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Dolphin detectives  by Kayla Whaley

Dolphin detectives

Kayla Whaley

"Young sleuths Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel notice that the dolphins off the coast of Maine are acting strangely and set out to find out why"--

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Cougar clues  by Kayla Whaley

Cougar clues

Kayla Whaley

"Young sleuths Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are excited to search for clues of a cougar near Abbi's home, but they soon discover something more might be going on."--Publisher.

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Bats in the castle  by Kayla Whaley

Bats in the castle

Kayla Whaley

"Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, Abbi and her friends are determined to rescue a lost bat! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats...

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The absent alpacas  by Kayla Whaley

The absent alpacas

Kayla Whaley

"Abigail 'Abbi' Wallace is excited to see the alpacas at the Maine State Fair. But there's only one alpaca left--the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this...

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The bark park  by Cam Higgins

The bark park

Cam Higgins

"Bo excitedly heads to the new dog park, but when he meets a pup who is not interested in making friends, he wonders if not all dogs are meant to be Bark Park buddies."--Publisher.

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The rottenest reunion  by Joe McGee

The rottenest reunion

Joe McGee

"The Junior Monster Scouts face a Grump family reunion in this exciting eighth chapter book of the Junior Monster Scouts series! Baron Von Grump and Baroness Von Grumpier are hosting a family reunion! Before the Junior Monster Scouts or villagers know it,...

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Pizza party pooper  by Andy Nonamus

Pizza party pooper

Andy Nonamus

"An unlucky kid, who wishes to remain anonymous, finds himself in a competition for the Student of the Month."--Publisher.

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Heidi Heckelbeck goes to camp!  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck goes to camp!

Wanda Coven

"Heidi is excited about spending two weeks with Lucy at Camp Dakota, but Lucy's friends from last year ignore Heidi and make her feel unwelcome, leading Heidi to cast a friendship spell on them."--Publisher.

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Heidi Heckelbeck and the secret admirer  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck and the secret admirer

Wanda Coven

"When Heidi is paired with Stanley, her worst enemy's best friend, for the Brewster Science Fair and she suddenly starts getting notes from a secret admirer, she tries to use magic to discover the note-writer's identity."--Publisher.

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Heidi Heckelbeck and the cookie contest  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck and the cookie contest

Wanda Coven

"It's time for Brewster Elementary's annual cookie contest! But when meanie Melanie Maplethorpe teases Heidi Hecklebek about her blah cookies, Heidi decides to jazz them up. After adding a magical touch Heidi's "new" cookies look great... but wait-- what's...

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Inside out 2  by Tenny Nellson

Inside out 2

Tenny Nellson

"Riley is a teenager now and that comes with a whole lot of new Emotions! How will Joy and the others deal with these changes?"--Publisher.

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Zali sparkles  by Maddy Mara

Zali sparkles

Maddy Mara

"Zali and the other Sprout Wings are learning all about the Sparkleberries, the most creative fairy pod in the Magic Forest. Zali is excited for the arts and crafts--but the Sparkleberry tryout also requires singing and dancing, which makes her very nervous!...

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Mina the lightning dragon  by Maddy Mara

Mina the lightning dragon

Maddy Mara

"Mina, Hana and Zora are returning to the Magic Forest for another epic adventure. The girls love when they get to spend time together, but it's even more special when they get to do it as Storm Dragons! With help from her twin sister and cousin, Mina must...

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Ice race  by Winston (Fictitious character) author. Wolf

Ice race

Winston (Fictitious character) author....

"Winston is a Minecraft Wolf on a mission: to uncover why a baby turtle is in disguise in a snow biome! Winston and Brian, his junior agent, stumble across a town that has a new spider jockey. But he isn't who he says he is. When all the snow suddenly starts...

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The rescued puppy  by Holly Webb

The rescued puppy

Holly Webb

"Twins Georgia and Adam can't wait to go on their holiday to Cornwall - especially as it's the first time they're taking their new puppy, Lucky, with them. But Lucky falls down a cliff and finds himself stranded, alone and hungry, and in need of...

