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Ms. Bixby's last day  by John David Anderson

Ms. Bixby's last day

John David Anderson

"Loving their gifted teacher, three boys are dismayed when the teacher falls ill and leaves for the rest of the school year, a situation that compels them to share their stories while cutting class and journeying across town together on a fateful...

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Doggo and Pupper save the world  by Katherine Applegate

Doggo and Pupper save the world

Katherine Applegate

"Doggo likes routine: napping, eating, and more napping. Life is good. Life is good for Pupper, too, even though he worries a lot, about things like giant squirrels. If he were braver, he might even be a hero. Maybe even a hero who can fly! But heroes aren't...

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Poppleton at Christmas  by Cynthia Rylant

Poppleton at Christmas

Cynthia Rylant

"Poppleton buys presents for his friends, decorates his house with snow in a can, and shares a wonderful Christmas Eve with his friends."--Provided by publisher.

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Poppleton in fall  by Cynthia Rylant

Poppleton in fall

Cynthia Rylant

"Poppleton the pig enjoys the company of geese flying south, buys a new winter coat with the help of his friend Cherry Sue, and tries to order pancakes at the Lion's Club breakfast."--Provided by publisher.

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Poppleton every day  by Cynthia Rylant

Poppleton every day

Cynthia Rylant

"Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time."--Provided by publisher.

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Poppleton and friends  by Cynthia Rylant

Poppleton and friends

Cynthia Rylant

"Poppleton the pig goes to the beach, solves a dry skin mystery, and learns that friends are the secret to a long life."--Provided by publisher.

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Quests for glory  by Soman Chainani

Quests for glory

Soman Chainani

"The students at the School for Good and Evil thought they had found their final Ever After when they vanquished the malevolent School Master. Now, on their required fourth-year quests, the students face obstacles both dangerous and unpredictable, and the...

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The liars society  by Alyson Gerber

The liars society

Alyson Gerber

"Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad, whom she's never met, and make real friends. But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one...

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S.O.S. mess!  by Davy Ocean

S.O.S. mess!

Davy Ocean

"When his best friend Flash the turtle gets taken by a leggy-airbreather (human), young hammerhead shark Harvey must save his buddy from becoming someone's pet--or even worse, dinner"--

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The dolphin dream  by Debbie Dadey

The dolphin dream

Debbie Dadey

"Aqua Wave loves everything about dolphins: the way they swim and twirl, dance and dive. And more than anything she would love to ride one in the annual Trident City Dolphin Dash. But her older sister, Shira, is concerned Aqua will fall off and hurt...

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Friends forever  by Helen Perelman

Friends forever

Helen Perelman

"Princess Mini can't believe her eyes! She spots a baby narwhal named Spice on the shores of Ice Cream Isles and discovers that he's lost. His family lives far away in the North Sea, and he doesn't know how to find them. Mini wants to help, but she will need...

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The friendship wish  by Debbie Dadey

The friendship wish

Debbie Dadey

"Rosie is a little mermaid who loves dancing with dolphins and building towering sandcastles. But she's just moved to Trident City and doesn't have one single friend to join her. She's too young to go to Trident Academy with her older cousin Rocky, her parents...

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Class pest  by Davy Ocean

Class pest

Davy Ocean

"Harvey can't believe he's been invited to Flash's birthday party, and their whole class will be there for amazing fun, games, and music. But Harvey's plans change when he has to take care of the most annoying class pet ever: Pirate the parrotfish. Harvey is...

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Rainbow surprise  by Helen Perelman

Rainbow surprise

Helen Perelman

"Princess Mini's grandparents, Queen Sweetie and King Crunch, are hosting a Rainbow Jubilee. Mini and her royal cousins want to take part in the special unicorn show to celebrate their grandparents, but a newborn unicorn named Sparkle has not learned how to...

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Save the unicorns  by Helen Perelman

Save the unicorns

Helen Perelman

"Oh, no! The unicorns of Candy Kingdom are sick. Princess Mini and her friends are worried the hot, red horns mean their poor unicorns are in danger. What is making them ill? And can everyone work together to find a sweet cure?"--Publisher.

