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The three musketeers  by Alexandre Dumas

The three musketeers

Alexandre Dumas

"When young D'Artagnan comes to Paris to seek his fortune, he is challenged to a duel with not one, but three of the king's Musketeers. But Athos, Porthos and Aramis become his trusted friends as he tries to prove himself worthy of becoming a fourth...

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Haunted Ireland  by Kieran Fanning

Haunted Ireland

Kieran Fanning

"A visit to every county in Ireland through 32 spooky stories. From well-known hauntings like The Ghost of Loftus Hall and The White Lady of Kinsale, to lesser-known sightings like The Black Pig of Kiltrustan and Father Hegarty's Phantom Horse, there's a story...

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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 super freak  by Brian Falkner

The super freak

Brian Falkner

"Jacob is tired of getting into trouble. He's fed up with being pushed around and hassled by Blocker - the school bully. But then he discovers he has a special power. Will he use it to be a superhero? Or a supervillain? Either way, life for Jacob is never...

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The Highland Falcon thief  by M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

The Highland Falcon thief

M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

"When eleven-year-old Harrison 'Hal' Beck is forced to accompany his travel-writer uncle on the last journey of a royal train, he expects a boring trip spent away from video games and children his age. But then Hal spots a girl who should not be on board, and...

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Totally normal!?  by Emily Dempster

Totally normal!?

Emily Dempster

"Children are like pancakes - the first one is always a bit weird. Well, the first pancake in my family, is me. Ellie finds it hard to focus on boring stuff like homework and chores. She would much rather hang out with her BFFFL Arya or play improv games in...

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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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Foul play  by Jo Weston

Foul play

Jo Weston

"It's all hands on deck for the harvest as the Weston nut farm prepares for the biggest market of the year. Jo has to juggle farm duties, netball training and a big school project. Her team has a big game against their rivals, The Ogres, on Saturday - the same...

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Neeka and the storm  by Tina Strachan

Neeka and the storm

Tina Strachan

"Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals and is lucky enough to live at Wilder Zoo where her mum is Head Vet. The deadline for the school Reading Challenge is only a few days away and Neeka has a lot of reading to do! A fun day at the waterpark...

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Storm Quest  by Andy Prentice

Storm Quest

Andy Prentice

"YOU choose how your story unfolds as you embark on a wild ocean adventure in this epic illustrated gamebook. Do you have what it takes to sail into the eye of the storm? Prepare for terrifying sea monsters, waves the size of mountains and a desperate race...

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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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The moon seeker  by Dee Barragry

The moon seeker

Dee Barragry

"The moon is missing. Can it be found before disaster strikes?... Meet Lampwick, the keeper of the lighthouse at the top of the world. When the moon disappears, he and his faithful sheepdog Humphrey must embark on a wild adventure to find it. A fearsome storm...

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A pony to own  by J. P. Rose

A pony to own

J. P. Rose

"A scholarship to Paddock Grove is a dream come true for George, but when her local riding school shuts down and the horse she hoped to borrow is sold, it seems her dreams are over before they begun ; until her parents surprise her with a pony of her own....

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Under golden seas  by Sylvia Bishop

Under golden seas

Sylvia Bishop

"Dylan was born with two spirits: human and monster. When he and his family dive underwater, they become wyrms, enormous guardians of the seas. Yet Dylan hates his second spirit, and fears he will hurt innocent people. With his family away on a mission to...

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Dante N. Ferno is not a loser  by Brian (Cartoonist) Gordon

Dante N. Ferno is not a loser

Brian (Cartoonist) Gordon

"Ever since his trousers fell down in front of the whole school, Dante has struggled to shake off his seriously uncool reputation. Luckily, he has a foolproof plan to become the most popular kid at his new school: 1. Completely reinvent himself. 2. Make a ton...

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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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The Blunders  by David Walliams

The Blunders

David Walliams

"Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people. This family of upper-class...

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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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Anna's war  by D. J. (Dianne) Taylor

Anna's war

D. J. (Dianne) Taylor

"Holland, 1943: In the last eighteen months of World War II, 14-year-old Anna's life becomes a perilous world of secrets and danger. Her town in German-occupied southern Holland is transformed into a war zone , where trust is rare, and courage and resistance...

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Iris and Walter and the field trip  by Elissa Haden Guest

Iris and Walter and the field trip

Elissa Haden Guest

"Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the Aquarium, and Iris and Walter can't wait to see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish and penguins, and the trip is everything they hoped for until Walter gets lost."--Publisher.

