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The Enchanted Files: Hatched

Bruce Coville · Random House
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

Introducing the second book in the The Enchanted Files! Told in diary entries and more, it's a new magical, modern-day comedy series by the master of funny fantasy and bestselling author of My Teacher is an Alien: Bruce Coville! Meet Gerald. Gerald is a griffin - a creature with the body...
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Cool Crocheting for Kids: A Fun and Creative Introduction to Fiber Art

Alex Kuskowski · Checkerboard Library
Format: Book

From School Library Journal Gr 4-8-Attractive projects and a clean, colorful page design will tempt readers to try out these traditional skills, which are making a comeback. While fiber arts do require an initial investment in tools and materials, those who master them...
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Escape From Lucien

Kazu Kibuishi · Graphix, 2014.
Pages: 213
Format: Print book

Kazu Kibuishi's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues!Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily heads back into the Void...
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The 39 Clues: Unstoppable Book 2: Breakaway

Jeff Hirsch · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 189
Format: Hardcover

A Nightmare Come TrueAs a member of the most powerful family history has ever known, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill has been shot at, kidnapped, and even thrown into a pit with a deadly snake. He's survived it all due to luck, smarts, and his older sister, Amy, who always sticks by his side.Now...
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Theodore Boone: The Activist

John Grisham · Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Pages: 289
Format: Print book

Theodore Boone is back, and he's facing his most dangerous case yet. As Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself in the middle of the battle. When he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, Theo will confront bigger risks than ever to himself...
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The Tapper Twins Go to War

Geoff Rodkey · Little
Pages: 219
Format: Hardcover

This brand-new series by a popular screenwriter is a pitch-perfect, contemporary comedy featuring twelve-year-old fraternal twins, Claudia and Reese, who couldn't be more different...except in their determination to come out on top in a vicious prank war! But when the competition escalates...
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The Sun

Nick Hunter · NA-r
Format: Book

What is the Sun like, and could we ever visit there? Taking the form of an imaginary trip, this book explores the science and history of the Sun, looking at recent studies and possibilities for the future.
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The Most Frightening Story Ever Told

Philip Kerr · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover

Roald Dahl meets R. L. Stine in this spine-tingling and hilarious tale from a bestselling author! Billy Shivers doesn't have a lot of excitement in his life. He prefers to spend his days reading alone in the Hitchcock Public Library. So it is a bit out of character when he finds himself...
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DK Adventures: DC Comics: Batman: Adventures of the Dark Knight

Billy Wrecks · Dk Publishing
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

Uncover the dangerous world of the Dark Knight and discover how he became the World's Greatest Detective in DK Adventures: DC Comics: Batman: Adventures of the Dark Knight. Get the lowdown on his amazing arsenal of weapons and gadgets, his fantastic fleet of bat vehicles, and the secrets...
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Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits

Michael D. Beil · Random House Children's Books
Pages: 277
Format: Hardcover

"An atmospheric late-1930s adventure with old-time cinematic appeal. Fans of fast-paced, far-fetched action will lap it up as enthusiastically as Sam swallows his favorite brand of sardines." - Kirkus Reviews Lantern Sam is the wise-cracking, sarcastic, talking cat (for those...
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Caught Offside

Andrea Montalbano · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

Val Flores has always loved being a Soccer Sister. She and her best friend Makena have been part of the super competitive Brookville Breakers for a long time now, and she knows there's nothing that could break them -- or the team -- up. But when the other girls start talking about the winter...
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The Haunted House Project

Tricia Clasen · Sky Pony Pr
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Since her mom died, Andie's family has crumbled. Instead of working, her dad gambles away insurance money, while her sister, Paige, has put her future on hold in order to pick up extra waitressing shifts. Andie's afraid of what will happen if people find out just how bad things...
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Season of Change (Sisters in All Seasons)

Lisa Williams Kline · Zonderkidz
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

On a long weekend with Diana's grandparents, Stephanie and Diana face what could be their greatest fear: another divorce in their family. Diana and Stephanie find a hidden brochure for a marriage counseling retreat in Norm and Lynn's room, and their suspicions flare when they're...
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Cartoon Faces: How to Draw Heads, Features & Expressions

Christopher Hart · Chris Hart Books
Pages: 144
Format: Book

Make a face - a funny face! The personality of a cartoon character begins with the face: the head, the features, the expressions. Get that right and you can create a memorable personality. Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart presents the ultimate tutorial on the topic in masterful...
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Mercy: The Incredible Story of Henry Bergh, Founder of the ASPCA and Friend to Animals

Nancy Furstinger · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Only 150 years ago, most animals in America were subject to horrific treatment. They needed a champion to protect them from abject cruelty, and that person was Henry Bergh. After witnessing the beating of a horse in the streets of New York and attending a bullfight in Spain, Bergh found...
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