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Etta flies high  by Maddy Mara

Etta flies high

Maddy Mara

"It's almost time for the fairies' favorite spring event--the Midblossom Ball. But something isn't right with the Forever Tree. It's starting to wilt, and none of the fairy wands are working properly. Etta and the other Alpha Wings must travel to the...

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A Minecraft movie  by David Lewman

A Minecraft movie

David Lewman

"One day in a small Idaho town, a mysterious portal opens to the Overworld, a cubic wonderland where creativity - and crafting - are key. As a group of adventurers step through, they encounter familiar and fan-favourite characters, from piglins to zombies to...

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The story of Gumluck and the heroes  by Adam Rex

The story of Gumluck and the heroes

Adam Rex

"A hero fights for what is right! A hero's aim is true! Is the hero of this story like that? I don't know. He is the kind of person who might turn you into a donut if he's thinking too hard about donuts. His name is Gumluck the Wizard, and he is on a Quest....

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Extinction  by Jeff Norton

Extinction

Jeff Norton

"Now an established Dino Knight, Henry Fairchild sets off to find his lost parents, but is soon caught up in a battle to save the environment of the dinosaurs and to uphold the duty of conservation."--Provided by publisher.

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Hairbrain saves the ocean  by Danny Katz

Hairbrain saves the ocean

Danny Katz

"This is a story about how I came up with a massively brainy plan to clean up all the disgusting pollution on the beach to help save the whole world!!!!!! (And also save my whole school holidays) (Which is not as important as saving the world, I know) (But...

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Ready, set, go!  by Maddy Mara

Ready, set, go!

Maddy Mara

"Violet Voom has three pets, one jet and an itch to travel. Wherever Violet goes in her fabulous purple jet, her fabulous (but not purple) pets go too. The pets -- a sleek cat, a goofy poodle and a parrot with a terrible case of beak leak -- are called the Jet...

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Lilo and Stitch  by Kiki Thorpe

Lilo and Stitch

Kiki Thorpe

"When a lonely little Hawaiian girl named Lilo makes a wish on a falling star, she doesn't realise the falling star is actually a spaceship being piloted by an out-of-this-world alien named Stitch!"--Provided by publisher.

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My treasury of baby animal stories.

My treasury of baby animal stories.

"Learn how panda cubs, penguin chicks, jaguar cubs grow up, and become inspired by the babies of the wild animals you know and love."--Provided by publisher.

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The cabbage juice crime  by David (Children's author) O'Connell

The cabbage juice crime

David (Children's author) O'Connell

"Dash is a little firefly. One of his wings is shorter than the other so he flies more slowly than everyone else, but that doesn't stop him getting where he wants to go. When he's happy, his bottom lights up! And he's happiest when he's eating custard and...

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Pokémon 5-minute stories  by Christy Webster

Pokémon 5-minute stories

Christy Webster

"Join Pokemon Trainers Liko and Roy as they travel on an airship helmed by Captain Pikachu in search of adventure."--Provided by publisher.

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Bad Kitty gets a phone  by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty gets a phone

Nick Bruel

"Kitty has almost everything a cat could want-a warm bed, plenty of fresh litter, a machine that dispenses food whenever she wants! Everything ... except for a phone! To get a device of such magic and beauty, Kitty must do extra chores around the house for...

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Marya Khan and the disastrous class project  by Saadia Faruqi

Marya Khan and the disastrous class project

Saadia Faruqi

"It's time for her class's country project, and Marya is super excited. She loves public speaking, and she's assigned Pakistan, where her family is from. But Marya has two problems: She doesn't actually know very much about her grandparents' country, and she's...

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Sabotage at the fete cake bake  by Meg McLaren

Sabotage at the fete cake bake

Meg McLaren

"Budding detective Watts is back in Little Gossip to visit the Whiskertons and attend the village fete bake off. He's looking forward to a fun weekend, but then disaster strikes when the ovens flood with batter and accusations of sabotage begin to fly! Who's...

