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The Time of the Fireflies

Kimberley Griffiths Little · Scholastic Press, 2014.
Pages: 356
Format: Print book

Critically acclaimed author Kimberley Griffiths Little spins a thrilling story of one girl's race to unravel the curse that has haunted her family for generations. When Larissa Renaud starts receiving eerie phone calls on a disconnected old phone in her family's antique shop, she knows...
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Piranha

Ann Ingalls · Core Library
Format: Book

Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the piranha and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text,
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Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls

Liz Kessler · Candlewick Press, 2015.
Pages: 280
Format: Print book

Emily Windsnap finds herself caught between worlds in a dramatic new episode of the New York Times best-selling series.A field trip to a mysterious island quickly turns into an adventure when Emily Windsnap and Aaron discover a secret lookout point from which they spot a ghostly ship that...
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The Last Present

Wendy Mass · Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Don't miss the latest entry in the incredible Willow Falls series by Wendy Mass!Amanda and Leo have a history with birthdays. Now their friend's little sister, Grace, has fallen into a strange frozen state on her birthday, and Amanda and Leo must travel in time in order to fix whatever's...
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That's Creepy: Spine-Tingling Facts That Will Test Your Creep-out Factor

Crispin Boyer · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Book

In a world where werewolves rule and vampires are just the boy or girl next door, kids love anything that will scare the pants off them. But how do you separate fact from fiction? Do haunted houses, spooky ghosts, and UFOs have a place in history, or is it all just a bunch of hooey? Crawling...
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Birnbaum's 2017 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide

Birnbaum Guides · Disney Editions
Pages: 368
Format: Print book

As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum to guide you through it all.-- Disney's Animal Kingdom is completing its 14-acre growth spurt-the largest expansion in Walt Disney World theme park history. Turn to Birnbaum for details on all the latest additions to this...
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Professor Cook's Smashing Snacks

Lorna Brash · Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2012.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Make deliciously simple "ice cream in a bag" or spicy onion bhajis - without the tears. Find out what makes popcorn explode, why mozzarella is so super stretchy or why oats are so good to eat for breakfast!
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The Copernicus Legacy: The Crown of Fire

Tony Abbott · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 553
Format: Print book

This concluding book in bestselling author Tony Abbott's critically acclaimed middle grade adventure series is a mile-a-minute thrill ride. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson."Upon my life, I will." Across the centuries, every Guardian who has protected one of the twelve...
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Cupcake Cousins, Book 1 Cupcake Cousins

Kate Hannigan · Disney Pr
Pages: 268
Format: Print book

Baking a fluffy pink cupcake is awesome, but wearing a dress that looks like one? No, thank you!Cousins Willow and Delia can't wait to spend a week vacationing together with their families. Their aunt is getting married, and Willow and Delia are hoping their tasty baked goods will be enough...
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Back Before Dark: Sometimes rescuing a friend from darkness ... means going in after them

Tim Shoemaker · Zonderkidz
Format: Hardcover

Praise for Code of Silence: "Deliberate, plausible, and gritty whodunit." -Booklist Starred Review Taken! A detour through the park leads Cooper, Gordy, Hiro, and Lunk straight into a trap, and Gordy is abducted! For the kidnapper, it's all a game, a way to settle an old score,...
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Beverly Cleary · Avon Books
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback

In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn. This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times...
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The Black Mamba

Lisa Owings · Pilot
Format: Hardcover

''Fascinating images accompany information about the black mamba. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7''Title: The Black MambaAuthor: Owings, LisaPublisher: Bellwether MediaPublication Date: 2013/01/01Number...
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The Titanic

Peter Benoit · Childrens Pr
Format: Book

This definitive series introduces the events that have helped shape the United States, from the country's beginning to the present day. Strong narratives and eye-catching images tell the stories behind the nation's growth and development. Key Features: Sidebars illustrate how history...
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