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Execution  by Andy Marino

Execution

Andy Marino

"The action-packed second installment of the series based on the real-life scheme to take down one of history's greatest monsters!" --

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Mr. Tucket  by Gary Paulsen

Mr. Tucket

Gary Paulsen

"In 1848, while on a wagon train headed for Oregon, fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is kidnapped by Pawnee Indians and then falls in with a one-armed trapper who teaches him how to live in the wild. Fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is heading west on the...

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Awatea's secret  by Fraser Smith

Awatea's secret

Fraser Smith

"Awatea and his brother Tai are staying with their nan and pop on the farm. It's summer, and they're free to explore. They're also helping spruce up Mrs. Carol's house and shed, which Nan and Pop inherited, because the aunties are coming to stay. There's...

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The winds of Waa  by Tasma Walton

The winds of Waa

Tasma Walton

""Nerra, you are the next Deep Time Traveller, as your great-grandmother was before you." After discovering that she has the power to travel into the Dreaming, Nerra is curious when her great-grandmother's box of artefacts opens for a second time. Inside, a...

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Grand final  by Liz Watson

Grand final

Liz Watson

"Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there's one thing she loves the most... netball. Read all about it in her diary! Liz is excited to be in the Grand Final with her netball team, the Panthers. But when her little...

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Chaos theory. Volume one  by Steve Behling

Chaos theory. Volume one

Steve Behling

"Darius and his friends were able to survive Camp Cretaceous and the dinosaur-filled Isla Nublar, only to return to a whole new world now filled with dinosaurs. When an old friend finds themselves deep in dinosaur trouble, Darius gets everyone back together to...

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Dead in the water  by Justin Weinberger

Dead in the water

Justin Weinberger

"With Redwood destroyed, the survivors are doing their best to adjust to their new reality. But a new threat is lurking in the shadows -- an enemy that no one believed existed. One that was just waiting for the right moment to strike..."--Pubilsher.

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Something somewhere  by Richard Yaxley

Something somewhere

Richard Yaxley

"Malt's life is turned upside down when his mother announces they are moving yet again. But this time, it's to her home town of Pembrooke. And Malt will be meeting his grandmother for the very first time. But things aren't all that they seem in Pembrooke,...

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The entity  by Terrance Crawford

The entity

Terrance Crawford

"It's been ten months since Ben confronted the dark truths at the center of the Infection and things are--surprisingly--going well. But lately, he has started having bad dreams again. Dreams of an ominous, bow tie wearing figure with sinister intentions. And...

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Free period  by Ali Terese

Free period

Ali Terese

"Forced to join the school's Community Action Club, troublemaking best friends Helen and Gracie take over the club's campaign for maxi pads in bathrooms and soon find themselves closer to change and deeper in trouble than ever before, forcing them to make a...

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Uprising  by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Uprising

Jennifer A. Nielsen

"Twelve-year-old Lidia's life is forever changed by the Nazi occupation of Poland, leading her to join the resistance movement to fight against the Nazis and aid Jewish people in the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII."--Publisher.

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Paige not found  by Jen Wilde

Paige not found

Jen Wilde

"An adventure story that examines consent and privacy in a way that books have not had to before this generation where everything is online. As much as Paige hates the word normal, it's a pretty good word to describe her life, and the kind of night she was...

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The island before no  by Christina Uss

The island before no

Christina Uss

"On Walrus Island, every simple question had just one simple answer: YES. That is until The Kid showed up!"--

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Raiders of the lost art  by Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

Raiders of the lost art

Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

Ever wonder what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? When Zombie and his friends learn that an old painting hanging in the school library has a treasure map on the back, they jump at the chance to find the treasure! But when the painting is stolen, it's up to...

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Doomsday  by Jack Heath

Doomsday

Jack Heath

"Nolan Hawker has been training at The Peak, a secret spy school that dispatches elite operatives to protect the innocent. His first mission is to go undercover at Blu Xpanse, an oceanic lab where a brilliant geneticist is making creepy, super-sized...

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Rat attack  by Ari Avatar

Rat attack

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 visit the army base with Zeke's dad, they find themselves in...

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Poop stars  by Adam Wallace

Poop stars

Adam Wallace

"Martin's busting to go to WEEEEE Amusement park! He's planning a showdown between Fartboy and the evil mastermind W.E. Snore. But Snore is bringing a team with EVEN MORE disgusting superpowers than Fartboy. Can Martin fart his way out of this...

