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The three little witches  by Georgie Adams

The three little witches

Georgie Adams

Zara, Ziggy and Zoe live together in Magic Wood where anything can happen. Cups and saucers wash themselves, letters sprout wings and fly, a calendar sings a song. A Hallowe'en party seems a great idea so they invite all their friends.

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Friends forever stories  by Yvette Poshoglian

Friends forever stories

Yvette Poshoglian

"Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends! Follow Ella and Olivia in five brand new stories as they go on an exciting treasure hunt, try a Karate class for the first time, look after puppies at a sleepover for pooches and more! Fun is when...

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The Owlympic games  by Rebecca Elliott

The Owlympic games

Rebecca Elliott

"Eva Wingdale is excited about competing in the Owlympic Games at school, but also nervous because in last year's contest she did not do well--so her brother offers to coach her."--Publisher.

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Pug the sports star  by Kyla May

Pug the sports star

Kyla May

"Bub is a star with a basketball and a pug level hoop--but now Bella wants him to teach the other dogs the same trick, and Bub is not sure he wants to be in the spotlight."--Publisher.

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Autumn with Frog and Toad  by Arnold Lobel

Autumn with Frog and Toad

Arnold Lobel

"Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In this timeless, timeless and very funny collection of autumn stories, Frog and Toad enjoy spending their days together. From doing kind deeds for one another, persevering when trying to...

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Trim sails the storm  by Deborah Hopkinson

Trim sails the storm

Deborah Hopkinson

"Trim has learned a lot about life at sea. He understands the daily routines and the responsibilities of each crew member, and he knows many of the ways to help. But one day he ventures outside and experiences something new and scary: a storm is brewing. As...

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Anne dares  by K. (Kallie) George

Anne dares

K. (Kallie) George

"The fifth book in an early chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she agrees to a dangerous dare and learns a valuable lesson about courage. Anne is excited to be a guest at a party at Orchard Slope, the...

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The Princess in Black and the kitty catastrophe  by Shannon Hale

The Princess in Black and the kitty catastrophe

Shannon Hale

"The Princess in Black, who knows how to handle all kinds of monsters, meets her match in an adorable kitten bent on annihilation and must figure out what her finicky feline friend wants."--Publisher.

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The big book of Billie. Volume 1  by Sally Rippin

The big book of Billie. Volume 1

Sally Rippin

"Meet Billie B Brown... Billie can be many things. She can be brave, bright and boisterous. And sometimes she can even be a teensy bit bossy... but Billie is always the best friend ever!"--Publisher.

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New arrivals at Willow Farm  by Helen (Children's fiction writer) Peters

New arrivals at Willow Farm

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

"There are two cute new arrivals down on Willow Farm, but they're both having a difficult start. Snowy the Sheepdog seems to be better at making friends with the sheep than herding them. He'll be sent away unless he can earn his place. Poor Cowslip the calf is...

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Batter splatter  by Catherine Daly-Weir

Batter splatter

Catherine Daly-Weir

"The members of Julian and Lucy's cooking club plan a bake sale fundraiser to repair a school banner after a kitchen disaster destroys it, but they need to understand how to stick to a budget in order to be successful."--Publisher.

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Birthday bling  by Catherine Daly-Weir

Birthday bling

Catherine Daly-Weir

"An early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies. Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards"--

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The gold in the grave  by Terry Deary

The gold in the grave

Terry Deary

"Tutankamen is dead and there is a plot to rob his grave. The youngest member of the gang is Paneb, who is small enough to sneak into the treasure chamber. If he's caught, the punishment is slow torture and death. Will he make it out of the grave with the...

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Rescue at Seal Bay  by Gill Lewis

Rescue at Seal Bay

Gill Lewis

"At the start of the summer, Tia is excited to see all the visitors arriving for their holidays on Gull Haven Island, and she's delighted to make a new friend. But Tia's feelings change when some selfish tourists upset a newborn seal pup and its mother, and...

