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Leonardo's dragon  by Donovan Bixley

Leonardo's dragon

Donovan Bixley

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

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Riverboat roulette  by Carolyn Keene

Riverboat roulette

Carolyn Keene

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

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Night night, sweet screams  by Andres Miedoso

Night night, sweet screams

Andres Miedoso

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

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The amulet of Hath  by Vashti Hardy

The amulet of Hath

Vashti Hardy

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

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Maya pyramid mystery  by Rebecca Baines

Maya pyramid mystery

Rebecca Baines

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

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Birthday party palooza  by Rebecca Baines

Birthday party palooza

Rebecca Baines

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

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Animal attacks  by Mari Bolte

Animal attacks

Mari Bolte

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

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San Francisco Earthquake 1906  by Krista Surprenant

San Francisco Earthquake 1906

Krista Surprenant

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

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Judy Moody predicts the future  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody predicts the future

Megan McDonald

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

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Judy Moody declares independence!  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody declares independence!

Megan McDonald

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

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Judy Moody saves the world!  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody saves the world!

Megan McDonald

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

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Judy Moody  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody

Megan McDonald

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

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Ghoulia and the mysterious visitor  by Barbara Cantini

Ghoulia and the mysterious visitor

Barbara Cantini

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

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Ghoulia  by Barbara Cantini

Ghoulia

Barbara Cantini

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

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Ninja rewind!  by Anh Do

Ninja rewind!

Anh Do

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

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Wanda Wear-your-glasses  by Sally Barton

Wanda Wear-your-glasses

Sally Barton

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

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Bronte's big business  by Liane Young

Bronte's big business

Liane Young

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

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Night of the bats  by Nick Eliopulos

Night of the bats

Nick Eliopulos

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

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Judy Moody gets famous!  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody gets famous!

Megan McDonald

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

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Book quiz whiz  by Megan McDonald

Book quiz whiz

Megan McDonald

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

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Judy Moody and the right royal tea party  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody and the right royal tea party

Megan McDonald

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

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Judy Moody goes to college  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody goes to college

Megan McDonald

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

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Judy Moody and the bucket list  by Megan McDonald

Judy Moody and the bucket list

Megan McDonald

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

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Best start  by Jess Black

Best start

Jess Black

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

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Surprise pets  by Eliana Avatar

Surprise pets

Eliana Avatar

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

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Kangaroo  by Ashleigh Barton

Kangaroo

Ashleigh Barton

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

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Max & the Midknights. 2, To the rescue!

Max & the Midknights. 2, To the rescue!

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

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Ottoline and the purple fox  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline and the purple fox

Chris Riddell

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

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Ottoline goes to school  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline goes to school

Chris Riddell

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

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Ottoline at sea  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline at sea

Chris Riddell

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

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Ottoline and the yellow cat  by Chris Riddell

Ottoline and the yellow cat

Chris Riddell

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

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Georgia the guinea pig fairy  by Daisy Meadows

Georgia the guinea pig fairy

Daisy Meadows

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

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The cricket in Times Square  by George Selden

The cricket in Times Square

George Selden

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

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Mood martian  by Megan McDonald

Mood martian

Megan McDonald

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

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Felix Powell, Boy Dog  by Erin Entrada Kelly

Felix Powell, Boy Dog

Erin Entrada Kelly

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

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No more Mr. mice guy  by Jarrett Lerner

No more Mr. mice guy

Jarrett Lerner

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

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Pawsome pals  by Hilda Eunice Burgos

Pawsome pals

Hilda Eunice Burgos

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

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Max & the Midknights. 1, Welcome to Byjovia!

Max & the Midknights. 1, Welcome to Byjovia!

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

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

Who's been sleeping in my grave?

Emily James

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

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Hide and shriek  by R. L. Stine

Hide and shriek

R. L. Stine

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

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Cheeky wishes  by Leah Mohammed

Cheeky wishes

Leah Mohammed

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

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Jules, Penny & the Rooster  by Daniel Manus Pinkwater

Jules, Penny & the Rooster

Daniel Manus Pinkwater

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

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Vida takes charge  by Maddy Mara

Vida takes charge

Maddy Mara

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

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Sea otter sunrise  by Mary Pope Osborne

Sea otter sunrise

Mary Pope Osborne

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

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

Thea Stilton and the search for the secret garden

Thea Stilton

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

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The Bad Guys 2  by Kate Howard

The Bad Guys 2

Kate Howard

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

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Yomi and the clash of the Abadas  by Davina Tijani

Yomi and the clash of the Abadas

Davina Tijani

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

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

Captain Underpants and the perilous plot of Professor Poopypants

Dav Pilkey

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

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The children of Noisy Village  by Astrid Lindgren

The children of Noisy Village

Astrid Lindgren

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

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The enchanted ruby  by Paula Harrison

The enchanted ruby

Paula Harrison

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

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Dungeons & detectives  by Franklin W. Dixon

Dungeons & detectives

Franklin W. Dixon

"Frank and Joe Hardy search a mysterious castle for clues to a stolen, extremely valuable comic book."--Publisher.

