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Alice-Miranda at School
Author: Jacqueline Harvey
Soon after arriving at the Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy for Proper Young Ladies, resourceful seven-and-one-quarter-year-old Alice-Miranda finds her new boarding school to be a very curious establishment with no flowers in the gardens, a headmistress that has not been seen for years, and a mysterious stranger that seems to be hiding out on the premises. Ages 9-12
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Big Nate on a Roll
Author: Lincoln Pierce
Middle-schooler Nate Wright vies against his rival, the "perfect" Artur, to win the grand prize of a customized skateboard in their scout troop contest. Ages 9-12
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Brand-New Me
Author: Henry Winkler
As he is preparing to attend middle school, Hank, who has learning differences and academic difficulties, gets an unexpected opportunity to audition for a performing arts school where his creativity and humor will be appreciated and nurtured. Series: Hank Zipzer. Ages 9 – 12
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Call Me Gorgeous
Author: Giles Milton
What kind of animal has a porcupine's spines and a crocodile's teeth; a flamingo's neck and a toucan's beak; a chameleon's tail and a rooster's feet? Has such a strange thing ever been seen? Fun and unique, like the fabulous beast it conjures up, Call Me Gorgeous! Ages 5 and under.
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Calvin Coconut: Rocket Ride
Author: Graham Salisbury
New fears for fourth-grader Calvin include a school bully named Tito and the return of his estranged father, rock star Little Johnny Coconut. Ages 9-12. J Salisbury
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Captain Awesome vs. Nacho Cheese Man
Author: Stan Kirby
Loving comic books and superheroes so much that he invents his very own superhero alter ego, second-grader Eugene McGillicudy teams up with best friend "Nacho Cheese Man" Charlie and intrepid sidekick Turbo the hamster in a series of whimsical, universe-saving battles. Ages 6-8. J Kirby
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Chick ‘n’ Pug
Author: Jennifer Sattler
Chick leaves the boring coop in order to find his hero, Wonder Pug, and a little bit of excitement. Ages 5 and under
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Chicken Big
Author: Keith Graves
A giant chicken hatches from an enormous egg, but the other chickens cannot accept that he is one of them. Ages 5 and under. E Graves
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Children Make Terrible Pets
Author: Peter Brown
When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy lost in the woods, she asks her mother if she can have him as a pet, only to find him impossible to train. Ages 5 and under
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Cinderella Smith
Author: Stephanie Barden
Cinderella Smith has a problem with a capital P. The school year isn’t starting out very well. Her new teacher laughs at her name, she’s sitting at the smart-boys table, and her old best friend is ignoring her. Now the new girl, Erin, has asked for her advice on wicked stepsisters. And Cinderella doesn’t have stepsisters—wicked or otherwise! With a little help from her friends she just might solve her capital P problems. Ages 9-12
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Croaky Pokey
Author: Ethan Long
Frogs sing and do their own very sticky version of the Hokey Pokey. Ages 5 and under
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Duck on a Bike
Author: David Shannon
A duck decides to ride a bike and soon influences all the other animals on the farm to ride bikes too. Ages 5 and under
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Fizzlebert Stump
Author: A.F. Harrold
You’ve probably heard about people who run off and join the circus. But what if you’re the kid who lives in a circus? It’s not all fun and games. You don’t live in a house or a town, so your friends are mostly animals and circus performers. You don’t even go to a real school. And even most shocking is that Fizzelbert has never even been to a library. Somebody has left a book at the circus and Fizzlebirt visits his first library to return it. Little did he know that he was about to have an unplanned adventure! Very silly writing style with British wording making it extra fun. Ages 8-10
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Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom
Author: Eric Wight
Frankie’s overactive imagination lets him believe he’s all different people in different places, but, try as he might, he can’t escape the fact that his messy room just has to be cleaned. Ages 9-12
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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Author: Mo Willems
Presents the wacky story of three dinosaurs, including a visitor from Norway, who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding to trap a tasty little girl. Ages 5 and under. E Willems
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Granny
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Twelve-year-old Joe Warden isn't happy. His grandmother should make everything better, except that Joe's granny is a nightmare. And now she's out to get Joe, unless he can stop her and her band of nasty grannies first. Ages 9-12
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Happy Hocky Family Moves to the Country
Author: Lane Smith
When the Hocky family moves to a big old house in the country, it takes them some time to adjust to a new way of life. Ages 5 and under
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Henry Huggins
Author: Beverly Cleary
When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow and Henry's life is dramatically changed. Ages 9 - 12
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Horton Halfpott, or, The Fiendish Mystery of Smugwick Manor...
