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Behind The Screen (Mason Falls Mysteries)
Synopsis:

Hannah's sister, Alexis, has been acting different lately. For one thing, she's constantly on her phone when she never used to care that much about it. But after Hannah discovers that Alexis has developed a relationship with a boy she met online, her strange behavior starts to make sense. What's worse, Alexis plans to skip out on college to run away with this guy. Hannah teams up with her best friend to find out more about the online stranger. What if he isn't who he says he is?

Publication Date: 04/01/18
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
The Tales of Weirderland: Volume 1
Synopsis:

Iris Wildling and Cael Wildling are Princess and Prince of the kingdom of Weirderland. This is a kingdom filled with magic and adventure, where danger and new friends wait around every corner. These young royals spend their time questing. Going on unexpected adventures helping and finding new friends, saving the kingdom, or simply rescuing a horse. These are the first three adventures of young Prince Cael and Princess Iris. Their first adventure is to recover a flying horse named Ruben that their parents have misplaced in their too-large castle, but the magical castle has more than one surprise behind its many doors. The Prince and Princess' second quest comes while they are on holiday at the beach and a mermaid named Undine asks them for help saving her kingdom, but in the sea, there are more dangers than they can imagine. For their third adventure, they are veterans now, but when Terrance, a foxlike Fairy asks them to help recover the missing Fairy Fire, the source of all their magic, the Prince and Princess find themselves in more danger than ever before. Through these quests, the royal siblings are forced to contend with many things they did not believe they were capable of facing. Turning an enemy to a friend, seeing a friend fall, failing, and taking wrong turns. They run toward danger because they never once thought of saying no when someone asks for help.

Publication Date: 03/31/18
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series
The Last Of The Navel Navigators
Brett Burbridge, David Hailwood
Synopsis: What if you had the power to open portals to other worlds at the click of a bellybutton...but every time you did so, you risked being eaten?


​Discovered in a swamp and raised by hillbillies, Jellybean 'Gator Bait' Skratcher leads a pretty sheltered life, until one fateful day he accidentally tears a hole in the fabric of the universe, whilst attempting to remove fluff from his bellybutton.

He's whisked away on an epic adventure across hostile worlds teeming with ravenous demons, mischievous beard pixies, and deadly hunchback cooking, all the while led by a scatterbrained stork who's made it his mission in life to deliver Jellybean to the right parents, or die trying.

But when your best friend's a goat, and your greatest hope for survival relies solely upon a talentless magician who can't even do proper card tricks, nothing is likely to go as planned!

The Last Of The Navel Navigators is a children's comedy fantasy that should appeal to fans of The Phantom Tollbooth, The Little Prince and Roald Dahl's James and The Giant Peach.
Publication Date: 03/17/18
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series
Snow in April (A Story of Concordia)
Synopsis: "To make a friend, you have to be a friend." Princess Olive gives this advice to young Prince Jasper of Thisley when the lonely prince comes to Concordia. He needs all the help he can get, too. Friendless and isolated, Jasper has no idea where he fits into his own kingdom, but when he meets Olive and Toby, the King's page, he finds both friendship and the courage to be himself. While the teens deal with an avalanche and a night in the dungeon, the adults quarrel. It is up to the young people to solve an ancient mystery in order to prevent the unthinkable - the prospect of war between their two kingdoms.
Publication Date: 02/20/18
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Pretend Princess (A Story of Concordia)
Synopsis: In the mountain kingdom of Concordia, King Bartholomew has a problem. How can he ease the loneliness of Queen Gabrielle, who longs for a child? Borrow one, of course! A young girl named Olive becomes the Queen's companion, growing up one foot in a palace and the other in a cottage. But what happens to a Pretend Princess when the King and Queen finally have a child of their own? With humor and a vivid cast of characters, "Pretend Princess" turns the usual fairytale on its head in this engaging story. "Pretend Princess" is the captivating first book in the Concordia series for middle-grade readers.
Publication Date: 02/10/18
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series
A Secret in the Forest - FeyTerrah Series Book 2
Synopsis:

Despite Dreamer’s earlier warning, an antagonistic Victor sets out to discover Lily’s secret and gains dangerous information. Dreamer keeps quiet, as he begins experiencing a transformation that will give him extraordinary abilities. Just as the Kingmans are discovering other fey and fey allies in their community, Lily and Dreamer disappear, and the evidence points to Victor. The Kingmans cannot call on local authorities for help without revealing their family’s secret. Dreamer takes drastic steps to demonstrate to Victor what a war between their worlds would mean. Lily makes a painful decision about her wedding.

