Inspired by Derek Jeter's own life, Fair Ball is the fourth middle grade novel in the New York Times bestselling Jeter Publishing Program and focuses on the theme "the world isn't always fair."Life isn't always fair. You can't control that, but you can control how you think and act when things don't go your way. You have to hang in there and keep after it, not get down and give up. Derek has a lot to look forward to. School is almost out, his baseball team is competing in the Westwood Little League Playoffs, and then he'll head to his grandparents' house for the summer. Sure, there are finals to study for first, but Derek doesn't mind. Maybe this year he'll get better grades than Gary. But when his best friend Dave starts to act strangely, ignoring Derek and canceling their plans, his summer isn't looking quite so fun.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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9781481491488
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Print book
Finding Orion
By Anderson, John David
The acclaimed author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted returns with an unforgettable tale of love and laughter, of fathers and sons, of what family truly means, and of the ways in which we sometimes need to lose something in order to find ourselves.Rion Kwirk comes from a rather odd family. His mother named him and his sisters after her favorite constellations, and his father makes funky-flavored jellybeans for a living. One sister acts as if she's always on stage, and the other is a walking dictionary. But no one in the family is more odd than Rion's grandfather, Papa Kwirk. He's the kind of guy who shows up on his motorcycle only on holidays handing out crossbows and stuffed squirrels as presents. Rion has always been fascinated by Papa Kwirk, especially as his son - Rion's father - is the complete opposite.
Walden Pond Press
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9780062643896
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Hardcover
On the Court With... Shaquille O' Neal
By Stout, Glenn
Describes the life and career of the basketball superstar and center for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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9780316164733
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Paperback
Under the Magician's Spell
By Stine, R. L.
Readers are placed in the character of a young person whose little sister has obtained a book of spells from a mysterious magic shop at the mall, in a story with more than twenty possible endings. Original.
Apple
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9780590673211
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Paperback
The Everything Kids' Soccer Book
By Crisfield, Deborah W.
It's a gooooooooaaaaaaal!How do you know when to pass the ball or when to keep it? What's the best way to practice dribbling? How do you keep the defense from stealing the ball from you? Whether you play defense, goalie, or offense, The Everything Kids' Soccer Book, 3rd Edition has all the tips and strategies you need to help you improve your game, including fun games like Monkey in the Middle and Hot Potato.You'll also learn:The rules of the gameTechniques for dribbling, trapping, and heading the ballThe art of goaltendingTips on how to maintain possession of the ballWinning defensive techniquesThe importance of teamwork Coach Crisfield covers it all, from pregame stretching, to dribbling drills, to passing and shooting strategies, along with fun facts on the newest professional players and the 2014 World Cup.
Adams Media; Third Edition edition
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9781440586880
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Print book
Mouseheart
By Fiedler, Lisa
The Warriors series meets Redwall in this first book in an epic animal adventure series set in the subway tunnels of Brooklyn and for "fans of Erin Hunter, Brian Jaques, and Kathryn Lasky" (School Library Journal) .Hopper is just an ordinary pet shop mouse before he escapes. Soon he finds himself below the bustling streets of Brooklyn, deep within the untamed tangles of transit tunnels, and in Atlantia, a glorious utopian rat civilization.But all is not what it seems. Though Hopper is treated as a royal guest, he misses his siblings that he lost in the escape attempt. That, and Atlantia is constantly threatened by the rebels who wish to bring the city to its knees. And there are cats everywhere in Atlantia, cats that leave the citizens unharmed ... and no one can seem to answer why.Soon, Hopper is caught in the crosshairs of a colossal battle, one that crosses generations and species. As the clashes rage, Hopper learns terrible, extraordinary secrets: Deadly secrets about Atlantia. Painful secrets about his friends.And one powerful secret about his destiny ... Learn more at Mouseheart.com!
Margaret K. McElderry Books
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9781442487819
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Print book
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge
By Cole, Joanna
Trust the bestselling science series of all time to get down to the facts on global warming, so kids can understand the crisis --and how they can help solve it.Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic that will affect the younger generation more than anyone. So why not turn to the teacher kids love most, Ms. Frizzle! Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way. With trademark simplicity and wit, Joanna Cole explains why the earth is getting warmer, and Bruce Degen's bright, action-filled illustrations make the science easy to understand and fun to learn. This team brings a new, improved understanding to climate change, engaging kids and empowering all. Teachers will cheer!
