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The Screaming Staircase

Jonathan Stroud - Disney-Hyperion Books
Format: Print book

A sinister Problem has occurred in London: all nature of ghosts, haunts, spirits, and specters are appearing throughout the city, and they aren't exactly friendly. Only young people have the psychic abilities required to see-and eradicate-these supernatural foes. Many different Psychic...
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The World Ends in April

Stacy McAnulty - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Is middle school drama scarier than an asteroid heading for Earth? Find out in this smart and funny novel by the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl.Every day in middle school can feel like the end of the world.Eleanor Dross knows a thing or two about the end of the world,...
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11 Birthdays

Wendy Mass - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

It's Amanda's 11th birthday and she is super excited---after all, 11 is so different from 10. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, Leo, with whom she's shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday...
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I Survived #8: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

Lauren Tarshis - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

The disaster felt around the world . . .Visiting his dad's hometown in Japan four months after his father's death would be hard enough for Ben. But one morning the pain turns to fear: first, a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village, nearly toppling his uncle's house. Then the ocean...
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The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel

Sheela Chari - Walker Books US
Format: Hardcover

Mars Patel's friend Aurora has disappeared! His teachers are clueless. His mom is stressed out about her jobs. But Mars refuses to give up - after all, his own dad disappeared when Mars was a toddler, before he and Ma moved to Puget Sound from India. Luckily, Mars has a group of loyal...
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Forever, or a Long, Long Time

Caela Carter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

3 starred reviews * A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Top Ten Books for Kids pick * An ALA Notable Book * 2018 NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor BookFrom rising star Caela Carter, author of My Life with the Liars, comes a captivating and heartfelt story about siblings who learn...
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Don't Check Out This Book!

Kate Klise - Algonquin Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Is the sweet town of Appleton ripe for scandal? Consider the facts: Appleton Elementary School has a new librarian named Rita B. Danjerous. (Say it fast.) Principal Noah Memree barely remembers hiring her. Ten-year-old Reid Durr is staying up way too late reading a book...
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Child of the Dream

Sharon Robinson - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

An incredible memoir from Sharon Robinson about one of the most important years of the civil rights movement. In January 1963, Sharon Robinson turns thirteen the night before George Wallace declares on national television "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever"...
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Summer at Meadow Wood

Amy Rebecca Tan - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From the author of A Kind of Paradise comes a beautiful and heartfelt middle grade novel for fans of Ali Standish and Sally J. Pla, about a girl who finds comfort in the warm traditions and unexpected friendships of summer camp.Vic Brown did not want to go to camp this summer.Even though...
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Brave Like That

Lindsey Stoddard - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Find yourself. Find your place. Find your brave. This uplifting tale, which award-winning author Leslie Connor dubbed "a perfectly paced journey of the heart" is perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Cyrus Olson's dad is a hero - Northfield's former football...
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Triple Threat

Mike Lupica - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica, comes a timely story about a young girl who joins the boys football team.With Mike's signature fast-paced, heartfelt writing, he expertly explores gender inequality in football with nonstop sports action.When twelve-year-old Alex makes...
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A Thousand Questions

Saadia Faruqi - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover

Set against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan, Saadia Faruqi's tender and honest middle grade novel tells the story of two girls navigating a summer of change and family upheaval with kind hearts, big dreams, and all the right questions. Mimi is not thrilled to be spending her summer...
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Spy School British Invasion

Stuart Gibbs - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley is finally going to take SPYDER down, once and for all, in this latest addition to the New York Times bestselling Spy School series.Stranded in Mexico after nearly capturing the leaders of SPYDER, thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley desperately needs...
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Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat: Target: Earth #4

Johnny Marciano - Penguin Workshop
Format: Hardcover

"Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!"--Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series."Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had."--Max Brallier, New York Times Bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth. Klawde is not your basic cat. He's an emperor...
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Healthy Eating

Jane Sieving Pelkki - Children's Press
Format: Print book

Eating the right foods is a big part of staying healthy. However, it's not always easy to figure out just what the right foods are. Readers will learn about the history of nutrition science and discover what roles different nutrients play in the body. They will also learn how to choose...
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Hatchet

Gary Paulsen - ALADDIN
Format: Paperback(Reissue)

