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The poodle of doom  by Susan Tan

The poodle of doom

Susan Tan

"Lucy's grandmother Poh Poh and her poodle Fluffy arrive for a visit, and Fluffy immediately begins building a doomsday machine that will hypnotize humans and turn them into agents of chaos-- can Ember work with the other neighborhood pets to outsmart this...

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Scream for the camera  by Lisi Harrison

Scream for the camera

Lisi Harrison

"It's been a month since the Graveyard Girls--Gemma, Whisper, Sophie, Frannie, and Zuzu--discovered Silas Hoke's empty grave. A month, and no answers. That changes when messages from the other side start to creep up on the Graveyard Girls. Who is trying to...

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Liberty and the dream ride  by Stacy Gregg

Liberty and the dream ride

Stacy Gregg

"Issieand Comet are competing at the world-famous four-star horse trials in Lexington, USA! Issie is worried that she is out of her depth - but the offer of a chance to ride on her own dream horse, Liberty, could change everything. Does Issie have what it...

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Motor sports  by Joy Cowley

Motor sports

Joy Cowley

"Join Ari and his motor sports family as they race karts, speed around a formula One track, and tear through a rally"--Back cover.

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The life & times of Eddie McGrath  by Brigid Feehan

The life & times of Eddie McGrath

Brigid Feehan

"Eddie wins a national competition where she can spend a day with her local MP and give a speech in Parliament (where she'll meet the Prime Minister) but it's a prize Eddie doesn't want! When her dad is injured in a workplace accident he sets his sights on...

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Adventures of the Story Girls  by Beverley Dunlop

Adventures of the Story Girls

Beverley Dunlop

Two imaginative girls get involved in an adventure when they see two strange men across the river on their farm.

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A witch alone  by James (James E.) Nicol

A witch alone

James (James E.) Nicol

"Arianwyn is now a fully qualified witch, but what with the war against the Urisians in the northern kingdom of Veersland, the increasing magical activity across the Four Kingdoms, and the Hex driving supernatural creatures out of the Great Wood, the demand...

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Kittens are monsters!  by Susan Tan

Kittens are monsters!

Susan Tan

Despite being warned that kittens are monsters, Ember the Chihuahua (who still aims for world domination) agrees to babysit a family of kittens for three days after the mother cat offers him an army in return.

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My kingdom of darkness  by Susan Tan

My kingdom of darkness

Susan Tan

"Meet Ember, a rescue Chihuahua who has just been adopted by the Chin family. Ember is no ordinary dog: he thinks he is an evil overlord, destined to rule the world. He enlists the help of the other pets in the house, like Smelly Steve the hamster and Neo the...

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The doggy disco hoax  by Sally Sutton

The doggy disco hoax

Sally Sutton

"A dodgy dog rescue fundraiser, a dazzlingly dizzy disco, and a mystery to solve for the Silver Star Dancers! When a disco to raise money for a dog rescue centre turns out to be a hoax, Lulu and her team are determined to make it happen anyway. Amongst the...

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Farty pets. New hobby by Adam Wallace

Farty pets. New hobby

Adam Wallace

"When the kids go to school, their pets get together and play. Clumsy Bum is the only pet that doesn't have a hobby. He tries sewing, bowling and dancing but it's all a disaster! Will he ever find a hobby?"--Back cover.

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Farty pets. Zoo day by Adam Wallace

Farty pets. Zoo day

Adam Wallace

"When the kids go to school, their pets get together and play. The Farty Pets are off to the zoo! Will they see a unicorn? Or will they cause a giant catastrophe?"--Publisher.

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Farty pets. What's my name? by Adam Wallace

Farty pets. What's my name?

Adam Wallace

""When the kids go to school, their pets get together and play. Clumsy Bum, Princess Pretty, Fluffy and ... Oh No! Parrot doesn't have a name! Can the other Farty Pets help him find one?"--Provided by publisher.

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Escape plastic island  by Bill H. Doyle

Escape plastic island

Bill H. Doyle

"Five climate hero kids with special powers try and save animals left out in the cold by the evil Calamity Corporation-- and readers must make a choice in scenarios that change the course of the adventure."--Publisher.

