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Charlotte's web  by E. B. (Elwyn Brooks) White

Charlotte's web

E. B. (Elwyn Brooks) White

"One spring morning a little girl called Fern rescues a runt and names him Wilbur. But then Wilbur is sent to live on a farm where he meets Charlotte, a beautiful large grey spider. They become best friends and, when Wilbur is faced with a dreadful fate,...

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The unforgettable Leta "Lightning" Laurel  by R. L. (Rachel L.) Toalson

The unforgettable Leta "Lightning" Laurel

R. L. (Rachel L.) Toalson

"Eighth-grader Leta 'Lightning' Laurel is a big sister, a problem solver, and the star of her track team. Her dad's been out of the picture for more than a year, and food's gotten scarce at home. When Leta learns her mom's financial struggles are even worse...

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Chef's secret  by Kelly Yang

Chef's secret

Kelly Yang

"Jason Yao has a secret ... actually, lots of secrets! For one thing, it's hard being a professional chef, helping to run a motel, and being a regular kid! And now that Mia Tang is officially his girlfriend, Jason's life has reached a whole new level of...

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Tornado rescue  by Rekha S. Rajan

Tornado rescue

Rekha S. Rajan

"Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family, travel to Oklahoma to help people and animals dealing with tornadoes tearing through town and causing green skies, swirling winds, and fallen trees."--Provided by publisher.

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The secret battle of Evan Pao  by Wendy Wan Long Shang

The secret battle of Evan Pao

Wendy Wan Long Shang

"Evan Pao and his family move to Haddington, Virginia in hopes of keeping his father's notoriety a secret, but a small southern town is not an easy place for a Chinese-American boy to fit in, and one kid, Brady Griggs, seems determined to make things...

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Dive for the black pearl  by Robin Yardi

Dive for the black pearl

Robin Yardi

"With the Coral Keepers still under the evil Rozaro's sleep spell it is up to mermaids Finn, Moon, and Link to journey to the Sapphire Sea and find the black pearl that will free the Keepers from the spell."--Provided by publisher.

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Elio  by Suzanne Francis

Elio

Suzanne Francis

"Elio finds it hard to fit in everywhere he goes. That is, until he is suddenly beamed up into space, transported across the galaxy, and mistaken to be the intergalactic Ambassador for Earth."--Publisher.

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Sea dragons  by Jane Yolen

Sea dragons

Jane Yolen

"In 1900 Fife Cat Douglas is one of a team of children training to be monster hunters in hopes of ridding Scotland of the land monsters that plague it--the most dangerous of which are the dragons."--Provided by publisher.

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The secret in the woods  by Adam Stower

The secret in the woods

Adam Stower

"Meet our hero, Ben Pole - he's on the run from Monty Grabbe when he discovers a forest with rope swings, water slides, a wombat called Herbert and best of all KING COO. But watch out - Cow-pat-a-pults to the ready! Monty and his gang have dastardly plan and...

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Buzz sausage wolf  by Jim Beckett

Buzz sausage wolf

Jim Beckett

"Buzz Sausage Wolf is keen to win the love (and biscuits) of his New Family. He wants to be the perfect pet and impress them, but who is Pack Leader? Is it Britney, the small but shouty one? Her brother who secretly gives Buzz delicious and definitely...

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Sausage dog surfer  by Bella Swift

Sausage dog surfer

Bella Swift

"Stanley the sausage dog puppy is off to the seaside for the first time! But Stanley feels left out by the cool dogs at the beach because he doesn't even know how to doggy-paddle. Can Stanley become one of the gang, or will his attempts to make friends be a...

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Animal adventure stories  by Enid Blyton

Animal adventure stories

Enid Blyton

"Meet the cat who went to see the Queen, the bird who loves shiny things and the horse that turned into a pig. This collection of short stories by Enid Blyton is filled with animals ready for adventure!"--Provided by publisher.

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Anne of the island  by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

Anne of the island

L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

"As her childhood friends get married and move away, Anne too leaves Prince Edward Island for college in Kingsport. Although Priscilla Grant and Gilbert Blythe are there, too, she feels lonely and out of place. But Anne soon makes new friends, one of whom is...

