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Katie Morag and the birthdays  by Mairi Hedderwick

Katie Morag and the birthdays

Mairi Hedderwick

Celebrating friends' and family's birthdays on the Isle of Struy is fun, but not nearly as exciting as Katie Morag's birthday. There is just so much waiting, Katie Morag is fit to burst.

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Alone  by Megan E. Freeman

Alone

Megan E. Freeman

"Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town. When...

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Falling hard  by Jessica Burkhart

Falling hard

Jessica Burkhart

"Abby came clean and apologized to Selly for costing her a shot at team captain--but no good deed goes unpunished, especially with her highly competitive teammates. Now Abby has to be ready for the retaliation that Selly promised is coming and deal with the...

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The rare, tiny flower  by Kitty O'Meara

The rare, tiny flower

Kitty O'Meara

"When a strange flower causes strife in her town, a young girl, solving its mystery, uses her voice to get people to see beyond their fighting and come together, in this thoughtful poem, told in the form of a parable."--Provided by publisher.

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Dexter Procter, the 10-year-old doctor  by Adam Kay

Dexter Procter, the 10-year-old doctor

Adam Kay

"It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite...

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The many masks of Andy Zhou  by Jack Cheng

The many masks of Andy Zhou

Jack Cheng

"Sixth grader Andy Zhou grapples with fitting in, befriends a bully, drifts apart from his childhood best friend, and gets to know grandparents who have just moved from Shanghai to live with his family"--

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Dragon folding  by Christopher Cheng

Dragon folding

Christopher Cheng

"In a fractured old house with a wiggly sign lived a bent old man, alone. But it wasn't always this way... When Mr Singer's wife went away, the colour and life disappeared from Dragon Hall. Can his young friend Evan help to bring back the dragons and the...

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The book that really did not want to be read  by David Sundin

The book that really did not want to be read

David Sundin

"The second interactive picture book from the author of the bestselling Swedish children's book The Book That Did Not Want To Be Read. WARNING! Back off! Put this book away RIGHT NOW. Don't you know that this book REALLY does not want to be read? It will BITE....

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What feelings like best  by Tina Oziewicz

What feelings like best

Tina Oziewicz

"What would feelings do if they were little furry creatures?"--Provided by publisher.

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Olivette is you  by Nico Tortorella

Olivette is you

Nico Tortorella

"Olivette introduces kids to the multitudes inside us all"--

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Spider in the well  by Jess Hannigan

Spider in the well

Jess Hannigan

"Breaking news: Wishing Well broken! The townspeople of Bad Göodsburg are up in arms. With their beloved well busted, none of their important, generous, kindhearted wishes are coming true! Time to send that good-for-nothing Newsboy to investigate. This cheeky...

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Eyes that weave the world's wonders  by Joanna Ho

Eyes that weave the world's wonders

Joanna Ho

"From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes...

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Release the wolves  by Stefan Bachmann

Release the wolves

Stefan Bachmann

"When his friend is killed by a legendary monster, young blacksmith Argo and his new ally, Ana-the King's eldest daughter who is also a monster hunter in disguise-must decide whether to wait for war in fear and silence or fight back."--Publisher.

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Small acts  by Kate Gordon

Small acts

Kate Gordon

"There are people everywhere who need help, who might seem okay on the outside but aren't on the inside. People whose whole entire day can be changed. Josh wants a friend but he doesn't know how to find somewhere to belong... Ollie wants to express herself but...

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Grim grinning ghosts  by John Esposito

Grim grinning ghosts

John Esposito

"The eerie Amicus Arcane has returned to share more spooky stories from beyond the grave. His frightening fictions begin when three mysterious crates are delivered to the Haunted Mansion. But beware the unearthly artifacts that lie beneath their lids: a...

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The gymnast  by Joanne Slazyk

The gymnast

Joanne Slazyk

"Fourteen-year-old Riley loves for gymnastics. The beam and vault are her very breath. So when a setback causes her to lose her spot as a level eight gymnast on the Stick Squad team, she does what she has to-- she finds another gym. Fitting in at the new gym...

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Out of bounds  by Katherine Collette

Out of bounds

Katherine Collette

"When you're 12 years old and 6 foot tall, people ask the most annoying questions. The #1 Most Annoying Question according to Alma T. Best is, 'Do you play basketball?' Uh, no. She hates basketball. Then Alma wins a scholarship to attend Holy Grace, a fancy,...

