Respicio
Planning an ultimate summer DIY project involving the construction of a tiny, 100-square-foot house all her own, Lou Bulosan-Nelson, a girl from an eccentric but lovable extended Filipino clan, finds the project reshaping her views about her late father and her beliefs about home and family. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.
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How to be cool in the third grade
by Betsy Duffey
Robbie York struggles to cope with the new trials and tribulations of the third grade as he tries to make his mother realize that he is grown up, get rid of his childish nickname, avoid the local bully, and become "cool."
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How to eat fried worms
by Thomas Rockwell
Billy may have bitten off more than he can chew when he is challenged by his friend Alan to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days for fifty dollars. Reissue.
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The hundred dresses
by Eleanor Estes
As a poor immigrant, a young girl is teased about wearing the same faded dress to school everyday and so tells a great lie that she has one hundred dresses at her home, yet when the fib results in even more teasing, an event suddenly takes place that teaches them all an important lesson about friendship and compassion. A Newbery Honor Book.
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I am a rainbow!
by Mark Kanemura
When his beautiful, flowing cape, which makes him feel free to shine all over Honolulu, goes missing, Mark loses his new confidence and wonders how to get it back, in this real-life inspired story that celebrates self-acceptance. Illustrations.
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I survived: the sinking of the Titanic, 1912
by Lauren Tarshis
Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, 10-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink. By the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. Simultaneous.
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InvestiGators
by John Green
On their first mission together, alligator detectives Mango and Brash must uncover the clues, crack the case, and corral the crooks before the criminals wriggle out of their grasp
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Island of shadows
by Davide Calái
"Adapted from the Italian original, this picture book imagines a mythical world in which animals' nightmares take literal form, yet the scariest place of all is the dreamless Island of Shadows, the domain of extinct creatures"
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It's raining pigs & noodles : poems
by Jack Prelutsky
A collection of more than one hundred humorous poems includes such notables as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That," "My Father's Name is Sasquatch," and "Dear Wumbledeedumble." By the creators of The New Kid on the Block. 100,000 first printing.
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It's the first day of school-- forever!
by R. L. Stine
Everything goes wrong for 11-year-old Artie on his first day at Ardmore Middle School, from the moment his alarm goes off until the next morning, when everything that happened the day before repeats itself in exactly the same way.
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Ivy + Bean
by Annie Barrows
When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister Nancy, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. Reprint.
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J.D. and the great barber battle
by J. Dillard
Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series that will appeal to early and reluctant readers alike. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Jasmine Toguchi, mochi queen
by Debbi Michiko Florence
A debut entry in a new chapter book series featuring a spunky Japanese-American heroine finds messy 8-year-old Jasmine Toguchi wanting to do something unique in response to the fact that her older sister always gets to go first, a desire that leads to an opportunity during the mochi rice preparations for New Year. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Josie Bloom and the emergency of life
by Susan Hill Long
Using her increasingly absentminded grandfather's small stashes of money to pay household bills, young Josie is tested by a past-due bill that they do not have enough to cover, a situation that is complicated by a washed-up basketball athlete and a nest of squirrels. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Juana & Lucas
by Juana Medina
A spunky young girl from Colombia loves playing with her canine best friend and resists boring school activities, especially learning English, until her family tells her that a special trip is planned to an English-speaking place
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Judy Moody
by Megan McDonald
Third grader Judy Moody is in a first day of school bad mood until she gets an assignment to create a collage all about herself and begins creating her masterpiece, the Me collage
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Jumanji
by Chris Van Allsburg
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game
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Junie B. Jones and a little monkey business
by Barbara Park
Because of an unusual misunderstanding, Junie B. Jones begins to think that her new baby brother is really a baby monkey. By the author of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus. Simultaneous.
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Junkyard wonders
by Patricia Polacco
Wanting to escape the labels of her special ed school, Trisha is initially disappointed to learn that her new school is called a "junkyard" for misfit students, a misconception that changes when she meets her quirky new teacher and uniquely talented classmates. By the author of January's Sparrow.
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Just Grace
by Charise Mericle Harper
Seven-year-old Grace prides herself on being empathetic, but when she tries to help a neighbor feel better, her good intentions backfire, and it may take the help of a boy she doesn't like to make things right again.
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Katie Kazoo Switcheroo: Anyone but me
by Nancy E. Krulik
Katie Carew, nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully, wishes that she could be anyone but herself, but when her wish comes true and she turns into a hamster, she has to figure out what to do
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Kickers: book 1, The ball hogs
by Rich Wallace
Possessing considerable natural athletic abilities despite his limited experience with soccer, 9-year-old Bobcat team member Ben struggles to outmaneuver obnoxious teammate Mark, who competes with Ben for control of the ball at the cost of teamwork.
