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Big enough  by Regina Linke

Big enough

Regina Linke

"Tasked with bringing home his grandfather's ox, a young boy overcomes his fear and trusts his intuition to bring home the gigantic animal."--Provided by publisher.

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The Christmas wish-tastrophe  by Cariad Lloyd

The Christmas wish-tastrophe

Cariad Lloyd

"One winter evening, Lydia Marmalade arrives at Lady Partridge's mansion. She has nothing to her name except her sausage dog, Colin, but she's determined to make this her new home. Lady Partridge isn't at all keen to make Lydia part of the family. If Lydia...

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A chest full of words  by Rebecca Gugger

A chest full of words

Rebecca Gugger

"Oscar discovers a magnificent treasure chest. When he opens it, he is disappointed at what's inside: nothing but words. What type of treasure is that?! But when he tosses fluorescent into the bushes, a bright yellow hedgehog runs by! Soon Oscar has created a...

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Gregor the Overlander  by Suzanne Collins

Gregor the Overlander

Suzanne Collins

"When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats and cockroaches co-exist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A...

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The disappearance of White Pine Beach by Danielle McKechnie

The disappearance of White Pine Beach

Danielle McKechnie

"Otto and his misfit monster friends embark on a journey to find the legendary White Pine Beach--a beach so mysterious, it's rumored to jump locations, never staying in the same place for too long. But the friends find much more than they bargained for when...

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Born to run  by Michael Morpurgo

Born to run

Michael Morpurgo

"When Patrick saves a greyhound puppy from drowning in the canal, he gives his beloved new pet the only name that feels right: Best Mate. But despite Patrick's promise to look after Best Mate forever, it isn't long before the greyhound is thrust into a new...

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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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Rescuing Ruby  by Nicola (Children's author) Baker

Rescuing Ruby

Nicola (Children's author) Baker

"Ten-year-old Ava has swapped city life for mud, wellies and animals on Whistledown Farm. With the arrival of Autumn and as the leaves begins to fall, she rescues a tawny owl called Ruby. As Ava helps Ruby, she soon realises that learning to love means letting...

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Ben Yokoyama and the cookie war  by Matthew Swanson

Ben Yokoyama and the cookie war

Matthew Swanson

"Fourth-grader Ben and his best friend Janet are pushed to the breaking point when a student council election gets out of hand."--Provided by publisher.

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The double life of Ted Amos  by Simon James Green

The double life of Ted Amos

Simon James Green

"Edward has always wanted to be a popular kid, but due to an embarrassing incident that will not be named, he finds it harder than ever to fit in. But when Edward's parents split up, his whole life changes. Although leaving his best friend Archie behind sucks,...

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The ghost drum  by Susan Price

The ghost drum

Susan Price

"In the darkest hour of a freezing Midwinter, a night-walking witch adopts a newborn baby and carries her off in her house on chicken legs. She names her Chingis and teaches her the Three Magics. She grows into such a powerful witch that she rouses the...

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Ben Yokoyama and the cookie of perfection  by Matthew Swanson

Ben Yokoyama and the cookie of perfection

Matthew Swanson

"After getting a fortune cookie with the message, "Practice makes perfect," Ben meets new student Darby, who claims to be perfect and offers to teach Ben his secrets."--Provided by publisher.

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Ben Yokoyama and the cookies of chaos  by Matthew Swanson

Ben Yokoyama and the cookies of chaos

Matthew Swanson

"While attempting to return a lost wallet to its owner, Ben tries out different life philosophies inspired by his friends, family, and fortune cookies."--Publisher.

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Balto and Togo  by Helen Moss

Balto and Togo

Helen Moss

"It's the winter of 1924 and a diptheria outbreak is threatening the population of Nome, Alaska. The only way to stop the deadly illness from causing a full blown epidemic is to immediately deliver one million units of the diptheria antitoxin to the affected...

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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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Glitch girl!  by Rainie Oet

Glitch girl!

