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Olga moves house  by Michael Bond

Olga moves house

Michael Bond

"Olga is delighted when the Sawdust family move her inside their house for the winter. She has her own box in the corner of the dining room where she spends her days watching the comings and goings in the house. But when she decides to do a spot of decorating,...

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Alien invaders from beyond the stars  by George Ivanoff

Alien invaders from beyond the stars

George Ivanoff

You see strange lights in the night sky. It's a flying saucer, just like in the movies. Inside are lizard aliens - disguised as humans. They have come to invade planet Earth! You want to resist, but your actions may lead to the destruction of humankind... Do...

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Lucky the dog  by Michael Morpurgo

Lucky the dog

Michael Morpurgo

"Find out how Elvis the donkey helps a trapped sea turtle, meet all the extraordinary animals of Wick Court through J's letters and watch as a special friendship turns Lucky into the very best sheepdog. Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting...

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Talent show magic  by Adeola Sokunbi

Talent show magic

Adeola Sokunbi

"Destiny is so excited when her gran gives her a magic set! She loves trying new things and performing in front of her family. Gran suggests Destiny takes part in the community talent show. Destiny can't wait! But when Destiny goes to the rehearsal, the stage...

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It's now or nether!  by Caleb Zane Huett

It's now or nether!

Caleb Zane Huett

"Eek journeys into the nether alone, and Ash has to go after him. Piglins and hoglins at every turn make survival seem unlikely! Meanwhile, Po, Harper, and their fellow students at Ironsword Academy get into deep trouble with Principal Ferris when they wage a...

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Tales of wizards and dragons  by Terry Pratchett

Tales of wizards and dragons

Terry Pratchett

"Three fantastical and funny tales of mischief, monsters and magic! Meet the most boring knight in the whole kingdom! Find out how to defeat an invasion of dragons! Witness a magical wizarding feud!"--Provided by publisher.

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Grunthar's revenge  by Bruce Hale

Grunthar's revenge

Bruce Hale

"With their trip to Kroon behind them, Mateo, Tina, Booker, and Jennica are back on Earth, Elvis the dog is no longer missing, and all is safe and sound...right? Wrong! Hot on their tails are Grunthar and his motley alien crew. NoWay and Clorox have made their...

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Mirabelle in Witch City  by Harriet Muncaster

Mirabelle in Witch City

Harriet Muncaster

"Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. In the hustle and bustle of Witch City, Mirabelle and best friend Carlotta get separated from their school group. What are...

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Tigers at twilight  by Mary Pope Osborne

Tigers at twilight

Mary Pope Osborne

"Having used their magic tree house to travel to India, where they must get a gift to help free the dog Teddy from a spell, Jack and Annie have adventures involving a tiger and other endangered jungle animals."--Provided by publisher.

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Fiendish foes  by Francesca Simon

Fiendish foes

Francesca Simon

"Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Horrid Henry and his next-door neighbour, Moody Margaret, are sworn enemies - as are the rest of Henry's Purple Hand Gang and Margaret's Secret Club. Here are six of the best...

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Pterosaur trouble  by Damian Harvey

Pterosaur trouble

Damian Harvey

"In Ptersaour Trouble the heroes investigate the theft of some pterosaur eggs which leads them to a shocking discovery ... and some very close encounters with dinosaurs!"--Publisher.

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Two tales of teamwork  by Tracey West

Two tales of teamwork

Tracey West

"Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs, and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog, and Penny the Unicorn...

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Sabina and the cats of Rome  by Sophie Masson

Sabina and the cats of Rome

Sophie Masson

"It is a hot afternoon in ancient Rome and Sabina is at a loose end. Everyone in the house is napping, even the family dogs, Major and Minor. Sabina doesn't want to sleep and she's tired of playing with her toys. So she goes out into the garden, venturing into...

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The mammoth riders  by Ian Billings

The mammoth riders

Ian Billings

"In just a few days, Moss's life has been turned upside-down. He's tamed a mighty T. rex, befriended a warrior princess, and saved the kingdom of Primordia from a rebellion. But his adventure is far from over. A mysterious force is turning the people of noble...