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League of thieves  by Sarah Crofton

League of thieves

Sarah Crofton

"Prepare for death-defying rooftop chases, shadowy enemies and fiendish picture puzzles in this thrilling adventure gamebook where the hero of the story is YOU. As a member of the League of Thieves you're used to plenty of danger and mystery, but your most...

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Shadow chaser  by Simon Tudhope

Shadow chaser

Simon Tudhope

"This thrilling gamebook plunges you into a story with a difference - one where the hero is YOU. Woken one night by a bang at the door, you creep to the window and see five hooded strangers below. The leader looks up and beckons you down. What do you do? The...

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The Diamond girls  by Jacqueline Wilson

The Diamond girls

Jacqueline Wilson

"Dixie is the youngest Diamond girl. She and her sisters dreamy Martine, glamorous Rochelle and tough Jude could hardly be more different, but their mum has always tried to teach them the value of sticking together. Now Mum's expecting yet another baby, and...

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The sign of the beaver  by Elizabeth George Speare

The sign of the beaver

Elizabeth George Speare

"Left alone to guard the family's wilderness home in eighteenth-century Maine, a boy is hard-pressed to survive until local Indians teach him their skills."--Provided by publisher.

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The interrupted tale  by Maryrose Wood

The interrupted tale

Maryrose Wood

"Miss Penelope Lumley assuages the disappointments of her sixteenth birthday by accepting an invitation to speak at her former school, the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, which will be closed if she cannot prove the academic progress of her...

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Chaos of the fun fiend  by Annabelle Sami

Chaos of the fun fiend

Annabelle Sami

"When Tito and Neena visit Tito's family, they are shocked to find all the fun drained from the town and its inhabitants. Could it be the influence of The Bhoot? Or is someone else up to no good?"--Publisher.

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A hero's journey (on a school trip)  by Tom (Children's author) Vaughan

A hero's journey (on a school trip)

Tom (Children's author) Vaughan

"Hercules Braver has a secret: he's a real-life demigod! So, why does he seem so ordinary? Most children of Zeus have some kind of superskill - like bravery, warrior skills or healing powers. Well, thanks to a wild boar (long story), Herc and his friends are...

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Stripy the zebra foal  by Pippa Funnell

Stripy the zebra foal

Pippa Funnell

"When Tilly wins a horse safari trip to Africa, she thinks she's found her perfect holiday. And when she helps rescue abandoned zebra foal, Stripy, she knows that it's a trip she'll remember forever."--Provided by publisher.

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The house on Yeet Street  by Preston Norton

The house on Yeet Street

Preston Norton

"A quartet of thirteen-year-old boys' friendship is tested by ghosts, haunted houses, secret crushes, and a hundred-year-old curse."--Provided by publisher.

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Buttons the naughty pony  by Pippa Funnell

Buttons the naughty pony

Pippa Funnell

"Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? Oh Buttons, what a naughty pony! He's disobedient for everyone at Silver Shoe Farm, until he meets Tilly. She...

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Free again  by Terri Farley

Free again

Terri Farley

"When Sam finds a home for a group of "unadoptable" mustangs, she feels like a hero. But when she promises to help care for the horses - especially the blind filly among them - she's overwhelmed with responsibilities. Then the filly wanders off alone in a...

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Learning to fly  by Ana Punset

Learning to fly

Ana Punset

"Welcome to Unicornia: the most wonderful place in the world, full of unicorns, glitter and magic. Join Claudia on her first day at the School of Advanced Magic, where she'll be taking potion lessons and a unicorn flying test."--Provided by publisher.

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A sky full of song  by Susan Meyer

A sky full of song

Susan Meyer

"In 1905 North Dakota, eleven-year-old immigrant Shoshana is bullied for being Jewish, but after listening to the music of her homeland, she is reminded of the resilience and traditions her people have brought all the way to the prairie."--Provided by...

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Parkview Pickle the show pony  by Pippa Funnell

Parkview Pickle the show pony

Pippa Funnell

"Tilly and Magic Spirit are happy at Silver Shoe Farm. But when the dainty and elegant show pony Parkview Pickle arrives, Tilly knows straightaway that something is wrong. She wants to help, but she's not sure that Pickle's owner will let her"--Amazon.com.