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Microbites: Mummies: Riveting Reads for Curious Kids

DK - DK Children
Format: Paperback

Read all about the magnificent mummies of ancient Egypt!Discover how and why mummies were made in this fascinating black-and-white chapter book about ancient Egypt. Explore pyramids, temples, and tombs, and find out the secrets of the art of embalming. You'll learn all about the ancient...
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The Tea Dragon Festival

Katie O'Neill - Oni Press
Format: Hardcover

"Gentle, inclusive, and heartwarming, Tea Dragon Festival will bewitch existing fans and new readers alike." - Jen Wang (The Prince and the Dressmaker) Revisit the enchanting world of Tea Dragons with an all-new companion story to the two-time Eisner Award-winning...
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John Lewis and Desegregation

Gerry Boehme - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Hardcover

John Lewis was on the front lines of the civil rights movement, suffering a fractured skull in the voting rights march in Selma, Alabama. Courageous in the face of discrimination, he practiced nonviolence to break down the walls of segregation. This man of principle, now a representative...
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How Lunchbox Jones Saved Me from Robots, Traitors, and Missy the Cruel

Jennifer Brown - Bloomsbury
Format: Print book

Luke Abbott's school is the losing-est school in the history of losing. And that's just fine for him. He'd rather be at home playing video games and avoiding his older brother Rob and the Greatest Betrayal of All Time. But now he's being forced to join the robotics team, where surely...
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Legends: the Best Players, Games, and Teams in Baseball

Howard Bryant - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

"With the LEGENDS series, Howard Bryant brings to life the best that sports has to offer - the heroes, the bitter rivalries, the moments that every sports-loving kid should know." - Mike Lupica, #1 bestselling author of Travel Team, Heat, and Fantasy League Experience...
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Call of the Wraith

Kevin Sands - Aladdin
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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Trouble the Water

Frances O'Roark Dowell - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

From the award-winning author of Dovey Coe comes a sweeping tale of the friendship between a black girl and a white boy and the prejudices they must overcome in segregated Celeste, Kentucky, as the pair try to solve the mysteries surrounding a lonely old dog.Eleven-year-old Callie is fearless,...
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Orientation

Preeti Chhibber - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

A diverse cast of characters -- Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) , Miles Morales (Spider-Man) , and Doreen Green (Squirrel Girl) -- team up in their first-ever illustrated middle-grade series about ordinary kids with extraordinary powers!Kamala Khan was an average middle school kid. That...
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The One and Only Bob

Katherine Applegate - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan (soon to be a major motion picture!) in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan's friend Bob!Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister...
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Animal Defenses

Mary Lindeen - Norwood House Press
Format: Hardcover

Animals and their offspring must defend themselves against danger from nature or enemies. From hard shells to camouflage, animals use their physical characteristics to help keep them safe. This nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book contains high-frequency words and content vocabulary. Connecting...
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Investigating Magnetism

RICHARD SPILSBURY - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Library Binding

Budding scientists will love learning about the properties of magnetism by planning and carrying out investigations that explore how magnetic force is affected by distance, strength, and size.
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Anne of Green Gables

L. M. Montgomery - Virago
Format: Paperback

'Oh, it seems so wonderful that I'm going to live with you and belong to you. I've never belonged to anybody'When a scrawny, freckled girl with bright red hair arrives on Prince Edward Island, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are taken by surprise; they'd asked for a quiet...
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Village of Scoundrels

Margi Preus - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

Newbery Honor recipient Margi Preus tells the incredible true story of a group of French teenagers who helped save refugees in WWII Based on the true story of the French villagers in WWII who saved thousands of Jews, this novel tells how a group of young teenagers stood up for what is right....
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Insect Superpowers: 18 Real Bugs that Smash, Zap, Hypnotize, Sting, and Devour!