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Operation: secret recipe  by Geronimo Stilton

Operation: secret recipe

Geronimo Stilton

"Join Geronimo on his most scrumptious adventure yet! Geronimo is having a fabu-mouse family holiday in Milan - home to delicious Italian dishes. That is, until a thief dressed just like him starts stealing precious items around the city. Who is trying to...

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Ash the champion  by Dan Metcalf

Ash the champion

Dan Metcalf

"Witness the end of Ash's journey, as the legendary Pokémon trainer and Pikachu take on Leon and Charizard in an epic battle to be crowned the champion! Follow all the action as Ash takes on his biggest Pokémon battle ever. Featuring some old friends, epic...

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Flat Stanley  by Jeff Brown

Flat Stanley

Jeff Brown

"Stanley Lambchop was just an ordinary boy - until a noticeboard fell on him. Now he's flat as a pancake! Being flat is fantastic - he can be rolled up, sent in the post and even fly like a kite. But it's not all fun and games . . . there are thieves in town....

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The evidence track  by R. A. Stephens

The evidence track

R. A. Stephens

"Riz Chester loves mysteries, and with an interest in forensics she keeps finding crime. But nothing has happened for months. With Riz and her friends itching for a mystery to solve, Riz organises the perfect 'match-the-tracks' party for her friends. She...

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Flushed out  by Tim Harris

Flushed out

Tim Harris

"Swept down the drain, the ratbags are trapped in the city sewers - the deep, dark realm of Crusher the Crocodile. How will they get out? Will infamous sewer-rat Sludge help them escape Crusher's hungry jaws? Or will Jigsaw find a way to get them all flushed...

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Paddington goes to town  by Michael Bond

Paddington goes to town

Michael Bond

"Paddington doesn't intentionally turn his friend's wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he mean Mr Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important golf shot. But these sorts of things just happen...

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The pumpkin head mystery  by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The pumpkin head mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

"This autumn adventure for the Boxcar Children takes the Aldens to a New England farm that has more than its share of strange occurrences. Every year at the Beckett farm, visitors come to buy pumpkins and go on hayrides, but this year something is haunting the...

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Dream shield  by Linda Chapman

Dream shield

Linda Chapman

"When everyone in town suddenly becomes extremely lazy, Violet and the other Star Friends suspect dark magic. But how can the girls stop it when they're being affected, too?"--Provided by publisher.

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Judy Moody sunny-side up  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody sunny-side up

Megan McDonald

Starting her very own newspaper to counteract all the bad news, Kid Reporter Judy Moody, armed with her notebook and six-year-pen, sets out in search of happier stories, in this first edition of her Sunny-Side-Up News that includes a word search, a comic, a...

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Heidi Heckelbeck has a secret  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck has a secret

Wanda Coven

"After being homeschooled her whole life, Heidi Heckelbeck enters a real school in second grade, where she encounters a mean girl named Melanie who makes her feel like an alien."--Publisher.

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The Mona Mousa code  by Geronimo Stilton

The Mona Mousa code

Geronimo Stilton

The world's most fa-mouse painting is hiding a big secret! An X-ray of the Mona Mousa reveals a strange riddle. Solving the clues takes Geronimo to the most dangerous parts of the city, but facing the hair-raising rollercoasters and vicious octopuses is all...

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Keiko the diving fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Keiko the diving fairy

Daisy Meadows

"It's the final day of the girls' trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park, and it's their last chance to find Keiko the Diving Fairy and her magical flip-flops. Without them, divers everywhere are losing confidence. Can the friends help Keiko so that their...

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Yasmeen the kayaking fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Yasmeen the kayaking fairy

Daisy Meadows

"Rachel, Gracie and Khadijah are kayaking at the Rainbow Lake National Park. But Jack Frost's goblins have taken Yasmeen's magical paddle, and now no one can enjoy kayaking safely. The girls must find Yasmeen and get her paddle back so everyone can have fun on...

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Zombies unleashed!  by Nick Eliopulos

Zombies unleashed!

