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Mary, will I die? by Shawn Sarles

Mary, will I die?

Shawn Sarles

It starts innocently enough. Four kids-three girls, one boy-are at one of their houses, playing games. One of them has read about "Bloody Mary" and the idea that if you look into a mirror and say her name thirteen times, she will show you the future. Some...

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Aven Green, sleuthing machine by Dusti Bowling

Aven Green, sleuthing machine

Dusti Bowling

Third-grader Aven Green has been solving mysteries for a really long time--a whole month! She has solved many important cases like The Mystery of the Cranky Mom, The Mystery of the Missing Ice Cream, and The Mystery of the Smelly Feet. Her record is nearly 100...

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You won't believe me by Cyn Balog

You won't believe me

Cyn Balog

Brace yourself for the unexpected in this chilling novel that will thrill suspense and horror fans alike! Willow can't remember what landed her in captivity, but she'll do anything to survive. For fans of Natasha Preston, Stephen King, and Gillian Flynn....

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Aven Green soccer machine by Dusti Bowling

Aven Green soccer machine

Dusti Bowling

Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book. Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top secret moves! But...

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Aven Green music machine by Dusti Bowling

Aven Green music machine

Dusti Bowling

Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book. Third-grader Aven Green is a real professional musician! She just needs to choose what instrument...

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The serpent's lair by Wilbur A. Smith

The serpent's lair

Wilbur A. Smith

The electrifying sequel to Wilbur Smith's new series for the next generation - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the wild Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, Ralph and Robyn are on the run from the nefarious Josef Gerhard. His beastly...

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The destiny of Minou Moonshine by Gita Ralleigh

The destiny of Minou Moonshine

Gita Ralleigh

"Fierce orphan girl, Minou Moonshine, lives with her grandmother on a makeshift barge in the shadow of the General's palace. Under the tyrant's rule, life in Moonlally is hard: the monsoons have failed and worship of their goddess, the Dark Lady, is forbidden....

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Nowhere Island by Tania Unsworth

Nowhere Island

Tania Unsworth

"Hidden at the intersection of several busy highways behind the trees and scrubby undergrowth is an island, full of secrets. Pez has lived there for a while now, enjoying the solitude. She has a vegetable patch, a routine, her own way of doing things and a...

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Mermouse mystery by Philip Reeve

Mermouse mystery

Philip Reeve

"Pedro is getting used to the thrilling life of the Adventuremice. But one stormy night, he finds something he's only ever dreamed of seeing: a real, live mermouse! This little mermouse is lost, and Pedro and the Adventuremice need to get him safely home. They...

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The mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle by Taryn Souders

The mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle

Taryn Souders

"When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora 'Kooky' Klinch left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be. When it turns out it's an old scrap of 300-year-old tapestry, they are bitterly disappointed. But the cloth...

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Saga of the shooting star by Gary Northfield

Saga of the shooting star

Gary Northfield

"Leif is not unlucky. Yes, he does split his trousers at least once a week. And yes, he's always tripping up. But he's determined to be a daring explorer like his father. His first quest is to find a mythical glittering sword - a narwhal tusk - here in...

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Loki. A bad God's guide to ruling the world by Louie Stowell

Loki. A bad God's guide to ruling the world

Louie Stowell

"When Heimdall and Hyrrokkin abandon their 'children' to go on holiday, Odin sends Baldur - Thor's half brother and God of making Loki look bad - to babysit. As Baldur and Thor bond, Loki's attempts to prove he's good start getting a bit desperate. After the...

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Royal coo! by Swapna Haddow

Royal coo!

Swapna Haddow

"Dave Pigeon and his best friend Skipper are taking in the sights of London. Whilst pecking around the gates of the Royal Palace, looking for high-brow snacks to feast on, they meet Prince Raju Pigeon, one of the Queen's personal birds from the Royal Lofts....

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Into the bright open by Cherie Dimaline

Into the bright open

Cherie Dimaline

In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. This queer YA reimagining of The Secret Garden subverts the cishet and...

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The spirit bares its teeth by Andrew Joseph White

The spirit bares its teeth

Andrew Joseph White

New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White returns with the transgressive gothic horror of our time! A blood-soaked and nauseating triumph that cuts like a scalpel and reads like your darkest nightmare. Mors vincit omnia. Death conquers all. London,...

