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Will Allen and the Terrible Truth: Chronicles of the Monster Detective Agency Volume 4
Will Allen and the Terrible Truth - Book #4
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In this 4th installment of the Chronicles of the Monster Detective Agency, fledgling Monster Detective Will Allen has conquered monsters, triumphed over bullies, and even survived his mother's cooking, but now he faces a challenge that all of his cleverness and bravery are powerless against - dealing with GIRLS! And even if he overcomes THAT challenge, can Will rise to the occasion and save himself and his friends from yet another crop of living nightmares when his special tools, the RevealeR and the MonsterScope, suddenly lose their monster-fighting powers? (Jason Edwards)

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Batgirl at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls)
Batgirl at Super Hero High
Lisa Yee
Get your cape on with the DC Super Hero Girls™— the unprecedented new Super Hero universe especially for girls! Readers of all ages can fly high with the all-new adventures of Wonder Woman™, Supergirl™, Batgirl™, and some of the world’s most iconic female super heroes as high schoolers!   Batgirl has always hidden in the shadows—but does she have what it takes to stand in the spotlight at Super Hero High?   Barbara Gordon has always been an off-the-charts, just-forget-about-the-test super-genius and tech whiz, and then she gets the offer of a lifetime when Supergirl recognizes that Barbara’s talents make her an ideal candidate for Super Hero High. Donning the cape and cowl, Barbara Gordon becomes Batgirl, ready to train at the most elite school on the planet, next to some of the most powerful teenagers in the galaxy. She’s always had the heart of a hero . . . but now she’ll have to prove that she can be one. Good thing she loves a challenge!   Award-winning author Lisa Yee brings mystery, thrills, and laughs to this groundbreaking series that follows DC Comics most iconic female Super Heroes and Super-Villains. Move over Batman™ and Superman™—the DC Super Hero Girls are ready to save the day and have fun doing it!     Praise for DC Super Hero Girls: “Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes.” - School Library Journal

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The Mad Scientists of New Jersey (Volume 1)
The Mad Scientists of New Jersey
Eddie Edison is the last of the Mad Scientists of New Jersey. After his father is abducted, Eddie is left foundering with no knowledge of his birthright. But when a mysterious stranger takes him under his wing, Eddie learns that not only is he the only hope of retrieving his father, but that he is the only person left to stand against the evil genius who brought about extinction of the Mad Scientists.With the imagination of Rick Riordan and the zaniness of Roald Dahl, this time traveling tale is sure to please.

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Ten Terrific Monsters: A Hidden Item Book

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Life, Loss, and Lemonade (Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair)
#8 Life, Loss, and Lemonade
Laurie Friedman, Natasha Shaloshvili
As freshman year winds down, April has a lot to look forward to, including getting her driving permit and spending the summer with her quirky almost-boyfriend, Leo. But she also knows her grandmother, Gaga, doesn't have much time left. On top of that, her closest friend, Sophie, is moving away. April struggles to make sense of everything. Does it matter if you stay positive while losing a loved one to cancer? What do you do when you're caught between friends keeping secrets? How do you know whether an important decision is the right one? Most importantly, what would Gaga say to do when life hands you lemons?

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Strangers in Atlantis (Seaborne)
Seaborne: Strangers In Atlantis
After breaking ties with the deadly Pirate King, Dean Seaborne thought he had left his life of spying and pirating behind. But when the merciless thief Captain Skinner threatens Dean's allies, Dean agrees to one last job. Along with his trusted friends Ronan and Waverly, he agrees to help rob a sea-based resort for the richest of nobles. They'll pose as a band of traveling performers and then lead Skinner to the loot. But the moment Dean reaches the resort, the plan changes. The getaway is actually a gateway—to the undersea kingdom of Atlantis. And a civil war is brewing in the depths, with Dean soon to be caught in the middle of it. As his enemies multiply, above and below the waves, Dean finds himself in over his head like never before.

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Magical Eyes: Dawn Of The Sand
Magical Eyes: Dawn of the Sand
A fantasy coming of age adventure with a female protagonist. A MYSTICAL WHITE EAGLE, A CHARMED BOOK, AND A GIRL WITH SPECIAL POWERS... In a world where sorcery is feared, Princess Martina conceals her paranormal powers, especially when her brother is against her. Finding a true friend in the peasant boy Enzo, her secret seems safe. But when tragedy strikes the royal palace, Martina's careful world is torn to pieces. Brother and sister find themselves on an epic magical quest to save the kingdom from war and famine, vicious mythical beasts, and a tyrannical king. But Prince Drago has secrets of his own, and a heart of wickedness that no amount of good magic can brighten. Dark days cloud Brightalia, and only one last hope remains before total devastation. Can Martina be a hero and defeat the evil that lurks throughout her land? Or are the days of her beloved kingdom over forever?

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A Fairly Fairy Tale
A Fairly Fairy Tale
Here's a little secret:  Sometimes the dragon saves the princess from the princes...In the kingdom of Marshwood, everybody lives happily ever after - orphans, stepmothers, everybody. King Wesick and Queen Mattea are wise and beloved rulers, even if the queen is a terrible cook. The adventurous Prince Nolan is such a good stepbrother that he doesn't mind Princess Littagale inheriting the kingdom. As for Littagale, all she wants is to build things and have adventures of her own. But, alas, it's time for her to marry.That's when the horrible dragon, Tor the Intolerant, flies down from Mount Shadow, kidnaps the princess, and flies her to his dark lair! "Oh, no! The horror! Who will save her?" cry the townspeople.With great fanfare and the cologne of testosterone, princes arrive in Marshwood and vow to rescue the princess - in exchange for the honor of becoming her husband. The townspeople rejoice, place bets, and everyone waits to see who will defeat Tor and save Princess Littagale.But what secret is Queen Mattea hiding? And can Prince Nolan and his bashful friend Casper solve the biggest question of them all:  Why does Tor have a spa in his lair?Swoop in and get a copy of this "imaginative comedic treasure readers will fall in laugh with!"

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Sir Princess Petra’s Mission (The Pen Pieyu Adventures, book 3)
Sir Princess Petra's Mission (series)
Book #3 in the Multi-Award-Winning Humorous Fantasy Series for Kids.Sir Princess Petra has already attained her knighthood in the Kingdom of Pen Pieyu and her non-princess-like talent certificate from Talent School, neither of which pleases her father and mother, the king and queen. The king writes up more silly rules in the royal rule book to deter Sir Princess Petra from her knightly ways and useless talent, and turn her into a real princess once and for all. Will the king finally succeed with this newly written, ridiculous mission for Petra?Join Sir Princess Petra, the endearing dragon Snarls, and the other quirky Pen Pieyu characters on their zany adventures in this fun-loving fantasy series for kids.  Life lessons of courage, friendship, and standing up for what is right will charm and entertain in these dragon stories for kids 7 - 11 years.Books in The Pen Pieyu Adventure series:Sir Princess Petra - The Pen Pieyu Adventures (book #1)Sir Princess Petra's Talent - The Pen Pieyu Adventures (book #2)Sir Princess Petra's Mission - The Pen Pieyu Adventures (book #3)

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