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The bold kitten  by Holly Webb

The bold kitten

Holly Webb

"Hana and her family have recently fled Syria to stay with a boy called Oscar and his family in the UK. Hana is confused and lonely when she first arrives - she doesn't speak much English, and while her host family seem kind, she misses her friends back home....

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Eloise the flame dragon  by Maddy Mara

Eloise the flame dragon

Maddy Mara

"Three friends, Eloise, Ash, and Maya, have just discovered that they share an amazing gift. They can transform into powerful Fire Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest. Once there, Eloise learns that she is the mighty Flame Dragon. She must lead Ash...

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Terrifying T. Rex  by Damian Harvey

Terrifying T. Rex

Damian Harvey

"Join our team of Heroes in this fast-paced, dinosaur-themed chapter book as they undertake a daring rescue mission to locate a missing scientist last seen near some Tyrannosaurus rex fossils."--Provided by publisher.

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Alana's cupcake garden  by Coco Simon

Alana's cupcake garden

Coco Simon

"After starting at a new school, Alana struggles to balance new friendships and responsibilities, as she also tries to save her grandmother's beloved flower shop from closing."--Provided by publisher.

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The birthday cake thief  by Vashti Hardy

The birthday cake thief

Vashti Hardy

"Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true. But Ace is no ordinary cat. He's a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and...

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The pug who wanted to be a superhero  by Bella Swift

The pug who wanted to be a superhero

Bella Swift

"When a superhero movie are filming in town, Peggy can't wait to meet the cast. But things don't go to plan as Peggy tries to prove that she can be a super dog, just like the superheroes in the movie. Peggy the pug soon learns that real superheroes don't wear...

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Bigfoot and the wild boys  by Jenny Pearson

Bigfoot and the wild boys

Jenny Pearson

"Joe is tired of being called average and feeling completely forgettable at school. So when he hears that a Bigfoot-like beast has been spotted in some nearby woods, he senses an opportunity. Surely capturing Bigfoot will make him stand out from the crowd and...

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Frozen spell  by Catherine Coe

Frozen spell

Catherine Coe

"An new series set on the magical holiday resort of Sparkle Valley. Three ice dragon siblings arrive at the resort. Iggy, the eldest, accidentally turns everything to ice! Can the unicorns of Sparkle Valley find a way to melt the magical ice spell and make...

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Into the game!  by Nick Eliopulos

Into the game!

Nick Eliopulos

"Five young Minecraft players in the real world find themselves transported inside the game they love. But now it's not a game--and they will have to use everything they know to explore, build, and survive!"--

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Ella and the amazing frog orchestra  by Cassy Polimeni

Ella and the amazing frog orchestra

Cassy Polimeni

"Did you know frogs can find their way home? It's called a 'homing instinct' ... no matter where they are, they know where they belong. I think I know how frogs feel." Eight-year-old Ella hates her new house. She wants to be back in her old house with her best...

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Ivy Newt and the Vampixies  by Derek Keilty

Ivy Newt and the Vampixies

Derek Keilty

"Ivy and Tom embark on a hunt for spell ingredients with Griselda, the Sand Witch, and together they journey to a far away island volcano. There, they stumble on a sinister plot by the evil Vampixies to suck all the magic out of Miracula forever! Can Ivy and...

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Spider-Man  by Ned Hartley

Spider-Man

Ned Hartley

"Peter Parker is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man?but he wasn't always this amazing! Discover the moment a radioactive spider bit unsuspecting high-school student Peter Parker, gifting him with incredible abilities! Witness the personal tragedy that shows...

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5-minute Marvel Spidey and his amazing friends stories  by Steve Behling

5-minute Marvel Spidey and his amazing friends stories

Steve Behling

"This exciting Spidey and His Amazing Friends collection features twelve stories that can be read aloud in five minutes. Each action-packed adventure is paired with colorful illustrations featuring Team Spidey, as well as baddies like Electro, Rhino, and...

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Pet-a-palooza  by Jan (M. J.) Carr

Pet-a-palooza

Jan (M. J.) Carr

After an author visits their classroom, Buddy and his friends are inspired to write about their pets, but something seems off about the things Bea is saying about her cat.

