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A friend for Dragon  by Dav Pilkey

A friend for Dragon

Dav Pilkey

"Lonely Dragon has made a friend and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be...

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Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot

Thomas Flintham

"When evil King Viking's giant Gigabot is stolen, he asks Super Rabbit Boy to help him stop the thief before they destroy Animal Town."--Publisher.

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Lucky mermaid sleepover  by Mitali Banerjee Ruths

Lucky mermaid sleepover

Mitali Banerjee Ruths

"Priya is helping Maddie plan a mermaid-themed sleepover party at Maddie's new apartment where they come up with lots of fun activities and decorations, and Priya has some extra special surprise decorations for Maddie's room."--Provided by publisher.

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Blackfire's zombie trouble  by Steve Korté

Blackfire's zombie trouble

Steve Korté

"Beast Boy accidentally creates a hole in the Multiverse, and conjures up zombie doubles of the Teen Titans, who actually prove useful in thwarting Blackfire's evil plot."--Provided by publisher.

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Akbar and Birbal  by Narinder Dhami

Akbar and Birbal

Narinder Dhami

"Akbar and Birbal - The Pot of Wit is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary."--Provided by...

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Jack and the beanstalk

Jack and the beanstalk

"When a young boy trades his family's cow for some magical beans, it's the start of a big adventure. Join Jack on an enchanting journey to the top of the magic beanstalk outside his window! Each book in this series has been carefully checked by educational and...

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Ice beast  by Mac Park

Ice beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?"--Provided by publisher.

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Lava beast  by Mac Park

Lava beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?"--Provided by publisher.

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Storm beast  by Mac Park

Storm beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?"--Provided by publisher.

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Mud beast  by Mac Park

Mud beast

Mac Park

"Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?"--Provided by publisher.

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Henry's picture-perfect day  by Jenn Bailey

Henry's picture-perfect day

Jenn Bailey

"It is picture day for Classroom Ten, but Henry does not feel comfortable or normal in his new clothes, and he has not practiced smiling like the other children."--Provided by publisher.

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Poppy's babies  by Jill Barklem

Poppy's babies

Jill Barklem

"It was early summer in Brambly Hedge. Outside everything seemed quiet and peaceful, but inside the mill there was chaos. Poppy's new babies were crying, Dusty's mill was clattering and clouds of flour dust filled the air. This was no place to bring up a...

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The secret staircase  by Jill Barklem

The secret staircase

Jill Barklem

"It is Midwinter's Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge are very busy. This evening, after dark, they will all be gathering round a blazing fire for the traditional midwinter celebrations. A grand entertainment is planned and Primrose and Wilfred have chosen to...

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The high hills  by Jill Barklem

The high hills

Jill Barklem

"Inspired by an old tale, young mouse Wilfred uses a trip into the hills as an opportunity to look for gold and explore unknown country."--Provided by publisher.

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Perfect harmony  by Yvette Poshoglian

Perfect harmony

Yvette Poshoglian

"Ella and Olivia both try out for the girls' choir. But only one of them gets a spot! Can the sisters stay in perfect harmony?"--Provided by publisher.

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Finding home  by Kereen Getten

Finding home

Kereen Getten

"Kacey and her mum have finally found a place they really like. But when things don't work out as they hoped, they embark on a high-stakes trip. Will this adventure lead them to their forever home?"--Provided by publisher.

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The brilliant barber bus  by Richard (Storyteller) O'Neill

The brilliant barber bus

Richard (Storyteller) O'Neill

"Brodie loves visiting his Traveller grandparents on their Brilliant Barber Bus every summer holiday. Their home is always full of fascinating stories and friendly faces. But this year, not everything goes to plan!"--Provided by publisher.

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Diary of a (big bad) good dingo  by Inbali Iserles

Diary of a (big bad) good dingo

Inbali Iserles

"A case of mistaken identity. In a fairy-tale forest, Dingo struggles to make friends. As a vegetarian DIY-loving dingo, all she needs is a chance. How will she finally find a way to fit in?"--Provided by publisher.

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Magnificent Minnie hero  by Claire Barker

Magnificent Minnie hero

Claire Barker

"Each member of the Hero family has a superpower! Her dad is super fast. Her mum is super strong. But nature-loving Minnie Hero is perfectly ordinary thank-you-very-much. That is until her 10th birthday when a mysterious present arrives and everything...