Rainie Oet

"A middle-grade novel in verse about a young trans girl who uses a computer game to process an ADHD diagnosis, isolation, and her relationship to gender."--

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Never thirteen  by Stacy McAnulty

Never thirteen

Stacy McAnulty

"Ivy Stewart thought West Archer Academy was the first step to everything she'd always wanted. The key to her entire future. But now...she might not even have a future. It's the start of a new semester, and Ivy's very old friends and her very new immortality...

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Slime  by David Walliams

Slime

David Walliams

"Welcome to the Isle of Mulch, home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. The school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island's ice-cream van are all run by awful adults who like nothing more than making children miserable. And the island is owned...

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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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Kylar's crazy school day  by Jonathan Evans

Kylar's crazy school day

Jonathan Evans

"Can Kylar forgive like Jesus did? Kylar Evans is excited about her first day at the homeschool co-op! Her three siblings seem eager to help make her day go smoothly by walking her to class, showing her around school, and playing with her during recess. But...

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Lifeboat 5  by Susan Hood

Lifeboat 5

Susan Hood

"Based on the lives, rescue, and continuing friendship of British evacuees Bess Walder, 15, and Beth Cummings, 14, who spent fourteen hours in the North Atlantic with their hands grasped across their overturned lifeboat after the Nazis torpedoed the SS City of...

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Exit nowhere  by Juliana Brandt

Exit nowhere

Juliana Brandt

"The creepiest place in Barret Eloise's small town is the abandoned Raithfield Manor, a decrepit house surrounded by rumors of ghosts and kids going missing. So she certainly never planned on stepping foot inside. But when her history teacher gives her a group...

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The mystery of Mystic Mountain  by Janet S. Fox

The mystery of Mystic Mountain

Janet S. Fox

"Twelve-year-old Becca's unwelcome trip to a dude ranch turns adventurous when she and the wrangler's son uncover clues to the lost treasure of Pearlhandle Pete."--Provided by publisher.

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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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Keeper of the rend  by Lisa Maxwell

Keeper of the rend

Lisa Maxwell

"After moving to the countryside, ten-year-old bird expert Xavier is appalled to encounter Clementine hunting birds with her slingshot, until he learns of their fantastical nature and malevolent role as Carriers."--Provided by publisher.

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Basil & Dahlia  by Joy McCullough

Basil & Dahlia

Joy McCullough

"Rather than be split up into different foster homes, twelve-year-old Basil and his eleven-year-old sister Dahlia leap off a train which jump starts an adventure of ever-increasing mishaps and lands them in the kitchen of a cruel celebrity chef."--Provided by...

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Grow up, Luchy Zapata  by Alexandra Alessandri

Grow up, Luchy Zapata

Alexandra Alessandri

"When eleven-year-old Luchy's best friend Cami returns from a summer in Colombia and ditches her for the cool kids at school, Luchy is left to figure out who she is and where she belongs."--Provided by publisher.

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The sapphire sword  by Robert L. Fuller

The sapphire sword

Robert L. Fuller

"To save the world from certain destruction, three siblings and their shapeshifting alien guide embark on an out-of-this-world adventure in search of an ancient, all-powerful weapon."--Provided by publisher.

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Maya plays the part  by Calyssa Erb

Maya plays the part

Calyssa Erb

"Maya lives and breathes musicals. When her chance to finally be a part of the summer musical program at the community theater comes up, Maya is convinced she will get the lead. After all, who knows The Drowsy Chaperone better than she does? However, things...

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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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Hope's path to glory  by Jerdine Nolen

Hope's path to glory

Jerdine Nolen

"When a slave-owning family decides to go to California to mine for gold, twelve-year-old Clementine, whose mother calls her Hope, travels with them, which ultimately leads her on a journey to freedom."--Provided by publisher.

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This close to home  by Beth Turley

This close to home

Beth Turley

"After the death of her mother, Brooke works to revitalize her town's festival in hope that it will help her sister and dad heal and allow them to begin to move on."--Publisher.

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The found boys  by S. D. (Sam Smith) Smith

The found boys

S. D. (Sam Smith) Smith

"The mission was supposed to be fun - even funny - but things got serious quick. What follows is a daring journey with narrow escapes, attack dogs, deadly fires, and a friendship forged in shared peril. Three friends embark on an intrepid quest to retrieve a...

