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Mermaids and Mix-Ups by Annie Barrows

Mermaids and Mix-Ups

Annie Barrows

From the creators of the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Bean comes the second book in a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations. This charming and critically acclaimed early chapter book series follows the everyday...

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Make New Friends by Joshua David. Stein

Make New Friends

Joshua David. Stein

From an acclaimed team comes this empathetic and reassuring picture book about the loaded question that every "new kid" or socially anxious child dreads:"Did you make any new friends today?" Tomasso doesn't know anyone at his new school and has no one to play...

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The Monster in the Lake by Leo Timmers

The Monster in the Lake

Leo Timmers

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He's heard there's a monster in the lake, but his friends don't believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to...

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Absolutely Everything by Damian Alexander

Absolutely Everything

Damian Alexander

Lately, life feels like a lot for Marcella. Sixth grade seems complicated on purpose. Marcella keeps forgetting her homework or getting distracted while she's doing it. Plus, her bestie has new friends, and her parents even want to move apartments. She's...

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Everything About You by Robby Weber

Everything About You

Robby Weber

"You never know what's going to happen, Milo. No matter how hard you try to control things, this is our summer in Paris, and it might just be unpredictable. There might just be boys." Milo is determined to have the most magical summer in Paris after winning an...

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Tastes Like Candy by Jessica Lacy

Tastes Like Candy

Jessica Lacy

"It does not go light on the gore!" -Stephen Graham Jones, NYT Bestselling Author of My Heart is a Chainsaw, I Was a Teenage Slasher, and Don't Fear the Reaper A senior year goodbye morphs into carnival carnage ... Everyone at Pritchett High wants an...

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The House of Quiet by Kiersten White

The House of Quiet

Kiersten White

To save her sister, she must enter the House. In the middle of a deadly bog sits the House of Quiet. It’s a place for children whose Procedure triggered powers too terrible to be lived with—their last hope for treatment. No one knows how they’re healed or...

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Everything She Does Is Magic by Bridget Morrissey

Everything She Does Is Magic

Bridget Morrissey

A brooding witch and a bubbly mortal must team up during their town's fall festival in this cozy sapphic romance, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Wicked ! "Swoony, witchy, and sweet."—Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do In the charming town of...

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Forever Bold by Kathleen Brooks

Forever Bold

Kathleen Brooks

Ariana Ali Rahman is a princess who is always up for fun, but then one night changed everything for her. That one night showed her what good she could do and set her on a dangerous path speaking up for those who had no voice. Determined to bring justice to the...

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Forever Saved by Kathleen Brooks

Forever Saved

Kathleen Brooks

Jace Davies has devoted his life to helping others. He is opening a new medical practice in his small hometown of Keeneston and is looking forward to starting the next phase of his life. Who knew that the new phase would begin with a 9-1-1 call? Stella Winters...

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Dark Mountain Ambush by Nicole Helm

Dark Mountain Ambush

Nicole Helm

More secrets lurk in the Montana mountains...and the past PI Samantha Price savors a slow summer at her firm Honor's Edge Investigations, along with Nate Bennet, who recently received his license to join her as an investigator. They make a strong, though still...

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Double-Edged Reckoning by Nicole Helm

Double-Edged Reckoning

Nicole Helm

She seeks the truth, not revenge... As a teenager, Samantha Price helped bruised and bloody classmate Nate Bennet disappear after his father's violent attack. Fifteen years later and now a private investigator, she hunts Nate down in Tennessee, needing his...

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Long Lost Winter by Nicole Helm

Long Lost Winter

Nicole Helm

A stranger with no name. A family with too much to hide. And a storm that could bury the truth forever. Private investigator Samantha Price thought winter in Marietta, Montana might slow things down. But with the high-profile trial of Benjamin Bennet...

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SEALs of Honor by Dale Mayer

SEALs of Honor

Dale Mayer

Paxton, while trying to get clearance to return to work, calls his physio to ask why he's refusing to sign off on his documents—only to hear gunfire through the phone, killing the man he was talking too. Racing to the scene, he finds the gunman still there, in...

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Snap, Crackle ... by Dale Mayer

Snap, Crackle ...

