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Small steps  by Louis Sachar

Small steps

Louis Sachar

"Armpit finds all his small steps becoming much bigger than he had anticipated. When he gets mixed up with his old friend X-ray in a ticket scam, things look set to unravel. But this is only the beginning of Armpit's troubles."--Provided by publisher.

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It's the end when I say it's the end  by Stephan Pastis

It's the end when I say it's the end

Stephan Pastis

"Though I, Timmy Failure, have solved many notorious crimes and now wish to enjoy my retirement, my fans have begged me to turn my memoirs into a movie, an ode to my greatness. I am, however, beset by enemies, the worst of whom is Tom John John, the buffoonish...

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Looking for Imani  by Dianne Bates

Looking for Imani

Dianne Bates

"Told mostly from the perspective of Nabila, the eldest child of a one-parent immigrant family to Australia, this novel focuses on how the wider community pulls together, despite the family's fears of discrimination, when the youngest child, Imani, goes...

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Robbery at the masqued ball  by Swapna Reddy

Robbery at the masqued ball

Swapna Reddy

"It's time for the grandest event in Bearburgh: the Masque family's Masqued Ball! And this year it's even more exciting because famous pop star Kitty Qita is going to perform! Young detectives Reggie Rabbit and Pipsquark are there - as waiters for Auntie...

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Hannah Sharpe cartoon detective  by Janet Tashjian

Hannah Sharpe cartoon detective

Janet Tashjian

"Young cartoonist Hannah Sharpe has many strengths: she's curious, creative, has an amazing memory, and most important--she notices things. When Doug Williams moves into her family's Airbnb, Hannah can't shake the feeling that he's got something to hide. But...

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The great mouse escape!  by James Patterson

The great mouse escape!

James Patterson

"The talking mouse takes an epic cross-country road trip to save his mouse friend Mikayla, and both make new friends and have adventures along the way"--

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Riverskin  by Mike Edwards

Riverskin

Mike Edwards

"A dark, pacy and atmospheric journey of self-discovery from a debut author and performance poet. Tess lives in the "turns", a network of tunnels under the River Tees, with her Aunt Peg and her monstrous Unkle Darkwater. When Aunt Peg starts to develop signs...

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TBH, this may be TMI  by Lisa Greenwald

TBH, this may be TMI

Lisa Greenwald

"Told entirely in text messages, the second book in this addictive series TBH from the acclaimed author of 11 Before 12 is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russell. Cece has no time for her boy-crazy friends. She wants to make a bigger...

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Ice cream sandwiched  by Coco Simon

Ice cream sandwiched

Coco Simon

"Tamiko and Sierra are excited about their upcoming school dance, leaving Allie, who goes to a different school, feeling left out."--Provided by publisher.

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15 secrets to survival  by Natalie D. Richards

15 secrets to survival

Natalie D. Richards

"When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they're forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra credit project. They think things can't get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness help them...

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The world's worst superheroes  by David Walliams

The world's worst superheroes

David Walliams

"When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it's THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of...

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Penny draws a team sport  by Sara Shepard

Penny draws a team sport

Sara Shepard

"When fifth grader Penny Lowry's school announces an upcoming charity pickleball tournament, she doesn't know what to think. On the one hand, all her friends are joining the team and she doesn't want to feel left out. But on the other hand, Penny's never been...

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Addison Cooke and the tomb of the Khan  by Jonathan W. Stokes

Addison Cooke and the tomb of the Khan

Jonathan W. Stokes

"Twelve-year-old Addison Cooke and his friends travel across Asia in an attempt to rescue Addison's aunt and uncle from the clutches of a dangerous gang and prevent the legendary tomb of Ghenghis Khan from falling the in the wrong hands."--Publisher.

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Ra the mighty  by Amy Butler Greenfield

Ra the mighty

Amy Butler Greenfield

"In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh's pampered cat Ra and his scarab-beetle sidekick question the royal palace's animal inhabitants, solve a crime, and exonerate a servant girl falsely accused of theft."--Publisher.

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Castle Redstone  by Sarwat Chadda

Castle Redstone

Sarwat Chadda

"Rajah would do anything to be a great adventurer. But how can he, when his father's already triumphed over every adventure he can think of? Lord Maharajah fought the Ender Dragon, charted the Overworld, and built a grand manor house. Rajah is surrounded by...

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Felix and the Future Agency  by Rachel Morrisroe

Felix and the Future Agency

Rachel Morrisroe

"Felix Green has a talent - a talent that often gets him into A LOT of trouble - he can forsee the future. And he's not the only one! When his latest prediction comes true, he soon finds himself whisked off to join the secret underground Future Agency. Here he...

