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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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Jasper & Scruff: The Cool Cat Club
by Nicola Colton
Jasper is desperate to impress the "Sophisticat" society members, and doesn't want Scruff bounding into his life creating chaos. But sometimes, friends know exactly what you need...
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Isla of Adventure: Welcome to the Island
by Dela Costa
When a new girl named Tori moves in next door, 8-year-old Isla Verde, who loves living on the adventurous island of Sol, finds it hard to keep her ability to speak to animals a secret.
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The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure
by Doreen Cronin
They're darling. They're daring. They know their shapes! They're chicks on a mission, and on this, their first (mis)adventure, the Chicken Squad launches a galactic backyard expedition. Meet the Chicken Squad: Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie. These chicks are not your typical barnyard puffs of fluff, and they are not about to spend their days pecking chicken feed and chasing bugs. No sir, they're too busy solving mysteries and fighting crime. So when Squirrel comes barreling into the chicken coop, the chicks know they're about to get a case. But with his poor knowledge of shapes and utter fear of whatever it is that's out there, the panicky Squirrel is NO HELP. Good thing these chicks are professionals.
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Shiver By the Sea: Bella and the Vampire
by Erin Dionne
When Bella Gossi and her new friend Cooper clear out an old trunk from the movie theater her family is restoring, they unwittingly awaken a very hungry, very scared kid vampire who needs their help getting home to his family.
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Dragons in a Bag
by Zetta Elliott
When Jax helps an old witch named Ma take three baby dragons to a magical world, he breaks the rules of dragon care and throws their quest into chaos.
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Harriet Hound
by Kate Foster
Eight-year-old Harriet Hound lives in Australia, is autistic, and loves dogs. When there is trouble, she summons dogs from her family's rescue shelter and together they use their special talents to help out.
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Wednesday Wilson Gets Down to Business
by Bree Galbraith
When an unfortunate incident in class with her arch nemeses ruins her business plans, entrepreneur Wednesday Wilson and her friends need to come up with a new idea that will save the day and make them millionaires... or not?
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Crimson Twill
by K. George
Unlike any other witch, Crimson Twill, who loves polka dots and puppies and wears a big crimson bow on her hat, goes on a big-city shopping adventure to Broomingdale's—a store that may not be prepared for her uniqueness.
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Jeanie and Genie: The First Wish
by Trish Granted
After Willow Davis joins the second grade at Rivertown Elementary, she becomes friends with Jeanie Bell, but Willow has a secret which proceeds to turn Jeanie's life upside down.
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The Ultimate Goal
by Tommy Greenwald
Ten-year-old Ben Cutler loves soccer, and he likes to have fun while playing too. But when he joins a travel team that takes winning very seriously, he starts to wonder if there is more to the game than just getting a W.
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Word Travelers and the Big Chase in Paris
by Raj Haldar
Transported to Paris armed with the AEB (Awesome Enchanted Book), Eddie and Molly race around France in search of a cat burglar known as The Ballerina while learning the hidden stories behind common words.
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Villains Academy: Baddies in Training
by Ryan Hammond
When it's announced the coveted Villain of the Week trophy is up for grabs, werewolf Bram, determined to prove himself to his new classmates, must dig deep to connect with his inner villain and become the big bad he's always dreamed of being.
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Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules
by Sarah Kapit
To meet her favorite gymnast, Rachel, a funny, peanut butter-loving Jewish girl, must follow all the rules for a whole week. But when a tricky situation calls for breaking the rules, she loses her chance to meet her hero and learns that some rules exist for a reason.
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The Fast and the Furriest
by Deanna Kent
Ophelia von Hairball V of Burglaria, international kitty of mystery, is always fishing for a new mission im-paws-ible. When a thief steals a dangerous artifact from its vault, the Furry Feline Burglary Institute (FFBI) puts Ophelia in charge of stealing it back. But when the cat's away, the dogs will play. The Central Canine Intelligence Agency (CCIA) is hot on her tail--and they want the artifact for themselves! Ophelia will need some dashing disguises, great gadgets, and even a robo-dog to save the world in style!