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Angelina Ballerina and the Fancy Dress Day  by Katharine Holabird

Angelina Ballerina and the Fancy Dress Day

Katharine Holabird

"On Fancy Dress Day, as Angelina gets ready for the fancy dress race and the egg and spoon race, she must save the day when the three-legged race goes awry and ensure everyone has fun reaching the finish line!"--Publisher.

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Mega Mole Girl digs deep!  by Thomas Flintham

Mega Mole Girl digs deep!

Thomas Flintham

"In Rue's new game Miss Business has captured Super Rabbit Boy and other superheroes for her collection, and it is up to Mega Mole Girl (and Rue) to find a way to rescue them from Miss Business's fortress."--Publisher.

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The baffling beach bandit  by Anna Battese

The baffling beach bandit

Anna Battese

"Dive into the sandy shores with PD McPem in an unforgettable beach adventure! PD and her classmates are all set for a day of sun and sea, but the excitement takes an unexpected turn when they discover somebody has sunk the lifeboats. As Detective PD McPem and...

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The puzzling pet parade  by Anna Battese

The puzzling pet parade

Anna Battese

"When pets go missing on the day of the big parade, Penelope Dolores "PD" McPem is on the case! It's West Bay Primary School's annual Pet Parade and Miss Harnett's Year One class is excited to showcase their lovable companions. Budding detective PD McPem is...

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The recorder racket  by Anna Battese

The recorder racket

Anna Battese

"PD (Penelope Delores, when she's in trouble) was enjoying an afternoon with her grandparents, when a most terrible crime was committed, right under her nose! The first book focuses on the dreaded recorder, a staple in Australian schools, which PD has just...

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Stories of Thor  by Alex (Children's author) Frith

Stories of Thor

Alex (Children's author) Frith

Three thrilling stories that follow the courageous Norse god, Thor, the god of thunder as he embarks on terrifying adventures. Children will be captivated when Thor wrestles a sea serpent, faces a cave full of giants and then fights a frost giant.

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David Copperfield  by Mary Sebag-Montefiore

David Copperfield

Mary Sebag-Montefiore

"A young orphan deals with hardship in his early life at a boarding school and living with a controlling aunt."--Publisher.

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Alice in Wonderland  by Lesley Sims

Alice in Wonderland

Lesley Sims

"An ordinary day becomes extraordinary when Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, and finds herself in Wonderland ..."--Cover back.

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Gabby's Dollhouse

Gabby's Dollhouse

"With five gab-dorable stories and all your favourite Gabby Cats, this collection of bedtime stories will help little ones get ready to dream it up!"--Publisher.

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A treasury of ballet stories  by Caryl Hart

A treasury of ballet stories

Caryl Hart

"Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet. Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and...

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Princess Bea's pony parade  by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

Princess Bea's pony parade

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

"With help from her friends, Princess Bea of the Blueberry Kingdom confronts her fear of horses while leading the Harvest Hullabaloo parade."--Publisher.

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Bluey. Taxi

Bluey. Taxi

"Join Bluey and Bingo as they play a game of taxi and bring a new world to life in this fun fiction book. Hugo Borinson is in a huge hurry to get to the airport! Can his taxi driver get him there on time - and in one piece?"--Publisher.

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The giant beanstalk  by Kirsty Applebaum

The giant beanstalk

Kirsty Applebaum

"Princess Minna just loves sorting things out in her kingdom! But what will she find at the top of a giant beanstalk?"--Back cover.

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Liz's perfect painting  by Callie Barkley

Liz's perfect painting

Callie Barkley

"Liz is determined to create the perfect painting for an upcoming art show, but the ferret she's pet-sitting has other plans!"--

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Living room beach  by Evan Croker

Living room beach

Evan Croker

Kenzo and Arata are looking forward to spending long, hot summery days at the beach, but Arata breaks his leg and their plans are ruined. Kenzo comes up with the idea of building a beach in their tenth floor flat. This goes well, until the paddling pool...