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Angus is here  by Hadley Dyer

Angus is here

Hadley Dyer

"A young child navigates grief after losing a beloved family pet and learns what it means for a loved one's presence to remain even after they are gone. Angus may be gone, but memories of him are still here: his tail wagging under the dinner table, his nails...

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Diary of a 6th grade ninja. 1  by Marcus Emerson

Diary of a 6th grade ninja. 1

Marcus Emerson

"My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja. It's my first day at a new school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid until a group of ninjas recruited me into their...

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Ronja, the robber's daughter  by Astrid Lindgren

Ronja, the robber's daughter

Astrid Lindgren

"Ronja, daughter of a robber chieftain, roams freely in the forest around the robbers' fortress. But when she befriends Birk, son of her father's greatest enemy, it causes uproar. Ronja and Birk are forbidden to see each other again. So they decide to do...

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Bella at the ball  by Julie Sykes

Bella at the ball

Julie Sykes

"Welcome to Starlight Palace! Everyone at the palace is busily preparing for a grand ball! But mischievous kitten Bella is busy getting up to mischief! Her playful curiosity is putting everything out of place and the King and Queen are not happy! They remind...

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Pixie at the palace  by Julie Sykes

Pixie at the palace

Julie Sykes

"Princess Katie's greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it's a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing. Can Katie and her best friend...

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The five impossible tasks of Eden Smith  by Tom (Thomas Richard) Llewellyn

The five impossible tasks of Eden Smith

Tom (Thomas Richard) Llewellyn

"When Eden Smith moves into the beautiful and bizarre old mansion housing her grandfather, she discovers a strange society of elderly metalworkers whose mastery verges on the magical. Deadly mechanical birds, a cavernous chamber full of dirty dishes, a highly...

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The yellow dress  by Coral Vass

The yellow dress

Coral Vass

"When Amanda and her friends find out Eve has the exact same yellow dress as Amanda and is planning to wear it to the School Disco, Amanda needs to find a way to change Eve's mind. It's Operation Disco Dress!"--Publisher.

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The pinky promise  by Coral Vass

The pinky promise

Coral Vass

"With friends Mai and Lu, the Dolphin Squad is about to tackle the upcoming Cross Country! Although, not all of them love running. When they plan a way to enjoy the event together, everything seems like it's going to be a great time, but the plan is quickly...

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The purple invitation  by Coral Vass

The purple invitation

Coral Vass

"When every girl in Year Three gets an invitation to Eves birthday party except Amanda, Amanda makes a plan, with the help of the Dolphin Squad, to win herself an invitation before the week is through. Its Operation Invitation! Amanda tries everything to make...

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A scary Sunday  by Zanni Louise

A scary Sunday

Zanni Louise

"Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops - they are the Monsties! The Monsties are five best friend monsters-- who are a bit hopeless at being scary. They live in Scaryland, surrounded by scary monsters and scary places (the ScaryMart, the Howlpital, the Shriek...

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Murray the Viking  by Adam Stower

Murray the Viking

Adam Stower

"Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... Everything! And together they are unstoppable! Sometimes Murray's enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to Adventure! And when...

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Evil genius  by Chris Grabenstein

Evil genius

Chris Grabenstein

"Jake McQuade's the smartest kid in the universe-- or at least he was. But just as his training with the secret agency known as the Consortium is about to start, Jake's jelly beans go missing! And to make matters worse, they (and Jake's genius!) might be...

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Hailey and the dragon  by Lauren Magaziner

Hailey and the dragon

Lauren Magaziner

"After Pairing Day didn't go as planned for the Mythics-- Marina, Hailey, Kit, Ember, and Pippa-- they embrace their journey to find their Mythies and save Terrafamilar. Hailey has always known she was destined for adventure, and after watching Marina and...

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The daredevil princess and the goblin king  by Belinda Murrell

The daredevil princess and the goblin king

Belinda Murrell

"Princess Tillie and Honey Blossom go exploring down a secret tunnel in Rosenburg Palace. It leads to Apple Tree Creek Farm, just outside the town walls. But strange things are happening there. Kobold, the Goblin King, and his minions are causing much...

