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The Big Splash (Julia on the Go!)
Angela Ahn - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover
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Julia and her swim team struggle with a new strict coach, but she is determined to make a big splash regardless in this buoyant illustrated chapter book for ages 7 and up. For fans of Mindy Kim and Jasmine Toguchi.. Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim... |
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Identikill
K. R. Alexander - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback
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One twin died. One twin lived. But did the dead twin ever let go?From K. R. Alexander, a bestselling master of such middle-grade frights as The Collector and The Fear Zone, comes the story of a girl whose life is inextricably linked to that of her dead twin... who refuses to go away, and wants... |
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Once They See You: 13 Stories to Shiver and Shock
Josh Allen - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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There's no escaping these deliciously creepy tales of everyday horror, perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.. Once you open this book, you're doomed . . . Cursed to stay up late, savoring every line of these terrifying stories. Go ahead and try to resist. The Night... |
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Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book (A Dogtown Book, 2)
Katherine Applegate - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover
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Mouse lives in Dogtown, a shelter for real dogs and robot dogs, where the kibble is plentiful, and the rafters hide a secret community of mice. His unlikely best friend is Buster, a big-hearted real dog who attracts trouble like a burr to fur.. Determined to help Buster find his forever... |
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The Fairy Tale Fan Club: Legendary Letters collected by C.C. Cecily
Richard Ayoade - Walker Books US
Format: Hardcover
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What if you could send fan mail to your fairy tale idols? And what if they wrote back? "Happily ever after" takes on a new meaning in this book from actor-comedian-author Richard Ayoade and best-selling illustrator David Roberts. . It's once upon a time . . . as only the irreverently... |
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Stella & Marigold (Stella and Marigold)
Annie Barrows - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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From the creatorsof the New York Times-bestselling Ivy Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations.. Generations of readers have fallen in love with Ivy Bean, which has sold over 8 million copies and been adapted into a popular Netflix Original... |
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The Science of Friendship
Tanita S. Davis - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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A friendship hypothesis - and one failed experiment - leads one girl to investigate the science of middle school friendship makeups and breakups in this hopeful and heartwarming story from Tanita S. Davis, author of Partly Cloudy and Serena Says.Rylee Swanson is beginning eighth grade with... |
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They Call Me No Sam!
Drew Daywalt - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover
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From Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and illustrator Mike Lowery comes a heavily illustrated, paper-over-board middle grade novel about Sam, a noble pug who will go to any lengths to protect his family from the bad guys!
Meet Sam: an insolent... |
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Tear This Down
Barbara Dee - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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From Barbara Dee, the critically acclaimed author of Maybe He Just Likes You, comes a middle grade novel about a girl who makes the choice to speak out against a problematic historical hometown figure no matter the cost - perfect for readers of Dress Coded.. For as long as Freya can remember,... |
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The Hotel Balzaar (The Norendy Tales)
Kate DiCamillo - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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In a wise and magical follow-up to The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales - and every moment is a story in the making. . At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta's mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform, and instructs Marta... |
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Out of My Dreams (The Out of My Mind Series)
Sharon M. Draper - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover
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Melody flies to London to speak at a convention about differently abled kids in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novels Out of My Mind and Out of My Heart.. When Melody saves an elderly back-in-the-day actress's life, the woman is so grateful... |
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Ava Lin, One of a Kind
Vicky Fang - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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Ava Lin's quest to earn the most kindness tickets in her first-grade class - and claim a coveted reward - leads to unanticipated results in this second chapter book in Vicky Fang's funny and heartfelt series.. Ava Lin is six and a half years old, and this year she's in first... |
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The Strongest Heart
Saadia Faruqi - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover
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From beloved middle grade author Saadia Faruqi comes a poignant exploration of the impact of mental illness on families - and the love and hope that it takes to begin telling a different tale. Mo is used to his father's fits of rage. When Abbu's moods shake the house, Mo is safe... |
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Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale (Mr. Lemoncello's Library)
Chris Grabenstein - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous finale to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series!. Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE game-making empire is up for grabs!. It's time for one last... |
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Nellie's Big Splash
Cori Doerrfeld - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rabbit Listened, an unforgettable story of being brave and jumping into new experiences. When Nellie the sea turtle hatched, she was on a beach surrounded by lots of her brothers and sisters. Soon all the other turtles joyfully ran into... |
