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The girl who became a fish  by Polly Ho-Yen

The girl who became a fish

Polly Ho-Yen

"Ita is afraid of lots of things. She's afraid of talking to her classmates at her new school. She's afraid of walking through her new town. But most of all she is afraid of water. When one day she realises the river in her new town turns her into a fish, she...

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The bridge battle  by Jacqueline Davies

The bridge battle

Jacqueline Davies

"Evan and Jessie Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and created a professional magic show. Yet for all their skills and talents, both find themselves being singled out this summer for reasons beyond their...

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How to avoid being eaten by sharks...  by John Larkin

How to avoid being eaten by sharks...

John Larkin

"A collection of hilarious, nonsensical, witty and mischievous subjects - the best (and worst) advice for growing up. There is one sure-fire method to avoid being eaten by sharks. Don't go in the ocean. What does it mean to 'skateboard' someone? Is there a...

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Countdown to yesterday  by Shirley Marr

Countdown to yesterday

Shirley Marr

"This is a story about one boy's journey to go back in time to prevent his parents' divorce. The present is the last place James wants to be. Since his parents have separated, he's been living two different lives and neither of them add up to the great one he...

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Test trouble  by Serena Patel

Test trouble

Serena Patel

"Maths test? Nightmare! Arun is determined to get out of a Maths test at school. But how? A school-wide protest against all tests? Pretending to be sick? He's ready to try anything, but maybe he's not the only one who feels this way, and maybe in the end it's...

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Hilda and the laughing merman  by Stephen Davies

Hilda and the laughing merman

Stephen Davies

"Join our beloved blue-haired heroine as she heads to Scout Camp, hoping for the most normal scouting expedition ever. But, when her expedition map gets lost and she encounters a Merman fleeing a vicious sea serpent, Hilda is flung into her next adventure. Can...

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Andromache between worlds  by Gabriel Bergmoser

Andromache between worlds

Gabriel Bergmoser

"All fourteen-year-old Andromache Peters wants is a normal life. But normal is pretty near impossible when your parents were famous adventurers who saved the world and nobody will let you forget it. On top of this, Andromache's father has been missing and...

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Things that go bump  by Kathryn Foxfield

Things that go bump

Kathryn Foxfield

"When Olive and some of her year 6 friends find themselves locked overnight inside Flatpack - new IKEA-style superstore - they quickly realise that they are not alone. A number of things hitched a ride from the forest where Flatpack sources its wood and in...

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Feather  by M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

Feather

M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

"The Twitchers are on the hunt for a gang of robbers! On a school museum trip, Ava stumbles upon a crime: hundreds of valuable birds of paradise exhibits have been stolen! When she discovers a large jet black feather, she's certain it's a clue. Before long,...

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The curse on Spectacle Key  by Chantel Acevedo

The curse on Spectacle Key

Chantel Acevedo

"A sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home-- only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family's history in the process. Frank Fernandez's family never stays in...

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Harriet tells the truth  by Elana K. Arnold

Harriet tells the truth

Elana K. Arnold

"There are some things you should know about Harriet Wermer. She used to lie a lot, but not anymore. Seriously, she only tells the truth now. Even though she hadn't wanted to come to Marble Island in the first place, now she doesn't want to leave. It's the...

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Dragon Towers  by Pip Bird

Dragon Towers

Pip Bird

"Ten-year-old Theo loves dragons he knows every dragon type, has every dragon book there is and has even made his own Dragon Rider jacket. So when he gets his letter inviting him to dragon school it's a dragon-y dream come true. At Dragon Towers every child is...

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Tangled up in nonsense  by Merrill Wyatt

Tangled up in nonsense

Merrill Wyatt

"Sloane and Amelia clash with rival detectives when they travel to a secluded mansion in search of a missing fortune. When Sloane Osborn and Amelia Miller-Poe arrive at Tangle Glen mansion, they have one goal: find the two million dollars that went missing on...

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Eiffel Tower emergency  by SJ King

Eiffel Tower emergency

SJ King

"Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track-- and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that...