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Kit Feeny : on the move
by Michael Townsend
While preparing for his move, Kit Feeny recalls all the special and crazy things he and his best friend did together and suddenly starts to worry about what is to come when his friend is no longer in his life. Simultaneous.
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Koko's kitten
by Francine Patterson
Tells the story of a gorilla that communicates with humans using sign language and her love for her kitten, All Ball
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The last kids on Earth
by Max Brallier
"After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg"
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The lemonade war
by Jacqueline Davies
Evan Treski, who is people-smart, and his younger sister Jesse, who is math-smart, battle it out through competing lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn one hundred dollars.
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Letters to Leo
by Amy Hest
Adopting a dog after the loss of her mother, young Annie writes stories and poems about her life in a hidden notebook and reads them to her new canine friend at bedtime while sharing thoughts about her friends, late mom and serious professor father. By the author of Kiss Good Night.
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The librarian from the black lagoon
by Mike Thaler
Despite her status as the school librarian, Mrs. Beamster is known by all the kids as "The Laminator" because she is said to laminate anyone who is caught whispering. By the author of The Principal from the Black Lagoon. Original.
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Life in the ocean : the story of Sylvia Earle
by Claire A. Nivola
A picture book biography tells the story of Sylvia Earle's growing passion for the wonders of the sea and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. By the author of Planting the Trees of Kenya.
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Like pickle juice on a cookie
by Julie Sternberg
When nine-year-old Eleanor's beloved babysitter Bibi moves away to care for her ailing father, Eleanor must spend the summer adjusting to a new babysitter while mourning the loss of her old one
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Little house in the big woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors
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Lola Levine is not mean!
by Monica Brown
Unfairly dubbed "mean" when a soccer game during recess turns too competitive and a classmate gets hurt, Lola, a biracial and bicultural second-grader, enlists the support of her family and best friend, Josh, to navigate problems using words and humor. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing.
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Lon Po Po : a Red-Riding Hood story from China
by Ed. Young
A haunting Chinese rendition of the classic tale of "Little Red Riding Hood" follows the adventures of young Shang, Tao, and Paotze, who encounter a terrifying wolf. Reprint. Caldecott Medal. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award.
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A long road on a short day
by Gary D. Schmidt
On a short winter day, Samuel and his father enter into a series of trades with neighbors and strangers until they come home with a brown-eyed milk cow for Mama
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Looniverse: Stranger things
by David Lubar
A first entry in a new series aimed at first-time independent readers features a young boy named Ed who finds a magical coin that causes strange things to happen, from a friend getting stuck in midair to food wandering off his sister's plate. Simultaneous.
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Mac undercover
by Mac Barnett
From the esteemed New York Times best-selling and multi-award-winning author comes a hilarious, fully illustrated new spy adventure series that introduces Mac B., the queen of England’s newest secret agent, who travels around the globe in search of stolen treasures
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The magic in changing your stars
by Leah Henderson
When his hopes for the school play are dashed by stage fright, an 11-year-old dancer considers giving up his dreams before stepping into his grandfather’s old tap-dancing shoes and finding himself transported to the time of his grandfather’s childhood in 1930s Harlem. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Magic Tree House: book 1, Dinosaurs before dark
by Mary Pope Osborne
When he and his younger sister discover a tree house that travels through time, Jack and his younger sister, Annie, begin an adventure that takes them to the era of dinosaurs. Simultaneous.
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The magical Ms. Plum
by Bonny Becker
Entertained by the eccentric ways of their popular teacher Ms. Plum, her students become even more intrigued when the supply closet transforms into a magical place wherefrom unique creatures, such as a chatty parrot and tiny alligator, suddenly emerge and become featured guests for the lesson of the day. Simultaneous.
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The magnificent monsters of Cedar street
by Lauren Oliver
Helping to protect the remarkable creatures that her neighbors in late 19th-century Boston call “monsters,” Cordelia teams up with human and fantastical friends when her beloved father and several of the creatures in his care go missing. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Make way for Dyamonde Daniel
by Nikki Grimes
Happiness follows Dyamonde Daniel wherever she goes and so fitting into her new neighborhood and school will be no problem for her, but when she meets another new student at school with a grumpy disposition, Dyamonde is determined to find a way to cheer him up and become his friend.