Dale Mayer

Remember ... The haunting refrain torments Bethany, almost as much as the horrors of what she's forgotten. Chased, terrified, and injured, she races away from a gunman into the woods, determined to once again escape those after her. Hunter's first meeting with...

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Spirits & Spells True Paranormal Anthology by Heather Marie. Adkins

Spirits & Spells True Paranormal Anthology

Heather Marie. Adkins

Spirits & Spells is a podcast by USA Today bestselling authors Heather Marie Adkins & Alex Owens, both of whom are obsessed with things they can't explain - especially the weird, the witchy, and the woefully spectral. Step beyond the veil with twenty-one...

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Bearly Together by Elva Birch

Bearly Together

Elva Birch

He's a small town single dad with a broken heart She's a big city lawyer who would rather face a jury than a toddler It's not like lion shifter Shelley Powell hates children. She just doesn't know what to do with them... or anything that doesn't already have a...

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Paris Adventure by Laura Sieveking

Paris Adventure

Laura Sieveking

It's the end of Year 7 for Ella and her friends at Eden College. And they can't believe their luck when they are invited to join their friend Ariel for a movie-award ceremony in Paris! The girls are treated like celebrities and enjoy everything Paris has to...

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Opus by Gareth Gore

Opus

Gareth Gore

A thrilling exposé recounting how members of Opus Dei — a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect — pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of the world's largest banks. For over half a...

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Calming My Jitters Activity Book by Lindsey Rowe. Parker

Calming My Jitters Activity Book

Lindsey Rowe. Parker

Do you know a kid who likes to wiggle? 1 in 6 children struggles daily with sensory processing challenges. You probably know one or two! Maybe that is even you? This activity book is the companion book to Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down, the...

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Chin Up, Charlie Be Brave by Sarah Eason

Chin Up, Charlie Be Brave

Sarah Eason

This title explores the story of one child who faces dilemmas about different social situations, the choices he or she makes and the consequences of those choices.

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Fallow by J J. Mathews

Fallow

J J. Mathews

Blood spilled. A Promise broken. And an Emperor who must die. The Empire spans a thousand planets and has lasted ten thousand years. With every Harvest, the Emperor takes his share of crops and livestock ... and your eldest child, to join the Emperor's...

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Harvest by J J. Mathews

Harvest

J J. Mathews

An evil Empire. A boy that nobody remembers. And a girl who must remember him, or die. Growing up, the farm is all that seventeen-year-old Trysk has ever known. Crops, livestock and the ever-present Kleps have been her entire world in one small, unchanging...

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Reaper by J J. Mathews

Reaper

J J. Mathews

A task unfinished. An eternal Emperor. Ten thousand years of suffering must end. Killing a man was the hardest thing Trysk and Tristan ever had to do. That fact the target was the Emperor himself, murderer of billions, hadn't made the job any easier. But they...

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Teen Movie Times by Karen Healey

Teen Movie Times

Karen Healey

Award winning author and pop culture critic Karen Healey likes teen movies. A lot. In this collection of essays, she brings together her celebrated (and occasionally profane) musings on Bring It On, Clueless, Easy A, and many more. The collection includes...

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Se o mundo é redondo e outros poemas by Paulo Scott

Se o mundo é redondo e outros poemas

Paulo Scott

O poeta brasileiro Paulo Scott, nascido em Porto Alegre, 1966, é autor de seis livros de poesia e seis de prosa, muitos deles premiados e um que foi adaptado para o cinema para um longa-metragem de Gustavo Spolidoro (2008). Nesta inédita reunião, 'Se o mundo é...

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Black Clover, Volume 12 by Yūki Tabata

Black Clover, Volume 12

Yūki Tabata

After a successful trip to the Forest of Witches, Asta and friends receive some well-deserved time off. But when the Magic Knights assemble in the capital for a special festival, a new adventure awaits Asta and Yuno! Rated: T

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Haikyu!!, Volume 35 by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!, Volume 35

Haruichi Furudate

Day 3 of the Spring Tournament gets off to a calamitous start when Karasuno makes a critical mistake and loses the first set to Nekoma! In the second set, Karasuno tenaciously attacks while Nekoma pushes through the long and grueling rallies. Karasuno manages...