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The boy, the troll and the chalk  by Anne (Children's fiction writer) Booth

The boy, the troll and the chalk

Anne (Children's fiction writer) Bo...

"Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. 'Leave me alone!' it yelled. So everybody did. Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalks up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a...

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Star stuff  by Rand Burkert

Star stuff

Rand Burkert

"It's up to Giovanni and Lorenzo, Sky Repair Specialists, to fill the sky with stars. One night, on the job, Lorenzo gets stuck in a swirling cloud of gas and dust--a nebula! So Giovanni calls out to the heavens for help. Friendly stars come running: Orion the...

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Kozo the sparrow  by Allen Say

Kozo the sparrow

Allen Say

"A young boy recounts his friendship with a little sparrow"--

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The mighty odds  by Amy Ignatow

The mighty odds

Amy Ignatow

Told in their four voices, a diverse group of middle schoolers comes together to try to figure out the bus accident that gave each a bizarre, limited superpower.

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The broken heart  by Aaron Chan

The broken heart

Aaron Chan

"A young girl goes to all the places her brother Cody and his ex used to go in an attempt to collect the pieces of Cody's broken heart, as she learns how to support a loved one."--Provided by publisher.

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Ariā and the kūmara god  by Witi Ihimaera

Ariā and the kūmara god

Witi Ihimaera

"The future is looking bleak: not only is the Astromancer held captive by the wicked Ruatapu, but also the kūmara crops are dying. Ariā and her fellow apprentices, and Kurī, must repeat Tāwhaki's great feat and climb up into the heavens to ask the star Whānui...

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Bluey. Taxi

Bluey. Taxi

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

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Petrok the stone warrior  by Adam Blade

Petrok the stone warrior

Adam Blade

In the land of Tangala, legend tells of the Metamorphia - a league of sorcerers who once defied the Emperor and used their magic to create mighty Beasts. Now the New Protectors are on the trail of four such Beasts, resurrected by the witch Zuba. Our brave...

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Heraxor the fire hawk  by Adam Blade

Heraxor the fire hawk

Adam Blade

"Katya and her new companion, Veradu the monkey, are on the trail of a terrifying Beast. Heraxor is a fearsome hawk that can turn sunlight into a blazing weapon! Can the heroes find a way to take down the Beast?"--Publisher.

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Her majesty's league of remarkable young ladies  by Alison D. Stegert

Her majesty's league of remarkable young ladies

Alison D. Stegert

"Mischief is afoot, and Queen Victoria is not amused. Her stalker must be stopped. Forget the cavalry, this is a job for Her Majesty's League of Remarkable Young Ladies! The League's newest recruit is Winifred Weatherby, a feisty girl-genius and gadget-maker....

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Nur the Vlogger Fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Nur the Vlogger Fairy

Daisy Meadows

"Nur the Vlogger Fairy is planning Fairyland's biggest vlogger meet-up ever - Magic Vlog Con! But jealous Jack Frost wants to become a vlogging superstar and has stolen Nur's magical objects. Without them, vloggers can't make fun videos. Nur needs Rachel,...

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The after school crime club  by Hayley Webster

The after school crime club

Hayley Webster

"Willow has always felt like an outsider at school, but she and her Nanna were so alike that she never felt alone. Now Nanna is gone and Willow is adrift. So when a group of girls offer her friendship in exchange for "fun" stealing dares, Willow can't say no....

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Pinkalicious and the pinkamazing little library  by Victoria Kann

Pinkalicious and the pinkamazing little library

Victoria Kann

"Pinkalicious reads in bed, at the table, and even while she is walking. When Pinkalicious can't find any new books to read at the library, what does she do?"--

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Harry at the dog show  by Laura Driscoll

Harry at the dog show

Laura Driscoll

"When Harry goes to the park, he accidentally gets mixed up in the dog show and finds himself running the obstacle course."--Publisher.

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You are here

You are here

"Twelve young Asians Americans cross paths, meeting challenges and victories, in a busy airport"-- Provided by publisher.

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The Christmas competition  by Mel Taylor-Bessent

The Christmas competition

Mel Taylor-Bessent

"The Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back - and this time, they have an ice-skating baby penguin! There's a new family in town determined to steal the Carrolls' tinselly crown. Can Holly and her family win the Christmas Chronicle's competition for the Most...

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Darkest night  by Erin Hunter

Darkest night

Erin Hunter

"After the SkyClan returns to its rightful place among the warrior clans, not all the cats are convinced this is where the SkyClan belongs, leaving the clans' fate uncertain."--Publisher.

