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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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Our map  by Angie Cui

Our map

Angie Cui

"JJ's best friend, Lee, struggles with maps because his parents, who were refugees, fled their homeland at a very young age. Lee doesn't know where his parents' country is and feels a sense of loss and confusion. In a tender moment, JJ attempts to show Lee...

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Short cut  by Laura Bunting

Short cut

Laura Bunting

"After a bad haircut, Ebb lets his hair grow long, long, long! Can Flo help her friend realise his hair is out of control?"--Provided by publisher.

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Brain freeze  by Laura Bunting

Brain freeze

Laura Bunting

"Ebb eats his ice-cream in one big gulp. Oh no! Brain freeze! Can Ebb and Flo find a way to enjoy a bite without the fright?"--Provided by publisher.

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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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Detective Galileo  by Peter Helliar

Detective Galileo

Peter Helliar

"For as long as he can remember, it has been Galileo's dream to become a police horse. But when his dream comes true, he soon realises he's not there to solve crimes - he's just a vehicle to carry around the 'real' human detectives. When Galileo witnesses a...

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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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Dog people, ugh!  by Danny Katz

Dog people, ugh!

Danny Katz

"Dog people, ugh. They want to pat dogs play with dogs, cuddle dogs, talk to their dogs, jog with their dogs, kiss their dogs. How they're happy to carry around dog poop in little plastic bags like they've just gone shopping at a poop-supermarket. Yuck. I...

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Turkey trot plot  by Carolyn Keene

Turkey trot plot

Carolyn Keene

"When a chocolate turkey--the intended prize for the winners of a Thanksgiving Day race--disappears, Nancy and her friends identify and eliminate suspects in their search for the missing confection."--Provided by publisher.

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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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Paloma and the red carpet  by author Lemniscates

Paloma and the red carpet

author Lemniscates

"Because of the war, Paloma arrives at a new home alone, where she finds comfort in a cozy red carpet, and when told they must move again, she and her new friends creatively say goodbye to the rug."--Publisher.

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A little more like Jesus  by Zach Williams

A little more like Jesus

Zach Williams

"From Grammy Award-winning musician Zach Williams comes a picture book that invites children to hop on board for the ride of a lifetime as they learn about the fruits of the spirit and discover how to be a little more like Jesus every day."--

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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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A Vaisakhi to remember  by Simran Jeet Singh

A Vaisakhi to remember

Simran Jeet Singh

"A Vaisakhi to remember celebrates community and heritage as a young girl looks for points of connection in a new country through the joyous Sikh spring harvest holiday of Vaisakhi."--Publisher.

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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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Super Rabbit All-Stars!  by Thomas Flintham

Super Rabbit All-Stars!

Thomas Flintham

"Sunny's playing his favourite video game again!Super Rabbit Boy is taking part in the Super All-Star Games Tournament! He has to survive three rounds of games - MEGA MOUNTAIN CLIMB, BUBBLE BOP and DANGER ZONE - to make it to the final game. Does Super Rabbit...

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Hidden  by Larissa Ferenchuk

Hidden

Larissa Ferenchuk

"A little girl helps her neighbourhood connect with each other in this touching story about friendship, inclusion and sharing. Do you ever feel like you can see the whole world, but no one can see you? Hidden amongst the leaves of a fig tree, a young girl...

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Mr Duckins' chickens  by Mick Elliott

Mr Duckins' chickens

Mick Elliott

"Meet Mr Duckins. Not only is he the funniest, silliest strangest, year 4 teacher in the universe, he's also the most EPIC. That's because Mr Duckins isn't like other teachers. He doesn't believe in tests. Or homework. Or opening doors before he runs through...

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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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The girl in the painting  by Dee (Writer of children's books) White

The girl in the painting

Dee (Writer of children's books) Wh...

"The surprising truth behind one of Australia's most iconic paintings, Tom Roberts' Shearing of the Rams. Susie lives on a sheep station and does all she can to help out alongside her sister and her rowdy brothers - collecting firewood, feeding the chickens...

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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 lost loot of Lima  by Melissa Wray

The lost loot of Lima

Melissa Wray

"Ben stays with Nan for the first time since Pa died. The family are still grieving, particularly Ben who adored his grandfather. Ben finds a note with a treasure map. It promises an adventure like many others he went on with Pa. But before the treasure hunt...

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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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Pippa and the sheep snatchers  by Lauren Middleton

Pippa and the sheep snatchers

Lauren Middleton

"Someone is stealing sheep from the sleepy town of Dargaville! When Pippa's woolly best friend Lulabelle gets snatched, she goes on an extraordinary adventure to get her friend back with the help of ex-professional-weightlifting policeman Mike Te Hira. There...