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The forgotten warrior  by Erin Hunter

The forgotten warrior

Erin Hunter

"When an outsider appears in the ThunderClan's midst, it drives the Clans further apart and as tension mounts they must decide who they can trust before it is too late."--Publisher.

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Safe harbor  by Padma Venkatraman

Safe harbor

Padma Venkatraman

"Moving from India to the US is difficult for Geetha, but things start to get better when she and a new friend help rescue a stranded seal."--

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Radiant  by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

Radiant

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

"As school begins in 1963, Cooper Dale wrestles with what it means to "shine" for a black girl in a predominantly white community near Pittsburgh. Set against the historic backdrop of the Birmingham church bombing, the Kennedy assassination, and Beatlemania,...

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Crushed  by Melanie Conklin

Crushed

Melanie Conklin

"Twelve-year-old Sophie attempts to get her best friend back by infiltrating a group of bullies and agreeing to a serious of dangerous social media dares."--Provided by publisher.

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Vega's piece of the sky  by Jennifer Torres

Vega's piece of the sky

Jennifer Torres

"A meteorite falls into the desert near Vega's family store while her cousin Mila is staying with them, turning the girls' summer upside down and leading to surprising discoveries and friendships"--

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Bridge to bat city  by Ernest Cline

Bridge to bat city

Ernest Cline

"After her mother's death, thirteen-year-old Opal moves to her uncle's farm where she befriends a group of orphaned, music-loving bats, and summons the courage to protect them from a mining company as she attempts to find them a new home."--Publisher.

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The braid girls  by Sherri Winston

The braid girls

Sherri Winston

"Three girls start a hair-braiding business at their summer camp to make money, while competing against a rival business that threatens their plans"--

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Cruel truth  by Jen Calonita

Cruel truth

Jen Calonita

"It's 1953, and teenage Anita Weatherby and her family have just moved to a booming postwar London. While her older sister settles right in, to the delight of their parents, Anita finds their new school-and her academic rival, Roger Radcliffe-daunting. Nothing...

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The girl and the ghost  by Jacqueline Harvey

The girl and the ghost

Jacqueline Harvey

"She snaps the locket shut. Just as quickly as he appeared, the boy is gone. Josephine's heart is hammering. Her skin feels prickly and hot. Surely, she's imagined him. That's the only possible explanation. Because boys don't live in lockets. Not unless...

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Identikill  by K. R. Alexander

Identikill

K. R. Alexander

"One twin died. One twin lived. But did the dead twin ever let go? Chelsea is a grieving twin who claims her dead sister, Angelica, still visits and talks to her as if she's real. When Angelica accuses Chelsea of forgetting her, Chelsea replies that she's not...

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BFF tales  by Yvette Poshoglian

BFF tales

Yvette Poshoglian

"Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends! Ella and Olivia are best friends who also happen to be sisters. Join them in these four fun tales as they learn the power of friendship!"--Provided by publisher.

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Villain. Book one  by Adrian Beck

Villain. Book one

Adrian Beck

"Gaming fanatic Jay receives a strange phone call on a school trip to Titanium Tower. The voice on the other end calls himself Z. And he has trapped Jay's classmates in the elevator at the very top of the skyscraper. Jay finds himself with no choice but to try...

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Friend next door  by Rebecca McRitchie

Friend next door

Rebecca McRitchie

"Ella has a new neighbour! But he is not very interested in playing together. Can Ella make a friend next door?"--Provided by publisher.

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Willow Bright's secret plot  by A. L. Tait

Willow Bright's secret plot

A. L. Tait

"After moving to the city from the country, Willow Bright feels like she's lost her mum all over again-and landed on another planet. Her clothes are wrong, her taste in music is wrong, and even the food she eats is wrong. But when Willow spots a pattern in a...

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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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The only branch on the family tree  by Sherryl Clark

The only branch on the family tree

Sherryl Clark

"It's always been Gemma and her mum - just the two of then. As close as best friends. But while researching a class project about family, Gemma makes a life-changing discovery. Her nan is not dead, like Mum told her, but alive and well and living close by....

