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The sports book

The sports book

"A comprehensive reference explains the rules, tactics, techniques, and equipment of a variety of sports, and includes trivia, terminology, detailed diagrams, information on major competitions, and historical highlights."--Publisher.

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The rebels of Mount Buffalo  by Helen (Children's fiction writer) Edwards

The rebels of Mount Buffalo

Helen (Children's fiction writer) E...

"It's 1989 and Clara and her parents are staying at the Mount Buffalo Chalet for the centenary celebrations. It couldn't be more different from their last visit-there were four of them then and they were a family. Now they're three separate people, orbiting...

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The dream portal  by Jordan Quinn

The dream portal

Jordan Quinn

"There is only one place throughout the entire Kingdom of Wrenly that no one dares explore: the Dream Portal. Hidden beyond the swamps of Bogburb, this strange and ancient circle of stones was built by wizards before time began. Stories of great danger...

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The girl who became a fish  by Polly Ho-Yen

The girl who became a fish

Polly Ho-Yen

"Ita is afraid of lots of things. She's afraid of talking to her classmates at her new school. She's afraid of walking through her new town. But most of all she is afraid of water. When one day she realises the river in her new town turns her into a fish, she...

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The bridge battle  by Jacqueline Davies

The bridge battle

Jacqueline Davies

"Evan and Jessie Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and created a professional magic show. Yet for all their skills and talents, both find themselves being singled out this summer for reasons beyond their...

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How to avoid being eaten by sharks...  by John Larkin

How to avoid being eaten by sharks...

John Larkin

"A collection of hilarious, nonsensical, witty and mischievous subjects - the best (and worst) advice for growing up. There is one sure-fire method to avoid being eaten by sharks. Don't go in the ocean. What does it mean to 'skateboard' someone? Is there a...

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Countdown to yesterday  by Shirley Marr

Countdown to yesterday

Shirley Marr

"This is a story about one boy's journey to go back in time to prevent his parents' divorce. The present is the last place James wants to be. Since his parents have separated, he's been living two different lives and neither of them add up to the great one he...

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Test trouble  by Serena Patel

Test trouble

Serena Patel

"Maths test? Nightmare! Arun is determined to get out of a Maths test at school. But how? A school-wide protest against all tests? Pretending to be sick? He's ready to try anything, but maybe he's not the only one who feels this way, and maybe in the end it's...

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Hilda and the laughing merman  by Stephen Davies

Hilda and the laughing merman

Stephen Davies

"Join our beloved blue-haired heroine as she heads to Scout Camp, hoping for the most normal scouting expedition ever. But, when her expedition map gets lost and she encounters a Merman fleeing a vicious sea serpent, Hilda is flung into her next adventure. Can...

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Andromache between worlds  by Gabriel Bergmoser

Andromache between worlds

Gabriel Bergmoser

"All fourteen-year-old Andromache Peters wants is a normal life. But normal is pretty near impossible when your parents were famous adventurers who saved the world and nobody will let you forget it. On top of this, Andromache's father has been missing and...

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Things that go bump  by Kathryn Foxfield

Things that go bump

Kathryn Foxfield

"When Olive and some of her year 6 friends find themselves locked overnight inside Flatpack - new IKEA-style superstore - they quickly realise that they are not alone. A number of things hitched a ride from the forest where Flatpack sources its wood and in...

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Feather  by M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

Feather

M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

"The Twitchers are on the hunt for a gang of robbers! On a school museum trip, Ava stumbles upon a crime: hundreds of valuable birds of paradise exhibits have been stolen! When she discovers a large jet black feather, she's certain it's a clue. Before long,...

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The curse on Spectacle Key  by Chantel Acevedo

The curse on Spectacle Key

Chantel Acevedo

"A sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home-- only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family's history in the process. Frank Fernandez's family never stays in...

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Harriet tells the truth  by Elana K. Arnold

Harriet tells the truth

Elana K. Arnold

"There are some things you should know about Harriet Wermer. She used to lie a lot, but not anymore. Seriously, she only tells the truth now. Even though she hadn't wanted to come to Marble Island in the first place, now she doesn't want to leave. It's the...

