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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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Daisy and the trouble with burglars  by Kes Gray

Daisy and the trouble with burglars

Kes Gray

"When three actual burglaries happen in Daisy's home town, Daisy starts her own crime detection agency. Trouble is, how can you track down burglars when your mum won't let you go further than the end of the road?"--Provided by publisher.

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Daisy and the trouble with piggy banks  by Kes Gray

Daisy and the trouble with piggy banks

Kes Gray

"Here comes trouble! Daisy has a lot to learn when it comes to saving and making money. When her best friend Gabby gets the most awesome, immense, water-squirting micro-scooter Daisy's ever seen, she MUST have one too! The trouble is, is they cost a LOT of...

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Daisy and the trouble with coconuts  by Kes Gray

Daisy and the trouble with coconuts

Kes Gray

"The trouble with coconuts is they are the worst type of nuts in the whole wide world. If you ask me, coconuts shouldn't be allowed in a funfair. If you double ask me, they shouldn't even be allowed to grow. Coconuts are too big. Coconuts are too hairy. Plus,...

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Daisy and the trouble with school trips  by Kes Gray

Daisy and the trouble with school trips

Kes Gray

"Here comes trouble! Daisy is going on a school trip to Bobbington Hall! But the trouble with school trips is that teachers will be there too. So Daisy can't go exploring! There will be: Suits of armour, Olden toilets, Secret passages. The trouble is, they're...

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The cave  by Victor Kelleher

The cave

Victor Kelleher

"Irian, Ulana and their Clan have made the cave their home ever since they used fire to drive off the Beast - a sabre-toothed tiger that had been preying on them. Protected by an ongoing fire at the cave mouth, they continue to keep the Beast at bay until one...

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The dragonet prophecy  by Tui Sutherland

The dragonet prophecy

Tui Sutherland

"Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside -- a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been...

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Happy & sad & everything true  by Alex Thayer

Happy & sad & everything true

Alex Thayer

"Dee begins the sixth grade school year feeling like a loser, embarrassed by her mother, and minus her best friend, but ultimately she finds herself through kindly and secretly giving out advice to her schoolmates."--Provided by publisher.

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Something special  by Emily Rodda

Something special

Emily Rodda

"In the spare room, the second-hand clothes hang in rows, stirring in the sunlight. Sam walks through the rows, brushing velvety sleeves, touching lace, sensing memories and magic. The clothes all have neat price tags. They're ready to be sold at the school...

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A friend for Dragon  by Dav Pilkey

A friend for Dragon

Dav Pilkey

"Lonely Dragon has made a friend and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be...

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Stitch Head  by Guy Bass

Stitch Head

Guy Bass

"In the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, the frightfully insane Professor Erasmus conducts his bizarre experiments on living things. His very first creation has been long forgotten - a small, almost-human creature, known only as Stitch Head. Poor...

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3  by Kiel Phegley

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Kiel Phegley

"This movie novelization retells the supercharged, super action-packed story of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Follow Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles as they face the mysterious Shadow and work together to save the world!" --

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Fortunes & frenemies  by Marti Dumas

Fortunes & frenemies

Marti Dumas

"Social-media-loving tween Hasani and her coven must disrupt frenemy LaToya's nefarious plan to free the capture under their school before someone gets hurt."--Publisher.

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The forbidden island  by Trudi Strain Trueit

The forbidden island

Trudi Strain Trueit

"Amid assignments that take the Explorer Academy recruits from the iceberg filled waters of Antarctica to the bone dry deserts of Argentina, Cruz Coronado is scrambling to complete the last piece of the cipher. With Nebula agents and the elusive explorer spy...

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Across five Aprils  by Irene Hunt

Across five Aprils

Irene Hunt

"Young Jethro Creighton grows from a boy to a man when he is left to take care of the family farm in Illinois during the difficult years of the Civil War."--Provided by publisher.

