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Tuck and Tina and the haunted school  by Jess M. Brallier

Tuck and Tina and the haunted school

Jess M. Brallier

"Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! ... Strange bumps! Spooky Shadows! Odd noises! No wonder Tina and Tuck think that Boone School is haunted! But when the two mice spot burglars prowling in the school corridors, they wonder if...

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Spooky sausage dog  by Bella Swift

Spooky sausage dog

Bella Swift

"Stanley the sausage dog is so excited when he finds out his family are planning a big Halloween party! But Cleo the cat is terrified of all things spooky and doesn't want to celebrate. Can Stanley help this scaredy-cat face her fears so that the party can go...

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Mr. Skip  by Michael Morpurgo

Mr. Skip

Michael Morpurgo

"Believing in magic makes dreams come true ... Jackie dreams of having a horse of her own, one that'll be the fastest on the estate, the fastest in all Ireland and the fastest in the world. Mum dreams of a little cottage in the country for her and Jackie to...

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World's worst holiday  by Francesca Simon

World's worst holiday

Francesca Simon

"It's the summer holidays and Horrid Henry would like to be spending his holidays eating unlimited ice cream and going on all the scariest roller coasters he can find but instead his family are having a staycation. Life is never dull with Horrid Henry around,...

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Party pandemonium  by Francesca Simon

Party pandemonium

Francesca Simon

"Beat boredom on a rainy day with Horrid Henry! This book contains six deviously daring rainy day stories about a brilliant invasion, a mad professor and a sleepover gone wrong!"--Publisher.

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Daisy and the trouble with life  by Kes Gray

Daisy and the trouble with life

Kes Gray

"The trouble with life is it's sooooooo not fair. And the trouble with being grounded is it's sooooooo boring. You absolutely can't go anywhere at all. No hopping jumping, flying or parachuting. Daisy's got ever so much time to think about what she's done....

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Dear Olly  by Michael Morpurgo

Dear Olly

Michael Morpurgo

"As Olly waits to hear from her brother, Matt, she watches the swallows preparing to leave for winter. Hero the swallow is about to embark on his long journey to Africa, not knowing the terrible dangers he will face on the way. And when Matt meets the children...

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Catty Corner pounces into action  by Julie Murphy

Catty Corner pounces into action

Julie Murphy

"Holy macaroni! Someone is stealing tasty snacks and crafty food art at Friendswood elementary school. Luckily Catty Corner and her best friends, Jo and Bebe, are on the case. Soon they're following clues and tracking down leads. But the three friends can't...

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Catty Corner lands on her feet  by Julie Murphy

Catty Corner lands on her feet

Julie Murphy

"Introducing Catty! She's a confident second grader who happens to be half-cat, like her mother and grandmother. Catty hits a few rough patches at her new school. So she turns to her fuzzy diary, AKA her 'scratch pad', where she shares her big feelings and...

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The secret of the scent map  by Elana Rubinstein

The secret of the scent map

Elana Rubinstein

"During Passover preparations, Saralee and her aunt argue, causing Aunt Lotte to disappear, so with the help of a mysterious scent map and her extraordinary sense of smell, Saralee sets off to find her."--Provided by publisher.

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Serena and Opal  by Julie Sykes

Serena and Opal

Julie Sykes

"Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! When Serena discovers an old map hidden in the...

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Knights! robots! action!  by Wanda Coven

Knights! robots! action!

Wanda Coven

"While building a pillow fort with his friends, Max uses magic to bring a little bit of reality to their imaginative play."--Provided by publisher.

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Freakiest trip ever!  by Wanda Coven

Freakiest trip ever!

Wanda Coven

When a talented new witch starts at Broomsfield Academy, she and Heidi spark a magical competition that spirals out of control during a field trip to a museum.

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Natalie's sprinkle of light!  by Coco Simon

Natalie's sprinkle of light!

