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Stu and the Sketchy Time Stops  by Rebecca J. Chaney

Stu and the Sketchy Time Stops

Rebecca J. Chaney

A heartwarming and hilarious middle grade adventure about taking a chance on friendship while taking on time-stopping casino thieves.What would you do if you could stop time?Twelve-year-old Stu is new to Las Vegas, and he's lonely.His best friend back in...

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The 39-Storey Treehouse: Colour Edition  by Andy Griffiths

The 39-Storey Treehouse: Colour Edition

Andy Griffiths

Join Andy and Terry in their astonishing 39-storey treehouse! Jump on the world's highest trampoline, toast marshmallows in an active volcano, swim in the chocolate waterfall, pat baby dinosaurs, go head-to-trunk with the Trunkinator, break out your best moves...

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Piggy Graphic Novel #2 Desert Nightmare  by Vannotes _

Piggy Graphic Novel #2 Desert Nightmare

Vannotes _

Graphic novel

After the outbreak of a mysterious disease that's turned the world upside down, Willow and her team, the Silver Paw, have done all they can to survive. When word gets to the Silver Paw that their allies on the other side of town are suffering from a super...

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The Flight of my Life  by Jennifer Somervell

The Flight of my Life

Jennifer Somervell

Picture book

It's the 1970s and Margery's brother, a topdressing pilot, lands on the farm. Eight-year-old -out Margery is desperate to fly, but her older sisters scorn the idea. Join Margery as she contends for the flight of her life ... Bonus non-fiction section: How the...

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AI for Beginners  by Rose Hall

AI for Beginners

Rose Hall

Artificial Intelligence is all about humans asking computers and other machines to think and even behave like humans, and to take on jobs that people find too difficult or too boring. But how do you actually define the term? What exactly can machines with AI...

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My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook  by Studio Ghibli

My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook

Studio Ghibli

A charming cookbook featuring recipes for the delicious food seen in the classic Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro. Studio Ghibli's movies feature enticing food that has been animated in gorgeous detail. With My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook,...

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Busy Diggers: A Push, Pull, Slide Book  by Campbell Books

Busy Diggers: A Push, Pull, Slide Book

Campbell Books

Push, pull and slide the scenes to get to work in Busy Diggers! Scoop up the dirt, clear the rubble and control mighty metal machines in this fun book about diggers and everything they do at the building site. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they...

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Seekers: Return to the Wild #5: The Burning Horizon  by Erin Hunter

Seekers: Return to the Wild #5: The Burning Horizon

Erin Hunter

Erin Hunter's New York Times bestselling Seekers series continues in the fifth book in the Return to the Wild story arc. With its thrilling blend of action and suspense, this epic animal fantasy is perfect for fans of the #1 nationally bestselling Warriors...

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The Very Noisy Baby  by Alison Lester

The Very Noisy Baby

Alison Lester

Picture book

Here is the story of a very noisy baby. She could bellow like a buffalo And roar like a lion And howl like a wolf for a very long time. The baby loves to make all kinds of sounds. She's really very loud. But when some animals in the town go missing, can...

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A Fine Feast  by Arifa Afzal

A Fine Feast

Arifa Afzal

Picture book

"It's Eid day and Waleed is inviting his friends and neighbours over for a party. With so many delicious dishes, this Eid party is quite a feast! Told in catchy rhyme; this book is a fun introduction to Muslim names and festive foods from around the world. "

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Magic Jack  by Kirsty Roby

Magic Jack

Kirsty Roby

Picture book

Do you wonder why we have chocolate eggs at Easter? And why are they delivered by a rabbit? The answer is ..... Magic.Come and meet Jack and the chickens who make Easter fun!This beautifully hand illustrated and delightfully whimsical story is for children...

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A Great Fall  by Ame Dyckman

A Great Fall

Ame Dyckman

In the fourth book in the Bat, Cat & Rat series--a companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Vacation--from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, the roommates bring their own fun to some classic fall festivities in three-and-a-half...