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The thing from space  by Adam Stower

The thing from space

Adam Stower

"SomeTHING REALLY WEIRD is happening at Ben's school: there's slime on the ceiling, a mysterious cheesy smell, and the headmaster isn't wearing any shoes! And... maybe... there are aliens?! Best friends Ben, King Coo, and Herbert the wombat are on a mission to...

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Lucky's star  by Mark Greenwood

Lucky's star

Mark Greenwood

"On a quiet spring morning, something strange falls from the sky and lands on a small country town. Lucky watches as 'stars' rain down on the fields and farms, but just what are these unusual objects? And what will Lucky do with her own special...

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Iron Man. Something Strange! by Dean Hale

Iron Man. Something Strange!

Dean Hale

Graphic novel

"Iron Man must team up with Doctor Strange to outsmart an otherworldly force that threatens New York City in this new Mighty Marvel Team-Up series! There's chaos at Avengers Tower! When the communications system goes down at the tower, technical genius and...

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True south  by Gisela Ervin-Ward

True south

Gisela Ervin-Ward

"When twelve-year-old Nell crashes her sailboat into a submerged house in the lake, she stumbles into a treasure hunt that plunges her into a generations-old family feud. Things begin to take a sinister turn as the adults get involved, and Nell has no choice...

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Bridges  by Magda Garguláková

Bridges

Magda Garguláková

"A fascinating journey into the world of bridges, this large-format book is perfect for any budding young architect. From striking modern marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Millau Viaduct to historic stone arches like the Ponte Vecchio, discover how...

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Super fun math games for kids  by Rebecca Rapoport

Super fun math games for kids

Rebecca Rapoport

"Make learning about math fun for kids with these hands-on activities that include drawing and building shapes, solving puzzles, and playing games. Math is the foundation of all sciences and key to understanding the world around us."--Publisher.

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What's the actually factually difference?  by Jane Wilsher

What's the actually factually difference?

Jane Wilsher

"An amusing fact-packed encyclopedia based on the fun question, 'What's the difference between?'. This collection of over 150 similar-but-different comparisons is perfect for quizzing with friends and family."--Publisher.

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Serwa Boateng's guide to saving the world  by Roseanne A. Brown

Serwa Boateng's guide to saving the world

Roseanne A. Brown

"Serwa Boateng has gone head-to-head with vampires, witches, and even a death god. But now, with the fate of the magical world at stake, she'll have to face her toughest foe yet: her own grandmother. Finally free after decades of being trapped inside the...

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The little box of feelings  by Rochelle Humes

The little box of feelings

Rochelle Humes

Picture book

"Valle keeps her emotions in a little box. Sometimes she lets them out . . . When she's happy her feelings float like red balloons above her head. When she's sad her feelings gather like grey rainclouds. And when she's jealous or angry they blow up like a wild...

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Cats in construction hats  by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

Cats in construction hats

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

Picture book

"Six colorful cats and their tiny rat friends work together to build a house"--

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Rocky and Nova don't need doors  by Corey Powell

Rocky and Nova don't need doors

Corey Powell

"Rocky, a superpuppy with the ability to move through objects, joins his siblings in the human world and teams up with a human named Nova to complete their mission and bring back the missing dogs from their superpack."--Provided by publisher.

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Tobey and Jones go places  by Corey Powell

Tobey and Jones go places

Corey Powell

"Tobey, a superpuppy with the ability to dissapear and reappear, joins his siblings in the human world and teams up with a human named Jones to complete their mission and bring back the missing dogs from their superpack."--Provided by publisher.

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Survive this safari  by Natalie D. Richards

Survive this safari

Natalie D. Richards

"Twelve-year old Lucy can't believe her luck when she is selected for the Wildlands Safari Escape Challenge, which involves solving a series of mind-bending puzzles to unlock access to new animal habitats across the local safari park. Her team will be racing...

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Sparkle and Iggy take flight  by Corey Powell

Sparkle and Iggy take flight

Corey Powell

"Siblings Moose, Sparkle, Rocky, and Tobey are superpuppies. Each pup has a special power that will help them with their mission of keeping humans safe--from super strength to flight to phasing through objects to teleportation. But when the big dogs in their...

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The happy prince and other stories  by Oscar Wilde

The happy prince and other stories

Oscar Wilde

"A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as...

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The enemy's daughter  by Anne Blankman

The enemy's daughter

Anne Blankman

"The year is 1915 and the world is at war. Marta and her father are passengers on the Lusitania, desperately trying to get back home to Germany. While aboard, they must keep their identities hidden or risk being mistaken for enemy spies. Then the Lusitania is...