Scholastic Inc.; Reprint edition
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9780545655996
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Book
The Heart and Mind of Frances Pauley
By Stevens, April
Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm's The Fourteenth Goldfish and Holly Goldberg Sloan's Counting by 7s, this heartfelt, deeply moving middle-grade debut features an offbeat girl who learns that she can remain true to herself while also letting others in.Eleven-year-old Frances is an observer of both nature and people, just like her idol, the anthropologist Margaret Mead. She spends most of her time up on the rocks behind her house in her "rock world," as Alvin, her kindhearted and well-read school bus driver, calls it. It's the one place where Frances can truly be herself, and where she doesn't have to think about her older sister, Christinia, who is growing up and changing in ways that Frances can't understand. But when the unimaginable happens, Frances slowly discovers that perhaps the world outside her rugged, hidden paradise isn't so bad after all, and that maybe--just maybe--she can find connection and camaraderie with the people who have surrounded her all along.Original, accessible, and deeply affecting, April Stevens's middle-grade debut about an unforgettable girl and an unlikely friendship will steal your heart.
Schwartz & Wade
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9781524720612
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Hardcover
Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns
By Stine, R. L.
Looking forward to her plans for Halloween night, when she and her friend Walker will get revenge on the kids that played practical jokes on them, Drew Brockman carve scary jack-o'-lanterns that frighteningly come to life. Original.
Scholastic Paperbacks
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9780590568852
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Paperback
My Brigadista Year
By Paterson, Katherine
In an engrossing historical novel, the Newbery Medal-winning author of Bridge to Terabithia follows a young Cuban teenager as she volunteers for Fidel Castro's national literacy campaign and travels into the impoverished countryside to teach others how to read.When thirteen-year-old Nora tells her parents that she wants to join Premier Castro's army of young literacy teachers, her mother screeches to high heaven, and her father roars like a lion. Nora has barely been outside of Havana - why would she throw away her life in a remote shack with no electricity, sleeping on a hammock in somebody's kitchen? But Nora is stubborn: didn't her parents teach her to share what she has with someone in need? Surprisingly, Nora's abuela takes her side, even as she makes Nora promise to come home if things get too hard.
Fair Ball
By Jeter, Derek
Inspired by Derek Jeter's own life, Fair Ball is the fourth middle grade novel in the New York Times bestselling Jeter Publishing Program and focuses on the theme "the world isn't always fair."Life isn't always fair. You can't control that, but you can control how you think and act when things don't go your way. You have to hang in there and keep after it, not get down and give up. Derek has a lot to look forward to. School is almost out, his baseball team is competing in the Westwood Little League Playoffs, and then he'll head to his grandparents' house for the summer. Sure, there are finals to study for first, but Derek doesn't mind. Maybe this year he'll get better grades than Gary. But when his best friend Dave starts to act strangely, ignoring Derek and canceling their plans, his summer isn't looking quite so fun.
Finding Orion
By Anderson, John David
The acclaimed author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted returns with an unforgettable tale of love and laughter, of fathers and sons, of what family truly means, and of the ways in which we sometimes need to lose something in order to find ourselves.Rion Kwirk comes from a rather odd family. His mother named him and his sisters after her favorite constellations, and his father makes funky-flavored jellybeans for a living. One sister acts as if she's always on stage, and the other is a walking dictionary. But no one in the family is more odd than Rion's grandfather, Papa Kwirk. He's the kind of guy who shows up on his motorcycle only on holidays handing out crossbows and stuffed squirrels as presents. Rion has always been fascinated by Papa Kwirk, especially as his son - Rion's father - is the complete opposite.
On the Court With... Shaquille O' Neal
By Stout, Glenn
Describes the life and career of the basketball superstar and center for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Under the Magician's Spell
By Stine, R. L.
Readers are placed in the character of a young person whose little sister has obtained a book of spells from a mysterious magic shop at the mall, in a story with more than twenty possible endings. Original.
The Everything Kids' Soccer Book
By Crisfield, Deborah W.
