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Ava Lin, best friend!  by Vicky Fang

Ava Lin, best friend!

Vicky Fang

"Ava Lin is six and a half years old, loves bubble tea and animals, and is very good at finding treasure and balancing pasta on her nose. And there is a very exciting thing happening in her life right now: tomorrow is the first day of first grade! In first...

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Violet and Twinkle  by Julie Sykes

Violet and Twinkle

Julie Sykes

"Violet, Twinkle, and their friends embark on an adventure across a frozen lagoon, but this fun outing takes a sinister turn, impelling Twinkle to discover his magic so he can lead them to a daring rescue."--Provided by publisher.

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Matilda and Pearl  by Julie Sykes

Matilda and Pearl

Julie Sykes

"During a camping trip, fun-loving but disorganized Matilda fears letting down her friends but her unicorn, Pearl, finds her magic in time to protect them all from a malicious, cloaked figure."--Provided by publisher.

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Stella & Marigold  by Annie Barrows

Stella & Marigold

Annie Barrows

"Two sisters, Stella and Marigold, do all the regular things, like go to school, but they also share adventures (both real and imagined) and secret sister things."--Publisher.

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Ms. Greene is mean!  by Dan Gutman

Ms. Greene is mean!

Dan Gutman

"Math scores at Ella Mentry School are way down! But Mrs. Stoker is bringing in an expert named Ms. Greene to help A.J. and his friends study. Ms. Greene is nice, but she sees numbers everywhere--skateboarding, football, even in height! Between solving weird...

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Day of the Dragon King  by Mary Pope Osborne

Day of the Dragon King

Mary Pope Osborne

"The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie back two thousand years to ancient China where they must find the original copy of an old legend before the Imperial Library is burned down by the evil Dragon King."--Provided by publisher.

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Frindle  by Andrew Clements

Frindle

Andrew Clements

"When he decides to turn his fifth grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control."--Provided by publisher.

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Mall madness  by Adam Wallace

Mall madness

Adam Wallace

"Pugnacious and Scuttlebutt are back for the third time and the Super Duper Shopping Mall will never be the same! It's action aplenty as security guards, S.M. Ellybutt and a feisty granny are on the warpath, trying to stop the doggy destruction! But will...

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March of the ankylosaurus  by Rex Stone

March of the ankylosaurus

Rex Stone

"Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. Jamie is a member of the Dinosaur Club - a network of kids around the world who love all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to...

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Twinseparable  by Zoe Antoniades

Twinseparable

Zoe Antoniades

"Can Cally and her twin, Jimmy, be trusted to walk home alone for the first time? Will there be mayhem at the movies? And what could possibly go wrong when they go to work at Dad's office or camp out in the forest on a school residential trip? Plus, there's a...

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A boy in the Fairy World  by Kate Korsh

A boy in the Fairy World

Kate Korsh

"When a human boy follows Oona up into Blackberry Bog, it takes lots of creativity and underwear magic to keep him safe."--

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Ash and Pikachu's adventures  by Stefania Lepera

Ash and Pikachu's adventures

Stefania Lepera

"Ash and Pikachu's biggest and best adventures across all known regions--now together in one beautiful illustrated compilation!"--

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The clockwork key  by Vashti Hardy

The clockwork key

Vashti Hardy

"Mabel and Will Greystone are looking forward to an exciting holiday with their aunt Lucy, a famous relic hunter in the land of Marvolia. Using an ancient map, they are searching for the legendary lost town of Umber, famous for the invention of clockwork,...

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The river spirit  by Lucy Strange

The river spirit

Lucy Strange

"Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things - fairies in the flowers by the river, a soot monster crouching in the darkness of a chimney, and then the mysterious river spirit Elle. Elle joins Tom and the other children apprenticed...

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Drew, Moo and Bunny, too  by Owen Sheers

Drew, Moo and Bunny, too

Owen Sheers

"A little boy named Drew who sets off on an adventure with his best friends, Bunny and Moo. As the three fly around the world on a magic rug, powered by the friendship they share, they run into pirates and trouble on the dark sea. Can the three best friends...