Kate Messner - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Head-to-head combat! Astounding weapons! Extraordinary skills! Within the pages of this book, 18 awesomely real superheroes and supervillains come to life, each possessing powers far beyond the average insect. Meet the Malevolent Mimic, who wickedly disguises itself as a harmless pink orchid,...
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Louder Than Words

Kathy Kacer - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover

Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events. Life is not easy for Jewish people in the midst of the Second World War, and for twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, it gets even harder when their father dies. Their mother must go back to work...
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The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby

Dav Pilkey - Scholastic, Incorporated
Format: Print book

Move over, Dav Pilkey, it's George and Harold's turn to tell the tale of the all-new superhero who's faster than a speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash. Make way for Super Diaper Baby!Oh, no! It looks like George and Harold are in trouble again. . . . As punishment, the boys...
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Maya and the Rising Dark

Rena Barron
Format: Hardcover

In this highly anticipated contemporary fantasy, twelve-year-old Maya's search for her missing father puts her at the center of a battle between our world, the Orishas, and the mysterious and sinister Dark world. Perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and The Serpent's...
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Courage

Barbara Binns - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander, a poignant and timely novel about race, class, and second chances.Ever since T'Shawn's dad died, his mother has been struggling to keep the family afloat. So when he's offered a spot on a prestigious diving team at the local private...
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Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope

Roy Thomas - Marvel Comics
Format: Hardcover

The original comic adaptation of the greatest space-fantasy film of all is remastered for the modern age! Weeks before George Lucas' first Star Wars film hit theatres, Marvel gave fans their first look at Luke Skywalker, boldly asking: "Will he save the galaxy, or destroy it?"...
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Scary Stories 3

ALVIN SCHWARTZ - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

Scary Stories 3 is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.In this paperback edition, Stephen Gammell's artwork from the original...
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Max Einstein: Rebels with a Cause

James Patterson - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover

"A fast-paced, science-filled caper." --The Wall Street JournalMax Einstein is the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives. Max Einstein's typical day is not your average 12-year-old's. She...- TEACHES classes...
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How to Survive a Flood

Marne Ventura - Child's World
Format: Hardcover

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people trapped because of high water endure and survive against all odds Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction...
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Breakout

Kate Messner - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Nora Tucker is looking forward to summer vacation in Wolf Creek--two months of swimming, popsicles, and brushing up on her journalism skills for the school paper. But when two inmates break out of the town's maximum security prison, everything changes. Doors are locked, helicopters fly over...
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Hanukkah / Januca

Josie Keogh - Powerkids Pr; Bilingual edition
Format: Print book

This bilingual book celebrates Hanukkahs traditions, food, and games. Readers will be inspired to spin a dreidel and eat some latkes. The accessible text in English and standard Latin-American Spanish make this book useful to both beginning readers and those learning either English or Spanish.
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One Last Shot

John David Anderson - Walden Pond Press
Format: Hardcover

The beloved author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted returns with a humorous and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and miniature golf. For as long as he can remember, Malcolm has never felt like he was good enough. Not for his parents, who have always seemed at odds with each...
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1,000 Inventions and Discoveries

Roger Bridgman - DK Children
Format: Paperback

Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it.From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire...
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The Smartest Kid in the Universe

Chris Grabenstein - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of Max Einstein! "For centuries, humans have consumed information through their eyes and our ears," said Dr. Backbridge. "Here is my prediction. In the not-too-distant future, we are going to ingest...
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A Wish in the Dark

Christina Soontornvat - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice.All light in Chattana is created by one man - the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon...
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Scritch Scratch

Lindsay Currie - Sourcebooks Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Small Spaces comes a chilling ghost story about a malevolent spirit, an unlucky girl, and a haunting mystery that will tie the two together.Claire has absolutely no interest in the paranormal. She's a scientist, which is why she can't think of anything worse than having...
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Clean Getaway

Nic Stone - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a middle-grade road-trip story through American race relations past and present, perfect for Black History Month and for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds.How to Go on an Unplanned Road Trip with Your Grandma: Grab...
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Through the Moon

Peter Wartman - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

The Dragon Prince has been reunited with his mother, the Human Kingdoms and Xadia are at peace, and humans and elves alike are ready to move on.Only Rayla is still restless. Unable to believe Lord Viren is truly dead, and haunted by questions about the fate of her parents and Runaan, she remains...
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Amazing Greek Myths of Wonder and Blunders

Michael Townsend - Puffin Books
Format: Print book

"For fans of either comic books or Percy Jackson, or both." - School Library JournalFrom Hercules' snake assassin slippers to Arachne's wicked weaver rap songs, these are the mythic monsters and Hellenic heroes that have captured Western culture for centuries--but a whole...
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Glitch

