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Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Everyday Misadventures! (Manga), Volume 1 by FUNA

Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Everyday Misadventures! (Manga), Volume 1

FUNA

Enjoy the fun and fluffy everyday (mis)adventures of the Crimson Vow! This spin-off comedy is a lighthearted romp featuring the unforgettable cast of Didn't I Say To Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!

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Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Everyday Misadventures! (Manga), Volume 2 by FUNA

Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Everyday Misadventures! (Manga), Volume 2

FUNA

Mile and the Crimson Vow are back for another round of hilarious stories about their (not so) normal, everyday life. Whether it's cheering each other up, putting on a show to save an inn, or trying to figure out exactly why Mile has so many cosplay cat ears,...

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Where the World Turns Wild by Nicola Penfold

Where the World Turns Wild

Nicola Penfold

Juniper Greene lives in a walled city from which nature has been banished, following the outbreak of a deadly man-made disease many years earlier. While most people seem content to live in such a cage, she and her little brother Bear have always known about...

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Zoe's Rescue Zoo by Amelia Cobb

Zoe's Rescue Zoo

Amelia Cobb

At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply! Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Gus the grizzly bear...

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The Story of Saiunkoku, Volume 2 by Sai Yukino

The Story of Saiunkoku, Volume 2

Sai Yukino

After realizing Ryuki has been faking his ignorance, an enraged Shurei demands to be sent home immediately. Ryuki then locks Shurei in her room, unaware he has now put his consort in great danger... Rated: T

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The Flower of Happiness by Aya Yajima

The Flower of Happiness

Aya Yajima

A mystical flower offers a prosperous future for its bearer. Determined to find the flower for Nezuko, Tanjiro makes a harrowing journey up a mountain—but Inosuke reveals the flower's true worth. In other tales, Zenitsu recalls the day he battled a demon to...

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Haikyu!!, Volume 34 by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!, Volume 34

Haruichi Furudate

The long-awaited Dumpster Battle begins! Nekoma, known for its defense, shocks everyone by going with aggressive synchro attacks! Meanwhile, Tsukishima watches blocking master Kuroo effectively curb Karasuno's assault and declares he can't outdo him...at...

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Haikyu!!, Volume 36 by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!, Volume 36

Haruichi Furudate

Kenma Kozume tried to keep Kageyama and Hinata contained in a birdcage, but they break free with a bold four set! Now that Hinata has added height to his arsenal, Nekoma brings out their own rookie tandem of giants—Lev Haiba and Sou Inuoka—to stop him! The...

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Tokyo Ghoul: re, Volume 8 by Sui Ishida

Tokyo Ghoul: re, Volume 8

Sui Ishida

While Haise is determined to help his old friends escape from Cochlea prison, he doesn't want to hurt any of his CCG colleagues. But his mentor Kisho Arima takes the decision out of Haise's hands, confirming some of Haise's greatest fears about the...

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Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow, Volume 1 by Asao Takamori

Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow, Volume 1

Asao Takamori

A young drifter named Joe Yabuki wanders through the slums of Tokyo, but when the local ruffians try to give him a hard time he teaches them a rough lesson with his fists. The spectacle sparks a gleam in the eye of an old drunk who happens to be...

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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Volume 8 by Mika Yamamori

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Volume 8

Mika Yamamori

The school festival is in full swing, which leaves Yoi and Kohaku with barely any time to get on the same page about their earnest feelings and desires. Little do they realize that an epic revelation on stage, in front of the entire school, might just be the...

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Robot Time! by Anh Do

Robot Time!

Anh Do

Hotdog and his friends are off to the Robot Museum! They're buzzing to see the amazing Gorilla Bots! But what happens when the bots go batty?! Those robots need a re-boot!

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Shadowgate by Emily Rodda

Shadowgate

Emily Rodda

The Four Sisters, evil creations of the Shadow Lord, are poisoning Deltora and starving its people. Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed the first of the Sisters. Now they must find the second, hidden within the mountains that border the...

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The Shadowlands by Emily Rodda

The Shadowlands

Emily Rodda

Lief, Barda and Jasmine travel to the emerald isle of Keras. The Pipe is their only chance of saving the thousands of Deltorans enslaved in the Shadowlands, for it is said to be the only thing the Shadow Lord fears in his own domain. But can the Pipe be made...

