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Felix Hoozer is a new kid at school, and finding it hard to fit in. This isn't helped when the school cleaner, Mr Groom with his Broom, takes a dislike to him. One weekend Felix and his sister are skateboarding around the school grounds with their faithful dog Harold when they spy Mr Groom acting very suspiciously. It could be time for Felix and his sister to become Skateboarders to the Rescue!This exciting and entertaining story was written by award...
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The Millionaires Club is formed by this entrepreneurial group of kids who decide to become millionaires before they graduate high school. Their clubhouse is located in a hidden room inside a large greenhouse in a small town in Montana. Their meetings consist of deciding which idea to pursue next followed up by some intense rubber band gun hide and seek play. From creating an incredible float to enter in the parade to hunting for lost gold treasure...
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It's autumn in Bell Buckle, and Winkie is learning more about her new surroundings as she's making new friends, but in her heart Knoxville will always be home. She's also discovered that Laurel, her five-month-old Labrador, is bringing high energy into her life, as well as chaos and adventure. On a midnight outing for Laurel to do her "business," Winkie notices a mysterious light floating in the upstairs bedroom window in the empty house next door....
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Eight year old Jamey Guy loves computers, detective shows and eating pizza. Celebrating the last day of school is what he and his friends are getting ready for, but a series of crimes in town has the grown-ups in fear. Someone needs to solve this mystery so they can all celebrate summer in peace. Will it be the police or Jamey who crack the case?
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Princess Aurelia thought she was just going out to the garden to enjoy the sunshine. Little did she know this would lead to an adventure with unicorns, mermaids, pixies, a dragon, and a professor.Will she succeed? Will it be too much for a girl? Will she find some help along the way?
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The second book in a young middle grade mystery-adventure series about Horace, an anxious Boston Terrier, and Bunwinkle, an exuberant potbellied pig, who team up to solve crimes in their barnyard and local neighborhood-perfect for fans of Mercy Watson, The Trouble with Chickens, and A Boy Called Bat.
Horace is flying high after solving the pet-tectives' first mystery. But Bunwinkle just hasn't been herself-she's scared all the time and is too embarrassed...
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"Filled with teachable moments that are perfect for modern-day discussions of race and justice, this is also a story about the complexities of family and choices." –Kirkus "There is also much inspiration to be found in Rosa's resilience and her determination to make something good of her life and not leave her beloved South for a "safer" part of the country. Jackson presents a raw and frank look at what growing up in the deep South during Jim...
10) Plain Girl
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"A tender and wise book, and the details of Amish living are interesting and authentic."
--Christian Science Monitor
"A moving story that will be enjoyed . . . and appreciated."--The Horn Book
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11) Overcoming Fear
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Ricky Rattlesnake is every bit as excited as the rest of his friends when he learns about the new amusement park being built in his hometown of Cactus Springs. But his excitement quickly fades when he finds out about the enormous roller coaster at the park. All of his life, Ricky's friends have admired his strength and bravery; after all, he's a rattlesnake, and nothing should scare him-right? Wrong!
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"an exciting narrative with a richly textured depiction of ancient Mayan society...The novel shines not only for a faithful recreation of an unfamiliar, ancient world, but also for the introduction of a brave, likable, and determined heroine." Kirkus Reviews
Set in ninth-century Guatemala, at the height of the Mayan civilization, this is the story of Eveningstar Macaw, a young girl who finds the fate of her city in her hands. When she discovers enemy...
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What if you could talk to the most amazing artworks in the world? If you could play with them, learn from them, and even make them your friends, would you do it? What if you had a robot book that could make all this happen? Well, you do now! It's called 'The Groccolli Pictureland ChatBook' by Dandy Ahuruonye, and it's the most awesome book ever!This ChatBook is a book like no other; a book that talks about pictures and puzzles that can move, talk,...
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Charlie Chameleon and his friends are having trouble with Boris Bunny, the class bully. Charlie thinks Boris is putting on an act, but his friends disagree. Follow Charlie's adventures as he helps Boris learn how to be a friend.These multicultural stories are intended for second and third grade students as well as advanced first graders to read independently. Children ages three through nine will enjoy the antics of the characters in the Charlie books....
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⚽ The Perfect Gift for EVERY Football Fan ⚽Are you ready to unleash your inner football superstar?Introducing "BE THE G.O.A.T. - A Pick Your Own Football Destiny Adventure," a thrilling adventure book tailored for young readers aged 9 to 13. With its immersive "Choose Your Own Adventure" experience, you'll step into the boots of the legendary Lionel Messi and shape your soccer destiny with every turn of the page. Begin Your Journey: Dive headfirst...
16) Fate's Forge
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Once a wealthy businessman, Mathen Cutter has remade himself as the defiant leader of a refugee caravan. After fleeing the escalating war between the Necromian and Elvish Kingdoms, he has guided his patchwork family toward the prospect of sanctuary in the east. But the greatest test of his leadership still lies ahead.Pushing across the treacherous Eastern Wastes, Mathen's band faces a harrowing gauntlet of punishing elements, unforgiving terrain,...
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• Eight-year-old twins turned private investigators are the main characters in this original and amusing series.
• The main character struggles with dyslexia but demonstrates various tricks throughout the story that she uses to work with her learning disability.
• The latest in the Lark Ba detective series, Lark Goes the Distance showcases teamwork and strategy, telling the truth, forgiveness and empathy.
• Books that...
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Kung Pow Chicken is everyone's favorite avian superhero!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the third book in this full-color series, Gordon's birdy senses are tingling like...
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In this very special anthology of beautifully poetic short stories, thirty distinguished authors and illustrators explore the unique and varied meanings of home. Their touching words and magnificent art affirm the importance-and joy-of having a place to call one's own.
Culturally diverse, multi-representative, and socially inclusive, this book is nourishment for the young soul.
At a time when displacement and homelessness remain painfully present...
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Everyone's favorite superhero, Kung Pow Chicken, is back!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the second book in this full-color series, Gordon Blue's mom drags him to a night...
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