Coco Simon

"Natalie is usually the most confident member of the mini cupcake club. But when she gets a solo in chorus and a jealous girl named Helena starts bullying her, she's suddenly not the same happy-go-lucky girl everyone loves. And to add insult to injury,...

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The Day of the Dead mystery  by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Day of the Dead mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

"The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out - that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help...

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Copper calamities  by Chrissy Metge

Copper calamities

Chrissy Metge

"Queen Gold has requested help from world leaders to stop the unrest that is happening in Elemental Land. Twins Sophie and Joey are chosen for a mission that will take them into a dangerous world where elements such as gold, iron, hydrogen, and sulfur live....

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Tales of beasts and bugs  by Terry Pratchett

Tales of beasts and bugs

Terry Pratchett

Four fantastical and funny tales with full colour illustrations, the perfect introduction for younger readers to the world of master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett. Four fantastical and funny tales of talking beasts and brave bugs! Meet the only ant to ever...

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Pre-classic adventures  by Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

Pre-classic adventures

Zack (Fictitious character) 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! Zombie is off to visit his grandparents for the school holidays, which already sounds lame, but now he has to share a...

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Weird star!  by Anh Do

Weird star!

Anh Do

"Weir's joining a band for the School Talent Quest. Bella's on guitar, Henry's on drums and Wendy's on flute. Problem is, Weir can't play anything! What will he do?! It won't be easy ... but it will be funny!"--Publisher.

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Jail breakout  by Ari Avatar

Jail breakout

Ari Avatar

"Ari is just a regular avatar from Blockville who loves hanging out with his two best friends - Zeke, an obby and parkour pro, and Jez, the ultimate hacker and Queen of Tech. When Ari, Jez, and Zeke stumble through a portal, they're not convinced they even...

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Mirabelle and the party tricks  by Harriet Muncaster

Mirabelle and the party tricks

Harriet Muncaster

"Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. Mirabelle's best friend Carlotta is having a birthday party. Mirabelle is so excited and wants to help make it extra-special...

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The improbable cat  by Allan Ahlberg

The improbable cat

Allan Ahlberg

"A strange creature, which initially looks like a cat, appears in the yard of Davy's house one day and proceeds to destroy his family's life by 'hypnotizing' everyone but Davy and his little brother."--Provided by publisher.

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Around the world in 8 1/2 days  by Megan McDonald

Around the world in 8 1/2 days

Megan McDonald

"When Judy meets Amy she finds they are so alike they are practically clones. Will Amy Same-Samey turn out to be Judy's new best friend? Will Judy remember her old best friends?"--Provided by publisher.

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The Isle of the Lost  by Melissa De la Cruz

The Isle of the Lost

Melissa De la Cruz

"Evil tree. Bad Apple? Twenty years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost - a dark and dreary place protected by a force field that makes it impossible for them to leave. Stripped of their magical powers,...

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Neecy and Nay Nay and the green thumbs  by Simone Dankenbring

Neecy and Nay Nay and the green thumbs

Simone Dankenbring

"Twin sisters Neecy and Nay Nay use their green thumbs to plant a garden"--

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Little Lim and the golden treasure  by Frann Preston-Gannon

Little Lim and the golden treasure

Frann Preston-Gannon

"Nestled between the pink morning sky and the sparkling sea lies a small green island where our story begins... Limpet Pebble is a true explorer. So when Tidepool, her little town nestled within a rockpool, organises a Young Explorers competition, Little Lim...

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Emerald and the new arrival  by Harriet Muncaster

Emerald and the new arrival

Harriet Muncaster

"Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be...

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Friendship fail  by Hayley Gannon

Friendship fail

Hayley Gannon

"Hi, I'm Luna! This diary you're reading? My mum's idea. She said it will help me to focus. You see, my mind is always racing with a million thoughts! I have so much I want to say and do! So, I'm going to use this diary to show you EVERYTHING that's going on...