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The Shifting Sands by Emily Rodda

The Shifting Sands

Emily Rodda

When the seven gems of the magic Belt of Deltora were stolen, the evil Shadow Lord invaded the kingdom and enslaved its people. Determined to rid their land of an evil tyrant, Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the lost gems, which are...

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The Sister of the South by Emily Rodda

The Sister of the South

Emily Rodda

With the aid of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have destroyed three of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations which are poisoning their land. Their quest will end in the city of Del, where the Sister of the South lies hidden. Del is the...

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The Valley of the Lost by Emily Rodda

The Valley of the Lost

Emily Rodda

The hunt for the last stone! Lief, Barda and Jasmine journey to the Valley of the Lost where they have to confront the Guardian-one false move and they will be enslaved forever.

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Weird Power! by Anh Do

Weird Power!

Anh Do

Dad's at it again, helping Weir and his friends train for the athletics carnival! Weir's not sure he'll win anything, but maybe he'll find another calling! Would that be so bananas? It won't be easy ... but it will be funny!

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Pesky Pets and Parties by Liz Pichon

Pesky Pets and Parties

Liz Pichon

The multi-million-copy bestselling series is back with this laugh-out-loud story! Get ready for the return of Tom's iconic band DogZombies, Tom dressed up as a dolphin and badly behaved pets causing chaos at parties.

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The Fart that Changed the World by Stephen Mangan

The Fart that Changed the World

Stephen Mangan

A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan. "Laugh-out-loud stuff" Ray D’Arcy It's the most important day of the year for King Fabian as he is hosting all the...

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Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables Join Forces by Tim Harris

Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables Join Forces

Tim Harris

Mr Sternblast is up to his old tricks. But what is he plotting this time? We need to find out before it's too late. Can the new students help? Was that a croak I heard from behind the canteen? Yes, but what does that have to do with anything...? Mr Bambuckle...

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Bones and Berserkers by Nathan Hale

Bones and Berserkers

Nathan Hale

Author-illustrator Nathan Hale tells some of the spookiest stories in US history in Bones and Berserkers , the 13th book in the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series. Bones and Berserkers is the unlucky 13th book in the New York Times bestselling...

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Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (Marya Khan #2) by Saadia Faruqi

Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (Marya Khan #2)

Saadia Faruqi

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this charming new chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani-American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring Marya's...

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Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1) by Saadia Faruqi

Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1)

Saadia Faruqi

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring. Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all...

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Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (Marya Khan #3) by Saadia Faruqi

Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (Marya Khan #3)

Saadia Faruqi

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz , Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival is the third adventure in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry's illustrated chapter book series about a Pakistani American third-grader whose ambition sometimes gets away...

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Space Exploration for Kids by Bruce Betts

Space Exploration for Kids

Bruce Betts

Explore deep space and beyond Get ready to take a thrilling journey to the farthest reaches of the universe. Space Exploration for Kids is loaded with out-of-this-world facts and eye-popping photographs that give you an inside look into the daily lives of...

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Barf of the Bedazzler by Aaron Reynolds

Barf of the Bedazzler

Aaron Reynolds

"If you love fantasy, funny humor, flatulence, and friends, then Aaron Reynolds has written the perfect book for you!" —DAN SANTAT, author of The Aquanut , Sidekicks , and The Adventures of Beekle Fart and his friends take on a new belly-quaking quest in the...

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The Dragon's Dookie by Aaron Reynolds

The Dragon's Dookie

Aaron Reynolds

"If you love fantasy, funny humor, flatulence, and friends, then Aaron Reynolds has written the perfect book for you!" —DAN SANTAT, author of The Aquanut , Sidekicks , and The Adventures of Beekle Another fart-tastic installment in the middle-grade adventure...

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Fart Quest by Aaron Reynolds

Fart Quest

Aaron Reynolds

"If you love fantasy, funny humor, flatulence, and friends, then Aaron Reynolds has written the perfect book for you!" —DAN SANTAT, author of The Aquanut , Sidekicks , and The Adventures of Beekle Jam-packed with humor, feats of bravery, and magical...