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Bonnie Bailey and the Faire of Worlds  by Ellie Kirk

Bonnie Bailey and the Faire of Worlds

Ellie Kirk

Join Bonnie Bailey as she enters a magical, world-traveling Faire in this epic middle-grade fantasy about finding your own strength.Thirteen-year-old Bonnie Bailey comes from a long line of beekeepers. But her family's apiary is failing, and Bonnie and her mom...

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Stranger Things, Season One: The Junior Novelization  by Random House

Stranger Things, Season One: The Junior Novelization

Random House

This expanded junior novelization retells the first season of Netflix's iconic series Stranger Things-and includes 8 pages of full-color images from the show! Hawkins is a quiet town where nothing exciting seems to happen-until one night when a boy named Will...

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Mind Over Monsters  by Betsy Uhrig

Mind Over Monsters

Betsy Uhrig

Gordon Korman meets Scooby-Doo when anxiety-prone middle schoolers try a mindfulness app that has them face their fears all-too-literally in this spooky, "humorous, and heartfelt" (Publishers Weekly) middle grade adventure. FACE YOUR FEARS! That's what the...

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Spellbinders: Overpowered  by Andrew Auseon

Spellbinders: Overpowered

Andrew Auseon

Rewrite the rules of the game in the next installment of this hilarious and epic illustrated series about a middle schooler whose gaming fantasies become his reality. "My favorite new fantasy series." -Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of...

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The Moon Seeker  by Dee Barragry

The Moon Seeker

Dee Barragry

The moon is missing. Can it be found before disaster strikes? A comic fantasy caper with magic aplenty from a sparkling new voice in middle-grade fiction. Meet Lampwick, the keeper of the lighthouse at the top of the world. When the moon disappears, he and...

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Paddock Grove: A Pony to Own  by J. P. Rose

Paddock Grove: A Pony to Own

J. P. Rose

"Welcome to Paddock Grove, a boarding school for the best, providing equestrians of tomorrow with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class tuition in everything from stable management to competitive riding..." A scholarship to Paddock Grove is a dream come...

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Rise of Rebel Queens  by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak

Rise of Rebel Queens

Nazneen Ahmed Pathak

The magical, immersive and powerful new novel from the author of City of Stolen Magic. India, 1856. Chompa and her fierce army of magical children are in hiding, running a secret school to spread magic and literacy to those who need it. Their mission is more...

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The Starlight Rebel  by Lisette Auton

The Starlight Rebel

Lisette Auton

A futuristic, sci-fi middle grade novel full of heart - perfect for fans of Ross Welford! In the future, the most underestimated person on the planet may be the only one who can save it. The year is 3897, and life on Earth is a neon dream, all flashing...

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The Girl with Gills  by Becca Rogers

The Girl with Gills

Becca Rogers

An original, middle grade fantasy debut awash with adventure. A determined heroine and a sinister villain clash to reveal river lore in a watery world of fantastical creatures and colossal challenges. In a time and place which might be now, people with...

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Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls  by Katie Kirby

Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls

Katie Kirby

A hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas...

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Grumpfort  by Jamie Hammond

Grumpfort

Jamie Hammond

"Grumpfort is brilliant! Thoroughly charming." Louie Stowell, author of Loki"Perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Grimwood." Jennifer Bell, author of WonderscapeMeet Mo, the worst monster hunter ever, in this hilarious and highly illustrated...

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Peachaloo in Bloom  by Chris Raschka

Peachaloo in Bloom

Chris Raschka

Waiting for Guffman meets Parks and Recreation for middle grade readers, in this one-of-a-kind illustrated novel from Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka, where a wasp sting grants Peachaloo a useful new superpower. Two very large things have just happened to...