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Neptune the heroic horse  by Pippa Funnell

Neptune the heroic horse

Pippa Funnell

"On holiday, Tilly spends her days riding on the beach. amazing! But not everyone is as horse-mad as she is. It takes all her skills, and a brave and gentle horse called Neptune to make a daring sea rescue."--Provided by publisher.

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Red Admiral the racehorse  by Pippa Funnell

Red Admiral the racehorse

Pippa Funnell

"After rescuing Magic Spirit, Tilly spends every moment she can with him at Silver Shoe Farm. But he is not the only horse she has a special bond with. When Red Admiral, a young, injured racehorse arrives it's not long before Tilly helps him on the road to...

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Rosie the perfect pony  by Pippa Funnell

Rosie the perfect pony

Pippa Funnell

"You only have to take a peek in Tilly Redbrow's bedroom to see she is horse and pony mad. Every inch of wall space is covered in posters and her floor is scattered with pony magazines and books, but she longs for a horse of her own. Tilly spends every spare...

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Magic Spirit the dream horse  by Pippa Funnell

Magic Spirit the dream horse

Pippa Funnell

"To say Tilly Redbrow loves horses would be an understatement - desperately, wildly, crazy about them would be more like it. Tilly dreams of riding lessons and a horse of her own. When she helps rescue neglected horse, Magic Spirit, and is invited to Silver...

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Knight Sir Louis and the dragon of doooooom!  by author Brothers McLeod

Knight Sir Louis and the dragon of doooooom!

author Brothers McLeod

"The double-headed dragon Borax is causing fiery mischief across the land. The only hope of stopping the fiendish lizard is a long-lost, ancient Thingamabob (a talisman with watery powers.) Who will find it? Who will come to the rescue. Well, obviously, Knight...

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Knight Sir Louis and the dreadful damsel  by author Brothers McLeod

Knight Sir Louis and the dreadful damsel

author Brothers McLeod

"Knight Sir Louis is the bravest knight at King Burt's court. He has defeated hungry dragons, evil goblins and horrible wizards (but please nobody mention wasps, Knight Sir Louis is absolutely NOT afraid of them). Along with his trusty mechanical steed...

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The unbreakable code  by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

The unbreakable code

Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

"Could the Mark Twain books hidden through Book Scavenger contain clues about the string of recent arson fires plaguing the city? And will Emily and James uncover the mystery before the arsonist comes after them?"--

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Children of the fox  by Kevin Sands

Children of the fox

Kevin Sands

"Lured by the promise of more money than they've ever dreamed of, five young criminals are hired to steal a heavily guarded treasure from the most powerful sorcerer in the city. There's Callan the con artist, Meriel the expert at acrobatics (and knives!),...

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Mummy wrap battle  by Tom (Children's fiction writer) Easton

Mummy wrap battle

Tom (Children's fiction writer) Eas...

"When the Bastet the cat goddess is summoned back to Egypt, Atlas and his friend Maui can't resist sneaking into her room. That's a big, big mistake. Huge! Because they accidentally wake up a cursed mummy with an appetite for destruction! Not even the gods and...

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Magical mountain rescue  by Liz Flanagan

Magical mountain rescue

Liz Flanagan

"When the young prince is kidnapped, the wildsmith Rowan has an important to role to play in his rescue - but time is running out. Can she rescue the prince, keep the fragile peace, and save another magical animal in need?"--Provided by publisher.

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The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science  by Kate McKinnon

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

Kate McKinnon

"Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don't belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don't belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia. And after getting...

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The graveyard gift  by Fern Forgettable

The graveyard gift

Fern Forgettable

"When a girl with peculiar abilities lands at a boarding school where students are part human and part magical, she discovers nothing is what it seems when sinister forces causes one of her classmates to go missing"--

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Race to Imagination Island  by Mel Taylor-Bessent

Race to Imagination Island

Mel Taylor-Bessent

"The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island. In an event that only happens once every 80-100 years, children all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where...

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Skandar and the skeleton curse  by A. F. Steadman

Skandar and the skeleton curse

A. F. Steadman

"As Skandar and his friends begin their fourth year at the Eyrie, the Island's unicorns are struck by a terrible curse that threatens to change everything. Between a Commodore determined to eliminate the spirit element for good, and a sister hellbent on...