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Dragon Towers  by Pip Bird

Dragon Towers

Pip Bird

"Ten-year-old Theo loves dragons he knows every dragon type, has every dragon book there is and has even made his own Dragon Rider jacket. So when he gets his letter inviting him to dragon school it's a dragon-y dream come true. At Dragon Towers every child is...

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Tangled up in nonsense  by Merrill Wyatt

Tangled up in nonsense

Merrill Wyatt

"Sloane and Amelia clash with rival detectives when they travel to a secluded mansion in search of a missing fortune. When Sloane Osborn and Amelia Miller-Poe arrive at Tangle Glen mansion, they have one goal: find the two million dollars that went missing on...

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Eiffel Tower emergency  by SJ King

Eiffel Tower emergency

SJ King

"Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track-- and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that...

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The naughtiest unicorn and the ice dragon  by Pip Bird

The naughtiest unicorn and the ice dragon

Pip Bird

"All the pupils at Unicorn School have been given a dragon egg to look after! Class Red can't wait to meet their new pet and Dave the naughtiest unicorn has lots of fun ideas for how to help it hatch... but what will they do when they discover it's a...

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When I feel red  by Lily Bailey

When I feel red

Lily Bailey

"April has always marched to the beat of her own drum, but would life be easier if she learned to fit in? Now that she's in Year 8, things have got even worse. She's much more likely to be trying to rescue an animal in need than worrying about who's dating who...

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The missing bunny  by Holly Webb

The missing bunny

Holly Webb

"Annie is really excited about her new pet rabbits and can't wait to welcome them into the amazing new home her dad has built for them. But when Annie is in a rush to get to school the next morning, she doesn't check that the door to the hutch is shut...

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Growing up autistic and happy  by Camilla Pang

Growing up autistic and happy

Camilla Pang

"Discover how scientific concepts can help navigate everyday human interactions, and help you grow up to be your Happiest you! As a child, Camilla loved patterns and putting things in order. She was obsessed with Stephen Hawking, and the only language she...

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Max Verstappen  by Maurice Hamilton

Max Verstappen

Maurice Hamilton

"Find out how Max Verstappen went from go-karting to becoming one of the world's best RACING LEGENDS! Detailing his super-fast rise to fame this book shows just how much of a legend Max Verstappen is, as well as shedding light on the team that helped him...

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Lewis Hamilton  by Maurice Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton

Maurice Hamilton

"Find out how Lewis Hamilton went from playing with remote-controlled cars to becoming one of the world's greatest ever RACING LEGENDS! Covering speed records and epic rivalries, as well as Hamilton's heroes and charity work."--Publisher.

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A kids book about climate change  by Zanagee Artis

A kids book about climate change

Zanagee Artis

"Gives children the facts about climate change, explains the stakes for the planet, and offers hope in fighting for the future."--Publisher.

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All things friendship  by Sara Jin Li

All things friendship

Sara Jin Li

"Celebrate old friends, make new ones, and learn how to navigate sticky friendship situations with this fun and helpful guidebook. Good friends make you laugh until your stomach hurts, support you during tough times, and brighten even the gloomiest of days....

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World Almanac guide to getting out alive

World Almanac guide to getting out alive

"This is not your parents' scouting survival manual! From extreme weather to just leaving the house every day, who doesn't have a lot to be worried about? This book prepares readers to face any obstacle head-on, with the best possible action. Whether you're...

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Kid Olympians. Summer  by Robin Stevenson

Kid Olympians. Summer

Robin Stevenson

"Childhood biographies of sixteen athletes who have competed in the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games"--Provided by publisher.

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Build your own sensational space projects  by Rob Ives

Build your own sensational space projects

Rob Ives

"Get ready to build... Spacecraft that can land on the Moon An amazing orrery Awesome rockets ready for liftoff Pipe Cleaner Aliens to spook up your room Use the QR codes to download templates and see videos of the finished models. It's the best hands-on way...

