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Doubles Trouble

Jake Maddox · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 65
Format: Library Binding

Deion wanted to make the traveling tennis team as a singles player but failed. The coach, however, finds a spot for Deion as a doubles player. Deion isn't so sure about doubles. And he's definitely not sure about his doubles partner, Dirk, who seems to be the exact opposite of him....
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A Properly Unhaunted Place

William Alexander · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

From National Book Award-winning author William Alexander comes a wryly humorous story about two kids who try to save their town by bringing back its ghosts.Rosa Ramona Díaz has just moved to the small, un-haunted town of Ingot - the only ghost-free town in the world. She doesn't want...
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Goosebumps #29: Monster Blood III

R L Stine · Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

They're baa-ack! Make way for the bestselling children's series of all time! With a fresh new look, GOOSEBUMPS is set to scare a whole new generation of kids. So reader beware--you're in for a scare!It's the slime that never dies!Evan can't stand baby-sitting his genius...
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The Pushcart War

Jean Merrill · New York Review Books, 2015.
Pages: 232
Format: Print book

50th Anniversary Edition, now in paperbackDO YOU KNOW THE HISTORY OF THE PUSHCART WAR? THE REAL HISTORY? It's a story of how regular people banded together and, armed with little more than their brains and good aim, defeated a mighty foe. Not long ago the streets of New York City...
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Total Basketball

PHIL ERVIN · SPORTSZONE
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about basketball, from high-flying dunkers to long-range sharpshooters. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. This item is Non-Returnable.
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Journey on a Runaway Train

Gertrude Chandler Warner · ALBERT WHITMAN
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations -- all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus...
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The Boggart Fights Back

Susan Cooper · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

The mischievous Boggart comes up with some new tricks to stop an American developer from ruining his beloved island in this delightful romp from Newbery winner Susan Cooper.Magic is once again afoot in Scotland when Allie and Jay visit their grandfather and are eagerly greeted by the Boggart,...
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Blackfoot

Sarah Tieck · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"This title introduces readers to the Blacfoot people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map,...
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The Jumbies

Tracey Baptiste · Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 234
Format: Hardcover

The jumbies are coming! Corinne La Mer isn't afraid of anything. Not scorpions, not the boys who tease her, and certainly not jumbies. She knows that jumbies aren't real; they're just creatures parents make up to frighten their children. But on All Hallows' Eve, Corinne chases an agouti...
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Hero two doors down : a story of friendship between a boy and a baseball legend.

Sharon Robinson · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Based on the true story of a boy in Brooklyn who became neighbors and friends with his hero, Jackie Robinson. Steven Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only cares about one thing-the Dodgers. Steve and his father spend hours reading the sports pages...
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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

Kelly Jones · Yearling Books
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Fans of Polly Horvath or Roald Dahl will love this quirky story of a determined girl, and some extraordinary chickens. Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown feels like a fish out of water when she and her parents move from Los Angeles to the farm they've inherited from a great-uncle. But farm...
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Colonial Williamsburg

Meish Goldish · Bearport Publishing Company
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"In the 1700s, Williamsburg, Virginia, was one of the most important towns in America. However, by the early 1900s, most of its historic buildings had either been torn down or were crumbling. That's when a local church minister had an incredible idea--to rebuild the old town. He just...
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Insects: The Most Fun Bug Book Ever

Sneed B Collard · Charlesbridge
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets creepy-crawly with many different kinds of insects, detailing their habitats, defense systems, communication techniques, and mating rituals. Colorful, closeup photos are paired with a kid-friendly narrative that boasts humor and accessible...
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Olympia the Games Fairy

Daisy Meadows · Scholastic Inc.; Special edition
Format: Paperback

Just in time for the 2012 Olympics, this fairy is bringing her special magic to the games!Let the games begin!There's a triathlon in town! Kirsty and Rachel are excited to watch the running, biking, and swimming events. But when people start swimming in circles, losing bike tires, and tripping...
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