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Yomi and the Clash of the Abadas  by Davina Tijani

Yomi and the Clash of the Abadas

Davina Tijani

A fun and fast-paced series based on African mythology, YOMI is an adventure full of heart and humour.? A call for help brings Yomi, Kay and their Uncle Olu to the Congo, where members of the Sacred Beast League have gone missing along with a number of...

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Grimwood 5: Volume 5  by Nadia Shireen

Grimwood 5: Volume 5

Nadia Shireen

Return to Grimwood in the wildly funny fifth book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Grimwood needs a new mayor! Titus has finally decided he's had enough, leaving behind big antlers to fill. With...

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Encounter at Owl Rock  by Rucker Moses

Encounter at Owl Rock

Rucker Moses

In this exhilarating alien sci-fi adventure perfect for fans of Jordan Peele's Nope, Lamar Giles and Kwame Mbalia, twin brothers must stop aliens from taking over their Atlanta suburb. In this exhilarating alien sci-fi adventure perfect for fans of Jordan...

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The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez  by Jasminne Paulino

The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez

Jasminne Paulino

A powerful debut novel in verse about a neurodivergent seventh grader who dreams of traveling to the stars one day. A powerful debut novel in verse about a neurodivergent seventh grader who dreams of traveling to the stars one day. "This story is about a...

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The War of the Maps (The Vanished Kingdom Book 3): Volume 3  by Jonathan Auxier

The War of the Maps (The Vanished Kingdom Book 3): Volume 3

Jonathan Auxier

An epic middle-grade adventure from Jonathan Auxier-the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Night Gardener and Sweep-will take readers to the very ends of the earth . . . and beyond Since time before time, two opposing forces have been...

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The Curse of Great Winter Academy  by Jessika Fleck

The Curse of Great Winter Academy

Jessika Fleck

Break an impossible curse or die trying in this interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 19 possible endings! Choose Your Own Adventure books-the 4th bestselling children's series of all time-are now available with even more pages,...

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Jules, Penny & The Rooster  by Daniel Pinkwater

Jules, Penny & The Rooster

Daniel Pinkwater

Internationally-bestselling author Daniel Pinkwater (The Big Orange Splot) brings his zany wit and wisdom to the magical adventures of a clever girl and her brave dog. Told with warmth and wit, this is a delightful exploration of growing up, the power of...

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Blood in the Water  by Tiffany D. Jackson

Blood in the Water

Tiffany D. Jackson

This summer, beware of sharks...Mega bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson (The Weight of Blood; White Smoke) makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with a can't-put-it-down murder mystery set on Martha's Vineyard.Brooklyn girl Kaylani...

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Stories for Eight-Year-Olds  by Enid Blyton

Stories for Eight-Year-Olds

Enid Blyton

A collection of short stories perfect for children aged eight from the world's best loved storyteller!Meet the wizard who can tell your future and find the princess's stolen crown in these short stories from Enid Blyton. Filled with excitement, adventure and...

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The Lucky Day (Seashell Key #3): A Chapter Book  by Lourdes Heuer

The Lucky Day (Seashell Key #3): A Chapter Book

Lourdes Heuer

The Lucky Day is the third book from author Lourdes Heuer and award-winning illustrator Lynnor Bontigao's popular young chapter-book series-perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson-about a diverse community of kids living in a beautiful seaside...

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Little Lim and the Golden Treasure  by Frann Preston-Gannon

Little Lim and the Golden Treasure

Frann Preston-Gannon

Nestled between the pink morning sky and the sparkling sea lies a small green island where our story begins . . . Limpet Pebble is a true explorer. So when Tidepool, her little town nestled within a rockpool, organises a Young Explorers competition, Little...

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You've Got This! Maya Pyramid Mystery: Pick Your Own Adventure

You've Got This! Maya Pyramid Mystery: Pick Your Own Adventure

An exciting pick-your-path adventure series for kids to practise making good choices and learn character-building skills and principles Cami is heading off on the trip of a lifetime - she's joining her mum, Dr. Evangeline Suarez, at an ancient Maya city in...