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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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Rebellion 1776  by Laurie Halse Anderson

Rebellion 1776

Laurie Halse Anderson

"Set in 1776, thirteen-year-old Elsbeth struggles to find her missing father amidst the smallpox epidemic sweeping across Boston during the revolution."--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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The case of Dr Dust  by Samuel J. Haplin

The case of Dr Dust

Samuel J. Haplin

"Billy, who lives in the town of Stony Brook, is having a miserable summer. Firstly, she's having a fight with her best friend, Dev. Secondly, it looks like her mums might have to sell their antique shop. And thirdly and perhaps worst of all, her goldfish...

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Big trouble with an old fart  by Lachlann Carter

Big trouble with an old fart

Lachlann Carter

"Big Trouble series is back with Maddie and Clare's second adventure in Dead End! Can they beat a prehistoric mutant fart gas from zombifying everything in Dead End, including their own dad? Will Terrible Chicken finally rule the world? And how do you defeat...

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The lost ponies  by Josephine Moon

The lost ponies

Josephine Moon

"Millie and Stella's very favourite thing is riding their ponies together. But gates are being left open in their paddock, and Millie and Stella are being blamed! Can the girls figure out who is behind the mischief before their beloved ponies are put in...

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Desert tracks  by Marly Wells

Desert tracks

Marly Wells

"Have you ever gotten lost in a book? Entranced into the world of a mysterious old story of Alice Springs published a hundred years ago, Millie, a Warlpiri teenager, is sucked up by a willy willy and transported to 1924. Here she meets a crew of oddly familiar...

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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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Animal attacks  by Mari Bolte

Animal attacks

Mari Bolte

"These short stories bring to life some of the world's deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them." --

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Project F  by Jeanne DuPrau

Project F

Jeanne DuPrau

"Several hundred years in the future, in a world where fossil fuels are no longer used as a power source, a thirteen-year-old boy named Keith joins a jet pack project that will give people the ability to fly."--Provided by publisher.

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San Francisco Earthquake 1906  by Krista Surprenant

San Francisco Earthquake 1906

Krista Surprenant

Fifteen-year-old Chen has always felt safe in San Francisco's bustling Chinatown. But one fateful night, he is awakened by the violent shaking of the earth -- the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history. Fires break out, and the streets flood with panicked...

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Finders keepers  by Jeff Strand

Finders keepers

Jeff Strand

"Twelve-year-old Maggie and friends sign up for a scavenger hunt that quickly turns terrifying when the increasingly creepy challenges lead them to a spooky cemetery where quitting becomes impossible."--Provided by publisher.

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Painting the game  by Patricia MacLachlan

Painting the game

Patricia MacLachlan

"Lucy's father is a minor league baseball player, a professional pitcher hoping to get called up to the majors, and Lucy inherited his passion for the game. But she's never played pitcher. She worries her skills would be compared to her dad's and she'd never...

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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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Ghost Scout's honor  by Carey Blankenship-Kramer

Ghost Scout's honor

Carey Blankenship-Kramer

"A thrilling, ghostly adventure and a testament to the power that kids have to change the world. Defiance holds power. The Ghost Scouts were created to keep the ghosts of Savannah in line. It's an honor to serve. Evey's never wanted anything to do with ghosts,...

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The machine gunners  by Robert Westall

The machine gunners

Robert Westall

"After an air raid, a group of English children find a German machine gun and hide it from adults who are looking for it."--Provided by publisher.

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Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot

Thomas Flintham

"When evil King Viking's giant Gigabot is stolen, he asks Super Rabbit Boy to help him stop the thief before they destroy Animal Town."--Publisher.

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Lucky mermaid sleepover  by Mitali Banerjee Ruths

Lucky mermaid sleepover

Mitali Banerjee Ruths

"Priya is helping Maddie plan a mermaid-themed sleepover party at Maddie's new apartment where they come up with lots of fun activities and decorations, and Priya has some extra special surprise decorations for Maddie's room."--Provided by publisher.