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Alice with a why  by Anna James

Alice with a why

Anna James

"Alyce - with a Y - lives with her grandmother, the original Alice, having lost her father during the Great War. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realises her grandmother's strange stories of a place called...

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Masters of disguise  by Lisa McMann

Masters of disguise

Lisa McMann

"The Forgotten Five and their friends have been under increased scrutiny in Estero ever since Martim Palacio published his article revealing their identities and alleging they are armed and dangerous. Corrupt President Fuerte has been stoking anger against all...

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Ghost Story Society  by Phil Hickes

Ghost Story Society

Phil Hickes

"As if Shadowhall Academy wasn't creepy enough, Lilian and her friends have started a Ghost Story Society. It's all harmless fun, until one girl warns of a sinister book hidden somewhere in the school that can bring your darkest secrets to life. So when Lilian...

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The ring of Solomon  by Jonathan Stroud

The ring of Solomon

Jonathan Stroud

"We find Bartimaeus serving at the court of King Solomon in 950 BC Jerusalem, where he is causing his customary chaos and must help a girl assassin, sent by the Queen of Sheba, steal the all-powerful ring of Solomon."--Publisher.

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Lola Rose  by Jacqueline Wilson

Lola Rose

Jacqueline Wilson

When life at home suddenly gets frightening, Jayni, her Mum and little brother Kenny, escape and runaway to London. Life is fun at first with Mum's lottery winnings, and they even get to choose new names, Jayni becomes the glamerous grown up Lola Rose. But...

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"When did you see her last?"  by Lemony Snicket

"When did you see her last?"

Lemony Snicket

"TIn the fading town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea, young apprentice Lemony Snicket has a new case to solve when he and his chaperone are hired to find a missing girl. Is the girl a runaway? Or was she kidnapped? Was she seen last at the grocery store? Or could she...

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Running my own race  by Abena Eyeson

Running my own race

Abena Eyeson

"Kofi's mum is determined he's going to be 'somebody'. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete - but he soon finds following your heart...

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The garbage king  by Elizabeth Laird

The garbage king

Elizabeth Laird

"This is the story of children who live on the very edge of destitution. Dani and Mamo, and the gang of street boys that they join, have nothing and share everything. Their courage, loyalty and determination enable them to survive in the harshest of...

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Nate Yu's blast from the past  by Maisie Chan

Nate Yu's blast from the past

Maisie Chan

"Nate Yu Riley loves three things: his Switch, his ant farm (especially Betsy, queen of the colony) and his family. He's not so sure about some other things, like moving to a big city, starting a new school, and his parents making him do Chinese stuff. They're...

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Alyssa and the enchanted forest  by Alexandra Sheppard

Alyssa and the enchanted forest

Alexandra Sheppard

"When Alyssa accidentally transports herself, her cousins and Leon to the Jamaican spell garden, Golden Falls, they have to work out a way back home before the end of the summer holidays and the all-important Bloom Trials. But the magical plants are...

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The best worst summer of Esme Sun  by Wendy Wan Long Shang

The best worst summer of Esme Sun

Wendy Wan Long Shang

"Esme Sun absolutely does not care about winning shiny trophies or finally receiving some of the praise her mother bestows so lavishly on her three older, brilliant sisters. But, actually... it would be nice to be good at something. So when Esme discovers on...

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Momo Arashima duels the queen of death  by Misa Sugiura

Momo Arashima duels the queen of death

Misa Sugiura

" In the thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl with divine heritage risks everything to save her family - and the world - from the vengeful goddess of the underworld. Momo Arashima...

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The vanished ones  by Chad Lucas

The vanished ones

Chad Lucas

"On Rhodenroode Island, a remote colony of the Homeland, there sits a Mission on the Hill, where boys are taken in and taught the ways of the faith. Darian is the only trainee of his race there, and he doesn't remember how he came to the Mission. All he...

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The secret of matter  by Ryan Calejo

The secret of matter

Ryan Calejo

"After saving the Rym and returning to Agartha as heroes, Antares and Magdavellía quickly face a new crisis when a mystic-led attack plunges the Rym into chaos. Their only hope lies in a forgotten alchemyst map that leads to the Elementals - ancient substances...

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The case of the left-handed lady  by Nancy Springer

The case of the left-handed lady

Nancy Springer

"Enola Holmes is being hunted by the world's most famous detective - her brother Sherlock Holmes. But for the sake of her and her mother's freedom, she must elude him. While she is on the run, Enola discovers a hidden cache of charcoal drawings, and the girl...

