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My guardian angel, my best friend  by Lorna Byrne

My guardian angel, my best friend

Lorna Byrne

"Lorna Byrne says we all see angels when we are young children, but are gradually conditioned to screen them out. Here, for the first time, she has written stories, inspired by real life, of seven children whose lives were transformed and made better by their...

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Blue, Barry & Pancakes. Mayhem on wheels / by Dan & Jason by Dan Abdo

Blue, Barry & Pancakes. Mayhem on wheels / by Dan & Jason

Dan Abdo

Graphic novel

"After a series of wacky mishaps, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes find themselves inside a Roller Duck Ball stadium. Forced to compete in this nonsensical yet highly popular sport, the gang discovers a natural talent for the game. Soon enough, they find themselves...

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Blue, Barry & Pancakes. Big time trouble by Dan Abdo

Blue, Barry & Pancakes. Big time trouble

Dan Abdo

Graphic novel

"One night, Blue prepares to read a poem to an audience of friends from around the neighborhood. But just before he takes the stage, he's frozen with stage fright. The gang decides to travel back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue's poet...

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Blue, Barry & Pancakes. Escape from Balloonia by Dan Abdo

Blue, Barry & Pancakes. Escape from Balloonia

Dan Abdo

Graphic novel

"Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love building models, reading about shovels, and going on INTERGALACTIC adventures?! Like all friends, they can make mistakes... but at the end of the day, they always have each other's backs. And tops, and...

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Lost & found by Mei (Graphic novelist) Yu

Lost & found

Mei (Graphic novelist) Yu

Graphic novel

"A little girl moves with her family from China to Canada and must find a way to learn English in order to make friends"--

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Fablehaven  by Brandon Mull

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull

"When Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents' estate, they discovertheir grandparents are the caretakers of a sanctuary for magical creatures! For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to...

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The odyssey by Russell Punter

The odyssey

Russell Punter

Graphic novel

"When legendary warrior Odysseus sets off from the city of Troy to his home on Ithaca, little does he suspect the terrifying dangers that stand in his way. Man-eating giants, a one-eyed ogre and a six-headed serpent lie in wait--not to mention sinister sirens,...

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A mind full of murder  by Derek Landy

A mind full of murder

Derek Landy

"Six years ago, the universe ended. When it restarted, blinking back into existence, it brought with it a darkness that remains hidden from the mortal population. A week ago-- fuelled by unimaginable hatred and unstoppable rage-- a masked sorcerer killed one...

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Brittany & Co. take on Paris  by John Larkin

Brittany & Co. take on Paris

John Larkin

"Brittany and Co. are horse crazy, but when their headmistress, Ms Tralala, bans their actual horses from their extracurricular school horse club, they decide instead to compete in The First Inaugural International Hobby Horse Championships in Paris...

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The lighthouse at the world's end  by Amy Sparkes

The lighthouse at the world's end

Amy Sparkes

"Nine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine's old foe-- the formidable...

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Keeping pace  by Laurie Morrison

Keeping pace

Laurie Morrison

A poignant middle-grade novel about friends-turned-rivals training for a half-marathon-and rethinking what it means to win and what they mean to each other. Grace has been working for years to beat her former friend Jonah Perkins's GPA so she can be named top...

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The boy who fell from the sky  by Benjamin (Children's author) Dean

The boy who fell from the sky

Benjamin (Children's author) Dean

"Demons haven't fallen from the sky in years. In fact, many think they're extinct. But twelve-year-old Zed knows otherwise. Zed's dad, the head of a sect of Hunters, has always been prepared for the Demons' return, and he's been training a reluctant Zed for...

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Tater tales. 2, King of the world! by Ben Clanton

Tater tales. 2, King of the world!

Ben Clanton

Graphic novel

"Rot Poe Tater digs for treasure and uncovers a shiny old crown, but after wearing it like a king and feeling the power to make everyone do what he says, he soon realizes he is the only one in his kingdom having fun."--Provided by publisher.

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Soccer simulator  by Ari Avatar

Soccer simulator

Ari Avatar

"Ari is not excited. He's accidentally made it onto the Blockville obby soccer team. He doesn't know how to play normal soccer, let alone obby soccer! As training starts and the first game looms, Ari thinks of a way to get an advantage in the game. But is it a...

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Survival  by Skye Melki-Wegner

Survival

Skye Melki-Wegner

"Having dealt the Carrion Kingdom a devastating blow, the heroic outcasts return home to face the herds that cast them out. But Eleri's treacherous brother is now Lord of the Battlefield, and the outcasts are condemned to die as traitors. Meanwhile, an Army of...

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Haru. Book 1, Spring by Joe (Writer) Latham

Haru. Book 1, Spring

Joe (Writer) Latham

Graphic novel

"In The Valley, best friends Haru and Yama both dream of leaving as they're bullied at school, frustrated at home, and struggling to figure out who they are. One day, a powerful artifact connects itself to Yama, and they discover that they'll have to journey...