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Willa the silver glitter dragon by Maddy Mara

Willa the silver glitter dragon

Maddy Mara

Dragon Girls is a super collectible new series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girlsWe are Dragon Girls, hear us roar!Willa and her friends have a powerful magic inside of them-they each have the ability to transform into a Glitter Dragon Girl. They...

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Storm of Olympus by Claire M. Andrews

Storm of Olympus

Claire M. Andrews

The heart-pounding conclusion to the Daughter of Sparta series forces Daphne to face her past, her deepest fears, and an enemy who can defeat even the all-powerful gods of Olympus in this epic reimagining of classic Greek mythology, for fans of Circe. After...

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Maybe meant to be by K. L. Walther

Maybe meant to be

K. L. Walther

If Charlie and Sage are meant to be, why can't Sage stop kissing Charlie's brother? And why can't Charlie stop thinking about kissing the new boy at school? Everyone at the Bexley School believes that Sage Morgan and Charlie Carmichael are meant to be. Even...

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Megalops by Randy Wayne White

Megalops

Randy Wayne White

The trio of brave friends who make up Sharks, Inc--Luke, Maribel and Sabina--dive back into adventure in Megalops, the fourth audiobook of bestselling author Randy Wayne White's Sharks Incorporated series. The Tarpon Anglers Rodeo is back in Sanibel Island,...

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Azmina the gold glitter dragon by Maddy Mara

Azmina the gold glitter dragon

Maddy Mara

Dragon Girls is a super collectible new series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls. We are Dragon Girls, hear us roar! Azmina, Willa, and Naomi are thrilled to learn they're Glitter Dragon Girls. Summoned to the Magic Forest by its magnificent...

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Midnight at the Houdini by Delilah S. Dawson

Midnight at the Houdini

Delilah S. Dawson

A girl discovers a surreal hotel where no one ever leaves. When the clock strikes midnight, she'll be trapped there forever unless she's able to break free from magic that in turn breaks all her rules. Perfect for fans of Caraval and The Starless Sea!Life has...

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The library of shadows by Rachel (YA novelist) Moore

The library of shadows

Rachel (YA novelist) Moore

Funny, moving, and heart-achingly real, this romantic romp and paranormal romcom debut--through a haunted library with trapdoors, ghosts, and memories--is full of great love that triumphs over even death, perfect for fans of Ninth House and Cemetery...

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The Mossheart's promise by Rebecca Mix

The Mossheart's promise

Rebecca Mix

From New York Times bestselling YA author Rebecca Mix comes the first book in a breathtaking middle grade fantasy duology about a young fairy who has always lived in her heroic grandmother's shadow but now must step up and embark on a quest to save her mother...

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Riverstar's home by Erin Hunter

Riverstar's home

Erin Hunter

A thrilling stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! In this Super Edition, discover the origins of the first leader of RiverClan--a mysterious cat whose desire for peace would help shape the dawn of the warrior...

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Time of the turtle king by Mary Pope Osborne

Time of the turtle king

Mary Pope Osborne

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time as World Turtle Experts!It's just a regular day when ordinary kids Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house to the Galapagos...

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The destiny of Minou Moonshine by Gita Ralleigh

The destiny of Minou Moonshine

Gita Ralleigh

The story of a queendom set in an alternate colonial India, blending Frances Hardinge with Kipling's Kim. A debut rich in fantasy, friendship and faith, and an original steampunk adventure that sparkles with storytelling magic. 'A land that loses its stories...

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Mermouse mystery by Philip Reeve

Mermouse mystery

Philip Reeve

Pedro is getting used to the thrilling life of the Adventuremice. But one stormy night, he finds something he's only ever dreamed of seeing: a real, live mermouse! This little mermouse is lost, and Pedro and the Adventuremice need to get him safely home. They...

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Nowhere island by Tania Unsworth

Nowhere island

Tania Unsworth

Hidden at the intersection of several busy highways behind the trees and scrubby undergrowth is an island, full of secrets... Pez has lived there for a while now, enjoying the solitude. She has a vegetable patch, a routine, her own way of doing things and a...