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The naughtiest unicorn and the ice dragon  by Pip Bird

The naughtiest unicorn and the ice dragon

Pip Bird

"All the pupils at Unicorn School have been given a dragon egg to look after! Class Red can't wait to meet their new pet and Dave the naughtiest unicorn has lots of fun ideas for how to help it hatch... but what will they do when they discover it's a...

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When I feel red  by Lily Bailey

When I feel red

Lily Bailey

"April has always marched to the beat of her own drum, but would life be easier if she learned to fit in? Now that she's in Year 8, things have got even worse. She's much more likely to be trying to rescue an animal in need than worrying about who's dating who...

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The missing bunny  by Holly Webb

The missing bunny

Holly Webb

"Annie is really excited about her new pet rabbits and can't wait to welcome them into the amazing new home her dad has built for them. But when Annie is in a rush to get to school the next morning, she doesn't check that the door to the hutch is shut...

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Out there in the wild

Out there in the wild

"Packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. Meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders in this collection of poems...

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Transplant breakthroughs  by Heather E. Schwartz

Transplant breakthroughs

Heather E. Schwartz

"From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first infant heart transplant, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments in transplants. Get to know the scientists responsible for these breakthroughs, and explore science in...

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Scream for the camera  by Lisi Harrison

Scream for the camera

Lisi Harrison

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

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My Little Pony

My Little Pony

Graphic novel

"Forty years ago, Butterscotch, Blue Belle, Minty, Snuzzle, Cotton Candy, and Blossom galloped onto the shelves and became an instant hit! My Little Pony has played a role in the lives of countless kids since the toy line first appeared in 1983, and each fan...

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Olivia Wolf. 2, Olivia Wolf and the night of the giant monsters by Jose Fragoso

Olivia Wolf. 2, Olivia Wolf and the night of the giant monsters

Jose Fragoso

Graphic novel

"Evil creatures create chaos in Monstrocity in the second Olivia Wolf comic book! Will Olivia and her Friends be able to save the city? Something strange is happening in Monstrocity. It should have been dawn hours ago, but it's still night. What is happening?...

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Liberty and the dream ride  by Stacy Gregg

Liberty and the dream ride

Stacy Gregg

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

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Monarchs of Aotearoa  by Erin Willson

Monarchs of Aotearoa

Erin Willson

"Have you ever wondered about the extraordinary Monarch butterflies of New Zealand? How did they get here? What do they need to survive? Why do they gather high up in the trees in winter? Read along to find out what we know and what we don't know about the...

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Motor sports  by Joy Cowley

Motor sports

Joy Cowley

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

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Tenzing Norgay  by Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Vegara

Tenzing Norgay

Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Ve...

"When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the...

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Sing like a unicorn  by Jeremy Redmore

Sing like a unicorn

Jeremy Redmore

Picture book

"A long-maned and rather fluffy unicorn helps kids find their authentic selves via the joys of singing, wholly inspired by the idea that inside each of us is a completely unique individual that can be happier, more fulfilled and make the world a better place...

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The life & times of Eddie McGrath  by Brigid Feehan

The life & times of Eddie McGrath

Brigid Feehan

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

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World folk tales  by Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod

World folk tales

Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod

"Introduce children to myths, legends and fables from across the globe in this movingly illustrated collection. The varied stories use a range of storytelling techniques and perspectives with full-colour, two-page illustrated spreads. Use this captivating...

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Kamelia Lino Zarka  by David Riley

Kamelia Lino Zarka

David Riley

Kamelia Lino Zarka tracks Kamelia's journey from the Kingdom of Tonga, to the skies of Hawaii. You'll read how she made history by becoming the first Tongan female to captain a commercial airline. And you'll be inspired to see how her daughters are following...

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Adventures of the Story Girls  by Beverley Dunlop

Adventures of the Story Girls

Beverley Dunlop

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

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A witch alone  by James (James E.) Nicol

A witch alone

James (James E.) Nicol

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

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Stitch Head by Guy Bass

Stitch Head

Guy Bass

Graphic novel

"Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime. Deep in the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, eccentric Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head, a small, almost-human creature. His...