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Rap it up!  by Carole Boston Weatherford

Rap it up!

Carole Boston Weatherford

"A read-aloud introduction to the poetry and craft of rap. From scribbling words on the page to spitting rhymes on the mic, a joyful narrator guides readers through the emotions, literary techniques, structures and motifs that help make rap so amazing. With...

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Gone  by Michel Streich

Gone

Michel Streich

"A guide for curious children about life's biggest mystery. My fluttering, chirping, hopping bird was gone. Its body was still there, a silent, feathery shape, but all life had left it. Long or short, every life on earth comes to an end some day. But what...

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Pip's trip around the world  by Fanny Joly

Pip's trip around the world

Fanny Joly

"An illustrated ode to the wonders of travel, from the illustrator of Morris and the Magic of Stories. When an alley cat named Pip finds a ticket for a round-the-world trip that nobody wants, the scene is set for a globetrotting adventure. Follow Pip from...

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The gnome book  by Loes Riphagen

The gnome book

Loes Riphagen

"The modern gnome's life is a far cry from the stereotypes of toadstools and forest glades. In fact, these days most gnomes live in towns and cities - right alongside us! The Gnome Book is the essential guide for anyone curious about their way of life: what...

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Remembering Grandpa  by Kelly-Anne Norman

Remembering Grandpa

Kelly-Anne Norman

"A young girl searches for memories of her beloved grandfather. Aria has a fantastic memory. At five, she can recall many special moments, but is unable to remember her grandfather, who passed away several years earlier. As she talks to her family, Aria learns...

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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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A lemon for Safiya  by Jemima Shafei-Ongu

A lemon for Safiya

Jemima Shafei-Ongu

"When a little girl, Safiya, and her family help Maryam, a lost and confused stranger by the side of the road, to find her way home, they begin to understand who she is and the rich and remarkable life she has lived. Through kind-natured Safiya, we come to see...

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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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Rise of the Ender Dragon  by Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

Rise of the Ender Dragon

Zack (Fictitious character) Zombie

"Ever wonder what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? When Zombie discovers that Blaze Blazelton battled an Ender Dragon to get a Dragon Egg, he's super jealous. He wants to become the next Dragon Rider of Minecraft! So... he takes the Dragon Egg to teach...

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The puppy parade  by Yvette Poshoglian

The puppy parade

Yvette Poshoglian

"Meet Bob the puppy, and his humans, Ella and Olivia! Bob is competing in the Grand Puppy Parade! But so are all the other puppies in the neighbourhood! Can Bob learn his new tricks in time? Will he and Ella be on TV? Or will the competition be pawsitively...

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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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The gift of Dark Hollow  by Kieran Larwood

The gift of Dark Hollow

Kieran Larwood

"Podkin and his fellow rabbits have been sheltering in Dark Hollow after their battle with Scramashank. Paz tends to the rabbits with sleeping sickness, Crom meets with the war council, but Podkin has nothing to do! Frustrated, Podkin goes exploring and...

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LOL collection. Volume 3  by Marcus Emerson

LOL collection. Volume 3

Marcus Emerson

"Each of these stories is the perfect length for reading aloud, making quick reads on road trips, before bed, or just for the heck of it! This collection of stories includes: Almut the Gnome, The Incredulous Macie and her Three Wishes, The Frumpy Princess and...

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Tim Possible & all that buzz  by Axel Maisy

Tim Possible & all that buzz

Axel Maisy

"Tim and Tito and a time-travelling T-Rex named Oskar find themselves in the middle of an insect invasion, with bugs wanting to finally turn the tables-and use super-size fly swatters on humans! With their hometown in total chaos, it is up to Tim and Tito to...

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Toy story

Toy story

"Woody is Andy's favourite toy until a new Buzz Lightyear toy arrives. But Woody and Buzz must work together when they get separated from the rest of the toys and have to find their way back home. Will they ever make it back to Andy's room?"--Publisher.

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How to train your dragon  by Cressida Cowell

How to train your dragon

Cressida Cowell

"Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very...

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The factory  by Catherine Egan

The factory

Catherine Egan

"Thirteen-year-old Asher Doyle is no stranger to misfortune. Bullied at school and struggling with problems at home, he dreams of the day he can leave it all behind him. That's when he receives an unexpected opportunity: an invitation to join the Factory - a...