Publication Date: 02/06/18
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Special Food for Sam
Dr. Nicole Audet, Mylène Villeneuve
Synopsis: Felix baked special cookies for Sam. His magical medical instruments helped him prevent the eggs, the nuts and the cow milk from jumping into the cookie dough. Big challenge for Felix! There are 8 books in the Felix and Booboo series. Have fun reading all of them. They are available in paperback and Kindle versions.
Publication Date: 12/23/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Series
Lucas Has an Earache
Dr. Nicole Audet, Mylène Villeneuve
Synopsis: Lucas, Felix’s cousin, cannot swim because he has an ear infection. Fortunately, Felix and his magical instruments have a good solution to fight the bacteria responsible for this infection. This story reveals the secrets of otitis. There are 8 books in the Felix and Booboo series. Have fun reading all of them. They are available in paperback and Kindle versions.
Publication Date: 12/23/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Series
Felix Is Curious About His Body
Mylène Villeneuve, Dr. Nicole Audet
Synopsis: Felix visited the human body museum with his magical medical instruments. He learned how blood circulation and filtration work as well as breathing and digestion. Felix also explored the body in motion, the five senses, and the wonders of the brain. With his friend Booboo, he scored 100% on his exam. Read this story and try Felix's exam. Can you score 100%? There are 8 books in the Felix and Booboo series. Have fun reading all of them. They are available in paperback and Kindle versions. This book won the Excellence Award Winner in children's educational books.
Publication Date: 12/22/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Series
Crossed Fire (Book 2 Crossed Series)
Synopsis: Stephanie Stewart is a typical sixteen-year-old girl—she loves hanging out with her friends, going to concerts, and sipping mocha lattes. Yup. Just your average teenager . . . Except for one difference—she can see and talk to the dead. In fact, Stephanie helps dead girls who who’ve been murdered or killed, cross over. Just as Stephanie is getting used to her unique “gift”, her mom stumbles into some dangerous witchcraft that backfires and triggers similar abilities in Stephanie’s best friend Cura, and nemesis Hillary. Stephanie already has enough trouble trying to maintain a “normal” life between school and her cute boyfriend Dylan, who happens to have a supernatural talent all his own. But now she has to help her friend Cura and her “frenemy” Hillary cope with their new-found powers as well as cross over two murdered cheerleaders and battle an evil demon who wants to use Stephanie’s supernatural strengths as a free pass to The Other Side. And she needs to do it all while still getting her term papers in on time. She’s definitely going to need an extra-large mocha latte for this.
Publication Date: 12/18/17
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
No Head Fred Said: Get Healthy
Synopsis:

No Head Fred says to stay healthy. See if you can choose the correct decision in each situation. No Head Fred is an interactive book that parents and teachers can read with children. It enables children to choose the correct action with helpful illustrations. It promotes and reinforces important lessons on healthy living. It prompts conversation that can lead your child to a lifetime of healthy habits!

Publication Date: 12/04/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Series
Tortall: A Spy's Guide
Megan Messinger, Timothy Liebe, Julie Holderman, Tamora Pierce
Synopsis: The must-have guide for any fan of #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy author TAMORA PIERCE! Enter the world of Tortall in this full-color, behind-the-scenes collectible guide, brought to you by the author who Sarah J. Maas says “shaped [her] not only as a young writer but also as a young woman” and whom Leigh Bardugo calls “the real lioness.”
 
The secrets of Tortall are revealed. . . .
 