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Green Jolene and the Neighborhood Swap
by Wendy Mass
Jolene becomes horrified by the idea of contributing to overflowing landfills and trash-filled oceans, so she hatches a plan to deal with her own stuff as well as her neighborhood's unwanted items.
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Kaleidoscope Club: The Garden Surprise
by Marie Mazas
Nine-year-old besties Nour and August stumble upon the perfect place for their dream hideaway--a hidden garden full of majestic trees. Excited to build a tree house, they design blueprints, research plant care, and collect necessary tools and materials. What was intended to be a secret hideaway becomes the perfect place for a once-hidden garden to come to life for their families to celebrate a very important birthday . . . and a long-lost friendship.
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Junior Monster Scouts: The Monster Squad
by Joe McGee
Junior Monster Scouts Wolfy, Franky and Vampyra search for a lost kitten in the Gloomy Forest, while scheming local curmudgeon Baron Von Grump unleashes hungry rats at the Village Cheese Festival.
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The Alien Next Door: The New Kid
by A. I. Newton
While his scientist-parents study Earth, second-grader Zeke tries to fit in. But a classmate named Harris notices his abilities and sets out to prove Zeke is an alien.
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Squirlish: The Girl in the Tree
by Ellen Potter
Raised by loving squirrels in Central Park, Cordelia wonders what it would be like to have a human friend, and when she stumbles into a gymnastics class, it seems like she might just get her chance.
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Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms
by Maya Prasad
When a storm threatens Diwali celebrations, eight-year-old Sejal Sinha, a spunky Indian-American girl with an active imagination, tries to use science to save her family's beloved holiday.
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Salma Makes a Home
by Danny Ramadan
Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series. After a year, eleven months, and six days apart, Salma's dad is finally joining her family in their new home. Salma is so happy to see her baba-but she's also worried. What if he misses Syria so much that he leaves them again? She throws herself into showing him around the city and helping him learn English, but as Baba shares memories of Damascus, Salma starts to realize how much she misses Syria, too. Can Salma make space in her heart for two homes? And can Baba?
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Once Upon an Apple Cake: A Rosh Hashanah Story
by Elana Rubinstein
Ten-year-old Saralee Siegal loves to cook and help at her family's restaurant. Although she has a heightened sense of smell, she still cannot identify what makes her Zadie's special cake the best.
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The Weird Sisters: A Note, a Goat, and a Casserole
by Mark David Smith
The first volume in this whimsical chapter book mystery series is filled with hilarious misunderstandings, clever wordplay, and dynamic illustrations. The sleuthing sisters, who are inspired by the three witches from Macbeth (there's even a recipe for awitch's stew!), invite Covenly residents and readers to look past appearances and embrace people for who they are, weirdness and all.
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The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist
by Anders Sparring
The Pincher Family love to steal things. It's what they are born for! When his parents leave to visit the diamond exhibition, Theo's heart sinks. After breaking Grandma out of prison (his little sister needs someone to read her bedtime story), Theo sees no alternative but to stop his parents stealing the diamond. His shout of "Stop! Police!" brings them only delight--Theo's lie has shown he is a true Pincher.
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Squirrel on Stage
by Vivian Vande Velde
A schoolyard squirrel and Pet Rat try to watch the student production Cinderella but end up stealing the show when they accidentally end up on stage.
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Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg!
by Quvenzhanâe Wallis
The Academy Award-nominated actress presents a debut entry in a new series about two ambitious best friends at a performing arts elementary school who unexpectedly bond over a leading role that one covets but the other lands.
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Bear in the Family
by Eric Walters
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, a family returns to their home in the forest after a wildfire to find their house still standing and an orphaned bear cub in the well.
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The Underdogs
by Tracey West
In Barksdale Academy (in the town of Barksdale) most canines strive to be Best in Show. Nova, Duke, Harley, and Peanut have never won anything, but this year Nova is determined to get her pack to pass their agility exam--even though Duke is afraid of the high ramp, Harley just wants to chase squirrels, Peanut cannot make it through the hoops, and Nova herself gets so excited she keeps knocking the whole practice course over.
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Elmhurst Public Library 125 S Prospect Ave. Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 (630) 279-8696
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