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Never Girls #1: In a Blink (Disney Fairies)
Jana Christy, Kiki Thorpe
A New York Times BestsellerThe Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages 6 to 10—The Never Girls!Kate craves adventure and excitement.Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.Lainey dreams of talking to animals.Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone.In a blink of an eye, these four best friends all get their biggest wish—they’re whisked off to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. The adventure of a lifetime is just beginning! But how will the Never Girls ever get home again?
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One Came Home
Amy Timberlake
A Newbery Honor BookAn ALA-ALSC Notable Children's BookWinner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Novel “An adventure, a mystery, and a love song to the natural world. . . . Run out and read it. Right now.”—Newbery Medalist Karen CushmanIn the town of Placid, Wisconsin, in 1871, Georgie Burkhardt is known for two things: her uncanny aim with a rifle and her habit of speaking her mind plainly.But when Georgie blurts out something she shouldn't, her older sister Agatha flees, running off with a pack of "pigeoners" trailing the passenger pigeon migration. And when the sheriff returns to town with an unidentifiable body—wearing Agatha's blue-green ball gown—everyone assumes the worst. Except Georgie. Refusing to believe the facts that are laid down (and coffined) before her, Georgie sets out on a journey to find her sister. She will track every last clue and shred of evidence to bring Agatha home. Yet even with resolute determination and her trusty Springfield single-shot, Georgie is not prepared for what she faces on the western frontier.
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Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City
Wendelin Van Draanen
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book ReviewIn this pivotal book in the Sammy Keyes series, Sammy tackles the persistent mysteries of her own life. Mysteries like: Who is her father? And why has her mother kept it such a secret? How long can she manage to hide out in Grams' seniors-only building before someone catches on? Is her mother really planning to marry her boyfriend's father? (Ew.) And why, why is Heather Acosta so nasty?During one crazy weekend in Las Vegas, with the help of an entire army of Elvis impersonators, Sammy finally gets some answers. But of course knowledge comes at a price—and solving the mysteries of her own life will cost Sammy more than she ever meant to pay. . . .The Sammy Keyes mysteries are fast-paced, funny, thoroughly modern, and true whodunits. Each mystery is exciting and dramatic, but it's the drama in Sammy's personal life that keeps readers coming back to see what happens next with her love interest Casey, her soap-star mother, and her mysterious father.
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The Resisters #3: Titan Base
Eric Nylund
Million-copy bestselling Halo author and game developer Eric Nylund brings action-packed science fiction to a young audience with the third book in the Resisters series. Despite their recent victory over the alien Ch'zar, Ethan Blackwood and his squadron have no time to rest. The Ch'zar are still relentlessly searching for the Seed Bank, the Resisters' secret base—and they're getting dangerously close. If they find it, all the adults in the Seed Bank will be absorbed into the the aliens' collective mind. Now Ethan and his friends must evade all Ch'zar scouts and find a new home for the Resistance. Once again, it's all up to the kids.
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Horse Diaries #10: Darcy
Ruth Sanderson, Whitney Sanderson
Ireland, 1917. Darcy is a light gray Connemara pony with silver dapples. She's fast and tough, whether she's pulling a load of peat from the bog or riding around the rugged countryside with Shannon McKenna, her human family's eldest daughter. But when Mrs. McKenna needs a doctor, Darcy discovers a skill that will change her and her family's life forever. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel is told in first person from the horse's point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about Connemara ponies and Irish history.
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¿Es mio? Una historia verdadera en la India
Smita Turakhia, Robert Arnett
¿Es mio? is the translation of the English edition of Finders Keepers?, the honored recipient of many distinguished awards. The charming true story set in India incorporates the author's heartwarming experiences while traveling there. The book shares the traditions, customs, and values of the people through simple experiences he had with them. The delightful jewel-toned illustrations take children on a picturesque, fun-filled journey through the exotic land. The author's experiences emphasize timeless and universal values of honesty, respect, doing the right thing, and brotherhood. This wonderful book teaches multicultural respect, character education skills, self-esteem, tolerance, and cultural awareness. Includes glossary, pronunciations of Indian words, engaging character-building questions, facts on India, and craft activity. With such beautiful illustrations and story, ¿Es mio? is an excellent picture book for parents and educators seeking to introduce children to lands beyond their borders. A great character education and a multicultural book. Finders Keepers? un libro infantil en inglés y ganador de prestigiosos premios en los Estados Unidos, nos llega traducido al español bajo el titulo ¿Es mío? Este libro encantador nos trae una historia para niños y niñas con un mensaje que perdura en el tiempo. El autor narra sus cálidas y sencillas experiencias en la India y comparte con el lector las tradiciones, los estilos de vida y los valores de las personas con los que convivió. Las vívidas ilustraciones, abundantes en detalles, capturan los colores, la vida diaria y a las gentes de la India de tal forma, que la historia cobra vida. Pinturas suntuosas con motivos de la India, matizadas con los colores de las piedras preciosas...[y] manjar tentador para la imaginación viajera...entretiene al lector.... School Library Journal Un libro ilustrado verdaderamente excepcional, un tesoro para compartir con pequeñines y jóvenes. Midwest Book Review Ilustraciones esplendidas y un mensaje global...un libro maravilloso...enseña el respeto multicultural, la educación del carácter, tolerancia y conciencia cultural... [los estudiantes] querían que volviera leer el libro una vez lo habíamos terminado. Learning® Magazine Teacher Evaluators
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Finders Keepers? A True Story in India
Smita Turakhia, Robert Arnett
Robert Arnett
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Road Trip
A summer adventure you'll never forget, from a beloved Newbery Honor winning author!Dad and Ben haven't been getting along lately, and Dad hopes a road trip to rescue a border collie will help them reconnect. But Ben is on to Dad's scheme, and he's got ideas of his own. Like inviting his buddy, Theo, who's sure to get into fun (and trouble) along the way. And if Dad wants a family road trip, then the family dog, Atticus, should get to come, too. What could go wrong?But when their truck breaks down, the family trip takes plenty of unexpected turns. Before they know it, they've commandeered an old school bus and joined forces with its cranky mechanic, Gus. Next, they pick up Mia, a waitress escaping a tense situation. Only sharp-eyed Atticus realizes that Theo is on the run from something bad—and someone is following them. With alternating chapters from both Ben and his dog, Atticus, this fast-paced book takes readers on an unpredictable ride that's all about family, friendship, and surprises.
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Magicalamity
Kate Saunders
Tom is in shock. He's just discovered that his dad is an escaped fairy on the run. And that he must trust his life to three dangerous fairy godmothers he's never met. Two of them are hardened criminals, and one falls out of the window when she tries to fly . . . Will their mad magic be enough to help Tom rescue his dad from the clutches of some killer fairies?
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Better Nate Than Ever
Tim Federle
“The Nate series by Tim Federle is a wonderful evocation of what it’s like to be a theater kid. Highly recommended.” —Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the musical, Hamilton A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Slate Favorite Book of the Year A small-town boy hops a bus to New York City to crash an audition for E.T.: The Musical in this winning middle grade novel that The New York Times called “inspired and inspiring.”Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he’s wanted to star in a Broadway show. (Heck, he’d settle for seeing a Broadway show.) But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he’s stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one (except his best pal Libby) appreciates a good show tune? With Libby’s help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York. There’s an open casting call for E.T.: The Musical, and Nate knows this could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom. Tim Federle’s “hilarious and heartwarming debut novel” (Publishers Weekly) is full of broken curfews, second chances, and the adventure of growing up—because sometimes you have to get four hundred miles from your backyard to finally feel at home.