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The fruits we eat  by Gail Gibbons

The fruits we eat

Gail Gibbons

"Provides facts about such fruits as apples, peaches, and grapes, including how they grow, how they are harvested, and how they are eaten."--Publisher.

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The vegetables we eat  by Gail Gibbons

The vegetables we eat

Gail Gibbons

"Describes the different types of vegetables and explains where they come from and how they end up in the grocery store"--Publisher.

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See it, dream it, do it  by Colleen Nelson

See it, dream it, do it

Colleen Nelson

"In this unique kids' guide to careers, be inspired by real people doing all sorts of jobs. You'll also find: Spotlights about real kids exploring cool career paths. Spin-off jobs you may not have thought of. Fun facts and pro tips for trying the things that...

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Out there in the wild

Out there in the wild

"Packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. Meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders in this collection of poems...

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Transplant breakthroughs  by Heather E. Schwartz

Transplant breakthroughs

Heather E. Schwartz

"From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first infant heart transplant, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments in transplants. Get to know the scientists responsible for these breakthroughs, and explore science in...

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Scream for the camera  by Lisi Harrison

Scream for the camera

Lisi Harrison

"It's been a month since the Graveyard Girls--Gemma, Whisper, Sophie, Frannie, and Zuzu--discovered Silas Hoke's empty grave. A month, and no answers. That changes when messages from the other side start to creep up on the Graveyard Girls. Who is trying to...

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My Little Pony

My Little Pony

Graphic novel

"Forty years ago, Butterscotch, Blue Belle, Minty, Snuzzle, Cotton Candy, and Blossom galloped onto the shelves and became an instant hit! My Little Pony has played a role in the lives of countless kids since the toy line first appeared in 1983, and each fan...

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Olivia Wolf. 2, Olivia Wolf and the night of the giant monsters by Jose Fragoso

Olivia Wolf. 2, Olivia Wolf and the night of the giant monsters

Jose Fragoso

Graphic novel

"Evil creatures create chaos in Monstrocity in the second Olivia Wolf comic book! Will Olivia and her Friends be able to save the city? Something strange is happening in Monstrocity. It should have been dawn hours ago, but it's still night. What is happening?...

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Liberty and the dream ride  by Stacy Gregg

Liberty and the dream ride

Stacy Gregg

"Issieand Comet are competing at the world-famous four-star horse trials in Lexington, USA! Issie is worried that she is out of her depth - but the offer of a chance to ride on her own dream horse, Liberty, could change everything. Does Issie have what it...

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Monarchs of Aotearoa  by Erin Willson

Monarchs of Aotearoa

Erin Willson

"Have you ever wondered about the extraordinary Monarch butterflies of New Zealand? How did they get here? What do they need to survive? Why do they gather high up in the trees in winter? Read along to find out what we know and what we don't know about the...

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Motor sports  by Joy Cowley

Motor sports

Joy Cowley

"Join Ari and his motor sports family as they race karts, speed around a formula One track, and tear through a rally"--Back cover.

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Tenzing Norgay  by Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Vegara

Tenzing Norgay

Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Ve...

"When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the...

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Sing like a unicorn  by Jeremy Redmore

Sing like a unicorn

Jeremy Redmore

Picture book

"A long-maned and rather fluffy unicorn helps kids find their authentic selves via the joys of singing, wholly inspired by the idea that inside each of us is a completely unique individual that can be happier, more fulfilled and make the world a better place...

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The life & times of Eddie McGrath  by Brigid Feehan

The life & times of Eddie McGrath

Brigid Feehan

"Eddie wins a national competition where she can spend a day with her local MP and give a speech in Parliament (where she'll meet the Prime Minister) but it's a prize Eddie doesn't want! When her dad is injured in a workplace accident he sets his sights on...

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World folk tales  by Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod

World folk tales

Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod

"Introduce children to myths, legends and fables from across the globe in this movingly illustrated collection. The varied stories use a range of storytelling techniques and perspectives with full-colour, two-page illustrated spreads. Use this captivating...