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You've Got This! Birthday Party Palooza: Pick Your Own Adventure

You've Got This! Birthday Party Palooza: Pick Your Own Adventure

An exciting pick-your-path adventure series for kids to practise making good choices and learn character-building skills and principles Twins Tami and Sam have been celebrating their birthday together at Fantastic Frank's Fun Park for years, but this birthday...

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Minecraft Running Hot and Cold  by Mojang AB

Minecraft Running Hot and Cold

Mojang AB

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this series!Things may be heating up in the Nether, but at school, things have taken a cold turn! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9...

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Time Travel Twins: The Maya Sacrifice  by Josh Lacey

Time Travel Twins: The Maya Sacrifice

Josh Lacey

Twins Scarlett and Thomas have been learning about the Maya at school. They even had a go at making hot chocolate from cacao beans. When Grandad falls ill, the twins know what the perfect cure will be - hot chocolate! They nervously borrow Grandad's time...

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Under Golden Seas  by Sylvia Bishop

Under Golden Seas

Sylvia Bishop

The beautiful, immersive sequel to the acclaimed fantasy, On Silver Tides. 'An entirely enchanting adventure for readers of all ages. A future classic!' - Alice Winn Dylan was born with two spirits: human and monster. When he and his family dive underwater,...

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Honey's Hive: Beelieve in Yourself  by Mo O'Hara

Honey's Hive: Beelieve in Yourself

Mo O'Hara

Honey is settling into her role as scout bee for her hive. Now she has a new mission: to find more water. Together with her friends Beanie, Hex and Fred the Fly, Honey buzzes off on an adventure. Yet they soon discover there's something very wrong with the...

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Hide and Seeker  by Daka Hermon

Hide and Seeker

Daka Hermon

One of our most iconic childhood games receives a creepy twist as it becomes the gateway to a nightmare world.Don't let the Seeker find you!Twelve-year-old Zee is back now. He disappeared for a year and nobody knows where he went or what happened to him. Not...

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Eva and the New Teacher: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #21)  by Rebecca Elliott

Eva and the New Teacher: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #21)

Rebecca Elliott

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends meet a new art teacher! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent...

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Super Pug: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #13)  by Kyla May

Super Pug: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #13)

Kyla May

The thirteenth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read...

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Edie Tells a Lie  by Ingrid Laguna

Edie Tells a Lie

Ingrid Laguna

A heartwarming middle-grade novel about finding courage, making new friends, being proud of family culture and learning from mistakes. Edie lives with her mum-it's just the two of them. Her best friend, Bowie, lives right next door, until Bowie moves to the...

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Catty Corner Pounces into Action  by Julie Murphy

Catty Corner Pounces into Action

Julie Murphy

Holy macaroni! Someone is stealing tasty snacks and crafty food art at Friendswood elementary school. Luckily Catty Corner and her best friends, Jo and Bebe, are on the case. Soon they're following clues and tracking down leads. But the three friends can't...

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Catty Corner Lands on Her Feet  by Julie Murphy

Catty Corner Lands on Her Feet

Julie Murphy

Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin', brings her signature warm positivity and message of empowerment to her chapter book debut: a series about a big-hearted girl who is half-human, half-cat.Introducing Catty!She's a confident second...

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Ottoline and the Purple Fox  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline and the Purple Fox

Chris Riddell

A fun, fresh cover look for the fourth title in Chris Riddell's excellent Ottoline series. Packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout, Ottoline and the Purple Fox is perfect for kids aged 7+! Ottoline and Mr Munroe love puzzles, clues and...

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Ottoline Goes to School  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline Goes to School

Chris Riddell

A fun, fresh cover look for the second title in Chris Riddell's excellent Ottoline series. Packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout, Ottoline Goes to School is perfect for kids aged 7+! Ottoline is off to the Alice B. Smith School for the...