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The Troll's Toe Cheese by Aaron Reynolds

The Troll's Toe Cheese

Aaron Reynolds

"If you love fantasy, funny humor, flatulence, and friends, then Aaron Reynolds has written the perfect book for you!" —DAN SANTAT, author of The Aquanut , Sidekicks , and The Adventures of Beekle Fart Quest: The Troll's Toe Cheese is the fourth book in a...

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Cavern of the Fear by Emily Rodda

Cavern of the Fear

Emily Rodda

To rescue thousands of Deltorans enslaved in the Shadowlands, Lief, Barda and Jasmine - heroes of the quest for the Belt of Deltora - must find a weapon powerful enough to combat the Shadow Lord's magic on his own ground. According to legend, the only thing...

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City of the Rats by Emily Rodda

City of the Rats

Emily Rodda

Lief, Barda and Jasmine-companions with nothing in common but their hatred of the enemy-are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when the Belt is complete once more can the evil Shadow Lord be overthrown. They have...

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Dragon's Nest by Emily Rodda

Dragon's Nest

Emily Rodda

Lief, Barda and Jasmine face a terrifying race against time to find and destroy the Four Sisters, evil creations of the Shadow Lord's sorcery. The Enemy has been exiled, but he has not yet been defeated. Thanks to an ancient plot, his shadow still stretches...

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Dread Mountain by Emily Rodda

Dread Mountain

Emily Rodda

Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic belt of Deltora. Only when all the gems have been restored to the belt can Deltora be freed from the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. Four gems have been found. Now,...

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The Forests of Silence by Emily Rodda

The Forests of Silence

Emily Rodda

Deltora is a land of monsters and magic ... The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora, with its seven gems of great and mysterious power. When the gems are stolen and...

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The Isle of Illusion by Emily Rodda

The Isle of Illusion

Emily Rodda

Lief, Barda and Jasmine are desperately searching for the three parts of the fabled Pirran Pipe, their only hope of saving the thousands of Deltorans held captive by the evil Shadow Lord. As their loved ones left behind in Del struggle in a thickening web of...

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Isle of the Dead by Emily Rodda

Isle of the Dead

Emily Rodda

Aided by the mysterious magic of Deltora's last dragons, Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed two of the Four Sisters, evil Shadow Lord creations which have been poisoning Deltora. Now, aware that time is running out for the kingdom's starving...

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The Lake of Tears by Emily Rodda

The Lake of Tears

Emily Rodda

Lief, Barda and their unruly new companion, Jasmine, are on a perilous quest to find the seven gems stolen from the magic Belt of Deltora. The golden topaz has already been found. But only when all the gems have been restored to the Belt can their land be...

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The Maze of the Beast by Emily Rodda

The Maze of the Beast

Emily Rodda

In a vast maze of dripping limestone caves under the sea, our heroes must face the Guardian. At stake is the purple amethyst, symbol of truth.

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New Player by Liz Watson

New Player

Liz Watson

Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there's one thing she loves the most... netball. Read all about it in her diary! Liz's netball team are on their way to the semi finals! But then their star Goal Attack breaks her...

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Return to Del by Emily Rodda

Return to Del

Emily Rodda

In the final book in the series, Lief, Barda and Jasmine must find the heir to the kingdom's throne. They know that only the true heir can use the belt's magic to overthrow the evil Shadow Lord. But the heir has been in deepest hiding since birth and only the...

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Happy Birthday, Hedgehog! by Norm Feuti

Happy Birthday, Hedgehog!

Norm Feuti

Harry and Hedgehog celebrate Hedgehog's birthday! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and...

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Let's Go Swimming! by Norm Feuti

Let's Go Swimming!

Norm Feuti

Harry and Hedgehog have a fun day at the pond in this adorable early reader perfect for fans of Frog and Toad! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With...

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The Brave Friend Leads the Way! by Jill Esbaum

The Brave Friend Leads the Way!

Jill Esbaum

Two unlikely dinosaur friends brave the way in the second book in the Thunder and Cluck Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series! It is a hot day. Thunder and Cluck find a dark, cool cave. But which friend is brave enough to lead the way in? Ready-to-Read...

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On Our Nature Walk Read-Along by Jillian Roberts

On Our Nature Walk Read-Along

Jillian Roberts

This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the important topic of the environment. Crafted around a conversation between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book using...