Author: Tom Angleberger
From the Author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, this goofy novel features Horton Halfpott, a mild mannered kitchen boy in M’Lady Luggertuck’s manor house. When she loosens her corset for the first time, chaos takes over and soon Horton is accused of stealing a priceless heirloom. Find out what happens next in this hilarious historical mystery. Ages 9-12 J Angleberger
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How to Eat Fried Worms
Author: Thomas Rockwell
Two boys set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal. Ages 9-12
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Ivan the Terrier
Author: Peter Catalanotto
The narrator tries to read fairy tales, but a terrier named Ivan keeps interrupting. Ages 5 and under
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Ivy and Bean: Doomed to Dance
Author: Annie Barrows
Second-grade best friends Ivy and Bean beg for ballet lessons, then, when they are cast as squids in their first recital, scheme to find a way out of what seems to be boring, hard, and potentially embarrassing. Age 6 – 8
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Labracadabra
Author: Jessie Nelson
Zach always wanted a dog but Larry, the full-grown mongrel his parents choose, is not the dog he would have chosen. But he soon discovers that there is something very special--even magical--about Larry's tail. Ages 6-8. J Nelson
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Larf
Author: Ashley Spires
Larf is a Sasquatch and thinks he is the only Sasquatch in the world. One day he hears that there will be another Sasquatch making an appearance in the city of Hunderfitz. Larf is in for a big surprise when he decides to go meet the other Sasquatch. Ages 5 and under E Spires
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Liar Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Deception
Author: Gary Paulsen
Fourteen-year-old Kevin is very good at lying and doing so makes life easier, but when he finds himself in big trouble with his friends, family, and teachers, he must find a way to end his lies forever. Ages 9-12. J Paulsen
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Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes
Author: Marge Palatini
Retells the fable of a frustrated fox that, after many tries to reach a high bunch of grapes, decides they must be sour anyway. Ages 6-8 J398.2 PAL
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Love, Ruby Lavender
Author: Deborah Wiles
A charming and hilarious coming-of-age story relates the trials and tribulations of two Mississippi chicken thieves--nine-year-old Ruby Lavender and her grandmother, Miss Eula. Ages 9-12
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M is for Mama’s Boy
Author: Michael Buckley
Led by Duncan "Gluestick" Dewey, the NERDS team uses brain power and courage rather than gadgets when they face off against supervillian Simon, his band of savage squirrels, and Albert, a middle-aged computer genius who lives with his mother. Series: NERDS. Ages 9 - 12
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Mac and Cheese
Author: Sarah Weeks
Two cats that are as different as night and day are nevertheless best friends. Ages 6-8
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Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Going to the drive-in movie with Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy the pig is thrilled when he notices the smell of real butter on popcorn wafting in the air and so ventures off on a personal mission to get some of the tasty treat when the convertible top is dropped! Ages 6-8. J DiCamillo
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Millie Waits for the Mail
Author: Alexander Steffensmeier
Millie the cow loves to scare the mailman and chase him off the farm, until the mailman comes up with a plan that ends up pleasing everyone. Ages 5 and
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More Bears
Author: Kenn Nesbitt
Once upon a time there was a story. It was a lovely story with absolutely NO BEARS in it-not a SINGLE BEAR anywhere. Ages 5 and under
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Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Author: Richard Atwater
With twelve penguins on his hands as pets, Mr. Popper finds himself unable to continue his occupation as a house painter. Ages 9-12. J Atwater
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Nightmare at the Bookfair
Author: Dan Gutman
When fifth-grader Trip Kindleman, who does not like to read very much, is hit on the head by a heavy box and becomes a character in a series of different books--from a sports story to a science fiction novel to an adventure tale--his view of reading is changed forever. Ages 9-12
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Pete the Cat : I Love My White Shoes
Author: Eric Litwin (aka Mr. Eric)
“I love my white shoes” sings Pete the Cat in this charming picture book about attitude overcoming obstacles. Due to a number of missteps, his shoes change from white to red, then to blue and even to wet shoes. But it does not matter because, according to Pete, “it’s all good.” Ages 5 and under E Litwin
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Pie
Author: Sarah Weeks
When her late Aunt Polly bequeaths a surly pet cat and a coveted pie-crust recipe to her, Alice is thrust into the center of a high-stakes pie-baking contest that her mother is determined to win, a competition that helps Alice discover the true importance of family, friendship and enjoying what one does in life. Ages 9-12
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Pig Wig
Author: Yukiko Kido
Humorous illustrations and die-cut pages introduce words of the same family, such as pig, jig, and wig, and then combine them in often-improbable phrases, including "pig, jig in a wig." A great way to learn to read! Ages 5 and under
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Press Here
Author: Herve Tullet
This clever interactive picture book elicits looks of disbelief and wonder as pushed dots, shaken pages and clapping hands have the power to initiate change from one page to the next. Dots grow, change location, increase in number and, sometimes, even the lights go out. Bring your imagination and be prepared to play again and again! Ages 5 and under E Tullet
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Rhyming Dust Bunnies
Author: Jan Thomas
As three dust bunnies, Ed, Ned, and Ted, are demonstrating how much they love to rhyme, a fourth, Bob, is trying to warn them of approaching danger. Ages 5 and under
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Seriously, Norman!