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A Sign of Affection, Volume 6 by suu Morishita

A Sign of Affection, Volume 6

suu Morishita

"Will he answer anything I ask him now? Yuki's a college student who admires and then falls in love with an upperclassman at her school, Itsuomi, who treats her naturally despite her being Deaf. After she resolves to pursue this love in earnest, and Itsuomi...

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WIND BREAKER, Volume 4 by Satoru Nii

WIND BREAKER, Volume 4

Satoru Nii

Save the lonesome lion! The one standing up against the final boss is the strongest man of Bofurin, Umemiya!! Furin high school is known as the most powerful delinquent high school, as well as the heroes of the town. After joining Furin, Haruka Sakura finds...

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WIND BREAKER, Volume 5 by Satoru Nii

WIND BREAKER, Volume 5

Satoru Nii

After defeating Shishitoren, Sakura Haruka finally gets to experience some normal days at Furin High. After meeting some powerful classmates and astounding upperclassmen, Sakura gets elected the Class Captain, blossoming some changes in Sakura himself....

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Death at Paradise Park by Ross Greenwood

Death at Paradise Park

Ross Greenwood

'Ross Greenwood doesn't write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour' Kath Middleton Some secrets refuse to stay buried... When Alfie Hook settles down to eat his...

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One Summer in Italy by Victoria Springfield

One Summer in Italy

Victoria Springfield

A BRAND NEW beautiful, romantic, getaway read from bestseller Victoria Springfield that you simply won't be able to put down... A stunning story of secrets and second chances. A return to Venice. A friendship rekindled. A time for romance. Natalie 's landed...

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Secrets Beneath a Riviera Sky by Jennifer Bohnet

Secrets Beneath a Riviera Sky

Jennifer Bohnet

The BRAND NEW beautiful getaway read from bestselling author Jennifer Bohnet ☀️ Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Jenny Colgan and Debbie Macomber! As one door closes, another one opens... When Agnes Agistini receives a phone call from Theo, her brother-in-law...

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The Cove Cottage by Jessie Newton

The Cove Cottage

Jessie Newton

As summer unfolds in Five Island Cove, Mandie Kelton, Alicia Halverson, and Suzette Paxman dive into another ambitious restoration project. After the whirlwind of wedding season, the three best friends are eager to take on the enigmatic Cove Cottage, a...

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The Warrior Priest by C.J Archer

The Warrior Priest

C.J Archer

A warrior priest sworn to an oath of celibacy, and a spy fleeing from her past. A magical mystery, a forbidden temptation and a destiny they cannot escape. Jacqueline (Jac) has survived on the streets ever since escaping from the clutches of her ruthless...

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Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall

Awaken the Darkness

Dianne Duvall

Return to the "utterly addictive" (RT Book Reviews), "fast-paced and humorous" (Publishers Weekly) world of New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall's Immortal Guardians. He awakens encapsulated in dirt with no knowledge of how he came to be there....

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Blade of Darkness by Dianne Duvall

Blade of Darkness

Dianne Duvall

Dive into the next thrilling stand-alone novel in New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall's "fast-paced and humorous" (Publishers Weekly), "utterly addictive" (RT Book Reviews) Immortal Guardians series. Dana Pembroke has been able to glimpse the...

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The Bachelor & the Break-in by Elise Faber

The Bachelor & the Break-in

Elise Faber

From the USA Today Bestselling author of Bad Billionaires, Elise Faber, comes a brand new billionaire series! These protective, possessive businessmen fall hard and fast for the women they love...and then never let them go. Book three the Oak Ridge Vineyards...

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Slow Trek to Triumph by Juliette Duncan

Slow Trek to Triumph

Juliette Duncan

A road trip, a new romance, and a new start... Frank and Maggie have finally set off on their much-awaited and longed-for road trip. They relish the time together, exploring new places, meeting new people. But their trip is interrupted when Frank grows ill....