Nick Eliopulos

"On the ground, a rampaging army of armor-clad zombies is roving across the biomes. In the sky, a wicked Wither is leaving a path of destruction--and Wither roses--wherever it goes. And in Bobbie's party, the tension is tighter than a skeleton's bowstring . ....

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Night of the living mummy  by R. L. Stine

Night of the living mummy

R. L. Stine

"Happy Silverman is more than a little excited for his class trip to the museum. He loves learning about Ancient Egypt and can't wait to see real mummies. At the museum, Happy leans as close to the mummy display as he possibly can--and something strange...

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Hog-ator showdown  by Aleesah Darlison

Hog-ator showdown

Aleesah Darlison

"Get ready for chaos as Romeo Fortez, the cutest sloth EVER and the world's most fearless superhero, takes on another Weird-Warp mutant army! The city that never sleeps faces a monstrous threat from the twisted genius of Professor Ian Weird-Warp. From the...

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Anya's quest  by Jasbinder Bilan

Anya's quest

Jasbinder Bilan

"The earth's lullaby is falling silent. Our world is in danger... When the mighty goddess Ganga hears a forgotten melody in the night, she follows its tune to a palace in the icy Himalaya and to a young girl called Anya. For she has a quest for Anya - she...

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Ponies vs Unicorns  by Dave (Children's story writer) Lowe

Ponies vs Unicorns

Dave (Children's story writer) Lowe

"Bran the pixie has challenged the fairies to let their ponies compete in the unicorn showjumping tournament. He is determined to prove that ponies are just as good as unicorns. But if the fairies win, the pixies risk losing their home! The pixies need Alice...

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Clash of the Dragon Masters  by Maisie Chan

Clash of the Dragon Masters

Maisie Chan

"It's time for the ultimate battle! The Dragon King has stolen the coin that gives Jack the magical powers of the zodiac animals. Is the Tiger Warrior finished? Or is it time to fight dragon with dragon?"--Publisher.

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Huxley and Flapjack  by Alan MacDonald

Huxley and Flapjack

Alan MacDonald

"Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure! Huxley has some pocket money to...

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Wings  by Tom Palmer

Wings

Tom Palmer

"Third in the action-packed Wings trilogy. Sisters Maddie and Jess are new to the football school and can't stop bickering with each other. But the airfield has other ideas and soon the sisters find themselves in Typhoon fighter jets and have to watch each...

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Marina's turf  by Dela Costa

Marina's turf

Dela Costa

"When Isla hears a stranded baby dolphin call for help, she encounters a boy her age also trying to help, but Isla struggles to understand what the dolphin is saying and feels out of her depths."--Publisher.

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The critter café  by Dela Costa

The critter café

Dela Costa

"When Isla sets out to help her pastry champion grandparents in the annual Sol Bake-Off, the absence of ingredients and the animal's silence leads her to uncover the creatures' own celebration."--Publisher.

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Island snow  by Dela Costa

Island snow

Dela Costa

"Isla's friend Tora is missing the snowy winter she was used to in La Ciudad, so Isla and her animal friends try to come up with ways to cheer her up, and show off the unique magic of Sol."--Publisher.

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Chiller thriller!  by Joe McGee

Chiller thriller!

Joe McGee

"It's winter in the Village and a fresh blanket of snow means sledding, caroling, yummy hot cocoa, and fun for everyone. Everyone, that is, but a lonely Yeti named Igloo and cranky Baron Von Grump whose cabin is about to be whisked away by a scary avalanche!...

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Rohan Murthy has a plan  by Rajani LaRocca

Rohan Murthy has a plan

Rajani LaRocca

"With plans to start a pet-sitting business, third-grader Rohan practices taking care of animals by taking home Honey, the class guinea pig, but when she escapes her cage, Rohan realizes he might be in over his head."--Publisher.

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Emma McKenna, full out  by Kate Messner

Emma McKenna, full out

Kate Messner

"Third-grader Emma McKenna's plans to start fresh at a new school are complicated when her former best friend--and now enemy--shows up in Emma's class."--Publisher.

