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When Life Gives You O.J.

Erica S. Perl · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

For years, 10-year-old Zelly Fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog. After all, practically everyone in Vermont owns a dog, and it sure could go a long way helping Zelly fit in since moving there from Brooklyn. But when her eccentric grandfather Ace hatches a ridiculous...
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The Tail of Emily Windsnap

Liz Kessler · Candlewick; Reprint edition
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

For as long as she can remember, twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has lived on a boat. And, oddly enough, for just as long, her mother has seemed anxious to keep her away from the water. But when Mom finally agrees to let her take swimming lessons, Emily makes a startling discovery - about...
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Martin Bridge: Sound the Alarm!

Joseph Kelly · Kids Can Press
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Martin Bridge and his friend Stuart find a full-scale model of their space hero's rocket in the toy store and just have to climb in for a ride. But after landing back on Earth, they find the toy store closed and locked -- with no way out! Then Martin sees something in a display window...
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I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff, South Carolina 1865

Joyce Hansen · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

In this latest addition to the Dear America series, Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author Joyce Hansen presents the inspiring story of Patsy, a freed girl who becomes a great teacher.
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Goosebumps Hall of Horrors #6: The Birthday Party of No Return

R.L. Stine · Scholastic Paperbacks; Reissue edition
Format: Paperback

Welcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying.Lee Hargrove only wants one thing-to win a scholarship to Summer Sports Camp. His school is holding a competition and the winner gets to attend the camp for free. Lee is one of the favorites to win along...
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The Case of the Left-Handed Lady: An Enola Holmes Mystery

Nancy Springer · Philomel
Pages: 234
Format: Hardcover

Enola Holmes is hiding from the world’s most famous detective—her own brother, Sherlock Holmes. But when she discovers a hidden cache of bold, brilliant charcoal drawings, she can’t help but venture out to find who drew them: young Lady Cecily, who has disappeared from her bedroom...
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The Unicorn Chronicles #3: Dark Whispers

Bruce Coville · Scholastic Press
Pages: 464
Format: Print book

At last--the long-awaited third volume of Bruce Coville's best-selling series, The Unicorn Chronicles!This is a tale of two quests: Cara Diana Hunter's search for an ancient story that may unravel the secret of the long enmity between the unicorns and the delvers, and her father's...
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Nora the Arctic Fox Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book

Daisy Meadows · Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Print book

Just when you thought the fairies couldn't get any cuter. . . here come the baby animals!Rachel and Kirsty to the rescue!The girls are spending a week of their summer vacation at the Wild Woods Nature Reserve. They're going to volunteer as junior rangers-- which means lots of quality...
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Secrets Of A Civil War Submarine: Solving The Mysteries Of The H. L. Hunley

Sally M. Walker · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

Presents the history of the Civil War submarine the H.L. Hunley, including the construction, mysterious sinking, recovery, and restoration.
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The Secrets to Ruling School

Neil Swaab · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover

It's the first week of middle school, i.e., the Worst Place in the Entire World. How do you survive in a place where there are tough kids twice your size, sadistic teachers, and restrictions that make jail look like a five-star resort? Easy: with the help of Max Corrigan, middle school...
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Zombies! Evacuate the School!

Sara Holbrook · Wordsong
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

Celebrated performance poet Sara Holbrook's poems range from begging for a few more minutes' sleep to a "slam-dancing ride" on the big yellow bus, from the teacher who picks up signals with "antennae in her hair" to a full-on zombie invasion. Silly, serious,...
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