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Faelan the fearless  by Juliette Maclver

Faelan the fearless

Juliette Maclver

"Pack Leader Bardolph Lupus dies and his son Weylin is set to take the Stone. Faelan is fretting about how he is going to fulfil his promise to his chicken friend Avian to help get her flock of a thousand chickens through wolf territory to the safety of the...

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At the drop of a cat  by Élise Fontenaille

At the drop of a cat

Élise Fontenaille

"A six-year-old boy loves nothing more than spending time with Luis, his immigrant grandfather, who teaches the boy about birds, plants, and the natural world."--Publisher.

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Jack the Wolf  by Sean Scully

Jack the Wolf

Sean Scully

"Jack the Wolf lives in a beautiful cave on a short mountain, near Colorfull Town. Jack is a happy and benevolent wolf, with only one weakness: Chocolate. Follow Jack the Wolf and discover the trouble Jack causes for the children of Colorfull Town in his...

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Wedgie & Gizmo  by Suzanne Selfors

Wedgie & Gizmo

Suzanne Selfors

While his human Elliot adjusts to his new home and stepfamily, Gizmo, an evil genius guinea pig, searches for a new evil lair where he can plot to take over the world, but Gizmo is constantly thwarted by Elliot's little stepsister Jasmine (who likes to play...

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Salma writes a book  by Ahmad Danny Ramadan

Salma writes a book

Ahmad Danny Ramadan

"Salma is going to be a big sister! She's determined to be the best sister ever, so she sets out to write the ultimate guidebook to siblinghood. But the more Salma learns about siblings, the more confused she gets, especially since her mama is fighting with...

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Salma makes a home  by Ahmad Danny Ramadan

Salma makes a home

Ahmad Danny Ramadan

"Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships. After a year, eleven months, and six days apart, Salma's dad is finally joining her family in...

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Pax  by Sara Pennypacker

Pax

Sara Pennypacker

"Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by 'his boy', Peter. Now the country is at war and when his father enlists, Peter has no choice but to move in with his grandfather. Far worse than leaving home is the fact that he has to leave...

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The curse of Eelgrass Bog  by Mary Averling

The curse of Eelgrass Bog

Mary Averling

"Nothing about Kess Pedrock's life is normal. Not her home (she lives in her family's Unnatural History Museum), not her interests (hunting for megafauna fossils and skeletons), and not her best friend (a talking demon's head in a jar named Shrunken Jim). But...

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The tree that sang to me  by Serena Molloy

The tree that sang to me

Serena Molloy

When Kai's big sister Jen leaves the family home, Kai knows it's all his fault. His secret burns, but he tells no one, just keeps pulling at tufts of his hair. But in the broad branches of a wasteland sycamore tree, Kai feels safe and free from his worries. Up...

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The imposter  by Kelly Collier

The imposter

Kelly Collier

"Skunk wants to be a dog. Everyone loves dogs. And every dog seems to have exactly what he's looking for: a home and a family. When Skunk sees a 'lost' poster for Max the dog, he wonders if he can pass himself off as the missing pet. He enlists the help of...

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Fishing in fire  by Trent Reedy

Fishing in fire

Trent Reedy

"Things are tense for the middle schoolers in McCall, Idaho, so when Annette Willard suggests a fishing trip, Swann Siddiq, Kelton Fielding, and Hunter and Yumi Higgins all jump at the chance to get away from the drama. The group ventures out into the Idaho...

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Kicked out

Kicked out

"Ali and Sami living their dream, playing football for the school team and hanging out in their friend Mark's new luxury pool. But money goes missing and racism rears its ugly head when their friend Aadam is accused of the theft. And the boys aren't welcome at...

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Not an easy win  by Chrystal D. Giles

Not an easy win

Chrystal D. Giles

"Lawrence is ready for a win. Nothing's gone right for Lawrence since he had to move from Charlotte to Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his granny. When Lawrence ends up in one too many fights at his new middle school, he gets expelled. The fight...

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Just shy of ordinary  by A. J. Sass

Just shy of ordinary

A. J. Sass

"Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There's never been something they couldn't research and figure out on their own. But there's one thing Shai hasn't been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their...