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The disappearance  by Franklin W. Dixon

The disappearance

Franklin W. Dixon

"While at a comic book convention, the Hardy brothers and Frank's new girlfriend Jones meet up with Jones's online friend Harper, but when she disappears overnight, the brothers start looking into her life and uncovering her secrets."--Publisher.

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The gray hunter's revenge  by Franklin W. Dixon

The gray hunter's revenge

Franklin W. Dixon

"The Hardy Boys are asked to investigate when their favorite thriller writer dies in what may have been an accident, while the press swarms Bayport to get information about the author's last novel."--Publisher.

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Stories for eight-year-olds  by Enid Blyton

Stories for eight-year-olds

Enid Blyton

"Meet the wizard who can tell your future and find the princess's stolen crown in these short stories from Enid Blyton. Filled with excitement, adventure and much more, this collection is perfect for children aged eight and up!"--Publisher.

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The year of the rat  by Eric (Podcaster and author) Huang

The year of the rat

Eric (Podcaster and author) Huang

"Fresh off the excitement of the Great Race, Ming and Miaow are officially Guardians of the New Moon and eager for more adventure! Their first mission: to take race-winner Su home and help her prepare for the inaugural Year of the Rat? Ming is keen to get...

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Ming and Miaow's great race  by Eric Huang

Ming and Miaow's great race

Eric Huang

"All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering - and worse, socialising!...

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Poppy's dream pony  by Linda Chapman

Poppy's dream pony

Linda Chapman

"Poppy and Harper are new friends whose dreams come true when their toy ponies magically come to life. Their tiny pony friends - now big enough to ride - take them to beautiful Pony Land to become Pony Protectors. But Pony Land is in trouble. Wicked Count...

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Riding the Americas  by Alastair Humphreys

Riding the Americas

Alastair Humphreys

"In volume two of this marvelous cycling adventure, Tom - a young English boy who decides cycling solo around the world would be a better classroom than the confines of school - heads north from the tip of South America Having cycled the depth of Europe and...

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On the road to Africa  by Alastair Humphreys

On the road to Africa

Alastair Humphreys

"Tom is a boy from England who dreams of being an adventurer. Everyone tells him he's crazy, so he decides to prove them wrong by going around the world on his bike! The first book of Tom's adventures follows him across Europe and from the top to the bottom of...

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The year of the ox  by Eric (Podcaster and author) Huang

The year of the ox

Eric (Podcaster and author) Huang

"It's almost time for the Year of the Ox! Ming and Miaow are busy helping their ox friend Xiao Nioh get ready to kick off the festivities with a dance performance to wow the crowds. But when Xiao Nioh's father Lord Chiyou makes clear his disapproval, the trio...

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Marv and the Duck of Doom  by Alex Falase-Koya

Marv and the Duck of Doom

Alex Falase-Koya

"When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers... In this story, Marvin meets a blast from his grandad's past when the Duck of Doom shows up at the park, controlled by a new generation of super villain -...

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Izzy the inventor and the scary fairy  by Susanna Davidson

Izzy the inventor and the scary fairy

Susanna Davidson

"Izzy the Inventor has HAD ENOUGH. Bad Fairy Brenda has turned VERY BAD indeed, and Izzy wants to find a way to make her good. Unfortunately, this involves climbing up a beanstalk to the Land of the Giants, along with her sister and Henry the Unicorn. This...

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Appletree Animal Agency  by Katya Balen

Appletree Animal Agency

Katya Balen

"When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn't believe Mattie is responsible enough to look after a puppy. She finds the next best thing when she and her friend Zoe start helping the new vet and animal...

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Candy Kingdom chaos  by Carolyn Keene

Candy Kingdom chaos

Carolyn Keene

"The new Candy Kingdom theme park is opening in River Heights and Nancy, Bess, and George can't wait! The park is supposed to have candy-themed rides, attractions, arcade games, and more, so when Bess wins four free passes to the park, she invites Nancy,...

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Super-duper happy  by Vicky Fang

Super-duper happy

Vicky Fang

"Ava Lin is in first grade, and she's really good at dancing, making up games, and finding treasure. This week she's super-duper excited, because it's going to be the BEST WEEK EVER. First, her popo - Chinese for grandmother - is coming to visit, and Ava can't...

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The cupcake contest  by Ana Punset

The cupcake contest

Ana Punset

"When the Unicornia cupcake contest is announced, the entire kingdom gets baking! Of course, this is Unicornia, so every ingredient is magical. From cotton candy sugar to glittery frosting, there are so many amazing ingredients to be discovered. Can Claudia...

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The popcorn puppy  by Pamela Butchart

The popcorn puppy

Pamela Butchart

"When Lauren brings her puppy to school, Class 2R have a mission: hide the puppy from Miss Riley. But it's Movie Afternoon and the delicious smell of popcorn is too tempting for any puppy to resist."--Publisher.