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The alpha by Kristin Coley

The alpha

Kristin Coley

Jess Carter found a home in Banks, Idaho with her Dad and brother, Monster. It's there she met her mate, Dom, and realized there was more to the world than she ever imagined. But all good things must come to an end. At least that's been Jess's experience. Her...

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The mystery of the Radcliffe riddle by Taryn Souders

The mystery of the Radcliffe riddle

Taryn Souders

When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be. When it turns out it's an old scrap of 300-year-old tapestry, they are bitterly disappointed. But the cloth...

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Dave Pigeon (royal coo!) by Swapna Haddow

Dave Pigeon (royal coo!)

Swapna Haddow

Our favourite pompous pigeon is BACK! And about to trade places with a pigeon prince, descended from Indian royalty. Dave Pigeon and his best friend Skipper are taking in the sights of London. Whilst pecking around the gates of the Royal Palace, looking for...

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Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford

Crown of Coral and Pearl

Mara Rutherford

For generations, the princes of Ilara have married the most beautiful maidens from the ocean village of Varenia. But though every girl longs to be chosen as the next princess, the cost of becoming royalty is higher than any of them could ever imagine. Nor once...

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Shadows by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Shadows

Jennifer L. Armentrout

In this Lux novella, Dawson, a Luxen, risks everything when he falls for Bethany, a human girl.

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The enchanter heir by Cinda Williams. Chima

The enchanter heir

Cinda Williams. Chima

Racing against time, Jonah and Emma, who possess unique magical gifts, work to uncover the truth about Thorn Hill, a peaceful commune that the Wizard Guild claims is a hotbed of underguild terrorists.

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Queen of Volts by Amanda Foody

Queen of Volts

Amanda Foody

Return to the City of Sin, where the final game is about to begin ... and winning will demand the ultimate sacrifice.Only days after a corrupt election and brutal street war, one last bloodthirsty game has begun. The players? The twenty-two most powerful,...

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Saga of the shooting star by Gary Northfield

Saga of the shooting star

Gary Northfield

Will Leif the Unlucky - Viking wolf pup - become a famous explorer like his dad? Leif is not unlucky. Yes, he does split his trousers at least once a week. And yes, he's always tripping up. But he's determined to become a true viking hero, just like his...

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Loki. A bad god's guide to ruling the world by Louie Stowell

Loki. A bad god's guide to ruling the world

Louie Stowell

The third book in the number one best-selling series. When Heimdall and Hyrrokkin abandon their "children" to go on holiday, Odin sends Baldur - Thor's half-brother and god of making Loki look bad - to babysit. As Baldur and Thor bond, Loki's attempts to prove...

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The changing man by Tomi Oyemakinde

The changing man

Tomi Oyemakinde

Just because they let you in . . . it doesn't mean they'll let you out. When seventeen-year-old Ife joins Nithercott School through its prestigious Urban Achievers Program, she knows immediately that she doesn't fit. Wandering its echoing halls, she must fend...

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Creeping beauty by Andrea Portes

Creeping beauty

Andrea Portes

The dark and deadly world of Heartless meets the empowering twist of Cruel Beauty in this thrilling, unpredictable, multigenre retelling of one of the most beloved fairy tales: where instead of falling asleep to await her prince, this sleeping beauty finally...

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Suddenly a murder by Lauren Muñoz

Suddenly a murder

Lauren Muñoz

Everyone has a secret. Everyone has a motive. But only one of them brought a knife to the party . . . To celebrate the end of high school, Izzy Morales joins her best friend Kassidy and five friends on a luxury 1920s-themed getaway at the glamorous Ashwood...

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Daughter of winter and twilight by Helen Corcoran

Daughter of winter and twilight

Helen Corcoran

'Magic was dormant - never dead.' To some, Emri - the adopted heir and daughter of two queens - is just a living reminder that her birth father tried to usurp the Edaran throne. About to come of age, and faced with changes beyond her control, she must also...

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Winter by John Marsden

Winter

John Marsden

For twelve years Winter has been haunted. Her past, her memories, her feelings, will not leave her alone. And now, at sixteen, the time has come for her to act. Every journey begins with a single step. If Winter is going to step into the future, she must first...

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Dark and sparkling by Harriet Muncaster

Dark and sparkling

Harriet Muncaster

'It had been so long since Victoria Stitch had done anything dangerous ... And she would need dangerous and forbidden magic for an adventure like this ...' Victoria Stitch is finally Queen of Wiskling Wood, along with her sister Celestine. She is also proud...