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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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The ripple effect  by Rebecca Caprara

The ripple effect

Rebecca Caprara

"Sixth-graders have always said farewell to Kettleby Elementary with a class prank, and the school has always allowed it -- as long as they play by the rules. Class clown Zella Trudi is determined to think up the greatest prank of all time. Maybe then,...

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The watcher  by Tamsin Mori

The watcher

Tamsin Mori

"An inexperienced Guardian. A missing kelpie. A growing threat. Callen may have befriended a gargoyle, but he's yet to complete his training. When Oculus discover that Callen has been made a Guardian, they send a Watcher to assess his skills. Callen knows that...

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Blackfire's zombie trouble  by Steve Korté

Blackfire's zombie trouble

Steve Korté

"Beast Boy accidentally creates a hole in the Multiverse, and conjures up zombie doubles of the Teen Titans, who actually prove useful in thwarting Blackfire's evil plot."--Provided by publisher.

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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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Into the faerie realm  by Samantha-Ellen Bound

Into the faerie realm

Samantha-Ellen Bound

"Wherewithal has fallen. When their beloved home comes under siege, the Wherewithal crew flee through the portal to the Realm of Fae. Behind the walls of the Faerie Market, they search for ways to stop the increasingly powerful Red Cap from achieving...

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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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Werewolf Hamlet  by Kerry Madden

Werewolf Hamlet

Kerry Madden

"10-year-old Angus is unique. He quotes Shakespeare and wants to stage a Werewolf Hamlet play for his 5th grade legacy project. Angus's 17-year-old brother, Liam, is like a werewolf now-Angus never knows if he'll be nice or mean or when he'll sneak out to get...

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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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Jojo vs. middle school  by Joy McCullough

Jojo vs. middle school

Joy McCullough

"After having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series. Jojo has...

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A home for unusual monsters  by Shaun David Hutchinson

A home for unusual monsters

Shaun David Hutchinson

"Sam Osborne may have helped her new friend Hector Griggs save St. Lawrence's Catholic School for Boys from a terrifying monster, but she is still trying to prove herself as a member of Kairos, the secretive and shadowy government agency devoted to...

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The big splash  by Angela Ahn

The big splash

Angela Ahn

"Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just Julia who's upset --...

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Mountain upside down  by Sara Ryan

Mountain upside down

Sara Ryan

"Alex Eager lives in Faillin, OR with her grandmother, a retired librarian. Life should be great for Alex, since she finally worked up the courage to ask her best friend PJ if they could be more than friends and she said yes. But their new relationship will...

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The rise of the sand spirits  by Siobhan McDermott

The rise of the sand spirits

Siobhan McDermott

"Return to the underwater realm . . . Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap. With her adorable...

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The myriad mysteries of Eartha Quicksmith  by Loris Owen

The myriad mysteries of Eartha Quicksmith

Loris Owen

"With the Ark of Ideas resisting even Professor Steampunk's attempts to learn its secrets, the team is at a loss as to how to fulfil the mission set by renaissance genius Eartha Quicksmith. But then a dream discovery and a freak accident sends Kip and Timmi...

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The goblin's revenge  by Marcus Rashford

The goblin's revenge

Marcus Rashford

"A mischievous goblin has been giving bullies a taste of their own medicine at Rutherford School. With the headteacher threatening to shut down all the school's clubs if the chaos continues, the race is on to catch the culprit! Join Marcus and his friends as...

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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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Wolf king  by Curtis Jobling

Wolf king

Curtis Jobling

"Discover the epic fantasy adventure series as Drew Ferran learns he's the last of a long line of Werewolves - and rightful ruler of a land governed by Werelords. When the air is clear, Drew Ferran can pick up the scent of a predator When the moon breaks...

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The final feast  by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

The final feast

Jack Meggitt-Phillips

"Ebenezer Tweezer has spent the best part of 512 years doing whatever he wanted, but that all changed when he met Bethany - a rude, snotty-nosed prankster. Ebenezer has come to care for this strange, slightly smelly little scowler more than he has cared about...