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Kamelia Lino Zarka  by David Riley

Kamelia Lino Zarka

David Riley

Kamelia Lino Zarka tracks Kamelia's journey from the Kingdom of Tonga, to the skies of Hawaii. You'll read how she made history by becoming the first Tongan female to captain a commercial airline. And you'll be inspired to see how her daughters are following...

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Adventures of the Story Girls  by Beverley Dunlop

Adventures of the Story Girls

Beverley Dunlop

Two imaginative girls get involved in an adventure when they see two strange men across the river on their farm.

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A witch alone  by James (James E.) Nicol

A witch alone

James (James E.) Nicol

"Arianwyn is now a fully qualified witch, but what with the war against the Urisians in the northern kingdom of Veersland, the increasing magical activity across the Four Kingdoms, and the Hex driving supernatural creatures out of the Great Wood, the demand...

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Magic tree house. 6, Afternoon on the Amazon by Jenny Laird

Magic tree house. 6, Afternoon on the Amazon

Jenny Laird

Graphic novel

"Retells, in graphic novel form, the tale of eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister, Annie, who are whisked away to the Amazon rainforest for a high-stakes adventure"--

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The Racc Pack. Volume 1 by Stephanie Cooke

The Racc Pack. Volume 1

Stephanie Cooke

Graphic novel

"Meet the Bin family, a trio of raccoons in the risky business of dumpster diving for all their needs. With Dusty's brains, ReRe's muscle, and Scraps's gadgets (please don't tell him he's almost definitely an opossum), the Binses are determined to leave no...

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The doggy disco hoax  by Sally Sutton

The doggy disco hoax

Sally Sutton

"A dodgy dog rescue fundraiser, a dazzlingly dizzy disco, and a mystery to solve for the Silver Star Dancers! When a disco to raise money for a dog rescue centre turns out to be a hoax, Lulu and her team are determined to make it happen anyway. Amongst the...

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Where's Peppa at the zoo?  by Taria Hegedus

Where's Peppa at the zoo?

Taria Hegedus

Peppa is going to the zoo! What will she find on her visit? From brilliant bugs to mischievous monkeys, join Peppa in this search-and-find adventure. Perfect for keeping the biggest Peppa fans busy.

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Farty pets. New hobby by Adam Wallace

Farty pets. New hobby

Adam Wallace

"When the kids go to school, their pets get together and play. Clumsy Bum is the only pet that doesn't have a hobby. He tries sewing, bowling and dancing but it's all a disaster! Will he ever find a hobby?"--Back cover.

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Farty pets. Zoo day by Adam Wallace

Farty pets. Zoo day

Adam Wallace

"When the kids go to school, their pets get together and play. The Farty Pets are off to the zoo! Will they see a unicorn? Or will they cause a giant catastrophe?"--Publisher.

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Farty pets. What's my name? by Adam Wallace

Farty pets. What's my name?

Adam Wallace

""When the kids go to school, their pets get together and play. Clumsy Bum, Princess Pretty, Fluffy and ... Oh No! Parrot doesn't have a name! Can the other Farty Pets help him find one?"--Provided by publisher.

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Escape plastic island  by Bill H. Doyle

Escape plastic island

Bill H. Doyle

"Five climate hero kids with special powers try and save animals left out in the cold by the evil Calamity Corporation-- and readers must make a choice in scenarios that change the course of the adventure."--Publisher.

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Best of My little pony. Volume one, Twilight sparkle

Best of My little pony. Volume one, Twilight sparkle

Graphic novel

"Twilight Sparkle and her brother Shining Armor team up to find the mysterious ghost haunting the castle"--

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Next stop by Debbie Fong

Next stop

Debbie Fong

Graphic novel

"Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents' decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a...

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Magic girls. 1, Kira and the (maybe) space princess by Megan Brennan

Magic girls. 1, Kira and the (maybe) space princess

Megan Brennan

Graphic novel

"There's nothing cooler than Magical Girls - pretty superheroes fighting villains with the power of friendship and glitter? What could be better than that! This year in middle school, Kira is going to be cool and popular and have SO many friends because she's...