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The amulet of Avantia by Adam Blade

The amulet of Avantia

Adam Blade

It seems that peace will never come to Avantia. Evil is always at its throat. Finally, Taladon the Swift has returned - but to Tom's horror, his father is a ghost! To save his father, Tom must battle six Ghost Beasts and collect the lost pieces of the...

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Mirabelle and the haunted house by Harriet Muncaster

Mirabelle and the haunted house

Harriet Muncaster

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy and she is a bit of both! When Mirabelle's pet dragon Violet goes missing in the woods, the sensible thing to do would be for Mirabelle and her brother, Wilbur, to stick together to look for her in the creepy...

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Victor, the wolf with worries by Catherine Rayner

Victor, the wolf with worries

Catherine Rayner

Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn't brave enough, that he isn't big enough and that he isn't fierce enough. In fact, Victor feels anxious about almost everything. But when Victor shares his concerns with his best friend Pablo, he...

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Picasso and the greatest show on earth by Anna Fienberg

Picasso and the greatest show on earth

Anna Fienberg

Frances is in a new house in a new neighbourhood and going to a new school, but no amount of new can make her forget the old, sad secret dragging at her heart. Not the pictures of bacteria that she draws with painstaking precision, not even Picasso, the puppy...

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Night of the scary fairies by Annabelle Sami

Night of the scary fairies

Annabelle Sami

Meet the ultimate dream team! When Tito becomes friends with Neena, the mysterious new girl at school, she introduces him to the world of dreamweaving. Soon Tito and Neena are going on adventures every night - meeting quirky creatures and bringing their...

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Murder at the movies by Adam Hills

Murder at the movies

Adam Hills

Meet Charley - a totally ordinary 13-year-old, who's also an international singing sensation. Meet George - Charley's best friend, social media whizz, and budding comedian. Charley and George are in Sydney, where Charley is filming her first movie. But when...

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The 169-storey treehouse by Andy Griffiths

The 169-storey treehouse

Andy Griffiths

Andy and Terry have added thirteen new levels and built their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything they - and you - could wish for; there's also a hall of funhouse mirrors, which is the perfect place to hide from Mr Bunkoff who is...

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The paw thing by Paul Jennings

The paw thing

Paul Jennings

Oh yuck. The mice were running up my trousers. They wriggled under my shirt. They were even inside my underpants. Mice, madness and mayhem.

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Magic animal friends treasury 2 by Daisy Meadows

Magic animal friends treasury 2

Daisy Meadows

Sophie Flufftail's Brave Plan: Lily and Jess are delighted to return to their friends in Friendship Forest. But wicked witch Grizelda has some scary new helpers - dragons! Emily Prickleback's Clever Idea: Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest,...

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Arazan's wolves by John Flanagan

Arazan's wolves

John Flanagan

Will and Maddie are sent to the neighbouring kingdom of Celtica to investigate reports of terrifying direwolves, an ancient species thought to be extinct. What they discover is even more of a threat - a sorceress who has brought direwolves and Wargals under...

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Billy and the giant adventure by Jamie Oliver

Billy and the giant adventure

Jamie Oliver

One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for an unforgettable children's fiction debut! Billy and his...

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Spellbinding stories by Enid Blyton

Spellbinding stories

Enid Blyton

From witches and wizards to spells and enchantments, there's a spellbinding story for everyone in this short story collection by Enid Blyton! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children and for newly confident listeners. Each story stands alone and...

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The story puppy and other puppy tales by Holly Webb

The story puppy and other puppy tales

Holly Webb

The Story Puppy: Jack is having a hard time at school because he can't read as well as the other children. One day, he visits an animal shelter with his sister and notices a nervous puppy named Daisy. Jack sits next to Daisy while he practices reading out...

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Old gods new tricks by Thiago de Moraes

Old gods new tricks

Thiago de Moraes

Trixie dos Santos is always getting into trouble for her pranks. She loves tricks, magic and epic myths - so when the world is suddenly plunged into darkness, Trixie knows exactly what she has to do to bring back the light. Step one: Summon the most...