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Miss Cat. 1, The case of the curious canary by Jean-Luc Fromental

Miss Cat. 1, The case of the curious canary

Jean-Luc Fromental

Graphic novel

"Sad, old Mr. Maximus comes to see Miss Cat at the old dairy she uses as an office. Someone has kidnapped his canary, Harry, his pride and joy. Mr. Maximus begs the detective to help find him. Following the trail of the missing canary, Miss Cat encounters the...

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Shelter for lost dreams by Alfonso Font

Shelter for lost dreams

Alfonso Font

Graphic novel

"In a house of wonder, two children will learn life lessons through stories spanning across time. During his first stay with his uncle, a boy discovers the magical world that is his uncle's house. Surrounded by eclectic antiques, a vast library of books,...

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Carlton crumple, creature catcher. 3, Reptoids from space! by David Fremont

Carlton crumple, creature catcher. 3, Reptoids from space!

David Fremont

Graphic novel

"A UFO prank turns into a real alien invasion, and only Carlton Crumple can save the day."--

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Carlton Crumple, creature catcher. Book 2, Tater invaders! by David Fremont

Carlton Crumple, creature catcher. Book 2, Tater invaders!

David Fremont

Graphic novel

"While taking a snack break with his buddy and faithful assistant Lulu, suddenly one of their tater tots comes alive! And that little robot tot dude leads them to a whole underground world of evil potato creatures. It's Carlton Crumple to the rescue, and he'll...

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Bunny vs. Monkey and the human invasion by Jamie Smart

Bunny vs. Monkey and the human invasion

Jamie Smart

Graphic novel

"A monkey seeks to conquer a forest of woodland creatures and must also face the baffling creatures known as humans"--

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Big Nate. This means war! by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate. This means war!

Lincoln Peirce

Graphic novel

"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr....

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Owly. 5, Tiny tales by Andy Runton

Owly. 5, Tiny tales

Andy Runton

Graphic novel

"Owly, Wormy, and their forest friends return in this collection of Owly adventures. Exploring social and emotional themes, these nine standalone stories showcase the power of friendship and its ability to conquer all challenges."--Publisher.

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Miraculous : 3 by Koma Warita

Miraculous : 3

Koma Warita

Graphic novel

"Today, they're the world-famous superheroes, the self-assured saviors of Paris: Ladybug and Cat Noir. But not too long ago, Marinette was a clumsy high school student who let Chloe walk all over her, and Adrien was a shut-in who couldn't even go to school,...

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Angus is here  by Hadley Dyer

Angus is here

Hadley Dyer

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

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Geronimo Stilton, reporter. #16, Mr. and Mrs. Matched by Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton, reporter. #16, Mr. and Mrs. Matched

Geronimo Stilton

Graphic novel

"When Geronimo Stilton gets signed up for a dating app, will he get matched with the rodent of his dreams, or will it be a mismatch? Thea Stilton worries Geronimo Stilton, her brother and famouse Editor-in-Chief of The Rodent's Gazette, may be living the...

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Spidey and his amazing friends. Teamwork saves the day! by Steve Behling

Spidey and his amazing friends. Teamwork saves the day!

Steve Behling

Graphic novel

"Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles leap into action in this collection of all-new adventures that include their Super Hero friends Black Panther, Hulk, and Ms. Marvel!"--Provided by publisher.

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My little pony. Volume 3, Cookies, conundrums, and crafts

My little pony. Volume 3, Cookies, conundrums, and crafts

Graphic novel

"In this captivating collection of stories starring the Mane 5, a new generation of ponies, scares, mysteries and adventures abound as Pipp tries a creepy viral challenge, Hitch helps the sheriff solve cold cases and Izzy decides to build a...

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Cars

Cars

Graphic novel

"These eight super-fast, super-busy scenes take you to the small town of Radiator Springs. From the V8 Cafe to the Tow Mater junkyard, this book is packed with an awesome assortment of all things automotive. And just when you think you've found everything,...

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Frozen II

Frozen II

Graphic novel

"Now that Elsa has embraced her magic, all is well in Arendelle, or is it? Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven on a journey to uncover secrets of the kingdom's past. Along the way, explore eight movie-inspired scenes for hidden characters and objects....

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InvestiGators. All tide up by John Patrick Green

InvestiGators. All tide up

John Patrick Green

Graphic novel

"When a cruise captain is found drifting at sea and delirious, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play? And can the InvestiGators unravel this maritime mystery before a second...