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Iris and Walter  by Elissa Haden Guest

Iris and Walter

Elissa Haden Guest

"After a move, Iris is sure life in her new home will be awful, but Grandpa suggests a walk and they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway and her soon-to-be best friend, a boy named Walter."--Publisher.

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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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Kickturn  by Brie Spangler

Kickturn

Brie Spangler

"Lindy doesn't love living a nomadic life with her influencer parents in their renovated RV-school bus - but she's used to it. They travel from national park to national park, where her mom creates #yogalife content. Lindy is supposed to be homeschooling, but...

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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 hurricane girls  by Kimberly Willis Holt

The hurricane girls

Kimberly Willis Holt

"Born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Greer, Joya Mia, and Kiki are seventh graders and the best of friends. After an accident leaves Greer's little sister paralyzed, Greer is forever changed by the experience and blames herself. Kiki and Joya Mia will do...

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Slugfest  by Gordon Korman

Slugfest

Gordon Korman

"Yash is the best athlete at Robinette Middle School-so good, in fact, that he's already playing on the high school's JV sports teams. Imagine his shock when he learns that his JV practices have kept him from earning a state-mandated credit for eighth-grade...

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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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Death Bringer  by Derek Landy

Death Bringer

Derek Landy

"The Necromancers no longer need Valkyrie to be their Death Bringer, and that's a Good Thing. There's just one catch. There's a reason the Necromancers don't need her any more - because they've found their Death Bringer already, the person who will dissolve...

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Bombs on Aunt Dainty  by Judith Kerr

Bombs on Aunt Dainty

Judith Kerr

"Partly autobiographical, this is the second title in Judith Kerr's internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her return to Berlin to discover the past."--Amazon.com.

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The lucky shoes  by Jacqueline De Rose-Ahern

The lucky shoes

Jacqueline De Rose-Ahern

"Ariana Treasure loves helping her friends and Maya definitely needs her help. There's a talent show at school, but Maya thinks she has no talent. To add to Maya's dilemma, she is desperate to impress her grandfather who is visiting all the way from Sri Lanka....

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A daydreamy child takes a walk  by Gianni Rodari

A daydreamy child takes a walk

Gianni Rodari

"Despite his best intentions, Giovanni cannot help but get distracted by the interesting world around him."--Provided by publisher.

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Telling stories wrong  by Gianni Rodari

Telling stories wrong

Gianni Rodari

"Grandpa playfully recounts a familiar fairytale--or his version, at least--to his granddaughter, and try as she might to get him back on track, he keeps on adding things to the mix, resulting in an unpredictable tale that comes alive as it is being...

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Encounter at Owl Rock  by Rucker Moses

Encounter at Owl Rock

Rucker Moses

"Cypress and Oakley Young are polar opposites and if it weren't for being identical twins, no one would ever guess they were related. Cy is a budding film director and this summer, he's filming his latest movie at the abandoned theme park with Oak and their...

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The extraordinary orbit of Alex Ramirez  by Jasminne Paulino

The extraordinary orbit of Alex Ramirez

Jasminne Paulino

"Seventh-grade Alex's favorite things to do are watching YouTube videos of rocket launches with his Papi and spending hours on the NASA website reading about astronauts and planets. He even dreams of going to space one day himself, and knows he'll have to...

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The last journey  by Stacy author. Gregg

The last journey

Stacy author. Gregg

"Beautiful and heart-achingly sad animal adventure with CATS and a strong environmental message. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Sarah Lean and Hannah Gold's The Last Bear... Pusskin has always lived with his loving owner, eleven-year-old Lottie. The...

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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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Horse camp  by Carrie Seim

Horse camp

Carrie Seim

"Seventh-grader Willa is head-over-hooves when she finds a secret note inviting her to Juniper Ranch - a sleepaway camp that's all about horses. The camp promises trail rides, horseback swims, and 'ghorst' stories, plus tons of new horse-girl and (gasp!)...

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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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Weird sad and silent  by Alison McGhee

Weird sad and silent

Alison McGhee

"Daisy has been working on invisibilizing herself-ever since living with her mother's violent ex-boyfriend, and now to avoid the school bullies who are targeting her. She keeps a low profile, eating lunch with the librarian instead of in the Lunchroom of...