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The summer puppy  by Holly Webb

The summer puppy

Holly Webb

"Izzy is so excited to be staying at a gorgeous Greek villa for the summer holidays - they even have a beautiful pool all to themselves! Then she spots a little puppy hiding in the bushes, who she names Mango. He looks scared and hungry, so Izzy tries to win...

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Curse of the quakes  by Megan Reyes

Curse of the quakes

Megan Reyes

"Join Dak, Fenn, and a magical talking llama named Lucy on a quest to find the missing magical stones of Ravenwood and save their kingdom in this epic fantasy chapter book series! While looking for theearth stone, they must overcome earthquakes and magical...

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The dance show  by Ana Punset

The dance show

Ana Punset

"The Unicornia talent show is almost here! At the last minute, Claudia and her friends Sara and Pippa have decided to create their own special dance routine. The stage is designed as a big sparkling rainbow with singing flowers and cotton-candy clouds. Can the...

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Amina Banana and the formula for friendship  by Shifa Saltagi Safadi

Amina Banana and the formula for friendship

Shifa Saltagi Safadi

"After moving from Syria to Indiana, third-grade science enthusiast Amina tries to find the perfect formula to make friends at her new school."--Publisher.

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Riding home through Asia  by Alastair Humphreys

Riding home through Asia

Alastair Humphreys

"Tom is on the last leg of his journey where he continues to discover strange and amazing sights and meet a host of fun characters. He skids through freezing Siberia, and in Japan shares a steaming hot pool with some surprised monkeys. Based on the author's...

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The pug who wanted to be a dinosaur  by Bella Swift

The pug who wanted to be a dinosaur

Bella Swift

"Peggy the pug's family are going on a camping holiday to Dino Cove. Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is determined to find dinosaur fossils, and Peggy would do anything to help her. So Peggy sets off on a dinosaur hunt of her own - but what if she can't find one...

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Netball rules  by Meredith Costain

Netball rules

Meredith Costain

"Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I'm Ella, and this is my diary... Ella and her class have a Sports Day competition coming up, and Ella is playing netball! But there's one person on her team who doesn't know...

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Welcome to Metropolis  by David Lewman

Welcome to Metropolis

David Lewman

"Take to the skies with Superman as he struggles to make sense of his Kryptonian heritage and his human upbringing."--Publisher.

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The slimy eyeball  by Adam Wallace

The slimy eyeball

Adam Wallace

"Warning: This book really stinks! Arlo and Julia are deep in the heart of the Icky-Wicky Ooey-Gooey Forest, searching for Super Epic Dragon's next treasure. Unfortunately, so are vengeful Giggle Goblins, a disgustingly stinky swamp, and a deadly (but...

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Lenny Lemmon and the doomed safari  by Ben Davis

Lenny Lemmon and the doomed safari

Ben Davis

"Lenny is determined to win his class project by taking the best photo of Gary the Gazelle and absolutely nothing is going to stand in his way. Apart from perhaps one of Dad's dodgy inventions, a bank robber on the run and a pack of hungry lions - it'll be a...

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Just kitten around  by Hilda Eunice Burgos

Just kitten around

Hilda Eunice Burgos

"Yesenia Rosado has it all under control... at least, everyone else seems to think so. But when one bad grade threatens to expose just how stressed she's really been lately, Yesi will lean on Candy, her new kitten, for comfort. Which would be good, except...

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Rep trials  by Liz Watson

Rep trials

Liz Watson

"Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there's one thing she loves the most ... Netball. Read all about it in her diary! Liz's injury has healed and she is finally able to play netball again! Which is perfect because the...

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Tashi  by Anna Fienberg

Tashi

Anna Fienberg

"Tashi is as brave as he is clever. For thirty years, Tashi has been telling fabulous stories. He escaped from a war lord in a faraway place and flew to this country on the back of a swan. And he wished he could find a friend just like Jack... In this, the...

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Team training  by Pippa Funnell

Team training

Pippa Funnell

"Tilly Redbrow doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! Tilly is elated that she and her beloved horse, Magic Spirit, have been selected to train for the British Equestrian Junior Squad. It's like a dream come true. She is looking...

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Henry Heckelbeck and the not-so-dark day  by Wanda Coven

Henry Heckelbeck and the not-so-dark day

Wanda Coven

"A city blackout causes school to be canceled but Henry has a great time playing flashlight limbo with his friends, making shadow puppets, and even getting to eat all the ice cream before it melts"--

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Mr. Plummer is dumber!  by Dan Gutman

Mr. Plummer is dumber!

Dan Gutman

"A.J. and his friends are listening to parents talk about their jobs during Career Day at Ella Mentry School, when suddenly the fire alarm goes off. But there's no fire - there's a flood in the boys' bathroom! It's way too big of a job for Miss Lazar, the...

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Danger at the Black Lagoon!  by Alex T. Smith

Danger at the Black Lagoon!

Alex T. Smith

"Astrid and the gang are excited to help two scientists track down a mysterious, never before documented family of fish who are rumoured to be living on an underwater planet. But isn't long before things take a shocking turn when Astrid and the Space Cadets...

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