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Jawbreaker  by Christina Wyman

Jawbreaker

Christina Wyman

"Max Plink's life is complicated. Her parents aren't getting along. The school bullies are relentless, and her own sister is the cruelest of them. Worst of all, her mouth is a mess. With a mismatched puzzle of a jaw, Max has a Class II malocclusion, otherwise...

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Light and air  by Mindy Nichols Wendell

Light and air

Mindy Nichols Wendell

"When Halle and her mother both come down with TB, they are shunned-and then they are sent to the J.N. Adam Tuberculosis Hospital- far from home, far from family, far from the world. Tucked away in the woods of upstate New York, the hospital is a closed and...

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Heroes  by Alan Gratz

Heroes

Alan Gratz

"December 6, 1941: Best friends Frank and Stanley have it good. Their dads are Navy pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and the boys get a front-row view of the huge battleships and the sparkling water. Yes, World War II is raging in Europe and in...

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The girl who wasn't there  by Jacqueline Wilson

The girl who wasn't there

Jacqueline Wilson

"When their dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that they're moving to live in a real tower, it's almost like they've stepped inside a fairytale. But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up, Dad still doesn't have a...

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Easter stories  by Enid Blyton

Easter stories

Enid Blyton

Head off on an adventure this Easter with the world's best-loved storyteller. From the boy who helps a lamb in trouble to the fairies hidden inside Easter Eggs, excitement and magic are never far away in this collection of stories to read and share.

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Thomas the Tank Engine  by W. Awdry

Thomas the Tank Engine

W. Awdry

Picture book

"The ultimate nostalgic offering for all those who delight in the adventures of this cheeky little engine and his friends. Meet Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby. as well as lots of other characters, down on The Fat Controller's railway."--Publisher.

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Scruffy  by Ellen Miles

Scruffy

Ellen Miles

"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Charles and Lizzy find Scruffy stuck in a fence at a scary old house, they aren't sure if...

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The Pinchers and the diamond heist  by Anders Sparring

The Pinchers and the diamond heist

Anders Sparring

The first in a funny chapter book crime series about a well-behaved child who doesn't fit in to his family of criminals featuring a prison break, a diamond heist and a lie that saves the day.

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Haunted holiday  by Kiersten White

Haunted holiday

Kiersten White

"Trapped in Aunt Saffronia's spectral house, Theo and Alexander must work together to escape, stop their newfound nemesis Essa and her henchman Edgaren't, save Wil and their friends, find their parents, and maybe, just maybe, get things back to normal....

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Shadow over Aetheria  by author Cube Kid (Author of fan fiction)

Shadow over Aetheria

author Cube Kid (Author of fan fict...

"Everyone's favorite villager-turned-warrior, Runt and his friends have had loads of adventures already. They have worked hard (at least some of them) as students, undergone intensive training in Villagetown, battled monsters sent by Herobrine, and even...

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Pirano the water dragon  by Adam Blade

Pirano the water dragon

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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Whale Pot Bay  by Des Hunt

Whale Pot Bay

Des Hunt

Jake and his father live in a remote part of the Wairarapa, where they can surf, hunt, fish, and watch the whales feeding as they pass up and down the coast. For Jake it's a paradise that he hopes will stay unchanged forever. Milton Summer is an international...

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Holes  by Louis Sachar

Holes

Louis Sachar

Stanley Yelnats' family has a history of bad luck, so when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre (which isn't green and doesn't have a lake) he is not surprised. Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a...

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Winnie Zeng vanquishes a king  by Katie Zhao

Winnie Zeng vanquishes a king

Katie Zhao

"As the balance between the human and spirit realm becomes more fragile as Halloween aproaches, Winnie Zeng and her archnemesis and fellow member of the Shaman Task Force, David, must work with a new shaman to keep their town safe."--Provided by publisher.

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Evacuation order  by Jane B. Mason

Evacuation order

Jane B. Mason

"Twelve-year-old Sam lives alone with his mom and their dog in the idyllic seaside town of Santa Bonita. His father died when Sam was young, but his best friend Marco has been helping recreate his dad's old photos as part of a memorial project. One...