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Billions to burn  by Taylor Banks

Billions to burn

Taylor Banks

"Twelve-year-old African American Zeus embarks on a treasure hunt to find his grandfather and uncover the secrets that destroyed his grandfather's printing company during the Harlem Renaissance."--Publisher.

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Together we remember  by Jackie Morera

Together we remember

Jackie Morera

"Gisele and Papi find a way to create new memories on their first Father's Day without Mami."--Provided by publisher.

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Signs of friendship  by Annie Silvestro

Signs of friendship

Annie Silvestro

"Sally and Sonia, two best friends who communicate in sign language, plant a garden, but when Sonia befriends Dev and his puppy gets loose in the garden, Sally becomes upset and fears she is losing her best friend."--Provided by publisher.

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Sammy and the stolen paintings  by Charlie P. Brooks

Sammy and the stolen paintings

Charlie P. Brooks

"Setterpoo Sammy has a brilliant sense of smell. She can sniff out anything. When Sammy uncovers a fake forged painting and is dognapped by villain Monsieur de Noir, she needs Best Human Friend, Beanie, Robin the sheepdog and Mogpuss the cat to help her out....

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TBH, IDK what's next  by Lisa Greenwald

TBH, IDK what's next

Lisa Greenwald

"Best friends Cecily, Gabby, and Prianka set out to have the best summer ever. For Cece and Gabby, this means going to camp, but Prianka wants to forget about sleeping in the woods and hang out at the pool before her big family trip to India. Told entirely in...

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All about Ellie  by Callie Barkley

All about Ellie

Callie Barkley

"When she wins the lead role in a school play, second-grader Ellie neglects her friends in the Critter Club and their new animal shelter."--Provided by publisher.

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The secret of the old mill  by Franklin W. Dixon

The secret of the old mill

Franklin W. Dixon

"Amateur sleuths Frank and Joe Hardy investigate a counterfeit operation while their detective father is connected to a secret case involving national security. An old mill on the outskirts of town appears to hold the key to solving both crimes. Determined to...

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The friendship war  by Andrew Clements

The friendship war

Andrew Clements

"When Grace takes boxes of old buttons from a building her grandfather bought, she starts a fad at school that draws her closer to one friend, but further from another."--Provided by publisher.

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Overpowered  by Andrew Auseon

Overpowered

Andrew Auseon

"After the universe-altering events of his last adventure, Ben Whitlock is trapped in an endless magical nap, and nobody across the realms knows how to wake him. But that won't keep his loyal quest party from trying their hardest. Merv searches the seemingly...

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Grumpfort  by Jamie Hammond

Grumpfort

Jamie Hammond

"Mo never wanted to be a Warden - protecting the village of Bogfoss from the terrifying monsters in the woods is way too scary. But when he's beaten up by a goblin on his first patrol, he knows he has to prove himself. So he sets out into the forbidden woods...

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A spoonful of time  by Flora Ahn

A spoonful of time

Flora Ahn

"Maya's grandmother, Halmunee, may be losing her memory, but she hasn't lost her magic touch in the kitchen. Whether she serves salty miyeok-guk or sweet songpyeon, her stories about Korea come to life for Maya. Then one day, something extraordinary happens-...

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Ratty  by Suzanne Selfors

Ratty

Suzanne Selfors

"A twelve-year-old boy who transformed into a rat at birth seeks to undo his family's curse at their abandoned estate where he forms an unlikely friendship with a girl who loathes rodents."--Provided by publisher.

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The Zuzu secret  by Miriam Chernick

The Zuzu secret

Miriam Chernick

"Told in alternating voices, twelve-year-old Josie, an aspiring veterinarian, and her older brother Abe, a baseball fan born with Prader-Willi syndrome, learn the risks of keeping secrets, the value of family, and staying true to their dreams."--Provided by...

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Dragonborn  by Struan Murray

Dragonborn

Struan Murray

"Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface. And flames spill from...

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The prince and the pauper  by Mark Twain

The prince and the pauper

Mark Twain

"Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays and their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is prince, heir to King Henry VIII of England, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But fate intervenes, and their...

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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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Spark hunter  by Sonya Wilson

Spark hunter

Sonya Wilson

Nissa abandons her school camp to track down the mysterious lights, she finds herself lost in a dangerous wonderland. But she's not the only one in danger -the bush and the creatures are under threat too; and she wants to help. What can a school kid do where...