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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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House of horrors  by Angel Luis Colón

House of horrors

Angel Luis Colón

"After discovering her brother is trapped in the haunted mansion, Glory's Haven, Amy and her cat, Tuna, brave zombies, mazes, monsters, and more to find him."--Provided by publisher.

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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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Opal Watson, private eye  by Brittany Thurman

Opal Watson, private eye

Brittany Thurman

"Twelve-year-old African American Opal investigates the disturbances in her apartment building that are interfering with the vital renovations."--Provided by publisher.

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Rabbit rabbit  by Dori Hillestad Butler

Rabbit rabbit

Dori Hillestad Butler

"Told in alternating voices, twelve-year-old cousins Alice and Bee become fast friends and resolve to rebuild their estranged families' bitter relationship."--Provided by publisher.

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Friend or UFO  by Julie Buxbaum

Friend or UFO

Julie Buxbaum

"When Sky's grandmother is kidnapped, Sky discovers her secret life as an undercover FBAI agent, and embarks on a mission filled with puzzles, codes, and risky adventures to save her."--Provided by publisher.

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Storm singer  by Sarwat Chadda

Storm singer

Sarwat Chadda

"In a world ruled by fierce eagle garudas, twelve-year-old Nargis, a powerless human with a deep hatred for the garudas who killed her parents, discovers her unique ability as a spirit singer--able to manipulate the elements through song, though her control is...

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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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The trouble with secrets  by Naomi Milliner

The trouble with secrets

Naomi Milliner

"Twelve-year-old Becky has great expectations placed upon her. Not only does she need to be as perfect as her older brother and sister, but her upcoming bat mitzvah needs to be perfect, too. She is the rabbi's daughter, after all. The trouble is, Becky's...

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The misadventures of Mina Mahmood  by Farhana (Primary school teacher) Islam

The misadventures of Mina Mahmood

Farhana (Primary school teacher) Is...

"Welcome to the joyous world of Mina and best friends Reema and Mobeen! ... Mina, Reema and Mobeen can't wait to go on their school trip, an overnight stay at Shiremoor Oaks Adventure Centre - until somebody spooks them with stories about Bertie Blackteeth:...

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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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My home is in my backpack  by Eugenia Perrella

My home is in my backpack

Eugenia Perrella

"'We have left our house behind,' Papa explains, 'but our home is special: it is made from the people we love and the things we love doing.' 'Yes,' says Mama. 'We all carry our special homes with us -- in our backpacks and pockets, and in our hearts.' Clara...

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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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The boy in the suit  by James (Children's author) Fox

The boy in the suit

James (Children's author) Fox

"Ten-year-old Solo just wants to be normal. He wants a name that doesn't stand out. He wishes he had a proper school uniform that fitted him. He dreams about a mum who doesn't get the Big Bad Reds. But most of all he longs to stop crashing funerals for the...

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Letty and the mystery of the golden thread  by Penny Boxall

Letty and the mystery of the golden thread

Penny Boxall

"LONDON, 1774. Twelve-year-old Lettice Breech is excited to visit Europe with her Pa, who is eternally fascinated by ancient objects. Together they're going to admire breathtaking French art, astounding Roman ruins, and spectacular Greek carvings. But their...

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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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Dreamslinger  by Graci Kim

Dreamslinger

Graci Kim

"Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge is a Dreamslinger, born with a genetic mutation that transports her to a magical realm while she sleeps. In much of the world slingers are seen as dangerous, especially after the Great Outburst, caused by the Royal League of...

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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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Circus of shadows  by Lidia Branković

Circus of shadows

Lidia Branković

"Lika has never given much thought to her shadow. Sometimes it's long, sometimes it's short... but it's never anything more than a shadow. That is until the day it starts acting strangely. When Lika waves a hand, Shadow raises a foot. When Lika sits down,...

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Silverborn  by Jessica Townsend

Silverborn

Jessica Townsend

"When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel. She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon and a red pool of blood....

