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The second book in a young middle grade mystery-adventure series about Horace, an anxious Boston Terrier, and Bunwinkle, an exuberant potbellied pig, who team up to solve crimes in their barnyard and local neighborhood-perfect for fans of Mercy Watson, The Trouble with Chickens, and A Boy Called Bat.
Horace is flying high after solving the pet-tectives' first mystery. But Bunwinkle just hasn't been herself-she's scared all the time and is too embarrassed...
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In this next installment of the Fate's Foe series, the adventure continues for Mathen Cutter and his adopted son Jas. Still settling into life together, the pair visit Alix's gadget shop when 10-year old Jas cleverly thwarts a thief with his street smarts. But soon tensions brewing between elves and the Necromian Kingdom put them all in peril. Anti-elf riots break out after attacks on industrial sites falsely blamed on the elves. While trying to make...
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In this very special anthology of beautifully poetic short stories, thirty distinguished authors and illustrators explore the unique and varied meanings of home. Their touching words and magnificent art affirm the importance-and joy-of having a place to call one's own.
Culturally diverse, multi-representative, and socially inclusive, this book is nourishment for the young soul.
At a time when displacement and homelessness remain painfully present...
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No matter how many times Perry Owens saves Bunny Island from a hare-rrificly evil plot, another rabbit-filled crisis lurks around the corner! Join Perry on his adventures in the final book of this hilariously inventive trilogy from Obert Skye, author of the bestselling Leven Thumps series.
Perry's return to Bunny Island just isn't going as planned at all. His uncle Zeke is tied up at his new job, and his best friends Juliet and Rain are too busy...
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A beloved chapter book full of adventure, mischief, and chocolate popsicles, from Newbery Medal-winning author Betsy Byars! This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.
One Saturday, Jackson and his best pal, Goat, hide treasures for each other to find...
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Ivy Pocket volume 3
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Meet the girl who ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE is trying to avoid!
The completely unreliable and totally irrepressible Ivy Pocket must orchestrate a most daring and brilliant rescue in the wickedly funny conclusion to the Ivy Pocket trilogy. Neil Gaiman meets Lemony Snicket and the Series of Unfortunate Events in this hilarious series that the Huffington Post called "a must-read." Perfect for middle school readers!
Since she came into possession of the...
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This collection is perfect for anyone looking to try out three bestselling series that are fun, easy-to-read, loaded with humor and art, and just right for young independent readers. In includes:
Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs: If the kids can't sit still for the class performance, Roscoe's teacher could be in big trouble. Fortunately Roscoe has a plan to save her-a super, mega, gonzo plan! What could go wrong?
My Weird...
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Ivy Pocket volume 2
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Are you ready for Ivy Pocket? The wickedly funny, completely unreliable maid of no importance returns-this time as a coffin maker's daughter-in this action-packed sequel to Anyone but Ivy Pocket. School Library Journal says, "Fans of . . . Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will love Ivy Pocket's zany adventures." Featuring extensive black-and-white interior art by Barbara Cantini throughout.
Everyone seems to want a piece of Ivy Pocket....
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¡HOY TE LLEVAMOS UN ENORME REGALO!¿QUIERES QUE TU HIJO APRENDA VALORES O QUIERES FORTALECER SU HÁBITO DE LECTURA? , si la respuesta es ¡SÍ! , ESTE LIBRO ES PARA ELLOS , se ha demostrado que la LECTURA Y EL EJERCICIO MENTAL ayuda a desarrollar la concentración, la percepción y estimula la empatía en los niños, todo nuestro equipo produjo un contenido atractivo para la mente de su hijo y efectivo a la hora de DESARROLLAR EL PENSAMIENTO CRÍTICO...
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Daisy and Poppy are gearing up to say good-bye to Japan, to Byrd Elementary, and to all their friends. Then they get a dreaded 'group project' assignment. D.L. has warned them about these. Daisy and Poppy soon find that in their group, projects are fun and exciting. But nothing can prepare them for the ice storm that ruins their last day of school. Luckily, military kids are good at rolling with the punches... even if they have to scream out their...
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The second book in this hilariously inventive trilogy from Obert Skye, author of the bestselling Leven Thumps series, comes with all the spills, chills, and thrills you'd expect-along with zany fully illustrated comic-style chapters to enliven the adventure!
When Perry is invited back to Bunny Island for its first-ever Carrot Con, he's beyond happy to have the chance to reconnect with his favorite uncle, Zeke, and his friends, Juliet and Rain.
After...
14) Wongutha Tales
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First published as individual titles in 1992, May O' Brien' s stories were ground-breaking publications, presenting traditional Indigenous stories in a bilingual text and giving a unique insight into learning English as a second language from a First Nations perspective. Classic tales such as How Crows Became Black and Why the Emu Can' t Fly are still as fresh and appealing as ever for a new generation of junior...
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In the hushed whispers of the kitchen, where the hum of the refrigerator serenades the air, lies a portal to a world unseen, a world where the crisp chill of the fridge breathes life into a tale most extraordinary-'Dandy Ahuruonye's Fridge of Secrets.' Herein, dear readers, you are cordially invited to unfurl the pages where Nneka, a young lass of keen wit and boundless curiosity, finds herself beckoned by the family fridge, that stoic custodian of...
16) Mission: Moon
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Abby is taking a giant leap onto the lunar surface.
On a field trip to the moon, Abby is excited to try low-gravity bouncing and lunar rover rides. Unfortunately, her friend Gracie's older sister Claire is seriously spoiling the mood with her constant criticism of Abby. When Abby accidentally gets her friends trapped in an abandoned lab, she starts to wonder if Claire is right after all. Can Abby prove her wrong, escape the lab, and do something...
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Based on the upcoming major motion picture and inspired by the original classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this cinematic novel retells the entire film and features a special full-color section.
The Secret Garden Cinematic Novelization retells the iconic, classic tale that will be visualized for a whole new audience with a full-length feature film. This cinematic novelization will also feature exclusive content, with concept design elements...
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Ivy Pocket volume 1
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"Fate intervenes when Ivy is called to the sickbed of a dying duchess and is charged with delivering a mystical (and possibly cursed) diamond necklace to the utterly revolting Matilda Butterfield for her twelfth birthday"--
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Georgia and the Power of the Vote traces the history of Georgia's enfranchisement and its influence on American politics from 1865 to 2021.
Since Reconstruction, Georgia's enfranchisement history has captured the nation's attention. During multiple waves, massive voter registration, mobilization, and suppression efforts were influenced by the pull-pull forces of those wanting to sustain power and those untiringly committed to acquiring it; those hoping...
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"One summer's day we started a business called Funerals Ltd., to help all the poor dead animals in the world. Esther did the digging, I wrote the poems, and Esther's little brother, Puttie, cried."
Early readers will love the dry humor and wonderfully rounded story of All the Dear Little Animals. Nilsson perfectly captures the child's perspective, balancing compassion and humor. This is a very funny story about a topic that touches all of us.
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