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Tigerheart's shadow  by Erin Hunter

Tigerheart's shadow

Erin Hunter

"After the medicine cat has a dark vision during an already dark and uncertain period for ShadowClan, Tigerheart considers leaving the clan for good in order to save it."--Provided by publisher.

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The last keeper  by Kathryn Butler

The last keeper

Kathryn Butler

"Lily, Pax, and their friends return to the Realm to face Eymah in the final battle that will decide the fate of both the world and the Realm."--Provided by publisher.

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Future me save the world (and ruins my life)  by Leah Cypess

Future me save the world (and ruins my life)

Leah Cypess

"Ethan Koslov wants to be an ordinary kid, but his future adult self has shown up, demanding that he save the world by preventing his fourth-grade class from making their substitute teacher so miserable that her future self becomes an evil dictator and starts...

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The unbreakable bond  by Trudi Strain Trueit

The unbreakable bond

Trudi Strain Trueit

"The deadly animal-smuggling ring Hydrus is at it again : They've created a high-tech device that lures animals to be captured and sold. Sailor and her Explorer Academy friends Lani, Cruz, and Emmett -- aka the Vela Squad -- are determined to stop Hydrus at...

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The race against crime  by Jenny Pearson

The race against crime

Jenny Pearson

"Evie Clutterbuck is ready for the adventure of a lifetime! She's joining her dad on the Speedwheels 3000 - the most exciting, most famous, most bonkers car race in the whole world, driving through seven countries and competing in challenges in their trusty...

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The lost magician  by Piers Torday

The lost magician

Piers Torday

"1945. They have survived the Blitz, but when Simon, Patricia, Evelyn and Larry step through a magical library door, they walk into an enchanted kingdom of fresh adventure and danger. A bewitching wonderland of fairies, bears and tree gods, which is now under...

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Epic world tour era  by Sarah Bowie

Epic world tour era

Sarah Bowie

"I'm Nina Peanut and I'm in my world tour era - ok, so I'm actually just going on an all-inclusive family holiday to a rundown seaside resort, but STILL. And who's that I've just spotted on the next sun lounger over? Only my mortal enemy Megan Dunne, who had...

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A box full of murders  by Janice Hallett

A box full of murders

Janice Hallett

"When Ava and Luke discover a mysterious box of papers in their attic they are instantly curious about secrets it might hold. As they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and listen to secret recordings, they realize that a decades-old,...

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Family week  by Sarah Moon

Family week

Sarah Moon

"For as long as they can remember, Mac, Lina, Milo and Avery have celebrated Family Week together in 'the smallest, gayest town in the world'--Provincetown, Massachusetts. But this summer, their big rented beach house feels different. Avery's dads are...

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The secrets of Lovelace Academy  by Marie Benedict

The secrets of Lovelace Academy

Marie Benedict

"Lainey Philipps has lived at the Sycamore Home for Orphaned Children since she was three years old. Now nearly a teenager, her life is hard, and she doesn't expect it to get better--until a chance encounter during an open house changes everything when Lainey...

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Please pay attention  by Jamie Sumner

Please pay attention

Jamie Sumner

"After surviving a school shooting that left her feeling helpless in her wheelchair, Bea finds healing and empowerment through horseback riding therapy and begins to advocate for change."--Provided by publisher.

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Charlie Hernández & the hand of darkness  by Ryan Calejo

Charlie Hernández & the hand of darkness

Ryan Calejo

"The League of Shadows has done everything they can to keep the Land of the Living safe from La Mano Peluda, but it hasn't been enough. The barriers between the worlds are falling, and the forces of the dead are only days away from launching an unstoppable...

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The little vampire in Misery Valley  by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg

The little vampire in Misery Valley

Angela Sommer-Bodenburg

"Rudolph the Little Vampire and his family used to live in a hidden crypt in the cemetery closest to his human friend Tony's house, but they were forced to move far away to Misery Valley. So when Tony's parents ask him where he wants to spend a camping...

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

Charlotte's web

E. B. (Elwyn Brooks) White

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

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

The unforgettable Leta "Lightning" Laurel

R. L. (Rachel L.) Toalson

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

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Chef's secret  by Kelly Yang

Chef's secret

Kelly Yang

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

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The secret battle of Evan Pao  by Wendy Wan Long Shang

The secret battle of Evan Pao

Wendy Wan Long Shang

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

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Sea dragons  by Jane Yolen

Sea dragons

Jane Yolen

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

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Mark of the plague  by Kevin Sands

Mark of the plague

Kevin Sands

"As the dreaded sickness spreads through the city, striking down rich and poor alike, an unknown man arrives with a miracle cure. But when an assassin threatens the life of the city's new saviour, young apothecary Christopher Rowe and his faithful friend Tom...