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Magic of the wizard dragon  by Tracey West

Magic of the wizard dragon

Tracey West

"Zoltan the wizard has transformed into a Wizard Dragon and plans to free the evil wizard Maldred, and the dragon wizards and their dragons must come up with a way to stop him before it is too late."--Publisher.

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The last sleepover  by R. L. Stine

The last sleepover

R. L. Stine

"Lily and her brother Rory have just moved into a new house after their family spent months renovating it. The formerly rundown, creepy old house is now totally transformed into a tech lover's dream. Rory has installed a smart device called Mastermind that can...

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Leonardo's dragon  by Donovan Bixley

Leonardo's dragon

Donovan Bixley

"Caterina is a serving girl at the Belvedere palace in Rome, where rumours abound about Leonardo's dragon. The palace is visited by exotic travellers, and Caterina collects dragon stories from the farthest flung regions of the earth. But will she find out the...

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Riverboat roulette  by Carolyn Keene

Riverboat roulette

Carolyn Keene

"Dear diary, Bess's mom is hosting a fund-raising gala on a restored riverboat. It's for a local pet rescue organization. There's blackjack, roulette, and a high-stakes poker tournament, with all proceeds going to help stray animals. Bess and I were super...

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Night night, sweet screams  by Andres Miedoso

Night night, sweet screams

Andres Miedoso

"Desmond and Andres battle Andres's nightmares come to life in the twenty-fourth haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Here's the thing about nightmares: at the end of the night, they're all made up. All you need to do is open your eyes,...

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The amulet of Hath  by Vashti Hardy

The amulet of Hath

Vashti Hardy

"Embark on an action-packed quest with the Greystones as they race to find the lost gold of ancient Hath in this exciting steampunk fantasy adventure from bestselling author Vashti Hardy.A long-lost amulet holds the secret to finding the ancient land of Hath...

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Maya pyramid mystery  by Rebecca Baines

Maya pyramid mystery

Rebecca Baines

"Have you ever wished you could step inside a story and change its outcome? Now you can! This adventure gives you the power to make good choices for the characters and alter how the story plays out. Cami is heading off on the trip of a lifetime - she's joining...

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Birthday party palooza  by Rebecca Baines

Birthday party palooza

Rebecca Baines

"Twins Tami and Sam want to organize the ultimate best-ever birthday palooza. But it turns out Tami and Sam have very different ideas on what makes the perfect party. Can they find a compromise before it's too late? Navigate the paths of collaboration,...

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Animal attacks  by Mari Bolte

Animal attacks

Mari Bolte

"Against the Odds: Animal Attacks is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of fiction books inspired by true events. These short stories bring to life some of the world's deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the...

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San Francisco Earthquake 1906  by Krista Surprenant

San Francisco Earthquake 1906

Krista Surprenant

Fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history and wonders if he'll ever see his family or beloved Chinatown again, in a fictional story inspired by true events.

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Judy Moody predicts the future  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody predicts the future

Megan McDonald

"Judy's mood ring has Extra Special Powers, which have put her in a predicting mood! But when Judy wrongly predicts a 110% result in her spelling test she begins to think that all her predictions are fictions. She has one last chance to prove her psychic...

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Judy Moody declares independence!  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody declares independence!

Megan McDonald

"When Judy meets Tori, an English girl, at the Boston 'Tea Party' ship, she learns that Tori enjoys far more liberties than she does, including her own phone, private loo and lots of pocket money. So Judy decides to declare independence from her parents' rules...

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Judy Moody saves the world!  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody saves the world!

Megan McDonald

"Judy's learning about the environment at school. When she hears about the threats to the rainforest and endangered species - not to mention her own family's poor recycling habits -- Judy's determined to whip the planet into shape!"--Provided by publisher.

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Judy Moody  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody

Megan McDonald

"Another day. Another mood. Bad moods, good moods, even back-to-school moods - Judy has them all! Meet Judy Moody, her little "bother" Stink, her best friend Rocky and her "pest" friend Frank Pearl. Judy has a mood for every occasion, but when a new teacher...