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It's the sound of the thing by Maxine Beneba Clarke

It's the sound of the thing

Maxine Beneba Clarke

This extraordinary collection celebrates the joy of language and features enticing and relatable poems about everyday life - the sounds of the block, the boredom of detention and the happenings in the schoolyard. Poems about candy, peanut butter and pets....

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Singenpoo shoots through by Paul Jennings

Singenpoo shoots through

Paul Jennings

Singenpoo wanted me to follow. She had written a sign the only way she could. What a relief. What a cat. Singenpoo does a disappearing act. And she might not be back ...

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Gorilla dawn by Gill Lewis

Gorilla dawn

Gill Lewis

Deep in the heart of the Congo, a baby gorilla is captured by a group of rebel soldiers. Imara and Bobo are also prisoners in the rebels' camp. When they learn that the gorilla will be sold into captivity, they swear to return it to the wild before it's too...

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Stuntboy, in-between time by Jason Reynolds

Stuntboy, in-between time

Jason Reynolds

Portico Reeves is the greatest superhero a lot of people have never heard of. He likes it that way, then no one can get in the way of him from keeping other people safe. Super safe. He's Stuntboy. He's got the moves. And the saves. Except. There's been one...

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The conspiracy by Katherine Applegate

The conspiracy

Katherine Applegate

Jake and Tom's maternal great-grandfather dies suddenly. Their mom immediately travels out of state to help make arrangements for the funeral. Jake, Tom, and their father are to follow in two days when their dad can take off from work, and stay for a few days....

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The arrival by Katherine Applegate

The arrival

Katherine Applegate

We can't tell you who we are. Or where we live. It's too risky, and we've got to be careful. Really careful. So we don't trust anyone. Because if they find us...well, we just won't let them find us. The thing you should know is that everyone is in really big...

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Tooth fairy helper by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Tooth fairy helper

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Ride along with Uni on a magical adventure to help the Tooth Fairy! Are you a helper like Uni the unicorn?When someone you love gets a wiggly tooth, it may be cause for excitement or anxiety. Ease any fears and bring on the joy with this humorous story...

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My dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron

My dear Henry

Kalynn Bayron

"Clifford Samuel's low, melodious voice sounds like it was made for this atmospheric queer retelling of the Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde story."--AudioFile MagazineA teen boy tries to discover the reason behind his best friend's disappearance--and the arrival of a...

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A shield of dragons by Morgan Rice

A shield of dragons

Morgan Rice

Lenore must try to restore a fractured kingdom. Hidden enemies surround her, all vying for power, while a mysterious new adversary rises in the South, requiring Erin to be dispatched on a fateful mission to stop it. All the while, Nerra and her dragons thirst...

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Dusk of dragons by Morgan Rice

Dusk of dragons

Morgan Rice

Lenore leads her army for the capital, determined to avenge her mother and take it back from King Ravin. Devin, Renard, Erin and Greave each lead their own personal battles. Inside the gates, Aurelle and others aid the cause. And Grey oversees it all.What...

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Dream of dragons by Morgan Rice

Dream of dragons

Morgan Rice

"Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for...

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Helen Roseveare by Janet Benge

Helen Roseveare

Janet Benge

When she arrived at a clinic, usually five hundred, sometimes a thousand people were there to greet her. Helen's reputation as the unstoppable Mama Luka had gone before her - she could do more to heal a sick child or baby than all the witch doctors in the area...

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The sun and the star by Rick Riordan

The sun and the star

Rick Riordan

Brought to you by Puffin. From New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. ONE...

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Scar town by Tristan Bancks

Scar town

Tristan Bancks

Twelve-year-old Will Haddon and his twin friends, Dar and Juno, find a safe full of money and human bones in an old house that's sticking out of a rapidly receding lake amid the worst drought in history. Their mission to identify the body reveals secrets that...

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Fate of the Argosi by Sebastien De Castell

Fate of the Argosi

Sebastien De Castell

While liberating a notorious thief from prison, Ferius Parfax encounters an inmate named Chedran, one of the last living members of her people, the Mahdek. Chedran is leading a group of young Mahdek who are determined to make a future for their people and...

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I feed her to the beast and the beast is me by Jamison Shea

I feed her to the beast and the beast is me

Jamison Shea

An unforgettable YA debut by Jamison Shea. Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in a thrilling horror novel about the toll of giving everything to a world that will never love you back. Laure Mesny is determined to make it in the cutthroat world of ballet, and...