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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 green kingdom  by Cornelia Funke

The green kingdom

Cornelia Funke

"All right, she had to admit it: it really was an adventure to be in a new place. A different Caspia emerged here. A Brooklyn-Caspia, just like the Brooklyn-dandelion. Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially New York. So, she isn't thrilled by the...

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The playdate  by Uje Brandelius

The playdate

Uje Brandelius

"For one little girl, the prospect of a playdate at her friend Henry's house fills her with excitement. To get to Henry's house, they have to take a bus, then the underground, then change to another line, then a bus, and then walk for a bit, but it's worth it...

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Little Bear and the big hole  by Jennifer Seal

Little Bear and the big hole

Jennifer Seal

"When Little Bear's father dies, a Big Hole appears and won't go away. Most other animals ignore the hole, but one day Squirrel comes and sits with Little Bear. With Squirrel next to him, it is easier somehow, and they talk about the hole together. And day by...

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Lemony Snicket  by Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket

The elusive author provides a glimpse into his mysterious and sometimes confusing life, using fanciful letters, diary entries, and other miscellaneous documents as well as photographs and illustrations.

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Akbar and Birbal  by Narinder Dhami

Akbar and Birbal

Narinder Dhami

"Akbar and Birbal - The Pot of Wit is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary."--Provided by...

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Jack and the beanstalk

Jack and the beanstalk

"When a young boy trades his family's cow for some magical beans, it's the start of a big adventure. Join Jack on an enchanting journey to the top of the magic beanstalk outside his window! Each book in this series has been carefully checked by educational and...

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In the fifth at Malory Towers  by Enid Blyton

In the fifth at Malory Towers

Enid Blyton

"Games, lessons, quarrels and tricks all form part of a lively term, but the biggest event of all is the fifth form pantomime, written, acted and produced entirely by the girls. It generates a lot of fun, but also a surprising amount of trouble."--Provided by...

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On the wall  by Anne Fine

On the wall

Anne Fine

"Can you find happiness anywhere? Anywhere at all? In the chaos of breaktime, one boy sits perfectly still, alone on top of the wall. Those who don't know him are baffled. But by the end of his first year at Winfield School, everyone has learned to prize...

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The war that saved my life. Book 1  by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The war that saved my life. Book 1

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

"Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada's twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn't waste a minute--she sneaks out to join...

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The first year  by Matt Goodfellow

The first year

Matt Goodfellow

"Nate's eleven and has just finished Primary School. After a challenging final year, life is looking up. His brother has recovered from a life-threatening heart condition, he's got the love of his mum, brothers and Auntie San, and he's off to Secondary School...

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Clem Fatale has been betrayed  by Eve Wersocki Morris

Clem Fatale has been betrayed

Eve Wersocki Morris

"London, 1951: Clem Fatale, the youngest crook in the city, is on a mission to find her dad. Jimmy Fatale, notorious jewel thief and leader of the Spider Gang, has gone missing and with him the greatest prize in London: the Fool's Canary. Along with her...

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I am Raven  by Alastair (Children's author) Chisholm

I am Raven

Alastair (Children's author) Chisho...

"Once, Brann belonged to Raven. She flew high above the world and she was fearless. But Raven was destroyed by Dragon. Brann's home is gone and her crew is missing. Determined to find the truth, Brann heads north. But what she and her friends learn will change...

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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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Race to Echoes Edge  by Mel Taylor-Bessent

Race to Echoes Edge

Mel Taylor-Bessent

"Our hero Luca is back for the second leg of the Race to Imagination Island! This time, our plucky Racers create team mascots to help them with the three challenges they must overcome: crossing a canyon full of tricks and traps, passing through a forest of...

