The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
April, 05 2025 05:52:41
Ghost Squad
By Ortega, Claribel
Coco meets Stranger Things with a hint of Ghostbusters in this action-packed supernatural fantasy.For Lucely Luna, ghosts are more than just the family business.Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late.With the family dynamics of Coco and action-packed adventure of Ghostbusters, Claribel A. Ortega delivers both a thrillingly spooky and delightfully sweet debut novel.
Scholastic Press
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9781338280128
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Hardcover
Joel Meyerowitz
By Meyerowitz, Joel
Aimed at children between the ages of eight and twelve, "Seeing Things" is a wonderful introduction to photography that asks how photographers transform ordinary things into meaningful moments. In this book, acclaimed and beloved photographer Joel Meyerowitz takes readers on a journey through the power and magic of photography: its abilities to freeze time, tell a story, combine several layers into one frame and record life's fleeting and beautiful moments. The book features the work of masters such as William Eggleston, Mary Ellen Mark, Helen Levitt and Walker Evans, among many others. Each picture is accompanied by a short commentary, encouraging readers to look closely and use their imagination to understand key ideas in photography such as light, gesture, composition-and, ultimately, how there is wonder all around us when viewed through the lens.
Aperture
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9781597113151
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Print book
Dog Diaries #6
By Klimo, Kate
George Washington's transformation from farmer to Father of Our Country - as told by his dog Sweetlips! Sweetie was the finest foxhound in George Washington's kennel. But Sweetie's idyllic days at Mount Vernon were cut short when her master was chosen to represent Virginia at the first Continental Congress in Philadelphia - which he attended with Sweetlips by his side. Follow their journey from the hunt country of Virginia to the battlefields of the Revolutionary War in this meticulously researched, unique historical novel. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by Tim Jessell, an appendix including information about George Washington and the history and breeding of American foxhounds, plus links to the primary source material on which the book is based, this is the kind of historical fiction that dog-loving middle graders - and educators - sit up and beg for!.
Random House Books for Young Readers
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9780385392402
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Hardcover
The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher
By Levy, Dana Alison
"Fans of Beverly Clearys Quimbys, Judy Blumes Hatchers, and, more recently, Jeanne Birdsalls Penderwicks will fervently hope that more Fletcher misadventures are yet to come." - School Library Journal, Starred The start of the school year is not going as the Fletcher brothers hoped. Each boy finds his plans for success veering off in unexpected and sometimes diastrous directions. And at home, their miserable new neighbor complains about everything. As the year continues, the boys learn the hard and often hilarious lesson that sometimes what you least expect is what you come to care about the most.. Praise for The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher A Junior Library Guild Selection [set star] "Their banter is realistic, and the disorder of their everyday lives, convincing. The Fletcher family rules!" - Kirkus Reviews, Starred . "Dana Alison Levy has gloriously reimagined the classic family story into a thoroughly modern mold, and it works perfectly." - Bruce Coville, bestselling author of My Teacher Is an Alien and the Unicorn Chronicles [P1] [set star] "With its semi-episodic structure, laugh-out-loud humor, and mix of zaniness and love, Levys debut offers something truly significant: a middle-grade family story featuring gay parents and interracial families that is never about either issue." - School Library Journal, Starred . "Levy provides a compelling, compassionate, and frequently hilarious look at their daily concerns. By books end readers will want to be part of (or at least friends with) this delightful family." - The Horn Book
Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
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9780385376525
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Hardcover
Spirit's Key
By Cohn, Edith
By now, twelve-year-old Spirit Holden should have inherited the family gift: the ability to see the future. But when she holds a house key in her hand like her dad does to read its owner's destiny, she can't see anything. Maybe it's because she can't get over the loss of her beloved dog, Sky, who died mysteriously. Sky was Spirit's loyal companion, one of the wild dogs that the local islanders believe possess dangerous spirits. As more dogs start dying and people become sick, too, almost everyone is convinced that these dogs and their spirits are to blame--except for Spirit. Then Sky's ghost appears, and Spirit is shaken. But his help may be the key to unlocking her new power and finding the cause of the mysterious illness before it's too late. Spirit's Key is Edith Cohn's debut novel.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
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9780374300111
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Hardcover
Will Puberty Last My Whole Life?