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Marshmallow Martians. 3, Museum sleepover by Deanna Kent

Marshmallow Martians. 3, Museum sleepover

Deanna Kent

Graphic novel

"The Marshmallow Martians spend a night at a museum searching for a unique object to take back to Planet Moop"--Publisher.

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Survival Scout. Tsunami by Maxwell Eaton

Survival Scout. Tsunami

Maxwell Eaton

Graphic novel

"Join Scout and her talking skunk companion in this witty, useful, and funny graphic novel about how to survive a tsunami."--Publisher.

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Elephants by Jason Viola

Elephants

Jason Viola

Graphic novel

"You'll never forget elephants! With their massive size, floppy ears, twisting trunks, and long tusks, elephants have so much to love! And the more you get to know them--about their clever minds and caring hearts--the more you realize humans and elephants have...

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Daddy and the beanstalk by Andrew Weiner

Daddy and the beanstalk

Andrew Weiner

Graphic novel

"To help her fall asleep, the author tells his daughter a bedtime story from his mischievous childhood when he bought magic beans with his mother's grocery money."--Publisher.

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Stitch Head by Guy Bass

Stitch Head

Guy Bass

Graphic novel

"Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime. Deep in the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, eccentric Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head, a small, almost-human creature. His...

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Miss Cat. 1, The case of the curious canary by Jean-Luc Fromental

Miss Cat. 1, The case of the curious canary

Jean-Luc Fromental

Graphic novel

"Sad, old Mr. Maximus comes to see Miss Cat at the old dairy she uses as an office. Someone has kidnapped his canary, Harry, his pride and joy. Mr. Maximus begs the detective to help find him. Following the trail of the missing canary, Miss Cat encounters the...

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Shelter for lost dreams by Alfonso Font

Shelter for lost dreams

Alfonso Font

Graphic novel

"In a house of wonder, two children will learn life lessons through stories spanning across time. During his first stay with his uncle, a boy discovers the magical world that is his uncle's house. Surrounded by eclectic antiques, a vast library of books,...

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Carlton crumple, creature catcher. 3, Reptoids from space! by David Fremont

Carlton crumple, creature catcher. 3, Reptoids from space!

David Fremont

Graphic novel

"A UFO prank turns into a real alien invasion, and only Carlton Crumple can save the day."--

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Carlton Crumple, creature catcher. Book 2, Tater invaders! by David Fremont

Carlton Crumple, creature catcher. Book 2, Tater invaders!

David Fremont

Graphic novel

"While taking a snack break with his buddy and faithful assistant Lulu, suddenly one of their tater tots comes alive! And that little robot tot dude leads them to a whole underground world of evil potato creatures. It's Carlton Crumple to the rescue, and he'll...

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Bunny vs. Monkey and the human invasion by Jamie Smart

Bunny vs. Monkey and the human invasion

Jamie Smart

Graphic novel

"A monkey seeks to conquer a forest of woodland creatures and must also face the baffling creatures known as humans"--

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Big Nate. This means war! by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate. This means war!

Lincoln Peirce

Graphic novel

"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr....

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Owly. 5, Tiny tales by Andy Runton

Owly. 5, Tiny tales

Andy Runton

Graphic novel

"Owly, Wormy, and their forest friends return in this collection of Owly adventures. Exploring social and emotional themes, these nine standalone stories showcase the power of friendship and its ability to conquer all challenges."--Publisher.

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Miraculous : 3 by Koma Warita

Miraculous : 3

Koma Warita

Graphic novel

"Today, they're the world-famous superheroes, the self-assured saviors of Paris: Ladybug and Cat Noir. But not too long ago, Marinette was a clumsy high school student who let Chloe walk all over her, and Adrien was a shut-in who couldn't even go to school,...

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Angus is here  by Hadley Dyer

Angus is here

Hadley Dyer

"A young child navigates grief after losing a beloved family pet and learns what it means for a loved one's presence to remain even after they are gone. Angus may be gone, but memories of him are still here: his tail wagging under the dinner table, his nails...

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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Wreck and roll! by Stephanie (Comic books writer) Williams

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Wreck and roll!