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Garfield. Volume two Full course. by Jim Davis

Garfield. Volume two Full course.

Jim Davis

Graphic novel

"The second Full Course collection, featuring even more of Garfield's best comic book escapades, sends the gang on some wacky adventures! Odie makes a new friend, Garfield faces his most fearsome foe, the Lasagna Monster, and Nermal sets a world record?! The...

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Madballs vs Garbage Pail Kids. Volume 1, Heavyweights of gross by Sholly Fisch

Madballs vs Garbage Pail Kids. Volume 1, Heavyweights of gross

Sholly Fisch

Graphic novel

"For the first time ever, the 'HEAVYWEIGHTS OF GROSS' have combined forces in a massive merchandising blitz that pits the MADBALLS against the GARBAGE PAIL KIDS - winner take all! As part of this blitz, Dynamite presents the comic book crossover of these...

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A scary Sunday  by Zanni Louise

A scary Sunday

Zanni Louise

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

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Murray the Viking  by Adam Stower

Murray the Viking

Adam Stower

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

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Evil genius  by Chris Grabenstein

Evil genius

Chris Grabenstein

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

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Hailey and the dragon  by Lauren Magaziner

Hailey and the dragon

Lauren Magaziner

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

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The daredevil princess and the goblin king  by Belinda Murrell

The daredevil princess and the goblin king

Belinda Murrell

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

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At the drop of a cat  by Élise Fontenaille

At the drop of a cat

Élise Fontenaille

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

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Elmo's search and find.

Elmo's search and find.

"Join Elmo and your other favourite Sesame Street friends in this search-and-find book! Take a dip in the swimming pool, celebrate Cookie Monster's birthday and travel around the globe with Grover and Elmo! But the fun isn't over yet. Once you finish each...

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Schnozzer & Tatertoes. Shoot the moon! by Rick Stromoski

Schnozzer & Tatertoes. Shoot the moon!

Rick Stromoski

Graphic novel

"It's the weekend, and best-friend dogs Schnozzer and Tatertoes decide to take an educational trip to the National Air and Space Museum. But when the dogs tumble into an active capsule in pursuit of a stray yo-yo, they soon launch themselves into outer space....

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Art club by Rashad Doucet

Art club

Rashad Doucet

Graphic novel

"Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture over and over again: Art will get you nowhere in life. A kid with a creative streak, Dale wants nothing more than to doodle, play video games, and create comics forever--maybe even as a full-time job one day. But...

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The girl who sang by Estelle Nadel

The girl who sang

Estelle Nadel

Graphic novel

"A heartrending graphic memoir about a young Jewish girl's fight for survival in Nazi occupied Poland, The Girl Who Sang illustrates the power of a brother's love, the kindness of strangers, and finding hope when facing the unimaginable."--Provided by...

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Kitty quest. 3, Sinister sister by Phil Corbett

Kitty quest. 3, Sinister sister

Phil Corbett

Graphic novel

"The Kitty Quest crew will have to face their toughest challenge yet--a villain that's part of the family!"--

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Olivia Wolf. 1, Olivia Wolf and the moldy sandwich by Jose Fragoso

Olivia Wolf. 1, Olivia Wolf and the moldy sandwich

Jose Fragoso

Graphic novel

"It seems like just another ordinary day in Monstrocity, where monsters and humans live peacefully side by side. But when a teacher goes missing at school, it's up to Olivia, a brave werewolf girl, together with her friends, Bela the vampire, Fred the fly, Sam...

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Jack the Wolf  by Sean Scully

Jack the Wolf

Sean Scully

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

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Adventuregame comics. 2, The beyond by Jason Shiga

Adventuregame comics. 2, The beyond

Jason Shiga

Graphic novel

"The Beyond takes place in some sort of afterlife. You don't know much when you begin, save that you're dead and that you've ended up in a room that includes a door, a window, and a table with some books. You need to get out, so you try the door. And then the...

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The Minecraft-inspired misadventures of Frigiel and Fluffy. Vol. 5 by Jean-Christophe Derrien

The Minecraft-inspired misadventures of Frigiel and Fluffy. Vol. 5

Jean-Christophe Derrien

Graphic novel

"Continuing the exciting adventures of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself, and are sure to appeal to Minecraft fans of all ages. Featuring...