As Tortall’s spymaster, George Cooper has sensitive documents from all corners of the realm. When Alanna sends him a surprising letter, he cleans out his office and discovers letters from when King Jonathan and Queen Thayet first ascended the throne, notes on creating the Shadow Service of spies, threat-level profiles on favorite characters, Daine’s notes on immortals, as well as family papers, such as Aly’s first report as a young spy and Neal’s lessons with the Lioness. This rich guide also includes the first official timeline of Tortallan events from when it became a sovereign nation to the year Aly gives birth to triplets. Part history, part spy training manual, and entirely fascinating, this beautiful guide makes a perfect gift and is ideal for anyone who loves Alanna, King Jonathan, Queen Thayet, Kel, Neal, Aly, Thom, Daine, Numair, and the unforgettable world of Tortall!
 
“Tamora Pierce creates epic worlds populated by girls and women of bravery, heart, and strength. Her work inspired a generation of writers and continues to inspire us.” —HOLLY BLACK, #1 New York Times bestselling author
 
“Few authors can slay so effectively with a single sentence—I mean fist-in-the-air, shouting-at-my-book slay—as Tamora Pierce. All these years later, I still draw strength from her words.” —MARIE LU, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Publication Date: 10/31/17
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Ali-A Adventures: Game On!
Aleksandar Sotirovski, Cavan Scott, Ali-A
Synopsis: The most popular gamer on YouTube, Ali-A, presents his very own action-packed graphic novel!
 
It’s launch time for the hotly anticipated video game Alien Liberator 2, and who better to invite along than top gamer Ali-A? Ali is promised the biggest game launch ever—but what he doesn’t count on is just how real the action is about to get!
 
When a merciless band of aliens turns up to spoil the party, it’s up to Ali to transform from gaming icon to real-life hero. Can he defeat the end-of-game boss and save the day? With a little help from his fans and his very special dog, Eevee, he’s going to give it his best shot!
Publication Date: 10/24/17
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series
A Bridge in the Forest - FeyTerrah Series Book 1
Synopsis:

When impish college freshman Lily Kingman finds a secret gateway to the fairy world, her seemingly unremarkable life changes virtually overnight. In less than a week, she encounters life-threatening dangers and magical beings, discovers a family secret, and learns she is prisoner to a spell. Oh, one more thing. The fairy king commands her to lead a group of elves and fairies back to her world to bring back his missing daughter. Burdened with the knowledge that could endanger the fairy world and faced with a painful choice, Lily must accept the truth of who she is and embrace her new diplomatic role or face heartbreaking consequences.

Publication Date: 10/17/17
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Josie and the Trouble with Trash
Antonia Bruno, Kenny Bruno, Beth Handman
Synopsis:

Will Josie Win the War on Waste?

Trash is piling up all over Brooklyn. Where does all this trash come from? And where does it all go? Josie and the gang become trash detectives. But this time, they have to organize their teachers too. And just as they are making progress, Josie’s brother Damien, who has been acting strangely, disappears! That leads to the biggest surprise yet in the Josie Goes Green series.

Publication Date: 10/13/17
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race
Synopsis: #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein is back with the third fantastically fun, puzzle-packed MR. LEMONCELLO adventure!
 
On your marks. Get set. Lemon, cello, GO!
 
Everyone’s favorite game maker, Mr. Lemoncello, is testing out his new FABULOUS FACT-FINDING FRENZY game! If Kyle can make it through the first round, he and the other lucky finalists will go on a great race—by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello’s corporate banana jet!—to find fascinating facts about famous Americans. The first to bring their facts back to the library will win spectacular prizes! But when a few surprising “facts” surface about Mr. Lemoncello, it might be GO TO JAIL and LOSE A TURN all at once! Could Kyle’s hero be a fraud? It’s winner take all, so Kyle and the other kids will have to dig deep to find out the truth before the GAME is OVER for Mr. Lemoncello and his entire fantastic empire!
 
Filled with brand-new puzzles and games (including a hidden bonus puzzle!), this fast-paced read will have gamers and readers alike racing to the finish line because, like Mr. Lemoncello’s commercials say, IS IT FUN? . . . HELLO! IT’S A LEMONCELLO!
 
* “An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, Starred, on Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
 
“Just as much of an adventure as the first.” —The Washington Post, on Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics
Publication Date: 10/10/17
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series

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