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Anne dares  by K. (Kallie) George

Anne dares

K. (Kallie) George

"The fifth book in an early chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she agrees to a dangerous dare and learns a valuable lesson about courage. Anne is excited to be a guest at a party at Orchard Slope, the...

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Chronicles of a lizard nobody  by Patrick Ness

Chronicles of a lizard nobody

Patrick Ness

"Master storyteller Patrick Ness turns to middle grade in a hilarious adventure about a mismatched group of animals attending school together, brought to life by funny illustrations. Zeke and Daniel have just been made hall monitors by Principal Wombat. This...

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The stone age clash  by Josh Lacey

The stone age clash

Josh Lacey

"Twins Scarlett and Thomas are learning about the Stone Age, so Grandad lets them use his time machine. Thomas wants to see a sabre-toothed tiger; Scarlett wants to see Stonehenge. They were thousands of years apart, what should they do? Go back in time twice...

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Night of the living mummy  by R. L. Stine

Night of the living mummy

R. L. Stine

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

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Ivypool's heart  by Erin Hunter

Ivypool's heart

Erin Hunter

"Investigating Whistlepaw's disturbing vision, Ivypool, haunted by her daughter's death, and the group find a disgusting Twoleg den that's caging a series of strange animals, and to right a terrible wrong that goes back generations, must help these creatures...

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The adventures of Pippi Longstocking  by Astrid Lindgren

The adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Astrid Lindgren

"Three novels about Pippi Longstocking, a high-spirited girl with red braids and superhuman strength who lives every child's ultimate fantasy--escape from parental supervision in a world without rules. Pippi lives in a house called Villa Villekula with a...

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Riley's failproof guide to breaking a school record  by Dani Vee

Riley's failproof guide to breaking a school record

Dani Vee

"Riley Noodle has been trying to break a school record for seven years. There is only one problem: Riley doesn't think she's very at good anything. From being superglued to the principal's dog, accidentally swallowing the class pet and being constantly...

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Hog-ator showdown  by Aleesah Darlison

Hog-ator showdown

Aleesah Darlison

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

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Out of my dreams  by Sharon M. (Sharon Mills) Draper

Out of my dreams

Sharon M. (Sharon Mills) Draper

"When Melody saves an elderly back-in-the-day actress's life, the woman is so grateful--and impressed by Melody--that she nominates Melody to be a US spokesperson at an international symposium for kids with different abilities. To Melody's utter shock and...

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Millie Mak the mender  by Alice Pung

Millie Mak the mender

Alice Pung

"Millie Mak is ten, and often feels shy and awkward. But by using her special gift to make useful and beautiful things, Millie befriends residents at the aged care home where her mum works. When the whole school becomes involved in making hats for the...

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Critters  by Emily Snape

Critters

Emily Snape

"Max's summer holidays are going decidedly NOT to plan. It's bad enough he has to deal with his infuriating younger brother Liam, but now his mum's new boyfriend is always around, along with his EVIL son Josh. It seems like things can't possibly get any...

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Anya's quest  by Jasbinder Bilan

Anya's quest

Jasbinder Bilan

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

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A bad god's guide to making enemies  by Louie Stowell

A bad god's guide to making enemies

Louie Stowell

"Loki has made a fair few enemies during his time in Asgard. Too many to count and certainly too many to remember. When the elf, Vinir beams Loki aboard his chariot and challenges him to a magical duel, Loki hasn't got a clue why. Sweet talking his way out of...

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Vivi Conway and the sword of legend  by Lizzie Huxley-Jones

Vivi Conway and the sword of legend

Lizzie Huxley-Jones

"The problem with growing up listening to bedtime stories about monsters, magic and myth is that you don't really question it when a lake summons you." The lake has been calling to twelve-year-old Vivi Conway. On the day she and her Mams are to move from Wales...

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The big breakout  by Burhana Islam

The big breakout

Burhana Islam

"Yusuf's older sister is coming to stay - and she's having a baby! Yusuf wants to be the ultimate uncle, but he knows he has to prepare. He ropes in his friends for a madcap scheme that is sure to backfire in more ways than one, with hilarious and unexpected...