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Finn and the pen  by David Lawrence

Finn and the pen

David Lawrence

"Finn has the worst foster parents in the whole world! But he's powerless to save himself and his foster siblings from the terrible Mr and Mrs Grimshaw... until he buys a magic pen at a market stall, and it seems like all his problems are solved. Armed with...

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Rising storm  by Jason Rohan

Rising storm

Jason Rohan

"It's the summer holidays and the S.T.E.A.L.T.H. team is split up. Donna is in the Caribbean visiting family while the boys are bored at home, filling time with computer games - until Sam persuades Arun to pay Donna a surprise visit using MANDROID. At the same...

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Me and my fear  by Francesca Sanna

Me and my fear

Francesca Sanna

"When a young immigrant girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, she is accompanied by her Fear who tells her to be alone and afraid, growing bigger and bigger every day with questions like 'how can you hope to make new friends if you...

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Tomato sandwich  by Caroline Magerl

Tomato sandwich

Caroline Magerl

"A wordless picture book from an award winning master storyteller, Caroline Magerl. Every page weaves a spell of magic, warmth, humour and love. And sandwiches. Ottily has decided that today will be magical. She pulls on her fairy dress, waves her wand and...

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A home that means the world  by Victoria Turnbull

A home that means the world

Victoria Turnbull

"One day, a weaver ant family's world is turned upside down when their home is destroyed. With only a few belongings on their backs, they set off in search of a place to live, meeting many creatures on the way. Some are kind, some are not so kind. Some of the...

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The hole  by Lindsay Bonilla

The hole

Lindsay Bonilla

"Talking to a friend helps a little boy who is grieving the loss of his brother"--

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Pandora and the story forge  by Gaynor (Children's author) Andrews

Pandora and the story forge

Gaynor (Children's author) Andrews

"Pandora is an explorer, a collector of words (even ones that misbehave). Once she has the words she needs, she watches them flower and then forges them into the most magical stories. Friend to all the story-starved children, Pandora knows a secret: once read,...

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Henry's picture-perfect day  by Jenn Bailey

Henry's picture-perfect day

Jenn Bailey

"It is picture day for Classroom Ten, but Henry does not feel comfortable or normal in his new clothes, and he has not practiced smiling like the other children."--Provided by publisher.

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Medusa  by Katherine Marsh

Medusa

Katherine Marsh

"A descendant of Medusa, Ava is sent to the Accademia del Forte in Venice after an altercation with a classmate, where she must learn to control her emotions, especially when she unearths a terrible secret that could change the world forever"--

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Fire and ash  by Erin Hunter

Fire and ash

Erin Hunter

"The three Dragon Speakers have one last chance to reunite the Great Dragon and bring peace to Bamboo Kingdom. But they face insurmountable odds. After being betrayed by someone they called friend, Rain and Ghost know that the monkeys have more plans in...

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Nana Nana  by Nate Bertone

Nana Nana

Nate Bertone

"A comforting multigenerational story and powerful resource for children with a loved one diagnosed with Dementia--tackling big feelings and encouraging openness, compassion, and understanding. Nana Nana illustrates the sweet relationship between a boy and his...

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Trains & trainers  by Sarah Musa

Trains & trainers

Sarah Musa

"Malik's brother is autistic. They have great times together but sometimes they clash. When Malik fights with Badr over the TV, and then Mama doesn't let him buy the train set he desperately wants, Malik starts to feel that life with Badr gets too hard. But...

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The fifth mage  by Megan Reyes

The fifth mage

Megan Reyes

"Wren, River, Blue, and Shenli have been struggling to face what the Fates have in store for them ever since learning they are the heroes foretold to save their world. Now Haven is on the brink of war, and the stakes are higher than ever. River's new mage...

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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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It's watching  by Lindsay Currie

It's watching

Lindsay Currie

"On Halloween night, Josie and her two best friends, Jackson and Alison, sneak into the infamously haunted Bachelor's Grove cemetery. They are hoping to prove the existence of a famous ghost to secure coveted editorial spots on the school newspaper. Instead,...