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The search for the Story Realm  by Brooke Scobie

The search for the Story Realm

Brooke Scobie

"Long ago (or maybe it was yesterday?) in the depths of the cool dark bush, under fallen trees and lime green moss, lived an ancient magic. A magic that, despite what you might imagine, did not belong there at all. It especially didn't belong at a...

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The great river rescue  by Brooke Scobie

The great river rescue

Brooke Scobie

"Long ago (or maybe it was yesterday?) after the Nothing but before our world's beginning, the Story Realm was already ancient. A small and wonderful universe, where the Great River flows deep and powerful, feeding every part of that world . . . But at the...

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The power of the heart  by Brooke Scobie

The power of the heart

Brooke Scobie

"Long ago (or maybe it was just yesterday?) all of the universes were linked together. But one day, after millions of years of peace a great war broke out, and the fibres that held the woven universes together broke.The Story Realm grew in harmony on its own...

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How to break a world record and survive grade five  by Carla Fitzgerald

How to break a world record and survive grade five

Carla Fitzgerald

"Sam is a kind and thoughtful eleven-year-old, but he's not particularly great at anything. His sister, Ava, is a soccer star, and his best friend, Vihaan, is an award-winning artist. The one thing Sam is good at is knowing all about the extraordinary feats in...

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The sugarcane kids and the empty cage  by Charlie Archbold

The sugarcane kids and the empty cage

Charlie Archbold

" When you least expect it something surprising will spring out and shock you. Like when you study your dead bug shelf and there's a live huntsman spider sitting on it. Or when your sausage dog turns up on a secret mission...'It's Gloria,' I say. You can feel...

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Hi from outer space  by Fiona Katauskas

Hi from outer space

Fiona Katauskas

"Alex wants to win the National Young Cartoonist Competition. She's got the talent, but what should she draw? Along comes Hi, an alien from the Planet Wendy. Hi is also working on a project: he has three days to learn about Earth's leaders for his Earth...

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The Sky King  by Polly Holyoke

The Sky King

Polly Holyoke

"Kie and N'Rah embark on a crucial mission to secure an alliance with the Sky King and obtain winged horses for the empire's soldiers before their world is destroyed, but gaining the Sky King's trust is harder than they imagined."--Publisher.

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The Tesla trap  by SJ King

The Tesla trap

SJ King

"The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them - a villain called DeLay is causing chaos! When the hands on their watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up...

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Secret of the reaping  by Kalynn Bayron

Secret of the reaping

Kalynn Bayron

"The Vanquishers are back, this time with new junior members, and are ready to defend their town against the undead! Malika 'Boog' Wilson and her best friends Cedrick, Jules, and Aaron - aka the Squad - always stick together. Now that vampires have returned,...

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The lumbering giants of Windy Pines  by Mo Netz

The lumbering giants of Windy Pines

Mo Netz

"Ever since her dad died, 11-year-old Jerry Blum and her mom have bounced around dead-end towns, staying in a series of rundown motels where her mother picks up housekeeping work and Jerry can get around in her wheelchair. But the Slumbering Giant motel is...

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Scorpion's curse  by Anh Do

Scorpion's curse

Anh Do

"'I just realised something,' whispered Amber. 'Scorpions aren't insects - they're arachnids, like spiders! I don't know if my powers can affect them!' After a battle with the mighty Scorpios in the desert, Amber finds herself growing sicker and sicker. Now...

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A galaxy of whales  by Heather (Heather M.) Fawcett

A galaxy of whales

Heather (Heather M.) Fawcett

"Eleven-year-old Fern grapples with her father's death, a distant best friend, and a failing family business, but discovers an unexpected connection with neighbor Jasper as they collaborate on a photography contest and attempt to photograph an endangered pod...

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Rise of Pegasus  by Joan Holub

Rise of Pegasus

Joan Holub

"Clumsy Pegasus makes new friends and discovers his powers at the School for Magical Monsters."--Publisher.

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The lights under the lake  by Sophie Cleverly

The lights under the lake

Sophie Cleverly

"It is summer and as a special treat after the horrors of last term Mrs Knight announces a school trip to Shady Pines Hotel on the shores of Lake Seren. Scarlet and Ivy are thrilled to get away from Rookwood for a break! But the old hotel and the waters of the...