Author: Chris Raschka
Why are grown-ups so insane? That's the question Leonard, Norman, Anna and Emma (the twins) try to answer with the help of Norman's new tutor, Balthazar Birdsong (who is also fairly nuts). Ages 9-12
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Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Author: Louis Sachar
This book is full of silly episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story. Ages 6 – 8 and 9 - 12
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Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice
Author: Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese kitty boy who thinks he is a Chihuahua, has an unusual adventure on the red planet Mars. Or was it just outer spice? Ages 5 and under
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Small Saul
Author: Ashley Spires
Small Saul is unlike any pirate you know, unless you know a pirate who wants to bring domesticity, grace, and kindness to the pirate ship the Rusty Squid. Setting out fresh flowers? Handing out bandages and lollipops during battle? Smiling? What kind of nautical nonsense is this? Ages 5 and under. E Small
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Some Cat!
Author: Mary Casanova
When Violet the cat is adopted she has trouble sharing her new kingdom with the family dogs until they save her from some home invaders. Ages 5 and under E Casanova
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Sylive
Author: Jennifer Gordon Slattler
When Sylvie the pink flamingo learns her color comes from the little pink shrimp she eats, she decides to expand her choices, trying everything under the sun and, unfortunately, overdoing it. Ages 5 and under
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There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea
Author: Jennifer Ward
Set in the desert southwest, this variation on the traditional, cumulative rhyme looks at the consequences of a coyote's strange diet. This story is told in the song-style of "there was an old woman who swallowed a fly". Ages 5 and under
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Underpants Zoo
Author: Brian Sendelbach
The reader is invited to visit a new zoo, where each of the animals sports underwear suited to his or her own personal style. Ages 5 and under
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We Can’t All be Rattlesnakes
Author: Patrick Jennings
When Crusher the snake is captured, her only thought is to escape but as time goes by and she befriends the other inmates of the "zoo," she realizes that freedom also means leaving companions behind. Ages 9-12
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We Dine With Cannibals
Author: C. Alexander London
All eleven-year-old twins Oliver and Celia Navel want to do is watch television, but their explorer father takes them in search of El Dorado, the Lost City of Gold, and their long-lost mother. Series: An Accidental Adventure. Ages 9-12
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When Fairies Go Bad
Author: Ursula Vernon
Danny's mother has disappeared into a fairy ring growing in her backyard vegetable garden, and Danny and his friends, Wendell and Christiana, must go to Faerie to try to save her. Series: Dragonbreath. Ages 9-12. J Vernon
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Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road
Author: Various Authors
A collection of pictures drawn by different artists. Various award-winning artists present their own verison of the classic joke, from Marle Frazee's chicken who is searching for a luxury "coop," to Mo Willems's chicken who confesses his motives to a police officer. Ages 5 and under
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Wonkenstein: The Creature from My Closet
Author: Obert Skye
Twelve-year-old Rob has stuffed his closet with old science experiments, unread books, and more. It’s a big closet, so it’s never been a problem until a creature that is half Willy Wonka and half Frankenstein emerges and causes a great deal of trouble. What will Rob have to do to set things right? Will he actually have to go to the library and read a book?! ages: 9-12 J Skye
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Your Pal Mo Willems Presents Leonardo the Terrible Monster
Author: Mo Willems
Leonardo is a terrible monster. Not because he’s scary but because he’s just not very good at being a monster. When he comes up with a surefire plan to really scare someone things don’t turn out quite like he thought they would. Ages 5 and under
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