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The man who walked between the towers
by Mordicai Gerstein
Offers the incredible and true story of French aerialist Philippe Petit who walked, danced, and performed tricks for more than an hour on a tightrope set up between the two towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
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Mañanaland
by Pam Muänoz Ryan
Growing up on legends about a mythical gatekeeper who assists worthy travelers, a young fútbol enthusiast from Santa Maria wonders about the mother he never met before uncovering a long-buried family secret involving an underground network that guides people to safety.
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Martin & Mahalia : his words, her song
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A poetic tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Great March on Washington explores the intersecting lives of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the historic moment when their joined voices inspired landmark changes. 50,000 first printing.
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Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at birth?
by Louis Sachar
Certain that he is not Marvin Redpost but Robert the lost Prince of Shampoo, Marvin prepares to break the news to the parents who, he is sure, adopted him years ago. Simultaneous.
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The matchbox diary
by Paul Fleischman
The creators of The Animal Hedge follow a girl's perusal of her great-grandfather's collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country, portrayed through breathtaking illustrations. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Joyful Noise.
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Math curse
by Jon Scieszka
When a girl comes down with a case of math mania, she finds that she tabulates her teeth, counts her morning corn flakes, and displays other disturbing symptoms of the dreaded math curse. BOMC Main.
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Maybe maybe Marisol Rainey
by Erin Entrada Kelly
In her small Louisiana town, Marisol Rainey, who has a big imagination but is afraid of adventure and fun, must find a way to salvage her summer with her best friend and“maybe” find the courage to try new things. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The miraculous journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo
Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories. Jr Lib Guild. Teacher's Guide available. 300,000 first printing.
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Monster and boy
by Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
A debut entry in a whimsical chapter-book series follows the riotous misadventures of a Boy and a Monster, who forge a remarkable friendship when the surprised Boy encounters the Monster under his bed and is promptly swallowed up. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Moonshot : the flight of Apollo 11
by Brian Floca
From putting on their special uniforms and strapping themselves down in their seats to shooting off into the sky and floating about in space, this informative picture book provides an up-close look at this historic mission to the moon that took place forty years ago.
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The mouse and the motorcycle
by Beverly Cleary
A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling
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Mr. Gedrick and me
by Patrick Carman
A modern take on the classic Mary Poppins story follows the experiences of a young boy who worries about his increasingly stressed family in the aftermath of his father's death and whose circumstances are turned around by the magic and secrets of an eccentric new helper. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan sisters
by Wendelin Van Draanen
"A new mystery by the Edgar Award-winning author follows paw-some dog detective Mr. Whiskers, a street-wise stray dog with a nose for trouble and a fondness for two girls he calls the Shenanigan Sisters, as he tracks a kidnapped dad, a pirate treasure and a place to call home. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
by Betty Bard MacDonald
From her upside-down house, the eccentric Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle issues to parents her marvelous cures for such common children's diseases as Won't-Put-Away-Toys-itis, Answerbackism, and Fighter-Quarrelitis
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Much ado about Aldo
by Johanna Hurwitz
Owing to a school project, eight-year-old Aldo decides to give up eating meat
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Muggie Maggie
by Beverly Cleary
Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her
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My father's dragon
by Ruth Stiles Gannett
A young boy recounts his father's adventures on an island where animals are endowed with human traits.
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My people
by Langston Hughes
The inspirational words of this celebrated writer's poem are brought to life through a collection of brilliant sepia-colored photographs throughout capturing the diverse features, hearts, and souls of its subjects.
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My powerful hair
by Carole Lindstrom
In this empowering story about family history, self-expression and reclaiming your identity, a young girl cannot wait to grow her hair long to honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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My Weird School Daze: Mrs. Dole is out of control!
by Dan Gutman
A.J. and the gang are excited to be graduating second and moving into third grade, but are a bit worried when the PTA president goes a little bit overboard, planning fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover of the Blue Angels for the event
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Nacho's nachos : the story behind the world's favorite snack
by Sandra Nickel
"A picture book biography of Ignacio (Nacho) Anaya, a waiter at the Victory Club in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, and the events surrounding the creation, in 1940, of the globally-popular tortilla chip, cheese, and jalapeño pepper snack that bears his name-nachos"
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Nancy Clancy, super sleuth
by Jane O'Connor
Displaying their best work at school in preparation for Parents' Day, Nancy and her sidekick, Bree, are on the case when a prized possession goes missing, in a first chapter book starring the irrepressible Fancy Nancy. 150,000 first printing.
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Narwhal : unicorn of the sea
by Ben Clanton
A happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving narwhal and a cynical, no-nonsense jellyfish forge an unlikely friendship and share adventures while exploring the ocean together in a first entry of a lighthearted graphic novel series. By the creator of Mo's Mustache. Simultaneous.