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The boy to beat the gods  by Ashley Thorpe

The boy to beat the gods

Ashley Thorpe

"Kayode dreams of eating the forbidden fruit of the Orishas, so he can gain their power and stop those merciless beings who terrorise his people. So when a fruit mysteriously appears in his path after the Orishas snatch his sister, he leaps on it. Surging with...

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Zora the Snow Dragon  by Maddy Mara

Zora the Snow Dragon

Maddy Mara

"The Storm Dragons are being called back to the Magic Forest for one last adventure. Zora and her cousins, Mina and Hana, have to protect the forest from the Chaos Queen's reign. The harmony of the forest and its snowstorms depend on the bravery of the girls....

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Clara Poole and the long way round  by Taylor Tyng

Clara Poole and the long way round

Taylor Tyng

"When an unintended flight over Michigan in her class science project--a lawn chair held aloft by balloons--brings her instant celebrity, Clara Poole is invited to be the spokesperson for a round-the-world adventure race. But when her overprotective father...

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Cosima unfortunate foils a fraud  by Laura Noakes

Cosima unfortunate foils a fraud

Laura Noakes

"Cosima lives at the Star Diamond Home for Children with her best friends Diya, Mary and Pearl. Since uncovering a dastardly plot and escaping their cruel captors, life has been one of peace and contentment - and particularly so for Cos. For alongside her...

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The Super Sunny Murder Club

The Super Sunny Murder Club

"A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most popular, exciting and diverse children's book authors!"--Provided by publisher.

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Storm child  by Ele Fountain

Storm child

Ele Fountain

"Maya's life is about to be upended. After her dad's fishing boat is ravaged by a relentless storm, Maya's parents make the decision to start over-by moving to a tropical island. But making a change doesn't always make a difference. Far from her friends and...

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The wild whodunnit  by Anna Battese

The wild whodunnit

Anna Battese

"PD has determined that for her playdate at the zoo, she will be a safari adventurer, not a detective. But when the elephants go missing, along with Aunt Dot, a detective is exactly what is needed. Thankfully Grandpa has packed a 'Just in Case case', and soon...

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Welcome to Scare School  by Jarrett Lerner

Welcome to Scare School

Jarrett Lerner

"Bash is a young ghost who has never been good at scaring people is nervous about his first day at scare school, where he will learn to master the necessary skills to become a successful ghost."--Provided by publisher.

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Nanny Piggins and the origin story  by R. A. Spratt

Nanny Piggins and the origin story

R. A. Spratt

"Before she was Nanny, Sarah Piggins's story began as any other piggy tale might. Stuck in a stye with her thoroughly no-good siblings, Sarah longs for freedom, adventure and a chomp of an especially good chocolate cake. When Mother leaves for a job on a...

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Tom Gates is ha! ha! hilarious  by Liz Pichon

Tom Gates is ha! ha! hilarious

Liz Pichon

"Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! HILARIOUS! He's created brand new comic *Ants In Pants* to make everyone (even Delia) laugh. Inspiration for his new comic is everywhere! There's Mr Keen's unicycle mishap and their NEW supply teacher Miss Jam (whose first name is NOT...

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The arctic fox  by Holly Webb

The arctic fox

Holly Webb

Evie is so excited to spend her Christmas holiday in Lapland - they're going to visit Santa, go on a reindeer sleigh ride and watch the Northern Lights. She's even dreamed about seeing her favourite animal - the arctic fox. Evie's parents say this is unlikely,...

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Eye of Cyclops  by Joan Holub

Eye of Cyclops

Joan Holub

Eager to prove herself to her brothers and overcome her challenges with fuzzy vision, Cyclops tries to prove herself by making a bow and arrow for Goddess Girl Artemis.

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Realm of lost spirits  by Erin Hunter

Realm of lost spirits

Erin Hunter

"As water dwindles and food becomes scarce, Whisper the water buffalo must embrace a strength she never knew. Stride the cheetah embarks on a dangerous journey to bring rain to Bravelands, but the quest will lead him into the underworld of spirits, where his...