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Bad Kitty takes the test  by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty takes the test

Nick Bruel

"Because of a recent string of embarrassing behavior, Kitty's cat license has been revoked and she must take a test to get it back so she can still be a cat."--Provided by publisher.

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The sign of the beaver  by Elizabeth George Speare

The sign of the beaver

Elizabeth George Speare

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

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Stripy the zebra foal  by Pippa Funnell

Stripy the zebra foal

Pippa Funnell

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

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Buttons the naughty pony  by Pippa Funnell

Buttons the naughty pony

Pippa Funnell

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

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Learning to fly  by Ana Punset

Learning to fly

Ana Punset

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

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Parkview Pickle the show pony  by Pippa Funnell

Parkview Pickle the show pony

Pippa Funnell

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

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Neptune the heroic horse  by Pippa Funnell

Neptune the heroic horse

Pippa Funnell

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

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Red Admiral the racehorse  by Pippa Funnell

Red Admiral the racehorse

Pippa Funnell

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

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Rosie the perfect pony  by Pippa Funnell

Rosie the perfect pony

Pippa Funnell

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

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Magic Spirit the dream horse  by Pippa Funnell

Magic Spirit the dream horse

Pippa Funnell

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

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Zora the Snow Dragon  by Maddy Mara

Zora the Snow Dragon

Maddy Mara

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

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Welcome to Scare School  by Jarrett Lerner

Welcome to Scare School

Jarrett Lerner

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

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Eye of Cyclops  by Joan Holub

Eye of Cyclops

Joan Holub

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

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The lost school pet  by Rose Lihou

The lost school pet

Rose Lihou

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

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Palace of the dragon king  by Mary Pope Osborne

Palace of the dragon king

Mary Pope Osborne

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

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Movie madness  by Carolyn Keene

Movie madness

Carolyn Keene

"Help Nancy and her friends find a prop that's gone missing from a superhero movie set in the fifth book in an interactive Nancy Drew chapter book mystery series. Grab a piece of paper and get ready to jot down your own ideas and solutions to the case! School...

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Adventure calling  by Sufiya Ahmed

Adventure calling

Sufiya Ahmed

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

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Sausage dog Santa  by Bella Swift

Sausage dog Santa

Bella Swift

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

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Autumn Glory the new horse  by Pippa Funnell

Autumn Glory the new horse

Pippa Funnell

"How do you find your perfect horse? Mia longs for an unbreakable bond like Tilly has with Magic Spirit, but the search to find a horse that is just right for her is not an easy one. Tilly lives, breathes and dreams horses. The only thing missing from life...

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Goliath the rescue horse  by Pippa Funnell

Goliath the rescue horse

Pippa Funnell

"Tilly learns all about World Horse Welfare and, when she visits their rehabilitation centre, she falls in love with gentle giant, Goliath, the shire horse. What can she do to help find him a new home?"--Back cover.

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Moonshadow the derby winner  by Pippa Funnell

Moonshadow the derby winner

Pippa Funnell

"When the beautiful and valuable thoroughbred Derby winner, Moonshadow, is stabled at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly is enchanted. But on a sleepover at the farm she and her friends find themselves face to face with horse thieves."--Provided by publisher.

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Nimrod the circus pony  by Pippa Funnell

Nimrod the circus pony

Pippa Funnell

"When Nimrod the clever and mischievous circus pony comes to stay at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly soon realises they have no idea what they have let themselves in for"--Publisher.

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Pride and Joy the event horse  by Pippa Funnell

Pride and Joy the event horse

Pippa Funnell

"With the help of Tilly and the team at Silver Shoe Farm, Magic Spirit has made a brilliant recovery and looks like he could become a top competition horse. Tilly is fascinated when Angela shares with her what it's like to have a partnership with an eventing...

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Solo the super star  by Pippa Funnell

Solo the super star

Pippa Funnell

"Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? Tilly's riding has improved by the day and now she's ready for her first Pony Club competition, riding Rosie....

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Lucky Chance  by Pippa Funnell

Lucky Chance

Pippa Funnell

"The team at Silver Shoe Farm are proud to work with the World Horse Welfare Organisation caring for neglected horses. They're all thrilled when one of their rescued horses, Lulabelle, gives birth to a filly foal who Tilly names Lucky Chance."--Provided by...