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Not an easy win  by Chrystal D. Giles

Not an easy win

Chrystal D. Giles

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

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Confetti  by Dean Atta

Confetti

Dean Atta

Picture book

"One day, Ari discovers a piece of pink confetti under the sofa. She throws is up into the air and watches it helicopter down: a small, bright moment of celebration. And before long, Ari discovers confetti in other places: at her birthday party; at the Pride...

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I am not the Easter Bunny!  by T. L. McBeth

I am not the Easter Bunny!

T. L. McBeth

Picture book

"Despite the vest, bowtie, and Easter egg painting a bunny insists that he is NOT the Easter Bunny."--Publisher.

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Waiting for tomorrow  by Susan (Children's author) Yoon

Waiting for tomorrow

Susan (Children's author) Yoon

Picture book

"Spending the day preparing their favorite treat, hotteok, a brown sugar-filled Korean pancake, to celebrate their father's long-awaited arrival home the next day, sisters Haejin and Hanna wonder how they'll ever make something special in time when their...

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Just shy of ordinary  by A. J. Sass

Just shy of ordinary

A. J. Sass

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

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Jawbreaker  by Christina Wyman

Jawbreaker

Christina Wyman

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

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Light and air  by Mindy Nichols Wendell

Light and air

Mindy Nichols Wendell

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

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Eeny and her sisters  by Jane Yolen

Eeny and her sisters

Jane Yolen

Picture book

"Eeny Mole encourages her sisters to face their fears as she has done and venture into the world Up Above."--Publisher.

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I am brave  by Caryl Hart

I am brave

Caryl Hart

Picture book

"There are all sorts of ways to be brave every day, in the things that we do and the things that we say. All your ways to be brave might be different to mine, but however you're feeling, be brave and you'll shine! Being brave isn't all about being a hero -...

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Heroes  by Alan Gratz

Heroes

Alan Gratz

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

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The girl who wasn't there  by Jacqueline Wilson

The girl who wasn't there

Jacqueline Wilson

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

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Buck Danny classics. 6, Red alert by Jean-Michel Arroyo

Buck Danny classics. 6, Red alert

Jean-Michel Arroyo

Graphic novel

"Buck and his friends have managed to recover the blueprints of the Soviet supersonic bomber, but they're stuck on the wrong side of the Iron Curtain, with the entire Stasi hunting them. To maximise the chances of someone making it out, they decide to take...

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Wombats! Go to Wizard's Wharf by Maddie Frost

Wombats! Go to Wizard's Wharf

Maddie Frost

Graphic novel

"Pickles decides it's time to make good on an IOU that Albert forgot he gave him four years ago and requests that they take a trip to Wonder Wharf! Albert begrudgingly agrees to accompany his best friend, but amusement parks aren't really his thing. Pickles is...

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Yokai cats. 7 by author Pandania

Yokai cats. 7

author Pandania

Graphic novel

"More yokai cats join our old friends! Meet one who grows nine tails as it ages and can disguise itself as other objects, another who feels great on days with thunderstorms (its body generates small amounts of electricity), and the Kijimuna, who has bright red...

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The happy shop by Brittany Long Olsen

The happy shop

Brittany Long Olsen

Graphic novel

"Eleven-year-old Darcy just moved to a new country. She's feeling lost and misses her friends back home. That's when she stumbles upon a shop full of mysterious glowing jars labeled with things like 'Picking up the last sweater on the rack and it's on sale'...

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Rose wolves by Natalie (Comic artist) Warner

Rose wolves

Natalie (Comic artist) Warner

Graphic novel

"One day, a little girl picks an unusual flower from an unusual bush in the forest. Overnight, the flower blooms and turns into a magical creature- a rose wolf, missing a leg just like she is missing an arm. Together, the new friends must go on a journey to...

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Agents of S.U.I.T. From Badger to worse by John Patrick Green

Agents of S.U.I.T. From Badger to worse

John Patrick Green

Graphic novel

"That's right, Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case...and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles and custom plush toys, they're sent to Bora Bora to investigate a...