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Ghoulia and the mysterious visitor  by Barbara Cantini

Ghoulia and the mysterious visitor

Barbara Cantini

"Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . . who happens to be a zombie. She lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and albino greyhound named Tragedy. One dark and stormy night, Ghoulia's cousin Dilbert comes to visit her at Crumbling Manor. She's...

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Ghoulia  by Barbara Cantini

Ghoulia

Barbara Cantini

"Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . . who happens to be a zombie. She lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and albino greyhound named Tragedy. In search of a real friend, Ghoulia tries to venture past the manor's walls, but she can't hide her...

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Ninja rewind!  by Anh Do

Ninja rewind!

Anh Do

"It's Kenny's birthday! Just the day to try out Grandma's new invention: The backwards bracelet! But Kenny doesn't want to go back in time ... or to eat the world's biggest ice-cream ... he just wants the most perfect day ever! Can Nelson help their soccer...

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Wanda Wear-your-glasses  by Sally Barton

Wanda Wear-your-glasses

Sally Barton

"Wanda Hushberry lives at 4 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is her name, because most people think her name is Wanda Wear-your-glasses. But no matter how many people tell her, or how often, Wanda never wears her glasses. One morning, just as...

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Bronte's big business  by Liane Young

Bronte's big business

Liane Young

"Bronte simply loves the beach. It's her favourite place in the world. Sunny skies, soft sand, and sparkling sea; what could be better? When an accident during Nippers training leaves her teammate injured, Bronte is faced with a sad fact: her beach has a nasty...

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Night of the bats  by Nick Eliopulos

Night of the bats

Nick Eliopulos

"Woodsword Middle has been infested by bats, bringing chaos and disorder into Ms Minerva's classroom. The friends continue to explore Doc Culpepper's virtual reality world of Minecraft, venturing beyond the safety of their castle. When they arrive at a village...

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Judy Moody gets famous!  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody gets famous!

Megan McDonald

"Everyone knows that Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and this time she's in a jealous mood. Jealous of classmate Jessica Finch, that is, who gets her picture on the front page of the newspaper, just for winning a spelling bee. But when Judy Moody...

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Book quiz whiz  by Megan McDonald

Book quiz whiz

Megan McDonald

"As Judy and the rest of the Virginia Dare Bookworms prepare for the Book Quiz Blowout competition against second- and third-grade readers, her team discovers the other group has a fourth-grader and worry about their chance of winning sets in."--Publisher.

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Judy Moody and the right royal tea party  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody and the right royal tea party

Megan McDonald

"When Judy learns that some of her ancestors lived in England and are possibly related to the Queen, her nemesis Jessica Finch finds more surprise relatives that Judy wishes she could hide in a dungeon somewhere."--Publisher.

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Judy Moody goes to college  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody goes to college

Megan McDonald

"Judy Moody is in a mood. Not a good mood. And definitely NOT a math mood. The substitute teacher in Class 3T thinks Judy's math skills need improving. So Judy has to start meeting with a math tutor. Does this mean flash cards? Does this mean baby games? Does...

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Judy Moody and the bucket list  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody and the bucket list

Megan McDonald

"Discovering Grandma Lou's mysterious 'bucket list' of things that she wants to do in her lifetime, Judy Moody is inspired to create a list of her own goals, from learning to do a cartwheel to visiting Antarctica."--Publisher.

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Best start  by Jess Black

Best start

Jess Black

"Alex has only ever wanted one thing: to attend Kicking It Football Academy and make her dream of becoming a professional footballer come true. Alex's dream of getting into the best football academy in the country has finally come true. But now that her first...

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Surprise pets  by Eliana Avatar

Surprise pets

Eliana Avatar

"Princess Eliana has arrived at the Royal School for Roblox Princesses and it's everything she's ever dreamed of! Join Eliana and her friends as they take classes in fashion, design and magic. When Eliana first arrives at the Royal School for Roblox...