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The nine lives of Montezuma  by Michael Morpurgo

The nine lives of Montezuma

Michael Morpurgo

"A cat's nine lives are full of adventure and excitement and none more so than Montezuma, the farmyard cat. From a young kitten to a grand old cat, he is cunning and proud while establishing his kingdom, but to Matthew, he's always loving and...

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Escape from Shangri-La  by Michael Morpurgo

Escape from Shangri-La

Michael Morpurgo

"When her grandfather suddenly appears after having been absent from the family for fifty years, twelve-year-old Cessie helps him escape to Dunkirk to recover his past"--Provided by publisher.

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Welcome to the end  by author Cube Kid (Author of fan fiction)

Welcome to the end

author Cube Kid (Author of fan fict...

"Runt the villager, Blurp the zombie, Maggie the warrior, and dogDragonslayer join together with two new companions--the fierce warrior-turned zombie Alberic and his apprentice Bagel--in [this] adventure. The journey to the End is full of pitfalls and living...

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Vengeance most fowl  by Amanda Li

Vengeance most fowl

Amanda Li

"It's been many years since the events of 'The Wrong Trousers', when Wallace and Gromit helped put Feathers McGraw safely behind bars. Now life is back to normal at West Wallaby Street, until Gromit becomes concerned that Wallace is a little too dependent on...

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Darkness and demon song  by M. R. Fournet

Darkness and demon song

M. R. Fournet

"Marius Grey's mom is back from the dead. After hunting monsters and performing forbidden spells, Marius is just happy she's there, helping him to take care of their Louisiana cemetery again. But it soon becomes clear that something has gone wrong. Marius's...

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Retro rhythms  by Andrea Towers

Retro rhythms

Andrea Towers

"Jess, Celia, Nat, and Lucy are the Gamer Girls--four BFFs who game together. Jess never thought she'd be a gamer. The posters in her bedroom are dedicated to Naomi Osaka and Misty Copeland, not video game streamers. But ever since joining the Gamer Girls...

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Ghost kiwi  by Ruth Paul

Ghost kiwi

Ruth Paul

"When her grandfather Rex is hospitalised, 11-year-old Ruby retreats to the forest with her trusty dog sidekick and a weird old doll she wants to get rid of. Near the treehouse built by Rex, she discovers a kiwi burrow. And is that a white kiwi chick she sees?...

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My enemy, my friend  by Elizabeth Laird

My enemy, my friend

Elizabeth Laird

When Adam's mother dies unconfessed, he pledges to save her soul with dust from the Holy Land. Employed as a dog-boy for the local knight, Adam grabs the chance to join the Crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. He burns with determination to strike down the infidel...

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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 zombie project  by Alice Nuttall

The zombie project

Alice Nuttall

"In a world without bees, death-flies are needed to grow food. But death-flies need bodies - lots of them. And bodies mean zombies. Merian understands this, but others are afraid. Can one girl prove that zombies are the future?"--Provided by publisher.

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Afia in the land of wonders  by Mia Araujo

Afia in the land of wonders

Mia Araujo

"In this magical coming-of-age tale, Afia defies her family's expectations and follows a shape-shifter into the enchanted land of Ijábù, only to discover that its beauty hides dark secrets. As she navigates treacherous illusions and dangerous loyalties, Afia...

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Right back at you  by Carolyn Mackler

Right back at you

Carolyn Mackler

"Mason lives in 2023. His parents have just split up, and there's a guy at school who won't get off his case. As part of an assignment, he writes a letter to Albert Einstein and it ends up getting a little too personal. He throws the letter into his closet......

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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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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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Wink, murder  by Rhian Tracey

Wink, murder

Rhian Tracey

"Mary has a gift for languages and codes that has brought her to the attention of the adults working at Bletchley Park. She finds herself drawn into their undercover operations, learning Japanese in order to decode enemy messages but the operation she's a part...

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The mystery of the haunted dance hall  by Charis Cotter

The mystery of the haunted dance hall

Charis Cotter

"Bee is reluctantly attending Camp Blue Heron over the summer while her mother teaches a summer course. Bee doesn't make friends easily, but she feels an immediate connection to a fellow unusual camper called Zippy who lets her in on a mystery: every night the...

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The great theatre rescue  by Judith Eagle

The great theatre rescue

Judith Eagle

"Charley doesn't mind that she's had an unconventional childhood. Growing up behind the curtain in London's West End has been full of excitement. She's even begun taking a turn on stage. But her dreams of being a performer are shattered when she is sent off to...