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Wonderful waterways  by Steve Tomecek

Wonderful waterways

Steve Tomecek

"Dive in and explore our planet's incredible range of waterways, from rivers and canals to lakes and the great open oceans."--Provided by publisher.

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Global gardens  by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia

Global gardens

Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia

"Humans have been creating gardens for thousands of years for their beauty, for research, for medicines, and even for poisons. Journey around the world - and into space! -to explore rich and diverse gardesn, discover how gardens help us and our environment,...

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Who's eating who?  by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia

Who's eating who?

Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia

"This book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including how energy is transferred through the food chain and the classification of different types of consumers, covering key information about food and its...

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The magnificent book of endangered animals  by Genevieve Morgan

The magnificent book of endangered animals

Genevieve Morgan

"This book takes readers on a journey through the world's wild habitats, introducing 36 endangered animals with scientifically accurate illustrations. Each double-page spread features a different animal, accompanied by a mini fact file detailing its habitat,...

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The world at night  by Ben Lerwill

The world at night

Ben Lerwill

"In the deepest, darkest depths of night, our planet is transforming and thriving ... At night, magic is all around in the natural world, from bioluminescent seas in the Caribbean to the Northern Lights on Arctic winter nights. Explore the lives of animals who...

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If animals celebrated Easter  by Ann Whitford Paul

If animals celebrated Easter

Ann Whitford Paul

Picture book

"Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, celebrate Easter."--Provided by publisher.

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Legendary cakes  by Kerisa Greene

Legendary cakes

Kerisa Greene

Picture book

"Spring is almost here, and T{grave}{eth}{BF}t is even closer. A celebration for the first morning of the first day of the new year. It's almost time for T{grave}{eth}{BF}t, the Vietnamese New Year, which for two excited siblings means a sleepover at their...

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Baby-sitters little sister. 11, Karen's ghost by DK Yingst

Baby-sitters little sister. 11, Karen's ghost

DK Yingst

Graphic novel

"Karen thinks there's a ghost in her house! But she has never really seen the ghost of Old Ben Brewer until now. Karen and her stepsister, Kristy, have found out that Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in their attic on...

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The Loud house. Loudest and proudest special

The Loud house. Loudest and proudest special

Graphic novel

"Celebrate Pride with The Loud House! The Loud House: Loudest and Proudest features brand new stories featuring The Loud House's popular LGBTQ+ characters."--Provided by publisher.

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The fossil hunter handbook  by William Potter

The fossil hunter handbook

William Potter

"Fossils are the incredible traces of life from millions of years ago, preserved in rocks that can be found by anyone. Young readers can explore this marvel for themselves with this handy guide to fossils and paleontology. Children can discover how fossils are...

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Fergie and Chouchou  by Hannah René Shaw

Fergie and Chouchou

Hannah René Shaw

"Fergie and ChouChou, two foster kittens, wonder why they are still in Fosterland as they watch others leave for their forever homes, unaware they may have already found theirs."--Publisher.

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Dogmatix and the indomitables. 3, Ruffin' & rollin' in Lutetia by Olivier Serrano

Dogmatix and the indomitables. 3, Ruffin' & rollin' in Lutetia

Olivier Serrano

Graphic novel

"Dogmatix and his fine furry (or feathery!) friends are unstoppable - indomitable - in 52 B.C.E. And they stand up to the Roman invaders, like General Labienus and his pack of dogs. Lutetia will not be completely conquered!"--Provided by publisher.

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I love you more  by Clare Helen Welsh

I love you more

Clare Helen Welsh

Picture book

"How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more...

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The amulet of Samarkand  by Jonathan Stroud

The amulet of Samarkand

Jonathan Stroud

"When a young magician's apprentice secretly summons an irascible 5,000 year old djinni to do his bidding, neither are prepared for the peril that ensues. Nathaniel is plotting the downfall of his nemesis - a ruthless magician by the name of Simon Lovelace -...

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Detective Galileo  by Peter Helliar

Detective Galileo

Peter Helliar

"For as long as he can remember, it has been Galileo's dream to become a police horse. But when his dream comes true, he soon realises he's not there to solve crimes - he's just a vehicle to carry around the 'real' human detectives. When Galileo witnesses a...