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The destruction of Pompeii  by Sylvia Whitman

The destruction of Pompeii

Sylvia Whitman

"The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy in 79 A.D. is perhaps the most famous disaster in world history. Young readers make decisions and determine their own survival by joining the inhabitants of Pompeii in the days and hours before and after the...

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Agent 355  by Ryan G. Van Cleave

Agent 355

Ryan G. Van Cleave

"Agent 355 was one of the first spies for the United States. While the true identity of 355 remains unknown, here, young readers make decisions and determine their own survival by joining secret Agent355 as the intrepid and brave American patriot spy. Along...

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The attack on Pearl Harbor  by Jarret Keene

The attack on Pearl Harbor

Jarret Keene

"The surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, was a devastating and horrific moment in American history. Young readers make decisions, and determine...

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The winter sleepwalker  by Joan Aiken

The winter sleepwalker

Joan Aiken

"From eight-legged horses and Martian dinosaurs to a girl cursed to turn into a pink snake, these weird and wonderful short stories weave folktale and fantasy into something entirely unexpected. Told with Joan Aiken's wit and creativity, and illustrated with...

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The Jolley-Rogers and the monster's gold  by Jonny Duddle

The Jolley-Rogers and the monster's gold

Jonny Duddle

When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle, she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island. Only to end up in the belly of the dastardly Pirate Cruncher! Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolley-Rogers...

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Maggie Sparks and the fang-tastic fairground  by Steve Smallman

Maggie Sparks and the fang-tastic fairground

Steve Smallman

"Maggie Sparks is not afraid! Especially not on her favourite day of the year: Halloween. Maggie is determined to show Arthur that Halloween is fun not scary. But with giant spiders, floating ghosts, evil Ella and... a real vampire, there's plenty to be scared...

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Maggie Sparks and the truth dragon  by Steve Smallman

Maggie Sparks and the truth dragon

Steve Smallman

"Maggie Sparks is NOT telling the truth! Well, not now after everyone believed her lying cousin Ella over her, landing Maggie in BIG trouble. But the more lies Maggie tells, the more chaos they cause and the less Arthur wants to be friends with her. Luckily,...

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Ramona the brave  by Beverly Cleary

Ramona the brave

Beverly Cleary

"Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher. In this touching and funny story, the ebullient Ramona, feeling brave and grown-up, enters first grade. Quickly she finds that her new teacher, Mrs. Griggs, appears perplexed by...

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Spellbound  by Suzanne Francis

Spellbound

Suzanne Francis

"Follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria, who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters"--

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Hedgehog whodunit  by Heather Preusser

Hedgehog whodunit

Heather Preusser

"All Hitch the Hedgehog wants to do is nap, but there's a mystery to solve. Someone changed the sign at the panda exhibit of the City Zoo. Instead of "please feed the panda," it says, "please free the panda," and well . . . it's pandemonium for Hitch! Along...

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The laughing lynx  by Amelia (Children's author) Cobb

The laughing lynx

Amelia (Children's author) Cobb

"Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Lia the lynx can't stop laughing at the other animals - and it's making them cross. Can...

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Lyla and Charm  by Julie Sykes

Lyla and Charm

Julie Sykes

"Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Lyla is nervous when Ms Samphire asks her to lead...

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Plum fantastic  by Whoopi Goldberg

Plum fantastic

Whoopi Goldberg

"When her mother moves the family to Harlem and enrolls her in the Nutcracker School of Ballet, reluctant dancer Alexandrea is picked to be the Sugar Plum Fairy in the big recital."--Provided by publisher.

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Toeshoe trouble  by Whoopi Goldberg

Toeshoe trouble

Whoopi Goldberg

"Brenda Black prides herself on her logical and orderly mind, but when her spoiled cousin Tiffany visits, Brenda tells a lie and must rely on the help of her Sugar Plum Sisters to help make things right."--Provided by publisher.

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A new friend  by Poppy Green

A new friend

Poppy Green

Eight-year-old Sophie Mouse is excited to return to school after the long winter break, but there is a new student--a snake--and Sophie and the other animals are afraid to sit near him, much less ask him to play with them, because they have heard snakes are...