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Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Stolen Key (Mysteries of Trash and Treasure, 3)
Margaret Peterson Haddix - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix delivers the thrilling conclusion to her middle grade Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series as Colin and Nevaeh unravel their most personal mystery yet.Colin has spent all summer solving mysteries with his friend Nevaeh. But they've... |
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Popcorn
Rob Harrell - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
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The beloved author of Wink is back with a hilarious and moving story about coping with anxiety on a day when everything is going wrong. Andrew's just trying to make it through Picture Day, which is easier said than done when it seems like the whole world is out to get him - from a bully... |
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The Dark Skies Mystery: A World War II Thriller
Deron R. Hicks - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover
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It's 1942, and the United States is at war. Henry Hamilton is an inquisitive twelve-year-old who dreams of being a reporter. Pursuing a story for his school newspaper, Henry's investigation soon leads to a mysterious room inside his town's famous Biltmore Mansion. The mystery... |
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When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary
Alice Hoffman - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Bestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding.Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers... |
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The Winterton Deception 1: Final Word
Janet Sumner Johnson - Pixel Ink
Format: Hardcover
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In this twisty middle grade mystery for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game, thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon enter a spelling bee in a last-ditch effort to save their family from financial ruin, only to find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover... |
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Freedom Fire: Black Girl Power: 15 Stories Celebrating Black Girlhood
Leah Johnson - Freedom Fire
Format: Hardcover
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A vibrant, heartwarming collection of 15 middle grade stories and poems that celebrates the joy, strength, and experience of Black girlhood, including stories from Ibi Zoboi, Sharon M. Draper, and Leah Johnson, as well as cover art from Caldecott winner Vashti Harrison.. Black girl power... |
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The House with a Dragon in It
Nick Lake - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From the creators of Lily and the Night Creatures comes another illustrated middle grade adventure of magic and granted wishes perfect for fans of The Beast and the Bethany and Kelly Barnhill.. Summer has moved around a lot and knows better than to trust her current foster family. She knows... |
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Right Back at You
Carolyn Mackler - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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From the award-winning, bestselling author of Not If I Can Help It, a story about reaching across time to find the support you need against bullies, bad friends, and antisemitism.Mason lives in 2023. His parents have just split up, and there's a guy at school who won't get off his case.... |
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Jojo vs. Middle School (1) (Team Awkward)
Joy McCullough - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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After having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series.. Jojo has everything planned out for the perfect... |
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Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies
Megan McDonald - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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From the beloved author of the Judy Moody and Stink series comes the first in a sparkling series of chapter books about a girl whose love for magic and fairy folk takes her on enchanting adventures. Imagine a door.A teeny-tiny fairy door.Now imagine it is magic.Open the door.To some, the low door... |
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Let It Glow
Marissa Meyer - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Paperback
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When Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior's center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin! The similarities are only... |
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Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Patrick Ness - Walker Books US
Format: Hardcover
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From the best-selling author of A Monster Calls, this funny, wise middle-grade series explodesevery stereotype - including what it means to be a hero - in a brilliant reptilian take on surviving school.. When Principal Wombat makes monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel, and Alicia hall monitors,... |
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Pop Goes the Carnival (The Very Worst Ever Book 2)
Andy Nonamus - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover
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A very unlucky kid must create a booth for his school carnival while avoiding disaster in the second book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!. [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret - even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing!.... |
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Catch Zoo Later: A Field Trip Edition (3) (The Very Worst Ever)
Andy Nonamus - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover
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A very unlucky kid's suspiciously uneventful class trip to the zoo takes a turn for the unfortunate in the third book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!. On a class field trip to the zoo, [REDACTED] can't help but feel a little worried. Not because of the razor-toothed... |
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Happy Gift Day to You (4) (The Very Worst Ever)
Andy Nonamus - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover
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A very unlucky kid searches for the perfect birthday present for his rich friend in the fourth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!. Regina du Lar: mega-rich, video game creator, and one of [REDACTED]'s super cool new best friends. When she invites him to her birthday party,... |