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This little pup went to the market  by Cam Higgins

This little pup went to the market

Cam Higgins

"Bo's trip to the farmer's market takes a fun and chaotic turn when he discovers one of his animal friends from the farm accidentally tagged along." --

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Amy looks before she leaps  by Callie Barkley

Amy looks before she leaps

Callie Barkley

After finding a stray kitten who is blind, Amy learns how to take extra care of her, soon discovering little Sherlock can do lots of things on her own, and is ready for the Critter Club to find her a loving forever home.

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The emerald egg  by Kayla Whaley

The emerald egg

Kayla Whaley

"In Australia, Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel work with Abbi's cousin to find out who has stolen a precious emerald emu egg"--

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Dungeon crawl!  by Nick Eliopulos

Dungeon crawl!

Nick Eliopulos

"Morgan, Ash, Harper, Po and Jodi return in another adventure in the world of Minecraft. The school play is taking over everyone's lives, but Po and his friends have other things to worry about. The source of the Evoker King's power is hidden in a deadly...

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Ghast in the machine!  by Nick Eliopulos

Ghast in the machine!

Nick Eliopulos

"Jodi, Ash, Morgan and their fellow Minecraft players go out into the real world to find clues to the identity of the mysterious and sinister Evoker King. Not only do they need to find out who--or what--he is, but they need to know if it's really possible for...

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The kitty-catwalk  by Melody Mews

The kitty-catwalk

Melody Mews

"Itty Bitty Princess Kitty prepares for the Lollyland Fashion Show, determined to stay true to her style despite pressure to wear a fancy princess dress."--Provided by publisher.

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The ghostly surprise!  by Pip Bird

The ghostly surprise!

Pip Bird

"Things get spooky as Theo, his friends and their dragons are getting ready to celebrate Halloween at Dragon Towers. Everyone's excited about their fancy dress outfits - but there are strange roars coming from the forbidden tower... is it a ghost...

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Shyla's wood wide web  by Ewa Jozefkowicz

Shyla's wood wide web

Ewa Jozefkowicz

"At Forest School, the Woodland Explorers are learning about fungi and how it connects trees underground in a huge network known as the Wood Wide Web. When Shyla is given her grandmother's binoculars, she discovers mushrooms growing in a circle, called a pixie...

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The pocket dog  by Holly Webb

The pocket dog

Holly Webb

"Kitty is feeling left out. Her friends want to spend time with the new girl at school and Kitty has no one to play with. Luckily, Kitty has Frank to talk to. Frank is her family's puppy and he's so small he can fit in Dad's pocket! Can this little puppy bring...

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Daisy and the trouble with giants  by Kes Gray

Daisy and the trouble with giants

Kes Gray

"Fee Fi Fo Fum! What has Daisy gone and done?! Daisy has decided she wants to meet a REAL giant! Trouble is, if you want to meet a giant you need a magic bean. And finding magic beans can be troublesome. The trouble with giants is they really shouldn't live at...

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The fast and the furriest  by JaNay Brown-Wood

The fast and the furriest

JaNay Brown-Wood

"There is a new puppy in town! A baby corgi has arrived at the Doghouse, ready to learn how to become a Love Puppy. The pups have an extra-tough mission this time - to help Samnang deal with bullies at school. With the help of their pup in training, will the...

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Changing tunes  by JaNay Brown-Wood

Changing tunes

JaNay Brown-Wood

"Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day! Noodles is so excited for her cousin Curlicue to visit! But when duty calls, the pups have to put their fun plans on hold to help Magnolia. Her two moms are so busy taking care of Magnolia's new baby brother...

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Recipe for success  by JaNay Brown-Wood

Recipe for success

JaNay Brown-Wood

"The Love Puppies are thrilled to hear that Jayden wants to enter a baking competition. But when practice ends in disaster, Clyde wonders if they'll be able to boost Jayden's confidence in times. This mission might be over before it starts if Jayden decides...

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Sparrow spreads her wings  by Gail Donovan

Sparrow spreads her wings

Gail Donovan

"Sparrow Robinson hears a strange thwack from her bedroom window, and soon finds an injured pigeon getting buried in the snow, so she and best friend Paloma bring the bird inside while the grownups are busy, determined to nurse it back to health, even with...

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Salma joins the team  by Ahmad Danny Ramadan

Salma joins the team

Ahmad Danny Ramadan

"Salma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school's swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true - until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body...