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High seas hijinks  by Cristina Oxtra

High seas hijinks

Cristina Oxtra

"When a Multiverse portal grants their wish for riches by sending them on a high seas search for Davy Jones' Locker, the Teen Titans must deal with a cunning crew of Pirate Titans also on the hunt."--Provided by publisher.

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Wings of fear  by Gina Kammer

Wings of fear

Gina Kammer

"Being bonded to a dragon, Dax Hunter knows he shouldn't be afraid of heights. But he is. And unfortunately, his dragon, Fleetwing, happens to be the fastest wind wyvern in the Windblast Plains. Dax's family expect him to pass his aerial hunter permit test at...

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Dragons with drizzles  by Gina Kammer

Dragons with drizzles

Gina Kammer

"Zuli Cloud doesn't make friends easily. The young Storm Watcher girl is a skilled tinkerer. She sometimes helps students at the International School of Dragon Training with their magical gem gadgets. But otherwise, she usually gets along better with dragons...

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Arthur rocks with Binky  by Stephen Krensky

Arthur rocks with Binky

Stephen Krensky

"Arthur attends a rock concert in hopes of meeting the famous musical group, Binky."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur and the poetry contest  by Stephen Krensky

Arthur and the poetry contest

Stephen Krensky

"Fern dares Arthur and his friends to enter the poetry writing contest at the local library, but writing poems turns out to be harder than they thought."--Provided by publisher.

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King Arthur  by Stephen Krensky

King Arthur

Stephen Krensky

"When Arthur's third-grade class competes at the Middle Ages Fair they lose at everything. Their only hope for victory is if Arthur can pull a sword from a stone."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest  by Stephen Krensky

Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest

Stephen Krensky

"When Arthur hears his sister singing a catchy tune, he wonders if he could call that jingle his own and enter it in the Crunch Cereal Contest."--Provided by publisher.

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Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club  by Stephen Krensky

Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club

Stephen Krensky

"When a parent group bans a series of scary books from the local public library, Arthur and his friends devise a plan to get their favorite books returned."--Provided by publisher.

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Oopsy daisy  by Laura Bunting

Oopsy daisy

Laura Bunting

"When Ebb accidentally squashes Flo's beloved flower patch with a bunch of big rocks, Flo is sad. In fact, Flo is very sad. And she's even, maybe, a little bit mad. Ebb feels very, very bad. Ebb wants to make it better but he can't figure out how. Will Ebb...

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Reading rocks  by Laura Bunting

Reading rocks

Laura Bunting

"Ebb is convinced there is no need for him to learn how to read. Flo tries to show him all the reasons why reading is important. But every time, thanks to his endless optimism, Ebb proves her wrong. Will Flo eventually find something to change his...

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I want that one  by Laura Bunting

I want that one

Laura Bunting

"Sometimes life gives you green yumballs. But Ebb has his heart and mind set on the single purple yumball in the yumball machine. Flo thinks the purple one might be bad, and that Ebb should be happy with a green one. Will Ebb listen?"--Provided by publisher.

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A big boo-boo  by Laura Bunting

A big boo-boo

Laura Bunting

"Ebb is having his first sleepover, but discovers his favourite cuddle buddy Boo is missing. When Flo realises she accidentally threw Boo out, she is determined to do whatever it takes to rescue Ebb's beloved toy... with some surprising...

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Treehouse trouble  by Brett Bean

Treehouse trouble

Brett Bean

"As forest inventors Honey Bunny and Muk Muk help their friends resolve their problems, they inadvertently find a solution to their own stubborn dilemma."--Provided by publisher.

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Poppleton has fun  by Cynthia Rylant

Poppleton has fun

Cynthia Rylant

"When Poppleton goes to the movies alone, he discovers that it is not as much fun as when he is with friends, whether at a movie, making a quilt, or sharing a treat."--Provided by publisher.

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The missing book  by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern

The missing book

Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern

"Ariana is excited to hear there is a new kid in town. She can't wait to show him around the Treasure Chest. She is sure he'll find exactly what he needs. But, the new kid wants nothing to do with Ariana. To make things worse, Ariana's favourite book has gone...