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Pepper Masalah and the disappearing rope  by Rosanne Hawke

Pepper Masalah and the disappearing rope

Rosanne Hawke

"Pepper Masalah and Zamir fly on their magic carpet back in time to find its original owner. They travel to Mughal India, to meet the ailing Emperor Shah Jahan. Zam is accused of stealing the carpet and thrown in the dungeon. How will Pepper and her new...

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Pepper Masalah and the giant bird  by Rosanne Hawke

Pepper Masalah and the giant bird

Rosanne Hawke

"Pepper and Zam fly over Afghanistan when a huge bird grabs Pepper Masalah and whisks her off to a mountain nest of giant eggs. The carpet spirals out of control, crashes into a tree and rips. Can Zam make the long climb to find Pepper before she becomes food...

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Sleepover surprise  by Adeola Sokunbi

Sleepover surprise

Adeola Sokunbi

"Destiny can't wait to go for her first ever sleepover at her best friend's house. But she also can't help feeling a little worried... they're going to camp outside in the garden - in a tent - but also in the dark! Destiny uses her trusty sketchbook to doodle...

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Superpowered zombies  by Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

Superpowered zombies

Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

"Have you ever wondered what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? Take a peek into the diary of thirteen-year-old Zack Zombie. He's just like any other kid, only a lot more dead! And in a lot more trouble! Instead of a holiday playing PVP with friends, Zombie...

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Funny weird  by Anh Do

Funny weird

Anh Do

"I smell something funny! It's time for the fun Olympics! Weir and his friends will compete in rubber chicken-throwing, backwards running, funny faces and more! Luckily Dad's around to help everyone warm up their funny bones! It won't be easy... but it will be...

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I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011  by Lauren Tarshis

I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011

Lauren Tarshis

"When eleven-year-old Dex goes storm chasing with Dr. Norman Gage, they get caught in the path of a tornado and Dex must find bravery within himself to survive."--Publisher.

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Tabby's first quest  by Mia (Children's book author) Bell

Tabby's first quest

Mia (Children's book author) Bell

"Princess Tabby loves playing in the palace with her brothers and reading about brave kitty heroes. When Tabby and her brothers accidentally give away a magic scroll to the evil King Gorgonzola, they must leave the safety of their castle to get it...

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I survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888  by Lauren Tarshis

I survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

Lauren Tarshis

"When John Hale's parents moved from Chicago to a farm in the Dakota Territory in the late 1880s, he was not happy (too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and that is just the beginning); but after a year, and now eleven, he has settled in and made some...

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I survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906  by Lauren Tarshis

I survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Lauren Tarshis

"Leo, a young newsboy in San Francisco, loves his city and is fascinated by its liveliness. But early on a spring morning, an earthquake shook the entire city turning it into a pile of rubble and killing many of its citizens. Includes photos, illustrations,...

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Coco Twinkles  by Maddy Mara

Coco Twinkles

Maddy Mara

"Coco is so excited to learn from the talented Twinklestars, the expert fairy bakers. Together with Lulu, Nova, and Zali, she has to create a brand-new recipe for the Twinklestar pod tryout. But just when they think they have the perfect recipe, a troll prank...

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Party animals  by Kristin Darell

Party animals

Kristin Darell

"Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day... and it's a birthday celebration! It's Ollie's birthday, and Sophia has a secret. She knows what he's getting for his birthday and it's AWESOME, but she's not allowed to tell him! And it's her job to get him there...

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Poo at the zoo  by Kristin Darell

Poo at the zoo

Kristin Darell

"Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day... cleaning up after the animals! But there's a lot to learn before they're allowed to work with the zookeepers at Taronga Zoo. They're going to have to start at the bottom and work their way up."--Publisher.

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Jack-Jack, a dog in Africa  by Ben Garrod

Jack-Jack, a dog in Africa

Ben Garrod

"Jack-Jack, the world's coolest dog, looks after orphaned chimpanzees in Africa; he's about to embark on his biggest adventure ever! I spend my days playing with baby chimps. When I meet Ben, suddenly, I have more baths than ever (previously none). I wave...

