Archives: Books
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Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue! An Origami Yoda Book
At McQuarrie Middle School, the war against the FunTime Menace—aka test prep—wages on. Our heroes have one battle under their belts, and they’ve even found a surprising ally in Jabba …
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The Last Wild
In a world where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes sometimes feels like he hardly exists either. Locked away in a home for troubled children, he’s told there’s something …
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The Edge of the Water
A mysterious girl who won’t speak; a coal black seal named Nera that returns to the same place very year; a bitter feud of unknown origin—strange things are happening on …
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Ferry Tail
Feeling picked on by Cupcake the cat and underappreciated by the staff, Walter the ferry dog runs down the ramp and leaves his ferry boat home. Lost and tired Walter …
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D is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby Alphabet
Following the alphabet, D is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby Alphabet uses poetry and expository text to explain this world-famous event. Topics include famous jockeys, legendary horses, fabled Bluegrass farms …
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The Secret Side of Empty
A high school senior who is an undocumented immigrant struggles with the possibilities for her future.
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One Little Match
When Thomas S. Monson was a young boy spending the summer at his family’s cabin in Vivian Park, he and his best friend, Danny, decided to clear a field so …
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Cragbridge Hall 2: Avatar Battle
The adventure continues when Abby and Derick begin their second semester at Cragbridge Hall, the most prestigious secondary school in the world. But when Grandpa Cragbridge admits them to the …
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Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote
In this allegorical picture book, a young rabbit named Pancho eagerly awaits his papa’s return. Papa Rabbit traveled north two years ago to find work in the great carrot and …
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Matchbox Diary
Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman and Bagram Ibatoulline tell a breathtaking immigration tale with appeal across generations. “Pick whatever you like most. Then I’ll tell you its story.” When a little girl …
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Cougar
Early one evening in October 2011, Gail Loveman heard a strange noise coming from outside her house in Boulder, Colorado. She looked through the glass door leading to her backyard—and …
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Bugs in My Hair!
Is something bugging you? Bestselling award-winner David Shannon shows the funny side of waging war against–oh no!–head lice. This book is guaranteed to make you laugh–and itch! From the opening …
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Bean Dog and Nugget
Using simple text and cartoon-style illustrations, Charise Mericle Harper introduces young readers to a new graphic novel series, Bean Dog and Nugget.These two engaging characters capture young kids’ actions, reactions, …
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The Day the Crayons Quit
Crayons have feelings, too, in this funny back-to-school story illustrated by the creator of Stuck and This Moose Belongs to Me — now a #1 New York Times bestseller! Poor …
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Mustache Baby
When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride. They are reassured when he nobly saves the day in imaginary-play sessions as a cowboy or …
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Chamelia and the New Kid in Class
Chamelia is a chameleon who loves to stand out in a crowd. She’s always the star of the show, especially at school. But when a new kid in class becomes …
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Bear and Bee
After a nice long hibernation, Bear wakes up and craves some honey. When he spots a beehive in the distance, he heads right for it! Sitting on top of the …
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Alphabet Trucks
Everyone’s heard of a tow truck. And a pickup truck. An ice-cream truck? Of course! But what about a quint truck? A lowboy truck? A knuckle-boom truck? Readers will learn …
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Have You Seen My Dragon?
Enter a fascinating, ornately drawn cityscape and help a boy find his dragon while counting objects from hot dogs to traffic lights. In the heart of the city, among …
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The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast …