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The secret ingredient  by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern

The secret ingredient

Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern

"Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest - the best thrift shop in town! Come and find the secret ingredient. Ariana is excited for the food truck competition. Her friend's Hunter and Jake are confident their family will win the big prize. All they need is a...

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Monsters at Easter  by Susanna Davidson

Monsters at Easter

Susanna Davidson

"Billy's feeling nervous about the village Easter Hat Parade. The Mini Monsters have made him an ENORMOUS hat and he wants to wear it to make them happy, but he doesn't want everyone looking at him. But then something happens to make Billy realize there are...

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The cave and other stories  by 1985- author Jarvis

The cave and other stories

1985- author Jarvis

"Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don't always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when neither of them can remember why they've circled today in red in the calendar, they each think they've...

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Medieval knights  by Amy McCaw

Medieval knights

Amy McCaw

"Join our favourite class on a time-travelling trip to a medieval castle! Can they help a new friend before the knights' tournament begins?"--Provided by publisher.

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The Woofmore on thin ice  by Donna Gephart

The Woofmore on thin ice

Donna Gephart

"Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, must ensure a perfect stay for their only guest, famous figure skater Furya LaBone, whose good review could save their struggling hotel, but their plan is jeopardized when the local ice rink closes and Furya has nowhere to...

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Remus and the remarkable rat rescue  by Sharon Chldren's author) Baker

Remus and the remarkable rat rescue

Sharon Chldren's author) Baker

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Super rabbit boy blasts off!  by Thomas Flintham

Super rabbit boy blasts off!

Thomas Flintham

"Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with. Help! King Viking is causing trouble in outer space! It's up to Super Rabbit Boy to stop him. But...

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Super Rabbit racers!  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit racers!

Thomas Flintham

"Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with. King Viking is competing in theSuper Cup Grand Prix to win the power of super speed. Super Rabbit...

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George's hair is too long  by Enid Blyton

George's hair is too long

Enid Blyton

"All George wants is a haricut, but she gets involved with some cunning burglars."--Provided by publisher.

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Super Rabbit Boy vs Super Rabbit Boss!  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit Boy vs Super Rabbit Boss!

Thomas Flintham

"Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with. Oh no! On his way to foil King Viking's latest evil plan, Super Rabbit Boy is sucked into opposite...

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Monsters at the seaside  by Susanna Davidson

Monsters at the seaside

Susanna Davidson

"Billy and his family are off to the seaside. The Mini Monsters are very excited to be going too. Soon they're building sandcastles and enjoying their picnic. It's all going so well until Trumpet is stolen by a seagull! How is Billy ever going to get him...

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Dragon's merry Christmas  by Dav Pilkey

Dragon's merry Christmas

Dav Pilkey

"Dragon has a merry time in the Christmas season, decorating a tree outdoors, making a chocolate candy wreath, and sharing his Christmas gifts with those in need"--Provided by publisher.

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Super Rabbit Boy powers up!  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit Boy powers up!

Thomas Flintham

"Tired of always losing to Super Rabbit Boy in their video game world, King Viking goes to the Secret Lands to find the Super Power Up that will give him super powers--Super Rabbit Boy must stop him, but first he must make it past goblins, ghosts, and other...

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The secret of the lost gold  by Rebecca Elliott

The secret of the lost gold

Rebecca Elliott

"In the dark woods a griffin guards a secret cave and the old king's gold, but now Queen Juniper needs the gold to help restore the forest after a bad storm, so Bo and the unicorns seek out the griffin hoping to explain their need."--Publisher.

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A near thing for Captain Najork  by Russell Hoban

A near thing for Captain Najork

Russell Hoban

"Tom finds that he can beat Captain Najork and his hired sportsmen at more than games"--Publisher's description.

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Ballet stars  by Yvette Poshoglian

Ballet stars

Yvette Poshoglian

"Ella and Olivia love to do ballet! But when it comes to dancing on stage, can they both be ballet stars?"--Provided by publisher.

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Cupcake catastrophe  by Yvette Poshoglian

Cupcake catastrophe

Yvette Poshoglian

"Ella and Olivia are making cupcakes for Dad's birthday. But when a cooking disaster strikes, will the party be ruined?"--Back cover.

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The giants' tree house  by Jane Yolen

The giants' tree house

Jane Yolen

"A family of giants band together to build an enormous super-deluxe treehouse."--Provided by publisher.