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The Princess in Black and the kitty catastrophe  by Shannon Hale

The Princess in Black and the kitty catastrophe

Shannon Hale

"The Princess in Black, who knows how to handle all kinds of monsters, meets her match in an adorable kitten bent on annihilation and must figure out what her finicky feline friend wants."--Publisher.

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Nikolai's quest  by D. (Diane) Robinson

Nikolai's quest

D. (Diane) Robinson

''Russia, 1996. 11-year-old Nikolai and his 9-year-old sister, Anna, have lived most of their lives in an orphanage, built inside a 300-year-old former monastery. Their city has changed its name from Leningrad back to St. Petersburg. The teachers and other...

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The Super Weirdos and the royal roodle rumble  by author Mr Mac

The Super Weirdos and the royal roodle rumble

author Mr Mac

"The super weirdos return to face another ridiculous battle to save Earth from destruction. Ten year olds, Norm and Ruby, with their alien friends The Super Weirdos take on the fourth worst super villian in the Universe, an army of Spaghetti and Meatballs and...

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The Super Weirdos and the deathbeard domination  by author Mr Mac

The Super Weirdos and the deathbeard domination

author Mr Mac

"The universe's third-worst supervillain has Earth in his sights, throwing Norm, Ruby, and the Super Weirdos into action again!"--Back cover.

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The Super Weirdos and the Battle of Bash  by author Mr Mac

The Super Weirdos and the Battle of Bash

author Mr Mac

"Norm, a regular kid, finds out there are Aliens living among us. Incredible, powerful annoying aliens, led by his neighbour, Mac. Throughout his journey, Norm learns the first of many alien secrets and his life is never the same again"--Back cover.

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Top cat  by Julia Donaldson

Top cat

Julia Donaldson

"Find out who is top cat in Top Cat. Level 1+ Songbirds Phonics books focus on matching one sound to one letter, for example o as in dog. The focus phonics in this book are m c t p a o. Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics are highly decodable, beautifully...

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Biscuit visits the firehouse  by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Biscuit visits the firehouse

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

"Come along with the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy Biscuit as the curious pup visits the firehouse in this My First level I Can Read. Woof! Woof! Biscuit finds the firehouse bell, fire trucks, and even Dottie, the firehouse Dalmatian! A gentle...

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Midnight Treasure  by Piers Torday

Midnight Treasure

Piers Torday

"Tibor is a child of the night, a werwolf, adopted by his guardian, a powerful vampir. He and his friend Roza are on the deadliest of quests, and one that will test their very immortality. And they're not the only ones hunting for the Midnight Treasure....

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Amari and the Despicable Wonders  by B. B. Alston

Amari and the Despicable Wonders

B. B. Alston

"War has come to the supernatural world, and Amari's two worst enemies are leading the charge. Elaine Harlowe has manipulated her way into becoming prime minister, using her mind control ability to force the Bureau to take up her vicious grudge against...

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Batthew Aromascent and the stolen sequels  by Ella Mulvey

Batthew Aromascent and the stolen sequels

Ella Mulvey

"In the thrilling second adventure of this hilarious middle-grade series, Batthew Aromascent's own fragrance house has been burgled - and it's up to him and his best friend Lavender to track down the thief! Candlenut's famous fragrance houses have fallen...

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The storm and the sea hawk  by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

The storm and the sea hawk

Kiran Millwood Hargrave

"Ysolda is on the run, travelling with a rebellious princess to the wilds of the Drakken Peak, on the back of a huge sea wolf. With her faithful sea hawk Nara by her side, her quest to find the fabled magic of the Geomancer is just beginning."--Publisher.

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Matt Sprouts and the day Nora ate the sun  by Matt Eicheldinger

Matt Sprouts and the day Nora ate the sun

Matt Eicheldinger

"After defeating 'the Curse,' twelve-year-old Matt just wants to relax. But Dad has another idea--Matt needs to 'build some character,' whatever THAT means. So Matt ends up pet sitting for his neighbor, Farmer Jed. Easy enough, right? WRONG. In fact, it's...

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Whispering hollow  by Rachel Burge

Whispering hollow

Rachel Burge

"Pippa Newton loves nature and being outdoors, and she's looking forward to visiting her grandfather in his cottage in the forest. If only her older brother was an enthusiastic about it as she is. But their holiday soon turns into a dark and strange adventure...