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The winning edge  by Samantha Montgomerie

The winning edge

Samantha Montgomerie

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Lost in the woods  by Susan Frame

Lost in the woods

Susan Frame

Mick and Rohan are going for a walk in the woods. They have everything they need. Food? Check! Water? Check! Mick's little sister? Oh, no! They didn't expect to have to take Sandy along with them. But then, they didn't expect to get lost either. And little...

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River's roar  by Heather Haylock

River's roar

Heather Haylock

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Eva for president  by Rebecca Elliott

Eva for president

Rebecca Elliott

It's a special week at Treetop Elementary because it's time to choose a class president! Eva is excited because she loves to make choices and vote for things! But when Sue announces she's running for president, no one else steps up to run against her. So Eva...

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The nature club  by Rebecca Elliott

The nature club

Rebecca Elliott

"When Mrs. Featherbottom places Eva in a different club from Lucy and Hailey, Eva misses her best friends, but she learns new things about her classmates, and discovers that someone in her club is missing a friend too."--Publisher.

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Water beast  by Mac Park

Water beast

Mac Park

Kai Masters is a border guard charged with keeping Earth safe from the beasts of Beastium. Kai and his dogbot battle buddy, B.C., must battle hard if they are to defeat the ever-mutating beasts. Was Kai right to choose the Torpedo Cross Bow to battle the water...

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Rock beast  by Mac Park

Rock beast

Mac Park

"Kai must face the beast from the rock world. Will he need more than his X-Archer T10 to win against the hurl attacks?"--Publisher.

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Air beast  by Mac Park

Air beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a border guard charged with keeping Earth safe. Kai chooses his Astro-Jet Striker to battle the wind beast. Can it win over a wind attack?"--Publisher.

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Fire beast  by Mac Park

Fire beast

Mac Park

"Can Kai get past the fire-fly splats? Will his Foam Blaster hose down the fire beast's fire-ball attack?"--Publisher.

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Pocket money  by Joy Cowley

Pocket money

Joy Cowley

Join Sonny and his tuahine as they earn pocket money by learning the rules, make yummy (or not so yummy) kai for Mum and Dad, and share embarrassing moments together. Pocket Money contains three illustrated short stories using the same characters. Great for...

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Mr Creep the crook  by Allan Ahlberg

Mr Creep the crook

Allan Ahlberg

"Mr Creep the crook is a bad man, and all his family are bad too - even Growler, his dog. But when he escapes from jail and heads to the seaside, he finds out that being bad is not such a good idea after all. The 'Happy Families' series is designed for use at...

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Two roads home  by Joy Cowley

Two roads home

Joy Cowley

''Join Violet and her little sister Rose as they navigate the complexities of their blended family and embrace Violet's love for shoes and her passion for football''--Back cover.

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Big bubba  by Joy Cowley

Big bubba

Joy Cowley

"Join Grandpa, Big Bubba and his big brother as they do the shopping, visit a friend and bond with their cats, Fluffy and Scruffy - all while Mum is at work!''--Back cover.

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The swap shop  by Joy Cowley

The swap shop

Joy Cowley

''Join Emili as she goes on the hunt for new boots for her rugby-loving brother Sefa, swaps unwanted items for new treasures with her friends and reduces waste by starting a neighbourhood street swap''--Back cover.

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Olive meets a mermaid  by Sally Odgers

Olive meets a mermaid

Sally Odgers

"From the world of Pearl, the magical unicorn. Join Sunny the mermaid for a magical ocean adventure! Olive wakes up feeling grouchy and ogrish, so she journeys across the bay to cheer herself up and meets a mermaid along the way! Can Sunny the mermaid help...

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Canine crime  by Steve Korté

Canine crime

Steve Korté

A gang of thieves are using a dog and his trainer to help them rob jewelry stores--but Ace the Super-Dog, and his humans Batman and Robin are on the case.

