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The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre

Gail Carson Levine · HarperCollins
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

In this compelling and thought-provoking fantasy set in the world of The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine introduces a spirited heroine who must overcome deeply rooted prejudice - including her own - to heal her broken country.Peregrine strives...
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The Black Dragon

Julian Sedgwick · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 346
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Danny Woo had an unusual childhood. His parents were the star performers in the Mysterium circus and they taught Danny plenty of tricks. But his parents' skills couldn't save them from dying in a suspicious fire. Now Danny and his aunt Laura, a journalist, are heading to Hong...
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Mothman's Curse

Christine Hayes · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 310
Format: Hardcover

When Josie and her brothers uncover a haunted camera, the Mothman legend becomes a terrifying reality that threatens their entire town in this spooky and action-filled novel. Josie may live in the most haunted town in America, but the only strange thing she ever sees is the parade of oddball...
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The greatest coaches of all time

Barry Wilner · SportsZone
Pages: 48
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

This title explores the genius of the people behind the whistles and clipboards, such as football legend Vince Lombardi and women's basketball pioneer Pat Summitt. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing...
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Gertie's Leap to Greatness

Kate Beasley · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

"Meet the new Ramona Quimby!" -- Entertainment WeeklyGertie Reece Foy is 100% Not-From-Concentrate awesome. She has a daddy who works on an oil rig, a great-aunt who always finds the lowest prices at the Piggly Wiggly, and two loyal best friends. So when her absent mother decides...
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House of Secrets: Battle of the Beasts

Chris Columbus · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 465
Format: Hardcover

The sequel to the New York Times bestselling House of Secrets - hailed by J. K. Rowling as "a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure" - this second installment by Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (It's...
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One for Sorrow: A Ghost Story

Mary Downing Hahn · Clarion Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Against the ominous backdrop of the influenza epidemic of 1918, Annie, a new girl at school, is claimed as best friend by Elsie, a classmate who is a tattletale, a liar, and a thief. Soon Annie makes other friends and finds herself joining them in teasing and tormenting Elsie. Elsie dies...
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Blue in the Face: A Story of Risk, Rhyme, and Rebellion

Gerry Swallow · Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

When Elspeth Pule, an eleven-year-old brat, wakes up one day in a strange forest, she finds some familiar faces around her--those of the nursery rhyme characters she grew up reading about. But as she soon learns from Humpty Dumpy, a suave, tuxedo-wearing egg, what she knows is a twisted...
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The School for Good and Evil #3: The Last Ever After

Soman Chainani · HarperCollins
Pages: 655
Format: Hardcover

In the riveting third installment of the New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series, everything old is new again, as Sophie and Agatha fight the past as well as the present to find the perfect end to their fairy tale.Former best friends Sophie and Agatha thought their ending...
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The Pudding Problem

JOE BERGER · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover

A boy must untangle the web of lies he's created in order to prove his innocence when strange things start happening in this humorous and cheeky illustrated middle grade novel in the tradition of the Timmy Failure series.Sam Lyttle is prone to stretching the truth. Most of his lies are harmless;...
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Michigan

Johannah Haney · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

Explore the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Michigan. The third edition of this popular series provides lists of key people, sites, cities, plants and animals, political figures, industries, and events in the Wolverine State.
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Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Gaming

Adam Furgang · Rosen Young Adult
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Written for passionate gamers hoping to turn their skills into a career immediately, this title prepares students for the realities of this competitive industry. Covering all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, it also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia...
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American Girl: Girl of the Year: 2017 Novel 2

TERESA E HARRIS · SCHOLASTIC (US)
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Gabriela's second novel picks up where her first left off. Her BFF may be going to another school, but Gabby is determined to make sixth grade the best year ever! She's even ready to stand up to confident and intimidating Aaliyah Reade-Johnson if she makes fun of Gabby for her stutter....
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The Netherlands

Martin Hintz · C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

In each title of this enchanting series, readers are transported to distant lands with the fascinating text and attention-grabbing photos. Each country's culture, history, and geography are explored in detail, allowing readers a chance to see how people live in faraway nations.
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Princess Juniper of Torr

Ammi-Joan Paquette · Philomel Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Adventure abounds in this finale featuring Princess Juniper, who - with the help of friends, secret spy cats, and even a dragon - is the only one who just might be able to save her father, the palace, and their whole country!Princess Juniper might have conquered her challenges up in the Hourglass...
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