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The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward Shawcross

The Last Emperor of Mexico

Edward Shawcross

Mexico, 19th June 1867. Dressed in black and carrying a crucifix, a tall blonde bearded man steps out of his carriage. As he turns to face the firing squad, his last words ring out under the cloudless sky: 'Long live Mexico, long live independence.' The...

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The Potato Chip Puzzles by Eric Berlin

The Potato Chip Puzzles

Eric Berlin

Read Eric Berlin's posts on the Penguin Blog. When puzzle addict Winston Breen and his best friends head to an all-day puzzle hunt with a $50,000 grand prize, they’re pumped. But the day is not all fun and games: not only do they have a highstrung and highly...

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The Puzzler's Mansion by Eric Berlin

The Puzzler's Mansion

Eric Berlin

For fans of The Westing Game and The 39 Clues , a third exciting Winston Breen adventure! Winston Breen and his friends Mal and Jake accompany Mr. Penrose for a weekend of puzzles and games at the mansion of a famous musician. Over the course of the weekend,...

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The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin

The Puzzling World of Winston Breen

Eric Berlin

This mystery with a treasure hunt full of puzzles is sure to get brains buzzing! Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with one. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters...

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All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert

All the Way to the River

Elizabeth Gilbert

' No one who reads this book will ever forget it ' Meg Mason ' An absolute masterclass and truth-bomb ... I think many people will be shaken awake by this book ' Emma Gannon __________ In her first non-fiction book in a decade, the no. 1 bestselling writer who...

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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

Buckeye

Patrick Ryan

'I've been yearning for a novel that connects the American generations who dealt with our two Wars – one of Omaha Beach, the other of the Ia Drang Valley. Buckeye is that book, and it soars' TOM HANKS 'Funny and tender ... Patrick Ryan has long been one of my...

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Raising Babies by Dona Herweck Rice

Raising Babies

Dona Herweck Rice

How do animals raise their young? Each animal has its own way! This science reader introduces students to various animal families including penguins, elephants, kangaroos, polar bears, wolves, ants, and more. With vivid, engaging images and easy-to-read text,...

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Double Trouble Alert by Sophie Deen

Double Trouble Alert

Sophie Deen

Agent Asha is back in the third instalment of this action-packed spy adventure series, combining STEM with exciting adventures to engage young readers in coding and critical thinking. Top-secret Children's Spy Agency recruit Asha Joshi has gone undercover to...

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Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall

Rules for Vanishing

Kate Alice Marshall

Do you want to play the game? Once a year, a road appears in the woods at midnight and the ghost of Lucy Gallows beckons, inviting those who are brave enough to play her game. If you win, you escape with your life. But if you lose... It's almost a year since...

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The Stars and Other Stories by Jarvis

The Stars and Other Stories

Jarvis

"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality." Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Just you and me and the stars. I'm as happy as can be... Bear and Bird are best friends!...

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The Hudson Collection by Jocelyn Green

The Hudson Collection

Jocelyn Green

Step into the beguiling world of 1926 New York and discover the power of resilience, friendship, and love from award-winning author Jocelyn Green. Elsa Reisner's lifelong dream of working as an ornithologist at the American Museum of Natural History is fading...

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Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher

Hemlock & Silver

T. Kingfisher

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind. Healer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save -...

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Would You Rather? by Hannah Deurloo

Would You Rather?

Hannah Deurloo

Get silly asking questions with this "would you rather" book for kids 6 to 9! Would you rather be completely covered in scaly alligator skin OR fuzzy bear fur? Would you rather take a bath in a tub full of tadpoles OR shower with an octopus? This hilarious...

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Crochet Animal Slippers by Ira Rott

Crochet Animal Slippers

Ira Rott

Create animal slippers for the whole family, with this cute collection of patterns from leading crochet designer Ira Rott. First choose your slipper type ; slide, shoe or boot ; then choose your size, and finally choose one of 20 different animal designs. This...

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Don't Even Think About It by Sarah Mlynowski

Don't Even Think About It

Sarah Mlynowski

A “funny, realistic, heartfelt, satiric, and unpredictable” novel about a group of big-city teens with mind-blowing powers (Ned Vizzini, New York Times –bestselling author). It was just an ordinary day at Manhattan’s Bloomberg High School. Socially awkward...