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Kangaroo  by Ashleigh Barton

Kangaroo

Ashleigh Barton

"A heart-warming story about a young Indigenous girl and a disgraced TV host who form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate a group of orphaned joeys in a remote outback community. When Chris, a disgraced TV personality, finds...

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Max & the Midknights. 2, To the rescue!

Max & the Midknights. 2, To the rescue!

"Max's enchanted dagger leads to more hilarious misadventures for Max and the Midknights, Kevyn the book lover, Millie the magic lover and Simon the animal lover. King Gastley's guards and hungry trolls are after them. Fendra the witch is after Mumblin the...

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Ottoline and the purple fox  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline and the purple fox

Chris Riddell

"Ottoline and Mr Munroe love puzzles, clues and mysteries. One day they meet an enigmatic purple fox who offers to take them on a nighttime urban safari. The fox shows them all the hidden animals of the city, and Ottoline makes notes on them in her field...

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Ottoline goes to school  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline goes to school

Chris Riddell

"Meet Ottoline and her hairy, helpful friend Mr Munroe. No secret is ever too scary for the two of them to discover together. Ottoline is off to the Alice B Smith School for the Differently Gifted. Mr Munroe is worried about the ghost who is said to haunt the...

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Ottoline at sea  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline at sea

Chris Riddell

"Ottoline and Mr. Munroe do everything and go everywhere together. That is, until the day Mr. Munroe mysteriously disappears leaving a strange clue written in string... Armed with her Amateur Roving Collectors' travel pass Ottoline sets off on a journey over,...

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Ottoline and the yellow cat  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline and the yellow cat

Chris Riddell

"Miss Ottoline Brown lives in a stylish apartment in Big City with a small, hairy creature called Mr Munroe. Together, they look after the Brown family's eclectic collections - and dabble in a spot of detective work as well."--Publisher.

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Georgia the guinea pig fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Georgia the guinea pig fairy

Daisy Meadows

"Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy needs help from Kirsty and Rachel to find her pet, Sparky. Will the girls be able to scare away the goblins and save him?"--Publisher's description.

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The cricket in Times Square  by George Selden

The cricket in Times Square

George Selden

Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City-the Times Square subway station....

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Mood martian  by Megan McDonald

Mood martian

Megan McDonald

"In honor of Backwards Day, Judy Moody decides to turn that frown upside down, make lemonade out of lemons, and be nice to stinky little brothers. In fact, Judy becomes a not moody, cool-as-a-cucumber neat freak for one whole entire day. But when her combed...

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Felix Powell, Boy Dog  by Erin Entrada Kelly

Felix Powell, Boy Dog

Erin Entrada Kelly

"AFelix Powell can talk to animals. Just ask his dog, Mary Puppins! They talk all the time. When a mysterious, magical spell turns Felix into a dog, Mary Puppins is amazed. But not as much as Felix! Will his tail ever stop wagging? Will he ever see in full...

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No more Mr. mice guy  by Jarrett Lerner

No more Mr. mice guy

Jarrett Lerner

"Ari's mother's new invention accidentally shrinks their neighbor, Mr. Jakes, so Ari helps save him from the resident basement mouse."--Publisher.

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Pawsome pals  by Hilda Eunice Burgos

Pawsome pals

Hilda Eunice Burgos

"When Gregory breaks his leg and misses the baseball season he befriends a three-legged cat at his parents' bodega in Washington Heights."--Publisher.

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Max & the Midknights. 1, Welcome to Byjovia!

Max & the Midknights. 1, Welcome to Byjovia!

"Follow Max and her uncle Budrick, her friends Kevyn, Millie, and Simon, and Mumblin the Magician on their misadventures in the kingdom of Byjovia. They will challenge evil King Gastley, become Midknights, battle a sea creature and gargoyles, and learn about a...