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Holly and the rose garden  by Darcey Bussell

Holly and the rose garden

Darcey Bussell

"Holly is surprised to find herself in a beautiful rose garden with her trusty guide the White Cat nowhere to be seen. As she turns round she sees a man picking a white rose whilst an ugly beast watches from the shadows. Holly knows that she is seeing the...

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Betsey Biggalow is here!  by Malorie Blackman

Betsey Biggalow is here!

Malorie Blackman

"Betsey Biggalow is here! She may be small but she's full of bright and shiny ideas about new trainers, winning at marbles and even helping the world! Join Betsey on four short, sun-filled adventures as she learns you don't have to be big to make a big...

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Betsey Biggalow the detective  by Malorie Blackman

Betsey Biggalow the detective

Malorie Blackman

"Whatever can have happened to Betsey's teddy bear? She's disappeared without a trace and there's only one clue. Betsey the Detective has to solve the mystery - with the help of Prince, the detective dog!"--Publisher's description.

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Karen's in love  by Ann M. Martin

Karen's in love

Ann M. Martin

"It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister! At first, Karen and Ricky were enemies. But now they like each other. They are even going to get married. Only now, Karen and Ricky are in a big fight! First, Karen puts gum in Ricky's desk. Then Ricky calls Karen...

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Royal Flame the police horse  by Pippa Funnell

Royal Flame the police horse

Pippa Funnell

"Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? When there's a catastrophe at Silver Shoe Farm, Royal Flame the majestic, retired police horse remembers his...

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Blizzard rescue  by Rekha S. Rajan

Blizzard rescue

Rekha S. Rajan

"The Jackson family rush to Minnesota where a blizzard is putting both people and animals in danger from freezing temperatures, and blinding snow."--Provided by publisher.

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Thanksgiving on Thursday  by Mary Pope Osborne

Thanksgiving on Thursday

Mary Pope Osborne

"Jack and Annie travel in their magic treehouse to the year 1621, where they celebrate the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians in the New Plymouth Colony."--Provided by publisher.

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Choose your ninja mission  by Simon Hugo

Choose your ninja mission

Simon Hugo

"Be the hero and take control of your Ninja destiny. Would you rather battle Lord Garmadon or train with Master Wu? Will you visit the ancient First Realm or the spooky Cursed Realm ? Will you choose to take to the skies by dragon or by jet? Will you become a...

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Nancy Clancy, late-breaking news!  by Jane O'Connor

Nancy Clancy, late-breaking news!

Jane O'Connor

"When she decides that the articles in the latest issue of the Third Grade Gazette are not interesting enough, Nancy sets out to find some news worth reporting on."--Provided by publisher.

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Scotty James presents Mooki vs the terrible toys  by Steve Worland

Scotty James presents Mooki vs the terrible toys

Steve Worland

"Come on a new epic adventure with MOOKi and his best friends Cindy and Ralph. Join MOOKi and his best friends Cindy and Ralph as they discover an AMAZING toy store, meet COOL new friends, face TERRIBLE new foes and go on a DARING rescue mission!"--Publisher.

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Haunting of the ghost dragon  by Tracey West

Haunting of the ghost dragon

Tracey West

"Drake and Bo are sent to Gothica to retrieve a powerful dream orb from the castle of the evil wizard Zoltan--but first they must enlist the help of a young dragon master and his ghost dragon, Phantom."--Publisher.

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Bungle in the jungle  by Kate Temple

Bungle in the jungle

Kate Temple

"This is Frog Squad! Alert! When a distress signal comes in from Croakomo Island, there's only one team brave enough to leap to the rescue! Frog Squad must face an angry swarm of stink bugs to find out who's been stealing poisonous jungle plants. Could it be...

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Exploring ancient Egypt  by SJ King

Exploring ancient Egypt

SJ King

"Tag along with the Timekeepers and discover amazing events that shaped our world in these history-themed adventure stories The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them - a villain called...

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Not really buddies  by Jan (M. J.) Carr

Not really buddies

Jan (M. J.) Carr

"It is the first day of second grade and already Buddy is disappointed because his class has a new teacher, not the one he wanted, and there is a new student, Bea, who is boisterous and much too pushy for the reserved Buddy--and who insists that they are...