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The wonder team and the forgotten footballers by Leah Williamson

The wonder team and the forgotten footballers

Leah Williamson

A time-twisting adventure from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning women's England team, written with debut author Jordan Glover. When Leah unearths a mysterious time capsule in her local park with her two best friends Mimi and George, she opens up a...

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Song of silver, flame like night by Amélie Wen Zhao

Song of silver, flame like night

Amélie Wen Zhao

In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation's past - and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic new fantasy duology inspired by Chinese mythology. Once, Lan had a different name. Now, she goes by the...

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The burning kingdoms by Sally (Novelist) Green

The burning kingdoms

Sally (Novelist) Green

The heart-pounding conclusion to the daring Smoke Thieves trilogy. In this conclusion to the epic Smoke Thieves trilogy, the world has erupted into all-out war. King Aloysius is mining powerful demon smoke and using it to fuel an unstoppable army of children....

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Dirty Bertie. Volume 2 by David Roberts

Dirty Bertie. Volume 2

David Roberts

Join Bertie as he concocts a magic potion for Miss Boot to make her forget the dreaded maths test, finds himself at Know-All Nick's house for the worst sleepover ever, unexpectedly wins out over the school bully, tries to prove Whiffer isn't the mystery...

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The stolen songbird by Judith Eagle

The stolen songbird

Judith Eagle

When Caro Monday's mother disappears on one of her jaunts, Caro has no choice but to go and stay with a miserable woman that she's never met. Not only that, but she's told that her beloved rabbit, His Nibs, is not allowed to go with her. Luckily, Caro's not...

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Mina and the whole wide world by Sherryl Clark

Mina and the whole wide world

Sherryl Clark

Mina wants her own bedroom more than anything else in the whole wide world. And it's almost ready! Just one more lick of sunny yellow paint and it's hers. But when Mina's parents take in an unexpected guest, they give her room away. At first, Mina is too upset...

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The sky eagles by Alex Milway

The sky eagles

Alex Milway

The final exhilarating adventure in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex Milway When Rosa wakes one morning to find Grandma Nan missing, she must use all of her survival skills to uncover her grandma's whereabouts. With the help of the mountain...

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Julia Donaldson sings the Gruffalo and other favourite picture book songs by Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson sings the Gruffalo and other favourite picture book songs

Julia Donaldson

This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donalson and friends. Including songs from best-loved picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and What the Ladybird Heard, as well as many more fun-filled action songs and characters. Sing along...

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Until the end by Derek Landy

Until the end

Derek Landy

The bad guys have won. The Faceless Ones have returned to our universe. With the end of everything just days away - and no longer able to rely on Valkyrie Cain - Skulduggery must make allies of enemies if he's going to stand any chance of saving what's left of...

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A hero called wolf by Lucy Rowland

A hero called wolf

Lucy Rowland

Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something. . . Every book has a hero; the heroes are handsome, tough and strong; and most importantly, the heroes are never, ever wolves. But when a giant comes...

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Hell breaks loose by Derek Landy

Hell breaks loose

Derek Landy

Italy, 1703. As the war with Mevolent rages on, the Dead Men are dispatched to a walled town in the Tuscan hills - not to assassinate the Lord of the Dark Sorcerers, but to save him. A rift has opened to a hellish dimension where a being of devastating power...

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Yomi and the fury of Ninki Nanka by Davina Tijani

Yomi and the fury of Ninki Nanka

Davina Tijani

For as long as she can remember, Yomi has heard stories about Nkara - magnificent creatures that roam the African continent. Now she's about to meet them for real! Yomi and her brother Kayode are on a trip to The Gambia when they witness the Dragon King Ninki...

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Big sky mountain by Alex Milway

Big sky mountain

Alex Milway

Welcome to Big Sky Mountain: a home for everyone! Rosa has come from the city to live with Grandma Nan in the wilds of Big Sky Mountain. And what surprises are in store for her! Grandma Nan is not exactly an ordinary grandma, and Big Sky Mountain is like...