Sarah Graley - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

From comics rising star Sarah Graley, a fresh and funny middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl who must save a virtual world... and her own!Izzy has an incredible secret -- she can enter the world of her new video game! She meets Rae, a robot who says Izzy is destined to save Dungeon...
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The Wizards of Once: Never and Forever

Cressida Cowell - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Xar and Wish are on the final leg of their journey--first stop: The Mine of Happiness. Here, starvation is never far away for the Magical creatures who toil in its horrible depths. Xar and Wish must escape and fast; Xar needs to take control of his ever-growing Witchstain, and Wish must...
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The Next Great Jane

K. L. Going - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning author K. L. Going comes a happily-ever-after story of a girl who discovers the true secret to all good writing--through an unlikely friendship, some well-intentioned matchmaking, and little bit of science.Jane Brannen wants nothing more than to become a famous author...
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Raising Lumie

Joan Bauer - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A poignant, hopeful story of a girl and her puppy.Olive Hudson desperately wants a dog. But that doesn't seem to be a possibility right now. Newly orphaned, she's moving in with the half sister she hardly knows and their life is too chaotic to include a dog. But then something wonderful...
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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone

J. K. Rowling - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

A winner of England's National Book Award, the acclaimed debut novel tells the outrageously funny, fantastic adventure story of Harry Potter, who escapes a hideous foster home thanks to a scholarship to The Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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School: Hasn't This Gone on Long Enough?

Jim Benton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Bestselling author Jim Benton is back, with a brand-new spin on a favorite series!Dear Dumb Diary is a hilarious hit! Now after 12 books (each covering a month of her life) , Jamie Kelly's upcoming diaries have a fresh look and a fun twist. It's Dear Dumb Diary: Year Two! The diary...
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Allies

Alan Gratz - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee, weaves a stunning array of voices and stories into an epic tale of teamwork in the face of tyranny -- and how just one day can change the world.June 6, 1944: The Nazis are terrorizing Europe, on their evil quest to conquer the world. The only...
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Make It Out Alive in the Arctic and Antarctic

Claudia Martin - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

Hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn the Arctic and Antarctic environments create deadly problems for human beings. In this interactive book, readers will encounter real-life scenarios in these harsh habitats. Makerspace activities allow readers to engineer solutions to deadly problems. A map and supply...
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The Storm Keeper's Island

Catherine Doyle - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

An evocative tale of ancient magic, bravery, and family bonds."Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle." - School Library ConnectionFionn Boyle comes from a long line of brave seafarers, people with the ocean...
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Number the Stars (Yearling Newbery)

Lois Lowry
Format: Paperback

Its 1943 Copenhagen and the Jews of Denmark are being relocated, so Annemarie Johansens best friend, Ellen, moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family. When Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission, she must find the courage to save her friends life.
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Trapped in Hitler's Web

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

In the grip of World War II, Maria has realized that her Nazi-occupied Ukrainian town is no longer safe. Though she and her family might survive, her friend Nathan, who is Jewish, is in grave danger. So Maria and Nathan flee -- into the heart of Hitler's Reich in Austria.There, they...
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My Survival: A Girl on Schindler's List

Joshua M. Greene - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The astonishing true story of a girl who survived the Holocaust thanks to Oskar Schindler, of Schindler's List fame.Rena Finder was only eleven when the Nazis forced her and her family -- along with all the other Jewish families -- into the ghetto in Krakow, Poland. Rena worked as a slave...
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Beginners Welcome

Cindy Baldwin - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

The acclaimed author of Where the Watermelons Grow is back with a story perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Ali Benjamin, about finding friendship after a tragic loss. It's been eighty-three days since Annie Lee's daddy died, but she still sees reminders of him everywhere. His record...
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How to Remember Everything: Tips & Tricks to Become a Memory Master!