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

Ponies vs Unicorns

Dave (Children's story writer) Lowe

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

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Parker's slumber party  by Parker Curry

Parker's slumber party

Parker Curry

"After an evening of sleepover festivities, Parker and her friends attempt to stay up all night to keep the fun going."--Publisher.

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Penguin parade  by Heidi E. Y. Stemple

Penguin parade

Heidi E. Y. Stemple

"Hip, hip, hooray-it's a penguin parade! Who will win the Best Float vote? And does one of the penguins have a surprise trick up his sleeve?"--Publisher.

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Two birds... and a moose  by James Preller

Two birds... and a moose

James Preller

"A determined moose attempts to bounce, float, and climb to new heights while two birds observe from their perch."--Publisher.

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The solar system  by Marion Dane Bauer

The solar system

Marion Dane Bauer

"There is so much to explore in our Solar System. Learn all about the planets, moons, asteroids, and more that orbit our star, the Sun"--

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The falling boy  by David Almond

The falling boy

David Almond

"Nothing is the same for Joff this summer. His dad is sick, his mum is working, there's a new kid in town. The days are long and hot, and change is in the air. With his dog, Jet, Joff explores. The Chapel of Doom is always there, ancient and crumbling, with...

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Clash of the Dragon Masters  by Maisie Chan

Clash of the Dragon Masters

Maisie Chan

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

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Huxley and Flapjack  by Alan MacDonald

Huxley and Flapjack

Alan MacDonald

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

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Wings  by Tom Palmer

Wings

Tom Palmer

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

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Hands  by Torrey Maldonado

Hands

Torrey Maldonado

"Twelve-year-old Trevor has an adult problem to deal with: how to protect himself, his sisters, and his mother from his abusive stepfather, who is currently in prison. He takes up boxing, figuring if he learns how to build himself up, nobody can knock him...

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Alex Wise vs. the end of the world  by Terry J. Benton-Walker

Alex Wise vs. the end of the world

Terry J. Benton-Walker

"Twelve-year-old Alex leads the charge against the forces of evil as he tries to stop the Four Horsemen from taking over the world."--Publisher.

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Farrah Noorzad and the ring of fate  by Deeba Zargarpur

Farrah Noorzad and the ring of fate

Deeba Zargarpur

"Farrah sees her father just one day every year--her birthday. But this year, her wish to bring them closer goes wildly awry when Farrah discovers she is a half-jinn . . . and her father is one of the seven great jinn kings. Her wish traps her father inside a...

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The portal keeper  by David Robertson

The portal keeper

David Robertson

"While exploring a forest in the North Country called World's End, Eli struggles to understand his newfound power: the ability to locate portals. While he's hounded by mysterious dreams, Morgan and Emily delight in their deepening relationship. A shocking turn...

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The wind in the willows  by Kenneth Grahame

The wind in the willows

Kenneth Grahame

"When Mole goes boating with Ratty instead of doing his spring-cleaning, he discovers a whole new world. As well as adventures on the river and in the Wild Wood, there are high jinks on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. Ratty,...

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Feeding frenzy  by Franklin W. Dixon

Feeding frenzy

Franklin W. Dixon

"Frank and Joe Hardy investigate a mysterious death at the qualifying rounds of a hot dog eating contest."--Publisher.

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Rising  by Sidura Ludwig

Rising

Sidura Ludwig

"A quiet, joyful story celebrating a Jewish mother's tradition of making challah with her child. Melt into the nooks and crannies of this book's unhurried pages, offering a place to rest and spend time counting your many blessings - current and imminent. Here,...

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Solar bear  by Beth Ferry

Solar bear

Beth Ferry

"Journey with a solar bear who shines a light on the endangered species around the world and join the cause with your own mighty roar in this hopeful love letter to planet Earth and those who inhabit it"--Provided by publisher.

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Two homes, one heart  by Jessica (Jessica E.) Young

Two homes, one heart

Jessica (Jessica E.) Young

"A touching, lyrical picture book about a family going through a divorce and the emotional journey of a young girl facing a tough change in her home life."--Provided by publisher.

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Pepper Masalah and the disappearing rope  by Rosanne Hawke

Pepper Masalah and the disappearing rope

Rosanne Hawke

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

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Pepper Masalah and the giant bird  by Rosanne Hawke

Pepper Masalah and the giant bird

Rosanne Hawke

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

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Haru, zombie dog hero  by Ellen Oh

Haru, zombie dog hero

Ellen Oh

"Eleven-year-old Luke and his dog, Haru, are the best of friends. Totally inseparable. But when their nasty landlord falsely accuses Haru of biting her, Haru is kidnapped! As Luke and his friends go on a serious mission to find and bring Haru home again, they...