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Secret Agent Mole. Book 3, Dr. Nude by James Foley

Secret Agent Mole. Book 3, Dr. Nude

James Foley

"Dr Nude's anti-gravity Doomsday Device is ready to blow. Max and the team have to stop it or the entire Earth could be split in two... and then they'll never get their secret agent licences! But first, our heroes need to sneak into a fancy-dress party. Will...

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Batthew Aromascent and the missing corpse flower  by Ella Mulvey

Batthew Aromascent and the missing corpse flower

Ella Mulvey

"When the world's largest and most pungent flower goes missing right before its grand unveiling, the smell-mad city of Candlenut is in uproar. Luckily, Batthew Aromascent, 11-year-old heir to the famed Olfactory Fragrance House, and his best friend, Lavender,...

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The Trouble with the Two-Headed Hydra  by Karen Foxlee

The Trouble with the Two-Headed Hydra

Karen Foxlee

Mary-Kate and her mother are visiting Galinios, an idyllic Greek Island filled with history and surrounded by the shimmering Aegean Sea. An ancient mosaic has been unearthed at the local sardine processing plant and Professor Martin must investigate, leaving...

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On silver tides  by Sylvia Bishop

On silver tides

Sylvia Bishop

"Kelda has always protected her little sister Isla from danger on the rivers, and from the suspicions of their community. For Isla cannot breathe underwater and so her very existence is forbidden by silvermen's Lore. Now the rivers of England are growing sick:...

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Pirates of Darksea  by Catherine Doyle

Pirates of Darksea

Catherine Doyle

"Deep in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, where the full moon rests on the horizon, lies a secret kingdom called Darksea. Ruled by the Pirate King, Captain O'Malley, Darksea's tranquil waters have, of late, been haunted by an invisible and deadly monster - a...

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Weird holiday  by Anh Do

Weird holiday

Anh Do

"The Do family is going on a road trip! There'll be I Spy, singalongs and camping fun. But things don't always go to plan for Weir. Will this road trip be more of a trip-over? Or will it be caravan-tastic?! It won't be easy, but it will be funny!"--Publisher.

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Avis and the call of the kraken  by Heather McQuillan

Avis and the call of the kraken

Heather McQuillan

Avis's life is complicated. Humbert the chocolate-eating dragon is getting bigger and more demanding and wants to test his wings, but he's distracting Avis from her schoolwork. Then on one flight they see a disturbance in the ocean near an oil-drilling rig and...

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Oh Maya gods!  by Maz Evans

Oh Maya gods!

Maz Evans

"Meet the children of Elliot and Virgo, beloved heroes of Who Let The Gods Out? It's the turn of football loving Vesper and super bright Aster to take on the world's worst behaved immortals. Beginning with Maya bad boy, Kizin, and his Lords and Ladies of...

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The Witchstone ghosts  by Emily Randall-Jones

The Witchstone ghosts

Emily Randall-Jones

"Autumn sees dead people, much to her annoyance; but when her father drowns, he's the one ghost that doesn't appear. Then, a clause in his will sends her to the remote isle of Imber. Can Autumn uncover Imber's dark past before it comes hurtling into the...

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Amil and the after  by Veera Hiranandani

Amil and the after

Veera Hiranandani

"At the turn of the new year in 1948, Amil and his family are trying to make a home in India, now independent of British rule. Both Muslim and Hindu, twelve-year-old Amil is not sure what home means anymore. The memory of the long and difficult journey from...

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Mice on the Moon  by Philip Reeve

Mice on the Moon

Philip Reeve

"Little Pedro has an out-of-this-world adventure! The heroic Adventuremice have been summoned by an inventor-mouse! Millie's Uncle Bernie has built a spaceship and he wants the brave and clever Adventuremice to fly it. Boom! Pedro and his friends blast into...

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Wind  by Erin Hunter

Wind

Erin Hunter

"Frostpaw has returned to the lake just in time to reveal all she knows at the Gathering-but the Clans are reluctant to believe an apprentice who's already admitted to lying about her visions in the past, and she is forced to take refuge in ShadowClan as...