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The Casagrandes. # 6, "Familia feud"

The Casagrandes. # 6, "Familia feud"

Graphic novel

"Ronnie Anne once again has her hands full with her huge extended family plus all her friends in Great Lakes City. And: Ronnie Anne and Sid are struggling with their class project! Can Tia Frida help them build their artistic vision? Or are things about to get...

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The snow day  by Sally Rippin

The snow day

Sally Rippin

"Billie is going to the snow for the very first time! She wishes her little brother could come too. How can she bring the magic of the snow back home for him?"--Publisher.

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The wonderful wedding  by Sally Rippin

The wonderful wedding

Sally Rippin

"Billie's going to a wedding! She's got the perfect outfit, and she can't wait to see all the fancy decorations. But what happens when the wedding doesn't live up to her dreams?"--Publisher.

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Ferris  by Kate DiCamillo

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

"A hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother and growing up. It's the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pandemonium. Her little sister, Pinky, has vowed to become an outlaw. Uncle Ted...

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Smile  by Lauren Child

Smile

Lauren Child

" The utterly wonderful Clarice Bean is thinking about the endangered things: the big creatures, the little creatures, the plants and the trees. But it's not just the planet that needs help - there's her whole family too."--Publisher.

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The jeweller's apprentice  by Axel Scheffler

The jeweller's apprentice

Axel Scheffler

"When Mr Peacock hires a shy little chicken as a new apprentice in his jewellery shop, he has no idea what awaits him: a royal visit from the Lion Prince, a mysterious robbery, and a miraculous discovery!"--Provided by publisher.

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Pup Detectives. 9, A royal fishing scam by Felix Gumpaw

Pup Detectives. 9, A royal fishing scam

Felix Gumpaw

Graphic novel

"The Pup Detectives at Pawston Elementary are quick to notice something not quite right about their special guest Prince Bubbles."--Provided by publisher.

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Best buddies. Rain is wet!  by Vicky Fang

Best buddies. Rain is wet!

Vicky Fang

Graphic novel

"Across three humorous short stories, best friends Sniff and Scratch discover rain can be fun, share a funny encounter with a balloon, and learn to be brave together when lightning strikes."--Provided by publisher.

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Mockingbird  by Kathryn Erskine

Mockingbird

Kathryn Erskine

"Caitlin misses her brother Devon. Since his death in a school shooting, she has no one to explain the world to her. And for Caitlin, the world is a confusing place. She hates it when colours get mixed up, prefers everything to be black-and-white, and needs to...

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Dessert disaster  by Kate Temple

Dessert disaster

Kate Temple

"Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is Frog Squad! Frog Squad comes to the rescue of a mega tanker in distress -- and it's full of ice-cream! Will these brave rescue frogs be fast enough to stop Professor Cain...

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Mitchell Itches  by Kristin Kelly

Mitchell Itches

Kristin Kelly

Picture book

"An uplifting story about a boy who doesn't let his eczema hold him back from having fun and facing his fears. Meet Mitchell, a boy who is part of the one in five children living with eczema. In Mitchell Itches, we learn about his experiences with this...

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How to be a cat  by Juliette MacIver

How to be a cat

Juliette MacIver

Picture book

""Come," says Mama, "Time to chat. I'll show you how to be a cat." The lessons continue as little Duck learns all the tricks of the trade to be a cat. From washing fur, to stalking prey, to climbing trees. Can little Duck do the same things the kittens do?...

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Ravenous rooster stake-out  by Sally Sutton

Ravenous rooster stake-out

Sally Sutton

"An all-you-can-eat restaurant, a swinging country and western dance, and a mystery to solve for the Dance Detectives! Lulu and the Silver Star Dancers have an exciting gig dancing at the Ravenous Rooster, but nerves are frayed - notorious criminal Douglas...

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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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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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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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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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Kitty quest. 3, Sinister sister by Phil Corbett

Kitty quest. 3, Sinister sister

Phil Corbett

Graphic novel

"The Kitty Quest crew will have to face their toughest challenge yet--a villain that's part of the family!"--

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Olivia Wolf. 1, Olivia Wolf and the moldy sandwich by Jose Fragoso

Olivia Wolf. 1, Olivia Wolf and the moldy sandwich

Jose Fragoso

Graphic novel

"It seems like just another ordinary day in Monstrocity, where monsters and humans live peacefully side by side. But when a teacher goes missing at school, it's up to Olivia, a brave werewolf girl, together with her friends, Bela the vampire, Fred the fly, Sam...

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Jack the Wolf  by Sean Scully

Jack the Wolf

Sean Scully

"Jack the Wolf lives in a beautiful cave on a short mountain, near Colorfull Town. Jack is a happy and benevolent wolf, with only one weakness: Chocolate. Follow Jack the Wolf and discover the trouble Jack causes for the children of Colorfull Town in his...

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Adventuregame comics. 2, The beyond by Jason Shiga

Adventuregame comics. 2, The beyond

Jason Shiga

Graphic novel

"The Beyond takes place in some sort of afterlife. You don't know much when you begin, save that you're dead and that you've ended up in a room that includes a door, a window, and a table with some books. You need to get out, so you try the door. And then the...