Stephanie (Comic books writer) Will...

Graphic novel

"Just in time for the debut of her original Disney TV show, Lunella Lafayette -- aka the smartest person in the Marvel Universe -- gets her own original graphic novel! When a rad-skating band of thieves start going wild, it's up to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur...

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Continental drifter by Kathy Macleod

Continental drifter

Kathy Macleod

Graphic novel

"With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok, where she's secretly counting the days till summer vacation. That's when her family travels for twenty-four hours straight to finally...

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Tornado  by Jackie French

Tornado

Jackie French

Graphic novel

"I was born of twisting air, touching ground and spinning there. Do not laugh, just feed me thunder, I will soar and roar and plunder."--Publisher.

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Green machines  by Michelle Meadows

Green machines

Michelle Meadows

"Join the Lorax-- Dr. Seuss's beloved icon of environmentalism-- as he introduces readers to nine real, incredible eco-inventions. Fom a googly-eyed garbage eating machine to Living Seawalls to edible water "bottles" these amazing inventions will inspire...

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Making friends. Together forever by Kristen Gudsnuk

Making friends. Together forever

Kristen Gudsnuk

Graphic novel

"No magic. No sketchbook. No friends. Again?! Dany's magical sketchbook has steered most of her middle-school life so far -- it even helped create her best friend, Madison. But now that the sketchbook is gone, and Madison with it, Dany's back to being a loner....

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The Bible atlas  by Stephen Motyer

The Bible atlas

Stephen Motyer

"A beautifully illustrated guide to the geography, events and people of the Old and New Testaments for children. In an illustrated guide, follow the journeys of the patriarchs, view inside Solomon's Temple, witness Jesus' miracles, and see exactly where Paul...

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A kids book about feminism  by Emma Mcilroy

A kids book about feminism

Emma Mcilroy

"Everyone is equal, no matter what their gender. Empower young minds to embrace feminism! This is an unapologetic take on feminism as a thing that everyone can embrace, no matter their gender. It tackles ideas around equality, bias, and discrimination because...

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Geronimo Stilton, reporter. #16, Mr. and Mrs. Matched by Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton, reporter. #16, Mr. and Mrs. Matched

Geronimo Stilton

Graphic novel

"When Geronimo Stilton gets signed up for a dating app, will he get matched with the rodent of his dreams, or will it be a mismatch? Thea Stilton worries Geronimo Stilton, her brother and famouse Editor-in-Chief of The Rodent's Gazette, may be living the...

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Spidey and his amazing friends. Teamwork saves the day! by Steve Behling

Spidey and his amazing friends. Teamwork saves the day!

Steve Behling

Graphic novel

"Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles leap into action in this collection of all-new adventures that include their Super Hero friends Black Panther, Hulk, and Ms. Marvel!"--Provided by publisher.

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My little pony. Volume 3, Cookies, conundrums, and crafts

My little pony. Volume 3, Cookies, conundrums, and crafts

Graphic novel

"In this captivating collection of stories starring the Mane 5, a new generation of ponies, scares, mysteries and adventures abound as Pipp tries a creepy viral challenge, Hitch helps the sheriff solve cold cases and Izzy decides to build a...

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Cars

Cars

Graphic novel

"These eight super-fast, super-busy scenes take you to the small town of Radiator Springs. From the V8 Cafe to the Tow Mater junkyard, this book is packed with an awesome assortment of all things automotive. And just when you think you've found everything,...

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Frozen II

Frozen II

Graphic novel

"Now that Elsa has embraced her magic, all is well in Arendelle, or is it? Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven on a journey to uncover secrets of the kingdom's past. Along the way, explore eight movie-inspired scenes for hidden characters and objects....

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InvestiGators. All tide up by John Patrick Green

InvestiGators. All tide up

John Patrick Green

Graphic novel

"When a cruise captain is found drifting at sea and delirious, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play? And can the InvestiGators unravel this maritime mystery before a second...

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Garfield. Volume two Full course. by Jim Davis

Garfield. Volume two Full course.