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Under Our Clothes by Jillian Roberts

Under Our Clothes

Jillian Roberts

This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool . Modesty,...

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Animal FACTopia! by Julie Beer

Animal FACTopia!

Julie Beer

Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing rocks? Or that sea otters use rocks to crack...

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To Catch a Cloud by Elena de. Roo

To Catch a Cloud

Elena de. Roo

I spy a cloud go floating by Where do you go, Cloud, so high? To the sea She sings Where the wild gulls fly Then catch me if you can I cry We race each other to the sea Can''t catch me, Cloud Can't catch me A boy and a dog follow a cloud out to sea, but as the...

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Kings of This World by Elizabeth Knox

Kings of This World

Elizabeth Knox

When Vex and her friends are kidnapped and held to ransom it sets off a terrifying chain of twists and turns as they struggle to survive and try to find a way to escape. Vex is used to people being afraid of her special power, the ability to persuade others to...

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The Mubbles by Liz Pichon

The Mubbles

Liz Pichon

Meet the Mubbles is the first in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates. "I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!" – Ellie "I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!" – Hugo Welcome to...

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Awesome Human Body Science Experiments for Kids by Orlena Kerek

Awesome Human Body Science Experiments for Kids

Orlena Kerek

Show kids how the human body works—hands-on experiments for ages 5 to 10 The human body is amazing! We use it to move, smell, taste, and speak—but how? Kids will uncover the answers with this book of 40 at-home science experiments. They'll see body systems in...

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Do You Know? Level 2 – BBC Earth Animals and the Weather by Ladybird

Do You Know? Level 2 – BBC Earth Animals and the Weather

Ladybird

Why do tree frogs like rain? How do animals live in very cold places? Find out all about bad weather, hot deserts and snowy mountains. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities...

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Do You Know? Level 2 – BBC Earth Underwater Predators by Ladybird

Do You Know? Level 2 – BBC Earth Underwater Predators

Ladybird

What is a predator? How do sharks find food? Find out all about predators that live under the water. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and engage young...

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Do You Know? Level 3 – BBC Earth Clever Prey by Ladybird

Do You Know? Level 3 – BBC Earth Clever Prey

Ladybird

How do animals stay safe? Which animals want to be bigger? Find out all about porcupines, sea slugs and kicking giraffes. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate...

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Do You Know? Level 3 – BBC Earth Reptiles by Ladybird

Do You Know? Level 3 – BBC Earth Reptiles

Ladybird

What are reptiles? What do they eat? Find out about different reptiles on land and in water in this BBC Earth reader. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series comprises a range of non-fiction STEM titles for young learners of English. Covering a variety...

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Do You Know? Level 4 – BBC Earth Changing Weather by Ladybird

Do You Know? Level 4 – BBC Earth Changing Weather

Ladybird

What is extreme weather? Why is the climate changing? Find out all about ice, rain and the coldest places on Earth. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and...

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Do You Know? Level 4 – BBC Earth Predators and Prey by Ladybird

Do You Know? Level 4 – BBC Earth Predators and Prey

Ladybird

How do animals hide from predators? Which predators surprise their prey? Find out how predators hunt and prey animals try to stay safe in this BBC Earth reader. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and...

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Do You Know? Level 2--In the Air by Ladybird

Do You Know? Level 2--In the Air

Ladybird

How do birds fly? How do jet engines move a plane? Find out more about helicopters, gliders and the science of flying. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and...

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Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Truman Capote

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new...

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The Cave Downwind of the Café by Mikey Please

The Cave Downwind of the Café

Mikey Please

'Glumfoot grew up in a cave, where every morning, father made a bogey broth, served with a spade. He dreamed of something sweeter...' Glumfoot saves the day once again in another brilliantly disgusting story about hungry bellies, bogey broth and human-eating...

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Chronicles of Whetherwhy by Anna James

Chronicles of Whetherwhy

Anna James

From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling second book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series – a magical quest to the very edges of Whetherwhy At the magical Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after Tangles – miniature tigers, mice...

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Why I Love the Earth by Daniel Howarth

Why I Love the Earth

Daniel Howarth

Featuring children's own words along with heart-warming pictures, this book is a perfect celebration of all that is so wonderful about the Earth! 'I love the Earth because... ' This heartwarming book combines endearing things said by children about the Earth,...