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Ottoline at Sea  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline at Sea

Chris Riddell

A fun, fresh cover look for the third title in Chris Riddell's excellent Ottoline series. Packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout, Ottoline at Sea is perfect for kids aged 7+! Ottoline and Mr Munroe do everything and go everywhere...

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Ottoline and the Yellow Cat  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

Chris Riddell

A fun, fresh cover look for the first title in Chris Riddell's excellent Ottoline series. Packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout, Ottoline and the Yellow Cat is perfect for kids aged 7+! Introducing Miss Ottoline Brown, an exceptionally...

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Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Rat  by Eric Huang

Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Rat

Eric Huang

Fresh off the excitement of the Great Race, Ming and Miaow are officially Guardians of the New Moon and eager for more adventure! Their first mission: to take race-winner Su home and help her prepare for the inaugural Year of the Rat? Ming is keen to get...

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Guardians of the New Moon: Ming and Miaow's Great Race  by Eric Huang

Guardians of the New Moon: Ming and Miaow's Great Race

Eric Huang

All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering - and worse, socialising! ...

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The Secret of the Scent Map  by Elana Rubinstein

The Secret of the Scent Map

Elana Rubinstein

"A magical adventure with rich depictions of Jewish culture." -School Library Journal Starred ReviewAunt Lotte has gone missing! In this fifth book of the popular SARALEE SIEGEL chapter book series for ages 6-8, Saralee becomes frustrated with her aunt and...

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Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods  by Jennifer Killick

Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods

Jennifer Killick

The must-read middle-grade novel from the author of the super-spooky Dread Wood series. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumps and Stranger Things. "Jennifer Killick has become the go-to horror writer for readers aged nine and over ... readers are as...

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Against the Odds Animal Attacks

Against the Odds Animal Attacks

Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14 These short stories bring to life some of the world's deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them. HMS Birkenhead Shark Attacks, 1852 The...

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Against the Odds San Francisco Earthquake 1906

Against the Odds San Francisco Earthquake 1906

Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14 When fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history, he doesn't know if he'll ever see his family or his beloved Chinatown again... This...

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Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser  by Brian Gordon

Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser

Brian Gordon

Dante N. Ferno is winning . . . at being a LOSER. Meet Dante, (who is definitely NOT a loser) in this hilarious, highly illustrated book for children aged 7+, by author/illustrator Brian Gordon. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Loki. Ever since...

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The Boy, the Mountain, and the Serpent Who Ate the Moon  by Caris Avendano. Cruz

The Boy, the Mountain, and the Serpent Who Ate the Moon

Caris Avendano. Cruz

From the author of Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, a magical middle grade adventure about three Filipino children who must find their way through a mystical land filled with monsters and gods from Filipino lore. The town of Santo Cristo is known for two...

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The Secrets of the Wild Wood  by Tonke (Author). Dragt

The Secrets of the Wild Wood

Tonke (Author). Dragt

Tiuri returns in this thrilling Sunday Times and Telegraph Book of the Year, the sequel to the bestselling adventure The Letter for the King One of the King's most trusted knights has vanished in the snow, so young Sir Tiuri and his best friend Piak must...

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler  by E. L. Konigsburg

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

E. L. Konigsburg

New York City girl Claudia, a month shy of her twelfth birthday, has resolved to run away from home with her younger brother, Jamie. She plans everything to perfection, including their destination: the grand, elegant, all-encompassing Metropolitan Museum of...

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The Cat Who Came in Off the Roof  by Annie Schmidt

The Cat Who Came in Off the Roof

Annie Schmidt

Tibble is a reporter. He only ever writes about cats, and he's about to be fired. Minou is a young woman who has moved into Tibble's flat. She hates dogs, likes rooftops, loves the fishmonger, and happens to have been, until very recently, a cat. With...

