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The Peachy and Keen: The Haunted Halls

JASON THARP · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

It's Halloween at Happy Tails School and Peachy and Keen want to uncover what's really making that "Ooooo" noise coming from the locker rooms and write about it for Purrfect9. But when they sneak into school after hours, they discover something they weren't quite ready...
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When You Grow Up to Vote: How Our Government Works for You

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Eleanor Roosevelt's book on citizenship for young people now revised and updated for a contemporary audience.In the voice of one of the most iconic and beloved political figures of the twentieth century comes a book on citizenship for the future voters of the twenty-first century. Eleanor...
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A School Tail

Jason Tharp · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

It's the first week of school, and Peachy couldn't be happier. This year, she can finally join the school newspaper! She's always pictured herself as a star reporter, writing articles that make a difference. But when Peachy goes to sign up--and drags her hyper best friend, Keen, along with...
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Call of the Wraith

Kevin Sands · Aladdin
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover

Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this fourth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.Christopher Rowe has no idea who he is. After being shipwrecked in Devonshire, he wakes up alone, his memories gone. Villagers tell him he was possessed...
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Hammering for Freedom

Rita L Hubbard · Lee & Low Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The inspirational story of William Lewis. Born into slavery in Tennessee, William Lewis learned the blacksmith trade as soon as he was old enough to grip a hammer. He proved to be an exceptional blacksmith and earned so much money fixing old tools and creating new ones that he was allowed...
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Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream

MONICA BROWN · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Lola Levine is ready to celebrate her favorite holiday in the sixth book in this charming chapter book series by acclaimed author Monica Brown.
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I'll Root for You

EDWARD VAN DE VENDEL · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover

A collection of poems that's sure to be a winner This delightful poetry collection is the perfect cheerleader for young athletes . . . especially ones who may not be the most athletic. Edward van de Vendel introduces readers to a world where elephants figure skate, frogs win the Diversity...
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I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967

Lauren Tarshis · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Since the opening of Glacier National Park in 1910, there were no reported fatal bear attacks until one summer night in 1967, when two grizzlies attacked campers and killed two young women. Inspired by the dramatic and tragic story of that night, and how it eventually influenced the fate...
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9 From the Nine Worlds

RICK RIORDAN · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable journey through Rick Riordan's...
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SQUIRM

CARL HIAASEN · ALFRED A KNOPF
Format: Print book

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The Law of Finders Keepers

Sheila Turnage · Kathy Dawson Books
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Pirates, family, and the truth about Mo's Upstream Mother collide in the long-awaited conclusion to the Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling Three Times LuckyPirate fever sweeps through the town after an opportunistic treasure hunter shows up looking to lay claim to Blackbeard's...
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Unicorn Theater: Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 8

DANA SIMPSON · Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

New York Times Bestselling Author! The second Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novel!Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils are off to drama camp, a natural destination for the imaginative duo. When they arrive, they're surprised to see frenemy Dakota and Marigold's sister, Florence...
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