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No place like home  by James Bird

No place like home

James Bird

"When home is a car, life is unpredictable. School, friends, and three meals a day aren't guaranteed. Not every town has a shelter where a family can sleep for a night or two, and places with parking lots don't welcome overnight stays. Opin, his brother Emjay,...

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Seb and Mits  by Debbie Croft

Seb and Mits

Debbie Croft

Tim is playing with Seb the cat, and Mits is not happy! This book focuses on the Set 2 sounds: c, b, r, e, f, h, n.

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Super sleuth  by David Walliams

Super sleuth

David Walliams

"Dilly loved a good murder. Not a real murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder mystery novel. Sherlock Holmes was her favourite detective, so much so that she had named her dog Watson after his faithful companion. Dilly had trained her Watson...

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The audition  by Penny McNamee

The audition

Penny McNamee

"Millie Von Trapp has always been too much. Talks too much. Fidgets too much. Daydreams too much. Maybe that's why she doesn't really have any friends. But when she discovers a theatre club called Stage Stars, all that begins to change. Can Millie audition and...

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The tomb of the Zombie King  by Thomas Duncan-Watt

The tomb of the Zombie King

Thomas Duncan-Watt

"It's not easy being Davern Cavern. Everyone in his family is a super-smart, super-brave Explorer... except for Davern. But when Davern's world-famous dad mysteriously disappears, it's up to Davern and his besties, Zara and Woop, to search where no-one else...

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Sleepover surprise  by Adeola Sokunbi

Sleepover surprise

Adeola Sokunbi

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

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The magic paintbrush  by Kat Zhang

The magic paintbrush

Kat Zhang

When Amy, a Chinese American girl, picks up an ancient paintbrush, it unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real--and sometimes dangerous.

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Superpowered zombies  by Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

Superpowered zombies

Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

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

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Funny weird  by Anh Do

Funny weird

Anh Do

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

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The glass horse of Venice  by Arnold Zable

The glass horse of Venice

Arnold Zable

"An enchanting tale where glass animals come to life and a young girl travels the night sky on a winged horse. Each morning on her way to school Claudia passes the glassblower's workshop and admires the animals in the window, especially the winged horses,...

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Zo and the Invisible Island  by Alake Pilgrim

Zo and the Invisible Island

Alake Pilgrim

"After the mysterious Council tried to wipe Zo's memory, she's been hiding her powers from them. With her friend Adri gone, she must set out to find the truth and save who she can along the way. On a mind-bending journey that leads her to old friends and new...

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Bernie thinks in boxes  by Jess Horn

Bernie thinks in boxes

Jess Horn

"A beautiful story about thinking differently and navigating change in a neurotypical world. Bernie thinks in boxes. She has boxes for everything: for home, for school and even for the park. Bernie likes boxes. When things fit into boxes, they make sense. But...

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The opal dinosaur  by Yvonne Mes

The opal dinosaur

Yvonne Mes

"Millions of years ago, a small dinosaur slips and scrambles, before sinking into the earth. Her bones lie under the soil, slowly transforming into something wonderful. Then, one day, a miner spies a shimmer of blue and green. The opal dinosaur explores the...

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Iron Man

Iron Man

Iron Man: "Whether running Stark Industries or suited up as Iron Man, Tony Stark has dedicated his life to doing good. When two Avengers go missing, Tony immediately jets off to find them! But when he instead discovers mutating dogs, robotic sharks, and...

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Walk the plank  by Nat Amoore

Walk the plank

Nat Amoore

"Felix's shower is a portal to another world. Never fear. He's ready for anything this time, with a backpack full of survival gear. He turns on the shower and... REEEEKKKKKK! Felix finds himself in the middle of the ocean... sinking... but there's a ship on...

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New arrivals at Willow Farm  by Helen (Children's fiction writer) Peters

New arrivals at Willow Farm

Helen (Children's fiction writer) P...

"There are two cute new arrivals down on Willow Farm, but they're both having a difficult start. Snowy the Sheepdog seems to be better at making friends with the sheep than herding them. He'll be sent away unless he can earn his place. Poor Cowslip the calf is...