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Battle of the super-pets  by Steve Korté

Battle of the super-pets

Steve Korté

Best pals Streaky the Super-Cat and Krypto the Super-Dog are annoyed with each other, but when a bank is robbed, they must put their differences aside and join forces to save the day.

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Danger in the deep  by Steve Korté

Danger in the deep

Steve Korté

When his friends are captured by the evil Dr. Sivana and Dex-Starr the Red Lantern it is up to Shazam's super pet, Hoppy the Marvel Bunny, to use his superpowers to rescue them.

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The blue tiger burglars  by Steve Korté

The blue tiger burglars

Steve Korté

"When the Penguin and his gang steal a rare blue tiger cub from the Gotham City Zoo it is up to Batgirl and Misty, her crime-fighting superpet to catch the thieves, and return the tiger."--Publisher.

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Raised in a barn  by Cam Higgins

Raised in a barn

Cam Higgins

Farm puppy Bo introduces a young foal to life on the farm.--

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Herd you loud and clear  by Cam Higgins

Herd you loud and clear

Cam Higgins

Bo Davis, a sheepdog puppy, gets help from his farm friends when he has trouble herding sheep and climbing on rocks.

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Basketball buddies  by Elliott Smith

Basketball buddies

Elliott Smith

Gregory joins the Rec Center youth basketball team, planning on being the team's best player, but he soon discovers that basketball is a team sport.

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Hornbeam gets it done  by Cynthia Rylant

Hornbeam gets it done

Cynthia Rylant

"Hornbeam the moose saves his blueberry bush from blowing away with the help of his best friend Eureka, goes grocery shopping with Cuddy, and enjoys game night with Erika, Cuddy, and Adorabelle."--Publisher.

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Fancy Nancy  by Jane O'Connor

Fancy Nancy

Jane O'Connor

Collects six stories depicting Fancy Nancy's humorous adventures as she stays up late, wears her nightgown to school, observes the stars, bakes cupcakes for a bake sale, performs in a talent show, and writes a book report.

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Cornbread & Poppy for the win  by Matthew Cordell

Cornbread & Poppy for the win

Matthew Cordell

"Best friends Cornbread and Poppy race in a competitive cycling championship."--Publisher.

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Cornbread & Poppy at the carnival  by Matthew Cordell

Cornbread & Poppy at the carnival

Matthew Cordell

Best friends Cornbread and Poppy spend a day at the Carnival playing games, eating snacks, and riding the Ferris wheel.

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Angelina Ballerina and the dancing princess  by Katharine Holabird

Angelina Ballerina and the dancing princess

Katharine Holabird

Angelina Ballerina love to dress up and dance like a princess ... Then one day she gets a chance to dance with a real princess who's just the same age!! Angelina is worried that the princess will be too perfect and graceful, but Princess Valentine has some...

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Dolphin rescue  by Liz Kessler

Dolphin rescue

Liz Kessler

"Best mer-friends Emily, Shona, and Aaron are wandering the ocean in search of something to do when they see a boat advertising "attractions" at a place called Sea Park. Finally, a great way to spend their day! But on their way to the boat, the trio pass a...

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Home is where the heart is  by Cam Higgins

Home is where the heart is

Cam Higgins

Rambunctious puppy Bo, who lives with his human family on a farm, loses his dog tag and enlists his barnyard animal friends to help him find it. --

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Monsters go to school  by Zanna Davidson

Monsters go to school

Zanna Davidson

"Billy's in trouble with the school bully... and to make matters worse, his pet mini monsters really want to go to school with him. Billy doesn't want them to come. But perhaps having monsters around will be more helpful than Billy imagines..."--Publisher.

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Princess in Black and the perfect princess party  by Shannon Hale

Princess in Black and the perfect princess party

Shannon Hale

"Today is Princess Magnolia's birthday party, and she wants everything to be perfect. But just as her guests are arriving . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! Princess Magnolia runs to the broom closet, ditches her frilly clothes, and becomes the Princess...