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Forest secrets  by Anh Do

Forest secrets

Anh Do

"Pow Pow and the Z Team are just trying to get home (and save the world), but first they have to find a path through the forests of Ancient Japan. Will they ever make it back to their time machine?"--Publisher.

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Horrid Henry's cannibal curse  by Francesca Simon

Horrid Henry's cannibal curse

Francesca Simon

"The final collection of four brand new utterly horrid stories; Horrid Henry's Bake-Off sees Henry and Margaret go head-to-head in a hotly contested baking competition, Henry triumphantly reveals his top tips in Horrid Henry's Extra Horrid Guide to Perfect...

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The Secret Explorers and the haunted castle  by SJ King

The Secret Explorers and the haunted castle

SJ King

"Kiki the engineering explorer and Gustavo the history expert get caught up in a spooky time travel mystery when a ghostly figure shows up at a medieval castle and terrifies the crowds!"--Publisher's description.

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Heidi Heckelbeck makes a wish  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck makes a wish

Wanda Coven

"To undo a disastrous spell, second-grader Heidi Heckelbeck must grant three wishes without magic."--Publisher.

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The bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941  by Lauren Tarshis

The bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941

Lauren Tarshis

"Do you have what it takes to survive ... the bombing of Pearl Harbor? Eleven-year-old Danny Crane is alone on his favorite beach in Hawaii when the world is torn apart and World War II officially hits the United States. Does he have what it takes to find his...

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Four mice deep in the jungle  by Geronimo Stilton

Four mice deep in the jungle

Geronimo Stilton

"Geronimo is in serious need of an intervention. With a list of fears growing taller than Ratburger's extra-large triple cheese milkshake, Geronimo's family decide action must be taken. What better way to face your fears than through a week-long jungle boot?...

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The lucky snow leopard  by Amelia (Children's author) Cobb

The lucky snow leopard

Amelia (Children's author) Cobb

"The usually sweet little snow leopard has started to be very naughty. Could it be because his mother is pregnant and he is not looking forward to being a big brother? Thankfully Zoe is on hand to help out."--Publisher.

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Ruby and the royal baby  by Julie Sykes

Ruby and the royal baby

Julie Sykes

"There's great excitement in the palace. The queen is having a baby. Princess Kagie and her best friend Becky can't wait and they busy themselves helping to prepare for the new arrival. Tilly the silver and white kitten, wants to help too, but her efforts lead...

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Hulk.

Hulk.

"Bruce Banner was a scientist who specialised in gamma radiation. After an accident, he became the Incredible Hulk! He even joined the Avengers to help defeat Thanos. Now, he has to fight Ravage, a Super Villain that has also been affected by the...

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Murray the knight  by Adam Stower

Murray the knight

Adam Stower

"Meet your favourite new duo: Murray and Bun! Sometimes Murray's enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to adventure! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find themselves in a land of knights, they are given a very...

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Emerald and the runaway royal  by Harriet Muncaster

Emerald and the runaway royal

Harriet Muncaster

"Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be...

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The enormous crocodile  by Roald Dahl

The enormous crocodile

Roald Dahl

The Enormous Crocodile is very greedy and loves eating children. But the other animals plan to ruin his wicked schemes and teach him a lesson.

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Whetū Toa and the secret spies  by Steph Matuku

Whetū Toa and the secret spies

Steph Matuku

"All is not going well on the farm where Whetū is looking after the magician the Mighty Mikaere's animals. The new flock of ewes is protesting. Baked Beans, the robot dog, has bitten the bull before Whetū could read the instruction manual. And the new rabbit...

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Seashell Key  by Lourdes Heuer

Seashell Key

Lourdes Heuer

"Follows residents of Seashell Key as they welcome summer visitors to their coastal town"--

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Rachel Friedman breaks the rules  by Sarah Kapit

Rachel Friedman breaks the rules

Sarah Kapit

"Rachel is not one for rules, but when a meet-and-greet with her favorite gymnast is at risk, she must be on her best behavior, especially at synagogue"--

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The tindims of rubbish island and the deep sea treasure  by Sally Gardner

The tindims of rubbish island and the deep sea treasure

Sally Gardner

"Turning our everyday rubbish into treasure, the tiny Tindims dive deep for an underwater adventure. The Tindims all have diaries, but nothing exciting to write in them. Until the day that Pinch digs a very deep hole and finds something interesting. Adventure...