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Race of wonders  by Jennifer Bell

Race of wonders

Jennifer Bell

"When her dad is kidnapped by a woman with a giant hamstoceros, Bitsy and best friend Kosh are swept into a secret world of ancient meteorites and strange beasts called magicores, each conjured using a different emotion. Using a powerful beastiary called...

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The world in our backyard  by Jami Gigot

The world in our backyard

Jami Gigot

"Celebrates the worlds, both real and imaginary, waiting to be found in country, city, and suburban backyards."--Provided by publisher.

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Tiny troubles  by Sophie Diao

Tiny troubles

Sophie Diao

"Meet best friends Nelli and Worthi. Like all tiny succulents, Nelli and Worthi have VERY busy schedules--napping in the sun, sipping on water drops, and filling the days doing nothing. But one morning, Nelli wonders: Is there more? Have you ever heard of a...

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Milly's mind  by Colin (Children's author) Armstrong

Milly's mind

Colin (Children's author) Armstrong

"'Huh, so all those times I tried to get you to look us in the eye, that was stopping you from listening?' 'Well yeah, kinda. Your eyes pulled me away from your voice.'"--Provided by publisher.

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Ms. Cuddy is nutty!  by Dan Gutman

Ms. Cuddy is nutty!

Dan Gutman

"When the students of Ella Mentry School receive a million-dollar donation and vote to create an in-school, state-of-the-art TV station so the morning announcements can be broadcast to all the classes, A.J. and the gang wonder about the agenda of their new...

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The three little pigs  by Jackie Walter

The three little pigs

Jackie Walter

"The three little pigs are off to build houses of their own. But they must look out for the Big Bad Wolf!"--Publisher.

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Henry Heckelbeck does not need a sitter  by Wanda Coven

Henry Heckelbeck does not need a sitter

Wanda Coven

"Henry tries to prove he's too old for a babysitter! Henry's parents are going on a date night and have hired a babysitter. But Henry's not a baby, he's a wizard! And the last thing he needs is a nosy stranger looking into his room and discovering his magic...

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The eye of the storm  by Oskar Källner

The eye of the storm

Oskar Källner

"When Elias and Alice's mother disappears in a nearby forest, the siblings quickly embark on a journey to find her. But nothing can prepare them for what lies ahead-not when they come face-to-face with a crew of aliens who whisk them away to a spaceship where...

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Lola and Larch save the sunshine spell  by Sinead O'Hart

Lola and Larch save the sunshine spell

Sinead O'Hart

"Evil Euphorbia Spurge has sent bad magic across the forest and it's turning all the plants wild! Lola's granny is thrilled because her garden is looking lush, but Larch is sure she saw a courgette wave and smile at her - and they're not supposed to do that,...

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The goldfish boy  by Lisa (Lisa Anne) Thompson

The goldfish boy

Lisa (Lisa Anne) Thompson

"Emotionally crippled by his obsessive-compulsive disorder, teenager Matthew Corbin rarely leaves his room on a cul-de-sac in London, and he passes the day observing and writing down his neighbors doings from his window. When a toddler staying next door...

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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 and Flapjack are enjoying...

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Lottie the little wonder  by Katherine Woodfine

Lottie the little wonder

Katherine Woodfine

"Girls can't play tennis as well as boys? What a lot of NONSENSE!" Lottie Dod is DETERMINED to show that girls can be just as good as sports as boys. She runs and jumps and leaps after the ball - playing tennis makes Lottie feel WONDERFUL. After beating her...

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Rosie Raja, undercover codebreaker  by Sufiya Ahmed

Rosie Raja, undercover codebreaker

Sufiya Ahmed

"After breathtaking adventures in France and Egypt, trusted Rosie is put to the test among code breakers, double-crossers and resistance fighters in Bletchley Park, England, 1942. This time around, Rosie finds herself among the best and brightest codebreakers...

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Trouble at the track  by Adam Hills

Trouble at the track

Adam Hills

"Meet Charley - a totally ordinary 13-year-old, who's also an international singing sensation. Meet George - Charley's best friend, social media whizz, and rising-star comedian. Together they form the Rockstar Detectives, the most dynamic mystery-solving duo...

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Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm  by Ash Bond

Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm

Ash Bond

"Peregrine Quinn has always loved hearing her godfather Daedalus Bloom's stories about his life as an immortal, but that's all they were - stories. That is, until the portals that connect the Terran Realm with the Cosmic Realm mysteriously shut down and...