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Who's been sleeping in my grave?  by Emily James

Who's been sleeping in my grave?

Emily James

"Zack Pepper suspects his eerie substitute teacher is hiding a dark secret. As he digs deeper, strange things begin to happen - and no one believes him. Alone in his search for the truth, Zack must confront the terrifying possibility that his instincts are...

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Hide and shriek  by R. L. Stine

Hide and shriek

R. L. Stine

"A girl gets caught in a deadly game of hide-and-seek in this first book in the Ghosts of Fear Street series. Do you believe in ghosts? Don't say no until you take a walk down Fear Street. Past the woods, where no birds sing. Past the lake, where something...

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Cheeky wishes  by Leah Mohammed

Cheeky wishes

Leah Mohammed

"Sana has always wanted a hamster. But when she buys Frank, she gets a bit more than she'd bargained for. Because Frank is a special hamster. A MAGIC hamster. And a VERY NAUGHTY magic hamster, who keeps getting Sana into all kinds of trouble!Sana is thrilled...

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Jules, Penny & the Rooster  by Daniel Manus Pinkwater

Jules, Penny & the Rooster

Daniel Manus Pinkwater

"Jules McShultz was promised a dog. Supposedly, she'd get one once her family moved from the city to the suburbs. But then her parents decided it still wasn't the right time. So, Jules does what any intelligent girl would do. Instead of sulking, she enters an...

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Vida takes charge  by Maddy Mara

Vida takes charge

Maddy Mara

"Welcome back to the Magic Forest! Flying fever is spreading around the Forever Tree, and the Alpha Wings need to find a cure quickly! Vida and her friends only have one hope--travel farther into the Magic Forest and ask the mysterious Beast of Many Wings for...

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Sea otter sunrise  by Mary Pope Osborne

Sea otter sunrise

Mary Pope Osborne

"It's bright and early when the magic tree house spins Jack and Annie to Monterey Bay, California. It's their mission to collect sea urchins in the underwater kelp forests! But they know nothing about collecting sea urchins--can a grouchy boat captain help...

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Thea Stilton and the search for the secret garden  by Thea Stilton

Thea Stilton and the search for the secret garden

Thea Stilton

"Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters go to Paris!"--Publisher.

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The Bad Guys 2  by Kate Howard

The Bad Guys 2

Kate Howard

"Fresh out of prison, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Piranha struggle to make it as good guys. That is, until a fresh wave of crime sweeps the city. Can the Bad Guys help catch these dastardly foes?"--Provided by publisher.

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Yomi and the clash of the Abadas  by Davina Tijani

Yomi and the clash of the Abadas

Davina Tijani

"A call for help brings Yomi, Kay and their Uncle Olu to the Congo, where members of the Sacred Beast League have gone missing along with a number of Abadas, the Nkara that roam the national park. When Olu is captured by the Beast Hunters, Yomi and Kay are on...

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Captain Underpants and the perilous plot of Professor Poopypants  by Dav Pilkey

Captain Underpants and the perilous plot of Professor Poopypants

Dav Pilkey

"When Professor Pippy P. Poopypants comes to Jerome Horwitz Elementary School to teach science, and he goes off the deep end because students make fun of his name, only Captain Underpants can save the school from the professor's perilous plot."--Publisher.

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The children of Noisy Village  by Astrid Lindgren

The children of Noisy Village

Astrid Lindgren

"Noisy Village is a small place. It's a farm village with just three houses and six children. But there's plenty of fun and adventures to be had. Join the children of Noisy Village as they rescue a dog, search for a secret treasure map, and get caught in a...

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The enchanted ruby  by Paula Harrison

The enchanted ruby

Paula Harrison

"Princess Scarlett has always longed for adventure. When two princesses come to stay at Bearbrook Castle, she takes her new friends to a secret island in the river to meet a special otter family. When a speeding boat injures a fluffy baby otter, the princesses...

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