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Bouncer  by Jean Ure

Bouncer

Jean Ure

"Four stray dogs, all with a story to tell of their rescue and how they came to live at Munchy Flats Cottage, with their people Flossie and Joe. The Third Chums title in which Bouncer comes to live at Munchy Flats with Buster and Bella. Bouncer is a very...

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Buster  by Jean Ure

Buster

Jean Ure

"Buster the Bitsa is the star of this first book. He's a mongrel--a bit of this and a bit of that. He's the boss dog, the one who arrived at Munchy Flats cottage first. When Buster was a puppy he had a lovely warm and loving home. Being an adventurous little...

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Bella  by Jean Ure

Bella

Jean Ure

"Four stray dogs all with a story to tell of their rescue and how they came to live at Munchy Flats Cottage with their people, Flossie and Jo. The second title in this new series. Bella is a pedigree -- her real name being Princess Isadora of Bude! She's a...

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Stranded  by John Carr

Stranded

John Carr

Maddy challenges Pumpkin to a fishing competition. Maddy doesn't even like to fish. Slippery, slimy fish freak her out! But when Doris runs off, Team Turbo finds a stranded whale. Saving the whale is far more important than winning a fishing competition!

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Sunday Lunch  by Christine (Children's author) Miles

Sunday Lunch

Christine (Children's author) Miles

Stace has to have lunch with her family on Sunday. She would rather be out having fun with Team Turbo. However, this Sunday, there was a surprise. Uncle Pete's friend, Suzy, was there. Stace was sure that Suzy had a secret.

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Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse  by Beatrix Potter

Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse

Beatrix Potter

"The story of a little mouse's funny house, the visitors she has there, and how she finally rids herself of the untidy, messy ones."--Provided by publisher.

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Abigail the breeze fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Abigail the breeze fairy

Daisy Meadows

"It's the Summer Festival in Wetherbury and it's so windy that everything is a mess! Mean Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the Weather Fairies' feathers from Doodle the magic rooster. Doodle's feathers help the Weather Fairies control the weather, but...

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The tale of Tom Kitten  by Beatrix Potter

The tale of Tom Kitten

Beatrix Potter

"In addition to being naughty and losing their company clothes, Tom and his two sisters indulge in rowdy behavior when they are sent upstairs as punishment."--Provided by publisher.

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Crystal the snow fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Crystal the snow fairy

Daisy Meadows

"It's a beautiful summer day in Wetherbury when it suddenly starts snowing! Best friends Kirsty and Rachel are transported to Fairyland where they learn that mean Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the Weather Fairies' feathers from Doodle the magic...

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Goldie the sunshine fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Goldie the sunshine fairy

Daisy Meadows

"Wetherbury is so hot and sunny that the cornfields are turning into popcorn. Mean Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen Doodle the rooster's magic feathers that the Weather Fairies use to control the weather. Friends Kirsty and Rachel have helped three...

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Saltspray monster  by Arthur Beat

Saltspray monster

Arthur Beat

"When Pumpkin and Curly scared Kylie with their stories about monsters, Maddy had a brilliant plan to get back at them. The first part of the plan was to challenge Pumpkin to a race against Carlo. The second part of the plan was to build a monster."--Publisher...

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The mystery of Joanna's gold  by John Carr

The mystery of Joanna's gold

John Carr

Stace's catch when she goes magnet fishing is a vessel's name plate. Team Turbo takes it to the town librarian, Mrs Winston, for information. Together, they uncover a mystery that includes a shipwreck, stolen gold and the founding of the Naneek Museum and...

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Mr Gruffy  by Samantha Montgomerie

Mr Gruffy

Samantha Montgomerie

"Maddy and Team Turbo go to the beach so that Maddy can take fun photos for a competition. They notice a sea lion and he isn't happy. He has a strip of plastic around his neck. The children get help for the sea lion and Maddy takes a different kind of photo."...

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Wild Weather  by Bronwyn Tainui

Wild Weather

Bronwyn Tainui

"During a wild storm, an elderly man has to be rescued from his little boat. The weather washes seaweed, driftwood and plastic rubbish onto the beach. So Team Turbo decides to organise a beach clean-up." -- Back cover.