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Samson the stallion  by Pippa Funnell

Samson the stallion

Pippa Funnell

"Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? Everyone is excited for the London International Horse Show. Then Magic Spirit falls ill and Tilly must nurse...

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Best idea yet  by Jacqueline Harvey

Best idea yet

Jacqueline Harvey

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

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Star showers  by Melody Mews

Star showers

Melody Mews

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

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Dolphin detectives  by Kayla Whaley

Dolphin detectives

Kayla Whaley

"Young sleuths Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel notice that the dolphins off the coast of Maine are acting strangely and set out to find out why"--

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Cougar clues  by Kayla Whaley

Cougar clues

Kayla Whaley

"Young sleuths Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are excited to search for clues of a cougar near Abbi's home, but they soon discover something more might be going on."--Publisher.

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Bats in the castle  by Kayla Whaley

Bats in the castle

Kayla Whaley

"Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, Abbi and her friends are determined to rescue a lost bat! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats...

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The absent alpacas  by Kayla Whaley

The absent alpacas

Kayla Whaley

"Abigail 'Abbi' Wallace is excited to see the alpacas at the Maine State Fair. But there's only one alpaca left--the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this...

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The bark park  by Cam Higgins

The bark park

Cam Higgins

"Bo excitedly heads to the new dog park, but when he meets a pup who is not interested in making friends, he wonders if not all dogs are meant to be Bark Park buddies."--Publisher.

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The rottenest reunion  by Joe McGee

The rottenest reunion

Joe McGee

"The Junior Monster Scouts face a Grump family reunion in this exciting eighth chapter book of the Junior Monster Scouts series! Baron Von Grump and Baroness Von Grumpier are hosting a family reunion! Before the Junior Monster Scouts or villagers know it,...

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Pizza party pooper  by Andy Nonamus

Pizza party pooper

Andy Nonamus

"An unlucky kid, who wishes to remain anonymous, finds himself in a competition for the Student of the Month."--Publisher.

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Heidi Heckelbeck goes to camp!  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck goes to camp!

Wanda Coven

"Heidi is excited about spending two weeks with Lucy at Camp Dakota, but Lucy's friends from last year ignore Heidi and make her feel unwelcome, leading Heidi to cast a friendship spell on them."--Publisher.

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Heidi Heckelbeck and the secret admirer  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck and the secret admirer

Wanda Coven

"When Heidi is paired with Stanley, her worst enemy's best friend, for the Brewster Science Fair and she suddenly starts getting notes from a secret admirer, she tries to use magic to discover the note-writer's identity."--Publisher.

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Heidi Heckelbeck and the cookie contest  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck and the cookie contest

Wanda Coven

"It's time for Brewster Elementary's annual cookie contest! But when meanie Melanie Maplethorpe teases Heidi Hecklebek about her blah cookies, Heidi decides to jazz them up. After adding a magical touch Heidi's "new" cookies look great... but wait-- what's...

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Inside out 2  by Tenny Nellson

Inside out 2

Tenny Nellson

"Riley is a teenager now and that comes with a whole lot of new Emotions! How will Joy and the others deal with these changes?"--Publisher.

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Zali sparkles  by Maddy Mara

Zali sparkles

Maddy Mara

"Zali and the other Sprout Wings are learning all about the Sparkleberries, the most creative fairy pod in the Magic Forest. Zali is excited for the arts and crafts--but the Sparkleberry tryout also requires singing and dancing, which makes her very nervous!...

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Mina the lightning dragon  by Maddy Mara

Mina the lightning dragon

Maddy Mara

"Mina, Hana and Zora are returning to the Magic Forest for another epic adventure. The girls love when they get to spend time together, but it's even more special when they get to do it as Storm Dragons! With help from her twin sister and cousin, Mina must...

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Ice race  by Winston (Fictitious character) author. Wolf

Ice race

Winston (Fictitious character) author....

"Winston is a Minecraft Wolf on a mission: to uncover why a baby turtle is in disguise in a snow biome! Winston and Brian, his junior agent, stumble across a town that has a new spider jockey. But he isn't who he says he is. When all the snow suddenly starts...