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Tiny tornadoes  by Jan (M. J.) Carr

Tiny tornadoes

Jan (M. J.) Carr

"Buddy (who is reserved and thoughtful), Bea (who is boisterous and bossy) and the other second graders in Ms. Maple's class are trying to come up with a name for their class, but it is proving harder then they thought it would be."--Provided by publisher.

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Unicorn princess  by Shannon Gilligan

Unicorn princess

Shannon Gilligan

"Unicorn Princess by Shannon Gilligan takes YOU - the plucky Princess Perri, now ten years old - on a third summer of adventure at camp on Princess Island! Your 6-8 year old reader will show off her new, lucky compass and improved curtsy-skills. When the Head...

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Disney Moana 2  by Elizabeth Rudnick

Disney Moana 2

Elizabeth Rudnick

Moana 2 takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters...

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When the stammer came to stay  by Maggie O'Farrell

When the stammer came to stay

Maggie O'Farrell

""This is the tale of two sisters . . .who had no idea that everything was about to change. Quiet Bea keeps her shoes polished, folds her clothes every night, and alphabetizes her books. Her rambunctious sister Min wears torn trousers and wades into ponds to...

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Isadora Moon makes a wish  by Harriet Muncaster

Isadora Moon makes a wish

Harriet Muncaster

"When Isadora discovers a wishing well, the mischievous nymph who lives inside grants her the wish of constant happiness. But being happy all the time isn't quite as enjoyable as Isadora expects. Can Isadora convince the nymph to undo the wish, and allow her...

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Tarantula terror  by Karen Owen

Tarantula terror

Karen Owen

"SPUD - the Super Perceptive Undercover Detectives are back and they have another mystery to solve. When Callie, Grace and Bo discover that a tarantula has escaped from the wildlife park, they must find the spider and reunite her with her spiderlings, before...

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Operation Raven  by Karen Owen

Operation Raven

Karen Owen

"When Bo sneaks into Callie's bag on her school trip to the Tower of London, she and Grace struggle to keep him a secret. But when precious treasure is stolen from the Jewel House, having a Spy in the Sky comes in handy."--Publisher.

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Major and Mynah  by Karen Owen

Major and Mynah

Karen Owen

"Join SPUD, the Super Perceptive Undercover Detectives, on their first fast-paced detective adventure. Getting your first hearing aids can be nerve-wracking; especially when you have to wear them to school. When Callie realises her new hearing aids - 'the...

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Word travelers and the missing Mexican molé  by Raj Haldar

Word travelers and the missing Mexican molé

Raj Haldar

"Eddie and MJ use their awesome enchanted book to journey to Mexico, discover how Mexican culture has influenced the English language, learn about local customs, and solve an exciting mystery."--Provided by publisher.

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Mermaid Island  by Sarah Bounty Ridyard

Mermaid Island

Sarah Bounty Ridyard

"YOU are a magical mermaid who has lived her entire life in an underwater palace. You celebrate and protect all species under the sea. Princess Island and Prince Island, the very best royal summer camps, are right nearby. Ever since you were a little mermaid...

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Prisoner of the Ant People  by R. A. Montgomery

Prisoner of the Ant People

R. A. Montgomery

"Your mission with the Zondo Quest Group is to combat the Evil Power Master who has reportedly allied with the Ant People. Are your missing group members playing a prank or have the Ant People taken them prisoner?"--Back cover.

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Your very own robot  by R. A. Montgomery

Your very own robot

R. A. Montgomery

"The reader is asked to make choices which will determine the fate of a discarded robot."--Provided by publisher.

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Ghost Island  by Shannon Gilligan

Ghost Island

Shannon Gilligan

"You are on a sailing trip with your family and two of your friends in the Caribbean. One night you stop on the island of Antigua. Some children who live there tell you that the island is haunted by a ghost. They are going to spy on the ghost as soon as the...

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Maggie Sparks and the monster baby  by Steve Smallman

Maggie Sparks and the monster baby

Steve Smallman

"Eww, baby brothers are gross! They're smelly, noisy, get all the attention-and Maggie Sparks especially doesn't want a baby brother. The good news is that Maggie Sparks is a witch with magical powers-though she sometimes gets her spells wrong! And now this...