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The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived by Daniel Errico

The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived

Daniel Errico

THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE GLAAD AWARD-WINNING HULU SERIES, THE BRAVEST KNIGHT Follow Cedric on his journey from his days on a humble pumpkin farm to his adventures as a full-fledged knight in this tale about following your heart, wherever it may lead. Bravery...

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The Grumbletroll by aprilkind

The Grumbletroll

aprilkind

Join a grumpy but lovable Grumbletroll as he learns to cope with his anger when things don't go his way. Have you met Grumbletroll? If not, be sure not to miss his first picture book that launches this hilarious series about how this grumpy but lovable troll...

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The King of Poop by Géraldine Collet

The King of Poop

Géraldine Collet

An honest and clever picture book that illustrates how devaluing and mocking others will land you in a whole load of POOP. In the savanna the animals all live in harmony. A very small but hardworking dung beetle works diligently to carefully pick up and roll...

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What Do Animals Eat? by Katerina Gorelik

What Do Animals Eat?

Katerina Gorelik

A large format board book introducing a funny assortment of wild animals, how they find food and what they eat—from carnivores to herbivores. From what they are eating to how they are finding their food, animals are very curious creatures. This large-format...

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The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong

The Haunting of Paynes Hollow

Kelley Armstrong

From New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong comes a nail-biting supernatural horror about a haunted lakeside property and twisted family secrets. When Samantha Payne's grandfather dies, she figures she won't even get a mention in the will. After...

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Stand Tall! by Cheri J. Meiners

Stand Tall!

Cheri J. Meiners

Integrity is an important trait for children to develop—especially as they grow, learn, and have more opportunities to make choices for themselves. With this encouraging book, support children in knowing right from wrong, making positive decisions, keeping...

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Ninja Rewind! by Anh Do

Ninja Rewind!

Anh Do

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

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Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei

Saltcrop

Yume Kitasei

From the acclaimed author of The Deep Sky and The Stardust Grail comes the tender and gripping tale of two sisters who sail across oceans to find their missing third sister – and Earth's environmental salvation. 'An unforgettable novel that teems with big...

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The Austen Intrigue by Julia Golding

The Austen Intrigue

Julia Golding

Historical Novel Society 1812 London. Up-and-coming novelist Jane Austen joins forces with London's most esteemed investigative duo – actress Dora Fitz-Pennington and Dr Jacob Sandys – to solve the brutal murder of a French count and his opera singer wife. The...

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Furriest Animals by Brenna Maloney

Furriest Animals

Brenna Maloney

Discover the top 10 furriest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors! There are so many furry animals in the world! Some are fuzzy. Some are fluffy. And some are soft and wooly! Count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the furriest...

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Mimi and the Boo-Hoo Blahs by Shauna J. Grant

Mimi and the Boo-Hoo Blahs

Shauna J. Grant

Mimi returns for another misadventure in this sweet, funny Graphix Chapters series by Shauna J. Grant. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page...

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Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant

Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe

Shauna J. Grant

Rising star Shauna J. Grant makes her Graphix Chapters debut with this humorous and wholesome series. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page...

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Identikill by K. R. Alexander

Identikill

K. R. Alexander

One twin died. One twin lived. But did the dead twin ever let go? Chelsea knows that her sister is dead. But she also knows that Angelica never really went away. Ever since that tragic day, Angelica has been around. Talking to her. Listening to her. Being her...

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Coco Twinkles by Maddy Mara

Coco Twinkles

Maddy Mara

Join the four newest Sprout Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day. Welcome back to the Magic Forest! Coco is so excited to learn from the talented...

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Pepper by Ellen Miles

Pepper

Ellen Miles

Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Pepper is an adorable Cavapoo puppy...

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Zali Sparkles by Maddy Mara

Zali Sparkles

Maddy Mara

Join the four newest Sprout Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day. Welcome back to the Magic Forest! Zali and the other Sprout Wings are learning all about the...