Jacob Sager Weinstein

Kids will learn how to ace history tests by memorizing dates, feel confident about remembering people's names, win cards games by mastering entire decks, and hang on to happy memories for a lifetime.This invaluable memory guide for children is full of recall-building techniques, fun challenges,...
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I Can Make This Promise

Christine Day - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

In her debut middle grade novel - inspired by her family's history - Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family's secrets - and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious...
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Tech Industry

Paula Johanson - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

Tech Industry examines the technological innovations that are transforming not only the way goods are manufactured and distributed, but also how people function in the workplace, from the farmer in the field to the pilot in the sky. Dynamic photographs and informative text sharply illustrate...
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The Legend of Michael Jordan

Triumph Books
Format: Paperback

Michael Jordan is indisputably basketball's greatest superstar. The Chicago Bulls legend left his mark on the game as a larger-than-life competitor who dazzled the world, pushed the boundaries of his sport, and never settled for anything less than the best.The Legend of Michael Jordan...
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Biology: The Ultimate Bite-size Study Guide

DK - DK Children
Format: Paperback

Packed with all the core curriculum topics, this biology book for kids 12 years old is ideal for home and school learning.From reproduction to respiration and enzymes to ecosystems, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. Perfect support for coursework, homework, and studying...
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The World's Greatest Detective

CAROLINE CARLSON - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Caroline Carlson, author of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series, returns with The World's Greatest Detective, a story of crime, tricks, and hilarity for those who know that sometimes it takes a pair of junior sleuths to solve a slippery case.Detectives' Row is full of talented...
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Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring Catalog and Instruction Manual

Kate Samworth - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Since 2031, Aviary Wonders Inc. has offered bird lovers a unique opportunity Assemble your own bird from stunningly beautiful and carefully hand-crafted parts. The birds can even be taught to fly and to sing! This slyly satirical crafters delight is offered as the perfect antidote to extinction...
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Pathways Through South America

Heather C. Hudak - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Library Binding

This fantastic journey through the continent of South America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include walking...
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Who Was Jane Austen?

Sarah Fabiny - Penguin Workshop
Format: Paperback

Step into the world of Georgian England and learn more about the genteel life of this beloved author.Although Jane Austen's works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have inspired movies, television shows and mini-series,...
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The Salem Witch Trials

Peter Benoit - Scholastic
Format: Library Binding

The definitive history series! Strong narratives and eye-catching images tell the stories behind growth and development in the United States and around the world. Sidebars illustrate how history affects the present day Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Timelines...
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Stormbreaker

Anthony Horowitz - Speak
Format: Paperback

Ten years ago, Anthony Horowitz introduced the world to Alex Rider . . . and now his debut mission is back in a special fully loaded anniversary edition! Packed with bonus material - including a brand new Alex Rider short story, a letter from Anthony Horowitz, and much more!
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How Women Won the Vote: Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, and Their Big Idea

Susan Campbell Bartoletti - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

This is how history should be told to kids - with photos, illustrations, and captivating storytelling.From Newbery Honor medalist Susan Campbell Bartoletti and in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of woman suffrage in America comes the page-turning, stunningly illustrated, and tirelessly...
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Spy Toys

Mark Powers - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

The world's leading toy manufacturer gives each toy it creates a tiny, computerized brain and a unique personality making for some seriously awesome toys. But sometimes there's a faulty toy . . .Dan is a "Snugliffic Cuddlestar" bear--he should be perfect for hugging. But because...
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Wings of Fire Book Six: Moon Rising

Tui T. Sutherland - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times-bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny! Peace has come to Pyrrhia . . . for now. The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting...
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Stick Dog Meets His Match

Tom Watson - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson's hilarious series continues, and Stick Dog gets a ... girlfriend?!Well, not before Stick Dog's day spins out of control first. As he and his friends work to rescue a hyper Karen from...
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RuinWorld: Eye for an Eye

Derek Laufman - KaBOOM!
Format: Paperback

Adventurers Rex and Pogo trek across the Ruinlands searching for treasure and magical artifacts, along with their not-always faithful companions.It's every adventurer for themselves in the Ruinlands! Join Pogo and Rex as they set out on a quest to hunt for valuable artifacts and magical...
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Silo and the Rebel Raiders

V Peyton - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A beautifully written and timeless fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Philip Reeve. Ten-year-old Silo Zyco doesn't know much about his relatives -- his father was a mysterious stranger, and the rest of the Zycos were killed in a disaster involving a terrible...
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The Thief Knot: A Greenglass House Story