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The lost school pet  by Rose Lihou

The lost school pet

Rose Lihou

"It's Bea's first day at her new school. She's nervous about starting a new school and making new friends but with the help of her tiny dog friends cheering her on, Bea's confidence blooms. She quickly learns how to make new friends and her first day at her...

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Palace of the dragon king  by Mary Pope Osborne

Palace of the dragon king

Mary Pope Osborne

"Jack and Annie are in Ancient China! When the tree house lands in ancient China, Jack and Annie are told to beware the fearsome emperor ...It's not long before they learn the warning is right! In search of an old Chinese legend, they head to the palace of the...

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The return of the Indian  by Lynne Reid Banks

The return of the Indian

Lynne Reid Banks

"A year after he sends his Indian friend, Little Bear, back into the magic cupboard, Omri decides to bring him back only to find that he is close to death and in need of help."--Provided by publisher.

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My side of the mountain  by Jean Craighead George

My side of the mountain

Jean Craighead George

"A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship."--Provided...

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The Fairy Tale Fan Club  by Richard Ayoade

The Fairy Tale Fan Club

Richard Ayoade

"Discover the truth about your favourite fairy-tale characters... Read about the real lives of fairy-tale characters in this exclusive collection of letters between curious kids and their fairy-tale idols. What are they doing now? Was it really Happily Ever...

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The Midwatch  by Judith Rossell

The Midwatch

Judith Rossell

"Banished to the Midwatch Institute for Orphans, Runaways and Unwanted Girls, Maggie Fishbone is sure she's in for a life of drudgery. But she quickly discovers there's more to the Midwatch than meets the eye ... The city shimmers with jewels and secrets, and...

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Terror tower  by Jennifer Killick

Terror tower

Jennifer Killick

"Angelo and his friends have faced some truly fearsome foes, from mind-controlling parasites to deadly monsters of the deep and giant spiders to vampire birds - but their adventures aren't over yet! Dread Wood High is suffering from an infestation of...

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The final boss  by M. K. England

The final boss

M. K. England

"The Weird Ones face a dire situation when Wheatley gets into trouble with the game's creator, and must win three near-impossible challenges to save him, risking a lifetime ban from Affinity and the loss of their friend, as they grapple with the daunting...

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Braided  by Leah Cypess

Braided

Leah Cypess

"When her older sister Rapunzel returns home but is not what she expected, Princess Cinna must risk everything for a sister with whom she may having nothing in common except their long, magical hair."--Publisher.

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We go to the park  by Sara Stridsberg

We go to the park

Sara Stridsberg

"A lyrical meditation on going to the park to play, which extends into a reflection on life itself"--

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Kevin and the blackbirds  by David Almond

Kevin and the blackbirds

David Almond

"In medieval Ireland, a boy named Kevin is taken to a monastery by parents who can no longer afford to keep him, though they promise to bring him home when times are better. Meanwhile, Kevin works for the monks, who teach him hymns, prayers, and reading. He is...

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Stripes and spots  by Dahlov Ipcar

Stripes and spots

Dahlov Ipcar

"A little tiger and a little leopard go hunting together, deciding that the leopard will catch things with spots and the tiger will catch things with stripes."--Provided by publisher.

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Aya and the star chaser  by Radiya Hafiza

Aya and the star chaser

Radiya Hafiza

"Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control. When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly...

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The treasure hunt monster  by Marcus Rashford

The treasure hunt monster

Marcus Rashford

"When a treasure hunt is announced at Rutherford School, Marcus teams up with his friends to win. But an otherwordly monster is set on spoiling their fun... Using clues from a comic book, can the Breakfast Club uncover the mystery behind the monster and find...

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How to stop the end of the world  by Tom (Author at HarperCollins Children's Books) Mitchell

How to stop the end of the world

Tom (Author at HarperCollins Children's...

"Colin Coleridge is facing a long, boring summer holiday with nothing to do. But when he notices some weird markings outside his house, and some strangers acting very suspiciously in his neighbour's garden, he decides to investigate."--Publisher.

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Super Rabbit Boy's mega quest!  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit Boy's mega quest!

Thomas Flintham

"Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with. King Viking has a new Giant Robot that's more powerful than Super Rabbit Boy. How can Super Rabbit...