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The giant beanstalk  by Kirsty Applebaum

The giant beanstalk

Kirsty Applebaum

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

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It watches in the dark  by Jeff Strand

It watches in the dark

Jeff Strand

"Twins Oliver and Trisha are on a canoe trip with their dad when a freak accident leaves their father badly injured. With no cell phone reception, their only choice is to continue down river and hope to find civilization. And they do--in a small village....

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Skyriders  by Polly Holyoke

Skyriders

Polly Holyoke

When monsters emerge to attack the empire, it is up to twelve-year-old Kiesandra and her beloved winged horse N'Rah to prove to herself and the imperial army that she has what it takes to lead them to victory and survival.

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The great crisp robbery  by Pamela Butchart

The great crisp robbery

Pamela Butchart

"Izzy and friends are excited to find that their school trip involves an overnight train ride. But when they get on board, they're shocked to discover that EVERYTHING is STRANGE. And the BUNK BEDS are TINY! And then their teacher disappears... OH NO! Miss...

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Caught dead  by S. J. (Children's author) Wills

Caught dead

S. J. (Children's author) Wills

"The Rippocalypse turned the whole world upside down, but Rippers are now free, happy and calm once a month. Until they suddenly become uncontrollably angry after Howl Night."--Publisher.

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The juggling act  by Ada Nicodemou

The juggling act

Ada Nicodemou

"From beloved screen star Ada Nicodemou comes this actor-approved adventure, perfect for kids aged eight-and-up dreaming of the stage! Fire up the souvla (that's the Greek barbecue, by the way) and join the Summerdale Stage Stars on a heart-warming journey of...

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Liz's perfect painting  by Callie Barkley

Liz's perfect painting

Callie Barkley

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

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Finding hope  by Nicola (Children's author) Baker

Finding hope

Nicola (Children's author) Baker

"When ten year old Ava moves to Whistledown Farm while her parents are working abroad, she must swap city life for mud, wellies and animals. But as one catastrophe follows another, will Ava learn to love life on the farm and find hope in nature? And can a very...

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The pirate cat  by Pamela Butchart

The pirate cat

Pamela Butchart

"Another hilarious take on school life from the brilliant Pamela Butchart - three stories of mayhem and chaos where pupils' imaginations run riot...The strangest things happen at Wigglesbottom Primary! A cat decides to join year 2 on a school trip to the...

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Roman boy  by Tony Bradman

Roman boy

Tony Bradman

"Banished from Rome by his jealous stepfather, fourteen-year-old Lucius is exiled to Londinium. Plunged into mortal danger as he flees his stepfather's assassin, Lucius takes a false name and joins the brutal ranks of The Eagles, the Roman Legion in Britannia....

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Mid-Air  by Alicia Williams

Mid-Air

Alicia Williams

"A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling. It's the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be him and his boys...

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The snow girl  by Sophie Anderson

The snow girl

Sophie Anderson

"I wish the snow girl would come to life. Then I would have a friend, a real friend I could trust, and I wouldn't feel so alone. When Tasha builds a snow girl with her grandpa, all she wants is for her to be real. If only wishes on snow could come true. Then...

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Beach paws  by Cam Higgins

Beach paws

Cam Higgins

"Bo is ready to get his paws into the soft sand at the beach! With his human family by his side and the refreshing waves, it's looking like the ultimate day of fun in the sun. But when a lost pup wanders into Bo's path, Bo quickly puts a hold on beach time to...

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The determined Kitten  by Holly Webb

The determined Kitten

Holly Webb

"Rosie is really worried when she and her dad discover a box of abandoned kittens in the park. They take the litter to a cat fosterer named Sam, who promises to help find them new homes - and Rosie can visit as much as she likes! When Rosie notices that the...

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The beast player  by Nahoko Uehashi

The beast player

Nahoko Uehashi

"Erin's family have an important responsibility: caring for the Toda, fearsome water serpents who form the core of their Lord's army. So when a number of Toda mysteriously die, it is Erin's mother who takes the blame, and the punishment - she is sentenced to...

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The sea challenge  by Bear Grylls

The sea challenge

Bear Grylls

"Chloe is enjoying activity camp and all the outdoor fun - what's not to like? But she can't understand why everyone goes on and on about "leaving things the way you found them". After all, what's the big deal about a bit of litter in the middle of the woods?...

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Adventures in Flatfrost  by Jordan Quinn

Adventures in Flatfrost

Jordan Quinn

Mischief-makers Prince Lucas, his best friend Clara, and Ruskin the scarlet dragon learn to respect the hard work of others when they are sent to Flatfrost to fetch more ice from the giants who live there.

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