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The rescued puppy  by Holly Webb

The rescued puppy

Holly Webb

"Twins Georgia and Adam can't wait to go on their holiday to Cornwall - especially as it's the first time they're taking their new puppy, Lucky, with them. But Lucky falls down a cliff and finds himself stranded, alone and hungry, and in need of...

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Operation: secret recipe  by Geronimo Stilton

Operation: secret recipe

Geronimo Stilton

"Join Geronimo on his most scrumptious adventure yet! Geronimo is having a fabu-mouse family holiday in Milan - home to delicious Italian dishes. That is, until a thief dressed just like him starts stealing precious items around the city. Who is trying to...

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Ash the champion  by Dan Metcalf

Ash the champion

Dan Metcalf

"Witness the end of Ash's journey, as the legendary Pokémon trainer and Pikachu take on Leon and Charizard in an epic battle to be crowned the champion! Follow all the action as Ash takes on his biggest Pokémon battle ever. Featuring some old friends, epic...

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Flat Stanley  by Jeff Brown

Flat Stanley

Jeff Brown

"Stanley Lambchop was just an ordinary boy - until a noticeboard fell on him. Now he's flat as a pancake! Being flat is fantastic - he can be rolled up, sent in the post and even fly like a kite. But it's not all fun and games . . . there are thieves in town....

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The evidence track  by R. A. Stephens

The evidence track

R. A. Stephens

"Riz Chester loves mysteries, and with an interest in forensics she keeps finding crime. But nothing has happened for months. With Riz and her friends itching for a mystery to solve, Riz organises the perfect 'match-the-tracks' party for her friends. She...

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Flushed out  by Tim Harris

Flushed out

Tim Harris

"Swept down the drain, the ratbags are trapped in the city sewers - the deep, dark realm of Crusher the Crocodile. How will they get out? Will infamous sewer-rat Sludge help them escape Crusher's hungry jaws? Or will Jigsaw find a way to get them all flushed...

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Paddington goes to town  by Michael Bond

Paddington goes to town

Michael Bond

"Paddington doesn't intentionally turn his friend's wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he mean Mr Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important golf shot. But these sorts of things just happen...

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The pumpkin head mystery  by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The pumpkin head mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

"This autumn adventure for the Boxcar Children takes the Aldens to a New England farm that has more than its share of strange occurrences. Every year at the Beckett farm, visitors come to buy pumpkins and go on hayrides, but this year something is haunting the...

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Dream shield  by Linda Chapman

Dream shield

Linda Chapman

"When everyone in town suddenly becomes extremely lazy, Violet and the other Star Friends suspect dark magic. But how can the girls stop it when they're being affected, too?"--Provided by publisher.

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Judy Moody sunny-side up  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody sunny-side up

Megan McDonald

Starting her very own newspaper to counteract all the bad news, Kid Reporter Judy Moody, armed with her notebook and six-year-pen, sets out in search of happier stories, in this first edition of her Sunny-Side-Up News that includes a word search, a comic, a...

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Heidi Heckelbeck has a secret  by Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck has a secret

Wanda Coven

"After being homeschooled her whole life, Heidi Heckelbeck enters a real school in second grade, where she encounters a mean girl named Melanie who makes her feel like an alien."--Publisher.

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The Mona Mousa code  by Geronimo Stilton

The Mona Mousa code

Geronimo Stilton

The world's most fa-mouse painting is hiding a big secret! An X-ray of the Mona Mousa reveals a strange riddle. Solving the clues takes Geronimo to the most dangerous parts of the city, but facing the hair-raising rollercoasters and vicious octopuses is all...

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Keiko the diving fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Keiko the diving fairy

Daisy Meadows

"It's the final day of the girls' trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park, and it's their last chance to find Keiko the Diving Fairy and her magical flip-flops. Without them, divers everywhere are losing confidence. Can the friends help Keiko so that their...

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Yasmeen the kayaking fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Yasmeen the kayaking fairy

Daisy Meadows

"Rachel, Gracie and Khadijah are kayaking at the Rainbow Lake National Park. But Jack Frost's goblins have taken Yasmeen's magical paddle, and now no one can enjoy kayaking safely. The girls must find Yasmeen and get her paddle back so everyone can have fun on...