By Metzger, Julie Giesy
An expanded and revised edition of the popular flip book for preteens. One half of the book is filled with questions commonly asked by girls entering puberty, and the other half with questions asked by boys. "If you can only afford one book on puberty for this age group, this is the one to have."--School Library JournalThis book contains informative, honest, and reassuring answers to questions that preadolescents have about puberty--from friendships and feelings, to pimples, babies, body hair, menstruation, bras, and much more. Straightforward, age-appropriate answers are provided by an experienced nurse-and-physician team who have been giving seminars to preteens and their parents throughout the Pacific Northwest and Bay Area for more than 25 years.
Little Bigfoot
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9781632171795
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Paperback
I Funny
By Patterson, James
Comedian Jamie Grimm, accompanied by Uncle Frank, New Aunt Flora, and friends, circles the globe as host of regional competitions, then competes, himself, in the Planet's Funniest Kid Worldwide contest.--Provided by Publisher.
jimmy patterson
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9780316349611
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Print book
Coyotes
By Zeiger, Jennifer
Discover how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also raises important ideas about conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Discover where the animals live with the habitat map Informative text offers a clear view of the animals' role in nature Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Fact file provides an easy reference for vital information about the animals' classification and basic habits Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com
Children's Press, 2014.
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9780531233566
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Paperback
Thurgood Marshall
By Rohan, Rebecca Carey
Thurgood Marshall is best known for being the first African-American Supreme Court justice. However, he also was the lawyer who successfully overturned Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which desegregated public schools. Court cases that Marshall presided over are analyzed in this text with important historical and biographical information to help students understand this influential American figure.
Cavendish Square Publishing
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9781502619327
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Print book
Lalani of the Distant Sea
By Kelly, Erin Entrada
"Fast-paced and full of wonder, this is a powerful, gripping must-read." - Kirkus (starred review) "A lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of wonder." - Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach MeNewbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly's debut fantasy novel is a gorgeous, literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path.When Lalani Sarita's mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea in the hope of safeguarding her own future. Inspired by Filipino folklore, this engrossing fantasy is for readers who loved Grace Lin's Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Disney's Moana. Life is difficult on the island of Sanlagita.
Ghost Squad
By Ortega, Claribel
Coco meets Stranger Things with a hint of Ghostbusters in this action-packed supernatural fantasy.For Lucely Luna, ghosts are more than just the family business.Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late.With the family dynamics of Coco and action-packed adventure of Ghostbusters, Claribel A. Ortega delivers both a thrillingly spooky and delightfully sweet debut novel.
Joel Meyerowitz
By Meyerowitz, Joel
Aimed at children between the ages of eight and twelve, "Seeing Things" is a wonderful introduction to photography that asks how photographers transform ordinary things into meaningful moments. In this book, acclaimed and beloved photographer Joel Meyerowitz takes readers on a journey through the power and magic of photography: its abilities to freeze time, tell a story, combine several layers into one frame and record life's fleeting and beautiful moments. The book features the work of masters such as William Eggleston, Mary Ellen Mark, Helen Levitt and Walker Evans, among many others. Each picture is accompanied by a short commentary, encouraging readers to look closely and use their imagination to understand key ideas in photography such as light, gesture, composition-and, ultimately, how there is wonder all around us when viewed through the lens.
Dog Diaries #6
By Klimo, Kate
George Washington's transformation from farmer to Father of Our Country - as told by his dog Sweetlips! Sweetie was the finest foxhound in George Washington's kennel. But Sweetie's idyllic days at Mount Vernon were cut short when her master was chosen to represent Virginia at the first Continental Congress in Philadelphia - which he attended with Sweetlips by his side. Follow their journey from the hunt country of Virginia to the battlefields of the Revolutionary War in this meticulously researched, unique historical novel. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by Tim Jessell, an appendix including information about George Washington and the history and breeding of American foxhounds, plus links to the primary source material on which the book is based, this is the kind of historical fiction that dog-loving middle graders - and educators - sit up and beg for!.