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Tawny trouble  by Deb Fitzpatrick

Tawny trouble

Deb Fitzpatrick

"Driving through the bush at night, Tessa's family accidentally hit a tawny frogmouth, and they feel terrible. But the tawny is alive and needs their help. What Tess doesn't know is where that help will lead..."--Publisher.

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Epic quest  by Ari Avatar

Epic quest

Ari Avatar

"Ari is just a regular avatar from Blockville who loves hanging out with his two best friends - Zeke, an obby and parkour pro, and Jez, the ultimate hacker and Queen of Tech. When Ari, Jez and Zeke discover a portal in the woods, they decide to go through it...

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Lola and Larch mend a magic mess  by Sinéad O'Hart

Lola and Larch mend a magic mess

Sinéad O'Hart

"Magical adventures in a forest full of fairies with everyone's favourite human-fairy best friend team, Lola and Larch, for fans of Rainbow Magic and Isadora Moon. Lola and Larch uncover a threat to the forest where the fairy clan lives. Wicked Fairy Euphorbia...

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For sale!  by Swapna Haddow

For sale!

Swapna Haddow

""Oh no! The zoo is going to close! And all of the animals will be sent back to where they came from. Lin the Bad Panda is happy about the idea of being returned to the panda sanctuary from where she came. She can't wait to be reunited with her beloved...

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Moose and Violet knock things down  by Corey Powell

Moose and Violet knock things down

Corey Powell

"When the adult dogs in their superpack go missing, Moose, a friendly puppy with superstrength, embarks on an adventure to find a human companion and save the day."--Provided by publisher.

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Time to fly  by Anh Do

Time to fly

Anh Do

"When Miss Anne announces the whole class will be dancing at the Awesome Schools Concert, everyone's excited! But the amazing routine finishes in a pyramid ... with JJ at the very top. JJ would love to be a su-PAW-star! Can he conquer his fears and become top...

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Fuecoco, I choose you!  by Maria S. Barbo

Fuecoco, I choose you!

Maria S. Barbo

"The new Pokémon Trainers are here! Join Liko, Roy, and their friends and Pokémon pals as they sail toward adventure on an airship steered by Captain Pikachu! They work to discover the mysteries of Pokémon -- as well as the mysteries of a special pendant Liko...

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Rosey Stink Badger  by Suzanne Selfors

Rosey Stink Badger

Suzanne Selfors

"When bees invade the chicken coop, Willow seeks help from a friendly stink badger, but the other critters are afraid of her smelly spray."--Provided by publisher.

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Stink and the Big Bad Badgers  by Megan McDonald

Stink and the Big Bad Badgers

Megan McDonald

"Stink and his friends are raring to learn wilderness survival skills and form their own troop, the Big Bad Badgers, but there is more for the squabbling scouts to learn than tying knots, reading animal tracks and eating insects."--Publisher.

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Kimi the kekeno's big adventure  by Shelley Burne-Field

Kimi the kekeno's big adventure

Shelley Burne-Field

"Kimi the kekeno is going on the biggest adventure of his life - the long and scary journey to the magical Stone Circle. Along the way Kimi and his friends meet a giant squid who needs their help, a wise old stingray and a very hungry hammerhead shark. Does...

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Becoming Grace  by Hilary McKay

Becoming Grace

Hilary McKay

"Despite her fear of boats, Grace Darling loves her life as the daughter of a lighthouse keeper and spends fun-filled childhood days with her three sisters, four brothers, numerous goats, chickens, cats and her beloved dog, Happy. The only shadows come from...

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Having fun  by Tanya Landman

Having fun

Tanya Landman

"When her friend Sam's pushy mum suggests that Meg and Merlin attend a 'fun day' at the stables where she works, Meg doesn't really feel she can say no.She enjoys the chance to improve her riding skills, but when Sam's mum tries to force Merlin over a water...

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The last house in the row  by Lesley Parr

The last house in the row

Lesley Parr

"Hayley is annoyed that her beloved cat keeps sneaking off to the garden of the eccentric old lady across the street. Lillian, or Boo as Hayley calls her, lives in the last house in the row after the rest were knocked down years ago. Lillian hasn't stepped...