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A world worth saving  by Kyle Lukoff

A world worth saving

Kyle Lukoff

"After coming out as trans, fourteen-year-old A is forced to attend weekly Save Our Sons and Daughters meetings, where he uncovers the terrifying truth that the group is run by a demon feeding on their pain and is part of a larger, darker force preying on the...

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The ghosts of Bitterfly Bay  by Mary Averling

The ghosts of Bitterfly Bay

Mary Averling

"Maudie isn't your typical twelve-year-old girl-she's the ghost of one. Along with her best friend Kit and little brother Scratch, she haunts a cottage in the woods, doing her best to scare off the vacationers and forget her old life. But everything changes...

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Revenge of the killer worm  by Kathryn Foxfield

Revenge of the killer worm

Kathryn Foxfield

"Milo is determined to make his summer camping trip one to remember: long days of playing video games in the rundown pier arcade, eating doughnuts on Stourmouth's underwhelming beach and causing mischief with his three best friends, Danny, Grace and Nora. This...

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Timelight  by Faith Conlon

Timelight

Faith Conlon

"Seventh grader Charlie Winter has never stopped believing he can find his missing mom, even when his dad has given up hope. Three years after she vanished on Charlie's birthday, his mom's disappearance remains a mystery no one wants to talk about. No one,...

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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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Danica de la Torre, certified sleuth  by Mikaela Lucido

Danica de la Torre, certified sleuth

Mikaela Lucido

"Harriet the Spy meets Small Spaces in this heartfelt new paranormal mystery series for middle grade readers. Danica and her partner Jack are Renley Crow's best kid detectives. Well, they're the only kid detectives . . . until Kennedy Fang moves to town....

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Star and the maestro  by Thor Hanson

Star and the maestro

Thor Hanson

"The true story of the famous composer's pet starling, who Mozart discovered when he walked past a shop and heard one of his own compositions being sung by a bird"--Provided by publisher.

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The Vanderhoff heist  by Colleen Nelson

The Vanderhoff heist

Colleen Nelson

"Left behind by her globe-trotting detective parents once again, Elodie decides to prove she's worthy of joining them on a case by setting up her own detective agency at her renowned Upper West Side home, The Biltmore. When a pair of sapphire earrings...

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After the wallpaper music  by Jean Mills

After the wallpaper music

Jean Mills

"When a Battle of the Bands competition is announced, Flora and her friends are thrilled. Flora wants her string quartet to play a classical song like they always do, but her friends want to play something new. Then, Simon, a talented drummer, who is...

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Traitors in space  by Tim Collins

Traitors in space

Tim Collins

"Catch the aliens before they catch you! This out-of-this-world middle-grade fiction title immerses the reader in a page-turning alien adventure. You are a brilliant young scientist who has been chosen for a research mission to a distant planet. On your way...

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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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The secrets of Underhill  by Kali Wallace

The secrets of Underhill

Kali Wallace

"After a dangerous blight strikes the magical ironwood trees her family cares for, eleven-year-old Nick ventures underground to the enchanting world of Underhill and uncovers dark secrets as she tries to save the magical groves."--Provided by publisher.

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Nicholas Quick and the man from the chaos dimension  by H. L. Romquist

Nicholas Quick and the man from the chaos dimension

H. L. Romquist

"When twelve-year-old boy Nicholas Quick and his parents try to run from gangsters, Nicholas is shocked to find himself left behind when their car just disappears. The last thing his parents tell him to do is to run, so he does...and is pursued by a pair of...

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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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Teddy vs. the slimy evil  by Braden Hallett

Teddy vs. the slimy evil

Braden Hallett

"The secrets of Ravensbarrow have been buried far too long. Now they're coming to light . . . Teddy and his friends uncover a monstrous--and cheesy--terror in the second installment of this laugh-out-loud series for fans of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish and The...

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