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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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The secret green  by Sonya (Television journalist) Wilson

The secret green

Sonya (Television journalist) Wilso...

"It's a year since Nissa Marshall, then 12 years old, was found alive after miraculously surviving a month lost in the vast, dense, isolated bush of Fiordland. Strange, magical things happened when Nissa was lost in the wilds but she must keep those secrets to...

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What fell from the sky  by Adrianna Cuevas

What fell from the sky

Adrianna Cuevas

"Set in 1950s Texas, Pineda Matlage hides an alien in his family's barn, and with the help of friends and townspeople, tries to reunite her with her family despite the disruptive presence of soldiers using the town for a covert operation to capture and study...

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Home sweet home  by Tae Keller

Home sweet home

Tae Keller

"Korean-American middle-grader Mihi Whan Park and two friends fall into a storybook-land princess school, and quickly realize that escaping a storybook is a lot harder than falling into one"--

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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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Little darlings  by Jacqueline Wilson

Little darlings

Jacqueline Wilson

"Sunset lives a life of luxury with her beautiful ex-model mum, her world-famous ex-rocker dad and two little celeb siblings. But life on the red carpet is no compensation for rowing parents, constant nagging, intensive media scrutiny and no real friends....

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Kidnap on the California Comet  by M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

Kidnap on the California Comet

M. G. (Maya Gabrielle) Leonard

"Board the California Comet and help Harrison Beck to solve another heart-stopping mystery! After the excitement of his adventures aboard the Highland Falcon Thief, Harrison Beck can't wait for the opportunity to go on another amazing train journey. So when...

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Sideways stories from Wayside School  by Louis Sachar

Sideways stories from Wayside School

Louis Sachar

"There has been a terrible mistake. Instead of having thirty classrooms side by side, Wayside School is thirty storeys high! (The builder said he was sorry.) Perhaps that's why all sorts of strange and unusual things keep happening - especially in Mrs Jewls's...

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TBH, too much drama  by Lisa Greenwald

TBH, too much drama

Lisa Greenwald

"Best friends Cecily, Gabby, and Prianka face drama in the last days of school as a meme goes viral, their mothers take them bra shopping together, and Cecily develops her first crush. Told entirely in text messages, emails, and notes."--Publisher.

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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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The silken thread  by Gabrielle Wang

The silken thread

Gabrielle Wang

"Moonie lives in Melbourne and dreams of designing dresses for movie stars. Eight thousand kilometres away, on Chongming Island in China, peasant boy Little Dipper cares for the silkworms on his family's farm and hopes to learn English. Aided by a magical silk...

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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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Sonny & Tess  by Nova Weetman

Sonny & Tess

Nova Weetman

" It's the end of year 7 and Tess wants a summer job. She's keen to earn her own money and buy her own clothes. But her mum has other ideas - it looks like Tess will be stuck at home babysitting her twin brothers. Thirteen-year-old Sonny is tired of moving...

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Lottie Brooks vs the ultra mean girls  by Katie Kirby

Lottie Brooks vs the ultra mean girls

Katie Kirby

"Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are- Send her flowers. Hypnotise her. Kidnap her. Tell everyone she smells like lasagne. Emotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montage. Just when Lottie thought life might be going...

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Edie tells a lie  by Ingrid Laguna

Edie tells a lie

Ingrid Laguna

"Edie lives with her mum - it's just the two of them. Her best friend, Bowie, lives right next door, until Bowie moves to the country. Edie feels alone and forgotten, but she soon meets Aleki, and she's happy to have a new friend. Aleki has a big family with...

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Sea swept  by Leah Cypess

Sea swept

Leah Cypess

"Daria grew up in Serema, an underwater city where merfolk and humans live together in peace. She's not interested in life out of the water, unlike her older sister, Meria, who has fallen in love with a human prince. Still, when Daria gets a distress message...

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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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New friends  by Anh Do

New friends

Anh Do

"When Gwen and her pack fall from Castle Winter into the churning sea, she wonders if this might be the end of their adventures... but then they are rescued by an unlikely group - a boy, a girl and two dolphins. Together the new alliance sets out to Rocky Bay...

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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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The O'Sullivan twins at St Clare's  by Enid. author. Blyton

The O'Sullivan twins at St Clare's

Enid. author. Blyton

The "Stuck-Up" twins are determined that they will not be snowed by the climate at St. Clares - but are proved wrong. They realise that they are at the finest school in England and soon shape up, after some good talking-to's, a midnight feast, and various...

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