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The Never Girls: In a blink
by Kiki Thorpe
A first entry in a new chapter book series for early reader Disney Fairies fans introduces Kate, Mia, Lainey and Gabby, who are whisked away from their everyday lives to Never Land, where they become Lost Girls and are in no hurry to return home, despite the assistance of Queen Clarion and Tinker Bell. Simultaneous.
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The new kid
by Karen English
"Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren't sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He doesn't look or act like other kids. When Gavin's bike goes missing, they think Khufu stole it, but did he?"
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News from me, Lucy McGee
by Mary Amato
A debut entry in a new chapter book series by the award-winning creator of the Riot Brothers books introduces spunky Lucy McGee, an aspiring musician whose rivalry with a mean girl interferes with her songwriting club commitments. Simultaneous eBook.
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The night fairy
by Laura Amy Schlitz
When Flory the night fairy's wings are accidentally broken and she cannot fly, she has to learn to do everything differently
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Nikki & Deja
by Karen English
Being the best of friends and always doing everything together, Nikki and Deja decide to create an exclusive group of their own in order to keep the arrogant new girl in school from gaining access to their clique in this amusing tale about the trials and tribulations of third-graders.
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Noodleheads lucky day
by Tedd Arnold
"Brothers Mac and Mac are SO lucky that everything goes well - even when their frenemy Meatball plays tricks on them"
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Not yet : the story of an unstoppable ice skater
by Zahra Lari
This empowering story of courage, determination and perseverance follows five-time Emirati National Champion Zahri Lari, the first figure skater to compete internationally in a hijab, whose mantra“not yet” gave her the self-confidence she needed to make her dreams a reality. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Notorious
by Gordon Korman
Moving to an unfamiliar island split between the United States and Canada, Keenan learns about the island’s Prohibition-era smuggling history from an unconventional neighbor who believes her dog has been murdered. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Nubs : the true story of a mutt, a marine & a miracle
by Brian Dennis
Befriended by a marine on duty at the Iraqi border, a mutt named Nubs became so devoted to the marine that when he was relocated, Nubs followed him on foot to his next post more than 70 miles away, in this amazing true story.
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Once upon a Tim
by Stuart Gibbs
This first book in a hilarious new series follows Tim, a peasant with big dreams of being a knight, as he finally gets the opportunity to change his station in life when he joins the quest to rescue a princess. 200,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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One grain of rice : a mathematical folktale
by Demi
A rajah who believes himself to be wise and fair uses his hungry people's rice for himself year after year, until a village girl named Rani devises a clever plan using the surprising power of doubling to win a billion grains of rice from the rajah. Tour.
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The one thing you'd save
by Linda Sue Park
The Newbery Medal-winning author of A Single Shard explores a diverse classroom's varied answers to a question about what they would save if their homes were on fire, in a series of linked poems complemented by striking black-and-white art. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Only Emma
by Sally Warner
As the only child, science-lover Emma McGraw is perturbed when suddenly four-year-old Anthony moves into their home, takes over her room, starts touching all her stuff, and just basically gets in the way, yet as time passes and the bonds develop, Emma realizes that having a little someone around isn't actually that bad after all.
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Our friend Hedgehog : the story of us
by Lauren Castillo
Living on a tiny island with only a stuffed animal for company, a lonely Hedgehog embarks on a quest in the aftermath of a storm and makes new friends who help her discover the power of courage and teamwork. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Nana in the City. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Owen Foote, second grade strongman
by Stephanie Greene
Owen Foote, whose grandfather was a professional strongman, is the smallest kid in the second grade and his best friend Joseph is overweight, and when the dreaded height-and-weight day arrives, Owen stands up for Joseph to the loud-mouthed nurse and becomes a hero to his classmates.
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Parrots over Puerto Rico
by Susan L. Roth
"A combined history of the Puerto Rican parrot and the island of Puerto Rico, highlighting current efforts to save the Puerto Rican parrot by protecting and managing this endangered species"
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Pea, Bee, & Jay : stuck together
by Brian Smith
Like all peas, Pea loves to roll. So when a no-good strawberry dares him to roll all the way off the farm, he swears he can do it--eazy me-zee! But along the way, a powerful thunderstorm strikes and bounces Pea off course...and right into two unlikely new buds: a bee named Bee who thinks she knows it all, and a bird named Jay who can't figure out how to fly. On their own they may not look like much, but if this trio can stick together, they just might help Pea find his way back home!
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Pink and Say
by Patricia Polacco
In a true story, Pinkus Aylee, a black Union soldier, finds Sheldon Curtis left for dead and carries him home to be tended by his mother, but when the two boys attempt to rejoin the Union troops, they are captured and sent to Andersonville Prison.