The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher
By Levy, Dana Alison
"Fans of Beverly Clearys Quimbys, Judy Blumes Hatchers, and, more recently, Jeanne Birdsalls Penderwicks will fervently hope that more Fletcher misadventures are yet to come." - School Library Journal, Starred The start of the school year is not going as the Fletcher brothers hoped. Each boy finds his plans for success veering off in unexpected and sometimes diastrous directions. And at home, their miserable new neighbor complains about everything. As the year continues, the boys learn the hard and often hilarious lesson that sometimes what you least expect is what you come to care about the most.. Praise for The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher A Junior Library Guild Selection [set star] "Their banter is realistic, and the disorder of their everyday lives, convincing. The Fletcher family rules!" - Kirkus Reviews, Starred . "Dana Alison Levy has gloriously reimagined the classic family story into a thoroughly modern mold, and it works perfectly." - Bruce Coville, bestselling author of My Teacher Is an Alien and the Unicorn Chronicles [P1] [set star] "With its semi-episodic structure, laugh-out-loud humor, and mix of zaniness and love, Levys debut offers something truly significant: a middle-grade family story featuring gay parents and interracial families that is never about either issue." - School Library Journal, Starred . "Levy provides a compelling, compassionate, and frequently hilarious look at their daily concerns. By books end readers will want to be part of (or at least friends with) this delightful family." - The Horn Book
Spirit's Key
By Cohn, Edith
By now, twelve-year-old Spirit Holden should have inherited the family gift: the ability to see the future. But when she holds a house key in her hand like her dad does to read its owner's destiny, she can't see anything. Maybe it's because she can't get over the loss of her beloved dog, Sky, who died mysteriously. Sky was Spirit's loyal companion, one of the wild dogs that the local islanders believe possess dangerous spirits. As more dogs start dying and people become sick, too, almost everyone is convinced that these dogs and their spirits are to blame--except for Spirit. Then Sky's ghost appears, and Spirit is shaken. But his help may be the key to unlocking her new power and finding the cause of the mysterious illness before it's too late. Spirit's Key is Edith Cohn's debut novel.
Will Puberty Last My Whole Life?
By Metzger, Julie Giesy
An expanded and revised edition of the popular flip book for preteens. One half of the book is filled with questions commonly asked by girls entering puberty, and the other half with questions asked by boys. "If you can only afford one book on puberty for this age group, this is the one to have."--School Library JournalThis book contains informative, honest, and reassuring answers to questions that preadolescents have about puberty--from friendships and feelings, to pimples, babies, body hair, menstruation, bras, and much more. Straightforward, age-appropriate answers are provided by an experienced nurse-and-physician team who have been giving seminars to preteens and their parents throughout the Pacific Northwest and Bay Area for more than 25 years.
I Funny
By Patterson, James
Comedian Jamie Grimm, accompanied by Uncle Frank, New Aunt Flora, and friends, circles the globe as host of regional competitions, then competes, himself, in the Planet's Funniest Kid Worldwide contest.--Provided by Publisher.
Coyotes
By Zeiger, Jennifer
Discover how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also raises important ideas about conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Discover where the animals live with the habitat map Informative text offers a clear view of the animals' role in nature Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Fact file provides an easy reference for vital information about the animals' classification and basic habits Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com
Thurgood Marshall
By Rohan, Rebecca Carey
Thurgood Marshall is best known for being the first African-American Supreme Court justice. However, he also was the lawyer who successfully overturned Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which desegregated public schools. Court cases that Marshall presided over are analyzed in this text with important historical and biographical information to help students understand this influential American figure.
Lalani of the Distant Sea
By Kelly, Erin Entrada
"Fast-paced and full of wonder, this is a powerful, gripping must-read." - Kirkus (starred review) "A lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of wonder." - Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach MeNewbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly's debut fantasy novel is a gorgeous, literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path.When Lalani Sarita's mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea in the hope of safeguarding her own future. Inspired by Filipino folklore, this engrossing fantasy is for readers who loved Grace Lin's Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Disney's Moana. Life is difficult on the island of Sanlagita.