It's a gooooooooaaaaaaal!How do you know when to pass the ball or when to keep it? What's the best way to practice dribbling? How do you keep the defense from stealing the ball from you? Whether you play defense, goalie, or offense, The Everything Kids' Soccer Book, 3rd Edition has all the tips and strategies you need to help you improve your game, including fun games like Monkey in the Middle and Hot Potato.You'll also learn:The rules of the gameTechniques for dribbling, trapping, and heading the ballThe art of goaltendingTips on how to maintain possession of the ballWinning defensive techniquesThe importance of teamwork Coach Crisfield covers it all, from pregame stretching, to dribbling drills, to passing and shooting strategies, along with fun facts on the newest professional players and the 2014 World Cup.
Mouseheart
By Fiedler, Lisa
The Warriors series meets Redwall in this first book in an epic animal adventure series set in the subway tunnels of Brooklyn and for "fans of Erin Hunter, Brian Jaques, and Kathryn Lasky" (School Library Journal) .Hopper is just an ordinary pet shop mouse before he escapes. Soon he finds himself below the bustling streets of Brooklyn, deep within the untamed tangles of transit tunnels, and in Atlantia, a glorious utopian rat civilization.But all is not what it seems. Though Hopper is treated as a royal guest, he misses his siblings that he lost in the escape attempt. That, and Atlantia is constantly threatened by the rebels who wish to bring the city to its knees. And there are cats everywhere in Atlantia, cats that leave the citizens unharmed ... and no one can seem to answer why.Soon, Hopper is caught in the crosshairs of a colossal battle, one that crosses generations and species. As the clashes rage, Hopper learns terrible, extraordinary secrets: Deadly secrets about Atlantia. Painful secrets about his friends.And one powerful secret about his destiny ... Learn more at Mouseheart.com!
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge
By Cole, Joanna
Trust the bestselling science series of all time to get down to the facts on global warming, so kids can understand the crisis --and how they can help solve it.Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic that will affect the younger generation more than anyone. So why not turn to the teacher kids love most, Ms. Frizzle! Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way. With trademark simplicity and wit, Joanna Cole explains why the earth is getting warmer, and Bruce Degen's bright, action-filled illustrations make the science easy to understand and fun to learn. This team brings a new, improved understanding to climate change, engaging kids and empowering all. Teachers will cheer!
The Heart and Mind of Frances Pauley
By Stevens, April
Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm's The Fourteenth Goldfish and Holly Goldberg Sloan's Counting by 7s, this heartfelt, deeply moving middle-grade debut features an offbeat girl who learns that she can remain true to herself while also letting others in.Eleven-year-old Frances is an observer of both nature and people, just like her idol, the anthropologist Margaret Mead. She spends most of her time up on the rocks behind her house in her "rock world," as Alvin, her kindhearted and well-read school bus driver, calls it. It's the one place where Frances can truly be herself, and where she doesn't have to think about her older sister, Christinia, who is growing up and changing in ways that Frances can't understand. But when the unimaginable happens, Frances slowly discovers that perhaps the world outside her rugged, hidden paradise isn't so bad after all, and that maybe--just maybe--she can find connection and camaraderie with the people who have surrounded her all along.Original, accessible, and deeply affecting, April Stevens's middle-grade debut about an unforgettable girl and an unlikely friendship will steal your heart.
Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns
By Stine, R. L.
Looking forward to her plans for Halloween night, when she and her friend Walker will get revenge on the kids that played practical jokes on them, Drew Brockman carve scary jack-o'-lanterns that frighteningly come to life. Original.
My Brigadista Year
By Paterson, Katherine
In an engrossing historical novel, the Newbery Medal-winning author of Bridge to Terabithia follows a young Cuban teenager as she volunteers for Fidel Castro's national literacy campaign and travels into the impoverished countryside to teach others how to read.When thirteen-year-old Nora tells her parents that she wants to join Premier Castro's army of young literacy teachers, her mother screeches to high heaven, and her father roars like a lion. Nora has barely been outside of Havana - why would she throw away her life in a remote shack with no electricity, sleeping on a hammock in somebody's kitchen? But Nora is stubborn: didn't her parents teach her to share what she has with someone in need? Surprisingly, Nora's abuela takes her side, even as she makes Nora promise to come home if things get too hard.