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Piper Reed, Navy brat
by Kimberly Willis Holt
Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred again, but with help from her sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home
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Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lindgren
Relates the antics of a rambunctious girl who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village. Reissue.
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Punished!
by David Lubar
After Logan receives a face full of magic dust from a man in the reference section of the library, he finds the only way to stop his incessant punning is to find oxymorons, anagrams, and palindromes to fulfill the requirements of three quests
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Raymond and Graham rule the school
by Mike Knudson
Thrilled with finally being a fourth grader at East Millcreek Elementary, Raymond's plans for a perfect year are soured when he gets a part in the school play where he will have to recite the most embarrassing line of the night and so has to find a way out of it quickly before his cool reputation is ruined forever.
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Real pigeons fight crime!
by Andrew McDonald
A group of crime-fighting pigeon friends team together to solve mysteries, battle bad guys, and save the city
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Remembering Mrs. Rossi
by Amy Hest
Although she loves her father, their home in New York City, and third-grade teacher Miss Meadows, eight-year-old Annie misses her mother who died recently and finds a way to deal with her grief when she receives a special scrapbook from her mother's former students.
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Return to Titanic: Time voyage
by Steven Brezenoff
Tucker and Maya thought their spring break working at the local museum would be boring, but when they discover a "Special Collection" of artifacts from the Titanic in the museum's storeroom, everything changes--they discover that the relics have the power to send them back in time to the Titanic itself! Simultaneous.
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Rory Branagan, detective
by Andrew Clover
Ten-year-old Rory Branagan teams up with his neighbor, Cassidy Corrigan, and canine sidekick, Wilkins Welkin, to investigate his father's disappearance seven years before, but first gets caught up in neighborhood mysteries
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Rotten Ralph feels rotten
by Jack Gantos
Rotten Ralph the cat's love of food from trash cans has given him an upset stomach, and it's up to Sarah to get him to understand his bad eating habits are to blame.
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Salat in secret
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
"A boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day---and he's worried about being seen praying at school...In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray"
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Sarah, plain and tall
by Patricia MacLachlan
When Papa's new wife, Sarah, arrives from Maine, the children begin to love her but fear that she will one day leave them.
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Say my name
by Joanna Ho
Children from different backgrounds introduce themselves and convey the meaning and history behind their names, sharing their cultures and ethnicities and emphasizing the importance of identity and saying names correctly. 125,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Say what?
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
When their parents warn them that crazy and silly things will happen as a result of having bad manners, Sukie and her older brothers quickly come to realize that they are being tricked and decide to turn the tables on them, in an amusing tale from the author of The Girl with 500 Middle Names.
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Sebastian, Super Sleuth
by Mary Blount Christian
The adventures of Sebastian the dog as he helps his detective master track down a missing robot.
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The seven treasure hunts
by Betsy Cromer Byars
Two boys make up a series of treasure hunts for each other , with disastrous and hilarious results
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Show way
by Jacqueline Woodson
Sonnie tells the tale of her great-grandma, who, sold into slavery when she was seven years old, created quilts called Show Ways, which were maps for slaves to follow to freedom, and passed this knowledge down for generations to come.
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Sideways stories from Wayside School
by Louis Sachar
High atop Wayside School's sideways school, mean Mrs. Gorf is changed into an apple and replaced by Mrs. Jewls, who has her own special way of teaching arithmetic, while pretty Maurecia offers to beat up the school bully.
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The sister switch
by Sarah Mlynowski
When she receives a magical bracelet, Addie wishes to be Sophie, her big sister, but with friendships and grades on the line, and a stranger determined to get her hands on the bracelet, Addie must find a way to switch back before it's too late. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Sly the Sleuth and the pet mysteries
by Donna Jo Napoli
When the animals in his community all begin looking, acting, and behaving strangely all of a sudden, Sly the Sleuth knows that something suspicious is happening to them and so dons his detective hat to get to the bottom of the matter.
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Soccer 'Cats: The captain contest
by Matt Christopher
Dewey loves to draw and wants to enter the soccer team logo contest, but he does not want to win the grand prize--being team captain, in the first installment of a new chapter book series. 10,000 first printing.
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Space Taxi: Archie takes flight
by Wendy Mass
A debut entry in a new chapter book series co-written by the best-selling author of The Candymakers finds young Archie accompanying his space taxi father on the late shift, which is marked by adventures with wormholes, an unusual cat and an evil mastermind. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous.