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Zombies unleashed!  by Nick Eliopulos

Zombies unleashed!

Nick Eliopulos

"On the ground, a rampaging army of armor-clad zombies is roving across the biomes. In the sky, a wicked Wither is leaving a path of destruction--and Wither roses--wherever it goes. And in Bobbie's party, the tension is tighter than a skeleton's bowstring . ....

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Night of the living mummy  by R. L. Stine

Night of the living mummy

R. L. Stine

"Happy Silverman is more than a little excited for his class trip to the museum. He loves learning about Ancient Egypt and can't wait to see real mummies. At the museum, Happy leans as close to the mummy display as he possibly can--and something strange...

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Hog-ator showdown  by Aleesah Darlison

Hog-ator showdown

Aleesah Darlison

"Get ready for chaos as Romeo Fortez, the cutest sloth EVER and the world's most fearless superhero, takes on another Weird-Warp mutant army! The city that never sleeps faces a monstrous threat from the twisted genius of Professor Ian Weird-Warp. From the...

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Anya's quest  by Jasbinder Bilan

Anya's quest

Jasbinder Bilan

"The earth's lullaby is falling silent. Our world is in danger... When the mighty goddess Ganga hears a forgotten melody in the night, she follows its tune to a palace in the icy Himalaya and to a young girl called Anya. For she has a quest for Anya - she...

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Ponies vs Unicorns  by Dave (Children's story writer) Lowe

Ponies vs Unicorns

Dave (Children's story writer) Lowe

"Bran the pixie has challenged the fairies to let their ponies compete in the unicorn showjumping tournament. He is determined to prove that ponies are just as good as unicorns. But if the fairies win, the pixies risk losing their home! The pixies need Alice...

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Clash of the Dragon Masters  by Maisie Chan

Clash of the Dragon Masters

Maisie Chan

"It's time for the ultimate battle! The Dragon King has stolen the coin that gives Jack the magical powers of the zodiac animals. Is the Tiger Warrior finished? Or is it time to fight dragon with dragon?"--Publisher.

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Huxley and Flapjack  by Alan MacDonald

Huxley and Flapjack

Alan MacDonald

"Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure! Huxley has some pocket money to...

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Wings  by Tom Palmer

Wings

Tom Palmer

"Third in the action-packed Wings trilogy. Sisters Maddie and Jess are new to the football school and can't stop bickering with each other. But the airfield has other ideas and soon the sisters find themselves in Typhoon fighter jets and have to watch each...

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Marina's turf  by Dela Costa

Marina's turf

Dela Costa

"When Isla hears a stranded baby dolphin call for help, she encounters a boy her age also trying to help, but Isla struggles to understand what the dolphin is saying and feels out of her depths."--Publisher.

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The critter café  by Dela Costa

The critter café

Dela Costa

"When Isla sets out to help her pastry champion grandparents in the annual Sol Bake-Off, the absence of ingredients and the animal's silence leads her to uncover the creatures' own celebration."--Publisher.

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Island snow  by Dela Costa

Island snow

Dela Costa

"Isla's friend Tora is missing the snowy winter she was used to in La Ciudad, so Isla and her animal friends try to come up with ways to cheer her up, and show off the unique magic of Sol."--Publisher.

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Chiller thriller!  by Joe McGee

Chiller thriller!

Joe McGee

"It's winter in the Village and a fresh blanket of snow means sledding, caroling, yummy hot cocoa, and fun for everyone. Everyone, that is, but a lonely Yeti named Igloo and cranky Baron Von Grump whose cabin is about to be whisked away by a scary avalanche!...

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Pepper Masalah and the disappearing rope  by Rosanne Hawke

Pepper Masalah and the disappearing rope

Rosanne Hawke

"Pepper Masalah and Zamir fly on their magic carpet back in time to find its original owner. They travel to Mughal India, to meet the ailing Emperor Shah Jahan. Zam is accused of stealing the carpet and thrown in the dungeon. How will Pepper and her new...