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Dave Pigeon (Zombies!)  by Swapna Haddow

Dave Pigeon (Zombies!)

Swapna Haddow

"Help! There are zombie animals in the garden! Dave and Skipper think this is the work of some dreaded green cookies. (Eat them at your peril.) But a cookie's a cookie, and Dave can't resist taking a peck. Now Skipper is in quite the flap! Is Dave about to...

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Haunted heist  by Kate Howard

Haunted heist

Kate Howard

"The Bad Guys are back in another holiday adventure! This time, Mr. Wolf and the team are taking on the spookiest day of the year... Halloween! Heists, candy, and maybe a few hilarious costumes. Join the Bad Guys in this novelisation based on the new Netflix...

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Robot battle  by Ari Avatar

Robot battle

Ari Avatar

"While shopping in Brickmart one night, Ari and his friends encounter a nasty surprise: Brickmart has replaced all their avatar store assistants with robots! When the school bully locks them in, they are trapped inside the store ... and they're not alone!...

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Back of the net  by Eve Ainsworth

Back of the net

Eve Ainsworth

"Eva's football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can't understand why she's reluctant to join them in playing for their local team, the Lightmoor Lionesses. Horribly bullied at her last school due to a painful...

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Henry, like always  by Jenn Bailey

Henry, like always

Jenn Bailey

"Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry's class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means this week is not like...

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Amelia Bedelia scared silly  by Herman Parish

Amelia Bedelia scared silly

Herman Parish

"Amelia Bedelia loves everything about Halloween, but she worries that it will be a big disappointment to her new friend Candy, now that the hair-raising haunted hayride has been canceled. Candy loves thrills and chills. Can Amelia Bedelia and her friends come...

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Heidi Heckelbeck gets glasses  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck gets glasses

Wanda Coven

"When she gets glasses, Heidi's friend Lucy gets a lot of attention at school, and eight-year-old Heidi decides that she must have glasses too, until her Aunt Trudy helps her to see that she really does not need them."--Provided by publisher.

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The riding gallery  by Sally Murphy

The riding gallery

Sally Murphy

"Exploring the true story of the St Kilda merry go round during World War 1, by Australia's most revered verse novelist. In Melbourne's St Kilda, as World War 1 begins, Anton, a German immigrant fulfils his dream of creating the most beautiful steam-driven...

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Hurricane rescue  by Rekha S. Rajan

Hurricane rescue

Rekha S. Rajan

"The Jackson family travels to Texas, where a hurricane is headingdown the coast, and there are animals, wildlife, and people in danger--but first they have to ride out the storm at a local shelter."--Publisher.

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Temple of secrets  by Christina Soontornvat

Temple of secrets

Christina Soontornvat

"Plum is facing the most difficult test of her Guardian powers yet. Lotus Island is in danger, and there's not much time to save this special place. Power-hungry Councilor Yurn is headed to the island with a ship full of hoverbots and a devious plan in mind:...

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Race to the magic mountain  by Bernard (Children's author) Mensah

Race to the magic mountain

Bernard (Children's author) Mensah

"Eight-year-old Kwame is called upon to save the world from the evil magic that has turned his friend into a green flame--new to magic he has five days to learn as much as he can before setting out on a dangerous journey to the Magic Mountain, where the flame...

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Rise of the green flame  by Bernard (Children's author) Mensah

Rise of the green flame

Bernard (Children's author) Mensah

"Eight-year-old Kwame is eager to start Nkonyaa School and learn calabash magic, yet none of the teachers can figure out what kind of magic is in his calabash--but when one of Kwame's new friends is possessed by an evil magic his power is revealed."--Provided...

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The beginning of all things  by Karla Valenti

The beginning of all things

Karla Valenti

"Nine-year-old twins Emma and Martín travel into a book of legends to the beginning of time with the giant Ometecuhtli, but soon must figure out how to activate the portal home when nothing yet exists."--Provided by publisher.

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Harry versus the first 100 days of school  by Emily Jenkins

Harry versus the first 100 days of school

Emily Jenkins

"In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome first-day jitters, what a "family circle" is, why guinea pigs aren't scary after all, what a silent "e" is about, how to count to 100 in tons of different ways, and much more. He'll make great...