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Sparks!
by Ian Boothby
A brilliant inventor cat who is afraid of the outside world and a feline crack pilot who is not afraid of anything navigate a powerful, mechanical dog suit to fight crime and foil the evil plots of an alien bent on enslaving humankind, in a wacky graphic novel story by an Eisner Award-winning team. Simultaneous.
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A splash of red : the life and art of Horace Pippin
by Jennifer Bryant
The creators of the Caldecott Honor-winning A River of Words present a sumptuously illustrated introduction to the life and work of artist Horace Pippin, describing his childhood love for drawing and the World War I injury that challenged his career.
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Sports Stories: Catch that pass!
by Matt Christopher
Everyone knows Jim will be the star linebacker on the team if he can only conquer his fear of being tackled, but it takes a boy in a wheelchair to teach him that kind of courage
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The squirrel's birthday and other parties
by Toon Tellegen
Magical events in the natural world unfold in this collection of short stories about animals and imaginative experiences, including a feast for a squirrel and an ant given by an invisible host and a dancing seagull on a moonlit beach.
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Squish: Super Amoeba
by Jennifer L. Holm
Squish, a meek amoeba who loves the comic book exploits of his favorite hero, "Super Amoeba," tries to emulate him when his best friend is threatened by a bully
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The star maker
by Laurence Yep
With the help of his Uncle Chester, Artie, a Chinese-American boy who feels like the outsider of the family, tries hard to fulfill a promise to have firecrackers for everyone on the Chinese New Year in 1954. 12,000 first printing.
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Starring Jules (super-secret spy girl)
by Beth Levine Ain
Second grade is over and Jules is on her way to Quebec to film a spy movie, but she misses all her friends, and with only a hockey player and a diva starlet as cast mates in a place where nobody speaks English, she is feeling lonely--and her mother will not even let her go bungee-jumping.
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Stella Díaz has something to say
by Angela Dominguez
Stella Díaz wants to be friends with the new boy in class, but sometimes she accidentally speaks Spanish instead of English and pronounces words wrong, which makes her turn roja. In addition, she has to get over her fear of speaking in front of the class
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Stink : the incredible shrinking kid
by Megan McDonald
In honor of Judy Moody's younger "bother," Stink, the creators of the award-winning series have brought back the boy wonder with a bold new design for all his Stink-y adventures—no lie! Simultaneous.
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Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the badness of badgers
by John Dougherty
When naughty badgers steal his $20 bill, Stinkbomb and his little sister, Ketchup-Face, report the theft to King Toothbrush Weasel, who sends them on a daring quest the rid the land of their enemies. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Stinky Cheese Man and other fairly stupid tales
by Jon Scieszka
A revisionist storyteller provides his mad, hilarious versions of children's favorite tales in this collection that includes "Little Red Running Shorts," "The Princess and the Bowling Ball," "Cinderumpelstilskin," and others.
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Strongheart : wonder dog of the silver screen
by Candace Fleming
Dramatically rendered in engaging text and evocative black-and-white artwork by the award-wining author of The Family Romanov and the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of My Friend Rabbit, a story based on true events follows the transformation of a fierce German shepherd police dog into a golden-era Hollywood star. Simultaneous eBook.
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Stuart Little
by E. B. White
Follows the adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family's garden
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Sweet farts #1
by Raymond Bean
Someone has been farting up a storm at school and everyone thinks Keith Emerson is to blame. Unfortunately for Keith, it has earned him the nickname "S.B.D." (silent but deadly). To make matters worse, Keith's dad is a self proclaimed "Fart Machine" who really stinks it up at home. With the science fair quickly approaching, Keith decides he has had enough. He comes up with a science fair project idea to turn the foul smell of human gas into something sweet smelling. The idea lands him in the principal's office, and in big trouble with his mom. With the help of his little sister Emma, his dad, his crazy grandma, and Benjamin Franklin (great American scientist), Keith will attempt to make the greatest scientific discovery of all time, the cure for the common fart.
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The sweetest fig
by Chris Van Allsburg
Readers of all ages will be intrigued as fantasy and reality blur after a coldhearted dentist, Monsieur Bibot, is given magical figs as payment, and his dog Marcel has his own plans for the special fruit.