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Bin chicken's wipe-out  by Kate Temple

Bin chicken's wipe-out

Kate Temple

"Surf's Up! Benny, Scrap and Tweeter are off for a day at the seaside. But the squawky seagulls think they own the beach ... and they have a pesky plan to get rid of bin chickens once and for all! Is this trashy trio headed for a total wipe-out?!"--Provided by...

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Even weirder!  by Anh Do

Even weirder!

Anh Do

"Weir's back and even weirder! But it's not just Weir who's weird, it's his whole family. Not even their pet bird is normal! How will he keep cool with a school trip to the zoo coming up and Bella's birthday party?! It won't be easy ... but it will be...

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Friendship fallout  by Alexa Moses

Friendship fallout

Alexa Moses

"Grace and Izzy are twins - identical twins - and they're closer than BFFs. But even though they look alike, they're not similar at all! When twins Izzy and Grace are assigned a group project, they're delighted. Hooray! But trouble strikes when their gang...

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The foal in the wire  by Robbie Coburn

The foal in the wire

Robbie Coburn

"Sam, a teenager, lives on a farm with his mother and emotionally distant father, a horse trainer. Haunted by trauma and depression, struggling with school and disillusioned with his home life following the death of his older brother, Sam's life changes when...

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Caverns of the Gemosaurus  by Matty Long

Caverns of the Gemosaurus

Matty Long

"Croaky and his fellow scouts are searching for the Gemosaurus, a mythical creature that lives underground in the crystal caverns - but will they survive the deadly obstacles in their path?"--Publisher.

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The great phoenix of London  by Lindsay Galvin

The great phoenix of London

Lindsay Galvin

"When fire breaks out, eleven-year-old Gil is separated from his family in the chaos. One of his few remaining possessions is a mysterious ball of rock that fell from the sky. As he races to beat the inferno spreading across the city, neither he, nor his new...

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Auntie Medusa and me  by Marie Basting

Auntie Medusa and me

Marie Basting

"I'm Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I'm a demigoddess. Yeah, that took me by surprise too. But seriously, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what's happening now . . ....

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Wolves at the door  by Steve Watkins

Wolves at the door

Steve Watkins

"Asta and her younger sister, Pieta, have watched in terror as Hitler's invasion spreads across Europe. Eventually, the war arrives in their city, bringing with it destruction and death. As the Nazis clash with Stalin's Red Army and relentless bombing rains...

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Swimming with spies  by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger

Swimming with spies

Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger

"It's February of 2014 in the seaport city of Sevastopol in Crimea. Sofiya Oleksandrivna only wants two things: to figure out a way to get Ilya Ilyich to stop bullying her, and to convince her mother to come back home. But as battleships come to populate the...

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Second to none  by Destiny Howell

Second to none

Destiny Howell

"Twelve-year-old DJ has a reputation at his middle school for being able to solve just about any problem, so when somebody starts systematically sabotaging the kids who are the usual "first-raters" it is up to DJ and his crew to get to the bottom of what is...

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Fantastic floor  by Georgia Godwin

Fantastic floor

Georgia Godwin

"Georgia is 10 years old and loves gymnastics. She wants to be an international gymnastics star and this is her diary. Join Georgia as she chases her dreams! There is a lot happening in Georgia's world with clashes in her school and elite gym schedules. At...

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Kingdom clash  by Ari Avatar

Kingdom clash

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. Ari, Jez and Zeke discover a new portal after school one day. When they enter the...

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Robot time!  by Anh Do

Robot time!

Anh Do

"Hotdog and his friends are off to the Robot Museum! They're buzzing to see the amazing Gorilla Bots! But what happens when the bots go batty?! Those robots need a re-boot!"--Provided by publisher.

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The gate, the girl, and the dragon  by Grace Lin

The gate, the girl, and the dragon

Grace Lin

"Stone spirit Ji is stuck in the People's world, but with the help of his new friends Lulu and Worm, he hopes to find a way back home through the Old City Gate before it disappears forever."--Provided by publisher.

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The dragon's apprentice  by James Riley

The dragon's apprentice

James Riley

"STOP. Don't read any further. There are magic spells in this book, and the Emperor has forbidden anyone from learning magic, because it's way too dangerous! If you try one of the spells, any number of terrible things might happen (or so the Emperor says)....

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Firebred  by Julie Kagawa

Firebred

Julie Kagawa

"Remy, once an orphan on Cutthroat Wedge, is now on a quest with his dragon, Storm, to find a True Dragon to uncover why the magic powering their floating islands is dying. After learning its location from a sky knight, Remy faces an ancient force determined...