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The foster cat-astrophe  by Marjorie Stordeur

The foster cat-astrophe

Marjorie Stordeur

"Eleven-year-old Bee dreams of having a cat, but her dad is terrified of them, her twin brother is busy with wacky inventions, and her mom is halfway around the world studying Komodo dragons. Everything changes when Bee discovers her magical talent for taming...

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The Lucky House Detective Agency  by Scarlett Li

The Lucky House Detective Agency

Scarlett Li

"Welcome to the Lucky House takeaway! Serving delicious noodles, chips, and now a mystery to be solved...Felix and his best friend Isaac are determined to solve the mystery of the broken money plant, but as they investigate they find an ancient coin that holds...

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Rise of the witch  by Kitty (Children's author) Black

Rise of the witch

Kitty (Children's author) Black

"Everglade loves to hate witches. And as the daughter of the last witch, Wren Westerly is the most hated person in town. She can only imagine what would happen if the townspeople found out she can actually see magic ... even if she has no idea how to use it....

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The secret in the woods  by Adam Stower

The secret in the woods

Adam Stower

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

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Animal adventure stories  by Enid Blyton

Animal adventure stories

Enid Blyton

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

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

Anne of the island

L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

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

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The thing from space  by Adam Stower

The thing from space

Adam Stower

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

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True south  by Gisela Ervin-Ward

True south

Gisela Ervin-Ward

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

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

Serwa Boateng's guide to saving the world

Roseanne A. Brown

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

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Survive this safari  by Natalie D. Richards

Survive this safari

Natalie D. Richards

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

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The happy prince and other stories  by Oscar Wilde

The happy prince and other stories

Oscar Wilde

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

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The enemy's daughter  by Anne Blankman

The enemy's daughter

Anne Blankman

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

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The amulet of Samarkand  by Jonathan Stroud

The amulet of Samarkand

Jonathan Stroud

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

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R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins  by Lucie Stevens

R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins

Lucie Stevens

"When Nanny Tobbins fell off a horse and broke her neck, the grown-ups told nine-year-old Albertine she'd never see her beloved governess again. But it simply isn't true. For every night, when the clock strikes twelve, Nanny returns to the nursery. Yet in her...

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My pet croc  by Dani Vee

My pet croc

Dani Vee

"Felix Marigold takes his pet croc to Bring Your Pet to School Day! What could go wrong? Two best friends, a croc who thinks he's a puppy and four evil Caitlins. Felix Marigold is given an extraordinary pet to look after by his eccentric Aunt Opaline (who also...

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Mech brigade  by Jamie Russell

Mech brigade

Jamie Russell

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

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The world's worst alien  by Alice Primmer

The world's worst alien

Alice Primmer

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

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The call of the wild  by Julie Fison

The call of the wild

Julie Fison

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

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Desert dancer  by Terri Farley

Desert dancer

Terri Farley

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

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Aster's next, good thing  by Kate Gordon

Aster's next, good thing

Kate Gordon

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

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Ember and the phoenix  by Lauren Magaziner

Ember and the phoenix

Lauren Magaziner

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

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On precarious peaks  by Stacy Hinojosa

On precarious peaks

Stacy Hinojosa

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

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Mallory in full color  by Elisa Stone Leahy

Mallory in full color

Elisa Stone Leahy

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

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My brilliant life and other disasters  by Catherine (Teen fiction writer) Wilkins

My brilliant life and other disasters

Catherine (Teen fiction writer) Wil...

"JESS and NAT are best friends again, but things have changed a bit. Jess has got new friends now and the comic they've put together has just LAUNCHED in school to great acclaim. Jess is REALLY enjoying her new-found FAME that she starts to neglect the...