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Tales of a fourth grade nothing
by Judy Blume
Peter, who is tired of having to keep mischievous two-year-old Fudge out of trouble, discovers that his pet turtle is missing
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Thank you, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem
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There's a boy in the girl's bathroom
by Louis Sachar
An unmanageable, but loveable,eleven-year-old misfit learns to believe in himself when he gets to know the new school counselor, who is a sort of misfit, too
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Therizinosaurus
by Rebecca Sabelko
"Engaging images accompany information about the therizinosaurus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"v
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These olive trees
by Aya Ghanameh
"It's 1967 in Nablus, Palestine. Oraib loves the olive trees that grow outside the refugee camp where she lives. Each harvest, she and her mama pick the small fruits and she eagerly stomp stomp stomps on them to release their golden oil. Olives have always tied her family to the land, as Oraib learns from the stories Mama tells of a home before war. But war has come to their door once more, forcing them to flee. Even as her family is uprooted, Oraib makes a solemn promise to her beloved olive trees. She will see to it that their legacy lives on for generations to come"
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Time Spies: Rider in the night : a tale of Sleepy Hollow
by Candice F. Ransom
The time travel missions continue for Mattie, her brother Alex, and sister Sophie when they meet the superstitious villagers in Washington Irving's classic story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and must help fearful Ichabod Crane win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel
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The Time Warp Trio: Knights of the kitchen table
by Jon Scieszka
Joe receives a magic book for his birthday present from his uncle. Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported to a time when evil knights, fire-breathing dragons, and vile-smelling giants roamed the land
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Tornado
by Betsy Cromer Byars
A family makes room in their hearts and home for a very special pet after a tornado lands a doghouse, with a dog inside, in their backyard.
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Treasure hunters
by James Patterson
Following clues left by their missing father, 12-year-old twins Bickford and Rebecca Kidd sail from the Caribbean to New York City with their siblings to finish the dangerous quest started by their famous treasure-hunting parents and to unravel the mystery of what really happened to them--and find out if they're still alive. 750,000 first printing.
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Treasures of the Maya
by Geronimo Stilton
When Thea goes missing along with an ancient Mayan necklace, Geronimo Stilton is fast on the case, scouring Chichén Itzà for clues to find them. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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The truth about bats
by Eva Moore
Ms. Frizzle takes her students all over the country looking for bats, and in the process the students learn all about these flying mammals
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Twelve kinds of ice
by Ellen Bryan Obed
Illustrated with intricately detailed black-and-white scratch drawings by the award-winning creator of Dahlia, a nostalgic sequence of 20 vignettes depicts various kinds of ice found in a wintry landscape, including a fragile skim on a sheep pail, ice that forms like panes of glass and the surface of a skating pond. 10,000 first printing.
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Waiting for the magic
by Patricia MacLachlan
When his mother responds to his father's departure by adopting four dogs and a cat, William and his sister, Elinor, experience unexpected renewal while adapting to their changed family. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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The war with Grandpa
by Robert Kimmel Smith
Peter becomes determined to get his room back after he is forced to give it up to his grandfather
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Ways to make sunshine
by Renée Watson
The Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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We are Palestinian : a celebration of culture and tradition
by Reem Kassis
"A stunning non-fiction children's book celebrating everything Palestinian! From culture and food, to music and literature, We Are Palestinian is a celebration of Palestinian heritage. Brought to life by award-winning writer Reem Kassis, every spread is filled with wonderful anecdotes, fascinating facts, and memorable quotes. It is beautifully illustrated by Noha Eilouti, an emerging Palestinian-Canadian illustrator"
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The weather disaster
by Matthew McElligott
Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters confront snow, floods and a dangerous thunderstorm as freak weather conditions threaten their school, in an wacky introduction to the science behind weather. Simultaneous eBook.
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The web files
by Margie Palatini
As vegetables begin to vanish from all over the farm, Ducktective Web and his trusty partner Bill take on the case in order to stop the culprit from causing further havoc to their peaceful home. 25,000 first printing.
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Welcome to Smellville
by R. L. Stine
The Garbage Pail Kids, ten children who live in a big tumbledown house, cause mischief at school and battle bullies
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Werewolves don't go to summer camp
by Debbie Dadey
The Bailey Elementary School third graders are greeted at camp by Mr. Jenkins, a growling barefoot creature who eats raw hamburgers and avoids lights
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Weslandia
by Paul Fleischman
When school ends and Wesley needs a summer project, he decides to start a garden, but instead of planting a crop, he decides to grow an entire civilization of his own. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint.
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What are the Summer Olympics?
by Gail Herman
Recounts the history of the Olympic Games, dating back to 775 BC, how the games ceased then were revived in 1896, how they grew to prominence in the modern day and attract thousands of top athletes from all over the world, and how billions of fans cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold! Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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What is a solar eclipse?
by Dana Meachen Rau
Published to coincide with the Great American Eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024, this fascinating, up-to-date introduction to solar eclipses takes readers to outer space where they'll learn about what exists beyond our atmosphere. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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When I wrap my hair
by Shauntay Grant
"This joyful, inspiring and powerful love letter to hair wrapping ties together past and present as it recognizes and demonstrates how knowledge is passed through generations. Illustrations. "
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When life gives you lemons, make peach pie
by Erin Downing
Looking forward to the summer after a difficult year, siblings Lucy, Freddy and Herb are rendered unexpected millionaires by one of their late mother’s inventions, before their father invests in a food truck and takes them on a pie-selling road trip.