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Mech brigade  by Jamie Russell

Mech brigade

Jamie Russell

"On his thirteenth birthday, Miles joins the war against alien Spinners. As a child soldier piloting a mech robot, he's humanity's last hope. But Miles is no ordinary recruit - he's the son of Professor Riley, the missing genius behind the mechs. Now, Miles...

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The world's worst alien  by Alice Primmer

The world's worst alien

Alice Primmer

"When alien "Sky" creates planet Earth as part of a school project, she's delighted by her success. Those dinosaurs roaming about the place are top-mark material! Then humans sweep in and it's farewell dinosaurs, hello destruction. This disappointing...

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Neill Cameron's Donut Squad. Take over the world! by Neill Cameron

Neill Cameron's Donut Squad. Take over the world!

Neill Cameron

Graphic novel

"Ever wondered what donuts get up to when they're not being eaten? No, because that would be silly! But it turns out, donuts have big plans for world domination! Meet Sprinkles, the leader of the Squad; Jammyboi, who spreads stickiness everywhere; Dadnut and...

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1001 bugs to spot  by Emma Helbrough

1001 bugs to spot

Emma Helbrough

"Meet bugs from all over the world in this picture puzzle book."--Publisher.

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The world of Dr Seuss  by Dr Seuss

The world of Dr Seuss

Dr Seuss

"Immerse yourself in the world of Dr Seuss in this brilliant search and find book! Combining illustrations from ten of Dr Seuss's best-loved stories, join your favourite characters and spot the details within the busy scenes. Look high for Whos, search low for...

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1001 things to spot in the sea  by Katie Daynes

1001 things to spot in the sea

Katie Daynes

"Explore the secrets of the sea in this puzzle book. Spot crabs in a rock pool, whales on the horizon, shoals of fish in a coral reef and sunken treasure on a deep-sea dive."--Provided by publisher.

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The bike lesson  by Stan Berenstain

The bike lesson

Stan Berenstain

Picture book

"'The Bike Lesson' is a perfect story for beginning readers, who will delight in spotting the dangers of the road before Father Bear does. And beginning bicylists will want to find out whether Small Bear will get a chance to ride his new bike!"--Provided by...

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Dog people, ugh!  by Danny Katz

Dog people, ugh!

Danny Katz

"Dog people, ugh. They want to pat dogs play with dogs, cuddle dogs, talk to their dogs, jog with their dogs, kiss their dogs. How they're happy to carry around dog poop in little plastic bags like they've just gone shopping at a poop-supermarket. Yuck. I...

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Turkey trot plot  by Carolyn Keene

Turkey trot plot

Carolyn Keene

"When a chocolate turkey--the intended prize for the winners of a Thanksgiving Day race--disappears, Nancy and her friends identify and eliminate suspects in their search for the missing confection."--Provided by publisher.

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The call of the wild  by Julie Fison

The call of the wild

Julie Fison

"In this pick-a-path story you get to make decisions, and choose where the story goes. Follow your heart right to the end, or go back and choose all over again. Phoebe Wright and her besties, Annabel and Kimmi, have been invited to the coolest party of the...

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My supercharged ADHD brain  by Dani Vee

My supercharged ADHD brain

Dani Vee

Picture book

"What is it really like to have ADHD? This picture book explores the strengths and challenges of having a different kind of brain. Celebrating diversity and being unique, this joyful story encourages young readers to love who they are! Written and illustrated...

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Zoo.

Zoo.

Picture book

"OOO-AH-AH! Bluey and Bingo are playing zoo! They turn their backyard into a home for all sorts of amazing creatures, including a big blue daddy gorilla. But when Oo-Oo escapes, will zookeeper Bluey be able to track him down?"--Provided by publisher.

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Elephants can't jump  by Venita Dimos

Elephants can't jump

Venita Dimos

Picture book

"Mini's best friend Milo always gives the best presents. But when Mini's birthday comes around, she is so cross about Milo's gift that she stops speaking to him and does everything she can to hide from him. But Mini soon finds out that sometimes what you avoid...

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Beetle & the Chimera Carnival by Aliza Layne

Beetle & the Chimera Carnival

Aliza Layne

Graphic novel

"Beetle, a goblin witch, and her friends are excited for Carnival Night, a decennial event where dragons gather in one place, but when they never appear, the friends set off to uncover what is keeping the dragons away."--Provided by publisher.