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The best princess  by Kirsty Applebaum

The best princess

Kirsty Applebaum

"Princess Minna is very good at lots of things. She's good at taming unicorns, kissing frogs, and fighting dragons. Princess Minna always saves the day, though she is often in great peril and gets very grubby. And she's always helped out by her excellent...

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The enchanted forest  by Kirsty Applebaum

The enchanted forest

Kirsty Applebaum

"Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on a funny, exciting adventure to wake a sleeping prince and much more - all in time for tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle...

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Five and the runaway dog  by Sufiya Ahmed

Five and the runaway dog

Sufiya Ahmed

"While helping to clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are soon searching for the missing dog. And when they come to the new bakery, it's not just the smell of cinnamon buns that catches Timmy's attention. Set in the world of Enid...

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The Princess in Black and the mermaid princess  by Shannon Hale

The Princess in Black and the mermaid princess

Shannon Hale

"The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort's royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help protecting her very cute sea goats from being eaten...

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The Princess in Black  by Shannon Hale

The Princess in Black

Shannon Hale

"Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . "Brring!...

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Dance concert  by Cate Whittle

Dance concert

Cate Whittle

"Millicent-Mae Moonbeam-White was the kindest, cutest, most helpful of puppies, and she loved to dance. Millie is a tiny fluffy puppy with an ink-black nose and great big honey-brown eyes. She loves going to Miss Sparrow's School of Dance, and can't wait to...

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Show and tell  by Rebecca McRitchie

Show and tell

Rebecca McRitchie

"Ella is given a gift from Nanna Kate and wants to take it to show and tell. But she forgets to bring it to class! What will Ella do now?"--Publisher.

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Winnie adds magic  by Laura Owen

Winnie adds magic

Laura Owen

"Winnie and Wilbur add their own brand of muddled-up magic to every situation. Join them as they take to the stage in the school panto, transform their garden into a farm, organise a treasure hunt for a pirate, and add some entertainment to a maths lesson....

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The Princess in Black takes a vacation  by Shannon Hale

The Princess in Black takes a vacation

Shannon Hale

"A sleepy Princess in Black takes a much-needed vacation and rides her bicycle to the seaside, where she plans to nap in a hammock, but her peace is disrupted by a roaring sea monster."--Publisher.

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Doggo and Pupper search for cozy  by Katherine Applegate

Doggo and Pupper search for cozy

Katherine Applegate

"When Cat announces that the humans have given her a surprise present, Doggo and Pupper are all ears. But when they find out that Cat has a new bed and misses her old one, they set out to help her search for cozy."--

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Amelia Bedelia means business  by Herman Parish

Amelia Bedelia means business

Herman Parish

"Young Amelia Bedelia will do almost anything for a shiny new bicycle. Her parents say they'll split the cost with her, and that means Amelia Bedelia needs to put the pedal to the metal and earn some dough! With Amelia Bedelia anything can happen, and it...

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New home  by Cate Whittle

New home

Cate Whittle

"Millicent-Mae Moonbeam-White was quite the tiniest little fluffy white puppy that had ever been left on the doorstep at St Bernard's Home for Little Lost Dogs. Millie dreams of one day finding her forever family."--Publisher.

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The canine crisis  by Steve Korté

The canine crisis

Steve Korté

"When the Cat Crime Club use kryptonite to capture Krypto the Super-Dog along with other members of the Space Canine Patrol Agents and steal money meant for Metropolis' animal shelter, Krypto and his pals have to figure out a way to escape and capture the...

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The battle of the bots  by Steve Korté

The battle of the bots

Steve Korté

"Inside the giant robot he has built, Lex Luthor is rampaging through Metropolis smashing buildings, and it is up to Superhero Cyborg, and his two pet robots, F.E.L.I.X. and M.A.X., to stop Luthor and his mechanical monster."--Publisher.

