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The Secret of Shadow Ranch

Carolyn Keene · Grosset & Dunlap; New edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Nancy Drew arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch, but abruptly finds herself involved in a baffling mystery. The ranch is being haunted by an unknown enemy. Local people believe that the ghostly animal is carrying out the curse of Dirk...
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The Magic Finger

Roald Dahl · Puffin
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted?To the Gregg family, hunting is just plain fun. To the girl who lives next door, it's just plain horrible. She tries to be polite. She tries to talk them out of it, but the Greggs only laugh at her. Then one day the Greggs go too far,...
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The Magic Misfits: The Second Story

Neil Patrick Harris · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, comes the magical second book in the NY Times Bestselling series with even more tricks up its sleeve. Growing up in an orphanage, Leila was bullied for being different. She turned her hardship into skill by becoming an escape artist--a valuable...
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Blackbird Fly

Erin Entrada Kelly · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

Future rock star or friendless misfit? That's no choice at all. In this acclaimed novel, twelve-year-old Apple grapples with being different; with friends and backstabbers; and with following her dreams. Publishers Weekly called Blackbird Fly "a true triumph," and the Los Angeles...
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When You Reach Me

Rebecca Stead · Yearling
Pages: 199
Format: Paperback

This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner.But things start to unravel....
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Minecraft: Guide to Combat

Josh Gregory · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn everything they...
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On Point

Hena Khan · Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

From the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice comes the second book in an exciting new chapter book series about a scrawny fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom.Now that Zayd has made the Gold Team, he's hustling hard and loving every minute of the season....
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History Year by Year

DK Publishing · DK CHILDREN
Format: Hardcover

History Year by Year presents the world through a detailed timeline, letting children follow the influences, patterns, and connections between historical events. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution and featuring more than 1,500 images, this illustrated book brings the story...
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Theodore Boone: The Abduction

John Grisham · Puffin; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

#1 New York Times bestseller John Grisham's next Theo Boone novel, now in paperback!When we last saw Theo Boone, he ensured that justice was served by uncovering evidence that kept a guilty man off of the streets. Hot off this high-profile murder trial, thirteen-year-old Theo is still...
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The Secrets of Mars

Kassandra Radomski · Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Mars is our next-door neighbor in the solar system, but it still has secrets!  From ancient cultures that watched the skies, to modern scientists who send machines into space, humans are passionately curious about the Red Planet.  Learn about Mars discovery, what it would be like to visit,...
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White-Tailed Deer

Sheila Griffin Llanas · Checkerboard Library

From antlers to hooves, the white-tailed deer is a fascinating animal. This big game prize is a valuable part of its environment. Though its population was once quite low, the white-tailed deer is now the most popular animal hunted in the United States. Fittingly, the Fish & Game...
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Day of the Dead

Julie Murray · Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Book

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a cultural holiday, Day of the Dead. Readers will learn about the origin of the holiday and its Aztec roots. Traditions to honor the dead, including visiting loved ones' graves and decorating altars,...
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The Northeast

Rebecca Felix · The Childs World,
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From School Library Journal Gr 3-5-These broad overviews are each organized into four chapters that hint at their content, e.g., in Midwest, the chapter on geography, plants, animals, and weather is called "Plains, Bison, and Blizzards." In Southwest, the one on government...
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Let's Hear It for Yorkshire Terriers

Piper Welsh · Rourke Pub Group
Format: Book

Are You Looking For A Small Companion? Check Out The Adorable Yorkshire Terriers! Features The American Kennel Clubs Recently Named Top 8 Breeds.
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The Incredible Magic of Being

Kathryn Erskine · Scholastic Press
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Some might say Julian is sheltered. But he lives large, and his eternal optimism allows him to see infinite possibilities wherever he looks. Despite his optimism, he is anxious about his stressed family falling apart. Even his ability to "uni-sense" what's happening with his sister...
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