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Desert dancer  by Terri Farley

Desert dancer

Terri Farley

"The Phantom's lead mare is missing from the herd, and Sam's worried she may have been captured. When Sam finds the mare safe but in government custody, she's desperate to set her free. But the horse is badly injured, and setting her free on the range could...

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Paloma and the red carpet  by author Lemniscates

Paloma and the red carpet

author Lemniscates

"Because of the war, Paloma arrives at a new home alone, where she finds comfort in a cozy red carpet, and when told they must move again, she and her new friends creatively say goodbye to the rug."--Publisher.

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Little Freddie two pants  by Drew Daywalt

Little Freddie two pants

Drew Daywalt

Picture book

"Little Freddie Two-Pants is a dog who is very confused about pants! One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little Freddie wear? And where should he put them? What about underpants? Where do they go?"--Publisher.

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A little more like Jesus  by Zach Williams

A little more like Jesus

Zach Williams

"From Grammy Award-winning musician Zach Williams comes a picture book that invites children to hop on board for the ride of a lifetime as they learn about the fruits of the spirit and discover how to be a little more like Jesus every day."--

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Moving house  by Anne Civardi

Moving house

Anne Civardi

Picture book

"A reassuring introduction to the idea of moving house, for young children."--Provided by publisher.

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Aster's next, good thing  by Kate Gordon

Aster's next, good thing

Kate Gordon

"Things have changed in Aster's life, and she's really not okay. Her dad is the one person who has always been there for her, but now Aster feels like she's being pushed out-like the space that used to be hers is getting smaller and smaller. The good, right...

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Put your shoes on  by Polly Dunbar

Put your shoes on

Polly Dunbar

Picture book

"Every morning, all across the globe, children are being asked to put their shoes on. And, every morning, across the globe ... no children are putting shoes on their feet, including Josh. Mummy is desperate for Josh to put his shoes on - they have Aunty...

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Team Unihorn and Woolly. 2, Revenge of the unicorn by Alexis Frederick-Frost

Team Unihorn and Woolly. 2, Revenge of the unicorn

Alexis Frederick-Frost

Graphic novel

"Team Unihorn is ready to relax after saving Burlap Beach from Krillzilla, a swarm of prehistoric krill. But when a giant electric jelly fish threatens to finish what Krillzilla started, the team must spring into action. All looks dire until Johnny Unicorn...

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Ember and the phoenix  by Lauren Magaziner

Ember and the phoenix

Lauren Magaziner

"The fate of Terrafamiliar is on the brink. With the team split apart and Golden Jumpsuit closer to her goal, the Mythics are in trouble. Ember has to lead with courage now more than ever. But when she's this upset, Ember finds that her passionate nature can...

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On precarious peaks  by Stacy Hinojosa

On precarious peaks

Stacy Hinojosa

"Stacy and her pack of super-intelligent wolves are off on another rescue mission! When Milo the bat alerts the group about a stranded mountain goat family in the jagged peaks, Stacy and her wolf, Everest, must hurry to save them. They hike deep into the...

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Mallory in full color  by Elisa Stone Leahy

Mallory in full color

Elisa Stone Leahy

"Mallory Marsh is an expert at molding into whatever other people want her to be. Her true thoughts and feelings only come out in her sci-fi webcomic, which she publishes anonymously as Dr. BotGirl. But juggling all the versions of herself gets tricky,...

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Mr Duckins' chickens  by Mick Elliott

Mr Duckins' chickens

Mick Elliott

"Meet Mr Duckins. Not only is he the funniest, silliest strangest, year 4 teacher in the universe, he's also the most EPIC. That's because Mr Duckins isn't like other teachers. He doesn't believe in tests. Or homework. Or opening doors before he runs through...

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The year we escaped  by Suzanne Leal

The year we escaped

Suzanne Leal

"Europe, 1940. With war on their doorstep, German classmates Klara and Rachel, and French brothers Lucien and Paul, are forced to leave their homes. They are taken to Gurs, a French detention camp in the south-west of France. It's a crowded place, with little...

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The hat of great importance  by Patrick Ness

The hat of great importance

Patrick Ness

"On what should be a normal school day at their normal school -- recently rebuilt at great expense by the town's supervillain after her son destroyed it with a giant robot pelican suit -- things begin to spin out of control for monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel,...

