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Bridge of Clay
Bridge of Clay

Markus Zusak

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn unforgettable family saga from Markus Zusak, the storyteller who gave us the extraordinary bestseller THE BOOK THIEF, lauded by the New York Times as "the kind of book that can be life-changing." "One of those monumental books that can draw you across...
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The House With Chicken Legs
The House With Chicken Legs

Sophie Anderson

All 12-year-old Marinka wants is a friend. A real friend. Not like her house with chicken legs. Sure, the house can play games like tag and hide-and-seek, but Marinka longs for a human companion. Someone she can talk to and share secrets with. But that's tough when your grandmother is a Yaga,...
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Merci Suárez Changes Gears
Merci Suárez Changes Gears

Meg Medina

Thoughtful, strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between in a resonant new novel from Meg Medina.Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never...
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Night Flights
Night Flights

Philip Reeve

Return to the world of Mortal Engines in this new book of short stories about the rebellious young aviatrix, Anna Fang, illustrated by Ian McQue. A key character in the Mortal Engines book and upcoming film produced by Peter Jackson (December 2018), this is your chance to learn more of Anna's...
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The Principal Strikes Back
The Principal Strikes Back

Jarrett J. Krosoczka

As told through a mix of comics, doodles, and journal entries, it's Victor Starspeeder's third year at Jedi Academy! It's also his first year EVER without his sister, Christina. Plus, things at Jedi Academy are... weird. After last year's security breach, Principal Marr has been demoted...
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Half-Witch
Half-Witch

John Schoffstall

In the world in which Lizbet Lenz lives, the sun still goes around the earth, God speaks directly to his worshippers, goblins haunt every cellar and witches lurk in the forests. Disaster strikes when Lizbet's father Gerhard, a charming scoundrel, is thrown into a dungeon by the tyrant Hengest...
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The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear
The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear

Tom Angleberger

When Chewbacca the Wookiee finds out that a job he thought was just ferrying tooka cats is actually much more, he's excited to have something to do! But when he, a young bounty hunter/librarian, and a droll cargo droid—who, unbeknownst to the others is rebel spy droid K-2SO—land in the middle...
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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle

Leslie Connor

A National Book Award Longlist title! From the critically acclaimed author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, Leslie Connor, comes a deeply poignant and beautifully crafted story about self-reliance, redemption, and hope.Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest...
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Always and Forever, Lara Jean
Always and Forever, Lara Jean

Jenny Han

"Sweetly funny." —Entertainment Weekly New York Times bestselling author Lara Jean's letter-writing days aren't over in this surprise follow-up to the bestselling To All the Boys I've Loved Before and P.S. I Still Love You.Lara Jean is having the best senior year a girl could ever hope...
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Seven Ways We Lie
Seven Ways We Lie

Riley Redgate

In Seven Ways We Lie, a chance encounter tangles the lives of seven high school students, each resisting the allure of one of the seven deadly sins, and each telling their story from their seven distinct points of view.The juniors at Paloma High School all have their secrets, whether...
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The Storm Runner
The Storm Runner

J.C. Cervantes

A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents and New York Times bestselling author J. C. Cervantes! Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. He'd much rather hang out there with...
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Mother Ghost
Mother Ghost

Rachel Kolar

From "Mary, Mary, Tall and Scary" to "Wee Willie Werewolf," this collection of classic nursery rhymes turned on their heads will give readers the chills--and a serious case of belly laughs. With clever rhyme and spooky illustrations, Mother Ghost is perfect for getting in the Halloween...
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Ghoulia
Ghoulia

Barbara Cantini

Ghoulia lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and spends most of her time playing with Tragedy, her beloved albino greyhound. But things aren't as easy as they seem for this little zombie girl-all she wants is a real friend. She tries to venture past the manor's walls, but she can't...
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9 from the Nine Worlds
9 from the Nine Worlds

Rick Riordan

The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite einherji and his friends. The nine Norse worlds are rich with lore, as this collection of nine original stories, each told from a different character's point of view, will prove.
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Storybook
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Storybook

Various Authors

Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and is so intrigued that he enlists the residents of Halloween Town to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween. But will they be able...
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!

Lillian Jaine

It's Halloween night, and the Count hears someone knocking at his castle door. Is something spooky going on? Find out when Count, Elmo, Big Bird, and all the Sesame Street friends get together for a very happy Halloween!
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5-Minute Halloween Stories
5-Minute Halloween Stories

Various Authors

The perfect treat for Halloween, this treasury of spooky stories is packed with thrilling adventures. With four scary stories, and fun illustrations on every page, this collection is a great gift. Plus, each of these spooktacular stories can be enjoyed in just five minutes, making it perfect...
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How to Catch a Monster
How to Catch a Monster

Adam Wallace

There's a monster in my closet, with claws, and teeth, and hair, and tonight, I'm going to scare him! He lives just right through there...Is there a monster living in your closet? Are you brave enough to catch him? Parents and children will love sharing this fun and inventive picture book,...
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World of Reading: Vampirina:  The Surprise Party
World of Reading: Vampirina: The Surprise Party

Various Authors

Read along with Disney! When Vee throws a spooky surprise party, she's in for a surprise herself! Follow along with word-for-word narration in this fun tale based on a Vampirina episode.
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Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon

Crockett Johnson

Share this timeless classic with a new generation of readers! The handsome retro look and the focus on the power of imagination resonate with today's parents and children, making Harold and the Purple Crayon a joy to share. One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided...
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