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Keep smiling by Baroness Floella Benjamin

Keep smiling

Baroness Floella Benjamin

Keep Smiling is a celebration of the most universal symbol of hope, joy and positivity - a smile! Written and read by Dame Floella Benjamin, the bestselling author of Coming to England. Vina's Mum has always told her that a smile is the best gift you can give...

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Mirabelle wants to win by Harriet Muncaster

Mirabelle wants to win

Harriet Muncaster

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy and she is a bit of both! A big football star is coming to Mirabelle's school to watch them play, and Mirabelle is determined to impress her. With a sprinkling of magic on her shoes and a little bit of potion on...

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Beep and mort by Charlotte Rose Hamlyn

Beep and mort

Charlotte Rose Hamlyn

Go on heart-stopping and exciting adventures with Beep and Mort in these three charming tales! Birdsong Beep and Mort are enchanted by a bird's beautiful song. Mollyvale comes together to make the bird a gift so it might sing again. The Dream When Pop tells...

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Pig the pug collection by Aaron Blabey

Pig the pug collection

Aaron Blabey

Pig was a pug. And I'm sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way ... Pig is the greediest pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. He doesn't know how to share, and he's always blaming poor Trevor for his naughtiness. But...

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The world's worst monsters by David Walliams

The world's worst monsters

David Walliams

Dare you enter the world of monsters? The beloved World's Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You've met the world's worst children, the world's worst parents, the world's worst teachers and the world's worst pets - but are you ready for the...

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Prisons, parties & powerboats by Robert Muchamore

Prisons, parties & powerboats

Robert Muchamore

The seventh episode in the latest bulls-eye hit series from the bestselling author of Cherub. Teen rebel and social-media star Robin Hood continues his fight against brutal and corrupt authorities. Robin Is having fun sabotaging former Sheriff of Nottingham...

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The wrath of the Woolington Wyrm by Karen Foxlee

The wrath of the Woolington Wyrm

Karen Foxlee

There are those that hunt monsters to harm them and there are those that hunt monsters to help them. Which one are you? Dressed in sparkly red shoes and carrying her strawberry-scented notebook, Mary-Kate is accompanying her archaeologist mother to the...

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Fury of the dragon goddess by Sarwat Chadda

Fury of the dragon goddess

Sarwat Chadda

What would you do if you could change the past? What mistakes would you correct? What injustices would you prevent from ever happening? What do you want more than anything? There's only one thing Sikander Aziz wants: to have his brother, Mo, back. When Sik...

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The forest wolves by Alex Milway

The forest wolves

Alex Milway

An exhilarating new series set in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex Milway Welcome to Big Sky Mountain: a home for everyone! There is never a dull day on Big Sky Mountain! Rain or shine, there is always something that needs doing. Rosa and...

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Scarlet ibis by Gill Lewis

Scarlet ibis

Gill Lewis

Twelve-year-old Scarlet doesn't have an easy life. She's never known her dad, her mum suffers from depression and her younger brother Red has Asperger's and relies heavily on her to make the world a safe place for him. Scarlet does this by indulging Red's...

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The dark realm by Adam Blade

The dark realm

Adam Blade

Malvel has kidnapped the Good Beasts and taken them to Gorgonia. Tom and Elenna chase him to this frightening kingdom, which is in the grip of a great war. Along the way, they must battle six terrifying Evil Beasts: Torgor the Minotaur, Skor the Winged...

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No words by Maryam Master

No words

Maryam Master

Hero doesn't feel like a hero, but sometimes it feels like the universe is asking her to be one. When Aria, a mysterious boy who never ever speaks, arrives at her school and is immediately picked on by the Bully-in-Chief - His Royal Thug-ness Doofus (Rufus) -...

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Tales of the rainbow fish by Marcus Pfister

Tales of the rainbow fish

Marcus Pfister

The New York Times bestselling series is sure to become your child's new favorite audio recording! The Rainbow Fish, with his shimmering scales in all colors, is the most beautiful fish in the ocean. The other fish would love to have glittering scales too, but...

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Minecraft. The dragon by Nicky Drayden

Minecraft. The dragon

Nicky Drayden

Take flight with the ender dragon in this official Minecraft novel! When a desert town is threatened by illager raids, a young adventurer turns to a newborn dragon to save her home. Zetta is the best potion-maker in the village of Sienna Dunes. OK, maybe she's...

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