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Anne of Windy Willows  by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

Anne of Windy Willows

L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

"Now a young woman and her romance with Gilbert Blythe beginning to flourish, Anne Shirley becomes Principal of Summerside High School. But Summerside is virtually ruled by the Pringle family, who don't want Anne at the school. It takes all of Anne's courage...

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Greyfriars Bobby  by Eleanor Atkinson

Greyfriars Bobby

Eleanor Atkinson

"Bobby, a sparky silver-haired Skye terrier, adopts lonely shepherd Auld Jock, for his master and the two become inseparable. When Jock is dismissed by the farmer he tries to find work in the city, but sinks into poverty and dies, having suffered one cold...

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The great adventures of Sherlock Holmes  by Arthur Conan Doyle

The great adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle

"From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging for the...

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Oliver Twist  by Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens

"After Oliver Twist asks nasty Mr Bumble for more food, he has to flee the workhouse for the streets of London. Here he meets the Artful Dodger, who leads him to Fagin and his gang of pickpockets. When a thieving mission goes wrong, Oliver narrowly avoids...

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The line they drew through us  by Hiba Noor Khan

The line they drew through us

Hiba Noor Khan

"Three best friends are born on the same day under miraculous circumstances. But by their twelfth birthday, Jahan, Ravi and Lakshmi's lives are about to change forever. The British announce Indian independence and draw lines of Partition that tear apart the...

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The girl in the painting  by Dee (Writer of children's books) White

The girl in the painting

Dee (Writer of children's books) Wh...

"The surprising truth behind one of Australia's most iconic paintings, Tom Roberts' Shearing of the Rams. Susie lives on a sheep station and does all she can to help out alongside her sister and her rowdy brothers - collecting firewood, feeding the chickens...

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Supa Nova by Chanté Timothy

Supa Nova

Chanté Timothy

Graphic novel

"Nova is horrified when she learns about the world's plastic problem and the trash islands floating in the ocean. Good thing she has a super-secret lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA or for SCIENCE! But things go spectacularly awry when...

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Hidden worlds  by Carly Madden

Hidden worlds

Carly Madden

"Discover a fantastical and funny kingdom under the bed, and scour and search a new world through detailed and engaging search-and-find activities. With a host of wacky characters, from dust ball creatures and lost toys, and entertaining locations such as...

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In plain sight  by R. A. Spratt

In plain sight

R. A. Spratt

"When Princess Ingrid is kidnapped, along with her fiance, Binky Pelly, it's all over the international news. The King of Norway is distraught. The people of Norway are bewildered. And Ingrid's bodyguard is fired. So he calls on his least favourite Interpol...

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A flower for firefly  by Monika Singh Gangotra

A flower for firefly

Monika Singh Gangotra

Picture book

"As night falls and bedtime approaches, we follow a gentle firefly whose tiny light sparks a chain of kindness through the garden."--Provided by publisher.

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Frank the pizza  by Eoin McLaughlin

Frank the pizza

Eoin McLaughlin

Picture book

"Frank the pizza is desperate to live his best life. Can he find his way? Making friends isn't always easy, and all Frank the Pizza wants is someone to accept him for who he is. So when he gets invited to a birthday party, his parents worry and warn him to be...

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The lost loot of Lima  by Melissa Wray

The lost loot of Lima

Melissa Wray

"Ben stays with Nan for the first time since Pa died. The family are still grieving, particularly Ben who adored his grandfather. Ben finds a note with a treasure map. It promises an adventure like many others he went on with Pa. But before the treasure hunt...

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The cheat book. Vol. 2, Can Kamal survive the wild?  by author Ramzee

The cheat book. Vol. 2, Can Kamal survive the wild?

author Ramzee

"Kamal's class is going to the woods and Kamal has promised to track down the infamous BEAST OF CRIGGILY WOOD. He throws himself into the wilderness with nothing but his two best friends, his wits and the mysterious Cheat Book. The Cheat Book promises its...

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The Nhia normal. A talent show of nerves by Sheelue Yang

The Nhia normal. A talent show of nerves

Sheelue Yang

Graphic novel

"Eleven-year-old Nhia 'Silver' Lee's brother convinces her to join the talent show and showcase her storytelling know-how. There's just one problem: she's got a serious case of stage fright! Can Nhia overcome her fears and take home the top talent trophy? Or...