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The Truth About 5th Grade
Mark Parisi - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Charlotte "Charli" Wilson thought Alex Andropov would always be her best BFF in the whole wide world. From crushes to butterfly phobias to secret hidden blankies, there's never been a secret they couldn't share. Charli even showed Alex the supersecret hiding spot for her diary.... |
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Gracie Under the Waves
Linda Sue Park - Allida
Format: Hardcover
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An empowering story from #1 New York Times bestseller and Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park starring a young snorkeling enthusiast who draws inspiration for fighting climate change from interacting with her pesty little brother. Snorkeling is the best! Gracie loves floating above underwater... |
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Invisible Isabel
Sally J. Pla - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover
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Invisible Isabel has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher. |
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The Sherlock Society (1)
James Ponti - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award-winning author James Ponti!. Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock... |
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Puzzleheart
Jenn Reese - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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Get ready to solve the mystery at the heart of this captivating new middle grade adventure about family -- and a house with a mind of its own -- from the award-winning author of Game of Fox & Squirrels and Every Bird a Prince, Jenn Reese. . Twelve-year-old Perigee has never met a problem... |
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Not the Worst Friend in the World
Anne Rellihan - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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Can Lou Bennett keep a secret? She'll do just about anything to prove herself to her new friend - and the best friend she betrayed - in this debut novel that is a modern-day Harriet the Spy with high emotional stakes.. It's the thirty-fourth day of sixth grade at Our Lady of Perpetual... |
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Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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The special first printing of Impossible Creatures will feature a foil and embossed jacket, full-color designed endpapers, red stained edges, and a red case cover with gold stamping.. Two kids race to save the world's last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series,... |
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Kareem Between
Shifa Saltagi Safadi - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school.. "As an Arab-American and a football fan, this book spoke directly to me. It's the exact type of book I would've... |
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Rolling On
Jamie Sumner - Simon & Schuster Audio
Format: Hardcover
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In this heartfelt companion to Jamie Sumner's acclaimed and beloved novels Roll with It and Time to Roll, Ellie finds herself faced with first love and learning to let go. It's the very end of eighth grade and all everyone can talk about is high school - everyone except Ellie Cowan.... |
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Take It from the Top
Claire Swinarski - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover
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Set at a camp over the course of six summers, this novel dives into the falling-out of two girls from different backgrounds who thought they'd be friends forever. Claire Swinarski, Edgar Award nominee of the ALA Notable What Happened to Rachel Riley?, tackles privilege, perspective,... |
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Summer at Squee
Andrea Wang - Kokila
Format: Hardcover
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From Newbery Honor-winning author Andrea Wang, a new middle grade novel about a Chinese American tween who attends a Boston-based Chinese cultural overnight camp - and the many ways it transforms her.. Phoenny Fang plans to have the best summer ever. She's returning to Summertime Chinese... |
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Mid-Air
Alicia D. Williams - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover
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A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning middle grade novel in verse from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Genesis Begins Again.. It's the last few months of eighth grade,... |
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Slouch
Christina Wyman - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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The highly anticipated, standalone follow-up to the USA Today bestseller Jawbreaker, this funny, fresh, and incredibly relatable middle-grade novel is about a tall girl navigating friends, family, self-esteem, and boundaries -- perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.. Stevie Crumb doesn't... |
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May the Best Player Win
Kyla Zhao - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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The game is on in this fun-filled middle grade debut about chess, girl power, and performance anxiety in sports, perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Celia C. Pérez!. The clock is ticking for May Li, whose middle-school chess team just earned a victory at the state championship - and with... |
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Poppy Song Bakes a Way (The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #3)
Karina Yan Glaser - Algonquin Young Readers
Format: Paperback
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In the exciting new KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS chapter-book series, every book is written by a different beloved children's author and stars a different kid in the class. For Book Three, Poppy Song must navigate both a tricky candy recipe and her grandmother's increasing forgetfulness... |
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A Copycat Conundrum (The Misfits)
Lisa Yee - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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When San Francisco is under strange attacks - like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time - who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series!. "For any kid who's... |
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