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Dolrus the spiked destroyer  by Adam Blade

Dolrus the spiked destroyer

Adam Blade

"Katya and the rest of the New Protectors are facing their greatest challenge yet. The wizard Daltec has been struck down by a magical curse, and the land of Tangala is in grave danger from the sorceress Zuba, who wants to destroy the kingdom forever. But when...

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Zynara the striped prowler  by Adam Blade

Zynara the striped prowler

Adam Blade

"Nolan and the rest of the New Protectors are facing their greatest challenge yet. The wizard Daltec has been struck down by a magical curse, and the land of Tangala is in grave danger from the sorceress Zuba, who wants to destroy the kingdom forever. But when...

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The adventures of the Plott family  by Kristina (Teacher) Smith

The adventures of the Plott family

Kristina (Teacher) Smith

"Improve confidence in reading for struggling readers and children with dyslexia with this decodable chapter book collection filled with fun and exciting adventures; featuring six separate stories all in one big book! Follow the Plott family on a series of fun...

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Izzy the inventor and the Elf Inspectors  by Susanna Davidson

Izzy the inventor and the Elf Inspectors

Susanna Davidson

"Izzy's back in Fairytale Land to help Henry the Unicorn win the magic competition with some sneaky science. Little does she realise it's a trap! The Elf Inspectors are after Izzy, and Bad Fairy Brenda is trying to help them. Even worse, it could spell the end...

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Creatures of the deep  by Damian Harvey

Creatures of the deep

Damian Harvey

"When their sub gets trapped on the seabed, the Heroes must find a way to escape before they become a plesiosaur's next meal!"--Provided by publisher.

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Jurassic giants  by Damian Harvey

Jurassic giants

Damian Harvey

"When the Heroes discover a lost baby brachiosaurus, the race is on to find its mother before a predator appears..."--Provided by publisher.

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Daisy and the trouble with Christmas  by Kes Gray

Daisy and the trouble with Christmas

Kes Gray

"Daisy is SOOOOOOOO excited about Christmas! She loves the carols, the crackers, and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. She's got SEVEN whole words to learn! But when Daisy and her best friend Gabby decide the dolly their teacher has...

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Mrs. Lane is a pain!  by Dan Gutman

Mrs. Lane is a pain!

Dan Gutman

"It's time for the annual Ella Mentry School talent show, and this year Principal Klutz has hired a wacky professional, Mrs. Lane, to help the kids with their talents"--

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Marvel

Marvel

"Featuring Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and more, Marvel 100 Stories is packed full of epic adventures perfect for a super story time."--Provided by publisher.

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Snails of the unexpected  by Terrie Chilvers

Snails of the unexpected

Terrie Chilvers

"Shapeshifting snails on a mission to save the world! Struck by lightning one fateful night, Fergus and Shelby receive the power to transform into whatever they want: custard, crisp packets, giant plastic crabs - you name it, they can change into it. And with...

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Return of the chickens  by Ben Garrod

Return of the chickens

Ben Garrod

"Meet Jack-Jack, the world's coolest dog! After caring for baby chimps in Africa, Jack-Jack is enjoying his new home until the arrival of the chickens in the garden marks the end of peaceful mornings and gives him a new set of challenges. He's convinced Ronnie...

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Pugicorn's sleepover surprise  by Matilda Rose

Pugicorn's sleepover surprise

Matilda Rose

"Princess Ava and Pugicorn are excited for their 'Perfect Pets' sleepover! But first, they're helping Mrs Paws take care of the animals at The Magic Pet Shop. When a poorly Rainbowcat arrives, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to make sure she's okay. They...

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Pugicorn to the rescue!  by Matilda Rose

Pugicorn to the rescue!

Matilda Rose

"Mrs Paws always knows the perfect owner for every animal that comes to her shop. When Mrs Paws needs a break, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are happy to jump in and lend a hand. They're excited to help princes and princesses adopt magical animals and get a group...

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Kitty and the clifftop peril  by Paula Harrison

Kitty and the clifftop peril

Paula Harrison

"Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. In Kitty and the Clifftop Peril, Kitty and her family are on holiday at the seaside. It should mean a break...