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Horse mad whispers  by Kathy Helidoniotis

Horse mad whispers

Kathy Helidoniotis

"Ashleigh and her horse-mad friends find themselves facing new challenges at school - from a nasty cyber-bully posting an anti-horse campaign to a redevelopment plan of their favourite Shady Creek Riding Club."--Publisher.

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Sunrise  by Erin Hunter

Sunrise

Erin Hunter

"When Firestar's grandchildren, Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, and Jayfeather, finally discover who their true parents are, there are dire consequences for ThunderClan and the Warrior Code."--

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Horse mad Western  by Kathy Helidoniotis

Horse mad Western

Kathy Helidoniotis

"Ash feels like she's on an out-of-control carousel ride. There's her job at Shady Trails Ranch, Riding Club, two horses, three best friends, three enemies and one baby brother to look after. And if she's going to have a chance at winning a ribbon at the...

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The hundred dresses  by Eleanor Estes

The hundred dresses

Eleanor Estes

"Wanda wears the same faded blue dress to school every day - yet she says she has one hundred beautiful dresses at home, 'all lined up.' The other girls don't believe it, and when Peggy starts a daily game of teasing Wanda about the hundred dresses, everyone...

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Tourmaline and the museum of marvels  by Ruth Lauren

Tourmaline and the museum of marvels

Ruth Lauren

"Ever since she fell into the Source of all magic, Tourmaline seems to have developed strange new powers that are causing chaos. She can't work out how to control them and it's exhausting hiding them from everyone (except her best friends George and Mai). Then...

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Adventure calling  by Sufiya Ahmed

Adventure calling

Sufiya Ahmed

"Suhana, Mia and Ayaan are thrown together on a trip to Parliament, where they are fascinated by all the history that happened there. Little do they suspect that they'll be LIVING that history when they are transported back to 1911! Finding themselves in the...

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Sausage dog Santa  by Bella Swift

Sausage dog Santa

Bella Swift

"Stanley the sausage dog puppy can't wait to spend his first Christmas with his new family, even grumpy old cat Cleo. But he can't believe it when Cleo tells him that Santa doesn't bring presents to animals. Stanley is determined to make his new friends'...

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One-a-day Christmas stories  by Enid Blyton

One-a-day Christmas stories

Enid Blyton

"Cosy up with this cheery collection filled with the joy and wonder of the holidays. From a magic sleigh bell that grants wishes to Santa getting stuck in a chimney, these jolly stories by Enid Blyton are perfect to read in the lead up to...

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Kelcie Murphy and the hunt for the Heart of Danu  by Erika Lewis

Kelcie Murphy and the hunt for the Heart of Danu

Erika Lewis

"While at The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts, Kelcie receives a warning from her goddess mother that The Heart of Danu, the legendary source of all light and warmth, will be stolen, so Kelcie and her friends set off to prevent their world from falling into...

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Skating on Mars  by Caroline Huntoon

Skating on Mars

Caroline Huntoon

"Still coping with the death of their father, twelve-year-old Mars tries to figure out their place on and off the rink as they navigate being nonbinary in a traditionally gendered sport."--Publisher.

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Linus and Etta could use a win  by Caroline Huntoon

Linus and Etta could use a win

Caroline Huntoon

"A hot-headed cynic befriends the new kid--a shy trans boy--when she takes on a bet to get him elected student body president"--

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Ghosts, toast, and other hazards  by Susan Tan

Ghosts, toast, and other hazards

Susan Tan

"Moving to a new town is never easy, but it's even harder when you're dealing with a stepdad who just left and a mom who can't get out of bed long enough to find a new job. But Mo doesn't have time to dwell on these things. Because it's her job to keep her...

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Winter in the wood  by Jane Riordan

Winter in the wood

Jane Riordan

"'Winter ... winter ... winter is coming. Quickly, quickly, winter is nearly here,' say whispering voices around the Forest. But who is Winter, Pooh and his friends wonder, and how should they be welcomed? It seems Christopher Robin has a lot to teach his...

