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Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book

Tracey West - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

The DRAGON MASTERS series is "How to Train Your Dragon" meets the DRAGON SLAYERS' ACADEMY!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...
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Snap of the Super-Goop: A Branches Book

Troy Cummings - Branches/Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, 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....
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The Princess in Black

Shannon Hale - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm!...
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Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Kate DiCamillo - Candlewick; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

From the one and only Kate DiCamillo comes an irresistible new hero for early chapter book readers, brightly captured with comic nostalgic flair by Chris Van Dusen.To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig - she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons...
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Princess Pink and the Land of Fake-Believe #1: Moldylocks and the Three Beards

Noah Z. Jones - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Noah Z. Jones turns well-known fairy tales upside-down in this humorous new series!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...
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The Orange Outlaw (A to Z Mysteries)

Ron Roy
Format: Book

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back...
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Bookmarks Are People Too! #1

Henry Winkler - Penguin Group
Format: Hardcover

Hank stars the same Hank as in the bestselling Hank Zipzer series, only this time he's in 2nd grade! Hank is a kid who doesn't try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. He's pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But...
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Cam Jansen: the Basketball Mystery #29

David A. Adler - Puffin Books; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

Cam Jansen and her friend Eric are having fun at a local basketball game. They watch the teamÕs retiring coach receive a basketball signed by his former players, including the governor. But after the game, the ball is gone. Was it stolen? In this latest addition to the bestselling...
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Dory Fantasmagory

Abby Hanlon - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Move over, Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean! Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality - and an imagination to match!As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her. But she's...
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Eerie Elementary #1: The School Is Alive!

Jack Chabert - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Eerie Elementary is one scary school!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...
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Ivy and Bean

Annie Barrows - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldnt be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide, quick! Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots...
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Power of the Fire Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #4)

Tracey West - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Its time for the Dragon Masters to battle the dark wizard! This series is part of Scholastics 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...
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Friends of a Feather

Lauren Myracle - Dutton Children's Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Format: Print book

Ty Perry can barely contain his excitement - his best friend Joseph is out of the hospital and finally coming back to school! That means they can spend lots of time together, catch a bird for Baby Maggie, and second grade can go back to normal. But everyone else in the classroom wants to be best...
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Nate the Great

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat - Delacorte Press
Format: Book

Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries Nate the Great has a new case His friend Annie has lost a picture. She wants Nate to help her find...
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Shelter Pet Squad #1: Jelly Bean

Cynthia Lord - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

In this charming illustrated chapter book series by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord, the Shelter Pet Squad kids find the perfect homes for animals in need!Suzannah's always wanted a pet of her own, but she lives in an apartment where there are absolutely no pets allowed. What she CAN do is volunteer...
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Monkey Me #3: Monkey Me and the New Neighbor

Timothy Roland - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

When Clyde gets excited and hyper, he brings a whole new meaning to "monkeying around!"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,...
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Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up! A Branches Book

Thomas Flintham - Branches/Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, 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....
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Howl at the Moon: A Branches Book

Jessica Young - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a reader!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...
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The Ember Stone: A Branches Book

Katrina Charman - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Library Binding

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, 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...
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The Ember Stone: A Branches Book

Katrina Charman - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Library Binding

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, 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...
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The Amazing Stardust Friends #2: Be a Star!

Heather Alexander - Branches/Scholastic Inc., 2015.
Format: Print book

The circus is going to Hollywood!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...
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The Not-So Itty-Bitty Spiders

Amy Marie Stadelmann - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Meet twin sisters Olive and Beatrix! One is a witch. One is totally not-a-witch.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...
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Looniverse #4: Stage Fright

David Lubar - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

Things in the Looniverse are stranger than ever!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...
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Bink and Gollie

Kate DiCamillo - Candlewick
Format: Paperback

"If James Marshalls George and Martha were not hippos and were both girls, they would be much like best friends Bink and Gollie. . . . More, please!" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Meet Bink and Gollie, two precocious little girls - one tiny, one tall, and both utterly...
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Hero Dog!: A Branches Book

Hilde Lysiak - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, 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....
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Owl Diaries #1: Eva's Treetop Festival

Rebecca Elliott - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

This adorable early chapter book series is perfect for young girls who love friendship stories starring animal characters!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,...
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Leroy Ninker Saddles Up: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One

Kate DiCamillo - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Yippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books.Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horse - until he meets Maybelline, that is, and then it's...
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Judy Moody and Friends: Triple Pet Trouble

Megan McDonald - Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Hardcover

Judy's unusual pets - Jaws, Mouse, and Toady - are the center of attention in a new Judy Moody book for newly independent readers.Dr. Judy knows a sick pet when she sees one, and Jaws the Venus flytrap is for-sure sick. Time for some urgent care and first aid! Judy Moody, pet vet, will...
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No Dogs Allowed

Stephanie Calmenson - Square Fish; Reprint edition

Kate and Lucie are best friends. Kate is neat and Lucie is messy. Kate wakes up early and Lucie loves to sleep in. But both girls love, love, love dogs! Unfortunately, Kate and Lucie live in apartments where dogs are not allowed. Instead of real dogs, they have dog T-shirts, dog sheets...
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Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest: An Arthur Chapter Book

Marc Tolon Brown - Listening Library
Format: Audiobook

Arthur wants to enter a jingle in the Crunch Cereal Contest, but he can't seem to come up with anything. Just when he's about to give up, he hears D.W. singing a catchy tune. But can he call that jingle his and enter it in the contest? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready...
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea

Cynthia Rylant - Turtleback Books
Format: Other Format

Written by established authors, this book follows the prescribed formula for all beginning readers: they have large print, simple words, plenty of space between lines, and just enough pictures to keep the reader from feeling overwhelmed by the text.
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