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My Sweet Orange Tree  by Jose Mauro de. Vasconcelos

My Sweet Orange Tree

Jose Mauro de. Vasconcelos

Meet Zeze - Brazil's naughtiest and most loveable boy, his talent for mischief matched only by his great kindness. When he grows up he wants to be a 'poet with a bow-tie' but for now he entertains himself playing pranks on the residents of his family's poor...

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The Garbage King  by Elizabeth Laird

The Garbage King

Elizabeth Laird

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of The Garbage King, with a cover illustration by Zeamanuel Abera, an author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. Inspired by the...

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My Enemy, My Friend  by Elizabeth Laird

My Enemy, My Friend

Elizabeth Laird

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of My Enemy, My Friend, with a cover illustration by Shahar Kober. A must-read modern classic, this is richly detailed historical adventure about two boys coming together...

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The Beach Day: Three-And-A-Half Stories  by Ame Dyckman

The Beach Day: Three-And-A-Half Stories

Ame Dyckman

In the third book in the Bat, Cat & Rat series--a companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Vacation--from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, hijinks ensue when the roommates take a trip to the beach in three-and-a-half sweet and...

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Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals  by Hilda Eunice. Burgos

Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals

Hilda Eunice. Burgos

In the Heights meets Front Desk in this heartwarming and funny illustrated story about an injured boy and his newly-adopted three-legged cat. Baseball means everything to Gregory. Not just because it feels like he's flying when he hits a homerun, but also...

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The Appletree Animal Agency  by Katya Balen

The Appletree Animal Agency

Katya Balen

The first book in a new series by award-winning creators Katya Balen and Gill Smith, featuring heart-warming adventures for readers who love animals. When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn't...

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The Zombie Project  by Alice Nuttall

The Zombie Project

Alice Nuttall

When the bees die out, a new pollinator arrives. Deathflies help grow crops but there's a nasty side effect ... zombies. Laying their eggs in people, deathflies turn people into dangerous zombies when they die. But the world must adapt or there won't be enough...

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Doomsday Archives: The Wandering Hour, The  by Zack Loran. Clark

Doomsday Archives: The Wandering Hour, The

Zack Loran. Clark

What if your favorite scary story was real?With eerie illustrations and chilling creepypasta interstitials, The Doomsday Archives: The Wandering Hour by Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos is the first in a deliciously creepy series, perfect for readers of...

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The Wind in the Willows  by Kenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame

Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this edition of The Wind in the Willows complete with a charming new...

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My Life as a Coder  by Janet Tashjian

My Life as a Coder

Janet Tashjian

My Life as a Coder is the ninth book in Janet Tashjian's much-loved, diary fiction My Life series starring reluctant reader Derek Fallon, featuring illustrations by Jake Tashjian. Derek Fallon receives an exciting new gift--a laptop! But there's a catch: it...

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My Life as a Billionaire  by Janet Tashjian

My Life as a Billionaire

Janet Tashjian

Janet and Jake Tashjian's My Life as a Billionaire is Book 10 in the much-loved, illustrated My Life series. Derek Fallon won the lottery and now gets to split over a billion dollars with a friend-the buying possibilities are endless-skateboards!, sneakers!...

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Afia in the Land of Wonders  by Mia Araujo

Afia in the Land of Wonders

Mia Araujo

Afia has always felt like half of a whole. Her twin sister, Aya, is perfectly happy with fulfilling their family's expectations of them. But Afia dreams of exploring the world beyond her secluded cliffside home of Dafra. She dreams of adventure. When she meets...

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Right Back At You  by Carolyn Mackler

Right Back At You

Carolyn Mackler

Mason lives in 2023. His parents have just split up, and there's a guy at school who won't get off his case. As part of an assignment, he writes a letter to Albert Einstein and it ends up getting a little too personal. He throws the letter into his...