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Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly. 10, Out of darkness by Jordan Quinn

Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly. 10, Out of darkness

Jordan Quinn

Graphic novel

"The Legion of Lava has stirred worry and fear among the regions of Wrenly, and now Ruskin and his dragon friends must wage a war on two fronts: one on the battlefield and one for the very soul of the kingdom."--Provided by publisher.

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Armadillo rodeo  by Jan Brett

Armadillo rodeo

Jan Brett

Picture book

"Bo, an adventurous, near-sighted armadillo, leaves his mother and brothers to follow a girl heading to a rodeo wearing new red boots which Bo mistakes for another armadillo."--Publisher.

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I'm ogre it by Jeffrey Ebbeler

I'm ogre it

Jeffrey Ebbeler

Graphic novel

"Izzie and her a new friend, an Ogre named Tim, plan an obstacle course to lure her brother Ollie away from his video game"--

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Marsupilami. 9, The butterfly and the treetop squid by artist Batem

Marsupilami. 9, The butterfly and the treetop squid

artist Batem

Graphic novel

"The Palombian jungle is a cornucopia of strange and mysterious animal and vegetal species. Among those, a butterfly whose female has never been captured is the object of the ambitions of many scientists - and competition causes conflicts. A situation that the...

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Hilo. Book 10, Rise of the cat by Judd Winick

Hilo. Book 10, Rise of the cat

Judd Winick

Graphic novel

"Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton--the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton--why...

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I can do that too  by Britta Teckentrup

I can do that too

Britta Teckentrup

Picture book

"It's a busy day in the woods for Big and Little Hedgehog, who meet all kinds of animal friends, each of whom can do something special that Little Hedgehog wants to do. Ladybug climbs a tree and jumps off a branch; mole digs a hole; fish swim in the pond....

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Ssweet dreams  by Katharine Holabird

Ssweet dreams

Katharine Holabird

Picture book

"Nervous about her big dance performance the next day, Angelina Ballerina goes through a comforting bedtime routine with her parents that eases her worries and brings her sweet dreams."--Publisher.

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Lunch buddies. 1, Battle in the backyard by Daniel Wiseman

Lunch buddies. 1, Battle in the backyard

Daniel Wiseman

Graphic novel

"Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he's got all the ingredients he needs: Mom's fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of...

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The Cryptid Club. 3, The chupacabra hoopla by Michael C. Brumm

The Cryptid Club. 3, The chupacabra hoopla

Michael C. Brumm

Graphic novel

"When the school lunches go missing and mysterious spaghetti-sauce tracks lead to the woods, Lily has no choice but to enlist the help of her main nemesis, Daisy, to help catch the crook. But as the school continues to go without any food, the starving...

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Swimming toward a dream  by Reem Faruqi

Swimming toward a dream

Reem Faruqi

"Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream--to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra's home--and her pool--were no longer safe. Yusra...

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Gilmore girls  by Micol Ostow

Gilmore girls

Micol Ostow

Picture book

"Take a walk down memory lane with the Gilmore Girls as they reminisce on the moments that made Stars Hollow the perfect home for a young mother and daughter. Lorelai and Rory recall when they first arrived in Stars Hollow in search of a welcoming home and...

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Pocket Peaches by Dora (Illustrator) Wang

Pocket Peaches

Dora (Illustrator) Wang

Graphic novel

"Peaches and her pals Mango and Pogi all live in a cozy town called Pocketon. When a new cat, Taro, moves in, Peaches is on a mission to befriend her. The only thing is, Taro loves all things spooky and Peaches does not. Can Peaches find a way to become...

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Cat Ninja. 5, Cat's claw by Matthew Cody

Cat Ninja. 5, Cat's claw

Matthew Cody

Graphic novel

"In Cat's Claw, a new band of baddies comes to town looking to settle an old score, and Cat Ninja gets some help from his friends--the vaguely villainous and the half-heartedly heroic--to face them in this four-part tale."--Provided by publisher.

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Easter stories  by Enid Blyton

Easter stories

Enid Blyton

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

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Thomas the Tank Engine  by W. Awdry

Thomas the Tank Engine

W. Awdry

Picture book

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

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