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Can I Have a Turn? by Norm Feuti

Can I Have a Turn?

Norm Feuti

Harry gets a new toy car in this adorable early reader perfect for fans of Frog and Toad! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a...

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A School for Unusual Girls by Kathleen Baldwin

A School for Unusual Girls

Kathleen Baldwin

A School for Unusual Girls is the first captivating volume in the Stranje House series for young adults by bestselling, award-winning, author Kathleen Baldwin. #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot calls this romantic Regency adventure "completely...

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Archaeologists on a Dig by Sue Fliess

Archaeologists on a Dig

Sue Fliess

Join a team of archaeologists onsite at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Sam is an archaeologist. He and his team find and study ancient objects to learn more about the people who made and used them long ago. On this exciting dig, they carefully remove dirt layer by...

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How to Make Friends by Cat Rabbit

How to Make Friends

Cat Rabbit

Bear has lots of friends if you count her toys, but she's note sure how to make real friends. And she especially wants to be friends with Koala and Lamb. They both have fluffy ears and like green things. Luckily, Bear discovers that friends don't have to all...

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The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel by Natasha Lowe

The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel

Natasha Lowe

Penderwicks meets Edward Eager in this moving story "that will remind readers of Roald Dahl's Matilda " ( School Library Journal ) about a young witch found in a flowerpot who embarks on a journey to discover her roots. The morning Nora Ratcliff finds a baby...

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Worm and Butterfly Are Friends Always by Kaz Windness

Worm and Butterfly Are Friends Always

Kaz Windness

Best friends Worm and Butterfly must spend time apart in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book—the sequel to Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends . Worm and Butterfly are best friends. Worm says best friends stick together, but...

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Chasing the Spotlight by Sarah Anne. Sumpolec

Chasing the Spotlight

Sarah Anne. Sumpolec

Chasing the Spotlight is the fourth book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring...

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Life in the Middle by Stephanie Coleman

Life in the Middle

Stephanie Coleman

Life in the Middle is the fifth book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God as they face real-life issues and solve...

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The Me You See by Jill Williamson

The Me You See

Jill Williamson

The Me You See is the third book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways....

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I'm Trying to Love Farts by Bethany Barton

I'm Trying to Love Farts

Bethany Barton

Children's Choice Award winner Bethany Barton tackles the digestive system and all the farts that come along with it! As long as there have been people, there have been farts. And as long as there have been farts, they've been hilarious! Join Bethany Barton,...

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How to Draw Kawaii for Kids by Rockridge Press

How to Draw Kawaii for Kids

Rockridge Press

Learn to draw kawaii with step-by-step activities for kids ages 6 to 9 Anyone can be an artist—all you need is your imagination! Learn how to draw kawaii with this step-by-step drawing book. It's full of activities, helpful tips, and lots of different things...

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A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford

A Curious Kind of Magic

Mara Rutherford

"If anyone's looking for me, I live in this book now." - Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and Daughter of Smoke & Bone Howl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly...

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I Know Scared by Lindsay N. Giroux

I Know Scared

Lindsay N. Giroux

Teach children to recognize fear, worry, and surprise In I Know Scared , a young feelings detective looks for clues to identify fear, worry or anxiety, and surprise in herself and others. The girl feels scared when the power goes out during a storm, worried...

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The Wings of the Dove by Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

Henry James

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new...

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The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna Fiteni

The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire

Anna Fiteni

An irresistible dark fae romantasy debut, inspired by Welsh mythology and perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Faebound, Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black's The Cruel Prince  Ceridwen Parry has run away with the fairies. But this is not her story. For Sabrina...

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Why I Love You by Daniel Howarth

Why I Love You

Daniel Howarth

A gorgeous, illustrated picture book to celebrate the one you love! I love you because... This touching book combines endearing words with cute illustrations of young animals... And from being funny, kind and brave ... no wonder everyone loves YOU! The perfect...

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Defending the Swamp Dragon by Tracey West

Defending the Swamp Dragon

Tracey West

Drake and Worm team up with their friend Obi to free the Swamp Dragon when she is mistaken for a terrifying monster in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, perfect for newly independent readers! Pick a book. Grow a...