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When mischief came to town
by Katrina Nannestad
Arriving on the tiny island of Bornholm in Denmark to live with her stern grandmother, Inge Maria has difficulties staying out of trouble and conforming to local expectations about children being seen and not heard. Simultaneous eBook.
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When Mr. Jefferson came to Philadelphia : what I learned of freedom, 1776
by Ann Warren Turner
When Thomas Jefferson takes lodging at his mother's boardinghouse and spends hours working on an important document, the Declaration of Independence, a curious boy initiates conversations with the man and, in the process, learns about the meaning of liberty and the importance of freedom.
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When you trap a tiger
by Tae Keller
Moving with her parents into the home of her sick grandmother, young Lily forges a complicated pact with a magical tiger, in a story inspired by Korean folktales. By the author of The Science of Unbreakable Things. Simultaneous eBook.
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Where Dani goes, happy follows
by Rose Lagercrantz
Dani, who is staying with her grandparents, decides to take the trip on her own to see Ella for her birthday
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Who was... Abraham Lincoln?
by Janet B. Pascal
Highlights the life and achievements of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing his childhood years, his rise through politics, and the major decisions he made as president during the Civil War
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The widow's broom
by Chris Van Allsburg
Realistic and expressive black-and-white illustrations enhance an eerie story about a widow who helps a fallen witch who overestimated the power of her broom. 100,000 first printing. All ages.
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The wild robot
by Peter Brown
Initializing for the first time on a remote island where she is all alone, Roz the robot learns survival strategies from the island's hostile animals and finally gains acceptance when she cares for an orphaned gosling. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Creepy Carrots!. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing.
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The Willoughbys return
by Lois Lowry
Reclusive billionaire’s son Richie Willoughby finds his budding friendship with neighborhood kids Winifred and Winston Poore challenged by the sudden outlawing of candy and his horrible grandparents’ unexpected resurrection. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Wishtree
by Katherine Applegate
A wise old oak tree that stands as the neighborhood's "wishtree," where people write wishes on cloth and tie them to her branches, shares her days with her crow friend and helps the community embrace differences when new neighbors move in and are not warmly welcomed. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan. Simultaneous eBook.
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The wolf keepers
by Elise Broach
Having an unconventional upbringing in a caretaker's home at the zoo, where she observes animal behaviors and has difficulty making friends, 12-year-old Lizzie bonds with a runaway who is seeking shelter at the zoo before stumbling into a covert investigation involving the zoo's dying wolves and the legend of John Muir. Simultaneous eBook.
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The wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas
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Words between us
by Angela Pham Krans
"When his Grandma arrives from Vietnam, Felix is excited to spend time with her, except she doesn't know English and he doesn't know much Vietnamese, until they decide to teach each other, connecting over their shared love of pizza and words. Illustrations. "
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The world according to Humphrey
by Betty G. Birney
Sent to live in Room 26, Humphrey, the class hamster, begins to learn a lot about humans through simple observation from his cage, in an amusing tale about a curious creature who takes full advantage of his educational opportunities.
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The year of Billy Miller
by Kevin Henkes
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse follows the second-grade year of young Billy Miller, who struggles to navigate the pitfalls of elementary school, appreciate a pesky younger sibling and help his busy parents. 100,000 first printing.
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The year of the fortune cookie : an Anna Wang novel
by Andrea Cheng
In the third chapter book sequel to The Year of the Book and The Year of the Baby, 11-year-old Anna takes a trip to China and learns more about herself and her Chinese heritage. Simultaneous eBook. 20,000 first printing.
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Yoshi's big swim : one turtle's epic journey home
by Mary Wagley Copp
"Yoshi's Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation-and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi-the determined loggerhead set off on her journey. Discover an amazing story celebrating teamwork, science, and an animal hero who swam more than 22,000 miles to her true home-the longest journey of any animal ever tracked. In addition to being awe-inspiring, Yoshi's story underlines the importance of wildlifeconservation and the power of one animal to unite people around the world for a common cause"
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Zeus : water rescue
by W. Bruce Cameron
"Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he'll become a water rescue dog! When a young boy named Kimo is tasked with training Zeus,they quickly become best friends. But Zeus's excitement makes training hard, and worse yet, becoming a working dog means being separated from Kimo. Can Zeus and his boy figure out how to stay together forever?"
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