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Legend of the lighthouse moon  by Helen (Children's author) Edwards

Legend of the lighthouse moon

Helen (Children's author) Edwards

"It's the 1970s and on Kangaroo Island, Mona McKenna and her brother Albert live with their grandparents at Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. For five long years they have mourned their mother and longed for their missing father to return. Since being diagnosed with...

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Game on  by Louise Park

Game on

Louise Park

"Hannah and Jake Vann-Wong live in the wackiest house on Caper Street, and life at number 9 is a blast - until the day a sold sign goes up on the house across the road. When the Cruellys move in, stuff begins to happen - funny stuff, weird stuff, and stuff...

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Turtle moon  by Hannah Gold

Turtle moon

Hannah Gold

"Silver Trevelon's parents aren't happy. They haven't been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver's dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa...

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Mission wildlife rescue  by Patrick (Cricketer) Cummins

Mission wildlife rescue

Patrick (Cricketer) Cummins

"I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat!I'm in a great cricket team with my best mates Prav and Beth, and we're all really keen to know who our team's cricket CAPTAIN will be. But on our way to practise,...

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Dare to bowl  by Patrick (Cricketer) Cummins

Dare to bowl

Patrick (Cricketer) Cummins

"A NEW illustrated adventure series created by Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins, Dave Hartley and Serena Geddes! I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat! There's BIG NEWS in my family - we're moving from the...

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The last dragon  by Polly Ho-Yen

The last dragon

Polly Ho-Yen

"Yara has only glimpsed the last dragon on Earth twice. She's got other things to worry about: her sister is in hospital, her parents are panicking, and her new teacher has labelled her a troublemaker and wants her out. But one evening, in the glow of the...

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Storm seal  by Sarah Ann Juckes

Storm seal

Sarah Ann Juckes

"Martha was raised on her nana's stories. Even if no one else believes them, Martha knows that they're magic. Now those stories are helping Martha hold things together when everything around her is falling apart: out-of-towners moving into her family's old...

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Cobweb  by Michael Morpurgo

Cobweb

Michael Morpurgo

"Britain. 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the war with Napoleon is approaching. Cobweb knows nothing of the war - he loves being a young puppy and playing with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits. But when he is...

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Best idea yet  by Jacqueline Harvey

Best idea yet

Jacqueline Harvey

"When Willa accidentally learns that Sunset Views Retirement Village, home of her best old-age friend, Frank, is about to be sold, she has a feeling something isn't right. Trouble is she's super busy with Clubs and soccer matches, and there's a fete to prepare...

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Star showers  by Melody Mews

Star showers

Melody Mews

"A star shower is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the residents of Lollyland! As Itty Bitty Princess Kitty learns, a star shower means that everyone has the chance to wish upon a star and release it back into the sky. Then their wish is granted! But things go...

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Betty Steady and the Toad Witch  by Nicky Smith-Dale

Betty Steady and the Toad Witch

Nicky Smith-Dale

"At twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and dazzling, and is the Guardian of Wobbly Rock - a faraway kingdom which she protects fearlessly ALL ON HER OWN. But then the Toad Witch literally cuts Betty down to size. Can Betty prevent disaster before the...

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The haunted house on Hollow Hill  by Derek Landy

The haunted house on Hollow Hill

Derek Landy

"On a dark and stormy night ... A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain - the Hollow Hotel. They're here to interview the Dark King of television magic, Romeo Gideon. Instead, they discover the body of a murdered man...

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The Hotel Balzaar  by Kate DiCamillo

The Hotel Balzaar

Kate DiCamillo

"At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta's mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform, and instructs Marta to roam as she will but quietly, invisibly like a little mouse. While her mother cleans rooms, Marta slips down the back staircase to the grand lobby to chat...

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Too many bugs  by Suzanne Lang

Too many bugs

Suzanne Lang

"At first Jim is impressed with Norman's new pet bugs, but he quickly becomes jealous of all the time Norman spends with them and when the bugs have babies, Jim declares Norman has too many pets."--Publisher.

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The poison taster  by Emily Rodda

The poison taster

Emily Rodda

"A hero fights against the tide, Companions battle by his side. Danger, magic, secrets, lies, A tyrant King who never dies, A Prophecy that must be cheated, Evil that must be defeated, The menace of the fabled El... This is the tale of Landovel. From the...

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