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Maggie Sparks and the school of slime  by Steve Smallman

Maggie Sparks and the school of slime

Steve Smallman

"Maggie Sparks does NOT want to go to a new school! Especially not one with mean students and a teacher she is sure is a vampire. But Maggie has no choice. When their school gets closed down, she and Arthur are forced to go to Peregrine Primary. Thankfully,...

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Library dreams  by Hayley Gannon

Library dreams

Hayley Gannon

"Luna Merrian is a ten-year-old with BIG dreams. This year, Luna is desperate to become a library monitor. AKA a Little Librarian! The only problem? Her school enemy: Jade Jones. There can only be ONE Little Librarian from their class, and Luna has three...

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Neecy and Nay Nay and the Glitter Girls  by Syrone Harvey

Neecy and Nay Nay and the Glitter Girls

Syrone Harvey

"Neecy and Nay Nay, members of the Glitter Girls Club, work to earn their Make a Difference badges by raising money to get new dentures for Mr. Otis."--Provided by publisher.

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Neecy and Nay Nay and the tangled, hairy mess  by Simone Dankenbring

Neecy and Nay Nay and the tangled, hairy mess

Simone Dankenbring

"When twin sisters Neecy and Nay open a salon for a class assignment, they discover styling is much harder than they thought."--Provided by publisher.

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Go for the gold  by Andy Nonamus

Go for the gold

Andy Nonamus

"A lucky coin causes an uncoordinated kid and an all-star athlete to swap skills in gym class."--Provided by publisher.

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Night of the dream dragon  by Tracey West

Night of the dream dragon

Tracey West

"When evil wizard Zoltan enters the Dream World hoping to find the Dream fountain, it is up to the Dragon Masters to stop him before he finds the fountain and unleashes his evil plan."--Publisher.

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The story of Gumluck the wizard  by Adam Rex

The story of Gumluck the wizard

Adam Rex

"Gumluck, a young, naíve wizard, does his best to help the local townspeople (and a small friendly ghost) with his sometimes critical raven sidekick, Helvetica."--Provided by publisher.

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The frozen rainbow  by Astrid Foss

The frozen rainbow

Astrid Foss

"Three sisters with magic powers have to reach the purple Everchanging Light before it is stolen by the Shadow Witch."--Provided by publisher.

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Becky brush-your-hair!  by Sally Barton

Becky brush-your-hair!

Sally Barton

"Becky Culpepper lives at 34 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is her name, because most people think her name is Becky Brush-your-hair. But no matter how many people tell her, or how often, Becky never brushes her hair. One morning, just as...

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Sink or swim  by Kate Temple

Sink or swim

Kate Temple

"Frog Squad dives into the treacherous waters of the Bermuda Triangle to find Captain Froggy Longbottom's shipwreck. It's filled with stolen treasure, including the world's largest pearl! But The Organisation of Amphibious Devious Scoundrels (TOADS) is hunting...

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Tim Tie-your-shoelaces  by Sally Barton

Tim Tie-your-shoelaces

Sally Barton

"Tim Mulligan lives at 25 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is his name, because most people think his name is Tim Tie-your-shoelaces. But no matter how many people tell him, or how often, Tim never ties his shoelaces. One morning, just as Tim...

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Marty Moose  by Claire Powell

Marty Moose

Claire Powell

"It's Marty Moose's first day on the job as Postmouse. He's ironed his uniform, polished his buttons and waxed his whiskers; he's ready to go! But things take a tricky turn when he gets lost in Whisker Warren and needs rescuing by a doolally rabbit named...

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Higher ground  by Tull Suwannakit

Higher ground

Tull Suwannakit

"After a great flood, a grandmother, her two grandchildren and their pet rabbit must learn to survive living on their rooftop garden, relying on scarce resources and limited space. Days turn into weeks, and weeks into months, but through life lessons and words...

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Weirdo  by Anh Do

Weirdo

Anh Do

"My parents could have given me any first name at all, like John, Kevin, Shmevin ... ANYTHING! Instead, I'm stuck with the worst name since Mrs Face called her son Bum. Weir Do's the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some...

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Central Park ghost  by Ellen Potter

Central Park ghost

Ellen Potter

"Cordelia and her friend Isaac investigate rumors of a monster on the loose in Central Park."--Provided by publisher.

