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Theodore Boone: The Scandal

John Grisham · Dutton Children's Books
Pages: 212
Format: Print book

Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in Strattenburg. He has even helped bring a fugitive to justice. But even a future star lawyer like Theo has to deal with statewide standardized testing. When an anonymous tip leads the school board to investigate...
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Unidentified Suburban Object

Mike Jung · Arthur a Levine
Pages: 265
Format: Hardcover

The next person who compares Chloe Cho with famous violinist Abigail Yang is going to HEAR it. Chloe has just about had it with people not knowing the difference between someone who's Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. She's had it with people thinking that everything she does well -- getting...
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Spirit's Key

Edith Cohn · Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

By now, twelve-year-old Spirit Holden should have inherited the family gift: the ability to see the future. But when she holds a house key in her hand like her dad does to read its owner's destiny, she can't see anything. Maybe it's because she can't get over the loss of her beloved...
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It's Catching: The Infectious World of Germs and Microbes

Jennifer Gardy · Owlkids,
Pages: 63
Format: Paperback

Don't be afraid to delve into the good, bad, and sometimes truly ugly world of germs. Microbiologist Jennifer Gardy, who calls herself a disease detective, picks up her microscope to bring expert insight to the microbes that are all around us but are too small to see. Irreverent, playful,...
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Dog Diaries #7: Stubby

Kate Klimo · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A scrappy stray becomes one of the greatest dogs in military history! Stubby the war dog narrates the story of his life--from his days as a stray to his time on the battlefields of France! Adopted by Private John Robert Conroy in 1917 when the dog wandered into training camp, Stubby soon...
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Jake the Fake Keeps it Real

Craig Robinson · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate comes a new side-splitting series from comedian and film star Craig Robinson, #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Mansbach, and NAACP History Maker recipient and cartoonist Keith Knight. Jake can barely play an instrument, not even a kazoo....
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Hawai'i

Deborah Ann Kent · C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

America the Beautiful, Third Series is bursting with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists guaranteed to elicit at least one WOW! with the turn of every page. America the Beautiful's new dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography,...
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Spirit Animals: Book 4: Fire and Ice - Library Edition

Shannon Hale · Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

The adventure continues in this fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series.Strange things are happening at the frozen edge of the world. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed Erdas in their quest to stop the ruthless Conquerors. Only the four of them, supported by the gifts...
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Warriors: Power of Three #4: Eclipse

Erin Hunter · HarperCollins; Revised edition
Format: Print book

Erin Hunters 1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors Power of Three—now featuring fierce new art. The fourth book in this third series, Warriors Power of Three 4 Eclipse, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.As...
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The Wizard's War

Eric Luper · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 128
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 MAGICAL KINGDOM AT WAR!The quest is clear. To save the kingdom, Cleo and Evan must...
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WHO IS RALPH LAUREN

JANE O'CONNOR · PENGUIN WORKSHOP

The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon.Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes...
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Who Was Julius Caesar?

Nico Medina · Turtleback Books; Reprint edition
Format: Print book

He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded...
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Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor: Book One

Jon Scieszka · Amulet Books
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

"I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing." - Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid "Huge laughs and great science - the kind of smart, funny stuff that makes Jon Scieszka a legend." - Mac Barnett, author of Battle...
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Timmy Failure: We Meet Again

Stephan Pastis · Candlewick Press
Pages: 258
Format: Print book

From the New York Times best-selling creator of Timmy Failure comes a third adventure about the comically overconfident sleuth.His name is Failure. Timmy Failure. And his detective agency is on the verge of global domination. Global riches. Global fame. And yet the gods keep throwing him curveballs:...
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School of Secrets: Carlos's Scavenger Hunt

Jessica Brody · Disney Press
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

The School of Secrets series of chapter books continues the story of Mal and her friends, plus new Villain kids and Auradon kids. Enjoy these all-new tales of mystery, magic and adventure from the world of the hit movie Descendants 2!
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