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Te Haerenga OS. O tama raua ko Kotiro by Vincent Egan

Te Haerenga OS. O tama raua ko Kotiro

Vincent Egan

Graphic novel

"In the Aotearoa of the not-too-distant-future, two inquisitive rangatahi are prompted by an ailing Papatuanuku, the earth Mother, to seek knowledge about energy in order to both safeguard the environment from future harm and benefit those who have empowered...

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On my honor  by Marion Dane Bauer

On my honor

Marion Dane Bauer

When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

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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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Meanwhile back on Earth...  by Oliver Jeffers

Meanwhile back on Earth...

Oliver Jeffers

"In this picture book for older readers, a father drives his two children out into space and in the rear view mirror they see the conflicts that have taken place on Earth. As they get to the moon, they see what was happening 1 year ago. When they get to Mars,...

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Daisy and the trouble with maggots  by Kes Gray

Daisy and the trouble with maggots

Kes Gray

"Daisy is incredibly excited when her uncle offers to take her on a fishing trip. There's so much new stuff to learn! Like how water witches turn fishermen into dog poos and why it's a really, really bad idea to use wriggly tiggly maggots as catapult...

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Rose Rivers

Rose Rivers

"Rose Rivers lives in a beautiful big London house with her artist father, querulous mother, six siblings and seven servants - and finds her life stifling. She loves to study and longs to go to boarding school like her twin brother, but Victorian young ladies...

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Fairy Hill  by Marita Conlon-McKenna

Fairy Hill

Marita Conlon-McKenna

"Strange things are happening in Fairy Hill. Thirteen-year-old Anna is upset when she is sent to stay with her dad and his new family at Fairy Hill in the west of Ireland. Hearing whispers in the wind, Anna senses she is being watched, but nobody believes her...

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Peregrine Quinn and the mask of chaos  by Ash Bond

Peregrine Quinn and the mask of chaos

Ash Bond

"A Games. A thief. A mechanical lioness. It's just another week in the Cosmic Realm! The city of Cosmopolis is buzzing with excitement. The Cosmic Games are fast approaching, and eight champions are about to compete for a magical golden apple and a lifetime of...

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Hero to zero  by Tom (Journalist) Vaughan

Hero to zero

Tom (Journalist) Vaughan

"It's the school holidays and Herc has so many plans - sailing a yacht, going on a cruise, and generally touring the world slaying monsters. But Mum tells him they're struggling to make ends meet, and the best she can manage is to send him to Young Explorers...

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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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The curse of the Silvan Oaks  by Georgia Channon

The curse of the Silvan Oaks

Georgia Channon

"May the moon light your way... All is not well in the fairy kingdom of Silvanland. The fight between Queen Titania and King Oberon has turned into a merciless war, and a deadly curse festers in the sacred woods. When young Prince Cory is kidnapped by Oberon's...

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The guardians of the north  by Antonia Maxwell

The guardians of the north

Antonia Maxwell

"The last ice cap has melted, and the world is on the brink of collapse. A deadly force--Terra Electrica--has been unleashed. It feeds on electricity. It is infecting civilization. In this chaotic, rapidly changing reality, 12-year-old Mani has lost her family...

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The war of the wurms  by Alexander Slater

The war of the wurms

Alexander Slater

"In the kingdom of Galaxandria, Princess Celeste Starwing is in BIG trouble. After one bratty incident too many, her father decides she needs to learn a lesson - and so she's packed off to the Intergalactic Post Office, and given a mission to whip it into...

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The kid who fell through time  by Greg (Radio personality) James

The kid who fell through time

Greg (Radio personality) James

"History has always seemed pretty boring to Angus. Who cares about things that happened thousands of years ago? Totally pointless! That's what Angus thinks until the day he accidentally falls into a shopping trolley and ends up travelling through time with...

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The seaside sleepover  by Jacqueline Wilson

The seaside sleepover

Jacqueline Wilson

"The summer holidays have finally arrived, and Daisy is bored. Daisy is glad she won't have to see her worst enemy Chloe for a while but she longs for a proper holiday at the seaside, building sandcastles, eating lots of icecream and maybe even spotting a...

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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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