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Pepper Masalah and the giant bird  by Rosanne Hawke

Pepper Masalah and the giant bird

Rosanne Hawke

"Pepper and Zam fly over Afghanistan when a huge bird grabs Pepper Masalah and whisks her off to a mountain nest of giant eggs. The carpet spirals out of control, crashes into a tree and rips. Can Zam make the long climb to find Pepper before she becomes food...

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Sleepover surprise  by Adeola Sokunbi

Sleepover surprise

Adeola Sokunbi

"Destiny can't wait to go for her first ever sleepover at her best friend's house. But she also can't help feeling a little worried... they're going to camp outside in the garden - in a tent - but also in the dark! Destiny uses her trusty sketchbook to doodle...

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Superpowered zombies  by Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

Superpowered zombies

Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

"Have you ever wondered what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? Take a peek into the diary of thirteen-year-old Zack Zombie. He's just like any other kid, only a lot more dead! And in a lot more trouble! Instead of a holiday playing PVP with friends, Zombie...

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Funny weird  by Anh Do

Funny weird

Anh Do

"I smell something funny! It's time for the fun Olympics! Weir and his friends will compete in rubber chicken-throwing, backwards running, funny faces and more! Luckily Dad's around to help everyone warm up their funny bones! It won't be easy... but it will be...

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I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011  by Lauren Tarshis

I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011

Lauren Tarshis

"When eleven-year-old Dex goes storm chasing with Dr. Norman Gage, they get caught in the path of a tornado and Dex must find bravery within himself to survive."--Publisher.

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Tabby's first quest  by Mia (Children's book author) Bell

Tabby's first quest

Mia (Children's book author) Bell

"Princess Tabby loves playing in the palace with her brothers and reading about brave kitty heroes. When Tabby and her brothers accidentally give away a magic scroll to the evil King Gorgonzola, they must leave the safety of their castle to get it...

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I survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888  by Lauren Tarshis

I survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

Lauren Tarshis

"When John Hale's parents moved from Chicago to a farm in the Dakota Territory in the late 1880s, he was not happy (too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and that is just the beginning); but after a year, and now eleven, he has settled in and made some...

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I survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906  by Lauren Tarshis

I survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Lauren Tarshis

"Leo, a young newsboy in San Francisco, loves his city and is fascinated by its liveliness. But early on a spring morning, an earthquake shook the entire city turning it into a pile of rubble and killing many of its citizens. Includes photos, illustrations,...

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Coco Twinkles  by Maddy Mara

Coco Twinkles

Maddy Mara

"Coco is so excited to learn from the talented Twinklestars, the expert fairy bakers. Together with Lulu, Nova, and Zali, she has to create a brand-new recipe for the Twinklestar pod tryout. But just when they think they have the perfect recipe, a troll prank...

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Party animals  by Kristin Darell

Party animals

Kristin Darell

"Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day... and it's a birthday celebration! It's Ollie's birthday, and Sophia has a secret. She knows what he's getting for his birthday and it's AWESOME, but she's not allowed to tell him! And it's her job to get him there...

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Poo at the zoo  by Kristin Darell

Poo at the zoo

Kristin Darell

"Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day... cleaning up after the animals! But there's a lot to learn before they're allowed to work with the zookeepers at Taronga Zoo. They're going to have to start at the bottom and work their way up."--Publisher.

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Jack-Jack, a dog in Africa  by Ben Garrod

Jack-Jack, a dog in Africa

Ben Garrod

"Jack-Jack, the world's coolest dog, looks after orphaned chimpanzees in Africa; he's about to embark on his biggest adventure ever! I spend my days playing with baby chimps. When I meet Ben, suddenly, I have more baths than ever (previously none). I wave...

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Forest secrets  by Anh Do

Forest secrets

Anh Do

"Pow Pow and the Z Team are just trying to get home (and save the world), but first they have to find a path through the forests of Ancient Japan. Will they ever make it back to their time machine?"--Publisher.

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Horrid Henry's cannibal curse  by Francesca Simon

Horrid Henry's cannibal curse

Francesca Simon

"The final collection of four brand new utterly horrid stories; Horrid Henry's Bake-Off sees Henry and Margaret go head-to-head in a hotly contested baking competition, Henry triumphantly reveals his top tips in Horrid Henry's Extra Horrid Guide to Perfect...

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