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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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Diary of an awesome friendly kid  by Jeff Kinney

Diary of an awesome friendly kid

Jeff Kinney

"In his first journal, middle schooler Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's sidekick, records his experiences and misguided decision to write a biography of Greg, who, in his own mind, is destined to become rich and famous."--Provided by publisher.

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Encyclopedia Brown, boy detective  by Donald J. Sobol

Encyclopedia Brown, boy detective

Donald J. Sobol

"With a knack for trivia, Encyclopedia solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his detective agency. But his dad is also the chief of police, and every night, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. Join Encyclopedia Brown as he...

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Puppy problem  by Serena Patel

Puppy problem

Serena Patel

"Pia LOVES pets, but no matter how much she begs her parents for one, the answer is always NO! But Pia doesn't give up easily. She decides to help her friend Hari train his troublesome puppy, Luna, to show her parents that she can look after one of her own....

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The hidden temple  by Mandy Archer

The hidden temple

Mandy Archer

"Each story follows the friends at Unicorn Academy as they explore the island and its many magical secrets, from crumbling hidden temples and rickety old bridges to magical creatures and Grim Magic, there is never a dull moment at Unicorn Academy!"--Publisher.

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Green Jolene and the neighborhood swap  by Wendy Mass

Green Jolene and the neighborhood swap

Wendy Mass

"A girl must part with her beloved rain boots and organizes a neighborhood swap to find them a new home"--

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The astounding Broccoli Boy  by Frank Cottrell Boyce

The astounding Broccoli Boy

Frank Cottrell Boyce

"Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for anything. That sort of planning pays off when you're the smallest kid in your class. Rory is even prepared (mostly) for Tommy-Lee, his nemesis, who starts most days by throwing Rory out of the back of the school bus. Don't...

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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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Aurora and Jewel  by Julie Sykes

Aurora and Jewel

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! Aurora is terrified when Lilac Star go on a dive to...

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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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Young Cam Jansen and the Molly shoe mystery  by David A. Adler

Young Cam Jansen and the Molly shoe mystery

David A. Adler

When Cam, her father, and friend Eric go to the airport to meet Cam's Aunt Molly, they help her find her missing shoes.

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Young Cam Jansen and the magic bird mystery  by David A. Adler

Young Cam Jansen and the magic bird mystery

David A. Adler

Cam Jansen must use her photographic memory to help find a magician's lost bird.

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Judy Moody and the bad luck charm  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody and the bad luck charm

Megan McDonald

"Will Judy's lucky penny lead her to the nation's capital -- or to third-grade C-A-L-A-M-I-T-Y? And what do her spelling-bee nemesis and a potbellied pig have to do with it? The lucky penny in Judy Moody's pocket sure does seem to be working. She can't stop...

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The burning horizon  by Erin Hunter

The burning horizon

Erin Hunter

"The four bears are determined to reach Great Bear Lake before the longest day gathering, but when Lusa is separated from the others, she faces difficult questions about her future"--

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The valley of adventure  by Enid Blyton

The valley of adventure

Enid Blyton

"Nothing could be more exciting than a daring night flight on Bill's plane. But Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot soon find themselves flying straight into a truly amazing adventure. Who are the two strange pilots, and what is the secret...

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Shrapnel boys  by Jenny Pearson

Shrapnel boys

Jenny Pearson

"When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited: scared of the bombs that fall at night, but excited to race his friends to collect the best bits of shrapnel every morning. But for Ronnie, the battles aren't just in the sky and on the...

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Jayben and the dragon stone  by Thomas Leeds

Jayben and the dragon stone

Thomas Leeds

"Jayben is the Ninth Dreamer, the hero who is destined to save the Elf World. But his magic is fading and he doesn't have enough strength to face the evil villain who is making everyone in the Elf World forget. When Jayben hears of an elixir that can restore...

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Sputnik's guide to life on Earth  by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Sputnik's guide to life on Earth

Frank Cottrell Boyce

"Can a dog from outer space save the world? When Prez is a foster kid in a big, warm, rambunctious family, who live on a small farm. Prez seems cheerful and helpful, but he never says a word. Then one day Prez answers the door to someone claiming to be his...

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The blockbusters!  by Frank Cottrell Boyce

The blockbusters!

Frank Cottrell Boyce

"When new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become part of the action. Rafa's likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access all areas, including the banquet of...

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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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Kid-Zilla and the kittens of doom  by Jess Bradley

Kid-Zilla and the kittens of doom

Jess Bradley

"The invading aliens have got hold of a weird artifact called the "internet" (ever heard of it?) and they're throwing its best and worst parts back at the human race! Three cuddly-but-colossal super-kittens are unleashed upon the city. Not only can they crush...

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