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The three smelly goats gruff  by Chris Grabenstein

The three smelly goats gruff

Chris Grabenstein

"After the librarian has finished reading "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" to the class and leaves, Stinky the skunk tells the story of the "Three Smelly Goats Gruff," a reimagining of the classic fable told from the troll's point of view."--Publisher.

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Bulldozer's big rescue  by Elise Broach

Bulldozer's big rescue

Elise Broach

"Bulldozer overcomes his anxiety and befriends two human siblings across the street."--Publisher.

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Gracie opens shop  by Tina Wells

Gracie opens shop

Tina Wells

"Everything seems to work out for seventh-grader Gracie, especially when she opens a fashion business with her Passion For Fashion friends, but as the business becomes Gracie's primary focus she risks losing her friends."--Provided by publisher.

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A bad case of stripes  by David Shannon

A bad case of stripes

David Shannon

"In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself."--Provided by publisher.

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Weird power!  by Anh Do

Weird power!

Anh Do

"Dad's at it again, helping Weir and his friends train for the athletics carnival! Weir's not sure he'll win anything, but maybe he'll find another calling! Would that be so bananas? It won't be easy ... but it will be funny!"--Publisher.

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Shady business  by Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

Shady business

Zack (Fictitious character) 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! When Slimey finds a pair of sunglasses that looks good on everyone, Zombie and his friends decide to take turns wearing...

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Monster mayhem  by Francesca Simon

Monster mayhem

Francesca Simon

"Henry adores scary stories and ghoulish goings-on. Here are six of his most terrible tales about mummies, monsters and more! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift...

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The quest of danger  by Stuart Gibbs

The quest of danger

Stuart Gibbs

"Tim, Belinda, Ferkle, and Princess Grace were headed to their doom...until a mythical sea creature came to their rescue. But in exchange for saving their lives, Princess Piscina needs them to bring back something very precious to the Kingdom of Merland: the...

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Once upon a Tim  by Stuart Gibbs

Once upon a Tim

Stuart Gibbs

"With no knightly experience but plenty of pluck and an impressive vocabulary, a twelve-year-old peasant, hoping to improve his station in life, volunteers to help a cowardly prince and his not very powerful wizard rescue a princess from an evil, foul-smelling...

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The sea of terror  by Stuart Gibbs

The sea of terror

Stuart Gibbs

"After helping Princess Grace foil the villainous Prince Ruprecht--twice!--junior knights Tim, Belinda, and Ferkle are on a new quest--this time to recover the Queen of Merryland's precious golden fleece (and more importantly, the protective amulet in its...

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The labyrinth of doom  by Stuart Gibbs

The labyrinth of doom

Stuart Gibbs

"Tim and his friends must face The Labyrinth of Doom on their latest quest"--

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Jack and the beanstink  by Chris Grabenstein

Jack and the beanstink

Chris Grabenstein

"It's story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk--and this time the class is reading the classic Jack and the Beanstalk! Everyone knows the story ends with the giant falling from the sky, but only Stinky knows what happened next!...

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The boy who cried underpants!  by Chris Grabenstein

The boy who cried underpants!

Chris Grabenstein

"It's story time at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk! You've probably heard of the boy who cried wolf, but do you know what happened after no one believed him? Well, according to Stinky, the boy moves away to the Big City, where he gets a...

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Double take  by Carolyn Keene

Double take

Carolyn Keene

"When another club tries to compete with the Clue Crew, Nancy and her investigator friends must beat them in solving the case of a missing pink hooded sweatshirt."--Provided by publisher.

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A star witness  by Carolyn Keene

A star witness

Carolyn Keene

"Famous astronomer Dr. Arnot gives Nancy, Bess, and George a star-studded planetarium show and promises to elt them gaze at the night sky with his famous telescope, the Starship 5000, but the telescope goes missing. It's up to the Clue Crew to investigate the...

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Miss Kraft is daft!  by Dan Gutman

Miss Kraft is daft!

Dan Gutman

"When Mr. Granite goes home sick, the wackiest substitute teacher in the history of the world comes to A.J.'s class and teaches math lessons using magic tricks"--

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Mayor Hubble is in trouble!  by Dan Gutman

Mayor Hubble is in trouble!