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I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935

Lauren Tarshis

The conditions of the Dust Bowl created over 2.5 million refugees who fled massive dust storms and barren landscapes. Lauren Tarshis's story of one boy's journey to escape this disaster will leave you breathless. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst...

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The Howling Mountain by Anna Kemp

The Howling Mountain

Anna Kemp

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn Thief Looming ahead of them, black against the darkening sky, was the rocky bulk of a mountain ....

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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

Paula Hawkins

Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning. She knows it will wait at the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. She's even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses. 'Jess and Jason', she calls them....

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The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells

The Invisible Man

H. G. Wells

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises , the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online....

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One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

One Of Us Is Lying

Karen M. McManus

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. A geek, a jock, a criminal, a princess. A...

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Taylor Swift1

Taylor Swift1

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new...

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The Children Act by Ian McEwan

The Children Act

Ian McEwan

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises , the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online....

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Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup

Slumdog Millionaire

Vikas Swarup

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises , the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online....

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Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 9 by Hiromu Arakawa

Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 9

Hiromu Arakawa

Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist , draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes! In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called...

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Love in the Palm of His Hand, Volume 2 by Rinteku

Love in the Palm of His Hand, Volume 2

Rinteku

Through sign language and acting, two young men seeking their places in the world discover a connection that transcends the spoken word. “I could only return to acting because there’s someone who believes in me.” Fujinaga is determined to give acting one last...

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On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Volume 2 by Shinnosuke Kanazawa

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Volume 2

Shinnosuke Kanazawa

A Lolita boy and a punk girl form a fashion-forward bond without realizing they already know each other from work! There are two sides to every working adult: one they show when they’re on the job, and one they show when they’re off the clock. For 27-year-old...

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Heartstrings by Ali Novak

Heartstrings

Ali Novak

From Ali Novak, author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes the third book in The Heartbreak Chronicles series, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West! Who cares about being a fan favorite when you've found someone who's there just for you? Indigo, AKA...

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Mermaids and Mix-Ups by Annie Barrows

Mermaids and Mix-Ups

Annie Barrows

From the creators of the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Bean comes the second book in a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations. This charming and critically acclaimed early chapter book series follows the everyday...

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Make New Friends by Joshua David. Stein

Make New Friends

Joshua David. Stein

From an acclaimed team comes this empathetic and reassuring picture book about the loaded question that every "new kid" or socially anxious child dreads:"Did you make any new friends today?" Tomasso doesn't know anyone at his new school and has no one to play...

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The Monster in the Lake by Leo Timmers

The Monster in the Lake

Leo Timmers

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He's heard there's a monster in the lake, but his friends don't believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to...

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Absolutely Everything by Damian Alexander

Absolutely Everything

Damian Alexander

Lately, life feels like a lot for Marcella. Sixth grade seems complicated on purpose. Marcella keeps forgetting her homework or getting distracted while she's doing it. Plus, her bestie has new friends, and her parents even want to move apartments. She's...

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Everything About You by Robby Weber

Everything About You

Robby Weber

"You never know what's going to happen, Milo. No matter how hard you try to control things, this is our summer in Paris, and it might just be unpredictable. There might just be boys." Milo is determined to have the most magical summer in Paris after winning an...

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Tastes Like Candy by Jessica Lacy

Tastes Like Candy

Jessica Lacy

"It does not go light on the gore!" -Stephen Graham Jones, NYT Bestselling Author of My Heart is a Chainsaw, I Was a Teenage Slasher, and Don't Fear the Reaper A senior year goodbye morphs into carnival carnage ... Everyone at Pritchett High wants an...

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The House of Quiet by Kiersten White

The House of Quiet

Kiersten White

To save her sister, she must enter the House. In the middle of a deadly bog sits the House of Quiet. It’s a place for children whose Procedure triggered powers too terrible to be lived with—their last hope for treatment. No one knows how they’re healed or...

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Everything She Does Is Magic by Bridget Morrissey

Everything She Does Is Magic

Bridget Morrissey

A brooding witch and a bubbly mortal must team up during their town's fall festival in this cozy sapphic romance, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Wicked ! "Swoony, witchy, and sweet."—Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do In the charming town of...

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Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 7 by Hiromu Arakawa

Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 7

Hiromu Arakawa

Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist , draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes! In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called...

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