Kate Milford - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Ghosts, a kidnapping, a crew of young detectives, and family secrets mix in this new standalone mystery set in the world of the best-selling Greenglass House, from a National Book Award nominee and Edgar Award-winning author. Marzana and her best friend are bored. Even though they...
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Daniel X: Lights Out

James Patterson - Little
Format: Print book

James Patterson's high-octane sci-fi adventure series comes to a white-knuckle conclusion in the final battle that Daniel X has been waiting for his entire life. In this sixth and last installment of the Daniel X series, the alien-hunting hero is finally ready to take on the biggest threat...
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The Quilts of Gee's Bend

Susan Goldman Rubin - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Since the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee's Bend for children, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and culture of this fascinating...
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Champion of the Titan Games

Brandon Mull - Shadow Mountain
Format: Hardcover

The war against dragons intensifies. Will Kendra and Seth find the help they desperately need from the Giant Queen? This fourth book in a five-book series leaves the underwater dragon preserve of Crescent Lagoon for a gladiator-style arena at Titan Valley&;the magical realm of towering...
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Fridays with the Wizards

Jessica Day George - Bloomsbury
Format: Print book

Princess Celie and her companions have made it home safely from the Glorious Arkower, and everything is back to normal now that the Eye of the Castle is where it belongs. With more magical griffins to care for, Celie, Lilah, and Rolf have their hands full. But when the dangerous ancient...
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Bad Princess: True Tales from Behind the Tiara

Kris Waldherr - Scholastic Nonfiction
Format: Hardcover

Forget everything you thought you knew about princesses... Welcome to Bad Princess by Kris Waldherr (author of Doomed Queens) , where you'll discover what really happens after "Happily Ever After." From the war-torn Dark Ages of Medieval Europe to America's Gilded Age,...
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Humanimal: Incredible Ways Animals Are Just Like Us!

Christopher Lloyd - What on Earth Books
Format: Hardcover

Fascinating and stunningly illustrated, Humanimal explores, and celebrates, the astonishing ways in which animals and humans are alike.So you think you're special? You think that just because people have built giant cities, invented pop-up toasters and put a person on the Moon that...
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National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of American Indian History and Culture: Stories, Timelines, Maps, and More

Cynthia O'Brien - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

American Indian customs, stories, and history come to life in this important and authoritative reference, artfully designed and packaged for kids and students.More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North...
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Spirit Animals: Book 1: Wild Born

Brandon Mull - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book

#1 New York Times bestseller Brandon Mull launches Scholastic's wildly popular multiplatform phenomenon.Four children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual, watched by cloaked strangers. Four flashes of light erupt, and from them emerge the unmistakable shapes of incredible...
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Counting to Perfect

Suzanne M LaFleur - Wendy Lamb Books
Format: Hardcover

From the author of Eight Keys comes a loving story of sisters who are trying to find their way back to each other.Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. No one pays...
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The Unadoptables

Hana Tooke - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Neil Gaiman meets Hans Christian Andersen in this delicious fairy tale full of mysterious spirits, daring escapes, and a beautiful message about the power of found families.Egbert, Lotta, Sem, Fenna, and Milou. They are an artist, an inventor, a sewist, a baker, and their imaginative ringleader--and...
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The Red Pencil

Andrea Davis Pinkney - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Amira, look at me," Muma insists.She collects both my hands in hers."The Janjaweed attack without warning.If ever they come-- run."Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities....
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The Lightning Thief

Rick Riordan - Disney Hyperion
Format: eBook

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse-Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him.
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The Longest Night of Charlie Noon

Christopher Edge - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This heart-pounding mystery-adventure follows three kids who get lost in the woods at night and experience something they cannot quite explain.Secrets, spies, or maybe even a monster . . . what lies in the heart of the woods? Charlie Noon and Dizzy Heron are determined to find out. When...
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Mac Undercover

Mac Barnett - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid.And while he was a kid, he was a spy. Not just any spy. But a spy...for the Queen of England. James Bond meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking new fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious Crown...
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The Best NBA Centers of All Time

Patrick Donnelly - Sportszone
Format: Book

This title features some of the greatest NBA Centers of all time: George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal just to name a few! Basketball fans will love Spotlight stats and informative boxes for each player. Not to mention great full-color and historic action...
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