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The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales

DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Dive into the world of The Secret Explorers and learn about ocean life in this action-packed first instalment in a brand-new fiction series.Meet The Secret Explorers! This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather...
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The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet (The Secrets of Droon, Book 1)

Tony Abbott
Format: Paperback

A Hidden Door. A Magical Staricase. Discover the World of Droon! Eric, Julie, and Neal have just found something magic in Eric's basement. They have discovered a staircase to another world! The world of Droon is amazing - full of magic, flying lizards, and fun, furry creatures. But how will...
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The Lost Stone

Jordan Quinn - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to the Kingdom of Wrenly - a new chapter book series full of fantasy and adventure.Meet Lucas, the eight year-old prince, and Clara, the daughter of the queen's seamstress. Lucas is an only child who longs to make friends and go on adventures. Clara knows the kingdom well, so she and Lucas...
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The Magnificent Makers #5: Race Through Space

Theanne Griffith - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: February 22

Boom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! A modern day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader!Wacky scientist Dr. Crisp loves to invite...
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My Father's Dragon

Ruth Stiles Gannett

A young boy recounts his father's adventures on an island where animals are endowed with human traits.
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The Basque Dragon

Adam Gidwitz - Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A fully illustrated, globe-trotting new middle grade fantasy-adventure series about mythical creatures and their cultures of origin, from the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale.Elliot and Uchenna have barely recovered from their first adventure with the Unicorn...
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Dragon Masters #1: Rise of the Earth Dragon

Tracey West - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

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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The New Kid at School (Dragon Slayers' Academy, No. 1)

Kate McMullan - Grosset & Dunlap; First Scholastic edition
Format: Paperback

When a traveling minstrel foretells that he is to become a hero, Wiglaf sets out to fulfill his destiny: he signs up at the Dragon Slayers' Academy. But how can he ever hope to be a dragon slayer when he can't even stand the sight of blood?
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Dragons and Marshmallows

Asia Citro - The Innovation Press
Format: Print book

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing...
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Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic
Format: Paperback

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will loveWho Is Geronimo Stilton?That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales...
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Stuarts Cape

Sara Pennypacker - ‎Orchard; First Edition
Format: Hardcover

A quick, inventive chapter book featuring an unusual hero--an eight-year-old worrier.We meet Stuart pressed against a rainy window, worried and bored. Worried, because hundreds of things could go wrong in a new house, a new town, a new school. Bored, because he has no one to play...
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Flat Stanley. his original adventure!

Jeff Brown - Harper
Format: Paperback

When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch...
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The Mystery of the Stolen Painting

Harper Paris - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Excited to be in Paris, Ethan and Ella are on the hunt for a secret bakery and a stolen painting in the third book of Greetings from Somewhere, a chapter book series about mystery, travel, and adventure.Ethan and Ella are excited to get to Paris - they've only ever seen pictures of the Eiffel...
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Space Taxi: Water Planet Rescue

Wendy Mass - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition
Format: Print book

Archie Morningstars dad drives a taxi through outer space! And with the help of a talking cat named Pockets, Archie and his dad help fight crime across the universe.In the second book in this series, Archie, his dad, and Pockets fly to a planet in peril someone is stealing the water from...
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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 Mysterious Moonstone

Eric Luper - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book

Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It's up to them to find the key that will set her free. A PRICELESS DIAMOND...STOLEN! When Cleo and Evan go undercover to help a rookie detective...
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Zack Files 01: My Great-grandpa's in the Litter Box

Dan Greenburg

What I wanted was a cute little kitten. Instead, I got a tough tomcat that talks. And that's not all! He says he's my Great-Grandpa Julius and he needs my help. And messy litter box or not, family is family! Show more Show...
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The Absent Author

Ron Roy - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

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Cam Jansen: Cam Jansen and the Mystery Writer Mystery #27

David A Adler - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Cam Jansen, her friends, and their parents are at school for a book fair. Everyone?s favorite mystery writer, Jim E. Winter, is also there signing books. During the signing, Danny?s parents discover their car is missing. Was it stolen? Jim E. Winter thinks he can solve the mystery. But will...
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Mummy Mystery

James Preller - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Paperback

James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!It all started with a dare. . . .Only Joey Pignattano would agree to eat a worm in exchange for a dollar....
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Dragons in a Bag

Zetta Elliott - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The dragon's out of the bag in this diverse, young urban fantasy from an award-winning author!When Jaxon is sent to spend the day with a mean old lady his mother calls Ma, he finds out she's not his grandmother--but she is a witch! She needs his help delivering baby dragons to a magical...
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April & Mae and the Book Club Cake: The Monday Book (Every Day with April & Mae)

Megan Dowd Lambert - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

Fans of King & Kayla and Charlie & Mouse will love this delightful beginning chapter book series that celebrates friendship every day of the week!It's Monday, and April and Mae aren't prepared for book club. To save time, April reads the book aloud while Mae bakes a cake for their...
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