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Pumpkin's brand new jeans  by Sandy McKay

Pumpkin's brand new jeans

Sandy McKay

"Pumpkin can't find his brand new jeans anywhere. Then he spots them for sale at the Saltspray Market Day. His mother had given them to Team Turbo's recycled clothing stall because they had rips all over the knees! Poor Pumpkin - his coolest jeans gone!"...

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Maddy's Meltdown  by Sandy McKay

Maddy's Meltdown

Sandy McKay

"It's Saturday and Maddy is left in charge of her mother's ice-cream shop. When there is a power cut, she has to do something to stop the ice creams from melting. Team Turbo is a great help!" -- Back cover.

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Quiz Masters  by Adele Broadbent

Quiz Masters

Adele Broadbent

"Harry isn't too popular. He is always on his phone so Team Turbo misses out on free tickets to the bungy tramps. They decide to enter the junior section of the school quiz. There is a tie for first place and Hari's phone research pays off." -- Back cover.

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The pink flamingo  by John Carr

The pink flamingo

John Carr

"Team Turbo is at the beach when the friends notice a bird on a mudbank. Harry flies his drone over to see what the problem is. The bird is an eastern curlew and it is covered in a plastic bag. Evie's inflatable pink flamingo comes to the rescue." --Publisher...

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Saltspray cross-country  by Susan Frame

Saltspray cross-country

Susan Frame

"Pumpkin wants to beat Carlo in the Saltspray Cross-Country race. So he trains hard using positive thinking as his inspiration. But during the race, there is a medical incident. Will Pumpkin win or will he stop to help?" --Back cover.

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Saltspray Idol  by Dale Harcombe

Saltspray Idol

Dale Harcombe

"Maddy decides that Team Turbo should form a group, enter the Saltspray Idol contest and become the next singing sensation. They win the local round, but then they need to raise enough money to get to the final in Sydney. How are they going to manage that?"...

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The Winner is...  by Adele Broadbent

The Winner is...

Adele Broadbent

"The school fete is bigger than ever. Benjy accepts Pumpkin's challenge to see who can win the most games. The scores are even at the end of the Crockery Crash, the Ring Toss, the Sponge Throw and the Bungy Stretch. But it is Stace who helps to decide the...

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The Puppet Booth  by Elizabeth Pulford

The Puppet Booth

Elizabeth Pulford

Team Turbo wants to win the prize for the most innovative invention by recycling junk. The children decide to make a puppet booth. Then they create puppets, write a story and perform a play. Will this be enough to win the prize?" --Back cover.

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Bottle from the sea  by Evan Croker

Bottle from the sea

Evan Croker

"Stace, Carlo and Benjy find a bottle on the beach by the hut. The bottle has a map in it and the children follow the map to find the treasure. The treasure they find isn't what they expect, but it is good all the same!" --Back cover.

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Bella and the fillies  by John Lockyer

Bella and the fillies

John Lockyer

"Stace and Carlo help out at the riding stables in the holidays. But when a bushfire startles the fillies, Stace turns to her beloved Belle for help. Although Belle is old and unwell, she is the one who brings the fillies to safety." -- Back cover.

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The biggest catch  by Adele Broadbent

The biggest catch

Adele Broadbent

"Kylie liked to think she was a fishing expert. She bet Pumpkin that she could beat him at fishing but Pumpkin caught the first fish and things weren't looking good for Kylie. Even Carlo wasn't having any luck. Then a seagull flew by." -- Back cover.

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The fear factor  by Sandy McKay

The fear factor

Sandy McKay

"The Saltspray Funday had a Fear Factor competition. Stace had entered all of Team Turbo, even Kylie. Maddy wasn't sure that she wanted to enter but she was the one who faced the fear that no on else would." -- Back cover.

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Bump, bounce, turn  by Samantha Montgomerie

Bump, bounce, turn

Samantha Montgomerie

"Carlo is practising mountain bike tricks. They come in useful when he and Team Turbo find a man who has fallen off his horse and broken his leg. But where is the horse? Carlo rides down into the valley to help." --Back cover.

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The bonza beach dig  by John Lockyer

The bonza beach dig

John Lockyer

Tshirts, movie tickets, book vouchers, boat rides to Gannet Point and The Donut, computer games, surfing lessons, fishing trips - these are prizes to be won at the Bonza Beach Dig. Team Turbo join in the fun. And by the end of the day, even Doris the dog has...