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The Minecraft-inspired misadventures of Frigiel and Fluffy. Vol. 5 by Jean-Christophe Derrien

The Minecraft-inspired misadventures of Frigiel and Fluffy. Vol. 5

Jean-Christophe Derrien

Graphic novel

"Continuing the exciting adventures of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself, and are sure to appeal to Minecraft fans of all ages. Featuring...

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Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly. 10, Out of darkness by Jordan Quinn

Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly. 10, Out of darkness

Jordan Quinn

Graphic novel

"The Legion of Lava has stirred worry and fear among the regions of Wrenly, and now Ruskin and his dragon friends must wage a war on two fronts: one on the battlefield and one for the very soul of the kingdom."--Provided by publisher.

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Armadillo rodeo  by Jan Brett

Armadillo rodeo

Jan Brett

Picture book

"Bo, an adventurous, near-sighted armadillo, leaves his mother and brothers to follow a girl heading to a rodeo wearing new red boots which Bo mistakes for another armadillo."--Publisher.

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I'm ogre it by Jeffrey Ebbeler

I'm ogre it

Jeffrey Ebbeler

Graphic novel

"Izzie and her a new friend, an Ogre named Tim, plan an obstacle course to lure her brother Ollie away from his video game"--

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Marsupilami. 9, The butterfly and the treetop squid by artist Batem

Marsupilami. 9, The butterfly and the treetop squid

artist Batem

Graphic novel

"The Palombian jungle is a cornucopia of strange and mysterious animal and vegetal species. Among those, a butterfly whose female has never been captured is the object of the ambitions of many scientists - and competition causes conflicts. A situation that the...

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Hilo. Book 10, Rise of the cat by Judd Winick

Hilo. Book 10, Rise of the cat

Judd Winick

Graphic novel

"Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton--the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton--why...

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I can do that too  by Britta Teckentrup

I can do that too

Britta Teckentrup

Picture book

"It's a busy day in the woods for Big and Little Hedgehog, who meet all kinds of animal friends, each of whom can do something special that Little Hedgehog wants to do. Ladybug climbs a tree and jumps off a branch; mole digs a hole; fish swim in the pond....

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Ssweet dreams  by Katharine Holabird

Ssweet dreams

Katharine Holabird

Picture book

"Nervous about her big dance performance the next day, Angelina Ballerina goes through a comforting bedtime routine with her parents that eases her worries and brings her sweet dreams."--Publisher.

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Lunch buddies. 1, Battle in the backyard by Daniel Wiseman

Lunch buddies. 1, Battle in the backyard

Daniel Wiseman

Graphic novel

"Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he's got all the ingredients he needs: Mom's fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of...

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The Cryptid Club. 3, The chupacabra hoopla by Michael C. Brumm

The Cryptid Club. 3, The chupacabra hoopla

Michael C. Brumm

Graphic novel

"When the school lunches go missing and mysterious spaghetti-sauce tracks lead to the woods, Lily has no choice but to enlist the help of her main nemesis, Daisy, to help catch the crook. But as the school continues to go without any food, the starving...

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Swimming toward a dream  by Reem Faruqi

Swimming toward a dream

Reem Faruqi

"Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream--to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra's home--and her pool--were no longer safe. Yusra...

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Gilmore girls  by Micol Ostow

Gilmore girls

Micol Ostow

Picture book

"Take a walk down memory lane with the Gilmore Girls as they reminisce on the moments that made Stars Hollow the perfect home for a young mother and daughter. Lorelai and Rory recall when they first arrived in Stars Hollow in search of a welcoming home and...

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Pocket Peaches by Dora (Illustrator) Wang

Pocket Peaches

Dora (Illustrator) Wang

Graphic novel

"Peaches and her pals Mango and Pogi all live in a cozy town called Pocketon. When a new cat, Taro, moves in, Peaches is on a mission to befriend her. The only thing is, Taro loves all things spooky and Peaches does not. Can Peaches find a way to become...

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Cat Ninja. 5, Cat's claw by Matthew Cody

Cat Ninja. 5, Cat's claw

Matthew Cody

Graphic novel

"In Cat's Claw, a new band of baddies comes to town looking to settle an old score, and Cat Ninja gets some help from his friends--the vaguely villainous and the half-heartedly heroic--to face them in this four-part tale."--Provided by publisher.

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Easter stories  by Enid Blyton

Easter stories

Enid Blyton

Head off on an adventure this Easter with the world's best-loved storyteller. From the boy who helps a lamb in trouble to the fairies hidden inside Easter Eggs, excitement and magic are never far away in this collection of stories to read and share.

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Thomas the Tank Engine  by W. Awdry

Thomas the Tank Engine

W. Awdry

Picture book

"The ultimate nostalgic offering for all those who delight in the adventures of this cheeky little engine and his friends. Meet Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby. as well as lots of other characters, down on The Fat Controller's railway."--Publisher.

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