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Weirdest weekend ever!  by Wanda Coven

Weirdest weekend ever!

Wanda Coven

"It's the annual Friends and Family Weekend at Broomsfield Academy, and Heidi is so excited for her best friend, Lucy Lancaster, to come visit! But opening the gates of the only school for witches-in-training to outsiders can get complicated. Mrs. Kettledrum...

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Stinetinglers 3  by R. L. Stine

Stinetinglers 3

R. L. Stine

A collection of ten scary stories with brief introductions by the author.

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When the rain came down  by Leslie Helakoski

When the rain came down

Leslie Helakoski

"After a natural disaster, a community comes together and slowly, joy, healing and music find their way back into the city, in this powerful message of resilience and the incredible strength of shared humanity even on the darkest days."--Provided by publisher.

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Sona and the golden beasts  by Rajani LaRocca

Sona and the golden beasts

Rajani LaRocca

"Discovering an orphaned wolf pup she believes is related to the five sacred beasts of Devia, which a Hunter has been killing one by one, Sona embarks on an epic adventure during which she realizes that the fate of the sacred beasts, and the future of Devia,...

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A tale of magic...  by Chris Colfer

A tale of magic...

Chris Colfer

"Fourteen-year-old Brystal Evergreen risks everything by opposing her kingdom's repression of women, but Madame Weatherberry, seeing her potential, invites her to a school where she hopes to change the world's perception of magic."--Publisher.

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I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011  by Lauren Tarshis

I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011

Lauren Tarshis

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

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

Tabby's first quest

Mia (Children's book author) Bell

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

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Amelia Fang and the memory thief  by Laura Ellen Anderson

Amelia Fang and the memory thief

Laura Ellen Anderson

"Meet Amelia Fang, everyone's favourite vampire. Amelia and her friends are taking part in a competition to visit Pumpkin Paradise Park - the most blood curdingly brilliant theme park ever. All they have to do is sell as many cookies as possible. But the...

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

I survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

Lauren Tarshis

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

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Amelia Fang and the barbaric ball  by Laura Ellen Anderson

Amelia Fang and the barbaric ball

Laura Ellen Anderson

"Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares! Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (don't call her Beast!)...

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Ghosts of Greenglass House  by Kate Milford

Ghosts of Greenglass House

Kate Milford

"Twelve-year-old Milo is stuck spending the winter holidays in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem-again! He will have to work with friends old and new to uncover clues in search of a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul"--

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Witch watch  by Sibéal Pounder

Witch watch

Sibéal Pounder

"Tiga Whicabim must search for her missing mother in silver City but then strange colour starts steeping back into the black and white world of Sinkville. Will Tiga figure out what's going on or will something evil stand in her way?"--Publisher.

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Witch switch  by Sibéal Pounder

Witch switch

Sibéal Pounder

"Tiga Whicabim is settling in to the witchy, glitzy world of Ritzy City. Peggy is Top Witch, and Tiga is enjoying life at the Brews' house with Fluffanora. But when Fran the Fabulous Fairy visits Linden House and finds Peggy has gone leaving behind only a note...

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I survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906  by Lauren Tarshis

I survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Lauren Tarshis

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

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The reptile room  by Lemony Snicket

The reptile room

Lemony Snicket

"The Reptile Room may seem cheery at first, with the Baudelaire children spending time in the company of some interesting reptiles, but don't be fooled. Things go terribly wrong in no time..."--Publisher.

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The third form at St Clare's  by Pamela Cox

The third form at St Clare's

Pamela Cox

"Twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan are dying to get back to school after the holidays. Everyone wonders who will be the new head girl. A terrible accident and an hilarious school play show the true leaders in the third form, and the cheats and...

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Rowan of Rin  by Emily Rodda

Rowan of Rin

Emily Rodda

"All five books in the award-winning Rowan series, bound into one volume! In a tightly-paced series of adventures, the shy, self-effacing boy Rowan - an unlikely hero - takes on one exciting challenge after another, to first save his village, then his people,...

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The wide window  by Lemony Snicket

The wide window

Lemony Snicket

"Catastrophes and misfortune continue to plague the Baudelaire orphans after they're sent to live with fearful Aunt Josephine who offers little protection against Count Olaf's treachery."--Publisher.

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