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Villains' realm  by Ridley Pearson

Villains' realm

Ridley Pearson

"Home from their adventures abroad in book one, Eli and his friends are safe and sound at Epcot with their families-- or are they? When Eli learns that the CEO of the Walt Disney Company has mysteriously ordered Villains Realms to be built in every park across...

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Stay where you are and then leave  by John Boyne

Stay where you are and then leave

John Boyne

"The day the First World War broke out, Alfie Summerfield's father promised he wouldn't go away to fight - but he broke that promise the very next day. Four years later, Alfie doesn't know where his father might be, other than that he's away on a special,...

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Loamhedge  by Brian Jacques

Loamhedge

Brian Jacques

"A group of adventurers from Redwall seeks out the ancient abbey of Loamhedge in hopes of curing a young haremaid's paralysis; meanwhile, the vengeful badger Lonna Bowstripe tracks the Searat Raga Bol and cohorts all the way to Redwall's gates and finds...

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The eyes & the impossible  by Dave Eggers

The eyes & the impossible

Dave Eggers

"Free dog Johannes' job is to observe everything that happens in his urban park and report back to the park's three bison elders, but changes are afoot, including more humans, a new building, a boatload of goats, and a shocking revelation that changes his view...

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Nothing else but miracles  by Kate Albus

Nothing else but miracles

Kate Albus

"12-year-old Dory Byrne lives with her brothers on New York City's Lower East Side, waiting impatiently through the darkest hours of World War II for her pop to come home from fighting Hitler. Legally speaking, Dory's brother, Fish, isn't old enough to be in...

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Wurrtoo  by Tylissa Elisara

Wurrtoo

Tylissa Elisara

"Follows Wurrtoo the wombat on his quest to marry the love of his life, the sky, while facing his fears and learning the importance of friendship along the way. It all began in a burrow. The fifty-fifth burrow of Bushland Avenue to be exact. If you were ever...

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Sejal Sinha dives for diamonds on Neptune  by Maya Prasad

Sejal Sinha dives for diamonds on Neptune

Maya Prasad

"Sejal's puppy eats the page in her notebook with her best ideas. Her little brother throws a tantrum over string cheese. Sometimes, Sejal wishes she could escape being a big sister. After an embarrassing snot incident, her older cousin Ash is ready to leave...

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Heather and the stormy birthday  by Linda Oatman High

Heather and the stormy birthday

Linda Oatman High

"A magical umbrella takes Heather and her team to experience a superstorm and help someone in need. Weather terms, information about ways people can mitigate the effects of climate change, and weather experiments supplement the story"--Provided by publisher.

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Trim sets sail  by Deborah Hopkinson

Trim sets sail

Deborah Hopkinson

"When Trim gets off to a bumpy start as ship's cat, new friends, human and animal, help him settle in."--Publisher.

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Trim helps out  by Deborah Hopkinson

Trim helps out

Deborah Hopkinson

On his first morning at sea, ship's cat Trim looks for ways to help out, and makes a new friend along the way.

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The color of sound  by Emily Barth Isler

The color of sound

Emily Barth Isler

"Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors. Her mom has always pushed her to become a concert violinist, but this summer Rosie refuses to play, wanting a "normal" life. Forced to spend the summer with her...

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Yesterday Crumb and the tea witch's secret  by Andy Sagar

Yesterday Crumb and the tea witch's secret

Andy Sagar

"Yesterday Crumb is determined, brave and nearly ready to defeat a formidable foe: Mr Weep, the Lord of the Dead. Reunited with her beloved Dwimmerly End-- a magical, walking teashop-- apprentice tea witch, Yesterday, and her friends begin to search for Mr...

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Lupix the ice wolf  by Adam Blade

Lupix the ice wolf

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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Dash can do it  by Pat McCaw

Dash can do it

Pat McCaw

"Follow an adorable therapy dog helping a child through a diagnosis of diabetes, with strong messages of empathy, kindness, and courage. Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences-from lifting spirits, motivating movement,...

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Thunder  by Erin Hunter

Thunder

Erin Hunter

"Frostpaw was told to trust no cat, but a brutal attack has left her gravely injured, and she'll need to depend on someone. When help arrives in the form of a young warrior, she convinces him to protect her as she follows StarClan's cryptic directions toward...

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