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When Saturday comes  by Tony Bradman

When Saturday comes

Tony Bradman

"Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up and his dad started working abroad. He had to move and start at a new school, but things changed for the better when he started playing football for the Haybrook Rockets. This season the team are in with a...

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Eva sees a ghost  by Rebecca Elliott

Eva sees a ghost

Rebecca Elliott

"When Eva Wingdale sees something large and white flying above her she is convinced that it is a ghost, although most of the other owls just laugh at her--until something large and heavy and white lands on the school roof."--Publisher.

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Mercy Watson fights crime  by Kate DiCamillo

Mercy Watson fights crime

Kate DiCamillo

"Mercy the pig's love of buttered toast leads to the capture of a small thief who would rather be a cowboy."--Publisher.

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The Land of Birthdays  by Enid Blyton

The Land of Birthdays

Enid Blyton

It's Beth's birthday, so everyone is delighted when the Land of Birthdays arrives at the top of the Faraway Tree. It's time for the most magical party they've ever had!

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Amelia Bedelia sets sail  by Herman Parish

Amelia Bedelia sets sail

Herman Parish

"Amelia Bedelia and her mother share a summer vacation home at the shore with her aunt Mary and her cousin Jason, who has a wicked sense of adventure and a nose for trouble"--

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Kitty adventure  by Rebecca McRitchie

Kitty adventure

Rebecca McRitchie

"Welcome to Meow Town! Kitty cats Bella, Margo, Pickles and Abby Tabby are the best of friends. Margo loves brushing her fur, Pickles loves collecting bugs and Abby Tabby loves laying in the sun. But Bella loves adventures! Will Bella ever get her friends to...

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Bluey

Bluey

"Join Bluey on an adventure in this fun fiction novel! As the Heelers play a game of Bus, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! Every day Margot catches the same bus with the same driver. But on this day, lots of strange things happen with a few unusual...

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Sleepover surprise!  by Ash Barty

Sleepover surprise!

Ash Barty

"It's time for a sleepover! Ash is so excited to watch a movie and eat popcorn with her friends. But not everyone is happy to be away from home. How will Ash help her friends and make sure it's the best sleepover ever?"--Publisher.

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Monsters at the zoo  by Susanna Davidson

Monsters at the zoo

Susanna Davidson

"Billy and his best friend, Ash, are on a school trip to the zoo to learn all about endangered animals. But when they arrive, the Mini Monsters can't wait to explore. Soon there's trouble in the tiger enclosure, Gloop's been kidnapped by a monkey and the whole...

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The library mystery  by Sufiya Ahmed

The library mystery

Sufiya Ahmed

"When the Five see a page ripped from a book, they are soon on the case to find the culprit. But first, there are cakes to be baked and money to be raised for their local library! Will the Five solve the mystery and save the library? Set in the world of Enid...

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Itty Bitty Kitty. 4  by Maddy Mara

Itty Bitty Kitty. 4

Maddy Mara

"Itty Bitty Kitty is not cute ... she is practically a tiger! Itty Bitty Kitty LOVES cheek rubs, hiding under the sofa and looking after her humans. She HATES being called cute. She is almost a tiger, after all! She may still be a kitten, but Itty Bitty is...

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Trim saves the day  by Deborah Hopkinson

Trim saves the day

Deborah Hopkinson

Trim looks for a way to help his crewmates without much success, but when he discovers a big problem on the ship, it is all hands on deck.

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The wicked wood  by Kirsty Applebaum

The wicked wood

Kirsty Applebaum

"Princess Minna can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. In The Wicked Wood, the King and Queen have DISAPPEARED! The townsfolk saw them and Lorenzo the dragon...

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Midnight on the moon  by Mary Pope Osborne

Midnight on the moon

Mary Pope Osborne

"The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie to a moon base in the future where they continue to search for the fourth thing they need to free their friend Morgan from the magician's spell."--Publisher.

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