Jim Davis

Graphic novel

"The second Full Course collection, featuring even more of Garfield's best comic book escapades, sends the gang on some wacky adventures! Odie makes a new friend, Garfield faces his most fearsome foe, the Lasagna Monster, and Nermal sets a world record?! The...

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Madballs vs Garbage Pail Kids. Volume 1, Heavyweights of gross by Sholly Fisch

Madballs vs Garbage Pail Kids. Volume 1, Heavyweights of gross

Sholly Fisch

Graphic novel

"For the first time ever, the 'HEAVYWEIGHTS OF GROSS' have combined forces in a massive merchandising blitz that pits the MADBALLS against the GARBAGE PAIL KIDS - winner take all! As part of this blitz, Dynamite presents the comic book crossover of these...

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Bella at the ball  by Julie Sykes

Bella at the ball

Julie Sykes

"Welcome to Starlight Palace! Everyone at the palace is busily preparing for a grand ball! But mischievous kitten Bella is busy getting up to mischief! Her playful curiosity is putting everything out of place and the King and Queen are not happy! They remind...

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Pixie at the palace  by Julie Sykes

Pixie at the palace

Julie Sykes

"Princess Katie's greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it's a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing. Can Katie and her best friend...

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The five impossible tasks of Eden Smith  by Tom (Thomas Richard) Llewellyn

The five impossible tasks of Eden Smith

Tom (Thomas Richard) Llewellyn

"When Eden Smith moves into the beautiful and bizarre old mansion housing her grandfather, she discovers a strange society of elderly metalworkers whose mastery verges on the magical. Deadly mechanical birds, a cavernous chamber full of dirty dishes, a highly...

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The yellow dress  by Coral Vass

The yellow dress

Coral Vass

"When Amanda and her friends find out Eve has the exact same yellow dress as Amanda and is planning to wear it to the School Disco, Amanda needs to find a way to change Eve's mind. It's Operation Disco Dress!"--Publisher.

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The pinky promise  by Coral Vass

The pinky promise

Coral Vass

"With friends Mai and Lu, the Dolphin Squad is about to tackle the upcoming Cross Country! Although, not all of them love running. When they plan a way to enjoy the event together, everything seems like it's going to be a great time, but the plan is quickly...

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The purple invitation  by Coral Vass

The purple invitation

Coral Vass

"When every girl in Year Three gets an invitation to Eves birthday party except Amanda, Amanda makes a plan, with the help of the Dolphin Squad, to win herself an invitation before the week is through. Its Operation Invitation! Amanda tries everything to make...

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A scary Sunday  by Zanni Louise

A scary Sunday

Zanni Louise

"Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops - they are the Monsties! The Monsties are five best friend monsters-- who are a bit hopeless at being scary. They live in Scaryland, surrounded by scary monsters and scary places (the ScaryMart, the Howlpital, the Shriek...

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Murray the Viking  by Adam Stower

Murray the Viking

Adam Stower

"Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... Everything! And together they are unstoppable! Sometimes Murray's enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to Adventure! And when...

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Evil genius  by Chris Grabenstein

Evil genius

Chris Grabenstein

"Jake McQuade's the smartest kid in the universe-- or at least he was. But just as his training with the secret agency known as the Consortium is about to start, Jake's jelly beans go missing! And to make matters worse, they (and Jake's genius!) might be...

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Hailey and the dragon  by Lauren Magaziner

Hailey and the dragon

Lauren Magaziner

"After Pairing Day didn't go as planned for the Mythics-- Marina, Hailey, Kit, Ember, and Pippa-- they embrace their journey to find their Mythies and save Terrafamilar. Hailey has always known she was destined for adventure, and after watching Marina and...

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The daredevil princess and the goblin king  by Belinda Murrell

The daredevil princess and the goblin king

Belinda Murrell

"Princess Tillie and Honey Blossom go exploring down a secret tunnel in Rosenburg Palace. It leads to Apple Tree Creek Farm, just outside the town walls. But strange things are happening there. Kobold, the Goblin King, and his minions are causing much...

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