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Better than the Real Thing by Brooke Crawford

Better than the Real Thing

Brooke Crawford

Notting Hill meets Bridget Jones Baby in this whip-smart, funny, emotionally charged contemporary fiction about messy pasts, second chances and future families from a sparkling new voice. Melbourne teacher Netta Phillips is staring down the barrel of her...

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Dragons by Doug Niles

Dragons

Doug Niles

A fantastic collection of draconic tradition! Since the Bronze Age, people have been fascinated, enchanted, and even frightened by tales of mystical dragons. With this book, you will unravel the history and mystery behind these serpentine beasts with folklore,...

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How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Bugger by Geoff Hutchison

How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Bugger

Geoff Hutchison

They are the unhappy husbands, the disengaged grandfathers and the angry 'letters to the editor' writers. They sneer at generational change, know exactly where that bloody apostrophe should go and gather in sad groups bemoaning the modern world. They are...

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Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson

Falling Like Leaves

Misty Wilson

A small town, a fall festival, and an old flame ... Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this seasonal YA romance. ​​ 'All swoon and fall vibes!' Lynn Painter, bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Ellis has a plan: apply to Columbia University, study...

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Wizard in Training by Simon Philip

Wizard in Training

Simon Philip

Fred may look ordinary, but sometimes people who look ordinary turn out to be not very ordinary at all ... because it just so happens that Fred is a Wizard! Sounds pretty great, right? Except that Fred is absolutely, completely, mind-boggingly TERRIBLE at...

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Wizard in Trouble by Simon Philip

Wizard in Trouble

Simon Philip

Fred may look ordinary, but sometimes people who look ordinary turn out to be not very ordinary at all ... because it just so happens that Fred is a Wizard! The only problem is that Fred is completely, mind-boggingly TERRIBLE at magic... And now he's training...

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BabbleLand Breakout by Mike Nawrocki

BabbleLand Breakout

Mike Nawrocki

The highly anticipated twelfth book in the Dead Sea Squirrels series from co-creator of VeggieTales Mike Nawrocki is finally here! The Gomezes need a rescue? After re-re-re-escaping from Dr. Simon’s goons, it’s Merle and Pearl’s turn to play rescue tag as they...

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A Rogue at Stonecliffe by Candace Camp

A Rogue at Stonecliffe

Candace Camp

New York Times bestselling author Candace Camp invites you back to Stonecliffe, where an unwelcome reunion between a lady and a rogue calls up old feelings...and new dangers. When the love of her life left without any explanation, Annabeth Winfield moved on...

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Your Passport to Portugal by Nancy Dickmann

Your Passport to Portugal

Nancy Dickmann

What is it like to live in or visit Portugal? What makes Portugal's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Portuguese people.

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What Do You Know About Wild Animals? by John Sazaklis

What Do You Know About Wild Animals?

John Sazaklis

Animals are more than just wild—they can be weird and wacky too. Which monkey uses a smelly rear end to stay safe from predators? And what tiny creature punches with the force of a bullet? Readers can test their wild animal knowledge with fun, quiz-style...

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Magical Beans, a Giant, and the Science of Jack and the Beanstalk by Daniel Wu

Magical Beans, a Giant, and the Science of Jack and the Beanstalk

Daniel Wu

It is said that Jack sold his beloved cow for five magic beans. But were those beans really magic? Jack retells his story and incorporates science to try and verify his tale. Between the huge beanstalk and the scary giant, Jack has a lot to investigate....

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The Refusal of Work by David Frayne

The Refusal of Work

David Frayne

Paid work is absolutely central to the culture and politics of capitalist societies, yet today's work-centred world is becoming increasingly hostile to the human need for autonomy, spontaneity and community. The grim reality of a society in which some are...

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Do Not Eat Like a Tiger Shark! by Etta Kaner

Do Not Eat Like a Tiger Shark!

Etta Kaner

Animals eat and drink in surprising, amazing and downright weird ways. Bearded vultures throw their food. Dogs slurp when they're thirsty. Amazon horned frogs swallow their meal whole. Cows burp. You should definitely NOT copy their behavior at the dinner...