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Blitzcat  by Robert Westall

Blitzcat

Robert Westall

Blitzcat by Robert Westall is the Smarties Prize-winning book about one brave cat's experiences during World War Two. Now with a brilliant new cover look and a introduction by Michael Morpurgo. She made her way down the cliff, and on to the beach. At the edge...

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Dear Olly  by Michael Morpurgo

Dear Olly

Michael Morpurgo

An enchanting story told in three narratives - from a girl, a swallow and a young man - about love, family and the determination to follow your calling 'Excellent' The TimesAs Olly waits to hear from her brother, Matt, she watches the swallows preparing to...

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Little Manfred  by Michael Morpurgo

Little Manfred

Michael Morpurgo

A heartwarming story split between 1966 and the Second World War where past and present collide, unlocking memories and reuniting old friends, showing that people can become family, despite the conflicts dividing them. 'Nobody can balance old and new better,...

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Sparrow: The Story of Joan of ARC  by Michael Morpurgo

Sparrow: The Story of Joan of ARC

Michael Morpurgo

A personal retelling of the true story of Joan of Arc, France's saintly and heroic saviour from the fifteenth century, and her unwavering companion, a white sparrow. 'A vivid retelling ... moving and compelling' Julia EccleshareAs war rages between France and...

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Mr Skip  by Michael Morpurgo

Mr Skip

Michael Morpurgo

An enchanting story about how doing a little bit of good and having faith - in a magical gnome and a very stubborn donkey - might just make your dreams come true. 'Morpurgo has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers' GuardianJackie dreams...

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The Deadsoul Project  by Dan Smith

The Deadsoul Project

Dan Smith

Master of sci-fi horror Dan Smith delivers an action-packed adventure as secret organisation The Night House exposes the terrifying truth behind the Alpine Heights disaster. Kyle and Lauren Dempsey believe their soldier stepdad is dead, killed in action in...

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The Boy at the Window  by Lucy Strange

The Boy at the Window

Lucy Strange

A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy Strange Folk say the fog plays tricks - that it shapes itself into little hands and frightened faces that press at people's doors and windows, desperate to come inside. But Hugo is convinced the ghost...

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Ollie In Between  by Jess Callans

Ollie In Between

Jess Callans

As endearing as it is humorous, this debut middle grade novel by Jess Callans is a tender, queer coming of age story about the courage it takes to find your own voice and choosing to just be. Puberty, AKA the ultimate biological predator, is driving a wedge...

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Once for Yes  by Allie Millington

Once for Yes

Allie Millington

But when the Odenburgh is sold and slated for demolition, Prue can't bear the idea of losing the place where her sister remains such a presence. Prue launches a campaign to save the building, throwing herself into drawing up a petition and gathering signatures...

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Bad Kitty Takes the Test (full-color edition)  by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty Takes the Test (full-color edition)

Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty faces the ultimate test in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series. Based on previous bad behavior, the Society of Cat Aptitude has determined that Kitty is a bad cat. In order to redeem her feline status,...

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The Blunders  by David Walliams

The Blunders

David Walliams

Million-copy bestseller David Walliams' funniest book yet - a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history. This paperback edition includes a hilarious NEW STORY. Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their...

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The Ghosts of Nameless Island: Vol. 1  by Carly Anne. West

The Ghosts of Nameless Island: Vol. 1

Carly Anne. West

Twelve-year-old Gus Greenburg can see ghosts; in fact, he uses this paranormal superpower to help them "go on." But when Gus and his mom move into an old mansion on the mysterious and remote Nameless Island, he meets a ghost that's set out to hurt him....

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Vacation: Three-And-A-Half Stories (Theodor Seuss Geisel Award)  by Ame Dyckman

Vacation: Three-And-A-Half Stories (Theodor Seuss Geisel Award)

Ame Dyckman

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner In the second book in the Bat, Cat & Rat picture book series from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, the roommates try to compromise on vacation plans in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories. Bat,...