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The year we escaped  by Suzanne Leal

The year we escaped

Suzanne Leal

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

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The hat of great importance  by Patrick Ness

The hat of great importance

Patrick Ness

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

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

Anne of Windy Willows

L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

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

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Greyfriars Bobby  by Eleanor Atkinson

Greyfriars Bobby

Eleanor Atkinson

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

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The great adventures of Sherlock Holmes  by Arthur Conan Doyle

The great adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle

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

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Oliver Twist  by Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens

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

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The line they drew through us  by Hiba Noor Khan

The line they drew through us

Hiba Noor Khan

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

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In plain sight  by R. A. Spratt

In plain sight

R. A. Spratt

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

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

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

author Ramzee

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

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The woodland badger  by Holly Webb

The woodland badger

Holly Webb

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

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Sleuths on the loose  by G. T. Karber

Sleuths on the loose

G. T. Karber

"It's a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way-dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all, she's the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned...

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Music camp  by Penny Tangey

Music camp

Penny Tangey

"Miley and Juliet have nothing in common, apart from a love of music. Miley lives in a caravan because she lost her home in a flood the year before, so she's excited to win a scholarship to attend the five-day Music Camp. This is her chance to prove to...

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Trapped!  by Julia Lawrinson

Trapped!

Julia Lawrinson

"On 19 March 1907, miner Modesto Varischetti goes to work as usual. That day, a huge storm hits and water floods the mine. The underground workers scramble to safety - all except one. Varischetti is trapped deep in the mine, far below the waterline. How can...

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The wonder horse  by Mark Greenwood

The wonder horse

Mark Greenwood

"In the 1930s, the big chestnut horse was a national icon who brought joy to ordinary Australians during the Great Depression. In dark times, people with little reason for hope cheered him on. Under the care of his faithful handler, Tommy, Phar Lap won many...

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The deadly diamond  by Mark Greenwood

The deadly diamond

Mark Greenwood

"When an enormous blue diamond is extracted from a remote, snake-infested Indian mine in the 1600s, it begins its mysterious journey from eye of a temple god to jewellery of royalty to esteemed exhibition piece. Over time, it gains the world's attention as the...

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Family charms  by Amelia Mora

Family charms

Amelia Mora

"In this book, the triplets must avoid a magical inspector, try to save a family wedding from supernatural creatures, and figure out a way to get home after they've been accidentally sent back in time!"--Provided by publisher.

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The shadow of the world-famous Nine  by Ben Guterson

The shadow of the world-famous Nine

Ben Guterson

"Zander and Natasha must reverse an evil spell threatening The Number Nine Plaza's very existence"--

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All ears  by Stuart Gibbs

All ears

Stuart Gibbs

"Resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing African elephant and clear his friend Xavier of vandalizing a bulldozer in protest of a builder ruining a beloved piece of land they call TurtleTown."--Provided by publisher.

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Mark of the thief  by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Mark of the thief

Jennifer A. Nielsen

"When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones. He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar, filled...

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The Enchantress returns  by Chris Colfer

The Enchantress returns

Chris Colfer

"After decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance. Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed...

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A killing at the box office  by Paul (Children's author) Westmoreland

A killing at the box office

Paul (Children's author) Westmorela...

"Solve the puzzle. Solve the murder. Simple, right? Join Arlo Banks in this choose your own adventure mystery story as you race against the clock to catch a killer. Arlo Banks has always wanted to be a detective. And when he solves a fiendish puzzle in The...

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When Sally O'Malley discovered the sea  by Karen Cushman

When Sally O'Malley discovered the sea

Karen Cushman

"In 1989 Oregon, Sally O'Malley is thrown out of her job and embarks on a journey to the sea, only to discover that true bravery is not about facing danger alone but about learning to rely on others."--Publisher.

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The girl and the robot  by Oz Rodriguez

The girl and the robot

Oz Rodriguez

"Since Papi was deported, Mimi Perez hustles around her Brooklyn neighborhood fixing things to earn money and joins a robotics competition to win a $50,000 prize. When a robot crashes to earth from space, Mimi brings it home to fix"--Publisher.

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Runaway robot  by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Runaway robot

Frank Cottrell Boyce

"Alfie likes hanging out at the airport - everyone has someone waiting for them and they all seems so happy when they arrive back from their holidays. He wishes he had someone as excited to see him. So when he finds Eric, a one-legged robot in need of a...

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Marnie Midnight and the minibeast mission  by Laura Ellen Anderson

Marnie Midnight and the minibeast mission

Laura Ellen Anderson

"Marnie the little moon-loving moth and her friends are going on a camping trip! Marnie, Floyd and Star snuggle down for a good night's sleep tucked up inside their leaf sleeping bags. But when they wake up they realise that they are no longer in the meadow -...

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My name is Samim  by Fidan Meikle

My name is Samim

Fidan Meikle

"Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player -- and a refugee. After his family is killed in a bombing, Samim makes a long, dangerous journey from Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story...

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