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Scottish Mystery #4 by Lucy Connelly

Scottish Mystery #4

Lucy Connelly

Dr. Emilia McRoy, an American in Scotland, has a killer in sight in the fourth installment of the Scottish Isle mystery series, perfect for fans of Paige Shelton and Connie Berry. Summer is coming to a close on beautiful Sea Isle in Scotland, and Dr. Emilia...

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The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 15 by Natsu Hyuuga

The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 15

Natsu Hyuuga

After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series! Maomao is missing! But...

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Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 7 by Hiromu Arakawa

Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 7

Hiromu Arakawa

Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist , draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes! In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called...

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Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 8 by Hiromu Arakawa

Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 8

Hiromu Arakawa

Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist , draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes! In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called...

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My Isekai Life, Volume 23 by Shinkoshoto

My Isekai Life, Volume 23

Shinkoshoto

In this manga adaptation of the popular web novel series, an overworked wage slave finds himself transported to a fantasy world where he quickly becomes the strongest sage in the world...thanks to the help of an army of tamed Slimes! Yuji Sano was a normal guy...

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The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love, Volume 5 by Touya

The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love, Volume 5

Touya

Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors’ advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what? Romance blooms amidst battle as Luciana’s dashing allies reveal their charms! When she storms the...

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Almost One Night Stand by A.J Pine

Almost One Night Stand

A.J Pine

Sexy small town contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author A.J. Pine, perfect for readers of Sarah Adams' Practice Makes Perfect and Lucy Score's Rock Bottom Girl. When Haddie Martin discovers her new roommate is the man she almost hooked up with...

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The Cowboy of My Dreams by A.J Pine

The Cowboy of My Dreams

A.J Pine

"A fabulous storyteller." —Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author, for Second Chance Cowboy A washed-up country music cowboy on the run, a songwriter without a song, and a double-booked ranch guesthouse with both their names on it... What could...

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Promise Me by Sara Cate

Promise Me

Sara Cate

He let him get away once... Now he has seven days to get him back. Fifteen years ago, Declan Barclay left for uni with plans of becoming an artist and escaping his family's heavy rule. What he didn't expect was to meet a soft and enigmatic actor in desperate...

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Pass the Plate by Carolina Gelen

Pass the Plate

Carolina Gelen

'Every recipe strikes the perfect balance between comfort and excitement' - Ixta Belfrage In her debut cookbook, Carolina Gelen shares 100 simple and comforting recipes that emphasise big flavour with minimal effort. No matter the mood or your skill level,...

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The Maths Adventurers Share a Camping Trip by Sital Gorasia Chapman

The Maths Adventurers Share a Camping Trip

Sital Gorasia Chapman

Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about division and discover that maths is everywhere they look. Beep and Boots are going on a camping trip in the great outdoors. They've got a warm sleeping bag each, a nice cosy tent each,...

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How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend by Rachel Barr

How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend

Rachel Barr

'Fun, but still deeply, rigorously researched.' - Professor Neil Shyminsky 'A true masterpiece. Rachel Barr has done a phenomenal job breaking down the complexities of the human mind.' - Jeffrey Meltzer, LMHC 'Insightful and relatable psychoeducation that...

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The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

The Last Kids on Earth

Max Brallier

The first book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print! 'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Now an...

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Pokémon Story Quest by Pokemon

Pokémon Story Quest

Pokemon

Solve the puzzles to find out where the story will take you next with this ultimate Pokémon adventure! Join Roy and Fuecoco and take on this interactive adventure! When Roy and Fuecoco are separated, their search for each other takes them to a battle between...

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Nothing Good Happens After 2AM by Niamh Hargan

Nothing Good Happens After 2AM

Niamh Hargan

From London to Los Angeles, Berlin and Tokyo, Nothing Good Happens After 2 a.m. is a story of friendship, ambition, creativity – and something more. Behind the unmarked door of Love and Death, a tiny speakeasy in East London, Robbie Saunders and El Tippett are...

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Pigs Might Fly! by Michael Morpurgo

Pigs Might Fly!

Michael Morpurgo

Join the fun on the farm! A charming, funny story from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner, and perfect for readers of 5 and up. Two funny farmyard stories for younger readers. And Pigs Might Fly:It's a long...

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