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Bad Kitty gets a bath  by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty gets a bath

Nick Bruel

"Takes a humorous look at the normal way cats bathe, why it is inappropriate for humans to bathe that way, and the challenges of trying to give a cat a real bath with soap and water."--Provided by publisher.

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Sand castle  by R. A. Montgomery

Sand castle

R. A. Montgomery

"When an ordinary sand castle is transformed into a real castle overnight, the reader is led into a fantastical adventure."--Provided by publisher.

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Rule school  by Dawn Quigley

Rule school

Dawn Quigley

"Jo Jo and her classmates are excited that the Elders' Tribal Center has changed the rules for the talent show to invite the whole tribe to perform. But the rules have also changed in Jo Jo's classroom, where instead of their teacher, they have a substitute....

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Rachel Friedman and eight not-perfect nights of Hanukkah  by Sarah Kapit

Rachel Friedman and eight not-perfect nights of Hanukkah

Sarah Kapit

"Determined to make this the happiest Hanukkah, Rachel must figure out how to save the holiday when her brother Aaron's grumpiness threatens to ruin it."--Provided by publisher.

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Music mad!  by Rowan McAuley

Music mad!

Rowan McAuley

"Iris is excited about going to music camp but will she make any friends?"--Provided by publisher.

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Escape  by Gordon Korman

Escape

Gordon Korman

"Six kids. One shipwreck. One desert island. Things were bad enough when Luke, Lyssa, Will, J.J., Ian, and Charla were stuck alone on the island. But now they have company--really bad company. Plus, Will is seriously injured and needs help immediately. Before,...

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City pals  by Dela Costa

City pals

Dela Costa

"Isla's adventure takes her on an airplane to the big city where she speaks to a pigeon in need of assistance."--Publisher.

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Numbers queen  by Margery Cuyler

Numbers queen

Margery Cuyler

"Addy McBean, a second grader at PS #8, is up to her eyebrows (two) in myriad (lots) adventures. She's never met a number she hasn't liked! When she's paired with Willard--a classmate who's not exactly her favorite--for a math project, Addy has to figure out a...

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Flying high  by Chitra Soundar

Flying high

Chitra Soundar

"In this fourth book for early readers about the irrepressible British Asian brothers, Nikhil and Jay, the boys have four fun adventures at home. Nikhil and Jay feel sorry for Appa when he falls and hurts his ankle, but they make him feel better by playing...

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The terror of the Bigfoot beast  by Laurie S. Sutton

The terror of the Bigfoot beast

Laurie S. Sutton

"A relaxing weekend at a cabin in the woods turns into an adventure when Scooby Doo and the gang apparently encounter Bigfoot--and the reader must help them solve this mystery."--Provided by publisher.

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Heidi Heckelbeck casts a spell  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck casts a spell

Wanda Coven

"Second-grade witch Heidi Heckelbeck wants revenge against Melanie, the meanest girl in school, so she decides to cast a forgetting spell on her right before the start of the school play."--Provided by publisher.

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The night of the chipmunk  by Susan Tan

The night of the chipmunk

Susan Tan

"Ember the Chihuahua, his humans and his friends are spending a few days on Acorn Island--which is rumored to be ruled by a giant, evil chipmunk, determined to drive away all humans and pets."--Provided by publisher.

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City of wishes  by Christina Soontornvat

City of wishes

Christina Soontornvat

"During the New Year's break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon Island to stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon. The New Year always brings food, parties, and the grand old tradition of making a wish. At first, Plum is...

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Into the shadow mist  by Christina Soontornvat

Into the shadow mist

Christina Soontornvat

"While on a field trip to Bokati Island with the mysterious Guardian Master Em, Plum must decide whether or not to reveal her own Guardian powers when an unseen force puts the entire ecosystem at risk."--Provided by publisher.

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Hip, hip, hooray! Every day is a holiday!  by Dan Gutman

Hip, hip, hooray! Every day is a holiday!

Dan Gutman

"When all school holidays are cancelled at Ella Mentry School, A.J. and the gang work with teachers to figure out weird-but-real holidays they can observe, in a book featuring pages of puzzles, games and more."--Publisher.

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