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Trixie  by Ellen Miles

Trixie

Ellen Miles

"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Trixie loves playing dress up, and this gives Lizzie a brilliant idea. Halloween is just around...

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Rule breakers and kiwi keepers  by Iszi Lawrence

Rule breakers and kiwi keepers

Iszi Lawrence

"Time flies when you're having fun. But what does it do when you're not? Sunil's next door neighbour Alex is trying to cheer him up after a tricky maths test sends his day pear-shaped. Originally searching for an American corn dog, Sunil and Alex are soon...

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Rebellions and super boots  by Iszi Lawrence

Rebellions and super boots

Iszi Lawrence

"Time flies when you're having fun. But what does it do when you're not? Sunil and his not-very-normal next door neighbour Alex are back for another hilarious adventure as they whizz through time. This time Sunil and Alex find themselves tangled up in British...

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Wildfire rescue  by Rekha S. Rajan

Wildfire rescue

Rekha S. Rajan

"The Jackson family, including eight-year-old Jaden and his sister Leela, travel the United States responding to disasters, helping people and rescuing animals--but they have never responded to a wildfire like the one raging in Northern...

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Cat on the run in cucumber madness!  by Aaron Blabey

Cat on the run in cucumber madness!

Aaron Blabey

"Plunged into a diabolical mystery, Princess Beautiful, the World's #1 Cat Video Star, finds herself in a world where trending isn't a thing (OMG), danger is everywhere and cucumbers are no laughing matter."--Publisher.

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Power gem  by Linda Chapman

Power gem

Linda Chapman

"The residents of Westcombe are determined to stop Mr Hannigan from destroying the clifftop habitat to build his mansions. But just as their plans get underway, everyone becomes suspicious of each other. Lottie thinks Mr Hannigan is using dark forces to...

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The busy beaver  by Amelia (Children's author) Cobb

The busy beaver

Amelia (Children's author) Cobb

"At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply! 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! Buster the new beaver...

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Scotty James presents Mooki vs the big scary  by Steve Worland

Scotty James presents Mooki vs the big scary

Steve Worland

"Adventure has a new name and it is MOOKi! Join MOOKi and his best friends Cindy and Ralph as they climb an EPIC mountain, facing HEART-STOPPING challenges and meeting AMAZINGLY UNEXPECTED characters along the way!"--Publisher.

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Buried bones and troublesome treasure  by Meg McLaren

Buried bones and troublesome treasure

Meg McLaren

"Watts doesn't think he's got what it takes to be a great detective like his parents. So when they jet off on their next case, he decides to take a holiday to Whiskerton Manor instead. But there, Watts befriends Pearl Whiskerton, a curious cat with a nose for...

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Penelope and the curse of the Canis Diamond  by Deanna Kizis

Penelope and the curse of the Canis Diamond

Deanna Kizis

"Penelope the Pug accompanies Lady Diggleton to Windsor Castle, but when the Queen's diamond ring goes missing and the snooty dog Duchess stands accused, Penelope finds a way to prove her innocence."--Publisher.

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Puggleton Park  by Deanna Kizis

Puggleton Park

Deanna Kizis

"In a park of Regency-era London, Penelope, a little pug, gets separated from her Lady and is found by Lady Diggleton, so Penelope does her best to mind her manners in order to stay with her new Lady."--Publisher.

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Dino danger!  by Tracey Corderoy

Dino danger!

Tracey Corderoy

"When scaredy Bear stumbles into the shop, he's not ready for anything-- especially when Wilbur and Fred suggest a run-for-your-life dinosaur adventure! Join Bear as he summons his courage to outplay Big T in a game of crazy golf, is given the run around by a...

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