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Too many ice creams  by Bronwyn Tainui

Too many ice creams

Bronwyn Tainui

"Carlo and Stace are working for a school badge by helping in My Favourite Ice Cream Shop. Forty tourists arrive wanting ice creams - with sprinkles - and they only have a 15-minute stop! Carlo comes up with a plan." -- Back cover.

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The BakeOff  by Samantha Montgomerie

The BakeOff

Samantha Montgomerie

"Stace and Carlo have perfected their marshmallow slice for the Saltspray BakeOff. Pumpkin and Curly are baking a monster chocolate cake. But something goes terribly wrong with the marshmallow mixture. Harry knows why and who is responsible." --Back cover.

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Finding the safe  by Jan Thorburn

Finding the safe

Jan Thorburn

"Team Turbo decides to explore the cave under the cliffs in the holidays. On the way, the friends are happy to find a little bit of money on the path. But when they also find an open safe with cash spilling out, they know they need to tell the police."...

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The house move  by Verity Croker

The house move

Verity Croker

"Benji and his family are down-sizing from a house to an apartment. Team Turbo is there to help. Benji, Doris and Benji's mum are sad about the change. Despite the strangeness of moving to a new place, Benji assures Doris that they'll get used to it." -- Back...

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The ice cream shop window  by Christine (Children's author) Miles

The ice cream shop window

Christine (Children's author) Miles

"Someone has painted graffiti across the big window of Maddy's mum's ice cream shop. The words sprayed on the window are "Team Turbo". Who would do this? Maddy and Harry crack the mystery and clear Team Turbo's name." --Publisher description.

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Lights, camera, action  by Dale Harcombe

Lights, camera, action

Dale Harcombe

"There is a film crew in town and they are looking for extras. Team Turbo starts practising their acting and singing. But then they get another flyer saying that the tryouts are on The Donut. So they head off in their kayaks across the bay." --Back cover.

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Who cracked the code?  by Susan Frame

Who cracked the code?

Susan Frame

"Team Turbo uses a code to make sure Pumpkin and Curly can't know their plans. But the chocolate cake has gone! Has Pumpkin taken it? Team Turbo wants the truth. They have to stop Kylie telling Pumpkin the code. But where is Doris? What's that slurping noise?"...

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How Pumpkin got his name  by John Carr

How Pumpkin got his name

John Carr

"Pumpkin Patterson is known as Porter until something happens on the finish line of the Saltspray River Raft Rumble Shield Race. After that, Team Turbo always call him Pumpkin!" --Publisher description.

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The longest eel in the world  by John Carr

The longest eel in the world

John Carr

"Benji had seen a gigantic eel. He wanted Team Turbo to help him catch it. Hari helped by searching the web for ways to catch eels without using a hook. Did Team Turbo catch the eel or did it slip away?" -- Back cover.

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Kitty cat rescue  by Adele Broadbent

Kitty cat rescue

Adele Broadbent

"The members of Team Turbo get treats when they do good deeds. Pumpkin wants treats, too. But first he has to do a good deed. So he decides to rescue a kitten that is stuck in a tree in the school playground. This doesn't work out quite as he had planned."...

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Grom comp day  by John Carr

Grom comp day

John Carr

"Carlo wants to show what a good surfer he is on Grom Comp Day - a competition for young surfers. Maddy sets up a sandwich stall and Team Turbo watches the competition excitedly. But when Carlo's board breaks in two, it looks like he has missed his chance...

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Game On!  by Samantha Montgomerie

Game On!

Samantha Montgomerie

"Flicker is Harry's favourite gamer. When Flicker announces he will be livestreaming his latest game, Harry is determined to be there. But the bus breaks down on the way, so Team Turbo are too late to get into the event. Outside the arena, Harry notices...

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He say... she say...  by Anne Fine

He say... she say...

Anne Fine

"Skye and Harry are dreading going to visit their gran, as Dad says she was so strict when he was young. He had to do lots of chores, wasn't allowed much screen time and only had sweet treats on a Sunday! But when they arrive, Gran is much more chilled out...

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Ali the Great and the supermarket mishap  by Saadia Faruqi

Ali the Great and the supermarket mishap

Saadia Faruqi

"Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to stock up on snacks. So much to see! But what Ali can't see is Fateh. Where did he go? Will Ali's quick thinking save the day?"--Provided by publisher.

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