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Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot  by Andrew Sharmat

Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot

Andrew Sharmat

Nate the Great has been asked to help find his friend's parrot. It isn't just any parrot. And time is of the essence-the parrot and others are scheduled to perform at the upcoming 4th of July picnic. Nate the Great, along with his dog Sludge, are on the trail...

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Decide and Survive: The Battle of Gettysburg: Can You Turn the Tide of the Civil War?  by Jarret Keene

Decide and Survive: The Battle of Gettysburg: Can You Turn the Tide of the Civil War?

Jarret Keene

A fast-paced, interactive adventure series for kids, featuring death-defying moments in history! This time at the Battle of Gettysburg!The American Civil War is raging, and General Lee's Confederate Army has invaded Pennsylvania. Canons roar. Bullets whiz....

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Cozy Home, The: Three-and-a-Half Stories: Volume 1  by Ame Dyckman

Cozy Home, The: Three-and-a-Half Stories: Volume 1

Ame Dyckman

Join Bat, Cat, and Rat on their three-and-a-half sweet and silly roommate adventures in this hilarious "gift to reading" (School Library Journal, starred review), the first of a series, from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague-a companion to...

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Link + Hud: Sharks & Minnows  by Jerome Pumphrey

Link + Hud: Sharks & Minnows

Jerome Pumphrey

Lincoln and Hudson Dupre are ready for their summer vacation at the coast. The ocean is perfect for their imagined escapades, but when their dad cuts their trip short, it seems like the end of Link and Hud's aquatic adventures-until they run into the...

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Baby Bear's Bakery, Part 5

Baby Bear's Bakery, Part 5

Graphic novel

As he is splitting his time at school and the bakery, Bear is starting to struggle with work-life balance. To remedy this, his focus in the store turns to fewer new cakes and more refreshing and quick to make desserts! That not only makes his life easier but...

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My Weird School Special - Fright Night!  by Dan Gutman

My Weird School Special - Fright Night!

Dan Gutman

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Gather around the campfire for some scary stories with A.J. and friends in this new My Weird School Special, featuring extra pages of puzzles, games, and more! A.J. and...

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Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (the Vanished Kingdom Book 1): Revised Edition Volume 1  by Jonathan Auxier

Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (the Vanished Kingdom Book 1): Revised Edition Volume 1

Jonathan Auxier

The transporting first outing in the Vanished Kingdom series--a swashbuckling adventure with unforgettable characters, from Jonathan Auxier, the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Night Gardener and Sweep Peter Nimble and His...

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Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard (the Vanished Kingdom Book 2): Volume 2  by Jonathan Auxier

Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard (the Vanished Kingdom Book 2): Volume 2

Jonathan Auxier

The exciting second adventure in the Vanished Kingdom series--about a clever bookmender whose life is turned upside down when she's sent on a mission to save stories and storybooks across the Wide World It's been two years since Peter Nimble and Sir Tode...

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CHAOS! Which way will YOU choose?  by Andrew (Author/Illustrator). Cranna

CHAOS! Which way will YOU choose?

Andrew (Author/Illustrator). Cranna

Graphic novel

Chaotic, hilarious and unexpected ... and YOU CHOOSE what ridiculous adventure happens next! YOU choose what happens next! Chaos Theory: the scientific theory that a single occurrence, no matter how small, can change the course of the universe forever. ...

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The Invisible Story  by Jaime Gamboa

The Invisible Story

Jaime Gamboa

The world is full of stories. Some are as long as lizards, others so short that they never even make it to The End. But the invisible story is unlike any other story because no one has ever read it! It lives hidden in the darkest corner of the library, far...

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Letters in Charcoal  by Irene Vasco

Letters in Charcoal

Irene Vasco

In the pueblo of Palenque in Colombia, hardly anybody knows how to read. Curious about the letters her older sister Gina receives from a young doctor each month - letters that she is sure contain promises of love - one young girl makes a decision that will...

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