Dan Gutman

"A.J. and Andrea run for student council, and Mayor Hubble helps teach the children about politics."--Provided by publisher.

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Mrs. Lilly is silly!  by Dan Gutman

Mrs. Lilly is silly!

Dan Gutman

"On Career Day at Ella Mentry School, local reporter Mrs. Lilly helps A.J. and his fellow third-graders start a school newspaper, but their efforts have unexpected, and terrible, consequences."--Provided by publisher.

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Miss Child has gone wild!  by Dan Gutman

Miss Child has gone wild!

Dan Gutman

"A.J. and his fellow third-graders from Ella Mentry School, including new student Alexia, go on a field trip to the zoo, where they meet a very strange zookeeper."--Provided by publisher.

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Herobrine scared stiff.

Herobrine scared stiff.

"Herobrine is already weirded out by the crazy ghost, goblins and ghouls he sees taking over the human world on Halloween. But now he's terrified to find out that Zombies and Creepers have invaded the human world as well! Will he be able to save the human...

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Wyatt Hill brings a lizard to school  by Eliot Schrefer

Wyatt Hill brings a lizard to school

Eliot Schrefer

"Wyatt Hill finds his voice with the encouragement of friends and the comforting companionship of a stuffed lizard"--

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Candy is dandy  by Carolyn Keene

Candy is dandy

Carolyn Keene

"Nancy's class visit to Zuckerman's Zonked Candy Factory turns mysterious when the secret formula for the perfect candy disappears."--Provided by publisher.

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Maggie Sparks and the camping chaos  by Steve Smallman

Maggie Sparks and the camping chaos

Steve Smallman

"Maggie Sparks does NOT like camping! Especially not when her ANNOYING cousin Ella comes along. Maggie wants a holiday full of sun and FUN! Instead, she goes to a muddy, miserable and seriously SPOOKY campsite. Things get even worse when Maggie's family enter...

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Team work  by Pippa Funnell

Team work

Pippa Funnell

"Top eventer, Livvy James, asks Tilly to groom for her at Luhmuhlen where she is competing on her three-star horse, Seasonal Seer. Tilly's thrilled to be at an international event with so many famous horses and riders, but she's sad to be apart from Magic...

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Tuck and Tina and the lost fortune  by Jess M. Brallier

Tuck and Tina and the lost fortune

Jess M. Brallier

"Tina lives at Boone Elementary and LOVES listening in to Ms Pigeon's lessons and seeing all the kids having fun with their friends. She just wishes she had a real friend of her own. Then Ms Pigeon announces that a new class pet is arriving and Tina wonders if...

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Puloma and the bear  by Jasbinder Bilan

Puloma and the bear

Jasbinder Bilan

"Can Puloma save Nyla the bear and herself at the same time? Unwanted and lonely living with her unkind aunt, Puloma ends up running away with the circus. She's relieved to find work and a place to live but can't understand why the other circus workers are...

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The guinea-pig party  by Holly Webb

The guinea-pig party

Holly Webb

"Katy can't believe her luck when she finds the perfect pet guinea pig hiding in the lettuce patch, but is everything as it seems? Katy has always longed for a pet of her own, so when a cute ginger-and-white guinea pig turns up in her mum's vegetable patch,...

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Mice, camera, action!  by Philip Reeve

Mice, camera, action!

Philip Reeve

"Get those cameras rolling - Pedro and co are off to Hollybush! There will be glitz, glam, and an out-of-control otter."--Publisher.

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Stellar  by Chris Bradford

Stellar

Chris Bradford

"Stella and her brother Ryan are on holiday in a Space Hotel orbiting Earth when disaster strikes. During a trip to the International Space Station Museum, a massive solar flare sends out a deadly wave of radiation. In the panic to return to the hotel, Ryan's...

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Tiny and the cave ghost  by Cath Howe

Tiny and the cave ghost

Cath Howe

"Muffin, Tiny and the rest of the trainees are busy learning the skills they need to become rescue puffins. Life is always busy on the island of Egg, and the friends are delighted to be taking part in a special day of celebrations called Puffin Power, where...

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