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The Nhia normal. What-a-downer camp by Sheelue Yang

The Nhia normal. What-a-downer camp

Sheelue Yang

Graphic novel

"Eleven-year-old Nhia 'Silver' Lee is heading on a summer holiday camping trip. Unfortunately, she's packing her nerves along for the trip. Can she build a fire? Will she be able to fall asleep in a tent? And what if the other campers don't like her? Nhia will...

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Minecraft. Volume 1 The Manga. by Kazuyoshi Seto

Minecraft. Volume 1 The Manga.

Kazuyoshi Seto

Graphic novel

"An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his...

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Yoko Tsuno. 20, The gate of souls by Roger Leloup

Yoko Tsuno. 20, The gate of souls

Roger Leloup

Graphic novel

"Yoko and her friends - both Earthlings and Vineans - are back among the stars, cruising near the mysterious Ultima and its atemporal mists. Long ago, refugees fleeing their home world Vinea were lost in them. Their souls are said to still haunt this now...

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The woodland badger  by Holly Webb

The woodland badger

Holly Webb

"Poppy loves spending time at her mum's allotment and the tangle of wild woodland behind it. They regularly see foxes and hedgehogs, but one special evening, just as they are about to head home, they spot a young badger. It's the first time Poppy has ever seen...

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Under the sea  by Gareth Lucas

Under the sea

Gareth Lucas

"This book is full of sea creatures and other things to spot, match, count and talk about."--Provided by publisher.

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Minecraft. Volume 1 Out of order. by Josh Hicks

Minecraft. Volume 1 Out of order.

Josh Hicks

Graphic novel

"After a weird cult rampaged through their town stealing supplies, and trampling their home, Riley and their friends set out on a mission to pull off a heist that will balance the score. Jump back into Minecraft's overworld with this action packed graphic...

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Our beautiful world  by Sarah Speedie

Our beautiful world

Sarah Speedie

Picture book

Join us on a colourful journey of discovery to every corner of our amazing world. From the vibrant red rocks of Australia, to the glittering gold dunes of Morocco, to the tropical blue oceans of Fiji, our earth is awash with a dazzling rainbow of natural...

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Pokémon. 12 Sword & shield. by Hidenori Kusaka

Pokémon. 12 Sword & shield.

Hidenori Kusaka

Graphic novel

"Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar regions Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to...

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Splatoon 3. Volume 4 Splatlands. by Sankichi Hinodeya

Splatoon 3. Volume 4 Splatlands.

Sankichi Hinodeya

Graphic novel

"Goggles's adventures continue in the Splatlands! Goggles and friends decide to challenge themselves by participating in Salmon Run and Big Run, dangerous part-time jobs at Grizzco Industries. Will they be able to deal with the hordes of Salmonids attacking...

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Knutz + Boltz and the Sorcerer of Science  by Tim Collins

Knutz + Boltz and the Sorcerer of Science

Tim Collins

"The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on an adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who...

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Knutz + Boltz and the cosmic code  by Tim Collins

Knutz + Boltz and the cosmic code

Tim Collins

"Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts - a...

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Asterix and the secret weapon by author Uderzo

Asterix and the secret weapon

author Uderzo

Graphic novel

"A "woman bard? That's unheard of in Ancient Gaul. So, when the mothers in Asterix's town want to replace Cacofonix with Bravura, the men are horrified. But, Bravura hits the right notes musically, and she proves very valuable when Julius Caesar sends in his...

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Asterix and the Goths by 1926-1977 Goscinny

Asterix and the Goths

1926-1977 Goscinny

Graphic novel

"Asterix and Obelix escort Getafix to the druids' annual conference in the Forest of the Carnutes. Little do they know that the Goths are lying in ambush, ready to kidnap the Druid of the Year - who, of course, is Getafix! But what with Gauls, Goths and Romans...

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Pippa and the sheep snatchers  by Lauren Middleton

Pippa and the sheep snatchers

Lauren Middleton

"Someone is stealing sheep from the sleepy town of Dargaville! When Pippa's woolly best friend Lulabelle gets snatched, she goes on an extraordinary adventure to get her friend back with the help of ex-professional-weightlifting policeman Mike Te Hira. There...

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